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The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-19

From the latter point of view the case was
very strongly put by President Mckinley
in his banquet speech at Savannah He
said:
IT. following the clear precepts of duty,
territory falls to US, and the welfare of an
amen people requires our guidance and pro-
tectlol who will shrink from the RESPONSE
bllity, grave though it may be? Can we
leave these people who, by the fortunes of
war and our own acts, are helpless and
without government to chaos and anarchy,
aIter We have destroyed the only govern
ment they have had? After destroying their
government, it is the duty OF the American
government to provide for them a better
one Shall we distrust ourselves shall we
proclaim to the world our inability to give
kindly government to oppressed peoples
whose future by the victories of war; is
conllded to us? We may wish it were 9TH
erWlse but who will question our duty now
The only argument advanced by the anti
expansonists is that retention of the ISL
ands, even temporarily or under a protec-
torate, will be troublesome and expensive.
They ignore altogether the question of duty
to people whom the fortune of war has
thrown upon our hands.
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-19

as much vindication as does the mayor and
his Board of Public Works for permitting
the city to be defrauded by paying two
prices for the lands.
Justice was never done and no offender
was ever punished by putting those who are
particpators in or promoters Of an alleged
wrong on the judges bench or in the
jurors seats. An investigation i'm which
members of the Council who voted for the
park grab are the investigators should have
the mayor for the chairman of the commit
tee selected for the work The investiga-
ton would be no more a farce with the
mayor as chairman than it will be if he is
not. The grand jury is the only tribunal
competent to search into the alleged crook
edness of the purchase of the park lands
If the judge of the Criminal Court does
not see fit to set that jury about the work,
it is competent to ASK that committee of
the Legislature do it, to the end that the
charter may be so amended as to prevent
further irregularities.
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-19
INDIANA EDI16RIAL OPINION.

MIR. Mckinley. during his Southern trip,
has demonstrated that he didn't say all he
mad to say during the campaign.-Muncie
Times.
The Democratic party. in the full blaze of
Republican prosperity, is like a blinking bat
driven from its cave. 1t won't be able to
perceive anything until the night of Demo-
cratic adversity comes.-Warren Review.
When the anti-expansionists select a seal
for their organization we would suggest that
a crawfish be engraved on it. as that hum
bic animal lives in the dark and goes for
ward by walking backwafd.-FOrt Wayne
The pioneer settlers of very State in the
Union wrested expansion from a worse type
of savages than any found in the Philip
pines 1t is not worth while to hold up the
barbarian bugaboo to men of American de-
scent.-Huntington Herald.
President Mckinley struck a responsive
chord in both North and South when he said
''the time has come when the Nation should
snare in caring for the graves of the Con-
tederate soldiers" The Union is now one
no North, no South, no East, no West.-An-
derSOn Herald.
Six months ago the Democratic party of
Indiana was declaring in favor of legisla-
tion for the better and more economical ad-
ministration of township and county affairs
but now they are taking issue with them
selves that proposition Tney have con-
cluded that since they are in the minority
in the General Assembly they do not need
TO keep faith with their platform declara-
tlons.-Seymour Republican.
The committee having In hand the
matter Of preparing bill for the reform
of the laws governing township affairs
should not fail to look to the trustees for
suggestion. There is large number of hon
est, intelligent and business-like trustees in
the State who are anxious to see remedied
evils in the laws which have become appar-
ent TO them during their administrations.
The suggestions from this source can be
considered unprejudiced, none of the trus-
tees can according to law be candidates to
succeed themselves.-F'ranklin Republican.
1t is proposed to introduce, at the coming
session of the Legislature, bill for the re-
duction of passenger rates to two cents per
mile. A few Eastern railway companies
whose lines extend through thickly settled
districts have voluntarily adopted a two
cent rate. They have done so with benefit
to the communities in which they do buSi-
ness and with profit to themselves DOUBT
less the time will come when it will be profit
able for the railroads of this State to make
a twO-cent rate, but it is certain that the
time has not yet arrived. Not a railroad in
Indiana would begin to pay expenses were
it not for the freight receipts. 1t would be
an injustice to the railroads to compel them
at the present time to reduce passenger
rates.-Gas City Journal
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-19

