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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-09-03

showed evidence of breaking away for
beautiful day, and meanwhile tenn
pered the atmosphere to GOODNESS that
was pleasant and reviving. The city
streets surrounding the hotels that had
been made the headquarters, were gay
with bunting and flags, and while the
local committee did not think them
quite lavish enough, the average dele
delegate seemed pleased.
Discussed With Silver Men.
The hotel corridors early presented
an animated appearance, and contrary
to expectations there were many ami.
mated discussions aroused not pertain
ing to the selection of candidates or the
adoption of platform, but arguments
with silver democrats, who chose to
either ask or volunteer information
John Dewitt Warner of New York and
ex-Congressman Charles d. Haines of
Winderhook were foremost among the
gold champions, and vigorously pro-
claimed their faith. Haines, who is
said to be a lieutenant and very close to
Senators Hill and Murphy of New
York, not only made arguments in the
hotel corridors, but went out into the
streets and obtained respectful hearing
from about 400 people. Other orators,
whose names could not be learned,
started discussions in various parts Of
the hotel corridors, and all were sur
rounded by eager and curious groups
of wisdom seekers.
The doors of Tomlinson hall were
opened promptly at II o'clock, and al
most Immediately thereafter the dele
gates began to arrive, but they came
slowly. General Bragg, as he moved
to his seat i'll the extreme left at the
head of the Wisconsin delegation, was
uproariously applauded.
When the Pennsylvania delegation
fled in shortly before noon there were
cheers for the old Keystone state. I'M
mediately afterward, while the band
was playing Dixie" Colonel w. G. p.
Breckenridge, with snow white beard
and hair, at the head Of the Blue Grass
delegation, appeared, and the galleries
again cheered. The entrance Of Iowa
brought the delegates to their feet.
AS the hands of the clock pointed to
high noon Senator Palmer of Illinois,
chairman of the national committee,
made his way from the rear of the
platform. The main body of the dele
gates were in their seats. About 20 per
cent of those in the galleries were la.
dies. The appearance of the Florida
delegation, headed by two burly negroes,
one carrying Cleveland banner and
the other gilded alligator labelled
"Florida's gold bug" produced quite 9
furry of enthusiasm. but was drowned
in the thunderous applause which
greeted the New yprk delegation
headed by Ex-Governor Flower anG
General Tracey. They marched te
their seats, ~ strong, to continuous
hand-clapping. Each delegate had in
his button-hole a spray of golden rod
The New England delegations, with
many conspicuous men among them
were also warmly received. Massachu
sets carried two silk American flagl
and a state banner. Ex-Congressmar
Cultivate Of Ohio took his place ON ths
platform. with MIR. Bynum and Secre
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ilwaukee Grain.

Milwaukee Grain.
MILWAUKEE, Sept. 2, 1896.
FLOUR-Active.
WHEAT-No. Northern. 55Kc; De
cember, 67Hc.
CORN-In moderate supply. No
2lHc.
OATS Higher. No. 2white, lS4lSHc
No 3 white, loK9l 1870.
BARLEY-Inactive No. 2, 33c, sam.
nle 2uG13uc.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-09-03
Chicago Union Stock Yards.

Chicago Union Stock Yards.
CHICAGO, Sept. 2, 1896.
HOGS-Now mostly &c lower, especially
on light.
Sales ranged at $3.50 3.27 for light
e. 9O@3.25 for mixed: $2 G0W3.2 20 for heavy
S2 2.6O02.7 rs for rough.
CATTLE-Market steady
Sales ranged at S}.lOG4.l Is for beeves;
$1.20G3.65 for cows and hcifers; 81 4O>a
3.25 for Teas steers; 81 80 1915 for West
ern steers.
SHEEP - Market dull. Lambs lOe
lower.
Rcceipts---Hogs, 5000, cattle 1900
sheep 2l,0dO.
Chicago Grain and Provisions.
CHICAGO, Sept 2, 1896.
CLOSING PRICES
WHEAT October, o64c; December
bsTc; May, 627s@i21ac
CORN September 20Ac; October
sOH( IA 2oBc; December, &c.
OATS-September, loHM 151sc; Octc
Der, l5A@l6c; Deccm Der, 1890; May
1870.
PORK September, s567H; January
e. SEA @e.S5.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-09-03

Governor Flowers speech was con-
cluded at ! :55. Its delivery had occu-
pied about 40 minutes. Governor
Flower then assumed the eavel and by
his direction the states We're called for
members of the committees on resolu.
tions, credentials. the selection of ma
tional committeeman and vice presi-
dents, after which recess was taken
until 4 0'nlnclr
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1896-09-03

LATEST MARKET REPORT.
Duluth Grain.

