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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-12-10
ANNEXATION OF HAWAII.
Ratification of the Treaty Negotiated Ia
Considered Desirable.


Considered Desirable.
By a special message ated the 10Th day
of June last laid before the senate a
treaty signed that day by the plenipoten-
tiaries of the United States and of the
republic of Hawaii having for it's purpose
the incorporation of the Hawaiian isl
ands as an integral part of the United
States and under it's sovereignty.
While consistently disavowing from a
very early period any aggressive policy
of absorption in regard to the Hawaiian
group, a long series of declarations
through three quarters of a century has
proclaimed the vital interest of the United
States, in the independent life of the ISL
ands and their intimate commercial de-
tendency upon this country. At the same
time it has been repeatedly asserted that
in no event could the entity of Hawaiian
statehood cease by their passage un-
der the dominion or influence of an
other power than the United States. I'm
der these circumstances the logic of events
required that annexation, heretofore Of
fered but declined, should in the ripeness
of time come about as the natural result
of the strengthening the ties that bind us
to those islands and be realized by the
free will of the Hawaiian state.
That treaty was unanimously ratified
without amendment by the senate and
president of the republic of Hawaii on the
10Th of September last, and only awaits
the favorable action of the American SEN
ate to effect the complete absorption of
the islands into the domain of the United
States. What the conditions of such a
union shall be, the political relation
thereof to the United States, the character
of the local administration, the quality
and degree of the elective franchise If
the inhabitants, the extension of the fed
eral laws to the territory, the enactment
of special laws to fit the peculiar condition
thereof, the regulation if need be of the
labor system therein, are all matters
which the treaty has wisely relegated to
congress.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-12-10
THE CUBAN QUESTION.
1t II the Most Important of Amy Per-
tanning to Fore gn Relations.

It II the Most Important of ANY Per-
tanning to Fore gn Relations.
The mostimportant problem with which
this government is now called upon to
deal pertaining to its foreign relations
concerns its duty toward Spain and the
Cuban instruction. Problems and condi-
lions more or less in common with those
now existing have confronted this govern
ment at various times in the past. The
story of Cuba for many years has been one
OF unrest and growing discomfort; an eff
fort toward larger enjoyment of liberty
and self-control; of organized resistance
10 the mother country; of depression after
distress and warfare and of Intellectual
settlement. to be followed by renewed re-
volt For no enduring period since the
acknowledgements of the, continental pos
sessions of Spain in the western continent
has the condition of Cuba or the policy of
spain toward Cuba not caused friction
concerning the United States.
The prospect from time to time that the
akness of SPANS hold upon the island
and the political vicissitudes and embar.
easements of the home government might
lead to the transfer OF Cuba to CONT
mental power, called forth, between 1923
,ad 1860 various emphatic declarations of
Uh: policy of the United States to permit
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-12-10
THE MONETARY COMMISSION.
Work of Messrs. Wolc oft, Stevenson and
Paine Reviewed.

Work of Messrs Wolcott, Stevenson and
Paine Reviewed.
Under the provisions of the act of con-
gress approved March 8, 1897, for the pro-
motion of International agreement re-
specting bimetallism, 1 appointed on the
14th day Of April, 1897, Hon. Edward o.
Wolcott of Colorado, Hon. Adlai E.
Stevenson of Illinois and Hon. Charles j.
Paine of Massachusetts, as special ENJOYS
to represent the United States. They
have been diligent in their efforts to Sc
cure the cooperation of European coun-
tries in the international settlement of the
question, but up to this time have not
been able to secure an agreement oontem-
plated by their mission.
The gratifying action Of our great sister
republic of France in joining this coun-
try in the attempt to bring about an
agreement among the principal CONNER
cial nations of Europe whereby fixed
and relative value between gold and sill
yer shall be secured, furnishes assur-
ances that we are not alone among the
larger nations Of the world in realizing
the international character of the prob
lem and in the desire of reaching some
wise and practical solution of it, The
British government published a resume
of the steps taken jointly by the French
ambassador in London and the
special ENJOYS OF the United States,
to whom our ambassador at London
actively co-operated in the presentation
of this subject to her majesty's govern
ment. This will be laid before congress.
Our special ENJOYS have not made their
final report, as further negotiations be-
tween the representatives of this govern
ment and the governments of other coun-
tries are pending and in contemplation.
They believe that doubts which have been
raissd in certain quarters respecting the
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-12-10
right and duty the executive will take it.

