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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-05
Future Of the Philippines.

There could be no doubt as to the
desirability of the Philippine islands
as an American possession if it were
the policy of this nation to become a
colon2ing power. incidentally fertile
and rich in natures resources, the on
portunities for profitable trade in them
are most alluring. Peopled by a race
who would respond readily to kindness
and fair dealing, the problem of ad-
ministerng successfully colonial
form of government on American lines
would not be sufficiently complicated
to constitute in itself an insurmount-
able obstacle to permanent American
occupation.
Nor could any European power con-
sistcntly make objection to such occu-
patton. While those powers prob
ably would dislike to see the
United States entered among the
number of their land-grabbing
competitors and possessed of a
prize upon which each of them has long
had coveteOus eyes, it would not be
in the ability Of any of them to rebuke
us for the innovation without passing
censuro upon repeated actions of their
own. We could reply TO any criticism
from European source that we were
simply learning lesson that Europe
has long been teaching us, and the
reply would be unanswerable.
Finally, under the peculiar conditions
of European politics at this time, the
patton, from the Eurorean stand
point, by asserting it to be a necessary
escape from disturbance of the bal
ance of power in the Orient. The
Philippines in the hands of either Eng
land, Russia or Germany would Consti-
tute a menace to the much Vaunted
concert of the powers and to the
equilibrium of Europe" whereas in
the hands Of the neutral United States
they would leave the European bal
ance undisturbed
But we believe that the time has not
yet come for such a departure from
American tradition and precedent, if.
indeed, it is likely ever to come. The
United states should carefully safe
guard its present and prospective in
terests in the Pacific: i'm other words.
it should annex Hawaii. which is
wholly within the natural sphere of
American influence and absolutely
necessary as an American outpost. If
should also secure in the Philippines
a suitable coaling station as a precau-
ton against future contingencies. But
for the present this is ALL
What then, should we do with the
Philippines? Hold them as security
for the payment by Spain Of our war
expenses, with the understanding that
If Spain will not or cannot indemnify
us in cash for every cent of expense
that we have had to incur by reason of
her intolerable conduct in the American
hemisphere, we will put the Philippines
up at auction, to be sold to the highest
responsible bidder.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-05
CARS CRASH THROUGH A BRIDGE.
A Great Mass of Debris PILED Up In
the SchuyIkiII River.

Tamaqua, Pa, May 1.-THE collision
of two parts of broken freight train
on the iron bridge over the Schuylkill,
a mile north of this place last night,
caused the structure to collapse, and
twelve cars, loaded with coal, were pre-
cipitated into the river with a crash.
The engine was safely across, and
none of the crew We're injured. The
bridge was completely wrecked, and
the river channel was blocked
The Reading, Tamaqua and Mahanoy
Plane wreCking crews were promptly
on the scene, but a temporary bridge
cannot be constructed before tomorrow
morning, owing to the large amount of
debris to be cleared away, Trains be-
tween Port Clinton and Shamokin are
being run by way of Pottsville, over the
Frackville branch.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-05
BRAZIL REFUSES RECIPROCITY.
The President Objects to IA Renewal
ofOur Treaty.

Rio Janeiro, May A-Congress was
opened today with the reading of the
message of the president, General Cam
pos Salles, in which he expressed the
hope that the British Guiana boundary
question would be settled without ar
bitration.
The message said the president had
refused to renew the reciprocity treaty
with the United States though the gov
ernmcnt of the United States had ask
ed 70 it's renewal, on account of the
great loss in the receipts which were
recorded during 1897.
Continuing, the message said the
"scrupulous punctuality of the foreign
payments has cost enormous sacrl-
ces," owing to the fall in the rate OF
exchange the fall in the price Of cof-
fee and internal political agitation.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-05
succeeded realizes what his success
means"

Aside from the importance of the
victory at Manila harbor as bearing
upon the present conflict with Spain,
the exhibition Of powerful fighting
qualities given by Admiral Deweys
fleet will be of untold benefit to Ameri-
contempt that has been entertained for
American citizens especially in many
Of the smaller countries of Europe and
Asia is already disappearing. A few
more entertainments like that given at
Manila harbor the other day will render
it unnecessary for American tourists
in the little states of Europe to pose
as r,nglishmen in order to be treated
with CiVility.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-05
TREASURE AND RELATIVE GONE.
Farmer Smith Lost $500 In Cash and
Lot of JeweITy.

