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Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-03-16
lROQUA, WISCONSIN, WEDNESDAY, MARCH l6. le9
PASSED IN A HURRY.
DEFENSE FUND VOTED WITH.
OUT WASTE OF TIME.
senate and House Unanimous to Man
in Favor of the $5O,ooo,OO0 Emer-
gency Bill - Montgomery Now at
Havana-Sheriff Martin Acquitted.
With n WhooD.

On Tuesday the House by unanimous
vote appropriated $J0,000,000 to be used
by the President for national defense.
"Wednesday the Senate, also by unani-
nous vote and without debate, passed the
House bill within the length of time con-
sumed IN reading il aud calling the roll.
In other words, the Senate in fifteen min
ufcs authorized the President to expend
Soo,0OO,000 if necessary to defend the
honor of the nation. The unity of the
American people may be surprise and
revelation to those unfamiliar with
American character, says a Washington
correspondent. In some quarters there
mas been belief that the enmities of sec
fional strife and the bitterness of our po-
htcal contests had divided the people
beyond the possibility of reunion. But
suddenly the nation finds its peace endan-
gered and its honor menaced from with
out, ana 10, IN a breath, as il were, every
local dlssenSion has vanished and the pco-
PIE are united in common purpose For
two days at least the United States Con-
gress contained neither Republicans,
democrats nor Populists, but Americans
only.
In spirit of patriotism, with eloquent
words ringing in their ears, every member
OF the House of Representatives respond
cd to the Presidents first call to meet the
Spanish situation by casting vote for a
bill placing in President McKinlcy's
hands $50,000,000 to be expended at his
discretion for the national defense. Party
lines were swept away and with n unani-
nous voice Congress voted its confidence
In the administration. Ma members
who were paired with abseL colleagues
took the responsibility of breaking their
pairs, an unprecedented thing in legisla-
tive annals, in order that they might go
on record in support of this vast appro-
priation to maintain the dignity and honor
of the country. Speaker Reed, who as
presiding officer seldom votes. except in
case of tie, had his name called and yot-
cd in his capacity as Representative.
The scene of enthusiasm which greeted
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-03-16

strained situation or q misunderstanding
to actual war, they argue, and this dis
tance may never be bridged In fact
there are plenty of acute observers of the
situation who say SPANS apparent policy
of aggressiveness is a mere bluff, designed
for home consumption, and that the best
possible treatment of it was to refuse the
recall of Gen. Lee and to refuse to change
the plan of sending relief supplies to Cuba
10y war vessels. If it were Spain's pur-
pose to test the firmness of the United
States, TO ascertain whether or not this
country was really willing to take it's
place, gun In hand, ready to fight duel,
Spain has her answer.
Meanwhile, too, the most energetic prac-
tical preparations for wnr continue in this
country. Ships are being fitted out as
rapidly as possible, crews are being en-
listed, ammunition Is hurried forward, the
coast defenses are manned, transports for
troops are being prepared, the State mi
litia are ready to jump aboard the cars
Not only is the President to have placed
in his hands the funds with which to outfit
all Our own ships, including the merchant
vessels subject to our call for transports
or auxiliary cruisers, but he will be able to
eiooc coHtIdctS Ior tne purcnuSe OF hnIn-
ber of foreign battleships and cruisers
which are in the market If it turn out
to be true that Spain has succeeded in
borrowing $40,000,000, and with this has
bought two Brazilian cruisers, the Presi-
dent will in few days have in hand the
money with which to buy dozen ships, il
that many are thought necessary.
Moreover, it is proposed to let contracts
at once for the construction of large
number of small torpedo boats, perhaps
fifty or a hundred to be built during the
next two months on inland rivers and
lakes, where they will be free from any
possible Spanish attack, ready to be taken
to the seaboard at moments notice. The
meaning Of all this is simply that the re-
sources and ingenuity of the American
people are brought into play in all their
wonderful extent and celerity in prepara-
ton for the national defense. Coupled
with the preparations which the Govern
ment has been making for months past,
the sum total is most formidable and we'll
calculated to impress Spain or any other
possible enemy with the vastness of the
task which she must undertake if she
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-03-16
Notes of Current Events.

