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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-17
Premium. We're Awarded.

BUENA VISTA. VA. Dec. l6.-Spocial-
Court convened here yesterday and much
interest was added by the awarding ot
oic.. oncrcd by the business men of the
town.
Among the premiums was one of six
dollars Tor the best all-around horse won
ly Lee Rhea. a premium OF two dollars
for the largest pumpkin was awarded TO
g. W. Vest
There was many other premiums too
numerous TO mention. ana costly ones at
that
A ladies' fine gold watch will De given
away next cOurt-day, which is the second
Monday. All ladies' that visit town that
DAY have q chance 10 get The watch II they
only give their names % the clerk.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-17

A row occurred last night mo the sand
house of the James-rivcr division OF the
Chesapeake and ohio Railway Company
al the loot OF Second street among "a NUM-
ber Of tramps. who use the place as their
headquarters during the night Wm.
Quinn. collrcd tramp. entered the place
against the wishes OF those who had come
before him and wgs cut boy one OF them
on ile head with knife lie was taken
10 the AlmshOuse but his wound did not
prove 10 be serious.
later bon the night Six white and three
colOred tramps We're arrested there on the
complaint of the yardmastcr and taken
TO the Second police station.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-17

william Enyson Tells ofTheir Work and
Growth.

PETERSBURG. Va. Dec. 1i-Spccial.-
Mr.. William ElysOn. of Richmond, cor
responding secretary oi The state Mis-
sion Board of Virginia Eapusts. delivered
"a vcrv able and instructive address at
The Second Baptist church tonight The
Iaptists of Virginia. hc said. led an the
Southern states iu their contributions 90
missions last year Nh. Elyson displayed
81 fine map of Virginia ou which was
located every Baptist church of the state.
The map was made boy Mrs. Ellyson. Mr.
Fllyson stated that the state Mission
Board has now under appointment scvcn-
tv-four missionaries, and the l5apusts
are growing very fast 10 IS "a fact he
said. that tne Baptists are growing more
rapidly than an Protestant denominations
combined.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-17

Severe Penalties which Those Who Want
fo Afd Cuba Nay suffer.

WASHINGTON. j.. c.. December l5.-
The attention of officials here has Leen
attracted by the stories coming from all
parts OF the country indicating that en-
lstmcnts are going on Of parties of men
TO 90 10 Cuba % join the insurgents IN
their struggle against the slHniafds.
These cuu-tments are In direct violation
OF the neutrality laws and are prohibited
under severe penalties.
For accepting commission % serve
against Spain. a country with which the
United States is now at peace. the penalty
prescribed hv section 52sl. Revised sta
tutes, d. $500 nne and three years i'm
ufiFonmeut. while for enlistment 90 serve
against spain or hiring any one to en-
lisa tie penalty g. almost rs heavy. being
"A maximum OF Sle0 tine and three years
imprisonment.
me enforcement OF these laws nat
urally falls within the functions OF tho
United states officials. 10 whose knowl-
0Ira the attempt lt INFRINGEMENT is
brought but il the movements continue
on a large scale as reported. lr Is pgOhn-
bic that the Department OF Justice VIII
send instructions OF a special character
10 all OF It's agents calling their atlen-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-17
ISAAC MAY SWINDLED.
4 sHIEPER EELfETIS MN or
FIFTY DOLLIRS,
4 rorred Telegram and Worthless Drait
the Coordination That Duped the
Richmond Shoe Merchant.

