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Reformed Municipal Bookkeeping.

Last week the League OF American Munic-
qualities had q meeting at Detroit, and
recreated itself by uttcrlng and hearing a
lot OF talk about various municipal and
miscellaneous reforms and improvements.
The Hon. POTATO PINGREE radiated wisdom
over the august assembly, and the in
evltable Socialist professors were on hand
with their usual invoices OF sentimental
ism and sociology" In short, much
thought was discharged.
Even among thinking reformers and re-
formed thinkers and municipal leaguers, the
election OF officers has it's excitements. The
spirited manner in which the Hon. B. F.
GILKIsoN was reelected as Secretary OF the
League sufficiently marked its capacity for
improving municipal government. The
Auditing Committee had made a report
"criticising Secretary GILKIsoN's laxity in
keeping his accounts and his failure to
turn over dues to the Treasurer. The COM
mittee found nothing wrong with his ac-
| counts, and had no reflection to make upon
his honesty or integrity" 1t seems, how
ever, that he had lent money to the League
and then reimbursed himself to the extent
Of his loan and salary. His intentions were
excellent, even if his vouchers were unsatis-
factory. The report OF the Auditing Com
mittee was adopted. So good an oppor-
tunity of showing that the League Of Amer
lean municipalities despises technical ac-
curacy in bookkeeping was not thrown
away. Mr.. GILKIsoN got 81 votes, while
the Hon. JOHN H. MAHoNEY, 1.-THE Hoosier
Sculptor and President of the indianapolis
Common Council got but 10.
Evidently the League Of American Munic,
qualities intends to reform municipal book,
keeping, making it more genial and less
painfully businesslike.
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The excise taxes paid into the Dominion
treasury amount to about $45, 100000 an
nually, or more than one-quarter tho total
collections. ofcourse, the cutting on OF euch
n large source of income would entail other
taxes, the burden OF which would fall on the
provinces generally.
Moreover, it Is asserted that the prohibi-
ton OF "cider in the wording OF the ques-
ton for the September plebiscite Is intended
TO prejudice prohibition by asking for too
much. The orchards OF Canada produce
apples in great abundance. Even Prohibl-
Zionist Canadian farmers, therefore, are
likely to hesitate about shutting out the
manufacture OF cider. In Quebec, where
the French population, mostly OF Breton or
Norman ancestry, are additionally us
posed to cider as IA beverage, such a prohl-
bition is likely to be most injurious to the
cause Of prohibition,
In an official report made by the so-chlled
Royal Commission, attention was called to
the extent to which the breweries and dis
~tllleries of Canada contribute to the bust
ness Of farmers and mechanics. The pur-
chases OF barley, barley malt, hops, and corn
for Canadian breweries and distllleries
amount 10 %, ObD.uOuH NcuI' Nv 'Al'h9'
for fuel Is $1,000 0 for ice, $4,000; for
bottles, $4,000; for corks and labels, S4o,-
900; for cooperage, casks and barrels, $780,
900; for printing and advertising, $4,000;
for blacksmith work and machine repairs,
$50, 900, and for transportation expenses,
including truckage, s45o,ooo. How extern
sive is likely to DO the opposition at the
plebiscite can be judged from these items.
Furthermore, perhaps Intentionally, the
proposition for the plebiscite Is sweeping in
its character, including both the "manufac-
ture and sale" Of the beverages named and
their importation" also. Nori in a country
like Canada can the social and political i'm
portance OF the brewers and distillersb be left
out OF consideration, for there, as in Eng
land, 1t is great. They are large contribu-
tors to Church and charity funds, to election
expenses, to schools, and to many public and
private undertakings, and their combined
influence against prohibition will be power
full. The Canadian plebiscite will be held
under the new Franchise act, n substitute
, for the former Provincial and Federal Fran
chise act, which was passed at the last ses-
sion Of Parliament.
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W. +. SANDERS.