right and duty the executive will take it.
Intervention on humanitarian grounds
had been frequently suggested and has
not failed to receive my most anxious and
earnest consideration. But should such
step be now taken when it is apparent
that hopeful change has supervened in
the policy of spain toward Cuba? A new
new government has taken office in the
mother country. 1t is pledged in advance
to the declaration that all the effort in the
~arld cannot snffice to maintain peace
in Cuba by the bayOneG; that vague
promises of reform after subjugation af
ford no solution of the insular problem;
that with a substitution of COM
manders must come u ChanSe in the
past systemsof warfare for one in harmony
with a new policy which shall no longer
aim to drive the CuDans to the horrible
alternative of taking to the thicket or
succumbing in misery" that reforms
must be instituted in accordance with the
needs and circumstances of the time and
that these reforms, while designed to give
full autonomy to the colony and to create
virtual entity and self controlled adj
ministration, shall yet conserve and af-
firm the sovereignty of Spain by distri-
button of powers and burdens upon a
basis of mutual interest untainted by
methods of selfish expediency.
The first acts of the new government
lie in these honorable paths The policy
of cruel rapine and determination that so
long shocked the universal sentiment of
humanity has been reversed. Under the
new military commander broad Glenn
ency is preferred. Measures have already
been set on foot to relive the horrors of
starvation and DEGREES for the application
ofsthe fOreshadowed reforms have already
been promulgated .-
Recession With Honor Impossible.
That the government of Sagasta has
entered upon course from which recess
sion with honor is impossible can hardly
be questioned; that in the few weeks it
has existed it has made earnest of the
sincerity of it's professions is not undeni-
able. L shall not impugn it's sincerity,
nor should Impotence be suffered to en-
barrass it in the task it has undertaken.
1t is honestly due to Spain and to our
friendly relations with Spain that she
should be given reasonable chance to
realize her expectations and to prove the
asserted efficacy of the new order of thin IS
to which she stands irrevocably commit
ted.
The near future should demonstrate
whether the Indispensable condition of a
righteous peace, just aliks to the Cubans
and to Spain as well as equitable to all
our interests so intimately involved in
the welfare of Cuba is likely to be OBJ
tanned. If not, the exigency of further
and other action by the United States
will remain to be taken. When that time
comes that action will be determined ~
the line of indisputable right and duty.
1t will be faced. without misgiving or
hesitancy, in the light of the obligation
this government owes to itself and to the
people who have confided to it the protec-
lection of their interests and honor and
to humanity.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1897-12-10
Would BE Bad for Gu ba.

Possessing navy and controlling the
ports of Cnba her maritime rights could
be asserted not only for the military in
vestment of the island but up to the mar
gin OF our own territorial waters and q
condi ton of things would exist for which
the Cubans within their own domain
could not hope to create parallel; while
it's creation through aid or sympathy from
within our domain would be even more
impossible than now with the additional
obligations Oh international neutrality
we would perfosce assume
The enforcement of this enlarged and
onerous code of neutrality would only be
influential within our own Jurisdiction
by land and sea and Gble by our
own instrumentalities could impart
to the United States -. jurisdiction be-
tween Spain and the Insurgents. 1t would
give the United States no right of inter-
vention to enforce the conduct of the
strife within the paramount authority of
Spain according to the international code
of war. For these reasons l regard the
recognition of the belligerency of the Gu
ban insurgents as now unwise and there
fore lnadmissable. Should that step here
after be deemed wise as a measure of
Daily camera., 1897-09-21
The Monetary Cornmission.

Washington. Sept. 21-The appoint
ments of members of the monetary com
mission have been completed. 1t is
claimed that the appointments are made
more with regard to geographical repre-
sentation than to political learning. but
six of them are Republicans and FIVE are
Democrats. The appointments are as
follows:
Ex-senator George F. Edmunds of
Vermont, Charles S. Fairchilds Of New
York, ex.secretary of the treasury; S. S.
Stewart Patterson of Philadelphia, who
was president of the monetary convention
Of last January; J. w. Fries of Salem. N.
c, at the head of the great cotton indus.
try that bears his name; 7. G. Bush Of
Admission, Ala, president of the Mobile
and Birmingham railroad. and largely
interested in iron industries Of Alabama;
George E. Leighton Of St. Louis, retired
manufacturer; w. B. Dean of St. Paul,
wholesale hardware merchant; R. S.
Taylor OF Fort Wayne, lawyer; Louis
Garnett of San Francisco; Prof. L. J.
Laughlin of Chicago and StuyvesAnt
Fish Of New York. president Of the Iii.
nois Central railroad.
Daily camera., 1897-09-21
5 NEWS.
POPULATION DECIMATED,
Starvation and the Sword Has Destroyed
the Town of Aguacate.