arrested in New York yesterday, and ser
reant Alex. Tonllinson will 20 this morn
,.,. ,o hri,, bfr, here 20 answer the
''7 ,,,.- ,.. A.. ONT Of
'H"i h'N O' '"'''''''7
so.
Mr.. Isaac May. or Ike May, as the
popular shocu,au is called from Richmond
~. -, D., ,,.,o tra,,-
To NC" oii'1''' '' "' '''.'D
cling men do not take Ike My lo'
soft snap" Lut DE is as liberal as
prince and as good hearted as the gene
,.f ,.., 80 ...,t.f l,,,,,,,,.,., and those
,r'its -, ,,.r, t,e i.-r mo,tb
NJ ~ ,,ss ,,o, -,,irlIsd on account
"a. 'iIs "a ''91 'l'..,,.'i,-.. ar busfnose
ol any 'aN y, t,- ,,,,ril,.'-,.,.... ~ a .
ronrno.afe his friends has put him IN
S- ''s,,, -ooJ bo~.et dollars
'' "''S ~. - t.,, , ,,rfr.r in tho
~, i. e,.,' of NJ l.rothers nronrietors
r tto "nroT.ln shoe Stlre ON Broad
a.. '.0 Az r.a,c ~, ts tbo fr,seiin,.
,,.,r..enfafive OF the weN-kuoun shoe
r,anufacttirer M. j. Wortnley. OIL Lynn
1rass.. and several times each year he
v.sits an the trade between here and
New Orleans.
mon tbo many friends of his on the
i tl -. ,rr n q, Merrill who
,-.,, "a. in, fho : Turner Compauv.
i7 an Oi'..0i 'i' .No 80 ''
oi 10 st"..O' af~ Morrill, bavo boen
er,1,,s !, lone. time ANA MS business mon
-. 49,. 49,, nj e,ch other there
-'yD' .''- . >-,,,..,,,h.r tgth Afr arer-
I'm ,-,ii,er into the "Afole" Shoe Store.
d.. ,..,, made welcome ANA Mr.. May was
,a,.,, ,fad to erect his own companion of
.,,5 81 .'
HARKTN INTRODUCED
on this particular afternoon AIR. Mer-
riu was accompaniod by another gentle
& ~" ,.,,h ,.ip,n Mr. Nav had no os-
.t ,.,,,.fntareo but who claimed 10
! ..il..- ,f,,.. e, ,io.tnan and who WIS
~ g.. ,r~ Merrill
/ mtiO' ~ 80. .~tt.t %, bfs brsf
no" Ii'l' ..'' s',,i,. f,f has "a ,ood-no-
ff,,,I ,ff-h.rd ,yav of
/ ,"i'u ''..'.-
le.,ih5 s'o. ','' ,o.t,d or al tho
lie ls '.o'9'7',, , ro,,,r,u, innrcssos
/ q, st,,,--.r as helms. a Keen ana able busi-
s'l'.ne.' "' '''''7 81
M. ,I.. or,ttod with his friend aler-
/ rim and the new acquaintance Harkin
~ ,'- To-, ti,,. or tbe afternoon of No
~, " t7r, and 6rouv Uarkin pulled
/ . tologror out of his pocket which read
','esi.- .-ii ou' 0' '''
d.. l'"' 81. ,,,t.,.f1a prnlavin
1o s' '''o n,.,,,, ~ ,,ou need money.
80 go. - i,troluCtfon i'm Louisville
I -, ls,,.,...U ~ IT, STARK a. Co"
Ihe nlA"N wa .,,,..,iio Vol Known IN
/ shoe ,''''' s,rr-,,i e,d tbe, bof.
nolh @s5 "',. ,....-,, 80 ~ Tl sf,rk G. Co..
hN'" D' ''.. -. 10 kvoroeeter Mas
or yyborn uartin had said he was trav-
lp. N1.in ~ .fo,n
0'..,7 ... 49, 10 oo to Louisville to-
- h.. al 90 Ar Nf,v
. ,.<. ,.,,, ,.,irrn incurred Mr.
HOW are you 4'"7'
J. aANNs
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-17

CHICAGO. Dec l6.-An invitation has
been extended % President-clect Mchin-
i.,. ~ witness the University OF Wlscon-
sin-Carl-ie Indian football game and TO
re tho guest of the Press club at the
coliseum Saturday night The Major
WIN be In Chicago at that time and IL L.
Thought that Dee viii conclude to witness
the great gridlron contest
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-17
TELEGRIPHIC BREVITIES.

An explosion occurred in Cremcr's
r,rtch-factory at. Aschanenburs, hava-
RI. dsmoHs ming the building. killing
fg-een women and girls. and seriously
lniuring seven others.
Nalred Hatfield. a relative OF the no
tori0us Hatfe.ds OF Kentucky and west
VIRGINIA. Was hanged az Sneedy.lie. Tenn.
yesterday.
Mr. Charles r. crisp was elected yes
terTay 10 On the uncNrred term Of his
father. the lage Speaker crisp. IN Con-
ores. There was 10 opposition.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-17

LOUISVILLE. KY. Dee. lG.-At a
meeting OF the Executive committee OF
.h. qrada-Afark ASSOCIATION OF plug To-
b4cco Manufacture called for the pur-
u5s. of settling the priority of certain
tradc-murks 10 was decided 10 make an
ef0rt 20 have the ioug-term Congress
pass % law requiring all trademarks 10
b. REGISTERED aud au members notified,
.o that they cannot joe duplicated. 4
penalty viii Dee attached to the use VI
another FIRMS tr4e-mark after thc blil
has passed lt was decided o. maintain
the association. and another assessment
WI. I-IL..
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-17

c. T.. watson Elected President Of the
Chamber of CONNIE cr.

