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The morning news., 1897-02-27
secretary to the President.

With the passing Of the present admin
istration viii pass also the office of private
secretary to the President The new
Legislative appropriation bill, which has
been signed and is effective, lops off the
word private" and the functionary be-
comes the secretary to the President,
without qualification in the title.
Up TO the time that Hay and Nicolay be-
came private secretaries to President Lin
coin, the Office was one of comparative in
significance. The incumbent was merely
the clerical helper Of the executive. War
times, however, necessitated some little
expansion of the bounds of the office, and
they have gone on expanding ever since.
The office has not attained to such inn
portance as has the one-time agricultural
bureau. But 1t is gradually getting
there" A few more republican successes
at the polls may be followed by the be-
stowal Of a seat at the cabinet table upon
the secretary to the President together
with a portfolio and the title of "execu-
tive secretary" The commander of the
ship of war is provided with an execu-
tive officer; why should not the comman-
der of the ship Of state have one also?
Since Hay and Nicolay rescued the pri-
vate secretaryship from its unseen corner
by writing books and running for Office
upon the strength of their connection
with the Lincoln administration-and one
of them is a candidate for Office at this
time-the position has been illuminated
and adorned by some very able men. 1t
will probably be necessary TO mention
only few of them to illustrate the point.
There was Dan" Lamont, diplomat
business man and later warrior 1t was
he who lifted the private secretary to the
position of the Presidents adviser and
guardian from that of an amanuensis.
1t is practically conceded that he set the
standard for private secretaries. He
demonstrated that he was possessed of
rare ability, and as a reward for his emf
nent services in the private secretaryship,
and in recognition of his conspicuous
merits, President Cleveland made him
Secretary of the War in his second adj
ministration.
man like Lamont with hat full of
brains. HaIford had been a newspaper
man, was in close touch with public senti-
ment and kept President Harrison straight
many times when he might have gone
wrong IL Halford had been required to
keep to keep his mouth shut. He, by
the way, received a more substantial re-
ward for his talents than Lamont did.
He was appointed to a fat position for
life in the army, and as soon as he re-
tired got fine trip to Paris at public eX-
pense. And next came Mr.. Thur
Der of Michigan. Everybody knows
about him. He is there yet, but will get
out soon to make way for the new adj
ministration and Secretary TO the Presi-
dent. John Addison Porter. 1t is to be
hoped that the new Office and the new
man will not disappoint the country.
The morning news., 1897-02-27
Greece VIII Not Get Crctn.

England has announced her policy in
respect TO Crete. If this policy is salts
factory TO the other powers of Europe
Crete, in the future, will practically man
age her own affairs, but she will remain
part of the Turkish empire, and will
have a Turkish governor. This policy
will not find favor in Greece, but what
can Greece do against the powers of Ilu-
rope? She must yield to the Inevitable
and withdraw her troops from Crete. The
Turkish troops will also be Withdrawn,
but not so soon as those of Greece.
Greece was hopeful for while that
Crete would be made part of her do
mains. That is what she desires, and
her desire is not unreasonable. Crete
contains a population of about 100000,
nearly all of whom are Greeks. There arc
about 10000 Christians and 10000 Mos
lens. The Christian Cretans ought there
fore to control the island, and Crete
ought TO be part of Greece rather than
OF Turkey.
If Crete is given the right to manage
her own affairs, proposed by England,
her revolt against Turkish rule will not
have been in vain. Now all the offices
are held by Moslems and the administra-
tion of the laws is in their hands. With
the offices and the administration Of JUS
tice under the control of the Christians
there viii be undoubtedly more salts
factory condition of affairs in Crete. SulI,
there is bound to be friction between Mos
lens and Christians, and with Turkish
governor TO support the Moslems there
is likely to be great deal of disorder in
the island. It would seem to he better
for all parties concerned to put Crete un-
der the exclusive jurisdiction of Greece.
That would satisfy the great majority of
the Cretans and would. in all probability,
bring about lasting peace.
The morning news., 1897-02-27
The stranger Could Preach.

