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The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1898-09-17
Col. plummer on the Philippines.

Recently Col. w. c. Plummer Of
North Dakota delivered an address be-
fore the Boston Mercantile Library
Association, and following is his refer
ence made at that time regarding the
Philippines: 80" j.
"The ultra a-conservationists those who
are calling from the 'vasty deep of their
imaginations the ghost of imperialism
with which tos1ghten the American
people, declar ahSt we shall be enter
ing upon ne uptried and dangerous
path, the endkXhich. will be the de;
struction of blican institutions and
the establishment sof an imperial des-
potism upon their ruins, if this govern
ment shall pretend to extend its protect
ing shield over the Philippine Islands,
saving them from the rapacious cruelty
and oppressioh;of,th the Spaniards. These
timid souls are busy trying, now while
the armistice is on, and before treaty of
peace is consummated to create a public
sentiment against the acquisition of, or
the obtaining of control over the islands
in the Pacific Ocean. 1t is true Ameri-
canism to take and hold all that we have
obtained through the courage and hero
ism of our brave soldiers and sailors
during the progress of this war with
Spain. 1t would,be un.American to do
otherwise. This, is good republican
doctrine; it is that democratic doctrine
taught and practiced by Jefferson, jack
son, Polk and adhered to by Pierce and
Buchanan in the ffties, when democratic
orators talked of Manifest destiny and
'enlarging the area OF freedom" Never
until the time that Grover Cleveland,
with paramount power undertook to re-
establish the throne of the dusky queen
in Hawaii, did democratic president
fail to advocate and practice the doc
trine of national expansion. Nobody
proposes to conquer as Rome conquered,
to rob, despoil, ruin and enslave. Our
purpose is to free people from the grind
ing yoke Of tyranny, to save them from
cruel robbery, to educate, civilize and
enlighten them, so that they can safely
govern themselves, to stand by them un-
til they can walk alone, or if they prefer,
cast in their lot with us"
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1898-09-17

ble stan. For The pres Mt his efforts
are only preliminary, as until after the
definite 'ssttlement Of pease it will be
impossible to establish the new regime,
but his efforts and inquiries, taken to.
gether with the announcement that
American troops will be sent later to
occupy the island. which had
Hitherto Bssa Doubted by Many
have had the effect Of provoking pro.
tests from the more rabid Cntans, who
ara holding meetings and adopting res.
olutions against .encroachment upon
our rights as cit,zens Of the ,rse and in.
dependent republic Of Cuba by the es-
tablishment Of an American protector
rate.'
Commenting editorially upon these
developments T.. Lucha says: ut is
easy to foresee clash tetween the two
tendencies, two forces on. the political
horizon of Cuta-the sentin eatally in.
dependent party and the party Of rrac-
tical annexationista On one hand
stands tho Cuban sentiment, which has
struggled for freedom for three years,
on the other is arrayed every material
interest in the island which looks first
and foremost for the greatest and
strongest guarantee, not only that
order will be preserved, but that there
viii hea future davelopm MT aud i'll.
crease in those very interests"
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1898-09-17
Proposed Amendment to the Consultation
Of the State Of North Dakota.

he Fifth legislative assembly of the
state of North Dakota, proposed the fol-
lowing amendment to the constitution of
the state by a
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION.
Resolved by the senate of the state of
North Dakota, the house of represen-
tatives concurring:
PROPOSED CONSTITUTIONAL AMEND
MENT.
The following proposition to amend
the constitution OF the state of North Da-
kota is hereby submitted to the Sixth
session of the legislative assembly of the
state of North Dakota to be by it SUBJ
nitted to the qualified electors of the
state for approval or rejection in case the
congress of the United States amends
the Enabling Act to like effect, namely:
Section l58 of the constitution Of the
state of North Dakota is hereby amend
ed to read as follows:
"No lands shall be sold for less than
the appraised value and in no case for
less than five dollars per acre. The pur-
chaser shall pay at least one-6fth of the
price in cash and the remaining four
fifths as follows: One-ffth in five years,
one.fifth in ten years, one-fifth in fifteen
years and one-6fth in twenty years with
interest at the rate of not less than six
per centum payable annually in advance.
All sales shall be held at the county seat
of the county in which the land to be
sold is situated and shall be at public
auction and to the highest bidder after
sixty days advertisement of the same in a
newspaper of general circulation in the
vicinity of the lands to be sold, and one
at the seat of government. Such lands
as shall not have been specially subdi-
vided shall be offered in tracts of one
quarter section, and those so sub-divided
in the smallest subdivisions. All lands
| designated for sale and not sold within
two years after appraisal shall be reap
praised before they are sold. No grant
or patent for any such lands shall Be is
sued until payment is made for the same.
Provided, that the lands contracted to be
| sold by the state shall be subject to taxa
tion from the date of such contract. In
case the taxes assessed against any of
| said lands for any year remain unpaid
until tho first Monday in October of the
following year, then and thereupon the
contract of sale for such lands shall be-
come null and void.
Approved, March 10, 1857. ..,...
The aforesaid proposed amendment
will be submitted to the next Legislative
assembly.
Dated at Bismarck, N. D., this 18th
day of August, 1893.
aug. II, sept. "a, oct. at. ..",
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1898-09-17
sAGAsTA SCARED.
A citation Of weylsr and osh.
ars End the Sitting Of thu corisa.

