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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-12-10
Projection Of the Fur Seals.

The efforts which had been MADE dur
ing the two previous years by my prede-
cessor to secure better protection to the
fur seals in the north Pacific ocean aud
Boring sea were renewed at an early date
by this administration. and have been
pursued with earnestness. Upon my invi-
tation the governments of Japan and
Russia sent delegates to Washington ard
an international conference was held dur
ing the ana November
last, wherein it was unanimously agreed
that under the existing regulations this
spccies of useful animals was threatel,ed
with extinction, and that an international
agreement Of all the interested powers
was necessary for their adequate protec-
ton.
The government Of Great Britain did
not see proper to be represented at this
conference, but subsequently sent to
Washington. as delegates, the expert COM
missioners of Great Britain and Canada,
who had, during the past two years, WIS.,
tied the Pribilot islands and who met
in conference similar commissioners on
the part Of the United States. The result
of this conference was an agreement on
important facts connected with the con-
dition of the seal herd. heretofore in
dispute, which should place beyond con-
troyersy the duty OF the governments
concerned to adopt measures without de-
lay for the preservation and restoration
of the herd. Negotiations to this end are
now in progress the result Of which l
hope to be able to report to congress at
an early day.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-12-10
Has Several Lives.

Lem Brooks, a carpenter Of Clinton.
Mo-. who three years ago fell out Of
a third-story window OF the Ridge
building without serious injury, has
had another experience there. He
rose from his bed to put down win.
dow and fell out on the brick pave
ment, fifteen feet below. without 70"
ceiying scratch or broken bone.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-12-10
The Reason.

Ethel--"Why does lightning never
strike twice in The same place." Dick
Can't find the place. The Yellow
Book.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-12-10
Views ON Civil Service.

The important branch of our govern
ment, known as the civil service. the
practical Improvement Of which has long
been "A subject OF earnest discussion, has
nf late years received Increased legisla-
tive and executive approval. During the
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-12-10
Resources of the Navy.

The present Immediately effective force
of the navy consists Of four battleships
of the first class, two Of the second and
forty-eight other vessels, ranging from
armored cruisers TO torpedo boats. There
are under construction five battleships of
the first class, sixteen torpedo boats and
one submarine boat. No provision has
yet been made for the armor of three of
the five battleships, as it has been impos-
sible to obtain it at the price fixed by con-
gress. 1t is Of great Importance that
congress provide this armor. as until then
the ships are Of no fighting value. The
present naval force, especially in view of
it's increase by the ships now under con-
struction while not as large as that Of a
few other powers, is a formidable force;
it's vessels are the very best of each type:
and with the increase that should be
made to 1t from time to time in the fu-
ture, and careful attention to keeping It
in a high state Of efficiency and repair 1t
is we'll adapted to the necessities Of the
country. The great increase Of the navy
which has taken place In recent years was
justified by the requirements for nat 'ona'
defense and has received public appro-
baton. The time has now arrived, how
ever. when this increase, to which the
country Is committed, should, for time,
take the form Of increased facilities COM
mensurate with the increase OF our ma
val vessels. It is an unfortunate fact that
there is only one dock ON the Pacific coast
capable of docking our largest ships, and
only one on the Atlantic coast and that
the latter has for the last six or seven
months been under repair, and therefore
incapable Of use. Immediate steps should
be taken to provide three or four docks
of this capacity on the Atlantic coast, at
least one on the Pacific coast and a float
ing dock on the gulf. This is the recon-
mendation of a very competent board. ap-
pointed to investigate the subject. There
should also be ample provision made for
powder and projectiles, and other NUM-
tons Of war, and for an increased num-
Der Of officers and enlisted men. Some
additions are also necessary to our navy
yards for the repair and care Of our
larger number OF vessels. AS there are
now on the stocks five battleships OF the
largest class, which cannot be completed
for year or two I concur with the rec
ommendation of the secretary Of the
navy for an appropriation authorizing the
construction OF one battleship for the
Pacific coast, where at present there Is
only one In commission and one. under
construction, while on the Atlantic coast
thera are three IN commission and four
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-12-10
International Arbitration.

International arbitration cannot be
omitted from the list Of subjects claim
ing our consideration. Events have only
served to strengthen the general views on
this question expressed in my inaugural
address. The best sentiment of tho CIV
iized world is moving toward the settle
ment of differences between nations with
out resorting to the horrors Of war. Treat
les embodying these humane principles
on broad lines without in any way i'm
perilng our interests or our honor Shall
have my constant encouragement.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-12-10
AlssLa REQUIRES Attention.

