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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-13

progressive nations will have to do the
same thing. We % not believe that free
silver has gained ground in this country.
and Il IS evident that those nations.
which have for so long tested it. have
como to the conclusion that It cannot be
maintained with the price of silver at
half its coinage value. There is unques-
tionably feeling OF discomfort in the
United States. and many people have
been disposed to jump at any sort Of pro-
position that promised better times. Mr..
Bryan says that the cause Of free silver
is constantly growing. but he is right
only to TINS extent. that popular disccn-
tent has not subslded since the election.
1t is very true that many who supported
Mr.. Bryan in the late election. and many
who did not, are disappointed that times
have not more rapidly improved. but we
do not for a. moment believe that tine
thoughtful men OF the country are any
more in favor Of free silver now than
they were before the election.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-13

One Of the most interesting political
stories of the year is that which comes
from Brunswick, Ga. TO the effect that
Captain II. W. Reed. who was Tom
Watsons sieht-hand man during the late
presidential campaign. is now an advo-
cate Of gold. and has gone extensively
into the mining OF that metal in Mexico
Mr.. Reed was bank president. and as-
tonished his friends I'm banking circles by
adopting Populism. He was q delegate
10 the 81. Louis Convention. and after
wards became member of the National
Committee Of the Populsts party. lie
was subsequently member Of the stand
ing committee of three. headed by Mr..
Washburn. 10 direct the canvass and 10
bring about an understanding between
Watson and Bryan. It was in this way
that he became the mountn-pioce OF Mr..
Watson. and resisted AN ehOrts at fusion
upon the electoral tickets.
As soon as the election was over. how
ever. Mr.. Reed went to Mexico. and has
Just returned. lie says that he now re-
ccgnizes the fact that gold is the money
metal Of the world and he has gone
INTO the mining business. More remark
able yet, he says. that Doc can secure labor
AT o. cents day in Mexican money,
which SIS a saving Of s. 80 day ON that
score. over mining i'm the United States.
MI Reed therefore. confesses not only
that gold is the money metal Of the
world. but that in the frcc-silyor coun-
try Of Mexico, labor can be had for about
one-fourth what il costs in the United
States. The telegraph also informs as
that he Will pay a visit to his friend,
Tom Watson, and talk the situation over.
u he should succeed I'm converting Mr..
Watson TO the gold standard. lac viii
throw p0pulism into spasms.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-13
4 prr,roR DEMOCRATIC HARMONY.

1t is clear that a crisis in the Demo
cratic party Of Virginia viii be reached
when the followers OF the Chicago plat
form come to issue their articles Of be-
lief in the convention. which VIII nOmi-
nate State officers for election next Novem-
her. 1t seems to Us that the whole situa-
ton OF the party in the State should he
viewed with reference to state interests
in a broad and statesman-like way, and
not with prejudice or vindictiveness.
Whenever a deep conviction is involved,
Il is the part of wise men to respect That
conviction, even though IL crosses and
clashes with some conviction OF their own.
II. however, the Chicago Democrats be-
lleve with q deep conviction tnat the
views Of Atgeld and Tnlman should pre-
vail. and that the free coinage OF silver
by the United States. independent OF all
other nations. al the ratio or 10 10 J. is
a fundamental principle Of Democracy
they should not abandon 10. ana no man
who respects his own convictions would
ask them 10 DO so. II. on tic other h9nd.
they adhere 10 the conservative principles
OF Democracy. and in the light Of Informal
ton and reflection. they see that the nee
coinage OF silver IS 81 mere question of
expedlency. involving no fundamental and
immuiabie principle of right and not es-
senual 10 the pcrpetuauon OF the Demo
cratic party. and that the inslstence on
this question. the Chicago platform will
cause q serious breach I'D The party. and
tend 10 ALLEVIATE men whose lives have
been devoted 20 the maintenance Of Demo
cratic principles. 10 seems 10 us It would
be unwise TO insist upon propositions
which would unnecessarily and ruthlessly
onend and repel those VINO would other
wise render true service 20 the Democratic
party.
Speaking for ourselves, and. We feel
sure. for q large number Of Democrats
who opposed the Chicago platform. We
protest against the impoucy and injustice
OF the Chicago branch OF the Democratic
party. insisting unnCces afly upon test
OF Democracy. which has no authority
whatever for It's sanction. except that 10
was the declaration Of q widcly-diyided
contention passed under the whip and
spur Of a truculont majority. which Gre
ated a breach Ia the party without parai-
lei. except in the Democratic split Of 1850
which Immediately preceded the civil war.
We have no hesitation In saying that TO
the best OF our knowledge and belief
those Democrats OF Virginia, who refused
TO support tho Chicago platform in last
November. desire to Tounite with their
old allies upon the uncontroyerted prin-
elples OF Democracy. but they cannot do
10 At ths expense Of their self.respect,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-13
TUESDAY, APRIL 10, 1897.
MEETINGS AND EVENTS TODAY.

