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The Portland daily press., 1897-06-19

One result of the negotiation of an an
nexation treaty between the United
States and Hawaii is the apparent dis
prevail of the notion that has been assidu-
ously cultivated in sorne quarters that the
whole world, and especially England and
Japan, were lying in wait to pounce
upon the Sandwich Islands whenever op-
portunity offered If the attitude of these
nations had been as represented they
could hardly have been able to refrain
from an angry growl when they saw us
taking their intended prey out from I'M
der their very noses. But every one OF
them apparently looks upon the treaty
with Indifference, if not with favor. The
Marquis Ito seems thoroughly complacent
about it, and the British lion has not
emitted even feeble growl. Indeed so
little opposition has been manifested by
foreign nations that the leading advocates
of annexation are greatly disappointed,
for they had relied upon its appearance to
stimulate what they call the patriotic
sentiment of the country.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-19
Hawaii Annexation. No-Never.
% the Editor of the Press:

How any American citizen who is not
pecuniarily interested directly or indirect
", can contemplate the annexation of
Hawaii as territory of the United States
with all the civil and constitutional right
of territory afterwards inevitably to
be state of the Union) with its degraded
population, both native and immigrant,
without the most intense adherence, is
beyond my comprehension.
The act will be tremendous stride
toward opening "wide and unguarded"
the flood gates of our ocean washed shores
to even greater barbarisns than at present
SO imminently threaten the perpetuity of
our American institutions.
1t will be a practical abrogation Or
abandonment of that sound and stalwart
principle which guided for m ore than a
hundred years of our national existence,
the destinies of our great republic; that
principle that an educated ballot alone
can preserve and transmit to our posterity
the institutions of freedom handed down
to us from our fathers. That sacred prin-
ciple is even now assailed by the ignorant
and vicious immigrants who come crowd
ing to our shores in vast boards sufficient
in single year to populate an entire
state of our Union larger than the aver
age.
Annex Hawaii and what do we doP We
make citizens of the United States en-
dowed with all the civil and constitution
al rights of inhabitants of territory the
ignorant and degraded natives of those
islands, and when the territory is adj
mitted into the Union as it soon will be
according to recent presidents, we have
them as citizens to be dealt with as best
we may.
Not only the natives but the lowest en-
grants that have ever left China Japan
and Portugal have gone there to work on
the sugar plantations. Do we want the
dangerous yirns coming from such de-
graded populations injected into the veins
Of our republic? Is not the dangerous
class in this country large enough al
ready?
And what are we to gain from annexa-
ton? Cheaper sugar? No. The sugar
king of the Pacific coast may profit by it,
but not the people of the country.
The proposed tariff upon Hawaiian
sugar threatens the profits of the sugar
king. But with Hawaii as territory
there can be no duty on sugar, and that
king is dominantly regnant. Are the eyes
of our Senators sharp enough to see this,
or has the sugar trust been once more
plying its vocation.
If this inefably bad treaty is to be de-
feated in the Senate, the people must
promptly protest.
Especially should our able Senators
from Maine, be vigorously appealed to, to
vote against the treaty
l.. B. BENNETT.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-19

Statistics show that the people of the
United States have better railway faclll-
ties and lower rates than any others on
earth except possibly England. The aver
age passenger fare last year in this coun-
try was PA cents per mile, while it was
2 80 in Russia, sos in Austria, 1886 in
France and 2.25 in Belgium and freight
rates bear about the same proportion to
those abroad. In this country engineers
on an average earn $3.50 day; in Eng
land 81 so; in France $1.16 and in Bel
gium and Holland little less. Perhaps
it would be wise to let well enough
alone.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-19

Should Mr.. Debs be successful in the
hereulean task which he has undertaken
it would be most interesting economic
experiment. The avowed objects of his
social commonwealth appear to be, to
secure equal privileges and freedom from
the abuses of the wage system and to es
tablish community in which each will
secure his own best interests by advance
ing the interests of all. 1t is an expert
ment on the Bellamy theory that has been
tried before and that too with little or no
success. Most likely similar fate awaits
Debs's project
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-19
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The Portland daily press., 1897-06-19

