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The free press., 1897-04-15

Dss MRS. ELLA CoTToNGIM,
Orvisburg, Miss.
H.E. Allen made business Wis
h to New Orleans Saturday.
Dr. W. ]. Hunnicutt was visitor
10 points northward on Saturday,
Hop. J. NJ. Shivers was called to
nicholson Saturday on legal bust.
psss
McHenry wants to be incorpor-
tied. The village has a population
pf 1917.
A distant and priced friend has
bur thanks for a box of beautiful
lowers.
Now is the time to arrange for a
lsy.day festival or picnic for the
hildren.
Theo. DuBose was q business
isitor 70 Hattlesburg and Ellisyille
bis week.
Miss Hattie Dear's fine jersey
ow was killed a few days ago by
falling tree.
L. H. Weems. alias the hustler, !"
Ellisyllle, was in town for short
me Sunday morning.
]. E. Thames, OF Newton county,
here for considerable stay, as
is learning telegraphy.
Be sure to read and heed the
cycle ordinance, which will be
und in another column.
II. R. Burt, superintendent of
ucation Of Marion county, spent
few hours in town last Friday.
Homer Graham has closed his
hool at Slidell, and is enjoying q
st among his Poplarville friends,
Miss Mabelle Scott has closed
70 schoo. that she was conduct.
g near Hlllsdale, and is home
gain.
Fires and overcoats were IN &C.
Pe demand several days ofthe past
eek, but fortunately 70 damage
as done to vegetation.
DR.. Humphreys says as "77' is
Grip, so is No. 10 to Dyspepsia,
be first dose relieves; its persist
pt use cures-25 cents-at all
uggists.
We understand that r. j. Fem
purchased the Jewett lot south
and adjoining courthouse square,
d that he will erect q residence
ereon.
Thirty.six white teachers were
amined Friday and Saturday. Full
ae during those days and half Of
Q nights were devoted to this
Porious duty.
Mr.. Alexander McCardle and
ss Martha Myriok were married
the courthouse, Wednesday
|rning, April Z. 1897, Col. j. F,
cke, justice of the peace, Of.
ating.
columbus Dearman, the efficient
! popular railroad agent at East
pchie, was hand shaking with his
ends here last Friday. Columbus
usual when in town, pleasantly
rendered the FREE PRESS.
ANTED-Reliable salesman te
most complete line Lubricatina
: 20 Ginners, Sugar Planters,
Salary or commission. Coco
p!ortunity for proper party. At
70 hefning Co., Cleveland. 0.
~ Lance spent several days al
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-08
"NONSENSE ABOUT CUBA"

The observation is made that "a good deal
"Of nonsense Is going the rounds of the press
concerning the Cuban situation 1t is quite
true. and it has been true ever since the pres
ent war began. At first there were supercOus
denials that there was any war. or that it was
or would become at all serious. Only few
scattered bands Of marauders had broken
loose the Cuban people as Il whole were loyal
and devoted to Spain. SO were told. But
that was rank nonsense, as speedily became
evident, when practically the whole native
population Of the island ranged itself more or
less actively against Spain, In an organize!
movement for independence. Next it was said
the Cubans had no just cause for revolt that
the Spanish Government had been humane and
LIBERAL and that those who rebced were mon-
sters of ingrattude. That, too has been
marked nonsense by the Spanish Government
itself in its confession Of the urgent need Of
administrative and other reforms.
But the nonsense mill grnds mcrrily on. When,
months ago The Tribune announced that the
Cleveland Administration had been making
overtures of mediation to Spain. which Spain
had not accepted. what an emission of grist
there was No such offer had been made, 1t
was declared. nor even contemplated The in
dignant cacklng of the Cuckoos waxcd wildly
shri I'm the denial. Yet in the fulness Of time
their uttcrances were shown to be arranu non
sense when tho Presidents own Message ex
actly confirmed The Tribunes statement. to
the very letter. Still later there came q tale
from Paris that the Great Powers were in full
sympathy with Spain and were warning the
United States to keep hands Off. And there
were those on this side Of the Atlantic who be-
lieved II. and repeated IT. with many MY!
amt 1t terrible? WIT shall we do?" and with
a,lstere rcbukes to those American sympa-
thzers with Cuba who had brought upon this
country such awful menace. But a day or two
was sufficient time to demonstrate that this
was the most nOnsensical nonsense OF it all.
With such record for the past, what wonder
that nonsense is still afoat, and will continue
to be, long as the Cuban war for indepen-
dence lasts? Age Is the season Of Imagination.
said Glorious Christopher, and the older the
strife grows the more we may expect that
faculty to be employed thereon. 1t is inevita-
BILE. There is in struggling against it.
But what is worth while Is to keep minds sane
and vision clear. so that such nonsense will be
recognized rs what 1t is. and be dismissed at
its true lack of value. 1t is unavoidable that
nonsense should be uttered but there is no need
Of being deluded by II.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-08
NETWORK DAILY TRIBUNE, FRIDAY, JANUARY g. 1897.

