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The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-03-11

There are scores of persons W no are suffer
ing from some form of blood disorder or skin
disease, su AZ Srrofula, Boils, ETC., etc.
After practical test Max Ruckenlin Il Bro.
assert Is that Acker's tiaod Elixir will certain
~ cure sll such diseases, including Syphilis
and Rheumatism. 1t is not patent nostrun ,
but scientific preparation. They guarantee
s%
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-03-11
SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION.

"0AsS 49, = ASAss
STATE or MISS EsorA, :.
County o; stevens.
The state 0f Minnes. tn to n. b. Brewster. De.
PENDANT:
You are hereby summoned to be and APP
pear IL fore the undersigned, one IL tho jus
tices Of the Peace in and for said County, OH
the eth day of April, 1886, 1T 10 o'clock in the
forenoon, mt my Office in the Village Of Morris
in said County, to All wer to Charles J
Croonquist III civil action.
SLo.ili yau fail to appear at the time and
place aforesaid, judgement will b. rendered
against yon upon Tie evidence adduced By
said Charles j. CrooEquist for :. Oh sum as he
shall show himself entitled 70.
Given under my hand, this 9th day Of
March, A. d 1896,
II. HUTCtlN5 Justice Of the Peace.
UEo. Il DAsL.Sa,
Att rnay Tor Plaintiff
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-03-11

Mr.. ]. f. Danielson has been max
ing some improvements in his store
during the past week, adding to it's
good appearance and general conve-
niAnca
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-03-11
Clothing cheap at Croonquist's.

The Greatest and Best Hair Tonic
in existence is jackson ST. which
can be procured at the drug stores o.
Geo. II. Munro and Max Buckentinf
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-03-11

Remember the rainbow apron socia-
BILE at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs.
j. A. Johnson tomorrow evening.
A good time is assured, and all are
invited to attend.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-03-11

A social hop will be given ut PhG-
nix Hall on the evening Of the 18th
inst. under the management of
Messrs. j. Breen, VIM. Hiland and
Jas. McCanney.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-03-11

Ye editor has been favored with a
sample of o. Z. flour, manufactured
by the Holmes City steam roller mill.
1t has been tested and found to con-
tanning iirst class bread making quail
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-03-11
Building lets

have Il number of choice building
lots in Morris which | will sell cheap,
and upon your own terms.
FIELDER II. CHEM.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-03-11

VIM. A. Morrison. Druggist and
Ex-Mayor Of Iowa City. says: "The
largest sale on Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy is to persons who have used
it before and know its curative pow
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-03-11
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE.
JUDGMENT SALE


State Of Minnesota, District Court ].
county OF stevens. 18th Judicial District
SoI hia Wilkinson, Plaintiff,
Bridget Masnni., c sEa,hs. p Marinnis. ,ol.
Maginnis, Jennie q, Maginnis, II II Wells
]. $. Laitimcr, Julius Austrian. Mich o.
Delahnnt, William Delahunt, John Robert
pelahunt, The Pitts Agricultural Works. n
corporation under the laws OF the State Of
New York, G. Cooper, 4. L raircli;ld. y. u,
Cooper, D.B. Kirk and Cooper as part
ners as Z. and q Cooper Il Co., and Fuller
johns n Il Co., u CO. partnership the indi'
vidnal names of whose members are up-
known to this Plaintiff, Defendants.
Under and by virtue OF Judgment duly
entared IN the above entitled action III the
Office of the Clerk Of the District Court Of tLe
State Of Minnesota, in and for the County Of
Stevens. on the LIST day OF March, A. D 1886.
certified copy of which judgment bus been
TO me duly delivered will sell at public anc-
ton to the highest cash bidder, at the front
door Of the court housc in the village OF Nor
ris In said county OF stevens, on Saturday
the oath day OF April. 1886, at 2 o'slosx pm.
the folio ring described real estate situated in
said county OF Stevens, and State OF Mime
sofa, to-wit:
The northeast quarter IN r. ~ OF Section
fourteen ii4l, in township one hundred TWEEN
ty-five { 26), range forty-two t42l, and the
northwest quarter tNW4) of the nortbwest
quarter INV X y and the west half (Nk) Of
the southwest quarter (5WAl OF the north
west quarter INV NJ of section thirteen i;3l
in township one hundred twenty five 1859
range forty two (42), all iii Stevens county,
Minnesota. and altogether containing two
hundred and twent y(22O)scres Of and accord.
ing to the United States government survey
theroi, Tor the plrpose Of paying the mortgage
debt and costs adjudged to b. due and
owing to p,aintif from said defendants,
viz: fourteen hundred and seventy-one dol
lars (sl47l .00), besides the costs and EXPENSES
OF such sale
Dated at Morris, Mimi, March /. 1886,
GtoRGg *. MUNRO,
Sheriff of stevens County, Mimi.
LEWIS C. SPooNRR,
Attorney for Plaintiff,
Rooms 81. IS, 81 land 60 Boston Block,
Minnea rs)lis Mimi.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-03-11