Bands Of desperadoes are stealing sheep
by thousands in New Mexico.
Col. w. II. Spencer, a veteran of two
wars, and many years leading business
man Of Lebanon, Ky, il dead.
R0mulus, the Italian strong man, wres-
tied with bull at CIudad juror, Mexico.
and the bull had the better OF the bout.
4 schooner from Gloucester, Mass. has
arrived at San Francisco with party
bound for the klondike. The trip took
129 days.
Last year the railways of The Unitea
States carried 13,000, ,1l0. 600 passengers
one mile and $3.50, ,0o0. 600 tons OF
freight one mile.
Howard Gould, The osyBer Of the xJaQ.-
600 pleasure yacht Niagara, the IargeSt
and NEST elegant craft Of its class dftr
built, which vas launelIel af W!I3n{I.xs
Ton. Del, says shat. II pecessarr. ke viii
gladly turn II oyer 10 the Government lie
case of war with Spain.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-03-16
WESTERN ROADS WIN.
Supreme Court Eeeides Maximum
EreiyLt LAW La InxaIid

Supreme Court Eecides Maximum
Freight Law Is Invalid.
The United States Supreme Court rem
dered an opinion in the Nebraska maxi
mum freight rate case declaring the law
unconstitutional. Justice Harlan wrote
the opinion; he holds the Nebraska law
to be contrary to the constitution in that
it authorizes the taking Of proI 'rty with
out due process Of law and is therefore
invalid. This case was instituted TO test
the validity of law passed by the Ne
braska Legislature in 1893, prescribing
tho maximum rates for the transportation
OF freight by railroads within the State.
The act applies specifically to freight
whose transit begins and ends in the
State, and there was no effort In its en-
actment to control interstate freight. 1t
affected all the railroads in the State and
the railroad companies institute e pro-
ceedings which were terminated By this
opinion by filing a bill in the Nebraska
Circuit Court soon after the law was en-
acted. The object of the bill was to Sc
cure an order resh ming the State Off
Gals from putting tn, law into force.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-03-16
FRYE SAYS THERE WILL BE WAR.
NJ Majority of Foreign Relations Commit
tee Share His Opinion.

Majority OF Foreign Relations Commit
tee Share His Opinion.
Senator FRYE, member Of the Commit
tee on Foreign Relations, believes there
is no escape from war with Spain. This
opinion is shared by majority of his com
mittee associates. The Senator from
Maine says that il indemnity is demanded
from Spain for loss of the Maine the Sa-
gasta ministry will not dare to pay 1t. The
Spaniards will be too proud to acknowl-
edge any responsibility for the explosion,
and the President must make demon.
stration Of force to collect the claim Of
the United States. That will cause war.
Then there is the determination OF the
American people to put an end to the
butchery and starvation Of innocent Gu
bans. Spain, in Mr.. Frye's view, will at
tempt to gain time by promises, but il
pressed for a decision to grant indcpen-
dence TO the insurgents, will refuse to do
so, and then the United States must in
teryene. This also will mean war.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-03-16
MILLIONS FOR DEFENSE.
Congress Makes Appropriation OF
S5o,ooo,ooo for Emergency.
UNITED STATES Is READY.
Spirit of Patriotism Is Universal Among
American People.

The Administration and All Officials
at the National Capital Realize that
the Country Is Facing a Crisis-Con-
ditions Deemed Such that Hostilities
Sought to Cause Clash and Must
Take the Bitter Consequences No
Honorable Recourse Save the Ar
bitrament of Arms Appears Open.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-03-16
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starts war upon us. The United States
is ready for war, and at this moment is
able to make war with terrible effective
ness This Government is not seeking
war, and is trying to avert war, but if it
must come to blows we are ready 20 strike
in a way which Spain viii never forget.
But it is long way yet to war, and we
may never get there. The attitude of the
President is that it is not for us to make
war, but to be prepared for 1t if it is fore
ed upon us. There is nothing in the pres
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-03-16
CRUISER AT HAVANA.
Montgomery Anchors in the Harbor
Near the Wreck

