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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-13
PERSONAL.

PRESIDENT CLEVELAND is expected to visit
Chicago soon after his inauguration.
WILLIAM MANCHESTER, who died at South
Portsmouth, r. l., on Tuesday, was lob years
Old.
PRINCE BIsMARCK's private diplomatic dis
patches are being published. and the fourth
volume is about 10 be Issued.
Wv. STORY, the American sculptor now
living in Rome, has received a commission
from Cornell University for a bronze statue
OF the late Ezra Cornell.
REV. JUSTIN D. FULTON, of New York, is
described as q man who spends half his tiue
m saving things which ought not 10 be said,
and the other half in apOlOgizing for them.
ARTHUR ORION, the TichbOrne claimant is
to lecture in England, and very likely he will
SOON be coming to America. like all the other
claimants. whether graduates OF the jail or
not.
M.PAsTEUR is theoretically at work again
at his establishment for mad dogs, now that
the French Senate has voted him grant OF
$4,000 francs to continue his search for
remedy for hydTOphobia.
Mr.. HENDRICKS kissed 46 young women of
St. Mary's Ohio, the other day. They were
members Of a Cleveland and Hendricks Broom
Brigade. Now they want to 20 to Washing
ton on Inauguration day and be kissed by Mr..
Cleveland.
LAWRENCE BARRETT will produce in wash
ingtOn during the week OF Dec. 10 THE Blot
him IN London by the author, Robert Brown
ing. 1t was originally produced over
quarter of a century ago at the Drury Lane
Theatre, London, by Macready.
Ex-GOv. BISHOP, Of Ohio, complains that he
is grossly misrepresented by the newspapers,
which state that she has lost fortune in the
political arena" 1t is true that he was once
much better of than he is now, but he says
that s., 600 will cover all his gubernatorial can
didacy cost him. and that sum consisted most
" of assessments. He is at the present in COM
Portable circumstances, with fair prospects.
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE CALDWELL, the
father of Miss Mary G. Caldwell, who has
given 100000 to found Catholic University,
was born in Fredericksburg, Va, and mar
ried to Miss Breckenridge, of Kentucky, of the
famous family of that name. He inherited
considerable property from his father, which
by time, industry and good management be-
came the very large fortune of to-day en-
loved by his two daughters. His wife also
Inherited a fortune, which too was willed to
them. The estate was equally divided. The
second sister Is still a minor. Miss Mary Cald-
well, the elder, having become Of age in 0c-
tOler.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-13
The .sTribune's'' Mistake.

In view Of the fact that the Republican
administration has lately negotiated a
commercial treaty which leans very
strongly towards free trade the following
extract from one Of its Thursdays editO-
rails is rather curious:
1t is becoming palmer every day that
England is taking part in our politics,
and with her old ally, the solid South.
hopes TO force US to accept her Tree trade
notions. Will Americans sit idly by and
see these designs carried out, their indus
tries crippled, and factories either closed
or continued at starvation wages for our
labOring classes!
There doesn't appear to be any indica-
tons anywhere that England has joined
with the solid South with the hope Of
forcing this country to accept her free
trade notions. The Tribune has taken the
liberty to make that statement, for which
there is no foundation, in order to open
the way to ask about "crippled indus
tries' and starvation wages"
But before the Tribune undertakes to
arouse in the breasts OF American work
ingmen a feeling that England or the
solid South, or both together, are trying
to do them an injury, it would do well to
explain who is responsible for the present
depressed condition of our manufacturing
industries. England's Stree trade no
tions-' haven't been adopted yet,
and no protectiOnist believes they
will be very soon. Isn't it fact that the
protective tariff policy OF which the Tri-
bune is such strong advocate Is RESPONSE
BILE for the distressed condition of our
factories and operatives in different parts
OF the country? The trouble cannot be
charged TO the account of free trade. If
the Tribune will inquire into this matter
little it viii probably find kat our mills
have been compelled to 5lose because the
only market which they have for their
goods is overstOcked. # it wasn't for the
protective policy our manufactures could
compete in foreign markets, and they
wouldn't be subject 20 the troubles they
are now compelled to endure.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-13
Mr.. RObt. Miller. 1917 st.
Richmond, Va, SAYS:

