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The times., 1898-10-27
The Indian Troubles.

Now the Shoshones are reported TO
be entertaining themselves with the
sort of dances that infiame their pas
sicns against the white men and have
led on more than one occasion to a
massacre of isolated settlers and the
theft of horses and cattle. In this in
stance there is no suggestion OF par
ticu!ar abuse at the hands of the
whites to account for the threatened
outbreak An attempt is made to pre-
vent the determination of the big game
in wyoming. but the temptation to live
on wild meat is too strong for the In
dians. One Of them was arrested re-
Gently and this has aroused the ire of
his fellows, who have held pow-wows
and sent ernissaries to other tribes to
Join them in a war of annihilauon
against the scattered Writes If the
reports from Cheyenne are To be trust
ed. which we doubt, they have gone So
far as to attempt to ambush the posse
of game warden.
The Indians are not fools. They do
not underestimate the ultimate strength
and success of the regular army in a
war on all possible combinations of red
men. They have learned by bitter ex-
perience that the Inauguration Of vio-
lence means their own severe punish
ment. Therefore. it is doubtful if the
mere arrest of bucks who violate the
laws could alone induce them to dig
up the hatchet and sharpen the scalp
ing knife. That may be an exciting
cause of outbreak. but back of it We
are sure to find, as in the case of the
Pillagers, long series of almost in
tolerable wrongs. The Indians do not
discriminate between different admins
trations and different white men. They
treasure up the memory of every in
justice and imposition for which the
Government may be in no degree re-
sponsible. and of which it may be ignO-
rant, and charge the multiplying in
stances of deception TO the white
man" Any white man will do for
victim when their passions rage.
In the case of the Shoshones there
has been no statement of recent COM
plants. but it is hardly to be supposed
they have escaped the wrongs suffered
by others of their race-even the most
civilized and peaceable. Every out
break, whether it is with or without the
provocation of a real grievance, en-
phasizes the necessity of taking the In
dian department out of politics and
placing it in the control of the army.
While the officers of the regular army
do not yearn for the work and respon-
sibilities of Indian administration, they
know it would save them from the little
wars that cost such a large amount of
hard work, long exposure and frequent
casualties By dealing justly and also
firmly with the tribes, they would re-
duce or Danish the dangers of a revolt
whenever it becomes necessary to ar
rest a criminal brave.
The times., 1898-10-27
CUBAN BIRDS.
The War OF the King Bird and the
Spanish Sparrow.
(From the Columbia state.)

CFrom the Columbia State.)
I saw this morning a Cuban eagle or
hawk. called 'gabilan." It had a white
head and white tips on its wings Several
partridges have been about our camp
They closely resemble ours in the states
and their call is suggestive of Bon
Whites" l hear now and then the notes
of mourning doves. and other doves re-
sembling those common on the Continent
fly over the fields occasionally. But of
these home-like birds there are few.
Parrots-"cotorras' they are called here
are very numerous, flying in flocks with
incessant screenings. There is very
beautiful bird, the .'tocoloro" (abbreva-
ton for "todos coIores"-all colors) which
justifies its name by the hues of its feath-
ers 1t lives in the woods, is very tame,
and has a soft and sad note like the
mourning dove.
The bird most in evidence, however, to
both sight and hearing is the Gao" Be-
fore daylight in the morning and after
dusk in the evening its extraordinary
vocal performances command attention.
1t shrieks. shouts, chatters, and scolds so
much like human being that the effect
is startling | seem to trace in its utter
ances a whole string of Spanish oaths,
and somehow the intensity of It's emphasis
always makes ne laugh. The Gao is a
black bird somewhat smaller than the
crow and with a tail so long that 1t seems
to overload it, The Cubans say that ii
can be taught 10 talk, and that it has
magpie's thieyishness.
There are several kinds of woodpeckers.
some very large. and the trunks of the
palm trees bear testimony to their indus
try.
/ have written of the king bird, or
"pitirre." The name. like that of many
other Cuban bi.ds. is derived from its
note. '.P'tir-r-e! p'tir-r-e.' it cries, as it
dashes from its horne in the big ceiba
at the vuItures sweeping near, and its
great enemy always flaps away in haste.
The Cubans are fond of liking the pitirre
to the insurgent fighters for Cuba Libre.
The sparrow C'gorr!on'D is the national
bird of Spain, and was long ago introduc-
ed into the island. where 1t made its home
In the towns. as the English sparrow
does 1t tried to extend It's dominion to
the country also. the Cubans say, but
the pitirre chased it back to the posts
held by Spain, and there 1t remains be-
leaguered. pretty conceit. even if not
quite borne out by the habits of sparrows.
The times., 1898-10-27
Tint Pnris Ghost.