Salem, N. j., May 4.-Gordon Law
renee, about Is years old, of Phaladel-
phia, arrived at the farm of a relative
John Smith, farmer in Quinton town
ship, on Monday night. This morning
Lawrence did not come TO breakfast
with the family, but arose about two
hours later. About 10 o'clock he bade
Mrs. Smith goodbye, and said that he
was going home.
Mrs. Smith went to her bedroom this
afternoon, and at once missed a box in
which she kept her jewelry. 1t contain
ed $500 in money, two gold watches and
chains, and a diamond ring. Mrs.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-05

on sunday night The Tribune wired
Colonel Cuurscn at MI Gretna that in
addition to the S340 paid for the Thir-
tcenth regiment ambulance out OF the
fund collected by this paper there re-
manned here, subject to his order, S119.-
al, &c be applied as he might see fit to,
ward the purchase Of horses and har-
ness. Intimatipn was given that if
more was needed it would be forth
coming. TO this we have had no reply
but judging from our correspondence
from camp this matter seems not to
have been understood there. We shall,
therefore, clear it up without delay.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-05

Queen Christmas willingness to al
low to the entire Spanish navy the
honor OF glorious death at the hands
of American fleets is touching, and en-
titles her TO distinction as a modern
ruler who Is wiling that al unlimited
amount of someone else's blood should
be shed for her country. Everybody
will doubtless appreciate the sacrifice
except perhaps the Spanish sailors.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-05

Philadelphia, May 4.-The register OF
Wills today issued letters of administra-
tion on the estate of Herman A. Van
Horn to his only sister and heir, Lizzie
C. Cellar, who resides in this city. The
decedent was a seaman ON board the
United States battleship Maine, which
was blown up in Havana harbor, Cuba,
on the night of February 10 last. The es-
tate left by the unfortunate seaman
amounts in value to about $loO.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-05
GUARDING AGAINST YELLOW FEVER
Camp Sanitation SupcTintended by
Expert Guiterns.

Washington, d. c., May 4.-Dr. John
Guiteras, the yellow fever expert, left
Washington this evening for Tampa,
Fla, whence he will accompany the
American forces to Cuba.
DR.. Guiteras will personally super
intend samp sanitation, and it is be-
leved that he will minimize the danger
of infection in the ranks of the Ameri-
can troops and reduce the mortality
should the dread fever make its APP
DearanCe
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-05
EXTENDS CONGRATULATIONS.
From the Scranton Times.

From the Scranton Times.
The Times sincerely hopes that no
occasion may arise from a conflict with
foreign foes, to cause the Thirteenth
regiment to use its new ambulance to
carry off wounded men from the field
of battle. In this connection we extend
congratulations to our esteemed con-
temporary, The Scranton Tribune, i'm it's
successful efforts to raise the necessary
funds by public subscription for the pur-
chase of the ambulance ana all access
SOriCS.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-05

Smith at once alarmed her husband,
and they started in search of Lawren-
ce. At Quinton, they learned that he
had hired team to take him to
Bridgeton. MIR. and Mrs. Smith drove
to this city, had warrant issued and
placed in the hands Of Prosecutor Ac-
ton, who started in search of Law
renee.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-05

If Spain had fewer admirals and
better ships and gunners it might not
have been so easy.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-05
TOLD BY THE STARS.
Daily Horoscope Dawn bv Aiacchus
The Tribune AstroiOger.
Astrolabe Cast: 2.3i a. m. for Thursday
May ), lS!S,

May ), 1873.
IA @ az
y child born on this day ,is liable to
have a hurrah temperament.
The Spanish Don his sails filled up with
wind,
And stcered for Manila.
" hilc cruising swift the Andausian
gcinned
At thoughts of Nanks he'd slay.
But when he ran against the crew
That walked the decks of Admiral Dew
Ey's ships the Sraniard soon Withdrew
Sorry that he got gay"
1t is not i'm good form to say that the
weather is rainy. Everything is Dewey
now.
Klondike? Let sec. Where have we
heard that name?
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-05

