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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1892-01-28

college question. Does the Clipper
realize the risk it is running in thus
opening the door to opinions on
what is in some quarters a burning
issue
S. w. Cummings of ST. Adams is
mentioned for senior vice comman-
der Of the state 6. A. r. The de-
partment would not make a mistake
if they gave him first place instead OF
second.
Minister MOntt saws that Chill has
''only the warmest feeling towards
the United States" Possibly, but
recent methods of revealing that ten
derness have been peculiar, to say
the least.
1t is said that ex-Minister Phelps
is likely to be one of the arbitrators
Of the Behring sea question. No bet
ter selection could be made. Mr..
Phelps is admirably fitted for this
position.
The Vermont Association of Bos-
ton was to hold it's annual meeting
at Hotel Vendome last night, with
an address on Points in Vermont
History" by Col. ]. N. Benton, Jr.
Thoc Nh,h ~ n III uyhOCa
fishing rod factory St. Johnsburv,
Montpelier and St. Adams recently
cast a wistful eye, has that business
in operation again at Post Mills.
Senator Quay seems to be making
a success of libel suits. On Friday
he secured judgemnt against the
Pittsburgh Post, his second victory
of that sort within a short time.
When the sky begins to drop gold,
as it is reputed to have done in the
Sierra region recently-a meteorite
coated with gold-it is time for scien-
tifc men to stand amazed.
The National w. c. T. U. comes
out strongly against war with Chill,
and thinks it would be Just horrid"
for a nation of 81, 900, 900 people to
attack one of 100000.
Mills of Texas is not in the chair
manship business this year, and has
sent his resignation to Speaker Crisp.
The iron has evidently entered his
soul.
The Boston Traveller hints that
Omaha daily bee., 1892-07-26
THE PINKERrON DEFENSE.


1t is entirely natural that the Pinker-
tons should defend their business, and it
was to be expected that having had
ample notice of an Investigation by
committee of congress they would make
at least a plausible statement of their
case. They have shrewd lawyers in
their service and they are able to com
mand the friendly opinions OF others
whenever needed. They are thus at all
times ready to meet any inquiry that
may be proposed regarding their opera
tions.
The statement submitted by the Pin
kerton brothers to the judiciary com
mittee of the house of representatives.
was carefully prepar ed, but none the
less it is subject to criticism. The as
sertiou that the agency selects the men
employed in strike work with great
care and only after n full Investigation
Of their character and antecedents is
at least questionable, while there can
be no doubt of tho fact that untrust-
worthy men have been so employed.
We believe it can be shown, also, that
the statement is not true that Pinkerton
men have never wantonly or recklessly
fired a single shot in any of the strikes
in which they have been employed. If
we are not mistaken there have been
several instances in which the people
have been fired upon, with fatal effect,
by these so-called detectives without
sufficient provocation. 1t is true that
none of them have been convicted, but
the explanation of this is not difficult.
The ramifcations OF the Pinkerton de-
tective system are very thorough.
With regard to the force sent to
Homestead, the Pinkerton brothers say
that they contracted to furnish the men
only upon the condition that they were
to be sworn in as deputy sheriffs. The
statement to the committee further
says: "They did not go into the state
of Penn sylyaniu ms an armed body or
force, and we should not have permitted
or assented to this. There was no in
tention or purpose whatever Of arming
them until they were on the property
Of the company at Homestead, and until
and unless they had beon sworn in as
the sherif's deputies. 1t is also
stated that the men were instructed
that they should not be armed unless
previously deput,zed by the sheriff II
all this be true no attention was paid to
the orders of the Messrs. Pinkerton,
for the facts are that the force sent To
Homestead did invaoe the state of Penn
sylvania as an armed body, having no
authority from the sheriff, that they
not wait to reach the property OF
the Carnegie company before bsing
armed, and that in an attempt TO enter
the property they fred upon the work
ingmen with Winchester rifles and
killed SIX of them.
The specious plea of the Plnkerton
Omaha daily bee., 1892-07-26
1MERrC4N JyvEAT EypORrs.