On reading the latest press and other
news from Paris. we are reluctantly
compelled to fear that the Administra-
ton is not as well served in the matters
of preserving secrecy and manufactur-
ing useful messages to the American
people as perhaps it ought to be at
such a critical time as the present In
deed, it seems evident that there is a
serious and menacing leak somewhere
in the safety deposit vault of syndicate
secrets at the French capital. 1t will
be seen that it is an alarming leak,
when it has been possible for Partisan
newspaper like the Gaulois, usually as
innocent of knowledge as to American
affairs as a Timbuctoo cassowary, to
smoke out the fact of an a-proto-
colo understanding between Washing
ton and Madrid relating to Philippine
sovereignty and the Spanish debt. In
some way or other it is plain that the
Administration stopper does not fit the
peace bottle, and that the volatile and
unpleasant contents permeate the at
mosphere to a greater extent than could
be called convenient on the eve of Con
gressional elections.
On yesterday the Associated Press
made most painful mistake in empha.
sizing a statement that the settlemen.
of the Philippine question had bsen left
absolutely in the hands of the American
Peace Commissioners. 1t is an un
fortunate declaration. because 1t will b.
taken as inspired. and, probably, will
convince the public of this country tha,
MIR. Mckinley does not intend to inter-
The times., 1898-10-27

Zola's case, which affects every citizen.
The dramatic, but perfdious resigna-
ton of the war minister after agreeing
with his associates on plan Of action
a resignation apparently as q reply to
an attack from 30 contemplate dema
gogue as Deroulede-was not the most
significant feature of the day. Here.
in a republic, it was considered neces-
sary to bring to a vote in the Cham
ber the question of the supremacy of
the civil power. That is to say. the
question whether republic still exists
in France, or a military despotism. On
this fateful issue there was con-
temptible majority of only thirteen
and even this was destroyed by the
vote of mo confidence" In other
words, the legislative representatives of
the people virtually voted in favor of
the despotism of the army and the
downfall of free institutions. That they
had no real sense of the meaning of
their vote, is only further evidence that
the principles of parliamentary govern
ment have never been deeply planted in
the minds and hearts of the French
people. The army is picturesque. dra-
matte, and the question most French
men would ask If military man should
undertake to suppress the Instituted
authorities would be. not whether the
liberties of the people and constitu
tional government were menaced. but
whether he would be an impressive
friend of the people"
1t is clearly manifest that free insti-
tutions. that popular government. as we
understand il. can never find an honest
and permanent home among a people
who care so little for the underlying
principles and so much for the dramatic
clement in administration. How re-
mote the judiciary of France is from
on. own we have seen in the general
support the French people have given
TO destructive usurpations by interested
or army-ridden justices. There is the
touchstone OF democracy, of parliamen-
tary government. 1t is plain that Eng
land is much nearer republicanism, in
spite of the enormous sums expended
for the support of a royal family, than
France. Ine french IepuoHC 10 'h"'
only in name. Ii has already fallen
II now only remains to determine what
sort of government will follow the des-
potism which the army is in a falr
way to establish by the will of the peo-
pie, and which itself cannot endure.
The Immediate great danger is in the
opportunity for a mischievous dema-
gogue who is spectacular enough to
catch the popular fancy.
The times., 1898-10-27
A Queer ErenE.

