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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-03-03
Growers Farewell Veto.

The immigration bill, in its final form,
did not fully coincide with our ideas
of what was wisest and best. The lit
eracy test impressed us as being too
easy and it was open to further objec-
ton on the ground that it took abso-
lutely no account of the candidates
character. The provision granting ad-
mission to illiterate wives was need
less bit of Difference to a misguided
sentiment, and, finally, the prohibition
of border immigration for purposes of
daily toll, while fully within our privi-
loge as a nation and strongly defensible
on theoretical grounds was still open
to question on the score of eNpediency.
The mere threat of it has already Gre
ated much i'll will for us in Canada
and has doubtless retarded the natural
drift toward notwithstanding in
total a somewhat costly price to pay
for the prospective luxury of shutting
out a few thousand Industrious men
who have the poor judgment to own al
legiance to her majesty, the queen.
But these defects are hardly sutfi-
Cient to Justify veto. The sentiment
in favor of more careful sitting of i'm
migration is well-nigh unanimous
among Americans of discretion, and it
is a sentiment resting on the solidest
basis of wisdom and necessity. An eX-
animation of the records of the immi-
grafton bureau shows that the Lodge
bill, Notwithstanding its minor faults,
which could be righted after an expert
mental test. would, if it had been in
operation during the past four years,
have caused the exclusions of more than
half of those immigrants who, since
their arrival in this country, have for
some reason or other proved highly OBJ
jectiOnable. Its good effects, in other
words, would far outweigh its bad, and
the bad effects could easily be rem
edied by subsequent amendments
Therefore the executives veto appears
injudicious and harmful.
There remains for consideration the
final point that the president in this use
of the veto power has done violence to
the best traditions of his office. The
veto power was placed in the presi-
dents hands as a public safeguard
against notoriously vicious. ignorant
or slipshod legislation by congress, but
never was it intended by the trainers
of the constitution that a president
should arbitrarily thrust his individual
opinions ahead of the carefully-ren.
dered Judgment of the aWmaking
branch. The veto was to be a resource
in rare emergency, not a club to beat
the congress into acquiescence will
the executives personal notions. II
the present instance a mature enact
ment, made after prolonged considera.
tion and in manifest accord, as to it.
main tenor, with public opinion, is neg.
atived in the dying hours of a disgracet
administration simply, it seems out o.
presidential stubbornness, Luckily
new order of things is at hand
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-03-03
TOLD BY THE STARS.
Daily Horoscope Drawn by Ajacchus,
The Tribune AstrOlogeT.
Astrolabe cast; 91G a. M, for Wednesday,
March 8, 1897.
SplS
0HpS

A child born on this day will be sur
prised to find out what a good world he
has stumbled into.
Musical and literary ability are valua-
bic features of education for fair
woman, but well-prepared sympo-
sium of beefsteak and onions often more
thoroughly appeals to mans sensibilities.
The individual who has never been
tempted to say unkind things about his
neighbors pet animals is too young to
keep Lent
In a few weeks hence the story and a
half farm house will become a villa" for
the reception of summer boarders.
Breakfast Chat.
He-I say, there's some difference be-
tween President Cleveland and March.
Shells that sol What is it?
He-Why, you see, March came in like
a lion and Mr., Cleveland goes out like a
lamb.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-03-03
AN AMERICAN SHAME.
From. the Philadelphia Press.

