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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-09

Court America, No. II, Foresters OF
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-09

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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-09

Removes Tan, Pimples, frecklc,
Moth Patches. Rash and Skin dis
eases, and every blemish on beat
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-16

LAW Tntfl the passage Of laws control
ling primary elections. II was quite
customary fer the professional positi-
clans 20 help each other out. ard even
IL s@artle a few years ago a primary
election in the First ward was usually
participated In by the same Euen, ire
spectlve Of party. which service was re-
ciprocated.
Now only those subscribing 10 party
doctrine are recognized at party pri-
u1aries. and the registration and tally
OF voters is as complete as at the
formal election. We have not attained
perfection yet. but a great advance has
been made.
The shortening is pointed out By the
Baltimore Sun. Having secured. as far
as legislation can. a fair vote and an
honest count, what then? After your
primaries have been held and only such
persons have voted as were entitled TO
vote. and the result has been fairly
canvassed and honestly ascertained
and announced. does Ii necessarily fol-
low that the candidates so selected rep
best elements Of the party. or even OF
q majority OF the party? There is an
old saying that you may lead horse
10 water, but you cannot make him
drink. You may make every provision
for insuring fair primary, and may
yet fail to secure through such primary
an expression OF the best opinion OF
the party or of the best men in ii. How
are you going TO compel their attend
ance? Short Of law which shall make
voting compulsory. not only at the reg
ular. but at the primary election. how
can a full and decisive expression OF the
viii of the majority be secured? This
is very grave problem, and it Is one
which. In framing any primary election
law. ought 10 be carefully considered.
This, in brief, is the difficulty pro-
pounded by the Sun. The answer is q
simple one. Compulsory voting is the
only legislative remedy, but as Ameri-
can notions of freedom revolt at the
idea. the task of the legislator ceases
and the work of the patriot begins.
Public sentiment must be relied upon
10 induce men 10 do their duty. IL that
fail tho ,aagliesufi qitizen must abide
the consequences.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-16
A CASE OF ME TOO.

Seattle. Feb. 10 Isas.
To the Editor: / understand that one of
our distinguished citizens. Mr.. Melody
Choir has been recently Inundated and
degraded by the necessity of having 20
register his name. and take an oath that
he is a male citizen over the age OF Il
years. in order that on election day he may
cast the ballot Of free man. If this Is
fact. i consider it outrage To what in
famous degrees Of ofTicious interference
with liberty will these traffickers in pub
lie favors descend When man noted for
such public spirit and enterprise as is Mr..
Choir, Ia compelled to come down from the
pedes on which his lofty career has
placed him, and mingle with the common
people. aye tostle elbows with lawyers.
doctors. ministers and merchants and 9TH
ers of such type and then be quizzed by
upstarts as "a his nationality. sex and
place OF abode. before he can exercise the
rights of citizenship. 1t calls for PUBLIC
redress. I would go further than Mr.
Choir. / would make it a law that any
face, worn by any one man in this city
for ten years consecutively, be stamped
with indelibe fluid OF some kind, so that
1t shall be a badge of honorable service,
and. perforce entitle the wearer to vote
wherever and whenever he pleases and In
all places and as many times on one day
and in one place as he may see At. Then
we old pioneers viii be recognized for
what we are. worth. is+s--4 go Il. SONATA
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-16

Congressman Lewis has difficult mis-
sion in Ottawa In response 10 the de-
mands Of the short-slghted Canadian
lingo press. Minister Slfton had made II
possible 20 procure free miners certt-
Gates only In British Columbia cities and
At Dawson. and had animated tha, he
would not at present give the same
authority 70 the customs officers at Lake
TaEtsh. The whole proceeding was small
and even childish. inasnuch as IL il the
mere withdrawal Of q convenience to
Americans that can have 70 other result
;han irritation and annoyance. and would
not benefit the Canadians Having made
This concession % British Columbia presl
dice We can readily understand that IL
Vii be difficult Tor the minister 70 reeede.
and Va are therefore prepared 10 hear
that the Congressman mission results n
nothing. Il = 9 matter OF 10 very great
Importance, any way.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-16
CHINESE VIEW OF FOREIGNERS.

