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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-06-24
A Great Year for Farmers.

The farmers of the United States are
drawing upon other parts of the world for
more money in the fiscal year which ends
with this month than in any preceding
year in the history of the country. The
high-water mark of 1892, when American
exports of agricultural products amounted
to S799, 323, Pig, will be surpassed by the
record of the year. The preliminary re-
ports make it quite apparent that the agri-
cultural exports of the year will be consid-
erably in excess of SS00,000, ,000 the total
for the year being likely to reach 1885,, ,00O,- e.
600. Never before have the exports of ag-
ricultural products reached the $500, 0OO,-
600 line, and never but twice have they
been as much as 500, 100000, the two oc-
casions in which they passed the 500, ,000,-
600 line being in 1881 and 1892. Compared
with the last fiscal year, the increase in ex-
ports of agricultural products will be fully
Slj0,000,O00 and, compared with the pre-
ceding year, The increase will be over
S2j0,00O,000, while the total will be fully
80 per cent in excess of that of the fiscal
year of 1895,
In breadstuffs alone the exports of the
year will amount to nearly 81 100000 for
each business day, and will be more than
100000 in excess of last years ex-
ports of breadstuffs. Nearly all articles
classed as breadstutfs have participated in
this increase. OF wheat, the value of the
fiscal year for 1SaS will be more than double
that of the fiscal year 1897, while the in
crease in flour will be nearly so per
cent and of corn nearly 30 per cent in
value, May exports of corn were larger
than those of any month in the history of
the country, while the total exports of corn
for the year, for the first time, will pass
the 200,000,000 bushel line. Cornmeal
oats and oatmeal and rye show striking
increase.
In provisions, in which term are included
beef, hog and dairy products, there is also
a marked increase. the total exports of
provisions for the year being likely to reach
S160,000,000 in value. Most of this in
crease is in hog products, including bacon
and lard.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-06-24
THE WEEKS WAR NEWS.

The event of the week has been the ar
rival and landing on Cuban soil of the first
detachment, 10000 strong, of the Ameri-
can army, which will occupy the island
and drive the Spanish from its control.
The transports bearing the troops arrived
on Monday, as is elsewhere told in detail,
but the landing was not effected until
Wednesday. The point chosen for the
landing was Baiquri harbor, point a few
miles east of Santiago. The Spanards
offered no resistance and there were no
casulties among our troops.
A large force of insurgents is at hand
to act in support OF the Americans and
news of the advance upon Santiago is to
be expected at any time.
There was hot fighting at Santiago last
Friday aud Saturday when cutters from
the New York and Massachusetts, APP
preached the entrance to make soundings.
The cutters were hit several times, but
there were no casualties.
Great Indignation has been created in
army aud navy circles by Capt Gen.
Banco's refusal to exchange Uobson and
his companions This refusal was com.
municated Monday to Commodore Watson
who commands the blockadng fleet of
Havana. ltis believed by many that the
Spaniards mean to hold lIobson and other
American prisoners TO prevent the bonn
bardment of Santiago and possibly of Ha-
vana also.
a young volunteer named Mariana
Saliva attempted to assassinate Capt. Gen.
Blanco at Havana few days ago. As
Blanco was leaving the palace in the COM
pany of some of his staff officers the young
volunteer fired at him sendiug bullet into
the calf of his leg. His object was revenge
for the death of younger brother who
was court martialed and shot, charged with
conspiring against the Spanish govern
ment. Blamcos wound is not serious. His
young assalant is under arrest and await
ing execution of his death sentence
There has been further news of insur-
gent successes at Manila. The city is evil
IDENTIFY at the mercy of the rebels and of
Dewey's fleet The arrival of the trans
ports bearing Gen. Merritt's first detach-
ment of 1000 men is due at any time.
News came Saturday of the declaration
of republic at old Cavite near Manila,
and the election of the rebel general,
Aguinaldo as president.
Chinese papers say that Admiral
Montejo was guilty of gross cowardice at
the battle of Manila, fleeing from one ship
to another and being almost the first man
ashore when the battle was over.
1t is understood that another detach-
ment of troops will start for Santiago to-
morrow, and that a third expedition will
day
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-06-24

