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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-03-06

Thomas r. DaWley, jr, correspond
ent of Leslie's Weekly, has been in
Cuba for a year, watching and report
ing the progress of the rebellion. He
gives this picture of Weyler in the
field:
Wherever he marches he issues an order
for the country people to concentrate in
the garrisOned towns, and before these
people are aware that such an order is
in effect, the soldiers begin the securing
of the country and all the male inhabi-
tants are put to the sword as enemies to
Spain. The women are brought in, and
probably a worse fate awaits them. This
is what Weyler calls pacifying the island
He has paCiied the province of Pinar del
Rio, and in its pacitication 1t is estimated
that 5000 people have been slaughtered
Where they had taken refuge in caves,
they We're smoked out and then slaugh-
tered The American citizen, Henry Del
gado, was in one of these caves with thr-
ty sick and wounded companions. \ tire
was built at its orifice, ana when nearly
overcome by the smoke the Cubans We're
all killed. one German and the wounded
| American We're sent prisoners to Havana.
| The American died in the hospital there,
| and the German has never been heard OF.
This might seem incredible in rela-
| ton to a general representing an os-
| tensibly civilized country in the clos
| ing decade of the nineteenth century
on an island within a days journey
| from the American mainland But un-
| fortunately it is too well corroborated
/ for doubt. The facts with reference
to the American, Charles Scott, Off
cially reported by Consul General Lee
render it possible for citizens of this
country without comDunction to be
| lieve anything as to Spanish cruelty
In this connection it is interesting t
note that General Lee has cabled new!
of Weyler's intention hereafter to trea
American citizens differently. Thos,
found innocent by civil trial are to b,
released at once and those found guilt!
win be sent back to the United States
so, at least, the message is reported
That means, not a change of spirit il
Spain, but a strategic more to bid 70
President McKinley's favor. 1t merit
no gratitude, 1t is simply what shoul,
have been required years ago. If on
own citizens are hereafter well treate'
in Cuba, American intervention ma,
be for some time deferred. but proc
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-03-06
On The Right Track.

We learn from the Sun that the trus-
tees of the General Society of Mechanics
and Tradesmen of New York city have
ordered the removal of the World and
Journal from their library on East Six
teenth street. Similar action Is said to
have been taken at the Princeton Theo-
logical seminary at Princeton, N. j.
At meeting of the New York So
ciety for the Suppression of Vice, held
Tuesday night in Carnegie hall, good
advice was offered by Rev. DR.. w. H.
L. Faunce, pastor of the Fifth Avenue
Baptist church of New York city. Said
he: Let every man who respects him
self, who loves his country and his
home stand by, cheer and encourage
and substantially support those jour
nails which today are standing for
truthfulress in the reporters pen, hon
or in the editorial chair, and honesty in
the business office"
Now the critics of disreputable jour
nalism are on the right track. Faith
without works is dead. SO long as
criticism meant only free advertise
intHt' vicious newspapers SlOrleu III H.
Let it once mean loss of profit and
they will drop their nastiness quicker
than a hot potato.
Decent publications everywhere ought
to cooperate with those who condemn
the prostitution of the press. Journal
ism if it would retain the confidence of
the people must show no leniency to the
publishers who are doing their utmost
to bring it into contempt.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-03-06
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Weather and Other Predictions for
the Coming week.

Sunday, March First Sunday in Lent
A child born on this day will be well
conducted, fortunate and will be respect
ed
Monday, March S-Saturn, a morning
star. Weather unsettled. a child born
on this day will be fortunate in the EN-
ploy of others, but will be very quick
tempered Seek employment and ask ia
vors.
Tuesday, March 9-Mercury square to
Herschal. Weather changeable. child
born on this day will be ill-tempered and
unlucky. Sell in the afternoon
Wednesday,, March lO-Saturn station
airy. Weather cold. A child born on this
day will be generous and careless and
poor. a doubtful day.
Thursday, March ll-Mercury in oppo-
sition to Jupiter. Weather stormy. A
child born on this day will be rash and
heaG-strong. Avoid disputes.
Friday, March l2-Moon sextile to Ven
us. a child born on this day will be
clever and fortunate. Court, marry, buy,
speculate and push thy business,
Saturday, March 13-Jupiter, an evening
star Weather unsettled. a child born on
this day win have quiet career Sell
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-03-06
Senator Hanna.