The outbreak OF Chinese antipathy TO
viii not result in any REIMBURSEMENT by
foreigners of their hold upon the coun-
try. No doubt the attacks which have
been made are those of ruffians who
seek TO make an excuse for robbery.
but il would be remarkable IL the Chi
nese people did not feel resentment at
the treatment they are receiving.
Patient as the Chinese people are and
ignorant OF the ways of the world,
they are not so stupid as not TO fairly
comprehend that they have been robbed
by Germany and France, bulldozed by
Russia and left to their fate by Eng
land IL Europeans had treated the
United States as Europeans have treat
ed China our resentment would not be
limited TO q few isolated assaults and
the passage Of deprecatory resolutions
In the face of the most high-handed
and arbitrary violation Of all the rules
Of civilized nations by powers which
affect to be anxious to promote the
spread of Christianity, and when the
worst offender is one who believes him
self q representative OF the God of
the Christians on earth, it is not sur
prising that native priests advise their
people Ito positively decline to listen
TO Christianity"
1t must seem TO the Chinese and the
japanese. the Buddhists and the
Shintos, that q religion which teaches
no higher code of morals than that
which they find put into practice by the
European powers. must be the religion
Of the evil one and not OF the embodi-
ment of justice.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-16

OF course. the mishap 10 the steamship
Oregon was pure accident. It Is likely to
happen on any vessel. and II Is gratifying
In this instance that the consequences
were no more serious. We trust, how
ever. that 1t will serve to warn the Port
land boomers against their vicious HARM
ful and untruthful assertions as to the
unseaworthiness of the Seattie-Aiaska
fleet. In another column will be found an
authoritative statement by the supervising
inspector general OF hulls and boilers as
to the methods OF the Puget sound in
spectors. They are said to do their work
thoroughly and carefully, and complaint
Is made that they are altogether too ex-
acting. In no instance, SO far as reported.
has disaster occurred that could be traced
TO negligence of the inspectors to perform
their duties.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-16

!. would seem thar Prosecuting Attor-
neg McElroy is missing a rare chance for
yindication for his course in the Smith
case when he insists that he shall conduct
the trial on behalf of the state. Il spe-
ciai prosecutor should be appointed. and
should fail 10 secure Smiths convic-
ton. it ought 10 be considered complete
demonstration OF the soundness Of Mr.
AcEiroy's judgment, and consequently
reouke 70 the grand jury. II Smith were
found guilty. the ends Of justice would be
attained, and. as that is what Mr. Nc
Elroy, Of course desires. he ought to be,
and doubtless would be. satisfied 1t seems
10 us triie too much TO ask Prosecuting
Attorney McElroy TO endeavor. BY con-
victing Smith. to prove Prosecuting At
torney MeElroy wrong when he puts him
self on record as saying he could not be
convicted.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-16
A GUARANTEE


The Western senators are alive to the
needs of protecting American trade IN
terests with the Northwest territory.
and II Is clear that Canada Is not TO
be allowed 10 pursue its selfish policy
of ACKNOWLEDGMENT without vigorous
fight. The Hansbrough bin Is extreme.
There is no question about that, or
that its purpose Is retaliation for the
attempted denial Of privileges and OPP
portunities to which our merchants feel
that they are justly entitled.
Fort wFaneei is the key 10 the situa-
ton, 30 far IA the Stickeen Is con-
ccrned II Is the avowed purpose OF
the Canadian government 20 eonfine
all Dawson-bound traffic to this route.
To that end It has given an enormous
grant OF land TO ii railroad company,
and II has stipulated that no similar
charter for construction of a railroad
shall be granted for i've years. The
monopoly thus created viii be in no
danger OF an opposition line by the Dali
ton or other feasible trails on Cana
dian soil. All railroad enterprises that
contemplate extension into Northwest
territory soil are thus TO be cooliy and
summarily throttiet.
The ost-Intelligeneer has heretofore
pointed out that the Canadians did not
understand. ar they foolIshiy refused
TO recognize. the pivotal position of
Fort Wrangel and it's enormous value
10 the United States. II Is likely that
a great light has now burst upon them.
Untn "a recent time. British Columbia
that vessels capable of navigating
Dixons entrance could 20 up the
stloksen without touching at wrangel.
bu, they have now. so far as we have
observed, abandoned that Idle pretense.
The stiekeen must remain closed To
ocean going vessels until the United
States sees III - improve its channel.
and the government Will no doubt be
In no great hurry 10 deepen the river
at any point until it Is fully ready.
We approve Of the purposes and poll
ley Of the Hansbrough measure.
though some Of It's details IL viii prob
ably H. found inexpciient to press The
Canadians have recently sought - aid
handicap after handicap. regulation
after regulation, 20 restrain the
freedom ct American trade IN the
Northwest territory. They have IN
every instance insisted or their pound
of flesh. Their tariffs on outfits. their
royalties on mining claims and their
petty rules about securing mining
licenses. have all been aimed AZ Anerl-
cans II was high time e. take action.
Retaliation tn this casa is wise and
patriotic policy.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-16