Henry G.. Smith of Rutland was nom-
mated for temporary secretary, l.. II. Lew
is of Hyde Park for assistant secretary,
and they were elected by acclamation. On
motion Of W. l.. Burnap of Burlington
the temporary organization was made per-
manent. On motion of W. Z. Howard of
Middlebury committee of one from each
county was appointed a committee on res
| olutions.
p. W. Clement of Rutland offered res
olution that the state of Vermont ought TO
have an opportunity to vote on the contin-
uance of the prohibitory law, and that the
next legislature should be urged to give
the people this opportunity. Mr.. Clement
spoke at some length in support of his res
olution, and moved that the committee on
resolutions be instructed to incorporate the
same into their report. The resolution
was referred to the committee without in
structions.
For governor, George A. Ballard of Fair
fax, eloquently nominated Col. +. G. Smith
of St. Adams. Col. Smiths nomination
was seconded by representatives from sew
eral counties and on motion of Gen. j. j.
Estey of Brattl-boro it was endorsed by
viva voce vote
Daniel Sherwin of Jamaica nominated
IUl ileu'eIl'' governor IL H. ~ hol'on oi
- Td%,iI',r iJlh,.iIuo,o' oo' "a, y; pa'eS VI ~.
gU'ireo'S U'it',. "aS noll!li'.eu ny AleNanuel
,uiinee' poiu Ii1'nILaIiHns were nHuleI-
o,'S'S U Seoonueu "nG d o"iIo. was oiueIeu,
Ot 'u,'oil, "e ue'.7"'e it1li e"cli county
VOTES sp1 ~ ac, Liar T6o ro.It. VIC
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1o Suo e'",5 IUinul'''er' Auu'soh county
VA, ~, ~ 81" nUIIill"S'UIi' T. ~
C,'s t!iins C1'eI"H'a' marry hIoIgeTIi
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- ~ ~, ,iotioii VI " a l1oIu oolLuI'V1ee
CiI. O. t0o "@S "PPoInteu W "al1 on Colonei
smith, , no'Iiy mn VI us NOMINATION as
SoNeinoi anu vonIuTI ~ uiun 70 tne piatlorII' III
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o,olocL ,ne Cningoi !" VI tne jth cGt'eu.ioh AZ
eiOeA' OoiOlei l. - olliun was es-
annointed for that nnrnose tho deiegates
standing and tba hapd ,IIa1;na stIaiI ~
the Chief" In resnonse to an entbnsias.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-06-24
NorthheId Echoes, IsOs.

The first number of Mortified Echoes, I"
for the series of 1898 has been issued dur
ing the past week. The frontispiece is
half-tone engaving of Mr.. Moody's first
Sunday school class in Chicago, a group of
ii street gamins, representative of the
class among which the evangelist began his
life work. A characteristic sermon by Mr..
Moody, "Abraham's Four Surrenders,"
holds the place of honor in the number.
A notably interesting group of articles for
Mortified visitors are those on the work
in London of Rev. F. B. Meyer, Rev. G.
Campbell Morgan, and Rev. George H.
Macgregor. Still another group consists
of a series of prize articles describing the
Moody schools and the work done there.
Both of these series are illustrated.
A valuable feature of this number is
"Guide to Northfield," in which is given
chapters of North6eld in legend and histo-
ry, Northtield as an educational centre, as
religious centre, and as a summer resort.
1t is in every respect notably good num-
Der, and it represents a piece of work
which is well worth doing.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-06-24
GBe l1rrmunt 39benis.
BRATTLEBORO:
FRIDAY, JUNE "a, 1898.
The Conventions,

The course of events at Montpelier on
Tuesday and Wednesday, especially in the
state convention, was very much what
might have been anticipated. In spite of
all efforts to the contrary, and although
the unwisdom of such a course was clearly
shown, the convention insisted on making
a complete change i'm the minor state Of
iicers. The men nominated were those
whose candidacy had been carefully
worked up under a wel-arranged plan. Ii
is not fair to say that Wnlham county
got nothing because she had too mauy can.
didates, for the event proved that the men
nominated held the winning cards from
the start. In behalf of II. c. Bates of ST.
Johnsbury, who received the nomination
for lieutenant governor, il was urged that
he was the only old soldier suggested for
place on the state ticket, and that for this
reason he was entitled to support. This
feeling doubtless won him votes which
might otherwise have gone to DR.. Holton.
Mr.. Bracket is a young man, and he and
his friends can very well afford to wait for
some other day when the course of pOliti-
cal events brings things his way.
The support Of Col Z. c. Smith for
governor was as spontaneous and hearty
as could have been wished. His speech
of acceptance was molel of fitness for
the occasion, and the impression made
upon the convention could not have been
more favorable.
In the congressional convention Judge
Read kept his promise and fought to
finish, and has certainly lost nothing in
reputation and good will by doing So He
had the satisfaction of having the solid
vote o. his own county behind him. His
weakness lay in his failure to command
the strength in Windsor and Washington
counties which it was believed would
come to him.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-06-24