Duluth, Sept 2, 1896.
>WHEAT-Cash No. hard, 57Hc;
No. Northern, 56@564c; No. Northern,
53H@5334c; No. 3spring, 51H@52Hc; re-
jected, 1870 Size; to arrive, No. 1 hard,
$3.50; No. Northern, 564c; September
No. l Northern, 56c.
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Minneapolis Grain.

MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 2, 1895.
WHEAT-September closed $40, De.
cember, 54xc. On Track No. l hard
64skc; No. Northern. 54xc; No North
ern, 52Xc
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HIS OWN COURSE.
Said Salisbury Will Not Consult Other
Powers at Constant .nople.

Said Salisbury Will Not Consult Other
Powers at Constant .nople.
LONDON, Sept. 3.-ln official circles
here it is believed that the Marquis of
Salisbury has determined to pursue his
own course at Constuntinop!e III fut ure
and that he has gwen the British am
bassador, Sir Philip Currie, precise and
significant Instructions with greater
powers to command naval aid iii en-
forcing the d~nalGs OF Great Britain
Saw thc shots Fred.
sGLENCOE. Mimi, Sept. 3.-The state
opened the case against DOrman Mus
grave and 10 witnesses We're examined
Eye witnesses testified TO seeing the
shots fred that killed the sheriff. He
fell, but got up and walked $50 yards to
the place where he>died, and that the
outlaws tried to kill the driver of the
sheriff's team and capture the team to
aid in making their escape. The bullets
in the body corresIonded with the size
of the revolver and rife found on the
prisoners.
Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1896-06-02
n. II. NiItziuS Go.
&eGrt6n6er.

Srcit Der 2,rmen 2ccleu, pom Soispb aasrs
mGnn, FiGrIer. SrlehrurltU Ulo Seiipiele ibsr ben
Suitdne Der Sseieu I'M JGsttusr. SGmmt eInem uoIs
%Iiansistn Seastbu5e SHuI lrolte ~esrie.beu. ausSGbs
nit s~r0berrm Grud.
70. 3O2-s awdr;s SsiupGno, seprsste Sstsu. Rptb
1NUilt -. ............ ........... %.
No. s02-0al6lsoer, oeprsBte 0sdeI, Soloibuitt 20:
20. 4Ga-G awarje 2sOr Detsu. %uersolost, SoIoia 80:
Gsricn Der anoa1t. @ebsts uno auoa6tSsu5.
suiGnImtnJtiteIt aus otn S6ylteu oEr SeiliSsH. 1884
Ssitsn. 4N2ti sou uuo stutU StGbtiti9.
NO. 1-seinplIo, Seaeu nit HelIeiPrdsun1 sob
No. S-SGiIpuuc. 2sdeu nit 6elietprdsuus. SOlos
tiisI uno Soleibnitt 80. @. -. 60c
Ho. l5A-PerSian calf, btsgiame Seteu, Sob
lNNItt... ........... .............. O5c
No. 3l92-trench morocco, DGtttrie Tetau. Sliuos
prsnuHg, SoIeItttI uro Sploihuitt. 80. .She
No. l92O-Iurkey morocco. biegiame Eefsu, Sliuos
%prs'luuu. gp!Ottitl uuo @oloibuttt. 90. 81. 10
No. S92O-German calf. pGtiirte Gsfeu, 5liuopreis
lung, Golotits! IND Goleihuitt 80. Sl.40
go iput S5r bs:sn. %oariuotsss gsbstbua
ron ttnen Srislier Der v~TSot0ceie Rep !iort. 4aX3
Sou. 4SO SeIien, mo mil etnem StabiltA.
No. 7-SetUuano : GedeH nit 8elteiprdsuUs, 9olos
No. S-Stiupano : SetsH NIT ReltefprasHus. sob
titei NM cSoloi huttt go. .......... - Oc
No. l4-Frcnch morocco. btCgiGme Seten, Sob
treui ruo .lttei. Coloibuitt ......... zoe
We. 32-PerSian Seal, pattirte Ceitu, GolOtitsl
nab sStgnette, Soloibuttt ........ .Sl.OO
re. Sys2-Gcrman calf. Wattirtc Gcdeu, Sltnoprsis
Jung, SoloihnttI e. e. .......... 81 .45
Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1896-06-02
SpeSialiM.
gvVyw~Uw

