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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-20
DRIED SCOTT CASE OUT OF DATE.
Speaker Has n Stormy Controversy with
Allen and Hoar

Speaker Has n stormy Controversy with
Allen and Hoar.
Plat declared that Chief Justice
Taney's opinion in the bred Scott case
was mere dictum." and that it was
too late in these days to resurrect the
bred Scott decision as a basis of con-
stitutional action on the part of the
United states. In response to ques-
ton from Allen Platt said that he did
not think there was any limitation on
the power of the United States to ac-
quire territory.
LAS complete as the power Of Russia.
for instance, in such matters?' asked
Allen.
yes: the right to acquire territory is
an element of nationality. And do not
believe that there is any obligation to
give to the people OF acquired territory
the right of self government until such
time as they are fit to exercise that
right If We believe the people of a
country acquired are not fitted for the
governms Mt of themselves it is our dut.
to give them the most liberal govern
ment they are capable of accepting and
to educate them as best it may to the
point where they will be capable of self
government. The constitution does not
confer the right Of suffrage.
He went into this point at length, cit
ing the fact that women and children
are citizens but don't vote; that neither
do citizens Of the District of Columbia;
that in Massachusetts those who could
not read and write could not vote. and
that other states denied suffrage in
part. Ii was. he said, matter of state
regulation
Hoar asked P.att whether he decried
the doctrine that governments derive
their Just powers from the consent of
the governed. Plat replied that the
consent of all those governed was not
always necessary. When he first be-
came a voter he had TO pay S134 for
real estate in order TO receive the priv
ilege Of voting.
In conclusion Platt said he could not
understand the sentiments or motives
of those who wished to circumscribe
the POWERS of the nation. WHY. he
asked. should we beiittle those powers
or strive by subtlety and sophistry to
hamper the progress and growth of the
country. He had not lost confidence in
the doctrine that right makes might
and with a nation guided by that prin-
cip,e - he believed this nation to be-
there could be To doubt that il wouli
dare TO DO its duty bravely towards am
people which might fall within the
limits OF its jurisdiction.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-20
President win Fix the Fec.

Washington, Dec 20. - Inquiry was
made AT the state department yesier-
day in regard TO the report that Judge
Day and White,aw Reid are each II re-
ceive $1Q0. 000 for their services as r1an-
bers of the Spanish peace commission.
and that TIE officers of tae commits s:oa
are to receive compensation on the
same liberal scale. Reply was made in
the most positive terms that the quess-
ton of the comp Of the mem
bers ard officers of the peace commits
sion is enIre,y in the hands OF the pres
ident of the United States. and So far
as known he has not indicated TO any
body his plans in the natter
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-20
LEGAL.
Notice OF Observation-Disclosures.

state or Illinois -
ROciE Island county. ~
In the circuit court, January term, 1 800.
In clanccry.
Ev> TavlOr vs. Charles Taylor.
Amdayit of nom residence OF the above de-
PENDANT Charles Taylor. having been
nleG in the clerks Office of the circuit
court Of said county. notice * there fore here
by -iveu 20 said nonresident defendant that
the comp aiuurt fled her bill OF complaint in
said court. % the cDancery side thereof. on
the 3yth day Of November 1885. and that there
upon summons issued out Of said court.
wherein said suit il now pendlng. returnab!e
on The drst Monday in the month of january
mex a, II bF law -eQUired- Now. unless
you. the said nonresident defendant above
named c. aries Taylor, shall personally be
anu appear before said circuit court. on
the first day of the next term thereof
To be holdea ut Rock Island in and for
the sid county, on the rrst Monday in
January next. and plead. answer or de-
muir TO the. said complainant bill OF complaint.
the same and the matters and things therein
charged and stated will be taken Is confessed.
and a decree entered against you according 20
the prayer of said Bin.
F-GEORGE w. GAMBLE. Cleris.
Rock Island. III. Nov. 30 1895.
STURS EOS - MARSHALL. Compartments Soil
citDrS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-20
TO PROMOTE FoaEIGN TRADE.
Bills introduced in House and Senate for
Subsidies to Ocean Vessels.

