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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-05
Deserves Prompt Consideration.

Notwithstanding there has been no
Is noticeable that President Cleveland
spoke of the conflict in Cuba as sanguin-
airy and ficroely conducted war" Those,
who recall the awful incidents connected
with the last terrible conflict by which
Cuba Intellectually strove to be free, are
well aware that Spain did not hesitate
to adopt the most cruel measures, such
as have no place in the conduct Of civil
lied warfare. There have been many
ready made use of similar measures in
the present conflict. 1t would appear that
the President had official intimation that
such was the case when he described the
war In the words quoted above. 1t is also
noticeable, in what he has to say upon the
question, that he recognizes the temper of
the American people favors recognition of
the insurgents as belHgerents, to thus
ensure to them measure of protection
from the atrocities which Spain other
wise would inflict upon them. if able TO do
So. The part of the Presidents message
referring to Cuba is very cautious, too
much so it seems. He does not have a
word to say respecting belllgerent rights,
while he would endeayor TO restrain the
expression of public sentiment. Moreover
it is evident from his words that he
realizes that SPANS war measures are
atrocious, although he enters no pro-
test Hence the joint resolution in
troduced by Senator Call of Florida,
favoring the recognition of the insur-
gents belligerent rights and protesting
against Spanish cruelties attracts atten
tion and demands immediate recognition.
The best authorities have held that
when revolutionary party pursues
objects of state and is organized like a
/ sovereign state, 1T stands, as it were. in
the place of the state" BlundtehIi and
Field, both eminent authorities, hold
that, lit is to be regarded as q progress
in modern International law that it is
Inclined to treat an insurrectionarv or
well ordered revolutionary party as belli
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-05
WRESTLING IN JAPAN.
How the Almost Naked Athletes Condnct
Themselves In the Arena.

According to an article in Current Lit
erature, tho contests take place in huge
amphitheater, much like large circus,
sheltered by bamboo framework covered
with mating to keep out the people who
do not pay to go in. The top is unroofed.
Tiers of boxes of a primitive description
line the sides, being reached by ladders
from the front A ring of rice bags in
closes the sanded arena, some dozen feet
in diameter, in which the combatants
meet. Tho center is occupied by the UNI
pire, person of much distinction, dressed
in an old brocade costume, picturesque
enough to Europeans and reminiscent of
feudal times. Four judges are also in at
tendance in case the umpire's decision
should be disputed.
The umpire stretches out his fan and
shouts something in strident voice. At
this bohest the first couple of combatants
appear. The dress is scarcely conventional
according to occidental ideas. Indeed
there is practically no dress at all Be-
yond a strip round the loins absolutely
nothing is worn. They stride into the
ring amid the plaudits Of thousands, take
a draft of water from a bucket in the cor
ner, sprinkle themselves with the fluid
and are ready for the encounter.
Two mighty men are they, with limbs
and trunks that would not disgrace Sam
son. Mountains of muscle some, others
mountains of fat. Good humor CLEANS
in their faces. They slap their thighs and
stamp their legs like FESTIVE horses and
then crouch ready for the spring like
beasts of prey. The umpire gives the sig
nal to commence, and they bound into
each others embrace. Perhaps the feint
Is parted, SO that we have it all over
again.
1t is Homeric moment as the cham
pions struggle and sway this way and
that until with a final effort one is
thrown to the ground. In one instance a
heavy man was hurled right over the rice
bags by wiry opponent and would have
had nasty fall off the stage but for the
intervention of an attendant placed ready
to prevent accidents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-05

| The fact should not be overlooked, that
not until April 1893, when the Demo
cratic administration had como into full
charge of affairs and impending and out
line d Democratic legislation had begun to
paralyze industry. not until then did the
reserve fund Of gold for the first time
since Ii was established in 1875 fall below
the 800, 000 900 mark.
There was no necessity for the Presi-
dent to devote so much space in his en-
deavor to attribute the depletion of this
gold reserve to greenbacks. 1t is plain to
every person of common sense that when
Secretary Carlisle by his laundering first
aroused suspicion that gold was likely
to go TO II premium he set in motion the
withdrawal of gold from the reserve fund
1t Is a so SELF evident fact that when IL
tariff went into operation that turned the
balance of trade against us, which in
creased importations while it decreased
revenue, which turned the tide of gold
Uub VI INV tUuHlEy NJ pIOSptCb VI
turning it back again, the mischief was
done.
To obscuring these self evident truths
the President devoted large part of his
message, II proceeding which cannot be
too strongly condemned, not only because
1t is Justification Of fact but because it
exposes to suspicion our financial system
and may do much harm. Whatever may
be tie defects of that system they are by
no means so grave as the President, by
cowardly evasion has tried to have the
country believe. Moreover, those defects
deliberation and not under the stress the
President endeavors to excite. Grover
Clevelands words have on several occa
sions melted serious mischief, that his
commendable attitude toward free silver
cannot repair; but there is no more
fragrant illustration of it, than is afforded
in his attempt to foist upon the green
back the misdeeds of the most incompe-
tent administration of national affairs
recorded against any political party since
the establishment of the government
His stubborn advocacy of free trade falla-
cies wrought ruin in The midst of pros
perity But having done this, and In the
midst of the distressing conditions
brought about he endeavors to brighten a
people into heller SHELTER legislation, to
apply remedy for existing evils to u part
from which they did not derive their
source
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-05

