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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-07-08
AFRAID OF ITS OWN CHILD.
The Republican Party Now Seeks to Dis
credit the Greenback.

The Republican Party Now Seeks to Dis
credit the Greenback.
The Republican party has steadily
boasted its invention Of the greenback,
the blood stained greenback, as Dick
Oglesby called it. The greenback is q
ncuinterest bearing obligation, and
more than 30 years after the civil war,
during which the country's S soldiers and
sailors We're paid in greenbacks, hun
lreds Of millions Of them are still in
circulation. 1t was suggested by Secre-
tary Gage, not, however, with the full
assent of the president, that steps be
taken by the issuance of interest bearing
bonds to redeem, retire and destroy
greenbacks. This the party has refused
to do.
The blood stained Republican created
greenback is still feature of the na-
tional currency. Now that more cur
rency is needed for the prosecution Of
another war the Republican house says
issue interest bearing bonds The sen-
ate, however, hears report from its
finance committee to the effect that in
providing more money resort may again
be had to that form of government OBJ
legation which costs nothing but print
ing. There is no gain i'll this plan for
the money loaner. If there be loss, it
must fall on everybody. Thus the cur
rency problem returns to plague the
inventor of the greenback. the Republi-
can party, which is now seeking to dis
credit the money it once took credit for
supplying. This is absolute proof that
the Republican party of today is no Ion
ger the party of Lincoln, who was real
follower of jefferson.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-07-08
MONEY MAKING COWARDS.
An Exhibition OF Craven Fear Which
Brings Discredit on the Nation.


Brings Discredit on the Nation.
That the love Of money is the root Of
all evils is broad statement, but as it
was made by a man Of experience and
wisdom it may be accepted as embody-
ing the truth. Certainly the love of
money has engendcred rank cowardice
il the hearts of the New England bank
ers or they would never have made
themselves size laughing stock of the
whole nation by lroposing the transfer
of their funds TO inland towns as pre-
caution against predatory raids on the
part Of Spanish foes. Perhaps these
white livered bankers have wives and
daughters-they don't deserve to have
them-but there has been no public
announcement that the money grabbers
are at all worried over the fate that
might befall their families should the
Spaniards descend upon tho Atlantic
coast.
In this instance the love of money
seems to have overtopped the human
affections and to have caused an entire
forgetfulness Of the sterner virtues Of
patriotism aud courage. Such an cxhi-
bition Of craven fear is we'll calculated
to inspire Spain with contempt for
the American people and to bring about
the very thing which is apprehendcd.
OF course it is all nonsense that deserves
sharp rebuke. Dewey and Sampson and
the army will take care Of the reputa
tion of this country as a nation of fight
ers, but the towards. made such by the
love Of money, should subsidc into
Sileuce
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-07-08
Wise Men Needed.

In the midst of the wars excitement
Democrats should not lose sight of the
political interests of the country. OF
course this suggestion does not mean
that the Democratic party is in any
way opposed to the strictly war meas
ures of the administration. Democrats
are patriots first, last and all the time,
but loyalty to party is also patriotic
duty. One of the most important things
for the Democrats to do, undoubtedly
the most Important thing, is to see to
it that only the best men in the party
are nominated as candidates for con-
gress. There is prospect that many
Democratic representatives will be
chosen at the next election to occupy
seats in the lower house. Every one of
these men should be the best man in his
district. Men of clear perceptions, logic
al Judgment and sound democracy
should be named. Enthusiasts who have
some special hobby should be asked to
stand aside in tho best interests of the
people. Wise men in congress can make
the campaign of 1900 Democratic vic
tory. Unwise men may cause defeat.
Therefore wise selection of wise men
is imperative.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-07-08
POLITICAL GENERALS.
Army Disorganized by Placing Rich In.
competents In Command.

