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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-12-03
FAREWELL TO FUSION.
Prominent Democratic Paper Re
turns to the Ancient Faith.

Walla Waiia Statesman (Dem)
The Statesman IL a Democratic news
paper. 1t was started in the infancy of
this great commonwealth 10 promulgate
and maintain the principles OF that party
and during all these years ii has been con-
sistent in it's fealty 10 that great political
organization. True II is that on one oc-
casion, two years ago, We assented TO a
union of the forces that were in antagon-
ism to the powers that then controlled the
political destiny OF this state. We invited
and cheerfully accepted the cooperation Of
the Popuiists and the Silver Republicans
in our war upon the corruption then flag
rant In the administration of affairs az
Olympia.
Bat In entering that combination under
the circumstances here detailed, the States
man did not abandon a single principle for
which Il had striven tor more than a
generation. II did not accept as true the
dogma that the government by any feat
OF legislative legerdemain can create
values from nothing.
We have been too long student of the
teachings of Mr. jefferson to accept any
such doctrine as that We cannot bring
ourselves TO believe that an act OF con-
gresS can add any value 10 an article that
In the commercial world is without value.
Though often attempted, this has never
been successfully accomplished, and what
has always resulted disastrously 10 the
laborer and producer. those upon whom
inevitably and finally fall AZ the burdens
ana evils OF vicious legislation.
Nor did we in entering this combination
accept as true the so-calied protective sys-
tenn OF the Republicans that cure air.
which they prescribe for all the ills that
afflict the body polite
The function of a government IL to pro-
tect life and property. Ii has no inherent
power 10 work miracles, either in trade or
finance. hat it can by legislation unsettle
values and bring about those disturbances
that are known ''panlcs."
Democracy believes in individual effort:
therefore 1t has nothing In common with
the socialist who like his Republican
the government should BE- paramount over
everything. industrial as well as economic.
The Statesman from now on must pro-
test against following anyone into the path
less forest Of error. nor can Il permit
itself 10 De a party TO that species OF leg
islatFon which when carried out TO its
logical conclusion would bring about
worse tyranny than the tyranny Of capital.
for the tyranny of ignorance would he
more cruel because OF its Lack Of skill %
hide its enormities and malevo.ence, ign0r-
auce when invested with power IL always
hT9l'al ana coarse.
Firm In oar conviction of tAe final tn
uFnah OF TIE Democratic party, we are
nevertheless n0t blind 70 existing conGI-
tons. and as We contemplate me present
sore struts az this once glorious and tr.-
ur1phant party. we excla-u With the
psa.nis.. Though I walk in the midst
OF trouble Thou VII receive uae. and Thy
rkAt hand shaN save me
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-12-03
at his command and thus easily dis
tances his rivals. In order to maintain

ct his command and thus easily dis
tances his rivals. In order to maintain
himself in competition with this ac-
conpfished man Of the world. the Amer
lean drummer must be equally we'll
equipped True, this viii take time.
but the sooner beginning is made, the
sooner results will be seen.
The University Of Washington should
have chair of Oriental languages,
where the student desiring 10 1T him.
self for the position Of commercial agent
in the East could receive the necessary
training There will be a constant and
increasing demand for the graduates Of
such department and the institution
OF learning which first offers the adj
vantages of such course OF study will
not only be doing a great public good,
but will quickly reap the benefits ac-
crufng from a largely increased at
tendance.
II in needless to add that the mar
kets sought 10 be exploited must be
carefully studied and the wishes OF the
customer receive the attention of the
manufacturer He must be prepared to
grant the customer the usual credit IA
ciiities. and put up his goods in such
packages and quantities as the market
requires.
When the trained American drummer
gets into the field the largest part OF the
task will have been accomplished
The state can well afford TO provide
for such special course Of training at
the university as herein suggested. and
our youth will be quick 10 take advan-
tage OF the opportunity for permanent
and profitable employment which a
training of that character will guaran-
tee
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-12-03
ALASkA.s NEED OF LAWS.

