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Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1897-12-17
NEEDS OF ALASKA.
Existing Conditions Demand a
Change in the Laws.

The territory Of Alaska requires the
prompt and early attention of congress-
The conditions now existing demand a
material change in the laws relating 10
the territory. The great influx of popula-
tion during the past summer and fall and
the prospect of still larger immigra-
ton in the spring will not permit US to
longer neglect the extension OF civil au-
thority within the territory or postpone
the establishment Of more thorough
government. A general system of public
surveys has not yet been extended to
Alaska, and all entries thus far made in
that district are upon special surveys.
The act of congress extending to Alaska
the mining laws Of the United States con-
tained the reservation that It should not
be construed to put in force the general
land laws of the country.
BY an act approved March 3. 1891, au-
thority was given for entry of lands for
townslte purposes, and also for the pur-
chase Of not exceeding 100 acres then or
thereafter occupied for purposes Of
trade and manufacture. The pur-
pose OF congress. as thus far
expressed has been that only
such rights should apply to the territory
as should be specifically named. 1t will
be seen how much remains to be done for
that vast, remote. and yet promising por-
tion Of our country.
Special authority was given to the pres
ident by the act approved July "a. 1851, to
divide that territory into two land dis
tricts and to designate the boundaries
thereof, and to appoint registers and re-
ceivers of said land offices. and the presi-
dent was also authorized to appoint a
surveyor-general for the entire district.
Pursuant to this authority. a surveyor
general and receiver have been appoint-
ed, with offices at Sitka. II In the ensu-
ing year the conditions justify it. the addi-
tional land district authorized by law
will be established with an office at some
point in the Yukon valley. No appropria-
ton. however. was made for this pur-
pose. and that is now necessary to be
done.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1897-12-17


In the absence of declaration of the
measures that this government proposes
to take In carrying out its proffer of good
Offices, Il suggests that Spain be left free
to conduct military operations and grant
political reforms, while the United States.
for It's part, shall enforce its neutral obl-
cations, and cut on the assistance which,
II is asserted, the insurgents receive from
this country. The supposition of an in
definite prolongation of the war is de-
MED. 1t is asserted that the Western
provinces are already well-nigh re-
claimed; that the planting of cane and
tobacco therein has been resumed and
that by force of arms and new and ample
reforms very early and complete pacih-
cation Is hoped for,
The immediate ameiioration of existing
conditions under the new administration
OF Cuban affairs is predicted, and there
withal the disturbance and all occasion
for any change of attitude on the part OF
the United States.
Discussion of the question of interna-
tional duties and responsibilities Of the
United States as Spain understands them,
Is presented with an apparent disposition
to charge us with failure In this regard.
This charge Is without any basis In fact,
1t could not have been made II Spain had
been cognizant of the constant effort this
government has made, at the cost Of mill
lions and by the employment Of the ad-
minlstrative machinery at the national
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1897-12-17
Relief for starving KIonaiker..

The startling though possibly exag-
gerated reports from the Yukon river
country of the probable shortage of food
for the large number of people who are
wintering there without the means of leav-
ing the country, are confirmed in such
measure as to justify bringing the matter
to the attention of congress Access to
that country this winter can be had only
by the passes from Dyea and vicinity
which is most difficult and perhaps inn
possible task. However. should these re-
ports OF the suffering of our fellow-citi-
zens be further verified, every effort at
any cost should be made to carry them
relief.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1897-12-17

bonds were used 10 supply deficient reve-
nues considerable portion was required
10 maintain the gold reserve
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1897-12-17
The Military Post.

I concur with the secretary Of war in
his suggestions as to the necessity for
military force in the territory of Alaska
for the protection of persons and prop
erty. Already a small force consisting
of 25 men and two officers, under COM
mand of Lieutenant-C Colonel Randall, of
the Eighth infantry. has been sent to
ST. Michaels to establish military post
AS it is to the interest of the government
to encourage the development of the eoun-
try and its duty TO follow up its citizens
there with the benefits of legal maehin-
cry. 1 earnestly urge upon congress the
establishment Of a system of government
Of such fiexibility as will enable 1t to adj
just itself in the future to the needs at
tendant upon greater population
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1897-12-17
THE MERCHANT MARINE.