gerents, although it may lack govern
mental authority provided the reyolu-
tionary party has we'll disciplined army,
respects the rights of civilized warfare
and struggles in good faith for political
objects.
All the evidence we have shows that
the Cuban insurgents have met those
conditions They have a sufficiently well
disciplined army to hold in check all the
troops Spain can send against Them no
tales of their cruelties have been sent out
with the dispatches evidently edited at
Spanish headquarters. The object for
which the insurgents are struggling is
the noblest which any people may pursue,
freedom from intolerable tyranny.
No one should argue that to satisfy
surgents should be granted. The ques-
ton should receive the most careful con-
sideration of our best statesmen, and
action should be dictated by wisdom, but
at the same time in the spirit of humanity
and progress. Spain did not hesitate to
recognize the Confederacy at the COM
mencement of the Civil War. The Cuban
struggle has continued for many months,
has existed to disprove all the epithets
Spain bestowed upon it at the beginning
the insurgents have established a provision
al government, that has assumed the form
of permanent government there is no
question but what it is right for the in
surgents to succeed; that there is no hope
for Cuba until they do. Assuredly the
burden of proof is not upon those who
advocate recognition but upon those OPP
posed So far as known here, recogni-
ton should be granted. At any rate
Senator Calls resolution demands prompt
consideration.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-05

The President says the United States
insisted upon an American commission to
investigate the disturbances In China
also that the government requested n CON
sular Investigation of the outrages in
Armenia and which threatened the lives
and property OF Americans, In the
former case the government obtained
what it insisted upon. In the latter
case Turkey snubbtd the United States
and refused its request, which was just rs
proper rs the demand upon China. Why
there was insstance in the one case and
only request in the other, the President
does not say
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-05
Boston Advertiser. J

Not the least among the many causes
for national rejoicing which are connect
ed with the meeting of the 9th Con-
gress, with the spectacle which once more
greets the glad eyes of the country
in the form of popular branch of
the national Legislature under the con-
troll of the Republican party, is the re-
turn of Hon. Thomas B. Reed of Maine
to the speakers chair. 1t was a great
day for the millions of America when
he first took that high scat, it was an evil
day when he temporarily retired from it,
it is an suspicious day on which he
resumes the gavel and reinaugurates the
regime of firmness, efficiency, patriot
ism and Yankee common sense which
his enemies called "Reedism," until on
their own accession to power they found
themselves compelled by public sentiment
and the condition of things to adopt its
salient features, so far as their limited
understanding and capacity enabled them
so to do. Never was statesman more
completely vindicated than Mr.. Reed has
been, nor did any statesman ever less
need vindication.
1t is not his own party that has done
it. His political opponents did 1t, when
they were forced to stop villifyipg his
actions and follow his example. The
progress of events, the sober second
thoughts of sober and thoughtful citizens
confirmed the correctness of his position.
Again and again and yet over again the
people at the ballot boxes proclaimed their
confidence in and their admiration for the
policy which he instituted and unwaver.
ingly maintained and made overwhelm-
ingly triumphant. He is to be congrat-
! ulated, indeed; but much more is the
nation to be congratulated. Congress can
do business. Legislation can proceed.
The representatives of the people will
never again be hindered by factious OBJ
struction from doing the duty, for the do.
ing of which the people have chosen them
A great branch of the general government
is no more to be strangled by parliamen
tary red tape. The red tape has been cut
asunder. 1t was cut, once for all, by the
keen edge of the knife of common sense
and practical wisdom held in the strong
hand of Thomas b. Reed Hurrah for
Reed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-05

Whatever may be thought of the
Republicans attempting to organize the
Senate with the aid of those. who would
be Republicans If they weren't something
else, there Is no difference of opinion
about Senator Frye's eligibility to the
office Of President pro tenn, Mr.. Frye
Is in every way qualified to preside
impartially, with dignity and ability,
over that body and the general recog-
ment
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-05

Railroad kidney is one of the latest ad-
ditions to the list of special diseases, and
it is said to be wholly due to the dust and
CRIME that filters into the system through
the pores of the skin, and which, under
continuous railway travel, it is impossible
to eradicate. To any one with tendency
to kidney trouble; railroad travel for a
week is said to be most dangerous. There
is no such danger in sea travel, for there
is no permanent disease known which Is
peculiar to the ocean. New York Tribune.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-05

