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A Fact that May Surprise.

1t is said that when Mr.. Mckinley stated
at the celebration of the semi centennial of
the New York Tribune the other day that
trade was freer now than ever before in the
history Of this country, a thrill of surprise
went through his audience. The misrepre-
sensations about the last tariff law have been
so audaciously INSCRIPTIONS that even the
most intelligent people have been imposed
upon by false ideas. 1t is nevertheless true
that no tariff since the government was
founded has allowed so large proportion of
our imports, reckoned in value, to come In
free. Up to the time of the compromise
tariff OF 1888 In no year had the value of the
free imports equalled one-tenth of the
total value of all imports. Under the
compromise tariff the free goods gradually
rose in value until 1871, when they attained
nearly half the aggregate. But under this
tariff as a whole, that is for all the years of
its operation, the proportion of free imports
was only AZ per cent. The new tariff of 1912
reduced the free imports to about fifth. and
portion of free goods never rose as high as
quarter Of the entire imports. With 1861
began the imposition of protective tariffs
under the auspices of the Republican party.
Since that time, up to the passage of the Nc
Kiniey bill, the proportion of free imports
has ranged from less than quarter M tn
about one-third. 1t has always been the
poncy Oh the Republican party in all its
revisions OF the tariff to reduce 1t, and it has
always accomplished this aim. Trade has
grown feeer continuously under Repub,ican
revisions. Duties have been reduced wber-
ever industries have become so situated 90
to be able to stand the reductions. Tho NJ
Kinley bill has followed in the general line
of Republican policy. Today, as result NJ
its passage the amount Of the free imports is
bearing greater proportion to all the i'm
ports than under any .other tariff that ever
has existed since the foundation of the gov
eminent. This is surprising statement for
many people; but it is undoubtedly true, as
the figures for the last five months demon
strate. The New York Tribune compiled
these statistics, and their correctness may be
accepted without question. If they are not
correct it is perfectly easy to verify them
from the official reports.
Free Dutiable Dutlable
Imports. Imports. sugar.
October, $25,273,109 $47,262, 168 $5,042 $3.50
November, 29,557,426 34,638,990 4,695,766
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me Hon. Benton McMillin, of Tennessee,
has been in Boston flying his oratorical
falcon. Those who never saw the bold bird
soar cannot justly appreciate its peculiar
muscularity Of pinion; but they may gain
some idea from the following sentence,
which represents one of the regular flights:
Never since the Pratorian Guard stood on the
ramparts of Rome and sold the government at
auction was there more dastardly and danger
GUS effort made to destroy the liberties of free
people. IL is the political crime of the age.
This stirring period Mr.. McMillin always
calls out when he wishes to say something
about the measure known as the Federal
election BILL 1t is about as logical and as
sensible.as most Of the arguments against
the measure.
1t Is strange how sensitive Mr.. McMillin
is on the subject of this election bill. A
copgressman-elect has been shot in Arkansas
because he was Republican; but Mr.. Nc
Millin has never said word about the lib
critics of free people. Mr.. Featherstone, of
Arkansas, who happens to be an Indepen-
dent in politics, was counted out in the last
election when the Democratic politicians of
Arkansas found that the next House Of Rep
resentatiyes would be Democratic, and hence
shos shO SAAhO WOuAu no chlcs Dub 80 Lar
Mr.. McMillin has never let loose his ora
torical falcon in relation to subject so in
viting to true friend of liberty and student
of the Pretorian Guard and the ramparts of
Rome. There is now sitting in the United
States Senate man from Tennessee, who,
years ago, as Governor of that State, boldly
suppressed by armed ruffians the will of the
people Of the State and hurled Tennessee
into the Southern Confederacy by fraud and
violence. Yet Mr.. McMillin never has been
heard to bring up the awful example of the
PI9torian Guards on the ramparts of Rome
to condemn the deeds of Isham G. Harris
But he comes into New England, where local
self government is practised to an extent
never known and not understood in any
State .south Of Mason & Dixon's line, and
accuses the New England statesmen of try
ing to establish Imperialism In this country.
The liberties of free people" is very
ample term. 1t will cover every form of
political iniquity, that Democrats more astute
and far less honest than Mr.. McMillin
really intends to be, can plan or execute.
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Free Dutiable Dutiable
Imports. Imports. sugar.
October, 25,273, 1O9 SAL, 262, 168 5000, $3.50
November, 29,657,426 34,636,990 4,695,766
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December, 2se5455o s7,1ss,ege 4,ss7 o47
F FsbDpa 27ss5ssa sS5ss
Total. slss, 4724 25 sle2, sos, 1ee s2s, e55, noe

