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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-30
The Baltimore Sun in comm enting upon a To-
: u accident az an unguarded grade crossing

The Baltimore Sun in commenting upon a To-
I'll accident at an unguarded grade crossing
Dvs:
~ railroad is bound by the dangerous ma
ture of its operations and BY its character as q
public servant to exercise especial care and to
take every precautIou to prevent injury not
Only to those whom 10 carries. but to people
along its line of travel 1t has no right to leave
uncuarded crossing like that at Mt. Wash
ington, which IL daily used by large numbers
of people, and after crushing their lives out of
them to claim that they ought to have taken
better care OF themselves. The fact IL that
more than half Of the railroad disasters in this
country could be prevented by the exercise of
proper cautoL, as Ia shown by the records Of
the English and continental railways. There is
too little regard on the part of these corpora
Gons in the United States for human life. They
are too ready to sacrifice the safety Of the pub
lie TO the dividends of stockholders. Human
life is too sacred and valuable q possession TO
DO trified with in this reckless fashion. Cor
poratlons have no Souls but they have full
measure of moral and legal responsibility, aud
they should be forced BY public opinion and le-
gal enactment to provide all possible protec-
fion to the public against the dangers which
are involved in them"
This doctrine il sound, and il as applicable al
the Capital as in the other cities of the repub-
lie, though some Of the newspapers and con-
gressional representatives of these cities do
not 20 So far as to assent to the latter state
nent. II will be difficult. however, to find q
reason for abolishing grade crossings or vigil
lsntly guarding them in cases where surface
tracks a necessity, in Bs ltimore, Philadel-
phis, Harrisburg, Pi.tsburg. Buffalo, &c, an
at the same time perpstuating them In their
worst form in Washington by unwise railroad
legislation. Unless, indeed, life Is held 20 be
more precious in these other cities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-30

The appointments announced by the Presi-
dent Of civilian members OF the Rock Creek
Park commission are excellent. They are men
In whose ability and integrity the community
has every confidence, and il is evident from the
makeup Of the commission that the delicate
tasks of determining the boundaries Of the
park, negotiating with the property owners
and assessing damages and benefits win be
wisely and satisfactorily performed. The now
park has taken q good start.
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An Au.Ixronr.Sr Qursrrox-
81 81 I" E H. Ess ":
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Everybody hes 20 set something n.w
30 wear--and what shall % be, that
b the question: IL we may sussest--
wis, Will you nnd 30 equal our LON.
DoN-MADE JACKETS, We have afty
different styles-esery one the envy
OF the other. We had them made
up 10 suit es - we thought they wound
suit soN--for those Londoner. know
how 20 do their work but they are not
quite MP 60 our idexs Of modeliins q
their own accord. You have 10 prod
them NJ. We did. and the ATS differ
ent results show their cievernesx and
taste modified by our better Judgment.
Take these Jackets for leader. The
prices are most xentle demands on The
smallest purses.
Nov the domestic makes in Jachets-
about how much do you want 10 Isyf
Perhaps that is not exactly . pertinent
question for Us 70 ssk-but Just answer
IL to yourself. Answer it on the follow.
ing outline;
A Medium weight Blsck and Navy
cheviot Cloth Blazer-2S inches long.
with handsoule loop.
Navy Blue Tailor-made Beaver
Jacket
Black cheviot Cloth Refer with
large Black Buttons
Tailor made Braid-bound Diagonal
Cloth Refers
Medium-welskt Cheviot Cloth Reef
ers-Black aud Navy Blazers With
fun roll front aud . strap-the whole
edged with sold or silver cord. with but
tons that match nicely with effect
Refers with medici collars Of A.
trachAn cloth and pearl buttons
Refers. with Inedici collars Of Astrs-
chan cloth ane silk loop fronts.
CheNiot Cloth Reeier with ~ front
and velvet collar.
Hunsarisn Jackets. In Blue. edsed
with silver cord.
Doabie-breasted Beaver Cloth Jschct
-21 inches long. with BRAIDED collar
and sleeves
29-inch Beaver Cloth Refer with
braided collar and sleeves. Both An
Black and Navy effects
Chevron Cloth Jacket. with vest and
lapeis. faced with heavy silk. Very
stylish.
Navy Blue Refer. with medici col.
lar and large pearl buttons. and lined
throughout with fancy-stripe sIlk.
Black Diagonal Jacket-larse pearl
buttons-lined throughout with black
and white striped satin.
Double-brcasted Beaver Cloth COM
binAtion Jacket. Iou can wear IL either
with full rolling collar. or button up
high with four straps and lsrge pearl
buttons.
In these two grades you will find the
best and most fashionable Jackets
that We carry. kmoEg the novelties n
Prince Albert Coat and kest-3O aud
ID inches long.
Ia fact, you will find all Of our Jack
cts 10 De fashionable ones-the cheap
est. as well ~ the best Now. q simple
word about the cheap Jackets the best
Will look utter themselvesl they are
what the old country woman sAid-"the
besiest coats for the leastest money
and that Is right-they are. You ret
our price idea ali the way through.
sEAToN PERRY.
PERRY BUILDING
ST. AND PENNSYLVANIA AVE.
1 1870 IL
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ALWAYS AHEAD.

