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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-11-29
EUROPEANS BITTER.
They VIII Resent American AcGuisi-
tiOn of the Philippines.

PARIS, Nov. 2S.-There is no denying that
the whole European contingent will bitter
ly resent American acquisition Of the Phil
ippineS This sentiment is not confined to
diplomats, but especially here in Paris it
is the opinion constantly heard in the high
est French society. 1t is known that high
official Of the French Foreign Office said
yesterday: 1.-THE appearance of the Ameri-
cans in Eastern waters is disturbing
factor to the whole of europe. Americans,
as is we'll known, lack diplomatic manners
and will surely bring constant trouble to
all of us"
AS to the general sentiment, Mr.. VIM.
Stead, who has just returned here from a
tour of France, Belgium, Germany, Russia,
Austria, Turkey and Italy, and who has
seen the highest politicians In each coun-
try, and in some cases their rulers. said
to-day to a correspondent of the Associated
Press: 1.-THE immense majority of Euro
peans are of course absolutely ignorant Of
what has happened. Intent upon their daily
toll they neither know nor care what oc-
ours in the other hemisphere. But Euro
peans who read the newspapers are able to
form what may be called public opinion
in the old world. They are practically unan-
imous on the matter. Outside OF England /
have not met a single nonamerican who
was not opposed to the expansion of Amer
lea. Nor through my whole tour of Europe
have L met a European who did not re-
ceive the proteatations of the genuine sin
cerity with which the Americans entered
upon the war with more or less mock in
credulity"
Mr.. Stead reports that the bitterest hos
tility of all was found at the Vatican.
The leading article iii the Temps to-day,
a column long, is devoted to a severe ar
raignment of the American attitude toward
Spain. in which America is made to appear
as merciless conqueror, imposing Draconi-
an conditions on a helpless foe and exact
ing the signature of a treaty at the point
of the bayonet." The Temps adds: 1.-The
Spanish commissioners should, in submit
ting, protest to the civilized world against
the spoliation Of the weak by the strong"
The Gaulois is the only important MORN
ing paper which comments on the Spanish
decision. 1t says: 1.-The Spaniards have
much to complain of and the Americans
have dispelled. by their demands in the field
of diplomacy. the impression produced by
their generosity on the field of battle. 1t is
questionable however, whether the actual
state of things is not the best solution pos
sible for the conditions obtaining in the
Antilles and Philippines. Both archipela-
goes have become a heavy charge and a
perpetual danger to Spain. Under American
domination they will show a development
which even internal disturbances will be un-
able to arrest. The re-establishment of
peace removes a great element of danger
from international politics. The commits
sioners of both countries are to be con-
graduated on the courtesy and sangfroid of
their attitude"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-11-29

directed to prepare the articles Of the peace
treaty There was scarcely any conyersa-
tion between the American and Spanish
commissioners after the adjournment.
Among the Americans only the most grave
consideration for their Spanish colleagues
was apparent. The spaniards seemed to be
relieved at having arrived at the conclusion
of long controversy.
After the joint session the spaniards went
to their quarters and had an animated and
lengthy discussion.
Having embodied in the treaty articles all
the protocol questions, the two commissions
will now enter upon friendly negotiations
regarding the matters suggested in the
American ultimatum week ago. matters
subsidiary and incidental to the principal
provisions, which must form part OF the
peace treaty as finally signed. These i'm
clude the religious freedom of the Caroline
islands, as agreed to twelve years ago; the
release of political prisoners now held by
Spain in connection with the insurrection
in Cuba and the Philippines; the taking
over of the Island Of Kusaie or Ualan, in
the Carolines, for a telegraphic and naval
station cable station rights at other points
in Spain's jurisdiction and the renewal of
certain treaties previously in force between
the United States and Spain, which may
have lapsed or been vitiated by war;
The correspondent of the London Times.
NJ De Blowitz, says he believes Spain will
decline to sell the Carolines.
The American commissioners are naturally
we'll pleased at the successful conclusion of
their mission The questions that remain
are comparatively unimportant and admit of
speedy settlement. The American commits
sioners will hasten matters with view to
having the treaty signed within ten days
or so and of sailing for New York by
Dec IL.
Judge Day said this evening: 1--WE have
done the only thing possible regarding the
Philippines. Our opportunity of giving them
up was lost when Admiral Dewey did not
weigh anchor and sail away
Whitelaw Reid entertained the United
States commissioners at dinner this evening,
after which all went to the opera. Count
Won Munster, the German ambassador to
France, was the first diplomat to call at the
American headquarters this afternoon and
to congratulate Mr.. Reid on the commits
sion's successful work He said the settle
ment would meet with the approval of Ger
many.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-11-29
LONDON PRESS COMMENTS.
The Narrow Path of Duty Chosen by
the United States.