There seems no reason why Uncle
Sam should not control an Oriental
farm, if nothing more than to keep up
appearances as a powerful nation.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-05

Where Dewey missed it was in not
providing better facilities for the men
who want to pose him in history.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-05

The public spirited citizens of Pitts
burg have taker advantage of the alb
sence Of the Pttsburg guardsmen at
Mt. Gretna TO complete a 1850, ,OOG new
armory for them. Pittsburg thus Of
fers a lesson to Scranton.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-05

Of privation in his own household does
that which merits Gensure rather than
praise
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-05

Here's hoping that Admiral Sampsol
will Dcweys we'll
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-05

Give Gomez the guns; he'll do the
rest.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-05

Major General Fitzhugh Lee"
sounds first rate, as does major Cen
eral Joe Wheeler" They sound so be-
cause they signify reunited coun-
try.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-05
BRASS BEDSTEADS.

In buying q brass Bedstead, be sure that
you get the best. Our brass Bedsteads are
all made with seamless brass tubing and
frame work is all of steel.
They cost no more than many bedsteads
made OF the open seamless tubing. Every
bedstead is highly finished and lacquerel
under peculiar method, nothing ever hav-
ing been produced to equal It, Our new
Spring Patterns are now on exhibition.
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SCRANTON, MAY 5. 1898.

ENTERED AT THE PosToFFtCE AT SCRANTON,
PA, As sECoND-CLAss MAIL MATTER.
Iron County register., 1898-11-17
ILOILO BESTEGED.
The Spanish Governor Declares an Armis
tice In Order to Transfer Control
to the Americans.

Manila, Nov. 14.-The following ad,
vices have been received from uoilo
capital of Panay, one of the principal
islands of the Visayas group:
''The insurgents have occupied Lin.
ganis, Oton and Pavia, suburbs OF
Iloilo, and are daily expected to at
tack the town.
'The Spanirds have abandoned the
mole and destroyed the connecting
bridges.
Business is paralyzed, and the in
habitants are in a state of terror. The
mercantile houses of all nationalities
have signed circular asking the COM
mander of the United States cruiser
Charleston to remain, as the Spanish
authorities are incapable of affording
them protection.
SIT is reported also that the insur-
gents have taken the whole of the ISL
ands of Negros and Zebu of the
Visayas group.
"On November Gen. Rios, Spanish
governor of the Visayas, is said to
have declared a seven days armistice,
in order to communicate with Madrid
with a view of transferring control to
the Americans.
Iron County register., 1898-11-17
THE GROWING ABsURDITY.
Republican Contention That the Rec
ord OF the Party Should
BE Set Aside.

Everything goes in a political cam,
paign. This might long ago have
passed into a proverb, for, assuredly,
there are said and done in political
campaigns things that could not with
propriety or safety be said or done at
other times. It is quite likely that in
some respects the old methods have
been improved on, and that there is
tome slight tendency toward the millen-
nial condition, under which, it is ex-
pected, reason will usurp the seat of
prejudice and passion. It will doubtless
be a long time, however, before the
element of the ridiculous will be who'll
ly eliminated from campaigning. Des-
peration may always be expected to
lead to dealing in absurdities, if moth
ing worse.
One of the absurdities-the foremost,
indeed-of the campaign that has just
closed was the republican contention
that the record of the party in power.
which asks to be continued in power, is
not fit subject for consideration and
discussion, and that it ought to be set
aside so that attention could be given
exclusively to matters that relate not
at all to state government. Tt goes
without saying, of course, that this line
of policy would be pursued only by
party whose record had not been what
it ought to have been, but one would
suppose that. even in desperate emer-
gency, any party would hesitate
about taking such a ridiculous posi-.
N. W Leader.
Iron County register., 1898-11-17
MAY BE THE LAST.
Peace Commissioners May Agree to Dis
agree-The Expected Visit of Em-
peror William to Madrid.