Havana, Sept. 2I-The Spanish are
exterminatng the population of the town
OF Aguacate, Havana province. There
are on an average of eight men shot
daily without trial and scores are dying
from starvation. There is no introduc-
ton of food allowed except for the
troops and the commandant claims that
he is acting under the orders of General
Weyler. These two causes are aggravated
by small pox in efecting defamation
of the population of 5000.
Daily camera., 1897-09-21
Silver Republican and Democratic Dele

Silver Republican and Democratic Dele
gates.
Further lists received of delegates to
the Democratic convention tomorrow are
as follows:
Precinct ~, Louisville-James Jones,
Jack Harris, Joe Lachner, J. P. Wolf.
Precinct 10, Louisville Wolter,
Ben Robinson. VIM. Beamond.
Precinct31 81, Boulder-Geo. Helmer, c.
Angove, Lou Snyder, L. S. Young, w. B.
Hough.
Precinct -, Nederland-Colin Nc
Kenzie, James Gillette.
Precinct 3d. Eldora-Al Titus, J. K.
McGinnis.
Precinct II, Caribou-H. Mlnkler.
Precinct IS, Superior-Clark Gilbert,
and Hake.
Additional Republican delegations are
as follows:
Precinct u, Louisvllle-C. A. Clark.
John Harper. Tom Jones, Oscar Alert.
Precinct 10. Louisville-Frank John
son, Andy Clarkson, Jake Williams.
Precinct -, Nederland-George Light.
Precinct IS, Superior-Will Cowdery,
G, w. Eggleston.
Daily camera., 1897-09-21
OlcOtt for Mayor.

New York, Sept. 2I-The tangled
political situation shows signs of being
today. Platt had things all
his own way in the primaries last night
and his lieutenants will sweep things
clean tonight in Brooklyn. Platts can
dldate for mayor will be Olcott.
Daily camera., 1897-09-21
Card of Thanks.

,In return for the many kind offices ex-
tended and sympathies expressed in our
late bereavement liz the loss of our
mother, Mrs. R. P. Cochran, we wish to
express our h-arty thanks to our friends,
to the Woman's Relief Corps and to the
Woodman's Circle.
Mr., AND MRS. c. w. COCHRAN.
Daily camera., 1897-09-21
Disgrace in High Life.

Cincinnati, Sept. III - Ex-Attorney
General Harmon was seen this morning
in regard to the woman claimed to be his
sister who was arrested in New York
for theft yesterday. He was completely
prostrated, and said that he was going
to New York to investigate.
Daily camera., 1897-09-21
State Will Show the Motive.

Chicago, Sept. 2I-The trial of Lieut.
gart was resumed today. Judge Tuthill
announced that he would allow the state
to present evidence to show the motive
for the crime.
Daily camera., 1897-09-21
Harrison for Mayor in 1900.

Chicago, S9pt. 2I-It is evident that
Carter Harrison will be the Democratic
nominee for governor in 1900. His boom
was started last night.
Daily camera., 1897-09-21
A Girl Caused tho Deed.

The two brothers of Elmer Kaugh,
the man who suicided near Nj Wot last
week, who were summoned up from Pu'
eblo, returned Yesterday afternoon. One
of them is prominent restaurant keeper
of that place. In compliance with in
struotons received by telegraph from the
father of the man, who is farmer in
Sedalia, Missouri, Coroner Trezlse en-
balmed the remains and sent them to
Sedalia this afternoon.
The picture found on the man has
proved to be that of Belle Birkett, girl
who has been variously employed around
Boulder as berry picker and as res
taurant waiter. 1t is believed that kaugh
became acquainted with her in Long
mont, where she was servant maid in
the Occidental hotel. 1t is thought by
those Immediately connected with the
case, that the trouble alluded to in the
note found on his person referred to
some sentimental association with the
girl
Daily camera., 1897-09-21
A Famous Trotter Dead,

Fondulac, Wis, Sept 21-Cheyenne,
the blind trotting wonder, that had
record of 2:i44, belonging to DR.. Evans
of Grotton, N. D., Was killed in wreck
at Chicowa. The horse was valued at
$4,000
Daily camera., 1897-09-21
County Conventions.