Subsidies to Ocean Vessels.
Washington. Dec. 20--Hanna IN the
senate and Payne in the house yester-
day introduced identical bills to subsi-
die ocean steamers. The bill is enti-
tied A bill TO promote commerce and
increase the foreign trade CT the Unit
ed States and to provide auxiliary
cruisers. transports and seaTnen for
government use when necessary" The
first section provides = graduated plan
of compensation for all vessels in for
eig1 commerce flying the American fiag.
from the slowest sailing vessel to steam
ships of 10 Geo tons burden. capable OF
making twenty-thrce knots an hour and
upwards.
The bill then provides that at least
one-fourth of the navigating crew must
be citizens Of the United States; for 4
bounty OF 80 per ton for all vessels en-
gagged in the deep sea fisheries. requir-
ing that at least one-third of the crew
be citizens of the United States: for a
bounty Of 81 per month to each sailor
actually engaged in the deep sea fish
cries; makes a general provision sim
liar to the act of 1892 under which the
New York and Paris were admitted to
register and the ST. Louis and st. Paul
were built. extended to all similar YES
sells owned by American citizens.
The bill also requires that certain
number of American boy apprentices
shall be carried on each American YES
sci and taught the art of navigation: that
in time of war all vessels under this act
may be taken By the government and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-20

OF hy certain rr.-a,iaent Republicans in
the hoI-a. He denounced the "Repub-
Econ who had instigated the state
inert" as an infamous liar and oial-
lenGCd him to father il. There was 10
reply to Railey's statement and the res
olution was referred TO TIE committee
on rules.
1t was suspension cay in the house.
and several bills were passed. the most
important OF which was 4 bill apprc-
priating S350.G00 for the Philadelphia
exposition OF 1899. The vote was ex-
CeedinCiy close. 1t had but two votes
more than the necessary two-thirds.
Bills were also passed under suspension
of the rules to authorize the distribu-
ton CT the assets OF the FreeGmen's
bank and to enlarge the scope OF tho
fish commission TO include game birds.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-20
Cubans InGuLrinE About r;erenro.

Washington. Dec. cG.-GcEz2!es Cues
ada. representative Of the Cuban pro-
visiCnal government. was at the wcr
department yesterday making certain
inquiries concerning the revenues ard
customs Of Cuba under the coming
American military administration TIE
leaders Of the Cuban party have been
looking anElously toward the change
OF administration in tee island IS fur
nishinE n possible source Of revenue
from which 10 Gef-ay the expenses Of
their own civil government ara TO pay
off the Cuban army in part. The gov
eminent cannot entertain such q prop
osition until il knows what the Ieve-
nueS viii he.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-20
BAILEY THROWS THE GAUNTLET.
Calls Some Republican an Infamous
Liar and Ask Him Out.

Washington, Dec. 20.-Bailey OF Tex
as supplied the sensational incident in
the house yesterday. he introduced a
resolution directing the judiciary COM
mittee To investigate and report on the
question as to whether the members Of
the house who accepted commissions in
the army had forfeited their seats in
The house. He made the resolution the
text for some remarks. in the course Of
which he took occasion to bitterly de-
nounce a newspaper statement to the
effect that fI his attitude upon this
question he had been MADE catspaw
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-20
Retaliation on Germany Proposed.

Washington, Dec. 2O.-The agr;cuI-
tural appropriate bill reported yester-
day contains a retaliatory clause au-
thorizing the secretary of agriculture
to inspect imported articles dangerous
TO health and also authorizing the sec
rotary of the treasury to exclude such
articles. The restriction is designed to
apply to large number of articles i'm
ported from foreign countries.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-20
Publication NotIce-Chan.ery.

State OF Illinois.
Rock Island, county.
In the Circuit Court, January term, A. d.
1899. IN chaucery.
Charles Cope rs vs. Melanis Coppens.
AFFIDAVIT OF the non residence OF the above
named defendant MelaniS Coppens. having
been filed in the clerk Office OF the circuit
court OF said county notice Is therefore
hereby given to the said non resident defend
ant that the comp ainant hIed his bill of COM
plant in said court. on the chancerv side
thereof on the 3pth dav of November. 1893 and
that therCupon a summons issued out OF said
court. wherein said suit is now pending
turulble ON the first Ionday in the month OF
January next as i 10y law required. Now.
unless you the said nonresident defendant
above named, Helanis Coppens, shall
personally be and appear before said
circuit court. o. the frss day OF the
next term thereof 10 be holden mock Island
in and for the said county the FIRST Monday
In January next. and plead answer or de
muir - said cOululainaat's biN of complaint.
the same End the matters and things therein
charged and stated viii be taken as confessed.
and "a decree entered againsg you according
10 the prayer OF said tiu.
GEORGE W. GAMBLE. Clerk.
Rock Island Illinois. November b A. ID 1855.
JoHN +. STAFFORD Compl sinant's Solicitor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-20

used as cruisers. transports, etc.: pre-
vents all vessels bui.t under this set
from participation in the coast trcCie or
fishing; provides that al vessels regis
istered under the act shah carry mails
If required, without ctEer conper s. don
than that Erovidsd IN tie &C.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-20
Court DemaneIs the s.cret Dossier.

