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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-28
One Intelligent Observer.

1t is a pleasure to find one eminent
European who possesses the discretion
to look fairly at the facts in the present
controversy between this country and
Great Britain. Professor Rudolf Gro
neau, a distinguished German geo.
grapher and historian. is in Washing
ton representing the Cologne Gazette,
and in recent conversation with Mr..
william T.. Curtis of the Chicago Rec
ord, presented several interesting views.
After declaring that Europeans as a
rule do not understand the Monroe
doctrine but instead have the erroneous
idea that 1t demands the utter isolation
of the American hemisphere, CONNER
cially as well as politically. he says:
IF the true meaning of the doctrine
would go so far I would consider the
document unjust, impudent and ex-
tremely selfish. But the Monroe doc
trine does not go so far. 1t only forbids
European powers to interfere in strict
ly American questions, and tries to
make occasions of such interference
less frequent. In this way 1 cannot
find that the Monroe doctrine is un-
natural. Imagine what the jealous pow
ers of Europe would do If the United
States were to meddle in European
questions. What would they do IL the
United States were to obtain a foothold
in some part of Europe with the clear
understanding of taking a hand in Eu-
ropean politics? What would they say
IT, for instance, Uncle Sam would buy
from the porte her European possess
sions, Constantinople and the Bos-
phorous? Europe would most certainly
say that such act would disturb the
European balance, and would invent
very quickly some sort of Monroe doc
trine and enforce It In the same vlgor-
Gus way as the Americans propose"
Professor Croneau directs attention
to the, spirit of independence which 10
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rife in Australia. especially i'm the Brit
Zealand. and also in South Africa,
where there already is strong popu-
lar feeling among the coionists in favor
of separation from the British empire;
and he adds: Il believe that under the
law of concentration and the force of
necessity the next century will see not
only consolidated and united America.
but also n united Australia ana. per-
haps. Africa. You Will see, therefore.
that l regard the Monroe doctrine as
natural manifestation that had tn come
sooner or later. That the Americans
try to enforce it does not astonish me
more than that Europeans are unwill-
ing to acknowledge it. The end of the
cannot do more than accept the situa-
ton as 1t is.
AS for the chances of a war between
England and the United States the pro-
fessor thinks there are none. Eng
land" he says. will be wise and back
down, because she cannot risk war
with the United States. As soon as war
were declared England would have its
hands full everywhere. Her enemies
would rise in America. in Europe, in
Africa and Asia; her fleet would be
engaged all over the world, and Eng
land could not bring up soldiers enough
to defend herself and her colonies. If
England were not powerful enough to
vanquish the poorly peopled United
States in the revolutionary war and in
1872 how can she expect to be victorious
over a people of 20, 600 900, who can raise
in time of war If needed from 100000
to II, OOO, 900 soldiers all devoted to their
country? Where could England find
soldiers enough. since the days have
passed when she could buy them from
German princes? So far as know the
spirit of the American people they will
defend their country to the last drop
of blood and convert every yacht and
every schooner into a vessel of war, as
they did a hundred years ago. / think
England knows too we'll the risk of such
fearful war, which might, perhaps,
result In her whole destruction. Eng
land Is too smart to commit suicide,
and. therefore, 1 do not believe there
will be war;
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-28
Abuse Of the Streets.

One of the things which requires a
closer degree of attention from the mu-
nicipal authorities than 1t has hitherto
received IL the practice Of ''scorching"
in the streets. The majority Of wheel
men are 3ensible and law-abiding In
their use of the public thoroughfares,
but this fact only throws into sharper
relief the carelessness of the few who
seem to think that pedestrians have
no rights which a man on bicycle is
under obligation to respect.
Twice within fortnight a certain
gentlemen In this city has. to our knowl-
edge. come almost within an inch of be-
Ing run down and perhaps killed ty
swfeslmen coasting at full speed down
the steep grade on Madison avenue be-
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REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION.

