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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-10-01

chairman Osborne, Of the transportation
yig9hmlttee, has received word that Surgeon
luton, in charge at Camp Perry, has had
depot constructed near the railroad, in
while they are passing their period of quar-
antne. At the end OF that time the trunks
WA De delivered td their owners, who can
meek them TO such points as they may wish
70 Journey. This will be welcome news to
feopie who contemplate a stay in the camp.
~, ~ also announced authoritatively that
;;elugees going into the camp without hav-
,ug previously made provision for their
sstLaeinlSportation northward from there. must
Snlt Tor themselves when discharged.
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1888-01-07
THE GERMANiSATION OF BEL
GUM,

lie People, the daily organ of
the Belgian Socialists, published, IN
its issue of the 10th inst, an article
which shows clearly that Bismarck
is trying as hard as he possibly can
to make Belgium practically Ger
man province. Those who are ac-
quainted with the map of Europe
will at once observe the advantage
which Germany would have in the
event of hostilities breaking out
between that country and France, if
she could occupy the Franco Belgian
frontier. An officer of the Belgian
army, writing to the Journal de
Liege, points out how the new krupp
guns, which are to be supplied to
the Notifications of the Meuse, will
in all probability be served by Ger
man gunners, as the Belgian gun
ners are ignorant of the working Of
the new guns. 1t is also well known
that Bismarck's agents are closely
watching the Social-Democratic
movement in Belgium, and regularly
furnish him with information re-
specting its progress. The German
Chancellor has before now expressed
his willingness to aid the Belgian
authorities in stamping out the
Socialists should it be advisable
London Justice.
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1888-01-07
FREE WORKMEN." +"
A Consular Agent in Germany Tells
Us a Story.

There is consular agent at Gera,
Germany, named Charles Neuer who
has reported to the State Depart
ment his views upon the condition
of German workmen. Among other
things he says:
"The German laborer has not that
free, independent feeling which charac-
terizes the American workman, and feels
depressed owing to the low position he
socially holds in this country. Accord
ingly, it is not surprising that the ma
jority of the working people are discon-
tented and inclined to the utopianism of
the Socialists"
How happy the American work
man must feel to think that Mr..
Neuer deems him possessed of feel
ing of freedom and independence.
How free and independent he must
feel when he is compelled to return
to work after the vain exercise of a
freeman's right to strike for living
wages And as to the 'sutopianism"
of the Socialists, where is it? Is it
utopistic to demand that the product
of ones toll should of right be his
property, guaranteed to him by So
ciety? Rather the contrary. There
seems to be more utopianism in the
fond hope of the arlstocracy to en-
JOY and bequeath to its offspring the
wealth created by labor, while the
laborers languish in poverty. But
few years more, and our consular
agents in Germany will have a diff
cult tale to tell.
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1888-01-07
BISMARCk'S PAP.
the Blood andIron Chancellor Il
WOuld.be Socialist.

National Insurance of the poor
devil is one of Rismarck's hobbies,
and it may be put in force before
long. 1t is sort Of preventive of
open eycsores in the shape of naked
poverty in the German Empire; and
as tribute to Socialsm's growing
power, it is about as graceful us can
be expected from 50 graceess a fellow
as Bismarck. We are indebted to
the South West for the following
explanations
"rhe proposed system of government
insurance for workingmen in the Ger
man Empire will comprise between
twelve and thirteen million persons in
Guiding workingmen, working women,
and apprentices; also government EN-.
ployes whose salaries do not exceed
$500. Each one of the insured must pay
about 80 cts. year, the employer the
same sum for him and the government
a like amount for him. Or in other
words he pays one-thrd Of the premium,
his employer one-third, and the State
the remaining third. Each one insured
must work at least 800 days in each year
or prove incapacity to work or military
service. The insurance differs in amount
according to the length of time the as
sessments are paid 1t is $50 dollars per
year for jnvalids who have paid them for
more than five years and less than fifteen;
for every additional year paid over tif-
teen, the insurance is increased four
marks per year until maximum of T62
per year is reached. For those incapaci-
tated though age the pension is $50 per
year"
AS the South Vest says, it is a
palliative under wretched conditions.
1t Is more-it is a sign of the times,
and none know better than Bismarck
what such a concession, ifsuch it may
be called, means to the obseryant
student OF social economy.
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1888-01-07
THE BIG STRIKE.
The Men Still Firmly Holding Out.