WINSTON. ". c., Dec iG-spccial.-
alr. S. G.. Osbum. one OF Wmsion's promi-
nont young tobacco manufacturers. was
married at 2.20 O'Clock This afternoon TO
Miss Emma kapD popular and accom-
uiishcd young lady of Bethani1. The cere-
muuy Was performed NF .laNcp l.ond-
thaler iu tine AfOr1Eiln church at
Hethani1. Tho coup. wore the recipients
of many handsome and useful presents.
They .cit Tonight for tour of Northern
cities.
Hon O.. p. Watson. late Democratic
candidate for Governor. was elected presi-
dent of the Chamber of Commerce last
nilht 40 bis suggestion meeting OF the
citizens Of both towns viii be held in the
now courthouse ON December Zith. when
1fr. Watson and others will make ad-
dresses aud discuss matters chat VIII add
to tile twin oltys growth and prosperity
during the coming years.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-17

WASHINGTON. Dee -spocial-Rcp-
re-cnlatge swanson to-day secured the
reference % Elections Committee. No !,
OF the Did for the relief Of Key. W. r..
Iudkln chaplain OF Randolph Macon col
fhe late Lewis Mckenzie THE bin pro-
viIes for the reimbursement 10 thc estate
If SIR Mckenzie vi the money expended
by him in coHtestins o. seat in the FORTY
Nrst COlgrnsa
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-17
SNOULDERING VOLCANO.
gyccrgaN QUEsTION ms REAcH-
I'D AN ACUTE STAGE.
. s,icht Circumstance May Cause an Out
burst That viii Plunge Us ina War
with spain.

cs.rDfaI
WASlilNHi oNt ~ ''' '''N'
,rl.re can be no question that the situa-
... d.. ,,,,,.r,.s with rerard 10 cuba has
'''" .,.. .f,obfeet cir-
ieacnei Hl'h' WIG"
CumstanCcs may cause an oul'N'"' '-
sentiment that viii result n some de-
..,... ,..i...r.t,a fo involve this
...t, ,ri,e SOM
country h ""4 "''" ''''''' 80.
umcnt differs widely from '""e
found such noisy oppression in the last
..t..
20 1850.
iNtit l1 no 't-iit ON ,.- l'"' N'
Ners 90 iniiame tac puu", h4n" ol ''
Demonstrate cheap ANA hiliil' loi .-
a. patriotism for the purpose OF "i'''-
iug their constituents, ass was tne ease
before the election. ..........
AfPkoADiilN9 CRISIS.
There is. however % oeop-iooted con-
Nicuon boo hotn Houses tnat "hHiIa arc
approaching "a crisis and tnai ID congress
takes amy action ai a' 81 "iil ue ol a~-Cn ~
character "s "il I"ANe 81 io' 'i-" '.. ",.
..'f .i.' ........i'l,. ,r,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-17

ton 20 the proclamation issued by the
President last spring. and enjoining upon
them a strict enforcement of the ncu-
trality laws.
THE government doubtless will be
Obliged 10 do this IN order TO manifest
fts purpose 90 meet the requirements or
international law. just as 10 has warned
the Shipping interests against taking
part in nhbustering movements. and has
sent rigid instructions TO judicial officers
az Atlantic ports 70 prevent The inirac-
don OF the laws In that respect
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-17

HINTON. w. VA. Dec lf.-Wilie Sur
her. the twevo-ycar-O son OF Thomas
Surbcr. a Chesapeake and Ohio engineer.
Of this city. met with his death t0-day
at CovinctOn. lie wns playing around
"a saw mill and his clothes caught IA the
machinery with the above result.
al The Republican, CITY Convention to-
nieht the following nominations were
made. MANOR. D.. @. Prince for Recorder.
II E. Flanagan. for Counciimcn, II r..
tlannaean j. 4. Graham. $. +. Hamll-
ton. J. Il. Cary, Dr. y. q. Cooper
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-17
WEATHER FORECAST.

