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Arizona republican., 1898-11-26
GOING BACKWARD.

Certain signs of China's refrogres-
 sion continue to come to this par: of
 the world A few days ago word was
 received of the treacherous manner in
 which Chang Yui Yuan, former min ister to this country, had beeD put away" by orders of the dowager em- press. He had been sentenced to death for his interest and perhaps complieity
 in the reform movement, but at the earnest solicitation of the British and Japanese diplomats he had been eXiled
 instead to q distant province. While on
 his way with his re-inue he and all but one Of his servants were murdered by a runner, an agent of the dominant fac
 tion The surviving servant escaped and reached a friendly port, where he told the story Now the report is re- ceived tha. Rom Yak, a rebel chief, was recently killed by a resort to a method which smacks strongly of the widest days Of ancient dimes. He was de coyed by a magistrate who pretended to be his friend to an opium dive and there, while i-he two were smoking peaceably together. secret trap was dropped and Rom Yak was precipitated into cellar filled with armed soldiers, who quickly dispatched him. Tales of such bloody and barbarous doings are constantly arriving. The latest addi- ton to the account of the nations backsliding is less tragic, but no less suggestive. It is related that the gov ernment has notified all applicants for the military service that they will hereafter be examined in archery and stone-slinging. In these days of smoke less powder, dynamite, long-range rifles, arnor plate and electricity such a decree, taken in connection with the recent reaction from advancement, means only that China is determined to force herself back. into the .obs2urity from which she seemeu a short, time ago about to emerge.
Arizona republican., 1898-11-26
THE CUBAN REVENUES.

MT. Robert P. Porter, special com missioner of the United States to ey- anime into the economic conditions Of Cuba, gives in his official report some interesting information regarding the revenues of the island. The Cuban tariff. as he found it. was made by the Spanish for the benefit of Spain, and, as might have been expected, was full of inequalities and totally lacking in principle MT. Porter recommends an entirely new tariff, constructed on pro- tective principles, for the benefit Of Cuban industries, and which will be about 60 per cent less than the tariff levied by the Spanish. Under the new American dispersation the custom houses will be honestly administered and Mir Porter estimates the revenue received by the government from the new tariff will be as great as from the old, for it will not be subject to the discounts imposed by rapacious off cials
 The Cuban revenue under the old or der of things was about $26,000 00G, and with a S4O,O governor and everything else in proportion, it was contrary to all tradition to close the year with surplus. Out of the revenue $10,000,000 interest on bonds was paid, the church was supported and the army and some thing of a navy were maintained. Un- der American rule, the interest charges will be cut off, the navy will be dis pensed with, the church will have to shift for itself and no $40,00O governor will be employed. Conducted on a business basis and after the American style. if the Cuban revenues yield $26,- COG GOO there will be money to burn. But under American domination the money will not be burned; it will be put into school houses, good roads, harbors, sewerage and other improve ments.
Arizona republican., 1898-11-26
THE TRUTH OF TT.

When silver was S1.10 all ounce. the Peck mine employed a large force Of
 men and was tremendous producer; il silver was worth anywhere near that figure now, the Dosoris and Blue Dick
 would be in operation They are all in this county. The Generalization of sil- yer closed our silver mines and struck down half the value of our gold bearing silver mines. That is what they are gold bearing silver mines; for the rule is that silver predomina.es. at the rat tio Of about l6 to l Cn an average in our gold mines. In very few of them does gold edoInina5e.-Courier. The as serticn above about the Peck, is untrue. LCng years before silver had it's fiuish
 ing kink put into it by Cleveland's ad-
 ministration and a democratic house and senate, the Peck was as silent as
 tombstone, and no one knows it any more than the above paper. The Do s0Tis and Blue Dick were also lifeless,
 because they were evidently played out. All this hogwash about Tavapai silver mines closing down when they showed $50 ounce ore il he bottom, and remaining closed down even in this day, when there is plenty of 3G0 or 400 ounce ore in sight, may be sWal
 lowed by g gulhble tenderfOot, but it won't wash down the throat Of the practical mining man. Just show Us any kind Of mine, silver. gold, copper, lead CT any combination Of metals tha', will insure capital valuation Of over S75 Q ten, and we will show you ''all kinds of money" that is only too greedy to get hold of it. The greatest piece Of folly is the silver issue in Yav- apai county. The great number of mines now being operated in his aoun- U aTa being worked for the gold in them ana exclusive of silver. How many silver mines are there in Yavapai that carry sixteen ounces Of silver to one Of gold? Occasionally there may be one.-Jour- naI-Miner.
Arizona republican., 1898-11-26