Denver, Sept. 2I-Despatches from
Idaho Springs state that the county con-
ventions of the Populists, Democrats
and Silver Republicans are IN progress
there. In Greeley the Silver Republi-
can county convention is being held and
in Victor the Populists are in session.
Daily camera., 1897-09-21
Tenem ent house Burned.

New York, Sept. 21-A block of tene-
ment houses in Brooklyn burned early
this morning. Loss $4,000, partly in
sured. There were 200 people in the
block and they all escaped save a4-year
old child.
Daily camera., 1897-09-21
Greco-Turkish Situation Serio US,

Athens, Sept. 2I-The rejection of the
Greco Turkish treaty signed by the sui
tan and the representatives of the pow
ers is seriously considered by the Greek
government, and cabinet crisis is prob
able. The war may be renewed.
Daily camera., 1897-09-21
The Monster Steamers First Trip.

Southampton, Sept. 2I-The new Ger
man Lloyd steamer, Kaiser Wilhelm,
passed the Needles this morning bound
for New York. This is the monster
steamers initial trip.
Daily camera., 1897-09-21
Kathbone sisters Celebrate Hcnors.


One of the most delightful receptions
of the season was given in K. +. hall last
evening IN honor of the newly elected
officers of the Grand lodge. Out of nine
offices in the Grand lodge of the state,
Boulder ladies were elected to fill four,
these being Mesdames Crosby, Daugh-
erty, Ulmer and Gardiner. Two OF the
principal features of the evening were
the needle threading contest by the gen
tlemen, Mr.. Daugherty getting the prize
for threading his needle first, and the
nail driving contest by the ladies. Mrs
Arnett getting the prize tor driving the
most nails in hard wood plank in one
minute. After the contests supper and
dancing occupied the remainder of the
evening.
Daily camera., 1897-09-21
Notice

To members of the Boulder Building
Trades Assembly. There will be a
special meeting tonight, Sept. II, at 7:3o
Business of Importance. All members
are requested to attend.
BY order Of committee,
{. R. LARSEN, Chairman.
Daily camera., 1897-09-21
A Crank at the White House.

Washington. Sept. 2I-A man armed
with loaded revolver was arrested on
the White house grounds today. He was
seeking the president and it is believed
for the purpose Of assassination. He is
thought to be crank. His name is un-
known.
Daily camera., 1897-09-21
Celebrates Its Anniversary.

Philadelphia, Sept. 2I-The Philadel-
phia North American today celebrates
its 113th anniversary. 1t was the first
American daily.
Daily camera., 1897-09-21
TAKES A VACATION.
President Mckinley and Party Go to
Massachusetts, for Week.

Massachusetts for Week.
Washington, Sept. 2I-President Nc
Kinley has arranged to leave for Adams
Massachusetts,, for a weeks stay. The
party is composed Of President and Mrs
Mckinley, Secretary and Mrs. Alger
Attorney General McKenna and daugh-
ter, Mr.. Cortellyou, executive clerk to
the president, and attendants. The
special will arrive at Adams at p. m.
The party will be entertained
at the palatial residence of w. P. Plum
kett, the millionaire merchant.
Daily camera., 1897-09-21
No New Cases.

New Orleans, Sept. 21-There are no
new cases of fever reported today. The
cool weather is proving beneficial. Two
new cases are reported from Mobile.
Daily camera., 1897-09-21
To Cure a Cold in One Day

Take Laxative Dromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it fails
to cure. Is cents.
Daily camera., 1897-09-21
Silver 0uOCar riOn.

New York. Sept. 2I-Silver is quoted
at 5oH today.
Daily camera., 1897-09-21
BOUND OVER,

Sheriff Martin and Deputies are Held I'm
der $4, 900 Bail
Wilkesbarre Sept. 2I-The hearing of
Sheriff MARTIN and his deputies on a
charge of murder in shooting the miners
was held this morning. AS result the
prisoners were placed under So 900 bonds
apiece until further trial.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-09-25
tion-per force-was held, pro-

