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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-23

The new revenue law is not only an ex-
pensive experiment to the taxpayers, in
the way above noted. but It has added
costly machinery 10 the offices of every
county In the state Under no previous
administration has the cost Of running the
county treasurer's office been so high as
now. The salaries in Treasurer York :
office for the month OF January amounted
to sis050 This is simply enormous. But
no one is 10 blame for II except the voter
who created "A Populist legislature and
made an attempt to throttle capital
The herald., 1898-12-13
Silver in India

To the Editor of the Los Angeles Heraldi
There is nothing new in your discovery
that certain economists like Mr.. Gitfen are
in favor OF the gold standard for England
and the United States, while they believe
in free coinage for India.
This seeming inconsistency is easily ex,
planned by the conditions prevailing in In.
da
You quote Giffen as stating that the rear
son of his plea for free silver coinage for In.
ella is owing to the vast silver "hoardings'
of the people there, estimated at over ST..
5O0, ,OO0, 600. There are no savings banks in
India. The people simply bury in thu
ground their money savings, which are
usually in the form of silver bullion, OF
wear them as silver ornaments in the shape
of heavy rings.
In times of famine, or when other condi.
tions create desire to draw upon thes<
savings, it is simply question of their taxi
ing their bullion or rings to the mint and
having it returned in the shape of rupees.
This has been the custom of the country
from time immemoral, and thee losing of tho
mints to free coinage has created immense
discomfort and alarm among the natives.
They see their hoardings all at once lose
one-thrd their former coming value, and
any economic argument advanced by the
English officials against free coinage is pos
itively inexplicabe to them
No such conditions obtain in this country
There are no hoardings of silver. 1t hal
never been the custom of the country fof
money to be carried around in the shape Of
ornamental silver rings to be minted on
emergency. Our savings are in banks where
any appreciation in gold, owing to non-fre(
coinage of silver to that extent enriches thu
saver.
In India the closing of the mints to silver
impovershes the saving multitude; in this
country, if it has any effect, it certainly does
not diminish the value of savings
The real reason for closing the mints in
India is probably, as you suggest, the clam.
ors of the carpetbag English officials who
draw their salaries in rupees and who wish
to stem the tide tending toward further de,
probation.
1t is an iniquitous and foolish measure
and will do more to render English rule in
India obnoxious than years of good admin.
istration will offset.
H. GAYLORD WILTSHIRE.
The herald., 1898-12-13
SPIRIT OF The PRESS
Ammunition for Democrats

Secretary Alger has supplied an issue
upon which the Democracy can appeal with
confidence to the national judgment. By
asking for over $l66, ,OOO, 600 for the support
of the regular army in time of peace he has
raised two questions that touch the heart
and the pocket of every American citizen
who does not profit by legalized injustice
and oppression. These questions are; Shall
the United States be more heavily taxed for
military purposes than any other country
on earth! Shall this unheard of burden of
taxation be carried almost exclusively by
people of small means, while the wealth our
armaments protect goes free New York
Journal
The herald., 1898-12-13

Sayers was told that he must come to Texas
at once, or that he would lose the nomina-
ton But he declined to do so. He pre-
ferred to fail in his ambition rather than to
leave Washington at such a crisis. But
when the convention met on August he
was named with acclamation.
w. A. Stone has served four terms in con-
gress, where his strongest part has been in
opposition to immigration. He objects with
all his might to the horde of aliens that
have poured into Pennsylvania, and have
driven the native Americans out of employ.
ment there by means of their ability to live
on almost nothing.
CRITTENDEN MARRIOTT.
The herald., 1898-12-13
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1s, 1898.

