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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-24
A New York Example.

Governor Black of New York was
nominated in 1896 as an organization
candidate having been chosen by the
recognized organization leaders at the
last moment in order to harmonize
connicting party factions. He was
elected by a handsome majority and
after election he stood by those who
had stood by him. This set the Mug
wumps to bowling against him and for
a year or so he was more or less iu
Disgrace with them, but he held his
ground.
When the factional fight in New York
city last fall threatened the Republi-
can party in the Empire state with dis
Iuption and defeat, Governor Black
stood by the regular party nominee
until that gentleman went down at the
polls, but Immediately afterward he
caused it to be known to the warning
leaders that he proposed to bring about
a restoration of harmony If possible
and he told them very plainly that
each side would have to get down from
it's high horse and make concessions.
Neither group of belligerents relished
this advice but inasmuch as the gov
ernor, through his influence upon AL
bany legislation, held the whip hand,
both factions eventually yielded. An
honest primary bill has been drafted
at the governors instance, has been
modified until it suits the reasonable
party kickers as well as the reason
able organization men, and its impend-
ing enactment into law will once more
put the party into trim for united bat
tie against the common foe. This
steady and sturdy work by the COVER
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-24
Take Your Choice,

Prone, indeed, are great men to dis
tain quarter with features which de-
serve some mention.
The Chicago Record is represented at
Washington by William L. Curtis. a
gentleman of large culture, wealth and
experience in public affairs. Mr.. Cur
tis was secretary of the bureau of
Latin American republics when James
q. Blaine was Harrison's secretary of
state, and he yet commands exceptional
facilities for gathering authentic infor-
nation concerning administration pol
icies. The Chicago Times Herald is
represented at the national capital by
Walter Wellman, gentleman of equal
prominence among the newspaper fra
ternity and one whose reputation for
being able to secure inside" news is
equally high. AS the representative of
the paper owned by one of President
McKinley's closest friends, Mr.. Kohl
saat, it has been believed by many that
Mr.. Wellman ON occasions wrote by
authority.
each of these excellent newspapers
printed a featured special from Wash
ington outlining the presidents Cuban
policy as lately ripened by significant
events. The gist of the Record article
was embodied in these words: "The
president is fully aware of the i'm.
patience of the people in regard to the
Sit I'm Ia,
ity of his conservative policy among
certain classes. He appreciates the
public desire that something shall be
done to stop the war and mitigate the
condition of the island, but at present
he does not see his way clear to dc
anything further than continue tc
tender his good offices to both sides. >
The remainder Of the letter is giver
over to a narration of the difficulties
which would confront this country Il
it should attempt to intervene by force
I'm that event" adds Mr.. Curtis, 1--WE
relieve Spain from the responsibilities.
under which she is now staggering and
take them upon ourselves, we should
have to send an army to Cuba to re-
store order: we should have to feed tn,
hungry and nurse the sick, preserve tn,
peace, furnish seed and implements Il
the planters and prevent the guerrilla,
from devastating the island; and wher
the insurgents found that the author
ity had been shifted from Spain to tn,
United States they would begin to fgh
us, and, in addition to them, in al
probability we should have to fight tn,
discontented SDaniards also, for the,
have been trying to retain the powe
and the plunder of the island, Will,
the insurgents have been trying to oh
tain It. Neither class would be will
ing to let IT go into the hands Of thirt
party"
On the other hand the Times Herald
man says; president Mckinley is pre-
pairing to move upon Spain. Within
sixty days he will present to the Mad
rid government a demand that the wa
in Cuba be stopped. The president will
point out to Spain that the situation
In Cuba Is intolerable to the United
States that there are no signs of
settlement by Spain alone; that a
matters now look the war is likely L
go on indefinitely; that this govern
ment has waited patiently for the ex
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-24
A Foregone Conclus ion.