In spite of the contradictory rumors
printed in capitalist papers, the striking
railroad men and miners along the Read
ing railroad are holding out, and feel
confident of bringing the company to
terms. BE this as it may, the men show
determination which, if properly
guided, would undoubtedly win for
themselves positive benefits. The men
who are able to strike against injustice
would, with proper knowledge of the
labor movement strike the harder when
the time came for the last strike. Edu-
cation is needed.
Meanwhile the men are idle and no
doubt many are suffering, while their
employers enjoy the comforts of good
homes, confident that in a short time
the strikers will succumb to their terms
for want of food.
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1888-01-07
HERE'S RICHNESS.
Government Aid for Capitalists TO
Defeat Strikers.

1t has come to fine pass in Penn
sylyania, when such conditions as
the following dispatch indicates
exist:
LANCASTER, Pa, Jan. 3.-There are
l4O tramps in the County Workhouse
here and the Poor Directors have in
structed their solicitor to telegraph the
Philadelphia and Reading officials that
these knights of the road will be sent if
desired to Reading ut the county's ex-
pense, to take the place of strikers.
If an answer to the message is received
the tramps will be released on habeas
corpus and conducted to Reading. There
is considerable feeling here against the
action of the Poor Directors.
If the working people of pennsyl-
vanla can still afford to waste their
energies on ordinary politics and
conservative labor organizations they
will find that the manipulation of
tramps will come nearer home than
at present. Their tnrn will come
to be whipped into the service of the
railroad kings, 1t is merely n ques-
ton Of time.
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1888-01-07
=" OFF HIS NUT"
Abram 5. Hewitt Still Astonishing
the Democratic Natives.

Mayor Abe Hewitt has not yet
heard the last of his singular speech
about the Reading railroad strike,
Letters come floating in to him from
all parts of the country chiefly from
admiring capitalists who echo his
sentiments. Mr.. Hewitt says he
don't care a rap for the "demo-
cratic party or the workingmen's
votes, and he is going to have his
"say" if it takes him all the rest of
his natural life. And if he wants
to wear corsets, chemise and drawers,
ii is no newspapers business.
That's right, Abe, show your man
or womanhood, as the case may be.
We admire pluck wherever we find
it. But we fear, Abraham the Only,
that it will be a long time before
you get that law passed, making it u
criminal otfense to strike. 1t was a
bold suggestion and it has been well
received by the press, but we take it
that the practical politicians will not
cherish it to any great extent.
What nice legislators our promi-
nent and wealthy business men
would make ; such jolly jokers they
would be, to be sure-eh, Abe?
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1888-01-07
A HYPOCRlTE'S SYMPATHY.

Dana's Sun printed the following
last Thursday:
1.-The effect of strikers victory in this
instance would be, for some time at
least, To keep wages where they are !;
and the result of lowering wages would
be doubtless to broaden the area of the
laboring world, and to take in a great
number Of those who at this moment are
standing outside of its present borders
as the unemployed. 1t is situation of
mixed blessing and evils, but no one can
contemplate it without emotion or sym
pathy for the great mass of laborers
whose good fortune is threatened with
diminution."
How sympathetic And yet how
willing to grasp for dividends.
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1888-01-07

depends the existence of the class Of
rulers who produce nothing, and Of
the class of wage slaves who serve
them.
The Socialist platform crltizises
this state of society, describes its
evil effects, and indicates the remedy
suggested by history and reasonable
thought.
Read the platform which is printed
on the third page read it carefully
down to the Demands" and if it
meets with your approval, if it re-
fleets your own thoughts, consider
your duty in the matter, and study
your own interests IN connection
with those of your neighbors. Be
honest with yourself and answer the
question-are you Socialist?
Then, read the "Demands," and
consider the present condition of So
ciety both social and political. De-
bate upon the demands" with your
friends, and if you have anything
better to offer under the circum-
stances, send letter to the Work
MEMS ADVOCATE, so that it may be-
come known to those who would as
sist in the work of social reform.
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1888-01-07
ESsION.

lie Ito Miss Breezyl-What a wonder
full amount of self-possession your friend,
Miss Wabash, has Miss Breezy.
Mss Breezy--Yes, poor Clara. and
am afraid she alwas will have self-pos-
session. This is her sixth season, you
KNOWN Y Sun.
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1888-01-07
THE RIGHT SIZE.

