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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-01-21
AN ASTOUNDING CIRCULAR.

The Journal has not taken much
stock in the reports that an association
of county officers has been formed to
. expend money in considerable sums to
secure the passage of a fee and salary
the old law which Republican State
conventions have denounced several
times. If, however. the circular which
appears in several papers is authentic
there must be something in these re-
ports. The circular reads as follows:
SPENCER, Ind, Dec. q, 1894.
GERS Of Indiana. held at indianapolis on the
18th of December, 1894, they organized by
electing G. M. Fountain chairman. J. B.
urer. Also. at the same time, the executive
committee decided to assess each county
OF 1881 ihe to meet ea on as
amending the fee and salary law, postage,
ETC., for the transaction of business. Allow
me to urge upon you the Importance of send
ing your assessment at an early date and re-
ceive receipt for same. Your assessment
draft or money order the same to ]. B.
Workman, Secretary, Spencer, Ind. Re-
spectfully yours, ]. B. WORKMAN, Sec'y.
Until the county officers whose names
are connected with this circular. which
is said to have been made public by a
county officer who. received it, can
prove beyond a doubt that they have
never sent out such a paper and have
not assessed all the county officers 1
per cent. of the salaries of 1891 the
people of Indiana will beneve that the
association or those who claim to be
an association is raising fund with
which to attempt to influence the Legis-
lature by improper methods An as
sessment of l per cent. on the salaries
of all the county officers means some
where between $4,000 and $4,000. To
pay the expenses of an executive COM
mittee TO remain during the session
would not require one-fourth of the last
amount if paid $100 a week. What does
the association propose to do with the
other three-fourths, assuming that the
per cent. is paid in?
If the county officers whose names
are mentioned in this circular have any
explanation. to make which will free
them from the conviction which this
circular carries that they have formed
a conspiracy to corruDtly influence the
Legislature the Journal will be pleased
to print it.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-01-21
sHREDs AND PATCHES.

France can hold a presidential election
while you wait.-Pittsburg Chronicle-Tele-
graph
For real. live news French crisis doesn't
stand deuce high to a Hawaiian revolution
Chicago Mail. f@
A woman may declare that she enjoys
riding a bicycle, but she doesn't look it.
New York Journal.
The election in France shows that the
dark horse is not exclusively American.
Baltimore American.
Teacher-"What is the meaning of haz-
ardousw Tommy-"H aZardess is a female
hazard. "-Phladephia Record.
Having lost her orange crop Florida has
nothing else to do but to take 1t out of the
winter boarders.-Boston Globe
1t seems that Casimir-Perier resigned for
no more glorious reason than that the work
was too hard.-Detroit Tribune.
1t probably didn't occur TO M. Casimir-
Perier to have sentry box erected in his
front yard.-kansaS City journal.
1t looks as if we were to be again con-
fronted with eighteen different pronuncia-
tons of Hawaii. Chicago Post.
Andrew Carnegie appears to think that
all workingman needs to insure his hap
piness is a. free library.-Albany Argus.
1t may be that the real cause of Casimir-
Periers resignation was the flood of Ma
poleonic articles in the nlagaznes.-New
York Press.
Hell and How to get Inere, Is the
amazing title Of new book. Nonsense!
Tell us something we don't know. Atlanta
Constitution.
Mother-'Is he perfectly trustworthy. my
child?" DaughterL'"T Well,
should say he was. Why, ne wouldn't be-
tray his feelings.'-Detrot Tribune.
Kentucky still keeps up with the process
sion. A man in that State has been par
doned out of the penitentiary IN order tnat
he may be hanged.-Kansas City Star.
Nat Goodwin discharged his leading lady
in Texas. There is apparent ground for
his action save in the fact that ne was IN
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-01-21
THE HAWAIIAN REVOLT.

Would Cleveland like to signalize his adj
ministration by effecting a union of Great
Britain and awaii?-Syracuse Standard
Rep0
by terming it a revolution. 1t was less for
midable than some of the riots which the
Detroit police have promptly suppressed.
Detroit Free Press Dem.)
The Cleveland adminstra ton has added
enough to it's chapters of shame in dealing
make amends by backing up the republic
with the moral influence of this country.
Chicago Mail (Rep)
The President and Mr.. Gresham are solely
at fault, and the blame cannot be shifted.
The hasty sending of man-of-war to
Honolulu now is very much like locking
the stable door after the horse has been
stolen.-Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
Rep)
1t demonstrates that the policy of indif-
ference toward the Hawaiian situation, of
leaving the residents of the islands to work
out their own salvation which has charac-
terized the administration throughout is an
unwiSe, a perilous policy.-Chicago Times
(Dem).
The solution of the problem lies in an
nexation. When Hawaii comes under the
flag which Paramount Blount ordered pulled
down there will be no further danger from
Royalists, from foreign powers. o. from
the Kanaka sympathiz in the admins
tration.-Chicago Tribune Rep.).
He president Cleveland) not be pri-
vate conspirator against a government
friendly to the United States without a
gross violation of his official obligations. 1t
is the duty of Congress to protect the Ha-
waiian republic from his further machina-
tions.-Cincinnati Enquirer Dem)
What President Cleveland said was suffi-
cient to encourage any band of conspirators
in belief that the President of the Re-
public Of the United States was hostile to
the Republic of Hawaii. The conspirasors
proceeded to action as soon as they had
touched Hawaiian soil. But If they had at
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-01-21