The conviction Of Mr.. Zola has been
from the first foregone conclusion.
The circumstances of his trial left to
The government of France practically
no alternative. He had deliberately
made charges against it which If
proved in the eye of the court would
have left 1t utterly discredited. 1t is
pretty thoroughly discredited as the
case stands, but it at least is not con-
demned by one of it's own tribunals.
Its condemnation is i'm sane public
opinion. chiefly outside of France. In
France public opinion at the present
time does not appear to be sane.
OF the ultimate effect of Zola's con-
viction there can be no possible doubt.
The time will come when France will
do him honor for his courageous as
sault on entrenched injustice. This
time may be nearer than most persons
suspect 1t is inconcevable that even
I'm France. where passion and prejudice
appear to be now in the ascendant, so
manifest an outrage as the condemna-
tion of an efficient officer on alleged
secret evidence the existence of which
rests wholly upon official assertion
without proof, can long receive popu-
lar approval. When the immediate
force of the anti-semitic fury shall
have spent itself: when the artificial
excitement which military influences
have created to cloak the rottenness
of the war department shall have in
some measure abated there will surely
be a reaction. This would be certain
in the most phlegmatic of countries;
it will be inevitable in mercurial
France. In this reaction lies Frances
peril. 1t will be strange indeed if it
shall not eliminate in a revolution.
As for NJ. Zola he will doubtless be
pardOned Iola pardoned would be
Zola shorn of half his strength. Zola
in prison. a new martyr to official ras-
cality, would be the lighted fuse lead
ing directly to the gunpowder over
which the Meline cabinet is seated.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-24
A LOVERS COMPLAINT.

In the days of old, Lothario
Could stand outside and sing
Unto the maid he loved; but that
Has ceased to be "the thing"
The swain now takes his love unto
The opera to hear
Some other do the singing, while
He chatters in her ear.
Oh. for the sweet, the good old way!-'
I'd very much prefer
To stand beneath her window and
Pour out my love for her
To stand beside the castle wall
And twang my tuneful Tyre
Our way has no romance at ALL
And it comes a whole lot higher!
Chicago News.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-24
TEN PAGES.
SCRANTON, FEBRUARY "a, 1898.

While Brother Wanamaker IS medi-
tatng 1t is worthy of observation that
Colonel Stone is corralling the dele
gates. In matters of this kind it is
generally understood that delegates
are what count.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-24
"Biddy Baxter
Who refused the captain
Before he aXed her."

There is much complaint in certain
quarters because Mayor Van Wyck
greeted Captain Eulate, of the Viz
caya, with GOODNESS. Did the critics
expect the mayor of New York city
to fall on the neck of the Spanish COM
the nations Bereavement?
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-24

1t must be staggering to persons
who are continually looking over the
records in hopes t. find that they are
better than some one else, to discover
that the entire human family. accord
ing to best authorities, descended from
Adam and Eve.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-24

Base ball magnate Won der Abe still
languishes in prison at Pittsburg
awaiting the action of friends. Won
der Ahe's case furnishes a sad illus
tration of the folly of attempting to
run the bases without a coacher.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-24

The Wilkes Barre News Dealer un-
der its new management intends to
favor the creation of a new county
with Hazleton as the county seat The
News-Dealer certainly has nerve.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-24

Sobrars opinion of the American
navy agrees with Weyler's but both
may be taught their error ere many
days.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-24
THE HENDERSON BILL.
From the Buffalo EXPRESS.

