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Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-03
PUBLIC 0PINl0N..

In spite of the fact that the New York Herald, and in minor degree the New York World, are doing what they can to push the third term idea throughout the country, the idea does not prosper. To begin with the New York Herald which was the first to take up and formally launch the proposition, has always been a free lance in politics; and the attitudes which it strikes are as frequently repub- lican as they are democratic. An idea like this third term idea, emanating from such an unreliable source, could not be expected to find much favor with the de- mocracy of the country; and 1t has not, in spite of the Herald's noisy and stren- uous advocacy.-New Orleans Picayune.
 Gold is being produced for cents per ounce in Colorado and not less than $600, 900 per month is being brought to day light at that cost. Will the nice, cheer full intrinsic value idiot please pipe up again? It has been some time since we heard that variety of chucklehead peep. Come, speak up.-Denver Road.
 MT Harrison's position with reference to the presidential nomination is this He is a candidate if he can get the nom- inatlon; if he can't get the nomination he is not candidate. Meanwhile, how ever, he is in New York giving audiences to- politicians and doing the best that he knows how to get the vote of the Empire State after Morton is dropped by the con- vention.-Richmond Dispatch, Dem.
 Interviews with republican senators and congressman, scattered pretty gener- ally over the country, show disposition on their part to get quite giddy, if not gay, at the coming session of congress, most of them going so far as to advocate the passage of a general tariff act upon which, as Senator Thurston of Nebras ska says. they will be willing to go before the country in the presidential campaign. Kansas City Times Ind
 Whether MT. Harrison gave any en- couragement or not to his New York boomers that he would be candidate for the presidency all his supporters here at the Denison house conference Wednes- day took it for granted that he would allow his name to go before the next na- tional republican convention for consid- eratioD. All pipe lines are being laid conventionward, and Messrs. Reed, Me Klnley ct al. had better take action ac- cordingly. y.-Indianapolis Sentinel, Dem.
 The cause of Cuba grows more popular every day with our people, and when congress meets they will be heard from through their representatives. It is diff cult to see how we can much longer delay at least the recognition of Cuba's belligr erency Public opinion favors it, and it is the right thing for our government to- do. If the Cubans are defeated now, and bnfchered without regard to age or sex, we cannot be held entirely guiltless.- - Atlanta Constitution, Dem. F
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-03

ments, showing the dangerous effect upon industry by dropping one of the precious metals from the standard of value, outweigh in my mind all theoret- ical objections to the bimetallic system. I am thoroughly convinced that if 1t were possible for the leading commer- cial nations to fix by agreement an arbi- trary relation between silver and gold, even though the market value might vary somewhat from time to time, it would be measure of the greatest good to all nations. My earnest desire is that you may succeed in doing this.
 You are so well informed upon the subject that 1t is not worth while for me to enlarge upon it. The statements and documents sent you by the director of the mint will give in authentic form most of the material facts which bear upon the question, and your own investiga tion on the silver commission will, I am sure, supply any deficiency. Very truly yours, JOHN SHERMAN,
 Secretary.
 ". s. Grosbeck, Esq, Cincinnati.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-03


 From the returns of tax assessments in this state for the current year it ap- pears that after all conceivable drag-net and inquisitorial contrivances to increase taxable values have been resorted to and exhausted, there is still net falling off in them for the whole state of nearly $2000,000. And this Is true, notwithstand- ing the valuations here in Jefferson coun- ty have been forced up above those of last year $2.000.000 or more. These figures set out in glaring light the inequality with which the burdens of state taxation are thrown on the people of this county whose property for years has been rela- lively much overvalued. Any one who will think must know that the property in this county has not increased in value $2 000000 in the last twelve months, while all the other property in the state has de- creased $4000000. Under existing finan- cial conditions values of everything else than money, securities and fixed incomes must shrink and shrivel everywhere as inevitably as water flows down hill. They have fallen here, as we'll as else- where throughout the state; and but for the greater zeal of our publicans, or the negligence of slackness of those in other counties. this fact. painfully clear to our people, wo1ft-be equally so on the as- sessment rolls.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-03