If Senator Schneck's bill creating five
intermediary prisons is intended, as he
has intimated, as feeler, it may serve
good purpose. Five prisons mean.
on the present basis. of organization.
fifteen trustees. five wardens, five off,
ciaI establishments and host of en-
ployes. AT the present time there seems
to be ample room in the two prisons.
Having the two prisons. it would be
possible to adopt the system in vogue
in some other States which have that
number, which is to use one for the
first sentence and less vicious convicts
and the other for convicrs who are I'M
der sentence for. the commission of
grave crimes and old offenders. If the
criminal laws could be SO enforced that
punishment would be certain and
prompt there would be less need for
prisons. The uncertainty of punish
ment and OF penalties is most potent
agency for the promotion of crime.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-01-21
The Late George O. Jones.
PHILADELPHIA Telegraph.

George O. Jones. whose death in New
York has just been recorded was known
as the patriarch of the Greenback party in
New York State; He was born 1aoi IN the VII
the son of Evan Jones, one of the first
men to identity himself with the Aooli ito
voted for J. G. Birney, the first Abolition
candidate for President For some son =, years ss
George 0. Jones was associated IN the
banking business with Governor Tod, of
Ohio, at Youngstown, He went to New
York in 1850, and soon became prominent In
the Know-Nothing party. He identified
himself with. the Democratic party in 1853.
leaders in New York State. Since 1858 he
has, advocated the principles OF the Green
government control of money, and urging
the legislation of anti-monopoly laws and
tually devoted his life to the accomplish
ment of these ends, going to Washington t
every session of Congress since 1876 and
advocating his views. He received 2,130
votes for Governor of New York in 1895 as
a candidate of the National Greenback
Labor party.
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tempted reasonable negotiations with
Blaine and Harrison they would have gone
away In lower spirits.-Chicago Inter Ocean
(ReD.).
PRESIDENT Clevelands mistakes in dealing
with Hawaii have been SO grievous and so
numerous that one is almost inclined to re-
gard him with pity. and no doubt he would
reeve a measure of comnliseration If he
d1d not maintain an attitude of Indifference
ana deflance.-Cincinnati Tribune Rep.)
The only open and safe policy for this
government to pursue in Ella wall is one of
absolute neutrality and noninterference.
Beyond the point of protecting the rights
ana interests of such American citizens
as may be in Honolulu or other parts of
the lsiands, the power of the United States
lie Dem.).
rms government has no more to do with
setting up or pulling down republics or mon
arcnieS In Hawaii than it has in debating
China's form of government, and the sooner
tne Stevenses and Morgans and other wild
Jngoes realize this the sooner they will
Understand their own government better
ana the more folly will they save them
selves.-Louisville Courier-Journal Oem)
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-01-21
Echoes from the White House.
Washington Special

Mr.. Cleveland is not half so callous to
criticism as he pretends to be. and his
ministers, too, are sensitive TO attack when
such demonstration assumes formidable
proportions. The hasty White House con-
suitation to-day shows that the President
is keenly awake to Che unpleasant new
features of the incident. and there was
sharp conflict between his dignity and his
fear. Parrot Thurber echoed the angry roar
from the inner council chamber and snap
pishy informed visitors that the Honolulu
row didn't amount to anything; that the
newspapers had exaggerated a trivial affair
into a sensation; that the administration
was serene, and that there was no proba-
blity that his chef would be thrown off his
feet by the yelping OF the lingo pack, or
words to that effect
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-01-21

There is much talk of the injustice
of refusing the free coinage Of silver
TO those who have debts to pay, as If
nearly all the people are debtors and
only millionaires are creditors. Such
champions of free silver practically con-
fess that theJfree coinage OF silver will
make dollars worth less than they are
now. so that debtors could pay their
debts with less effort. Who are the
real lenders of money? Certainly not
the very rich. because they can invest
in property which will pay larger re-
turns. The depositors in savings banks
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-01-21
Looming Into National Prominence