Mr.. Cleveland In his first term told the
country, that II 1t wasn't in trouble it
ought to be, because Of protective tariff.
In his second term he sees the protective
tariff devitalized and the real trouble be-
gins. He then concludes that the silver
law is responsible for it all This is re
pealed but the trouble isn't. Then he
concludes that the trouble is due to green
backs. But the country long ago became
tired OF his prescriptions and knows full
we'll that if greenbacks were called In and
Grover Cleveland given a third term,
neither of which events will occur, he
would still have the trouble confronting
him and would still be hunting for some
thing or somebody to put the blame upon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-05

The President justly condemned the
padroni system, whereby ignorant Italian
labor is made the victim of constituencies
spectators. His remedy, implied though
not prescribed, would be, by removing all
protection from American labor, to reduce
certain classes of it to condition where 1t
would gladly do the work now done by
these Italians and discourage the latter
from emigrating to the United States.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-05
"Iittle Birds In a Nest.D

Here is William Savage Landor's de-
scription OF the sentries whom he saw at
Seoul:
The Korean Tommy Atkins mounts
guard curlcd up in basket filed with rags
and cotton WOOL Even at the royal pal
ace one seos them. The Cho-senese war
rlor is not giant On the contrary, he
is very small-only little over feet, or
even less, so that the round basket which
contains him is made only about feet in
diameter and feet deep. In the inner
Enclosure OF the royal palace, where two
soldiers at time are Oh guard, the bas-
kets are bigger, and the two men contained
in them squat or curl up together like two
birds in nest. Their rifles are generally
left standing against the wall, but occa-
sionaliy, where the position to be guarded
Is very responsible one, they are nursed
in the basket"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-05

David Bennett Hills lecture tour Is
no soon done for one wonders what twas
begun for. The cause Of the abrupt
ending Is said to be a severe cold,
resultant, we infer, from cold reception.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-05

The President says there can be nc
doubt that serious loss and destruction OF
mission property have resulted from
riotous conflicts and outrageous attacks
In Turkey There was no doubt of that
before you wrote your message, Mr.. Pres
ident, but what should be done about it:
You neglect to recommend concerning it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-05

The President interprcts the Monroe
doctrine to oppose "iorcible increase OF
foreign territorial power in the Americas
This is q new Interpretation. Ii England
should buy Nicaragua and the canal
route Cleveland might agree, but would
the United Statesf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-05

1t Is gratifying to note, that the agita-
ton for some legislation, which may bet.
ter protect the common seaman from
cruelties aboard ship, is still carried on.
Just Whist is practical in the way of fur
Their legal restraint we cannot say. but
the results of recent Investigations de
monstrate the need of change for tn,
better. The Coast Seamen's journal
the organ Of the Seamen's Union, Is dis
tributing where they are supposed to d,
the most good, copies of THE Red Rec
ord, pamphlet containing partla
list of cases Of cruelty during the pas
seven years. There are two sides to ever,
question. and the officers of many ship
could undoubtedly show the necessity a
vigoroaa - 70 maintain discipline
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-05

Senator Lodges ringing resolutions IN
support Of the Monroe doctrine should re
ceive immediate passage They are respect
fully referred to those EnglishInen, who
have been recently engaged in ridicullng
the doctrine Is obsolete.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-05

TERMS: 800 Per Year.

No notice whatever will be taken OF un-
signed communications.
Trp JOURNAL CANNOT gR HELD RESPONSIBLE
for the preservation or return Of rejected com
munications.
Address all Communications relating to SUB
soyiptions and Advertisements to BCRLRieH q
FIYur, Publishers, Augusta. Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-05

The President neglects to inform the
country how the government could
have paid its bills, had it not rcis
sued the greenbacks redeemed In gold.
Those greenbacks went out again by
natural channels, and had they not
been used some other form of money
redeemable in gold must have been
employed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-05

Now we are told that President Cleye-
land took a second term only 10 please
Mrs. Cleveland. Are we TO inter that If
she wants third term he will try to
crafty her wish:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-05

Right in the midst Of the stale rcitera
ton by free trade organs Of the fallacy
that free wool is great boon to the
manufacturers, comes resolution, adopt
cd by the executive committee of the
national association of wool manufact-
urers, favoring a duty on wool.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-05

But the opportunities for brutal, drum
ken officers to wrcsk Vengeance upon
some luckless seaman, who has incurred
their displeasure and get clear of the law
are altogether too many.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-05