President Gompers achieved notable VIC
tory on Saturday over his old foes, the So
cialists, in the convention of the Federation
Of Labor Three or four years ago. when
Ene convention was held in Chicago, this
element was so influential and numerous as
to make his defeat quite probable, but with
the courage of his convictions and against
the protests of his friends he assailed the
project of the Socialists so vigorously that
he made rather than lost friends by his
speech. defeated the resolutions and made
his reelection certain. At a later conven-
ton he led in defeating the socialistic pro-
gramme. This same element was so as
sertive as TO secure numerous delegates in
the convention, but after the address of Mr..
Gompers the vote on the resolutions dis
closed a smaller number of Socialists than
has gone on record for years in favor of the
abolition of the wage system and of making
the trades unions ward clubs. as Mr. Com
pers puts II. The man now behind the Social
Democratic or Socialist movement TO divert
trades unions is Eugene v. Debs. After
Gompers refused to indorse Debss Chicago
irsurreetion, the latter undertook to form a
new Organization to undermine the Fedora
tinn, but it was a miserable failure. Sooner
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-19
Veterans Complain.
Washington Special


Veterans of the civil war enter complaint
that the army bill which is being framed in
the House dscriminates against them.
They grumble loudest at the age limita-
tions fixed in the bill and grow indignant
when they talk about the disposition on the
part of the new generation of congressman
to crowd the old heroes into the background
to make way for younger men. They even
go so far as to threaten to beat the bill, but
it is not likely that their influence will be
strongly felt if they should undertake such
a movement. Few veterans of the civil wal
are under fifty-three years of age. Some
who went into the army during the last few
months of the war at a tender age are on
the fifty-year limit. but this number is COM
paratively small. BY far the greater num-
ber of survivors of the rebellion are above
fifty-fve years of age. Few who have ar
rived at that period in life ever expect to
see active military service again. but it
makes them angry tS feel that they are
barred out. The spirit of Congress seems to
be to create an enlarged regular army which
shall be composed of young and vigorous
men. both privates and officers. This is not
intended as drive at the veterans of the
civil war, but is called "horse sense
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-19

made at this office by citizens of Spencer
county as to what his chances are They all
want to see him elected, and quite num-
per nave expressed their intention of going
TO Indianapolis in his interest when the Leg
isiature assemblies Rockpcrt Journal
Geographical position doesn't cut much
figure with the friends of Major Steele. If
1t is any advantage to him, we'll and good,
but the important consideration is the selec-
ton OF thoroughly capable man-one who
Is fully competent to discharge the exacting
and far-seeing duties of United States sem
ator, This is generally conceded in behalf
OF MAYOR steele where his force is known
and eXerted.-Fairmount News
In Mr. Beveridge the young of Indi-
ana have a representative in whom they
should feel the greatest pride. and it is their
duty, as it should be their pleasure to
stand by him. AS an old man who gave four
we can truthfully say that there is nothing
at this time or political nature that would
give US more pleasure than would the cleo
ton of Albert j. Beveridge to the United
States Senate.-kokomo News.
1t is sufficient for those acquainted with
j. Frank Hanly to have his denial of a story
that he has entered into a combination with
Charles l.. Henry, of Anderson, whereby
the former is to have the latters support
for senator in exchange for q return favor
two years hence, when Henry becomes a
candidate for Governor. Mr. Hanly saws the
story is absurd" and those who know him
ette Courier.
Geographical location. all other things be-
ing equal, ought to have great deal to do
with the selection of United States senator
in this State this year. Northern Indiana is
entitled to the plum, and there are enough
good men seeking the position from this sec
ton to permit of no good excuse being Of
fered against such a selection from the north
on that score. Taylor Hanly and Steele
are good trio from which to make a suit
able choice.-Winamac Republican.
In our opinion the new senator should
come from the northern part of the State
The south and center of the State have gem
orally controlled conventions and plucked
the best plums. 1t is now time that the
northern section should be recognized by
giving 1t the senatorship. 1t will be re-
hecuon on the craftsmanship and abilities
or other candidates. Judge r. s. Taylor of
Fort Wayne, is pre-eminently the man VINO
should be chosen to fill this important office
at this tlme-Auburn Dispatch
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-19
ABOUT BRYAN.

Colonel Bryan seems to be thoroughly
convalescent from his recent attack of lock-
jaw and is making up for lost time.-No-
bleSVille Ledger.
Bryan says he believes he can 'he more
useful to his country civilian than as
a soldier. What ground has the ex-colonel
for this belief?-Lafayette Call.
VIM T. Bryan is civilian once more. He
never was anything else. He took no inter
est whatever in military affairs, except to
pose in uniform before the camera-South
Bend Tribune.
The resignation of Colonel Bryan was ac-
cepted as quickly as the wires could carry
the acceptance The political soldier is now
free again to fight with his mouth.-Vin-
cenneS Commercial.
If Bryan thinks he is paving his way to
the White House by opposing the growth
of the Nation he is mistaken. He underes..
Inmates the intelligence and patriotism OF
the American people.-Seymour Repub-
lican.
Colonel Bryan, during his few months in
the army, must have loaded his anti-expan-
sion gun. 1t went off with promptness
when the trigger was touched. but there
are symptoms that there was kick" with
the report.-Lafayette Courier.
A correspondent of the Associated Press.
in giving an account of a brief speech
which Mr.. Bryan made in the South on his
return from Nebraska, said: when Mr..
Bryan CtdStu SpedfNiilS tilSi6 was tuillullu-
Gus applause. Well, if there's ever time
when tumultuous applause is in its right
place it's when Mr.. Bryan leaves of speak
ing-Warren Review.
Bryan thought he could serve his country
better as civilian than as a soldier, theE
rushed to Washington and criticised the
administration for keeping volunteers in
the service and objects to an increase of
the regular army. He evidently intends to
chop out a big lot of planks for a new plat
form, but none of them will be stained with
modesty.-Fort Wayne Gazette.
Col. VIM j. Bryan in an interview at Sa-
vannah, said that in his judgment our Ma
ton is just now in greater danger than
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-19

