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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-04-10
THE LOSS IN FOUR YEARS.
The Figures Are Simply AppaIl

The Figures Are Simply AppaII-
1t is impossible to compute the exact
losses inflicted on manufacturers and
wage earners under the Democratic free
trade policy Excellent authorities place
the average yearly loss in wages, as com
pared with the amounts paid during the
presidency of Harrison at not less than
S2oOOOO.OOO. This would make total
loss in four years of 81 .OOO, 900 900 to the
wage Garner. The shrinkage in the value
of real estate, railroads and productive
properties of all sorts it is likewise impos-
slble to measure accurately. The most
competent statisticians, however. estimate
the cost to the nation in the fall of wages
and depreciation of values since March d
1885, at from three to four thousand mill
ions of dollars In other words. the Dem
ocracys stubborn attempt to reverse the
hxed protective policy of the United States
and substitute for it the policy of free
trade, has cost the American people a sum
about equal to the expense of putting
down the rebellion.
The Fifty-ffth Congress will lecisIate
for American producers and not for for
elgners- The soundness of the currency
Will be unassailable under a Republican
administration pledged to preserve the
gold standard. The prospect is luminous
with encouragement.-New York Com
mercial Advertiser.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-04-10
THE TREASURY BUILDING.

building was of freestone from Virginia.
but it has received additions and extern
sions on either end. and the west
side composed of granite The long col
onnade on the 18th street front shows the
plan of the original building. while the
northern and southern end and western
front are the extensions constructed of
polished granite brought from Maine The
building embodies the most perfect Gre
clan architecture the long colonnade on
10Th street being a marked feature to
those familiar with its appearance. while
the porticos on the southern. western and
northern fronts are surmounted by pill
lars of the ionic order. The additions to
the original building were begun several
years before the late war, the south wing
being completed in 1860. the west wing
in 1868 and the north front in 1867, the
cost of the entire building being nearly
ten million dollars The length of the
structure 1852 feet, the width 264 feet.
so that one must travel about quarter
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-04-10

Put the building right here" said
President Jackson. thrusting his cane in
to the ground. a hundred yards east of
the White House. when. in 1888, a To-
cation for the Treasury building was to
be determined.
The Federal government was transfer
red from Philadelphia to Washington in
the year 1900. 1t took six days then to
make the trip from Philadelphia to Wash
inGton. which is now accomplished in
three hours. The Treasury was located
in plain three-story building which had
been erected for the purpose. facing on
18th street In 1904 the business
had grown that a new building was
necessary, and one was erected at the
enormous cost of $4,000. and was her
aided to the country especially meet
ing the requirements by reason of the
fact that it was fire proof" In August.
1914. however. the British proved that
there was little mistake about this, for
they burned the Treasury building. as
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-04-10
Mr. Bryan's Diamonds.

MIR. William J. Bryan appeared before
an audience which about filed two
thirds of Carnegie Hall in New York
last night. This friend of the ''toiling
masses" and enemy of plutocrats ap-
peared in better form than when he was
campaigning. His girth is greater, his
cheek filled out. and he had two dia-
monds in the expansive front of his shirt
When he was campaigning ne only had
one. but as he is now rolling up riches
and is not dividing TO any extent with
the '1toiling masses''-he can afford to be-
deck the bosom of his shirt with rare
and radiant gems which dazzle the eyes
of the honest citizens with long whiskers
who reside on the banks of the raging
Platte
The wearing of diamonds and enuncia-
ton of the peculiar principles Mr.. Bryan
affects. do not go well together--Albany
Journal.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-04-10
An Honest, Sincere MAJ