tcmpcr ever since the Civil War, and, in truth.
long before.
II has been possible OH many occasions to
seize upon events as sufficient pretexts Tor oc-
cupation Of Cuba, for instance, or other TERRI
tory which might have been valuable 10 inns
country The movement OF an army OF disci-
plined veterans could have practically ended the
contest within few weeks The people nave
never encouraged or even desired such move
ment. They have utterly discouraged plans
which looked to any violation Of the rights OF
other nations. even when there was suHcleht
prctext for action. The historian. the dlspas-
sionate observer Of events within the last thirty
wears. who fails to recognize fully and frankly
This unwillingness Of Americans to step be-
yond their proper bounds and to take RESPONSE
bilty for other territory and more or less I'M
congenial population, completely falls to COM
prehend events.
This record of more than generation ought
I'm fairness to be justly weighed and gener'
ously considered whenever there Is possible
question of further acquisition OF territory.
II is only cOmmOr-scnse to remember that
what Americans are supposed to covet they
could have taken many times within half n
century, when there was no nation prepared
or able to offer serious resistance. Not in
shirt of boastng. but with the strictest regard
for that impartial and unerring record to which
every nation has a right to appeal II may be
said that the people Of this country have
abundantly proved that theS do not covet their
neighbors' vineyards. or sugar fields. or forests
There Is absolutely no American sentiment
worth considering which mas at any time
sought annexation Of territory to the injury Of
any foreign Power.
AS this is ncontestable Americans may with
reason appeal to all other nations to consider
without prejudice any expressions of feeling.
wise or unwise, which may he made about the
unfortunate condition Of Cuba. Whether these
expressions seem warranted or not, Americans
have ut least the right to ask that they be not
reckoned the fruit of selfish acquisltlveness.
The fact is well known to all that the people
Of this country, having enjoyed the blessings
Of self government. are unselhshy but strongly
inclined to sympathize with people Of any other
country who seek the same blessings. IT ought
TO be rpckOncd to their credit that. In spite OF
this most natural feeling they have not taken
possession Of adjacent territory when it was
quite within their power and there was ample
pretext but have at all times striven to pre-
serve without tarnish their honor toward other
friendly Powers and to restrain far pos
sible the disposition Of individuals to interfere
in behalf of all who seek their independence.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-08

resulted from high price for bllets has af-
fected far greater number of persons than are
engaged in the manufacture Of billets for sale
Lower cost of material offers to them all
more hopeful prospect.
The gain in business has already been great.
and because of the abandonment Of several
combinations promises to be greater. There Is
solid reason also for congratulation in the fact
that weak and crippled banking institutions,
which were practically rendered dangerous 10
the business community by their condition In
consequence Of ENHANCEMENT with speculations.
have now been brushed out of the way. and at
a season when no general disturbance resulted.
Safety and confidence are the very foundation
of activity in manufactures and trade, and 1t is
not to be denied that IN this respect the bust
ness world Is better prepared for the enterprise
and expansion of more prosperous times than 1t
has been for years The clearing away Of the
wreckage Of past storms is not a pleasant, but
Is most necessary, preparation for more pros
porous activity.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-08