diHerent proprietary medicines, spending
aihhost nifty dollars for these medicines
alone. then succumbed 10 q siege of
the grip IN the middle of winter, and
was leIt IN much worse condition. My
kidneys We're fearfully di sordered, and
my uIges1lon became very poor. was
indeed In bad condition.
A minister in conference learning of
my CONDITION advised me to try DIR. Will
Hams Pink Pills for Pale People had
heafd mucn about the wonderful curative
powers OF this medicine, but it was with
reluctance that was finally persuaded to
Try 1t, as it seemed that nothing could do
me any good. However, procured three
boxes of pills and took them strictly ac-
cordlng to directions. By the time the
last dose was taken I was almost cured
and in better health than had been for
years. l continued using the pills awhile
longer and was entirely cured. can
cheerfully recommend DIR. Williams Pink
Pills for Pale People,
such was Professor E}owman's wonder
full story which was further endorsed by
the following affidavit
Huntsville, Ind, March 16. 1897.
I affirm that the above accords with the
facts in my case.
R. S. BOWMAN.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
10th day of March, 1897.
LYMAN ]. ScUDDER, NotGrv Public.
State of Indiana, IS.
Dr. Williams Pink Pills for Pale
People contain all the elements necessary
to give new life and richness to the blood
and restore shattered nerves. They are
sold in boxes (never in loose form, by the
dozen or hundred) at so cents box. or
six boxes for $3.50, and may be had of all
druggists or directly by mail from DIR.
Williams Medicine Co., Schenectady,
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-19

1t is strongly limited that the Hawaiian
treaty may smooth the tariff road mas
much as it may help avert the trouble
which was brewing over the present reci-
procity treaty which admits Sandwich
Island sugar free, about the abrogation of
which there was liable to arise a sharp
controversy between the Senate and
House. Anything that tends to smooth
the road for the tariff bill and hasten its
passage cannot be regarded as wholly bad
though it may have some bad features
about it.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-19

The Textile World shows by official
S5atistics that.the imports of wool have
been so heavy since January as to pile
UP full years supply of foreign wool.
The imports of the past five months far
exceed those of the - months of 1886.
Not only wool but other foreign articles
have been imported in such large quanti-
ties in anticipation of increased duties
that the merits of the new tariff schedules
can hardly be expected to have fair test
during the first year of it's operation.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-19

a large turn out of voters at the election
Il the third district on Monday to fill the
tcancy caused by the death Of Represen-
tive Milliken would be contrary to all
--cedent and is not to be expe cted. The
RESULT is a foregone conclusion and it is
impossible to arouse much interest in
s;lcsi cases. The vote of the party des-
tined to defeat is likely to fall off more
comparatively in such cases than that of
the party which is to win SO that we may
confidently anticipate larger majority
for the Hon. e. c. Burleigh than Mr..
Milliksn received at the last election.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-19
AUCTION SALES.
f. o. BAILEY s. CO., Auctioneers.
Real Estate at West End, Portland, Me
AT AUCTION.

an THURSDAY. June oath, 1897, at 2
" O'Clock p. NJ, shall sell at public auction
on the premises. the following described real
estate, viz:
A part of the home stead lot of the late Fred
erick W. Clark, situated within two minutes
walk OF Onion station in Portland. Being the
southwesterly corner lot in the rear OF the bricS
dwelling house. Said lot is about l54 10 feet
on the cross street and RUS back easterlv on a
passage way, l25 feet. with large double
house on SAID lot. '
Also the F. W. Clark lot on the northwesterly
side OF Portland street, opposite Rice's store.
containing a5ont 1000 square feet with the
the undersigned on the premises or Of L. M.
WEBB, 50 Exchange street, Portland
FRED'K A. CLARK.
Portland. Me-. June 9th, 1897. je1Od1w
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-19

The Porte has, it is said, agreed to ac.
pept the advice of the Powers and make
peace with Greece along the lines sug-
gested by them. 1t is not quite safe,
however, to presume that there will be
no further trouble. 1t is an old trick of
the Porte to agree TO things, simply for
the sake of gaining time. 1t agreed over
and over again to carry into effect the
reforms demanded by the Powers in Ar
menia, but it never kept it's promises
The Powers will have to stand around and
continually prod the Sultan to keep him
up to his present agreement.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-19

Some time ago he had severe illness
which was cured almost mirac ulously.
A reporter hearing of this, interviewed
him regarding his experience. Prot. Bow
man was in the midst of his work when
the reporter called, but he cheerfully gave
him hearing.
ga year ago last fall,'' said the profes-
sor, 81 broke down with nervous exhaus~-
ton, and was unable to properly attend
to my duties. I tried different physicians
but with no relief, and also used many
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-19
Sealed Proposals.

GEALED PROPOSALS for building Con-
- gregationaI chapel at Gorham will be
received on or before June 10. Plans and
specifications can be found at the office of
G. B. Emery ,Gorham, from 1st to the 18th inst,
at First National Bank Portland. from 18th to
10Th inst. Plans and specifications can be
secured from Robert Dunlap Mcfarland, ar
chitect, "a Beacon street, Boston, Mass. The
committee reserve the right to reject any OF
all bids. The bids will be opened June IS
at 2 p. m. in Gorham.
Signed per order Committee,
FREDERICK ROBBIE, Chairman.
Gorham, June 1887. je5dt16th
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-19

The Mail and Express thinks it strange
that the same elements which are prepar-
ing to welcome Altgeld to Brooklyn on
the approaching 4th of July should forbid
the introduction of MIR. Bryan's superb
acoustics into Tammany's jubilation.
Why throttle the Nebraska fountain in
New York and permit the Illinois geyser
to bubble in Brooklyn?
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-19
CITY BONDS.
About $4,000 Premium Obtained on the
New Loan.