The announcement successful issue negotiations with
Spain quickly followed by report of failure negotiation
with Canada. The work OF the joint COM
OUR CANADIAN mission of the United States and Canada
NEIGHBORS been overshadowed by affairs at Paris
For weeks representatives of the two coun-
tries have been aborng solve questions of great moment
holding daily Washington city, and the status
of proceedings unpromisng that adjournment
posed until next March.
In many respects the issues involved in relations with
Canada Importance the United States than all
the phases of the Spanish question combined On several OF
points which it desirable to SETTLE there has at times
dangerous friction There spots that must be
aneny healed to avoid serious inflammation Canada is only
q STRIPPING but terrtoraly she is big the United States
and watchf and jealous eye of the mother country is al
ways upon her.
hoped that most desirable objects might be at
tanned joint commission The first of these the adjust
ment of disputed points long standing and the second ba
future reciprocity In the boundary line OF several thou
sand miles between countries considerable portion is
an imaginary line running through the great lakes Amer
is expanding enormously that it needs
but perceive dangerous friction almost
time view the obsolete character of existing treaty stp
uaons The fisheries question the Atlantic coast the seal
ing question Berng other subjects containing
elements of danger insted to the joint commission with
hope that would be devised for their final and lasting
settlement.
So far as the relations of the two countries
the important ISSUE of course reciprocity Can
ada field of almost illmabe natural productivenes and
much of it responds protably to agriculture The United
the natural market for most of their vast
hand Canada makes pretense of being able to
compete with the United States in manufactures Our neigh
bo the border want manufactures and we want their
products In order that the exchange be made in
satisfactory to both parties carefully prepared reciprocity
treaty is essential Under present conditions there perpetual
grumbng both sides of the line The inability of the
mission reach agreement therefore regreabe but there
u.s. of hope that all the knotty problems involved be
solved after the proposed adjournment The relations of Can
and the United States intimate in blood relationship
ntermngng of population and business interests that
future harmony would be hailed with satisfaction by
both countries.
The herald., 1898-12-13

such Colonel Bryan possesses should devote
himself to the work of aiding in the solution of the many mpor
tant economic and social problems with which the American
people wrestling political opponents would
commend Colonel Bryan for the aacy with which he respond
ed to the call the country and offered to sphere
which he might assigned accepting the humbest which
the only within his voton to select. He has
sought to aggrande hnsef the contrary he has modest
ly performed whatever duty has fallen to his lot
The herald., 1898-12-13

is altogether probable that Bryan will resign coonecy
of the Third Nebraska volunteers In whatever he may
tire from the military service it will be the
COL. WILLIAM subject of comment by the Republican
j. BRYAN press as Bryans movements closely
watched. and no opportunity is permitted
to pass for saying dscouragng things of him.
Colonel Bryan has had opportunity to display eaantry
the field and had he been in the Santiago Rico cam
pagn, he would not have had sufficient command to
enable him to evnce great degree of military skill thing
he has demonstrated and it is that he is patriotic willing
to devote his energies and sacrifice life
try Volunteering enlisted then taking the
cy regiment which rendered him without solicitation on
his part only commenabe, but
for who had recently been the presidential standard bearer
of one of the great political parties of the country.
1t is true that he had had military training
but such qualifications not recognized necessary
many appointments which made notable that
Garetson who could have been appointed bgadier
general account of experience conspicuous ability, and
whose appointment made wholly account of his close
ations to Hanna
Retirement from the service by Colonel Bryan through
ignaton cannot be justly criticised for the at end
and the service hereafter will be the dull routine of governing
and policing Cuban towns 1t work that of
able abilities do The does not need Bryans
services in such field 1t best for the country that OF
The herald., 1898-12-13
A Beetle Watch on the Bracelet

A conceit that is much more attractive
than the chatelaine watch, and safer to
wear, is in bracelet of close woven gold
wire which forms fiat chain. An en-
ameled green beetle whose wings are fecked
with brilliant red and blue is on the clasp,
and concealed beneath these gorgeous
wings, which fly open at touch, is q tiny
bit of watch If one possesses the price
one can go through the present Christmas
season without much worry.-New Yos1
Dispatch,
The herald., 1898-12-13
Shafter and His Friend Alger

1t may not have been exactly right from a
military point of view for Shafter to SUI
bordinate everything else to a desire to
please his civilian chief, and hence his con-
spicuous absence from the front has been
severely criticised. 1t must be admitted,
however, that any other line of conduct
would have looked like personal reflection
on one to whom firing lines are believed to
be exceedingly Observation-Disclosures
Times
The herald., 1898-12-13