Headquarters Republican state commit
tee, 1881 Walnut street.
Philadelphia, Pa, Dec. IL 1880
To the Republican Electors OF Penns!i-
vana:
The RepubIicans of Pennsylvania, by
their duly chosen representatives. VIII
meet in state convention. Thursday, April
49, 1885, at 10 o'clock a. M, In the Opera
House, city of Harrisburg, for the pur-
pose of nominating two candidates 10,
representatives at large In congress an"
thrty-two candidates for presidential e'ec-
tors, selecting eight delegates at large 10
the Republican national convention ana
transacting such other business as may DE
presented.
BY order of the state committee,
. NJ. s. Quay.
Attest. Chairman.
Jere b. Rex.
W. X. Andrews.
Secretaries.
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POLITICAL POINTS.

Congressman Jack" Robinson. in his
Media Ledger, explains why ne is opposed
TO the nomination of General Harrison.
1t seems that Congressman Robinson hal
candidate of his own for postmaster at
Meoia, and President Harrison had the
temerity to appoint some other fellow.
Consequently benjamin Harrison will
never be president again if ConEres ssUlan
Robinson can prevent II. The kepu bl:cans
throughout the land viii be rejocei 10
know that the Media statesman will rot
kick if either Reed, Mckinley or Allison
receives the presidential nomination.
jill
Silver Dollar Bland is not now in con-
gress. but from his rural retreat in Mis-
souri, he wires 10 the ST. Louis Chronicle
that In his opinion the remedy for existing
financial troubles is free silver coinage
That Is MIR. Bland's remedy for every evil
and every trouble that aiiic,s the nation.
The silver dollar statesman can ROW talk
all he wants to-being no longer in con-
Eress his talking does not cost the coun-
try cent.
--:ll:-
The people Of the United States are not
disappointed IN the new Republican house
OF representatives. That body possesses
the ioatriotic devotion to the public inter-
ests to remain In session through the hol-
iday season, for the purpose of assisting
a Democratic president out of the hole
into which his party has plunged him and
his administration. ThpAmerican people
will not soon forget such devotion.
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A prominent Republican politician. re-
certly on visit to Washington, couii-
IDENTIFY predicts that Senators Quay and
Cameron will not be found championing
the same man for Cameron's successor. II
that prediction should be verified the bat
tie for the senatorship might become
decidedly interesting. That j. Hay Brow
is CamerOns choice Is being admitted all
around, but Quay's preference is more a
matter of speculation.
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Secretary Hokc Smith denies that he
has provided literally for his relatives in
the Indian service. One cousin by mar
r!arc covers the list of Smiths relatives
In the employ of the government in the IN
terror department, SO says Hoke. If that
is the case the appellation of nepotism ccr-
tainly will not apply to him. The country
can stand "one cousin by marriage
-:lI:-
This talk about a lot of American min
ister3 abroad rosignng because they do
not aPIee VITA the presidents present for
cisu rOli"y j. b li,ie 200 absurd % de-
Ce;ve on, os-. Nut & single one Of thrm
90 50 sGo., Of = demand for their re2lg-
nation.
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New York seems really to want the Dem
ocratc national convention, and as that
city appears to he about the only Demo-
cratic spot of any account in the north
1t is entitled to the honor it asks for. Let
New York have the convention and also
the additional honor of furnishing the
candidate for president.
--.ll:--
IT was all a mistake: Senator Quay did
not 20 to Harrisburg for the purpose
of putting the United States senatorship
into Governor Hastings Christmas stock
ing.
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tion of the city. L: Is said that ne intends
selling his property II. Allegheny and
taking up permanent residence in WASH
inston If he Is going to be q candidate
fer governor he is making bad move.
Many u good man has been put on the
political shelf for fors sking his Old home
and neighbors and taking up permanent
residence here But Colonel Stone knows
his own business, and as Il none OF mine,
I win drop the subject,
II the x hous. Should. by any strange
movement on the part Of Providence. he
Democratic, CLERK Of Re House Mcnowell
will in all probe hility to '2Thy's cAoi'e
for nSrassDlan-ct-laF2e in place o.
Huff. Galusha A. Grow viii no doubt
have no opposition for reno;ii.nnt.on.
The Democratic oppo1cnt of Congress-
man Miller. of West Virginia. was Thomas
IL. Harvey. brother OF the author OF
COINS Financial School," which figured
SO conspicuously in the last campai%n.
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tween Vine and Mulberry streets. His
experience doubtless has happened to
others. The grade on this brick pave
could be successfully applied to wheel
wher once going at fun momentum.
Nor can the urpracticed eye of the aver
age pedestrian gauge the speed of such
a rider with sufficient accuracy to in
sure his safety while attempting to
cross over before the wheelman The
coasting bicycle in the hands of the
''scorcher" rarely gives warning of its
approach; and SO silent is it's progress
that the most alert are often taken
unawares.
1t is our recollection that an ordin-
ance. passed in this city three years or
so ago, limited the speed of wheelmen
in the city to ten miles an hour The
speed of the Madison avenue "scorch-
ers" is at the rate of from twenty-five
to thirty-five miles an hour, and 1t
should not be tolerated. The same
treatment should be accorded to these
reckless riders that was given to
would be scorcher in Buffalo the other
day. He was chased twelve miles by
q policeman on a wheel, and when cap
tured was fined $50
The abuse of the streets by wheelmen
and by many of the cars of the Scran-
ton Traction company in this item of
unreasonable speed stands in urgent
need of correction. 1t is time there
was a demonstration that pedestrians,
too have rights which the law will safe
guard and protect.
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Russia VS.. the ROthschilds.