1t is stating only the obvious truth to
say that the great bulk of the Repup-
lican party views with especial pleas
ure the entrance of Hon. Marcus a.
Hanna into the United States senate.
1t recognizes in him an admlraple
type of the successful and sagaclous
American business man VINO mas
shown also rare ability, discretion ana
effectiveness as a politician; ana IL
is glad at the opportunity when now
comes to him to put his gifts ana m
nuence at the service of the new ad-
ministration.
In reviewing his remarkable rise INTO
political prominence it must be ad-
mitted by the most captious that Mr..
Hanna's honors have been fairly won
in an open field against the best brain
and experience that could be pltted
against him. He entered the llsts
frankly and in manly fashion fought
his fight clearly and above-board, won
the victory beyond quibble or ques-
tion and has every conceivable right
to wear a portion of the laurels. II
would be the meanest kind of jealousy
which would dispute his claim.
Senator Hanna can add largely to
the obligations of the Republican party
to him by doing, in the next four years,
what is within his power to untanSle
faCtional misunderstanding and to
smooth the wrinkles which are bound
to be created by friction over federal
patronage. 1t is proper that the pres
ident of the United States should be
spared from as much of these annoy
ances as is possible, and it is PLAIN tc
all that Mr.. Hanna is pre-eminently
the one to take that task in hand.
This will be a thankless job, so fan
as the place-hunters are concerned
and Senator Hanna must fortify him
self for a great deal of future unpleas'
antness such as only a sense of loyalty
to his chief will render tolerable. Bu
back of these malCOntentS Will stant
the great mass of the Republican par
ty, seeking not selfish advancement
but the general welfare: and it VIII no
fail to appreciate his sacrifices of com
fort and reward the singularly pro
found and unselfsh devotion for tn
countrys present chief executive o
which he has already given such mag
niiicent proof
In saying this we do uot wish to b
interpreted as implying that MI
Hanna will be of usefulness in the sen
ate only in a party sense. Quite tn
contrary. The shrewd, alert and re
sourceful characteristics which hav
won for him eminence in the world o
commerce and industry and pre-emi
nence in the circle of executive polite
will not fail to qualify him for in
valuable service in the direction q
practical legislation.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-03-06
Must Be Probed to the Bottom.

The fact that Rev. DR.. Swallow, in
an open letter to the governor, sub
stantially reiterates his recent charges
of malfeasance in certain state offices,
and in the issue of his paper, the
Pennsylvania Methodist, for this week,
assumes full responsibility for every
uttePance made by that publication on
this subject, affirming his readiness to
meet the utmost consequences, adds
interest to an already dramatic episode.
1t was necessary before but it is now
imperative that the trial of DR.. Swal-
low should reach to the very bottom of
the facts in the case and result in a
fearless administration Of justice.
If DR.. Swallow has told the truth,
then upon the establishment of that
fact in court he will merit the graft
tude of every honest citizen of the
commonwealth. But, on the otner
hand, if it be clearly proved that his
charges are false, and that he has
taken advantage of an embttered fac
tiOnal feeling in state politics to lend
the mantle of his sacred calling to the
speWing forth of scandal, hoping, after
punishment, to pose before at least a
part of the people in the attitude of a
martyr, then he will deserve to be con-
demned by every person who has the
welfare of religion at heart, and his de-
liberate re-iteration of the accusations
will bar any plea for mercy.
1t is not now a time to express direct
opinion on the points at issue further
than to say that while there is doubt
less a larger percentage of eXtrava-
gance and a wider latitude of favorit-
ism in the expenditure of public funds
than would be tolerated in well-man-
aged private business enterprises yet
it is easy to eXaggerate the difference
The percentage of dishonesty among
those who hold public office is not upor
the whole larger than it is among mer
of equal rank in the service of private
corporations or companies; and fol
every embezZling state or county treas
urer the records viii show and equa
proportion of crooked bookkeepers o
defaulting bank cashiers The differenc
arises from laXer methods, not from
meaner motives.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-03-06

The cause of international arbitration
is evidently fated to encounter the
jealousy of the poets, who mayhap per-
ceive in its triumph a curtailment OF
one of their richest past fields of inspi-
ration Writes Eugene r. White II
the current Chap-Book:
Let wan-faced peace with mild Increase
bid Janus gates be barred;
Wherever the blood flows red in hearts
and muscles there be and hard,
There's an unknown stir for the days
that were; and the tale of fight
fought true
Still makes the Saxon blood to dance to
the tune their fathers knew.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-03-06

The best report of President Mckin-
ley's Inauguration in any paper was
published in the New York Sun. The
best one in any Scranton paper was
published in-but we must be modest.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-03-06

Parenthetically it may be remarked
that President Mckinley will not use
government vessels at government eX-
pense to carry him and his cronies on
duck hunting jaunts.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-03-06

The esteemed Truth is assured that
The Tribune meant and east no retlec-
tion on it in the language used in yes
terday's report of select councils pro-
ceedings on Thursday night 1t re-
ported simply the facts as far as it
could learn them through the inquiry
of a trustworthy reporter. The Truth
should not be so sensitive.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-03-06
TOLD BY THE STARS.
Daily Horoscope Drawn by Ajacchus,
The Tribune Astrologer.
Astrolabe cast: 3lS a. m, for Saturday,
March q, 1897.
sSR. sfI CD GwS

