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Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-08

though they increase profits, they also re-
duce prices and thus may benefit the
public.
It must be remembered, however that a
reduction Of prices TO the people is not one
Of the real objects of these organizations,
nor is their tendency necessarily in that
direction. If it occurs in particular case
it is only because it accoris with the pur-
poses or interests Of those managing these
schemes
Such occasional results fall short of COM
pensating the palpable evils charged to the
account of trusts and monopolies. Their
tendency is to crush out individual inde-
pendence and to hinder and to prevent the
free use of human faculties and the full
development of human character. Through
them the farmer, the artisan and the small
trader is in danger of dislodgment from
the proud position Of being his own mas
ter watchful of all that touches his eoun-
try's prosperity in which he has an indl-
vidual interest in all that affects the ad-
vantages of business of which he is
factor. to be relegated to the level of a
mere appurtenance to great machine.
with little free will, with no duty but that
of passive obedience and with little hope
or opportunity of rising in the scale of re-
sponsble and helpful citizenship.
To the instructive belief that such is the
inevitable trend of trusts and monopolies
ular aversion in which they are held and
the not unreasonable insistance that what
ever may be their Incidental economic ad-
vantages, their general effect upon per-
sonal character, prospects and usefulness
cannot be otherwise than injurious.
Though congress has attempted to deal
with this matter by legislation, the laws
passed for that purpose thus far have
proved Ineffective not because of any lack
Of disposition or attempt to enforce them,
but simply because the laws themselves as
interpreted by the courts do not reach the
difficulty. If the insuffciencies of existing
laws can be remedied by further legtsla-
ton, it should be done. The fact must be
recognized however, that all federal legis-
lation on this subject may fall short of its
purpose because of inherent obstacles, and
also because of the complex character of
our governmental system, which, while
making the federal authority supreme
within its sphere, has carefully limited that
sphere by metes and bounds which cannot
be transgressed. The decision of our high
est court upon this precise question rem
ders 1t quite doubtful whether the evils
of trusts and monopolies can be adequate
lv treated through federal action unless
they seek directly and purposely to include
in their objects transportation or inter-
course between states or between the Unit
ed States and foreign countries.
1t does not follow, however, that this Is
the limit of the remedy that may be ap-
piled. Even though 1t may be found that
federal authority is not broad enough to
fully reach the case, there can be no doubt
of the power of the several states to act
effectively in the premises, and there
should be no reason to doubt their willing
ness to judiciously exercise such power.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-08
THE COMMERCE COMMISSION
Has Supplied Abundant Evidence of
Its Usefulness and Right to Con-
tinucd Existence

The Interstate commerce commission has,
during the last year, supplied abundant
evidence of its usefulness and the import
ance of the work committed to its charge
Public transportation is a universal neces-
sity, and the question of Just and reason
able charges. therefore, has become of vi
tai Importance. not only to shippers and
carriers, but also TO the vast multitude of
producers and consumers. The justice and
equity of the principles embodied in the
existing law passed for the purpose Of reg
ulatiRg these charges are everywhere con-
ceded, and there appears to be no question
that the policy thus entered upon has q
permanent place in our legislation. AS the
present statute when enacted, was in the
nature of the case more or less tentative
and experimental it was hardly expected
to supply a complete and adequate system.
While its wholesome effects are manifest
and having amply justified its enactment
1t is evident that all desired reforms IN
transportation methods have not been fully
accomplished. In view of the judicial in
depreciation which some provisions of this
statute have received, and the defects dis
closed by the efforts made for Its enforce
ment, its revision and amendment appear
TO be essential to the end that IT may more
efTectually reach the evils designed to be
corrected. 1 hope that the recommends
tions of the commission upon this subject
will be promptly and favorabIy considered
by the congress.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-08

