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The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1892-01-08
SPEAKER CRISP.
A Bad Outlook for Cleveland and the
MuEwumps.

The selection of Hon. Charles Fred
erick Crisp as speaker OF the house of
representatives is a distinctive tri-
umph for the anti-Cleveland element
In the democratic party. Mr. Mills
was supported by all the more radical
advocates of Mr.. Cleveland's renOmina-
tion for the presidency. His most in
innate personal friends. including
three former members of his cabinet.
were especially active in that behalf.
and the mugwump newspapers who
have been conspicuous in their advo-
cacy of Mr.. Cleveland and absolute
free trade were almost savage in their
hostility to Crisp. One of them be-
walls the result in this passionate
style:
Crisp. Hill. free silver and protection have
won Mills is beaten. The policy OF the dem
ocratic party Is changed Drunken with the
successes achieved in two years. and regard
less Of the professions By which its victories
have been won, the majority in the house Of
representatives, Of the Fffty-second con yress
have struck down the brave open. honest
champion, whose courage and canior have
helped 70 win the cast and the northwest 20
his party. and have set UP as their leader a
man whose chief allies were David B. Hill and
Arthur Z. German whose convictions upon the
tariff question. as revealed By his public utter
auces. are scarcely less republican than those
OF his prototype. Randall; u free coinage man
who could no; be induced 20 avow his opinions
during the contest just ended" etc.
The immediate representative of
Gov. Hill, including the Tammany
bosses" were prominent throughout
the struggle at Washington in urging
the selection of Mr.. Crisp. and his
friends do not hesitate 10 claim the re-
suit as Z valuable point gained; some
even insist that it made Mr.. Cleveland's
nomination impossible. The influence
OF the Tammany organization was also
shown by the election of ex-Congress-
man Turner as doorkeeper of the
house. This gives the Tsmmany chiefs
the control OF nine-tenths of the places
and patronage OF the house.
lhe election Of Mr.. Crisp will not es-
sentiauy change the relation of parties
on the main questions now before the
country. Mr.. Crisp IS regarded as in
favor of free silver coinage, and he
was nominated By the deciding vote of
1t IS claimed ty some
that he is a protectionist. but he dis
tinctly declared after his election that
il meant no step backward in tariff re-
fOrm--Frank Leslie's Weekly.
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10 the Tammany tribe. They dare no,

to the Tammany tribe. They dare no,
risk pitched battle all along the line.
They propose to skulk behind trees,
make sudden sallies, pick off strag-
glers, and annoy their enemy in petty
WAYS
This is the customary democratic way
! of proceeding. There has never been
a great national issue that they have
met fairly and squarely. They have
always tinkered and teInporized. They
tinkered at the slavery question, and
| after being in power for decade they
saw that question settled by a tremen-
! dous civil war. They tinkered at the
financial question. and that was set
tied, and specie payments were re-
sumed, against their protest that such
thing was utterly impossible. by a re-
publican policy carried out by a repub.
lican administration.
In 1858 they had at last a definite
issue. President Cleveland's tariff
message outlined a general policy, and
the battle was fought on a clearly out
lined plan. But the democracy were
not accustomed to fighting in the open.
and for a principle, and they were
beaten. Those of them who sincerely
believed in that policy believed also
that their defeat was only temporary;
and the congressional elections of 1890,
determined largely by the Mckinley
scare" made them jubilant. They
supposed the issue for 1892 was made
and the candidate as good as nominated.
But a year of operation of the new
law has proved, even to its enemies,
that il is a wise and statesman-iike
measure, and now the old element in
the democratic party has once more
gained the ascendency and the word
has gone forth that there is to be no
fight on principle, but a return to the
old methods.
The only thing desired by the demo
Gratis now dominant in their party il
power and plumber They have no
principles. What they want is the
offices. They will not fight in the open
They will not meet argument with ar
gument, or set up principle against
principle. They dare not attack the
American wage-earners' tariff as
whole. They will pick out few of its
provisions and try To cut them off and
thus weaken the whole measure In
short, they have discarded the Cleve-
land idea and have adopted the peanut
politics" of Hill. German, Albeit and
Tammany.-N. Y. Mail and Express.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1892-01-08
GOV. M'KINIEY.

