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The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1894-08-30
NEW JAPANESE MINISTER.

His Views in Regard to the Present Com
dition In the Orient.
SAN Francisco, August 22.-S. Kurino,
the japanese diplomat who was recently
appointed Minister to the United States,
is here on his way to Washinton. He
arrived on the steamer China. He Is
not one of those who considers the quar-
rel between the nations as matter OF
days and weeks, and from his position
in the Japanese government-he was d.
rector OF political affairs in the foreign
Office before he took his present position
his opinion has weight. He told the
following story of the situation:
"In regard to the Chinese forces the
north feet is good, and probably some
of the scattering fleets are fairly compe-
tent to make fight, but SO far as the
training is concerned consider the Jap
anese far superior. Our general facilities
for fighting are also far better. The
Chinese government has no direct con-
troll over it's navy. It is scattered, and
the naval control is local. The south
squadron has no discipline. The north
squadron has some little training and
discipline, but the whole navy is I'M
tried"
The Minister'S attention was called to
q recent cablegram in which it was stated
that the Chinese were offering large spe-
cial prizes for the destruction of Japan
ese naval vessels, for the heads OF prom
inent Japanese officers, and were even
offering bounties for the heads of Japan
ese soldiers. He said in regard thereto:
/ have not seen this cablegram, but
it would be just like the Chinese. l am
informed they placed restrictions on the
movements of some of our Ambassadors
in China. In Japan imperial DEGREES
have been issued for the protection of
the Chinese. Japan is practically fight
ing to preserve the peace OF the East.
The balance of power is as much factor
in Oriental politics as in European at
fairs, and the autonomy of Corea is in
sisted on by Japan to preserve that bal
ance of power. We are not giving any
advantage to Russia, and that is why
England is now neutral. Had Japan and
Russia acted together, this would not be
the case. I do not think that France,
England or Russia will be brought into
this controversy, but that it will be
fought out by Japan and China alone.
In regard to the need of Japan for sup
plies of different kinds from America it
is hard now to tell just what scope it
will take. At present Japan has an
abundance of ammunition and supplies;
but, if the war were to last long time,
undoubtedly we would have to draw
heavily on other countries"
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1894-08-30
HOPS IN EUROPE.
Germany Will Not Require Any From
This Country.

Germany Will Not Require Any From
This Country.
WASHINGTON, August 24.-The Ameri-
can Consul at Hamburg, Germany, re-
ports to the State Department that the
hop harvest, which is but few weeks
off, will equal the yield of the most
favorable years in the past, and in conse-
quence American hops, which have been
extensively used in Germany during the
last year owing to the small local yield,
will find few, if any, buyers in the Ger
man market. Reports from England are
of similar tenor, and it is thought likely
that Europe will raise more hops this
year than will be required for home con-
sumption.
Another California Railroad.
SAN Francisco, CAL, August 23.-The
United States Railroad Company has
incorporated with capital of S., 0O0, 900.
1t purposes building railroad up the
San joaquin Valley from Stockton to
Bakersfield. 1t is particularly described
in the petition as follows: Commencing
at Stockton, San Joaquin county, and
extending in a southwesterly direction
through the counties of San joaquin,
Stanislaus, MERGED, MADEIRA, Fresno, Tu-
lare and Kings and thence in souther-
" direction through Kern county to
Bakersfield, with branches from the
main line to the towns of Modesto, Mer-
ced and Fresno. Also to acquire, hold,
trade in and use all such real estate and
other property as may be necessary for
the construction and maintenance OF
snch a railroad and for all stations, de-
pots. sidings and other purposes neces-
sary to successfully construct, work and
carry on the business of such railroad.
The road shall be for transportation OF
passengers, mails, freight and express.
The length is $50 miles. There are 3d.
400 ,hosas If stock valued at 800 each.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1894-08-30
Another Conspiracy Case.

announcer conspiracy O8s0s
! NEW YORK, August 20.-The United
States government lie proceeding against
the members Of the great steel manu-
featuring firm known as the BENJAMIN,
Atha and Illingworth Company of New
ark, N. j. The charge is conspiracy to
defraud the government by furnishing
castings for the Navy Department that
contained blowholes which were plugged.
President John Illingworth and Secretary
Abraham G. Uenman were arrested to-
day and released on their own rec0gni-
zances in the sum of 81, 900 for appear
ance tomorrow before United States
Commissioner Romano in Jersey City.
The charges are similar to those against
the Carnegie Steel Company in the
matter of steel plates.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1894-08-30
Between Spain and Areentina