Col. Alex 0. B:odie is aasp in Phoenix. This time not as ,sSn1i- date. but as an enterprising nAsdeg man quitting for the further deve8r,)- men{ of his gold property, the CrQAsn Point mine. The Crown Point is tri7t utary to Phoenix and the owner find1 it convenient and profitable to carry Cd his operations from here. This will A welcome news 0 the merchants Of this town. to whom. will largely accrue the benefits Of Col. BrOdie's change Of base. rhoenix is becoming the mining center of the territory and our su- peirior advantS ges as 6 distributing point are bound to attract the at ent' o l of all the larger CpeTat3rs. Col Bro die was quick to realize this fact as soon as the demands of his coun::y and party gave him time to turn his attention to business. It is hoped that he may be induced to take up his permanent residence here. Phoenix needs and will appreciate such citizens as Col. Brodie.
Arizona republican., 1898-11-26

The Gazette's liver is again out of order. The never failing symptom is a desire to pick a quarrel with The Re publican over some imaginary griev- ance which could eni-er the mind of none other than one suffering from a physical disability. The pTCvocation for the present attack is alleged to be rabbits feet and "Jeremiahs.' To any one who has watched the career of the Gazette the past year the con- clusion is forced That there has been a decided lack of rabbits feet, and al- together too much Jeremiah
Arizona republican., 1898-11-26

The offer of twenty million dollars by the United States to Spain is gener- ous and should be accepted in the spirit in which it is offered. The sum, though large, will by no means tax the financial resources Of the United States, while it will be an immense relief to Spain. The United States will crown a great triumph for it's arms by chiv- a1rous deed toward a fallen foe. Let it be hoped that from it will spring up in the future the peaceable fruits of righteousness
Arizona republican., 1898-11-26

The air line railway from Kansas City to San Diego which is racom- mended by General Longs;reet, com missioner of railroads, in his annual report, would pass through Phoenix. Fer this reason, if no other, the com missioner's recommendation is espe- cially interesting. At any rate, the idea is one worth kecring sight of. A correspondent of The Republican doubtless. is. The nex: thing in order is to find some one to build the road. The people of Phoenix are willing and probably every one else along the pro- posed route.
Arizona republican., 1898-11-26

A carnival is certainly a great ad- vertisement for any city or community which has the cash and the inclination to make it a success. Phoenix needs advertising and after a rest ot two years should be able to stand the cost of another carnival. The money re- quired to conduct one of these fes- tivals could be better spent in ether methods of publicity if judlclously handled, and those mos: interested would agree upon plan of procedure. So far no general united effort has ever been made in this direction. If a carnival is the only means of awak- ezing the citizens Of Phoenix to the necessity Of advertising the own and valley, then let it be carnival by all means.
Arizona republican., 1898-11-26

bult the organization of the augmental military force is a minor matter at present. It is probable mat General Miles will be invited to submit plan to congress. He favors an army Of at least 75,000 men. His preference is 100000
 The president and Secretary Alger will join in a recommendation in favor of 100000 men for the army in time Of peace. The plan is 'So organize the na- tives Of our colonial possessions into commands. offlcered by regular armg officers
 A very large majority of the people of the country will heartily endorse the views of the president and the high officials of the war department. Put ting the army cn a substantial peace footing both in numbers and efxdency has HOW become a recognized nax ssity.
Arizona republican., 1898-11-26

The pattering of the rain yesterday was the most welcome music that the ranchers or this valley had heard il many months. Pastures and ranges generally are greatly in need of it If the weather managers can induce the present damp spell to remain a week, excellent winter feed will be a cer- tainty. This will have a decidedly beneficial effect on business and put the stockmen in a much better frame of mind than they have lately enjoyed.
Arizona republican., 1898-11-26
THE ATHLETIC GIRL.