The address must, we believe, impress
every reader as being that of an earnest,
honest, sincere man, determined to do his
full duty. 1t is also the address of a man
nearly all of whose economic creed can be
expressed in one word-"protection." But
possibly the needs of the treasury and the
caution of congressional leaders of his
party less fully absorbed in that theory
and policy may make the new tariff law
more conservative than if the new Presi-
dents wishes had full sway. Except for
the excess of zeal displayed in this con-
nection. Mr.. McKinley's program we re-
gard as conservative and wise-likely to
promote the progress of a returning conf
dence in the future of business if faith
fully carried out--JacksonvilleT imes-Un-
ion, Democratic.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-04-10

of mile in walking around it. the long
corridors within its walls measure miles
in length. and the number of people VINO
are daily employed in its various depart
ments is over three thousand. while in
other buildings which have been leased
for such portions of the work as cannon
be accommodated within the Treasury
building are an additional thousand or
more. The employees of this department
of the government make a suffi cient num-
Der to stock respecta bly-sized city From
10 a. m. until 2 p. m. its doors are open
to the public, who freely visit all parts of
it except the vaults where the bonds and
the gold and silver are kept To these
visitors may obtain .admittance by spe-
cial order from the Treasurer. and they
are visited by many thousands of people
annually. Next to the Capitol and White
House the Treasury building is the object
of attention from all visitors, and the in
terest in it warrants the presentatio of
the accompa nying illustration --,
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-04-10
GENERAL EMPLOYMENT.
This Will Give Prosperity Without
Reference to Other Theories.

Reference to other theories
The impossibility of ever establishing
any commercial and industrial conditions
which will make everybody rich and pros
porous has induced many thinkers to
adopt socialistic notions in which they
dream of a paternal Government which
will take from the rich to give to the poor
and keep up a constant and systematic
distribution of benefits to the entire popu-
lation. an utterly impracticable scheme
To come back to a reasonable and prac-
ticable definition of prosperity, it means
that condition of affairs in which the en-
tire able-bodied population is engaged in
productive labor at fair wages When
this shall be realized, there will be gen
eral activity in business, with money lib
orally invested in the development of the
natural resources of the country, includ-
ing the building of railroads, particularly
in the Southern States. OF course, there
will be many persons who are dissatisfied;
but that will be the only general pros
perity that will be possible in this world.
New Orleans Picayune.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-04-10
No Room for ..siIver RepubIicans.-

There is no room in the United States
for Republican silver party The lit
tie clique of free coinage Senators and
Representatives who have issued ''call'
for the creation of such an organization
will find their efforts fruitless outside of
the mining camps and the strongholds of
prairie Populism. The regularly chosen
and accredited Republican national con-
vention, held in St Louis last June, en-
phatically demanded the maintenance of
the existing gold standard and pledged
the whole power of Republicanism to the
work of upholding the honesty of every
American dollar. This action was earn
estly Endorsed by an overwhelming ma
jority of Republican voters at the time
when it took place The Republican par
ty ratified it with absolute explicitness at
the polls on Nov. 3. The Republican posi-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-04-10

Secretary Sherman Is an American
There was no lodging and no trimming
in Senator Sherman's speech at the din
ner given him at Washington last night
by the Ohio congressional delegation. He
faced the Cuban situation more souarely
than his immediate predecessor has ever
done, and he announced his policy in
terms that viii permit of no shutting in
the future
I'VE intend" he said, ''to protect our
citizens, whether they be on land or sea %
He expressed the opinion that the time
was not far distant when the whole west
ern hemisphere would be under a repub-
lican form of government, and he said if
was our glory to build up among our fell
low republics in North and South Amer
lea examples of cur own
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-04-10

is as definite and distinct as the party's
creed in regard to the rights of secession
or the policy of protection to American
Industries. Republicanism stands for
sound. honest dollars. worth 100 cents in
gold, as firmly it stands for the en-
forcement of Federal authority and for
the supremacy of the nation.
Senators Teller, Pettigrew, Cannon
and their associates have no right to the
republican name SO long as they persist
in their present policy.-EXchange
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-04-10
He shon1d Not Be Embarra.sed