EVERYTHING rs IN OUR FAVOR FOR A
BUSY WEEK THE YOUNG MEN ARE WITH
Us, THE WEATHER IS PROPITToUs WE
HAVE THE GOODS THE PEOPLE WANT,
AND AT THE PROPER PRICES. AND WE
ARE DOING THE CLOTHING BUSINESS OF
THE TOWN.
WE HAVE A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF
THOSE MODIFY DoUBLE-BRfAsTRD CUT.
AWAY. SACK AND FRoCK SUITS, THAT
OUR COMPETITORS ADVERTISE AS TIE
LATEST WRINKLE AND CLAIM ORIGINAL
IrY FOR, BUT WHICH WE INTRODUCED
LAST SEASON. WHICH rs ONLY ANOTHER
PROOF THAT WE ARE ALWAYS AT LEAST
ONE SEASON AHEAD OF THE OTHER
DEALERS HEREABoUTs WITH TIE NEW
EST DESIGNS.
OUR FALL ovERCoATs HAVE THE CALL
THESE DAYS. AND JUSTLY So TOO. AS NO
MORE STYLISH OR sERviCEABLE GAR
MENTs WERE EVER SHOWN IN THE CITY.
ALL SIZES. SHAPES. coLoRs AND aRADEa
CAN SUIT ANYBoDY GALL AND SEE
THEN.
ROBINSON. PARKER 4 90,
oRIaINAToRs. NOT IMITAToRs.
s3o-eo Sc COR. 9TH AND D sTa NV
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The conviction in the BenwelI murder case
Canada. was strictly in accordance with public
expectation. The evidence showed Birchall,
the murderer, to have been one of the most
cold-blooded, ungrateful wretohes who have
appeared in criminal annals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-30

Found In the bad company of the lottery tho
church rattle is to be punished after the fashion
OF Tray in the table-by being excluded from
the company of the good. The edict of exclu-
sion comes from the United States postal
service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-30

The President is eminently practical In his
nominations of commissioners to lay out the
proposed AllAmerlcas Railway. Let Messrs.
Cassstt, Pullman and Davis not lay out the
new undertaking as the Panama Canal is laid
out. One grand international corpse of the
kind is sufficient for the hemisphere and the
cauturv
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Oua Flannel DEpAnrxrsr.