Between spain and Argentina.
MADRID, August 20.-By commercial
treaty between Spain and the Argentine
Republic, just concluded, it is provided
that for period of two years Spain will
not raise the duty on meats from the
Argentine Republic and the latter will
lower the duties on Spanish wines.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-08-16
STREET CAR STRIKE.
NO MOMENTOUs CHANGE IN THE
SITUATION.
Important Showing OF Receipts and
Expenditures From the Strik-
ers-Views of Citizens.
General Notes.

Very little change in the street
car strike situation has occurred
since yesterday, except the run
ing of four cars, which began this
morning.
Yesterday afternoon the motor
men had prepared lengthy state
ment of the cause OF the whole
trouble which they have made
public. The following is an ex-
tract:
"The company claims that they
have been operating at great
loss. This, however, seems to be
an untenable statement. as a few
figures concerning the receipts of
the company will clearly demon
strate:
"The company is operating twen-
ty-three cars daily. The average
receipts of each car is approxi mat
ed at Sl5 per day, aggregating $345
for the twenty-three cars, thus
placing the total receipts per
month at SlO,35O. The operating
expenses Of the company, comput-
ed at figures paid to men and for
which we are now contending, is
estimated as follows:
"COnCeding that it takes three
men to operate a car the outlay on
this account Of the twenty-three
cars would aggregate $500 per day,
amounting to S257S.5O per month.
The cost of power, estimated at the
rate paid by the other companies,
$50 per car per day, amounts to
SlO35 per month. Expense Of track
and wire repairs can safely be put
at $500 per month, and the officers
salaries aud other incidental ex-
penses would add about $500 more,
bringing the total expenses to
$4422.5O. Thus it will be seen that
the total receipts over expense
amounts to S5927 80.
"Now, admitting that the COM
pany has 100000 invested in its
enterprise, allowing the payment
of per cent interest thereon, the
expense account would be in.
creased $4,000 per month, aggre.
eating the total expense al
$7927.50, netting a total profit
to the company OF S2422 80
"The above figures have beer
carefully prepared by men thor
Oughly familiar with the com
pany's business and every reason
able doubt has been conceded t
the company"
1--WE believe our demands arr
just and right and leave our cause
in the hands of a considerate anC
indulgent public"
Another meeting OF the motor
men and members of some of tn,
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-08-16
Lecture on Chemistry.

This evening a rare treat for the
lovers of science will be provided
at Turner hall.
The directors of the Catholic
Public Library to show their thor
ough appreciation of the liberality
of their many patrons and friends,
have engaged the services of the
very eminent lecturer Rev. A.
Bieder, S. j., to give a reading in
chemistry, profusely illustrated by
experiments, thereby making it of
interest to all, from the veriest
tyro to the latest graduate, still
proud of his "blushing honors."
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-08-16
STAMP COLLECTORS.
Progress of the First Days Work in
This City.

Progress of the First Days Work in
This City.
The following are the officers
elected by the Southern Philatelic
association, now in session in this
city, yesterday afternoon:
President, A. M. Rareshide, of
Houston.
Vice president, G.. L. Rivers, of
New Orleans.
Secretary, B. Russell, of Alexan-
der City, Ala.
International Secretary, Edward
w. Heusinger, of San Antonio.
Treasurer, Charles H. Huberich,
of San Antonio.
Librarian, w. J. Coley, of Alex
ander City, Ala.
Exchange Superintendent, L. w.
Hummer, of Macon, Miss.
Auction Manager, E. Pile, of
New Orleans.
Purchasing Agent, D. E, Hazen,
of ThonotosassO, Fla.
Counterfeit Director, Frederick
Noyes, of Alice.
Board of Trustees, M. A. Davy,
chairman; M. G. Harris and G. l.
Nasits, all of Galveston.
The next convention will be held
at Mobile, Ala. The Dixie Phila-
telist, published at Alexander City,
Ala, was selected the official organ.
The following committees have
been appointed and their reports
will be read this afternoon:
On standing rules: Heusinger,
chairman; NOyes, Rivers, Huber
ich.
On finance: Bosshardt, chair,
man; Jesse, Stumberg, Heusinger.
On exchange and purchasing de-
partments: Huberich, chairman;
Rareshide, Davey, Jesse.
On official journal: Noyes, chair
man; Russell, Rivers, Hummer.
On branch societies: Heusinger,
chairman; Noyes, Conley, Stun
berg.
On constitution and bylaws:
Rivers, chairman; Noyes, Huber
ich, Heusinger, and the president,
ex. officio.
Last night the association met
at the residence of Max Jesse on
South Presa street. Tonight there
will be a meeting of the Interna-
tional Joint Commission Of Phila-
telic associations.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-08-16
ONE ENJOYS

