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Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-15
Bismarck ON Protection.

On the 18th of May, 1882 Bismarck in
a speech before the German reichstag
said: The success of the United States
in material development is the most il
lustrious of modern time. The American
nation has not only successfully borne
and suppressed the most gigantic and ex-
pensive war of all history. but immedi-
steiy afterward dishanded its army. found
employment for oil its soldiers and ma
rines, paid off most Of its debt, gave labor
and homes to all the unemployed Of
Europe as fast as they could arrive within
it's territory, and still by a system Of tax
alton so indirect as not to be perceived.
much less felt. Because it is my deliber-
ate judgment that the prosperity Of
America is mainly due to it's system Of
protective laws. l urge thas Germany
has now reached that point where it is
necessary to initiate the tari6 system Of
the United States"
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-15
Democratic Ways and Means.

The most recent offender against the
civil service law is the chairman of the
Democratic state central committee of
North Carolina, who has sent to each per-
son from that state holding position under
the government at Washington circular
soliciting contributions TO the campaign
fund This is in direct violation OF the
law, but it is not likely to receive any at
tention from the civil service commission.
at least not at present. that body being
exclusively engaged at this tins In its
customary task of doing nothing and
keeping quiet about it Furthermore, as
the present commission owes IT'S official
life to the man who is TO be benefited by
the money which the North Carolina as
SCISSOR is gathering the harShest punish
ment he will receive viii probably be q
few warning remarks against the folly Of
being found out.-Philadelphia Press.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-15
A CHAPTER ON eAv1Mcs.
Showing the Difference Between Private
Bank Deposits Here and In England.

Showing the Difference Between Private
Bank Deposits Hero and In England.
A good deal has been said about the
amount Of savings in the two countries,
the United States and England, and the
effort is made by the free traders to prove
that tho worhngmen of this country do
not save very much more than the work
ingmen of England It is probable that
very few people believe this, but 50 long
as the assertion is made the proof might
as wen be printed. SO that the working
men of the country may see just how
much their savings exceed those of Great
Britain.
In 1860 there were $50, It's, 900 of de-
posts in the savings banks of this state;
in 1886 there were $469, 623, 900, an in
crease of 800 per cent. In the same Pc
Rod the average amount to the credit Of
each depositor increased from 5000 to
$3.50. The savings bank deposits of Great
Britain in 1860 amounted to $199, 600, 900;
in 1886, to $436. 600 900, an increase Of
about 11S per cent. In the same period
the average amount credited to each
British depositor was 500, an increase Of
S12 since 1880. 1t will be seen that in
1880 the deposits in this state were not
one-third of the deposits in Great Britain,
but in 1885 the deposits here had not only
increased by 800 per cent, but they were
more than S63, 600. 600 in excess of the
deposits in the British savings banks. In
New York and Kings counties the deposits
increased from $49. 100000 to S294, 000,-
900. about GOO per cent, while the indi-
vidual deposits Increased from $216 to
1884.
In Massachusetts the depositors in saw
ings banks average two to each family,
and in Great Britain nine to each family.
Now, viii some good free trader tell US
how the workingmen of protected America
can save more money than the British
workingmen. if the prices in England are
SO much lower than here that the lower
wages there have more purchasing power2
New York Nail and Express.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-15
Why Do They EmiSratef

No better evidence of the prosperity Of
two nations can be afforded than in their
tables Of emigration and immigration
When you are told that England is pros
porous, point to the fact that she is an
nually parting with over quarter of a
million Of her best workers, most of whom
come to the United States. There is a
national commission in England which
has for years been studying the problem
Of how to get rid of people, because free
trade is rapidly driving out of employ
ment once prosperous class of her work
ingman. On the other land, the United
States is annually receiving nearly a half
million immigrants, and has received
since the opening of the decade over four
millions. Put these facts together. and
ask yourself which country is doing best.
San Francisco Chronicle
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-15
The Golden Ciub on Cleveland.

The annual report OF the British Golden
club contains the following significant
eUiogy of President Cleveland and has
policy:
I'm the United States President Cleve-
lands message carries with it the promise
Of such measures Of tariff reform as NAV,
In the course of a few years, make some
thing like revolution in international!
trade Not only would the direct results
of opening the markets of such g country
be enormous, but, if the United States.
hitherto tie great supporters Of prutec-
ton, should become satisfied that protec-
ton is delusion, and that their own best
advantage is TO be found in free trade
such change in their opinion and practice
could not fail 70 influence the opinion and
practice OF the rest OF the world "-Cleve-
land Leader
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-15
The Attenuated Surplus.