He had just reached She peroration Of his tribute to the modern athletic girl when the little fellow in the corner interrupted him.
 Pardon me, said the little fellow. "but may I ask if you married one of these mc6e-n girls?"
 "}Why. no. I-'
 "I thought not interrupted he lit tls fellow, as he resumed his seat. and those sitting near him were quick to note that he carried one arm in a sling and had large bump on the top of his head.-Chicago Post.
Arizona republican., 1898-11-26
A COWARDLY STAB.

''These are remarkably fine biscuits Of yours, my dear" said MT Ncrthside, as he balanced a specimen on the tips of his fingers.
 Mrs. Northside flushed with pride
 Tt is so good of you to say so," she murnured.
 "Yes, indeed" the wicked man went on; T have rarely seen any so heavy for their size. ."-Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph.
Arizona republican., 1898-11-26
HER SPELLS.

Little Elmer-Sister Sue has sinkin' spells purity often now.
 MT. Spconleigh-Why what do you mean?
 Little Elmer-She says whenever any company comes when you're here she always feel like sinlzin' through the floor, and somebody's come Ghe last four times you've been here.-Cnicago News.
Arizona republican., 1898-11-26

l. may be doubted if the Cubans will ever appreciate or remember the full measure of the charity and generosity of the United States toward the strick- en island. And the greatest of all the kindnesses of the United States to Cuba will be the military occupation of the island until it is ready to govern itself
Arizona republican., 1898-11-26

If Spain doesn't want $2O, 900, 600 for the Philippines she will not have to ac- cept it. This country is not around forcing money on people. But we shall keep the Philippines.
Arizona republican., 1898-11-26

Admiral Dewey paid s a word to cable his congratulations to Colonel Roosevelt Will Colonel Wilson admit now that the admiral is republican?
Arizona republican., 1898-11-26

Any one so stubborn as still to doubt that Miss Jessie Schley brought peace to two troubled nations would doubt that the moon is made of green chcaco
Arizona republican., 1898-11-26

Porto Rfco's riot stories appear to have been merely efforts to live up to a few sensational standards of Ameri- can journalistic enterprise
Arizona republican., 1898-11-26

Senator Allen heartily endorses Will liam J. Bryan. But who indorses Sen ator Allen? Certainly not the people of Nebraska.
Arizona republican., 1898-11-26

President Mckinley suffers from nc lack of material calculated to make an interesting message.
Arizona republican., 1898-11-26

Washington Bureau. 5Oo Fourteenth street. N W
Arizona republican., 1898-11-26

\ B.o2 shipping employed by Fremont Street describes ordinary yers' he pains tc~ton of hote- anda impossible procure er hardly living. Twas q t1@t time The continual riding made tic trouble obliged to leave cocg1e1 number cludea t nothing would h ago tnt of the IGans thought would L@d TO trouble va appetite believe actually cured but TbuIs d-A 4 @ a
Arizona republican., 1898-11-26

PHOENIX. NOVEMBER 2e. reee.
Arizona republican., 1898-11-26

Publication office: 3S-SS East Adams street Telephone No. 4.
Arizona republican., 1898-11-26

Entered at the postofnce at Phoenix, class.
Arizona republican., 1898-11-26
5. ERNEST WALKER, REPRESENTATIVE.
GARDEN CITY RESTAURANT

THE OLDEST IN THE CITY. Enjoys the best standing with trades men. Buys everything at spot cash nrica and gives the Best 25c Meal
 TUCK HING CO 2z and A Washington st. east or 1AcoiiE x Co Private rooms for families. Tia;s cts. S4.50; Single meals 25c.
Arizona republican., 1898-11-26

CHARLES (. RANDOLPH,
 Editor and Proprietor
Arizona republican., 1898-11-26

DISpatCheS. The only Perfecting Press in Arizona. The only battery of Linotypes in Ari- Gora,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-06
PUBLIC LANDS.
Thirty Forest Reservations Have
Been Created.