suffering from malaria, liver and kidney
trouble my condition was pitIable. ] could
not rest day or night. Browns IrOwn Bitters
freed my system from blood poison, and now
! enjoy perfect health"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-13
Dru 6nnoa.
B. T. MCKENNA& co.
HOIidayGOOds
We have now on sale a great variety of
VERY HANDSOME ARTICLES
Suitable for the holidays, at
Prices to Suit the Times.
'riCeS to Suit the Times.
Among them are to be found:

Gentlemen's White Hemmed-stitched HAND
KERCHIEFS-from a low grade to the
finest.
Gentlemen's Colored Bordered Hemmed-
stitched HANDKERCHIEFS-w and
Gentlemen's Plain White Hemmed-stitched
HANDKERCHIEFS-w and narrow
hens.
Gentlemen's Plain Hemmed HANDKER.
CHIEFS COlored and White.
Ladies Hemmed- stitched Colored Bordered
Linen HANDKERCHIEF
Ladies' Hemmed- stitched Clear Lawn Linen
HANDKERCHIEFS-C and White.
Ladies, White Embroidered Linen HAND
KERCHIEFS.
Ladies' Clear Lawn Embroidered Linen
HANDKERCHIEFS.
Ladies Lace HANDKERCHIEFS.
Children's ColOred Bordered HANDKER-
CHI med-stitched and Plain.
Very hlch Brocaded Silk HANDKERCHIEFS
Gentlemen's China Silk Hemmed-stitched
HANDKERCHIEFS.
Gentlemen's White Canton Grape HAND
Gentlemen's French Castor GLOVES.
Gentlemen's Fur-top Lined Dog Skin
GLOVES.
GentIemen's Fine Jersey Cashmere GLOVES.
Children's COlOred Cashmere Jersey GLOVES.
Ladies' Black and Colored Jersey Cashmere
GLOVES.
Velvet Esc1rIal LACES,
Silk Escurial LACES,
Beaded LACES-White and Black.
All over Beaded LACES-White and Black.
Beaded Dress FRONTS.
Black and White Spanish LACES.
Black Guipon LACES.
Black and White Spanish LACE FICHUS.
Fedoras-Lace and Linen COLLARS.
Beaded LACE COLLARS.
Ladies' Fine French and English HOSIERY
Colored and Black.
Children's Fine French and English HOSI-
ERY-Colored and Black.
Gentlemen's Solid Color HALF HOSE
French and English.
Gentlemen's Linen COLLARS and CUFFS.
Gentlemen's Fine Laundried Dress SHIRTS.
Gentlemen's Silk and Satin NECKTIEs in
new designs.
Handsome Colored Dress SILKS and VEL
VETS.
Rich Black SILKS and sATINs-Lynn's fab
rlcs.
Handsome Combination SUITS.
Irish Double Damask Table LINENS.
Irish Double Damask Table NAPKINS.
Elegant DRESS GOODS.
Ladies' and Children's CLOAKS-and many
other Useful and Suitable Goods for
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-13

The celebrated Headquarters ghost
is said 70 have reappeared at West Point,
and the headless apparitiOn makes its
grand rounds nightly a. q yore and the
people are greatly alarmed. Il Is proba-
bic. however. that it viii require a regl-
nent Of ghosts 10 keep the gallant cadets
indoors at night. They are not supposed
fo 10 afraid Of sririts.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-13
Gratifying Sight.

lsalAgIyH Etsl .-rA--ls
II remains for the Democratic party TO put
itself suuarelT IN the line Of events, and rise
n ths auspiciOus requirements Of the Occa-
zion The world moves. even II the opponents
Of reverue reform do not. " no ever expected
70 see the outgoing administration shaking
hands with the incoming on one Of the most
important Of all the questions that have 80
many years and - sharply divided the Two
treat Tfarties IN Congress-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-13