WASHINGTON. Dec. iG-Woather FORE
cast for Thursday.
vlrrinia-fair. followed nv cloudy IN me
evening. nOrtherly winds, snlths 10
eoufhelSterly. not 80 cold.
North garoiina-Fair. slightly warmer;
northerly Winds becoming variable.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-17

ALBANY. y. Y. Dec is-Governor
Morton to-day appointed William VI; -.
Olc0it as district attorney of Vow iVtN
county. in the place mace N.canl ny 'n'
death OF Colonel John r. Fellows.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-17
THE TEXAS DEFENDED.
SLCRTTIIsT HEHBERT REPLIES 10
CEITICIsBS or THE sHfP'
The Last Accident Could Not Have Hap
pened.at Sea-Conduct OF the Vessel
when on the Ocean.

Navy Department issued an olhciil 5latt-
mcnt to-day 10 demonstrate tnat the
lattlesnip Texas instead Of being in any
deeroe q failure ranks with the finest
warships in the world and IS not SUR
passed by any American naval vessel
Tho occasion for this announcement Is
Secretary Herberts approval Oh a court
of inquiry record which found no onc
responsible for the unfortunate founder
ins of The vessel recently 40 The New
York navy gar1 Secretary Aeturt ts
statement is as follows.
"lm giving out The action of the De-
parfmcrt ou the findings of the recent
court of inquiry, af Co the accident which
resulted iu the sinking OF tho Texas II
t1e navy yard. New York, ] have cou-
oludcd 10 depart from nay usual custom
and make general statement about this
ship.
COULD NOT HAPPEN AT SEA.
'Of course tho public knows that thu.
accident about which this court of iu-
ouiry was held could not have occurred
at sea. that 30 happened because part
Of am injection pipe had been taken ou-
Tor repairs. and that the ship was prompt
ly raised without having suffered amy
material damage.
90 many ,itli'l ilia "t ''''' N'.i I.+t
been made That tne luniio' OF "a p"ie o.
30. at least. may De disposed 10 regard
her as vaIucless
"Thc Texas was laid down hy Mr.
Whitney. a board OF eminent naval of
Iccrs awarded t0 prominent Enfl b
designer. Ar. John. tine prize that had
been offered hy ine department lot 1.l-
best plan of battle hIp of given Ole
mensions. AT that time, and for some
,.,.rs aftor0ard.. the Navy Department.
+-' .....t..,, anil
lhlou-H INC H-i '-"
Repair and OF steam i.NtI-. 'i'- "
pending cOrF leraDie money annually ll
the procurement OF drawings. piaus etc.-
of tbe ,,n.rianee OF forlI.u nations.
orn.lrroNr Made.
~ ,. r,.fo Tv
'""'.' ... l' tf', lor..rfrrenf
SONY %, s" ,s,. .b',' on fnc rlIr.
| To ihe ouiIo4N- Yi l"o "ii ' ,.'.. .lo-o
OF lne eA's' "i'i .', '..''. tb. admin
inpi' t-i"'' "-' ,..l.. aid. .f
lstratlon Ol 'tliD,ai! W .'lt-'' .
forwards, dur.na mo aiiiiiiii -'lo' ~.
Secretary Iiicy iNt '.'"a
aglIu brought iu Qu. Ilo.i were el.iiitt
90 other boards and were again anu .eai
: approved. and FOO the cons 'i.l.oI ol I'D.
/ ship proceeded 40 ihe NoIl.IN navy ,li.
/ uurl during tnis admin. .-'' 'i'"' -'''
4 completed and sent 10 sem, .-4 o.,
here nave beeh s,''' I'D '......
/ tle ship since .le was '.Ii.iI
/ Dneront parts of beer machinery nave
f from time 90 time developed lele.i i-, ahA
b 30 40 one time became apparent thil h'i
/ bottom needed stincnine. She was ".
/ to the naVy-yafd "i n N.i.o'"., .
! bottom was sillcAeu thi DIT ''
/ it is believed, .peahNs -t". i"ii-' ".'
.I. d
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-17
DrsrAEArE ANcoUNrER.
Two Ladie, Attacked and BADLY Bitten by
"A Mad Dog.