All the Maine members of the national
House have conspicuous seats and it is
gratifying that the other members think
this arrangement eminently proper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-05

cup of black coffee will destroy the
fumes of the malodorous onion. The ''fad"
of having peppermints and winterQreen
cream candies on the table has method in
Its madness, as one Of these will destroy
the odor left by wine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-05

Since the Bangor Jail workshop shut
down there has been ali influx of tIamps.
MORALE well, never mind!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-05

The Journal is indebted TO Senator
Hale for number Of valuable pubic
documents, recently received.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-05
Johmsonsl AnodyneL iniment

1t originated 1870 by the late Dr. A Johnson good old
Family Physician for in his private practice to relieve
and form inflammation Every Mother should have
i'll the house Dropped sugar suffering children love to take
Sick ROOM Free
cents; SIX
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-05

The Sultan has 400 cooks in his estab-
lishment-enough to spoil the broth.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-05

PASSPORT has begun to build a shoe
factory. Some other places in the State
have excellent quarters for shoe manu-
featuring awaiting occupants But
PASSPORT hustled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-05
MAINE GOSSIP.
This cold wave is none too cold to pro-
tect the lives of the skaters.

More than half q century ago there
was schoolboy- and girl courtship The
course of true love divided, each going a
different way. Now when both are %
years old, have seen family of children
60 out from them and have been bereft,
they meet court and plight their troth
anew. Thanksgiving day they were
married in the town of Naples.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-05
VOICES OF THE PRESS.
Something to Remember.

IPhlIadeIphla RECORD.
The bloomer girl should remember that
the clothes don't make the man.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-05
lust His Size,
Chicago Dispatch.

Chicago Dispatch.)
In the distribution of desks in the SEN
ate at Washington, Senator Tillman has
drawn an end seat That's eminently
proper, since he is an lend man" in
craftsmanship.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-05

Bath institutions were generously re-
membered in Miss Moody's will. The
bequest of $4,000 to the Y NJ C. A. is
enc to be thankful for.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-12-05
Reeds Return.

in fixing upon him rs the sort of man to
represent her in the national Legislature.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-07-27

embroidered in old rose gives protec@
ton from sun and wind.
In wash dresses the array is even
more tempting, and surely the choice
among cotton stuffS was never less linn
tied. Ginghams for morning and pref
ty striped or plain batisteS or lowered
muslins for evening, with perhaps a
white china silk and a white null for
extra occasions, are the selection of
sensible mothers, leaving the stiff ham
burgs, rustling with starch, and the be-
ribbOned swisses over cOlored cambrics
to the woman with gaudy taste, who
thinks them real elegant, poor thing.
This is the woman who puts red en-
brOidery around the legs of her little
boys white duck ''pants."
Sheer lawn in pink and white stripes
is the material employed in another de-
sign. This dainty gown is made in one
piece. a deep rutf1e of the lawn and
narrower one of fine nainsook embroid-
cry are gathered very full around the
puffed yoke, and frill of the embrOid-
cry finishes the neck and sleeves, which
are a coat sleeve, with a large puff
forming upper part. Two rows of in
sorting give the shOrt-waisted effect.
The sixth model will probably prove
the favorite, as it is dainty, yet easily
1aundered. It is made up in white,
scarlet and blue gingnam. The skirt
is laid in fine cluster plaits, and forms
a slip. A deep round cape of plain
scarlet or blue, with rows of white
braid, put on without fullness around
the neck of the slip, which is well
rounded, and fits snugly over the shout
ders. The rufle sleeves are the same
depth as the neck frill. The guimpe
may be white or a solid color. This is a
model play dress, and can be admirably
developed in galatea cloth or any of the
wash materials. The china silk will be
charming if adapted to this style. Have
the skirt accordiOn-plaited, the guimpe
of silk and the neck frill of deep valen-
ciennes lace.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-07-27

The diet of hotels, consisting Of rich
meats and desserts in great variety, is
usually different from the average food
of the average jurymen, particularly
of the working class. The result is al
ways overeating and under-exercise.
This alone would quickly break up or
disorder the mental activities. In addi-
ton to this, the confinement in the bad
air of court rooms brings new sources
of poisoning, particularly deficient
oxidation, which of itself is sufficient
to derange the normal brain functions.
The crowded rooms at hotels are either
overheated and badly ventilated or cold
and noisy. The time for retiring and
rising varies, and the usual habits of
the juryman are changed in every re-
spect. His accustomed food, sleep,
and exercise, and his manner of think
ing and the subject of his thoughts all
are broken up. He is asked to follow
an intricate chain of reasoning, and
discriminate the errors, and told that
this is true and that is true, and that
the law should lead him to some other
point He is f1attered, and his pride is
reused to do the best he can. He grows
more incapacitated daily as the evil
dence accumulates and his system be-
comes deranged. Then, in despair he
will suddenly form some conclusion,
guided by a fancy for some attorney or
some remark by the judge.