Threatened Agitation OF Weyl0r and Oth.
ers End the Sitting Of the Cories.
MADRID, Sept. 16.-The queen regent
has signed the protocol bill. The gov.
ernment had intended the coFtes to sit
until an indemnity bill for the suspeu-
sion Of tbs CT Institutional guarantees
had been passed, but the threatened
agitation on the part of General Wey.
ler and others, togeihar with evidences
of divisions in both Liberal and Con.
servative parties, caused Senior sagasta
to see the advisabjlty to close down
the gates on what would have hindered
the free pro.re-s of the peace negotia-
tions. The cortes will be next con.
voked to ratify the final treaty Of
peace.
A painful impression has been caused
here by q statement made by The Pals,
saying the United States intends to de.
mand $2O. 900, 600 indemnity in behalf
OF American citizens who have suffered
through the insurrection in Cuba. Tho
Spanish peace commissioners will
strongly oppose this, it is claimed, but
fears prevail that the United States
Will become oitiiess and press its ad.
vantage to the utmost.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1898-09-17
POLICY AGREED On. 7
Prs.lden. and cablns... R..sh !. Dseisioa
In Regard TO the Philippines.

PreIident and CablneE. Rsaoh :. Deeislon,
in Regard to the Philippinss.
WAsHINarox, Sept 1b.-There il no
doubt that general line Of policy was
agreed upon between the president and
his cabinet at their last meeting, but
there is good reason for believing that
the assertion that the decision was def.
nttely in favor Of not permitting Spain
under any conditions to retain sover.
eighty in any part of the Philippine
islands is based on misconception.
As the members of the cabinet and
members Of the peace commission re.
fuse absolutely to discuss the subject,
whatever is said is based moro or less
on inference or roundabout informa.
tion. II 10 not doubled that the com.
mission will start the negotiations at
Paris with the assertion that we have
Conquered Spain In the Philippinss
and that Spanish sovereignty has al.
ready Leen forfeited there This will
not. however, necessarily signify that
1t 10 the purpose of the administration
to retain possession of the entire group
Of islands or to permanently deprive
Spain OF all her possessions in the Pa
nific. 1t is not believed that the I'D.
ministration has gone beyond the de-
termination to retain the whole of the
island of Luzon, but it is understood to
be the intention of the president to es-
tabiish at the outset the right of their
8overnmont to determine the fate Of
the islands and to make the conditions
under which government shall be es.
tablished there. The matter Of
RelinQuishinE Possession
Of the rest Of the Islands is involved
with so many conditions to be con-
ssidered that it is realized that it may
/ by force Of circumstances become
necessary todeprivo spain permanently
of al her possessions in that quarter.
It is understood not to be matter of
policy to acquire all this territory, but
1t may become necessity.
The commercial and trade side of the
question, as involving the development
and expansion of our commerce in the
Pacific. is occupying chief attention in
connection with determining our pol.
fov
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1898-09-17
HONOR SENATOR DAVIS.
Farewell Reception rendered the Il
parting Peace Com aalonar.

Farewell Reception rendered the De.
parting Peace Commlss sioner.
ST. PAUL, Sept. 18.-The farewell
reception to Senator Davis, chairman
Of the committee on foreign relations
and,a member of the peace commits.
sion. was largely attended, hundreds
being unable to gain admission. Nearly
all the most prominent men of the
state were present. The reception was
an entirely non-partisan affair, de.
signed to show how highly the senator
is appreciated and admired by his fel.
ow townsmen. Senator Davis was in.
troduced by Conde Hamlin, president
Of the Commercial club, who paid
glowing tribute to the senator's public
services and personal worth. Senator
Davis confined his address to acknowl-
edgment of the honor conferred upon
him and to q discussion of state and
city matters.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1898-09-17
ALLAUSTRIA MOURNS
ASSASSINATION OF THE EMPRESS 4
CAUSE FOR GLOOM.