The President of the United States can
not make good times nor bad times. He
has no power to enforce the carrying out
of his recommendations. But the whole
tone of the first presidential utterance
bespeaks sincere solicitude for the good
of the country. There ought to be no in
considerate or vicious opposition to the
policies which the Republican administra-
ton shall seek to carry into effect Hav-
ing the responsibility of governing the
country, it should have a fair opportunity
to govern unhindered by factious dissent
on the part of the minority.-Philadelph
Record, Democratic.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-04-10
sentertious Comment


The message will add to the popular i'm
preston that Maj Mckinley possesses, in
an eminent degree, the genius of COM
mon sense, and that he will make a pra-
dent. safe. and at the same time rpro-
gressive President
Altogether the first official utterance of
President Mckinley has the ring of true
metal, and will give general satisfaction.
The country is to be congratulated
The address throughout is free from
obscurity and self-conscious cant. 1t is
practical and will undoubtedly inspire
confidence and help the languishing bust
ness interests of the country.
President Mckinley begins well and he
is entitled to a fair chance-an oppor-
petty consideration, to improve the pre-
vailing conditions of industrial distress
The new Presidents inaugural address
has the especial merit of being short, but
it is pregnant with wise and fitting sug-
he sketches in broad outline the main fea-
Altogether the message will leave that
favorable impression upon the people
which is sure to follow upon the unequiv-
ocal declaration of principles which Pres
ident Mckinley is determined shall guide
his administration
/ In all respects the address is a model
document The new President enters up
on his career with the best wishes of the
American people. He has outlined a pol
icy which, if followed, will make his ad-
ministration a great success 1t means
peace and plenty for all
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-04-10
Warm Words from the South.

So far as the new President shall stand
for those things which we believe to be
right. and for the best interest of the
country so far the Telegraph will endeav-
or to hold up his hands. So far as he
shall fail in these things so far will the
Telegraph oppose him, for the time has
come when there should be more of par
tisanship based upon patriotism than of
partisanship based upon spoiis- There
was q time, not long ago, when 1t was
difficult, on account of proscr1puve pol
icy against the South, for Southern men
to manner-born to sustain any policy OF
Republican Administrations but a speech
delivered by Mai Mckinley to Confeder-
ate veterans of Virginia during the cam
paign and utterances of his published to
the world a few days after the election,
irrevocably commit him to fair ana lib
eral policy towards the South.-Macon
Telegraph Democratic)-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-04-10
Even the British Mildly Approve.

1t is a pleasure to read the approving
comments of the British press and British
bankers on the inaugural message of Pres
ident Mckinley, even if they are sand
wiehed in with disapproval of certain sec
tons. which, no doubt, the President very
well knew when he wrote them Great
Britain would not approve. They were
written for the American people, not for
the English. and, with the endorsement of
the American people, it makes little differ
ence to this country whether our cousins
across the water agree with them or not
Baltimore American.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-04-10
A Rusiness-Like Document

President McKinley's message is a
straightforward. business-like document
in which its author has clearly expressed
what he had to say, and has evidently tax
en- more pains to convince the reader that
he means what he says than to indulge in
hyperbole and other redundancy of phrase
Portland Express
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-04-10

Landlord Ito agent)[I wish you'd
keep a close watch on the PEOPLE who
have that house on Y street. I'm afraid
they're up to something.
Agent-What has aroused your suspi-
cions?
Landlord-They haven't asked for
any repairs this month.-Clevelanj
Ledger.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-04-10
He Ha. the Good Wishes of All.

In some respects William Mckinley &C.
tiers office auspiciously. He was elected
by the largest popular majority. except
one, ever cast for candidate for Presi-
dent His private character is above re-
proach. his public career has been honor
able. and he wins the liking of people who
come in contact with him. Owing to his
personality and to the circumstances at
tending his election. he is therefore at
tended by the good wishes of most of his
countrymen in assuming the highest post
in the republic.-Memphis Scimetar-
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-04-10
HeEaxors Reciprocity.