Less is being said about the enormous
surplus 1t is shown to be far less than
has generally been supposed. The river
and harbor bill calls for So, COO, 0O0
where last year there was no appropria
ton. There is an increase of Sc, GOO, 900
in the expenditures provided for by the
fortifcstions bin. and there is also an in
crease in the payments under the pension
and deficiency bills 1t is estimated now
that the surplus of the year will reach
only $4,000. 900 The secretary of the
treasury must buy about forty mill
ions of government bonds during the re-
mainder of the present fiscal year to make
the necessary purchases for the sinking
fund Of s4S, OO0, 600 He is likely to soon
raise his bids, and the chances are that
his purchases will thereby be increased.
Money is returning to The people more
rapidly than the majority Of persons sup
pose. There is really less excuse than
ever for rash reductions In the tariff
New York Financier.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-15
A QUESTION or WAGES
A New York Capitalist Tells Why He
TrndHH

A New York Capitalist Tells Why He Il
. FREQ Trader.
A New York capitalist gives some
interesting reasons for being @ free
trader. They are highly important to
workingmen, as well as interesting, and
we give them below:
81 believe In free trade: it Is the only
thing that viii kill trades unions and
Knights OF Labor associations. 1t viii
stop ell strikes in this country, and end
short hours and poor work. because in q
competition with England the price Of
labor in this country viii fall so low that
the workingman must work al the time
to get enough money to support his fam
lily. and be must also work ten hours o
day. There will not be any strikes, for if
there are, goods will be shipped here i'm
mediately from England and the market
supplied, 50 that our country will not Be
dependent upon our own wcrkingmen and
they can make nothing by striking"
That man is free trader and gives an
honest reason for being one His view of
the case is entirely logical The tariff is
purely question Of wages.-Ceyeland
Loader
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-15
A DIGESTION of Time.

Another story about land speculation in
the west Is worthy Of relating. 1t happened
that land scheme was organized az Los
Angeles, and many San Francisco people
entered heartily into the enterprise. Among
the subscribers was a travelling salesman,
whose business CHANGED to take him TO the
town in which ne had purchased his lot. De-
string to experience the novel sensation Of
landlord, he determined TO survey his prop
erty The plans were got out, and 70 his
horror be found that the lot be had
purchased was situated one hundred
yards from the shore, and that tie Pacific
ocean was At present in full possession Of his
claim This was too much 70 be borne He
went back to San Francisco and sought the
agent who had % badly tricked him That
official received him With bland ITbanity
and listened TO bis explanation with an
amused srniIa my dear boy" said the
agent, after be had finished the recital Of his
wrongs, ''yeur land is all right Al present,
it is true, the ocean covers your very desira-
bic lot; but consider, sir, the Pacific ocean u
receding from the coast at the rate Of two
inches a year, and in about SOC years your
property viii be the finest in the state Good
morning" The agent Is living yet-Phila-
delphia Times
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-15
Growers Wall.

D sad Is my fate what mess have made
Of Der.ocracy's hopes with my fight for free
trade:
I've got to do something, and that right away,
Or vain is my canvass can't win the day.
A prospect SO awful my soul does unnan
Let the postmasters LIST, look sharply good Dan
To dodge the great issue most fervent wish
Let's table the tariff and talk about-ffshl
Chorus lin which all the members of the Dem
ocratic national committee john:
Yes. that is our Wish
o, that is our wish,
To table the tariff
And talk about fish!
o sad Is my fetel every day brings the news
That gives me terrible fit Of the blues,
The news that ny party is losing its grip,
Its members by hundreds deserving the ship!
It is plain as the cheek Of dear Garland's brass
face
My free trade convictions will cost me the race;
So to dodge the great issue most fervent wish
Let table the tariff and talk about-fsh! =
Chorus:
Yes, that is our wish,
o, that is our wish,
To table the tariff
And talk about fish!
o sad is my fate loud the Mugwunps ell storm
When l venture to pose as friend of Reform,
afraid)
That the cause Of Reform have basely betrayed;
But fear not the Mugwumps, the foes that I
fear
Are che masses who cry: mo free trade this
year"
So to dodge the great issue most fervent wish
Let's table the tariff and talk about-fsbi
Chorus:
Yes, that Is our wish,
o, that Is our wish,
TO table the tariff
And talk about fish!
o sad is my fateI 0 pray grant me my wish,
To the rear with free trade, let's talk about fish;
Let's talk about fish, let's talk Of the odd,
The salt, the nutritious, the most esteemed codf
Don't speak Of free trade for the rest of the fight
While Of fish we hold forth by day and by night,
To dodge the great issue most fervent wish
Let's table the tariff and talk about-fsh.
Chorus:
Yes, that is our wish,
o, that IS our wish,
To table the tariff
And talk about fish.
New York Tribune
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-15
Easily Eemedied.