Total, sls3, 472, 425 s1s2 ,s2s.1s9 s2s.e55. 1e2
Sugar has been paying duty in the last
i've months which is now taken off. Count
Ing sugar as free in the above statement. as
1t is In fact NOW. 1t will be seen that the
total of sthe rdutiable imports would have
been only $16S, 673. 9S7. and the free imports
would have been 1857, ,5S7, or As per cent.
OF the whole. Trade is freer to-day than 1t
ever was before. 1t is not freer in the way
that Mr.. Mills of Texas wants 1t. 1t is not
free in such way as to smash the industries
of the northern Republican states, and place
those states in vassalage to the sparsely
settled but largely voting regions of the
south
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TIE PRESS.
WEDNESDAY. APRIL 10.

We do NOT read anonymous letters and commu-
nications The name and address Of the writer
are in m cases indispensable not necessarily for
publication but as guarantee of good faith.
we cannot undertake to retain or preserve
that are not used.
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OFFICE OF THE
ATCHISON, Topeka & SANTA
FE R. R. co.
NO. 95 MILK STREET.
p O. Roy GAG BOSTON, Anril z 1891
FIRST PREFERRED STOCKHOLDERS
st. Louis & San Francisco Railway
Company.

company.
The Circular No. "a, issued by the Atchison
Company to its stockholders, and dated May
%, 1890, explained the manner in which the Com
MON and PREFERRED STOCKS Of the ST. LOUIS &
SAN FRANCISCO RAILWAY COMPANY were ex-
changed for stock Of the Atchison Company 1t
further stated that the FIRST PREFERRED STOCK
Of tho st. Louis & San Francisco Railway Compa-
ny, being that held by ourselves, and amounting
to 40 900 shares, Of the par value OF $500 0O0-
90, was not disturbed; and so IL has remained I'M
til now, when the Atchison Company is enabled
TO Judge, from practical experience and knowl-
edge. upon what terms to base an equitable pro-
posa to the holders for an interchange OF securi-
ties.
The many complications arising from the con-
troll of the Atlantic & Pacific Railway Company
being exercised jointly by the Atchison and the
st. Louis & San Francisco Companies, and the
hopelessness Of working under divided owner
ship, three railways really comprised In one Sys-
TEN of which the Atlantic & Pacific Railroad was
integral portion, constituted the prime factors
the stocks of the st. Louis & San Francisco Com
pany at the time 1t did go, and thus to remove all
conflicting internal interests.
The Management OF the St. Louis K San Fran
cisco Railway Company has decided to issue
New Consolidated four per cent. Gold Bond COW
es1g al Of It's pr9psFteos eq Lands and
to prior liens of present outstanding mortgages,
securing Bonds which will be gradually retired by
the operation of their respective Sinking Funds
and maturites. and be replaced by the new
Bonds.
The present total outstanding Direct Mortgage
Bonds Issues of the st. Lous & San Francisco
Railway Company on its own and leased lines is
s36,077 500. This will leave 1922, 500 90
New Consolidated four per cent. Gold Bonds
available for the following purposes:-
To provide for retirement OF 81, $780, 900. 90 At
lantic & Pacific Railroad Company's Second Mort
gage six per cent Bonds, guaranteed both for
Principal and Interest by the st. Louis & San
complete and proper facilities and machinery
with which to conduct operations in the nature Of
buildings, improved Bridges, and Equipment to
complete the road and TO place the Company and
its properties in sound financial and physical con-
dition.
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The Atchison Company will offer 81,
500 100000 of the New Bonds of the "a.
Louis 81 San francisco Railway Compa-
my, when issued. 10 the holders of So. Louis
a. San Francisco Railway Company's
First Preferred Stock ON basis of ex-
change of par for par. each share of stock
being entitled 10 500 in the New Bends.
These bonds draw Interest from October
l, ls9O, mt four per cent. The Atchison
Company also will extend this four per
cent. Interest back 20 January 4, 1890, SO
that First Preferred Stockholders, upOu
surrender of their certificates of stock
will receive Par i'm the New Honds and Z m
terest in cash nt four cent. continuously
from January 4, 1870.
Holders of First Preferred Stock of ehe
40. Louis a. San Francisco Railway Com
pauy desiring 20 make the exchange pro-
posed will please apply for blank forms of
sired, 10 the vice-President, % Milk ST.,
Boston.
GEORGE @. MAGOUN, Chairman.
j. w. REINHART, viee-President.
ap9d6t
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Woodbury. MouIton
BANKERS,
Cor. Middle and Exchange SITS.
ap1O diff
OF INTEREST To INVESTORS.
Safe, Profitable and Where You Can
Zee 1t.
6 PER CENT GUARANTEED.
Much More Probable.