Netlt 6rouiihe uro priuate Rrautbettet
S6reibet ibm ilber Guren Sail nno er Iuiyo
Sud ell gutter Sreulb iein. gSerr gle
oroere Aer3te ertolslos periu6t babcr, 10
tonlu!tiren Sic Elm Dial Or. Seelnaul. Gr
bat don utcle 8ebeilt, welbeu pom gluoereI
8elo9t woroen mar, lie t0unteu ui6t 0ebeilt
peroeI. Hbrout de NIB pripute
Sront9etten uon WtGrnerr uuS 6rarelt
iIuo leine Spe;ialitGten.
Satdrrb, nit wel6em 10 uiele bebaitet
lrno, mtro bon tbm III iebr tIr,er Belt mis
lelb'teI8elen Dfittelu sebsilt. unb iss
tonHt III nduie gebeilt weroeu,
Hr beilt Erdufbetten Ses Ser,elts, bee
Weber. Der @mllaen uno oeS Maasns.
Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1896-06-02
Gefen",

ia0t Qoro Bacon, ,ma6t oeu 9aujeu
Wtaun", b. y. etnen 9GIjeu Wt0nn, Der
etpaS peiB. 2Silieu 1T Strait. 2&out SQr
TART iciu2 Die S0ulblIder lteiern SUD
Q8iiIeu, ober ne 9ebeu mn has @eriiit ub.
Ser yebrer mIB o05 WeriIlt oISiiIlleu (ooer
Sbr mitBt ce ourb yeien tbuu) tuoem CT
has Niiberplilel ilultrlrt. I'm 0tele WCl
tcre Suiormatiou 81 Crldu9eu, mlB man
piele Nil6er leieu, wCl6e Wtr III groBet
Wlbliotbetcu ~0eiuuOeu Ueroet. ,Neoeu Wtos
nat ucruu5Qubt Die %Urlin9toU Vileubu6U
eiu georutie5 NIUtt, NEEDLES &rtitel DON
80 bis 30 5eiIeu entbQlt, mcl6e georUuGt
pou SuUcrlGiNiger ulo lutereloNttr Mttts
tbriIlmgen iIber 9cogrupbti6e, bilGorIlbe
uuo WilIeui6uitIidc So6cu liuo. W@cuu
Gle Nbreu liCnleu uuo 2Ioreile al .. :.
Is. NeuUou, Is. 4. II. i. a., Ct. Saul,
@tiuu., islOcI, 10 miro Ebueu III ieoem
MtouNt I'M Sabre 1896 zines 0ieler &oger
Bugcl0lUt Werocu.
n. B.-0ie burlington S0br 1T Die
bcltc yllie Don ct. taul NIB ytiuuco
polls uOh GbicU9O ODER ct. EontS.
(l'itte, bcim GiuIenoeH oeS 9tameu5 III
bemerteu, Dap man Our0 nOas Ecien" Der
Gulei0e Der &abu I'M rSotb. Nelteu" OOer
Der o%llremD. Guiette" bcruo9en wuroe, lei.
nen 9t0men etuSuleuoeu. - NInl. Der :. y.
Grudgeieulhait.)
Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1896-06-02
Srei fur Hbemmatis Nuts sciscuoe.

@euu Sic al HbeImatismu8 leioeu, 10
i9reibt mir NIB i'd ienoe fret eiu gatet Ses
punoerbaritsu WtittelS. ,pel6es mid uuo
ounoerte 6eilte. lelbit geute Die Don 90 bis
80 Sabre pergebllh oofterten. Wtuu aoreiiire
Sobn ". Smitb, Wilpaufee isis.
Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1896-06-02
@cnn Cure aussu ih,uadb linn

llnp penn 4hr eIlte Brittle bruItt, sarautirt
Der Sottor Guh cine uortrcilite, paiieuoe
Srtlle. "a er eiten iehr ieiueu @~ppdrat ;I
oIelsm 3pst bat. @enu Sbr duf ireenb
cine art tro1t leto uuo auBsrbalb Der Stuot
rpobnt, 10 fOnlt Sbr Dem Sotter i6reib.n
unb ibm mittbetleu wte Sbr iitblt, NIB &c
miro eud gallj erfo!9rei9 6sbaubelu t6unen.
Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1896-06-02

