The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1890-09-20

| thnt our war OF independence meant some
thlng.'
well / am glad TO hear that America is
| following i'm our tracks," said the M. II.
'"rhey wiz soon feel the annoyances we
nre laboring under, from the false system
that was established years ago; II IL is u
false system
"Glad no. would rather sound the
note OF warning SO long and loud that
every free American citizen would rouse
up with the independent energy OF their
forefathers and crush out this foreign ele-
ment which only holds her lands as means
20 obtain tribute money. No bloody war
can make her suffer more than this cruel
land monopoly will, I'm time" said Sir
Wren with solemn earnestness.
30, well, SIR said Lord Sanders, "they
are not SO sensitive as you are. They are
glad 10 sell US lands; IL brings our money
into the hands of their land agents. knd
rs long Ak we can hold the titles and make
our own terms with the tenants, our In
come Is sure
But they may not always be so quiet"
said Colonel Haynes. IF our people be-
gin 10 realize the danger OF allowing for
eigners 20 obtain such immense tracts OF
lands they may soon find remedy, and
those wealthy landlords may have 10 seek
some other source OF revenue. It seems
that for years the General Land Office at
Washington, has been the most corrupt
department that ever existed I'm any gov
eminent on the face OF the globe. The
choicest locations have been secured To
alien landlords, who will not sell, and on
ly hold them 10 introduce into America
the feudal system that Expresses the poor
tenantry In Europe. Rentals arc placed
mt two or three dollars per acre and the
tenants are compelled TO pay the taxes on
lands they occupy besides. When will
our people awake 10 the dangersy Con-
gress should make some laws curtailing
these frauds and restore the lands 10 the
people who have just claims on the gov
eminent for protection against these un-
principled land thieves"
"How would you dispose OF the lands
we now holds" asked Lord Sanders.
PAY you what they have cost you and
no morer' said Colonel Haynes. 1--WE ex-
tend 10 aliens the same rights and privi-
leges OF free born American by his be-
coming bona ade citizen. Our people
will not quietly submit TO being robbed Of
their inheritance by alien capitalists and
enemies 10 our institutions Our lands are
10 be preserved for the use and benefit OF
American citizens only, IL we wish To re
tain our present system of free govern
ment
The amusement OF the evening ended
and the company gradually gathered
round the party that had been having such
an earnest and interesting discussion. 1t
was signal for adjournment which
proved effcctual.
The last reception was given ut Ravens
Park There, Lady Waverland, or Stella,
as love 60 call her, assisted by the Ouch
ess OF Melyorne received the guests at the
grand old mansion with quiet dignity
Colonel Haynes had established himself
MS Annies companion Mt all these enter
tainments. She seemed well pleased with
his society.
Notwithstanding the pleasure we en-
joyed, longed for the quiet OF Waverland,
where l could have the luxury Of hap
Ply home; for such was sure IL would be
with my dear wife as my companion. AS
we were standing together after the guests
had nearly all left, said;
Tomorrow. little wife, we will be Mt
Wayerland once more"
81 am so glad" said Stella, with quiet
pleasure In her voice "All this gaety Is
nice, but | long for the rest OF home"
well. wen soon be home again" said
Sir Wren, joining US as we stood by xn
open door.
"We wpnt Won 10 stand ne member OF
parliament from our district, Loyd, In the
coming election"
I'll am willing To try. But | fear there
VIII be strong iight against me-" / said.
Very much viii depend on Lady Wa
vcrland. II she is popular she will be
great help TO you in the coming campaign"
said SIR Wren.
They will meet her first" i said, "at
our reception and banquet. But have no
fear for her she has "A strong hold on the
peoples hearts already.
How do you knowgi she asked with a
smile
IL have heard OF you very often among
my tenants" | said, rs we passed into
The hall
Sir Wren. Annie and Colonel Haynes
were our guests at Ravens Park, and
were to accompany us home 10 Wayerland.
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CHAPTER xxIv.-TuR BRIDES HOME COMING.
The next morning we babe goodbye 70
the happy friends with whom we had
shared so many happy hours. With many
promises for exchange OF letters and visits
In the near future we left Ravens Park
and started for Waycrland. Sir Wren.
Annie and Colonel Haynes were stu with
us. The Colonel had accepted an invita-
ton 20 spend month or two with MS In
Ireland % learn something OF the true
state OF things there. / suspect "A certain
pair of blue eyes had charm for him,
greater even than the troubles OF the coun-
try. judging from the attention he paid
their owner