The Newlands resolution for the anexa-
tion of Hawaii was taken up in the Sen
ate on Monday. Mr. Morrill, of Vermont
opened the debate with a strong speech in
opposition. The key note of his speech
was his saying that at his time of life his
chiefest ambition is to be right.
Mr.. Morrill, is unable to agree with any
plan of annexation which leaves an open
door for the admission of the islands as
state.
The undesirable character of the great
er part of their il-gathered races of popu-
lation, gathered by contract to serve long
years of semi-slaNery by sugar employers,
does not warrant and never can entitle
them to an equal representation in the
Senate of the United States with Virginia
and Massachusetts, or with Illinois and
Colorado, nor any other state. We can
be their friend without taking them into
our family. "My firm conviction is that
annexation of distant islands is not in
harmony with the Constitution of the
United States.
Senator continued, under whatever form
or pretext, will advertise the final wreck
age of the Monroe doctrine.
ave cannot afford to denounce and for
bid all acquisitions of territory in the
western hemisphere by European govern
ments, even at the peril of war, and forth
with embark in a thus bedamned enter
prise ourselves"
Adherence to the doctrine promulgated
by Washington in his farewell address has
made us great and respected. If our fdel-
ity to the well ripened craftsmanship of
the father of his country shall be perpetu-
ated for the next hundred years as in the
past, the honor, prosperity and power of
our republic, it may be safely predicted,
will light and lead all the nations.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-06-24
The Republican League

A special meeting of the Republican
State League of Vermont was held at
Montpelier Wednesday to elect IA dele
gates TO the National League convention
to be held at Omaha, Neb, July 13, IA
and 10 next. The following were chosen:
c. S. Page of Hyde Park, j. j. Estey of
Brattleboro, Theophilus Grout of New
port, E. B. Taft of Burlington, w. N.
Platt of Shoreham, L. P. Slack of st.
Johnsbury, R. j. Kimball of Randolph,
F. D. White of Rutland, T. L. Jeffords of
Williamstown, w. w. Brown of Spring
field, II, S. Bingham of Bennington, F. A.
Dwinell of Montpelier, W. o. Baldwin of
Burlington and w. P. Dillingham; of Wa
terbury.
COL c. S. Forbes, the efficient secretary,
resigned his Office, and L. S. Hayes of
Bellows Falls was elected in his place
The president of the State Republican
League, h. S. Peck of Burlington, the
vice president for Vermont of the Ma
tional League, w. II. Fl. Slack of Spring
field, the member from Vermont of the
national executive committee and the sec
retary of the State league, Mr.. Hayes, are
eX-otficio delegates.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-06-24
CadIZ Fleet Is Useless,

A Madrid despatch says that the Spanish
Minister of Marine has abandoned his Or
iginal intention of sending Admiral Cam
aras squadron to the West Indies. Both
Admiral Camara and Admiral Churruca
advised him that it would be absurd to
face the immensely superior American fleet
with only five real war vessels. The only
real war vessels are the battleship Pelayo,
the armored cruiser Carlos ", and the
three torpedo boat destroyers. All the
rest are converted merchantmen Except
British pleasure yacht Giralda), more or
less badly equipped, and supply-ships. In
short, of the sixteen vessels, five are actual
war craft, five are imitation warships, and
six are transports.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-06-24
The Platform.

