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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-21
Why Cuba Is Not Recognized.

A new explanation Of the unwilling
ness of this government to accord bell
ligerent rights to the Cuban revolution
lists is advanced by William l.. Curtis,
Washington correspondent of the Chi
cago Record. 1t is that the principal
leaders of the revolution and the officials
of the provisional government Of Cuba
are either citizens of the United States
or of other countries than Cuba. Mr..
Curtis makes list of those Cuban bel
ligerents who have at various times be-
come naturalized in this country and
who have not yet renounced their al
legiance to the United States. 1t in
cludes Salvador c. Battencourt, the
president Of the Cuban republic; Rafael
Portuondo, its minister of foreign af-
fairs; Thomas Estrada Palma, its min
lister to Washington, and Mr.. Quesada,
his secretary. Carlos Roloff, the Cuban
secretary Of war, Is said to be a citizen
Of Poland; Maximo Gomez the gener-
al-in-chief of the Cuban army, a citi-
zen of Santo Domingo and Jose Maceo,
his first lieutenant, an exile from Porto
Rico. Mr.. Curtis adds:
While there is no law expressly prohibit
Ing citizen of this country from holding
omce under foreign ruler. the president
would never receive or formally recog-
nize a fellow-citizen in the capacity of en-
voy extraordinary and minister plenipo-
tenttary from another government, even
under ordinary circumstances. There
are, however, several sections in the re-
vised statutes which might be applied to
prohibit the Cubans who have taken out
naturalization papers in this country from
assuming, under existing circumstances,
the duties and powers Of the offices to
which they have been chosen by their
fellow-patriots. There Is no doubt that
the president might find plenty of author
ity to order their arrest and imprisonment
II they should return to the United States.
But, while there Is no intention on the part
OF the government to interfere with them,
Mr.. Palma has been informed by the Sec
retary OF state that for the reasons stated
the president cannot recognize or even re-
ceive him as the diplomatic agent Of the
revolutionists. The mere fact Of their
citizenship In this country, although 1t is
well understood to have been acquired in
order to AFFORD them the protection of our
nag in case they get into trouble with the
Spanish authorities, seriously compli-
Gates the Cuban situation. The president
could recognize the belligerent rights Of
fly IL their leaders were citizens Of Spain.
In fact, the government Of Spain has a
good claim against US because of their hos
tile conduct and their destruction Of prop
erty.
While these grounds, II true, Justify
the presidents course. It is strange that
ne does not convey an unofiiciai mes
sage Of sympathy to the Cuban patri-
- .
they will comply with international law
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-21

part In public affairs. Is practicable-in
fact. profitable. Take. for example, the
work that has been accomplished through
the efforts of a little Italian mission III
our own community. Tbs has been IN
operation but a comparatively short time,
but the managers had the wisdom TO pu'
into service man acquainted with the
language and customs OF the people whom
II was sought to reach, and the result has
been successful beyond expectations. A.
least one of our churches now has quite a
respectable Italian membership, and the
people who are thus brought under the In
fiuence of the church and of good society
cannot but worl. much good among their
fellows, SO that the results are FAR reach
ing.
Then there is IT,. nee OF the school.
1t is said by those enSa ged in public school
work that the children of the foreigners
under consideration who attend the pub
lie schools are as a rule bright and desir-
GUS Of learning English and the other
studies. The trouble is, only very few
of them attend the public schools. Most
OF them work and many others are too
young to attend the public schools. Pr!-
vate schools, therefore, are needed, ana
while a few of these are in operation,
those Interested In religious work would
doubtless find here field for further work,
If they but investigate the subject. Some
time since the Lackawanna presby'ery
appointed Rev. Dr. Logan. OF scranton,
az a special missionary to work among
the foreigners within the presbytery. His
work Is under the direction of the eS-
ecutive committee OF the presbytery. and
although the financial means at his COM
mand have been rather limited. amounting
last year to only siSc. it Is evident that he
feels encouraged in his work and that he
regards the possibilities as great.
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In Il recent address in Scranton DR.. Lo-
gan cited. as an example of what Is being
accomplished along the line of education
among the foreigners. an incident of nine-
teen little Slovaks at Peckville who. be-
ginning in a kindergarten without know
ing word Of English. We're In six weeks
taught to sing and pray understandinSly
in our language. He regards such things
as significant, and they are. 1t would seem
to us that the field Is a broad one, and that
wider interest should be taken In 1t by
the leaders of religious work. Only by
educating the children can we hope to
save our foreign population from the un-
healthful sanitary and moral atmosphere
in which they now dwell.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-21
A Time for Prompt Generosity