Government Should Foster This
LanguishinE Industry.
Most desirable from every standpoint of
national interest and patriotism u the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-07
JOHN SHERMAN.

MANY things that have occurred OF late
have inclined the discriminating public
70 the opinion that the Hon. John Sher-
man does not nowadays carry as level
a head as he did of old.
Cumulative evidence on this point was
Furnished on the day of the Inaugural
ton of Mr. Mckinley. AS chairman OF
the Senate Committee of Arrangements,
Mr.. Sherman not only did not set apart
seats for Mr.. Cleveland's Cabinet, but
to a formal inquiry on the subject said'
in substance. that the presence of those
gentlemen was not expected. Later on
however. and while at the White House,
a few minutes before the procession
started, he extended them an invitation
and afterward got seats for them in the
Senate chamber.
IT was Mr.. Sherman, too, who was re-
sponsible for having the ex-Queen Lii
uokalani (colored) given a place in
the diplomatic gallery Of the Senate
chamber. Mr.. Olney issued the ticket of
admission to her, it is true, but upon
the written request of Mr.. Sherman.
The presence Of the ex-Queen in the
diplomatic gallery, of course. excited re-
mark. Being neither Queen nor
diplomat, It was a blunder to give her any
official recognition at all.
As our Washington dispatches have ex-
planned, Mr.. Olney was absent from the
inaugural ceremonies because he was
not aware that Mr.. Sherman had ex-
tended the Cabinet an invitation to at
tend-not being at the White House when
the belated invitation was given.
Mr.. Sherman's stupidity in this matter
was all the more glazing because four
years before very prominent seats had
been provided and designated for the
members OF President Harrison's Cabi-
net
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-07
WE THREE.

At present the three branches of the
Government of the United States are the
President. the Speaker of the House. and
the members OF the Senate.
If the Republicans could secure a few
more members of the Senate, then the
three branches would be Mckinley, Reed,
and Hanna. The existing political con-
ditions in the Senate membership are
such as to make it impossible that Mr..
Hanna should control that body as Mr..
Reed controls the House. Therefore,
there is still something in the Senate for
us to admire.
All Of US have abused the Senate a
good deal during the past two or three
years, but soon we shall again turn our
eyes to it as the hope of the country
as the bulwark against ruinous legisa-
ton. The time may come when Mr..
Hanna will boss the Senate just as Mr..
Reed now bosses the House. but it would
seem that that time is not near. Pray
Heaven, 1t may be far of.
For all the complimentary resolutions
passed extolling Mr.. Reed as a presid-
ing officer, he is the absolute master
of the House, and what is more. he does
not scruple to use his power when and
where he chooses. 1t is the ambition Of
Hanna to stand for the Senate as Reed
stands for the House, but we hope that
the sober sense of the American people
will soon return, and then the Republ-
can party will be thrust from power be-
fore his ambition is realized.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-07
THE WAY TO DO 1T.

Not long since It was telegraphed
from Santiago de Cuba that young
French girl of respectable family had
been arrested by the Spanish authorities.
and imprisoned as a political suspect.
Also that she was very insolently treat
ed, and that after she had been kept
incommunicado seventy-two hours her
release was demanded by the French
Consul and was refused. Now, we have
the sequel to the story in special from
Santiago de Cuba to the New Orleans
Picayune, which says;
Two days later a little French war
ship steamed into this port from Mar
Unique. and. accompanied by its com
mander. the Consul renewed his de-
mand, this time demanding the prisoner
unconditional release. the Withdrawal OF
all charges against her, apology for the
outrage committed upon her. acknowl-
edgment OF a reasonable claim for
damages, and q royal salute to the
French flag. To do ell this the Spanish
authorities were given six hours time
In the mean time, the Frenchman
cleared for action and then calmly
awaited results. Before the expiration
of the third hour everything had been
acceded to, and when the Spanish cannon
began to boom their salute of regret 10
France, the young French girl was al
ready at home"
That's the way to do It. A little Of
that sort OF lesson to Spain from this
country would have prevented several
complications over the treatment OF cit-
zens Of the United States confined In
Spanish prisons, and saved us from
good deal of excitement that has been
very detrimental to business interests.
What pity we have had cable commu-
nication with Cuba, and there has not
been an Ingraham or a Hollins cruising
around in Cuban waters. A Hollins or
an Ingraham, or any one OF score
more Of the old-time naval officers we
could name would have enforced sum-
marily the rights Of American citizens,
and upheld the prestige Of the United
States, and not gotten us into a war;
either.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-07
AwArr,xa anrrcE.s AxswER.