The opinion of Judge Hanford that
even though the district judge there is
Ineligible. through having been an at
torney in the case, affords a good Illus
tration az the legal condition of Alaska.
AS Judge Hanford says, the iitigants
find themselves in the predicament of
having a case in a cour. the Judge II
which Is disqualified to hear and decide
1t. and~there is nowhere else To go.
This would be a serious enough mat
ter Of Itself. but II is only one IF the
many disadvantages under which the
territory is laboring for want OF sys-
TEN OF government. During the past six
months the attention of congress has
been most persistenly directed To the
needs OF Alaska, and there Is no excuse
for failure To pass a bill even during
the short remaining session of the pres
ent congress
The discovery OF gold in that north
no mere transient excitement. like the
Fraser river rush. but a permanent re-
source from which wealth will be de-
rived for many years. Long before the
gold fields are exhausted, a hardy race
will have established itself In agricul-
turaI pursuits and In other enterprises
suited 10 the soil. climate and conditions
of the country.
II Is unlike any other state or terri
tory, and for that reason must have
special laws, bat on the whole il would
be better to have a very simple code.
leaving to territorial representation de-
tails which will have to be altered as
the population increases and conditions
change
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That the United States is To occupy a
commanding position In the orient is
now practically assured The decision
has been taken that commits us to Il
policy Of expansion and the country
must prepare itself for the new respon-
sibilities which wisely or unwiseIy. we
have assumed But with added respou-
sibiiities there have come IL us addi-
tional opportunities which, if promptly
seized ana made the NEST of. viii re-
lay ns many fold for the extra burden
Trade with the Orient has long been
sought by every commercial nation
The market afforded by the teemiag
millions Is something to be coutended
for on land and sen. in the field of COM
bat. as well as Of diplomacy. By a sud
den turn OF Fortunes wheel. we flnd
the opportunity 10 seize and hold this
market thrust upon us with scarcely au
effort on our part. 1t has come so un-
expectelly that We are as yet unable 10
realize IL. but We must gather our seat
tered Wits ana not permit any portion
of the prize &c escape our grasp We
have keen competitors who possess a
better knowledge 80 the details than W.
but our advantageous position more
than oyerhalances orr want 4 kuoyvl-
edge Nevertheless. We must learn. ana
/. d.
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from the city. there would have been
no objection raised But, unfortunately.
through our want Of general road
system. this princely sum has been frst-
tered away, and there In not in the
whole county $50. 600 worth OF good roads
to show for this grea, expenditure
The fact OF the matter IS that in this
county the city Of Seattle pays 50 per
cent OF the taxes and yet has not one
word TO say about how the money shall
be expended. remedy has often been
proposed One is that the city and
county shall be the same, as in the case
of New York. but that has serious dis
advantages. The most original sugges-
ton yet made Of practical character
il that OF Comptroller Parry TO 80 d.
vide the county that two Of the COM
missioner districts shall be within the
limits OF the city Of Seattle. That would
give two commissioners for 50 Per cent
OF the tax valuation and one commits
sioner for 20 per cent. The county could
not object To a proportion SO fair as
this, and ii might have the result OF ap-
plying To county methods Of doing bust
ness some of that modern vim and prac-
ficality which distinguishes the mu-
nicipal government II would help 10
do away with the jealousy which fire.
<rf Il ~
cooperation between the two municipal
bodies.
The country people and the town pen-
pie both want better communication. IL
means better business for both. and an
Increased valuation In property.
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II is alleged that the four shipbuildng
firms having contracts to construct mont
tors have formed a combination 10 pu. up
prices. in case larger vessels are decided
upon. If this is true, they have made a
great mistake. These firms, the Union
Iron Works, of San Francisco; the New
port News Company, the Bath Sh'pbui.d-
ing Works and Lewis Nixon, Of Elizabeth.
y. j.. contracted only short time ago 10
construct the monitors at an average price
of sS15 a ton Now that the navy depart
nens has concluded to build larger ves-
sells. these four firms are said TO have held
a conference and agreed 10 Ia Sc their Price
10 500 ton. Their folly will be apparent
when the department submits the matter
10 cons ress Tat body las not taken kind
iy to combinations OF tbs character When
the Carnegie Company and the Bethlehem
Iron Works attempted TO force the depart
inent TO pay an excessive price for armor
plates. congress very promptly limited the
price which the department was allowed 10
pay for these plates, and in the end the
iron companies made a large reduction in
the rates There is danger that the DEPART
ment may go on with the construction Of
the sngle-turreted monitors. rs originally
planned. and give up the plan Of increasing
their tonnage so as to make them much
more effective. II does not cost a cent
more a ton 10 build 4,eoo-ton vessel than
10 construct one of 2.1e0 tons. II is to be
hoped that the builders viii reconsider their
determination to raise their bids II larger
vessels are ordered. We want effective
vessels added to our navy. and our ship
builders would better aid the navy Depart
ment in this respect rather than to
hammer Ii
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SNAPSHOTS RY THE WAY,