Those who are devoting their time
and money to the task Of collecting
funds for u new Home for the Friend
less are not actuated by selfish mo-
tives. They probably will never need
the Homes help. nor will their descend
ants. The project rests wholly upon a
philanthropic basis, and upon that basis
It appeals to the generous-hearted men
and women Of Scranton and its vicinity,
regardless of sectarian lines.
A sudden fire has given public warn
ing that the old Home on Adams ave-
nue., in addition to being unsuitable in
other respects, is not safe. Advantage
should be taken of this warning to rem
edy the defects which it renders newly
conspicuous. A second fire might not
prove more damaging than the first, but
there is no certainty on this point. 1t
might, for all that can be said now,
result in the sacrifice of many human
lives. AS a cold-blooded proposition,
the good people of Scranton would prob
ably not care deliberately to doom the
little waits whom the Home has taken
within its shelter to the cruelty of a
wholesale cremation; and yet if the new
Home be not now built this may be the
ultimate consequence.
In the belief that it is only necessary
to keep this subject fairly and steadily
before the community to secure from
that community the necessary contri-
buttons, The Tribune proposes to let no
occasion slip to bring the matter for
ward. In large degree the pride of
the city Is at stake. If 1t should go
forth that this prosperous and growing
municipality was too careless of its
friendless poor to house them in suf
ficient fire proof building, the effect up
on the citys future might be anything
but fiattering. 1t is time for prompt
generosity; for cash, and that quickly.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-21
POLITICAL POINTS.

One of the indicators pointing 10 tne ~,
ture Of Republicanism in Virginia Is thc
proposition that the Republicans OF ina.
Estate nominate General James "a. Wa Wa.NV, y
violent secessionist and was the iaSt COM
mander of the famous "Stonewaii bris.
ade" In the Confederate army. he cu'
loose from the Democratie par party ,h SON. Rn.
publcans. At the present time he Is =
member of congress, the only Republican,
in the Virginia delegation. II Is beileVd
he could be elected by reason or ms grea'
orally known that the Republican party
in Virginia is very largely composed or eX-
Confederates. and the principal strength
Of the party is in the so-called white co"n-
ties, not the negro districts.
The result of the Republican delegate
elections in LuZerne county on Saturday
indicate that Hon. John Leisenring VIII
ventiOn without opposition. the candi-
dates for the Second district delegate are
Hon. Theodore Hart, of Pittston; Colonel
William Harvey and Morgan X. Morsans,
probably secured a majority of the dele
gates, but Mr.. Morgans will probably be
the first to drop out. He may have enough
delegates to decide between Hart and Har-
yey IL he can control them. Hon. Charles
A. Miner will be endorsed for delega te at
large and eX-Postmaster Wilde. of Halle
ton, for presidential elector. At least that
is now the understanding. and is apparent
ly satisfactory to every one.
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There Is no longer any doubt that Speak
err Reed will have the support of all the
delegations from the eastern states i'm the
The appearance in the field of Senator
elect Foraker. or Ohio. as a candidate for
president. is believed to be in the interest
of Speaker Reed at the expense of Cover
hp[ yip1a ha orr fnr t,nlf nj ip, f,f
the country are nearly all working for
Reed. either openly or under the surface.
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The fact that Senator Quay has declared
he would not accept the presidential NOM
ination II rendered him on a silver platter
seems not to have been accepted as final
by some of the Republicans in Philadel-
phia, for in one congressional district the
convention instructed the delegates to sup
port Colonel Quay. They probably think
he did not mean what he said.
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II the Populists nominate Governor Alt
geld for president he will be certain to re-
ceive the votes of at least 400 persons in
Illinois-that is the 400 criminals he has
pardoned and released from the peniten-
tiaries of that state the past year.
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The Republicans in the Maryland legis-
lature appear to be unable to agree on a
candidate for United States senator, II
is hoped there will not be repetition Of
the Delaware nonsense which resulted in
a failure to elect senator.
N:U:-
Governor Mckinley appears to be the
first choice OF the Republicans of Wiscon.
sin for the presidency. 1t was supposed
that Senator Allison would have the call
in that state, but McKinley's boom is on
top.
tit
Colonel Walker. cOmmander-n-chiefo of
the Grand Army of the Republic, will
probably be the Republican candidate for
governor of Indiana this year, and his
election Is considered certain
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-21
Another lnternationa, Exposition.