There is good deal of wisdom In the
suggestion that if this government has
to do any more bond-selling to foreign
ers. it should deal with the Russian gov
ernment, which is reported to have Of
fered to loan us $40O, 900 in gold with
out interest, instead of with the Roths-
childs. The disadvantages Of having
the financial policy of the United States
controlled by money-lenders in London,
Frankfort and Berlin, who also domi-
nate the governments of England ana
Germany, our principal trade rivals and
political enemies, and whose interest In
America IS solelv that of the usurer
wheu he oerceives a chance 10 driYe
sharp oorcsiu. are many and manifest
That ths Rothschilds ara treaeherous
is shown in the manner III whiCh they
last week tried to discredit our securi-
ties abroad and precipitate an Ameri-
can panic that they are avaricious
goes without saying: and that they are
relentless and utterly sordid Is fact
in history The relations of this gov
ernment with the Rothschilds have in
the past been sufficiently humiliating
to suggest their discontinuance. pro-
longation of themSwhen the opportunity
is open for n discontinuance would be
almost idiotic
On the other hand, even though it be
conceded that the offer of Russia is
to this degree selfish that it Is stroke
in Russia's continuous diplomatic riv-
airy with England, yet there Is every
reason to expect fair treatment from
Russia as a creditor and that Is all we
ought to expect. The friendliness of
educated Russians for America and
Americans is well established fact,
different though their respective forms
of government may be. 1t will be re-
membered what powerful aid Russia
rendered us during the civil war at a
time when Great Britain was on the
verge of Offering open support to the
Southern COnfederacy. And with the
United States brought into such a rela-
tionship toward Russia that 1t would
be to the latter's interests to espouse
our side In the possible event or con-
hict with Great Britain. the very pos
sibility of such a conflict would be
made a hundred fold more remote
through the SOLDERING influence that
such a powerful alliance would exert
upon English public sentiment. 1t is
Of course to be hoped that no more
American bonds will be sold by this
government to foreigners. Our bonds
ought to be taken by our own citizens
in the form of popular loans; and the
revenues should be such that in time of
peace bond issues would be unneces-
sary. Yet If at this particular time a
foreign loan shall be deemed indispens-
able. the place in which to borrow 1t is
ST. Petersburg not London.
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II il high time that Growers nevlr-
disclosed Americanisn zoos step in
the direction Of aiding The cause of
Cupa If he doesn't hurry CUBA will be
free anyhow and Uncle Sans recogni-
tiun will come too late
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-28

The fatal mistake of the Spanish
army in Cuba was in ever attempting
more than dress parades.
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An Incredible SuppositiOn,