AlssLa Requires Attention
TIL. terr,torv of Alaska requires the
prompt and early attention OF congress
Tbe conditions now existing demand ma
terfal changes in the laws relating 10
the territory. The great influx OF popu,
lation during the past summer ana 1a!
and the prospect of still larger hnni'-
grafton in the spring will not permit US
to longer neglect the extension OF cl'li
authority within the territory OF posi-
pone the establishment Of more tno'-
ough government.
A general system of public surveys mas
not been extended to Alaska ana an en-
tries thus far made in that district are
upon special surveys. The act OF con-
gress extending to Alaska the MINING
laws Of the United States contained the
reservation that 1t should not be con,
strued to put in force the general iand
laws of the country. BY an act approved
March 3, 1891. authority was given Tor
entry of lands for town site purposes
and also for the purchase Of not exceed
ing 100 acres then or thereafter occupied
for purposes of trade and manufacture.
The purpose Of congress as thus far ex-
pressed has been that only such rights
should apply to that territory as should
be specifically named.
Military Force Is Necessary.
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 twenty-five men, with two officers, I'M
der command Of Lieut.-Col. Randall or
the sth infantry. has been sent to St
Michael to establish military post. AS
it is to the interest of the government
to encourage the settlement Of the coun-
try and it's duty to follow up its citizens
with the benefit of its legal machinery
I earnestly urge upon congress the estap-
lishment Of a system Of government with
such flexibiity as will enable 1t to adj
Just itself to the future areas OF great
est population. The startling, though
possibly exaggerated reports from the
Yukon river country of the probable
shortage of food for the large number
of people who are wintering there with
out the means of leaving the country are
confirmed in such measure as to justify
bringing the matter to the attention OF
congress. Access to that country In WIN
ter can be had only by the passes from
Dyea and vicinity, which is most diff
cult and perhaps an impossible task. How
ever, should these reports Of the suffer-
ing of our fellow-citizens be further veri-
fled, every effort at any cost should be
made to carry them relief.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-12-10
Work on Revenue Provisions.

In order to execute as early AS possible
the provisions of the third and fourth Sec
lions of the revenue act approved July "a,
1897, l appointed the Hon. John A. kas-
son Of Iowa a special commissioner plen-
ipotentiary to undertake the requisite ne
gotiations with foreign countries desir-
ing to avail themselves of these provis-
ions. The negotiations are now proceed
ing with several governments, both Eur
opean and American.
It Is believed that by careful exercise
of the powers conferred by that act some
grievances Of our own and of other coun-
tries in our mutual trade relations may
be either removed or largely alleviated,
and that the volume of our commercial
exchanges may be enlarged, with advant-
age to both contracting parties. Most de-
srable from every standpoint Of national
interest and patriotism is the effort to ex-
tend our foreign commerce. To this end
our merchant marine should be improved
and enlarged. We should 10 Our full
share Of the carrying trade of the world.
We do not do it now. We should he the
lager no longer. The inferiority of our
merchant marine Is justly humiliating to
the national pride. The government by
every proper constitutional means should
aid in making our ships familiar visitors
at every commercial port of the world,
thus opening up new and valuable mar
kets to the surplus products of the farm
and the factory.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-12-10
A. to Blmetalllo Agreement.

Under the provisions OF the act OF con.
| gress approved March 8, 1897, for the pro-
motion of an international agreement re-
specting bimetallism, appointed on tho
l4th day Of April, 1887 the Hon. Edward
| O. Wolcott OF Colorado. the Hon. Adlat
| Z. Stevenson of Illinois and the Hon.
| Charles J. Paine Of Massachusetts as spe.
clay ENJOYS 10 represent the United
| States. They have been dligent IN their
| efforts to secure the cooperation OF
European countries in the international
| settlement of the question, but up to this
! time have not been able to secure an
| agreement contemplated by their mission.
| The gratifying action of our great SIS
| ter republic Of France in joining this
country In the attempt to bring about an
agreement among the principal commercial
nations Of Europe whereby fixed and
relative value between gold and silver
shall be secured furnishes assurance that
We are not alone among the larger ma
tons Of the world in realizing the inter.
| national character Of the problem and IN
the desire Of reaching some wise and
practical solution Of It.
The British government has published
resume Of the steps taken jointly by the
French ambassador in London and the
special ENJOYS Of the United States, with
whom our ambassador at London actively
co-operated in the presentation OF this
subject to her majesty's government. This
will be laid before congress. Our special
ENJOYS have not made their final report.
as further negotiations between the rep
resentatives of this government and the
governments of other countries are pend
ing and in contemplation. They believe
that doubts which have been raised In
certain quarters respecting the position
of maintaining the stability Of the parity
between the metals and kindred ques-
lions may yet be solved by further ne
gotiations.
Meanwhile it gives me satisfaction to
state that the special ENJOYS have al
ready demonstrated their ability and fit.
ness TO deal with the subject, and 1t Is
to be earnestly hoped that their labors
may result In an international agreement
which will bring about the recognition CT
both gold and silver as money upon such
terms and with such safeguards as will
secure the use of both metals upon a
basis which shall work no injustice to
any class of our citizens.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1897-12-10