The issue In the Recent Ohio Election
Protection va. Free Trade-Emphztic
Endorsement OF Protection by the PIu-
rsIity Given to the Author Of the New
Tariff Bill.
In the entire series of recent state
campaigns. that of Ohio was the only
one in which was prominently brought
to the front the issue between protec-
tion and self-styled reform" In other
states the success or defeat of candi-
dates can be traced TO local cOnsidera-
tons, which failed TO align either Of the
great political parties on a distinct
national issue. or to call from either its
fullest possible vote.
Not 50 in Ohio. There the issue was
boldly made by putting to the front the
author of the avowedly protective law
now in force. indorsing the spirit Of
that measure in the convention plat
form. and extolling its results By
speeches in every neighborhoOd of the
state. Opposed 70 Maj. Mckinley was
a prominent statesman, who had
avowedly severed former party affilia-
tions by reason Of his preference for the
non-protective policy Of Golden. Cleve-
land & Co., and who proclaimed the
virtues Of his recently acquired faith
with the proverbial earnestness Of the
new convert.
And the result was the same that has
invariably characterized the decision Of
American voters whenever the question
Of protection for domestic industries or
the free use of our markets for foreign
competitors has been passed upon. A
vast majority of American voters be-
lieve in protection, and can be relied on
to so vote, when led TO believe that the
protective features Of our turiff laws
are in danger of repeal or such mOdifi-
cation as will rob them of their recOg-
nized efficacy. The overwhelming ma
jority for Mckinley in Ohio is but ad-
ditional evidence Of fact that finds
emphasis in every page of political his
tory whereon is recorded the untram-
meled expression of American voters
II would be impossible to secure for
the tariff question more prominence in
a political campaign than was given 70
it by the platform and canvass of Nc
Kinley in Ohio, and it seems equally i'm
possible 70 ignore the Significance Of
the majority by which the policy Of
protection TO home industries was there
indOrsed
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1892-01-08
"REFoRM" MEANS FREE TRADE.

| The Tariff "RefOrmer'' Will Never be Salts
fed Till Everything IL Free-Ihen W Ill
| Come the Income TaX-ProtectionIsts
Must Keep watch and Prevent Any Leg
islstion Whatever by the Free Traders.
Experience goes TO prove that the de-
mand for tariff reform" cannot be ap-
| peased by any concession short of ALSO
! Lutte surrender Of the protective princi-
| pie. 1t must be met and silenced by
overwhelming defeat whenever and
wherever opportunity offers, for as the
more candid among agitators freely adj
NIT, it is n tariff repeal toward which
they are pressing, and without which
they will decline to be satisfied
Although the existing tariff law places
more dollars worth of imports on the
free list than was proposed by the
mTch-lauded Mills bill-and while there
is nothing the average family needs to
buy that is not now cheaper than under
any former law-there is no abatement
in the demand for tariff reform" And
none need be expected so long as tine
utmost demand of the Golden school of
economists is not complied with. e.,
free trade for every article in the sup
ply of which foreigners NAV desire TO
compete. Proof Of this can be found in
the fact that self-styled "reformers"
just as vigorously denounce the Nc
kinley tariff, RELOCATING to the free
list one-half of all imports, as they op-
posed preceding legislation in which
the number of dutiable articles was
more than double that of to-day. They
are no better pleased with the tariff of
Si1 per ton on steel rails than they were
with the sir exacted by the former law.
They have no word of commentator
for the reduction of - per cent. to 30
per cent of the tariff on most kinds of
lumber, on nails, and a long list of
metal wares. In short, they refuse TO
be comforted so long as foreigners are
required to pay anything whatever for
the privilege of competing in the mar
kets of this country. Their silence as
to the provision for reciprocity i'm trade
with friendly nations seems properly
traceable to the fact of opposition be-
cause foreigners are thereby compelled
TO concede some of their selfish de-
lands for commercial privileges that
cost them nothing.