GrbcbIi6cS Nuiiebcu maht ole
@ntcctang mnIan9rciber SG0tcnuers
iIIbun9en i'm @ctreioecrportgeiGdit pom
Baul in 0auSig. Na6 Den poIi;ciliben
6ettclImAcn banoclt cS ii6 uOrSu95meilt
I'M %clncngung upn sclbcn Semi III
JIOp9 cr'lcr Sorte, gu Dem 3wctc Ioll
c~yltcrcr Nnr6 SIntt GciGrbt moypcu icin.
(&0aremoum uno &pntor ee9 Wci1Gite9
wurCcn poIjsciIib geibloiicu. Elm &oocns
mei'tcr wnroc perbaitct.
- lluOWScbebmc @ubrbeitcn la9t Der
Mlugc nur Damn, msm CT mttR, paB Die
MOiori!0t pcrisIben AnllDt IL.
Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1896-06-02

Nrges ~ ritduoniB s. -
3odter (oie pom @ater beIti9 aus9e=
i4Olteu Woroen lit, neil tie lIb ihon
pDu eiuem junQen &erebrer hat iiliien
loiien); ngIl5 9u Jung part, bait Oh
Die W0ma 0e,uiB audi 0stiiBt. - PRO
ieNor: Sin &iuo bari unbeoentli0 bic
Muttcr tiiiien, - o0s lit etu0s 9an'
dnOere5il"
Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1896-06-02

0eii erteit tommt i'm Sommer
fat ebtniO D6uiig Dor rpie i'm 98inter.
NSer i0nel bon oieier SrNntbeit befreit
lein mill, iolte iOiort Gr. Nu9uit S0s
ni9's 9nmburger Yruittbee 0upenoen.
IS beiIt i6nell uno li6er.
Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1896-06-02

Time table taking effect May 10, 1896.
TRAIN NO. 3.-(West and South
Leave daily except Sunday
Chicago $3.50 q IN
Arrive:-
Dubuque ...............11:10 a IL
Leave
Dubuque ................11:15 a M
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-07-07
GREAT CELEBRATION JULY 4, 1896,
IN THIS CITY.

were T. A. Brackets jubilee
singers, consisting of thirteen
young ladies representing the 10
original states, which also took
a ten dollar prize.
At the grounds the Grafton de-
livered by Hon. w. F. McNally,
mayor Of New Richmond, was
listened to, which received man y
words of praise by those " no
heard it.
Our band boys discoursed music
at frequent intervals throughout
the day, livening up the sports and
festivities, and with their sweet
melodies demonstrating tn Fir
ability as accomplished musical
artists. The fire works In the
evening were witnessed by thous
ands of people and looked beanti-
full as they illuminated the sky
with their beauty and brightness.
No complaints or ring
were heard. No brolls or dis
turbances married the pleasure of
the visitors. May the future
celebrations of the glorious Fourth
Of July always pass off as pleasant
Is is the wish of the TIMES.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-07-07
BICYCLE RACES.

Willis Fuller of this city and
Arthur Thompson Of New Rich
mond entered. In this connec-
tion it might be in order to an
nounce that River Falls has a
runner who has yet to find his
equal among amateurs. His
name is Hatch. A few weeks ago
he did up Hudson. so the Goliath
of New Richmond came up against
him on this occasion only to re-
ceive like defeat, for the race
though short was easily won by
Hatch. The crowd fairly went
wild over the victory and Mr..
Hatch was tossed up in exultation.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-07-07
Bicycle Races.

