Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-25
THURSDAY, NOV. IS. 1897.

THURSDAY, NOV. IS. 1897.
The conservative attitude OF the ad-
ministration on the Cuban question Is
fully justified by the developments in
\ public sentiment within the past few
month. A short time ago the man
who expressed doubt about the pro-
y priety OF immediate interference on
the part of the United States in Cuban
matters was loudly denounced by
d members OF all parties. Today, such
level-headed conservative man as Con-
gresham Hopkins, of Illinois, advises
neutrality, and is cordially commended
by the leading papers OF the country in
his expressions on this subject, when
p he says my opinion about Cuba is
that unless we are absolutely compelled
to interfere from motives OF humanity
it were better for US to maintain an at
titude of neutrality" While there is
no disposition to neglect national duty
/ ! on this subject, the consequences of
10 precipitate action which might lead to
b, war and the sacrifice OF many precious
Pr lives are such as to justify extreme
a care in determining a final course, and
TO fully warrant the use of peaceful
methods before resort to those which
!, would result in war
~.
bt Insurance Commissioner Campbell
n seems to be inclined to make his office
| g OF practical benefit to the people. He
says: 1--WE are going to have reduc-
tion Of rates in Michigan and it will
!, effect at least two-thirds of the business
| !, done by stock companies in this state.
In am very glad the reduction has come
IN without resort to courts and am
pleased that the concessions have been
made. 1t may not in all cases prove
satisfactory to the insured, but the re-
!, auctions which have been agreed upon
will save the people of the state be-
hstween 100000 and 100000 annually,
and that is very good for starter.
Good companies and fair rates is all |
want"
Democratic members of congress
!, who voted for the new tariff law will
find no reason to regret their action
c when they reach Washington in De-
hcember. The Treasury receipts under
ssthe new law have now reached such
figure that it is perfectly apparent the
measure is going to be a success as a
! revenue prod lcer. The earnings OF
hi the present month are running at the
iaverage rate of million dollars for
breach BUSINESS day and will be ample
eifor all government expenditures when
[nthe increase which must come after
1.-THE stocks OF foreign wool, sugar and
manufactures now in the country have
,.been consumed is realized.
Ia ~.
Do not look sheepish toward the man
you owe. The average creditor isn't
mean and if the man who owes be fair,
the creditor won't be mean. In this
sseason of reckoning let debtor and
ecreditor meet and talk it over. If you
cannot pay go round to your creditor
eand say so. Tell him you want to pay;
that you will pay what you can, as you
expect to little by little. If the bill is
!, old give him your note; pay up the
interest on the old account. Treat him
AS the friend he was when he granted
hSou credit. Don't avoid and hate him
Eland make sneak out of yourself be-
aeause you happen to be in hard lines.
Brace up and be happy.
cl
Let every body be thankful today for
,.fs he blessings of life aud health and the
hdnany good things that come to them
n various ways Give, if possible, to
shour less fortunate neighbor, some OF
ne.he substantials Of life and thus glad
len your own and the hearts of others.
Governor Pingree has truly said; sit
RS "a good day to forgive offenses, to
raather together in family reunion, to
reorget or suspend differences OF opinion
htn religion, belief and politics, and to
Remember the great number of needy
s'people throughout the state, and also
o do kind deeds and return thanks for
ne many blessings which we enjoy. "
err
biz 1t is funny how some people distin.
yfuish the real Importance OF news
ersaper when they get into n scrape or
% something they are ashamed Of.
they live for years without subscrib-
hg, and when asked to advertise say
lit does not pay" but the minute they
ct into scrape they rush TO the edi.
onor and request him not to say anything
5rbout it; and in case of trouble in which
4heir name happens to be mentioned
ney realize Immediately that the
laper has circulation and they do
iot want their names spread all over
reation.
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