Flags at HALF Mast aud All Places sf
Amusement Are Clossd-Ths Empsres
Bears II Bravsly-His Fortituds. Dss-
pits the Terrible Shock, Causing Adj
miration-Msssssss Of condolsnos Az.
riviur From All Parts Of <hs World.
VIENNA, Sept. 1&-The planned ID
neral of the late Empress Elisabeth,
who was assassinated by an anarchist
Saturday, oontemplates bringing tho
remains to Vienna next Thursday,
lying in state on Friday and the obse.
quies of interment on Saturday.
Every flag in the city is at halt mast
and the theaters, races and other
amusements are suspended indefinitely.
The emperor's fortitude Is tho topic Of
universal admiration. He 10 bearing
up manfully, despite the terrible
shock, which, in view Of his ago, has
inspired the gravest apprehension. Al
though at first stunned and then
slightly excited, he soon regained his
self.control and
Displayed Remarkable Calmnsss.
Occasionally, however, completely
;overpowdered by agitation. he moansd
piteously, repeatedly sobbiug the name
Of the empress. Addressing Prince
Won Lieccthstein, chief marshal Of tho
imperial household. he exclaimed
"It is inconoeivable how q man could
lift his hand against one who never in
her life harmed any body; one who did
great good" Then he moaned:
'.Nothing is spared to mo In this
world"
Dispatches of coincidence are arriving
at the palace from all parts of the
world. testifying to profound horror
and sympathy. Among them are mos.
saRes from President Mckinley Emper-
or William and nearly all the European
sovereigns. The court will 60 into
mourning for six months.
The empress of Austria was born
Dec. "a, 1887. She was daughter OF
Duke Maximilian Of Bavaria. and was
married to Francis Joseph, emperor OF
Austria and King of Hungary, April
"a, 1854. They had three children, the
Archduchess Gasolt, who ia married to
Prince Luitpold Of Bavaria; the Arch
duke Rudolph, who married Princess
stephanie Of Belgium, and who was
(seemingly) assassinated In 1889, and
the Archduchess Maria Valeria, who
married the Archduke Franz Salvador
of Austria Tuscany. The late empress
was an enthusiastic horsewoman.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1898-09-17
GOOD FEELING PREVAILS.

Americans. and Fniplnos Reported in
Perfect Harmony Again.
LONDON, Sept. 16.-The Manila cor.
respondent Of The Times, telegraphing
Wednesday, says:
/, Fully $4,000 insurgent troops evacu'
ated the suburbs today. The Ameri.
cans gave . parade and granted full
military honors. Perfect harmony
prevailed and the natives were evil
IDENTIFY delighted at the opportunity for
public display of the efficiency of
their troops to drill. The firmness and
tact of General Otis have produced an
excellent result. The governor of Iloilo
is facilitating commerce according to
his agreement and trade with the
southern ports is increasing daily.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1898-09-17
:UBANs PROTEST.

More 1abld Natives Adopt Rssolatisns
Against American Enoronohmants.
HAVANA. Sept. 1.-THE presence Of
Robert p. Porter, who is in Havana on
q special commission from the United
States government to study the fnan.
cial and economic aspects Of the situa-
hon, is regarded with suspicion BY the
party Of free Cuba as indicating the
establishment Of an American policy Of
guardianship
Mr.. Porter 10 preparing = revision Of
the Cuban tariff, whien will probably.
be protective Of Cuban industries, and
is acquainting himself with every de-
tail Of local taxation.
IN this work he il assisted By . oapa.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1898-09-17
NORTH DAKOTA HAPPENINGS
poINGs OF THE WEEK FROM ALL
SECTIONS OF THE STATE.

w. E. Hicks and ! B. R. Crabtree Of
Ellendale. the commhtee appointed by
the industrial school board to visit
other institutions of the kind, left Sat.
urday on their mission. They will take
In Minneapolis. Chicago, Cincinnati,
st. Louis and other points with view
of ascertaining and reporting on the
plan, construction and cost Of such an
institution.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1898-09-17
PIERCED HEART AND LUNG,
Death Of the Empress Caused by Internal
HsmoRrhaHo.