From the Buffalo Express.
The Henderson bill, passed by the house
of representatives, is not so stringent in
its provisions for involuntary bankruptcy
as the Torrey measure which may be
said to be generally satisfactory to the
business interests that have been urging
legislation on this subject for so many
years. The main characteristic of the
Torrey bill is that 1t would permit invol-
untary proceedings, not only when Il
debtor should commit an act essentially
fraudulent, but also when he should en-
gage in transactions due wholly to his
inability to meet obligations. The Nelson
bill, which passed the senate last year
provides for involuntary bankruptcy in
the case of fraudulent acts This, how
ever, is the extent of its scope in refer
ence to involuntary proceedings. TL
Henderson bill may be described as a
compromise between the Torrey and Mel
son measures. 1t softens the severity of
the Torrey bill by striking out, as a
ground for bankruptcy the suspension OF
payment of commercial paper for thirty
days and in other cases of mere inability
to pay by throwing on the pctitioning
creditors the burden of proving that the
debtor is actually insolvent.
Some of the other provisions of this
measure may be briefly described. Ii
seeks to obviate the two cardinal defects
of the national bankruptcy law of 1867,
which led to the repeal of that law. One
of these defects was the necessity of Sc
curing united action by one fourth in
number and one third in value of the
creditors to have a debtor petitioned into
insolvency The Henderson bill allows
three or more persons whose claims
amount in the aggregate to $500 or over,
or one creditor if the number is less than
twelve. to file a petition. The second de-
feet of the old law was that 1t involved
tedious delays and the payment of such
large fees that often there was little left
to estates when the proceedings were
over. Under the Henderson bill the COM
pensation to referees and trustees is re-
| duced to a minimum and the process Is
| thereby greatly facilitated. One of the
provisions of the bill which is particularly
Objectionable to some eastern represen-
tatives is that which requires that bond
| be given by the creditor when petition
| ing a debtor into bankruptcy, for dam
| ages in case he fails to sustain his con-
| tention,
| It can be said for this bill that it is in
| the right direction and that it may he
| as strict a measure as it is possible 10
/ cnrr thrpnob ron
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-24

The Tribune's telegraphic news
is from three to five hours fresher
than that of any Philadelphia or
New York paper circulated in its
field. Those papers go to press at
midnight; The Tribune receives
news up to 3 a. M. and sometimes
later. All the news in The Trib-
une while it is new.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-24

State Treasurer Haywood's troubles
are not yet over. He has bought a
newspaper.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-24

The pneumatic tube mail system is
beautiful when it works. When it
grinds up into pulp vast quantities of
letters, many Of them containing valu-
able remttances. the gray-coated,
brass s-buttoned, pouch-laden method,
tageS
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-24

nor has stilled much OF the FORMER
Mugwump clamor against him, and
while he has not swerved hairs
breadth from the line of his precon-
ceived duty to gain popularity either
among the ,Mugwumps or among Re-
publican stalwarts, his clear judgment
and firm common sense are compelling
the respect of both.
Pennsylvania should elect next fall
O governor like Governor Black.
The mantle of Madame Blavatsky,
which at her death dropped upon the
shoulders of w. @. Judge, has just
been transferred TO the keeping of Mrs.
Katharine Tingley, of New York. The
transfer was made by ballot at a re-
cent meeting of the theosophical So
cieties of America, and Mrs. Tingley Is
now the supreme ecclesiastical author
ity Of the theosophical movement in
this country. Her power is unlimited
and anyone who dares to question 1t
will doubtless experience a hot time
in the old theosophical town." BY the
loss of power asrsupreme head of the
followers OF the occult science, Mr.
Judge does not lose caste exactly, but
he will not be allowed to hold any pri-
vate correspondence with the unseen
Mahatmas on his own account. The
medlumistc postal cards will first be
examined by Mrs. Tingley in future.
The recent meeting at the Philadel-
rhia Bourse which resulted in the
launching of a Wanamaker guberna-
torial boom, cost 1920, it is said, and
the story goes that Thomas Dolan
raised the money by private subscrip-
tiOn among his friends in the Phladel-
phia gas trust. We don't see why the
merchant prince shouldn't pay his own
freight. He can we'll afford to.
-
Commander Eulate'S announcement
that he win attend no festivities dur
ing his stay in New York harbor be-
cause of his grief regarding the Maine
disaster is somewhat in line with the
case of
"Biddy Baxter
Who refused the captain
Before he axed her.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-24

