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gated on the subject, they would say that
the national territory has not increased
a bit too fast for the good of the popula-
ton and the welfare of the country, and
they will be just as willing as ever they
were to accept more
The Democratic Nows of Dallas, Texas
which holds first rank among the demo-
cratic newspapers of the Lone Star State
says:
"If America Is to stand before tho world
as the pioneer of liberty and civilization,
the hidebound but respectable conserva-
tism which would obstruct the natural
and legitimate growth OF the country
must be laid aside, and the liberal conser-
vatsm which has momentum enough for
progress and yet resistance enough for
safety must be used as we go forward
to the destiny which awaits the republic
The democratic New York Times, which
has been more insstent in its advocacy
Of the retention Of the Philippines than
any other journal that we call to mind at
this time. comments as follows:
I'VE could not. after beginning the con-
quest of the Philippines, agree to render
them back to Spain. 1t Is not she who
can hinder us from completing the con-
quest Moreover, we have entered, per-
haps not into express but at least into
implied, obligations to the representatives
Of the natives of the Philippines. which
we cannot disown. We should be disown-
ing these obligations II we restored the
Islands TO Spain and ACKNOWLEDGED her
complete sovereignty over them. That
would be to turn over the islanders to her
"urcovenanted mercies."
We might quote other democratic pa
pers galore. but we believe we have ic-
produced the opinions OF a sufficient num-
her to show our esteemed democratic
friends in Vermont that their organiza-
ton is afflicted with imperialism" to a
somewhat noteworthy degree, and that
they will experience no small difficulty
in making territorial expansion n party
issue.
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FOR CLERK or THE HOUSE,

(From the St. Johnshury Republican)
II seems quite likely that Thomas q
Cheney OF Morristown will be made cleri
of the house of representatives. this fab
without opposition. II has been the Gus,
tom to promote the first assistant clerk
to the clerkship Mr., Stickney, Mr.. Mer-
riield and Mr.. Rowland were each in
turn made clerk through such promotion,
and the wisdom OF the custom cannot b{
questioned. The duties of the position arr
so technical in their character that
would he exceedingly difficult II indeed
possible. for an inexperienced man to per-
form the work, Mr. Cheney has been
second assistant clerk one session and
first assistant clerk one session. He has
ample experience, and is, moreover, a
very capable man.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-04
Peace Not ITo-Nforrow.

Private advices from Washington are
TO the effect that the administration,
while anxious to conclude peace will,
Spain, is inclined to regard the Spanish
overture as spectacular demonstration
secure European sympathy rather than
n sincere bid for a cessation OF hostilttics
and this feeling undoubtedly accounts for
the determination announced In our news
columns yesterday, to prosecute opera
tons both on land and sea without inter-
ruption until Spain has actually agreed
o terms OF peace This conclusion Is GER
ainly warranted by SPANS course
throughout our entire controversy. AMI cs-
peclally by our experiences in arranging
or the capltulation Of Gen. Torals forces
at Santiago
While we all hope earnestly for peace
Spain should sue for peace AT once with
all sincerity, the fact remains that there
little in the history OF the Spanish pco-
pie TO warrant the expectation that they
Will allow military extrcmties to induce
hem to accept terms which they regard
as oppressive or unjust. A historical
writer mas recorded the fact that during
he Napoleonic wars French armies
wrought destruction in Spain for five
years, and yet the Spaniards never pro-
posed terms of peace. At the conclusion
of the Austrian war in 1909 the French
force in Spain amounted to 100000 men,
who under the command OF Napoleon
most experienced marshals. travcrsed the
country in every direction. but victories
only increased the hatred of the Spanish
for the French. The siege Of Saragossa
is one OF the most famous in history for
the oostinacy of It's defense. and the sur.
erdcr did not take place until nearly al
he garrison and many of the inhabitant,
had died as the result of starvation. dis
case and wounds, the total Spanish los.
having been nearly $1,000 men.
Indications are not wanting that tho
Spanish leaders have learned somethin.
in these latter days. but in our various
Engagements with the Spanish we hav,
cen something of the same spirit as char
.cterlxcd the garrison of Saragossa
Spain's peculiar sense OF honor still en-
""iVS' anu VIZ HhNc reason " tApeNt Una
peace negotiations may drag along to
wearlsome degree. 1t Is not impossibl,
that the powers of Europe realizing thu
utter hopelessness of Spaln's struggle
may exert their combined influence to in
duce her to conclude peace quickly. bu
unless some such Influence is cxerted W,
may look for the same duplcity and trick
cry by the Spanish government in neso
tatrg peace as We have experienced il
our dealings with Spain thus far. Tn,
imal.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-04
VERMONT'S TAX LAWS.
(From the Harwick Gazette