A committee of the Washington board
of trade to which was referred the
question whether ii would be desirable
to try to organize. at the national cap
| ital in 1900, an Interstate and interna-
tional exposition, 10 mark the birth OF
the new century and the beginning OF
the second century of the national
government with its home at Washing
ton, has reported strongly in favor of
! the proposition.
This report held. according to the
Star, that the expositionS should be
maintained by the national govern
ment,as the time has passed when the
government should go into the travel
ing show business by carting its exhib-
its all over the country. Washington
Is the natural and proper place for
holding any such affair and II 1t were
held there it would result in great ben
eft both TO Washington and to the
United States. Not only would the diff
ferent states put up buildings for per-
manent exhibits of their manufactures
and resources, but the chances are that
all the sister republics on the western
hemisphere would fall into line and
take advantage of the opportunity pre-
sented to them to maintain permanent
exhibits at the capital of the grandest
country that has ever existed under
republican form of government"
The success, within three years OF
each other, of two such great enter
prises as the Chicago Worlds fair and
the Atlanta exposition will undoubted-
ly give an impetus to the exposition
mania. The present proposition orers
better recommendations than most
PROPOSALS of it's kind, because it would,
if successful, result In very desirable
extension of human knowledge as to
the success which representative gov
ernment has attained in the United
states. An international exhibition at
the capital of the pioneer American re-
public would possess educational value
in this respect not true of any possible
exhibition in any other place. For this
reason the Washington idea looks un-
usually inviting, despite the fact that
as a general principle the exposition
business has of late years been over
done.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-21

tors to that of 1900. and an increase
of communicants to that of 3,500.o00
This increase is more rapid than the
increase in populations; Therefore 1t
betokens a net growth o. the religious
spirit. But the room for growth is yet
ample
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-21

1t Is evident now why the Scranton
Republican refused, n couple Of months
ago, to join The Tribune in pledging Its
support to the Republican city ticket.
The Republicans tail won't wag unless
II can Wag the dog.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-21

Republicans who are not willing to
abide the fair issue of their party's
primaries and conventions should not
try to impugn the honesty of those who
are. They cannot succeed in such an
attempt. and the effort only brings
down disfaYor upon themselves.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-21

The fact that the London Globe does
not approye the Davis restatement or
the Monroe doctrine will not excite un-
controllable surprise.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-21
REPUBLICAN CITY TICKET.
lvor-E. II. RIPPLE,

For Msyor-E. II. RIPPLE.
For Treasurcr-DANIEL WILLIAMS.
For CoutrOllcr-F.J J. WIDMAYER.
For Assessors CHARLES FOWLER.
CHRIST FICkUS.
WILLIAM DAWSON.
Election Day, Feb. 1S.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-21

Loyal Republicans of Scranton win
not try to begin this presidential year
with a party defeat.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-21
TOLD BY THE STARS.
Daily Horoscope Ora wn by Ajacchus. The
Tribune Astrologcr.
Astrolabe cast: $40 n. m, for Tuesday,
Jan. 21, 1886

Plg y NRS
There will be a suspicion in the mind
of child born on this day that Mr.. Scran-
ton does not intend to play in Republic
canisms back yard anymore.
Mr.. Guernsey's hesitancy seems to indi-
cate that he regards yesterdays nominal
tiOn In the light of an invitation to accom-
pany Mr.. Bailey on the second fiddle.
There is nothing that so aptly illustrates
the resonance of vacuum as the noise made
ny a man VINO imagines tnat he Is bigger
than his party.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-21

Mr.. Cleveland's reported Willingness
to recognize the Cuban belligerents
needs for it's confirmation only Few
bold strokes of the pen.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-21

Since 1890. according to the Indepen-
dent, there has been an increase Of
churches in the United States to the
number Of 10000: sn increase OF pas
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-21

Suppose England, taking advantage
of Spain's impecuniosity, Should puv
Cuba. Does any sane American suppose
that this government would not have
reoson TO biect?
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-21
Aiacchlis' Advice.

Ajacchus' Advice.
Avoid joining an alleged movement in
the interest of reform, that has its BAN
ner decorated with skull and cross-bones.
Never pull chestnuts out of the fire at
the request of a politician with linament
on his head.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-21

With small additional
is the chance of lifetime Of
kno that
will last only January
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-21

lust when you need a given
article and are in a hurry for
it, is not the time to buy.
Look around your Office and
see what you will need soon
in the wav of Paper, Blank
Books, Letter Files, Type
writer Paper, Ink, Pens, or
anything in the way of Office
supplies, and give us your
order now. Then you will
never be entirely out of stock.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-21

If the Populists nominate Governor Alt
geld for president he will be certain to re.
ceive the votes of at least 400 persons in
IllinOis-that Is the 400 criminals he has
pardoned and released from the peniten.
tiaries of that state the past year.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-21

The Republicans In the Maryland legis.
lature appear to be unable to agree on a
candidate for United States senator. II
is hoped there will not be repetition OF
the Delaware nonsense which resulted in
a failure to elect a senator.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-21

Governor Mckinley appears to be the
first choice OF the Republicans of Wiscon.
sin for the presidency. 1t was supposed
that Senator Allison would have the call
in that state, but McKinley's boom is on
top.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-21