tion-per force-was held, pro-
vides:
''The several Boards of Super
visors, the parish of Orleans ex-
cepted, shall, at least, thirty days
before an election appoint as
election officers for each voting
precinct, three commissioners of
election and one clerk. Such Of
ficers shall be qualified voters in
the ward Of which said precinct
forms part, etc.
Remember that the commission
ers and clerks must be qualified 90
ters. Now who were qualified vo-
tiers in Wednesdays election?
Why property owners and none
others. Hence it follows that only
property owners could legally be
commissioners and clerks, and
THE PROGRESS opines that there
was noncompliance with the
law in some respects along this
line. 1t has been told so, and we
guess it is so.
Now we presume that some of
the leaders of this great movement
will pooh, pooh at this exception;
but Judge Land is little hard to
brighten, and when he hands down
his decision the laugh will be on
Mr.. Edenborne. And when the
Supreme Court says the Caddo
Judge was correct. then the Chica-
go capitalist will find himself in
the middle of bad fix. For of
course he will build his railroad
without molestation; the Bossier
planters will be protected by his
road bed as levee, they will rake
in the shekels from the levee tax
which his road will pay; our
wholesale grocers will capture a
good lot of business down that
way, our cotton men will fondle
the bales of fleecy staple and Mr..
Edenborne will nurse the recollcc.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-09-25

How prone the average man is to
get ON the winning side. Convic-
tons are thrown aside, earnest
opinions are trampled underfoot
and reasonable conclusions are all
cast to the winds under the desire
to stand in with the majority.
What contrast between that and
Henry Clay's immortal remark, 81
would rather be right than Presi-
dent"
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-09-25

McKinley's prosperity combina-
ton has gone into Winter quarters
perhaps. Maybe it will take the
road next Spring.
1t is said that Lionel Adams, the
once brilliant criminal lewyer, has
practically "gone to the dogs"
If some Cuban patriot would
contract the yellow fever and give
it to Weyler, it would be but retri-
butive justice.
The housewife who has no chill
dren to look after is generally
ready with lecture on the public
duties of woman in general.
-=--.
The person who practices will
full deception under the pretense of
doing public service, is one of
the meanest kinds of frauds.
Cheek, gall, effrontery, impu-
dence and and egotism are strong
factors in almost any movement
these days.
About the only person who has
any confidence in our courts, as a
rule, is the one who stands in with
the powers that be.
When railroads begin to dis
eliminate in freight rates the Legis-
lature should take a hand. Here
is tip to some brave mber
from the Pelican State. For in
stance Senator Barrel could take
notice.
There be Uriah Keeps in the
churches as we'll as in society and
business circles.
A manly, fair man is a jewel.
The eleventh commandment seems
to be known to but few.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-09-25

What is meant by contract
goods? Will some one who knows
kindly address THE PROGRESS a
note explaining the meaning?
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-09-25

ton that his part will be the goose.
But if he is willing to risk it,
why let him ego along with his rat
killing"
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-09-25

The person without fault is fit
for nothing. He ISIS too much of a
non-enity to be useful.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-09-25

A manly, fair man is a jewel.
The eleventh commandment seems
to be known to but few.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-09-25

Every honest opinion-founded
on thought, and for that matter it
is no opinion unless thought be the
basis-should be respected and
will be by conscientious, tolerant
people.
This is the age of business calcu-
lation. Upon this altar manliness,
patriotism, independence and re-
ligion are all sacrificed.
A pretended practice of the Col
den Rule frequently is only a cloak
for the most detestable kind of hy-
pocrisy.
Shreveport offers a splendid field
for the investment of capital in the
wholesale grocery business. All
of our merchants thus engaged
have their hands full.
The person without a fault is fit
for nothing. He ISIS too much of a
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-09-25

About the only person who has
any confidence in our courts, as q
rule, is the one who stands in with
the powers that be.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-09-25

There be Uriah Keeps in the
churches as we'll as in society and
business circles.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-09-25

Cheek, gall, effrontery, impu-
dence and and egotism are strong
factors in almost any movement
these days.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1897-09-25

The person who practices a will
full deception under the pretense of
doing a public service, is one Of
the meanest kinds of frauds.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-01-25
SUMMARY

Total receipts. ............197,l 61 ID
Paid from county funds55,61O 50
Paid from Road fund.-. 1872 10
Paid from school fund. ,8l1 10
Yotakd5hhaSlhe nts. . . 1884 o
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-01-25

Balance in treasury......2 3d. 72 %
The above balance stands to tho
credit Of the various funds a. per:
Treasurer'ss BalsneS Sheet dated
Dec. %. 1895: a Z
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1897-01-25

Psrties who wish TO handle the Pure GOODS
Sxe ipviasd 10 come and sosus.
Prices sent by mall and correspondence
solicited.