After the horse races on Main
Street were over the crowd repair
ed to the bicycle track where
several races were witnessed.
The great throng of people that
gathered around the circle proved
that the bicycle races were among.
the principal attractions Of the
day. For two hours they stood
In countless mum bers in the heat
of the sun waiting patiently while
the riding was In progress. The
first was free for all race and as
such several wheelmen from.
Minneapolis claimed an entrance.
This did not please the town boys
but after some discussion it was
decided to let them enter. The
fact that they were abroad rather
overawed local riders, hence the
test for the prize was left
wholly with the strangers. The
men who entered were five IN
number, J. w. Trumbell of
Minneapolis taking first money
and Mr.. Upton Of Hudson second
IN oney..
Considering the level condition
of the track the riding was fair.
The second race was for purse.
Messrs. Norman Forsyth, Allen
Toby and Mr.. Carruthers, all of
River Falls, entered for a
five lap or a mile and quarter
heat. This race excited more
real interest than the former one
and every gain on the part Of the
riders was noted and applauded
with cheers, waving of hats and
clapping of hands. Allan Toby
won the race and received the
money.
The third race was a mere con-
test of graceful riding, Misses
Mary Bailey and Mary Baker of
Hudson and Lucina Foster and
Alice Hardy of River Falls enter
ing. It was difficult to decide in
contest, for the ladies were all
good riders and looked beautiful
upon their handsomely decorated
wheels. Miss Bailey of Hudson
took first money and Miss Foster
second money. This ending the
bicycle races the long looked for
foot race was announced.
Messrs. Clarence Hatch and
CONTINUED ON NEXT COLUMN.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-07-07
The Racing.

The horse racing attracted the
usual crowd. First money was
easily won by F. Staples, while
William Wolf came in for second
money.
The slow race was won by Louis
Pomeroy, Warren Adams taking
second money and Fred Davis
third money.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-07-07
ZIP, BOOM, BANG!
July a, 1896, the Most Success
full Celebration in our History.
Everybody Satisfied and No One Hurt

Everybody Satisfied and No One Hurt.
The booming of our cannons
awoke the day a few minutes
earlier than usual July 4, and as a
result the sun pouted and skunk
behind black and threatening
clouds for several hours while the
man IN the moon was scared and
took to his heals. Thick chilly
fog obscu1ed the sky and lent
dreary aspect to the outlook for
the day, but later on Old Sol ceased
to sulk and sent fortll his warm
rays ofapproval upon the antlci-
pated festivities Of the great day,
dispelling the misty clouds from
the sky, lending hope and cheer to
the happy anticipations of the
people.
Nearly every business house in
the city was beautifully decorated
with flags and handsomely draped
with bunting.
The parade began to form at 9
o'clock and artist1calIy draped
bicycles, carriages, horses and
floats began to appear as If by
magic.
The pretty costumes and hand
somely de, Grated vehicles gave the
casual observer the idea that each
was trying to out do the other In
gala appearance.
The parade formed on Second
street, headed by the bicycles,
some forty in number, which made
a beautiful appearance in the line
of march. Some queer personages
are reported among whom were
Rip Van Wrinkle, Mr.. and Mrs.
Uncle Sam and others of no less
distinguished ancestry were in
line.
The grand parade started. at 10
O'Clock marching up Second street
to Division Ave. then back on
Main street to Cascade Ave. on
which the final march to the grove
was made. The parade consisted
of:
About 40 bicycle riders.
"a goat team, Chapman Bros.
3-River Falls Cornet Band.
"A Band of Cavalry.
Sc. A. r. Post.
6-The Brownies. e.
7--Chapman Brothers mule.
8 Single Rig and Coachman.
9-Chapman Bros. Prize Float.
1O-Boys Band and wagon, Chap
man Bros.
11-John Jelling's Paint Float.
12-Chapman Bros. Jubilee
Singers.
13-F. A. Brackets Float,
The triumphant march of the
of this long procession to the
pavilion III Clark's grove as it
wendell It's way through the city
made a sight that will long be
rendered. From the tiny team
of goats to the the great eight
horse float Of Chapman Bros
could be seen much to awaken the
chords of humor as well as of
words. Chapman Bros. did
themselves proud and their float
took the ten dollar prize, while
| the jubilee singers also took the
prize for the most humorous out
putin the parade. Other splendid
floats were in line among which
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-07-07
RIVER FALLS WINS
The Best Game of Base Ball Ever
Played in the City.
Score 8 to in Favor of the Home Team

The base ball game played in
this city Saturday between the
Pillsbury A of Minneapolis and
River Falls was won by the latter,
the score being 3 to 1. The game
was the best River Falls ever
witnessed. The playing was SUI
perb and very few errors were
made. The players were as fol-
lows;
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-07-07
Born.

