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The morning news., 1897-05-20
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Preserve the Forest.
From The Springfield republican dnd.).

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The national House has refused to con-
cur In the Senate amendment to the sun
dry civil appropriation bin suspeudlng
President Cleveland's order Of Feb. %. set
ting apart 22.0OO.OO0 acres OF public land
In the far northwest as a forestry reser-
vation and Is said to be determined to
stand by that action. IL Is 10 be hoped
so. one OF the chief objectors TO the or
der IN the Senate was Pettgrew OF South
Dakota who hotly protests against re-
moving any public lands from exploitation
by this generation Of people. Included in
the new reservation are the Black Hills
IN Dakota. and now comes a report from
the federal forestry commissions. which
represents that the hills "are being rap
idly stripped by timber thieves; that the
mining and railroad companies are steal
ing the timber by wholesale without the
slightest authority, and in direct viola
tion of law. and that II Il is allowed TO 20
on much longer the Black Hills will be
as bare as a bone" This puts the object
ing senators into the attitude OF defending
the timber thieves and others who would
strip these lands FOR present profit, re-
gardess Of the larger and more remote
consequences. That u where they prop
srly belong.
The morning news., 1897-05-20

Can II be that ex-senator Call Is think
ing OF contesting the Florida senatorship.
ss sensational rumor has it. on the ground
Of mere formallty? After the alleged
claim that u would be unconstitutional
for the legislature TO elect any one but
himself, the ex-senator withdrew in IA
vor Of Stockton. Now he says Mr.. NAL
lory has not been regularly elected be-
cause the legislature did not appoint a
committee to notify him Of St. Mr.. CAN
had better let well enough alone. The
verdict OF the people Of Florida has been
pronounced 10 the world. and u Mr.. Call
Is looking for anything else az their hands.
the time has come for him to keep quiet
Tor a spell.
The morning news., 1897-05-20

The discussion Of the matter Of relieving
starving Americans in Cuba has brought
up the interesting question as to how
many Of them there are in the island. la
Lucha. the Spanish organ in Havana
questions the statement that there are
500 Of them there as claimed, but now that
congress has voted $4,000 for their relief
It says there is little doubt that 5000 will
soon be found in the Cuban consular dis
trlcts. Ia Lucha has evidently been
studying the United states pension lists
and, with that for comparison. the paper
IS hardly far wrong. History has shown
that the ratio Of ten to one is about the
way the pensioners Increase every time
any new qualifications are made
The morning news., 1897-05-20

AZ last after many days OF talking about
II, an armistlce has been secured between
the Greeks and the Turks. The action Of
the powers has shown, however that this
means little for Greece except that the
slaughter Of her soldiers win be stopped.
Now these kind. Christian nations must
get together and decide how much Greece
must try and pay to Turkey. They will
probably add up the amount due on the
Turkish bond coupons before coming TO
q definite conclusion.
The morning news., 1897-05-20

There are a good many curious people
who would like 10 know just what the sui
tan OF Turkey does want as indemnity
from Greece. The dispatches have put IL
all the way from slO,OOo,OOO to $4,000 900
with Thessaly thrown in. and the powers
are supposed TO be backing the sultan so
that they can get their interest The
chances are, however. It will be like the
fine OF a pauper prisoner In the United
States court He serves thirty days in
lieu Of the payment OF fine, and Is re-
leased.
The morning news., 1897-05-20

Admiral Beardslee told the japanese
minister at Honolulu few days ago.
I'VE want your people to keep your hands
of this country" Doubtless the Japanese
minister has had an intimation Of this
fact before. but now he has II straight
from the shoulder The admirars con-
versstion appears 10 have been pleasant
enough. but the minister did not alto
gether like the tone Of IL. Maybe It will
create a new subject for the jingoes when
the Cuban question is played out.
The morning news., 1897-05-20
The Uncertainty the Trouble.
From the New York Sun Dem.).