All IuSICutDIS ouppOSitiOus
In marked contrast with the attempt
Of the Democratic minority in congress
to delay the enactment of bills for the
relief of the revenues and the currency
is the Republican majority's prompt
ness in insisting that there shall be no
delay. The intimation in Washington
dispatches that the president is behind
the minority's attitude, because of the
fact that he neither wishes to sign a
protective tariff measure nor cares at
this time, to run the political risk of
refusing to approve bills which his own
messagd proves to be necessary, lis
probably incorrect. Such an insinua-
ton Is equivalent to asserting that the
presidents whole course with reference
to the Venezuelan discussion has been
dictated not by patriotic but by politi-
cal motives. Could such a statement
g. be proved to be true Of Mr.. Cleveland,
1t would be sufficient to condemn him
to universal obloquy as the first Ameri-
can executive who had utilized his
country's foreign policy to further only
personal and partisan ends.
I Despite all Mr.. Cleveland's past faults
we prefer to believe him incapable of
that. Those faults hitherto have been
the faults of a, ,strong-willed man led
through prejudices to false but doubt
: less sincere conclusions. Inaccessible
to the influence called public opinion.
he has nevertheless permitted his judg-
ment at times, to be swayed by inter-
ested members of the select circle of his
trusted personal friends. and in this
way we account for most Of his official
mistakes. Had he trusted the plain
o people more and the scheming set of
New York bankers. brokers, lawyers
and promoters which has long guided
his policy as president less, there would
have been no such stain as the Ha-
waiian policy of infamy on the record
of his treatment of foreign affairs, and
no Wilson bill, with its long train of
costly disasters, to mar the retrospect
of his domestic policy. That he has
In this respect erred greatly cannot be
denied; and the stubbornness of his
persistence in discovered mistakes is
also fact of record.
But that any man occupying the
position Of president of the United
States and possessing enough intellect
to approximate to correct realization
of the powers. the responsibilities and
, the Importance of that high office could
in the knowledge of these things de-
liberately stoop to a policy of insincere
jingOism after the fashion Of the dema-
gogue on the stump is to our mind in
conceivable. Only one of all our presi-
dents was intrinsically mean enough
to descend so low. and he became presi-
dent because Of a fatality and, before
he got through, was almost impeached.
We therefore decline to believe that
Grover Cleveland is at present playing
simply the artful politician or that he
will fail to meet the congress half way
in the matter of approving emergency
legislation obviously necessary for the
welfare Of the whole country.
-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-28

1t will have to be acknowledged that
the czar, after all, has his good points.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-28

Representation in this convention VIII
be the same as in the last state conVen-
ton.
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1t is good to know that the people Of
Venezuela appreciate what this gov
ernment has done for them. Our mo-
tive may be somewhat selfish, but they
nothing.
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Miss Canada shodld not get too saucy
with her guns, her gunboats and her
new military schools. These symptoms
of giddiDess might go ON multiplying
until Uncle Sam would really feel 1t a
duty to society to tame the shrew.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-28

New York seems really to want the Dem
ocratic national convention, and as that
city appears to be about the only Demo-
cratic SPOT of any account in the north
II Is entitled to the honor 1t asks for. Let
New York have the convention and also
the additional honor of furnishing the
candidate for president.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-28
BAZAAR.

To friends and for bstwing greatest Christmas
had and balance
stock of Holiday Goods
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-12-28

IT was all mistake: Senator Quay did
not 20 to Harrisburg for the purpose
of putting the United States senatorship
into Governor Hastings Christmas stock
ing.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-04-08
DEATH IN THE AIR.

A changeable climate is the most exciting
cause of pneumonia. The mild to-day, cold
tomorrow, weather il a prolific breeder
Of the disease. II is contracted by exposure
TO wet and inclemcrt weather, from stand
ing or sitting with cold feet; by going from
hot and over-crowdcd rooms into tho keen
night air, and by sitting in dramchs.
The proper way 10 treat pneumonia is TO
prevent its development
Have care that you are sufficiently clad
TO meet inclcment interchangeable weather.
Sec that the wet feet and exposure TO
draughts do not result in cold. If n cold
is contracted check it at once before pneu-
monia is developed; for il is well known
fact that protracted cough may suddenly
develop into pneumonia, with slight addi-
tional cold. Don't let the disease mako
any Roadway. Fortify the system against
IL by rich, nutritious, liquid food. TbiJ
can be accomplished in no other way so
well as by the liberal use Of Ozomusion.
an ozonized preparation Of Cod Liver Oil
with Guaiacol, prepared by r. A. Slocum
Co., New York, and sold by all Druggists.
Taken early, when the first symptoms Of
the cold appear, IL cures IL promptly and
prevents the development Of pneumonia.
IL is rich, liquid food. aud Il IL well
known fact that strong food is the most
formidable foe of pneumonia. II keeps the
blood well nourished and puts the tissues
in such n condition that they throw OF
the cold and thus resist the disease.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-04-08
Health All Gone
Unequal to Family Duties..No
Appetite
Hoods SarsaparilIa Cave Strength
and Courage to Work.
"Iwas in such condition could not walk
even about the house to attend IN bouso.