Argument seems wasted on the av-
erage free trade shouter. The only
safe course is TO ignore his demand and
continue TO shape our economic legisla-
ton with a view to steady and profit
able employment of the labor and re
sources Of the country, thereby insuring
national independence so far as nature,
aided by the energy and ingenuity of
our people, render such independence a
rocsib;Iity
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FARMS AND FACTORIES.

/ They should be side by sIde-One Can Noe
| be Prosperous without the Other-If the
| Factories nre Closed All Would Flock to
the Farm and Misery to All Would Re-
| suit.
The alleged antagonism of interest
| between farmers and manufacturers is
a favorite hobby with those whose par
TALLY for foreign trade leads them to
advOcaae privileges for outsiders that
are necessarily beyond reach of citizens
in this country. The rapid increase Of
urban populations disclosed By our late
census has been seized upon as cOrrob-
Grating evidence, and made TO do duty
in disparaging the policy of protection
for those home industries without which
large non-agricultural communities
could not be sustained
BY some popularity Of logic never
yet made plain, farmers are urged to
discourage aggregation of population in
this country as inimical TO their pros
perity. which they are asked to believe
will be enhanced by building up the
population and trade of foreign cities,
to the detriment of those nearer home.
IL would seem that no voter with in
telligence enough to be good farmer
could be deceived by such a claim He
needs but to glance at official statistics
to find that more than three fourths Of
all the grains and meats he sells are
taken and paid for By these very people
whom he is asked to believe are thu
chief impeachment to his greater pros
perity. He has but to draw upon indi.
vidual experience for proof that many
products of his farm that could not By
any possibility be gotten into a remote
market find ready buyers in such towns
as are within reach, and command all
the better prices by reason of their
perishable nature.
Such facts. within the observation Of
every man who cares 10 look at them,
point to a conclusion Numerically op-
pOste 10 that urged by the advocates Of
free foreign trade. The farmer must
have a market for his surplus crops. or
he must discontinue raising more than
can be consumed at home. Prices for
what goes upon the market are so
largely determined by tine trade law Of
demand and supply that his interest
necessarily lies in having the largest
possible number of buyers of such
things as he has to sell, with as few
competitors as may be in supplying the
existing demand.
Evidently, then, il by legislation or
from other cause the millions who are
now engaged in some work other than
farming should be thrown out Of EN-
plOyment, or have their income ma
terially reduced by foreign competition,
many Of them would probably resort to
farming free traders say that is what
they ought TO be doing now, or at best
their ability TO buy what farmers have
TO sell would be seriously impaired
Hence, it follows that no other class Of
voters have equal interest with farmers
in adding TO the number Of factories
and keeping the contingent Of buyers
of agricultural products at the highest
attainable point Of efficiency for pur-
chase and consumption
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Il IS pleasing 20 fDd from 50 hardened
a free trader a. the Evening Post this
frank admission:
The fr4ner- OF The Mckinley tarf1 fnre1 tel
% give a monopoly % ne American naz1fac-
tErers b. raising he duties OF cotton hJsie-y.
lust a. they intended % % With Eors-et cos
-1zs and suirings. But since the Caeuri-z
machinery va already II existence and aat q
b. employed or lefr 20 the raTaZss % rrzt tas
manufacturers cut Gown the wages % -hei-
EOrzm-n AM kept their machines going
Whether thsy can keep soul ant body -0zs-h-r
.or any long time Is a question. bat I, Is = ,aes
that the American market has oeea supplied
lately WITH Chsmnitz hOsis-y a. The Oh 1r-c=s-
If when our tariff was raised tina
Chemnitz manufacturers cut down
wages reduced profits. deducted the in
crease in tariff from their selling price
20 American importers and placed their
goods on the New York market, duty
paid at the prices ruling before the
new tariff went into effect. IL Is pretty
plain that they. not the American con-
sumer. paid the tariff There Is surely
no free trader 50 dull or dishonest as 10
refuse 20 admit this
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Ucoryright 1897. ty 4. n. Kellogg Newspaper Col
CHAPTER X
wANDA's FIRST OFFER

WANDAS FIRST OFFER
How glad George Arundel was to
meet her. and she gave him both her
hands, while her face beamed with joy
to welcome him. There was no fear of
this generous friend annoying her by
pleading his suit, though she knew that
he loved her very dearly. Women like
TO be loved. | would not give fig for
the woman who does not, and who can
not spare a little bit of tenderness for
the man whose devotion pleases her,
and yet be loyal to him who is king of
her affections.
