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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-23
EURoPEs ANNUAL WAR Talk

The annual movement of troops on the
Russian frontiers is the subject of re-
vival of the war rumors that have been
intermittent ever since the settlement of
the Russo-Turkish conflict. Russian
army corps in great numbers are concen-
trated in Russian Poland. Austria makes
q counter movement on her side of the
line. The Gar formally advises the
Kaiser of the strict integrity of his inten-
tions. The Hapsburg Government diplo-
matically affects to believe the assurances,
but evinces by its action the most pro-
found distrust; and the war correspond
ents enjoy the usufruct of material for
columns of impending belligerence.
All of this would be terrifying if its
frequent repetition had not made it
amusing This parading of the war
clouds grim front has gone in Europe
nearly every year since Bulgaria was, and
yet the military powers have not come to
blows. The unvarying resort to this
method of soaring the people of Europe
as nurses scare their children, into obedi-
ence, permits the inference that the states
men of Europe have not yet devised any
more eficacious means of inducing the
taxpaying class to yield up their means
cheerfully to support the vast military es-
tablishments than to impress them with
the constant imminence of war
Yet it will not do to be too confident in
relegating this revival of the intermittent
war scare to the list of familiar bugbears.
1t may at last be impressed upon imperial
policies that this is the year for killing.
Russia may have the idea that one relief
for famine will be to transfer the military
part of her population to less destitute
countries. That is not a sure cure for
famine; but it might prove a good deal
better one than any which the Russian
bureaucracy is likely to put into operation.
Germany, Austria and Russia may all
have the idea that this is the best way to
detract popular attention from the agita-
ton of socialism and anarchism, which is a
very poor way of meeting the demand for
more popular systems of government; but
it is the best that the imperial policy can
do, short of resigning its power.
All of which tends to the conclusion
that it is best to wait and see which way
things will turn. The United States is
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-23
HIGH On THE LADDER,

PRINCE BISMARCK is recovering from
the sudden illness with which he was at
tackled recently.
GENERAL o. o! HOWARD will deliver 8
lecture before the Christian Association in
the City of Mexico.
WADE HAMPTON was a millionaire o,
very nearly one before the war, but of late
years fortune has frowned on him.
MAJOR A. c. TowNE, Vice President Of
Army of the Tennessee, has been lying at
deaths door in his residence near Chicago
from an abscess in his left lung.
Mrs. FRANCES HoDGsoN BURNETT
shows thst she has not been spoiled by resi-.
dence abroad by declaring that she is do.
termined to give her son an American free
school education.
CONGRESSMAN Tom L. JOHNSON, of
Cleveland, is a rare bird indeed among men
OF wealth, in being an enthusiastic disciple
of Henry George while possessing fortune
Of nearly a million.
ELIZABETH STRONG, the young Ameri-
can artist whose pictures were hung in q
prominent place in the last Paris Salon, is a
girl from California who has made her own
way In the art world.
MISS LAURA CLAY, the daughter of Cas-
eAuS OAdy, VI hcHtuCky, Is Salu TO nave q
clearness of insight into political affairs
which would render her a valuable men,
Der Of her party were she a man.
= JERRY SIMPSONS tailor and barber have
together made a new man of the sockless
Statesman. He dresses nowadays with an
elegance of attire that would doubtless sur.
prise his old friends at Medicine Lodge.
SPRINGER's condition is improved and
f,Sc fov ;1ryo "a Fr.4
He grew worse during Monday night and
his friends who feared that the attack Of
erysipelas might take q highly dangerous
shape were considerably alarmed.
Mr.. ALLISON, of Iowa, is said to be an
ideal Senator-studious, polite, stately, pop
ular and immensely useful to tho Senate as
well as to his constituents. As for his per-
sonal appearance, he is described as "well
fed. well groomed. sleek and smooth"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-23
PRACTICAL ECONOMICS,
The Results of Forty-Seven Years OF Exper-
iments in Cooperation.