Late one Saturday night there arrived at
a town in the mountainous regions of
Pennsylvania a total stranger-a tall,
gaunt. Hght-complexioned man, with rath-
er low, retreating forehead and high cheek
bones, says the Boston Post. He spent
the night at the public house and the
next morning made his way to the Meth
odist church and accosted the pastor tell
ing him that he was a brother in the
ministry. He seemed so awkward and
plain in appearance that the pastor was
half inclined. to omit the courtesy due
a brother pastor of asking him to de-
liver a sermon. If he inquired of the
stranger as to his name he failed TO catch
ii, and had no definite idea to whom he
was speaking. His request for the stran-
ger to preach was, therefore expressed
in the most formal and constrained man
ner The stranger readily agreed to fill
the pulpit, and the pastors chagrin was
evident as he resigned himself to his fate.
The visitor commenced in a low and
deliberate tone, but warmed as he pro-
ceeded, and preached a most powerful
sermon, and everybody in the audience
whispered to his neighbor: "Who is hep
Before he had taken his seat the pastor
had HIM by the hand.
What did you say your name was?"
Simpson was the reply.
What! not the bishopr' said the startled
preacher.
THAT is what they call me-" said the
tall gaunt man.
The minister instantly sprang to his
feet and shouted:
You have just had the privilege of
listening to Bishop Simpson. Let us sing
Praise God, from Whom All Blessings
Flow.
The morning news., 1897-02-27
PER SONAL.

The late Baron Hirsehs valuable col
lection of pictures is to be sold. Mum
bered among it are some fine works of
the Dutch school and portraits by Rom
ney and Gainsborough.
THE Hon. Wilfrid Laurier, premier of
Canada. has consented to attend the ban
duet which is to be given by the London
Chamber of Commerce to the Colonial
prime ministers on the occasion of the
queens diamond jubilee in June
James Whitcomb Riley has announc-
ed that he has quit the lecture platform
for good, and will hereafter devote him
self to the writing of poetry I'm tired
OF being mana ged' and glad to have a
chance to settle down and write" he said D..
The morning news., 1897-02-27
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The morning news., 1897-02-27
The Senate NcedIessIy Excited.

What tempest there was in the Senate
on Thursday over the resolution demand
ing the release of Julio Sanguiny! Solemn
and gouty senators grew red in the face
with passion and indignation as they pic
tured the indignities offered by Spain to
the American flag and American citizens
in Cuba. They tried 10 make the country
believe that the President and Secretary
of State are neglectful of their duty, and
that they are Indifferent as to whether
American citizens are unlawfully impris-
oned and treated with brutal cruelty by
Spaniards in Cuba or not. They wanted
it understood that they would favor send
ing warships to Havana at once if San
gully was not released from prison i'm
mediately.
These same senators must have felt
cheap yesterday morning when they saw
it announced in the dispatches that San
guilly's pardon had been decided upon
some days ago, and that it had been sign
ed by the queen regent. IL seems, there
fore, that the President and the Secretary
of State had not been neglectful of their
they had been exceedingly jealous in look
ing after the interests and rights Of Amer
leans in Cuba The tempest in the Senate
was evidently the result of desire Of
the enemies of the administration in the
Senate to make il appear that the ad-
ministration was acting in the interest of
Spain, and that it was lacking in the
4.
leans. Their purpose was defeated, and
they need not be surprised if the country
regards their performance as unworthy
of men holding the high positions they
occupy.
While We sympathize with the Cubans,
and would like to see them gain their in
dependence, we do not believe in making
charges against Spain which have no
foundation in truth; neither do we approve
the course of those who malign and SLAM
der Mr.. Cleveland and Secretary Oiney be-
cause they refuse to step outside of le-
gitimate diplomatic channels and bulldoze
Spain into complying with every demand
made upon her on the ground of American
citizenship The President and the Sec
retary of state know their duty, and they
are doing it to the satisfaction of all Amer
lean citizens who have the best interests of
the country at heart.
1t is stated in our dispatches this morn
ing that Senator Frye read a dispatch to
the Senate yesterday to the effect that
Sanguilly admitted that the judgment rem
dered against him was just, and that his
punishment was just His attorney made
the same acknowledgment. If what Sena-
tor Hoar said in the Senate on Thursday
is correct, Sanguily is not an American
citizen, and therefore our government had
no occasion to interest itself in his be-
half. 1t is also stated that
Gen. Lee declares that neither
the American flag nor American
women have ever been insulted in Ha-
vana. The Spaniards have enough TO an
swer for without being made the victims
of Misrepresentation.
The morning news., 1897-02-27
His Conscience was clear.