1t Is now clear that Spain regards that
100000 d clean pickup.
The municipal convention has duly press
ed the button; but viii the legtsIa ture do
the rest?
Commodore Endicott had better come
West and see the country. He viii learn a
great deal
Col. Bryan has rejoined his command in
Florida, Col. Bryan it will be remember
ed, IS a soldier.
The Democracy manifests decided symp-
toms of taking the middle of the road and
casting anchor.
The Spanish peace commission Is strong
on protracting negotiation. 1t helps out the
per diem account.
Gen. Shafter will not rush into print to
reply to Admiral Sampson, Shafter was
not built on the hurry-up plan.
No doubt Andree Will continue TO be
heard from as long practical jokers
have bottles that are not otherwise. filed.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-12-03

Congressman Hull, chairman Of the mill
tary committee, is busy preparing a bill
for the lncrcass of the regular army. This
bill will provide for an army of at least
1e1.c00 men. President Mckinley VIII be
given discretionary powers as to the en-
ployment Of Cubars and Porto Ricaus In
the military service OF this government.
though the number provided for Will prob
ably not exceed 5000 men. Chairman Hun
expects to have The bill ready to introduce
as soon as congress meets. and will make
every effort 10 rush il through before the
Christmas recess. When this bill becomes
a law the volunteer army Will be gradual
~ reduced. and, as rapidly as the regular
army IS recruited. the volunteers Will he
mustered out by regiments While the
hill only provides for a force of 5000
Cuhans ana Porto R!cans, there is a
disposition in army circles 10 increase this
force 70 not less than g 40 men.
American soldiers 90 not seem 10 he able
To withstand the treacherous and unsani-
ttry climate Of the West Indies. and the
officers favor enlisting a large number Of
tie mattress. TO De led by American off
Gers
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1,sere % t-e41,a over natural gss. or.
rl.te-. .scs ~ e sn thirty Iad-ana cities.
i-e.-3as " -tazspo'ts. !; $ usel e1c.a-
s.ss,y c7r 1aei IN ;heee c.:ses ard sAort-
aes m t~ s.r0.y means uot only tncoa-
a.t actual suffering a, ,A.s sea-
sa TIE r1'nps9ies claim The sespply az
sss IS fr.rE exhausted. bu; taere would
te slen@f4 sagaly = meters wery used
a. cA@ek waste. TIE cosssumers calm taat
'~t~ - s''' en- -x..4=~ farvA q rnetsr lsu
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Also Observed In Washington.
The Cuban General Is Received as
Distinguished Citizen.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 2--The members
of the Cuban commission. headed by Gen
Garcia, called IL The White House at 2:40
this afternoon and were usnered into the
cabinet room where they were received by
the president. The meeting. however, was
entirely formal and unofficial in character
Ii lasted an hour and a half.
The greeting OF the president was very
cordial, but the distinguished cuhans were
received as citizens of Cuba and not as
having an official status. Nothing could
be learned at the White House as to The
subjects Of the conversation.
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This grumbiing fault-nndlng Of some OF
the ants-administration papers about the
payment OF so go 90 to Spain is highly
suggestive OF the whist player who was
held. Finally some OF his friends stacked
the cards 50 ;ha. ne dealt himself the thir-
teen trnrnps. After grizzly taking in all
the tricks he was asked how he liked that
hand. Like i;,'' he hoxled, II didn't have
a BANKED bit Of suit"'
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SEATTLE, SATURDAY.. DEC. 3.
ROADS AND INDIGENTs.

