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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-04-17

wish protection. Last year $4,000 bales
of Egyptian found eager purchasers,
end the prospects now are that double
that number will be sold here this sea-
son. Our southern planters have sold
this long staple for ~ and 10 cents n
pound, which is nearly double the value
OF the ordinary standard grade, which
is now selling at cents pound. This
latter's fibers are from an inch to am
inch and n quarter long, while those OF
the Nile and of the Yazoo deltas are an
inch and three-eighths, or even longer.
II is the increased length that gives the
greater value.
The manufacturers OF fine knit goods
and hosiery in Great Britain, I'm Alsace,
in Russia, and in many continental cit
les, prefer the Egyptian cotton because
of its superiority for their industries.
And our American spinners of the same
class OF goods, who have been using
the Mississippi cotton, are now taxi
ing the Egyptian to some extent be-
cause the Englishmen who control
the entire product Of the delta of the
Nile are offering it here for fraction
below the price of the Gulf state prod
uct They offer also another induce
ment TO American purchasers, who have
been accustomed TO pay drafts accom-
panying bills Of lading long before the
bales reached their storehouses. The
buyer of Egyptian is not called upon to
pay until the cotton, has arrived and has
been examined.
The English bid for the trade OF our
knit goods and hosiery manufactures
would not be made, were not those
shrewd managers confident that their
annual crops will greatly increase, I'M
Iii they have enough 10 supply the de-
mands of the world. There is good
reason, therefore, for the southern APP
peal for a protective duty. II belongs
20 that raw material class which
President Mckinley once said has
rights which cannot be ignored" The
Yazoo delta and other planters ex-
perimented long before they got the
cultivation OF staple down to a sure
thing. They are entitled 20 protec-
ton.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-04-17

hepubiicnns Carry Out Their IAN
paiKn Promises.
The republicans of the lower house
of the Fifty-fifth congress have re-
deemed their pledges to the people as
promulgated In the national platform
adopted at st. Louis and Endorsed by
the nominee OF that convention in hin
letter of acceptance. That the bill re-
ceived the loyal and unwavering sup
port of every republican in the house
after a nine days consideration Of the
important measure shows the ability OF
the popular branch To correctly discern
the meaning OF the verdict of November
. and it's disposition to quickly respond
to the popular viii.
That the bill Afro received the votes
OF five southern democrats is signif-
can't OF the change OF southern senti-
ment on this question, and is n crafty
ing augury of the good time coming
when the protective policy win meet
with popular acceptance among thenew
leaders OF the new south as the only
policy that can develop the vast re-
sources Of that section OF the union.
IL is true that the tariff question was
not the paramount issue in the recent
campaign, but II must be borne in mind
that IL was put TO the front I'm the con-
vention at st. Louis and formed the sub
feet of the first plank in the national
platform. This plank contained these
words:
eve demand such an equitable tariff on
foreign imports which come into COMPETE
tion with American products as will not
only furnish adequate revenue for the nee
essary expenses OF the government. but
will protect American labor from degrade
tion TO the wage level OF other lands. We
are not pledged TO any particular SEIZED.
ules The question OF rates Is practical
question, to be governed by the conditions
Of tho time and OF production; the ruling
and uncompromising principle is tho pro-
lection and development of American la
Dor and industry. The country demands
a right settlement and then Il wants rest"
AS this plank occupied first position
in the platform. and the nominee. who
Endorsed tho platform, WINS elected by a
magnificent popular majority, II is
eminentIy fitting that it should be dis
posed OF promptly and expeditiously by
the Fifty-fifth congress before any
other measures OF legislation are con-
sidered. The spirit and purpose OF
this plank have been embodied in the
Dingley bill by men who have made n
study OF the tariff question and who
have brought TO bear upon 10 the light
Of much experience with wide lnowl-
edge OF treasury needs and Of present
Industrial conditions.
Before the senator's take up the Ding
Icy bill the last sentence Of the st.
Louis tariff plank should be emblazoned
in large letters on the walls of the sem
ate chamber: 1.-THE country demands a
right settlement and then it wants
rest"
Behind that sentence is the voice OF
the people. VIII the senate heed IL? =
Chicago Times-Herald.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-04-17
THE NEW TARIFF BILL.
A Faithful Reflex OF the Wishes OF
the People.