What the situation will be under a new
tariff, with the anti-capital crusade in full
operation, we cannot say. Sufficient unto
the day is the evil thereof. While a new
tariff is making, business must remain in
a condition of semi-paralysis at the best
The sooner the crushing burden of un-
certainty is taken away. the sooner busi-
ness will be in a condition to lift its head.
To what dangers it may then be subject
ed from the club of the socialist crank
to be seen
The morning news., 1897-05-20

The project of Prince Luigi Amadeo Of
Italy TO ascend Mount ST. Elias, in Alaska.
appears to have awakened American am
hilton to beat him to the goal, so a Phil
adelphia expedition has been fitted out
with that end in view. The age is too
far advanced to permit a foreigner to come
over and be the first to make discoveries
on American soil
The morning news., 1897-05-20
Re.ponsibiIitv suited.

It Is not Grover Cleveland VINO, with his
alleged "perversity," is blocking the pa
triotic" congressman in their efforts to
bring about return of prosperity. He is
not In Washington now. But the con-
gressmen are. And still times are out of
joint.
President Mckinley is ready to do any
thing the prosperity party" and the sore
heads want done. But still he and they
do not accomplish anything. Probably
that is a negative virtue, to some extent.
They might do very badly if they were
gressmen were to indulge in some of the
foolish propositions that they did when
Mr.. Cleveland was President, the present
President might permit them to have their
own way. And there would then be the
mischief to pay. When Cleveland was in
the chair, the congressional tomboys knew
they had a big and strong man between
their cavortings and real harm to the
country, hence they felt at liberty to cut
up Jack at their own sweet will. They
could take all sorts of risks then, because
they knew there was somebody in the
white house who would keep them and
the country from getting hurt as a result
of their folly. But they have no such as
surance now. They will have to quit their
nonsense, otherwise they would be apt to
wake up some fine morning and discover
that their vagaries had become laws.
The morning news., 1897-05-20

Senator Raines does not like the way
his new laws are working in New York
city, and he has determined to make an
example of somebody. 1t looks as If Hon.
Charles silver Dollar Smith must be the
example. and the senator says his Young
Mems Cosmopolitan Club must shut up
on Sundays. This will no doubt be taken
as another direct blow at silver.
The morning news., 1897-05-20

President Mckinley is fully aware now
that Persia has new ruler. The shah's
official representative has arrived with a
letter from his majesty on a silver plate,
and told him so. There is no longer any
reason to doubt 1t.
The morning news., 1897-05-20
What the Checking of Imports Mean
From the Detroit Free Press Dem).

The checking of imports which the Ding
ley bill contemplates cannot increase con-
sumption or the ability of the consumer
to buy the home product, because the
checking of imports means inevitably the
checking of exports as well; of exports,
that is, of the principal products of this
country. The foreigner, when he finds his
exports to this country checked, will buy
here only what he must, because the es-
sence of trade is exchange.
The morning news., 1897-05-20

Canada is to have a prohibition election
and the chances are decidedly in favor of
its going dry. 1t is said that good whisky
can be bought in Canada at five cents a
drink. It will be interesting now to watch
what the border people just on this side
are going to do about it.
The morning news., 1897-05-20
CURRENT COMMENT.
Doubtful Citizens in Cuba.

From the New Orleans Picayune Dem }.
The facts show that in nearly every case
where outrages against American citizens
have been claimed the citizenship of the
sufferers has been of the most doubtful
character. and yet in every instance Spain
has yielded to our remonstrances and lib
Grated the persons on whose behalf this
country has interested itself. There con-
sequently exists no valid pretext for in
reference on our part.
The morning news., 1897-05-20

The Uruguayan revolution has been
checked. according to advices, after a
bloody battle and the killing of many Of
the revolutionists, but the defeated boys
have stih another chance. They can walk
over into the Argentine Republic and push
up the fight with Chile. There is always
an opening somewhere in South America
The morning news., 1897-05-20