It is probable that the contested elec- tion cases will be decided early in the session of congress. This seems to be the wish of MT. Reed. Ordinarily the determination of the contests is post poned until late in the session and even to the end of congress.
 Those contests are a source of consid- erable expense, as both contestant and contestee are each allowed s2000 for ex- penses. In the Fifty-fourth congress these allowances will foot up about $.120.00O. In case the sitting member should be unseated he draws salary up to the time of his election at the rate of $5000 year, and the successful candidate draws his salary for the full term. It has been the practice of the majority in some congresses to put off the considera- tion of a case to the latter part of the session, to give contestant who may have weak claim chance to draw as much salary as possible. It is probable that the elections committee will take up the contests very soon after the organi- zation of the house.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-03
OPINION OF MR. MONEY.

The Washington correspondent of the New Orleans Times-Democrat says that Hon. H. D. Money of Mississippi, one of the most energetic members of the Mis- sissippi delegation, whose knowledge of legislative matters, acquired by years of experience, entities his opinion to great weight, believes that this congress will do nothing that will be of any practical benefit to the country He expects to see a continuation of hard times, with a fur ther bond issue at no distant day. It is his opinion that the republican pro- gramme will he-to put up the tariff on wool -a9d few other articles, which will result ultimately in general overhaul ing of the Wilson tariff law to such an extent as to make it a brand new tariff act. This will result in a presidential veto and failure of the scheme, leaving the country in the same predicament that 1t now finds itself in the matter of revenue. Colonel Money was the author of the bill upon which congress took no action at the last session, imposing an additional tax of $1 barrel on beer, and to this scheme he still adheres as the surest, safest and quickest way, while simple and harmless, of raising $33,000,- 900 additional of revenue yearly. A strong lobby, supported by a large num- Der of western and northern members, stands in the way of the execution of the plan, and 1t is Colonel Moneys idea that it will be impossible to carry out such legislation. This opinion of Colonel Money is in keeping with the views of other conservative members of the in coming congress of both political parties, and should make apparent the necessity of increasing the tax on sugar in order to obtain the required revenue with which to meet the expenses of govern mPnt.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-03
ADMISSION BY SHERMAN.

In reply to the contention of the Mobile Register that the demonetization of sil- yer has nothing to do with low prices and falling markets we took occasion lately to refer to the opinion of Profess or Andrew on that subject. The Regis ter did not appear to bow to the philoso- phy of the distinguished scholar whose writings are so often quoted on it's side of the question. We'll if the professor will not do, we must refer our Mobile contemporary to no less a light than it's great financial leader. Senator John Sherman We publish below a letter which will be found in the report of the international monetary conference of 1878. It shows that even Senator Sher~ man recognized the rise in the value of gold and at that time understood the dangerous effect upon industry" which would be produced by the dropping of silver from the volume of standard money.
 All that bimetallsts contend for can be proved by the utterances of men who are now regarded as wise financiers. The truth which has been spoken by them in the past still remains truth, however Tar tney may nave WdHuSTeu from their original positions and what ever may have been the cause of their apostasy.
 Those democrats who regard Senator Sherman as great financier may well consider the letter written by him only seventeen years ago. It confesses that those who favored the gold standard did not understand the situation and did not anticipate the enormous effect of demon- etization. The letter reads as follows:
 Treasury Department,
 July 15, 187S
 Dear Sir To that part of your letter of the 12th instant in which you ask my views of the matter confided in the mon etary commission. I have some delicacy in replying very fully. During the mon etary conference in Paris, when silver in our country was excluded from circula- tipn by being undervalued, was strong Iy in favor of the single standard of gold and wrote 0 letter, which you will find in the proceedings of that conference. stating briefly my views. At that time the wisest among us did not anticipate the sudden fall of silver or the rise of gold that has occurred. This uncertain ty of the relation between the two metals Is one of the chief arguments in favor of a monometallic system. but other argu-
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-03
TO THE FINISH.

