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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-23
THE SITUATION In VENEZUELA.
= Famine in Caracas and Proposal
Looking to Peace.

Almost Famine In Caracas and Proposals
Looking to Peace.
CARACAS, July 22.-Two sloops carrying
arms and provisions to the revolutionary
General, Mora, have been captured on Tuca-
cas- by the Governments coast guard. Ad.
vice has been received by the Minister OF
War of q battle at the head Of the Man.
zanares river, in which General Lujo was
defeated. Large bodies of Government
troops have arrived in Barcelona and will
attempt to repulse the revolutionary forces
which are beseiging the town.
The rebels now have complete control of
Cumnaia. French and Dutch steamers have
been refused ; landing. There is scarcity
of provisions in Caracas. The supply OF
meat is so limited the butchers kill but nine
beeveS daily and the meat is sold for ST. q
pound. Further efforts are to be made for
a tranquil reassembling of the Congress-
The Supreme Court has guaranteed protec-
tion to both Villegas and Crespo. In addi-
tion, Villegas guarantees safe conduct to
any of the chiefs o: the revolutionary move
ment who may enter Caracas during the
suspension of hostilities Pending the re-
union OF Congress it Is proposed to overhaul
the Treasury books. There are rumors of a
deficit of So. SOC, 900 and that several railway
shares are also missing. It Is believed these
were hypotnecated by Palacio. who appro-
priated the proceeds. He is also accused of
selling several million dollars worth of
stamped paper and stamps at half price and
keeping the proceeds.
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IlrTsBURG. SATURDAY. JULY q. 1892.
TWELVE PAGES
LIGHT FROM OPPOSITE POINTS.

There were two interesting contribu-
tions yesterday to the history of the Home
stead question. Coming simultaneously,
they may well be considered together. One
was the statement of the Pinkertons to
the Congressional investigators; the other
an address from the Advisory Committee
of the Homestead men to the public.
The statement of the Pinkertons will
bring to every rejecting citizen the most
convincing condemnation of their system.
1t is an arraignment of the law and of the
government of the various civic communi-
ties of the United States for impotency
1t discloses the growth among corporations
of an idea that they are not to rely upon
the protection OF the law in their rights,
and upon the regular officers of the law,
but that they can find in band of foreign
mercenaries a purchasable power more
quickly and surely effective for their pur-
pose than by appeal to local Courts and to
the force of the Commonwealth behind
the local Courts.
The Pinkerton statement. of course, is
meant to justify the Pinkerton system,
but it only discloses the radical, incurable
vice of that system. 1t says that the Pink
erton guard was organized in 1850 and
''during the last 20 years it has frequently
furnished private guards to protect the
property Of individuals and corporations
during strikes" Unless we are prepared
to admit that our republican system of
government is an utter failure, WHY
should 1t be necessary to engage private
mercenarles from abroad to do the very
thing for which all government is organ
lied? What stinging reproach to civil
government in any Commonwealth it
would be we're that Government so unable
to protect any OF its citizens in their rights
as TO compel them to call in help from
outside tha State. But is it true that any
county or State Government has actually
been found thus impotent? What formal
writ from the Courts of Pennsylvania has
ever been dehed by any mob, however
reckless or numerous? Is it not the truth
that those who employed the Pinkertons
have done so in preference to relying
upon the power of the CourtS?-and in
doing SO, have they not been setting
a most dangerous example of trusting to
their own resources in place Of trusting to
the civic authority which all alike, the
most powerful and the humbIest, should
&c taught to reverence and implicitly
obey?
There is some talk in the Pinkerton
statement about the three hundred men
they sent from Chicago and elsewhere be-
ing under instruction to receive deputiza-
ton as under-Sheriffs, and to be sworn in
Before landing with arms at Homestead
but this helps the matter in its intrinsic
aspects none at all. When the Sheriff
wants deputies it is from the citizens of
the county he should get them, and they
should be OF his own deliberate selection.
If he cannot get them from the county ne
has the State troops at his command The
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-23
TEE-TO-TUM AGAINST RUM,
Tho Latest Departure in Clubs Is Started
in New York City