The Hall Moving Machine Conn
pany offer for sale $4,000 Of
preferred stock The Chapman
Banking Company of this city
guarantees upon this stock u O
per cent dividend, payable semi.
annually, for three years, the first
dividend being payable Septem-
Der rs, 1891. In ADDITION 10
the diyidend guaranteed IL can be
readily shown that the stock Is
also certain to draw a contingent
dividend much larger than that
guaranteed. I'm our Judgment IL
cannot fail 10 pay better than 90
per cent.
The company is the owner of
patents which are conceded 20 be
Of the greatest value, and which
many expert machinisfs predict
will evOluti0nize the manurac.
ture of mowers. The company
has already more orders than IL
can iii the present year, and un-
questi0nably has n future OF
exceptional prosperity. Among
those interested I'm this enterprise
are several of the strongest men
OF Portland and vicinity.
Until April list, unless previous
ly withdrawn, this stock will be
sold mt par after that date, mt par
and accrued guaranteed divi.
dend.
The stock is offered solely for
the purpose of extending the
plant and building and equip
ping n new factory.
We shall be glad 10 give full
particulars OF our property and
our plans 10 any investor who
will call mt our factory, 20 Conn
mercial Street, Portland, or 10
furnish like information by mail
10 any who prefer 10 make inquir-
les in that way.
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An actress has said the brightest thing of
all the comments on the new Minnesota law
prohibiting the wearing Of tights on the
stage. "If dresses can be legislated to the
shoe tops" said Miss Susie Kirwin, "they
should also be legislated to the throat"
The Portland daily press., 1891-04-15


With the opening of spring the prophets
Of war in Europe open their batteries. We
are told that Russia, putting aside her old
scruples about alliances with powers so un-
stable as the French Republic has at last en-
tered into an arrangement with the govern
ment of President Carnot. Today France
and Russia are believed to stand together
for purposes of offense and defense. They
are credited with the intention of turning
upon Germany for the purpose of crushing
her by attacking her upon two sides at once.
or course Germany is always apprehensive
of sCme such attack. and the wisdom of her
statesmen has built up her great armies and
established the triple alliance with Austria
and Italy. By this alliance 1t was expected
that the peace of Europe would be assured,
since France would hardly make any hostile
movement towards Germany with the proba-
bility existing that an Italian army and an
Austrian army would simultaneously set out
for Paris. France might even hesitate to
attack were Germany alone against her and
Russia. For in these days wars are de-
cided very quickly, and an army is afoot
before war Is declared. The moment France
should attack Germany would strike for
Paris, and with the facilities which the Ger
man military authorities have might be we'll
on the way there before the more sluggish
military establishment of Russia could begin
to get an army under way on the other side
of Germany. Germany intends to be able,
in the words of Bismarck, to have million
good men ready on each of her two frontiers
whenever the exigency shall demand their
presence. 1t is pretty risky work to attack
million men armed and we'll Offered by
any army, however large. But the latest ad-
vices from Europe hint at the possibility of
arupture Of the triple alliance, which may
possibly embolden France. Italy has here
tofore stood with Germany and Austria,
This was in accordance with the policy of
her former premier, Crispi. But a new
prime minister administers Italian affairs.
as we have been finding out In this country.
Rudini seems to be statesman of the pyro-
technic order, to whom old alliances and the
safe policy might not appeal with the same
success as to Crispi. Should Italy, with the
hope held out to her Of additions. q ferrltovyI
from Austria, join France and Apsts;sa fSssz
might he A. liualv TINA In z--~~r~ N-oAS
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Special to the RrcoRp-ux1ox.
to a BlackmaiIer