As far as the Democratic party is con-
cerned, its opposition to national expan-
sion is political and partisan. If the Span
ish war had been prosecuted by a Demo-
cratic instead of a Republican administra-
tion, and if the treaty of peace were to be
ratified by a Democratic Senate and ap-
proved by Democratic President, the party
would be unanimous for retaining every foot
of ground we have acquired. They oppose
expansion because they are looking for an
issue and consider it political necessity to
oppose the Republican party.
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-19

The President and members of his party
have been doing some good talking during
the last few days, but the following from
the speech of Secretary of Agriculture VIII
son, at Savannah. should not be overlooked:
The young farmer of the South should
study soil rather than the dead languages; :;
he should learn of the plant in preference
mails before giving time to bellies Ieftres. The
study of the movement of moisture in the
soil will pay better than the study of ora
tory Barnyard poultry offers greater re-
wards for its intelligent care than county
office.
This advice suggests more than it ex-
presses, and it is as good for young farmers
Of the North as for those of the South.
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-19

or later the element in the trades unions
that would abolish the wage system must
act separately. because an organization
which exists for the purpose of strengthen
ing the position of wage earners cannot har-
Dor men whose purpose is opposed to the
is pursuing the policy adopted in Germany
by the more progressive leaders of the Social
Democracy in that country, which is to use
their influence to secure legislation and con-
cessions which will tend to benefit the labor
ing people generally-a constructive policy
rather than a theory which is based upon
social and industrial revolution.
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-19

IL was stated in connection with the re-
firing of an officer from the workhouse that
his services have been very satisfactory,
which should have been a reason for keeping
him in the position, because every such
change is giving up a certainty for an ex-
pertinent. The practice of changing certain
officers in the service of the county every
ar or every two years is based upon the
the theory is impossible in practice IT is for
the interest of all taxpayers and the public
service to keep an efficient man for several
years
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-19
Newspaper Canards.

Washington is suffering from a perfect
rage of newspaper taking. More canards
have been sprung under Washington date
lines on the press of the country during the
last six or eight months than in any time
for many years. The practice is not con-
fined alone to the yellow journals Staid and
fection Like every other disease, it will
run its course. Equally prevalent is the
practice which public men have fallen into
have with them 1t is hard to say which
practice is worse, that of newspaper ex-
aggeration and fakihg or the brazen and
general mendacity on the part of the states
men Few men in public life are free from
the offense mentioned.
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-19
FIOuts a PrOverb.
Petersburg Press.

Petersburg Press.
We notice that some of our exchanges
have revived that ancient proverb to the
effect that the first three days of December
are a forecast of winter. This old saw and
a lot more of meteorological lore ought to
be buried deep and rammed good and hard.
Many sayings are accepted as truths be-
cause they have been heard so often, but
reiteration makes nothing true that is false.
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-19

Legginless, saberess strapless, permitted
to talk once more,
Bryan, the erstwhile colonel, brays as he
did before
Over and over the story, ending as he be-
gan:
'"They hain't no glory in being a colonel;
you'd best be a common man"
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-19

In the tariff which the President has es-
tablished for Cuba the open-door policy is
adopted. All nations will pay the same du-
ties, and for the first time the inhabitants
of that island will not be robbed for dis
tant land
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-19

1t was almost thirty-four years to a day
from the capture of Savannah by Sherman's
troops that President Mckinley and his
party were driven through the streets of the
city in twenty-seven carriages drawn by
white horses, amid cheering multitudes. The
first event happened on the 21st of Decem-
ber, 1864, and the second on the 18th of De-
ce1nher 1893
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-19

For the first time the exports of the
United States will this year exceed those of
Great Britain. Still, now and then a be-
lated free-trader prattles about the Chinese
markets
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-19
A Part of Cuban Education.