On the question of the restoration OF
reciprocity the declare tons OF the Fresf
dent are candid and unequivocal. de Is
NOT only in favor of the re-enactment OF
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-04-10

the reciprocity treaties in force under the
tariff act of 1890. but declares that the
satisfactory trial of reciprocity justites
the granting of additional discretionary
power in the making of new commercial
treaties, with the end always in view OF
opening new markets for the products OF
our country by granting concessions to
the products, of other lands that we need
and cannot produce.-Chicago Times
Herald
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-04-10
clear ON the Currencx Ouest

Nothing can be clearer than President
Mckinley's monetary views as expressed
in his inaugural address. He assures the
country that ''bimetallism will have early
and earnest attention" and it will be his
earnest endeavor ''to secure it by co-ope-
ration with the other great commercial
powers of the world."-Brooklyn News
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-04-10
Breathes sturdy Patrioti.,u.

President McKinley's inaugural adj
dress is worthy of the man Every SEN
tence breathes of robust Americanism
sturdy patriotism and unfaltering deter
mination, TO do the right thing no matter
what may happen There is no talk of
war. no hint of revolution, indeed, no non
sense in it anywhere.
Briefly epitomized, President McKin-
ley favors monetary commission COM
posed of both parties that shall give q
careful and dispassionate examination of
the currency system. His idea, as he says
himself, is that while ''our money is all
good now. its value must not further be
threatened" Its basis must be enduring.
President Mckinley stands resolutely
by that portion of the platform which de-
clares in favor of international bimetal-
ism- He yields not one inch in declaring
that it shall be his endeavor to secure it
by cooperation with the other great COM
mercial powers CT the world. And again
an TINS he will have the support of the
peopie--New York Conamercial-Adver-
dser.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-04-10
INAUGURAL ADDRESS
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING
ABOUT lit.
Tt Contains Not a False Note and Is
Commended Alike by Republicans
and Democrats-Even the British
Show Mild Approval

The inaugural address of President Nc
kinley is document, the spirit of which
must commend it to every lover of his
country, no matter what he may think of
the policy therein outlined. There is
nothing boastful or exultant about it; in
stead, there is modesty and hope, cou-
pied with a gratifying determination on
party policies that are well defined. Res
olutions are not always safe index of
performances: neither can an inaugural
address be accepted as a guarantee of
good deeds But to begin right is some
thing.-Columbns (Ohiol Dispatch.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-04-10

his policy on the money and tariff cues
tons by decla ring that our currency laws
need such revision as will place our none
tary system on n safe and enduring basis.
and he therefore recommended that Con
cress create n commission to take under
early consideration the revision OF our
coinage. currency and banking laws In
case the power to appoint such a com
mission should be vested in the President
he pledges himself to appoint prominent
and we'll informed citizens of different
parties whose known ability and special
fitness will command public confidence In
the results of their deliberations As to
bimetallism. he would labor to secure 1t
by cooperation with the other great
IS commercial powers.-St. Paul Pioneer
Press.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-04-10
The Chart and Compass. Displayed.

In message SO general in its character.
there is much more significance in the
emphatic statement of generic principles
than in the old style of message, in which
the President enters into specific explana-
tions of his proposed course of action
President Mckinley wisely avoids laying
before the public detailed program at
this time. but he displays the chart and
compass by which he will endeavor to
steer the ship of state. This leaves him
freedom of action within certain we'll de-
fined lines, and the lines are so plainly
drawn that there is no danger of the craft
going astray striking upon the rocks
while so cool and level-headed a pilot is
at the helm.-Minneapolis Tribune.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-04-10
His Currenex Views Arc Sound.