Army Disorganized by Placing Rich In
competents In Command.
Political generals are q nuisance.
Why should President Mckinley create
more of the nuisance instead of abating
it? Mckinley has sent the names of a
lot of civilians to the senate to be con-
firmed, and the men bearing these
names are to be appointed to high posi-
tions in the army over the heads of de-
serving and experienced officers who
have spent their lives in the service Of
the country. This is all wrong. The
senate can do no better and no more pa
triotic thing than to refuse confirma-
tion. If Mr.. Mckinley has political
debts to pay, let him pay them in some
other manner.
1t is disorganizing to the army to
place these rich political nobodies in
command. 1t is a disgrace and dam
ger. Political pull, wealth, the fact
that young man is the son of famous
father, do not fit him for place of COM
mand i'll the army. This country wants
fighters who know their business, who
have seen service, at the head of its regi-
ments. If the young fellows want to
fight, there are plenty of places for them
in the ranks. Let them earn promotion
as their fathers did before them, and let
the true and faithful officers who have
already earned promotion receive it.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-07-08
Gold Standard.

The shrinkage of values in the Unit
ed States since 1873 has not been less
than 100000, 900, 900. or eight times
the cost Of the civil war. as shown by
Senator Chandler and others. But even
this enormous sum does not measure the
whole loss. Factories have been closed
and millions of men thrown out of en-
ployment whose labor would have in
creased the wealth of the United States
to the extent of s., 200, 900, 900 annual
ly, as estimated by that eminent polit-
ical economist, Henry Carey Baird of
Philadelphia. An amount of interest
has been paid upon the national debt Of
the United States greater than the orig.
inal principal, and also three-fifth of
the debt itself, and yet the remaining
two-fifths requires more of the produce
of industry to cancel it than the whole
debt did originally at the prices then
existing
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-07-08
WATCH THE NOMINATIONS.
The Greatest Care Should Be Exercised to
Choose Only Loyal Men.

-
Choose Only Loyal Men.
1t cannot be too strongly impressed
upon the minds of Democrats that none
but representative men should be nomi-
mated for congress. There will be great
pressure brought to bear to secure the
nomination Of men who under ordinary
circumstances might be favorably con-
sidered. Such pressure should be disre-
gardcd. 1t is not temporary or is it q
personal success that true Democrats
should struggle to secure. The battle of
1900 is to be hard fought struggle.
Republicans recognize that their chief
hope of success i'll the next presidential
campaign rests in the making Of mis-
takes on tho part of the Democrats. No
greater mistake could be made than to
send an unfit man to represent the DEM
ocratic party i'll congress.
Every speech that is delivered in the
lower house by II Democrat, every prop
osition made, will be noted by the Re-
publicans, and if errors in Judgment are
committed they will be quoted to the
detriment Of the party. Wise counsels
should prevail. The greatest care should
be exercised. True and loyal Democrats
should be nominated. 1t is not enough
that a candidate should have been hard
worker for the party. He should also be
a man of the soundest Judgment and of
sterling worth. Let the Democratic
leaders remember the Importance of the
issue, and they will find the people ready
to rally to their support
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-07-08

We can evidently give Spain lessons
in naval warfare, but the far greater
activity of Spain in transoceanic COM
merce is worthy Of our attention. Dis
tant colonial possessions are not the
basis of it. More than half the twenty
odd Spanish prize vessels captured off
the Florida coast were engaged in COM
merce having no relation to Cuba. 1t is
q proud fact for the Spaniard that his
flag is seen and known in every part of
the world. 1t might be so Of the Ameri-
can save for the absurd restrictions i'm
posed upon his shipping by antiquated
laws and by the infamous gold standard.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-07-08
Won Hoist Must he Lonesome.

Professor Won Hoist of the University
Of Chicago, who from time to time has
opposed the Monroe doctrine and nearly
everything else involving the America
principle, now declares that the occu-
patton Of the Philippine islands by this
government will be a colossal blunder.
AS Mr.. Won Hoist makes specially of
getting on the wrong side Of every ma
tional question his opposition to the
Philippine question may be accepted as
perfectly sound proof that it is coed
thing we take back any kick we have
ever made against holding the islands
Won Hoist is also q conspicuous advo-
cate Of the British gold standard.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-07-08
WORLDS SUPPLY OF GOLD,
Inadequate to Furnish Money For the IL
creasing Demands Of Business.