Tho Latest Departure In Clubs Is Started
in New York City.
NEW YORK, July 22.-The Tee.To-Tum, a
new departure here-about in the way of
clubs, was opened yesterday afternoon at
153 Essex street, q fve-story tenement in q
crowded and dingy neighborhood. There
are Tee-To-Tums in London, and this, the
first American club of its kind, is modelled
after the English institution. Mr.. Charles
James Wills, of the Brotherhood of st. An
drew, suggested the subject of establishing
the New York Tee-To-Tum to Mr. Fulton
Cutting, capitalist and philanthroplst, and
the latter gave the necessary funds.
Only three OF the five floors OF the Essex
street building will be devoted to clubhouse
purposes In the front part of tho ground
floor is q store for the sale of cooked food
not to be eaten on the premises. For each
day of the week a separate bill of fare has
been prepared. The soups and chowders arc
sold ut from to 10 cents a pint. meats from
10 to % cents a pound, and puddings from
to II cents q bowl; brown bread is cents a
loaf; hot tea and coffee are cents Pint
and cocoa cents q pint. These figures are
chase food at the store, but to members Of
tho club q reduction Is made.
in the rear OF the store Is the clubroom for
men, provided with games and other means
of amusement and recreation. The men,
bers of the club can be served with light re-
ond floor will be devoted to the girls club.
1t consists of three rooms, all opening into
one another. These will be costly furnished
and will be opened in September under the
care of the Girls Friendly Society, of which
Mrs. John Greenough Is Secretary.
Any respectable person over is years of
age may join the Tee-To-Tum. The dues are
% cents quarter.
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FUSION TALK.

One of the striking commentaries on the
sincerity of political principles is afforded
by the facility with which the organs of
both parties lend themselves to the idea of
fusion with the Peoples party, each in
States where such fusion is supposed to
hit the other party blow. The proposal
in some cases indicates singular degree
of political stupidity; but its most salient
feature is the readiness of practical poll
ticians to throw principle to the winds
where political advantage is supposed to
be obtainable.
Both Democratic and Republican organs
agree that the Peoples party doctrines
are wild, impracticable and. dangerous
Both are certain that their candidates
should not be trusted with power. Yet
organs of both parties exhibit their readi-
ness to play with fire by showing a
willingness that large sections of
their parties shall vote for the Peoples
party candidates. Republican organs
are willing that their party shall fuse with
the Third party in the South, where it will
produce local defeats for the Democrats;
Democratic organs hail with enthusiasm
the proposition for a similar fusion in the
Republican States of the Northwest All
this means, if it means anything, that prin-
ciples are of so little weight in practical
politics that they can be thrown away for
the sake Of a merely putative party ad-
vantage.
For the advantage to be gained by these
schemes is of the slightest weight The
utmost that the Peoples party can hope
to do is to throw the election into the House,
and that means beyond all question the
election of Mr. Cleveland If the Re-
publicans help the Peoples party to carry
. a Southern State or two they do not help
their national candidates in the slightest
degree On the other hand the Demo-
cratic schemes of fusion in the West make
their object so plain that there is little
reason to expect that it will mislead many
voters. A vote for the Peoples party
candidates in Kansas or the Dakotas is a
vote for Grover Cleveland With that
fact clearly before them former Repub-
licans Of the Peoples party will have
little inducement to vote for their electoral
ticket.
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JOLLYIsMs FROM JUDGE.

'Papa. did hear you say that money
| talks?,
.'Yes, wiIIie''
.Is that why they have parrots on the backs OF
the silver dolars?'%
Miss Pinkerly-You haven't met my
father yet have you. Mr.. Tutter?
Mr.. TutterANo, Miss Pinkeriy. am afraid
(sadly) he doesn't care much about meeting me.
Miss Pinkerly-I am not so sure about that.
heard him say yesterday that he was going to look
you up.
Though we are still the best of friends,
NV love can't presume
She knowing I'm In love. pretends
She doesn't know with whom.
Codling Ito his valet)-I say, Mawson?
Nawson-Yes, sir.
CodIing-Go oyah to the bahbah's and get shaved
for me-aw.
In truth, she's quite particular
And mercifuI. but still
She'd rather break poor mans heart
Than break dollar BILL
Briggs-I did not know that YOU were
living In Chicago proper. thought the house you
built was in the suburbs.
Griggs-It when began buildngit-
When Johnny broke his rocking-horse
In angry words his mother spoke;
But Johnny's argument had force:
''what goods a hosse unless it's broker"
Linda-Bella, I'm greatly puzzled over
matter.
Bella-so am I. Tell me your trouble and III tell
you mine.
Linda-Well. Dick Hardaway told me last night
he loved me, butdid not ask me to marry him.
Bella-And he asked me to marry him. but didn't
say . word about love.
"Did they treat the chaperon kindly on
that yachting tripy''
''Oh, my! yes. Why, thoy let her have the yaeht
al to herself every time they made port"
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COSMOPOLITAN CULLINGS.

