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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-27
The Samoan Question.


In our Washington dispatches the other
day the statement was made that Senators
Sherman, Dolph and Morgan, who have
been appointed a committee to investigate
the Samoan question, would hold meeting
for that purpose this week. Instructions
have been sent to the acting American con-
sui general at Samoa TO maintain a neutral,
but friendly, attitude. Our consul general
is at present at his home in Maine on visit.
He will start for Samoa in a week or two,
aud will carry with him from the Secretary
of State directions for his guidance ON his
arrival there.
The little war which is being carried on
by the rival chiefs in Samoa threatens to be
extremely injurious to the Samoans.
Mataafa is the king chosen by the people,
and TamaSese is the king set up by the Ger
mans. Mataafa was chosen to sue
coed the king carried off by the
Germans over a year ago He has about
1900 warriors, and Tamasese has about
loo. The latter, however, has had the
benefit of the counsel of the German officers
at Apia, and also has received arms and
ammunition from them. Two battles and
a number of skirmishes have taken place
between the rival kings since Nov. 6, SO far
as heard from. The latest news received is
that battle occurred on Nov. 2S, and that
each side had about fifty killed. In all the
fighting since Nov. about 100 have been
killed and $50 wounded. The advantage
thus far has been with Mataafa. He has
been able to confine Tamasese to a very
narrow area and render it impossible for
him to play the part of king to any consid-
cradle extent
This country, England and Germany have
war vessels at Samoa watching the interests
of their respective citizens There does not
appear to be a very friendly feeling be-
tween the officers of the German vessels
and those of: the English and American
vessels. The Americans and English are
acting i'll harmony, and favor Mataafa,
while the Germans, of course, favor their
puppet, Tama:ese.
About the middle of November an at
tempt was made to stop the fighting and
place the government of Samoa in the
hands of the American, English and Ger
man consuls until they should receive in
structions from their respective govern
ments The attempt failed, however, be-
cause the German consul said he was bound
to continue to recognize Tamasese.
This government insists that Mataafa is
the rightful king, aud it refuses to recog-
nize Tamasese. The Berlin government
says that it has great commercial and
planting interests in Samoa, and cannot
consent that the local government shall be
in the hands of ignorant savages. 1t set up
Tamasese as king, not because he is any the
less savage than Mataafa, but, because,
while he is at the head of the government
Germany will direct Samoan affairs.
1t Is probable that Germany will have to
abate some of her pretensions in Sam "a,
because this country and England have
too much at stake in keeping Apia open
to their ships to permit her to take charge
of Samoa and dominate it in her own int
crest
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-27

The game of chess is supposed to require
OF those who engage successfully in it good
deal of thought. In fact, it is a game in
which strategy may be practiced. There
fore, those who like il, and who regard it
as an intellectual recreation, will be filled
with sorrow when they learn that an auto
NATION is beating all the expert players of
the Intellectual center, Boston, just as it
did those of Augusta at the exposition.
They viii probably ask themselves, does the
game require no exercise of intellect, or can
a machine be constructed which possesses
more brains than a man!
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-27

A breach of promise suit, which promises
to create sensation and to bring out some
rather Interesting testimony has been
brought in Lowell, Mass, by Miss Catherine
Teresa McEnry against Mr. John II.
Buttrick. Miss McEnry is highly educated
and moves in the best circles, while Mr..
Blttrick is wealthy and is one of Lowell's
select 400. As to age, neither one is a spring
chicken. Their courtship began 80 years
ago, when Miss McEnry, as young lady,
had numbers of suitors. Mr.. Buttrick was
her choice, but there was objection by her
family TO her marriage to him, and the
affair has been kept up for the number of
years stated. Recently, however, Mr..
Buttrick seems to have grown cold, or to
have become tired of pressing a suit that
seemed destined to fail. At any rate, he
ceased to pay attentions to his old sweet
heart and the consequence is that he finds
himself the defendant in a S75, 600 breach of
pr omise suit. Gen. B. F. Butler has been
engaged as Miss McEnry's attorney.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-27

The Indianapolis newspaper which is sup
posed to be Gen. Harrison's organ, and
which is edited by Gen. Harrison's private
secretary, has announced that Col. Dudley
will not be indicted, and that a wrong in
depreciation has been placed on the notori-
GUS Dudley letter. 1t is not easy to under
stand what Interpretation could be placed
on the letter other than that it was one Of
instruction to buy voters, BUTT is very easy
to understand why Gen. Harrison's home
organ has come to Dudley's defense. The
public has become convinced that he is
Quilty
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-27
BRIGHT BITS.