From. the Philadelphia Press.
The Havana correspondent of the Lon
don Times cables to that journal these
words: There is much comment by all
classes on the fact that the United States
government makes no strong efforts TO
secure protection for the lives and prop
erty of American citizens" This is not
the statement of a partisan and it is not
made for effect in this country. 1t is the
testimony of foreign observer, and indi-
Gates an impression which prevails every
where. Whether just or unjust 1t exists
and it has not grown up without cause
The idea Is widespread that the American
government is lax and remiSs in defend
ing its own, and that 1t can be trifed
with where other powerful governments
must be fully respected anu promptly
needed.
Unfortunately there is too much iusti-
fcation for this feeling. 1t has been gen
Grated by actual experience and by a
practical demonstration of the different
manner in which different governments
deal with this issue. Several months ago
two missionaries Were arrested in Tur-
key and subjected to imprisonment and
ignominy The arrest was made upon
the suppostion that both were Ameri-
cans. 1t turned out that one of them was
born in Canada and was stil British
subject. When this fact was developed
he was Immediately released. but, though
months have elapsed, his American col
league Still remains under arrest at Con-
stantinople. There are, indeed. obvious
reasons why Turkey must pay a defer
ence to British sovereignty while ii may
snap its fingers at the United States.
Turkeys destiny lies in part in the hands
of England, and England with the other
great European powers rules at Constan-
tinople, while America is remote both in
space and impress. But the difference
does not consist in this distinction alone
England protects her own subjects
wherever they are and all the world
knows it. Her flag and her fleets are ever
ready to defend those who acknowledge
allegiance to her. Had DR.. Ruiz held n
British instead of an American, naturali-
Zation paper the British protest at Ha-
Vana would have rung round the globe.
Had Sanguilly been u British subject he
would have been released two years ago
instead Of last week. If indeed he had
ever been arrested.
-:||:-
1t is true that there is difference of
relation in Cuba as in Turkey. British
subjects are not there to excite the sus-
picions or the fears of the Spanish au-
thorities, and American citizens are. Gu
bans are not taking out British papers
and returning to their own island home
and they are taking out American papers
But while that fact may explain much
it does not justify anything of remissness
in defending their rights under law and
treaty. The truth remains that there is
a universal impression, which finds voice
| in the dispatch to the London Times, that
| the United States government does not
secure protection for the lives and prop
| erty of American citizens. This feeling
| has been greatly deepened, and has been
| largely created, by the present admins
inn Of
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-03-03

annexation to the United states a
good many Canadians are stubborn on
this point and don't like to see the
truth, but the merciless logic of events
is forcing it upon their recognition. In
other words, manifest destiny is grad
uallN uncoiing.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-03-03
The Facts i'm the Case.

The publication of the official cores
pondence received by the state depart
ment from Consul General Lee relative
to American citizens arrested in Cuba
shows that every material statement
recently printed concerning the strain
ed relations between General Lee and
Secretary Olney was literally true.
General Lee did demand to be backed
up by the government at Washington
under threat of resignation and did
ask to be informed of the location of
our war vessels and whether they
would be ordered to Havana lat once If
necessary" Following are two of
General Lees messages:
Feb 20-Cnares Scott u citizen Of the
United states, arrested at Regia. NO
charge given. Been without communica-
ton Jail Havana 2Gi hours. Cannot stand
another Ruiz murder and have demanded
his release.
Feb. 23..-Scott released from incommuni-
cado today on demand after fourteen
days solitary confinement in cell five feet
by eleven damp; water on bottom OF
cell. Not allowed anything to sleep on or
chair. Discharges of the body removed
once i'm five days. Was charged with haN-
ing Cuban postage stamps in the house.
Scott says went always twelve hours
without water; once two days.
General Julio Sanguilly, now in this
country says: Il had the pleasure of
a long talk with General Lee before
leaving Havana. He said after thor
oughly understandin matters he had
made up his mind to demand the free
4 A IL, tNti
oner in Cuba without just cause, but
that he must have warships tC back
up his demands. He had made his in
tentions known to Olney, he said and
had sent his resignation to go into eff
feet if the request was not granted. As
a matter of courtesy, he was waiting
now for the new administration ana
would tell it the same thing. If not sup
ported he would return at once, go be-
fore the senate and tell them all and
show whose fault it was that nothing
| has been done"
The state department does not make
! public it's replies to General Lee, but
we have fair means of guessing at
! their tenor in the talk of hangerson at
! Washington, about Lees impetuos-
ity" his ambition to be again gov
! ernor Of Virginia." etc. 1t is enough to
| know that Lee stood for his country
mems rights and for his country S
honor; and that his stand was so firm
| that the Democratic secretary of state
was forced to lie like pick-pocket in
the hope of hushing the matter up.
This spondence shows that Fitz-
hugh Lee is the right man at Havana,
| We do not doubt that he will be kept
there while affairs are critical, and, af-
ter tomorrow, supported in his protec-
ton of American interests if need be
by the entire military and naval force
of the United States.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-03-03