$45O,oOo city Of Portland fifteen year,4 per
cent gold bonds, for refunding a portion
of the city debt. The following bids were
received:
Blodgett, Merritt & Co., Boston, $lo7, O79
George A. Fernald & Co., Boston, 107 1913
f. G. Stanwood & Co., Boston, 107, l79
Jose, Parker & Co., Boston, JOG, 500
E. H. Rollins & Sons, Boston, 1O9 org
James w Longstreet & Co., Boston, 105, 675
Cushman, Fisher & Phelps, Boston, 107, 1888
Parkinson & Burr, Boston, 07,313
Adams & Co., Boston, 10S, GOT
n W. Harris & Co., Boston, 107, 430
Blake Brothers & Co., New York, los, 1863
j. 81. w. Seligman & Co., New
York, 106, 925
YORK, 1o5, 300
Seymour Brothers & Co., New
York, 1O3, 600
Farson, Leach & Co., New York, 108, 052
Street, Wykes & Co., New York, 106, 905
Woodbury. & Moulton, Portland, 10S, $50
Swan & Barrett, Portland, los, 2a5
Maine Savings Bank, 100, 1854
E. Fl. Rollins & Sons being the highest
bidders, were awarded the whole issue.
The city gets about $40, 900 premium.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-19

Premier Laurier announces in a Lon
don interview that the Canadians are
anxious to maintain friendly relations
with the United States but the terms and
conditions from his view point could best
be prescribed at OTTAWA.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-19
BAFFLED.
Prof. R, S. Bowman instructor of Natural Science in
Huntsville College. Cured of Severe Illness by
DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People
after Physicians Failed.
From the Republican, Columbus. Ind.

q Prof. r. s. Bowman, the able instruc-
tor of natural science in the famous
Hartsvilie .'D( lind. J College, is well and
favorably known, not only as an educator,
but also as minister of the gospel, as
for a number of years he was pastor OF the
United Brethren church at Charlotte,
Mich, before coming to Huntsville
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-19

The Massachusetts, Legislature showed
a proper regard for public interests by
appropriating 100000 for the construc-
ton of good roads. The friends of the
"wheel" made their influence felt in one
legislative assembly at least during the
past session and the example set by the
Bay State" is worthy of imitation.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-19

Tammany Hall is talking of nomina-
ting Andrew H. Green for Mayor. Mr..
Green is not the kind of man that that
organization dominates when it feels GER
tain of its strength. Such men as
Croker and Grant are it's ideal candi-
dates. The mention of Green therefore
means that Tammany feels it necessary
to indulge in some hypocrisy. n
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-19

1t is to be regretted that the Illinois
Supreme Court was unable to give Judge
Gary his usual assignment. Its failure to
d so will afford too much satisfaction to
his anarchistic enemies who have never
forgiven Judge Gary for his rulings in
the case of the Chicago bomb throwers.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-19

A special cablegram to the New York
Sun reiterates the statement that the
Queen hasnearly lost her eyesight. On
the other hand the Associated Pr ess
affirms that her eyesight is as good as ever.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-19
THE PRESS.
SATURDAY, JUNE 10.

The treatened duty on tea has reused
the importers and more tea is now afoat
on the Pacific ocean than ever before at
one time.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-19
By F. o. BAILEY & co., Auctioneers.
FURNITURE, DRY GOODS. Etc,

SATURDAY. June 10th, at 0 a. M, at sales
~ room, Parlor Suit, Coucnes. Pictures.
Chairs Tables, Walnut and Ash Chamber Sets
ding, Pillows. Mattresses, Spring Beds, Stoves.
800 yards Carpeting, Norris Piano, / Organ,
Also lot Dry Goods, Pant Cloths. Flannels
Snlrting, Dress Goods, Crash, Skirts, Spreads
Linen, &C.. &C., SC. Sale will begin at 10
sharp, ie17dtd
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-19

K. 5. BOWMAN,
Subscribed and sworn to before me thi
10th day of March, 1897.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-07-22
HYPOCRISY.

