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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1896-10-30

are no poorhouses in Brownsville staring
make from six to eight times the wages
of the poor people at Wigan. and there
are no women at work wheeling coal in
the United States.
P.upers in the British Empire.
Population of Great Britain and
Paupers. .........,.........".. 1,Ol8.02S
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-24

one policy to another" Business has
stood it because it has had to, but there
can be no doubt that it has suffered
greatly from it. Ever since 1884 there
has been inoessant agitation of the tariff
question. Now the state of the tariff is
very important element in business CAL
culations. Whether an A merican manu-
afacturer con afford to keep his mills
open and his machinery running depends
in many cases to large extent upon
the tariff-not merely upon what the
tariff is today but also upon what it is
likely to be next year or even the year
after. If he has reasonable assurance
TALLY the same next year the American
manufacturer can keep to work, as he
will know that there will he a reasonable
prospect for the sale of bis products. 1t
on the other hand because of an agita-
ton going en- in the country he has
ground for believing that few months
or year hence the duties that have pro-
tected him in q measure from foreign
competition and secured to him the
home market are to be su Substantially
lowered or removed entirely ordinary
prudence will dictate that he run his mill
or factory enough only to satisfy the i'm
mediate demand. If our mills are to be
kept busy and labor receive constant en-
ployment their owners must have reason
able assurance that the conditions, so far
as affected by the tariff, are going to be
permanent. For the last ten years our
manufacturers and business men have
been constantly threatened with change
Of tariff; and the i'll effects have becom Q
SO apparent that all reasonable
men, no matter what their theoretical
views as to the best method Of raising
the country's needed revenue, are fast
coming to the conclusion that some
way must be devised to stop continual
tariff agitation. The only possible way
to do this is to revise the tariff In man.
ner that shall not meet the views OF the
protection school. No tariff will ever
obtain any comfortable permanency
which Unsatisfactory to either of them.
Senator Cullom favors the placing of
the work of tariff revision in the hands
Of commission of experts. The trouble
with that plan is that it has once been
tried and found not very praotica BILE. Con-
gress can revise the tariff well enough, we
believe, and produce law that will re-
main for many years if 1t will only take
for its guide the declaration of ..the Re-
publican platform, that 1--WE demand
such an equitable tariff on foreign inn
ports which come into competition with
American products as will not only fur
nish adequate revenue for the necessary
expenses of the government, but will
protect American labor from degradation
to the wage level of other lands" So
long as the 1disorim ination in favor of
American products is confined to what is
needed to protect American la
Dor from the competition OF
the cheaper labor of foreign nations
there will be no serious agitation against
it. OF course the extreme free traders
may protest but they constitute too
small class to make much disturbance.
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-24

be exchanged. The future is full ot
hope, and II Ia incumbent upon the new
Cabinet to see that Minister Resident
at lenrt (instead of merely a consnI a,
agent), is appointed, following the ex Z.
an pie set by Italy in attaching import.
ance to the country and transferring
thither diplomat of M. de d Martina
calibre.
Emigra tion to Slam is on tbs inorease
When Visoount Aoki was Foreign Mir.
lister in 1889 proposals for a treaty of
commerce we're made. and since then
there has been great development of I'm !.
migration. The so called Japan -Stam,
Society has been started In BanokoL
and company Of the same name. has
been formed in Toxic to promots emf so
grafton to, and trade with Siam. II
the last session Of the Diet resolpttan
was carried urging the establish ,naus
of Japanese consulate to the Siamasss
governments for the conclusion IT =
treaty. and 6iamsse Plenipoten .
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-24
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The Portland daily press., 1896-11-24
Weyler has at last been heard from

Weyler has at last been heard from.
He admits that he has accomplished
practically nothing as yet, but he has
great expectations of doing something
soon after Christmas. Welyer's whole
career in Cuba has been one of promise
and little else. When he set out from
Spain he promised to subdue the rebel
lion in a year, but two have now passed,
and from all appearances the rebellion is
as lively as ever.
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-24
Boston Advertiser.
WITH GREAT UNANIMITY.
(Lewiston Journal.