The exports of wheat from the United
States during the past fiscal year have
been 224 ,s3l ,4S3 bushels The quantity
exported last year was only 100000, 900
bushels, and the greatest amount sent
abroad in any year previous to the last
was in 1881, when the exports were over
S6,009,0 900 bushels. 1t is estimated that
in spite of the unprecedented exports of
last year there Is now $4,000, 900 bushels
of wheat in this country that has been
carried over. The highest price touched
for No. 2 red winter wheat in New York
during the fiscal year just closed was in
August last, when it went up to $113s
per bushel. In March it began to de-
cline rapidly and in June the highest
price obtainable was 93s cents per
bushel. 1t is predicted by close OBJ
servers of the conditions which govern
the market that the large yield of this
year foreshadowed by the government
reports, together with surplus of So
000,0 bushels left over from last year,
will necessarily result in placing upon
the market u supply of American wheat
far exceeding the foreign and home de-
mands. This must mean reduced prices
to the farmer unless there is change
in the conditions both at home and
abroad.
The outlook for good corn market is
more favorable The crop will be "a fair
one, and Notwithstanding that consid-
cradle quantity OF old corn remains on
hand the gr eatly increased foreign de-
mand is likely to hold prices up TO Il fair
figure. The consumption of American
corn in Europe is steadily and rapidly
increasing, and it is to be expected that
it will continue to do so as a result Of
the enlightenment of the poorer classes
there rs to its merits as an article of
food. In this respect corn has an ad-
vantage over wheat
Omaha daily bee., 1892-07-26
nIHLSInN MEMS nEEE1r.

Tho republicans of Douglas county
must get together. Douglas county will
be the battle ground of the campaign
this year and the outcome in this county
will determine the fate OF the republi-
can party in the state not only for this
year but for several years to come
Thoughtful republicans everywhere
realize that it is almost imperativeto
head the state ticket by man who
either halls from Omaha or possesses
the confidence and respect of our citi-
zens to such an eminent degree as to
assure him support from all elements OF
our population.
Will Douglas county republicans
throw away the opportunity for naming
and electing the next governor, or will
they allow selfish schemors and reckless
leaders to divide the party at the outset
by sending mob TO Lincoln instead of
compact, harmonious delegation that
would command attention and exert in
huence?
Will Douglas county republicans in
vite dissension and disaster, or will they
for once discard all factionalism for the
sake of success?
The caucuses OF Saturday indicate a
disposition in many of the wards to re-
tire the professional delegate and bring
TO the front class that has up to re-
Gently kept aloof from caucuses and con-
vcntions. We trust that the advent OF
this new element means better things
for the party. In some wards there is,
however. manifest attempt to thrust
elements Of discord into the convention
and endeavor to prevent a union of all
the factions in favor OF Judge Crounse,
who stands head ana shoulders above
any other candidate in point of ability
and popular confidence. This latter
statement does not disparage the abili-
ties of men who after urgent requests
have positively declined
Omaha daily bee., 1892-07-26
DEVELOPMENT OF THE NORTHWEST

The jobbers Of this city penetrate rs
far north as the province of Manitoba
and sell their goods to it's people who,
although 1000 miles away, are gen.
orally regarded here as not very dis
tant neighbors. In the eastern part OF
the province OF Ontario, where the
wealth and business enterprise of
Canada are centered, there is a strong
feeling of hostility to the United
States, which is based upon no better
ground than the fact that American
manufacturers and traders, particularly
those of the western states, are able TO
compete with the manufacturers and
merchants of eastern Canada for the
trade of this great region. To this
feeling of jealousy is largely due the
present attitude of Canada concerning
reciprocity with the United States. The
capitalists of eastern Canada wish to
main tain their hold upon the business
OF the central and western portions OF the
Dominion. The money and the political
power of Canada aare conferred in tho east
and nothing but the selishness and
greed of the eastern Canadian capitalists
stands in the way OF the establishment
of reciprocal trade relations which
would be advantageous both to the peo-
pie of Canada and those OF the United
States.
A movement is now on foot in Mani
toba in favor of reciprocal arrange
ments which will enable the people OF
that province TO profit by the proximity
of American markets and sources of sup
ply to the southwark, A convention is
soon to be held in which there will be
representatives from Manitoba and from
states on this side OF the ,iae, and the
object is to discuss reciprocity and to
endeavor to bring about relations which
Omaha daily bee., 1892-07-26