The idea President Arthur standing n
the White House at V ashingtOn and start
fngthe machinery Of the New Orleans TX
position by electricity is a grand one. II
samuel FinIay Breese Morse were alive
well might he on that occasion again put
on the wires his historic message, what
hath God wrought
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-13

1t would seem that the hold Of a ship
would be a favorable place for the use Of
chemical IRE engines. There seems to be
no reason why a gas that almost instantly
outs a Pile Of burning tar barrels should
not prove equally effective IN exunguizh-
ing a cotton IRE, especially where it can
De confined 70 its work. Steam jets and
water appear 70 be too slow for cotton
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-13

1T I'll N@-
PhftI,felD3i.1 Tiass Ind

IllllI1LcIllla'i Itll-es M .
Next 20 a Cabinet with senator Bayard in
il. the country would be glad 20 have CabI-
let such as senator Bayard would advise.
ana those who care more for the general sue
cess OF Cievela nd's administration than Tor
the cOHta0l Il the sDoiis. VIII be glad 70 know
that NJ. Cleveland and Mr.. B2yar4 nave
f.eau in r7oza conference. such conferences
can't hurt either the President Or the party.
and the more there are Of them with men OF
the general type Of Mr.. Rayard. the less fric-
tiCu there viii BE- IN adjusting s revolution
ize,i government 10 public trust and Tranquil
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-13

a.Nee too RiddIeberger. who has sue
eeeled in bringing himself into notice
once more. should De allowed 70 fall back
into Lis place as second fiddler 10 AanoIe
as soon as possible. II can hardly De
possible that he viii become the leader Of
his party in the Senate as Keifer has IN
che House.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-13

The New York City Mission Society
eomplafns that there are 5000 Protes-
tarts in one district Of that city ~Itlou'
a single Protestant church. No CON-
r1aint has been made Of a scarcity OF beer
ebops fin anv part o. Gotham.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-13
CURRENT COMMENT.
What the Country Wants
~r- IL Ted

No true statesman viii for one moment I Io
- ebst vVbst the country wants Is not iess
Ssvenue coming into the national fre3s1 Ey.Dus
- L--rser On the Shoulders Of the Taxpayers.
T6e frst thing 70 do. therefore, = % lop On
fhose taxes which lay burden not alon5 tol
revenue. but three or four tunes a A1eA AoE
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-13

Col. Charles b. Morton, ex-Assistant
Postmaster Of Brooklyn, who absconded
about five months ago, ard was charged
with being a defaulter, has returned and
given bond for his appearance at court.
He did not belong To the American colony
IN Canada, but has been quietly travelling
ia Europe. He did not bring back any
news from HOwgate.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-13

The army OF tramps, burglars, panel
thieves and confidence operators who
have been driven South By the cold
weather. should not be considered proper
persons on whom 70 illustrate the restOra-
ton Of the Union and the era Of good
fellowship. The laws Of hospitality
should not be strained. Such characters
should be entertained only in the state
and county chain-gangs.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-13
WI Hinder Reform.

PfiIldsICEl1 Kso0T1 TL11-I-
II the tariff system Of this country were
not - be reformed the treaty with spain
ZzonId be . mitigation Of its atrOcity, But IS
ths rsriff j. 70 be reformed at the earliest pos
size fav. in obedience 70 the verdict OF the
Sovember election. there Il pretty general
impression that the treaty. II adopted would
-,-55re 4 hindrance 70 the work Of revenue
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-13

That eminent Republican John Roach
baz uade q horizontal reduction Of - Per
cent. in the wages o. his workmen. he !
bound 70 protect American IaD0Iels
bv keeping them poor and humble.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-13

The Association q Manufacturing
Druggists has bIack-listed Mckesson K
Robbins, one Of the largest wholesale
drug firms in View York. for selling patent
medicines 70 a retail dealer who sells at a
discount from published prices The drug
war in that city now becomes more IN
teresting than ever. and the end Of the as
eocfation Is looked for at no distant day.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-13