This is the quadrennial assessment year
and the inequty of Nermonts assessment
or tax laws presents itself with more than
usual notice. In her special tax laws Yer
mont stands alone and significant minor
ity Is against her Against her in every
way one can think of It, Bi-ennially the
press of the State brings the question
home to the State Legislature, but tho
influence OF few wealthy men of the
State apparently has such degenerattng
effect on that body that the iniqulty con-
tlnues from year to year, from session to
session without relief extended. obstruct-
Ing populative growth, grinding down the
hardworking agriculturist sapplng the
financial life and courage out of the home
builder, and saving few paltry dollars
In State taxes to the holder of mortgages
and contracts. Double taxation Is not
only inequitable but harmful in whatever
way one looks at It and there is no argu-
ment In favor OF 1t.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-04
Suggestive Figures for Silver Demo


That the Vermont democrats had little
ground of encouragement to endorse the
silver plank of tho Chicago platform is
evident. In commenting upon the work of
the convention the St. Adams Messenger
says: Two years ago a large contingent
CT the democracy OF Vermont refused TO
support a national platform which was
In direct opposition to the declarations
of the State platform with regard to the
currency. Some of them supported
sound money democratic ticket of their
own. more of them voted for the repub-
Iican presidential and gubernatorial cam
didates, thereby reducing the so-called
straight democratic vote from 1926 in
1899 to I0,GS7 in 1896. Taking the vote in
presidential years as a test at no time
since 1872, also an exceptional year because
CT the nomination of Horace Greeley
life long republican as a democratic cam
democratic vote fallen below 5000 in a
presidential year. Thus in 1876 It was 20
so. in 1880, 1856. in 1884, 1884, in 1893, &c.
7SS and in 1892. 1925"
The Messenger might have made its
statement stll stronger by showing that
Jas a result OF the silver foolshness of tie
democratic party very largely the repub-
lican plurality in Vermont jumped from
,G67 in 1892 to 49, 400 in 1896, while Gov
Grout was elected by plurality of 3S.S7l
as compared with Gov. Fuller's plurality
of only H,102 over Col. d. y. Smalcy in
1852. Vermont plainly has no love for free
silver
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-04
THE VERMONT COMMANDERY OF
THE LOYAL LEGION-ITS PART IN
THE WAR.

1t is worth noting that 70 members of the
are now In active service in the war with
Spain. The following are their names and
stations as last reported:
George Dewey, admiral U. s. navy. in
charge OF naval forces at Manila. Philip
Pine Islands
I Emerson Fl. Liscum, Twenty-fourth u.
s. Infantry, wounded in action at San
Juan. Cuba. promoted brigadier general Of
Volunteers for gallantry in the battles
before Santiago.
Osmon d. Clark, (second class) colonel
First Vermont Volunteers at Camp Thorn
as, Chickamauga, Ga,
stephen +. Jocelyn, major 10Th L. 3. In
fantry, mastering officer for New York
Volunteers, Albany, ~ Y.
Cbenezer w, Stone, brevet colonel, cap
tain cath L. s. Infantry, at Plattsburgh,
Barracks
Herbert S. Foster, (second class captain
10Th u. S. Infantry. at Washington, ID. c..
Francis II fIardie Qn succession) captain
Third L. S. Cavalry. at Washington. d,
C.
Henry w. Hovey, (second class) captain
L. s. infantry. unassigned in charge at
Fort Ethan Allen,
Guy Howard. Second class captain and
constructing quartermaster L, s. Army,
at Fort Mcpherson. Ga.
Charles L. Woodbury.. (second class
major L, s. Engineers at Camp Thomas,
Chckamauga, Ga
Frederick NJ. Barstow Second class) first
lieutenant U. s, Volunteer Engineers, at
Jefferson Barracks.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-04
WILL NOT FIGHT OVER THE SPEAK.
ERSHIP.
(From the Brattleboro Phoenix