The Results of Forty-seven Years Of Exper-
imenrs in Co-Operation.
Age Of Steel.l
every orb turned out of the factory can be
run with little expense and no worry. They
are without trouble or sinners, ana are re-
markable for their innocence of paupers,
police and millionaires. Thev have a spe-
cial fascination for minds susceptible to
color and fiction, but are correspondingly un-
popular with men who are accessible to
facts but too practical for any investment
of cash Or faith in visions based on brain
disease or stomachic disorders. Everybody
knows that something is out of gear in our
industrial machinery, and most of us are
sure it will always be needing repair, with
;sposition, If possible, to make matters as
right as we can. In this direction we have
an example of genuine success, and Of SO
tangible nature that its permanence as an
ameliatory factor in industrial conditions Is
positively assured The principle involved
Is that of cooperation. in which the inter-
ests of all concerned are mutual and judi
cial.
The following facts and figures are cor
roborative of its vitality and essential prin-
ciples: At the annual congress of cooper
ators held in Glasgow the following statis-
tics were officially announced: At the close
of tine year 1899 there were Isis societies in
existence, with 1,OH,96s members. Their
for the year were salo, l27, $50 with net profits.
After paving interest and capital totaIiz-
ing at SIS, 81. 800, the Investments in working
class joint stock companies have a total
ucational work, $3.50 600, 900 per annum is ex-
pended; $50 900 year is granted for charfta-
Bile purposes. and $4,000 annually contrib
uted to the Cooperative Union, which Is an
organization for propagandist, educational
and defensive purposes. These figures
speak for themselves, and as the result of
but Al years experiment, are conclusive as
n nnhl1C indOrSom0nt
operation. It needs but a wider knowledge
OF this economic system to ensure its wider
application and extend its widest benefits
istic isms that however tastily decorated,
are derelict in vital principles, and as pain
fully shortcoming in practical results.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-23
CHILE FAcrIoNAL POLITICS.

The political complications in Chile in
dicate that the difficulty of satisfying a
political faction whose desires always ex-
ceed the ability of government to satisfy
it is not confined to any especial nation
ality, or to any particular form of govern
ment
When President Montt was inaugurated,
his policy was indicated by the formation
of cabinet in which representation
was given to all the parties that had united
against Balmaceda. This course was de-
cidedly induced by the fact that Montt
was unanimously elected by the united
vote of all these parties. But the coali-
ton Cabinet did not prove as lasting as the
imaginary one whose history is recorded
in Anthony Trollope's "Prime Minister, -
the duration and results of which 1t may
be remembered were eminently unsatis-
factory to its leader.
Indeed, the Chilean coalition did not Sc
cure three months of existence. The Con-
servative party which being in minority
in Congress had more than its share of
representation was dissatisfied Wanting
still more and failing to get it, it tproceeded
to embarrass the ministry until resignation
was made imperative. In this juncture
President Montt wisely concluded to aban-
don his plan of trying to please everybody
and obtaining pledges of united support
from the Liberal majority appointed a
Liberal ministry. This was done, and the
Conservatives, finding that their factional
disturbance had reacted upon themselves,
are now trying to coax away Liberals
enough from the majority to compel sec
ond resignation.
This sort of factional opposition does
not look very promising; but there are one
or two features that are hopeful. In the
first place, it is shown that the executive
in Chile wisely keeps clear of dictatorial
efforts to compel the support of the Legis-
lative branch, but puts the responsibility
on the majority in Congress. That course
leads to government by party organiza-
ton, and the recognition of that method
will eventually, if not Immediately, give
the best guarantee of permanence to the
government which is in the majority.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-23
SENTIMENT GONE AsrRAY.

The epidemic of returning battle flags
captured in past victories to those who
were defeated recently proceeded to the
degree of proposing to return to Mexico
the flags captured from her troops by the
century ago. 1t is calculated to bring
pain to the hearts of those who imagined
that in this demonstration of sentimental
ism lay the way to universal era of good
feeling when they learn to one class of
Mexican sentiment at least the proposition
appears to be anything but satisfactory.
We learn that the effect of the sugges-
ton on an esteemed Mexican cotemporary
whom we quote at second or third hand
is to create the belief that the United
States wishes to call attention to the fact
that we have captured flags to give back.
1t provokes in the Mexican mind a suspi-
cion that the proposition leads to max
ing decided parade over the trophies
of series of humiliating defeats admins
tered TO Mexico so long ago that the effect
of this amatory proceeding is to revive
their recollection in the minds of the pres
ent generation. As that recollection car
ries with it the fact that as result of that
war the United States took from Mexico a
territory big enough to form an empire, the
editor, who is of the belligerent stripe,
lashes himself into the wrathful PROPOSE
tion that Mexico will not have the flags
that way, but in her good time take back
the flags and Texas with them.
All of which is chiefly instructive as
showing that the excess of ostentatious
sentmentalism in the pacific way may be
as exasperating as the ostentation of sem
timent in the charitable line. 1t is GER
tainly worth considering that stopping
over in the line of giving back what are
really the mementoes of the bravery of
our own soldiers in the past and earnest
effort to avoid and rectify international
disputes in the present and future, will
give the best promise of the coming of the
age of peace.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-23
policy which allowed her seamen to make
expensive preparations for confiscation.