Matter-of fact Mother Ito fashionable
daughter, who is going out)-Clara, l
think your hustle is altogether too large
to look well.
Fashionable Ddughter-1 know, mann
ma; but you have no idea how slippery
the sidewalks are.--N Y. Sun.
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1888-01-07
JUSTICE TO LABOR.
THE SOCIALIST LABOR PARTY
AND THEIR PLATFORM.
Socialist Ideas Being Adopted Hon
est and Fearless Criticism-A
Party Of CiyiliZatiOn-The
TOilers' Hope Are
You a Socialist!

The American people are used to
platforms they have had a plenty
of them, and have forgotten most Of
them. The working people have
organized and have made platforms
they have recited real or imaginary
grievances, and have made resolu-
tions and plans for improving their
condition they have attacked this
and that evil, and demanded its
abatement or removal they have
petitioned for laws, and they got
more law than they bargained for in
many cases they have sought the
help of their employers, of the law
yers, of the politicians, and they have
been deceived and disappointed.
Through all these years of agita-
tion, of patient striving and plat
form making, a small minority Of
workers, both manual and mental,
have observed and studied the causes
of unrest and discomfort. 1t was
not sufficient for them to know that
the workers were poor they sought
the reason why. 1t was not sutii-
cient for them to know that a few
were amassing wealth they would
know ".,h..eace this wealth came
They were not satisfied with the
statement that "there must always
be rich and poor they wanted
reason for the declaration. They
doubted the right of kings to rule
and levy tribute; they raised ques-
tions of right and justice in the
affairs of men, and of society. Their
doubt led to study, and their studies
brought forth opinions. These opin-
ions were not in accord with the in
terests of the kings and rulers of the
people, and brought them into con-
hict with the crafty and they were
looked upon with suspicion by the
ignorant and supersttious. This
minority are known as Socialists,
and their teaching in Socialism.
Yet, to-day, organized society is
found adopting one after another of
their views, just as they prophesied
society would do.
In all civilized countries, the So
cialists have an organization, and
one central idea-justice to the
workers-pervades them all. In
the United States the organized So
cialists are known by the name Of
their own adoption, the Socialist
Labor Party. And while they in
yestigate the causes and reasons for
the existence of other organizations
of men, they publish to the world
the reasons for their existence as ali
organization, and rely upon the
growing intelligence Of the people
to acknowledge the necessity of their
work in the evolution of society to-
ward better conditions. They, too,
have platform, and its central idea
is justice to the worker, and that
means justice to all who have a right
to enjoy the fruits of labor.
Labor being the self-evident creator
of all wealth and civilization, it is but
equitable that those who perform all
labor and thus create all wealth should
enjoy the product of their toll
Upon this proposition rests the
cause of Socialism. II the creators
of wealth and civilization are de-
priyed Of one little of their creation
injustice is done; aud upon the
ability to perpetrate this Injustice
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1888-01-07

Invest in something that will give
you greater returns in the end than
stock ia railroads -su bscribe for the
WoREMEN's ADVOCATE.
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1888-01-07

To the members of labor organiza-
tions, and to those who have engaged
more or less in the discussion of So
ciaI questions, the Socialist platform
will be of peculiar interest. In it
they will see crystallized the result
of the study and research their pre-,
decessors and contemporaries in all
civilized lands. Many of them have
already acknowledged the Socialist
Platform as an ideal. Why, then,
should they depart from it and be
satisfied with less than that which
they acknowledge to be fundament-
ally the best?
The Socialist Labor Party is Or
ganized on the same plan as that in
dicated in the "Political Demands"
SO far as they can apply to a party
organization. They have the ''ini-
tiative," the referendum the office
of president of the Party does not
exist, while an Executive Committee,
responsible and subject to recall by
the Party, conducts its general
affairs. 1t is in all respects a labor
party, whose internal affairs are con-
Quoted in accordance with its scien-
tific platform. Its issue with capi
talism is plain one, and it honestly
states it's case. What need then, of
watered platforms and halfway par
ties to those who believe in the So
cialist Platform?
There is hope for those who toll
and sweat, and who still consider
the Socialist propositions wrong.
They may learn in time, and to them
We send our fraternal greeting, in
viting them to consider their ccndi-
tion and to study the philosophy of
Socialism for Socialists are conf
dent of winning the approval and
cooperation of the honest, intelli
gent, thoughtful and earnest men
and women who dare assert their
man and womanhood, and who live
not for themselves alone.
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1888-01-07