IL seems TO be the general opinion
abroad that tie Graeco-Cretan imbrogio
Will come TO head eorly this week. Du'
what sort of head It viii come TO ~ ieit
an open question. The situation sro"s
more critical as the time approaches
for Greece 10 give a fnal answer 10 mo
ultimatum OF the Powers that she with
draw her forces from Crete. and the
eyes of all Europe are turned upon
Athens in painful anxiety.
BY some It is predicted that at the
last moment, Monday, Greece VIII yieid'
But 1t must be confessed that up 10 the
present 1t would seem that the Wish Il
father to the prediction. The war spirit
OF Greece IL thoroughly aroused; the pam
Hellenic sentiment is ahame. and eVeh'
were the government inclined TO submit
TO the demand OF the Powers IL "ouiu
not be safe for Il 10 do so. The people
are practically a unit In pressing King
George to stand his ground. and that ne
recognizes the significance OF this pres
sure, as far as II concerns the dynasty
he has shown, not only in words but by
the warlike preparations he Is making
The chances, therefore. seem to be that
Greece will maintain her defiant ATTITUDE
towards the Powers, and refuse TO benz
to their will, in which event momentous
consequences to all the great nations Oh
Errope and 10 the Balkan states may
follow. 1t is argued that the imIne-
date logical result Of continued Greek
defiance would be a war between Greece
and Turkey. and 1t appears to be con-
ceded that should these two be left 10
fight It out, Greece would be over
matched. Her gallant little army could
not be expected TO cope successfully Win
the superior numbers Turkey would De
able to array against 1t. But war De-
tween Greece and Turkey would. in all
probability, cause a serious uprising
against the latter in Macedonia, and
sympathetic movements in Servia ana
Bulgaria. These conditions would not
only prove a menace TO Austro-Huh-
garian ambition. but would Also IL Is
contended. force Russia to show her
hand on the whole little eastern ques-
ton. with the result OF dragging all the
great Powers into a war Tor the settle
ment of that question.
And just here it may be said that' oe-
spite Russias eagerness to appear as
the leading bully in coercing Greece, the
suspicion that she instigated the inter-
ference of the Hellenes in Crete is as
strong as ever. Russia, II is no secret
has for years been tanning the pan
Hellenic flame, it being manifestly 10
her interest TO strengthen the Greek
irritant on the Southern Turkish border
and thus provoke some Turkish atrocity
that would justify her in interfering IN
the name of humanity and co-relgion'
In this instance, however, the irritant
did not, IL is assumed, work exactly as
she wanted 1t to. In fact. 1t worked too
RAPIDLY in one direction, and did not
work rapidly enough in another. 1t did
not, as Russia had hoped, start a sud-
den outbreak and precipitate massacres
in Macedonia, that would have given her
an excuse for interfering before the
other Powers had realized the situation
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-07