The Montgomery Advertiser declares war to the knife and from the point to the hilt. It will have no concessions, no compromise, no harmony. Here is what it says. in most astonishing language:
 "On with the. fight to the finish. It is for the best. There can be no mouthing after a hard fight and a clean licking. The Advertiser has no sort of misgiving as to the wisdom of this policy, or as to the outcome of the contest. The right will prevail. Party loyalty will be up- held. Mutineers will be rebuked. Selfish leaders will be disciplined into line. h. sincere demagogues will be shamed into silence. The party will be stronger for the tussle."
 If this policy were to prevail there would be no coherence in the democratic party. From 1870, when the party was re- organized in Alabama down to the pres ent day the state platforms have coun- seled and advocated harmony. They have drawn no lines between men who differ as to the degrees of tariff protec- ton. There has been no demarcation as to the hundreds of questions which have come and gone, except the one over shadowing question as to the rule Of state affairs by the white people. At the last state convention it was question able whether a majority of that conYen- ton followed the lead of MT. Cleveland or not. Certainly the candidate for goy- ernor was not a follower of MT. Cleve- land. The platform candidly and wisely admitted that there were differences of opinion among democrats as to the money question, and hence no declara- ton was made on that subject. And to leave no doubt as to the broad and liberal spirit which pervaded the ranks of the party the convention indorsed Senator Morgan without regard to his views on the currency.
 The Advertiser and the Mobile Register now contend that the policy which pre- vailed two years ago shall be abandoned; that in effect no such man as Governor Oates shall be indorsed and that no such man as MT. Pugh shall be tolerated. With them it must be fight to the finish "a slaughter of any and every man who does not measure his views by the stand ard of MT. Cleveland.
 Surely the democratic party is not in condition to read out of it's ranks such men as Johnston, Pugh. Morgan, Pettus. Cobb, Sandford, Pryor and the host of the old guard who have fought a hun dred battles for and not one against de- mocracy.
 We know of no party rule which au- thorizes the Advertiser to lay down a platform other than that of 1894, and to command all candidates, under threat of its displeasure, to obey its dictation The Advertiser and the Register are mu- tinous and need to be disciplined.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-03

of Alabama by the next state conven- tion and he will be elected governor of Alabama by the old-time democratic Captain Johnston's candidacy for gov ernor. and to the old Stonewall democ- racy his candidacy is recommended Wilcox Progress.
 Grandma should immediately proceed to spank this obstreperous youngstef for his audacity in supporting man whom the old lady hates.-Talla1ega News-Re- porter. =--~--.--- .nf nnfffe- .I'i 'I' ''iittiiiiiy" Man.
 The State Herald jumps on the Reg ister thus:
 When you print the cat stories of Jelks & Co. and the diatribes of the Ad- Vertiser you have not exhausted the press of Alabama by 150 papers or more" The Register, We presume is only printing the cream of the state press Eufaula Times.
 The members of the state press would have recognized the source of the above had 1t not been credited. What a pity so much of the cream of the state press" is concentrated in the office of the Eufaula Times and not generally dis tributed CD. Indeed what modern Jack Horner the state press can boast of.
 
 Postofhce Organs Distressed.
 Says the Montgomery Journel: "The postottice organs were sorely distressed
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-03
TO PRATT MINES.