BRISTOL, TENN. Dee. 1G.-Special-
Mrs. Belle Robinson had desperate
encounter with a, large mad-dos in
Scott county. Va Yesterday, and was
bitten in half "a dozen places, her hands
being badly laceratCd.
Miss Nary Broadwatcr. who came 20
Mrs. Robineon' assistance. was serious
ly bitten ON the hands
Both ladies were boo Bristol tonight on
their way to Pasteur Institute, Sc"
York for treatment.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-17

WASHINGTON. ID. g.. Dec. l6.-Whiie
thn court oi inquiry which lnye u-'-teI
tle silMus OF tnr ltAAs ON 40. ..-- .'..
n|rid.ut lt Was found uue tO crieciife
,.aff.e In the valve yoke. and the pose
e'ble existence OF open valves between
compartmopts. Secretary Herbert on
the CmmendailoA oI lse Jldbr,A,ulo-
III The Ship. and Farmer o. the navy
vrrd "rcurchens.bly careless ana II
ffev chad not each failed ln bis duty,
this accident could not have happened.
4 mild rcprimand Ia the form OK "A copy
of these findings have been sent 10 the
TWO affected officers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-17
RANGE OF THERMOMETER.

The following was the range OF the
Thermometer AT The Times office yesser-t
dav. D A. NJ a.: u a.. 5. L. NJ. rs:
8 p. NJ. a., z. ~. i9, y NJ. -. Asesae>N
~ 2r2
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-17

| +l.b.u fna plans were under confid-
| Grafton. Secretary Whitney, independent
| ly of the board. invited the judgment oi
| others. including mJ 5eli. and examined q
| the DRAWINGS and specifications caTelui-
| d.. lly verdict Wae that Che plans were
| good. symmetrical ANA pracucabie Ihey
! Ml-nt not Is absolutely the best pOssl-
| Die. but they were ~ odds the best aAo-
J PLANS Or TIE TEXAS
The slaut.lnss were light but their
| lightuess was symmetrical, and. as
/ whole. her huil construction involved the
! best mechanical distribution of minimum
| weight that 4 had ever seen. Tie pfdct.e
| abroad at that time was 10 reduce scaM'-
! Inps To- the lowest limit OF weight. The
/ steel era was neW. and many designers
Thought that because steel had more
| tensile strength tLau iron. thickness couiu
| Doe pr0DOrtiOuatoly reduced and equivalent
/ riEllty ami strength sun maintained. Ihl5
! led Go extraordinary ArHAnas OF aiiioi
/ and armament On small displdcemcnis.
/ aud the IcAts. ana tlnrf sIlps, utel5li'u
/ Ht that time. rtacNeu 100 climax OF lhl.
| tendency. which Ial been approved and
I adopted bv our usual authorities in Ccr-
{ tliA ships of That date.
such was my opinion Of the plans OF
! The Texas then. aid have never seen
! ans reason Co., alter N.
% Returning now 20 the alleged 'c0uspi-
/ rarF' AGAINST uavy-ylrl., ] state empnau-
! CaIy That 4 have never handled INC aup-
/ iect OF navy-yarl methods except in pupic
I hearings before committee and once DID
/ The Us Washington torl, making no secret
Of mp responsibility for tine publication
I'm this / did not attack the quality OF
Z work done in navy yards, but produced t
+ report which had been made uy the Navy
/ Department for the House Committee ON
/ Authorizations. showing that on the basis
/ of mv bids io build tne Raleigh ana cine
/ cnult J would have built three such
/ ships for what those two cost ln me navy
. yard. and oil thi 90 meet and overture"
..I.f d. |..I b . r. IH
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-17

Tho NavalsBudget was passed by the
FRENCH Chamber Of Deputies YESTERDAY.
p.piving 90 an Interrogation Admiral
Besnard. Minister or Marine. said that
Ia Mas the intention ot the Government
no suDmit plans for the defence Of Dres-
tand and CherboGr-.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-17
VOL to-NEW SERIES. NO. 2G5.

that - Is severely punished, both by inc
and imprisonment.
IL was given out officially that the
parties conducting the recruiting We're
acting without authority from the
League.
DENOUNCES AMERICAN PRESS.
HAVANA, Dec. 16.-Tho Dlacaro de la
Marina. in consequence Of having re-
colved from It's New York correspondent
dispatches giving accounts OF the cN-
citomcnt caused throughout the United
States by the stories Of the alleged
troachorous manner in which Maceo was
done 10 death. prints AN energetic pro-
test against the circulation Of such rec
ports. which it CharactcriZes as gross
falschoods and insults 10 Spanish chiv-
article The Dncaro comments in scath-
ing terms upon the action Of the Amer
ican newspaper press in printing such
.Ne N
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-17