SFRS W ii4hN
A child born on this day Will be of the
opinion that it is now time for the orIgi-
nal Mckinley man of Lackawanna to de-
clare himself.
The deeper a newspaper settles in the
quick sands of oblivion the harder its
editor usually kicks right ana lett for
recognition of any sort
Persons with good ears may now hear
the blue birds and robins sing, If they
get far enough away from Lackawanna
avenue.
Perhaps mo. q" might cure Mr., Kins-
ley's "grp"-on the street commissions
er's portfolio
Ajacchus' Advice.
DO not imagine that McKinley's inaugu-
ration will bring prosperity unless you
hustle for II.
DO not become intimate with a man
who never smiles. If he should conclude
to laugh sometime 1t might make you
weep.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-03-06

on this point must be clear and the Wig
lance of our consular representatives
in Cuba must not be for an instant re-
laXed.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-03-06

To insure publication in this paper
volunteered communications of 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, 1897-03-06

The speech in which Vice. President
Stevenson bade farewell to the senate
embodied an able and truthful defense
of that body from unfounded but popu-
lar criticism. The senate has its faults
and sometimes appears unduly
"touchy;" but for all that, it is incom-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-03-06

Even nature took on a smile in APP
proval of Major Mcltinley's coming
or was II at Growers going?
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-03-06

The story that Olney quarreled with
Grover at the last minute and resigned
in language more forcible than polite
win of course be vigorously denied.
And it doesn't look plausible either,
when you consider that Olney stom-
ached Grover for nearly four years.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-03-06
Views OF The
New President

New York Sun: Rigid economy in
government expenditures, debt-payng in
stead of debt-making management of our
finances, revenue adequate to the puDlIc
needs and chiefly from a protective tarill
on imports, the revival of Blaines reel
procity, American ships again on the
ocean, an american policy for the honor
of the flag and the protection of Amerl-
can citizens, a respectful and friendly at
titude on the part of the executive toward
the legislative department of the govern
ment, and unity and good feeling between
North and South; such Is the Mckinney
programme as announced yesterday.
There Is the framework of an adminstra-
ton which can satisfy the country and
restore prosperity to It's citizens. Ihere
are some important omissions, some
points of vagueness, and some signs uf
what we believe to be mistaken judgment
in the presidents preliminary announce
ment; but we shall neither speculate at
the present time about what is lacking or
obscure, nor criticise here any part of his
utteranceS. federation of minor differ
ences and a hearty, harmonious effort for
the common veal, is what the situation
now peculiarly requires of all good cti-
zens. To the majority of readers the in
augural address will be interesting as a
sort of personal Introduction to a new
man and a new mind. The impression ere
ated by the document, we are sure, Will
be mainly favorable. Everybody will find
in the first official utterances of President
Mckinley the traits of simplicity, appar-
ent sincerity, and an unaffected modesty
! in his attitude toward the other depart
ments of the government and the people
| who have elected him; and this last quail
| ity is as welcome as a breath Of fresh
| air.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-03-06

The rumors from Madrid that he is
to be pulled out of Cuba keep Weyler
busy issuing denials but where there's
so much fire there must be some smoke.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-03-06

Philadelphia Press; HIS inaugural is
sedate, conservative, earnest and patrio-
tic. 1t breathes the lofty spirit and
stamps the elevation of purpose which
have marked all his deliverances since
he became associated with the president
cy. Inaugurals have differed in charac-
ter and scope Some have had a single
high and solemn note, like Lincoln's sec
ond conservation in the great crisis. Some
| have been more elaborate and definite re-
views of pending issues, and have had
| something of the nature of a presidential
| message, President Mckinley's inaugu-
| raj belongs to the latter class 1t Is a
| clear cogent and impressive discussion of
| the conditions surrounding the country
and the obligations growing out of them,
! There Is nothing of narrow partisanship
| i'm its tone or its aims. 1t Is broadly pa
| triotic in its conception and treatment.
| Pre-eminently American in its inspira
| ton, 1t addresses itself wholly I. Ameri-
| can Interests from an American stand
point. 1t reveals throughout the pro-
| foundest solictude for the renewed pros
perity and contentment of the people,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-03-06

Philadelphia Times: president Nc
Kinley's inaugural address is in every
way a highly creditable state paper. 1t
is entirely free from ambiguity on any
of the public questions. 1t is plain,
straightforward and manly in giving the
views of the new chief magistrate, and
they will be generally accepted as in ac-
cord with the judgment of the nation as
rendered at the November election. There
is not an offensive partisan expression in
the document from beginning to end. 1t
| Is patriotic, liberal and sensible through
| out, and will certainly inspire the gen
| eral confidence of the country in the pur-
poses of the new government"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-03-06
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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-03-06