The Morris Dramatic Club Will
visit Herman next Saturday evening
to present to the citizens OF that
place one Of its charming plays.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-03-11

The Sun Office 10 turning out neat,
nrst-class job work. When in need
of any thing in that line give us call.
We are bound to satisfy you.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-03-11

Max Buckentiu & Bro. would specially re-
con mend to the ladies' Ack-r's Dyspepsia
Tablets. As a laxative they have no equal.
They are guaranteed to cure Chronic Consti-
patton. Dyspepsia, and all diseases arising
from dangerous stomach. With free use
OF the Tablets, Sick headache is impossible.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-03-11

Mr.. S. A. Flaherty has purchased
of Mr.. NJ. Webber his residence prop
erty on Poverty Hill. lie will move
into his residence about April 1st.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-03-11

If you wish to buy Il choice build
ing lot In Morris see me before pur-
chasing elsewhere.
FIELDER Is. CHEW.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-03-11

Several car loads of horses have al
ready passed through this place en-
route to the Northern grain fields.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-03-11

1t is with pleasure we announce the
convalescence of Mrs. S. A. Flaherty,
who has been very sick for some
time,
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-03-11

Follow the sidewalk down to
Spurs if you are looking for a
straight deal. TT
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-03-11

Mr.. T. S. Mills is building an addi.
ton to his house on Eighth street,
the one formerly owned by William
Noting.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-03-11
MORRIS POST OFFICE.

Mail both east aud west closes 8 p. m.
Through mail east closes - IN.
This Office is open from q. IN. to p. m.
du-i az the week, and on Sundays. from IL
1, p. m. e
Mail for Little Falls closes at 7:lb 4. M, Tor
Browns Valley at $3.50 ?. m.
NJ. |. ToRPsY, Postmaster.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-03-11

The following is the village COM
mittee as appointed for the ensuing
year: L. E. Pearce, Geo. Ii. Munro
and Geo. E. Darling.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-03-11

Mr.. Michael Calvin rejoices over
| the arrival at his home of a pair of
twin boys. Mother and babies are
doing we'll.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-03-11

A general auction sale will take
place on the farm of Ole Slogan in
town of Swan Lake on the 9th.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-03-11

The regular meeting of the Farm
ers' alliance takes place on March 20,
at 2 p. m. See notice In another col
| ump
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-03-11

In another column appears the re-
port of the condition of the First Ma
.ional bank.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-03-11
SPECIAL Noracga.

All winter goods sold at coat and 1t
is unnecessary to say that groceries
are sold on close margin.
r. J. MOORE.
Wanted.
New milch cows.
J.. II. STANTON.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-03-11

There il but little change in the
price of wheat, and the prospects of
a rise are not very flattering.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-03-11

A fine assortment Of Gents Furn-
ishing goods.
G. J. CROONQUIST.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-03-11
BANK NO. 1888.
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
OF THE
First National Bank At Morris

in the State of Minnesota, at the close OF
business, March LIST, 1885.
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts $59,031 SO
Overdrafts 1,756 10
u. S Bonds to secure circulation 12,500O0
Other stocks. bonds, and mortgages $4,000
Due from approved reserve agents l,648. Az
Due from other National Banks l,061 .O5
Real estate, furniture, an. figures "a ,29l.S8
Current expenses and taxes paid $685. SO
Premiums paid 1880
Checks and OF her cash items III. on
Bills OF other Banks 235.G0
Fractional paper currency, nickels,
and pennies 500
Specie $3.50
Legal tender notes $4,000
REDEEM ption fund with U g. Treasurer
70 per cent. Of ciroulation), 662 80
Personal property 1,S5305
$3.50, $500
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in 35o,o00.00
Surplus fund 37S.S7
Undivided profits 7,lS8 80
National Bank notes outstanding 1l,25O.0s
Individual deposits subject to check $685.
D..mand certificates Of deposit 572 s.
Time certificates of deposit % $4,000
Notes and bills re-diseounted l9,i7385
!. Total slao, 1888 80
State of Minnesota. County of Stew ems, So:
l, h. s. Judson, Cashier OF the above-nam-
ed bank, do solemnly swear that the above
statement is true to the hest of my knowledge
HIS. JUDsoN,
Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 9Th
day OF March, 1886.
[Seal. s. A. FLAHERTY,
Notary Public,
Stevens County, Mimi.
CoRagCr-Attest:
DARLINGTON PHELPS,
ALBERT DkhAY, : Directors.
Il. s. JUD5ON,
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-03-11