We notice that some of the Washington
correspondents report that there will be
serious opposition to the reelection OF
Speaker Reed to preside over the next
House. While of course it must be ex-
pected that any speaker will fDd some
disappointed opponents vet we venture
to say that Speaker Reed bias as few of
such as anyone who aver accepted the
speakership. Certain it is that no one
ever accepted the Speakers chair who
performed its duties with greater ability,
impartiality and success. And we vent
uIe to say That when the time comes he
will be nominated for reelection to tina
position with great unanimity.
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-24

is shortly expected to visit Japan to open
negotiations. There is at the present
time severe composition between Eng
sian adventurer Skobeleff has obtained
much influence at Court. We hone that
the new Cabinet will hasten the arrival
of the Envoy, and, without delay. hay-
ing concluded treaty, establish q lera-
tion and consulate at Bangkok, on the
one hand to transact the business OF tine
most. and on the other to watch the rela-
tive influence of England aud France in
that kingdom.
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-24
Thursday, The 26ih day Of November, Inst

DAY OF THANKSGIVING AND PRAISE.
Refraining on that day from all unnecessary
labor and business, let US in the temples of
worship and at the family fireside. offer CRATE
cious favors
And in the reunion of families kindred and
friends may the love of home and the affection
Tor our commonwealth be strengthened, and
may the sincerity of our thankfulness and
gratitude find expression in the deeds of char
ity and kindness toward the poor and unfortu-
nate.
Given at Augusta this fourth day of No
yember, in the year of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and ninety-sx,
and of the Independence of the United
States OF America the one hundred and
twenty-first.
HENRY B. CLEAVES.
By the Governor.
NICHOLAS FESSENDEN,
Secretary of State.
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-24

: Some Washington correspondents pro-
TESS to have discovered that the report of
Consul General Lee to the President
advises interference by our government
TO put an end to the war in Cuba. But
as Mr.. Lee has absolutely refused to give
the slightest clue to the contents OF his
report and the President has maintained
equal reticence it is altogether probable
that the alleged discovery is nothing
more than guess.
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-24

We had supposed that the controversy
over the Bacchante statue had come to
an end. Not go however. Boston clergy
men have taken up the matter and on
Sunday the Rev. j. B. Brady preached
a sermon on the subject in which be ac-
cused the Boston art commission of high
treason to all that is good and pure and
eleyating.
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-24

Senator Burrows of Michigan declares
that he is opposed to the Dingley bill or
any other emergency legislation. He
believes that mn extra session will have
to be held to rpass a comprehensive
tariff ana revenue measure.
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-24
TARIFF PERMANENCY.

The need of revising the tariff in O.
way that shall give reasonable assurance
of permanenoy is beginning to be felt
by prominert men in both parties. 81
have nveer been able to comprehend"
says Senator CulIom show business
could stand the constant changing from
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-24

II Grand Master Sovereign of the
Knights of Labor is to a be believed the
way to capture the labor vote is to es-
pouse free silver-which is equivalent to
advocating the cutting of the laborer's
wages in two by means of the debase-
ment of the standard of value. Funny
folks, are working men if Mr.. Sovereign
correctly sizes them up.
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-24

Secretary Morton in his annual report
says that the per cent of mortgaged
farms in the West is less than in the
East. That would seem to very effec-
finally dispose of the cry which We heard
SO frequently in the campaign that the
the Eastern money lender.
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-24
THH1 PRESS.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER "a.
Thanksgiving Proclamation
STATE OF MAINE.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT.

1t has ever been .he custom of our Christian
Commonwealth at the close of the harvest sea-
son to call upon her people to render thanks
and praise TO God, for His many mercies to HIS
dependent children.
We continue to enjoy the priceless blessings
of free government. The principles of civil and
religious liberty and respect for law, national
and state authority still prevail throughout
our favored land.
Providence has dealt kindly with our be-
loved state, her people and her institutions,
and there is abundant reason for offering
thanks l therefore, with the advice of the
Executive Council, designate
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-24
RHEUMATISM CURED IN A DAY.