st. Joints Lodge Masons, Masonic Tenn
pie. o.
Adams Hail.
Olive Branch Lodge, Ark Mariners ST.
Adams Han.
Friendship Lodge. l. o. q. T., Odd r elo"S
Hall.
lows Hall.
Continental Lodge. X. Of H., Thon's Hail.
Capitol Lodge x. Of H.. Elletts Hail.
Rescue Council, Jr. o. L. a. NJ, Belvldere
Hall.
Hope Council. Jr. o. L. \. NJ, Jr. o. o..
A. NJ. Hall.
Liberty Council, Jr. O. L. A. NJ Cersiey s
Hall.
Manchester Council. r. A.. owens Han
Elba Council. r. A., Laube's Hall.
Richmond Council, Home circle Central
Hall.
Washington-Lee Senate Knights Of the
Ancient Essenic order, ST. Adams Han
Virginia Council, Chosen Friends, Elicit s
Hall.
Trinity Lodge. I. o. G. T., Central Hall
Central beneficial and Social Society, Lee
Camp Hall.
Central Trade and Labor Counril, Elicit 8
Hall.
Marshall Ladge. X. Of F.. Lee Camp Han
Company D., First Regiment, Armofy.
Company +. First Regiment ArmOfy.
II l. l. Blues Blues ArmOry.
Richmond Howitzers. Howitzers' Armory.
jefferson Council Jr. o. L. A. NJ, Jr. o..
u. a. NJ. Hall.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-13
ANOTHER VIEW or THE TRAFFIC
CASE

Mr. William u. Guthrie. the gentleman
who made so much reputation for himself
I'm the income tax cases before tic SUI
preme Court OF the United States. has
coa.nluted a most intelligent discl5r y
of the recent decision OF that tribunal, in
the railroad pooling case, TO the New YORK
sun.
The point Mr.. Guthrie especially dwells
upon is this:
Tie fourteenth amendment forbids the
States 20 deprive any person OF NE, nb-
crty or property without due process of
law. No case has so far been before
the Supreme Court OF the United states
which presents 10 II a question whether
pooling agreements constitute property in
the sense Of this amendment, but the
tendency Of all The decisions OF the State
courts says Mr.. Guthrie. are towards that
idea. When the case arises. ne assumes
that they will be held TO be protected
against state legislation by this amend
mont The same view. ne thinks, should
be taken Of them when considered under
an act Of Congress. They should be held
TO be property.
Now the Constitution confers upon Con-
gress power 10 regulate commerce be-
tween the States. but the nth amendment
10 the Constitution forbids Congress to
deprive any person Of lie liberty or pro
perty without due process Of law. The
power TO regulate commerce then should
be held to be modified by the prohibition
against deprying any person Of his pro-
porty.
The act Of Congress, therefore. should
De held, he says. to be repugnant TO the
fifth amendment TO the Constitution. II IL
is TO have the broad scope given II which
the Supreme Court has given H.
There is great force in Mr.. Guthrie's
view. but we cannot help thinking the
court held it before its mind IN reaching
its conclusion and intended TO pass
against it.
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1HE IINES' PKOPHL>N IN THE
LIGHT OF EVENTS.

When the Cretan imbroglio began 10
assume a serious turn The Times point
"a ont that the logical issue, in case a
universal European war grew of IT, was
an alliance between the then autocratic
mperor of Russia. Austria and Germany
AGAINST an alliance between bingham l.
france and italy. which would gradually
shape itself into a war Of despotism upon
Rcpublcan institutions. Our prophesy
has commenced realization long before
we could have anticipated the first steps
in it,. The European dispatches TO sun
days papers represent that the new ar
rangement has already commenced. Rus
sia is finding that her unnatural alliance
with Republican France is a hollow
mockery and she is beginning. TO move.
IL is said. toward her natural allies, Ger
many and Austria. and the Emperors Of
these are holding out their arms TO her
for welcome embrace.
The kilograms represent that negotia-
tions have been going on actively between
st. Petersburg Berlin and Vienna since
last September with view to forming
this new triple alliance which, 1t is said,
is to De for the purpose OF preserving the
peace of Europe.
We pay very little attention to this
avowal Of purpose. A reasonable excuse
for the move had TO be put forth. Of
course, but the after thought Of the mat
ter is the determination Of these des-
potic sovereigns to stand together against
the enormous advances that Democra-
tie thought is making IN their dominions.
il an actual clash Of arms takes place.
OF course. we snail hear no more Of the
preservation Of peace as the peace Will
be ended and war will be in progress. 1t
Will take but short time after that for
the Emperor 10 shape the contest into
one that they hope 10 end in the OK
termination Of the Democracy that so
troubles them now.
II the contest actually takes that form.
are we TO sit Idle and see free insutu-
tons ovcrthrown in England, France
and Italy? II viii be another Holy Al
lance" and that would seem 10 be the
occasion for us TO come forward in the
real spirit OF the Monroe Doctrine"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-13