LONDON, Nov. 29.-The virtual conclu-
sion of the Paris negotiations receives but
small notice from the morning papers, espe-
cially in competition with the superior at
fractions of the Dreyfus and Picquart af-
fairs! Some of the papers ignore it editorial
ly, while those offering any comment merely
repeat their former views on settlement
long regarded as a foregone conclusion and
universally recognized as the best possible
eral.
The Times, I'm its editorial on the sub
ject, refers to the fiscal side of the ques-
ton and says: Amy administration ntrust-
ed with the government of the United States
may surely be trusted, without an amend
ment of the Constitution, to administer this
bit of external estate for the benefit of the
nation as a whole"
The Daily Chronicle says: America has
had her way and the time of the negotiators
has been largely wasted. So far as the de-
cision to annex the Philippines goes the
United States, after some hesitation, have
chosen the narrow path of duty, which al
ways attracts the brave mind"
The Paris correspondent of the Standard
says: "It is probable that the former COM
mercal relations between Spain and the
United States will be restored without great
modification. If new commercial treaty
Is required. its negotiation will be left for
a new commission, as the present American
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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-11-29
TOO MANY VOLUNTEERS
BETWEEN 10000 AND 10000 MORE
MAY BE MUSTERED OUT.
Now that Peace with Spain Is Assured
Troops for Garrison Purposes
Alone VIII Be Required.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2S.--The War De-
partment, in view of the assurance that
peace treaty will be signed, is arranging to
muster out more troops. 1t is possible that
from 10000 to 10000 volunteers will be
mustered out as soon as selections Of regi-
ments can be made. There has been quite
a demand for the return of volunteers from
Manila, but no troops will be brought from
the Philippines unless they are replaced by
others. Many of the volunteer regiments
in Manila have asked, through the Gov
ernors and congressman Of their States, to
be returned to the United States, but the
War Department has not been able to make
any definite promises pending the peace
negotiations. With the acceptance of the
American terms by the Spanish commission
ers any further possibilities OF renewal of
hostilties with Spain is at an end, and the
only necessity now for troops is TO garri-
son the islands and preserve the peace of
our new possessions. 1t is probable that
the 2O,OO0 or 10000 men mustered out will
include large number organized for serv-
ice in Cuba, and the force at Manila will
be reduced whenever General Otis reports
affairs in a quiet state in the Philip
pines.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-11-29
BELIEVES IN EXPANSION.
Senator Gear Would Keep All Islands
Taken from Snnin.


BURLINGTON, Ia, Nov. Ex-senator
John H. Gear, before his departure for
Washington, said in an interview that the
greater part of the short session would be
taken up with appropriation bills. The navy
will receive a generous share of the allow
ances. AS to the results Of the war Sem
ator Gear is in favor OF keeping the islands
in dispute in the firm belief that it is the
will of Providence that we should bring
order, progress and enlightenment to
regions too long dominated and kept in
darkness and poverty by Spanish taskmas-
tiers. We ought not only to keep the ISL
ands, he says, but after instituting reforms
in administration, sanitation, social order,
etc, establish over them territorial form
of government; that is to say, allow them
local self-government, a territorial legis-
lature for local laws, representation in Con-
gress and O governor appointed by the Pres
ident. This system would apply to Hawaii,
the Philippines, Porto Rico and such other
islands as we might by treaty of peace ac-
quire from Spain. Over these a preliminary
military control should be established, the
same to be withdrawn as soon as local
conditions and national expediency will per-
nit.
AS to Cuba, the same temporary military
control should be maintained in the interest
of internal peace and restoration of agri-
cultural pursuits until the people demon
strate their fitness for self-goyernment. The
Nicaragua canal becomes imperative now,
and Congress will probably pass bill this
winter for the construction of the canal
and it's maintenance under governmental
control. A cable in the Pacific becomes a
commercial necessity in view of the sure
DEVELOPMENT of trade relations.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-11-29
INVOLVED WITH GILLETT.
Attachment Proceedings Against the
Gillespie Commission Company.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, Nov 2s.-Attach-
ment proceedings growing out of the SEN
sational failure Of Grant G. Gillett, the
Kansas cattle king, were begun here to-
day. The A. J. Gillespie Commission Com
pany, which is deeply involved in the Gillett
failure. having negotiated and indorsed
$2lOO of the plunger's cattle paper, is the
defendant. Gillett is a stockholder in the
Gillespie Company, and its president, w. S.
Hollinger. is his brother-in-law. The Atchi-
son Live Stock Company, of Atchison, Kan,
secured writ of attachment against the
Gillespie Company for 50 .6s1, the balance due
on a shipment of live stock consigned TO the
Gillespie Company. Another action against
the Gillespie concern was a replevin suit
filed by the ]. G. Bohart Commission Com
pany, of St. Joseph, Mo-, to recover $50 head
OF Texas steers, valued at $50 900. which re-
Gently passed from the St. Joseph firm into
the hands of the Gillespie Company and
were shipped to Marion county, Kansas.
The National Bank of Commerce, of Kan
sas City, and the Missouri Pacific Railway
Company, are made parties TO this suit.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-11-29