Two OF the most important measures
coming before the convention Of nu-
nicipal delegates related 10 the care OF
the indigenl and the equitable distribu-
ton o. the county road and bridge fund
The care of the poor has been sub
ject of controversy between the city OF
Seattle and the county Of King. as il has
been between other cities and counties
Of equal rank, for years. The city has
contributed what IL considered "A fair
share To the expense, but 1t is not sat
been a question whether the law has
not been dsregarded. if a rigid inter
probation were applied.
The care Of the poor Is unlike any
other duty devolying upon munich
pal government. There are cases in
which death might result but for the
dispensation of charity within "a few
hours. and on the other hand the tax
payers must be protected against the
professional beggar and the impostor.
1t is always better to afford immediate
relief In seemingly necessitous case
than to take the risk Of doing an injus.
tice and causing suffering by being TOO
technical. Yet 1t tx the unfortunate
experience of nil who are engaged in
charitable work that deserving cases
are the hardest to find and that any ma
chinery established for the giving of
aims. In any shape. always attracts a
number of people who are not ashamed
TO accept them. even though they could
easily provide other means for them
selves.
1t must not be forgotten, too. that
there is a floating population which is
not deserving Of much consideration.
but which must he fed That class joys
along very pleasantly in the summer
time when IL can sleep in the open air
and pick UP food from day To day, bu,
when winter comes and shelter must he
had. and when food IL scarce. they
become ugly and desperate Driving
such characters out of town only
teopardzes the lives and property Of our
neighhors I'm the more isolated districts.
Instead Of sending them beyond the con-
troll OF the police into unprotected parts
of the country. they should be housed.
fed and put 10 work \ measure which
covers all this ground and protects the
taxpayer. while II discrlmlnates In its
choice ~ beneficiaries in strict Justice
will be a remarkably good bin.
The other question which Is ~ mort
general interest relates u The tax
for county reads aud bridge ptir-
poses There are two funds which are
often confoundel improvements in
the county are made 10y two methods.
One is by an appropriation from the
road and bridge fund and the other is
by the creation ~ locai Improvement,
districts. such AZ those for grading
streets The funds for that rarpos. are
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There Is work for the W. c. T. L. IN
Belgium With a population OF less than
oe0 there are 1ss 90 wine and beer shops,
or one for every ,h.r.y-nine persons, women
and children incksded. It's annual drink
bill Is figured at SiOo,G1o.oo, the item OF
gin representing one-third OF the amount.
The New York snake show would not
prove much OF an attraction In that coun-
try
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Special Dispatch 10 the -lntelngeneer
WASHINGTON, Dec. 2-The pension
Claims Of Elisha Clifford. Of Olympia. for
merly Of Company G. Seventy-iirst Indiana
Infantry. have both been rejected The
commissioner holds that his alleged add.-
tional disability under the general law was
not due to his service. and that under the
new law Of 1899 all his disabilities are not
enough 10 eDtitle him 10 higher rate Of
pension than he is now receiving under the
paparui fau
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INDIAN OUTBREAK A MYTH.
Great Northern officials Advised of
the Falsity of the Rumor

ST. PAUL Dec. &c. Z. A Schey, In
dian agent. at the Fort Peck agency, Mon
tana, teiegraphs from Poplar. Mont. To the
Great Northern railroad as follows
There is absolutely no foundation for
the reported danger of an outbreak OF
Indians so far as this agency is concern
ed. / left Helena last night and have seen
reliable parties from the Blackfoot and
Relknap agencies and | am fully satisfied
that there IS not the slightes, danger of
trouble at any paint"
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DO YOU ike learning to spell WLue7-'
asked The visitor.
ION. don, know / ih.aA l would
II words was spa. axe they'r pronounced.
said " lliie
.WhicA. for instance
"Dh, 3ozv4phy ana 'fl,amlel!c and jay
man WHAT'S the sense ~ sTetl.a' joym4n
Gi-s-y-.ls-a-n '-- t4ATGer. baEAr.
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through the legislature az the coming ses-
sion this winter. The state gas inspector
says there Is plenty of gas II last ten
years. Two years ago the companies de-
sired 4 meter law but Il was defeated. and
since then the gas supply has suddenly
grown worse and Tow the companies have
entered upon a genuine freeze out game
with the chances strongly in their favor.
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WASHINGToN, Dec. Capt. Glass is
to be relieved from the command OF the
Charleston and brought home from Manila
on waiting orders at his own request he
will be succeeded in command Of he
Mia. IN command Of the Monainock The
commander OF the latter has not We, been
selected
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American girls are growing taller with
astonishing rapidly. Bryn Mawr has kept
statistics for twenty years, and the figures
Indicate an increase in the height OF
students Of two or three inches. The aver
age height OF the girl of SO was fve feet
three inches II is row five feet SIX inches.
The Vassar girls Of rs are reported to be
taller than in any previous year
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Two Very Interesting Papers Read
on Reform Measures