The most dangerous class in any com
munity are those who make and execute
the laws. ChdS. UConnOr.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-08-01
MUSEUMS And ART SCHOOLS
THOSE OF BOSTON. ST. LOUIS AND
CHICAGO.

PURPOSES OF THE EXHIBITIONS IN THOSE
crrIEs-rHE EDUCATIONAL IDEA AND
THE PossIBILITY or CARRYING 1T TOO
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-08-01
DETRoITS ART INTERESTS.
THEIR AWAKENING THROUGH THE
ART LOAN OF 1888.

A QUICK oRowTH TO THE PREsENr MUSEUM
THE ORIGINAL IscoRroRAToRs, or
"FoRTY IMMoRTAIs "-oIrr or TnR
BRADY PROPERTY.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-08-01
IMPROVEMENT IN PUBLIC TASTE
QUITE NOTICEABLE IN THE UNITED STATES
TO ONE WHO WAS ABSENT TIME.

QUITE NOTICEABLE IN THE UNITED STATES
TO ONE WHO WAS ABSENT TIME.
LIN American painter who has recently
y returned from Europe after an alb
sence OF four years, makes the following OBJ
servations upon the improvement In taste
noticeable 10 him even I'm so short time,
especially in our home decorations. We
give his words on the subject:
''rhe most marked improvement in pub
lie taste is shown in our homes during
the last four years. Having been absent
for about that length OF time I am prob
ably impressed more fully with the fact
than though had remained al home. One
can hardly enter a homo now without
remarlxing the taste shown In the arrange
ment OF the pictures, hangings, furniture;
IN fact the beauty Of the homo Il looked
upon as a most important matter today.
The desire for color TO cnliven
a dark corner ir the form Of rich brown
vase for flowers, or the wish 10 break the
monotony OF too many straight lines by
throwing piece OF drapery over the
corner OF frame--ail this tends 20 max,
the home beautiful. Added TO this, th'
good taste shown In the wise selection
and harmonizing OF the colors, and WI
have striking example Of the improve
ment OF our tastes for the artistic and
beautiful. While on the streets, 20 on'
who observes the dresses OF the ladies
there can be no doubt that the glarinl
and harsh contrasts Of color are much les
frequently seen than few years ago. II
almost every department OF life thu
feeling for form and color has manifesto,
itself. aud surely there "a no more en-
couraglng sign for the art development o.
people than the improvement OF thel
tastes. We seem 70 be just awakening /.
the possibilities OF art and nnd that W
may exercise Il In small matters, that al
expressions OF form and color are as de
cidedly part OF the arts Of painting an,
sculpture as Il the production OF grca
painting or statue.n
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-08-01
now no cnTTIcIsE

al do not think Il necessary 10 yield
TO a criticism, even the most aIniable,
when n does not convince us; but high,
dislntercsted criticism, noble In sentiment
and expression ought to be useful to us
even when II contradicts us openly. IL
rouses us 20 a new examination Of our
selves, and TO deep discussion which can
be only salutary. Il might therefore TO
flud as era teful when its aim IA clearly 10
instruct the public and ourselves"
''The role Of critic, well understood, Is
a role quite as important as that Of crca-
tor, aud some great philosophic minds
have done nothing but crlticise the ideas
anc opinions OF their time"
'Too often we cry; "Artist, con
demn your work OF art, because you arc
not OF my party or Of my schooll Phiio'
sopher, deny your science, because you
understand nothing Of mine. "-l Geoyy'
Sand
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-08-01