Hon. VIM. NJ. Evarts is said to be again
candidate for United States Senator
from New York after the lapse Of a
quarter of century. If he should be
elected afflicted people would know where
to go to be cured of insomnia. His long
sentences are nfaIlibIe.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-13

While the Washington monument Is
s,fF 10 have been .-c0mpleted'' II i stated
that il VIII not be '-hnisaed. ior Two
years, and yet It's not intended % 74li'i-
u,auer and Varnish Il.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-13
KIESLING,S NURSERY,

DLANTS. BOUQUETS, DESIGNS, CUT
Il FLOWERS. furnished to orde Leave
orders at Davis Bros, corner Bull and York
treats. Telephone call 80.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-13

IT. looks as If the surviving Mexican
var veterans viii get pensions after all
A GOOD many Ct them live in the >ou-aern
--.ts.-
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-13

Hon. Thomas F. Bayard looms up
rrandIy in the estimation q President
elect Cleveland. and Of the whole country
asone ofthe greatest statesmen Of the age
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-13

DRESSES FOR SAIL o1er for sale tbe
following Printing Presses: super
Eoysl Hoe Cylinder: HeH Medium Liberty
Press. The machines are IL good order, and
can be seen az work IL Morning News press
room. j. Il. ESTILI., Savannah. Ga.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-13
FRIGHT BITS.

A THEATRICAL CONRAHY on the road Is
plaving a drama called The Bankrupt E
Wife " 1t is thought the manager Will soon
be in the same condition as the Bankrupt
Wife's Observation-Disclosures Herald.
SOPr blue were her eyes and lustrous,
Her breath was the breeze Of the South.
He kissed that girl on the forehead,
And got a bang IN the mouth
Merchant TrGreler.
RxANISER-''Now, can you tell me which
OF the planets were known 70 the ancients
student All. there was Nerus-and-ah
er-and-and-ah-I think the earth,
but-but-Im not quiIe certain about the
latter. "-LoRdOg Punch.
SCENE-HOtel in Texas. Native TAT the
dinner tablel-"Gimme the salt" Dry goods
drummer from New York with hauteurl-
Excuse me, sir; but am not the waiter"
Native-"Ginme the salt!." The drummer
gave MIN the salt.-Neio York Sun.
They were talking about the depressed state
OF business. when a man who was leaning
against d lamp-pOst. with his hands in has
pockets. softly inquired: rs business de-
presseds" why, Of course it Is. Where
have YOU been for the past six months that
YOU havn't heard the cry Of hard times:"
I'm the wOrkhOuse," was the humble reply,
land il there's been any lack Of business IN
this locality / havn't noticed lt-really i
havn't - Detroit Free Press.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-13

The announcement OF Senator Ssuls-
bury, OF Delaware, that Senator Bayard
viii not go into the Cabinet, but will re-
main in the Senate, where he will ''natu-
rally be the leader Of the Administration
party" does not seem to afford much
pleasure to the extreme prOtectiOnists.
The fact is the extreme protectionists are
getting very little encouragement from
any prominent quarter just now. Even
the foolish internal revenue resolution of
the Georgia Senate is not regarded by the
better informed Of them as a straw which
shows which way the wind blows.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-13

Eltttrb.

I UNCH every morning from 10 TO l2&
IL o'clock and Saturday evening from "a
to 10 O'Clock. All are cordially invited 70 call.
c. Z. GRAHAM. Proprietor Merchants IL.
change, 1875 Congress street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-13

The cataIpa tree still grows in favor for
eross-tiel timber and other similar
uses where hardness and durability are
required. The Evansville and Terre
Haute Railroad COmpany's plantation OF
$4,000 trees, now two years old, are three
inches in diameter, and in three years
more will be large enough for use. Those
who have worn out land should plant a
few acres in catalpa trees. They grow
rapidly in the South and you can doubt
less raise 500 cross-ties worth $500 per
acre in six or seven years.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-13
Eor sc.