sopcCldi 10 LIe fGECORD-ONION.
ST. PETERSBURG, Nov. 25.-It may be
truthfully said that the news from the
administration districts of Russia does
not in the least degree take from the hor-
rors of the conditions that now confronts
thousands upon thousands of the Cars
subjects. Nobody can estimate the num-
Der Of deaths that will result from starva-
ton and cold during the winter. The
area affected by the famine comprises a
section of the empire equaling in size
nearly half the area of the United States,
with population of more than 1900, 900
souls. In many districts no winter SOW
ing whatever has been done, and conse-
quently the inhabitants have nothing to
look forward to. The hope that they may
be able to exist through the coming winter
lies in the fact that the Government is
taking most energetic measures to help
Ihe sufferers, and it is believed under the
direction of the new Central Famine
Committee, of which the CZarowitz is
President, the methods of relief will be
more systematic and effectual. The hun
ger-stricken peasants are daily becoming
more lawless and the acts of brigandage
occurring more and more frequently.
FAvoRING CoNFISCATIoN OF GRAIN.
ST. PETERSBURG, Nov. 25.-The press
Of this city are continually publishing
vehement denunciations OF the merchants
who are holding grain for an advance and
clamor for the Government to compel
them to sell their grain, or that it be con-
1lscated against vouchers of future pay
ment as was done during the Crimean
war.
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Tall Girls.

1t is the fashion for girls to be tall This
is much more than saying that tall Girls
are the fashion. 1t means not only that
the tall girl has come in, but that girls arc
tall, and are becoming tail, because it is
the fashion, and because there is a de-
mand for that sort of girl. There is no
hint of stoutness, indeed the willowy pat
tern is preferred, but neither is leanness
suggested; the women of the period have
got hold of the poets idea, tall and most
divinely fair and are living up to it.
Perhaps this change in fashion is more
noticeable in England and on the Conti-
nent than in America, but that may be
because there is less room for change in
America, our girls being always of an in
spring turn. Very marked phenome-
non is in Europe this year; on the street.
at any concert or reception, the number
of tall girls is so large as to occasion re-
mark, especially among the young girls
just coming into the conspicuousneS Of
womanhood. The tendency of the new
generation is toward unusual hight and
gracious slinness. The situation would
be embarrassing to thousands of men
who have been too busy to think about
growing upward, were it not for the fact
that the tall girl, who must be looked up
to. is almost invariably benignant and
bears her hight with a sweet timidity
that disarms fear. Besides, the tall girl
has now come on in such force that conf
dence is infused into the growing army,
and there is q sense of support in this sur
vival of the tallest that is very encourage
ing to the young.-Charles Dudley War
ner in Harper'S Magazine.
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AFFAIRS IN BRAZIL.
General Approvement of Fonseca
Retirement,

Oeneral Approvement of FonSecass
Retirement.
LONDON, Nov. 25.-Although restric-
tions are entirely removed from the use
of the cable for news transmission from
Brazil, very few dispatches are being re-
celYed. The indications are that every
thing is resuming its normal conditions;
that the new Government is in sympathy
with the new dominant political party,
and that the mandates Of the Constitution
will resume their sway.
Ihe Exchange Telegraph Company
publishes a private dispatch from Para
to-day. According to this, the abdication
OF Fonseca and his succession by Peix-
otto as PRESIDENT are well received in that
city and State. This would indicate that
everywhere throughout Brazil the change
OF President is received with approval.
THE NEW PRESIDENTS PROCLAMATION.
RIO JANEIRo, Nov. 25.-President
PelXotto promulgated manifesto to-day
which was received with general salts
faction. In this, he altogether abandons
the arbitrary and dictatOrial authority
assumed by Da Fonseca, and declares the
legal order of affairs is re-established. AS
a consequence of this general statement.
the manifesto announces the dissolution
OF Congress decreed by Da Fonseca is
annulled, and the state of siege in the
Federal District raised. The manifesto
summons Congress to reassemble De-
cember 18th and resume its functions.
This proclamation makes it clear that the
new President does not in any wav
sympathize with the policy inaugurated
by Da Fonseca, and that he proposes to
do all in his power to restore the political
situation to its normal condition. Pereira,
Minister of Justice, will take charge
temporarily of the Ministries of Public
instruction and Interior
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ALASKA REFUGE STATION.
Report on the Condition of Affairs at
Point Barrow.