CLEVELAND, Nov. 2S.-Col. Charles F..
Dick, secretary of the national Republican
committee and congressman-elec from the
Nineteenth Ohio district, arrived here to-
day and held a conference with Senator
Hanna concerning preliminary plans for the
national campaign of 1900 Speaking of the
more important measures to be discussed
during the coming session Of Congress, SEN
ator Hanna said the Nicaraguan canal mat
ter would certainly be taken up. This is
one of the most important measures in the
Senate at present" said Mr.. Hanna, land
am sure it will be taken up early. The
establishment of a government in the
Hawaiian islands will be disposed of. The
treaty of peace with Spain will also be dis
cussed and disposed of early"
Asked if he favored increasing the stand
ing army Mr.. Hanna said: II think the
army should be increased to 100000. L be-
lieve this matter will be discussed at the
short term
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-11-29
wilhelm VIII Have Something to Say.

BERLIN. Nov. 2S.-It is learned from an
authoritative source that Colonel Schwartz
koppen, the former German military at
tache at Paris, while supping with En-
peror William at Potsdam on Sunday de-
tailed the whole of the inside history of the
Dreyfus, Esterhazy and Picquart cases to
his Majesty who contemplates taking some
action In the matter The imperial cham
ceilor Prince Hoherlohe, the minister of
foreign affairs, Baron Won Buelow, and
General Won Hahnke. the chief of the En-
peror's military cabinet, will be summoned
to Potsdam this week to discuss the advisa-
bility of an official German prounciamento
on the subject. 1t is said that the En-
peror during his recent tour conversed with
several persons about the Dreyfus case, and
1t is added that the new points which he
has heard have prompted him to his pres
ent action.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-11-29

SAVANNAH, Ca. Nov. 2S.-The transport
Chester, with the Fifteenth United States
Infantry. bound for Nuevitas. Cuba, is
aground five miles from Savannah. 1t is
expected however. that she will be fioated
on tomorrow morning tide and will go 10
sea. The Chester ran aground to avoid a
collision with the transport Manitoba
which was coming into port. A government
dredge was lying across the channel. partly
blocking It and leaving only one side open.
1t was Impossible for the transports TO pass
each other at this point. and the Manitoba
forced the Chester out of the channel. She
is lying easy and Is not damaged.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-11-29
view. Of senator perkin..

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 2S.-United
States Senator Perkins will leave for Wash
ington tomorrow In an interview he said:
Personally 1 do not favor the retention
of the Philippines, but great questions of
state may arise which may outweigh my
objections" He also expressed himself as
opposed to the repeal of the war tax.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-11-29
CabIegrnm from Dreyfus.

PARIS, Nov. 2S.-Madame Dreyfus. the
wife of former Capt Alfred Dreyfus, the
prisoner of Devils island, has, by permis-
sion Of the authorities, received the follow
ing telegram from her husband: Il re-
joice with all of you. My health ia morally
and physically good
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-11-29
NOW CAUSING A FERMENT IN THE
ExCITABLE FRENCH CAPITAL.
Mob I'm Possession OF the Streets Last
and "COnspuez Drumentvo
TUMULT IN THE DEPUTIES
WHEN THE GOVERNMENT WAS IN
TERPELLATED ON THE CASE.

Sensation Created by NJ. POIncare,
Who Intimated the Alleged Drey-
fus Confession Was a Forgery.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-11-29

and. as all desire to arrive at the truth,
it will be reached. The government asks the
chamber to respect the independence of the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-11-29

duce the American claim TO the clearest pos
sible outlines resort was had to the defini-
ton of the boundaries of the Philippine
group by geographical lines.
pnAcnNr FOR SIrSPTc1Ony
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-23
How to Stop Coughing.