M. SrAMBULoFF, the Bulgarian Prime
Minister. was at one time bartender.
LORD TENNYsoN has been cruising about
tho English channel in a steam yacht, ac-
companied by his son Hallam.
CYRUS w. FIELD was born in 1919. So
were Queen Victoria, John Ruskin, Charles
Kingsley, Thomas A. Hendricks, Julia Ward
Howe and Charles A Dana.
MoDJEsKA has gone to her ranch in Cali
fornia for the summer with her husband,
Count Bozenta. She does not look her age.
which is dangerously near 60
OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES, although
something like 80 years Of age, will stand 20
feet away from his bookshelf and read the
titles of tho volumes thereon.
EDWARD EGGLEsToN, the novelist, has
been appointed an associate professor at
Columbia College, and will begin next fall
series of lectures upon colonial life and
literature.
Mr.. GLADSTONE was heartily welcomed
on returning to Hawarden last evening. He
is in good spirits and health, but he has
lately been complaining of slight trouble in
the eye which was recently injured.
GOVERNOR PATTIsoN arrived in Bedford
yesterday from Pittsburg. He was met at
the train by his wife and Immediately driven
to the Springs Hotel, where he will spend
the summer II the labor troubles permit
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-23
IRON PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION

IRON PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION
The statistics of pig iron production for
the first six months of 1892 contains an ad-
equate explanation for the prevailing low
prices in the very large production of the
half-year under report together with that
Immediately preceding. The magnitude
of this production makes it unnecessary to
seek for any decrease in consumption as
partial explanation of the depression, and
indeed suggests that to stimulate such a
production, the demand for iron must be
proportions of the past three or four years.
As a reaction from the previously un-
rivaled production of 1890 the output of
pig iron for the first half of 1891 was 8, ,772,-
600 tons. This created stiffening in the
market last year which was followed by
another enlargement of production. That
enlargement resulted in the past six
months in a totaEproduct of 5,374, :
600 tons, which compared with the
corresponding period Of last year
is a remarkable increase. But that
does not tell the whole story by any
means. The production for the last half
of 1891 was even greater, being $500, 900
tons. So that during the IL months ended
June 80, this country made an output of
pig iron footing 10. 875, 900 tons or more
than half million tons more than the
hitherto unrivaled high-water mark of
1890.
Of course such production has run
ahead of consumption somewhat, but not
sc much as might be expected. The stocks
of unsold iron show an increase of 159, 900
tons as compared with the beginning of
the year and 331, 900 tons as compared with
a year ago, leaving the very satisfactory
inference that the market has taken and
disposed of during the past 12months 105,-
444, 900 tons, or 237, 900 more than the en-
tire product of that heretofore unrivaled
year, 1890. Of course the effect of the
present situation is to reduce production.
There were on June 80, 81 less furnace
stacks in blast than at the beginning of the
year and 3S less than year ago.
With the immense consumption shown
by these statistics to be constantly going
on, it is evident that this decrease in pro-
ductive capacity will soon correct the
present excess of output Such a remark
able showing of the consumption of iron
exceeding 10000, 600 tons per annum. with
railroad building at minimum, gives an
assurance of steady industry in the iron
trade such as was deemed impossible be-
fore the era of conservative prices and
narrow margins.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-23
IT hight AFFECT JAPAN.
Tho Chinese Exclusion Act Feared to Have
EN~rts