Four years ago, VIM. Mckinley de
nounced Grover Cleveland for "makins
money scarce, and therefore dear" thu,
"deserting the poor and lowly." But
Mckinley himself seized the first oppor
tunity to do the same thing Abandon
ing his professions in favor of bimetal
ism, he jumped upon a platform for the
single gold standard. His Convictions
had to go, when it came to choice be
tween them and the presidency.
During the last presidential campaign,
John Sherman declared that the Sher.
man antitrust law was amply sufficient
to protect the people from the rapacity
of trusts; that it was necessary only to
enforce the law. The fault, of course,
was all with the Democratic administers
ton then in power. Only elect the
"advance agent" and Republican ad-
ministration would attend to the trusts
in short order. But now that Sherman
is a member of the Republican admin
stration, he says the law is insufficient;
that we must have new law, and that
then the people can have relief from the
robbery of the trusts. And he makes
this declaration at the very time when
the Republican majority in the senate is
voting down every anti. trust amendment
which Democratic senators propose, no
matter with what ingenuity and care the
amendments are prepared to meet Re-
publican objections. No one knows
better than John fisherman that, although
the Republican national platforms of
1888 and 1892 declared strongly against
trusts, not one word was said against
them in 1926. And while the "advance
agent stood on his porch all summer,
repeating harmless platitudes to his de-
votees, he never pronounced the word
trusts in all that time, or uttered sylla-
BILE of hostility to trusts.
During the campaign, while Mark
Hanna was squeezing princely contribu.
tions from the trusts in exchange for
promises of protection for them, doing
SO in order to secure funds with which to
elect their advance agent" he directed
the Cleveland Leader, and others of his
subsidized sheets, to fire occasional shots
at the trusts merely to raise a dust to
blind peoples eyes. The Leader contin.
ues to fire those shots while Mr.. Hanna
and the "advance agent" are engineering
the passage of the most notorious trust
protecting and trust-breeding bill in all
the history of our tariff legislation. The
Leader will continue such tractics until
the law is finally passed for the benefit
of the trusts. But after that, let any man
raise his voice, or begin suit against
trust, or let it appear that there is to be
an honest effort to check the aggressions
of trusts, or let there be the slightest
danger that the trusts are to be compell-
ed to disgorge, or even to stop their
plundering of the people, and you can
safely depend upon their "advance
agent" their manager-in. chief, and their
hireling press to rally the hosts of Re.
publicanism to the support OF the trusts,
with an outcry against anarchists who
seek to arouse class prejudice"
Oh, hypocrisy, thy name is latter day
Cleveland Recorder.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-07-22
TIE FALL I'm PRICES.


Wheat, corn and oats are the princi.
pal money crops in this country, and in
1850 and 1881 the average return pei
acre was sl1.53. For the years 1892
1898 and 1894 the average income per
acre was SS01, and in 1895 the money
value was s6 73 and in 1896 but So. 81
When we calculate this decline on an
average of 13O,OO0,0OO the annual loss
figures up six hundred millions of dol
lars, surely good round sum. II
should be remembered that this shrink
age affected trade and business all round
1t took longer time to reach some lines
than others, but the trouble reaches all
at last. Multiply this six hundred mil
lion loss Of one year by five and it is
three thousand millions, and it might be
doubled and then not give it all.
All this shows the danger of ar
"elastic currency"-of a currency sub.
ject to the graspiDg greed and avarice oi
few bank lords who command the
situation and control the volume, in
fating or contracting as shall suit their
interest. In such case all values are al
their mercy, more or less.
A crop failure is rare occurrence in
this country, but price failure is more
serious and much more likely when
scheming, speculatlng, cliques and their
political tools have the power. We
realize the evil results of price failure,
for it has continued for years. All know
the tact Of the shrinkage in values and
the losses and distress thereby. The
cause Of this shrinkage is no doubt the
limiting Of our money standard to gold
alone, whereas it used to be gold and
silver, both being held and used as legal
tender in payment of debts. Is it not
that the first step necessary is
to get back to the double standard of
the constitution? And then let the
government take the monetary control
out of a few mems hands and take con.
troll itself
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1897-07-22

There are always and ever disgruntled
people to be found in this land of free
politics. Even last year there was Wat.
son, nominated in the Populist conven-
ton for vice. president, had not the
good sense to refuse and fall in with the
grand union movement for Bryan and
Sewall. Some men are easily led if they
have their own way. And now Mr..
Watson and his followers are at work in
the interest of the Hanna prosperity
party, but we are glad to see that their
following is meager. Like the gold Dem.
ocrats they are a dissolving quantity.
In this battle for the right he that is not
for us and with US is against us. Of
course Hanna will have the funds to
secure roaring service and his servitors
will be ready with interviews and other
wise. These fellows will talk about the
two old parties, charging the Democracy
as equally responsible for present
conditions when they know better.
The Democratic party has never been
subservient to the money power, and
never favored class legislation or mon
opoly and trusts. Hence the rascality
in charging the Democracy, as some dis.
gruntled individuals do. The party may
have been betrayed by some it has trust
ed, but at the first opportunity these
were thrown overheard, as was seen at
Chicago last year. 1t is nothing new for us
to receive the maledictions and falsities
of these index roarers, but as rule they
carry little weight.