Now Senator Stewart Of Nevada comes
forward with a notice OF an amendment
TO the tarin bill providing for a treasury
reserve at all times Of s50OO00OO. II has
not been long since Senator Stewart was
crying wall street" and "monopolles"
and trusts" every time reserve fund
was mentioned. Senator Stewart creates
the impression that he Is about to blos-
som out az "A "gold-bug" once more.
The morning news., 1897-05-20

Lula Hurst, now Mrs. Atkinson, the one
time Georgia magnetic wonder, has written
a book explaining the mystery of her
magnetic power The work has created
some considerable discussion, but there is
just one great big difficulty about Mrs. At
kinson's alleged explanation, and that is
it does not explain anything. 1t shows up
the whole process just about as clear as
mud. and gives the reader an excellent
idea of how not to do the feats that she
has accomplished. We have heard ventril-
oquists explain their feats. and we have
seen the lamented Hermann explain his
tricks and then gone home and wondered
which was the most mysterious the trick
or the explanation. Mrs. Atkinson has
thrown lots of light on the subject; in fact
so much that il is binding.
The morning news., 1897-05-20

According to telegraphic advices, Peru
has gone democratic. 1t is little difficult
20 understand just what democracy con-
sists of in Peru.
The morning news., 1897-05-20

The extra speed OF the new gunboat
Nashville has won for her builders a
bonus OF 10000. and she has received COM
pliments everywhere for her excelleney.
Now let's sec n the sailor boys can keep
her on the rocks. There ought to he a
bonus Tor good records In that direction.
The morning news., 1897-05-20

II the Cuban question were out OF the
way. the congressman would miss IL sadly
tt Affords such a magnificent opportunity
Tor making both sophomore and dema-
gogic speeches.
The morning news., 1897-05-20

registered al the pOstOflce in Savannah.
The morning news., 1897-05-20

Note-'Central Time
-l-Eastern Fime
PULLMAN SERVICE.
No. 3S, Pullman drawing room cars be-
tween Savannah and New York
No. 36, Pullman vestibuled sleepers from
Savannah to New York, Savannah to Gin.
cinnati via Asheville, Columbia to Rich.
mond.
For detailed information, reservations.
etc. apply to any agent of the Southern
Railway or connections.
W. H. GREEN, General superintendent
]. n. CULP, Traffic Manager.
w. A. TURK. g. =. A., Washington, D. c.
g. H. HARDWICK, A.G.P.A., Atlanta Ga.
r. w. HINT T. P. A.. Augusta Ca
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-17
IS THE BEsT BEEN poNEq

The simultaneous failure of three
banks in as many counties in Indiana
last Saturday is calculated TO call to
mind the remark of the man who didn't
like cats He said if there be anything
worse than a cat it is two cats. If
there be anything worse than a bank
failure it is two bank failures when the
banks are both under one management
and the management happens to be
reckless or dishonest.
The Indiana circumstance may well
cause a halt on the part of those who
have recently been advocating such
changes in the banking laws as will en-
courage the establishment of large
banking concerns with branches here
and there over the country.
1t would not matter so far as the de-
pOsitors are concerned that the banks
under the new system would be nation
al banks. That kind breaks up and is
wrecked just as private and state banks
do and as frequently perhaps.
In view of the frequency and magni-
tude of occurrences like that in Indi-
ana, it seems really wonderful, that
some adequate means OF protection for
the depositors has not been devised by
the lawmakers of the country. If any
thing has been attempted it seems to
have been of little avail since the fire.
quency of the failures shows no appar-
ent diminution.
The people, the men and women, who
lose their money either in the way of
individual deposits or in the form of
taxes in the custody of their chosen Of
hcials have been wonderfully patient
withal They have so far refrained
from doing bodily harm to the persons
who have robbed them either through
criminal reckIessness or dishonesty,
Bank officials frequently find it advisa-
ble to remain in seclusfon however, un-
til the storm blows over just as those
in Indiana are doing now.
1t is much to be feared that some day
such as they will tempt their victims
too far and that somebody will get
hurt. Perhaps the outraged people
are even now only restrained from
feeling that they themselves are not
wholly blameless.
There is scarcely a legislative or con-
gressiOnal district in the country which
has not enough voters who do business
with banks, to elect representatives
who would see to it that measures are
enacted for the better protection of the
public.
1t seems probable that the present
congress at its approaching session will
provide security for small depositors by
establishing a system of postal savings
banks, but what is to become of the
business men who wish to deposit con-
siderable sums and check against them
from day to day?
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-17
HOME FOR BOSTON ORPHANS
About $15O,ooo Will Soon Be Avail
able to Found 1t.