When Mark Twain was private secretary
to his brother, who had been appointed
secretary of Nevada by Lincoln in 1861
says the San Francisco Call, the governor
of the territory was Gen. James w. Nye,
who, when Nevada was admitted to the un-
ion, was elected to represent the battle
born" state in the Senate. If Mark need
ed any encouragement in his storytelling
proclivities he must have found it in the
society of the governor, for as raconteur
he had few superiors.
one of the generals good stories related
to the last hours of a miner who died in
Carson while he was governor One day
an old man arrived in town on a visit to
a friend. He had, with varying luck, been
wandering about the mines of California
since the days of 40, but at last he had
made d strike, and, learning wisdom from
experience, had 'salted down. a snug for
tune, determined to enjoy the evening of
his life in a rational way. AT the invita-
ton of an old mining partner he had taken
the long stage journey from the bay to
the Nevada capital. Soon after his arrival
he was seized with a serious illness, and
his host who was very religious man,
became so alarmed that he wanted to call
a clergyman. The guest, however, declin-
ed any clerical assistance in relieving his
conscience of its burdens.
Finally the doctor said one day that the
sick man had but few hours to live, and
as he could do nothing further for him
suggested that some minister of the gos-
pei should be asked to make smooth his
exit from the world. With tears i'm his
eyes his host again besought his friend to
listen to him and receive the ministrations
of a clergyman. The moribund man, who
was rapidly sinking, turned on his pillow
and articu.ating with difficulty, replied:
Il can't see what occasion I have for the
| services of a clergyman. ! never voted a
democratic ticket in my life"
The morning news., 1897-02-27

The Senate some days ago passed a res
olution. introduced by senator Cameron.
expressing sympathy with the Cretans in
their struggle. The resolution was SEM
TO the state department. TO be transmit
ted 10 the King of Greece. There is moth
ing in the resolution about such trans
mission, and it is believed Secretary Olrey
viii permit it to accumulate dust IN n
pigeonhole in his Office on the ground
that to send It to Greece might involve
this country in a foreign quarrel with
which il has nothing whatever to do.
Senator Cameron, IT Is undersio ood. has
declared he will himself send the resolu-
ton If the state department will not do it.
The Senate IS fond of preaching non-in-
reference, on certain occasions. and then
sticking its nose into other peoples busl-
ness at the very first opportunity.
The morning news., 1897-02-27


David Graham Adee, in Washington Post.
The Mosem mueEzln cries upon the
night
TO call to arms the unbelievng Turks.
While Christian Greeks unsheathe their
swords of might.
In aid Of Crete, where fierce oppression
turks.
o, Isles of Greece, which Byron loved and
sang
And died defending with his brave right
hand
Loudly the psesns Of the ages rang
For the dead heroes of your classic
landl
For grand Leonidas. his Spartan bold,
Miltiades, Epamiuondas, too,
For Alcibiades, those men OF old.
Who did the deeds that only great
ones do.
o. Greece, thy sons are not degenerate,
Thy shouts of triumph echo from the
past.
Thy beams OF glory deck the book of
TO light the world while history shall
lastl
Hail to the shores where Byron died for
fame
Hail to the sons who vie with patriot
sires
To win in battle a victorious name,
And, like Bozzarls, strike till tn foe ex-
pires!
Grecians, fight on till Crete's fair isle Us
free,
As fervent men and women fondly pray.
And till the Turk is driven 10 the sea
And peace on earth shall crown the COM
ing dayi
The morning news., 1897-02-27