to appreciate what they owe to Mr..
Reed. He has been cruel only to be
kind.
Don't make any mistake about the
identity of the speaker Of the next con-
gress. Among Republicans only one
name will be mentioned for that posi-
tion, and if the country could vote
upon it his election would be unani-
nous
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-03-03
SCRANTON, MARCH 8, 1897.

To insure publication in this paper
volunteered communications of a con-
troVersial character MUST BE
SIGNED FOR PUBLICATION by the
writer's true name. To this just rule
we cannot hereafter make exception.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-03-03

The action Of the trustees of the
Newark public library in ordering the
exclusion of the New York World and
Journal from their reading room points
the way to an effective rcbuke of in
decent and corruptng journalism. The
public, after all, is journalsms editor
in-chief
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-03-03

The contemplated consolidation of the
Syracuse Post and Standard will not
take place. The deal has fallen through
by reason of the Standards chief own
er having at the last moment flunked
Now watch Congressman Belden do a
turn in war paint.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-03-03

over 10000 bills and 5000 resolutions
were introduced in the Fifty fourth
congress, and not one in a hundred has
passed. In fact the record made by
this congress outside of routine meas
ures, has not been up to the mark.
From sheer inertia in the senate the
congress has been disappointment.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-03-03

possessing not the slightest conception
of the nature of the important duties de-
Noiving upon them
--: -
In the classification proposed the sal
aries of consuls general OF the first class
will be raised to $4,000; consuls general
OF the second class. $1,000; consuls of the
irst class $4,000; consuls of the second
class, 5000. The salaries for vice-con-
suls are also increased. All fees, both Of
fetal and unofficial, received by any Of
fcer of the consular service are to be ac-
counted for and turned into the treasury
of the United States. No person below
the age of q or above the age of 90 Will
be admitted to the consular service, and
two-thirds of the incumbents are to be
gradually recalled within three years
and tested as to fitness and qualification
by consular examinations. Many of the
useless and unimpQrtant consular posts
are to he abandoned The service VIII
also be made more homogeneous by bring
ing consuls more directly under the SUI
pervislon and authority of the consuis
general.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-03-03

Secretary Olney is a lucky man that
his tenure of office comes to an end so
soon, otherwise he would probably be
made to understand the meaning of the
word "imDeachment."
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-03-03

According to the Madrid press Amerl-
ca is a nation of mere adventurers and
tradesmen. This is true. We don't
have bull fights and we do have justice.
But what matters it to us what the
people of Madrid think?
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-03-03
G0LDSMITH'S - BAZAAR.
ADIES'
TAILOR-WADE COSTUMES
and SEPARATE SKIRTS.
This department one of the most important establishment because
guaranteed special
hom6
frs
strictly We will
Cloak
rei price sand on lines will ito work.
,rusteG
velvet faced and perfect hanging pO'@o
Ladies' Notified Check Talor-made Skirts at SCI
MCKINLEY AND CUBA.
From the Philadelphia stockholder.