The Barre Telegram is so premature as
to start a discussion OF the speakership of
the next Legislature. 1t says that II GER
tain things happen at st. Adams and
Brattleboro there will be struggle be-
tween Col. A. A. Hall OF the railroad city
and Col. Haskins of Brattleboro. Col. Has
kins, who was speaker at the recent spe-
cial session would be the logical candi-
date If returned from Brattleboro this
fall. Col. Hall Is native Of Windham
county and he and Col. Haskins have been
lifelong friends, and workers for years
together In Masonic circles, where each
have received the highest honors in the
gift of the fraternity in the State. 1t is
not probable that they Will be in a con-
test against each other, even II "certain
things" happen. There will be rea sons for
congratulations IL two such able men as
Col, Haskins and Col Hall are in the
Legislature. but the time to discuss the
speakership is after representatives have
been elected.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-04

TRUSTEES.
G. T, WARD, WILLBRD CRANE,
CHARLES =. SMITH, henry GREENE,
j. l.. BARsTow, a. q, PIERCE,
HENRY WELLS.
Receives and pays deposits daily. De-
posts made on either of the first four
business days of any month draw inter-
est from the 1st. If made afterwards In
terest Will commence the first of the fol-
lowing month.
Interest VIII be credited to depositors
Jan. LIST and July 1st, compromising twice
year. There are no stockholders In this
bank All the earnings, less expenses, be-
longs to depusitors. The sate of interest
depends on the earnings, and for the past
twelve years has been Az per cent, but by
law passed at the last session OF the
Legislature no savings bank can pay more
than 4 per cent until its surplus reaches
~ per cent of its deposits, when special
dividend Is to lie made.
All taxes IN this State are paid by the
bank on deposits of $500 or less. Deposits
are received In sums from 81 to $1,000, and
no interest Will be paid on any sum IN ex-
cess OF this amount, except Oh deposits by
widows, orphans. administrators, execu-
tors, guardians, charitable or religious In
stitutions or on trust funds deposited by
order OF the court
No money loaned to any officer or trus-
tee of the bank
CHARLES p. SMITH. President.
FREDERICK W. WARD. Treas.
II. S. 1SHAM, Assistant Treasurer.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-04
CALIFORNI A
oALIFORNIA

or course you expect 10 go there this
winter. Let me whisper something in your
ear. Be sure that the return portion OF
your ticket reads via the Northern Pacific
Shasta Route.
Then you will see the grandest noun
tain scenery in the United States iaclud-
ing Mount Hood and Mount Rainier, each
more than 1900 feet high. Mount st. Hell
ems. Mount Adams and others You will
also be privileged to make side trips into
the Kootena Country. where such wonder
full new gold discoveries have been made
and to Yellowstone Park, the wonderland
not only OF the United States but of the
World. Park season begins juno LIST each
year. Close railroad connections made in
Union Station. Portland, for Puget Sounc
cities and the East via Northern Pacific
Charles S, Fee, general passenger agent,
St. Paul. MINI.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-04

Gen. Skaters official report OF the
American losses in the battle of Santa
go places the total number Of casualties
at 1854, divided as follows: Killed, 81 Of
fccrs and 20j men; wounded, Il officers
and 1897 men; missing, "a men, This Is n
heavy loss. but when we remember that
the Union army lost 5000 men all told at
Chckamauga in two days, and $1,000 at
Gettysburg Santiago's casualties seem
slight indeed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-04

Unsigned and wholly anonymous crcu-
lars are being distributed from Rutland,
about the State. urging people to say, on
blanks furnished. that they favor popu-
lar vote on the repeal Of the prohibitory
law. and the substitution Of local option"
The people rule in this State and If q ma
3ority OF the voters In Vermont wish to
local option for prohibition, they will have
their way. Most of them. however, VIII
want to know from whom comes The de-
inand for change; and not few, we
fancy, even of those who doubt tho WIS
dom OF the prohibtory law, will hesitate
about giving their names In response to
ln anonymous and irresponsible appeal
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-04
Rates of Interest and Investments