Madrid, Nov. 14.-El impartial say.
the government has forwarded in.
structions to Senor Montero Rios, pres
ident of the Spanish peace commits
sion at Paris, and that to-day's confer
ence may be the last, or the last bu:
one, unless the American commits
sioners modify their claim
According to FL impartial, a mem
Der of the cabinet, has virtually de
clared as much.
The government has received a dis
patch from Gen. Rios, governor of the
Visayas islands, reporting the rebel
lion in the islands of negroes, and an.
nouneing the departure from noilo OF
the mail steamer Munoz, with mum,
ber of invalided men, whose repatria.
ton has been authorized by the Amer.
leans.
The Madrid papers declare that the
expected visit of Emperor William is q
matter of no political Importance, and
that the German ambassadors visit to
Berlin is no way connected with it.
Iron County register., 1898-11-17
Alger,s Victou.

On what ground did Mckinley look
for popular Endorsement of his admin
istration? Surely not because of his
original appointment and continued
support of the most discreditable cabi-
net officer in American history. Ger
tainly not upon the line of his appoint
ments generally. for they have been,
as Alger's appointment was, payment
of political debts. Mckinley could not
ask the appointment of the national
electorate because of any affirmative
monetary proposition on his part, for
neither he nor his party has taken any
stand in the direction of stable cur
rency. Nor could Mckinley ask ma
tional Endorsement because of any So
called spirited foreign policy, for he
has not enunciated any policy whatever
concerning the acquisition of territory
coming to the United States as the re-
suit of war into which he no less than
Spain was forced. If the national adj
1ninistration sees in the result of the
election a personal triumph Alger is
properly selected to direct the fanfare
of exulting trumpets.-Chicago Chron-
icle.
Iron County register., 1898-11-17
CUBAN POLITICAL PRISONERS.
Returned in Poverty and Rags from
Penal Servltude In Ceuta-Kept
Under Military Guard.

San Juan de Porto Rico, Nov. 49,
The Spanish steamer Isla de Panay.
from Cadiz, arrived here yesterday
with 292 Cuban political prisoners on
board bound for Havana. The pris-
oners left the African penal settle
ment of Ceuta on October % and left
Cadiz on the 30th. They have served
sentences of from two to three years
imprisonment, and were given emf
grant accommodations on the Isla de
Panay. On board that vessel they
were constantly kept under the guard
of Spanish soldiers. The prisoners are
Tery badly off in the way of clothing.
none having been supplied them by
he government. But there were few
rick men among them. The Isla de
Panay is due to arrive at Havana on
November Is.
The Spanish government is paying
the transportation charges, but the
prisoners complain of the presence OF
the guard of soldiers. declaring they
a1e now free men.
Iron County register., 1898-11-17
FACTS ABOUT LIGHTNING.

Out of every three persons struck by
lightning two recover.
Churches are said to be the buildings
most commonly struck by lightning.
Experts say the electricity in n thun-
derbolt is not very great, but the volt
age is.
One of the best evidences of the value
Of lightning rods up to date has been
afforded by the Washington monu-
ment. It is capped by a small four
sided pyramid OF aluminium. This
aluminium tip is connected with the
ground by four copper rods, which go
down deep into the earth. On April 5.
1855, the monument was struck fercely
five tunes. but it suffered no damage
whatever.
In old times vessels used often to be
struck by lightning and the loss by
that cause was very great. From 1870
to 1s40 no fewer than $50 ships of the
British navy were struck, 100 men being
killed and $50 wounded. Nowadays
warships, as well as big merchant ves-
sells, have lightning rods running down
their masts and into the sea, so that the
electricity is carried on. In these days
nobody hears of the destruction of q
vessel by lightning.
Iron County register., 1898-11-17
MISSIONARIES AVENGED.
Thirteen Murderers Hanged at KveIIu
History of the Crime-Three
Who Escaped.

Lcndon, Nov. 12.-The mails from
Sierra Leone, West Africa, yesterday
y. ought news of the hanging at Kwel-
In of IS murderers of American mis-
sioraries, members of the United
Brotherhood of Christ, in the Sherbrc
district of Sierra Leon last May.
The massacre of the missionaries re.
ferred to in the foregoing dispatch
grew out of the dissatisfaction of the
natives at the local hut tax. The in.
surgents burned the mission houses
and murdered number of mission
aries, among them Mr.. and Mrs. Cain
and the Misses Archer, Hatfield and
Schenk. Several of the missionaries
Mr. and Mrs. Burtner, Mr.. and Mrs
Mirshall and the Misses Muller and
Ward, succeeded, after terrible ex.
perience, in reaching Free Town, cap
ital of the British colony of Sierra
Leon.
Iron County register., 1898-11-17
THE PARIS CONFERENCE.
The Peace Commission Rapidly Approach
ing the Critical Point In the Settle
ment-May End i'm RuDtuxe