From the Philadelphia Stockholder.
The hope of the great majority of
Americans is that the policy of President
Mckinley in connection with Cuba will
be radically different from that which
has characterized the present Admins
tration. There has been at no time any
wish that the Government should take
preciptate action, but the belief now
widely obtains that the personal rights
and property of American citizens in
Cuba are largely ignored by the Span.
ish authorities, and that the latter
should be dealt with in accordance with
the acts testified to and supported by peo-
pie entitled to absolute confidence.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-03-03

These provisions. together with the
plan for gradual promotion of the more
efficient consuls under the protection OF
civil service regulations, Will give the
United States a consular service equal
to that of Great Britain, which is the
model consular service Of the world. IN
der such "A law the consular service OF the
next administration could be reorganl2ed
with sole reference to the intelligent, as-
gressive and busness-like advancement
of American interests abroad. Under such
q remodeed service the consular positions
would cease to be health resorts Tor those
who are old and worn out in party serNi-
tude, and who claim these places not bc-
cause of their fitness for them but as de-
served sinccures for the solace OF their
declining years.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-03-03
A MUCH-NEEDED REFORM.


From the Times Herald.
To restore favorable trade relations
with other countries and thus secure
wider markets for our products the new
president must depend upon an efficient
patriotic and loyal diplomatic and consul
lar service. Upon the sagacity and en-
terprse of an intelligent consular service
in particular must come our knowledge
of matters affecting commercial indus
trial, financial and agricultural interests
that may be made available by the vast
producing interests of this country. In
view of the close relationship which the
consular service will sustain to the new
administration, the bill to reorganze this
department of the government which
has been faVOrably reported by the
committee on foreign affairs of the
house, is certain to attract unusual at
tentlon, and, although there Is little prob
ability of its becoming a law at this
session, it will 90 into the next house
with q status that Is certain to command
serious consideration,
jill
BY the first section the president Is au-
thorized to appoint a commission to as
sist him in the reorganization of the con-
sular service to be composed of two sem
ators, two representatives, and one Of
hcer of the department of state. The
bill provides for a new classification of
Cousuls whereby greater efficiency will
be secured and men of the highest ana
hrOadest attachments will be attracted
into the service, not for purposes of ad-
venture, travel or relaxation from busi-
ness, but with the ambition to make a
creditable career I'm a most honorable
calling. The necessity for a more intelli-
gent and patriotic service in the consular
posts has been urged upon congress for
years. But these representations have
been ignored until the politicians have
come TO regard the consular positions as
| rewards for party hustlers, who are as
| signed TO them with the utter disregard
| for fitness or qualification. many OF them
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-03-03

ON Thursday next Pennsylvania will
conclude d thirty years war between
the friends and the opponents of the
Cameron dynasty. Upon whose head
will the next blow of popular prejudice
and misconCeption fall?
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-03-03

Says "Tama jim" Wilson, the new
secretary OF agriculture: Il did not
come to Washington to talk" Would
there We're more like him!
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-03-03
BASHFULNESS CURED.

Bashful man,
Timid maid:
Lonesome road.
Who's afraid?
Starlight night.
Balmy air;
Man and girl
Young and fair;
Horse and cart,
Tight and snug;
Girl can drive:
Little hug!
Beating hearts,
oh, what bliss:
Stitled scream,
Little kiss.
Home at last,
Dark as yet.
one more hug.
Day is set.
Bashful mans
Perfect cure;
Timid maids
Got him sure.
Sam Fry, in the Sun.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-03-03

Members of the new congress will get
no mileage allowance for the extra ses-
sion. But Just now the walking is es-
pecially good.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-03-03

In thirty months the Wilson tariff
law has caused a total deficit of $13l,-
l3O17l, or at the aggregate rate of $l44,-
GOO a day. In thirty months the Nc
Kinley tariff law produced a surplus of
S25,5OS, 5l5. Here, in a nutshell, is the
secret of tomorrows change Of admin
iStNati tiNn.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-03-03

If General Lee is playing for the gov
ernorship of Virginia we wouldn't like
to he his opponent.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-03-03

It is to be regretted that this con-
gress should have failed to pass the
Torrey bankruptcy and the Loud postal
reform bills. For it's negligence in these
fiCient eNCuSe.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1897-10-09