Jonesmith-I thought your theosophcal
society was such success, and that since
it was discovered that one OF your mem
bers was Henry VIII, reincanated, the
whole society had taken new lease of
life.
Billbrown-Well, things did go along
nicely for time, until we admitted mem
ber who Immediately discovered that she
was the reincarnation of one of Henry's
executed wives. Things got awfully hot,
cur society split into two factions, and
finally the whole thing collapsed Judge.
The herald., 1898-12-13

The reduction interest by New York savings banks
indicates abundance of money available for loans gilt
edged security The law governing loans
CHEAP AND by such banks is very stringent They
DEAR MONEY restricted to improved real estate and
government state and municipal bonds.
BY investing they usually get much the
interest they pay deposito and hence real estate mort
cages give the only margin of profit The
of money always han for investment in rstcass mort
cages abundant that the of interest very low
Here in California the conditions similar respecting loans
high grade securities Los Angeles, for instance borrows
all the needs at fraction less than four per cent
the of rstcass improved real estate wants to bor
money mortgage he do it at very moderate
the property grades very high with large and substantial
income, still lower rate be obtained.
But while there is abundant money at hand for investment
in gltedged security there for the borrower whose
property the gliding There household
in Los Angeles barely able to make ends meet under
dinary circumstances, who find themselves confronted with
street improvements The admirable system
time allowance presents immediate hardship in such payments
but if person desires pay his and borrow
money wherewh do it. he finds that cheap money
for the rich, not for the poor.
Let the of small farm, which he is making
bare living seek loan wherewh to improve the productive
his land all the will double
what rich would have pay with high security
to offer.
An attempt to this hardship to the poor in
the matter of interest rates. has been started in Canada and
said to promise good results Money is to be advanced
farmers and perhaps other houehoers under government
auspices lowest possible We advised
tails of the plan of the scope of its application,
would that might feasible certainly ought
to be way whereby the of modest property
borrow money less than the usuros obliged
to pay in California.
The herald., 1898-12-13
Country Solons Ruling Cities

We see in Vermont, where there are no
large cities, the same determination of the
country to rule the town that we find in
New York, Illinois and other states that
have large urban communities. In many
instances the agricultural sections Of a state
have an undue preponderance of votes in
the legislature, and use it to tyrannize over
and in some cases to plunder the cities
Washington Post.
The herald., 1898-12-13
Equally Fatuous and Impudent

And now comes the expected cry, "Ratify
now, debate afterward." 1t is from New
York organ of the administration. The
faulty of the jingo aggregation is only ex-
ceeded by its impudence.-Springfeld,
Mass, Republican.
The herald., 1898-12-13
Strainiug at a Gnat

While we are bothering about the admis
sion of Mr.. Roberts, the Utah polygamist,
to seat in the house, how about the two
senators who are under indictment for
crime in their respective states?-Minneap-
oils Times.
The herald., 1898-12-13
Don't Cheaper the Flag

The movement to secure legislation to
prevent the use of the United States flag
for advertising purposes or its decoration
in other ways ought to succeed. Congress
should pass a law for that purpose.
The herald., 1898-12-13
Soldiers Not the Only Heroes

No war ever developed incidents of truer
heroism than were exhibited by those who
had opportunity to render assistance to
those in danger and in dire distress along
our coast in the recent storm.-Manchester
Union.
The herald., 1898-12-13

History full of of devoted patriotism but not
many of them parallel the of Caxto Garcia All his
mature lifetime than third of a
THE DEATH century, given to the service of his
OF GARCIA unhappy and cruelty oppressed country.
1t not ordinary life of military SER
vice. Garca while fighting for liberty in Cuba
like proongaton Wahngton the darkest period the
American revolution The gloomy outlook of winter at Val
ley Forge stretched years under different climatic cond
tons in the almost hopeless struggle of poor Cuba.
The grandeur of Gaca patriotism only be appreciated
when remember that the long period Cuba struggle
there bright rainbow of hope until it appeared
in the north in the distance. 1t
gladdened the heart of Washington when he the that
Rochambeau and de rase with French soldiers warshp
the way to Yorktown. We hardly imagine the
ings of Garcia when he heard the glad dngs less than
ago. that the great republic had at last been by
imploring appeal of Cuba.
1t fortunate that Gara life spared long enough
the fruion of all his sacrifices for his beloved country
only to be regretted that his days prolonged
time when he might Cuba independent
republic But the of Caxto Garcia will hereafter shine
brightly in the pages history among the world
most heroic patriots.
The herald., 1898-12-13