Our frec-silver friends who We're so
much elatcd over the result Of the late
municipal elections I'm the West. have
had their enthusiasm somewhat dampcn-
ed by the announcement that the Peru
Wan Government has suspended the coin
age OF silver, and has issued a proclama-
ton against the importation Of silver
coins. after May 10th. Peru has follow
ell very quickly in the footsteps Of ia
pan in abandoning free silver. and Z is
only q question OF time before all other
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-13
"soulhcrn slatc-mcn Of The Old Regime

"Nnuthern Statesmen Nl me VIA Regime.
Editor of The Times:
Sir.-Nr W. W. Scott has evidently mis-
understood the purpose Of Professor Will
liam u. Trent. The first duty of any
citizen worthy Of the name and privil-
edges OF citizenship is TO get az the
truth and govern himself accordingly I'm
900 of his domestic and public affairs.
Guided by this rule lt was the duty of
Professor Trent whether he was lecturing
before the University Of Wisconsin or
some other public body. TO give the
truthful result on his Investigations He
could only do this by the expression Of
hls honest opinions No one can read the
lectures. however prejudiced he may be.
and doubt Professor Tronts sincerity.
The idea that "such things ought not
10 have been spoken even parenthetically
by the representative Of q Southern Uni
vorsity On "a Northern College or city"
is not correct. The proper criterion 10
determine the matter Of what should be
said is whether the writer or speaker
honestly believes in the truth OF his ass
scrtons.
The South is FREQ and Independent and
there is no necessity for cagcing -vone
who desires 10 write or speak on ~ his
tory and traditions The object OF all
free discussion is TO get m the truth and
tho notion that the warriors and states
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-13

"Thorc's no doubt" said Mr.. Ne kton.
chat tho bicycle has done much TO pro-
mote the happiness " mankind
elm what way2
"it makes people more sympathetic
II was not until she had bicycle that my
wife ever expressed any sympathy with
M. when I lost a collar button. Wash
ingt0n Star.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-13

VIII it come 10 this?-Judge-W IS
the complaint against this MANI
Omcor-Cruolty 20 % bicycle. your honor.
I caught him riding it when both tires
We're almost out of wind
Judeo-Thirty dollars and costs.-Phfa-
dclphla North American.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-13

This is tho second time that a platform
ON which vs.. j. Bryan stood has some
down under him. The Chicago accident
was however, the more serious from "a
Democratic point Of view.-Commercial
Advertiser
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-13

Hobson-I sent a half dollar TO that con-
Germ which advertised AN appliance Tor
keeping gas bills down, and got 1t TINS
morning.
Dobson-What did they send you?
Hobson-A paper weight.-Commercial
Advertiser.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-13

Governor Mounts. OF Indiana, says he
will not appoint a steady drinkor to Office.
Here is an opening for some unsteady
drinkcr.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-13

There are thrco mayoralts candidates
&, chicago who doubtless hope that the
kaleidoscope did not work in the recent
election fights.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-13

General Rivera is 10 be succeeded by
General Rolon. 1t IS 10 be feared that Ro-
Ioo will not hold on any longer than his
rrndcccssOr.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-13
Injured 10 Danger

Sylvester Sc0vel. the Cuban correspon-
dent. was married q few days ago 90 Il
ST.. Louis GIRL Continual exposure 20 dam
ger has evidently made that fellow fool
hardy.-Cnicaso Times-Herald.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-13

Some of our nervous contemporaries
neec 20 Doe informed that Teddy Roose-
Welt is only % assist I'm running the navy
Hc isn't 20 boss the whole job, YOU know
Philadelphia North American.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-13

Tie three-eyod chicken just Matched IN
this city is probably the result Of careful
setting Il is likely designed 10 have one
eye open on the roost In case OF uniriehu-
~ visitors.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-13