The views of the President on this i'm
portant subject are very sound, and 1t
remains to be seen if Congress will rise
to proper consideration of the situation
and respond to the Presidents earnest
dial measures. He favors the creation by
Congress of monetary commission. COM
posed of prominent, well-informed citi-
zens of different parties, who will COM
mand public confidence, both on account
of their ability and special fitness for the
work.-New Orleans Picayune OemD
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-04-10
A Business Administration.

President Mckinley gives every guar
antee of a business administration that
an inaugural message can express. Like
his letter of acceptance of the Republican
nomination, his first communica ton as
President, addressed to the people, is re-
markable for it's simplicity of statement,
its wholesome and welcome freedom from
rhetorical pretense, and the strong air of
common sense that pervades it. What he
has to say the President says briefly and
pointedly. and without waste of words
in Introductory phraseology.-New York
Advertiser.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-04-10
A Plain Mans Plain Talk.

President Mckinley INDUCED in no ora
torical flights in his inaugural address
yesterday. 1t was the plain talk of
plain, earnest man. But it had the ring
of the right kind of inspiration-"the
chime between upright thinking ana
downright acting''-when after he had an
nounced a policy of business revival he
stated that he would call Congress togeth-
er at once-tos meet on March 15--Buf-
falo Evening News.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-04-10
FuIfIIs the HiuL.

uiniis the Highest Expectations.
Inc inaugural address of President Nc
Nniey fulhils the high expectations
winch had been formed of the princiDles
.na purposes which would control his adj
ne sounded the keynote of
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-04-10
Not a False Note.

President Mckinley has given the pub
lie an inaugural without a false note or
an ambiguous sentence. 1t is clear,
straightforward, systematic and forcible.
There is nothing merely perfunctory
about it. He recognizes the difficulties
that have been heaped up during the long
depression. and frankly says. that recov-
cry will require time, even with wise leg
1slation- He first of all discusses the
financial situation, because that is upper
most in public consciousness. And he
favors the creation of an expert commits
sion to consider the revision of the coin
age. currency and banking laws.
The President will always hold himself
ready to cooperate with other great COM
mercial powers for international bimetal-
Hsm. but until such cooperation can be
secured. the silver coined and that may
be coined here must be kept constantly a t
parity with gold. To this all our resources
are pledged. and the pledge must be kept.
philadelphia North American.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1897-04-10
Revenue the First Thing Necessary.

BY far the most hopeful sign on the
horizon of the new administration is the
assurance that President Mckinley gives
in his message that there is to be ne i'm
mediate meddling by Congress with our
monetary system-no tinkering or cob
bling by Indifferent financial mechanics,
for the present at least. The new Presi-
dent declares that a necessity exists for
some revision of our fiscal laws. and he
expresses a belief that a system better
than the present one can be devised: but
now, he says. is not the proper time to
attempt it.-New York Morning Adver-
tiser.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1897-09-30
DON PEDRO FERNANDO RUIZ

Los pcri6dicos de Mayaguez nos han traido
la infausta nucya del fal!ecinicnto ocurlldo en-
aquella ciuaad del que fae distinguido J carl
noso amigo nuestro don Pedro Fernando Ruiz.
El senior Ruiz fue siempre una de las per
sonalidades mas respetables de aquela socledad,
en- la que ocupata puesto prominence. Su rec
titud inquebrantable, su modestia extremada,
su sano criterio, desproyisto de apasionamien'
tos, y su poaicidn social, lie conquistaron las
mayores consideraciones de todos les que lie
trataron, incluso sus adversarios polticos,
pues siempre milit6 en- las flas liberales, sin
llegar jamas 4 la intransigencia.
Como hombre piblico, en- los infnitos
cargos que desempci5 no cosech5 rencores, y
su nombre fguro semprc en- toda obra me-
ritoria de progreso. Mayagjiez ha perdido
uno de sus cludadaros mas distinguldos:
;Descanse Ell el seno de Dios e. alma del
amigo y recba gu familia la expression de nues-
ira condolences.