The scheme prepared by Mayor Wurstors
Commission for the solution of the Atlantic-ave.
problem. as it has long been termed. is Of in
terest to the people Of this city well to their
neighbOrs In Brooklyn. inasmuch as in connec-
ton with 1t a tunnel under the East River to the
heart of the business section Of New-Yo is
projected The first hint Of this plan was given
in Mr. Wurster's message on Monday, and it's
details as worked out by the Commission will
be presented to him and to the public to-day.
The steam railroad on Atlantic-ave has always
been a nuisance. a danger and detriment 10
large section Of Brooklyn, and the evils arising
from it increase with the growth OF population.
1t divides the city into two parts for long dis
lance, Is crossed Mt grade by large number Of
streets and has caused the loss OF many lives.
Many attempts toward getting rid Of II have
been made but the large cost involved has stood
as an impossible barrier in their way. The city
could not afford TO undertake the work. and the
company could not see its account in large
expenditure that would give 1t no added bust
ness.
been worked out. and il Ia understood that the
Long Island Railroad Company stands ready 10
do its share in the depressing and eeyating of
the tracks on AtIanticave.. and to back up the
project for tunnel from the present Flatbush-
ave. station In Brooklyn to Cortlandt and Church
sts in this city. The meaning Of all this is that
rapid transit is to be supplied between New
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-08
PERSONAL.

Senator Warren Of Wyoming, who has been dan
gerousy Ill in Chicago, is the road to recovery.
fund Is to he raised by eminent Engshmen.
including Mr. Gladstone for the painting Of a por-
trait Of Herbert Spencer for the British nation
The Rev. ?. r. Williams. OF Montgomery, Ala.
has been called to the rec.orship of Trinity Epis-
copal Church, Washington.
A. Bjoistad the Editor OF the "Folkebladet. or
peoples Paper" of Christiana. Norway. Is visit
ing Minnesota for the purpose OF promoting the cir
culaton of his journal among the Scandinavians or
that State He Is the author OF several historical
works relating to Norway.
THE Philadelphia Ledger says: "a statue OF the
late DR.. Samuel d. Gross who was professor OF
surgery at the Jefferson Medical College for twen-
ty-sx years prior to 1852. has recently been cast
in Paris 1t IS expected TO arrive in this country
during the present month. and it will be erected
I'm the grounds OF the Smithsonian Institution at
Washington. Next May there will be held in
Washington the triennial Congress of American
Physicians and Surgeons when il Is expected that
over a thousand medical men will be assembled,
and on the second day Of the convention the statue
will be unveiled by a granddaughter of DR.. Gross.
In the Schubert exhibition to be held in Vienna 10
commemorate the composers hundredth birthday
there will not only be shown everything obtainable
relating Schubert and his works. but there will
also be a section Illustrating the life and of his
time. Much space will be devoted. Also TO the
three artists. Schwind. iiupeweser and Danhauser.
who stood close TO Schubert in his lifetime. and TO
the poets whose he set TO music. There will
be especially full showing of works by Schwind
in fact. a larger collection than has previously
been shown in Vienna, many of which from
private galleries.
James Kirk. of Piqua, Ohio. who strung the first
telegraph line between Baltimore and Washngto ton.
In 1874 has been stricken with paralysis and is in
critical condition In the carly days Of telegraph
construction he was prominently identified with
several companies He broker in this city
for many years.
THE Gentewoman" says that almost all the
morning dresses worn by the German Empress are
made at home, and Her Majesty in this way is able
economize greatly When in private she likes
to be dressed simply possible, and her favor
lite costume is serge skirt with pretty blouse
and simple straw hat. She has. however. one
great trial. and that is tendency to grow stout.
For herself she would not mind. but the Emperor
has horror Of having fat wife. AMI the poor
Empress Is obliged TO diet herself and to wear
clothes much too tight for her. This is said to be
the greatest trial of her life, the Emperor IL
always advising her what TO do, and insists upon
her taking immense amount of exercise. Her
Majesty. however. has still shapey figure and
she Is less stout than she year ago
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-08