So Wanda Arlington cxerted her best
efforts TO make It pleasant for her blind
friend. who was in seventh heaven of
delight. She had such tact, too. as Al
phonse Damiens noticed with glowing
eyes. George Arundel's wishes were
anticipated before he could express
them. She fitted round his chair with
a tender solicitude which was madden
ing TO the young Frenchman. and alto
rcthcr conducted herself in such way
that hell Of jealousy was raging in
his heart, though pleasant words tripped
from his smiling lips.
Outside a storm was gathering. The
wind came bowling up the river with a
roar that deafened one and dashed the
g >leet in fierce flurrias against the win
dow shuttcrs-then was as suddenly
3 still.
Guess were irvine ter hcv a biz
zard. old Dolman said. drawing closer
10 the stove. near which he had been
sitting whiting piece # wood. after
q the manner Of the riverside men. 81
hate them peslly gusts-sure signs o a
hurriSin' afore dawn"
What an old croal5cr You are"
Damicns interposed fretfully: you'll
scare Mr.. Arundel out Of all enjoyment
0f his drive tonight"
An ef I was Mister Arundel I'll know
when I was well of. an I wouldn't"
re saw the warning look Of the French
man, and paused TO recover his mis-
take, Il wouldn't care a durn for all the
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THE APPOINTMENT OF ELkINs.
A Move That shows the Strength of the
Presidents judgment.

Prestdent's judgment.
The appointment of Stephen B.
Elkins as secretary of war shows that
President Harrison has no hostility To
Secretary Blaine nor to the movement
in Mr.. Blaine's favor in the matter OF
the republican nomination for presi-
dent 1t also shows that the presi-
dent recognizes the value of a great.
brainy, practical and accomplished
man in his cabinet 1t also shows that
President Harrison is a man of cour-
age, and that, as in the case of Judge
Woods. he is not to be deferred by the
fear of democratic partisan newspaper
clamor from making an appointment
that his own Judgment approves.
The appointment of Mr.. Elkins gives
two southern states, Missouri aud West
Virginia, representation in the cabinet.
II goes to prove that the administration
is not moved by sentiment of section
alism, as the judicial appointment
shows that it believes in nOn-partisan-
ship as connected with the cCnstruc-
ton of the courts.
OF course. numberless rumors regard
ing the relations of the president and
the secretary of state are caused by
this appointment. But one thing does
not appear to have occurred to the
mind always on the rack in regard TO
political sensations 1t is very possible
that neither President Harrison nor
Secretary Blaine is in a state of fever
ish anxiety and fidgety uneasiness re-
garding political events next year, and
that this appointment was made on its
absolute merits. not in relation to its
possible effect on the action of the
next republican national convention.
Chicago Journal
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storms as ever plowed along the river,
# 'Ph5n>e himself was holdin' the rib
5OnS over them young hossas o his'n. ''
Il have the greatest confidence in Mr.
p Darnieus TOO" Wanda said, charminCly
for am sure he would not lead Nh
Arundel into danger"
No. indeed" Arundel interrupted.