LOUISVILLE Courier-JOurnaI lDem.J.
These be parious times. Party ties are
hanging much at loose ends. 1t is not safe
for leaders TO tamper with their trust or
to rely too much upon popular indulgence.
Everywhere the people are aroused and
incensed against the politicians, as well
they may be. A presidential election is just
before us. 1t will be an anti-climax ruin
Gus TO the gentlemen who are responsible
for this short-sighted venture in machine
politics. If it should put Clay Evans on the
national Republican ticket and lose the
Electoral College. Yet stranger things have
happened.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-01-21

+ Whatever merit there might be in
the fee and salary scheme favored by
the County Officers Association is more
thanl counterbalanced by their action in
assessing all county officers l per cent.
on their salaries ito meet necessary ex-
penses of amending the fee and salary
law. postage, etc. and for the transac-
ton of business The assessment
would yield about $4,000. and it is per-
fectly apparent that no such sum could
be used for legitimate purposes. The
inference is that 1T is intended to be
used in some illegitimate or improper
way. One is at loss to say whether
their action should be characterized as
a blunder or a crime, but it makes
palmer than ever the duty of the Legis-
lature to frame a fee and salary bill
on lust and equitable lines and pass it
without reference to the claims of in
dividualS.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-01-21
Gresham and the Japanese students.
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

Secretary Gresham's new doctrine con-
corning the right of asylum, announced in
the navy rules, reverses all of our prece-
dents, and places us among barbarous
states in the treatment of refugees who
seek the protection of the flag. No wonder
the incident of the Japanese students
shocked the civilized world. 1t a new
departure for the great republic, a de-
parture toward barbarism. The Secretary of
State was alone in taking the step, as all
nizance of the situation, opposed the sur
render of the students to torture and
death. 1t is to be hoped that when the
correspondence is taken up for discussion in
the Senate, some decisive action will be
right of asylum and restore the old rule
for. the guidance of naval officers. ministers
and consuls.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-01-21

The four Democrats in the Maine
Legislature fifty represent the Shattered
condition of their party. One voted for
DEMOCRAT for United States Senator,
one voted for Senator Frye. Republic
an, and two did not vote.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-01-21

1t now turns out that Mr.. Derew did
not say that ministers were refused
half-fare tickets because they abused
the privilege. but that many persons
who represented themselves to be cler-
gymen aad were not obtained half-fare
permits and sold them to ticket scalp
ers. Mr.. Depew knows too much to
array the clergy of a great State
against his four-track railroad.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-01-21
His Insanitary Condition.

"You bet know enough to come in when
it rains,' remarked Mr.. Weary Watkins, in
the course of heated discussion.
at is a mighty good thing you do" re-
torted Mr.. Hungry Higgins. "Ef you didn't
your name would be mud. Leastways most
w mud"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-01-21
He Gave 1T Up.

..And now what is it?' asked the sage, as
the young man timidly approached.
pray tell me- asked the youth, docs
woman marry man because of her conh-
dence in the man. or because of her conf
dence in her ability to manage him.
For once the sage had to take the question
under advisement.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-01-21

The number of bills which leading
House committee reported back with
out it's approval indicates the final dis
position of more than nine-tenths of the
propositions to amend or make new
laws, and it is we'll
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-01-21

s =
A member of one of the boards con-
nected with the correctional institutions
of the State says that the trustees have
no control over the purchase of large
part of the supplies. These officers ex-
anime the bills simply to see if they
are properly vouched. If this state
ment is correct there is too much scope
given to superintendent, which may
account for the large sums of money
expended in keeping up the luxurious
appointments of the officials. At any
rate it does seem that the important
matter of miscellaneous purchasing
outside of the regular contracts should
be subject to the revision of some one
and not left entirely to those whose in
terests and desires would naturally be
gratiffed by extravagant expenditure.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-01-21

The President is reported as saying
that the Carlisle bill embodied his
financial views. and that he has moth
ing further to suggest. He is pleased,
however. to intimate that he will sign
almost any currency bill short of free
coinage.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-01-21

1t would be an excellent thing for
the House committee on education,
which is considering the school-book
question. to first ascertain the cost of
the books under the present system and
the profits to the trust.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-01-21

1t is doubtful if Democrat ever told
so much political truth in as few words
as did Senator Pugh, of Alabama. when
he said: I'VE have torn down until we
have pretty nearly torn down this coun-
try"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-01-21
A Heroine.

Teacher-Tommy Figg, you may define
the word "heorine.''
Tommy-A heroine is a woman that's al
ways cryin' an marries the biggest fool in
the play, just because he's got little dood
u,uStache
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-01-21
BUBBLES In THE AIR.
Often Viewed

Sharpe got himself elected to the Council
as a man of views, didn't hep
"Well, he is living UP to it. Scarce bill
passes that he isn't deemed a good man to
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-01-21
senator cullom'. victory.
Chicago Dispatch,

There were no dark horses in the Illinois
senatorial canvass, but Uncle Shelby NJ
Culiom played horse with several distin-
guished citizens.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-01-21

During his term Governor Peck. Of
Wisconsin. pardoned six persons under
life sentences for murder-all of which
will be noted by life takers.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-01-21

The following shows the amounts due
the Gould estate in December 1892 by
various companies and individuals, these
amounts representing for the Gould COM
debtedness as It then existed:
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-01-21
Precise Holdings of Jay Gould in
Various Railroad Properties.