TOR SALE, the WelI-knoWn rec plantata
Il Of Buffers Island. on the Altamaha river
Dari6n. Ga. belonging 10 the estate Of ha
late Pierce Butler. Those desiring parti0.
lar Information are referred 70 MR. P. C.
HOLLIS, No. 40 Liberty street, PhiladeI.
ulIln- Pa
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-13

A go0d-l0Oking young woman went 70
the White House the other day TO call the
attention Of President Arthur to con-
trivance which she said would put qui-
etus on ghosts, and wanted to begin work
on the ghost Of Guiteau. The dO0rkeeper,
who knows how % manage all kind OF
cranks, sent her on 70 hunt up Senator
Eugene Hale. She might be permitted to
experiment on the ghost Of the grand old
marty
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-13
gnultn

EOUND adrift, 81 Wilmington Island
4 Bateau about Il feet long; painted white
Owner can have same by applying TO jim
RAY. Custom House dock.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-13

L'OR RENT, brick residence. tvo-sf1----
i basement, No. 2 Tatfuau street. yrit55 I'm IN
modern Improvements. For particular g 81
4ulre az \. FALk * SONS, or al 10 >
Roberts street. w. o
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-13

It is stated that Hon. Abram ;. Hewitt,
Of New York, cannot sleep while in Wash
IngtOn on account Of the barking of a
bakers dog. He was forced to leave his
hotel some time ago on account Of the
growing Of the ROSTERS. Several dogs
have been mysteriOusly poisoned in his
neighbOrhOOd, but the offending canine
has escaped. If Mr.. Hewitt can't let
some Stree raw NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
beef, for instance-be Struggled into the
bakers backyard be will either have to
move his quarters again, or take to read
ing the Washington newspapers.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-13

"PAPA," said young girl, blushing deeply.
"rm engaged to be married" TO WhOmf.
he replied. strOking her hair fOndly, Il want
YOU 10 follow the incinatiOns Of YOUR own
heart in this important matter. II you think
you will be happy with him shali lnterpose
no objections James is 2 very respectable
Young man" james, she shrieked: "the
fellow who drives our carriage. Do you sup
nose for an instant that | would marry such
a low person? The gentleman to whom L have
nledced myself is Mr.. de Browne, the driver
of the tally-ho coach" ''Whatw yelled the
old man, Jumping up and cracking his heels
together, marry that dude! Never. l DON'T
mind YOUR marrying cOachman, but draw
the line on tally-hOs."
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-13

Tor RENT, q desirable three-storv bri.t
Il dwelling; centrally located; in thoroEgHH
repair with al modern Improvements. IN
GLIDING hot water; possession given a 6r ~
apply 70 j., this Office, giving name.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-13
- ubiouitous bad urchin

The ubiquitous bad urcnln
Doth abscond
From the teacher and rod birchen
For the pond.
sAint II nicef'
You just bet!
But the ice
Is too thin yet.
soon he sinks with shrek and shiver
With wild, wailing cry.
He will SWIM the shining river
In the sweet by and-by.
-NeLD York Journal.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-13

Oh . hEN y Pleasant rooms: FURNISHED -
South Broad stree. BUSINESS; 1853
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-13

NoNEY oLOAN.


CLEMENT SAUSSY, Money Broker,
No. ~ Bryan street.
I OAES made OF Personal Propsr-g ria.
II monds and JeWelry bought and sgli Oh
commission. Cash paid Tor Old Gc.3, silyg
and Mutilatea Com.
N50HEY TC LaAE .-fsseFa. ,a.ns made
VI o. Dla1lCa s. Sold $50 SILVER #4.eHes
aaHelry, EsSlcs- szsus. sew r. 3atilnu.
- earns Apparel A.eaS15tr' E.as, ccsa
SC, elc., A. i5es 5z- ava i-lg-u~ s.l =, ~
Gcnscess stree sG5s j-8Et-,T, & sef.
=. BIZ sffsl eslesf 49, ic' oil ssa : I'd
Silver
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-13