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys.
TEN effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is tho
only remedy of its kind ever pro.
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend It
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FlG syrup co.
SAY FRANCISCO, CAL.
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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-08-16
RataI Ratsll RataIll

Cash paid for all live rats you
can bring by Saturday, Ken mel
club saloon, corner st. Mary's and
Houston streets. s 10 st. A
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-08-16
SHORT STOPS.
What the People are Saying.
BY JAS. P. NEwCoMB.l

BY JAS. p. NEwCOMB.
1t is strange thing that the
Democratic party can't get to-
gether in convention without pro-
claiming the doctrine of state SOW
ereignty. Past experience seems
to make no impression on the old
sinners against the republic.
No party was ever so trusted
and no party has so completely be-
trayed the people as the so-called
Democracy.
The convention at Dallas is mere
ly mob scrambling for the spoils
of office.
The Democratic party of Texas
has nothing in its history to en-
title it to the support of majority
of the intelligent, patriotic people
OF the state.
All rejecting men must see that
a more even division of parties in
our state would make our politics
more healthy and our state more
prosperous.
Every patriotic young American
should shun party that seeks to
discount his loyalty to the grand
Republic, by hosting a state flag
over the stars and stripes.
Our material interests have been
betrayed in Congress by our state
sovereignty, freetrade representa-
tives. The people are getting tired
of Democracy and already the tidal
wave of disaster is rolling toward
that party.
The tariff question is a question
of business, and the people will put
the party back into power that can
be relied on to legislate wisely and
consistently upon this question, and
to put back under the shield of pro-
lection every interest jeopardized
by the recent bill struggled through
Congress.
Business will begin to revive
not because of the tariff bill just
passed, but because the present
congress is done with, and because
the people have confidence in the
restoration Of the party of protec.
ton.
Our great wool and cattle inter
ests now threatened with destruc-
tion will demand equal protection
with all other American interests.
This can not be done as long as
we send Democrats to represent us
in Congress. Every business man
in this city and section is interest
ed in the preservation Of our wool
and cattle interests. 1t is local
question of vital Importance to us.
The Republican Congressional
convention to be held in this city
on the 25th inst, can be called
meeting to rescue West Texas from
financial ruin. Our business
men should give the convention
their entire support.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-08-16

Our great wool and cattle inter
ests now threatened with destruc-
tion will demand equal protection
with all other American interests.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-08-16

This can not be done as long as
we send Democrats to represent us
in Congress. Every business man
in this city and section is interest
ed in the preservation Of our wool
and cattle interests. 1t is a local
question of vital Importance to us.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-08-16

The Republican Congressional
convention to be held in this city
on the Doth inst, can be called a
meeting to rescue West Texas from
financial ruin. Our business
men should give the convention
their entire support.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-08-16

Or. Prices Cream Baking Powder
WorId's Pair Highest Award.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-08-16

Business will begin to revive
not because of the tariff bill just
passed, but because the present
congress is done with, and because
the people have confidence in the
restoration Of the party of protec.
ton.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-08-16

-! sSRE; Eci sa~ues
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1894-08-16