THERE is one aspect of the silver ques-
tion which is full OF hope for the country.
Partisan organs are expressing opinions on
the matter with a vigor which shows that,
as important questions arise, the dormant
ability OF strong independents thought out
side OF party lines can be galvanized into
thorough wakefulness. This is q good sign,
for tho strength of nation lies in the
thoughtfulness Of its individuals.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-23

fortunately able to view the European
situation from the outside. If the powers
make up their minds to fight, after these
many years of grimaces at each other, the
United States will be happy to supply
them with provisions and material at good
prices. If the continuance Of the policy
leads the people Of Europe to eventually
conclude that they can get along without
military empires, the people of this coun-
try will extend to them more active
sympathy than to any quarrel Of the
present powers.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-23
FROM the evidence in the Murphy he,

FROM the evidence in the Murphy hear.
ing, it transpires that public moneys were
used by the "front office" force without any
system of bookkeeping. in a methodless
kitty" fund sort of way. This is entirely in
keeping with tho laxity of the conduct OF
public affairs, not only in Allegheny, but in
many places. It is considered unnecessary
that the affairs Of cities or nations should be
carried on with the scrupulous business
like principles which alone insure the suo-
cess of private enterprise. Until voters in.
sist that their united interests shall be
managed as are their individual under
takings. they may expect to pay the penalty
of inefficiency and wastefulness.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-23

Gin all my travels over the State I can
safely say have not found moro than six
people who manage and treat their employees
properly" This is the sweeping Indictment
made by State Factory Inspector Watchorn.
1t is q matter for serious public considera-
tion, for the existence of proper relations
between employer and employe is vital to
the common welfare
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-23

ARMIES maintained by European powers
for the preservation of peace are a constant
menance of war. Russian maneuvers
around the Polish frontiers may or may not
mean preparations for war. But the an 1iety
they create is a forciple illustration OF the
profound security enjoyed under such ruin
ously wasteful armaments.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-23

CHINA was made to admit civilized
Westerners by force of arms. Those nations
excluding Cinnamon cannot consistently
thrust their members into the Celestial En-
pire if they receive Information that they
are not wanted. tall depends on the point of
view. To the Chinese Government mission
aries are as much source of disturbance
and Inconvenience as cheap Mongolian labor
is to us.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-23

A PROPOSAL is made that the corrupt
Aldermen of Chicago should be exhibited at
the Worlds Fair. They might be OF interest
to foreign visitors, but they would attract
little attention from Chicagoans They are
hardly rare enough to be regarded as curl
osities, though they might serve to typify a
profitable industry.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-23
PUTTING CHECKS ON sPoRrsMEN.

Canadian Bills Propose to Limit Catches
OF Fish and Length OF Seasons.
TORONTO, ONT, March 22.-Bills looking to
the preservation of fish and to the protec-
tion of game and fur-bearing animals have
been introduced by members of the Pro-
vincial Government The first bill pro-
vides that tourists shall not catch more than
one dozen bass or more than 30 speckled
trout or Is pounds Of speckled trout in a day
The second bill provides for q close season
for game generally from September 15 to
December IT, and for deer from October 10 to
November Is. Hunting with dogs Is to be
allowed only in the latter half Of that period
will be limited,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-23

PITTsBURG coal operators naturally try
to secure the best rate possible from the
railroads. But our greatest industries will
never be on a thoroughly satisfactory basis
until a canal to Erie becomes an &C
complished fact. Were efforts made to push
this necessity in proportion to those put
forth to secure greater railroad facilities,
the result would speedily become evident in
the commencement of the work.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-23

NOT long ago it was asserted that H. NJ.
Stanley would be candidate for scat in
Parliament. It is now said he is to return to
Africa and stay there long time in the in
terest of the Kongo Free State. The latter
course is the wiser; a candidacy might lead
to some embarrassing questions during the
contest and afterward ii successful.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-23

In the trial of lynchers at Darlington,
Wis, the jury has returned verdict that
the defendants composing the mob were all
insane and therefore not guilty. Temporary
insanity Of this kind would be best cured
and prevented by a dose of fine. and prison
treatment
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-23

CHICAGO is evidently sparing no effor,
Convention feel thoroughly at home Tam
many's representatives will feel the congen-
iality Of their surroundings in the City OF
Wind greatly increased by the Council
manic boodling scandals now under investi-
cation. This action on Chicago's part is
considerate, and shows a truly hospitable
spirit.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-23
A FORTUNE TO THE NEGRO RACE
Left by . Deceased Clergyman to Educat
Missionaries for Africa