Dun FLANNEL DEpARrxESr.
AwOrd of interest from the largest Flannel Depart
mept in the city.
| $50 handsome patterns in sa,ony Wrapper Flsnuels
ct 35c. per yard
| These goods come in all the new colorinss
Atwood Extra Heavy Red. White or Blue Twill
Flannel at 25e. per yard
full line Of Marechal Neil Flannels in Cream, at
Csc, Soc. a7,<c. 4oc, 5oc. ooc. Csc. zoe. s5c.
and 81 per yard
Atwood Flsnnels. 2I4 yards wide, taking ysrd for
askirt, At SLIPS per yard.
All the new shades in Opera and Cashmere Flsnnsls
complete line of Fine White Aaa Red California
| Shaker Flannel
DOmet Flannel. Red. White. Blue or Gray -
l2,tc. making excellent lining
Gray Flsnnels from 12,Sc. to Zoe per yard.
30 pieces LEFT of those Striped and Checked Amer.
can Flsnnels for chIdren's school dresses. q, Isc
per yard Regular price. CSC
% pieces Striped snd Plaid Flannels, 81 inches
wide. warranted fade or shrink 2se per ysre.
Just the thing for skirting
All shades and the best quality EdsrdOwn 50 inches
wide. at 75c. per yard
Our Embroidered Flannels cannot be ereued, lots
OF new patterns and still receiving new ones every day.
There is no doubt of our suiting you.
Two Special Good Things this week,
Embroidered Flannel at Use per yard
Embroidered Flannel at CSC per yard
Also several skirtiug Lengths in Remnants at vssy
| low figure.
TWO EXCEPTIONAL BARGAINS IN SILKS
so PIECES sATIN-sTRIPEp INDIA SILK. IN
ALL THE LATEST SHADES. both for street ana
evening wear. at SOC. per yard Regular price. Use
100 pieces of coored China Silks in every cOnoeiv.
able shade. at soc. per yard. Regular price. Csc
We are now prepared to show the most complete
line of Fall silks ever shown in Washington, com.
prising ali the and effects in all the latest
shades.
MEMS TIES FOR 25c.
Now and then we chance to get lot Of scarfs some
what under the price. We have Just received IN en-
tire lot. consisting of about 40 dozen They are Full
sized Tect and ~ inch wide -Four Hands silk lined
and all good every-ds desirable patterns.
Health seekers and all Others interested win
please remember that. we are
ouT-oF-TowN the Washington agents for
PEOPLE CAN SEND DR. JAEaERs CELEBRATED
n
CATALOGUE FREE gers s.0mscher., Knee Banda
OF CHARGE. Skirts Night Gowns for Men.
Women and Children.
FALL DRESS GOODS. FALL SILK.
FALL WRAPS.
An INTERESTING ITEM.-Leonard's Spool silk
100 yards now scper spool.
{. {! 4 III {: ::
E E 81 II / / a is III
-. Esis II 90 %:
$50 40. aga 4a4. 42o SEVENTH CT. nv.
FAIL AxD WnrKn Orrxrxe.
MRS. NJ. J. HUNT.
1909 st. nv.
WILL OPEN
MONDAY. SEPTEMBER 90.
Achoios and Carefully Selected Assortment q
FRENCH AND ENGLISH BoNxETs. ROUND HAT
AND ToouEs.
Together with many Of her own deaixn.
To which the hides srs rsapsctfuiiy Invita-
s27-es
w MAXI THE CIoAl YoU MAXI ~
w smoke. TIGER CUBANA-1he best c1gxt %
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Our Uncle Samuel may not be q spendthrift.
but 1t takes si62, 939 956 to pay his little bills
this year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-30

In pursuance Of the usual custom OF ex-
tending the thanks Of the House to the Speaker
what democratic member will vote to make il
unanimous? Don't all answer at once.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-30

The Macon Telegraph heads an editorial
Greed Now and Then" Our esteemed con-
temporary is slightly off. The zeal facts are
that il is Reed all the time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-30

The iog-rolIer with his little bill is lust ripe
now. Tomorrow it may be the autumn of his
discomfort.
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u REMOVAL sALE-wHERE GOODS ARE SOLD AT
~ 9Ie-han i1rmer piies More Of those 81 Patent
1ezther Zine Shoes left ~ 3D. and more those
slO cut. ~ 50. Epys' Knee Pants 40c and 5uc
wsfs 05c and G5e. Boys suits ss.50 we're 81 80.
Asses ana Boys'SchoO Shoes loo worth at H.
l1ju Pc. ave. kixtCres for sale.
MO- Sun J. w. SELBY.
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Il. GoLpscaMrp,
loo7.ioos + 81. NV.