Mr.. Morrill, returned this week from
Big Stone City, Dak., where he has
been visiting his parents.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-03-11

You all know Fred Buckentin, the
Morris Druggist. he sells and recon-
mends Chamberlain Cough Benz
edy. The best made for, coughs colds,
Group or sore throat.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-03-11
Money to loan.

MOHey 70 COans
Pa es wishing to borrow money
on good real estate security, should
call on Brown & Chew. Loans can
be closed up on day of application.
BROWN & CHEW.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-03-11

FEED.
The Union Elevator Feed Mill is
now ready to grind feed of all kinds
for toll or cash. Bring in your feed
and get it ground at the Union Eleya-
tor. N. Il. SPU RR.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-03-11

Pure buck wheatfour to be had at
Spurs.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-03-11
STAGE LINE.

For Nash, Nora, Oscar Lake, Holmes CITY,
Wapborg and Alexandria leaves Tuesdays
ard Saturdays at Ia M, arrives MondaJ
and Fridays at 6. p. IN.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-03-11

Judge and Mrs. j. Fl. Brown are
visiting their son G. L. Brown.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-03-11
List otLsttsrs

List OF Letters
advertised ct Morris. Stevens County,
Mimi, March s, 1885.
A. j. Holland.
Persons calling for the above will
please say advertised.
NJ. L. TORPEY,
Postmaster.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-03-11

Mr.. Patrick Church informs US
that only two children Of their FAM
lily died of scarlet fever.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-03-11

Go to Spurs with your cash or
ready pay and get the best. IT,.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-03-11

Cousellor Brown visited Wilimar
on business last saturday.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-03-11

Look for Spur If you want bar
gains in groceries. VI.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-03-11

Pure buckwheat -four to be had at
Spurs.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-03-11

FATHER MATHEWS T. A. Society, OF the
C. T. A. U. of A. Regular meetings LIST
Sunday in each month.
T.E. toLAHAF, President.
VIM. Riordan, 5ec'y.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-03-11

GAR. G. A. J. Overton Post, No. 80.
meets the Second and Fourth Fridays Of each
month, at so'clock p. m.
W. NJ ApIKY, Commander.
W. L. Colyer, Adjutant.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-03-11
Railroad Time Tables.

tLITTLE FALLS + DAKOTA.
GOING EAST.
Leaves Morris at 1870 a. nj.
Arrives at Little Fails at 1859 p. M.
GOING WEST,
Leaves Little Falls at 2:40 p. m.
Arrives at Norris at 7:l0 p. m.
Connecting with trains on main line, both
north and south.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-03-11
FEED.

Go to Croonquist's for fair prices.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-03-11
SOCIETIES.

ooLDRN sHEAF LODGE, ~ and
M. No. 1888. Regular meetings LIST and
ard Saturdays, each month. -,
B. Z. RUSH, W. NJ.
&. J. Josrs, Sec'y.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-03-11

"The Garroters" will be presented
by the Morris Dramatic Club this
evening at Phoenix hall. The play
has been we'll prepared. and an excel
lent entertainment may be expected.
The following is the cast:
Mrs. Crashaw, Mrs. L. Il. Stanton.
Mrs. Roberts, Miss Daisy Townsend.
Mrs Bemis, Mrs. Rvalyn Church.
Mr.. Roberts, DR.. Sutherland.
Mr.. Bsmis, ST.. Mr., Geo. NJ. Giltinan.
DR.. Lawton, Mr.. Fielder B. Chew.
Willis, MIR. Darlington Phelps.
Mr.. Ben.is. Jr., Mr.. A. W. Jones !.
Immediately after the performance
a dance will be given. Ticket to per-
Torrance, 35 cents. Dance, 25 cents
extra. Doors open at 7:45. curtain
rises at Sis o'clock.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-03-11

Now Is the time to buy what you
want at
CD. CROONQUIST's.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-03-11

1.-THE GArrotters," at Phoenix Hall
this nvAnipp
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-03-11

Afr above market price,
5cs1n payable in goods. /
SC. ~ Unhave got a large stock
of goods and am bound to sell
at bed rock prices. This is no
scheme, bring in your wheat
and I will furnish the goods.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-03-11

METHODIST:-Rev. E. P. Robertson, fas-
tor. Services every Sunday at l.cSo, 4 M.
and 80 r. m PRAYER meeting on thursdays
at $50 p. nj.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-03-11
Young Ladies Boarding
AND DAY SCHOOL.
Sisters of M ercy
CONVENT OF THE SACRED HEART.
Morris, Minnesota.