"FOrward!' the Nations watchwor Now.
To THE EDITOR OF THE SUN-Sir; The hope n this
nation is in its foreign trade. We can no longer re-
tire Leneath our wine and M tree" fondling IL
belief that the affairs Of l. irope arc Of no concern to
us. This is n producing nation and We must sell our
Roods under conditions ~ favorable NJ wo can pos.
silly make them.
We must not rolin1u'sh the East as a market,
Wherever our ommerc has extended. there you will
tind our citizens there they shorl have protection.
We certainly should have II naval station in that
part Of the world. Those who nre troubled by the
idea that the possession Of the Phil ppine Islands
would "debauch orr lemocrn ~" have not vet
learned Of what material our Republic il constructed.
The wonderful and glorious victory at Manila has
placed our flag whore 1t Is much t. our interests tina.
1t shnrld remain.
There must he no backward step.
BEoOKLYE, Aug. I. JAMES S. GRAHAM.
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To THE EpIroR or THE suS-S,r: As close stu
dent Of the English language 1 ind positive pleasure
In reading your paper. The freedom from the objoo-
tionnbie split innnitivo" ia quito refreshing when
compared with its habitual use by tho majority Of
Your contemporaries.
Then, again, the discussions on punctuation arc
most interesting to those who would learn to acquire
that art philosophically.
notice You constantly use though" instead OF
"if," and would ask IL you have good usage In your
favor when 20 doing. I am taught to use though
as a synonym for nevertheless and Notwithstanding.
but not az q synonym forh
In Mondays Sun, under the heading New Books"
your nrut sentence reads: ut seems - though he.
1t seems TO me that the choice Of words should DO
accurate whom reviewing, and ask this question. noe
In q faultnnding spirit, but from an earnest desire -
know what Is good usage on the subject.
NEw YonK. Aug F. a. D.
Well, for rood usage turn to that excellent
authority on sound English. the version OF the
Holy Scriptures made by King James's trans
lators. You will find In Genesis. Il. 10:
And in the vine wore three branches; and II was -
though It budded.
And In Psalms, X IA:
behaved myself % though he had been my friend
or brother.
And in Luke. X. 50:
His face was as though he would 60 to Jerusalem.
And in Acts. xvii. 25:
Neither is worshipped with mems hands, a. though
he needed anything.
II you look further you will find a great many
! other examples; we need not extend the quota
tions. SOM writer's OF good English prefer to
use the form las IT," while others prefer "aS
\ though" Both are right.
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pits are hlled with inroads OF earth, when they are
abandoned. Generally II happens that when = depth
has been reached which produces the most advan-
tagoous returns. the rush Of water carries away
much of the metal which would otherwise DO de.
posted and collected"
Continuing his account, Sir JOHN proceeds
to suggest All explanation why there has
been no full development OF the wealth oil
the aurifcrous regions Of the Philippines:
Gold ia also found in the alluvinl deposits, which
are ground between stonos. thrown into water and
the metal sinks To the bottom. The rivers OF Cara.
ballo, Camarinos, and Misamis, and the mountains OF
Cargo and Iebu are the most productive. Many
Indian families support themselves by washing the
river sands, AMI in times Of heavy rains gold is found
In the streets of some Of the pueblos when the floods
have passed.
There can he no doubt OF the existence Of much
gold In the islands, but principally In the pGra in
hnbitcd by the Independent tribes. Gold dust is the
instrument Of exchange in the interior OF Mindanao
and ia carried about in bags for the ordinary pur.
poses Of life. The possession of California by the
Spaniards for 30 many generations without the de-
~velopment Of Its riches may explain their inertness
aud indifference in the Philippines. Notwithstanding
the repeated Averments of Spanish writer's that the
archipelago Abounds in gold"
Mr.. HANKs's researches are interesting
and valuable. He predicts that m that
the islands are to pass out OF the blighting
control OF Spain, it Is almost as certain as
that the sun shines that the next great de
velopment OF mines will DO in them"
This possibility is al additional reason
why the American flag should cover every
island, big or little, in the golden Philippine
archipelago.
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Consider Chlna!

The purbllnd opponents Of our acquiring
the Philippines may get some light upon
their attitude through considering the re-
cent changes upon the coast OF China.
Do they think that G%ermany's seizure OF
Klao Chou Bay, for example, and n terri
tory as large as the State Of Connecticut, OF
no concern to this country?
Do they look on the absorption OF China
by European powers as beneficial to this
country, and strengthening to our fresh
expectations Of Oriental trader
The Philippines provide, to some extent
the means OF counteractlng the sinister in
fluence Of our European rivals in the East,
Are the anti-P hilippinists willing to confess
openly that they are opposed to our lifting
q hand for self-protection?
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No confusion About the Nur,c,.