months ago. For US now there are left
only the two aiternatiyes-independen or
determination"
Manuel \. Recio de Morales-"T resigned
my position as a leader OF the Reformist
party, which is similar In its aims 10 the
autonomLst, because I became convinced
that absolute independence is all that can
save Cuba"
Dr. Henry 0. Zayas-"The presidents
message is decidedly unsatisfactory to
both sides The Cubans had A right to
expect more, but the consolation remains
that he treats Spain with the scorH which
she deserves. for her weak and cruel rule.
Toward the end the president promises
that at some future time his attitude Will
be clearly defined. Let us hope then that
he Will act IN accordance with the ez-
pressed wish of the American people"
DR.. Rafael Navarro, Of the Cuban sani-
tary c0rp-"CieveIand does not say any
thing IN his message; he does not mean %
say anything. 1t is words. words. and only
words. Ny hope is in congress
Mrs. Carlos Manuel CesPsdes. widow Of
the president of Cuha during the last war
PERHAPS Mr.. Cleveland is really more
friendly TO Cuba than mis- message would
indicate. From motives Of policy. perhaps,
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-08
Executive Man!
SENATE MESSAGE COMMENT.
Position on the Cuban Question Gen
orally Indorsed-Senator TILL
mans ui-Tempered Shot

Washington, Dec. 7.-Comments IN the
senate on the message were generally ia
vorable to the tenor of the message on the
Cuban question, though there were some
opposing views expressed. large number
of senators. including a majority Of the
members of the committee on foreign re-
lations, excused themselves from express
ing opinions, on the ground that they had
not given It careful reading.
Mr.. Mitchell (Rep., Ore.)-The message
seems to leave the Cuban situation as he
finds It, refraining from any recOmmenda-
ton as to congressional action. The pres
ident's quasi Endorsement OF the existing
tariff act will scarcely be acceptable to
Republicans who believe in the protective
policy.
Mr. Petttgrew CRep., g. DIT is the
first time in our history an executive who
is the representative of defeated party
first paragraph of this message, over the
success at the polls Of his party's oppo-
nents.
Mr.. Pritchard Rep., n. C-The only
noteworthy part OF the message was that
devoted to Cuba and on that question it
reminded me of the old rhyme:
"He wired In and he wired out and left
the public still in doubt
As to whether the heart that made the
track was coming in or going out.
Senator TTllman Dem. S. CIT is
commonplace. After promising not to go
into detail, he goes in rather elaborately.
The best thing about it is that i: is the
last We will have from that source-at
least the last annual MESA ge''
Mr.. NorEan-"In the presidents recital
Of the facts and his statement of the moral
duties of the United States toward the
Cuban beiHgerents, there is a response to
the sentiment of the people and, 1 believe,
Of the senate. In asserting that no other
nation must interfere in the affairs of
Cuba, there is the most decisive and prac-
tical declaration Of the Monroe doctrine
that has yet been made. But while the
present government warns off all other ma
tons, the message calls the great civil war
an insurrection, and on this false declara-
tion justifes active aid to Spain in fur
nishng all kinds Of military munitions
while II refuses our people the right to
send anything, even bread or medicine. to
the insurgents. l regret that this national
action is SO illogical and unjust, and that
it must still cost many lives ard terrible
suffering to a people who are admitted BY
the message to be at war for the sake of
liberty, and not as means Of gaining
power for personal ends"
Senator Chandler CRep.. n. H)-'Its
treatment of Cuba is elaborate and strong.
While not going as far as 1 wished it
would it does, by implication, from the
first sentences, very plainly say if Spain
does not suppress the rebellion very quickly
the United States viii be sure to intervene
fnST ell
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-08
CUBAN VIEWS OF THE MESSAGE.
Very Unsatisfactory to the American
Leaders of the ReyoIu-
tionary Party.

New York. Dec. THE World will pub
lsh the following interviews tomorrow on
the views Of prominent Cubans on the
presidents message:
Piedel Pieret. OF the junta-"The mes
sage is an enigma and a puzzle. I should
have a far higher regard for Mr.. Cleve-
land had he simply announced that the
United States government was opposed to
the cause OF. human liberty and sympa-
thized with Spsin's effort to crush the rev
oiution. The message will not make par
ticle OF difference one way or the other. so
far as the revolution is concerned. If the
soldiers of Gomez and Maceo realize that
the measure means that the United States
will not raise finger to stop Weyler's
butcheries they will fight with that terrible
energy that IS born of despair. Cleve-
lands talk about autonomy only shows
how little he really knows of the real state
OF affairs. The idea OF autonomy is dead.
Scarcely anyone in Cuba. even among the
Spanish themselves. consider it seriously.
The autoRomist party went to pieces
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-08
WILSON LAW DEFENDED.
Mr.. Cleveland Says He Thinks 1t VIII
Soon Yield sufTiciency
of Revenue.