attorneys in behalf of the system they
are hired to defend will not mislead the
intelligent judgment OF the American
people Nobody questions the right OF
individuals or corporations to provide
for the protection of their property,
but this is to be done in the regular
way, agreeably to the prescribed forms
of law. The existence Of this right
does not warrant the employment of an
armed force recruited at large by pri-
vate parties and acting independently
of the law, rs was undeniaDly the case
with the body of Pinkertons sent to
Homestead. The supreme court of
Pennsylvania has declared such n body
to be practically rioters, and this is the
proper view to take of it, the opinion OF
the Pinkerton attorneys to the contrary
Notwithstanding The statement OF the
Pinkerton brothers to the committee of
the house OF representatives will fail to
convince the American people that
their system of armed mercenaries is
one that ought to be tolerated.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-07-26

will be mutually advantageous to the
citizens OF both c6untres.
The area OF Manitoba is about 100. 900
square miles It is remarkably produc-
tive of cereals and has also great min
eral wealth. Its development, even under
unfavorable conditions, has been wonder
ful. In 1881 there were only $4,000 peo-
pie in the entire province; now there are
no. 600; in 1881 there, we're only 12s pub
lie schools; now there are nearly 500.
In the same period the increase in grain
production has been from 100000
bushels to 43,000,000 bushels. The
growth of the ilour milling capacity and
the railroad facilities has been at about
the same ratio. The people OF Manitoba
naturally desire closer relations with
their neighbors on this side of the line.
Reciprocal arrangements that would be
mutually advantageous would be well
coined by them. To the states near the
border, and even to Nebraska, closer
trade relations would be equally well
come. 1t is reasonable to expect that
the time will come when the enmity and
jealousy of eastern Canada will no
longer be able to defer the day of reci-
procity. A common interest will at
length prevail and both sides will be
gamers.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-07-26

1T is rather significant, in view of the
fierce attack of the peoples party upon
national banks, that their number in
this country is really decreasing in pro-
portion TO the number of private banks
In many cases national banks are being
changed into private banks and the
reason for this is very clear. There is
not the opportunity of making money in
the national banks which there is In the
private banks on account of the rigidity
of the law under which national banks
are conducted. There is no chance for
the speculation and dishonesty so often
INDUCED in by private banks. But
against the latter the populists have
nothing to say. This shows their lgnor-
ance, or duplicity, on this subject.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-07-26
Cleveland called i,own,
Ncip lioIfi Press.

1--WE see the farmers listening TO n delu-
sive story that fills their minds with visions
of advantage, while their pockets are robbed
bv the stealthy hand of high protection."-
Clevelaud's Speech.
Under the ''steaithy hand of protection"
American farmers and mechanics sold to
of products, against s695, 95i, ,5O1 tho last year
that MIR. Cleveland was president The
balance of trade against tho United States
the last year Mr.. Cleveland was president
was S2S. .OO2, COZ; the balance of trade in favor
OF the United States this year was S2O2, 9i4-
3i2. The national debt the last year MIR.
Cleveland was president increased Sl6, i56,
lIO; the national debt this year has de-
creased 81, 1856, 300
Omaha daily bee., 1892-07-26
Cold Comfort for Hill.
Nom Vns.If 0,In

The democratic national committee has
selected Mr.. William II. Harrity OF Penn
svlvania TO be its chairman. TINS is the
place which used to be filled by Mr. Bel
mont, and for the last four years it has been
filled by Mr.. Brice.
We have already stated some of the objec-
tions TO Mr.. Harrity's appointment. In the
first place, he has made himself exceedingly
unpopular with the democracy of New York.
There Is probably no man in the country
who is so Objectionable TO them. Governor
Hill especially has right to regard this pro-
motion as an insult to himself; and we may
be sure that in the vast array of Governor
HIti's devoted friends, who are TO be found
in every part of this state, some OF them will
feel themselves disposed TO resent it,
Omaha daily bee., 1892-07-26

private war should occasionally DO resorted
TO for the determination of disputes is not
astonishing. But the confession that IN
some OF the oldest, richest aud best
ordered states of this union the en-
forcement OF the laws can be so little de-
pended upon that resort to medieval con-
trivauces becomes necessary for the protec-
tion of property or of any other right is
humiliating in the extreme. II is said that
sometimes political considerations stand IN
the way of the en- forccmept OF the laws. Il
that bo the case, then IL is high time that
politics be reformed in accordance with the
elementary requirements of civilized society.
A truly civilized community will not nave to
look TO Pinkerton force to do under private
pav that which is obviously the business OF
the regularly constituted authorities.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-07-26
CYRUS " Fiald,s Grave.