To THE EDITOR OF THE suN-Sir: In the NstU York
Tribune of the 18th. Major Torney warns the com.
munity that his " regular army nurses are not TO he
ciety.'
Trust us boys to keep them separated When we lay
hungry and wounded the " irregulArs'' ministered to
us. while the beautifully equipped hospital palace
Hoated like 4 swan in siboney harbor. taking no risks
of infection or usefulness. We arc glad to learn TINT
on his present expedition Major Torney hopes ito
turn his attention to those who become i'll from fever
or excessive hoat."
We understand the Relief brought north 125
wounded and ill. All told. they mlnistered. count
ing those who came and went. to 2G5 while at siboney.
We army boys read that the Rcliefs capacity is to
care for 300 to 600. How is this?
Why not load up the Relief q bit and tighten up on
the Concho and Seneca? OK A FURLoUoH.
WEST CHESTER, Aug. q.
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Gen. Miles and Dion of Syracuse.

TIC THE EDITOR OF THE SUN-Sir: 1t Is i'm.
possible for q lover Of historical parallels not to
observe the very striking one between the on
ward march Of our victorious army in Porto
Rico and that OF Dion upon Syracuse SO beau
tifully described by Plutarch and again by
Wordsworth in one of his finest poems. an ex-
tract from which / beg your leave to quote:
Five thousand warriors-O the rapturous dayl
Each crowned with flowers, and armed with spear
and shield;
Or rnder weapon which their course might yield;
To Syracuse advance in bright array.
nIre transport undisturbed by doubt or fear
Tie pRZers iceland, rushing to the plain,
Salute these strangers as q holy train.
Or blcst procession ito the imnortuls DEAR,
That brought their precious liberty again.
10! when the gates are entered. on each han1
Down the long street rich goblets filled with wine IN
seemly orler stand
On tables set as IL for rites divine
And as the great deliverer marches by
He looks on feGtal ground with fruits bestrown,
And flowers are on his person thrown in boundless
prodigality.
Yours very truly.
NEW YORK, Aug. q. A. B. P.
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When the Hon. JOSEPH w. BAILEY re-
turns to Washington next December it will
be seen that he has diminished wonderfully.
That statesman's suit Of customary black,
the proudest monument Of a Gainesville
artist, will droop and sag and bag as melan-
choly as a scarecrow's wardrobe. The
self-assertion will be gone from that once
boundless shirt front. The starch will have
left it. Thu white tie will nave dwindled to
a mere piece Of Irvine. The Lone Star
best broadcloth trousers will drag Imply
along over tho Hon. JOE BAILEY's dragging
~feet-those feet that cannot keep up with
the procession.
The Hon. JOE BAILEY has had q tussle
with expansion and has fallen into a heap.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-08-08
An English Opinion of Americas Duty.
L.an. IA. Innann Sn.nLnLnn

In our opinion, the Government at Washing
ton will not be doing their duty 10 the people Of
the Union unless they insist upon two princi-
pies: First. that Spanish rule shall cease abso-
lutcly and forever in Cuba, in the Philippines.
and in Porto Rico: and, secondly, that America.
and America alone. shall decide what is to be
the ultimate fate Of the former possessions Of
Spain. Unless these principles are insisted on
absolutely, America may find that the war. in
stead OF having been q blessing TO the inhabi-
tants OF the Spanish colonies, has turned out a
curse. and instead Of a movement in the diree-
ton Of humanity and civilization. an actual
step backward.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-08-08
The Prohibition Plcbisolte in Canada,