MARE'S Ms HAICHED OUT.
On Friday last the Richmond Dispai'"
copied from the New York Herald ths
following article.
Gold continues 10 advance in London
under demand from Russia aud J"p""'
and is now mp 90 t,s. II I'D. am ounce.
This is penny above The Bank Of Eng /
land normal price for standard goId' ana
L. penny higher than the .eure 10 ""i0n
the bank advanced its bars last aus "7'
TO check the outflow TO the Dnii,d a'a.''' /
The financial special dispatch from Lon
don TO the Herald this morning reports
fail in the interest rate IN the CUISINE
market. and a probable reduction IN the !
banks rate at to-days meeting oil inc /
governors, but desire 20 check me pres /
ont outflow Of gold may lead them 70 /
maintain the minimum gate of per cent. /
Our own market for sterling eAchdh-e /
yesterday showed q rising tendency ana /
"a further advance i'm what Is VriualNy /
@ premium upon the precious metal lh
London might result In moderate SNIP /
ments of the precious metal from 80" I
York. However We have phehomenai
credit balance with the old World on mer- /
chandise and the present demands for
gold are transient while the increased I
production of the precious metal assure
enough TO go round so thar ODD any
event there can be no serious eiiiuX from
this country.
Why IL should have been so we cannot
imagine. but. in point Of fact, this article
gave great comfort to some OF our free
silver friends.
The simple facts of this matter arc that
an ounce of gold contains lls I'D l--I ana
whoever carries an ounce Of gold 20 tIe
English mint will be given that mucn
coined money for it as soon as the mint
is able TO convert il into coin. But the
mint is like a mill Every one must take
his turn. Consequently a person taking
gold to the mint may have 10 wa.t some
time for his coin. This being so. tae Bank
Of England is required by law 10 give
whoever brings gold bullion TO it ,.s. 3d.
Of coin for each ounce. the law allowing
it TO make one and a half penny on eacn
ounce as interest on its money while it is
waiting for the bullion 90 be coin d. Most
persons with bullion prefer TO tain inns
loss for immediate money rather than
wait for their coin az the mint, though
some do actually wait for it. Gold, them
i'm ENGLAND. for English purposes, cannot
be at a premium above these cures. Very
little reflection shows this to De so.
premium is what? II gold bullion IS
to bo exchanged for coin 30 can Doe eX-
CHANGED ~ these figures in any quantity
demanded. within the power of the Bank
OF England TO supply what is called for
and there has never yet been a case n
seventy odd years that t was unable 10
s--nuiv whatever was called for. IT, then.
Won have Bank of England notes you can
eet gold coin for them from the Bank at
their face value. u you have gold bullion
YOU can get coinel gold az the foregoing
figures. why. then. should am Engli.hman
pay "a penny more an ounce for gold tnan
it can bee had for?
doubt ttfe and DO d. narfarfIy rfvhf RUS
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-13

IN Niles. Mich. q girl OF seventeen eloped
with a man Of eighty-seven. These HI
tenish opponents Of first and second child
hood are doubtless gloriously happy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-13

"Wcyler." says the telegraph, has lett
Cienfuegos." That's good in him, but
Cienfugos was probably not In q hospital.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-13

lust at his time Democratic politicians
NOV, have a wlstfui and hungry look but
mono Of them appear to want any OF the
-. vo~l Reform clubs dinner
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-13

There may Doe o. complete change In tho
breed OF pets in the Ne WORK society
when they hnd out the Kind Of dog men
toned ia the Mayrower log.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-13

Senator Ill., who for some time past
r has been in retirement. has at last poked
his head out OF the Roost. and taken a
view 0f the political situation. lie FIRST
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-13

on the fire escape is evidently preparing
a way to let herself down IL t'n'sS oo NV
go to suit her. MD
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-13

Detroit seems finally 70 have hash
drowned Hon. Potato pngree.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-13

The first thing YOU know all the offices
will be gone before Mckinley can say
Jack Robinson.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-13

The Brooklyn girl ~ho Is 10 be married
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-13

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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1897-04-22
Goes to Washington.

Last week, Mr.. Henry B. Herbert re-
ceived from Hon. A. l.. Hager the tender
of the position of First Assistant in the
Document Department in Washington.
Mr.. Herbert accepted the position and
leaves tonight for the national capital to
assume the duties of the office, com
mencing May l. The position is re-
sponsible one, and the salary attached
is in accordance.
This appointment will be pleasing
news to the republicans of this county
as political recognition, and also to Mr.
Herbert's many friends, personally. That
he has been an untiring and earnest
party worker for years is well known
and that hes should be thus rewarded
is not only eminently fitting, but is a
source of congratulation on all sides.
The appointment comes as recogni,
ton OF the republicans of Audubon
county, as well as of Mr. Herbert and it
is a recognition that the members of the
party will duly appreciate and remember.
The selection is pleasing too, in this
respect, that Congressman Hager not
only remembers the friends who helped
to secure his nomination and election
but has the necessary influence to secure
such place as this, which, desirabl
as it is, was no doubt much sought after
That Mr.. Herbert's appointment is
highly pleasing to this paper goes with
out saying, and we will not exaggerate in
the statement that the people Of Audi,
bon county, both members of the repub-
lican party and of the opposition, will
endorse MIR. Hager's action in this mat.
fer