There has been much speculation for the
last few years to the precise holdings
of Jay Gould in the various properties
known as the Gould lines. The following
statement shows in detail the extent of his
wealth:
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-01-21
THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL

WASHINGTON. d. C.--Riggs House, Ebbitt House.
Wiards Hotel and the Washington News Elk
change. 18th street. bet. Penn. and + street.
The morning call., 1895-02-14
AN AGED LAW DUG UP.
IT GIVES JUST A LITTLE HOPE TO
THE SILVER MEN.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13.--An old law has
been discovered upon the statute books by
free-silver men which they declare gives
them ground to hope that they can bring
about the coinage of silver in an indirect
way through the use of Mexican dollars.
The law was passed in 1857, and is section
1867 of the Revised Statutes. 1t reads as
follows:
THE pieces commonly known as the
quarter, eighth and sixteenth of the Span
ish dollar and of the Mexican dollar shall
be receivable at the treasury of the United
States and its several offices and its several
postoff1ces and land Offices at the rates Of
valuation following: The fourth of dol
lar, or piece of two re ais, at 20 cents; the
eighth of dollar, or piece of one real, at
10 cents, and the sixteenth of a dollar, or
half real, at cents"
The section following provides that the
coins shall not be reissued from the treas
ury, but shall be recoined into United
States coins. The law has never been re-
pealed and silver men in Congress assert
that it is possible to send the metal to
Mexico for coinage, reimport it into the
United States and present it at the treas
ury. They assert that the validity of the
law is beyond question, and points to the
statute resurrected by Secretary Carlisle,
which practically compels the treasury to
redeem national bank notes in gold, as evil
dence that there are more intricacies in the
monetary system than have been realized.
The first step, the silver men say, is to
secure construction of the law by some
competent authority. They fear that At
torney General Olney will rule against
them and are trying to devise plan to
secure an opinion from the Judiciary Com
mittee of the House.
Representative Hartman of Montana has
introduced a resolution intended to bring
the matter of the old Mexican silver law to
the attention of the House and serve as an
opening wedge in the discussion of the
question. If not reported from a commit
tee within six days the resolution viii be
privileged and can be called up at any
time. 1t calls on the Secretary OF the
Treasury to inform the House what pro-
portion OF the receipts since February L,
1855, have been paid in the coins mentioned
in the law and which provided for their
receipt at the Treasury.
The morning call., 1895-02-14

of the Treasury of the United States shall and
will deliver the bonds as herein provided at
such places as shall be designated by the parties
OF the second part. Any expense of delivery
out OF the United States shall be assumed and
paid by the parties of the second part.
Flfth-ln consideration of the purchase of
such coin the parties OF the second part and
their associates hereunder assume and will
bear all the expenses and inevitable loss of
bringing gold from Europe hereunder, and as
lar as lies in their power will exert all financial
influence and will make all legitimate efforts
TO protect the treasury OF the United States
against Withdrawals of gold pending the COM
plete performance of this contract
In witness whereof, the parties hereunto have
set their hands in five parts this Sth day of
February, 1895. j. G. CARLISLE,
Secretary of the Treasury.
AUGUST BELMONT & Co.,
On behalf of Messrs. n. NJ. Rothschild & Son of
London and themselves
J. P. MORGAN & Co.,
On behalf of ]. S. Morgan & Co. of London and
themselves.
Attest: W. E. CURTIS,
FRANCIS LYNDE STETsoN.
The morning call., 1895-02-14
SHERMAN'S SUBSTITUTE.
IN Most RESPECTS IT Is SIMILAR
TO HIS RECENT Bill.
W. E. CURTIS,
FRANCIS LYNDE STETs

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13.-The substitute for
the Jones unrestricted coinage bill, re-
ported from the Finance Committee, which
Senator Sherman to-day proposed, is in
most respects copy of the bill introduced
by him on the 18th ult. It is changed
however. SO as to permit the issuance of
8 per cent gold bonds, payable in five
years. for the purpose solely of maintain
ing the gold reserve and not to meet cur
rent deficiencies as in the original bill.
The certificates of Indebtedness authorized
by the original bill are confined to the
meeting of the treasury deficiency "now
existing or which may hereafter occur
They are to be made payable in lawful
money of the United States, and the
amount to be issued is left to the discretion