Missionaries for Africa.
PHILADELPHIA, March 22-The will pro.
bated to-day Of Rev. Epaminondas j. Pierce
of Monmouth, N. j., leave an estate of $780,.
600, to Lincoln University, Of Oxford, Ches.
ter county. Pa, for the purpose Of educat.
ing colored young mon for the ministry,
and, in case no sufficient number of colored
young men shall offer for such ministry,
then the institution shall apply the fund to
the payment of the expenses of educating
and maintaining white young men, who
wish to become missionaries to Africa under
the direction of the American Board OF
Commissioners of Foreign Missions
Mr.. Pierce's property consists chiefly of
real estate in this city, and he directs that
1t be held ten years before being sold and
applied to the purpose mentioned. The tes-
tAtor was for many years engaged in mis-
sionary work in Africa.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-23

THE State Treasurer is so pleased with
the condition of his finances that he hopes
to secure free education before long. He
would do well to advocate State aid for road
making and Improvements. Good roads are
as necessary to civilization as good school
ing is.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-23

EXPERT architects are to investigate the
ventilation of both halls of Congress. It is
pity that expert statesmen are not ap-
pointed to improve the ventilation of mat
ters CT national importance.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-23

AS WELL look for solution of oil in
water as . real dissolution of the Standard
Trust by its re-arIangement in an effort to
evade the letter Of the law.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-23

SINCE we are convinced that an unbiased
arbitration will establish the rights we claim
in Bering Sea, we have nothing to lose from
suppressing the poachers.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-23

WHEN &oman reaches the age of 102,
and has eighty-nine direct descendants liv-
ing, her death should not add greatly to the
i'll odor of the grip.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-23

THOUGH the House rang with silver yes
terday, the sound of base metal was dis
cernable in the Bland counterfeit arguments.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-23

Now that discussion of the Bland bill
has been reached, as little time as possible
should be wasted in obtaining vote on the
meYaure
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-23

MANY impeachments of the weather have
been brought, but injury to the peach crop
is for once not a cause of complaint.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-23
LIGHT LITTLE LAUGHS.

sDID you like to 60 to Sunday school9"
asked Uncle George Of little Tommy.
''Yes; an dey sang about two funny little chill
dren.''
..Who were they?''
.'Cherry Bim and Sary Fimm. PUCK.
IT'S one of life's perplexities !
Conspicuous 'mongst many
That he who buys umbrelIasis
The one who hasn't any.
-Washington Star.
ENTHUSIASTIC FOREIGNER (on hearing
Psderewski)-Mon Dieu! that man is . musician au
Matter-of-fact American-Then he must play like
the old scratch.-Harper's Bazar.
NEWSPAPER reporter Ito president of
eompany)-Has your company taken any steps 10
President-Why, certainly, SIR. We have ma de
two protests against the constitutionality Of the
aw.-ISzas SVtings.
The winds were kissing the roses
With many q fragrant sigh:
The Western clouds were blushing
And kissing the bending sky;
The earth was kissing the shadows.
And you truly may infer.
As my darling was beside me
That was kissing her.
-Neao York Herald
Mr.. WoRR1ER-Do you think, Alvira,
dear, that you have as much love and respect for
me as you had for your first husband?
Mrs. worrier-We1 not quite. my love. You
see your predecessor, my dear. departed Jonas,
wal fully head taller than you are, and naturally
had to look up to him more than do to you.
Boston Courier.
GRATEFUL Guest-I am obliged to you,
Mrs. McGinnis for giving me exactly the half
cup of coffee asked for. You are the first woman
1 ever saw whose 'half-cup' didn't overflow into
the saucer.
Amiable Hostess-l used to keep . boarding
house. Mr.. ByIes.-Chicaoo Tribune.
A MANS deeds oft live after him
But when he has gone under.
The heirs whose heritage Is slim
L Soon rend his will asunder.
-Eomereet Mace,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-23

WHEN arbitration has decided that the
seizures Of fpoaching vessels Is within our
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-23
william Has . Changssble Mind.

ChicaG0 NeW1.J
It would appear that Emperor william
changes his mind regularly before every
meal
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-23
Quick to Learn Wicked WAN

Chicago Tribune.1
Gross election, frauds are reported from
Honolulu. The Sandwich Islander is quick
to learn and readily adopt almost any GUS
tom Of civilization, even to the extent Of
getting caught At it.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-23
A Little Boom for . Cent.

Minneapolis Tr1bune.l
Objector Holman's Presidential boom 10 q
little one for cent
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-03-23

Tho Ohio Canal Of Incalculabls Benefh
Chicago Tribune.1
The project Of . ship canal between Lake
Erie and tho Ohio river has been revived.
In case Of war with England such canal
might be Of incalculable benefit