Ex-Gov. Altgeld has not subsidized into
the deadly stupor of innocuous desuetude.
lie proposes 10 make his desuetude as
noxious as possible, and he does ii with
his limitiess vocabulary. He has written
a letter In which he says:
THE Democratic party must take no
backward step. Any hating. straddIing
or compromising would be fatal The
platform was a second Declaration of In
dependence. All We need 10 do is to stand
manfuly by II and we will sweep this
country as the hills are swept by the
bosom of thunder"
This sounds suspiciously like some OF
the predictions Mr.. Altgeld made during
the last campaign. The bosom of thun-
der arrived on schedule time, but under
somewhat different auspices from the
Bryan programme.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-16

Congressman Grosvenor gives his testi-
mony that the coming June election in
Oregon is considered of national inn
portance. 1t Is unfortunate that 1t is.
The Republican party in the state Is de-
moralized, and there are as yet few signs
that the several factions will reach q
better understanding. There is much at
stake-everything. A full state ticket,
two congressman, a legislature which will
elect Senator Mitchelrs successor, and a
fun city ticket in Portland to succeed the
shameful Pennoyer regime are all to be
chosen. There is talk that Senator
Mitchell. all his political career a silver
man. is coming out squarely for the gold
standard. and the course of his organ.
the Portland Tribune, indicates that re-
ports are well grounded. But the Ore
CONAN is making Mitchelrs conversion as
difficult as possible by calling constant
attention 10 his record and contemptuous-
ly abiding to his motives and ambitions.
The Republican horizon in Oregon is any
thing but clear.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-16

Until now people have been at loss
to discover the use of those terrible fogs
which so frequently envelop the British
metropolis with a pail. From the an
nual reports Just furnished by the Lon
don gas companies It would appear that
each foggy day in London represents to
the gas companies extra receipts TO the
extent of over 500. ooD. In view Of this
revelation people are now asking them
selves in England whether the Parlia-
mentary opposition to legislation In favor
OF compelling all industrial concerns IN
the metropolis to use devices for consum-
ing their own smoke does not originate
with the gas companies. since London
fogs are largely composed of the smoke
from coal.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-16

There has been a deal OF talk about
Populist disaffection from Bryan. and IL
would appear that Populists had abund-
ant reason 10 be dissatisfied with his pro-
nouneed partiality for his old Democratic
affiliations. But the dissatisfaction has
never taken distinct form, and we are not
surprised at the report in the special dis
patch TO the Springfield Republican, re-
printed elsewhere. that the Populsts and
Silver Republicans have decided to support
him In 1850. 1t Is doubtful, however. IL
any definite pledges were made, because
they could not be; but the matter is i'm
portant as indicating the attitude of the
Populist and Silver Republican leaders.
Republicans have no reason to disguise
from themselves the situation as 1t is
and probably viii be.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-16
P0PULisTs STILL FOR BRYAN.

ssllllKtHn CorresponllenCe 5
Republican.