A Faithful Reflex OF the Wishes OF
the People.
Whether il be greatly amended by the
senate our whether IL become law in
nearly the form in which il has left
the house, the character of the vote by
which the Dingley bill was passed by
the representatives of the people, and
the quickness with which IL was trans
ferred TO the consideration of the SEN
ate, must be accepted as evidence of the
imperative desire OF the nation that tar
ifs shall be increased, and that they
shall be increased quickly. The senate
will not be held guiltless IL it needlessly
prolong the period of deficit and in
dustrial stagnation.
So strong Is the demand for tariff re-
form in the direction of protection that
five democrats, from southern districts,
too, and one populist joined with thesol-
idly republican majority In the house
in approval OF IL. When n considerable
number of southern representatives
vote for protective tariff it Is safe TO
say that the schoolmaster Experience
has been abroad, and that he has had
many scholars. Almost equally indica-
tive of the trend of national opinion Is
Z that 81 populists and fusionists,
gentlemen with one simple rule of ac-
tion, "be agin the government" were
so considerate OF the day in which they
again shall meet their constituents as
to refrain from voting against the bill
Some amendments may be necessary;
but, unless all signs shall fail, the peo-
pie will not patiently bear protracted
discussion or radical reconstruction OF
the measure. In the main, the Dingley
bill is a faithful reflex OF the desire and
qualification of the need OF the people,
who will not bear patiently protractcd
discussion or factious opposition by the
senate.-Chicago Inter Ocean.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-04-17
WHEN

Tho republican party favora such protec-
tlon as VIII lead 20 the production on Amer
lean soil fall sugar which the American pco
countries more than fi00,C0O.0o annually
From the Republican Platform OF 1850
And the republican representatives
in congress will endcavor to cnact such
legislation as will result in "the pro-
duction on American soil OF all sugar
which the American people use," so that
another. and a paying crop may be
grown upon our farms, and that $780,
100000 annually may be distributed
among our own people instead Of among
foreigners.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-04-17
FEATHERS VS.. FUR.
A Novel Battle between n Roadrun.
ncr and n Cat I'm California.

A Novel Battle Between n Roadrun-
and Cat I'm California.
Recently n singular fight between a
bird and beast was witnessed at Chula
Vista, in San Diego county. While Mr..
Henderson, of Iowa, was visiting his
brother, G.. l.. Henderson, and was be-
ing shown about the country. they
were treated to the novel spectacle.
1t was the first roadrunner Mr.. and
Mrs. Henderson had ever seen. IL came
running gracefully down the graveled
avenue TO meet its friend and owner,
Mr.. Ballou. A favorite kitten also
claimed special attention as pet and
general favorite. The pugnacious bird
wheeled upon its feline competitor. and
a battle ensuod that terminated i'm the
routing OF the cat, which spat and
scratched and dashed it's tail with tiger
like fury. The roadrunner took good
care to keep out Of the clutches of it's
enemy. 1t struck with it's beak and
jumped with an agility that was most
amazing. No acrobat OF pugilist could
jump better or strike more effectively.
The victorious bird stepped forward
with proud, elastic step. 10 receive
the caresses OF its owner. II seemed
10 be as proud OF the applause of the
onlookers as il had been jealous of the
competition OF the cat.
The domestic tiger had not given up
the desire to redeem his reputation and
wreak his wrath on his pitiless antagon-
list. He reappeared, taking care TO
keep in the shelter. and jumped mt his
adversary. The feathered warrior used
every device 20 drive the cat from his
stronghold. The roadrunner seemed
cautious at first, but soon began a
most vigorous assault by n succession of
leaps over the eat, each time dealing il
n terrible blow, while in every instance
IL eluded the teeth and claws with n
dexterity that defies description. At
last the cat could stand these attacks
no longer. IL darted down the steps To
escape, but its tormentor caught IL by
the tail and held on like devilfish till
both disappeared from sight behind the
woodshed The roadrunner, soon re-
turned, and manifested by every motion
all the pride OF the conqueror. The van
pushed cat came back no more.
Mr.. Henderson declares that IL was
the most ably conducted war between
feathers and fur that lac has ever seen,
and that he would never forget the most
beautiful and the most pugnacious bird
of California.-San Diego (Cal.) Times.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-04-17
Davis, Cnntnre.