The prohibition question, which has per-
picked politics in the Dominion Of Canada
for years past, is now to be settled in a new
way. Instead OF dealing with the liquor
question by such legislative means as the
tax system which prevails now in New
York, Ohio and elsewhere, the Canadian
voters are to be called upon on Sept. 20 to
render an answer to this question:
Are You in favor of the passing of an act prohib.
iting the importation. manufacture. or sale OF spirits,
wine. ale, beer. cider. and all other alcoholic liquors
for use as beveragesT
The law providing for this plebiscite, as
it is called in Canada, received the required
official assent on June 13, and section 4
having empowered tho Governor in Council
to fix the day for taking the vote OF all
Canadian electors qualified to vote at n
regular Dominion election, he designated
Thursday, Sept. 20.
The agitation for the submission OF this
proposition had been going on for several
years, but it had been unsuccessful because
OF the natural reluctance of both political
parties In the Dominion to become respon-
sible for its advocacy. The objections to
prohibition, even by plebisclte, are in part
NOilntibibi'iio' "iA ~ paw l'llbl'Nl ulll
commercial. About two-thirds OF the men,
bership of the Dominion Parliament, under
the last Redistribution net, passed in 1892,
are from the two provinces of Ontario
and Quebec, the rest Icing from Nova
Scotia, New Brunswick, Manitoba, British
Columbia, Prince Edward Island, and the
Northwest Territory. Heretofore, at sepa-
rate elections, Ontario, Manitoba, Prince
Edward Island and Nova Scotia have
voted ravorably regarding the policy OF
prohibition. The right Of one province tn
| impose n condition obnoxious To the rights
ar interests of the others, by the curtail,
mcnt of the general public revenues, was,
however, successfully disputed in the courts
| by the opponents of prohibition. Accord,
ingly, the question is now to DO submitted
on the same day to the voters Of all the
provinces. But there arises the question, II
Mt this plebiscite Of next month a majority
in any particular province should declare fol
| prohibition, whether they would have the
right To dimlnishtthe revenues required fol
] those provinces (Which reject prohibition
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-08-08

Tomorrow will begin the nineteenth an
nual meeting of the League Of American Wheel
men. This year tho town which will entertain
the thousands Of visiting League men is Indian
apolis. Members will be present from every
State in the Union. and 1t Is safe to predict 90
per cent. Of the men who attend the meet" as
unattached riders will come away wearing the
League insignia.
The annual reunion is important as q means
OF giving member from all parts OF the coun-
try an opportunity to discuss the achievements
Of the year preceding and OF assisting in the
outlining Of work for twelve months to come.
Views are exchanged upon tho efficiency Of
League officers and upon the fitness OF pro-
posed candidates. and 1t isn't altogether I'M
usual for startling revelations to be made re-
garding the unpopularity OF some OF the men In
Office.
As helpful to the study OF bicycles the meet
Is likewise OF service. Opinions upon tho reia-
tive merits OF different models are expressed
freely. and go n long way toward influencing
manufacturers In the construction OF new
wheels. A machine OF n certain mako may. for
example, have given excellent satisfaction in
Now York. while in Missouri 1t has been found
unsuited to the requirements.
OF course, racing will constitute a leading at
traction. Men who can push the pedals with
the rapidity Of a trinhammer will do their best
to establish new records, and. during the three
days racing programme. excitement will run
high. A four-la track has been built. at n cost
of over $4,000, at which 10000 persons may
be seated.
But. after all. the purpose OF most wheelmen
who attend the meet will be to have q bang
up" good time, to forget their cares. and to en-
Joy TO the fullest extent the comforts OF knick-
erbockcrs and tho joys OF %fraternal companion
ehIn
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Tlur Laiies of Old CndiE.
FroH he f2srridMd Plain Dealer.

I'd Ike To go to Cudi/,
Just "a ~" those witcbing ladies,
ThuE" Wit hing, witrlIing la lies, where the orAunc
lluEs NIX blow;
With their dainty G~igFrllAs.
Aud their quite too sweet mdnLllas-
Oh. 10 CadiI, with its ladies. / will 20,
And when our guns are booming,
With n pity quite consuming
l would say, " oh. charming ladies. please to hustle
now aboard,
For. although We humble Cadiz.
We don't war against the ladiel,
And the ladies OF old Cadiz need not fear the Yankee
sword"
And with their cigarillas,
And their all tooCute mHntillAs,
l would load up every cruiser with this fascinating
crew.
And so by easy stages
i would bring these fair hostages,
All these ladies Of old cadtE. far AeroEs the ocean
blue.
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George johnson Made II Reed "Lost or
ace, while his Party Was Out Of Power