London. Dec. 2o.-The French court
OF cessation, according to a special dis
patch from Paris. has demanded the
secret dossier. undertaking not to prb-
fish its contents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-20

NERVOUS
CATAERd
VAHCOCEIE
andw to gicaI
ger
AND ARE THE BEST The
longer
make
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-20
WANTED.

"ANTED-A COOK WITH REFERENCES
w a. 100 Second avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-20

TANTED-BOh RIDERS. CHOICEROOMS
w and board a. PFC Fourth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-20

y1vA~TFD- NICELY FURNISHED ROOM
w Dy young gentleman AooFeSs X
ANGUS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-20

TOR SALE-TWON ICEH HOMES on THIRD
j avenue, one 500. The other SLIGO; paving
paid FOR. Inquire at iIiO Third avenue
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-20
THE TRAVELLERS GUIDE.

CHICAGO, RoOK ISLAND & PACIFIC RAIL
~ way-Tickets csn DO purchased or baggage
checked at X q z Twentieth street depot, or
O X q cepot, coroer Fifth avenue and Thirty
arst street, Frank u Fiummer. Agent.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-20

yXvANTFgD- con =TRCC TOR AND ALL
w around mechanic wants q JOB AcuTess
r rector ARGUS once
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-20

LfOR SALE-SISE%ACRE FRUIT FARM.
II All kinds of fruit; good buildings; near
town. a bargain for some one IL taken soon.
Gordon 1. Bow man.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-20
FOR SALE.

T,,OR SALE-TwO GOOD BUILDING LOTS.
II sGxiEO feet, near G., K. s. Z. depot, a
bargain. g, 400
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-20

BOARDERS: CHOICE ROOMS
w with gas bath. hot water heat AZ 936
Seyente cen n street. Prices reasonable,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-20

vUANTED-AT ONCE. COMPETENT
w boOIskeeper. Is st Of references re-
arired Inquire OF Louis Loeb & 90.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-20

Can Acquire Territory Anywhere and
Govern 1t Any Way That Is Necessary
No constitutional Prohibition-Nation
Has Every Sovereign Power. He Says,
Not Reserved to the States the People
-BaiIey's Challenge in the House.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-20

DERSOSAI-THE CELEBRATED LIFE
Il re der and palms, has Just closed Tvs
n 'rth> oC~. e. n Moline and his located n
this CRY ~ So FlftF clth street Hours 10 y
WI bout the aiG any MAJ angel spin. OF
devil 4 read from your hand every trouble
douht 81 fear hope or % Spsi-- give nance IN
full, oates and facts n detail. and rsVer ask a
question Ladies - centS- gentlemen - Al
satisfactory otherwise free I teach palms.
" for Professional purposes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-20

UI,OR SALE-TwO HALF ACRE LOTS IN
Il webb s subdivision. South Rock Island.
n bargain II taken at once. Apply to George
+. Roth, Masonic Temple.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-20

A RT LESSONS FOX CHILDREN MON
~ day afternoons and Saturdays 11fi>l-
mas gifts and decorations taught ana made 20
order Free hand am mechanical otaNi-E-
also dt.,l-llnr Taught evenings " ater cS 9i1
for ale. Pl4n-iua-S renovated Lact.> core
up H. uew- Ms n. Flatt- art te1cher- NJ
Twenty third ~Iree.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1898-12-20

Passenger trains leave G Il q (Moline
avenuc) depot i've (5) minutes earlier than time
given. Trains marked daily, all other trains
daily except Sunday.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-12

binding himself to support whatever form
Of government should be agreed upon.
should have unquestioned right TO vote
Tor whomsoeyer he pleased to represent
him This would. however, have to be
submitted to the United States for ap-
provh or disapproyal II Is held that this
convention OF the representatives, OF the
whole people In the free exercise OF their
choice might express a wish to become a
colonial dependency OF the United States
or might favor a republican form Of gov
ornment or possibly a majority might
ask to be annexed to the United States.
In any OF the contingencies. 1t, Is be-
licved. that their wish would meet the APP
proya OF the president and his advisers.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-12
MERRITT AT WORK.
VIII Soon Batter Down the Defenses OF
Manila.