1 desire to recur to the statements else
where made concerning the government 8
receipts and expenditures for the purpose
of venturing upon some suggestions touch
ing our present tariff law and its opera
ton.
This statute took effect on the 18th day
of August 1894. Whatever may be its
shortcomings as a complete measure OF
tariff reform. it must be conceded that it
has opened the way TO a freer and greater
exchange of commodities between US and
other countries and thus furnished wider
market for eur products and manufactures.
The only entire fiscal year during which
this law has been in force ended on the
Sgth Gay of June, 1856. In that year our
imports increased over those of the previ-
Gus year moro than $47 10000. while the
value OF the domestic products We exported
and which found markets abroad was near
~ 5000 90 more than during the preced-
ing year.
Those who insist that the cost to our
people Of articles coming TO them from
abroad for their needful use should only
be increased through tariff charges 10 an
extent necessary 10 meet the expenses of
the government, as well as those who
claim that tariff charges may pc laid upon
such articles beyond the necessities of gov
ernment revenue. and with the additional
purpose OF 50 increasing their price in our
markets as TO give American manufactur-
ers and producers better and more profit
able opportunities must agree that our
tarlF laws are only primarily justified as
sources Cf revenue to enable the govern
Faeut to meet the necessary expenses of its
maintenance. Considered as to It's sufIl-
cheney in this aspect. the present law can
by no means fall under just condemnation
During the only complete fiscal year Of its
operation 1t has yielded nearly S. 600 900
more revenue than was received from tariff
duties in the preceding year. There was
nevertheless, a deficit between our receipts
and expenditures OF a little more than $25-
O0oO0o This. however, was not unexpect ed.
The situation was such in December last
seven months before the close of the fiscal
year. that the secretary Of the treasury
foretold a deficiency Of Sl7o0o0oA
The great and increasing apprehension
ami timidity in business circles and the
depression N a. activities intervening since
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-08
laws. Upon these Indictments 1s7 oonvic-

laws. Upon these Indictments 1s7 oonvic-
lions resulted.
In my opinion, based upon such state
1nents as these and much other infoTna>
lion and observa tons, the abuses which
have been allowed 70 creep into our pen
sion system have done incalculaO!e narIh
in demoalizins our people and undermine
ing good citizenship. ! have endeaNoTed
within my sphere Of official duty 10 protect
our pension roll and make It what II shouId
be-s roll Of honor. containing the names
Of those disabled in their cOuntrE's service
and worthy Of their country's affecuonate
remembrance When I have seen tHose
who pose as the soldiers friends active
and alert in urging greater laXity ana
more reckless pension expenditure whibs
nursing selfish schemes, / have deprecated
the approach Of a situation when necessary
retrenchrleut and enforced economy may
lead to an attack upon pension abuses 50
determined as to overlook the discrimlna-
ton due 10 those who worthy Of a nation 5
tSare. ought 70 live and die under the pro
lection Of nations gratitude.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-08
COMMENT IN THE HOUSE.
Many Members Take Issue With the
President On the Cuban
Views Expressed.

Washington, Dec. 7.-Mr. HIT, Of Illinois
chairman of the committee on foreign af-
fairs, declined. diplomatcaIly. to give any
expression upon the presidents message
The matter might at any time become a
subject for the consideration Of his COM
IniUtee and he, therefore, did not think it
proper 10 express an opinion.
Mr. Heatwule CRep.. Minn(. member OF
foreign affairs coEnmittee-'-T'he president
evidently has been impressed with senti-
Tnent which has been voiced by the people
Of the country in regard TO Cuba during
the congressional recess. He seems dis
posed to urge some action by the United
States at the proper time. out fails TO indf-
cate when that time shall arrive
Mr.. Cousins lRep.. la. member OF the
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-08
t and constantly recurring unprOatab!e