George johnson Made ~ heea "S
acen while his Party wat Out Of
During the Administration OF Presiuent lar
r,son Coi snmuel n. Dickinson was Postmaster
of Jersey CITY and George johnson had charge
of one OF the sub-stations at 452 Bergen ave-
nue.. He had the sign Post ofice" on hts
window in white letters. When Robert NJ
Jordan, a Democrat, succeeded Col. Dickinsoni
four years ago, the sub-station was femVNe0
across tho street, and johnson ceaseu 10 DO
Government official. -
johnson believed that his party would be
successful at the next election and that ne
would be reinstated. so instead of having the
entire sign removed he substituted ths letter X
for r. making the sign. read Lost Q1lce. "
days ago Postmaster Wanser reinstated john
son, and the sign has been changed back 70
Post Office"
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Brief but Emphatic Sentiment About the
PhilinDines.

To THE EDITOR OF THE sUS-Sir; As Gen. Dix
ordered: "If any man attempts to hanl down the
American flag, shoot bin on the spot!' The idea
that prompted that order lives in the heart of the
nation to-day. Our nag flies over l.uIon to-day, II
any man attempts to haul 1t down he may not be
shot. although he ought - be: but he will be most
thoroughly aud enectually damned. politically. for
all time. ]. F. ALLEN.
IRvINGToS, N. j.. Aug, 7.
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Entitled 10 Front Sents,


TTUW TF NFTWFWTI VWHTWUT,
Would ihat Cleveland and B!ount could he jamned
down in The front seats and made IN view tac ccrc.
mony Whcn the identical flag which they hnulpd
down Is raised over Hawaii "a tho symbol Of per.
poirdl pn,scSsion by this country.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-08-08

Is Mayor Francisco MEGA OF Yauco,
Porto Rico. aware that he is at present one OF
the most popular. of American public men ?
Such is the fact.
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N our Jriend' uio tdror ui pih mdnu'erfph tor
pubticdtion tpiiA 10 nav, rejected articles Tsturned. hev
s.usi in all cases send mi for Tat purpOts.
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~PAnrs-KIosque No. IL, near Grand Hotel. and
Ntosque No. 10, Boulevard DIES Capucines.
The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1898-08-18
Amendment Number One.
(Being Senate Constitutional Amendmer

(Being Senate Constitutional Amendment
No. 40
"A resolution to propose to the peopie u
me State of California an Amendment 70
Secuon Eighteen of Article Eleven OF th9
constitution, in relation TO revenue anu
TAXATION, by which it is proposed 10
amend said section to read as follows:
Section 49, No county, city. town, town
snip, beard of education or school dlStIict
SHAH incur any Indebtedness or hablhty
IN any manner or for any purpose eNceeu-
provided for it for such year, without tne
assent OF two-thrds of the qualitied elect
orS thereon, voting at an election 10 NC
held Tor that purpose, nor unless peloi e.
or at the time of mourning such indebted
ness, provision shall be made for the col
lection OF an annual tax sufficient 10 pay
the interest on such Indebtedness as II
falls due, and also provision to constitute
a sinking fund for the payment OF ihe
principal thereof on or before maturity,
which shall not exceed forty years from
the time of contracting the same; pro-
vided, however, that the City and county
OF San Francisco may at any time pay the
materials furnished to and work done Tor
SAID city and county during the forty
third and forty-fourth fiscal years, OUT OF
the income and revenue of any succee9lnS
year or years; provided, that any ana al
claims Tor making, repairing, altering, or
Tor any work done upon or for any mate
RAJ furnished for any street, lane, alleS'
court, place, or sidewalk, or for the con,
struction of any sewer or sewers IN salu
city and county, are hereby excepted from
the provisions of this section; and In de,
termining any claim permitted TO be PAID
by this section, no statute of limitations
Shali apply in any manner; and proVlCeu
further. that the City of Vallejo, in so
lano County, may pay its existing indebt-
edness incurred in the construction OF us
water works, whenever two-thirdS OF the
electors thereof voting at an election heIo
for that purpose shall so decide. Any in
debtedness or liability incurred contrary
to this provision, with the exception mere
lnbefore recited, shall be void.