Inadequate to Furnish Money For the In
creasing Demands Of Business.
When defeated in their attempts to
overthrow the quantitative theory,
the gold men fall back ON their last de-
fense and claim that, whether that the
ory applies or not, as we have sufficient
gold already lack Of it cannot account
for the fall of prices. 1t is true that the
annual production Of gold is now about
double what it was in 1878. But has
the increase been sufficient to keep up
with the enlarged demand for it, due to
increasing business and to supply the
nations that have gone over to a gold
basis since 1878 and to fill the void
caused by demonetizihg silver.
1t is not fair to assume, as the gold
men do. that the entire annual product
Of gold goes into coinage, for it is un-
disputed that more than one half is used
in the arts. Nor is it fair to take the
worlds annual coinage, for much of
this is recoinage. But if every ounce
of gold has been coined and gone into
circulation it would not have begun to
furnish money enough to keep up with
the increased demand due to increase in
business and population. Even the in
crease i'll gold and silver together would
not have been sufficient.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-07-08
INCOME TAX.
Far More Equitable Than q Tax on Arti-
cles OF Food and Drink.

cles OF Food and Drink.
Taxes ON articles Of diet will in the
end be paid by the consumer. 1t is al
legged that the rich and the poor are
alike in the fact that they are both con-
sumers, and therefore the tax on articles
of food and drink falls alike upon the
rich and poor. So it does, but not in
the same proportion. A workingman
who earned 81 q day would not be con-
sidered eXtravagant if he should buy
pint of beer and cents worth of tobac-
co day. But that would DO 10 per cent
of his income invested in beer and to-
bacco. But man with an income of
S., 900 would have to expend $500
day for drink and tobacco to be on u
par with the workingman. Thus it is
plain that tax Oh the articles in ques-
tion is not equitable, but tax OH in
comes would be equitable. 1t would fall
ON the man who could best afford to pay
it and it would be exactly in proportion
to his ability to pay it.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-07-08
Equal to an Emergency.

Tho nation takes off its hat to the
American navy inaugurated by Demo-
cratic secretary Of the navy. 1t may not
number the ships that are gathered into
the fleets Of England and the great con-
tinental powers, but man for man, Off
Ger for officer, ship for ship nothing
afloat can equal it. We are not a war
like people. Our ways are those Of
peace, but there is n satisfaction in the
knowledge that when the crisis comes
we are not unequal to maintaining our
selves like men.-Des Moines Leader.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-07-08
The Republican Way.

There has already been appointed or
slated for prompt appointment to Office
of high rank in the army SONS of Sena-
tors Gray, Elkins and Fairbanks and a
nephew of Senator Allison and sons of
Representatives Hill and Hit, Secre-
tary Alger and the late Secretary Blaine.
None Of these sons Of distinguished sires
have been educated or trained in the
duties Of the offices to which they have
been appointed, and therefore their du-
ties will not be properly performed. AS
q consequence many soldiers are liable
to suffer, possibly to die. from this form
Of political favoritism. York
World
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-07-08
The Gerrymander Nuisance.

The supreme court of Illinois has very
properly killed the infamous gerryman-
der enacted at the recent session of the
Illinois legislature. The decision goes
to the very root Of the question and pre-
vents any further attempt at apportion-
ment until after the next census. Every
step that is taken toward putting appor-
tionment beyond the reach Of continued
meddling is beneficial, and if the states
would adopt the rational basis of coun-
ty representation they would be rid of
this perpetual nuisance altogether.
dianapolis Sentinel.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-07-08
The War as an Educator.

War is rapidly making the United
States q cosmopolitan nation. War is
always n quick educator. Whatever else
1t does. it sharpens the wits and broad
ems the minds of nations The present
war is yet young, but it has already
made the United States nation of stu
dents of history and geography and in
ternational relations. The nation has
learned more Of the world in the last
few months than years Of peace would
have taught it. 1t has also learned all
about the financial question, that mon-
ey can be created without recourse to
bonds
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-07-08
The InefTnceable Plot,

The promotion of Assistant Secretary
Day to his place adds no strength to the
cabinet, and the malign influence Of
Mark Hanna leaves its mark perma
nently on this administration. Boston
Post.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-07-08
Why Billy Hasn't Enlisted.