Point Barrow.
WASHINGTON, Nov. disappointment
ent Borden, of the refuge station at Point
Barrow, Alaska, in a report dated Au-
gust 9th, says he has heard nothing from
the ships this year, and as it is getting
late and winter is setting in, it is doubt
ful if any will arrive. The ice is in heavy
masses and very compact, and extends off
shore from the bar as far as the eve can
reach. Forty tons of coal and stores suf-
ficient are on hand to carry them COM
fortably, unless some disaster befalls the
ships another year. The winter has been
coolest weather was in January, when
the thermometer stood 1872 below zero.
The superintendent expresses the
opinion that refuge station filled with
rough sailors of different nationalities is
not the proper place for native school,
and suggests other provisions for the
education of young natives.
He reports the wreck of the schooner
Silver Wave in October of last year. and
assistance rendered the crew. He also
tells of conspiracy formed against him
by gang of seamen, one of whom UJar-
SOM made an attempt to kill him with a
club.
Borden says the past year Mt Cape
Smythe village there were but four births.
ihere were seventeen deaths, including
the principal native chief, who died from
alcoholism. One of the reasons for the
loWneSs of the birth rate is the women's
Iear oil the treatment they get during con-
hnement being placed in snowhouse
with limited amount of food, and all
communication wit hem prohibited.
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BARKENTINE DISABLED.
Run Down by a Steamer and Badly
Damaged.

Run Down by a Steamer and Badly
Damaged.
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 25.-The barken-
tine George G. Perkins sailed this after
noon for Seattle. There was little wind,
and the Perkins was drifting out to sea.
When just outside the heads she was
struck on the port quarter forward of the
main rigging by the steamer Mineola,
which was starting on her way to New
York. The Perkins was cut to the waters
edge, and sixteen feet of rail and side
carried away nearly to the water, with a
portion of the main rigging. The main
mast was also sprung and the deck
started. The Mineola attempted to tow
the Perkins back into .he bay, but the
hawser parted, and the Htna, coming up,
made fast and brought her in instead.
The Mineola continued on her voyage.
Under the circumstances the Perkins had
the right of way, and the blame must rest
on the MineOla.
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BISHOP OF CARLISLE DEAD.
The Right Rev. Harvey Goodwin
Passes Away.

The Right Rev. Harvey Goodwin
Passes Away.
LONDON, Nov. %. = The Right Rev.
Harvey Goodwin, DID, Bishop OF Car
Isle, formerly Dean of Ely, is dead. He
was born at Kings Lynn, Norfolk, in
1918, and educated privately. Entering
Caius College, Cambridge, in 1886, he
graduated as second WrangIer and
Smiths Prizeman in 1910 He was Eel
low and Mathematical Lecturer of his
college, and incumbent at st. Edwards S
Church, Cambridge, from 1S4S to 1858,
during part OF which time he held the
Hulsean Lectureship in the University.
lie was Dean of Ely from 1858 to 1869,
when he was appointed Bishop of Car
Isle in succession to DR.. Waldegrave.
He was the author of "a Memoir of
Bishop Mckenzie" =" Essays on the Pen
tateuch," a Commentary on ST. Mat
thew, St Mark and St. Luke" "HuI-
sean Lectures" in 1896; Lectures on
the Church Catechism''; "Guide to the
Parish Church." Parish Sermons, Uni
versity Sermons, etc. "Walks in the
Region of Science and faith," 1888; and
of some mathematical treatises, includ-
ing an Elementary Course of Mathe-
lnatics," Mathematical Problems"
Elementary States, y Elementary Dy-
namics." DR.. Goodwin was the first to
propose the erection of Church House
as the Church Of England's celebration
of the Queens Jubilee.
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LORD LYTroN,s DEATH.

IL Causes the Most Profound Regret
in Paris.
PARIS, Nov. 25.-The death, yesterday,
of Lord Lytton, British Embassador to
France, caused most profound regret in
this city. All the papers publish articles
on the dead diplomat, and all speak in
the very highest terms of his great
services to his country, and pay high
tributes to his literary attainments They
all concur in the opinion that in his death
France has lost sincere friend. In an
article on the late Earl, published by the
Ecepement, that paper says the presence
of the Earl of Lytton in Paris was more
reassuring pledge of peace than all the
protests made by the Cabinet of st.
James.
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SPANS NEW GovERNMENT.

The Policy of the Present Cabinet VIII
be tie Same as Its Predecessor.
MADRID, Nov. pa semi-official note
issued to-day says that the political pol
icy Of the new Government is identical
with the previous Cabinet. Referring to
the financial condition of the country, the
note declares the Government considers
The present financial condition is due to
accidental causes. In conclusion, the
note declares the Government will always
provide to meet the coupons on the debt
as they fall due, and will endeavor in
every way to merit confidence and re-
store the credit of the country.
A meeting of the Cabinet was held to-
day, at which the question of customs
duties was the principal subject of dis
cussion. The majority Of the Ministers
favored a single tariff.