Washington. Aug. u.-General Merritt
is undoubtedly pushing his campaign in
Luzon. II is positively said that ne is
under no restraining order from the war
department. but that It is left entirely
20 hts own discretion when and how to
attack Manila.
Inasmuch as II has been reported from
Cavite that he was simply awaiting the
arrival there OF the double turreted mon
itor Monadnock. II is presumed this at
tack will soon fellow II 1t has not been
made already. for according TO the cal
culation OF the navy department the Mo-
nadnock Is about due now at Cavite.
While not quite clear as to General Mer-
ritt's purpose In deferring the attack until
the vessel arrives. 1t is the opinion OF
military officials that his plan is to plant
the two monitors, Monterey and Monad-
mock. directly within range Of the Manila
batteries. and II the demand for surrender
is refused. 90 batter down these defenses.
Only fully armored vessels can safely be
employed on such work, hence the delay
on account OF the nonarrival OF the Mo-
The ordnance department OF the army
has succeeded at last in securing smoke
less powder adapted for use in the SPRING
field rife. with which nearly all the vol
lnteer troops are armed. The powder
used with the small bore and repeating
rifles was too powerful and special pow
der had TO be secured.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-12
CONSIDERING LAWS FOR CUBA.
Cubans VIII BE Called on for Their Choice
OF Government

Washington, Aus. il-Plans Tor the
temporary government Of Cuba and the
territory which will be acquired from
Spain as the result OF the war are now
under serious consideration by the prcsi-
den, and members OF the cabinet.
Porto Rico. as an actual acquisition to
the territory OF the United states will be
placed In charge Of a military governor,
who will exercise supervisory control OF
all the functions OF government under
direction OF the president until congress-
shall determine upon a permanent form OF
government for the island.
Upon the evacuation OF cuba, It is be-
lievcd to be the intention OF the president
to establish FOR the whole island tempor-
AIRY military government similar to that
now In operation az Santiago. When or
der has been fully restored and the peo-
Pile have settled down to their peaceful
occupations, It is believed TO be the view
OF the president that convention Of rep
resentatlvcs Of the people should be called
to vote upon the question of form OF
government for the island
The presence Of an army OF the United
States would be a guarantee that every
citizen who would subscribe to an oath
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-12
CLOSE or THE WAR

Washington. Aug. il-rp to midnight
the president had received no Official COM
munlcauou as TO The action OF the span
lsh government, bu, It was stated by
those who saw him ,onlgh, ,ha, he was
very cSpce,an, that this was the last day
ot the war.
There Is good authority Tor the state
men, thl, Secretary Day viii be at the
head Of the peace commission and two
United states senator's will be members
of Il.
Senator Allen and Senator German have
been prominently mentioned for places
on the commission.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-12
GALLANT LAuNCH PARTY.
Destroy a Spanish Schooner While Under
Heavy Fire

Key West. Aug ll-Emanuel T. Kour-
lourie. coal passer on the gunboat Ban
croft was shot and instantly killed during
sharp engagement with Spanish rifle
In Cordlz Bay. south OF Pinar del Rio,
I August 3 TIE Spanish loss was undouot-
edly severe.
The Bancroft was cruising about Cohtis
Bay on blockade duty when a sail was
seen close to land. about ten miles TO the
northwdrd The gunboat's steam launch
was armed with one-pounder and Lieu
tenant Henry Il, Wilson. with Il men. all
carrying rifles, was sent to Intercept the
stranger. She turned out TO De a Spanish
Schooner
When first observed the Spanitrd lay
near the wreck OF the Santo Domingo
recently sunk by the Eagle, BY the time
the steam launch reached that point the
schooner had worked into port and a
party of Spaniards was attempting to
haul her ashore The launch stood In
boldly, anL brisk fire from her one
FOUNDER scattered the crowd The Span
iards took refuge In the high grass on the
right shore, bat In spite Of the fact thar
the party In the launch was ignorant OF
the enemy's strength, the Americans went
ahead with theit work with admirable
coolneSs,
James Monroe, a trst-class apprentice,
swan to the schooner and made line
fast to her in order TO pull her out. AT
the same time Valdemar Hohengren, an
ordinary seaman, dropped over the side OF
the launch and made for the pier, where
a small sloop rugged boat was moored,
The launch then commenced to haul on
the schooner, but the line parted and
while another was being run TO her che
Spaniards, who had sought shelter in the
woods, poured In murderous rifle fire.
Koulourie who was leaning over the side
of the launch. was shot through the |
breast and fell dead, Fortunately no one |
else was even injured, Instantly the men
in the launch began a rapid fire with their |
rifles while Lieutenant Wilson maneuver-
ed the launch so as to take a line from
the steamboat, which had showed of from |
the pier Her bow was pulled out and the |
one-pounder was opened ON the anbus-
cade with such we'll directed aim that the
Spanlards were routed without chance
to return the American fire.
The schooner had in the meantime gone /
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-12
JUSTICE BREWERS VIEWS
Believes the Aftermath OF the Confess
VIII Prove Troublesome.