Washington Correspondents Springfield
Republican.
WASHINGTON. Feb. 5-The silver Re
pubiicans and Popaiists in congress have
decided 10 support Mr.. Bryan for president
IN 1sa The chief significance of this de-
eisiSn les IN the disproof afforded that
the Popuiists are dissatisfied with Mr..
Bryan. and regard him as untrue to their
principles TAs decision 10 support him
Tor the next presidency was reached at q
conference held last nigh, in the commit
tee room OF Senator Allen. OF Nebraska.
All the silver Republican and Populist
members who supported Bryan two years
ago were present and decided TO act to-
gether and 70 send Representative
Towne. OF Minnesota, over the country "a
an organizer. This decision OF the fag-
ends OF the silver movement does not bind
the Democrats. but is intended 20 keep
them in line for Bryan and free silver by
showing that otherwise they will lose the
Populist and silver Republican support
"A good deal is going on under the sur
race in the Democratic ranks IN opposition
TO Bryan. bat Bryan Is so logically the can
didate OF the silver extremists and they
have such firm grip upon the regular or
ganization, that II is difficult 10 see how
he can be rejected. The Democracy OF New
York. New Jersey. Maryland and some Of
the New England states would probably
Join In sound money movement II they
believed Ii would prevail. The weakness or
their position in the Democratic national
convention viii lie In the fact that they
cannot persuade to cooperate with them
In 1900 men who are not prepared 10 accept
the decision OF The majority of the conven-
ton, In case II is in favor Of silver. A
few men who desire recognition in the or
sanization and who were for sound money
IN 1876 are endeayoring TO bring the Demo
Gratis together. but there is doubt whether
they can accomplish 1t unless disgust with
Republican failure to redeem the pledges
or the party should cause a general reac-
ton toward Democracy. Some OF the
sound money Democrats who are engaged
in an effort for harmony believe that the
South Will be disposed 10 follow the wishes
or New York in case Of q sweeping Demo-
cratic victory in the Empire state upon a
sound money platform this autumn. Such
an even, would undoubtedly have infiu-
ence with the South. but there are few in
dications yet of any break in the silver
combination which supported Bryan.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-16
SNAPSHOTS ny THE WAY.

Judge wInsor now has Mr.. Ways per-
mission 70 play Il alone.
- - -
II is now apparent to Mr.. Way tha.
Judge wlnsor led from a sneak with the
usual results,
y. -. -
Judging fron the way Canada and Uncle
sam are looking for trouble. Fort wrangei
was well named.
- y. ~
Il would seem hat the only thing left
FOR the way-Hart administration il TO
send warshIp 70 Judge winsor
~ -. -
The only thing we see fer Gov. Rogers
70 do Is ~ cali the legislature Together and
have 3, ask the supreme court 70 resign.
- - -
TIE Portland papers vii fer a few DAYS
- too busy explaining how :, all happened
20 the Oregon 10 worry much about the
Seattie-Alaska aces
~ - -
Judge Austin continues 70 entertain 4
lurking suspicion that he IN 10 be ore O.
tie star performers At the great nneral
:hres-rinS sA0E Thursday
~ "a
Il iooks now as Z the Democrats we're
80 ise swallowed by the PopaHsss arr ST.
yer Republicans tn the grand fusion Office
distribution. Nothing Ike paying both
snGs againsz the middle. Eh. Ar. Way,
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-16