Boston, Nov.17.-By the death of Mrs
Julia Huntington James of Newbury
street, which occurred recently, about
$15O, 900, perhaps more, is likely, by vir-
tue of the will of her father, the late
Ralph Huntington, for whom Hunt
ington avenue was named, to be soon
made available for the purpose offound-
ing an orphan asylum in this city. The
asylum is to be called The Huntingt IN
Institute for Orphan Children"
Mr.. Huntington, the testatOr, died in
1866. BY his viii he provided, substan-
TALLY, that the bulk of his estate should
be held in trust, to pay the income to
his daughter, Mrs James, and that aft
er her death the principal should be di-
vided into four equal parts. Out of these
parts he provided generously for rela-
tives and the amount remaining was
directed to be used to found an orphan
asylum.
Most of the relatives for whom he
made provision have died.
After the surviving Individual legatees
or beneficiaries are cared for, as direct
ed by the will, the balance of the fund
will be applied to found the orphan in
stitute.
The entire trust fund is of the value
Of $393, $50 It is held by Mr.. E. w.
Hutchins of the law firm of Hutchins &
Wheeler, who is the trustee. 1t is un-
derstood that at least $3.50 900 will be
sooner or later available to found the
institute.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-17
WASHINGTON,s WISH
For a National University IN the Way
of Realization.

Washington, Nov 19-The oft agita-
ted question of establishing in the city
of Washington a great national uni
versity on the lines suggested by Pres
ident Washington has taken more def
mite form than in the past and a num-
Der of representative American women
have taken hold of the project with
determination to push it to a successful
conclusion, if possible. They have
started out in a practical manner by
seeking TO raise the nrSt $25O,O00 neceS-
Sary for the erection of an adminiStra-
ton building to form the nucleus of
the university and hope to be able to
lay the corner stone on February p,
1899 Their purpose in the interim is to
urge the matter continuously on the
attention of women all over the coun-
try. They intend likewise to interest
all the school children in the work.
AS first step for awakening inter-
est in the undertaking they will assem-
bic in convention in Washington on
December f. to decide on ways and
means for arousing public sentiment.
Among those who have initiated the
movement to fulfill WashingtOn's wish
es, are Mrs. Phoebe Hearst of this city,
MIS-. Ellen a. Richardson of Boston,
Mrs. Clara r. Anthony, Miss Rachel
Howland, Miss Louise Thicker and
Mrs. Edmund Anthony Jr., of Massa-
chusetts, Mrs. I. S. Boyd of Georgia,
Mrs. w. A. Roebling of New Jersey,
Mrs. John K. GOodlOe of Kentucky, Mrs.
H. H. Adams of Connecticut, Mrs. @. S.
Brice of Ohio, Mrs. Eugene Hale, Mrs.
Blake Brown, Mrs. F. S. Hubbard and
Miss Caroline Jackson of California.
Mrs. Ellen A. Richardson of Boston,
chief organizer of the movement, writ
ing to Mr.. George H. Harries of this
city, of the plans thus far formed said:
THE patriotic ladies of America are to
build the administration building and
they propose to make the 22nd of Feb
ruary, 1898, the nations first offering
day, asking no large contributions, beg
ging nothing. Americas 10000 600 peo-
TGT
the $4,000. 900 children in the public
schools in America would give an offer
ing of a pennyS each on Washington's
birthday, they would raise a sufficient
sum to erect the building and endow it.
Let us, then, join hands and have an
American university American scien-
ces and American ideas for American
Mrs. Richardson further stated that
she has arranged with the proper auth
critics that the bureau of engraving
and printing shall produce certificates,
which will be given to those who con-
tribute to the movement.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-17
DEMOCRATIC FIGURES.