hold duties and
care for my chill.
dren and family. I
did not have the
strengthen o child.
l was treated by
several physicians,
W b o pronounced
my trouble Scrof.
ula and + Q m ale
Weakness. ! could
cat only q slice Of
bread and drink o
cup OF tea, three
times a day. Some
times ! could stand
~ o.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-04-08

Higgins ~ Perry.
Jones Ale aud Narragansctt Lager.
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-04-08

Oran, N. Y.
for dinner. i became !
bones; at last they
about the house seated
] was in Q terrible state
having noticed advert
Pawtucket tribune. (Pawtucket, R.I.) 1890-189?, 1895-04-08

And now this unjust and ungenerous
feeling OF bigotry and intolerance 90 against
Catholics is again manIfesting itself pub.
liciy. This hideous spector of iniquity is
again amongst us, scattering its deadly
poison on every side, and Is counselled, f.,
encouraged, applauded and LED bv ouch
fanatics. cranks and bigots as ex-Indian
Commissioners Morgan and Policeman q
Bradbury OF Providence, and the Revs.
Miner. Lansing, Fulton. Lorimer, Nc
Arthur, Slattery, Wesley, Sims and many
others in all parts OF the country.
This new anti. Cat holic gang of cowardly
conspirators is known as the u. o. D.'s,
United Order OF Deputies, orIA. r. AS,
American Protective Association, and the
daily press informs US that more than
three million members have Joined these
orders. The object of this vast army OF
bigots, as shown by their oaths, is to
crush, oppose and destroy, as far as pos
sioie, the influence of Catholics In this
country. To deprive, obstruct, and, II
possible, prevent Catholics from the free
and full exercise and enjoyment of their
Inherent natural and ndconstitutionair rights
as citizens OF this Republic.
What society, and what an undertok.
Ing those human scorpions have mapped
out for themselves, and how little they
dream as they 60 bowling through the
land, "Down with Popery;" "Pat none
but Americans on Guard" and similar
idiotie rawlings, that they arc inviting a
struggle, which, II II ever does come, will
place completely In the shade the darkest
days OF the late rebellion.
REVOLUTIONARY AND TRAaroRous OR.
oANIzATIoN.
Such an organization, I claim, is clearly
revolutionary Ia it's nature. The viola.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-11-16
Married
KENEEREC.

Augusta, Nov. II. by Rev. f. E. Eewbert
Lewis Is. Levenselar of Waldoboro, and Lee
A. Day OF Jefferson.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1895-11-16
FOOT BALL.
cony Nigh School vs.. Waterville High School
Today, at Waieryille.

The foot ball game to be played, this
afternoon, between the Cony and Water
Vile High school elevens at Wateryine.
promises to be one of the best of the sea-
son. The good weather previous to Thurs
day has given the boys chance to get in
lots Of good practice, and, as a result,
marked improvement has been shown.
The Cony team from the first of the sea-
son has shown that there is plenty of
first material, and by careful coach
ing the eleven has developed into a first
class working team. The players have
realized the Importance of team work, and
have paid special attention to the tricks
which will concentrate the most strength.
The backs have shown in every game
that they have played. that they can do
good work. In the last game with the
YAK Grove eleven, Scribner, May and True
all did some exceptionally fine running
and interference work.
The ends. Jackson and Pratt are good
on the tackling, and the entire rush line
is in flrst-class condition.
The Waterville High school eleven, too,
have been coming up, of late, and will un-
doubtedly go into the game with team
of the first order.
The game will be called at $50.
The following is the probable makeup
of the team; Jackson, right end; Sawyer
right tackle; B. Savage, right guard; c.
Miller, center; Knowles. left guard; f.
Miller, left tackle; Pratt, left end; True,
quarter back; r. Scribner, right half
back; W. Barrows, left half back; C.
May, full back. +. Hewins and +. Gan
nett will go as substitutes.
1t is reported that large number of the
team S supporters, and others interested in
the game, will so up to view the contest