Among the theatrical properties wafa fig
ure of colossal elephant In each leg Wa
placed q boy, whose movements were caro-
fully coutivea 90 initiate the action Of tbs
real animal IRmeiiately after i.s intro
ducsioc on the scene. and while tEs Blue
beard, ungallant slayer Of female beauty,
was fretting and ranting On his back. tbs
under prompter ran into the green room,
seeking the manager. with CONSERVATION IN
his face On finding lin the poor psonapter
exclaimed: Oh, Lord sir. the right isg Of
the elephant has got blind drunk and Is ooI-
Ing &C the stage WITH tie isft, WHICH 10 fsx.
as.eep ali the vh5s, dreaming about nothing
at all. and Mr. Abogalla1s asesSt fsC~
what 10 % WITH the b<xsa7
"RetE-1 i-x.sntiy,s was the mimic rson-
srcfs command, ''dIscDa-ze tie two fore
legs and put tie hid ones u tselz plaza -
Detroit Fres Presx
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-15
The 8,,--es Ar~ Calling Again.

The bugles are calling C'l.
The air wich the dTyIIu oeat IS stirred;
On mountain, n valley or plain,
The cal to the battle is heard
They answer from mountain and plain,
They answer from lake TO the sea:
I'VE come at the summons AGAIN,
To follow the haz Of the free.
Give US a Man for chief.
A man tia occasion to suit;
No Knight cf tha HandGerchie.,
No soldier by suits tUte;
No silken and scented rag.
No banner without a uanc-
Ours be the starry old Flag
Scorched in the battles fierce famer"
IN city, in forest. In field.
The sound Of their coming is heard;
Like tie raiHdrops the summer clouds yield
Like the leaves by the summer wind stirred.
They come in the morning. gray calm.
They come when the solemn stars shine,
They shout meath the fair southern palm
They chant meath the dark northern pine:
Give US q Han for chief,
Give us the starry old Flag;
No Knight Of the Handkerchief,
No s.ikcn and scented rag.
ScoTcEel IL the battles fierce fia-la
Torn hy the wild ocean gale.
Blown nv the trumpet Of Fame
That is the banner We h2ili o..
The stGrs Of that banner shire bright
From the masthead and h..lt0p and spiro;
Our camp fires blaze through the night,
The mountains are lamir with dre,
like the storm hurst the cry OF thai hos-
Ike thunder that far distant r,ay:
The souEd from the mountain top tossed
Rolls down - the surf beaten shore:
Give US q Man for chief,
A man the occasion to suit;
30 Knight OF the Handkerchief.
No soldier by substitute;
No substitute for chief.
But q solder to dare cri 70 Do
No perfUUod handkerchief.
No Gag ouJ TIE Red White and Blue.~
c Q. Baker in New York Tribune.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-15