Chairman Hoefling, Of the pub
lie improvement committee, is do
ing some good work in getting the
public school houses repaired by
the beginning of the scholastic
term next month.
Just received one lot Of Wind
sor ties in assorted colors, worth
400. Our price for Friday and
Saturday only 25c.
8 16 1t l.. WoLFSON.
The street car men will hold a
mass meeting at convention hall
tonight. A number Of prominent
citizens will address the meeting
Everybody invited to attend.
The Hazel Green herald. [volume] (Hazel Green, Wolfe County, Ky.) 1885-19??, 1894-04-26

| ally in the elections of 1890 and 1899
that il desired moderation Of the ex-
trcmc protective system, As To details,
the hearings of the past have shown
| chiefly what duties those engaged in
the protected industries desired. while
the main evidence which they have
brought forward il Justification of
their demands has consisted OF lengthy
comparisons of the rae Of wages IN
European countries aud in the United
states, without any reference tn the
relative efficiency of labor in the two.
II IL were desired really To secure
trustworthy and solid information a.
Ia the eNpedieucy of the different
rates Of duty, il would Ice necessary Ia
have something more than this sort
OF vague and OK .parte testimony. Men
Interested in protective industries are
inevitably tempted 10 cNaggcrntc their
need OF duties, and, indeed will often
honestly think that their business re-
quircs greater degree OF protection
than in fact there is any occasiou for.
IL II an open secret, too, that they will
sometimes Intentionally ask for more
'''' ''N' Nl'NN " E''' ~ - w ''.'''N
some room Tor apparent concession.
In the hearings held when the repub
lican senate bill of 1855 was prepared,
and ut those which preceded the Me.
kinley act of 1870, this diplomatic pol
lcy was followed with unexpected re-
suits Higher rates were asked, In not
"A few eases, than IL was expected In ST.
cure; then, when the details OF the hill
were presented, the manufacturers
were as much surprised ~ was tho
country Ia lind that they got every
thing which they had asked. Under
the present circums tances, hearings be-
fore the senate committee would mean
simply that those who were Interested
in the protective duties would present
long tales of woe, and protest that any
reduction of duty would ruin them.
They would exaggerate the effect Of
any change. in the hope of securing |
sone sort 81 concession. aud would |
throw no real light on the question |
how far vested interests are really |
likely Ia be affected 10y the changes in
-he rates of duty All the information
which Is now likely IA be got by
public hearings is already in the posses.
ion OF the senate. from the yvlluminous
,cpcrts Of the last few years.
The Hazel Green herald. [volume] (Hazel Green, Wolfe County, Ky.) 1885-19??, 1894-04-26
HEARINGS ON THE TARIFF.
Nothing to Ne asined by Further Inve.
tigAtlon.

Nothing to I've Gained by Further Inves-
tigation.
The decision Of the senate finance
committee To give no hearings ON the
Wilson tariff bill Is wise In the alb
stract IL IL indeed desirable that an In.
dustrial measure Of this sort should be
carried through only after most care
ful and painStakiug investigation, and
with u detailed consideration Of the 81.
fects in regard To each industry But
as legislation goc, in the United States,
the experience OF the last fifteen wears
indicates that nothing would he gained
and something would be- lost by pre-.
liminary hearings.
Among the congressional documents
there Is long series OF reports, argu.
ments and hearings presented at one
time or another on the tariff question
There Is the report and testimony Of
the tariff commission of 1852, in two
large volumes. These are the argu.
mcnts presented ON the Morrison
tarih bill ~ 1884. and ON the next
Morrison tariff bill, OF 1854 The testi-
mony taken before the senate finance
committee in 1855 fills four bulky vol
umea The hearings before the com
mittee on ways and means ON the Me.
kinlry tariff act Of 1890 make another
thick book, and those before the pres
ent committee on ways and means ON
the Wilson tariff bill still another
Here we have whole array Of vol.
nmcs, from which we can judge what
would be the probable result of further
hearings, II now given 10y the senate
finance committee.
An examination of this huge mass of
evidence on the tariff shows that il
yields singularly little satisfactory in
formation. II consists chiefly either Of
general disquisi,ions ON the tariff at
large, or else of appeals by interested
parties for increase Of duties on par
ticular articles The only object which
hearings could now promote would Toe
nm Improvement Of the details OF the
Wilson bill. As to the general
the country decided emphatic
The Hazel Green herald. [volume] (Hazel Green, Wolfe County, Ky.) 1885-19??, 1894-04-26