Burlington. VT. August 11.-Justice
David J. Brewer. of the supreme court.
who has come from Washington, viii
spend the remainder Of the summer a.
his cottage at Thomson's Point
He said in regard to peace negotiations
Peace is now certain. / don't know
what the terms will be and l can only
guess at what may be agreed uoon bg the
two nations. They win compel the sur-
render Of Porto Rico to the United States
and evacuation by Spain.
Evacuation OF Cuba brings to US as q
nation grave responsibility and the after
math OF the contest may prove much
more troublesome than the war iy5e;f.
We proclaimed, when the resolutions
passed congress, that we would free Cuba
and that We did not want II ourselves.
Now, II We drive the Spaniards from Cuhn
and leave her without any forcible inter
ference. It win be greater ruin than to
have left the Spaniards there. We owe to
Cuba to preserve order by force whether
it may be one, two or FIVE years until she
shall prove herself capable OF self-govern-
ment, l believe that to leave Cuba with
out an established government to hold her
people in check would be to preclpltats
horrors worse than those Of the Frencn
revolution.
Our obligation to Cuba is not fulnIIe1
until the complete establishment OF SELF
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-12

task soon after without getting ang
money.
The safe was recovered two hours aftnr
the hold up. and had not been opened
Engineer william Gardner obeyed the
signal TO stop. and one OF the robbers cut
loose the engine. running Il down the
track 200 yards.
Fifteen shots were fred to terrorize the
passengers. No attempt was made hy
the robbers TO enter the coaches.
The express messenger. Frank Hogue.
offered no resistance when the bandits
entered his car. The robbers were but q
few minutes in rolling out the small safe
and quitting the scene Of 'he robbery
It Is reported considerable booty vas So
cured.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-12
SUTRo's MILLIONS.
They Win Provide Literally for His Chill
drep and Others Also Remembered.

San Francisco, Aug. 1.-THE viii Of the
late Adolph Sutro was read today. 1t is
an exceedingly long document and was
executed in 1SS2. It provides literally for
his children and near relatives, and close
friends are also remembered. Among the
latter are the two congressman who aided
Sutro in having the Sutro tunnel bill
passed through congress.
The will sets aside for charitable and
educational purposes 1000 acres of valu-
able land south of Golden Gate park in
this city.
Mrs. Kluge, a widow who sometime ago
made a public announcement Of her mar
riage to the deceased millionaire. by
whom, she claims. she bore two children,
says she knows of later will and will
make a contest.
The estimated value OF the estate is
S4 10000.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-12
ST. LOUIS PLATFORM ENDORSED

Douglas. Wyo.. Aug. 1.-THE republican
state convention today reafiirmed the ma
tional declarations made at 81. Louis in
1896. The financial plank is as follows:
THE financial policy Of the republican
party having brought prosperity to the
entire country and given US a place
among the nations OF the arth and en-
abled US to conduct successfully a foreign
war. We unhesitatIngly reafiirm the finan-
cial plank OF the platform as expressed
by the national convention at st. Louis
Frank W. Mondell for congress and De-
forest Richards for governor were named
by acclamatlon.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-08-12

n - ADRiD Aug. 1.-THE govern
N ment has received the proto-
Il col and the cabinet council ad-
journed az ? p. m. having approved II.
The govcrnmen, will wire NJ Cambon
tonight empowering hem 10 sign the pre-
iiminarlcs OF peace.