ReSOlued. that we reafirm our loyalty to the
cardinal principles of the Republican party as
enuncated in the platform of the national con-
vention at st. Louis in 1896, especially the doc
trine of protection and sound money, and that
our confidence is mistaken that this party,
which represents the mind and heart and con-
science of the American people, will wisely set
tie the tremendous questions of American policy
they confront us.
We believe the United States should build and
control the Nicaragua canal.
We heartily endorse the administration of
President Mckinley. Especially do we commend
his wise, conservative, patient, and statesman
like management OF our relations with Spain,
whereby he demonstrated his purpose to ex.
haust the resources of diplomacy before resort
ing TO war, and thereby challenged the admira-
tion of thinking men of all parties and won the
respect and confidence of the civilized world.
We commend the wisdom of the state admins
tratlon In providing for full regiment of volun-
teers thus anticipating the second call for troops
and preserving the unity and individuality of
Vermont soldiers in the war. We also approve
the action of the Legislature in voting the state
pay TO those of our citizens who do our work and
maintain our honor in this contest at the hazard
of their lives.
We congratulate the state of Vermont upon
the record her sons have already made in the
war, upon land and sea, and 1t is a matter of
especial pride to us that, without foot OF sea
coast, Vermont has produced the most famous
naval commander in the world to-day. We are
opposed to the resurrender to the Spanish mis-
rule of any territory which the valor Of our army
and navy has rescued, or may hereafter rescue,
from the hands Of the enemy, and we have an
abiding confidence that a Republican President
and Congress viii so shape the future of such
territory as best TO promote the welfare of its in.
haoltants and the true glory of our country.
We welcome the increasing signs Of sympathy
and unity between North and South, and trust
that In this blaze of war all barriers may be
burned away. We are not unmindful either of
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-06-24
. General BIanco,s Brutality.

The press dispatches indicating that
Constructor Hobson and his companions
of the Merrimac have been removed from
Moro Castle off Santiago harbor are not
credited at the navy department, in view
of the brutal official statement of Gov
ernor General Blanco that he will decline
to hereafter recognize flags of truce, and
would refuse to exchange Hobson and his
fellow prisoners. The government is now
satisfied that Admiral Cervera's announce
ment that Constructor Hobson and his
men had been placed in Moro Castle was
made, not out of chivalrlc sentiment, but
solely for the purpose of announcing to
Admiral SIMPSONS feet that the lives of
these gallant men would be sacrificed if
any attempt were made to silence the
principal one of the outer defences of San
tiago.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-06-24

the hand that is stretched to MS across the sea,
and in England's sympathy with us at this time
we see fresh proof that blood is thicker than
water and feel increased confidence that In the
Anglo Saxon race rests the cause of human liber-
ty throughout the world.
For the first time within generationthe Re-
publicans OF Vermont assemble with the nation
at war. Many Of our citizens have become sol
diers. They are beyond our borders, perh aps on
foreign soil. They are fighting for the nations
honor as their fathers fought for the nations
hfe. 1t is therefore fitting that we should pro-
claim our faith and purpose We are at war
with Spain, not for revenge. not for conquest not
Tor glory, not for love of war We are at war
with Spain for the love Of our fellow men. for the
sake Of humanity, in the holy cause of liberty
We are at war with Spain because we have heard
the poor that cry, and have remembered them
mat are IN bonds, and are bound with them.
therefore the war must 90 on until the infamy of
uedl@'al methods Of government in the dawn of
tht twentieth century and al the very do rs of
TINS republic shall have f0reyt T. passed away. and
mntl a permanent and honorable peace is ecured.
10 Inat END we pledge our loyal support to the
President Of the United States
he candidates tor state officers nominated here
Jcday we commend to Tie confidence and suf
lrltes OF The people Of Vermont and pledge 10
them our cheerful and l0val support
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-06-24

being counted the state committee met and
organized by the election of G.. H. Babbitt,
jr., of Bellows Falls, chairman; Alfred f.
Watson of Hartford, secretary; James w.
Brock of Montpelier, treasurer. These Of
ticerS, and T. NJ. Dale of st. Albans, Z. D.
yelling of Bennington and r. w. Hulburd
of Hyde Park constitute the executive COM
mittee.
The result of the third ballot for treas
urer was as follows:
Whole number cast 73l
Necessary for a choice 366
Mr.. Bacon had 800
Mr.. Lewis had 239
Mr.. Mr.. Braefeit Brsstst Inu had % %
John L. Bacon was declared the nomi-
nee of the convention. On motion of F.
l.. Fish the nomination of Mr.. Bacon was
made unanimous.
The nominating speeches for secretary of
state were limited to one minute by vote of
the convention. W. L. Burnap of Burling-
ton nominated c. w. Brownell; j. A. De
Boer of Montpelier nominated Fred A.
Rowland, and Horace w. Bailey of New
bury nominated Victor |. Spear of Brain
tree.
Whole number of votes 73l
Necessary TO a choice $3.50
f. A Rowland had 377
c. W. Brownell had 165
V. |. Spear had 1856
Scattering
Fred A. Rowland was declared the NOM
inee of the convention, On motion of
Horace W. Bailey of Newbury the nomi-
nation of Mr.. Rowland was made unan-
imous.
For auditor of accounts J. II. Walbridge
of North Troy nominated Franklin D.
Hale and Judge c. II. Darling nominated
Q. VI. Barber of Arlington. A dozen sec
onds rapidly followed Messrs. Darling of
Bennington, Walbridge of North Troy and
Lieut.. Gov. Fisk of Isle LaMotte were APP
pointed tellers. The result was:
Whole number of votes G91
Necessary to a choice 346
F. D.. Hele had POI
O. NJ. Barber had 3Q4
Mr.. Barbers nomination was made
unanimous.
The committee on resolutions reported
the following which were unanimously
adopted and the convention adjourned.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-06-24
GEN. J CIRCUIT RENOMINATED.
The Vote Was Grout 225, Read
40. U.s., ss Il