O0aeh OF gno &mpfooo V3u1oO " A0sOEAoA
HsmorrhaHe. !
BERNB, Switzerland. Sept 12-Em-
peror Francis Joseph telegraphed the
Austrian minister to consent to post
mortem examination. DIR. Reuves and
Mayor Gollia of Geneva are entrusted
with the examination of the wound on
behalf Of the judicial authorities, and
accordingly proceeded to the Hotel
Beauavidge. where they carried out the
instructions At the close Of the ex'
animation they declared that death
was caused by internal hemorrhage
from triangular shaped wound. The
autopsy showed that the lung a. well
as the heart was pierced.
The assassin maintains his cynical
hemeanor and frankly congratulated
himself upon the success Of his crime.
He says:
II am an anarchist, but belong to no
company. Iacted on my own initiative.
Let them do what they like with me.
That is my strength"
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1898-09-17
AFTER THE TURK.

Ultimatum to the Governor OF Crete
From British Admiral Noel.
GAMBIA, island Of Crete, Sept. IA
Rear Admiral Gerald Noel, commander
OF the British forces in Cretan waters,
has issued an ultimatum to Edhem
Pasha, the Turkish military governor
Of Crete. demanding that within 4S
hours he should deliver up the ring.
leaders Of the recent outbreak and
massacre, surrender the forts ana ram.
parts defending the town and disarm
the Mussulmans troops.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1898-09-17
WELL CONDUCTED WAR.

Veterans Endorse Both the President
and Secretary Alger.
CINCINNATI, Sept. l0.-The Grand
Army enoampment, by unanimous
vote, adopted resolutions endorsing
President Mckinley and Secretary
Alger. The resolution referring to the
management of the war department
was as follows:
Resolved, That from knowledge
formed Of our experience as soldiers
during four years of active service, we
recognize the unfaltering energy and
patriotic devotion with which, 40 secre.
tary Of war, General Alger has borne
the weighty responsibility and per.
formed the important duties suddenly
imposed by the recent war with Spain,
creating and maintaining so large an
army under such unfavorable condi.
tions, the deeds of which not only shed
lustre upon the American soldiers, but
also challenged the admiration of the
world
While the delegates were waiting for
the reports of the committee on resolu.
tions, the question of admitting those
who were drafted or otherwise enlisted
in the Confederate army and aftsrward
served in the federal army, was precip-
itated by the department of Tennessee.
The discussion developed desire to
have this plan apply to all states rather
than to Tennessee alone, and as that
will require general amendment, with
notice of one year. the question cannot
be decided till at Philadelphia next
year.
Colonel James A. Sexton of Chicago
was elected commander.in.chief, re.
ceiving 424 votes, against 241 for AL.
bert D. Shaw of Watertown, N. Y.
No other names were presented. The
following were elected by aoclamation:
Senior vice commander.in.ohief, w. Q.
johnson, Cincinnati; Junior vice com.
mander.in.chief. David Ross, Delaware;
surgeon general, DR.. Pierce, Nebraska;
chaplain.in.chief, Colonel Lucas, In.
dianapolis
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1898-09-17
Warrants Called.

Notice is hereby given that the under
signed, treasurer of Billings county, has
money on hand with which to take up all
outstanding county warrants and that in
terest ceases from this date. .
Dated at Medora, N. D., this I4th day
Of September, 1893. 4
.85e S. M. FERRIS, Co. Treas. 4
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1898-09-17
NOTABLE MONEY DEBATE.
Conference Now in Session At the Omaha
Exposition.

Conference Now In Session at tho Omaha
s Expedition.
OMAHA, Sept. l4.-One of the most
distinguished gatherings of financial
students that ever assembled opened a
three days session of the monetary
conference at the Nebraska building,
exposition grounds. Hon. j. Sterling
Morton is presiding. Horace White Of
New York, Edward Atkinson, Con.
gresham Fowler of New Jersey, Edi.
tor P. II. Robinson Of The Railway
Age. Louis B. Enrich of Colorado
Springs. former Senator Carey of Wy.
oming, and Governor Shaw of Iowa,
are to take part in the programme.
Mr.. Atkinson is not here, owing to ill.
ness, his paper being read by Mr.. Nor.
ton.
Messrs. Warner, Towne, Rartine.
Weaver, Reynolds and other leaders of
the silver aud paper money sides, took
part in the joint debate.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1898-09-17
MuDERoUs LUNATIc.