agricultural experiments are made for
the public benefit In short, II the neces-
si,y FOR seed distribution ever existed II
does not exist now
Hence we think that the expenditure
by the government for seed In unjusti-
fable. But the seeds form one OF the
electionooring perquisltes Of congress-
men. and they have steadily refused 10
surrender their privilege. 1t may be
that the Speaker and the Senate VIII
strike this $4,000 item out OF the vetoed
bill, but we doubt It. The Republican
party has proved itself the friend OF ex-
travagant expenditures. Moreover IL
wishes to make the annual deficit of the
government as large as possible. so tha'
they may have all the more excuse TOT
fixing high tariff rates. We. therefore
conclude that while the expenditure OF
$4,000 for seed is unjustifable, 1t Is by
no means certain that the Repuohcahs
will coincide in that opinion.
Yes; the country may as well under
stand now as later on that great deal
Of general business will be transacted
at the extra session OF Congress. lnas-
much as three or four great appropria-
ton bills are to be considered 1t Is In
evitabie. But we cannot say that the
people will be any the worse of on TINS
account SO far from 1t, 1t would seem
that II distress is to vanish as soon as
the Mckinley Hanna policies are put into
operation. the sooner those policies are
put into operation the better.
Is not that a rational view? We think
so. Indeed, the scheme Of having Con-
gress act upon nothing at the extra ses-
sion but the tariff, was devised, not for
the benefit OF the country, but Tor the
benefit OF the Republican party
Viewing the matter in this light, Mr..
Cleveland has done the people a service
in smotherlng the bills in question, thus
forcing the Republicans TO prove at once
whether or not they are really the "ad-
vance agents of prosperity or are mere
political fakirs.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-07
The state Line.
bristol Times.)


Every now and then the State-line
question hobs up to worry somebody or
TO give trouble in some way. SO far
as we are concerned. we have never seen,
and we are still looking for, some rea-
sonable objection TO en- agreement. when
will fix the state line of Virginia and
Tennessee in the middle Of Main street.
I'm the corporation Of the city. 1t will
simplify many conditions. which have
heretofore been troublesome. There is
nothing to be made out Of the territory
in question by taxation. No Tennessee
corporations can DO business in Virginia,
as it is without permission from Viz
ginia-and what is to be gained by not
ceding that much territory. we can't see.
This matter should be attended TO
without further delay, and without any
additional expense or litigation. 1t can
be done. There is a way to do II. and,
in our humble judgment It should be
done for many reasons, and all Of them
good ones.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-07
His Experience with n Meter.


To the Editor Of the Dispatch:
/ see okaSunly in the nusepapers that
some folks are taullung about making
everybody put warter meters in tncre
houses. In fack the Sity kOunsilmen are
considering passing law 10 this e1ek
Let me tell you my eggsperence. I've
on ShOkO Hill at one Of the hyest points
and cud not get huny warter Oh tho top
floors, but / payed the regular kWartery
bills for yeers and yeers. The Wafier-
wuks people in the sity sayei: Why
don't you get warter meter. your
bill will be refused one ham and i put
IL in.li IL horst about fifteen dollars.
The furst bill was one han and Sd was tho
seckOn one. and / shuk myself by The
hand, iguratihy speeiin'. and rejoysei
inwuroly. but my reioysing did not lass
very long, for the thurd month u kum-
mensed to grow. and it grow and grew,
until ii got bubble what IL was when l
kummensed, and got bigger then when
L payed kwartery. Then | really had
the ordassity 70 komplain to the Superin-
tenderer of the Warter-Wurks. and /
really believe he thinks l am a MATERIAL
born idiot 10 dout a warter meeter Tie
saved that / muss use awl the Wartar
the meter kauled for bekos the meeter
sails so, and that my servants WAS q
Wasten of it-et cetery et cctery / got
after the cuk, which had been a servant
Of mine for menny yeers md she got
mad and left nell / sent for the plume
mers-oh. Lordy! They repaired my
warter Textures and sent me big bills
and / like to have sOt all my servants
wild about wasten Warter, but finally /
asked the Warter-WurSs Superintendent
20 take the meeter away. and he slyei
he wud not do IL. l had had 10 put On
and there it must stay; the kummtiee
wud have TO be seen; but | new th1i
wood not wurk. So L gev it up. and now
by getting a plummer EVERY munth 10 sl
over the Textures and by watshn kiOsey
everybody I'm the house / manage 20
keep the bills down. ] advise my Teller
citizens not 10 get amy warter meters.
They are a deloosiun and a snair, and
when onst you get one you kant get ~
OF it. no matter how big yure bills ect
and II you do get one you have got 20 ges
a plummes also, and no mistake.
BILLY.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-07
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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-07
MONEY! At CAMBRIDGE.