CFrom the Cleveland Plain Dealer.)
Ii an ancient Rome ssothsayer had been present
in the dining-room Of Superior Street home the
other evening he might have had his peculiar
talents exercised TO the uttermoSt.
The family of the Superior Street home was at
dinner and the piece de resistance of the meal
as they say in Plree-happened to be a leg OF
mutton. The master Of the household had sliced
of part Of the meat when he stopped short in
astonishmeht. There, on the surface OF the sliced
portion n perfect likeness. He rubbed his
eyes in amazement. 1t still there
Then he turned the leg about and sclemnly
asked each member of the family whose likeness it
was, and they all agreed that it was the late
Gen. Ben Butler,
And it certainly was The bald head, tre droop-
ing eyelids the eyes like oblilue sits. the we'll
remembered face was there.
of course it was but humorous freak Of
ture. but it certainly does il nature must
have been on very friendly terms with Old Ben
''If il had been his spirit. said the master OF
the house. Il shouldn't have wondered al il 30
much but to have him back in the flesh was de-
cidedly stlrtling,'
The times., 1898-10-27
Prairie SIeuths.
lFrnm the chieago Cbr1n.cle- }

VtFoIn the thltago Ihron!cIe-l
II Is a tribute 10 the versatility and accom-
plishmcnts OF detective force that the officers
detailed 10 guard the President taken by the
public 10 be members OF the diplomatic corps or
Cabinet officials At the very least Nor /. the
compliment undeseTvsd. hrrayed in plug hats
lons-tailed coats. pearl gray trousers and patent
leather shoes. Capt. Colleran's suhordinares. as
we have just seen. are capable OF keeping their
end up in the highest social circles some OF
them speak French All OF them walk Spanish
when Mr.. CoilsrIu lines them up and submits A
few remarks concerning the unpleasant activity Of
the long and the short man, Mickey De Bite -
Gopher sam and other professional gentle
men with similar striking cognomens- Our de-
tectivss are. they should he. protean in their
accompishments-equslly at EOme at a pink tea
or dog fight. capable Of winning the confidence
Of plutocrats or Of porch climbers TIE eitv of
Chicago hires genius for So 33 a month or there
ahouts. which would command $4,000 a year il
less favored localities.
The times., 1898-10-27


1t was to meet a popular American de-
mand that Judge Day appealed to the
President for an uitimatum to hurl at the
dIlatory spaniards. since his own had no
more effect than firecracker. But it is
hoped that he counted the cost. 1t is
more than probable the spaniards will
discover a way TO eyade direct violation
OF the Presidents positive Instructions
about future delay and that no headway
will be made in the negotiations until
they have either forced concessions or
learned that they cannot. What IS Judge
Day to do if the Spanish gentlemen, with
the greatest suavity and apparent SINGER
i;y, enter upon a long discussion of the
ultImatum itself? VIII he threaten them
with a renewal of hostilites, or what?
The times., 1898-10-27

The appeal of the Republican Congress
sional Campaign Committee for party
harmony in Pennsylvania will nave no
other effect than to enlighten the public
as to the desperate situation of the Re-
publican party there and encourage the
apathy that is so extensive as result
of the Administration approval of Alger-
ism. Not at the prayers or command OF
any campaign committee will the Repub-
licans who are disgusted with what they
call Quayism and with Algerism. bury the
hatchet and allow these elements to tri-
umph once more over honesty.
The times., 1898-10-27
fere with the Commissioners In doing
what they were appointed to do by the
Hanna-Edmunds-Ir s-Ireland-M -McCook inf1u-

fere with the Commissioners In doing
what they were appointed to do by the
Hanna -Edmunds-I Ireland -McCook infiu-
| ence. }4 sos
The statement, Immediately following
| as it does the oft-repeated assurance
| that nothing could induce the American
Commissioners to consider any assump-
| tion of Spanish-Cu debt, clearly
| leaves the door open for well-definad
suspicion that they may regard the
Philippine debt in different light. hav-
ing unrestricted oyer and terminer
| power in that matter.
1t will have been noted that manifes-
tations of interest in the question of
the Philippines have been particularly
in evidence in Paris since the arrival
of the dispatches brought over by the
former organist of Dupuy de LONE. We
fully expect to find the same subject
in a state of excited discussion at Rome
and Vienna within a few days after
the arrival of Archbishop Keane at the
Vatican.
To the dispassionate observer it must
be said that these considerations taken
together make it look very much as If
the proxmate intentions of the Admin
istration Spanish bond syndicate lay in
the direction of the Philippine debt,
which, amounting to a matter of forty
millions cr more, is a respectable basis
for speculation; and that the Spanish
Cuban debt had been left to a more
convenient season. when it could, per-
haps, be fastened upon the people of
the island, as condition precedent to
actual independence. 1t Is not at all
improbable that we should take the
statement of the Commissioners, and
their financial principals, as true, and
conclude that they do not purpose at
this time to enrage an already indig
nant people by assuming responsibility
for the five hundred million dollars
Spain has wasted in a demonaical at
tempt to crush Cuba and eXterminate
its native inhabitants. There is appar-
emily no immediate necessity for such
action. The deal, even If it could be
made at all, would not amount to quick
money, and quick money is just what
the bond shark gang that has haunted
year. is after.
Then let us thank the thrice worthy
Associated Press, and the Hispaniated
special messenger for their polite hints.
TIE American Commission is without
string as regards the Philippines, and
we are advised that the people who die
tated the protocol and the personnel of
that Commission, for weeks have been
prudently active in the bourses where
Philippine bonds could be taken in at
comfortably low prices. In dismissing
the topic for the day, we may be allow
ed to suggest that there is one thing
about our friend Hanna that is vicious
ly detrimental to the success of his
sub rosa designs: For some mysterious
reason it is beyond his ability TO let
concealment like a worm l. the bud feed
on his damaged cheek, which we ad-
miringIy admit is simply colossal
The times., 1898-10-27