pertinent of q new administration and
n new policy in Cuba, but that no good
appears to have come from them; that
autonomy Is failure, and that neither
from the civil nor military point Of
view has General Blanco achieved a
success; that many thousands of peo-
pie are starving, with no prospect of
an amelioration OF their condition.
The president will inform Spain In re-
spectful but firm language that the
United States has discharged all the
obligations Of neutral; that this gov
ernment has exercised extraordinary
patience; that we have suffered loss of
commerce, of the capital of our citi-
zens, of the peace of mind Of our whole
community. He will declare that our
patience is exhausted, and that the
time has come for a solution Of the
vexing problem, involving the welfare
OF two great nations and the very eX-
istence of a million and half of peo-
pie. The president will inform Spain
that the United States is willing TO
assist in restoring peace to the un-
happy island; that this government in
sists upon q settlement at once"
Evidently this is n case where one
who pays his money is entitled to take
his choice.
- -------,-
General Miles deserves great credit for
having induced congress within the past
eighteen months to appropriate an aG5re-
gate of 81 900 for seacoast defenses.
Some of the congressman called him an
alarmist Today they praise his military
sagacty and patriotic fidelity to duty
Washington Dispatch in the Philadelphia
Times.
That is the way of the world. But
it is high time the American people
put men in congress who don't have
to wait until taught by bitter expert
ence that the way to keep the peace
iS 10 mo rpodv for war
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-24

Spain will never. no never" part
with Cuba; that is to say. well, hard
ly ever"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-24

ENTERED At THE posroFFICE AT SCRANTON,
PA, AS sECoNDCLAss MAIL MATTER.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-24

1t can be said for this bill that it is in
the right direction and that it may bC
as strict measure as it is possible &c
carry through congress.
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Published Daily Except SUNDAY. by the Tribune
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Some New Books
and Magazines

III. II. Beidleman from the
publishers, DOdd, Mead IL Co., has
been received part seven of the
Ill PolychrOme Bible, being the book
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-24

that large need for its new-fangled mo-
tions in textual arrangement and in
frankness of criticism which its project
ors evidently fancy they perceive among
the people remains to be seen. The first
impression made by 1t is that 1t repre-
sents rather a fantastic fad than coup
d etat in Biblical criticism.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-02

, material damage.
All news thus far comes from Span
ish sources, but 1t seems evident tha
Commodore Dewey has not captured
Manila. Unless he is able to make an
other attack and capture the town
he will be in an awkward position
having no base upon which to retire
and to reft.
Commodore Dewey displayed great
pluck and daring in making for the
inner harbor. According to private
advices received from Madrid, United
States cruisers Olympia and Raleigh
and two other vessels, the names of
which are not given; entered the har.
bor
1t appears to be incorrect that the
American ships finally anchored be-
hind the merchantmen on the east
side of the bay. 1t should be the west
side.
Probabilities point in the direction OF
the second engagement having occur
red through the Spaniards trying to
prevent the landing of the American
wounded.
Reliable details cannot be had until
the commodore's squadron is able to
communicate with Hong Kong. There
is, however, suspicious frankness
about the Spanish dispatches that
savors of desire to break unpleasant
news to the Spaniards. 1t is not un.
likely, therefore, that Commodore
Dewey may be able to renew the at.
tack. if he has not already done so,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-02

daily routine of drill, and in its stead
the camp was thrown open to the rela.
tives and friends of the officers and
men. Special and regular trains
brought over 5000 persons to thG
grounds. The visitors were largely the
parents, wives and sweethearts and
relatives of the guardsmen, but the
usual light heartedness incident to an
encampment was noticeable by its alb
sence. In its place there was sup
preston Of spirits which told plainly
that the men were there for war duty,
and that this might be the last time
the soldier boy would see his dear one.
When the tattoo was sounded at $50
last evening and the time for leave
taking came there were many touch
ing and pathetic farewells. One mother
whose three sons go with the Eight
eenth regiment of Pittsburg embraced
each separately. while the father, with
a Grand Army button on his coat and
wearing an empty sleeve, stood by with
stern features and far away look on
his face, as if thinking his light hearted
boys little knew of the hardships that
might come with the future.
Inspector General MOrrell yesterday
ordered the inspection and muster of
the men to begin today beginning with
the First brigade After inspection the
captains will call the companies roll
and as each mans name is called he
will answer yes" or mo-" This same
course will be followed with the re-
naming commands of that brigade
Tomorrow the Second brigade will be
and on Wednesday the Third
brigade. All men not volunteering will
be sent home as soon as possible, but
will still retain membership in the
guard. BY tonight It will be known
how many men of the First brigade
have enlisted for war duty.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-02
SPANIARDS LOSE FIVE SHIPS
Ian1a Two Terrible Day Battles The American
Manila Forts Were Sienced After Terrific