Enoch Carlson Esoapes From the Asylum
and Kills Woman.
FERGUS FALLS, Mimi, Sept. TO-
Enooh Carlson, who resided near Hen.
ming, but who has been an inmate of
the insane hospital for some time, es.
capped and went to his home,- seven
miles from Henning. He killed Mrs.
Christian Nelson by striking her on
the head with water jug. The hos.
pital officers now have him in charge.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1898-09-17
Monday, Sept. IL.

monday sept. IL.
Colorado Silverites named fusion
ticket.
President Mckinley has decided to
appoint commission to investigate
the war department..
Colonel Roosevelt announces he will
accept the Republican nomination for
governor of New York il rendered him.
The greater portion of New West.
minister. B. O., has burned. Several
lives are probably lost.
Queen Louise of Denmark, who is
desperately ill ut Copenhagen, was 81
years Of age Saturday. Her daughter,
the Princess of Wales, is now with her.
Joseph and Morton Morrison of OF.
sego, Mich, who went to Alaska last
February, have been murdered by
thieves. A letter received from friend
Of the men states that their bodies were
found in their mining shanty OH Cop.
per river.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1898-09-17
Estimate of 1ow.,s Grain Crop.

Estimate Of Iowa's Grain Crop.
DEs MONIES, Sept. 12.-The monthly
report Of the Iowa section of the
United States weather and crop service
estimates Iowa's crops for this year az
follows: Corn yield, $50, 600, 900 bush.
els, an increase Of 40, 1000, 900 over last
year; average, "a bushels per acre.
Wheat. "a, 1877, ,Sl4 bushels, an increase
Of 1884, 760 bushels; average per acre
Of winter wheat. 18 bushels; spring, 10
bushels. Oats. total yield, 141, ,S75, 900
bushels, an increase of 9,804, 900 bush.
els; average, 33 bushels per acre.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1898-09-17
The Now Bond Iasu..

WASHINGTON. Sept. l6.-Up to this
time the amount of the new bonds is.
sued is el23, $40, $40. OF this amount
Sl01, ,176,8Ss have been shipped 10 sub.
scribers, $l2,06l, ,260 have been depos.
tied to secure circulating national bank
notes and SIC, ,8S3. 500 to secure public
danoaita
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1898-09-17
GOMEZ HAS RESIGNED.
Object, to yisidins Control 81 A9.ire ia

lOhlecss 20, Ais!0lne -ConsToi oI A1sir4 "a
AmeFlcsnss
SANTIAGO PIE CUBA, Sept. l4-An
func ntradicted report has been ere.
Iesiyed ty General lawtpn that Gem
eral Maxine Gomez, the insurgent
commande chief, HIS rendered his
resignation OF the command Of the
Cuban army to the Cuban government
ut Cama-u.y. and tina: ii mas been ao-.
cep, ed. Gouez. it ap,sa 9, has been
pro estlng against the Cuban govern.
ment Yielding the contrIldt the affairs
o the island 10 the Americans, and the
expsana ion for reaigning was his dis
appn,yal,f passive submission TO CON.
di ions tending to the practical retire
ment ot the Iutan republic, rs such.;
and the establishing Of the absolute
dominion Of the United States, ("
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1898-09-17
New Westminster,s Fire.

VANCOUVER, B. O., Sept Alt is
now estimated that the property loss of
the New Westminster fire is greater
than first announced. Major Owens
and a commission have &c ne over the
burned district and they estimate. the
lQas at IS, 100000. The insurance az.
Rregates 81, 500, 900.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1898-09-17
Boiler Explo,fon al I,,.d..

Frank Howery's threshing machine
engine blew up near Leeds, instantly
killing h. NJ. Smith. seriously injur.
ing Frank and William Howery and
wounding six Others. Fragments Of
the boiler We're scattered in every
direction. Cause of explosion unknown.
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1898-09-17
BACK TO THE $11.5o RATE.

Bspt. 40 the Date For the Restoration, OF
Chicsgo.st. Paul Rates.
NEW YORK, Sept. 15.-The Trunk
Line association has decided to restore
passenger rates between Chicago and
st. Paul to &1l.50, on Sept. 20. A com.
mittee will work on restoration Of
transcontinental rates and will arrange
an emigrant business with the Can.
ndian Pacific line. The order issued
nbolishing diferential fares will not be
vigorously pressed at present. The
committee has reduced the storage on
-four for the first period Of 30 days
from . cents per 100 pounds to ~
cents. The reduced rates take effect at
The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1898-09-17
KYLE HAs.~A STROKE.

Bad Attack Of Paralysis Experienced by
the South Dakota Senator.
CLEVELAND, Sept. Is. Senator Kyle
of South Dakota was stricken with
paralysis at the Forest City hotel here.
The senator is unconscious and is in
, serious. though not necessarily dan.
Eerous condition.