This new institution, lately estab-
lished in Morris, Stevens County.
Minnesota. is situated in a healthy
and delightful spot, near Lake Crys-
tai; and has for its object. thes train
ing of young ladies in all the bran-
ches of refined and useful educa-
ton.
The school year has two sessions Of
FIVE months each. The first CON-
mencing fist Monday in September.
The second the first Mondsy i'll Feb
ruary.
TERMS PER SESSION.
Board and Tuition in English bran
ches, bed and bedding, eco. 90
French. Geo
Pens, Pencils and Ink 90
Lessons on Organ or Piano per term
Of 90 lessons, $1,000
Use of instruments 200
Vocal Lessons tprivatel per session 1C.00
Vocal g in Glass 500
Drawing 10.M
PAINTING in oil or water colors 1000
Flowers in wax 500
Flowers, paper or muslin QUO
Wax fruit and moulds 500
All kinds Of plain and fancy work fought
free of charge to those attending the boarding
or day school,
DAY PUPlLs-TERMs PR SESSION.
Senior Glass $500
Junior class, list division 400
Junior class. 2nd division 2.60
Pens, pencils and ink so
A private class Of fancy work vii! be taught
to those who do not attend school, on Satur-
days-per month, $500.
Books, materials for painting, drawing and
fancy work, sold at reasonable prices.
Payments made at all times in ad-
vance.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-03-11
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

CaTuoLIC.-Rsv. WV. LANCE, Priest.
Nnss every Sunday at 10 a. M. SUNDAY
school every Sunday at $3.50 p IN. Vespers
at D. N.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-03-11

CoNGREG ATIONAL:-Rev. K. F. Norris,
Pastor. Services every Sunday, at lo.so a.
m. and 1880 p. m. Prayer meeting every
Thursday at 1880 p. N.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-03-11
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
,ath JUDICIAL DISTRICT.

lath JUDICIAL DISTRICT.
lnare. How. ]. II. BAewS, "ulmaf'
Sfsornev.. Jno. w. ARcrANnER,
COUNTY OFFICERS.
A,,,,,,r Gao. NJ. GiLrlxAN.
.n..sss,rs, Huoa WHirELRY.
n,s;ssss ~ Deels. L. II. WELLiSoroS.
Clerk Of Dst't. Court, SAAukL LAksoN.
Judge OF Probate, sso a. uiIrlsAS'
Sheriff, moNKo'
Snrrsxor D. T. WHEATON.
Superintendent, y. a. JOHNSON
Coroner. "a. L. ncLSoHp
COMMISSIONERS.
LAT. District, TuKoDoRk LissrAp, Morris.
and. T. R j. HALL.
Ard. - NJ. FiSNR0Ay,
afh. r. b. McARTHuR, Hancock.
Sth. - II. HursaMs, Chairman, Morris.
VILLAGE OFFICERS.
prss,a.n. FE NRwELL.
Trsss.,ra. w. ]. Munro.
P.ca,Sar Jxo. A. GrLrISAN.
H. HuroHlNs.
Justices. Hrssr BALDWIN.
Marshall, :,
DsKAY and J. E. DANIsLsoN.
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-03-11

SUN q EAMs.
Phoenix Hall tonight.
Lent comm enced yesterday.

MIRA. Brisbine was i'll town yester-
The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-03-11
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

Plaintiffs Attorney.
Attwater, Minnesota.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1886-12-16
some Needed. LEGISLATION.