Il. GoLpscHMrD.
Ioo7.Ioos + ST. NV
Our fall stock Of House Furnishings and Fancy
Goods is complete Call and examine. Our prices are
MADE Of Us.
STATIONERY DEPARTMENT.
The finest sr,ie Of Real Irish Liner Paper CONNER
ciai sizs. containing "a sheets to the pound the
savO. los sheets only 2oc per pound. Envelopes to
match. Sc. apaciase.
1000 boxes of Real irish Linen. Oxford Linen.
Anchor Linen. Cardinal Linen. Antique Finished and
Rich Cream Paper has !s.t been received and shall
offer them at lac. 4 boz.
Eagle Fountain Pens. &c.
Eagle Pens, SO. for y doz
Engraving done in the bes. manner at the lowest
rates.
We have but few Of the Dictionary and Blank
Books Combined at &c. left. and we would advise
those wishing on, to call early q We can get NO more
this season.
DRUGGISTS sUNDRIEs
We are Offering Turkish Bath Soap so,d every
where at &C cake. Our price cakes for &c.
fellows Swan Down Powder. &c.
Mime. Lewenbers's Face Powder. ESQ
Java Rice Face Powder. 4Sc.
Hunters Invisible Face Powder. I9c.
Saunders Face Powder. gle.
ColSsses Toilet Waters small size. 1se. large size
7lc.
Goldschmid'a Tooth Powder. 15c
We have alargo assortment of Imported and Domes-
tic Brushes ut low prices
UMBRELLA DEPARTMENT.
Fine quality Gloria Silk Umbrellas, with paragon
frame and o1idi1ed handles, only sl.4s.
Sane. with sterling plate handles. only sl.9S.
JEwELRY DEPARTMENT
Hair Pins in GILT Silver or o1id.sd. for So
Gents OIdized Cuff Buttons. Pc.
Rhine Stone Screw Earrings, lSc
Coral Necklaces, 25c.
Bon Bon Boxes 25c.
Bands for the Hair, 1Sc and 25c.
We have many novelties in this department.
LEATHER GOODS DEPARTMENT..
We have the latest novelties in Pocket Books Gard
Gases. Car Ticket Cases and Chatelains Bags ut all
prices.
y. GoLDsCH MID,
$50 lc"7-loo0 F st. NV.
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This Is the day of will contests From Frank
lin &c Boucicauit the cry is stin they kick.
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DouoL.ss Il BRo.
ISIEROCEAS BUILDING, 9TH ST.