There appears TO be a lamentable lack
OF good understanding between Mr.. Bryan
and the students of Yale. Just why Mr..
Bryan should have deemed II advisable
10 desire police escort TO protect him
while In New Haven is almost incompre-
hensible when Il is reflected that during
the recent campaign there was Bryan
cub at the university, and at the present
time the Yale men are something Of bi-
metallists themselves. Only a few days
ago. in arranging preliminarics for a
joint debate with Princeton upon the
money question, Yale chose the bimetal-
lie side. Therefore, instead Of a feeling Of
mutual distrust, there should be feeling
OF mutual admiration between the Yale
men and the most prominent silver man in
the country-
The morning news., 1897-02-27

1t is noticeable that practically all of
the current talk Of war with Spain is in
dulged in at Washington. The people Of
the country at large are not holding mass
meetings and denouncing Spanish tyran-
ny TO American citizens in Cuba and de-
manding that the honor of Uncle Sam
and the eagle shall be sustained. If there
were good cause for fighting, the country
would be ablaze from one end of it to the
other; as 1t Is there is only one little
patch Of red-lre on the banks of the Po-
tomac
The morning news., 1897-02-27

Detroit newspaper is trying to get
new word into the political nomencla-
ture of the country to describe those re-
publicans like Teller, Stewart and Jones
of Nevada, who have boltod their party
on the silver question 1t calls them
''puttycrats." though the significance Of
the appellation is not apparent Putty is
soft. yielding, and quite capable OF retain
ing correct and admirable impression.
The Philadelphia Press. referring to the
boiters, calls them free silver independ-
ents; and that Is probably as good way
as any to classify them.
The morning news., 1897-02-27
q,bc Good oG-ArbitratIon.


Arbitration is not certain preventive
of war. but IL reduces immensely the
chances Of getting into war II gives time
for tempers to cool and for common sense
TO be heard. Were there to be a general
adoption of Arbitration treaties, more
over, the weight of public opinion through
out the world would be an incalculablc
factor Ia keeping pugnacious nations from
violating their agreement by refusing TO
accept the verdict of fair court Of ar
lftcra
The morning news., 1897-02-27

The capital OF Wisconsin is said to be
fun of professional lobbyists, who have
this winter made a great deal of money.
II Is boldly charged by correspondent
al Madison that a large number of the
bills introduced were presented for the
sole purpose Of furnishing paying jobs FOR
a number Of lobbyists Many of the bills
were directed against business interests,
and the interests which would have been
affected were obliged 70 employ the lob
byists to work against tho passage Of the
bills. 1t seems almost Impossible to get
rid Of the corrupt and corrupting LOBBY.
ALMOST every state is afflicted with It.
The morning news., 1897-02-27
san Anothcr New omcc.
from The Philadelphia Record Dem).

1t was sure To comet After the au-
thorization of the department of agricul-
tire and the creation OF a new Office for
a new member of the cabinet. a demand
for more Departments and more members
Of the cabinet was as much 70 be expected
as the growth OF an oak after planting an
acorn II Is said to be "A thing already
determined upon to create the department
OF commerce and manufactures. But there
is no more necessity for such a pros
pective addition to tine executive para
phernaiia at Washington than there is
for a fur overcoat for the Goddess of
Liberty on top of the capitol.
The morning news., 1897-02-27
Sensational Dispatches.