1t is unfortunate for Colonel Roosevelt
that SO many others saved Shafter" and
that his gallant charge was not the deci-
sive movement of the campaign. General
Greely. in his report to the Secretary of
War, claims to have been responsible
for the inception of this campaign which
proved to be the turning point of the
war" Further, his foresight in providing
the means of communication which
Shafter, with reckless ignorance, rudely
spurned, saved the army in spite of its
commanding general. All mention of this
is another of the important omissions of
Skaters inaccurate report.
The times., 1898-10-27
Advertising PI vs..
(From the Kansas City star.)

ItTOW N. Ndnsas NIIt NIaT-J
Emperor Wiism Is the imp al ratr n Of new
paper advertising. He knows its great value
efficiency. and the certainty of its results ard
accepts it, indois5s it, and uses it himself Every
body has heard of Emperor William. There il No
man. woman. or child in the civilized world who
las not heard OF the mailed hand of the German
Michael. Ii was Just as feasible for the mailed
hand To make Itself known tn ough the pap IS
as to actually smite somebody Who hasn't heasd
grmage TO Jerusalem? The career Of the iimous
Emperor Is i lesson TO every business man in
Kansas City 1t is to advertise in the newspapers
The times., 1898-10-27
Cruelfx to Children.

Qondon Dispatch in the Chicago Record)
Gases of cruelty TO children unhsppily are sell
dom absent from the calendars Of the English
courts One Of the most painful. il is the most
recent. is that OF the Rev. W. Gowan. vicar of
Ruyton. Shropshire. who surrendered by his
bOndsmen today 10 answer TO the sessions on
charges Of disgracei cruelty TO his orphan nieces
twelve and nine years old. respectively. Though
he was paid nearly $1,000 for the education OF
these little girls it proved that they were half
starved kept in filthy condition, beaten with a
hunting crop. and forced 20 eat raw potato par
ings from pig trough
The times., 1898-10-27
The Marrying Parsons.
(From the Richmond Times.)

The marrying parson is one Of the most dan
gerous characters to society of the present genera
ton. 1t too often happens that a preacher will
join together any couple presenting themselves
without taking the trouble to inquire whether or
not such persons fit candidates for matrimony,
or whether not the marriage is agreeable to
the parents OF the candidates. Indeed there
some preachers who encourage runaway
couples to come to them to be joined, and all
for the little fee that they receive for performing
the ceremony.
The times., 1898-10-27
Popular Government.
(From the Toledo Bee.)