Many times women call on their family
physicians, suffering, as they imagine. ono
rom dyspepsia, another from heart disease.
"n"tn'r from llVcr or kidney disease another
a,o',, nervous exhaustion, or prostration,
announcer with pain hero and there and in
lhlS way they all present, alike 10 themselves
,'l'u u'eir easy-going and indifferent, or over.
nusS uoctor, separate and distinct diseases
lor which ho prcscrihcs his pills and notions
assuming them Ia bo such, when, I'm reality
'nen "'H al "hly symptoms caused by somo
WOMB disorder, The physician, ignorant of
the cause Of suffering, encourages his nrnc,ico
uhtii large bills arc made. Tho stiTerin,.
patient gets no better, but probably vorSN
10y reason of the delay, wrong treatment and
consequent complications 4 proper meIi-
cine IKE )r. Pierccs Favorito Prescription.
dTccted ~ the cause would have cntirclv
removed the disease, thereby disnelling al
those distressing symptoms and inStituting
comfort instead ot prolonged misery
ne ihhS whose portrait heads this article
u MFs' ida coventry, Of Huntsville Logan
county, ONO. Sho had an experience which
we VIII permit her Ia relate in her own
language, 10 illustrates ths foregoing. She
writes; 81 had female wcaknessS vcry
had-in bed most Of tho time dragging
hoNn pains through my back and hips = no
appetite no encrgyAThe family physiclan
was treating mo Tor liver complaint;
did not get any better under that treatment
- w MvuIi Try Or llerces Favorito
Irescrlpu3n ana his Golden Medical Dis.
coyery. | felt better before / usci ona
bottle OF each. continued their use until
took SIX bottles az zach. In thrco monthsi
time ! felt 90 well did not think Il necessary
10 aGs any more In childbirth il does
what Dr Pieroc rccommends Il 20 do
lessons the pain and perils 90 both mother
and child and sAortens labort I v'onlt III,
to recommend DR. Picrces Extract OF Smart'
Weed 70 those who have never tried n n
surely Is tbs BEST thing Tor cholera morbus
or pain IN tho stomach | ever used h work.
like charm, try never % he without /, y
The following Is from Mrs. Harriet Harris
OF Montpeiler, Idaho; ~ have ENJOYED hot,
'sr hsaith Snce l ec..n trss. ment with DR..
The Hazel Green herald. [volume] (Hazel Green, Wolfe County, Ky.) 1885-19??, 1894-04-26
Hoods Cures

Moods pills are prompt and efficient vet
easy IN action Sold by all druggists "5c
The Hazel Green herald. [volume] (Hazel Green, Wolfe County, Ky.) 1885-19??, 1894-04-26

II Is unfortunate thNt oui traditions
and habits In legislation make IL virtu
ally impossible To get accurate, de.
tailed Information ~ To the probable
effects of tariff measures II would
not be impossible In the abstract u
have commission ~ honest aud capa,
BILE men, Who should examine the con,
dition OF the various protected indus
tries, ana should report u careful and
detailed scheme for moderation OF
the tariff Such commission would
not content Itself with hearing only
those who chose To appear, il would
summon witnesses, appoint special
agents to investigate particular eases,
carry It's inquiries tn other countries,
secure information from all possible
sources, and would give real aid In the
pr, paration OF well. framcd tariff bill.
Something of this sort was attempted
In 1882, when the tariff commission oi
that year was appointed. Unfortun.
ately that commission was made mp al,
most entirely OF protectionists, and its
investigation, while more fruitful than
those Of congressional committees, yet
had the same cN.partc character Even
" n perfectly non partisan commission
were appointed II is questionable how
far congress would follow It's recon-
mcndationS The absence of any con.
ccntratcd responsibility in congress.
and the possibility ~ tnkering
and amendments IN committees, In
the house, In the senate, ia cone
ference committees between the two
houses, make il exceedingly DIM.
cult To carry through intact any
piece ~ legislation, however carefully
prepared. oar political methods make
inevitable certain gh-and-ready
element in legislation, which perhaps
has ~ good sides as we'll as it's bad
At all events there are flaws of detail
In every tariff act, Even the Mckinley
net was admitted by the psotectionists
to contain some mistakes, and those
who favor the passage Of the Wilson
bill need not claim that IL is immacu.
late. But IL is an honest measure, car
rying out the pledges on viii h tn