The New York World figures it out:
New York, New Jersey and Kentucky
cast 5S electoral votes for Mckinley.
one Of Kentuclxy's votes going to Bry-
an
New York. New Jersey and Kentucky
all went Democratic last week
Had Mckinley been a candidate last
week instead of last year. the popular
vote in these three Democratic states
would certainly have been cast
against him.
Now. deduct these 5S electoral votes
from the 271 which Mckinley received.
and there are left 213
Add these IS votes to the 176 of Mr..
Bryan, and he would have 234
That is a majority of q in the cleo
toral college.
In other words. the Democrats do
not need to gain another state. They
need only retain these three-New
Y YOrk. New Jersey and Kentucly-and
they will elect the next president
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-17
TREATED AS SLAVES.
Alleged That the Men Are Horribly
hIisused on the Crows Nest
Railroad

St Paul, Nov. 17.-FCr the last fortnight
there have been many rumOrs of much
suffering and injustice occasioned to the
laborers taken from Ottawa, Ont, and
vicinity to work on the Crows Nest Pass
railway The condition of these laborers
is described as one akin to slavery. 1t
has been plainly shown that they were
deliberately misled as to accommodations
and the terms on which they We're to
work petition signed by 200 of the
laborers was received by the council of
the city of Hull. which is opposite Otta-
wa. asking for financial aid from the
CITY to enable the petitioners, who are
citizens of Hull to return home. Many
of their families are now in destitute cir
cu1nstances.
Peter VaIilee, one of the number, who
has returned says:
when we got there we were run into
camp like a lot of sheep. The rain and
wind blew through every erevice, and
when we came in wet at night, after
working hard all day, there was no way
in which We could dry our clothes, and
next day we had to dress in the wet
clothing taken off the night previous. We
had not drawn single dollar up to the
time we quit work, as they told US there
was nothing due US. The food placed be-
fore us was unfit even for dogs"
1t was charged that when the men seek
escaue from their practically enslave sit
uatfon the mounted police are put on
their track and they are hunted down. 1t
is said that as soon captured the men
are taken before a court and are SEN
fenced to from twenty to thirty days inn
prisonment for desertion and debt.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-11-17
DUKE OF TECK'S POVERTY.
The Death of the Duchess Leaves
Him With Nothing to Live On.

London, Nov. 17.-Certain newspapers
are betraying considerable anxiety in re-
gard to the future of the Duke of Teck
The death of the duchess has left him
without means, his friends declare, and it
is imperative that the commons be called
upon to do something for him, which is
euphemism for voting him a pension. Ac-
cording to others, the duchess estate will
provide the duke with $4,000 a year.
The facts appear to be that the duch-
ess left no will, mainly because she had
nothing to leave. She enjoyed an annu-
ity from the state of $25, 900 a year, and
nobody who knows the Duke of Teck
will be surprised to hear that she spent
every penny as soon as it was received.
The queen undertook to look after the ca
reer of the children, and so far she has
performed her self-imposed task with un-
deniable success, for the duchess only
daughter is the wife of a prince, who one
day will be King of England, and the
eldest son has been comfortably married
to the daughter of millionaire, the Duke
of Westminster. The queens arrange
ment left the poor duchess leisure and
money to provide for her husband and
that of itself was a pretty steep task
Personally the Duke of Teck is a
charming man and probably has not
actual enemy in the world. If he cared
for his own dignity, he would not be
party to an application for pension. for
the Liberal-Radical members of the house
of commons are certain to oppose the pro-
posaI tooth and nail. The last time the
house was asked to provide money for a
member of the royal family was about
six years ago, and after hot debates &30,-
600 was voted to be invested in behalf of
the Prince of Wales daughters to pro-
vide dowries, on the distinct understand
ing that parliament would never again
be asked for anything for any member Of
the royal family.