Ring rule can best be broken and government
by the people assured by the introduction of di-
rect legislation az practced in Switzerland, and
advocated by the Democracy of Ohio and other
States. There the people by petition can initiate
measures of legislation. They also by pet;tion
secure the reference Of any measure to the whole
people for a general vote. 1t is easy to see how
this would "bust the machine and render stock
jobbing politics ineffective.
The times., 1898-10-27
The MIX in the Coconnut.

tFrom the Troy Times.l
Abdul Hamd is spreading himself On the re-
ception TO the German Kaiser. The Imperial Will
Jams cardiac valves must have registered high
pressure when he heard the sslutes of Turkish
artillery. This is a great year for the pine and
the palm, for Luther's cross and Mohammed's S
crescent. The Emperor gets a sword, the En-
press diamond necklace. and German syndi-
cate a concession. Considering his years. the
Kaiser is a good deal of politician, but re-
liginIIs withal.
The times., 1898-10-27
The October Peddler.
(From the Chicago Record.) }

VI iom tht NhAeaSo hSNoiu.J
Madam, can / sell you this complexion wash?'
'No; need shampoo mixture, and | must
save my money to buy medicine for this dread
ful cold
This complexion wash is excellent hair
tonic, madam, and if taken in small doses it
will cure your cough
That may be. but II is such light color it
won't do fer shoe polish. l guess l won't take
any, e~
VERY well, madam; but step to the front door
4 moment and let show you what a valuable
oil you will find it for your bicycle
'.For my bicycle? I'll take it,
The times., 1898-10-27
Why Many Trusts Fail.
lrror, N. Kansas civ Star,

(FrOm The Kansas CITY Siar.1
Every over-cap:talz crrpo alton in this country
is destined ultimately 10 meet the disaster which
now threatens the American Sugar Company, and
which overlook the Whisky Trust, the Cordage
Trust, the Lnsed Oil Tru,t, the Cotton Oil NJ
pany and numerous Others not to mention many
railroad corporations which have been forced into
bankruptcy by the attempt to pay dividends on
excessive capitalization.
The times., 1898-10-27
Is Russia Readyf
From the Houston Post.

Possibly it rests with R,ssia whether France
will back down or show fight. II the Car is dis
posed to go to the assistance of his ally. the
situation is indeed grave, and war may result at
once that will embroil the world. But is Russia
ready for the supreme test of strength with Eng
land? This is net likely and the chances are. at
least, that the black cloud will fade away as
Others have so often done without precipitating a
storm.
The times., 1898-10-27
Triumph.
lErnm Tho Chicarn Ne
NnM.A l

From the Chicago News.)
''What." the sweet creature asked. ''was the
happiest moment of yoar life?'
''Well, to be frank with you,' replied the en-
tertasning widower, Il think it when they
told me that my first baby weighed pound and
a half more than Herbison's You see be b-cams
a father Just week before did and We have al,
ways been rivals ever sinee we went to school
together"
The times., 1898-10-27
Eornker,s Failinrs.

(From the Binghamton Leader.)
Fire-Alarm Foraker has come and gone, and still
Democratic enthusiasm is great; the probable
Democratic majority is growing. Evidsnily For
aker was not the man. He didn't explain away
the canal robbery. He didn't account satisfIc-
toriy or at all for Lou Payn. He didn't
brighten up the machine record a little bit. lie
was a failure. Trot out the next exotic,
The times., 1898-10-27

The most encouraging report from all
Cuba is that General Garcia, now in the
employment of the American Govern
ment has been elected to preside over
the Cuban assembly and seems to hold
majority of the delegates in the hollow
of his hand. This will not make the un-
grateful Junta happy
The times., 1898-10-27
A Chnnce for Promtion.

(From The Salt Lake City Tribune.)
The announcement that Admiral Cervera has
been made senator for life by the home govern
ment reminds Of the old story Of Paul Jones
A British naval commander when Jones had
whipped in a desperate fight knighted to= his
coed fight. Hearing Of it, Jones wrote him that
if he ever met him at again. he would make
an earl of him. ScAley might write to Cervera.
The times., 1898-10-27

As in Chicago, the peace jubilee in
Philadelphia has. by its unreason.
aroused the elements to the point of
blowing down. drowning and in other
ways destroying all the beautiful en-
blems of a peace that is not yet accom-
plished. The tattered peace banners are
more in harmony with the Presidents ul-
timatum to the Spanish Commission than
was the unspoiled bunting of Monday.
The times., 1898-10-27
An I.exbaustible hottie.

(From the Cleveland Plain Dealer)
''It's really wonderful the way that elderber
wine gave Johnnie lasted. There was Just enoGsn
TO FIJI lis cauteen.
..Wbat makes YOU think it lasted?'
s.Why Bill North who in the same com
pauy. told All Moses thst Johnnie drinkin'
at TIE canteen most OF the time"