The following prisoners sentenced during the recent session of the circuit court were carried to Pratt mines a few days since: Win Holmes, Ellie Poe, Edward Cobb, Henry Pointer. Robert Houston, colored, Bird Bush, colored. Probably never before in this county has it occurred that twice as many white men as negroes have been sent to the chain gang from session of the circuit court.--Jacksouville Republican
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-03

 lest Johnston should become a candidate against Governor Oates and have a repe- tition of the Oates-Johnston campaign of 1894. They then decided Johnston's can- didacy in the interest of harmony Now that Johnston is the only candidate for governor, they are worrying themselves almost to death to get out candidate to have a repetition of that heated cam paign of 1894. which they were a while back so much deploring''
 Twenty to One for Johnston.
 The editor of the Evergreen Courant, after making a personal canvass of the county finds that Conecuh stands 20 to 1 for free silver with Joe Johnston as the fayorite steed for the gubernatorial race.
 
 They Are Not That Glass.
 The talk of a trade between Governor Oates and Captain Johnston is all bosh. They are not that class of men.--Jack- sonville Republican.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-03
The Negroes Demand Recoenitiop

The negroes will demand recognition as soon as congress assemblies by skiing that one of their race be elected chaplain of the house. As the prayers of the white preachers have so far failed to reach the throne of grace. we would like to see the colored brother test the effi- cacy of his crude but none the less fer vent petition. Sheffield Standard.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-03
No Candidate Yet.

Up to date the Mobile Register and Montgomery Advertiser have been un- successful in their efforts to secure an administration candidate" for governor of Alabama. We suggest that they unite in a call on that Indiana man who, we are told, Is possessed with the idea that Grover Cleveland is 'God.-Sheffield Standard
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-03
shrinkage of Currency and Hard Times. PhiIadeIphia Item

The circulation statement issued by the treasury shows the amount of all kinds of money in circulation in September ag- gregated S1, 1885 ,593,5o9, a decrease from August of s17,9Ss,519. a decrease of s69.- 445, 473 since October 1, 1894. The circula- ton per capita on October 1 was $2247, based on an estimated population of TO- 253, 0OO How can the country ever get prosperous under such conditions? It is shameful.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-03
The Peonla Will Sneak.

The newspapers are trying to make the nomination for governor, but it is very probable the people will have a. hand in it next year. It is evident at this time that they have already made up their minds what they will do. All eyes are turned toward Joe Johnston.-Montgom- cry Journal.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-03
Had the Opportunity.

When an. administration starts in by hauling down the flag, as Cleveland did at Hawaii, it is natural that disasters should follow. No administration has had grander opportunities to capture the hearts of the people, and none has made more dismal failure of it-Ox- ford Enterprise
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-03
Eufaula Times-for Jobnston.

We are for Johnston and harmony If Johnston will give it to us. Now then, captain, step up and give us some of it, Eufaula Times.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-03
will Make a Good Executive.

The democracy of Alabama will not consult MT. Cleveland's wishes in nom- mating a candidate for governor. We want a man who has the ability to man. age our domestic affairs in business like manner. and Joseph F. Johnston possesses all the essential qualifications. The fact that he does not believe MT. Cleveland is God will in nowise impair his usefulness as the chief executive of this great state.--Sheffield Standard
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-03
Distressed Ahont the Governor.

Governor Oates has incurred the en- mity of the Ashville Aegis. Governor Oates ought not to have done it, but he did. and he must take the consequences. The Aegis declares that Governor Oates interpretation of the present adminstra- ton is not that of the democratic press of the state, nor of any other state. The Aegis has read MT. Cleveland differently and so has all the non-partisan demo- cratic press of the country. ry."-Montgom- cry Journal
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-03
skaggs Perfectly Serene.

While the band plays and the row proceeds between Kolb and Bowman, w. H. Skaggs stands by with folded arms. takes in the music and says that he is strictly out of politics.-Jacksonville Republican
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-03

Senator Tillman of South Carolina is not afraid to say what he thinks, and he thinks all the northern capital invested in the south does not equal the amount of pension money paid by the south in taxes to pension northern soldiers.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-03

They say that the democratic members of congress are endeavoring to secure places of residence so remote from the capitol that there will be no danger of their being counted to make quorum while they are in bed.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-03
Coin Q to Have If.