Owing to his peculiar proportions
Billy Mason may be experiencing con-
siderable difficulty in finding a uniform
that will fs him. Billy can do more
fighting with his heart than muscle
Milwaukee Sentinel.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-07-08
Good For the Book Trust.

1t is an i'll wind that blows nobody
good. After the Cuban scrimmage is
over the schoolbook trust will have
good excuse for urging complete
change in school histories and geogra-
phies. Bee.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-07-08
Pur,uinx tho Old Trust Method.

The Wire Nail trust, which was to
profit solely from economies in opera
tion, begins by advancing prices and
reducing wages. But this is the usual
trust understanding of economy. -
Springfield Mass. Republican.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-07-08
Paper Soldiers.

Those Republican A. P. A. shysters,
like all other Republicans who volun-
teer through the columns Of tho news
paper, frequently forget the little for
mality Of calling at the recruiting sta
tion. Post.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-07-08
"Cyclope" and "Bloody Bridles."

Cyclone Davis. Bloody Brides"
Waite and all the other "patriots" that
aided Mckinley in 1896 are mighty si-
lent these days To hear them in 1896
one would think that they would fight a
foreign foe at the drop of hat.-Na-
tiOnal Democrat.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-07-08
A Southern View.

In distributing the higher army offices
Mr.. Mckinley doesn't seem to be quite
so particular about getting immunes.
Memphis Commercial Appeal
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-07-08
Hello, Hello, Hello!

Where in thunder is We Ancient and
Honorable Artillery of We Boston towne
that is always in its uniform when
there are any strikers to shoot DOWN.
National Democrat
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-07-08

There is clock in Brussels which has
never been wound by human hands.
1t is kept going by the wind.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-07-08

Extreme coldness between man and
wife may mean that one or the other has
cold feet,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-07-08
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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-07-08

Guns are like men. The one that
makes the most sound always kicks the
hardest.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-07-08

The doughnut is hole with piece of
sweetbread wrapped around it that has
come to you under trying circumstances.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-07-08

A tornado at Hampton Beach, Conn,
on the 4th resulted in much destruction
of property and the loss OF several lives.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-07-08

Some people blush beautifully, but
the blush Of colored person is out of
sight.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1898-07-08
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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-04-17

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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-04-17
SNAPSHOTS NJ THE WAY.

The crisis Is bearing up pretty well un-
der all the senate's oratory.
- ~ -.
Mayor Fawcett's relatives appear to
have fused with great success.
=. ~ ~
A good many people think the army.
ought to be modified In Alabama.
~ ~ -.
Mr.. Bryan will now perhaps revise
his view of the location Of the enemy's
country.
This Is good time for the war depart
ment TO push ahead with the Lake Wash
!ngton canal.
~ -. -.
By burning Weyfer In efigy Seattle
demonstrates tina. I, is fully abreast Of the
war sentiment.
I, is not likely tina, the Presbyterian as
semhiy will also ask Princeton university
10 pat Up rs shutters
~ ~ ~
The nomination OF Farmer Geer for Gov
ernor OF Oregon has again brought cinein-
MATHS and the plow prominently 10 the
front.
~ -.
The day Is Likely to come when certain
oIoodthsrsty foreigners will reaIiz. that
thsir faverite epithet. the Yankee Pig"
Is only Spanish bun.
- ~ -
Editor Baker does not regard a pros
pective pardon with favor. Here is ore
proposition in which he has the en.hus.-
as;!c appreciation of the entire nubuc
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-04-17

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= kindred intllugence anywhere -
yond the csn1lnes Of our own planetary
system tn difficulties IN the way Of
communicating WITH evsn tie nearest
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that human effort might wen Be satss-
nsd to accomplish the triumph Of over
coming than and satisfying ourselves
that there Il HE outside Of the tiny
speck In the armament which II TO us
20 important IN atom In the universe.