let, Decamp and Troyon, men whose In
tluenco is felt today, though all have
passed away. We have besides some OF
their equally illustrious contemporaries,
Fromentin, Daubigny, Jules Dupre,
Charles Jacque, ALL indeed, but Nelson
Ter, OF those who gave luster TO the "New
Renaissance" and as brilliant stars light ed
the artistic armament OF the nineteenth
century.
But the same atmosphere in which
these men lived envcloped and inspired a
host OF other men, many Of whom almost
rival these acknowledged masters. And
examples Of their work are before us In
classic composition by Couture, one OF
Harpignies' famed landscapes, a geure-
marine by Isabey, some grand aud almost
statuesque peasant figures by Breton, a
brilliant canvas by Vollon, and several
pictures by Descamp, Dagnan-Bouveret,
and Edelfelt, pupils OF the incompatible
master OF design, Gerome Pierre Billet aud
Emile Breton, pupils OF dulles Breton,
Iiem, with his gorgeous Venetian effects,
Viberts revelations, the realistic cattle OF
August Bonhour and Van Marcke, aud last
but not least the brilliant nesh tints and
contrasts OF Henner and Bougncrcau ofIei
very much that IA worthy OF admiration.
From the Dusseldorf school we have
such leaders as Achenbach aud Knaus
with a rctinue OF gifted pupils such a,
| Wyant, johnson aud Whittredge OF oui
country aud the famous Hungarian Nun.
kacsy.
The Dutch school gives us Jose
Israels and our own Millct, neither ont
distlnctively Dutch In style, for, though
Israels paints beautiful studies OF hls owl
land, he was trained In Paris, while FranI
ID. Mlllet confesses his admiration o
Alma Tademals graceful composition
from pre- Christian Greek life.
pasinl, noted Italian, treats hlmos
wholly oriental scenery, though in tn
spirit OF his own sunny land. But Boldln
must be assigned 10 France, TO which n
really belongs by adoption Of his particu
larly non italian style.
Nor can Spain be forgotten 90 long a
villcgas lives 20 reflect the marvellou
cclors Of his master, Fortuny, even thougl
he is inspired by Rome instead OF CASTLE
The genius of Piloty and Wagner Q
Munich Is shown In William Chase, VIII
followed In the footsteps Of numel
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-08-01

Gus Americans who were drawn 10 the
Bav arlan capital when German art was at
It's hight.
Belgium claims Clays, the genre-marine
painter, Alfred stevens, the painter par ex-
celIence Of modern elegance, and Adolphe
Schreyer; but as these men have drawn
their art from France, Belgium has only
legal claims 10 them. OF the English art
lists no one can be said TO suggest any
school. Burgess is still entranced by
Spanish scenes, Boughton holds 10 his
Puritan ideals, and Weeks takes us back
10 old-time highway experiences.
IL will readily be seen that few OF these
artists have escaped the strong influence
which radiates from the great capital OF
, art aud OF France. In fact, the whole
seney collection Is more important for
this very reason, since through familiarity
with the French school and It's effects we
shall be better able TO estimate the value
OF other schools, appreciate the merits OF
their representatives, and recognize the
steps that lead 10 new Developments.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1888-08-01
A GROUP or FRENCH ARTISTS.
BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES OF SOME
OF THE MORE NOTED.
GOSSIP AND PERSONAL TRAITS OF ooRor
MILLEr. DIAz. JULES puPRE AND FRO.
MENrIS = SOME INFORMATIVE NOTES
on THEIR WORKS.

INrHEN this century was some fifty
w years younger group OF young
French painters began to call attention to
themselves by being singular enough TO
devote themselves TO the study OF nature
rather than TO those more formal and arti-
fetal methods which gained the prizes OF
the schools and won the plaudits OF the
critics. Chief among these disciples OF
renascent art, but not the first In time OF
practice, was Jean-Baptiste Corot, who
began life by carrying samples Of cloth
about Paris for the dealer 10 whom HIS
father, substantial bourgeois, had ap-
prenticed him. The artistic nature OF the
boy rebelled at the trammels OF trade, and
finally, despite family protests. he
was allowed his own way, which
in at least pecuniary sense was
never hard for him. lie studied
under Bertin, who found him talented and