The cause Of higher female education
has just scored another victory In Eng
land. For some time women have been
admitted to the privileges OF undergoing
Cambridge examinations, and their sue
cessful passing Of these examinations
has been certified by the university au-
thorlties. But degrees have been with
held from che gentler sex, owing to the
fact that the titular honor carried with
II membership and governing power In
the university.
But the friends OF higher female edu-
cation started fight to secure Cam
bridge degrees for women, and after a
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-07
Accounting the Conditions.

She: 1t is all over between us. This
must be no halfway arrangement; we
must forget that we have been friends;
forget that we have loved forget every
thing!
He: Forget everything? DO you really
mean that?
She: 1 do. Positively; irrevocably!
He: IT'S we'll. ] will school myself to
respect your ultimatum in all things. Do
me the favor. however, to tell your
father of your insistence, for / borrowed
n hundred of him last week.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-07
OfhertYiHe EmpIOyed.

He promised her, when they were wed
That he would surely mend his ways
Alas! She was thereafter led
Upon the wheel to spend her days.
Then destiny this outcome brings
He has, as sequence OF her craze,
To mend so many other things,
He's no time left to mend his ways.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-07
A judicial Wife.

'I am sorry to hear, Uncle. that your
too-athetic wife has been beating you
again."
''Yo' hahn half as sorry as l is. boss"
perhaps not, but if this thing con-
tinues. IL l were you I'd go 10 court
and get a separation"
"No needs er dat, sab. IF she keep on
de way she soin'. she seferate me her
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-07
Single md Double.

81 never would have thought that Bang
Who's always in the van
OF social life, would through IT all
Remain a single man."
"What! Bangs a single man? guess
Your verdict's hardly right.
For surely / saw two of him
When 1 came home last night"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-07
LNnchinR Extrn ordinary.

'I.ynching bees out West" exclaimed
Mrs. Mixem, dropping her paper and
peering over her glasses with look OF
painful surprise. "Only to think OF them
horrid foxes out West a-goin' around
lynchin' bees just to keep their hand in.
Amt IL Just shockin!
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-07
The Doctors Word for 1t.

Flasher: Have you heard any tidings
OF FEEBLE lately? You know he has been
dangerously Ill.
Dumbleton: Yes. but he must be all
right again. for he is out of town.
Flasher: Out OF town?
Dumbleton: Yes. / met his physician
Just now, and he told me he was in
Extremis.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-07
AnOthe Friend of the GrOund-Hog
Osactarn Shore Herald)

The structures Of the Richmond Dis
patch on the Cape Charles Headlight
for the unnatural attack made on the
worthy grounding" prophet were very
timely and appropriate. We think our
esteemed contemporary should apologize
and humbly acknowledge his error on
looking out over the nelds bathed IN
spring sunshine. The grounding has
certainly done as well as he could with
the light he had on the subject OF the
weather. and no more appropriate cha
racter could be emblazoned on the shield
of the Weather Bureau than the photo
gravure of the legendary hog.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-07
What Randall Said.
alexandria Gazette.)

That the President is as much in favor
OF a tariff for protection now as ne was
when. as a member Of Congress. he re-
ported the robber tarifT bill that bore
his name. is made plain by his inaugural
address. And yet such a pronounced sup
porter OF the manufacturing and mining
interests as was the late Mr.. Randall,
said a tariff for protection is unconsu-
tutiOnal.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-07
His Eve Against Him.
CNew York Press.)

On Wednesday afternoon l met Secre-
tary Olney walking down Pennsylvania
avenue He was near the White House,
and l thought was extravagantly polite.
His clothes were immaculate, mis-
trousers were creased 10 the Queens
taste. and he had a new umbrella l did
not like his eye. He looked like man
who would stop a clock.