The Carson Appeal says: Among the
bills which the Legislature ought to pass
are the following:
Bill to establish an Arbor Day for Me-
vada.
Bill TO prevent brokers shorting custo-
mers' stock, with imprisonment and fine
for penalty.
Bill to provide Nevada with a State I'm
migration Society, TO advertise it's re-
sources and bring new capital and popu-
lation to the State.
Bill to punish men who demand money
for their votes.
Bill to provide the State with o suitable
system OF irrigation.
Bill to provide for the experimental
sinking of artesian wells.
Bill to provide that all State supplies
shall be purchased at home il possible.
These are a few of the acts which ought
to be passed this Winter. Let those mat
ters be considered before the petty acts
relative to fees OF Notaries Public and the
regulation Of Justice Courts.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1886-12-16

A correspondent writes that "to some
of Nj. Cleveland's most important rec
concentrations the present Congress will
pay no heed;" but this is what has hap.
pened to every one Of our recent Presi-
dents. Even Gen. Grant had to expert
ence the cold.blooded neglect of Con-
gress shown toward propositions which
he thought a great deal of; and, as for
Garfield and Arthur. they Jared no bet
ter. The Congress of the United States
is a very independent Legislature, and it
often pays very little attention to the
serious wishes of the most popular Presi.
dent,
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1886-12-16
What She COuIdn't Bear.

Old Mrs. Tiddlewig's husband liked his
toddy and the old lady was violently OPP
posed to bibulosity. The other night
Tiddlewig came in slightly sober. aud his
wife proceeded to talk to him:
"Now look here, Tiddlewig, you're
drinking again. and l just won't endure
it,"
"Why, my dear" he urged, "a little
toddy don't hurt me a particle. On the
contrary, il benefits me and makes another
man OF me altogether"
~ know it does, Tiddlewig, and that's
why l object to it 80 strongly. I might
stand your getting drunk, but when it
makes another man OF you, and still leaves
me the wife Of both of you, it makes me
out a bigsmist. and | say right here, It'd
dlewig, that I draw tho line at bigsmy,
and you've got to quit"
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1886-12-16

The Union Club is having an expert
ence not in organizations OF
the members of the House Committee
may have they cannot attend to the de-
tails OF management. That the Union
Club does a restaurant and bar business
large enough to permit the stealing of
500, 900 by its servants is sufficient in.
dication thatit should have a steward of
high character and worth a large salary.
Club servants have great temptations,
and frequently yield to them.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1886-12-16
sELF.DEFENsE

The most important duty of Congress
at the present session, says the New
York Sun, is to provide with wise FORE
sight and unstinted liberality for ma.
tional sclf.defense.
The question of the reduction of taxa.
ton is a secondary and minor one COM
pared to this. No American of patriotic
feeling will grudge the money which
Congress may vote for the protection OF
the seaboard and ~lakeboard.
This is q matter which touches the
pride as we'll as the prosperity of the
nation. Beyond the dread of the all but
ruinous disaster which a breach between
the United States and any foreign power
possessed Of even a few 6rst.class modern
ships of war might bring upon our great.
est cities, is the feeling of humiliation
that the Republic, rich and powerful as
it is, should lie helpless to the world.
We cannot protect our own citizens.
We must ask from foreign nations as a
favor what we ought to be able to de-
mand as a right. Our inability to repel
attack from the sea is as notorious as it
is pitiable. Could there be a more un-
satisfactory position than to depend upon
our weakness or the ~contemptuous good
nature of foreign nations for protection +?
Could there be a more dangerous i'm.
providence than to take no account of
the chances of war with some of these
nations, and, with niggardly folly, to
save the few millions of. dollars which
would insure us against the loss of hun.
dreds of millions in the future?
The beginnings of the new navy are
already made under the skillful and hon.
orable direction of Secretary Whitney.
The immediate and instant duty for Con-
gress now is the preparation Of an ade.
quate scale Of coast defense. No po-
litical s~quabbling, no effort at futile hor-
izontalities, no attempts at super1uous
and cranky legislation should delay the
performance VI LulS uuLys
There has been a tendency to try and
make this matter of coast defeuses q
party question, and the Republicans
have sought to get some partisan adj
vantage out of the unfortunate hardness
and uneconomical economy which the
Democrats in Congress have shown in
regard to it, unmindful of almost the
last public utterance of their late illus.
trious leader.
There is no politics in coast defense.
If the country be left unprotected until
England or Italy or Chill or Brazil-for
everybody can whip us-bombards New
York, and New Orleans, and San Fran.
cisco, the monstrous guns that destroy
these cities will ruin Republican and
Democrat alike.
In this great work of national defense
there should be 10 question nor division
OF parties. The representatives OF both
parties in Congress should make most
liberal preparation for it. Patriotism
and common sense and the general wish
of the people should lead Congress to do
this. Without delay and without bag.
Cling Congress should provide for ma.
tional self.defense.