ket and constantly recurring Improbable
toll.
in my opinion the gratuttous distribution
Of seeds by the department as at present
conzG5-ed ought to be discontinued No one
can read the statement Of the secretary on
this subject and doubt the extravagance
and questionable results Of this practice
The professed friends OF the farmer, and
Certainly the farmers themselves, are nat
urally expected to be willing TO rid de-
partment devoted to the promotion Of
farming interests of a feature which tends
50 much 20 its discreiit.
Tne weather bureau, now attached 10 the
department of agriculture, has continued
10 extend its sphere OF usefulness, and by
an uninterrupted improvement in the &C
cJiragy Of its forecasts has greatly in
creased its efficiency as an aid and protec-
ton TO all whose occupation are related TO
weather conditions. emitting further ref
erenre TO the observations of the depart
mert, I commend the secretary's report
and rhe suggestions IT contains to the care
ful consideration of the congress.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-08
CIVIL SERVICE REFORM.
Warm Praise for the Effects of the
System-BIatant Partisanism Wig
Orously Scored.

The progress made in civil service reform
furnishes d cause for the utmost congrat-
ulatiOn. II has survived the doubts of its
friends as well as the rancor Of its enc
mics, and has gained a permanent place
among the agencies destined to cleanse
OUT politics and improve. economize and
elevate the public service.
There are now in the competitive classi-
fed service upwards of 1900 places. More
than half of these have been included from
time TO time since March 4, 1893. A most
radical and sweeping extension was made
by executive order dated the 9Th day of
May, 1885, and if fourth class postmaster
ships are not included in the statement II
may be said that practically all positions
contemplated by the civil service law are
row classified.
Abundant reasons exist for including
these postmasterships, based upon econ
omy, improved service and the peace and
quiet of neighborhoods. If, however, OBJ
stacles prevent such action at present, I
earnestly hope that congress will, without
increasing postoffice appropriations, so ad-
Just them as to permit, in proper cases,
consolidation of these postoffices, to the
end that through this process the result
desired may, to a limited extent, be ac-
complished.
the last year provide for a sensible and
uniform method of promotion, basins eli
gibility TO better positions upon demon
strated efficiency and faithfulness. The
absence of fixed rules on this subject has
been an infirmity in the system more and
more apparent as its other benefits have
been better appreciated.
The advantages of civil service methods
IN their business aspects are too well un-
derstood TO require argument. Their ap-
pllcaIion has become necessity to the eX-
ecTtive work of the government. But
those who gain through the operation of
these methods should be made to under
stand that the non-partisan scheme
through which they receive their appoint
ments demands from them, by way of re-
ciprccity, nOn-partisan and faithful per-
formance of duty under every adminiStra-
tior, and cheerful fidelity TO every chief.
While they should be encouraged to de-
Gently exercise their rights Of citizenship
and TO support through their suffrages the
political beliefs they honestly profess, the
noisy, persistent and partisan eCnPloye.
or who renders lax and grudging service to
an administration not representing his po-
litical views, should be promptly and fear
lessly dealt with in such way as to fur
nish a warning to others who may be like
wise disposed.
The annual report OF the commissioners
VIII be duly transmitted and 1 commend
the important matter they may have in
charge to the careful consideration of con-
gress.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-08
A PLEA FOR ECONOMY.
Congress Urged to the Most Rigid
FrugaIity in Expending the
Public Funds.

In concluding this communication its last
words shall be an appeal TO the congress
for the most rigid economy in the expend-
iture of the money it holds in trust for the
people. The way to perpleXing eXtrava-
gance is easy, but a return to frugality is
difficult.
When, however, it is considered that
those who bear the burdens of taxation
have no guaranty of honest care save in
the fidelity OF their public servants, the
duty of all possible retrenchment is plainly
manifest.
When our differences are forgotten, and
our contests of political opinion are no
longer remembered, nothing in the retro
spect of our public service will be as for
tunate and comforting as the recollection
of official duty well performed and the
memory of constant devotion to the in
terests Of our confiding fellow countrymen
GROVER CLEVELAND.
Executive Mansion, December I, 1895.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-08
GROWING EVIL OF TRUSTS.
in Their Expanse and Dfdi-
Guilty in Controlling Them
Pointed Out.

Another topic in which our people right
fully take deep interest may be here
briefly considered. refer TO the expanse
Of trusts and other huge aggregations Of
capital. the object OF which is to secure the
monopoly Of some particular branch of
trade. industry or commerce. and to stihe
wholesome competition. When these are
defended. It Is usually on the ground that,
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-08
FuIbuster. Captured.