under construction: and also that sew
eral torpedo boats be authorized II. con,
nection with our general system or coast
defense.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-24

one end of the ship to the other and are
usually near the mainmast or at the
break of the forecastle. One popularity
exists in ships bell which is necessary
on account of her motion at sea. The
tongue is hung SO that it can swing in
only one direction. If it were not SO the
bell would be continually ringing as the
ship rolled and pitched. The direction
IN which the tongue can swing is another
important point. If it were athwartships
the bell would ring at every heavy roll
of the ship; and If it were fore and aft
the bell would ring at every deep pitch;
so the direction in which the tongue can
swing is nearly halfway round between
these two.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-24
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THE SHIPS BELL.
1t Is Closely Identified With the Whole
Career of the Vessel.

Lieut.. John NJ. Ellicott, United States
navy, writes an article for June St.
Nicholas on "What is Told by the Bell, y
in which he says:
Nothing in a ship becomes so closely
identified with her throughout her whole
career as the ships bell. Officers and
crew come and go; masts, decks, engines
and boilers become old and are replaced
by new ones; but from the day that she
first glides into the water the same ship $
bell remains always part of her, mark
ing her progress all over the world, and
finally going down with her to a lonely
grave at the bottom of the sea, or survi-
wing her as cherished souvenir of her
existence and achievements. On man
ofwar the bell is usually inscribed with
her name and the date of her launchings;
and as it is probable that it may some
day become memento of glorious his
tory, the bell is often the subject of spec
ial care in casting or selection. Some
times the hundreds of workmen who have
built the great ship contribute each a
silver coin to be melted and nodded into a
bell which shall be the token of their
wv tol oiio oDJCOp VI uilSlE CTctttlOu anu
their interest in her future career. Often
the people of the city or state after which
a man-of-war is named may present to
her magnificent bell appropriately orna-
mented and inscribed with words of good
will and good wishes. Such bell is usu-
ally presented with ceremony after the
ship goes into commission.
Ships bells in general are made of
bronze like other bells. The addition of
silver in their composition gives them a
peculiarly clear and musical tone. They
are placed in such position on the up
per deck that they may be heard from
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-24

A new citizens party has been launched
in Chicago having as its nucleus the TO-
600 voters who followed the banner of
John NJ. Harlan in his recent fight for
the mayoralty. The divorce of city from
national politics is laid down among its
cardinal principles and one of it's avowe d
purposes is ito make 1t possible for the
people to govern" With Twill" there
should be "way," but the path is liable
activity supplant the present lukewarm-
ness and indifference of the individual
voter touching matters of public concern.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-24

A proposition that seems to meet with
considerable favor, as it suggests a plan
for the settlement of the vexed seal ques-
ton, is for absolute prohibition of pelagic
sealing for a period of ten years. The
seal herds being restored to something
like their former dimension by ten years
of protection, sealing will then be permit
ted again under such restrictions as will
satisfy the requirements Of the CONNER
cial world and at the same time prevent
unnecessary destruction of the animals.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-24

A special cable to the New York Herald
announces the death of Captain Boycott
who gave to the English language new
word. Anent which that journal says,
he leaves his name to future generations
as areminder and warning that the in
fuence of public opinion directed against
any obnoxious man or principle is gener-
ally more effective than the application of
the most rigid law. Men can stand any.
thing better than to be left alone.''
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-24

The long controversy between the gov
eminent and the manufacturers over the
price of armor plates for the new battle
ships is in a fair way to settlement by the
acceptance of s425 per ton recommended
by Secretary Long. The contractors will
soon require the armor to carry on their
work, and delay in furnishing it would
subject the government to heavy expense
for penalty.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-24

course, cut considerable of figure, but
extraordinary interest will be taken in
the different strokes.ss Harvard, under the
instruction of Mr.. Lehman, with strict
ly English style of rowing will confront
the purely American methods of Cornell
and the Anglo American principles of
Yale. Here's to smooth water and may
the best stroke and its exemplars carry
it's colors TO the front.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-24