"MA," complained Bobby. cant have a
better knife than that old iron onef / haven't
cut myself once with IT,"
"No, Bobby; that's a very good knife for such
n little boy"
but, ma, Tommy Traddles IL no bigger'n me.
and he's got iiTndandy. You ought 10 see his
fingers. ~ drDer's Bdkar.
AsOrHER ONE HEARD FRoN.-"Yes. you can
bet marriage n a failurer' he exclaimed, as he
came out OF a saloon wiping his chin Here .
my case 20 prove II.
EDont you live happIyY''. asked one Of his
crowd
NO"
WHY"
~ ~, ~ $500 "a h', =" 49,, ~ ~
bat -. and I've got 20 squeeze along % that
while some other husbands have So. Yes
marriage N dead Fat failure. Mons ~ us bus
bands are loved and supported a. ~ ought ~
bel Detroit Free Pfess.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-27

Congressman William Walter Phelps,
who will retire soon from the House, wants
very much to be senator from New Jersey
He refused a denomination in order to i'm
prove his chances for the Senate, but con-
trary to his hopes the democrats obtained
small majority in the legislature. Mr..
Phelps was stunned at first, but he has re-
covered, and now is at work to create dis
sensions among the democrats, with view
to preventing several of them from voting
for the caucus nominee. In this way he
hopes to bring about deadlock, and to be
elected eventually himself. He probably is
doomed to another disappointment.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-27
Work. work, work,
Rv n dim old candle LIGHT.
Whimsicalities from the Newspapers
How a Congress Argument was
Endad-

From the st. Louis Globe Democrat
"Our agricultural community is the term
Mr.. Reed of Maine, the leader of,the Republican
side, employs to designate Farmer Wade of
Missouri and Farmer Funston of Kansas. The
other day Mr.. Reed came upon the farmer
statesmen as they were discussing some dis
ing:
"Weil, Wade, I'll bet you a dol ar
The Missourian didn't respond to the chal-
leDge, and Mr.. Reed drawied out in his Yankee
twang
THAT is the way with you fellows from out
west You are great at blowing, but that is all
you do. You don't bet anything but wind"
Farmer Wade pulled his fist out of his
breaches pocket, opened it, and showed big
Bland dollar In the palm
"You think we are all wind out west?" he
said to Reed. Now match this"
With true New England del beration Mr.. Reed
regarded the co N for a quarter Of a minute
Then he slowly produced another big dollar and
laid it down. They didn't match, and Farmer
Wade pocketed both.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-27

Mr.. Russell Harrison, son Of the Presi-
dent-elect. spent one day Of the week in
Philadelphia, and hobnobDed with Mr..
Hamilton Disston and Mr.. John Wanna
maker Young Mr.. Harrison should be
more careful Of his associates. Mr.. Ham
Disston is the man who wanted to 'per-
suade" Florida democrats to vote the re-
publican ticket, and it was Mr.. Wanna
makers money that bought up good many
"blocks Of five" With his son hobnobbing
with these men. and with his home organ
defending Col. Dudley, Gen. Harrison is
liable 10 be unpleasantly criticised
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-27

The Philadelphia Press says: "The appro-
priation of $500, 900 for educational pur-
poses by the Georgia legislature is hint
that the new. South win be republican. :"
Not at all. On the contrary. it means that
Geergia's population is going to be increased
by northern and western immigrants, who
will help to give her increased representa-
ton in congress and the electoral college
af er 1890. Besides, education in the south,
as should be the case everywhere else, makes
good democrats OF people.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-27
A Story with a Moral.