Kingston, Jamaica, Dec. THE schooner
Maggie. Captain Miller. was captured or
Autsoct bay. Jamaica, yesterday afternoon.
with arms, ammunition and several promi-
neut Cubans. bound for Cuba, on board
The capture was made by the Jamaican
government under the foreign enlistment
act
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-08

Havana, Dec. THE steamship Bason
arrived to-day from Spain with reinforce
ments of 1850 troops. Three Of the men
G.ed while on the way over and six were
suffering from smallpox when the steamer
.6a~hed this port. the troops were re-
ceI.sd by a committee " citizens. al by
the Military authorities.
Kansas City daily journal., 1896-12-08

he has refrained from expressing the SYM
patty he really feels
Delegates Estrada Palma and Joaquin
Castillo declined to be interviewed. but de-
clars-f, through their secretaries. that they
would issue an official statement within a
short time
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-02-29
ruu ~uanrrR OF THE CITY OF
rrI E-Continued.

a.. ~ yn casa o, the absence ef tbs
rray0r from The city. or De rom az
causs be trczpxcsfafsi from actlhss Sne
T,r,as dent or "a case OF nss o4sSA "a -
sencs the acting president, q re 49,. -.
council shall act as mayer. AaA- 40 -S
So - rsNs r1sag-or NAV e> removed
from his offics tor any wil,ui xiosaaon ct o
rs ssszfV eil4rtrg his tsTgA 81 Ststs,Ss ~ III
the commission OF crime or rsaisa iIlsss hor
involving neral surpifuae. OK oa.s ssSSa
notice thereof. together wa'a S1ss =. ts -.
Ave days before the hearing, and an op-
r,ortss15tv 10 be present in person ana We
hss counsel ard offer eysdense "a T. oMs
hehsfs and To BE heard ~ hiaAsets ara
counsel. ard then only upoa re alnruia.
tive ,ate % ,wc-th.gas of the members OF
ths eitv esrnc.i when assembled as court
OF Impeachment, and fer tnat pliIpese sne
1ss,xr rss4ssryt shall have the same poW-r thAS
II would have IN trying any other olsesr.
Ses z There il hereby cctsSSlssstCd
body TO consist % the MAYER. pres1acnt g
sbasrrrsu 81 The board OF public works. city
comptroller and city treasurer. 20 * eAilea
the adyisery BOARD. The mayor shan, enee
IN ea-h quarter, and as much oftensr as -
interests OF the city appear 20 nm
10 require. cali a meeting 9. ssSIs
views and consulting together WITH
regard 20 the Affairs OF the city. ana shau
have the power 10 make reconlnenuAIoas
and suggestions TO the city councii aIla te
the various other departments or me Gty
governnent The MAYER sh haa- sss ar5 a.
city comptroller or his deputy shsh scs Is
c.srk thereof Az proceedings OF me adj
yisory hoard shsllRhe kept on record IN mo
offce OF the city comptroller.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-02-29
ARTICLE vi.
Clerical pepartmens.

Section l. The city comptroller shall b
ex-offseio city clerk. and his deputies as
comptroller shall be his deputies - city
clerk
Sec. 2. As city clerk. he. or 3 deputy.
shall attend all meetings OF the city coun-
Gil and keep a full and complete record or
the proceedings thereof: and he shall have
the custody Of the city seal, the paolio
records, except such as are intrustec. by
the provisions OF this charter, 10 other
officers. the original rolls Of ordinances.
tae original contracts, deeds and ceriin-
Gates relative 10 the title of any property
OF the city. all official. IN
aenrity or security bonds. ex-
cept his own bond, ana such other re-
cords, papers and documents OF value as
are not required TO be- deposited with any
other officer, ard he shall attest all public
instruments and official acts Of the mayer
by his signature and the city seal. and
shall also certify under his hand and the
seal Of the city all copies OF such original
documents. records and papers In bis Office
"a may be required by any officer or per-
son. and charge therefor such fees for IN.
use OF the city SIS are or may be provided
BY ordinance: and he snail perform such
other duties as may be in this charter pre-
soribed and also such as tn. city council
may direct consistent with this chaxtax.