Tor Rent, that desirable two-story and
i basement brick dwelling No. $50 Uarris
street: three rooms deep. with an no5ers
Convenience apply % JOHN SULlJV1S
a co. IA Bay street.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-12-13

L'OA AhAI. tae very desirable oaice 81 Bsv
Low Co. WIKI warehouse attached A.
Ply = v n L. MAkELEE. = Bay street
TOR RENT. the arst aoor Of that deei-.I,
l. residence zsJ Liberty street: one of n.y.
1u0ss COW el1a1f localities IN the city. banS
some large rogms- hot and cold water baf
az closes attached. Apply 20 HAMMOND
HULL L co.
The Labor enquirer., 1884-07-26

I'd ioliI II ~ "a 4 = ~ "a ~
j Il u II s.; 6 3 ! iIll = u ~
M III eS ~ ~ = Il s,s n ~ pdl'.
lia1 n : y ~ hoa nd
sqaaxs holin ss1l salely azs ~ pIliees
|sounIa6d apea lin ituzH thdt 6ou5eA He
$500 hir sslf lite ) hsn ~ ~ :tasi1l
ise HaviAe soespesd The kreshisek
|psindpl6s ~ boldly fsosd Tho iesue
bsause the i1semblsd mulatnda Even
moo srandls did hs plssd Sor : reeosni-
ion Of labor In The platform For this
be M hiasd, insulted and abused ip !
denocrstic Convention zby N orraniss-
ton which poses Is the party Of the
common people. Yea, khese mad heneh-
msn were determined 70 suppress Butler
In order that deceney might not be
tempted to shame It the figure of their
moaopoly candidate.
III mistake not these blind and stupid
henchmen will yet find out that tho
power they havs attempted to insult and
ignore is giant which when fully
aroused cannot be trihed with after this
fashion. We shall see whether 100000
orsanized workingmen amount to moth
ling before next November We shall
zee whether Irish-Americans are 50
stupidity strung 10 the old Bourbon
democratic hack as to hatch pro-British
enemy out Of their own camp. I do not
believe it.
General Butler was never SO endeared
to workingmen as to-day. He will stand
alone as the candidate Of the green
hackers, anti-monopolists and working:
men. Probably such frish-American
workingmen as are intelligent and self
respecting viii either vote for him or fol
Blame. / can only pity such as, aftel
what they have seen and heard a
Chicago IN the past few days, will insult
| their country and their station by a ayott
| for Cleveland. HoNoRIUs.
The Labor enquirer., 1884-07-26
The British Financial Policy From 1791
E..i..,. g . to 1880.
Editor I,ahor Enouirer

Ahe oritsn FINANCIAL Foticy from 11Sd
E-..i..>. to 1880.
Editor Labor Enquirer. ..
. LEADvIILB, July 21.-I shall now try
and show your readers the effect of the
British financial policy in those times in
which my friend, in his lecture at Edin-
burgh, tells his hearers that "high taxes
or low taxes, it is all the same to the
workman" OF couse cannot blame
him for SO saying, but l blame him for so
thinking; for had he given as much
thought to the subject as it requires /
hardly think he would have so stated.
He would have understood the cause and
have so stated it to his audience.
Prior to 1914, for some time, and up to
1915, the British Empire was engaged in
waging war, and was in need of money
for that purpose. Gold was not to be
had, tit hid as it did during our civil
war and Mr.. Pitt was obliged to cause
the bank Of England to suspend specie
payment in 1897, and in consequence
thereof he issued paper currency.
Now i have before me table Of the
expenditures of Great Britain from 1894
to 1915, inclusive, taken from McQueen's
work on the campaigns of 1872, 1873 and
1914, and from which I learn that the
amount exceeds 81, 400 OOo, 600 or $1,000
10000. II we subtract the amount of
her, peace establishment in 1892, which