SAVANNAH. GA. Dec. l6.-The steam
yacht NamoOsc. Captain Mcintosh, which
D. ON her way TO Key west 10 engage Ai
bringing war news from Havana. for a.
Now York paper. arrived here late last
ucht from Charleston and departed at =
O'Clock This afternoon for Jacksonville.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-12-17

CHARLESTON. s. a.. Doc 1.-The
tramc managers OF the Southern. Plant
and Central ~ George railway systems
have been in This CITY all day discussing
40 rates ON fertilizer. Mr. CulD rerre-
seton, and ~ Ninhurn fhe Central N
Georgia road The meeting has been held
hohind closed doors. and nothing has been
Given ont for publication. To Is understood
mat ifs object is 90 arrive at reneril
q..rooroenf which win prevent cutting OF
the rates in the future.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-18
THE DINGLBY BILL.

1t is to be regretted that there is any
doubt of the passage of the Dingley tariff
bill at the coming session of Congress-
Every man knows that the deficit in the
National revenue is a serious evil, and
every man therefore who holds a seat in
Congress ought to be willing to vote for a
measure that>wlll put an end to it.
We can understand why there should be
opposition TO q protective tariff system
from men who conscientlously believe
that the welfare of the country would be
promoted by free trade. This bill, how
ever, does not devise comprehensive pro-
lection. II is simply a measure of expe.
diency. Its only object is TO provide a
revenue for the Government. 1t is not in
tended to be permanent. No man ought
to have seat in Congress who allows a
mere partisan antagonism to impei him to
vote against measure of such a character.
Differences of opinion between protec-
tionists and free-traders are radical, but in
one thing both must agree. The country
must have revenue. and as it is billion
dollar country, it needs billion-dollar
revenue. We cannot reduce expenditures
to the narrow limits of the Wilson Gorma an
tariff. Weneed more money and we must
have it. The country expects this Con-
gress TO provide revenue. The battle
over the enactment of a thoroughly COM
prehensive protective system can be post
poned until the next Congress meets. For
the present the Dingley revenue bill will
suffice, but that much we must have.
The San Francisco call., 1896-11-18
THE IRRIGATION LAW.

There was Joy over wide region of
California yesterday when it was made
known that the Supreme Court had sus-
tanned the validity OF the Wright irriga-
tion act. To many sections of the State
the general welfare was almost dependent
upon that law, and had it been declared
unconstitutional their prospects for ad-
vancement would have been Seriously
overclouded.
The prediction is made by all who are
acquainted with the situation in the semi
arid districts of the State that the de-
cision marks the beginning of a new era
of prosperity. These districts include
some of the portions of California which,
under irrigation, will become centers of
its greatest wealth. 1t would have been a
loss to the whole State had the law been
declared invalid. As it is, the whole
State will benefit and the rejoicing in the
districts directly affected will be shared
by the people at large.
The benefits of the decision will be felt
at once. This is made evident by reports
published yesterday from various counties
in the State. In Colusa it is expected
that the great canal on which so much
money has been expended will now be
completed. In various portions of San
Diego County important works which
have been suspended while the validity OF
the act was in doubt will be imm ediately
resumed. Other counties hardly less inter
ested than Colusa and San Diego share in
the general hopefulness. 1t seems GER
tain, therefore, the decision will give an
impetus to work and the employment OF
labor in localities where it is greatly
needed.
1t is not too much to say that the law
which authorizes extensive irrigation and
makes it possible in this State will also
aid materially in advancing other indus
tries. In many localities water which is
used for irrigation can be used also where
it descends from the foothills for operat-
ing electrical machinery, and there will
thus be given a stimulus TO the establish
ment of manufacturing plants in places
where otherwise they would be unprofit-
able.
In this way the decision will have an in
direct effect upon the industries of the
State, hardly less beneficial than its direct
result upon the cultivation of the soil.
Taken altogether, the people of the State
have good reason to rejoice in the decision,
and when its results begin to be realized
it cannot be doubted that the satisfaction
will be almost universal.