In o..s Of Cur 6is.ric. courts. not long since.
Ethiopia furIxhea tbs piain.1c sad dS.sE-a-
ant, s--d Tie w.,sssSs g s<ch ssde also couA
trace Their Aocs.on - "Asrse's kzsusEa
sAnd-' One Il the r1kasESG wzs Q rs.tes
free aid eesy so~r os . p-T~unaes. Who oArns
20 tie stand and sade-wszs tss Ere q Tia
opposing oounssl A:,s, tie sisneo had
gwen testimony, ice to1ss 81 which seovsd .
dec4ded haas AgA-1s: The pr1sGpi c. tks
ether s.6e, tss iAs.er's attorney took ha-z n
hand You do s0s Ike Nr Jonas v~y
much, seer 'sSo, tos<n-,r VS. the candid
rely. Why IL IL tkAt yco - dsA;aks
ki-.f Can't ny, bOes. uEseu rss hss
too czuch q darEy "a hA4 % sci: dis
CHA" Hers lis bo<so< TUNED 20 The ~f.,em
u inquire VIA. be meant bT referring 30 tas
otter as q d~xky Az a rail-. ~h>r~upOc tbs
wifaezs replied; Yea sc. SeiSe, e~N hin
darby az LAs. oos ns pus On TOO mary
.srz fer cus niger. an nss quite ss0axk fse
two @-E~sSa Esdgss
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-15
Tho Pla1 In Stu There.

The Louisville Courier Journal closes Q
eulogistic editorial on Thurman's free
trade speech with:
And the old red bandanna, oh, long may II vnre,
Ger tho land Of tho free and the homo Of tho
brave
We prefer the old verftm, although IN
this campaign the Democrats are certainly
consistent IN substituting the red ban
danna for the Star Spangled Banner
Indianapolis Journal.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-15
Anything for Reelection.

The presidential proclamation as to the
fisheries was prepared some time ago,
and the administration orga1is were all
ready to start their steam whistles. Tho
fisheries treaty was one Of the incapable
Bsyard's fumbhng performances. and was
rejected as cowardly surrender OF
American rights. Its rejection opened
the way for the monkey message from
Cleveland, who would regard any war
possible an advantage If it resulted in his
reelection. The Democratic party is c.
pable Of anything before or after the cleo
ton that in their Judgment would help
in the continuation or extension Of their
power. But they are already believing
that they did not mean anything hardly
BY the noise Cleveland made.-Cincinnssi
Commercial Gazette
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-15
What Judge Thurman Saw.

Judge Thurman saw some queer things
along with him. One Of the startling
curiosities which attracted the Old
Romans attention was Q banner tn
scribed; I'VE voted for Whiting. may
God forgive US" NJ. Whiting. By tho
way, is the Democratic congressman from
the Seventh Michigan district, who voted
for the Mills bill and frss saIt.-St. Pad
Pioneer Press
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-15
The Presidents Morning Hymn.

The Presidents Morning Hymn.
I'll twist the British hons tail
I'll make the Canucks fear me;
We've goeto fish and they cut bait
BY jiago, boys you hear me!
I'll pile the-earth with English dead,
If you win al stand near me-.
And capture every Irish vote
L By lingo, boyA you bear n1s'
m crush the senate ct blow,
And those who always jeer me-.
IN make it break iss Party's necks
BY lingo, boys, you hear me,
had not thought to cab turn
That would be az this. endear mo
But providence protects it's own,
By lingo. boyA Jon hear mel
Now let us all refoaee and sing,
And Democrats Gene nesr me;
Y come back you take the earth-
By lingo. boys, you bear mel
Washington Critic
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-15
Senator norSan's Tight Corner.

President Cleveland has plnced his sup
corners by his sudden change of base ON
the fishery question, but no one has q
closer corner TO escape from than Senator
Morgan. who hast year signed an OPINION
that Article % of the treaty Of Washing
ton was still In force, and nov, since he
has heard from the president. is forced TO
recant his settled and declared opinion,
not on an issue OF policy and politics, but
on legal Interpretation of statute and
treaty.-Phiiadeiphi Press.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-15
He Is Harmless While Hes As,een.

Gel B1ice At the phone: "Halloo, La
nontF' "Halloo." Whats the presi-
dent doing nowt" Hes asleep" IAN
right II he wakes during the night,
ring me up. He can't do us any harm
while he's asleep. Paul Pioneer
Press.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-15

Young Featherly dudulgently>-Bobby,
would you ike to sit on my knee and have
me tell you story!
Bobby who iSnr stuck on Featherly's
stories)-Er-ye'es please.
Young Featherly-And what kind OF a
story shall 1t be, Bobbyl
RSbY-A saort srorY. please. The Epoch.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-15
VIII
Cleveland Leader.