Once upon a time. n crow, which is a wise
bird. sat on the limb of a tree, and n fox came
that way The fox wanted the crow. Not that
pies. So he looked up at the crow and the crow
looked down at him. Then the Fox addressed
few incongruvial remarks To the crow. He
spoke of his love for him; of his admi-
ration for the crow family; Of his
respect for the crow himself; of moral
and political Affiliations of the crows and
the foxes. And so on. The crow listened po-
litely even with interest. But he did not say
anything. He looked down upon the fox in O
sad, retrospective manner, shook his head and
climbed up to the very highest limb on the
tree. Aud the fox, on the cold, cold ground
pointment aud wept bitterly. Moral: Gov.
Foraker 10 getting sweet On Senator Sherman.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-27
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Anarchist Grottzau Of Milwaukee will
have to serve twelve months in the peni-
Tertiary after all. 1t will be remembered
that after Grottkau was sentenced. there
was some hitch in the proceedings, and it
was several months before he entered upon
his term. His attorney then oeatended that
the term dated from the time dof the SEN
tence, and that, therefore, Grottkau would
have to serve only very short while. The
supreme court of Wisconsin decided the
other day that he must serve twelve
months from the time he was imprisoned.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-27
Song of a Single Man.

From, the Ne,o York Graphic.
With a spirit all weary and worn,
With the end of his nose dyed red,
A bachelor sat in a lonely room,
Plying a needle and thread.
Stitch, stitch, stitch,
Repairing rent in his shirt;
No wife, no mother. nor sister there,
To undertake the work.
Oh, men with sisters dear,
Oh. men with mothers and wives,
Remember, when wearing your linen out,
OF poor bachelors weary lives.
Stitch, stitch, stitch.
With a soul above the work.
Sewing at once with single thread
finger as well as shirt
Oh, but to breathe the breath
OF a lager beer so sweet,
Or a cocktail to clear my head
And warm me to my feet;
Oh, but for one short hour,
To feel as used to feel
Before roomed at cheap hotel
Or on a free lunch made meal.
But why talk of a layers breath
And free lunches of gristle and bone.
fear love that perfumed breath,
1t seems so like my own
1t seems so like my own.
Because my credit l always keep,
And lager beer is not so dear
At a nickel glass-it's cheap.
Work. work, work,
By dim old candle light,
And work. work. work,
When the saloons so warm and bright.
A little something would ease my heart
Before turning into bed,
But my drinks must stop,
For every drop just paints my nose more red
With spirit all SCARED and worn,
With wet towel round his head,
a bachelor sat at his shirt all torn,
Plying a needle and thread
Stitch, stitch. stitch,
Scoring and hating the work,
For he sewed at once with single thread
His fingers as well as the shirt.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-27

DIR. Carver, the well-known riieman, is
again astonishing people with his skill. He
has undertaken to break 5000 balls in six
days at Minneapolis, and the record the
first day or two indicates that he swill sue
coed. On the first day he broke S25 in sue
csssion-a feat which he has not accom-
plished before. If he breaks the 5000 in
the time stipulated, he will receive 81 500.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-27

Ex-senator Henry s. Davis, Of West Vir-
ginia, is reported as having referred to the
republicans in the first person plural while
talking with ex-senator Mcdonald and
other democrats the other day. He is rep
resented, also, as saying that the West Vir-
ginia legislature was republican, and that
''we" = meaning the republicans - had
elected Gen. Golf governor. 1t is useless to
deny that there are indications of Mr..
Davis flop TO the republicans, or that the
democrats would be weakened to some ex-
tent by his withdrawal from their ranks.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-27

Senator Sherman said tho other day, re-
ferring 20 the little affair between the
United States and Hayti; That's the kind
Of war should always Ikea bloodless
contest" Probably the Senator made that
remark 10 emphasize the difference that
would exist between bis management Of
affairs Of state and Mr.. BlaiBs's He would
be for peace; Mr.. Blaine would be buster
Ing. sensational premier, who might plunge
tie country into war At any time. The
comparison which u "a Intended the public
shall institute Is MOI " 5enAtor She. mans
disadvantage
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-27
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-27

The national encamprnent Of the Grand
Army Of the Republic will be held at Mil
waukee next summer, and a number Of the
people OF that city will ask the legislature
TO allow direct city tax to be levied for
the purpose Of raising the amount required
for the entertainment expenses. Tho propo-
sition has the approval Of a majority OF the
heaviest property owners in the city, but
very naturally large class Of citizens. who
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70 the cause, are opposed 30 IL, and the
chances are that IL will fail. A very strong
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lot Of needless litigation would follow,
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-27
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-27