MONDAY. TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY
We will sell the following articles ~ prices named
lxrSsrd 5se. Bureau and Bouca Sesrfs coId for 45c
2-yard sSe. Bureau and Boufa scarfs cold. 70. Csc
l<-yArd s9c. Bureau aud Boura Scarts cord for 69c
2-ysrd 81 Buresu and BOufa Scarfs. cOl'd. for S9c
l&yard 69c. Bureau and Bouas scarfs eol'd.fo SOC
2ysrd eyc Bureau and Bouffa scarfs. CORD. fer 75c
2Se. Stamped Pillow shams for lSc.
10 styles Knotted Fringe Dalnask Towels CSC each.
6styies Ladies Boot Pattern see Hose for 25c
styles HerInsdorf Black Doc. Hose for 3Jc.
<stylss HerInsdorf Black 69c. Hose for soc.
90 dozen Heru.sdorf Black Hose for 25c.
Chfdren's Hernsdorf Black Hose, CSC 20 75c.
LADIES' Ii. \. l. s sl.25 Ribbed Vests for 81.
LAheS' II. \. l. s. SITS Biobed Vests for & rs
Ladies II. n. 3. Il 81. SO Ribbed Vests for sI.2a
Ladies l. ~ " S. sl.25 Ribbed Vests for 81.
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Orr1on o.
". A. pixRoR co..
SUCCESSORS TO z q. DAVIS.
7ls MARKET SPACE.
CORNER STA ST.
ourautumn reception occurred more than
aweek since. Some Of the goods you saw
then are gone. but they have been replaced
By later purchases. and a. . matter. Of
course, these are newer and better styles.
We are daily adding TO our choice and WE'LL
selected stock: receiving novelties in every
department.
CONCERNING DRESS GOODS.
It has always been an established fact that
Davis kept the Most Desirable and Re.
iisbis Mourning Goods In the city. You
will hnd this department better filled with
Fine Dress stu6s than ever before. For an
instance we have put on sale today case Of
styles Of Stripes and Fancies at Soc. per
yard.
Then there IL . high GRADE French Cash.
mere. 50 inches. at soc. per yard. These
are certainly 10 per cent lsss than you
can buy them elsewhere.
In the Lace Department We are having
avery great success. Choice styles. Quail
ity and Correct Prices make them move
Don't forget that our great reduction sale
Of No. $50 Satin Edge Ribbon will only
continue four days longer.
for e7c. has sold we'll. but as we bought
such large quantity we have an assort-
ment in all sizes yet.
In Handkerehiefs you will and some very
great attractions We mention one lot Of
Ladies' Sheer Lawn Novelty Fcrder. in extra
fine quality. at l2kc. They only arrived
Monday, and are very low value.
FURs.
In these goods prices alone mean nothing,
for few in buying them can tell the quality.
30 the best way to get the prices and quality
right is to deal with firm who will guaran-
tee both. Our Fur oapes are we'll made and
lined with good wearing satin. We have
very choice and elegant assortment OF these
goods. Our stock Of Trimming Fur Is large
and varied We can show you any kind in
oil widths.
W. A. PIERCE l. CO.,
SUCCESSORS TO z. a. DAVIS,
719 MARKET SPACE. CORNER sTH. 1t
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D. J. aoLDENBKRa.
THE MONUMENTAL
ss7 And sss F ST. x.w
SIS PR EKB cco n A :
): F. ! l. /. e. + 4 = { E.. ::
WE WISH TO ANNOUNCE A spE.
GAL OPENING OF PARIS HATS AND
BoNNKTs FOR TOMORROW AND
THURSDAY. OCTOBER 1 AND q.
THIS Is A SELECTION OF ABOUT
THREE DOZEN HATS FROM THE
woRKRooMs OF SUCH PROM.
NENT FRENCH MAKERS Az
NINE. PouYAuME. 4 RUE DE La
PAX.
NINE. TossE', 8 BouL pRsITAL1ENs
LINN FAULKNER. Is RUE DC QUA
TIRE sErTEMpRE
CAROLINE REBoux. rs RUE DELLA
NINE. HE1Tz BOYER 20 PLACE
vENpoME-
AND WE CAN ASSURE YOU you
WILL FIND THEM A RARE coLLEc.
THESE GOODS SHOULD HAVE
BEEN HERE AT DUB FIRST OPEN
ING. SEPTEMBER 10 But OWING TO
A DELAY IN THE CUSTOM HOUSE
DID NOT ARRIVE UNTIL TO-DAY.
WE ASK THAT You EXAMINE THIS
COLLECTION OF HATS ESPECIALLY
AND PASS YOUR OPINION ON THEM.
WE here WISH TO srATE THAT
THE PRICES WILL NOT BE WHAT
you ARE IN THE HABIT OF PAYING
FOR THEM. YOU'LL BE AMAZED
THE COMPARATIVE Low FIGURES
FOR THE FINE GOODS We OFFER
CLOAK DEPARTMENT.
WE OFFER ON TOMORROW.
OCTOBER 1sr.
$50 FINE JACKETS.
THE NEWEST STYLES.
FALL AND WINTER WEIGHTS IN
FINE cHEvIoTs. KERsEYs. BEAv.
ERs AND WALES
AT sS.e7.
VALUE s10 TO sl2
THE MONUMENTAL
1t 037 AND e3s r STREET NV.
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poueJ ASS BRO.
SD INrER-ocEAN BUILDING NINTH STREET.
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AL TIE Year RousD.
WINTER. SUMMER. SPRING AND
FALL, FRENCH KID SHOES ARE
FAvoRITEs WITH LADIES.
THERE IL NO LEATHER YET MADE
THAT COMPARES WITH FRENCH
KID IN FINENEss. soFTNESS,
EASE OR COMFORT.
WITH ALL THE VERY GREAT
VARIETY OF SHOES FOR ALL SEA-
soNSAND OCCASIONS. FRENCH KID
BUTTON BOOTS CONTINUE TO BE
THE STANDBY OF EVERY LADIES'
SUPPLY OF SHOES.
THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF
MAKERS OF LEATHER IN THE FAIR
LAND OF FRANCE. ANDA INEVERY
LAND 4 FEW ONLY MAKE THE
BEST.
THE THOUSANDS OF DOZENS OF
SKINS THAT WE MAKE INTO SHOES
EACH YEAR, GIVES US THE CHOICE
OF ALI. THE SKINS IMPORTED.
WE SELECT THE BEST OF THE
BEST. AND SELL THE REMAINDER
TO THOSE MAKERS WHO MAKE
LOWER GRADE Shoes THAN OURS.
LADIES FRENCH KID BUTTON.
90. 90, 90 90. $40.
FEATHER WEIGHTS.
MIDDLE WEIGHTS
WINTER WEIGHTS.
RBRh 3 3 ERR R TIT !" ssss
s SnSb : udS / II / i sssss
5: I'll e I F F. :: Y
ssss & 4 90 ZEE ssss :
ARTHUR BURT CO..
$50 1911 ST. NV
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8BB 4 UU Il Il 4 sSss
POPULAR SHOPPING PLACE
SEVENTH STREET.
special in Astrschsn Cspe-real Astrachau. too
they are scarce. you know. This one has high
shoulders long points. rolling collar. pockets
and satnlined. Worth $3.50. every
cent Of IL. We will sell what
We have Of them for two
days only at s5.4s
'sohA
Some specials in our Upholstery Department, which
are elegant value. The chances like these don't
ANASSS
selling rapidly: worth q every pair. We
have the control in Washington for these
Curtains. The prettiest Light Dra.
peries for the price ever shown
here worth a. Those SO
Striped Chenille Portieres
for "a. IS pair are
elegant values.
6-4 Chenille Covers. worth so.25, for SO each.
a. Chenille Covers, worth 81. for &C each
58c. Cherry Oak Leg Tables for 39c each
79c. Cherry or Oak Leg Tables for Csc each
81 Polished Top aud Legs Cherry Table for SLAB
each.
S. Mahogany or Antique Oak Tables for SO % each
SO Mahogany Or Antique Oak Tables for S49S each
81 80 Polished Cherry Smokers Tables for CSC
EACH
An elegant line Of FINE TABLES. SMOKERS,
SETS, PEDESTALS, EASELS, &C.. &c, at prices that
will astonish you. We have bought these goods to
sell at prices much below what have been used to
paying 25 per cent to SO per cent saved on Fancy
Furniture.
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Our fall stock Of House Furnishings and Fancy
Goods Is complete. Call and examine. Our prices are
all guaranteed ard We refund money on any purchases
MADE Of US.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-10
CANADA IS WILLING.
ERAsTUS WIMAN SAYS OUR NEIGHBoRS
FAVOR RECIPROCITY.