York and Brooklyn. and also to large part OF
the western end of Long Island. Express trains.
we are told. are to he run by electricity at the
rate Of forty miles an hour. and passengers VIII
be carried TO the furthest limits of Brooklyn and
beyond, as quickly as they can be taken from
our City Hall 10 the Harlem when the under
ground system in this city Is completed. AT the
same time the pressure on the Brooklyn Bridge
will be relieved. Long Island for thirty or forty
miles will become the most accessible suburb or
the metropolis. and that section Of Greater New
York will enjoy boom of unprecedented pro-
portions.
The scheme as whole Is most alluring. II
has been devised by practical men of business
whp believe there is money in IT,. as there
must be in any enterprise that business men are
willing TO undertake A few weeks ago the
members of the Atlantic Avenue Commission
believed that the problem before them was in
soluble And so it would have been without the
cooperation OF the Long Island Railroad through
its energetic and far-seeing president. The plan
agreed on Is feasible and sure to be OF immense
advantage to both Brooklyn and New-iOrk. Ap-
parenty there is a determined purpose on the
part Of those chiefly interested to carry 1t out.
Some legislation is likely to be necessary. Du'
as the measure to provide it will go to Albany
with the approval of the Brooklyn authorities
there should he little difficulty in securing it's
enactment. Brooklyn it is true. will be called
on to pay share Of the expense Of Kidding At
lantc-avp of the railroad which has been so
great blight on it. but the cost can he so dis
tributed that the burden created will he OF small
account compared with the benefits obtained.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-08
TIE NEWS THIS MORNING.

CONGRESS.-Both branches In session. -
Senate: Mr. Mills introduced another Cuban
resolution; several unimportant pliis were
passed. - House: Debate on the Pacinc KALI
road Refunding bill was begun. Messrs. Powers
and Grow speaking for the measure. and Messrs.
Hubbard and Bell against it.
FOREIGN.-Premer Canovas denies that there
is any foundation for the reports of Impending
changes in the Spanish Ministry. - Premier
Laurier OF the Dominion OF Canada mace an al
dress on clerical non-interference in Quebec.
Miss Edith l.. Collins. ward OF Cnaun-
cey NJ Depew. was married in Paris to Rachid
Bey Count CzaykowskD. - MonsiRnor FRAN
co.'s Marie Tregaro, Bishop of Seez. died Wednes-
day
DOMESTIC-The tariff views Of wooen
manufactures were heard by the Ways and
Means Committee - Frederick Bauman.
prisoner in Jail In Louisville. KY, says he Is one
of the men who murdered Frank r. Arbuckie'
of Denver in New-York City on November III.
- Senator Allison confirmed the statement
that he is not to be q member OF Major Mckin-
ley's Cabinet. The President and Mrs.
Cleveland gave their first state dinner OF the
CITY.-A hearing on the provisions Of the new
charter relating to the Mayors power OF re-
rnoval was held: the Chamber OF Commerce
asked that more time be given the consideration
of the charter - The Corbin estate trans
ferred to a syndicate headed by Charles NJ
Pratt the control Of the Long Island Railroad.
-=- The Old Guard ball was held at the
Metropolitan Opera House. - The trial or
Captain Chapman for his conduct at the Seeley
dinner was opened by Police Commissioners
Grant - A receiver was appointed for Oscar
Hammerstein. - J. H. Johnston 4 Co., jewel
lers and silversmiths at No. II Union Square.
made an assignment - Stocks were strong
and higher
THE Neutrality-suspicious. for to-day Fair;
terday: Highest. 80 degrees; lowest, -; aver
age. 3Oss.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-08
midas SITUATION STILL GRAVE.