Senator Sawyer, Of Wisconsin. who Wis
tied Gen. Harrison the other day, very
frankly admits that he told the general that
Mr.. Blaine was the choice Of two-thirds Of
the republicans for Secretary OF State. and
that they would feel slightsd IL he should
not be appointed. That was mild sort Of
way Of saying that n failure 10 appoint Mr.
Blaine would cause rumpus Ia the kepub-
lican party.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-27

Lawyer Luther r. Marsh has reappeared
in defense of Mrs. Diss Debar. He pleaded
the other day for the restoration of her
children to her, and took occasion to re-
affirm his faith in her power over the
spooks. Her power over the spooks, how
ever, is not as great as that over Mr.. Marsh.
Probably the old man will have to be
rescued again from her clutches.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-27

One of Senator Sherman's friends says
that the senator would like very much to
close his political career, and that he would
lie greatly pleased to close 1t with four
years as Secretary of State. Very likely
then he would want to close it again with
four years as President, and, if his ambition
were gratified, he would reach out after a
second presidential term. Shermans polit-
ical ambition can't be satiated.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-27

Gov. Hill, of New York, has selected as a
member of his military staff a son of the
late Gen. Mcclellan. The young man is
doing newspaper work in New York. The
anpointrnent ia quite an appropriate one.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-27

The late republican candidate for con-
gress from the Fifth Maryland district
his name is Mudd-will contest the election
of the democratic candidate, who had only
two majority. Mr.. Mudd thinks such a
slim majority ought to be easily wiped out
by House bent on securing additional re-
publican members.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-27

Mayor Hewitt received Christmas pres
emit of a picture of the log cabin in which he
was born. On the picture was written:
"No spot too humble to be the birth
place of great man." The log
cabin is still standing, but it has
not been occupied for number Of years.
Mayor Hewitt says it is one of the few log
houses remaining in that part of the
country.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-27
Future OF Tariff Reform.

When the high tariff again comes before the
people it will be forced TO meet the criticism
and the opposition not only OF those who by
study and observation have been convinced Of
its unwisdom, but by organized interests TO
which IL is hostile. by men whose prosperity de-
ponds directly upon its reform. That ia the
fact that max Is the future of tariff reform
secure in spite OF the reverses that It has lately
been obliged to encounter
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-27
Brutal.
From Judge.

Jones Ia frankness itself
Being at an evening party he took occasion 10
compliment lady, not otherwise remarkable
Cor her beauty, ON her small feet
You cant mean what YOU say, Mr.. Jones' ''
said the lady, greatly battered as she stlll
further, by def movement OF the hand en-.
posed tbs members In question.
You're quite right madam" said Jones,
looking down; II only saw bali 81 them"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-27

Quite number Of esteemed republican
organs are calling on President Cleveland TO
ssgd neet b. samoa Are these esteemed
organs sure that they would not make a
nercs attack on the President IL be were "
follow their a1vicsi
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-27

Col. Fred. Grant was in Washington the
other day and called to see President Cleve-
land, whom he is said to hold in high esteem.
This is a point in the colonel's favor.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-27

"The new south"-what is the new south?
Isn't it the same old south, rendered capable
of accomplishing something since she was
allowed to manage her own affairsl
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-27

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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-27
Everybody Understands That.

From. the ST. Louis Post Dispatch (Dem)
The republicans insist on the division of the
southern vote, but they only mean the division
of the southern white vote. They want the
southern colored vote polled In full, and they
expect IL TO be solidly republican.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-27
The Correct Heading.

From the Memphis Avalanche (Dem.)
prosperity of the New South" is the caption
given by Chicago paper to an item regarding
the growth of this section. 1t is incorrect IL
should read, Renewed Prosperity of the Old
South"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-27
ZOE NERvoUs PRosTRATIon
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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-27
CURRENT COMMEN T.
The Inscription Is Still There.

From the Neac York World (Dem.)
II Mr.. Randall will lift his eyes to the demo-
cratic masthead, he will find nailed there the
flag which represents Tax Reduction Through
Tariff Reform. No Taxation for Surplus. No
Tariff for Bounties."
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-27
Eczema Three Years Cured.

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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-27
Eczema on Babv Cured.

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