The Fern has sailed from Havana for
key West, and win return with supplies
for the Starving reconcentrados. She will
deliver these supplies at several ports
along the northern coast of Cuba. The
Montgomery entered port at Havana and
anchored in front of La Machina, near
the wreck of the Maine, and facing the
Spanish cruiser Vizcaya. Captain Con-
verse of the Montgomery, his officers and
crew spent several hours on deck .voi>iiIs
ut the wrecked American battleship. They
all said that they had never before seen
such complete destruction. There is much
comment over the extraordinary precau-
tions taken 10y Captain Converse of the
Montgomery. The Spanish officials con
slider them to be '.unexplaina bic" The
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-03-16

exists-party lines seem obliterated ana
everv branch of the Government and ey-
ery man who has anything to do with 1t
stands sauareIy out for the preservation
of American honor.
Though the war cloud darkens, II Is hot
believed by some that the storm Is hkeiy
to break very soon, although # may come
at any time. 1t is long ways from
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-03-16
AN UPRISING is AMT 7lPATso.
Revolt of Kanakas In .'awaii If Annex
alton Is Refused.

Those who keep close watch on he
white politicians in the royalist campaign
at Honolulu declare that these men are
especially active among the Kanakas now,
and are stirring up an i'll feeling that may
break out at any time in revolt such
as was Intellectually planned in 1895. 1t
is said that the news that the United
States refuses the annexation will be the
signal for an uprising. The leading busi-
ness men there are very anxious, for they
know how near to success the last con-
spiracy came.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-03-16

BRYAN GIVES APPROVAL.
Heartily Indorses the S5O,OcO,0o0 APP
preparation by Congress.

William j. Bryan. who passed through
Atlanta, Ga, en- route TO Macon, where
he was to. deliver an address, speaking of
the Cannon appropriation bill, said:
Il am very glad that the House uEani-
mously passed the measure. II might
have been better to have made it $780,
100000, TO show the world that Congress
and the American people, regardless of
political differences, are ready to support
the administration in the protection of our
honor. The appropriation need not mean
war. In fact, such prompt liberality may
lessen the probability of war. In the face
OF danger our people should stand as one
man for the nations defense"
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-03-16

for our navy, projectiles for our big coast
defense guns. coal for our feet, and other
things that have to be contracted for
when there is an emergency. This appro-
nriofion is TO be drawn against in just
such an emergency
The bill is not simply private bill, it is
an administration bill and an emergency
measure. The situation regarding Cuba
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-03-16
CAN'T BUY IN BRITAIN.
United States and spain Must Seek
Warships Elsewhere.

What appears to be an effectual check
to the efforts Of the United States to OBJ
tain warships from English firms has been
given by the unexpected action of the
British Government in notifying the ship
builders that they must not give options
TO the United States on vessels under con-
struction or make contracts with this
country for building new ones without OBJ
tanning permission from the admiralty
office in London.
This is not TO be taken as an act of un-
friendliness on the part of Great Britain,
as it applies equally to Spanish endeav-
ors to buy ships FROM the Armstrong;,
Thornycroft and other English concerns.
1t is regarded in Washington as an indica-
ton that Great Britain has already de-
cidcd to assert her neutrality between
Spain and the United States, and that she
does not intend to take any chances Of
becoming involved in another expensive
international episode like that of the Ala
Intno
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-03-16
Eorfs Are Isolated.

Secretary Alger has called the atten-
ton of Senator Allison, chairman of the
Committee on Appropriations, TO the fact
that the harbor defenses Of Boston, Phil
adelphia, New York and other places are
not connected by electric wire, and rec.
ommended an appropriation of $50, 900 for
the purpose of making provision for this
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-03-16
correspondence:

T HERE is n general feeling at the
capital that we are face to face
with crisis. The bill to appropri-
ate $50,000,0OO for the national defense
is evidence that the administration has
recognized this in its preparations for an
emergency. Joseph G. Cannon of Illinois,
chairman of the House Committee on Ap-
preparations. Monday introduced the bill
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-03-16

1t Is said that the chi. = who were re-
Gently exiled from the Philippine islands
for their participation in the insurrection
there, and who are now in China, have
received q letter from Manila soliciting
their support of another rising against the
Spanish Government.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-03-16
Wants $500, 900 War Interest.