.Mystic Cure" for Rheumatism and Neural.
ria radically cures in / to DAYS. Its action
II removes at once the cause ana the diseases
Immediately disappears. The frst dose greatly
BENEFITS. Sold by G. H. Guppy & Co.. drug.
rists. 46S Congress street. Portland.
Oct22Tu. Th&Snpmtf
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-24
JAPAN WANTS THE EARTH.
Hawaii. Brazil, Siam,.the Philippines,
Within Her Sphere.

Ambitious Design of the Japanese Jingoes
"To Dominate Everywhere the white
Inhabitants and to supplant the
Blacks"
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-24
HOUSE LOTS in DEERINc.
The Very Cream of it All.

The Very Cream of it All.
NyHE scarcity Of good building lots in de-
land Is becoming quite noticeable. On
Pleasant street, which is now and ALWAYS
will be one Of the very best in the city, there
apart from the plot of land fronting the eIe
CANT residences OF Mr.. Fred Kimbail, Mr. B.
N. Eastman, Ira s. Locke, Esq, the late 7.
Frank Jones, Mr.. J. c. Colesworthy and Or.
Strput, these lots the very choicest of any
and all, are now for the first time offered foyr
sale to those who when ready viii build
good thing and feel bad about it later on A
few cents per foot Is no object when the
choice Of permanent residence is in question
this property over and If the SURROUNDINGS
are not entirely satisfactory and ali other
features conducive to good results in home
making, don't buy 1t. 1t is for sale BY
MYhON l.. MOohC' nov1sd1mo
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-24
CURRENT COMMENT.
FREAK LEGISLATION.
Boston Globe

A person Vino, through some inscru-
table decree of Providence, was elected
to the Alabama legislature, has just in
PRODUCED bill providing that no woman
shall wear shirt waist or other article
of mans costume.
1t is not likely, of course, that this
measure will receive more than bcQoar-
ly array of votes in Montgomery, but
the fact that such bill could BIZ soberly
introduced is Christening evidence that
the freak legislator we have with us al
ways. Wheth her he wishes to prescribe
costume or petticoat statue, OF dictate
to his fellow mortal what be shall eat or
what he shall drink, he may be expected
to bob up serenely at intervals to put
himself III evidence.
OF course the easiest and best way TO
deal with the freak legislator in M0ut-
gomery or in Boston is to refuse to treat
him seriously and vote his nonsensical
sohemes down and out with all conven-
lent speed.
REPRESENTATION-SU FFRAGE.
Boston Advertiser.
While representation in the popular
branch of Congress is nominally made
upon basis of population, the constitu-
t1on also gives to Congress the right to
diminish a states representation, in
case any considerable part of the voting
population has been debarred from exer-
oisinR the franchise. Iu the case of South
Carolina, for example, it is said, that if
the constitutional provisions should be
put intoieffect that State would be entitled
to but three members of the house of re-
representatives.. So far as the statements
of leading authorities on constitutional
law show, there seems to be no legal
reason why Congress cannot act in this
matter.
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-24

per set; warranted to fit. Teeth
extracted or filed by the latest
painless method, at very moder-
ate prices -.
The Portland daily press., 1896-11-24
(From the London Times.)