DR.. HENRY NJ Field III the lndspsndent.
And now we have brought him away from
the great city where no passed his busy life,
back 10 The quiet valley whore he was born,
and laid him down in the shadw OF the en-
circiipg hills. Bury Hae there" he said,
''Dy the side of my beloved wife, and by my
father and mother" The grave has closed
over him, and in that place Of rest all his
sorrows are buried. Only the work that he
has done remains. THAT is enough The
hemispheres that ne has "moored side by
side" will never be separated. Thereby dis
tant nations aud races ore brought nearer to-
gether "a service TO commerce and ciyiliza-
tion, and TO the brotherhood OF man, which
the world will not Willingly let die
Omaha daily bee., 1892-07-26

NtW 1WH TUtTTHU .oHT'
The studied and deliberate terms with
which Mr.. Cleveland accepted the notifioa-
tion of the democratic party that ne was to
be its candidate at the forthcoming presI-
dental election show how much more COM
pletely he is in sympathy with the senti-
ments or the rank ana file of his party than
he was in 1888. In the forthcoming election,
those who would support the democratic
party must enrol! themselves in the demo-
cratic army. While there is room for differ
ences of opinion in matters of detail the
terms OF his acceptance in Madison Square
Garden command the cordial support Of
every democrat. --.-
Omaha daily bee., 1892-07-26
The Pinkerton Men.

The main point for the consideration of the
American people Is that we cannot admit
the necessity Of having and employing such
an armed force as the Pinkerton men with
out confesslng TO condition Of things
amongst us which we must oe ashamed Of
That in the young settlements of the far
west, whore the legal relations between man
and man have scarcely taken definite form,
and where self-help in the largest sense is
still the order OF the day, something like
Omaha daily bee., 1892-07-26

IN COLORADO the free silverites are
frantic. The democratic national COM
mitteeman has gone over into the peo-
ple's party. but the whole scheme is a
cunning one to take Colorado away from
Harrison and to assist in electing Cleve-
land. The conspiracy is plain now and
there is no fear of the result.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-07-26

THE Durham IN. c. Globe is expend-
ing ali its energies these days in rails
ing funds to equip candidate for the
Keeley cure. This North Carolina man
has evidently been saying something to
some South Carolina man.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-07-26

THE World Herald wastes half-page
of its white paper in attempting to
prove Thomas Fl. Carter, chairman of
the republican national committee, a
rascal because he, sold territory to book
agents who did not have busin ess
enough in them to make it pay. That
is tremendous charge, and we presume
Mr.. Carter is guilty. Other book
agents are guilty Of the same thing
every year N
Omaha daily bee., 1892-07-26

WEALTH can purchase no immunity
from the perils of the sea, nor from any
other dangers that beset mankind. w.
X. Vanderbilt and his millionaire
guests, who very narrowly escaped bs-
ing sent to the bottom with the floating
palace that was run down by steamer
in the fog, Jared no better than they
would if they had been crew of fisher
men. And for once in their lives they
knew what it was to go scantily clad.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-07-26

A ST. PAUL paper has raised fresh
air fund of only SS. The people evl-
IDENTIFY consider that like everything in
that region the air in st. Paul is the
freshest on earth.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-07-26

THE Toronto NeUs says: "If the
Americans want fight. and nothing else
will do, give them enough of it," Such
talk is very silly. The Americans want
nothing but justice and fair play, and
that they propose to have. Canadian
bluster does not count for much.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-07-26

IT is very gratifying to observe the
steady and broad growth of the Omaha
pubic library. The quality of the new
books recently added is excellent in
every way and the library itself is one in
which this city should take great pride.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-07-26

THE Arion CLUB concerts have scored
a distinct success +ip Germany, they
being attended by great and enthusiastic
audiences. 1t would be a quite wonder
full, but entirely probable and worthy
occurrence, ifmore American companies
should be going abroad in few years
than European companies coming to
Americn f-r
Omaha daily bee., 1892-07-26