Tho Chinese Exclusion Act Feared to Have
Far-Reaching Elects.
CHICAGO, July 27.-B. Hushiguchi, the ex-
Secretary of State for Northern Japan, regis
tered at the Auditorium last evening. Mr..
Hushiyuchi is from Toxic and has paid
visit to this country to place two Japanese
boys in the Michigan Agricultural College.
He himself is graduate OF the class of 81 Of
the Massachusetts, Agricultural College and
owns and operates large farm in his own
country.
When seen last night he was perusing On
editorial on the Chinese restriction law in
an Eastern paper. II am greatly interested"
said he, Gin this law and its effects. for I am
not sure but what my own country may be
affected by similar law in the future. The
passing of such an act would be great blow
to us, as it would destroy trade with this
pended upon to very great extent, for
they no sooner have an idea than they pro-
ceed to carry 1t without thinking what effect
1t may have. It Is the same with the Gov
ernment and elections. America elects q
man President because it likes him for some
particular act and does not stop to think
whether he Is the best man for the position.
In Japan we always think first and act after
ward By this policy we have changed our
Government from q despotic one to q lin
tied monarchy. We have an Upper and
Lower House to which we elect representa-
tives. Then If these representatives do not
carry out their promises we depose them
have built schools and colleges, railroads
and telegraph lines. and soon, think, We
will be able to compete with any Western
country"
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idea of swearing in band Of foreigners
by wholesale to preserve the peace and
protect property rights in Pennsylvania is
one of the travesties which has grown out
of the Pinkerton business Asa matter of
fact they were not sworn in at all at
Homestead; and the very course which
should have been followed from the first
had to be adopted in the end. The Pink
ertons failed, after frightful riot and
bloodshed; and the Sheriff found means
to restore the most complete order and
protection for life and property very soon
thereafter.
When we have seen how far corporate
| capital has gone in thus ignoring the civil
authority which has been set up for the
government of all, it not surprising that
labor should on its part disclose
some views equally untenable. The ad-
dress of the Advisory Committee yes
terday issued is most satisfactory
in its pledge on behalf of the men to re-
frain from lawlessness or violence. 1t
discloses clear realization that their ap-
peal must be to public sympathy, and
that the first requirement of the pubic is
that the law be faithfully obeyed 1t also
makes strong point upon the moral obli-
cations which may arise out of the crea-
ton of large community dependent upon
single vast industry. In this respect 1t
gives sharp particular application to the
very principles of moral responsibility
which Mr. Andrew Carnegie himself in
his articles in the Forum and other publi-
hoe tofi 1cl1 10
most in advocating But unless there are
facts of which the public up to this time
are not aware, the Committee is totally
mistaken in assuming that this moral re-
sponsibility vests any right capable OF en-
forcement by law, or warrants any legal
claim upon, or interference whatsoever,
with, the Carnegie Company's property.
The Committee says specifically that some
of the men "have thousands of dollars in
not been generally known; but if it were
so, under the law as 1t stands the majority
in interest, not the minority, would, of
course, still have the legal right to oper-
ate the property as they thought best.
The points raised by the Committee on
the Capitalization of industry, and the de-
pendent interests through the country are
all fair and legitimate subjects for public
legislation. just as the vicious Pinkerton
system is But if these are things to
remedy, then it must be done by Constitu-
tional agitation and by the ballot, and by
that alone. The laws that might be de-
sirable are one thing; the laws which ex-
list are another-and it is the first duty of
every citizen, be he capitalist or working
man, to know the latter intelligently and
to obey them faithfully. Meanwhile it is
the privilege of either to agitate and to
work for any new and better law that his
judgment may advise.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-23

A protest against mercantile taxes in
Philadelphia says, among other things:
'It seems to US that there is something
radically wrong in measure that will
admit of one person making or retaining
500 by telling an untruth, and another
losing the same or more by telling the
truth" The Philadelphia Ledger says:
''That is exactly the defect of the mercan-
tile tax law and of every other tax law
that undertakes to tax things intangible or
hidden" But it is not defect that is
peculiar even to the classes thus indicated.
The assessment of real estate exhibits the
same defect, when property owners are
able to reduce valuations by afidavit
There were numerous instances Of that
class in the triennial assessment con-
cluded this spring.
The real defect of mercantile tax is
that it taxes enterprise. 1t has been as
serted that an income tax does that; but
it does not so clearly as tax on gross
sales. An income tax taxes prosperity; q
mercantile tax taxes the enterprise by
which merchant extends his sales. A
man reduces his margins, or otherwise
improves his business methods so as to
double his sales; and his taxes
are doubled. One merchant sells
line of goods at fifty per cent profit,
and only needs to sell SIC, 900 worth to net
$1,000. Another sells his goods at five per
cent margin and has to sell 500, 900 to net
the same amount While the latter per-
forms much the greater commercial SER
vice, the stupid mercantile tax law makes
him pay ten times as much tax as the
former.
This is the real defect Of the mercantile.
tax law, which makes it really relic of
dark-ages taxation. 1t is maintained
because the revenue from it is needed; but
the fact is that an income tax would be
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-23
ADVENT OF THE DOG DAYS.