THE RAINFAIIS PREVENTED GREATER CAfAN-
IrY-THE Earl. OF ELGIN on THE SITUATION.
Calcutta, JAN "A meeting Of the Supreme Coun-
Gil held to-day. which Sir John Woodblrn
said that India had been saved from the greatest
calamity OF the century by the rains which had
opportuney fallen in November and December.
which had checked the widespread drouih. Further
rains last week, he said. had greatly benefited the
large OF grains sown and an addition 70 the
food supply expected in April Nevertheless.
the situation still grave. Nearly 10000 persons
receiving relief and the Government was freely
contributing money snd 20 distribute H..
The Earl Of Elgin. the Viceroy OF India, Endorsed
Sir John Woodburn's statement. and added tnat !.
was what the Government was awaiting IN oroer 20
give better effect to proposals for relief The Cow
eminent, however. could have nothing TO do with
appeals 10 private charity. The relief funds were
ample. and it should never be said that the full re-
OF the Empire had not been used In relieving
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-08
ENGLAyD'S GREAT PROSPERITY.

IRELAND's CLAIM FOR THE SURPLUS MUST BE
APPROACHED WITH a JUDICIAL. MIND. SAYS
SIR MICHAEL HICKs-BEAcH.
London Jan. Sir Michael Hlcks-Beach. Chan
ceor of the Exchequer. addressed his constituents
at Bristol tonight. He said that the prosperity 81
the country in 1896 exceeded that of the preced
ing year. the value of the imports showing an In
crease OF SOS 0000c0 while the exports increased IN
value fl4OOOO00 He had reason TO anticipate fair
revenue and declared that the surplus would be be-
yond what generally expected
He foresaw that Ireland would he a powerful
claimant on the surplus. and he did intend =,
discuss the difficult question OF the financial relons
between that country and Great Britain until Parla
nent met He did not wonder that the irish. in the
face OF the report of the Financial Commission. were
demanding consideration. but there 10 subject
which required be approached with more judicial
mind and which was further apart from sentiment.
Sir Michael deprecated the unworthy charges that
Great Britain had pundered the Irish taxpayers.
The whole matter was for reason and argument.
He regretted that the Irishmen had seized part ~
the blue book the subject and had overlooked five
different reports therein qualifying the same besides
contrary reports by TWO royal commissions The
questions must be dealt with with justice 70 the
United Kingdom, not 10 Ireland England alone.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-08


1t is more than fifty years since the United
States has acquired any territory except by
purchase That Is more than the lifetime OF
generation. 1t is long enough to establish
National character. Nothing prevented victo-
rious armies of 1865 from walking all over
territory TO the norhward or to the southwark,
except the sense Of honor and fair dealing. In
plain truth Americans wished TO deal justly
with everybody and had no covetous longing
for the mines Of Mexico or III" forests of Can
ada. Wise regard for self-interest, too ap-
peared 10 many who calmly considered posi-
bilites 10 forbid any effort 10 assimilate French
Canadian and British populations on one side,
or Spanish and mixed populations on the other.
The people fell that they had tasks enough
to bring into civilization and harmony with
free institutions the wild regions already ac-
quired. Foreign carpng or jealousy cannot al
ter the fact that this has been the American
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No taunting epithet has been more frequently
applied by certain French journalists to their
Teutonic neighbors than ''le duel barbara"
which characterizes the present function OF the
code in vogue in the German army. At
the same time much fun Is made I'm England
and America over the comparative harmless
ness Of the usual French duel The French
journals, however. make editorial comment
on the fatal meeting that has just taken place
IN Tunis. In which Captain Servonnet. COM
mander Of the frigats Condor. lost his life.
His opponent was n. Maille. a lawyer. living In
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-08
MINISTER WILLIS'S HEALTH IHPRO'n"'

San Francisco JAN THE steamer Coptic. WINCH
arrived to-day from China via Honolulu. brings az
vices from the latter point up to January l. Mn
,s,er Willis. OF the United States Legation. wnosc
condition WAS reported hopeless few days age -
greatly improved, and his complete recovery b.forc
n" ~I he able TO attend TO his oficial dutieA