The scene OF Jefferson Davis capture.
one mile from Irwinville. Is place of
never-censing interest 20 northern Wis
itors. The earlier part Of the spring
being unusually pleasant many of
them drive over from Fitzgerald TO visit
the spot. Around the historic stump
from which the tent-pole of Mr.. Davis
was stretched the wire-grass Is entirely
trod away. looking as though the stump
had been used for a hitching post. It's
considerably caved In, falling prey TO
the knives and hatchets of many relic
hunters. and parts OF IL are scattered
TO the worlds ends. IL would be anus
ing 20 see the walking sticks which
some OF the visitors take away as SOU
venirs. All the desirable canes have
been carried off years ago and sweet
bay and galberry are being pressed Into
scrvicc.-Atlanta Constitution.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-04-17
THE DlNGLEY MEASURE.

some Significant Facts Brought Out
I'm the Vote.
The house did not consume unneces-
sary time in the passage of the tariff
measure. 1t is significant that on the
final vote every republican member
voted for the bill, and five democrats
also, while 20 of the populists refused
30 be recorded either for or against
the measure. The break in the demo-
cratic column caused considerable COM
rent. Three members from Louisiana
and two members from Texas, all dem
ccrats, dared 10 vote their convictions
in favor of American industries. The
sentiment for protection has been
growing in both Louisiana and Texas.
the one a sugar and the other a wool
growing state. The two significant
facts about the vote are the broken
democratic columns and the unbrokcn
republican line.
The tariff bill is now before the sem
ate. IL will encounter much stormier
weather in that body. The senate il
more evenly divided and it is at the
present time the most talkative and
tradition OF deliberation (Which now
means mostly talll) will also operate TO
retard the speed of the bill. IL the
senate will consult the wishes of the
people MS a whole IL will pass IL as soon
AS its provisions can be considered.
The country is tired of endless debate.
The people would rather have the bill
with it's imperfections, at once, than
have it with corrections one or two
months from now. The country needs
rest. 1t wants basis for resumption
and speedy tariff law will constitute
such a basis. Give the country the
law ms soon as possible. We are will
ing to take ID as the committee in the
house preparco il. Let us have IL as
soon as possible.-Iowa State Regis
ter
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-04-17

~ an& SENATE
The passage of the tariff bill In the
house puts that measure through tho
first stage OF its career. under promis-
ing conditions. IL has secured an early
start, and IL the senate shows an idea OF
the importance Of speed in dealing with
the bill IL may reach the president long
before the close of the fiscal year on
June 30. Even the enemies of the bill
ought 10 realize the necessity of putting
it on the statute book without un-
reasonable delay. They are aware. or
should be, that they cannot defeat it.
Although the republicans have not a
clear majority in the senate, enough
votes of former republicans and OF
democrats are virtually promised for
the bill TO secure its passage. As
everybody knows, the business uncer-
tainty cannot end and the industrial
revival begin until the tariff changes
are made, and therefore a policy of
wanton obstruction would be sure TO
arouse the popular wrath against the
bills enemies.
Nobody supposes the measure will
have its present shape in all respects
when it gets through the senate. That
body is always apt TO assert it's indie
pendence and it's powers in the matter
of tariff legislation. When, in 1894,
the democrats controlled both branches
OF congress, the senate amended the
Wilson tariff bill in 654 places, and in
sisted on its changes with such vigor
end pertinacity that, after deadlock
Of many weeks, IL forced the house to
accept them, although the house was
backed by the president OF course,
no conflict like that is looked for at the
present time. The republicans of the
senate, who lack only one or two votes
of having n majority OF that body, ear
bestly desire TO make the bill as accept
able as possible 10 the country, and
such changes as they may create in
the measure will be due 10 an honest
purpose TO improve the bill when they
think improvement is needed.
IL appears TO be the intention of the
house TO do nothing further in the
present session except what may be
rendered necessary by the possiblemod-
ifications of the tariff bill in the senate.
The house will go through the form of
remaining in session, and it's ahstention
from further work will probably have
the effect of hurTying action in the
other branch. The sole purpose of the
session was TO pass n bill TO furnish
more revenue for the government and
additional protection for snch indus
tries as need 1t. and by refusing to do
any further work the house can make
this design plain to the senate. Pre-
dictions as to the senate's course on
anything are ordinarily hazardous, but
IL seems safe 10 assume that that body
will in this eXigency show an intelli-
gent appreciation of the popular de-
sire. There is fair probability that
President Mckinley will place his sig
nature TO the Dingley tariff some time
in May or in early June'-St. Louis
Globe DemocTvat
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-04-17
Objects and RennIt..