Mr.. Macastoney the last of the alleged
recusant witnesses on trial for contempt
of the Senate investigating committee
in the matter OF sugar has been acquitted.
The ground of the judges decision was
that the questions asked were individual
questions of Senator Allen, and not COM
mittee questions. Thus the curtain falls
and every innocent" man has escaped.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-24

Prof. Bateman's charge that Mr. Bryan
had given $500 to the Populist commit
tee on condition that there should be no
action against fusion at the national Pop
ulistic convention, was met by
square denial by Senator Allen in the
Senate yesterday. We may be sure, how
ever, that Prof. Bateman will return to
the charge. The Middle-of- the Road
apostle is fighter
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-24

The pathetic story of the abduction of
Charley Ross" which occurred July /,
1874 and about which the veil of impene-
trable mystery still hangs, is likely to be
revived by the recent death of the boys
father in Philadelphia at the patriarchal
age of "A.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-24
ADVICE FREE.

To any person suffering from Piles or any
other rectal disease, will send an account Of
my own case and how was cured, after many
years OF great suffering and Inconvenience.
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ity, will direct the afflicted tc a sure and per-
maaent cure. Address, sending stamp, N.
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The Portland daily press., 1897-06-24

France acquired so37 citizens by natural
ization last year from almost all over the
world, but not one American was among
tlem. This is not surprising; once an
American, sensible man, for the best of
reasons, desires to stay so.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-24

The sound money Democrats of Ken
lucky are wise in taking time by the
forelock and going with the Republicans
on fusion ticket. About thirty Demo-
Gratis will have places on the Republican
ticket this fall. This is well, for if the
tide continues to flow towards Organism
the war cries OF '97 will be but echoes OF
those of '96.
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-24

The Spanish Liberals have declared for
home rule for the Cubans with all that
this implies. Being somewhat short on
votes just now there is no great likelihood
that they can 'sdeliver the GOODS
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-24
THE PRESS.
THURSDAY, JUNE "a.

The wool people in the Senate appear
to know what they want and to be deter
mined to get it, no matter what the re-
suit to the party or the country
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-24

The intercollegiate boat race at Pough-
keepsie this week is of more than usual
importance, Bone and muscle will, of
The Portland daily press., 1897-06-24
F. o. BAILEY s. CO., Auctioneers.
Real Estate at West End, Portland, Me.
AT AUCTION.

| nm THURSDAY. June Gath, 1897, at 8
~ O'Clock p m shall sell at public auction
| on the premises. the following described real
estate viz:
A part of the homestead lot of the late Fred
erick w. Clark, situated within two minutes
walk of Union Station in Portland. Being the
southwesterly corner lot in the rear OF the brick
dwelling house. Said lot is about 154 1-2 feet
on the cross street and RUS back easterly on a
passage way 12o 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 aB0nt 1000 square feet with the
buildings thereon For particulars inquire of
the undersigned on the premises or of L. nj.
WEBB, 9S Exchange street, Portland
FREDK a. CLARK.
Portland Me-, June 9th 1897 jelod1w
BY +. o. BAILEY s. CO., Auctioneers.
Gcuteel Household Furniture, Carpets
and Bric-a-Brac at Auction.
We shall sell on Tuesday, June 29th, at 10
O'Clock a. m. sharp, at store No. 96 Exchange
St., where goods have been removed for con-
venience of sale, household furniture. which
consists In part of pariOr furniture il plush and
mahogany, mahogany tables. silk portieres,
vases, KaZark. Dagastan and Wilton rugs,
fine Moquet carpet large oak bookcases, easy
chairs couches, French clocks. one set of En-
eycl0pedia Britannica, oak, walnut aud cherry
tables. cabinets. hall settee upholstered 10
leather. hall chairs in leather. oak and maple
mattresses, lace curtains and draperies, very
handsome oak sideboard, oak dining chairs,
Viii on stair carpets, spring beds, and general
lot OF miscellaneous household furniture, brlc-
a-hrac, etc.
The above furniture is modern. of good quail.
ty. and in fine condition. On exhibition Mon.
day. June 2Sth; sale the 29th at 10 a. m.
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The Portland daily press., 1897-06-24
BY F. 0. BAILEY l. CO., Auctioncers.
Fancy Goods, Toys, Fire
Works, &c.

SATURDAY, June 2eth, at 10 a. m. at sales
- room. 46 Exchange street. we shall sell
lot OF Toys, Fancy Goods, Games, Fire Works.
Glass Ware. Cigars, &c., sc. ;.also a general lot
of Household effects and Furniture, Carpets,
Mattresses, Stoves, Chamber Sets, Parlor
Furniture, &C., SC, by order of mortgage.
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