The hesitation of the Spanish gov
eminent TO disavow the language and
the sentiment OF Senior Dupuy De
Lome's letter is incomprehensible. Since
Il was of such character as 10 justify
acceptance of the minister's resigna-
ton, and as Premier Sagasta has pub
icIy deplored the ministers folly and
imprudence." there could be neither
modification nor cowardice in admit
ting that the Spanish government ac-
eepted no responsibility for the letter.
The United States IS not disposed TO
visit its wrath upon Spain for an Incl
dent which might happen to the most
friendly of nations through the indiscre-
ton Of one individual There has been
no violent talk, and every American has
realized that while the letter was a
just cause for Indignation against the
author the Spanish people should not
be punished. The most ordinary cour-
tesy. however, would seem 10 suggest
that the Spanish ministry would hasten
10 disayow not only the insult 10 Presi-
dent Mckinley. but the imputatlon Of
insineerity on the part II Spain in it's
work OF reform in Cuba. The dignity
OF the queen Of Spain is as much in
VOWED as that Of the president Of the
United States. because the evident i'm
ference IS that the queens government
is inalncere. deceitfuI. and To use De
Lome's own language. keeping door
open for tie United States. while Il
panders TO the jingoes Of Spain.
The ealmness with which the Ameri-
can people have received this wanton
aud Inbred insult to the president may
be erediiable Ia their good sense. but it
is marked contrast to the frenzy
. which characterized tho proceedings
following upon the publication OF Lord
Sackvnle's letter This was courteous.
gantlemanly. conciliatory and eompl-
mentary epiStle compared with De
I.ome's. In fact. had the country not
been in the fever Of presidential cam
paign. the letter - MurChison would
have attracted very little attention.
Read with unpre JUDGED eyes, there was
nothing improper In tho letter which
sent the British minister into retire
trent lie merely said. In answer 20 an
inquiry by a British-born citizen as -
the wiseSt way 10 vote. that any
friendliusss manifested for England bv
the government would AZ that time b,
very unpopular. bat the British minis
ter had 10 doubt that President C,eve-
lands corciiiatory spirit would prevent
serious trouble. There was TO xllrhtinw
reference. The president of the United
States a ooaatry With vhich England
was upon terms ~ diplomats, friend
ship. was given credit fer fairness AMI
sincerity. What caused the anger was
~ Inference that q TIE two canai-
dates. ;Ae British minister preferred
Cleveland - Harrison: ana she sensi-
! tfveaess OK thts country dariug a heated
camgalSa re ;he least suspicion = in
te~fereuce hy another country In our
. hauae anairs
we believe sac American rearte vsr.
rssAi ia e>,h cases. II is a god rrl,.e,-
r'e "a s,alnsass W. se net nsea g.
t~ass IN che nleetlos q ane distinctions
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-16

Equal suffragists have reason for re-
yiyal of spirits. The supreme court of
Oregon has decided that women may vote
at school elections. and by vote of S TO
the Iowa house legislative committee
has decided in favor of submitting n con-
stitutional amendment striking out the
word male" from the section prescrib-
ing the qualifications OF voters. Iowa is
threatened with another prohibition war.
too. Next 10 Kansas, Iowa is the most
tumultuous state In the Union.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-16
DIRE ANS.

Some tiny elves. one evening, grew mis-
cbieyous IL seems.
And broke into the sforer0oFns where the
Sandman keeps as dreams.
And gathered up whole arHlRful or dreams
an bright and sweet.
And started forth to psdGle them a-down
the village street.
oh, YOU would never. never guess how
Qu4erly these dreams sold.
Why. nearly all the youngest folk bought
dreams OF being Old,
And one wee chap IN Curls and kits. a
gentle little thing.
Invested n a dream about an awful pi-
rate king.
A maid. who thought her pretty name old
fashioned and absurd.
Bought dreams Il names the longest and
the QucsTc@t ever heard.
Ard strange 10 say. the lad who owned
All sorts Of costly toys,
Bought dreams % seliinx papers with the
raggeGeSt cs boys.
And then q dream 81 Summer ard = bare
fo@f boy a. play
Was bought up very quickly by a gentle
r1aa quite gray
And ore old tady-sT.N1g through the
grief sire ,vl~I 20 hide
Bcught bright ard tender visions % 1T
tss girl who Slsa
4 Tagged little beggaT girl. with weary.
wtstfgi gaze
Soan chose = Cinderella dream. with tsw-
els al G1aaEe-
Well. i W0sns many minutes frcru the
time they came in ssgtt
Before ira dreams were all sold cut and
the elves lad taksn fsiehr.
Is. Walter Ngrr.z
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-16

Zoology has invaded tho legislatures OF
Virginia and Maryland. and they are
basily engaged in an attempt TO solve the
great geological problem. Is the oyster a
fish? The point has been raised that The
compact OF 17S5 giving the people of Mary
land or Virginia Fishing rights" in the
waters CT either state does not embrace
the right OF taking crabs and oysters.
The controversy has reached point where
ii must be decided once for all time IL a
person can FISH" for oysters. IL the
oyster Is net fish the compact Of l7s5
does not apply 10 ii. They may permit
themselves 10 worry over such questions
In Virginia and Maryland. hut we feel
sure that all their legislative enactments
cannot change the time-honored status
Of fish. crabs and clans In Washington.
Popcs issue bulls against vagrant COM
els, and nations declare that rag-noney
Is dollar when it isn't dollar; bat an
oyster Is an oyster and p clam q a clam.
and a sucker Is the lawmaker who saws
different.