80 they have discovered perpetual
motion out In your State, Col. Blue"
said Maj. Pickler to the Representa-.
tive-at.I.arge from Kansas, a. they
took seats In the House restaurant for
an oyster feast.
''rhey have discovered all the other
crankisms out there. SO I am prepared
for any new allegations. Elucidate"
replied the Colonel, sententiously.
'Why, man from Kansas has Just
been telling me that q Arm composed Of
mOneyed men has bought lot Of land
In Kansas aud will stock 1t with 1000
black cats and 5000 rats. 1t Ia esti-
mated that the cats will increase 10
$4,000 In year or two, and black cat
skins are worth II. The rats, he says,
will multiply five times as fast as the
eats. The rats will he used to feed the
cats, ana the skinned cats TO feed the
rats, and II that isn't mighty near per-
petual motion don't know what is."-
Washington Star.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1897-10-09
EuRenie At Athens.

The st. James Budget reports a pa.
thetic incident In connection with the
recent visit Of the Empress Eugenie to
Athens. When she was leaving the
hotel In order to return to her yacht
some Frenchmen belonging to the Phil.
Hellenic legion who had assembled out.
side. uncovered respectfully, and one Of
their number, advancing a few PAGES.
said to her Majesty:
Madam, we come from war which
has proved as unfortunate as yours"
The Empress, who appeared much
moved, stopped and caused some mon
ey to be distributed among her dis
tressed cOuntrymen. 1t Is thirty years
since her previous visit to Athens.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1897-10-09


Among the stories told Of early Cali.
fornia days Is one which gives n re-.
markable picture Of a blacksmith's
shop.
In the days before roads had been
laid out and sawmills built, n black.
smith settled on one Of the river bars.
and erecting forge Of clay and stones
set the anvil on a big tree.stump, which
he had sawed low for that purpose, and
did a thriving business sharpening
the picks and drills Of the miners.
He was himself a miner. and did his
blacksmithing almost entirely ut night.
Not knowing when his claim might fail
or be disputed and he forced to move
on to another place, he did not think 1t
worth his while to build regular
shop.
One day two Of the miners left the
bar for a town some twenty miles
away. As they came into the main trail
leading to the blacksmith's haunt, they
met man leading horse which had
lost shoe and was stumbling badly.
strangers" said the man in weary
tone, "can you tell me how far It Is to
the blacksmith's shop? My horse has
lost a shoe, and he's mighty lame"
"Well, now," said one Of the miners.
leaning forward and smiling in most
encouraging way, don't you be for
givin' up. You're In the blacksmith's
shop now, though I'm bound to tell
you It's about three miles more before
you'll strike the anvil"
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1897-10-09
(To be cOntinued.)



He had the manners Of q Chester.
field and the long white beard Of q
patriarch. and those who saw him &C.
cost youth who stood at the corner Of
18th and Walnut streets last evening.
noting the cut Of his black Prince A.
bert coat. thought that he must be q
minister Of the gospel. pardon me. my
young friend" he said. with a benev0.
lent smile; pardon me for venturing to
address you, but I wish to ask what
may seem to be an impertinent Ques.
ton. DO you smoker"
mo. sir. I do not" replied the young
man addressed.
"Oh. indsedw exclaimed the old gen.
tleman. his face lighting up with q
pleased expression. "Now. you would
be surprised" he continued, ITO know
how many Of our young men Of whom
I have asked that same question during
the past few weeks have made the
same reply" The listener elevated his
eyebrows. but said nothing. "How.
ever" resumed the speaker, II have In
my pocket good cigar, and It was my
intention, In case you smoked, to give
II to you In exchange for" Here he
hesitated. then continued In apparent
confusion: "For a car fare" Another
pause followed, but as the youth made
no move to produce The desired CO.
fare" the benevolent party moved 4
adding: "Never mind. may be the
conductor will be lenient enough to &C.
cept the cigar"
A moment later he was seen In con-
versation with another pedestrian
whom he had accOsted half o block
away.-Philadelphia Record.