And we ought to have harmony. We need it. Most of all for four months we need some silence some dear, golden si- lence.-Eufaula Times.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-03

The Huntsville Mercury is calling on Mir Clarke 10 come in and "wrest the nomination from Johnston" so that the party can be entirely harmonious.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-03

Senator Allen of Nebraska says: eff the silver sentiment of the United States could be united on one man I think 0 free silver president could be elected"
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-03
Why "Bring In Another Hossp,,

If harmony is the object of the goldites why "bring in another hoss." It is be- lieved that Captain Johnston can har- monize the party, and he is in the race to a finsh.-Clayton Courier.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-03

It is said that Governor Atkinson of Georgia prefers going to the United States senate to serving second term as governor. Would it not be well for the Montgomery Advertiser to look after him m?-Jacksonville Republican.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-03

The Mobile Register says if Johnston Is nominated he could not get the vote of half the democrats in Jefferson county. If Captain Johnston is nominated, as he will be by exclamation, he will carry Jefferson county by more than 5000 ma ioritY.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-03
Refuses to Dance to the Music.

music of the fiddle of the average post office editor. Therefore Governor Oates is a. wicked man, and is no longer in it with the rule or ruin crowd.-Montgom- cry Journal.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-03

MT. E. c. Benedict of New York, an intimate friend of MT. Cleveland, says that the republicans want him to have a third term. That is what many demo- crats think. qG
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-03
How Alabama Democracy May Be solidifled

governors chair and another on the same line elected next year by the legislature for the United States senate, Alabama will still remain one of the unterrified democratic states.-Clayton Courier.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-03

The Fort Payne Journal, one of the ablest papers in the state, and paper that does not advocate free coinage. is strongly for Johnston as the man to har1 monize the party.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-03
The Governor Has Made Friends.

Governor Oates has made many friends by refusing to be forced into the race for governor by the Montgomery Adver- tiser.-Jacksonville Republican.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-03
Favette Sentinel Changes Hands.

Messrs. Joe w. and Goode H. Young have purchased the Fayette Sentinel. They state in their salutatory that the politics of the Sentinel twill be demo- cratic in the future as in the past
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-03

w. S. Stratton, who owns the Inde- pendence mines of Cripple Creek. Col, is a carpenter by trade. Three years ago he walked from Colorado Springs to Cripple Creek, a distance of thirty miles, in order to save the fare which amount cd to $4 Now he has an income of $1, ,2OO,- GOO a year.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-03

Americans who go to Japan get $2 for each United States dollar. and then find that $1 of Japanese money will buy just as much there as their gold dollar will buy at home.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-03

Senator Nelson of Minnesota has a fine farm of nearly 400 acres under the best system of cultivation. He has lived on it since 1871. This year he has large crops for sale.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-03

The Mobile Register and the Green vile Living Truth pop) are now the right and left bower of the opposition to Captain Johnston.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-03

The Troy Democrat, one of the bak- CTS dozen opposing the nomination of Captain Johnston, thinks the captain too much of an office seeker. This argument did not strike in on it last year.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-03

We do not want silver that will ride upon the back of gold, but silver that will stand by the side of gold, and, to- gether with gold, support the commerce of the world,
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-03
Notin Favor of a Compromise.

The Times is not in favor of any conn promise between Alabama politicians that involves the election to any high and important office of any man who does not represent the honest sentiment of the people Public office was not ere ated for aspiring politicians, and we know of no reason why the wishes of the) people should be sacrificed in order to place this or that politician, however prominent, into position.-Florence Times
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-03
ALABAMA EDITORS.
Getting Lonesome.

The Advertiser must be getting lone some in its crusade against Captain hnston.-Evergreen Courant.
Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-03

The interests of the Rothschilds are represented in the gold fields of Joz. hannesburg, South Afrjca--ssyyH Hamilton smith kent9ekffsn. He receives an an- nualsalaaTy of $40. .OOO.