This i not the first time I have been
out under his protection. and can bear
testimony that no one could be moro
cCrsidcrate and careful than he is. II
harm comes II Us tonight. rest satisfied
Z will ae through no fault Of his"
"Pshaw," namiens snecrcd with a
laugh. which showed every one Of his
white. cleaning tceth-teeth for which
duke would have bartered his cOrOnet
what e precious fuss You people are
making tonight over . handful of snow
and a cupful OF wind. One would think
that Mr.. Arundel and myself were
made Of maple-suCar to hear You talk
Make up your mind, Miss Arlington. to
forget the storm; for, if you will fortify
Us with cup of Dolman's old cider
hot with 4 roasted crab in i'll will
undertake. to land your friend safe and
sound ~ Glastonbury inside of two
hours Of the time Of starting"
Yer couldn't do it." Dolman cried
disputatiously. Yer couldn't begin ter
do IT, 'Phonse: Onless yer crossed the
bay at breckenridge farm, an no man
in his senses I'D try sich game as that
on night ike this"
None but Dolman saw the threatening
glance Of the Frcuchman's eye as he
uttered these words.
Don't yor think In capable OF hand
ling the baShaws, Dolman?~ Damiens
asked iercely. "P'raps you'd like TO
send one OF the 'gyU-ls' 10 take care
q us?-'
While Damiens and Dolman fetched
the horses round u the door. Wanda.
with her own fair hands. was engaged
II nuflin- up George ArunLe! for his
midnight ride.
at Is bitterly cold outside" she said.
with shUGder. u wish I could per
ssuade YOU and Mr.. Dariens u stay all
night a. me hotel
And brighten poor old BI2dou out Of
his wits Why. he would arouse the
whole city with his Lamentations If I
q did not put II IN appearance, George
demonstrated. with light laugh.
Then, Cood-bv. which. I beIiere.
means God De with you. Wanda said.
Z little soIemnly.
He / always with those who trust
IN Him Arundel replied. catching the
tone OF her mood
Alpholse Damieus' horses uaeritad
the high ecconiuns passed upon them.
They were coal-black ''bashaws,~ with
skins as sleek as satin. and 1t was all
that their master and Dolmaa could do I
TO hold them while George Arundel. 1
with the awkwardness Of a blind man.
g got into his place
Are you ready, 'Phonse?" asked I
Dolman, wrestling with the bits Of the I
fiery animals.
AVE, let EN- CO.,
And with bound which lifted the 4
cutters runners from the ground they 4
dashed at headlong speed down the I
frozen street
C''Not eggsacly the team as a nervous /.
ole lady I'D care TO handle was Dol |
mans observation, as he bolted the 4
door, and then added with a quiet /
aside: 1T I'LL be by Gods mercy only /
eff them two reaches Glastonbury with 1
out broken bones ter-night"
DO you think there is any danger,
Mr.. DolmanT' Wanda asked. half
alarmed at the mad start they had
made.
They're Jest as safe es if they was
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WITH THE SHREK OF MANIAC HE
FLUNG THE REINs ACROSS THEIR BACKS.
a torrent % abuse that he expected
every moment madman's clutch upon
his throat
Curse YOU he continued. wildly,
with your mealy-nouthed ways TO
come between NE and the only girl 1
ever loved But do not think III bear
It. Beaten by a blind man. No. I'm
not quite come to that Pretty Wanda
shall be mine despite your trickeries.
But III give you chance for your life
Just one chance"
You would not murder me-
Murder? Not l." the Frenchman
laughed in wild mockery. But none
the less you'll be tomorrow morning
stark and cold, and Wanda aud I will
mingle our tears at the cruel accident
which brought you there, unless"
Cnless?" Arundel asked, with
breathless eagerness.
Unless you swear by the eternal
God to leave the state to-morrow-to
give up Wanda Arlington-and never
communicate with her again"
As he spoke he stopped the horses and
leaped lightly from the cutter.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1892-01-08
TINKERING DEMOCRATS.
The Guerrilla Tactics of Peanut Politi-
clans

The tariff programme Of the demo-
cratic house is now apparently made up
Tariff smashing was discarded as a
policy when Mills was defeated for the
speakership. The policy is to be tariff
tinkering. Mr.. Springer, chairman of
the committee on ways and means, has
talked freely about his plans He does
not propose any general tariff bill,
horizontal" or other. His idea is to
attack the present law in detail. offer
ing one bill for free cotton ties, one for
free bagging, one fer free wool, and
SO on.
This is The old Indian policy of guer-
rilla warfare, and Is peculiarly suited