(From the London Times
As Count Okuma, the new Ministar of
Foreign Affairs in japan, is energeti-
cally supported by the strong foreign
policy party, and is to some extent nm
der their influence it is important to
know what the views and aims of this
party are These are set forth very clear
" by the Yumuri Shinbun In two recent
articles, of which the following is sum-
mary:
The policy Of the outgoing ministry in
their conduct of foreign affairs has been
temporizing one. Whenever rudely
awakened from their inanision to face
an emergency they have been seized with
panic and. true to their motto "Any-
thing for reaoe and quiet" have sought
an issue from the difficulty In conces-
sion and compromise. In plaos of this
negative, unenterprising policy the JAP
anese people require OF the incoming
Cabinet an active, Independent, go-aheao
policy, which shall give Japan position
OF vantage among tho nations. To those
who say that the perfection of uur mill
tary organization must preceded the
adoption of such an attitude we reply
that diplomacy cannot be said to exist if
its only weapon ia war, and that large
field is open for the exercise Of diplo-
matte skill before an appeal ned be
made to arms.
The failure Of the retiring government
was due to just this want of diplomatic
manoeuvre. to their lack of Initiative
and Of expedient in covering retreat
For instance, the retrocession of the
Leao-tong Peninsula was asenJsd to at
nm, 10 Iu- 80 l.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-04-15
"SiIYer Dick.v

ST. LOUIS, April IA Republic
special from sedaha, Mo-, says:
AT a late hour tonight friends of ex-
Congressman Richard P. Bland decided
to offer resolution tomorrow endors-
ing the silver leader as Missouri's can
dtdate for the presidency. ]. w. Far
RS, the state central committeeman
from Mr.. BANDS county and his clos
est political adviser, authorized the
publication of the following: "Mr.
Bland is not a candidate and does not
ask the endorsement of this convention
for the presidency. But if the Demo-
cratic convention of Missouri should
declare him to be its choice 1T is a
compliment that any man should feel
proud Of If the free silver element
controls the Chicago convention Mr..
Stand could not decline the nomination
II 1T were rendered to him. He prefers.
however, to make the fight for the prin-
clple without being regarded as an as
pfrant for Office
The convention will be called to order
at noon by c. c. Maffitt, chairman of
the state central committee That the
convention will adopt platform
favorfng free silver at 16 to is GER
tam. Politicians have been counting
noses and say that out of 535 delegates
there are only thirteen sound money
men. Practically every one of the
other delegates have been instructed
TO vote for the white metal and for the
FOLLOWING delegates at large who are
opponents of that issue: United States
Senators George G.. Vest and F. M.
Cockrell, Governor William J. Stone
and ex-Congressman Richard P.
Bland. The convention, in addition to
selecting delegates at large to Chicago
will select two district delegates for
each congressional district.
Ex-Congressnan BANDS candidacy
for presidency has been quietly work
ed among the delegates and Bland, who
is here, is said to be nursing his boom.
He is said, however, not to desire any
instructions for himself Governor
Stone is said to have expressed his
preference for Ex-Governor Boies of
Iowa for presidential nominee But
nothing definite in regard to presiden-
tial favorites is known.
The committee decided to hold the
state convention to nominate state
officers at Jefferson City, August 5.
After innumerable conferences eX-Con-
gresham r. P. Bland consented tonight
at 10 o'clock to become a candidate for
the presidential nomination. The resolu-
ton endorsing Bland will be reported at
tomorrow's convention by Governor Stone
who will make a speech and ask the con-
vention to adopt the resolution unanim-
ously.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-04-15
wiII Endorse bradley .

LOUISVILLE, KY, April 14-The
state Republican convention tomorrow
will endorse Governor Bradley for
president. The governor and his friends
will have control of the organization
from the start. The state central com
mittee, which is favorable to Bradley,
decided upon Judge Morrow of Somer-
set for temporary chairman. The fight
will begin when the nominations for
Office are called for. The anti-Bradley
men will name a candidate in opposi-
ton to Judge Morrow, and will make
their fight against Morrow as indicat-
ing a purpose to force upon the con-
vention a cut and dried Bradley pro-
gramme. The Bradley men claim a
majority of instructed delegates. There
are contests from Louisville and JEFF
ferson county and from the Third dis
trict The A. P. A., which has played
such an important part in the pri-
maries and conventions preliminary to
the state gathering, is likely to be lost
sight of in tomorrow convent the
sole issue in which will be Bradley S
political candidacy, the opposition to
which is led by Mayor Todd of this
city, and DIR. w. Godfrey Hunter, who
today pulled the Third district into line
for Mckinley.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-04-15
IITTLE BITS OF LORE.