Rochester Post-Express: The inaugu-
raj address of President Mckinley is upon
broad lines of principle, providence and
patriotism, revealing the knowledge of
experienced craftsmanship, and the reso
luton to conform the administration of
the government to the demands of the
hour. That it Is thoroughly American in
its tone, conservative Of the rights of eV-
cry American citizen and sensitive to the
monitions of the common veal, need not
be said. The character and the career of
the new chief magistrate are the assur-
ance of this, and his robust Amercanism
is evident i'm every line, in the vgor Of eX-
preston as well as in that of thought.
The address Is the promise of a firm, pru-
dent and sagaCious conduct of public af-
fairs, and COmmends its author anew to
the confidence of his countrymen. That
in some respects the words of President
Mckinley are tentative, is due to the
peculiar conditions under which he as
sumes office. He begins his term
enjoying, to an unusual degree, the con-
hdence of his fellow -countrymen. That
confidence he has earned by the faith
full and efficient discharge of manifold
public duties. 1t is the simple truth to
affirm that he has met the best eXpec-
tations in every position which he mas
| been called upon to MI. Realizing this
| the people are entirely warranted in con-
| Guiding that he is not going to fail them
| in the greatest place within their gift to
| which they have summoned him. They
| accept the promises of his inaugural in
| their behalf as they accepted those in
| his letter of acceOtance-at their face
value, proceeding on the common sense
theory that you can trust an official to
do his best in the future who has done
his best in the past. The Mckinley who
made a good soldier, a good congress
man, a good governor, can be depended
upon to make a tirst-cass president"
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-05
FOR THE ORPHANAGE.
A New Organization of Odd Follows
Helps the Parentless Children.

Helps the Psrentless Children.
The Ridgley Social Club, com posed ex-
clusively OF Odd Fellows, having passed
out OF existence, some who were promi-
nent in it organized the California Violet
Social Club. with Victor Aaron as president,
2. J. Millet and A. w. Turpin vice-presi-
dents. A. Hovey treasurer and +. w. Jae-
ger secretary. The mem bership is to be
confined to members of the su ubordinate
lodges of Odd Fellows, of the Rebekah
lodges and of the encampments.
The club proposes to give monthly So
Gals and an excursion and "a picnic dur
ing the social season. 1t gave its initial
social in Odd Fellows Hall last night for
the benefit of the orphanage that is to be
built at Gilroy. The hall was most. taste
fully decorated, the prevailing color be-
ing that for which the club is named
There was good attendance and all had
pleasant time.
The reception committee was r. Hen
erickson, Phil Hammond, R. F. Ford
(charman), NJ. Radulovich, Frank NJ =.
Hopkins and a. II. Kelton.
The floor manager was U. S. G. Cliff
ford. who was assisted by r. J. Coppin, A.
McNenaman, II. q. eissburg, A. Hovey
and Victor Aaron.
The San Francisco call., 1897-02-05
DEATH TO THE SEALS,
Expedition to Be Organized to
Go to the Farallon
Islands
Guns Will Pop, and After the Killing
Salmon Will Have a Better
Chance to Exist.

There will be an expedition to the seal
rocks off the Farallon group of is ands
before long for the purpose of killing off
seals by the thousands. This plan is
eagerly advocated by Frank E. Booth,
who Is engaged in the commission and
brokerage business at 122 DAVIS street,
and also by J. P. Haller. manager of the
Sacramento River Packing Company.
These gentlemen are concerned in the
marketing of canned salmon, and they are
also interested as a matter of public
spirit, in the extent of an industry which
brings in much money to California an
nually and ought to bring in great deal
more.
But the great herds of seals which con-
gregate at the Farallon seal rocks are
epicures, and are at the same time gifted
with well nigh Unsuitable appetites. Mr..
Haller figures out that a seal will eat at
least 120 pounds of salmon per day if that
much Is in reach, and the basis of his cal
culation is eminently practical.
You will recollect the seal at Wood
wards Gardens" said Mr.. Haller. II
ascertained by making inquiries, that
sixty pounds of fish was fed to that seal
daily, and then it seemed to be half
starved, 1t could easily have eaten twice
the quantity. Now there are thousands
of seals at the Farallon seal rocks. They
intercept the salmon as the fish run north
or run south, and pursue the fish far up
the Sacramento River. 1t is difficult to
estimate the great loss caused by the seals.
But for the hatcheries the salmon would
entirely disappear"
The plan for an expedition may take in
tug, with rihemen on board, or may
take in fishing boats, with arms on board.
The fishermen are very mucn in earnest
in the matter