The object Of free trade is to remove
every obstacle from the path OF those
who choose to buy goods abroad. Two
results from such n policy are plain to
the most superficial observer. First:
Employment for American labor will
be lessened, for the products of foreign
labor will take the place of American
products, and American laborers will
be deprived of just so many hours
work as those imported goods repre-
sent. Second: We must send out OF
this country either gold or goods TO
pay for the things we buy. We can't
pay in goods, except farm products.
when our factories are forced TO shut
down, because even our home market
has been given over to foreigners. We
must pay in gold, as experience, both
past and present, has proven under the
incipient free trade OF the German bill.
Factories have been shut down, people
thrown out Of work, and wages de-
creased from one end of the country TO
the other. We have n deficit in the
treasury instead OF n surplus. IL Is
time. surely, 60 call halt and TO right
about face toward protection, pros
perity and a surplus that will decrease
the democratic gift Of debt.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-04-17
ABUNDANT REVENUES.
Means Plenty of Work sad Fair wages
for Labor.

There used TO be joke going the
rounds. TO the effect that the great hu-
morous paper of England was called
punch" because of the modus operandi
necessary. to get joke into an English
mans head. If ever there Is journal
of facts published for free traders, we
would suggest that the name of that
journal be Punch" We certainly
would far rather enter into a contract
TO get jokes into an Englishman's head
than into one to get facts into the heads
Of free traders. One would think that
the emphatic Reputation OF free trade
by the voters in 1894. and the reitera-
ton OF the reputation on November
3 last would be sufficient 10 cause
the free trader TO perceive that free
trade is a back number. and that pro-
lection is the policy of the future. But
the free traders go placidly on, laying
plans for the policy of the administra-
ton of President Mckinley; suggesting
an increase of the tax on beer, the inn
position OF a tax on tea and coffee, etc,
as a means toward raising revenue suf-
ficient for the expenses of the govern
ment, for doing away with the deficit in
the treasury, which has existed ever
since we decided 10 take "the first step
toward free trade" Really the free
traders might as well give their brains
a needed rest.
They are in danger of cerebro-spinal
fever, often appropriately called spot
ted fever, because marked by erup-
tions. Medical books describe 1t as IN
endemic. febrile disease, characterized
by inflammation of the membranes Of
the brain, giving rise TO many physical
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-04-17

troubles, including paralysis of the
ocular MUSCLES" this last the most no.
ticeable of all the symptoms shown by
the average free trader.
We have never had any difficulty
about raising sufficient revenue under
a protective tariff, and.a protectivetar
iif is what we are going to have just rs
soon MS President Mckinley and the
next congress can get around to it..
That there Will be no lack OF revenue
for the government is as sure as that
there will be no lack OF work for the
people.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-04-17
Effort. 20 Minlend.