A red and white roam is the latest
decorative fancy.
To avoid the odor OF sausage Trying
bake them instead.
Clean steel knives with a potato cut
in two and dipped in brick dust.
Some new bullion belts have buckles
with monograms set in rhinestones-
The university junior" is smart
suit for little lad just out OF dresses.
If there is not a touch of purple in
your new hat you will be wofully be-
hind the times.
The princess ring is decidedly effective
with it's three or five colored stones set
in a framework of diamonds
A white satin dancing slipper follows
the Jewel fad in being covered with
large rhinestones, with a circlet or
pearls about each.
The ivory envelope holder with silver
handle, containing knife blade Tor
sharpening pencils, combines beauty
with utility.
To prevent layer cake from sticking
grease Qor all but the most delicate
cakes) the pan with lard, instead OF
butter, or, after greasing with butter,
sprinkle with flour.
In washing blankets avoid hard
water of the same temperature
throughout, or increase in heat during
the changes, and do not rub soap on
the f1annels, but mix it with the water.
Many people have discarded high
shoes altogether, and have taken to
wearing low ties with gaiter tops. This
is recommended as a cure, or, at least,
as a preventive for corns and bunions
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-04-15
CLEVELAND MUST GO.

WATERFOWL, N. Y, April 14.-The
presbytery of st. Lawrence this after
noon voted to dissolve the relations
existing between Rev. VIM. N. Cleve-
land of Chaumont, the brother of the
president and his church. Mr.. Cleve-
land assented to the action of the
committee but entered a protest.
There was a warm discussion at the
close of which the presbytery voted
unanimously as indicated. The pres
bytery has endeavored for more than
a year to harmonic the troubles ex-
listing, but without permanent success.
Mr.. Cleveland's protest contains some
very spicy language and a resolution
was passed stating that the presbytery
did not assent to the statements made.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-04-15

CAPE TOWN, April 14.-News has
been received here that the natives
are preparing to rise along the Trans
vaal border. A rising in Northern
Transvaal itself is also reported to be
imminent There is something OF
panic manifest among the burghers,
who have appealed for arms with which
to protect themselves. The threatened
spread of the disturbance along the
Transvaal border makes the situation
at Buluwayo and in Matabele much
more serious. The authorities have felt
that Buluwayo was reasonably safe
if the food supply should hold out,
but the danger has been that the Malta
beles would stop the wagon roads
through the Matoppo hills and to the
south and thus prevent supplies from
getting through from Mafeking.
Tt is believed that the white settlers
scattered through Matabeleland are in
places of safety by this time, in Bulu-
Wayo Or Gwelo, and the missionaries
do not feel that they run any risk
from the natives to whom they are
known, though there might be danger
from strange wandering bands.
Only part Of the 500 achievements
designed for Buluwayo have been dis
patched from Mafeking, the nearest
point available for that purpose. 1t
takes four weeks hard travelling by OK
wagons TO reach Buluwayo from there
and it is said the journey cannot be
done in that time except with very
light loads. Transportation of supplies
and ammunition, which are needed at
this time in NIatabeleland must there
fore be slow, and the new develop
ments in the situation threaten to cut
off, or at least to interrupt communica-
ton between Buluwayo and the only
source to which it can look for a re-
newal of its supplies.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-04-15
SEE UP A srANDARn

LONDON, April 14.-An editorial in
the Times this morning commenting on
its suit against the Central News
says:
We have fought the battle of the
press at large as well as that of the
public. 1t has been decided that the
expansion Of dispatches as practiced
by the Central News amounted to a
breach of contract. Our one object has
been to clear ourselves of the respon-
sibility for supplying our readers with
misleading Information.
The Graphic has an editorial on the
subject which says: The result of the
case sets up a standard which the pub
lie have a right to expect. The public
would doubtless prefer a half column
of trustworthy news than a couple of
columns OF a more or less judicious
blending Of fact with fine writing.