that the defeat Of the Spanish had been
overwhelming was strengthened by
reason Of the news coming first almost
wholly from Madrid.
The absence Of any statement of
specific injury to the American yes-
sells, in the Madrid advices, was con-
strued as convincing indication that
they had not suffered appreciable in
jury and this was especially pleasing
to tho naval students of the news, It
was pointed out as little less than
marvellous that the American squad
ron escaped without severe injury, be-
cause, Notwithstanding the disparity
in the naval forces, the Spanish fleet,
assisted by the shore batteries, should
have been able to infiict severe dam
age to its foe before itself being de-
stroyed. It's failure to do so was ex-
plicahle only upon the hypothesis of
perfect and swift work by the Amer.
leans.
An opinion freely expressed by naval
officers is that the very decisive VIC
tory of Admiral Dewcy's fleet will
mean probably an early end to the war,
without further naval battles of i'm
portance. The American fleet. it is
suggested, is now supreme in the
waters of Spain's Pacific possession.
and indications were strongly towards
the slipping of the Philippines from
hor control. From whatever point of
vicw considered. the policy of more
fighting upon the part of Spain prom
iScd nothing but more Spanish mis- I,
fortune. Navy officers think this view |
must prevail with the Spanish govern
ment and believe an end of the war
upon the basis of Cuban independence
is to follow soon, and that, too, with.
out further notable opportunity for the
American navy to prove its power and
distinguish itself.
Admiral Dewoy's Twofold Purpose.
1t was suggested in official circles
that Admiral Dewey's landing had
twofold purpose. 1t was not only that
the wounded might have better care,
Than they could receive on shipboard,
in the face of other probable engage
nents, but also to carry out what was
inown to be Admiral Dewey's purpose
% effect junction with the insurgents
Is soon as possible. The insurgents
surround Manila on the
and sides of the city, and with the
mention of securing control of Manila
Is soon as possible Admiral Dewey was
o obtain footing on the island at the
earliest practicable moment. A de-
nand is likely to be made for the sur
ender of the city. and in the event
II refusal combined attack would
'e made upon it.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-05-02
WITH THE FLYING SQUADRON.
Vessels of the Fleet Ready to Move
at an Hours Notice.

Nessels OF the Fleot Ready to Move
at an Hours Notice.
Old Point Comfort, Va, May 2.-May
day on the warships of the flying
squadron found beautiful weather and
peaceful conditions at Old Point Com
fort, although all about Hampton
Roads evidences were seen of warlikc
preparations. The work of laying
mines and torpedOes In the harbor con-
tinued all day, in charge Of the army
engineer corps, acting under Colonel
Frank. Stories to the effect that Com
modore Schey already has his orders
to move are absolutely without founda-
ticn. Communication between Commo-
dore Schley and the navy department.
Is constant, and it is certain that plans
have been made and laid for this
SQuadron's work, but no specific orders
are here.
The squadron is In perfect and very
formidable readiness for sea, and can
leave at an hours notice. The story
that the Ram Katahdin Is attached TO
the squadron is untrue. The con
verted yacht now known as the Scor.
plon, and which is in command of Lieu
tenant Commander Mark, arrived last
evening and anchored with the feet
off Old Point 1t is understood that the
Scorpion Is to be the dispatch boat OF
the squadron. but she is also equipped
for lighting, and Is very fast.