The public lands disposed of by the gov
eminent during the wear reach S.45S S95.9
acres an Increase of St4 TS0S 6 acres over
the previous year The total receipts from
public lands during the fiscal wear amount
"a To s.. vi. 99a.iS an Increase cf $780,
06S.90 over The preceding year. The iaud
embraced In the eleven lorSs, reservations
which were suspended by the az, OF Juue
l. 1897. again became subject to the oaera-
ton or the pruclamatiDns OF February -
1897, Creating them, wklch added an esI-
mated amount OF l0,s5l.3GO ncres TO tho
area embraced in the reserves previously
created In addition thereto. two new ie-
serves were created during the year-the
Pine Mountain and Zaca Lake resurvey
California. embracing i,644h94 aeres-and
and tho Prescott reserve, in New Mexico.
has been changed and enlarged 10 include
100 600 additional acres.
At the close az the year 80 forest reserYa-
tons. not INCLUDING those OF the "AfOgnac
forest and the fish culture reserve in
Alaska had bean created by legislative
proclamatIons under section "a Of the act of
1891. embracing an estimated area OF 50
5le47i acres,
The department o. the interior has insn-
ruratel a forest system. made possible by
the act OF July. 1898. for graded toree u
officers IN control q the reserves. This sys-
tenn has only beeu IN tull oueratiua STAGE
Anrust, buH good results have beou Sc
cured. The .opor,s Indicate that the sys-
t.ln OF patrol has rot only prevented Dr.
strus,Ye Ares from gaining headway. but
has diminished the number ot fires.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-06

i'niteh States notes prefers the gold and
GETS II from the govcrnmeis, he shouia nor
receive back from the government a lJnlIs,i
states note without paying gold In ey-
change for IL. The reason for his - tho
more ppparcnt when tse government Sssus
an interest bearing debt to provide gold
Tor the redemption 81 United states notes,
a non-inierest clearing debt. surely n
should not fiay then, out again sxccpt on
demand and for gold. II they are mt on
in any other way they may re,Nrn again,
10 be followed by another bond Issue 10 re-
deem them. another interest beading debt
10 redeem non-interest bearing debit
This Recommendation was made in the
belief that such provisions OF law would
inure to u gIsator degree OF safety 81 The
urosent standard and tctter protect orr
currency from the dangers TO which It a
subject from II disturbance In tho general
business condition of the country,
In my Judgment the present condition Of
the treasury amply iustifies the immediate
enactment OF the Legislation recommended
one year ago under which n portion a, ms
gold holdings should DO placed In a trust
fund from which grecnbarks should be rc-
deemed on present ation. but when once no.
deemed should MOI thereafter be paid on,
except for gold.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-06
NEW nuILniNG NEEDED.
Department of Justice Is Housed
Poorly ma to Nations Disrredit. =

Department of Justice Is Housed
Poorly nna to Nations Disrredit.
| deem il my dwty 10 call 10 the attea-
tion OF congress the condition OF the pres
ent building occupied by the department OF
Justice.
L he business OF that department has in
creased greatly since It was established in
its present quarters The building now o.
copied by It IS neither large enough nor o.
suitable arrangement for the proper as
commodatlon of the business OF the depart
msni. The supervising architect has pro-
10uaced IL unsafe and unSuted for the
use 10 which Il Is put Tle attorney gen
er.el in his report stated that the library
OF the department is on the fourth door and
tlia, all the space allotted TO u Is SO crowd
Ell with books as 10 dangerously overload
the structure. The frs floor Is occupied
by the court OF claims. The building - Of
an old and dilapgilted appearance, uasli Ell
10 the dignity which should attach TO mis-
,rpor ant department. \ proper regard Tor
the safety. comfort and convenience OF the
officers and employees would justify the ex-
pel.llture of ilbgNl sum o. money IN the
erection OF a new building OF commod!0us
proportions and handsome appearance on
The very advantageous site already se>uel
for that purpose including the greater oc-
cupei by the presert structure ana I'd
Joining vacant to ;has, conpr $ ng IN al
a franlAse Of 20i feet On Pennsylvania ave-
niue and . depth OF 1856 feet
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-06
THE WASTE OF WAN.
|sposcd that an Effort he Made 4,
ucmpt Property from tnnture.