Decciving comparisons will not lead
the people TO forget that there is an alb
solute need to-day for n larger revenue
than was required under the McKin-
ley act, not only because the country
has grown in population and in the de
minds upon it's public service during
four years, but because the democratic
administration has fastened upon the
country n new debt of over $202, 200. 900,
raising the annual interest charge
over half, or $i2.i27,1s4. The postal
service has bcen enlarged within the
last four years 10y laws which Pres
dent Cleveland has signed. and the ma
val service and many branches OF pub
lie business have been by law rendered
more costly. In order TO provide for
the necessary expenses of the govern
ment and for the democratic increase
Of interest, the country requires a
larger revenue than IL required when
President Cleveland was electcd.-N.
Y. Tribune.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-04-17
PRESS OPINIONS.

rIIf the Dingley bill raises too much
revenue IL will be an easy matter to lop
Oft duties, on sugar for instance.-Iowa
State Register.
DBryan announces that he viii
spend most OF the coming summer and
fan in Ohio. He must be anxious 10
learn how IL is done.--Cleveland Lender.
uIMcKinley's first month brought a
surplus. The rush among importers
caused IL, but IL is surplus just the
same.--ISt. Louis Globe Democrat.
rIHIon. William L. Wilson thinks
that the new tariff bill Is n very hui
morous measure. Well. the Wilson bill
w0s no laughing matter for this coun-
try.-Chicago Times-IIerald.
rIAn adverse critic says that Nc
Kinley was elected 20 reform the cur
rency first OF all. Mr.. Mckinley was
elected first of all to keep the Organizes
from debasing the currcncy.-Milwau-
kee Sentinel.
DEx-Postmaster-General Wilson in
the only member of the late admins
tration who has the nerve 10 stand up
In meeting and defend the deficiency
making tariff bill that bears his nome.
~. Y. Mail and Express.
Democratic papers arc in no
humor 10 be pleased by anything. Now
they nrc scolding because the new tar
IN is retroactive, ami iimitstheproiits Of
trusts and combinations among inn
porters.--st, Louis Globe-Democrat
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-04-17
cou.c and Result.

The prosperity of the laboring pco-
pie, the payment OF high wages-these
are alike the cause and the result OF pro-
lection. Because the wages of Amer
lean laborers are higher than the wages
OF Europe, we need protection against
that labor with its low wages. IfAmcr-
lean wages were cut down 10 the foreign
level, no one doubts but that American
worlmen could successfully compete
with foreign laborcrs-so long as they
were able TO keep body and soul togeth-
er az those pauper wages. But IL Is IN
order that they may never have 20 meet
such conditions that n protective tarin
is imposed on the products of those who
do labor under such conditions. BY
such protection. the high rate of Amer
lean wages Is maintained. and thus the
high wages which were. In the begin
ming. the cause Of the imposition OF a
protective tariff, are also the result o.
the maintenance Of protection.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-04-17

Next October the first deer legally
killed in Vermont for about 30 years
will fall victim TO the hunters rifle
Such is the effect OF a law passed at
the last session OF the Vermont state
Legislature. Since late in the seven-
ties, when the first deer law in tho
state was enacted. deer hunting has
been forbidden under penalty of heavy
fines and the animals have so i'm
creased In numbers. that by October,
1897. there probably will be no better
hunting ground In the east than Ver-
mont, with the exception OF some parts
of Maine
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-04-17

THE most costly rugs in the world
come from Persia. The beautiful soft
ness and peculiar sheen OF these rugs
are due to the constant trcading OF
bare feet. The rugs are made of goats
hair and wool combined. All Oriental
rugs are handmade. and each piece of
wool inserted is tied twice. Years of
labor are involved in making some OF
the largest OF these floor coverings,
but they never wear out When n
rug il made It has TO be subjected to
years u footwear before e becomes
at all valuable. Many Of the Persian
rugs now in use have been walked on
more than 100 years
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-04-17

THE probability is that the mint at
New Orleans, that has turned out
United States coin since early in the
century, will close for good so soon as
tho present'supply Of bullion there is
exhausted. The conditions OF trans
portation, of coinage, etc, have all so
changed since that mint was estab-
lished that from being about the most
convenient Location IL has become
about the most nconvenient
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-04-17

No WINE was served at President
McKinley's first state dinner, and 1t is
said that this will continue 20 be the
Whitehouse practice during the pres
emit administration, following the ex-
ample set by President and Mrs.
Hayes. An exception will be made at
dinners to the diplomatic corps out OF
regard TO the conventionalities of the
countries represented.