very touching interchange of courtese the dining
invitation the American commissioners the Spanars
the enaton the latter the that acceptance might
be Madrid 1t is possible, however, that
Spanish commissioners thought there might be dietary danger
suddenly breaking the late standard diet of
The herald., 1898-12-13

We observe that peace commissioners have been almost
overwhelmed with offers of dinners England prompted by the
desire of prominent Engishmen emphasize the AngoAmeri
entente 1t pleasing to know that they will decline
tempting invitations and remain in Paris until sailing
the United States Asudden change from the dantness
French cooking to the heaviness of the English might
internal complications difficult manage than
nrntocO.
The herald., 1898-12-13

1t must have been touchngy dramatic incident that of
the Pasadena minister appealing to the orekeeper in his
gegaton calling of them by name sell marbles
boys who played for keeps 1t is distressing learn in
Angeles that Pasadena boys addicted such terrible
wickedness. When the wicked Los Angeles youngser
himself yielding to such temptation he merely goes the
stand and Shakes the proprietor for cigarettes
The herald., 1898-12-13

France justly alarmed by the official information that the
is running During the past year there
thousand less births than in the previous year. Worse
still the population of France contains less number
able persons than it had thirty years ago Sedan
Napoleon sadly ad in auson to the grand he thought
lean 1t only SHE'LL Is the nation approach
ing the stage of Louis Napoleon's army?'
The herald., 1898-12-13

As a matter of that there is opening
for in Peekng. At least suppose from the
that the dowagr ordered member of that guild
be beheaded for being pencous with his PEN We suppose
application should be made in writing to the dowager endorsed
fill vacancy"
The herald., 1898-12-13

The first eXperime mt in irrigation in the Twentyeighth
warG of Brooklyn likely make the system popular
the big borough of Greater New York The bursting
foot water main caused flood that inundated twenty blocks
washed out the foundations of houses down trolley
telegraph poles imprisoned people in their houses and nearly
drowned who caught in the flood If Brooky
would like to live in country that immune from such caam
tiles, they should lose time in buying tickets for Southern
California
The herald., 1898-12-13

And Attorney Walter Bacon has gone to
San Francisco, it is rumored, to fix Grants
fences up, after the
Bacon Done srocco which pros
to a Turn trated them last
week, when the tri
umvirate fell to pieces. Mr.. Bacon has Sc
cured, it is reported among politicians who
favor Grant, support for his candidate from
half dozen different states and heads OF
big corporations. How true this is or how
foolish such accusers are, is another ques-
ton, but there is no telling to what ex
tent Mr.. Bacon's wonderful powers of per
suasion can go. The story now is that he
is in consultation with Mr.. Herrin and Mr..
Spreckels, and that he hopes to have Mr..
Huntington order his San Francisco polit
ical bureau to pitch in for Grant. If Mr..
Grant and Mr.. Bacon knew what some of
the members of the legislature think of their
attempts to have meddlesome people and
influences from the east take a hand in the
fray to come off at Sacramento they would
feel far different from the confidence they
now affect. Mr.. Bacon, who is credited with
the postal card" incident of the guberna
torial campaign for the detection Of San
Diego county Republicans in the state vote,
for the mixing in of Senator Steve Elkins,
Committeeman Dick Kerens, the admins
trauion, Mr.. Huntington, the Stllman and
Hubbard end of the Southern Pacific, the
Santa Fe and hals dozen other influences
which have no business in such contest,
has not so far made any coup on which he
can claim to be anything more than mild
sort of political hoodoo.
THE GOSSIPER.
The herald., 1898-12-13
Jove Yet
to Nod