During the late war the State Of Penn
sylyania made advances to the National
Government negregating 81 800, 600. The
amount was repaid a few years ago, but
no interest was included in the settlement.
A claim is now being urged by the State
officials for $500, 600 interest.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-03-16
Thirty Tons of Powder Daily.

The Dupont powder works are turning
out thirty tons of smokeiess powder eY-
cry twenty four hours. This is a most re-
markable output, and the works are run
ming .on full time, turning out more pow
der than since 1861.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-03-16

appropriating $50,000,000 for national de-
fense. This bill is as follows:
"Be it enacted by the Senate and House
Of Representative of the United States
in Congress assembled: That there is
hereby appropriated, out of any money in
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-03-16

fact is that a double guard is posted at
various points on the cruiser, and every
boat that approaches her is stopped. IL
persons in the boat do not Immediately
give the oountersign they are compelled
to turn back
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-03-16

The jury in the case Of the State of Ne
braska against the bondsmen of ex-State
Treasurer BARLEY retarned a verd. t for
the defense. The amount sued for is $780,
600.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-03-16
An UntaiIiup rxt

Weary Willie-rhe milk inspectors
have hired old Slobsy Slocum to test
milk.
Sunset Sms-Is it hard work?
Weary Willie-Not very. Slobsy sim
ply drinks a little out Nv each can, an
If there's emmy water in it it puts him
into commissions.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-03-16
A Choice OF Evils.

"Did you really lie still and see bur
glar walk off with your watch?"
Yes; my wife had just quit tall-ing
and gone to sleep, and l wouldn't have
had her wake again for all the gold
watches in creationr
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-03-16
Official County Paper.
ADVERTISING RATES.

Business cards. not exceeding nve linen. rs On
Legal advertisements at legal rates. Advertise.
ments inserted with no specified time win b
published until ordered out. and cbaroad - -
Oordingly. All bills payable quarterly.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-03-16
SLUMP In ALL STOCKS.
DECLINE IN SECURITIES ALMOST
CAUSES a PANIC.

Increasing Faith in War Rumors Has
Marked Effect in Wall Street-Some
Losses Are Heavy-Supreme Court
Decision Favors Western Roads.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1898-03-16

VERNON CO. COuRT.-REGULAR
terms On the first Tuesday of each
month, ut the court house from to II y. m.
and 80 toe p. ID. y. MAHONEY,
County Judgc.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1898-11-05

didn't believe it reduced wages,
they might believe it propogated
cholera and that wouldn't be much
better. The Republicans are equal
" unfortunate. They can't help
their beliefs any more than Dem
ocrats can help theirs. Republi-
cans believe in taking care of
themselves and getting the best of
the rest of the world if they can
and be moderately honest about
it, Republicans would drain the
earth for the benefit of the United
States if they could. They be-
lieve in making this county indie
pendent of the whole universe if
possible. They believe in diyersi-
fed industries as .h2 foundation of
prosperity, preservation of home
markets and emancipation of in
dustrial slavery.
We have now presented the
leading ideas which distinguish
the parties. They are considered
cardinal tenets of faith. All the
devotees are equally sincere, all
of them think that the peace, hap
Piness and prosperity of their
common country depend on the
practice of those principles. 1t is
left to the voter to decide which
of those principles will be better
for the country. Democrats and
Populists can't help their beliefs
any more than a cat can help hav-
ing kittens. There is not the
least bit of sense in calling them
fools and such. They can't help
it. Not bit.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1898-11-05
STATE CANDIDATES.