RANDALL.-In River Falls, Wis,
June 80, 1896, to Mr.. and Mrs.
Craig Randall, son.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-07-07

Mrs. Smith of Anoka, Mimi,
returned home this morning after
a weeks visit with her sister Mrs.
A. A. Smith.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-07-07
THE SCORE BY INNINGS

IlE pOVhL d IN NINUD0
1-2-3-4-5-6-7-e-9
River Falls 600 90 0 0 2
Minneapolis 5000 1 0 o
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-09-18

not because It IL redeemable In gold. 1t Is
not redeemable in anything. 1t Is be-
cause 1t does the work of the gold dollar
The silver dollar pays store bills, pays
debts, pays taxes, feeds the living and
buries the dead, just the same as gold
dollar That is why 1t has the same value.
Il the Mexican or Canadian dollars could
perform the same service would they not
be worth as muchp ,>
It Is said that If we opened our minis to
the coinage of silver dollars the silver OF
the world would be dumped upon us.
What warrant is there for such state
ment? In the European coinage, to the
extent that silver is used, it is used at q
higher ratio than ours. European com
could only be sent here to be coined at q
loss In India, China. Japan and most of
the South American ecMntries. all the
money that the people have is silver, and
it Is not reasonable to suppose that these
countries would or could strip themselves
of their medium of exchange and send 1t
here. If they did, how could they do bust
nessp Who would sell silver bullion at 8
discount when the greatest and wealthiest
nation on earth stood ready to treat it the
same as goldP II all the silver in the
world should come here, we would only
have about $58 per capita. France now
has $38 per capita Of silver and gold. II
silver did come, would it be given to us as
gift or would it be given to us in e1-
change for our products? In either case,
would it be an evilp ~~ ~, t...,.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-09-18

Here we see that the United States pos
sess almost as much energy as Great
Britain, Germany and France collectively,
and that the ratio falling to each Amer
ecep is more than what two Frenchmen
or Germans have at their disposal. More
over, the military armament which keep
in forced idleness a. O0, 900 men in Europe
are happily unknown in the United States.
It is not merely that European nations are
deprived OF the Labor, skill and e1ertions
of 100000 men IN the prime Of life; they
have also to set apart ,OO0, 900 workers Of
the agricultural and Industrial classes to
feed and clothe the standing armies and
defray the cost Of artillery, war vessels,
etc. Thus the average Of productive
energy in France, Germany and England
is much less than appears In the
above statement. When in connection
with this, we consider that we have more
miles Of railroad than the rest of the
world; that our commerce, domestic and
foreign, Is greater than that of all Europe,
excluding Russia, and that the shipping
and commerce of our inland lakes is
greater than that of the Mediterranean, is
It not humiliating to an American citizen
to be told that we must beg leave Of
Europe to do justice to our own people.
have devoted much time to this ques-
ton, because believe it the most impor-
tant issue in the national campaign, and
because it is the first time that the people
have had an opportunity to pass upon it
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their attention. The last legislature, IN
response to- we'll defined public sentl-
ment. passed an act to regulate the selec-
ton and appointment Of the large number
Of persons employed in subordinate POSI-
lions in the civil service of the state. Our
present governor vetoed the bill. think
It important that this question be called
TO the attention of the voters SO that an
other legislature be returned that Will
again respond to the popular demand !
do not believe that the people OF Mime
sofa desire that the offices created for their
service should be used to bride the cleo
tors and for the promotion VI personal
ambition. That public officers who are
heads Of departments or who share the re-
sponsibility Of administration with the
chief executive should be In harmony
with the policy Of the administration In
one thing; that subordinate positions re-.
curing special skill or training should be
filled without regard to fitness by any man
whose sole claim to place Is that Of podti-S
cal service, and that often Of the most
questionable kind, is another question.
Ny own views on this question can best
express by stating that while in public
life was called upon to appoint nearly
800 Of my constituents to office. That
always succeeded in selecting the best and
flttest among the applicants 10 not likely.
# failed it was an error Of Judgment, but
I never made an appointment with refer
ence to any personal political interests.
Neither did demand any political service
or solicit or receive money contribution
directly or Indirectly from any Of them.
Their lips are not now sealed by party OBJ
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