AS usual, Chicago seizes opportunities
Her big packers are going to build huge
storage houses. and teach the Cubans to
eat meat while the natives of Cuba dc
not, as yet. require very much meat, we
hope to educate them," says one of the
Chicagoans. That is good work. The meat
eaters are the conquerors of the world.
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-19
The worlds Letter Bag.
Christian Advocate.

OIIIISIIdII kAUNUCdNt
The greatness of the Anglo-Saxon race is
in nothing else more clearly shown than in
the fact that two-thirds of the letters car
ried in the mails of the world are written
by or sent to people using the English lam
gIage while the same people number less
than one-third of the mail-using population.
This difference is not only due to the great
er intelligence of the English-speal1ing peo-
pie but to the greater extent of their com
merce, which is largely carried on by cor
rpScDOndence
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-19

Cuba. We think the colonel is mistaken.
The country empha tically decided in favor
OF sound money two years ago. and con-
nrmed the same six weeks ago, and the
free-siver fad, which has been the most
dangerous thing the country has had to
contend with, Is completely wiped out.
Mount Vernon Republican.
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-19

When it comes to the pinch, few men in
the Senate anxious for future will go on
record against the treaty with Spain. The
temper of the American people is not in
favor of backing out
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-19

The 16-to-1 element, who are for that and
nothing else, will be relieved to know that
an interview has drawn from Colonel Bryan
the statement that that dangerous heresy
must be the leading issue in 1900.
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-19

1T is not a question of keeping the islands
of the East. but of leaving them" said
President Mckinley at Savannah. That is
the whole truth in a nutshell. Circum-
stances have forced the Philippines upon
us, and the question is how to abandon
them without dishonor and laying ourselves
open to the charge of national cowardice.
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-19

The United States wants a standing army
big enough to meet the present require
ments. And it may be added that the intel
ligent people of the United States have no
fear of what is called militarism
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-19

Probably if the anti-expansionists of to-
day had been living at the close of the revo-
lutionary war they would have opposed the
treaty of peace because it extended the
boundaries of the United States vastly be-
yond those of the thirteen original States.
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-19
Race Pride.

Mr. Grogan-Fwat hov We been fghtin'
for?
Danny-The sSchwartzhe:mer kid said San
dy Claws was a Dutchman
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-19
TOO Severe a strain.

Dollie-So you worship your countrys flag,
under no matter what circumstances?
Cholly-Um-ah-I don't believe I could
have much respect for a common cotton
one
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-19

He'fain would climb the ladder of fame
And win renown;
But she-the tickle, faithless dame
Just threw him down.
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-19

Some one who has been to the trouble to
ascertain the views of the leading papers of
the country on expansion announces 365 in
favor and 1873 against. That is not two
thirds, but if they had to so on record for
ali time enough would change to make it So
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-19

The New York Times says that Represent
ative Walker, of Massachusetts, "is abso-
1utely without mercy to his own party"
This is because he predicts no currency
legislation until 1904. 1t may be added that
several thousand Republicans in the
Worcester (A1ass) district had 10 mercy
last election daY for Mr Walker
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-19
THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL

Can be found at the following places:
NEW Y0RK-Astor House
IhlCAGO-Palmer House, p o. News Co. 217
Dear5oTn street, Great Northern Hotel and
Grand Pacific Hotel.
street.
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Or Third and Jefferson streets. and Louisville
Book Co. 256 Fourth avenue.
WASHINGTON. d. C.-Riggs House, Ebbitt
House and Wizards Hotel.
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Detroit Tribune.
1t may get so II won't be safe for a man
to be elected to the Chicago Common Coun-
ell unless he's reasonably honest.
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-19
One Effect of II.
Detroit Tribune.

Detroit Tribune.
General Miles's bill is also in the nature
of an act so restrict the activities of the
secretary of war TO the duties of the secre-
tary of war.
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-19
Evidently.
Washington Post.

Washington Post.
Colonel Bryan has evidently come to the
conclusion that the next Democratic nomi-
nee for the presidency will not be nomi-
mated on account of his war record.
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-19
Choice of Evils.
Kansas city Journal.

Kansas city Journal
Chicago aldermen certainly cannot relish
the prospect of dangling from a lamp-post
in such weather as this. Even honesty must
seem preferable.
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-19
So There Is,

Washington Post.
There is a spirited demand for a maga-
zine that can be produced without gorging
Itself on war stories.
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-19

The policy of the United States concern
ing the Philippines may be regarded from
the standpoint OF commercial and strategic
interest or from the standpoint of duty.
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-19

No year in the history of the country
ever closed so full of realization and prom
Use as 1898
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-19
BUBBLES IN THE AIR.
Natural nedmcfinn

To-nmy-Paw, what is a boOkworm?
Mr.. Figg-A man who loves books.
Then is man who loves fish a fish
Morm?''
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-19
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