For one week, commencing Monday January 90, Mr.
lightning artist of the world will paint genuine oil paint
window in from to fifteen minutes and produce effects tina
the hands of any other artist These paintings we will
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-01-21

Colonel Walker. cOmmander-in-chiefo o
the Grand Army of the Republic, viii
probably be the Republican candidate fOl
governor OF Indiana this year, and hi.
election is considered certain.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1896-12-31

standing harmony. seem to love even
its war yells and efforts when sailing
to windward in a housc-madc squall.
All the same, we shall have chrisien-
ing this New Year, and from the plans
have overheard, II is 10 bc gay event.
Ills babyship is to bc saddled for life
with n name, and there will be feasting
and dancing galore. We violins love
dancing, for at such events we rule the
roost, and every merrymaker obeys US
as implicitly as soldiers obey their gen.
eral. Even the cluIusiest feet step in
time to our bidding and dare rot dis
obey. Come out to the christening.
dear reader, and see what home made
happy, hearts gladdened and faces IL
lumed are like. On the household altar
in this little home loves sacred flame
burns clear, for the draughts Of sus-
picion. envy, jealousy, hatred and un-
charitableness never imperil its glad
some glow.
This is a very simple story. but IL may
prove TO you the power of love and
harmony to promote happiness, the pos
sibilities within reach of an antique
violin. We violns are generally happy
race, with no hypocrisy in our songs.
no strife entangled in our strings.
Would that all the world might learn
from us the secret of song, the sym
pathy which vibrates to loving touch,
the intuition which brings two souls
together along the magnetic current of
memory and music, the trinity of in
spiration which is represented by love
enshrined in song and hallowed will
the spirit of harmony.
My story is ended. Despite lis sim.
plieity despise not the voice of the OBJ
servant and experienced violin. Life is
made up of harmonies and discords,
false notes or true. HeaiSs, like violins,
differ in capacity, but the best OF them
need the master touch to interpret the
music of the master. We hollow instru-
ments know and feel this. What pity
IL is that many human souls never learn
so simple a truth. Surely the golden
harps which angel fingers coax to
anthems of untold sweetness, but Ella d.
orate and prolong the songs of earth
we true interpreters, human or inani-
mate, launch heavenward here below
beginning sweet and low with true and
loving touch what God magnifies later
into music of the spheres.
l. EDGAR JONES.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1896-12-31

Inez, of course, and made her quite an
heiress. You should have seen the hap.
piness in those two young people s
eyes. What do you know of JOY who
never plunged suddenly out of tine
gloom of poverty into the light of what
was by comparison unmeasured
wealth? Heaven that evening had
dingy walls and bare floors, and just
two angels inhabited it as monarchs
of all they surveyed. And the golden
harps" mad been transmitted into all
| tique violins. But assure you golden
harps never made happier music.
All this happened two years ago or
more. The poor lover became Prof
Oscar Hammerstein, and a year ago
lnez became his wife. They were mar
ried on New Years eve, and happi-
ness reigned supreme. Better still, il
was made so warmly welcome that
II has remained with them TO this day.
At that wedding there was sweet mu-
sic in abundance, and l was chief mu-
sician among the violins. laughed and
the world laughed with me. as it is
prone to do with the prosperous and
independent. Aud mingling with the
New Years chimes which, from many
a tall steeple, rang out the old ard in
the new, was the angelic voice of my
mistress made vibrant and vital with
unspeakable joy. Unspeakable in mere
words, of course, but capable Of inter
pretation in song. People said my mis-
tiess and were inspired. OF course
we were, for l was full of sunny mem
ories voiced in music, and Inez, radiant
with love. interpreted in songs sublime.
This household has been a happy one
ever since, and in the place of honor
ouiranking newer and fresher furniture
in the family sitting-room is my an
tique case and myself. We Zee all that
is going on, and Inez makes of me a
sort of shrine, for she loves me still
as in days of yore. The constancy of
such natures is proof against change.
Happy indeed are they who have such
friends.
Near me in the sitting-room stands
crib, and the jewel in this particular
casket is a pink-cheeked baby with
those wonderful Italian eyes, and looks
in which those of its father and mother
seem strangely and mysteriously blend
ed. But it's music? Well, do not pre-
tend to interpret the songs of all emo
tions, and this little cherub's song is
too much for me. can stand its laugh
and enjoy its cackle or crow. but when
il lifts its voice for more vigorous mu-
steal effort prefer boiler factory or
the filing of saws. l love it. OF course,
hut one can love wee sinner without
loving its sins. As an antique gifted in
harmonics and such, protest against
its methods Of playing "bawl" or SER
enading.
The strangest thing of all Is that its
father and mother, loving and under