Hon. A. B. Hepburn in his address be.
citation called attention to the fact that
the days OF per cent interest are fast
vanishing, only to return at troubled in
tervals, when normal conditions are dig
turbed, lie showed that property Is stead
lily receiving less and labor more in the
general division of revenue. People who
have lived comfortably on their incomes
themselves compelled to reinvest at 80 and
per cent and are obliged to resort to econ
omies or to supplement their incomes with
labor. As proof OF his assertion he show
cd that in one Of the large banks of the
metropolis the average salary paid from
president down to messenger boy, was
81. sos, the earning power OF this average
employe thus equaling that of sa.473 in
vested in government bonds at present
prices.
Mr.. Hepburn spoke In general terms Of
course, and the tendency pointed out by
him Is unmistakable. 1t must be confessed
however, that this influence mot so mark
ed In Vermont as his sweeping generallza-
ton would indicate. AS u matter of fact
financial institutions in this State as a
rule cling to the per cent rate for loans
and it is not impossible that this explains
in part the difficulty experienced by our
manufacturing interests in competing
with those Of more populous and wealthy
States.
1t II a notorious fact that some of our
largest and most successful business and
concerns are securing
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-04
RECENT DEATH.

Or, William Pepper, the well-known
physician of Philadelphia, and for 10 years
provost of the University of Pennsylvania,
died suddenly of acute heart trouble on
Friday at Pleasanton. Alameda county,
Cal, DR.. Pepper had not been in good
health for year, but his condition was
not regarded as serious. lie left Phil
adelphia on June 10 to visit the Pacific
coast, accompanied by DR.. Taylor as a
travelling companion and attending ply
stefan. He was the family physician of
eN Senator George f. Edmunds.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-04

A party has just left Vancouver, b. c.,
for Alaska, to perform a soryowful task,
The expedition, which is under the direc-
ton of Dr. Terwauge, and under the
auspices OF the Geographical society Of
France, will search for Prof. Andrce in
the Arctic region, and strangely enough
1t will use balloon to aid In tho work.
Search will first be made for the lost Arc
tic explorer After eXhausting all posi-
b.lities In that direction an attempt will
be made to locate the balloon in which
Rndree made his perilous journey In tho
hone that either through direct word In
writing or Indications some hint may be
gained OF his fate.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-04
LEGISLATIVE ACCOMMODATIONS.

(From the Morrisville News and Citizen.)
1t is said that the coming State Legis-
lature will be asked for an appropriation
ito provide new accommodations for the
speaker, clerk, messengers and reporters
OF the House" Now II appears to us that
while these new accommodations" may
be necessary, It will be better to hold on
awhile and get along with present accom-
modations The great expenses caused by
the war WIN figure up to quite n large
sum We think this very inopportune
time TO ask for appropriations ether than
OF the utmost Importance,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-04

1t is announced that ex-Secretary Oh
ncy. ex-senator Edmunds and Gen. Wood
ford are President McKinley's choice for
tent to which Vermont has figured in the
present war through her naval heroes, it
is fitting that our grand little States most
distinguished statesman should help to fix
the terms OF peace.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-04

l.. II. Lewis, esq, of the Lamolle News
and Citizen, is a candidate for the Hyde
Park postoflice, when the time comes for
Il change lie has done loyal and unsehsh
and for the most part unrewardcd service
to the public and the party for many
years, and is fully entitled to some re-
cognition in the disposition of the federal
Offices. We trust that there is no doubt
about his appointment.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-04
TIE VERMONT REGIMENT.
The Rutland Herald Blames Gov. Grout
and the Governor Repiies.
lrro,, Aho p,,,,,nd II,roid I,ly o,th