Daniel"
Yes, sire
Il see thst-a New York paper offers q
prize Of Us for the best original Joke
sent in"
And does your weightfness intend to
eompetes'
We'd, might. have evolved sew
ersl pretty good jokes II my time,
Daniel"
That is true. sire. Tcc might send
one ofyour justly celebrated declarations
of fde.ity TO civil service reform. Pitts
bug Chronicle
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-15

Have prominent Irishmen send congra-
tulatory kilograms to President Cleveland
on his message on the fishery treaty and
get up demonstration if possible.
J. B. TOWNSEND.
So far as heard from the Irishrnen have
failed to respond The chaf WAS too
transparent to fool men who have left the
Democratic party for good cause.-Bur-
hngtm Republican.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-15

There is only one thing that prevents
NJ Cleveland from goaag to war with
Canada Immediately. 1t Is his fear G!
those pesky Suns--PhtladetohiA Press
Cen Benjamin Harrison
Gen Harrison has beer IN pubsic life for
rlanv years. and we have net heard TIA:
&c has received promotion that be has
not earned In the ar1ny Ae wAs sue
cessively lieutenant. captain, eelo1el and
t<isadier general, because hs was h1ve
and Efficient lie has become q legal
authority through hard s.ody. BE w1s Q
leats- Ii tie senate because lie was reooe-
nizea as one OF tie ahiest men axsd mast
logical and vel informed mn u the
upper house Eeis tie Republican e.ndi-
date for the presidency because he has .
clean record u distinguished puhfte ser
vices. ns<se within tie party which horsrs
hin AID when 10 /. p-um0.ed to tho
o9sce Of President. Il viii be because hs
has canned the promotion; no. becxase ".
Blame has earned i.-Tf-e
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-15
Two Ways OF Getting Votes

Levi P Eorton's contribution Of ship
load OF provisions for the relief Of suffer
ers in Ireland ought to win as many votes
as ClsveIaad's contribution Of $1,000 20
tbs Democratic campaign fuad--indian-
apolis Journal.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-15

The efforts Of Cal" Briee and "BiII"
Barnun to raise an enormous Democratic
campaign fund don't look much like an
appeal to the intelligence Of the country.
They smack more of an attempt at cor
rupton on huge scale. - Cleveland
Leader.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-15

Il is becoming very evident az the cam
paign progresses tia: sir. Cleveland y
not uoder the waschfl eye Of Daniel
Naming this year.-ClsveaAod Leader.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-15

One more case Of the deadly parallel"
To aid the Ca4rse5onl To aid the horde a Of
Earthquake s1derezY, Sce ho.cers' SECURE rry
Sso. re-slecxo1. 90, GO
q. Cxxv7IAco. q. GkvztAxD.
New York TffbUue
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-15
The Irisfmcn Failed to Do 1t. However

The Irisrmcn Failed to Do 1t. However
Here is what Cleveland's f1apdoodle
message means. It is pointedly set forth
in the following circular sent cut to hun
dreds Of prominent Democrats by the
chairman of the Democratic state com
mittee of Ohio:
COLUMBUS, o.. Aug "a, 1888.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-15
Chance for = Crippled ,Iassodon.

4 mastodon's tusk has been found near
Bismarck, D. T. The owner can have tie
same by proving property.-Rocass.er Post
EXPRESS
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-15

Young Man On periodical sto,e.-I wsn, q
Preside Companion
Clerk sarcnly1-How voali I dol-T~xas
Strings
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-15
A Dali Evening.

Mss Ethel-Dd 700 saTe pleasant tlzcs
q; tie wabash party las- night. CiArai
Mss Clsrs-Sos v-ry. E:nel; wasn't .eel-
i1s 81 a. like nay usual SET danced bet
four tines, and orly wen. n 20 supper oDea
-IIs Euocs,
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-15
Then reev Would Be Bean r,,~s.

There is large Colony ot Poles II Co1nec-
tic1t They ocgh. 70 move to AAsAcsuaaess
sd xaisn hnneA-Rzr1iaG7nn Era Rn0
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-15
OF Course II Won't.

It looks very much as if President
Cleveland s fish message was a effort to
divert attention from ths tariff issue
But it
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-15
Origin of Fish Stories

There is usually an area OF low ve-acity
about trout b-uok-B-uaswick tNe.) Tex
graph
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1888-09-15

viii Some American T1oQuet Please Turn
Up:
II the president Is not careful tie nAme
OF Grever Cleveland viii 30 laundering
down the ages SIS thAt Of the American
Bo0lsnsx Leader.