The tribune has not had much
to say respecting the nominees on
the Republican state ticket. 1t did
not seem necessary. The candi-
dates are nearly all well known
throughout the state. They are
men of high reputation and SUI
perior ability. There are some
exceptionally strong men upon the
ticket and none who are weak.
The ticket upon the whole seems
to be unexceptional and worthy
the support of all Republicans and
most good citizens. They are all
essentially men Of principle, and
each, in his own home and wher-
ever known, bears an irreproach-
able character and a reputation
for ability that makes him pecu-
liarly fitted for the office for which
named.
But over and above this is the
simple fact that Idaho should be
relieved Of the blight which I'M
wholesome political conditions
have brought upon her. Our
fair state has become an object Of
ridicule'and contempt. 1t is laughed
at, sneered at and Stunned. 1t has
lost character and standing as an
American commonwealth. 1t is
said of us everywhere that we
have neither laws nor disposition
to enforce them if we had them. |
Our credit as a state is in disgrace.
We have fallen under the baneful
spell of Democracy and Popu-
ism. We have acquired repute
as q community of dreamers and /
windjammers. We are truly in
an unhappy condition and we
ought to try to get out Of it. We
have already eaten too much po-
litical lotus and drunk too much
political hemp juice. We must
get back to the stern realities of
life and 90 out of the Elysium
manufacturing business. The way
to do it is to support the straight
Republican ticket, state, county
and precinct.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1898-11-05
the JuDaEsHlP.

The office of District Judge is
one of the most important for
which an occupant is to be elect
ed. The man who holds this
position, holds, to a large extent,
the financial management of the
counties of his district. He is
the one who limits or expands
count expenses, according as he
is wise, judicious and expeditions.
He is the one to whom the tax
payers appeal when they want
the prohigacy Of county COM
missioners and other county off,
GERS regulated. In George Ste
wart, the people of the Third
Judicial district have had a Judge
who combines all the elements of
safety, economy and justice. AS
compared with Judge Nugent, he
has done 50 per cent more bust
ness at 100 per cent less cost to
the taxpayers, and as compared
with Richards, who cleaned up
the calendars and made a record
for disposing of business, Stewart
has outstripped him by about IS
per cent in expenses saved. The
voters ought to re-elect him and
continue his record of money
saving for the people.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1898-11-05
REPUBLICAN, HzADQuARTERs

Under the splendid executive
management of John T. Morrison
the Republican campaign has
been we'll looked after and gives
every promise OF success. A visit
to Republican headquarters shows
that the business end OF the party
is being admirably taken care of
and that in the selection of Mr..
Morrison as chairman Of the state
committee the Republicans have
been extremely fortunate. Mr..
Morrison is a man of few words,
but endless resources and indie
fatigable industry. He has gone
in to secure a Republican victory,
and the fault will not be his if de-
feat comes. There is not a de-
tail of the campaign which does
not receive his personal super
vision. He is thoroughly en-
Unused with the work and imparts
his whole spirit into the campaign.
One noticeable feature of the pres
ent Republican management is
that it is all work and business.
Everything about the headquar-
tiers is orderly. It is a place where
the most refined lady or gentleman
might spend an hour without see
ing or hearing anything in the
least offensive. This is not as it
used to be in years back in Idaho.
We hope the other political par
ties pattern closely after that I'M
der the management of Chairman
MORRISON. 1t IS an indication that
politics is being elevated to a
higher and better standard and
that responsibility is being held in
esteem by the politicians them
selves. We suspect, too, that the
advent Of women into the realm
of politics has touched up the
chivalry Of some Of the old war
horses, and that with their usual
shrewdness, they are trimming |
their sails to the wind, as it were. |
1t don't matter much what influ- |
ences operate to produce the re-
suit, this we know, that there is
a manifest and encouraging i'm
orovement at Republican head |
inarters.
The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1898-11-05

ity. The TRIBUNE cherishes a
warm feeling for the men who
are dropping out of Office as well
as for those who expect to make
their entrance on the 9th day Of
November. Why should a man
Of w. c. Dunbar's ability and in
tegrity be forgotten by the people
Of Canyon county? Has he not
served them well? Does he not
deserve a few words Of praise
while so many are being lavished
on men who have not yet stoed
the crucial test Of four years under
fire? THE TRIBUNE wants to saw
that it will be many years before
the people of Canyon county find
a more honorable or Trustworthy
servant than the present incum-
bent of the clerks office. He has
served with credit to himself and
honor to the county.