Paris, Nov. 14.-Among on-lookera
here the impression exists-though il
is not the result of any official state
ment-that the Spanish peace commits.
sioners will not consent to a treaty
which the American commissioner
could sign.
The Spaniards May Abandon Their
Struggle.
It seems almost possible, also that in
the pitiable pressure to which the
Spanish commissioners are subjected
between their large creditors, who are
on the spot watching them, and the
stern attitude of the United States, the
Spaniards may abandon their strug.
giles and leave the two forces to con.
front each other.
1t has not yet been decided whether
the next joint session is to occur to-
day of tomorrow. The Spaniards, il
has been arranged, will inform the
Americans this morning whether they
need the day to prepare their next
memorandum. If they do the meet
ing will take place tomorrow.
Under the rules of procedure
adopted by the conference, it is under.
stood that the deliberations may moi
be unexpectedly concluded by either
side.
The Last American Memorandum Re-
garded as an Ultimatum.
The statement is printed here that
the last memorandum from the Ameri
cans is regarded by the Spaniards as
a virtual ultimatum. But, as a mat
ter of fact, the Americans have not
presented an uItimatum.
1t is only since Wednesday last that
the Spaniards have begun to feel that
the Americans purpose taking over
the Philippines, and that too without
any assumption of Spanish indebted
ness. AS they are now convinced OF
this it may be that Spain's next pre-:
sentiment in conference will be the su.
preme rally of her diplomats, argu.
mentative and tactical forces. 1t may
even mark the conclusion of all she
has to say, but if the rules of proceed
ure are followed the Americans would
still have another presentation to sub
NIT.
An Open Rupt0re Liable te Occur.
Ever since October 1 it has been
within the range of possibility that at
any meeting an open rupture might
occur, and on one OR two occasions, ii
might have been easily fact even be
fore the taking up of the Philippine
question. The boundaries of the field
in which that question is being worked
out are becoming more apparent, and
the angel of final settlement can not
be far off. If a treaty is to result here,
it may fairly be expected within three
weeks. although it is not true-as re-
ported from the United States yester.
day-that the Americans have instruc.
tions embodying a time limit for the
conclusion of the conference.
Iron County register., 1898-11-17
THE ELECTIONS.
Opinions OF Democratic Editors On
the Results Throughout
the Country.

The democratic election workerA
found themselves pitted against pow
erful foe yesterday, foe whose first
name is republican boodle.-Bingham-
ton On. " Leader.
Minnesota democrats viii each order
an extra turkey for Thanksgiving. The
American bird will taste particularly
good to the North Star faithful this
year-St. Paul Globe.
The result of elections throughout
the country indicates the dissatisfac-
tion of a great many voters with the
course of the administration in giving
preference to tariff legislation over
monetary reform and with the miscon-
Duct of the war popularity known as
Algerism.-N. 7. Herald.
The democratic party upheld the
president too Loyalty during the war
Spanish tendencies. The real Spanish
allies in that war were the men who
placed an incompetent general in conn
mand of the American army before San
tiago.-St. Louis Republic.
It is quite like old times to see the
government clerks blackmailed that
the republican politicians may have
campaign funds, and to see the frank
ing privilege abused to save republican
campaign expenses. The civil service
law is not such hideous thing as the
old wheelhorses thought, since it can
be SO easily eyaded. - Washington
Times.
The democracy tested its strength
and found itself in most satisfactory
condition. In spite of it's failure to score
4 noteworthy victory this year, it can
prepare for the important campaign of
1900 with entire confidence in its abil-
ity to sweep the country. Nothing
could do more to enervate republican,
ism and unfit it for the battle. of 1900
than the renewed leases of power that
were given it yesterday with some
thing like reluctance. The g. o. p. may
be relied upon to hang itself with the
extra supply of rope that has been flung
to it.-Ringhamton (N. W Leader.