The hot wave which yesterday covered
the whole country from the Mississippi to
the Atlantic coast was fully predicted in
its rather leisurely advance across the
country. The maximum temperatures
are not remarkably high, but the wide ex-
tent of the warm area gives the hot wave
a decided character. There is not much
promise of relief from the local showers
predicted yesterday; but there is an ex-
pectation that the cool wave reported to
extend from Texas to the Dakotas will
bring at least a slight temporary relaxa-
tion from the heated term in the course of
the next few days.
1t is probable, however, that the heated
term Of the summer will be experienced
for the weeks intervening between this
date and September. Thus far we have
enjoyed an exceptionally pleasant summer;
and it would not be remarkable if
temperatures in the vicinity of the nineties
were the rule rather than the exception
for some weeks to come. This prospect
brings out the usual installment Of hot
weather advice, all of which, as resolving
itself into means for keeping cool, is use
less to the majority of workers. During
the hot weather persons who have to ton
and sweat will recognize the impossibility
Of keeping cool. But by careful attention
to simple and wholesome food, and by inn
proving the opportunities for rest and
abstinence from heating and intoxicating
drinks the majority will find themselves
able to endure the necessary heat Of the
season almost as we'll as if they could
adopt the impracticable advice of keep
ing cool in the dog days.
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HARRITY AS HE is.

For ten years lie has been recognized
throughout Pennsylvania remarkably
| shrewd political manager. 1t was his brilliant
and successful conduct of the campaign of
Governor Pattison in 1890 that gave him
national repntation.-Ceueland Plain Dealer.
Mr. HARRTTY has a clear record behind
him. There is no taint on his reputation or
his Democracy. We do not hesitate to pre-
dict for him the vindicating Judgment of the
party he represents when he shall render
an account of his stewardship Philadelphia
Record
He has made himself exceedingly unpopu-
lar with the Democracy of New York. There
is probably no man in the country who is so
Objectionable to them. Moreover, Mr.. Har-
rity has had no experience that can qualify
him for the task he has now assumed.-NeU
York Sun.
In State politics Mr.. Harrity has some
reputation for shrewdness and it is not
known that he is particularly antagonized
by any wing Of his party. He will probably
do as much to help the divided and hard
pressed Democracy as any man available
for the place could do--BuDalo Express.
Mr.. HARRrrY meets the requirements Of
the position admirably. He is an expert
enced political organizerand a successful
campaign manager. He is in the prime OF
physical ana mental vigor and has a win:
ming temperament, a cool head and great
capacity for work.-Ne,1 York Herald
MIR. HARRrTY is a shrewd and unscrupu-
1ous political manager. He is one of those
follows with the instincts and practices of
a "boss" politician-the rule of the many by
one. He will bring into the campaign ex-
ecutive ability of fair order, and "shsrp"
methods that will bear watching.-Totedo
Commercial.
Mr. HARRrTY is q very shrewd political
manager, aggressive, full of tact, clean in
his methods, and physically strong enough
to bear the great strain put upon the Chair
man of a national committee during Presi-
dental campaign. The party is to be con-
graduated on having such an efficient Chair
man.-Phaadetphia Ledger.
THE selection of MI. William F. Harrity,
of Pennsylvania, for the craftsmanship is a
capital stroke for the party and its candi-
dates. Than Mr.. Harrity the evolution of
cotemporary politics has not produced a
moro capable leader. He is in the flower of
early manhood, COOL resourceful, far seeing
and perseverinS. His experience as an
organizer has been extensive and fruitful
Brooklyn Eogle.