I Know as positive fact 1Tom the very Dest
source possible to obtain information from
on such a subject that up to Saturday he
had not made up his mind as to what course
to pursue, although he had then every as
surance that he could have the place if he
would say the word. 1t is an even bet that
he will not be a candidate and that he will
say so in a very short time, but it is a sure
shot that if he is not a candidate he will
name the successful man, and his name will
not be Michael Henri De Young nor United
Syndicate Grant
The herald., 1898-12-13

San Diego remarkable storm is reported having
in the mountain region thereabou The wind
heavily charged with electricity that ome of the aged people
suffering with rheumatism suddenly relieved their pain
walked about like other people, This looks if lightning
might supply the ongfelt-want of for rheumatism
The herald., 1898-12-13

When Consul Fzugh Lee left Havana last spring. he
and otherwise insulted until he of reach
Spanish nvecve He is again about due at Havana this time
as Major of the United States army prospective
military governor Cuba Incidents the reception will prob
ABLY differ from those which marked the leave taking.
The herald., 1898-12-13
But think Colonel Burns has too much
| sense to give his control of narty LID to

the satisfaction Of an
ambition which will
give him more of a
name but less power.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-05-11

All of them give the consent of the
writer's TO the enlistment of ons but
there In in all OF them the request to
keep an eye out for the lads. and to
see that they keep In the straight path.
Mastering officer Ahern will be here In
the morning on No. I. and the inspec-
ton will take place between 10 and ?
o'clock. The medical examination and
the inspection of horses will be made
as thoroughly as possible. and 1t will
be late in the afternoon before the
muster Is finished. IL Is feared. al
though IL is scheduled to be ended by
. O'Clock.
Captain Stivers Of the Butte troop
passed through here this afternoon on
his way up the Bitter Root. 1t is said
that he Is after horses.
A telegram was received here to-
night from the three Anaconda men.
Johnson. Searight and Storey. who are
riding to his city to join the cavalry
troop. that they had reached Bear
mouth. and had stood the ride all right
that far. They promise to be here at
noon Tomorrow, and to do this they
will W to be on the Dad all night.
There was a shower this afternoon that
will make their riding easier.
There is one member of troop ID who
has had experience in Cuba. having
fought eight months in the Cuban
army. J. G. Snyder is his name. and
he IL equipped with one of the finest
mounts in the whole command. a thor
oughbred animal presented to him by
lack Shepard. Snyder was wounded
slightly, and compelled to leave the
army. but he Is longing for duty.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-05-11
It's Endorsed.

Missoula. May 10.-The action OF the
city council in securing bids for so
many Of the municipal supplies finds
favor with the majority of h people
who are interested in the affairs of the
town. IL Is more businessHke and the
city has something to show for what
IL pays. There can be no exorbitant
charges under this contract system.
and every dealer has a show at the
bidding. IL is n method tina finds in
dorsement on all sides and il one of
n redeeming features of the present
administration. While there may be
some difference of opinion as to the
relative merits of bids. there ought TO
be no difficulty in settling the matter
IL the bids are properly prepared and
the consideration of them is ON the
sOuare.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-05-11
TWENTY TOO MANY.
Troop ID IL Composed Of the tines, Ma.
terial In the Land.

Missouia' May l0.-There were 10
men. COCO strong fellows. in the avail
~ squau mat RODE down from Stevens
Nlhe TINS morning 10 be present at the
muster and examination of troop ID
mere tomorrow morning. They and
.helr horses did not show any hard ef-
Iects OF the 3o-mile ride when they
came INTO town this afternoon. They
were u nttie DUSTY, but the horses had
plenty OF snap left In them, and the
riders were U OF ginger. They We're
gwen an ovation as they rode through
,he streets 10 the music OF a band. and
were soon comfortably disposed of In
snug quarters. Troop ID tonight num-
oers 50 mounted men. and there are
more VINO want 10 enter. The number
Mhich VIII De received. however, is only
eo' according 10 a message received to-
DAY from Lieutenant Ahern, the mus