i. L. ,Mortln Was Chairman of the
-conventlom--.'itn. Grout 1Iade.on Adj
dress.
Gen. w. w. Grout won the Republican
congressional nomination in the Second
district at Montpelier Tuesday, having
majority of 81 votes over Judge l.. NJ.
Read OF Bellows Falls. Al hut four of
the delegates were present. Chairman
Dawson of the district committee called
the convention to order and Rev. Dr.
Seayer offered prayer j. l.. Martin of
Brattleboro was named as temporary chair
man. He made a short address in which
he spoke of the strong men the district
had produced. f. +. Howe of the Mont
pelier Record and l.. b. johnson of the
Randolph Herald were the secretaries, and
the temporary organization was made per-
manent.
c. j. Jones of Barton presented the
name OF Gen. W. w. Grout for renomina-
ton, and Col. G.. w. Hooker of Brattle-
0oIo followed in his usual happy vein
when he presented the name of Judge
Read. Finn of Springfield, Stearns of
Bradford, Crandall of Berlin and Dunnett
OF ST. Johnsbury, seconded CIRCUITS nom-
ination, and Sargent of Ludlow and Huse
OF Montpelier seconded the nomination of
Judge Read. The vote was 225 for Grout
10 for Read, scattering. A committee
was appointed to wait upon General
Grout, who addressed the convention at
some length. He spoke against free sill
yer, in favor of holding territory acquired
in the war with Spain, and on other mat
tiers relating to the war. The resolutions
adopted reaffirm the Republican national
platform, endorse the Presidents course
and pledge support to the nominee of the
convention.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-06-24
SMITH AND BATES.
j, L. Bacon State Treasurer.
IIOWland for Secretary of State and
q. VI. Barber for Auditor.

Over 80 delegates were present at the
Republican state convention Al Montpelier
Wednesday morning at 1880, when DIN
Merrill, chairman Of the state committee,
called TO order. Prayer was offered by
Rev. Andrew Gillies. The roll OF the state
committee vas made The ro'l Of the con
veutiuu Porter H. Dale OF Island Pond
was introduced as chairman of the CON
yentiou. Ia assuming the office he made
an extended sperch.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-06-24
Courage. sincerity and Patriotism.

-From The B-ston TranscriptI
The 'grand old man" of the Senate, Mr..
Morrill, of Vermont, was the most conspic-
uous and it is safe to say the most honored
figure before the country yesterday, so far
as yesterday was maker of history. The
part he took in the debate upon the Ha-
waiian annexation question showed no
abatement of mental force, no feebleness
of protest. His speech was the most elo.
quent, the most logical and the most can
did of any delivered in the upper House on
this fateful question, and if the wisdom of
accepting 'Old men for counsel is a thing
of the past, it is departure to be regretted.
There was true ring of courage, of sin
certify, and of patriotism in his outspoken
declaration.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1898-06-24
Cornell Won.
Yale Was Second and Harvard Last-.-
TLme.NOt Fast.

Ttme.NO Fast.
Cornell won the triangular boat race
over the four-mie course on the Thames
river at New London, Conn, early Thurs
day afternoon, in 234S. Harvard drew
the most advantageous position, with Yale
next and Cornell in the poorest place.
Harvard caught the water first but the
steady, even stroke of Cornell soon gave
her the lead and from the half-mile mark
the race was a procession, Cornell leading
Yale, and Harvard hopelessly in the rear.
The Yale men fought gamely, but they
could not close the gap between their own
boat and Cornell Yale was over three
lengths behind at the finish, and Harvard
was II lengths back of Yale. The fastest
time over the Thames course was made by
Yale in 1883, POLO. Cornell made four
mile record of 1929 at Poughkeepsie two
years ago.