He Believes Commerce Would Be Extended
if Congress Would Give the Word
BritishAmerica Might Keep Out Goods
From England.
CHICAGO, October 9.-Erastus Wiman
spoke in the new banqueting hall of the
Auditorium Hotel tonight to number of
prominent merchants in relation to q
practical method to achieve reci-
procty between Canada and the
United States. He said it was a serious mis-
take to attribute to the people of Canada the
hostile attitude oil the Canadian Govern
ment He believed the majority of the peo-
pie were favorable to the closest commercial
relations, and if Congress would only ex-
press a wish to treat for the ex-
tension of commerce toward the North,
equal to the expression of desire to trade
with South America contained in the Nc
Kinley bill, the vote at the impending Par
lismentaty election in Canada would defeat
the Tory Government and establish the Lib
eral party whose chief plank was unre-
stricted reciprocity with the United States.
The result would be free admission of
American manufacturers into an area
greater than the United States susceptible
OF enormous development, while a discrimi-
nation equal to the American tariff against
British goods would be maintained, even
though Canada remained British colony.
If Canada would pay this price for the mar
kets of the United States surely it was
a step in the direction of commercial free
dom from European domination which the
United States was bound to encourage. AS
to whether Great Britain would consent to
permit discrimination against her own
manufactures by her own colonies, it was
stated that refusal would tend more than
anything else to sever the bond that united
the two countries, but it was impossible she
should refuse, for thereby she would sacri-
fee the best interest of :, 1000. 900 of her loyal
subjects in Canada for the benefit of few
thousand of her manufacturers in England.
The opportunity at any rate should be at
forded to both Canada and England to
settle this question by an offer contained in
the Sherman-Hitt resolution, which, if
passed at the next session of Congress,
would precipitate the question at the forth
coming election in Canada and test the
point of whether the Canadians were loyal
to their own interests or to those of nation
5000 miles away,