From the Rutland Herald July 25th)
The telegram from the war department
to Senator Proctor, printed elsewhere,
makes IL appear probable that the YER
mont regiment will before long be ordered
to the seat Of war; very likely to Porto
Rico. Before 1t goes 1t would not be amiss
for the State of Vermont to see that the
men are dccently provided for in the way
of clothing.
The matter of clothing has been shame
fully neglected. We are told that before
trousers were issued many Of the men be-
came so ragged that to put II mildly, they
were not fit to enter polite society. OF
course this mattcr did not involve physi-
cal suffering In hot weather, but the State
Vermont is not particularly anxious to
have its soldiers known as a ragged reg
iment After a while shoes were served
out. We understand that they were APP
parently Job lots of the cheapest flag ends
,of the market made up of odds and ends.
often with the work of dozen manufac-
turers in a single case. A few were fairly
good and serviceable but the most Of them
were shapcess and practically worthless.
Each man had two pairs of stockings uni
form In being shapeless cotton bags Of
the cheapest possible kind. Each man had
al last accounts one shirt, which was to
be always worn and always clean. Two
understands were issued, ribbed and fairly
EOou' lie only lunIy SullSluClOIy llClll III
the list. Each man got two pairs of draw
ers. made of unbleached cotton, the most
uncomfortable things on earth in the hot
season. And each man got n hat Of the
worst conceivable shoddy. which was rag
gcd In three days. The clothing showed
throughout the complete work of n union
of rascaly army contractors and utterly
inefficient or thoroughly dishonest army
officers
Vermont soldiers will undoubtedly
grumble, but they will not complain in any
way to make breaches of discipline and
would certainly not whine" But the men
III the list regiment have suffered bound
less discomfort which proper care by tho
State would have averted.
! The men are likely to soon go to the
front, whore the suffering from heat Will
be increased and with IL the danger OF
sickness. II is important that nothing he
left undone that will tend to give any man
comfort. Vermont wants to 10 every pos
siblc thing for every one OF them. It has
voted the money for doing 1t, but Gov
Circuit has done nothing.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-04

Harold Frederic In his weekly London
letter to the New York Times says the
Englishmen view the Philippine question
with much more concern than they re-
garded the Venezuelan controversy They
say that the conditions created by Dew
oy's guns impose responsibilities on Am
orleans from which We as members OF
the Anglo-Saxon race should not turn our
backs. We are not turning our backs up
on those responsibilities; we are facing
them, and that is why we see so clearly
TO the future.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-04

Italy Is the first power to openly profit
by the lessons afforded by our naval vic
tories An order has been issued forbid
ding the use of wood in Italian warships
to be constructed hereafter, whenever
other materials can be used and directing
that wood he removed from warships now
in commission wherever possible. Other
val hands also.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-04

A despatch from a prominent and re-
sponsibe officer of the First Vermont
was shown TO us yesterday, in which he
pnys that the sober sentiment of the resi-
pent is against garrison or police duty
outside of this country. When the war is
over the boys as a body wish TO come
home
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-04
Terms-s1.OO Year, Always in Advance.
BURLINGTON, THURSDAY, AUGUST
WANTED.

When you want anything, advertise in
the new special column of this paper Some
bargains are offered there this week which
it viii pay you to read about. 500 page
seven. This paper has moro than $4,000
readers every week, and one cent word
will reach them all
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-04

Washington dispatches say that the
President has decided that all prisoners
OF war hereafter captured shall be re-
turned to Spain, including all the Spanish
soldiers on territory acquired by the Unit
ed States. whether through peaceful cess
sion, or through war.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-04

The war department has ordered the re-
moval of all the troops from Tampa ex-
cept those, about 5000 in number. that are
to be sent to Porto Rico on the expedition
now In progress. Tampa should never
have been selected as a place for greet
army camp and the department is wise
IN abandoning it.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-04

Pope Leo XIII said this war would Kill
him and the rejection of his peace over
lures in Spain is followed by alarming re-
ports as TO his condition. lie has made n
wise pontift and the whole world will hope
for his restoration to health.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-04

Cremation will undoubtedly gain in pop
ular favor through the announcement
that 1t requires twcnty-threc acres OF
land annually in London to accommodate
the city's dead.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-08-04

Our foreign friends are plainly looking
for an immense trade In this country in
the immediate future. The Danish Star
Line is said to be preparing to build six
now steamers for the American trade and
It Is significant that railroad connection
will he made hy them at Port Arthur.
Texas. We may expect to see the South
profit enormously from the renewal Of
trade relations with the West Indies.