t<soscd that an Effort he Made 10
ncmpt Property from Cnnture.
,s, experiences of the last year bring
ssy hane 10 us a sense of burdens and
yasts Of war. We .esiro in common
ID ~ nest civilized nations to reduce
DE loWst pass ble point the damage
Ssasd In time of War by peaceAble trade
Nlrnegce,
Is tsGs we may suffer in such cases
Aaa other communities. but all ma
BIS are damaged mare OF lees by NE STATE
csassaess AMI apprehension into which
eserssk OF hostilitles throws the entire
nasscli World 1t should be cur OBJ
Nkfotpre, 10 minimize so far as prsc-
We this inevitable boss and disturbance,
iaFsase can probably be best accom-
ecsd BY an international agreement TO
eaN al private property az SEA as az
" tom capture or destruction By the
q the belligercnt powers. The
WI SAWS govennment has for many
y s'secaisa this humane and bennett
w.nclple and is now in pasition To
snaNfM & 10 other powers without thu
Nss'ssl OF selfish motives. theretore
81. ssr Your confederation tasat the ,x-
~s be authorized 10 correspond with
@'ertiments of the plinclpal maritime
'us WITH view CO Incorporating into
xsnaheN hw OF civilized nations the
ssaN g. exemption of all private nrAp-
II. sUh MOI cmirahand of war. from
Nv Or cssrinction by bcllsgeront
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-06
4 LARGER NAVY.
An Increase Of Fifteen Vessels at q
Cost OF s,i0. OO.S 500 Merom,Mendcn.


Cost OF s36,too.soo Neronsmendcu.
Tho following Recommendation of the
secretary of the navy relative TO the iip
crease Of tho navy has my earnest APP
proyal: lt
l. Three seag,ing and sheathed and
coHreresi battles hips, Of ubout $4,000 tons
trial displacement, carrying the heaviest
arrnor and most powerful ordnance for
Vessels " their class. and TO have tue
highest practicable speed a,td great radius
OF action. Estimated cost, exclusive OF ar
MGR asid armament, SS.e0eG0D each
.. Three sheathcd and copperot aTmored
cruisers OF about $4,000 tons trial displace-
meat, carrying the heaviest a''mor aud
most powerful orunance Tur vcssess VI t.~sr
class and having the edghcSs nraes.rNble
sbted and great radius OF actioa. E5ti.
mated cost, exclusive of aTumor and arma-
ntent, S4o0v,o0o each.
). Three sheatncd and coppered protect.
ed cruisers Of about 6UeV .oas u,sSe Ass
placement, to have the highest practicable
s'leea and grNSltest RADIUS OF action, and 10
carry the most powerfu! ordnance suitable
FOR vessels AZ their class. Estimated cost,
exclusive of arlnor and armament, 81 lSo,-
900 each.
I. SIN sheathed and ooppered cruisers
ot about 2eo1 tons tIlal displacement; TO
have the highest speed compatible with
good cruising qualities. great radius OF ac-
ton. ana to carry the most powerful ord
nance sufted 10 vessels OF their class. Els
tsmated cost, exclusive of armament,
81 la, 500.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1898-12-06
YELLOW FEVER.
Adequate Appropriation for the
study of the DlNenNc Is AakrM.

Adequate Appropriation for the
study of the Dt>eusc Is Asked.
III my last ANIMAL message l reco,s
mended tina; congress authorize the APP
pointment oil commission for the parpcse
OF making Systematic Investigations with
reference TO the cause and prevention OF
yellow fever. This matter las acquired au
increased Importance rs result OF the
military occupation OF the iSland ~ Cdol
aud the commercial intercourse between
This island and the United States which We
have every reason TO EXPECT. The SAN
tary problems ronnected With cur Eta
relations with the island of Cuba and
the acquisition of rorto Rico are no
less Important than those Ielat-
ing 10 finance. commerce and aIun-
isllat,cn, II Is my earnest desire that
these problems MAY be considered by COM
pfeent experts aud that everything III b3
ebne which the most recent advances in
sanitary science can offer for uhe protec-
ton of the health OF our soddiers in those
islands and OF our citizens who are eX-
posed TO the dangers OF infection frcm The
Importation oil yellow fever. l. thcrofo0s,
renew my recommendation that the au-
thority of congress may be given and
suitable appropriation be made to provide
for a commission Of experts TO be appoint
ed for the purpose indicated.