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. 2.~-This was the
last day OF the sixth national conference of
the Good City Government League pa
per by Or. Albert Shaw, Of New York. on
Scope OF Activity" was read by H. G. Dem
ing, of New York At the afternoon SEES
sion Charles Richardson of Philadelphia
read a paper on Municipal Franchises
The executive committee will have the
naming of the next convention city, and 1t
may report at this time.
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Fiftfeth Anniversary of the En-
peror's Accession TO the Throne.

VIENNA. Dec. 2-Emperor Francis Jo-
seph today, upon the ffi:eth anniversary
OF his accession 70 the throne, issued a gem
eral order 10 the army thanking the sol
diers for their loyalty and fearless vsior
throughout his reign, and declaring that
he Will ever look upon the army as the
shield and protector Of the throne and
fatherlanG. Amnesty has been granted 10
political offenders in Hungary ana 4 num-
Der OF deeora tons have been gaZetieG.
Reports from al, provincial towns of
Austria show that tbs jubilee has been
faithfully observed. which IS also the case
throughout Hungary. where the day WAS
celebrated as a general holiday with fetes.
professions and Examinations this even
ing.
Emperor Francis Joseph has received
congr3tuiaIory kilograms from most Of the
crowned heads, and at all the European
capitals The jubilee has been celebrated by
aneassadoral functions
The Eluninat tons tonight are superb.
They extend into the remotest suburbs ct
Vienna The effects n the rathhaus and
churches are grand
The enparoT's bust or portrai; every
where fisures alone and not as formerly.
SIDE by side with that Of the Empress
Elizabeth. This gives a note of sadness,
which IS heightened by the decorum Of
demonstrations usually noisy. Huge
is no shouting ana very little cheering, The
popuiace thus indicating its sympathy with
the emperor's bereavement.
Also Observed I'm Washington.
WASHINGTON Dec. "A brilliant Of
fetal and religious ceremony, commemora-
tive OF the tiftieth anniversary Of Emperor
Francis Joseph's accession 20 the throne
OF Austria was held at st. Matthew
church today. The ceremony was under
the auspices of the Austrian legation ara
IN recognition of its national character.
President Mckinley ana Secretary Hay
We're present in behalf of the United States
While The foreign governments were repre-
scented by the full strength Of the diplo-
matte corps.
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The Girl and the Late IA ley

J HsRi my laTctkey n n3y hard
All through the matinee
JACK should Tot say tha. / rad lost
A iagcAkey every day.
T reached Thy door ara proudly 9Eer
That treasured key I took
II q; i 90 tAe lock. ard 40,
II Vas d button hook-
Chicago Rsra-
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A SUPPOSED MESSAGE
FROM EXPLORER ANDREE.
4 Bottle Picked Up In the Ural
Mountains Contaiaing Papers
PuFn0rftnU In He

STOCKHOLM, Dec. Am engine driver
named Delks has reported 10 the Swedish
Norwegian minister AZ 81 Petersburg
tha. he has found in the vicinity OF the
Irai mountains bottle containing two
papers. one OF which bore the following,
written IN French: ''Andree's balloon has
crossed the Crai mountains ts.gneGt An
dree." Another paper. inscribed IN Russian
read: Give letter 20 consul or police.