The New York Herald of Thursday says
edtorially that 'the Herald's special dis
patches from Havana have given the
world from day to day not only the most
vitally important but the only real news
of Importance from Cuba" The Word
and the Journal are not quite SO modest
in announcing their achievements. From
thor own accounts they have distanced
the Herald and each other.
But what is the really important news
from Havana of which they are boasting?
II consists mainly in the statements that
Gen Lee has resigned, that his resignation
was forwarded by cable and by letter, that
he hasn't resigned, but threatened to do
so, and lastly that he did resign, but that
the President and Secretary Olney begged
it would not be accepted if not withdrawn.
We cannot see that there is anything
really important in the foregoing. The
alleged news consists in a
lot of assertions not one
of which has been shown to be well found
ed. Gen. Lee has declared he has not re-
signed and the President and Secretary
OF state say that he has not In what
then does the really important news"
consist? IL the foregoing newspapers
should make more earnest effort to get
the truth and cease striving to be sensa-
tional they would be much more highly
appreciated.
The morning news., 1897-02-27

An interesting bit of political gossip
printed in the New York Times is to the
effect that Mr.. John c. Calhoun is an ap-
plicant for the appointment to the Ha-
waiian mission at the hands of the Nc
Kinley administration. A petition in
favor of Mr. Calhoun's appointment,
numerously signed, will arrive at WASH
ington almost as soon as the new Presi-
dent takes his seat. He is said to be re-
lated to President Dole of Hawaii-a cou-
sin-and hence the ,supposition is, he
would stand very close to the administra-
ton of the islands.
The morning news., 1897-02-27

Maj. Mckinley, a day or two ago, ac-
cording to a Canton dispatch, expressed
himself as entirely in sympathy with the
speakers action in pinning the members
of the House down TO business and linn
iting the business. and as hoping the
speaker would assist in making the first
session Of the Fifty-hfth congress a short
one. This may be taken to mean that the
two gentlemen are at last in accord, and
that the President-elect desires that the
speaker shall drive a new tariff bill
through under whip and spur.
The morning news., 1897-02-27

The Pennsylvania agricultural depart
ment is going to make experiments with
Prof. Koch's lymph for the cure of tuber-
eulosis in cattle. Scientists say that milch
cows are distributors Of consumption ba-
cilli hence the experiments in Pennsyl-
Vania will be of interest to dairymen, cat
tie owners and all consumers of milk.
The morning news., 1897-02-27
Conndence and rrosperity.
From the washington Post und3.

Capt. Evan Protection Howell informed
a New York reporter that confidence has
in measure returned 20 the south. If
Cant. Howell is not careful he will ind
himself engaged in lively controversy
with his own newspaper. II Hon.
Pat Walsh really sees signs OF business
prosperity in the south. why doesn't he
allow a few of them TO creep into his
npWgpapcr2
The morning news., 1897-02-27

The South Carolina House has passed
a bin forbidding Greek letter fraternities
or other secret organizations in colleges
supported in whole or in part by public
funds. How suspicious the South Caro-
lima politicians have become! or maybe
thcy desire to abolish the fraternities be-
cause every school child in the state can
not belong 10 one. Special privileges
10 none, is sometimes an expression to
conjure with.
The morning news., 1897-02-27

When Atlanta sets in to develop Ma
poleon Of finance" she shows to the
world an example calculated to challenge
admiration. The city has had considerable
experience in that line within the past
few years.
The morning news., 1897-02-27

senator Teller makes it plain that he
intends to be miserable throughout the
whole of the next administration as he
has been during the current one. Maybe
If he should indulge himself in another
good cry he would feel better
The morning news., 1897-02-27

The annual session of the Southern Ice
Exchange, at Charleston, has adjourned
without informing the public whether the
weight of the hooks is, as usual, to be
considered a constituent part of the CON
anmer's matutlnal dole of ice.
The morning news., 1897-02-27

The Spanish foreign Office day before
yesterday sent Minister dc Lome a dis
patch saying Weyler's troops had got
Gomez hemmed up and were about to
nounce down upon and annihlate him.
brilliant insurgent victory may be look
ed for within the next few days.
The morning news., 1897-02-27
CURRENT COMMENT.
LoBgStreet's Qualifications.
From the Augusta Chronicle CDem).

Gen. Longstreet may be minister to
Mexico. The general has one diplomatic
gift. He is very deaf. and, when neces-
sary, can conceal his ear-trumpet