DENVER is making great and extra
ordinary preparations to receive the
triennial conclave. What is Omaha
doing to receive the Shriners? 1t will
not do to allow the returning knights
Templar to make discouraging contrasts
when they visit Omaha after seeing
Denver. We must not allow it.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-07-26

The republican electors of the state OF Ne.
braska are requested to send delegates frole
their several counties to meet IN convention
at the city OF Lincoln, August t. lsl2 Mt 10
o'clock a. M. for the purpose OF placing Ia
nomination candidates for the following state
offices;
Governors
Lieutenant governor;
secretary of state;
Auditor of pubic accounts;
Treasurer;
superintendent of public instruction;
Attorney general;
Commissioner u public lands and buildings,
Eight presidential electors:
And tn transact such other business as may
come before the convention
TuE APPORTIONMRNT.
The several counties are entitled to repre-
sentatlon as follows, being basel upon the
vote cast for George II, Hastings Tor attorney
general in 1897, giving one delegate at-large
to each county and one for zach 100 votes and
the major fraction thereof:
Omaha daily bee., 1892-07-26

ANOTHER tho.n has been plunged in
TO Kansas City's side by the hands OF
onaha's wldeawake packers. The dif.
ferential rate TO the southwest has been
abolished and now the rate is the same
from this city ms from Kawville to the
southwest and this means greatly in
creased business for the Omaha packers.
There is no limit to the perseverance
and grit OF the Omaha pusher
Omaha daily bee., 1892-07-26

THE man who shot Frick is an anar-
chist and probably insane, but it would
be too much charity to deny that much
of the incentive to the CRIME came from
reading the inHammatory utterances
of various metropolitan newsmongers.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-07-26

WHY is it that no system of commu-
cars of this city? Such thing is
needed here and would in the end prove
profitable to the railway company.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-07-26

1T IS said that $50 sef-b inders and
five headers have been sold in one
county in Colorado this season on ac.
count of an immense increase in the
grain yield. That kind of calamity will
not make many votes for Weaver
Omaha daily bee., 1892-07-26

THE peoples party in Connecticut will
be the first to place state ticket in the
field. The Connecticut peoples party
ties are all nationalsts, in the south
they are free-traders, and in the west
free sllverites. It's a liberal platform
and covers II multitude Of notions.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-07-26

The good effect of the cut on live
stock rates between this city and Kansas
City is already very apparent in tho
daily arrival of Texas and Indian Terri
tory cattle in the Union stock yards of
South Omaha When those shippers of
ours go after rate it ar ives, and the
city prospers aecOrdinglY.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-07-26

IOWA republicans are more united
now than they have been in ten years.
And it would be easy for Nebraska
republicans to follow their example by
nominating only the best men for
Offices
Omaha daily bee., 1892-07-26

MIR. STEVENSON may be man OF
great force as II wood man and may pos.
sess other qualities OF statesman, but
after long and careful inspection of his
photograph taken in New York last
week we are forced to the terrific dis
Cor.ectly
Omaha daily bee., 1892-07-26

The retaliation on Canada proposed
by President Harrison and passed by
the house is eminently wise and fair,
and is an illustration of the proverb,
"'One must fight tho devil with fire."
Omaha daily bee., 1892-07-26

The United States is the leading ma
tion of the world in respect to the
amount of life insurance in force.
England, Germany, Austria and France
follow in the order in which they are
named. In England, the cradle Of life
insurance, the amount per capita is
larger than in any other country.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-07-26
CLOSE UP THE LINES.
NntiOndL Bullelin.

National Bulletin.
Close up the lines for Victory!
Stand firm, yc good and true,
With shoulder square to shoulder,
To fight the battle through.
There Will be no descrters,
With fUemen To combine,
But every man ana leader
VIII hold his place in line.
Close up the lines for Victory.
Spur. arms and armor tried,
In many hard fought contest,
Are still the Nations pride.
And you. ye men of courage,
Who have no fear of foes,
Lead ON, the hosts will follow
VriumDhn to the close.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-07-26
Recalls the Rainbow Chaser.

Some OF the republican papers In Missouri
are talking in largo and airy way of wrest-
ing that state from the democrats this year.
Their pluck and confidence are admirable,
but somehow they remind US of Chairman
Brice and his great specially.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-07-26

THE last Of the Omaha ball club has
left town and it is safe to say that it will
be long time before this city asks for
another bail team.