The following is from doctor con.
nected with an institution where there
are many children: "There is moth.
ing moro irritable to cough than 2
cough. For some time I had been so
fully assured Of this that I determined,
for one minute at least, to lessen the
number Of coughs heard in certain
ward in hospital Of the institution.
By the promise of rewards aud pun
ishmepts~I succeeded in inducing
,thel6 to simply hold their breath when
tempted to cough, and in little while
I was myself surprised to see how
some Of the children entirely recovered
from the disease. Constant coughing
is precisely like scratching wound
on the outside of the body. So long
as it is done the wound will not heal.
Let a person when tempted to cough
draw long breath and hold it until il
warns and soothes every air cell, and
some benefit will soon be received
from this process. The nitrogen
which is thus refined acts .as an ano.
dyne to the mucuous membrane, al
laying the desire to cough and giving
tho throat and lungs chance to heal.
At the same time suitable medicine
will aid nature in her effort to recuper.
ate. New York Ledger.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-23
Cost of Travelling on Bad Roads.

An illustration of the comparative
cost of hauling over good and bad
roads is furnished by G. E. Ashburne,
Jr., in the Louisville Courier Journal.
The incident came under his own OBJ
servation, and the roads were in Ken
lucky. He says:
"a machine weighing 16, 000pounds
was drawn four miles on the Brock
turnpike, macadamized road. tire
quired four mules $4,000 pounds to a
mule) and ne-and-one-half hours Of
time, at cost of fifteen cents per mule
per hour, or total cost for four miles
Of ninety cents.
"After travelling four miles on mac
edamized turnpike the route lay G lit
Tie less than 1000 feet Qess than two
tifths of miles, on dirt road To
travel this 1000 feet it was necessary
to use ten of the best mules and seven
men; and with this force it took nine
hours to complete the journey. The
cost was $3.50, at which rate four
miles would have cost $208.08; or, in
other words, $208.0S is absolutely
thrown away for want Of macadam-
lied road"
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-23
Economy of Good Roads.

New Jersey has gained an enviable
reputation for the lead it has taken in
improving its roads, and it is not sur
prising that the State has been selected
by the Postofice Department for one
of it's experiments in the practicability
Of rural mail deliveries by carriers.
The report Of the Commissioner of
Roads shows that this work is making
such gratifying progress that, as soon
as q few connecting links have been
finished, it will be possible to travel
on macadam from Jersey City to At
lantic City, and from Paterson to the
Delaware River. The State Aid law,
ct first opposed by the farmers, has
won their enthusiastic support, since
they have learned that the additional
tax is far more than Offset by the
lower cost Of transportation of their
products, and by the greater frequency
with which city folk go into the coun-
try.
Some striking figures bearing upon
the cost Of transportation havo been
collected by the New Jersey Road
Commissioner. He shows that the
saving on bushel of wheat carted
over good roads for five miles is
equivalent to the cost Of 600 miles of
transportation by steamer or canal or
of 375 miles by rail. It costs So g
ton to haul the farm produce Of the
American farmer to market; and if all
the hauling were over. good roads, the
total saving to the farmer would be
5000, 100000. The most expensive
part Of the journey Of wheat from the
field to the market is that portion
which lies between the farm and the
town or railway station. This truth
is becoming more and more widely
known, and tho practical economy Of
good roads is giving every year greater
impetus to the movement for the i'm.
provement Of these bands of ciyiliza-
ton. 1t is to be hoped that the New
Jersey Legislature will pass the bill
giving rebate of taxes to farmers
who use tires more than three and
one-half inches wide. The use of
broad tires may in time be supple
mented by the laying Of steel tracks,
which will save four-fifths of the
power expended in hauling over even
an improved macadam road.
This New Jersey report should
make interesting and instructive read
ing for the peoples representatives ct
Albany, in view of the needed advance
in the matter of good roads in this
State and the introduction of the al
nual bill in Senate and Assembly
New York Mail and Express.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-23
Road-Building Periods.

In an interesting article on can
cicnt and Modern Highways" by G.
L. Whittle, in the New England Ma
gazine, the writer divides the history
of bodybuilding, as affected by various
uses, into three periods: One, Dur
ing the reign Of the Egyptian and As
syrian Kings; two, Beginning with tho
rise of Carthage, and continuing
through the rise and fall Of the Roman
empire; three, Beginning in Franco,
with the roads conceived by Napoleon
and executed by Tresaguet;;" then by
Macadam and Telford in England, az
forwards on the Continent, and now in
the United States.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-23
Financial Benefits of Good Roads.

The financial benefits Of !good roads
are numerous and pretty we'll under
stood by those who have given the sub
ject careful thought, but the questions
of increased convenience and greater
values must not be considered of any
more Importance than tho civilizing
effect that passable highways would
bring to the community at large. Men
are gregarious by nature, and the freer
the intercourse between all parts Of a
country, the greater will belts develop
ment, commercially, intellectually, and
morally.
We can be the means Of improving
our highways and making them in this
generation equal to any in the world,
aud thus leave to posterity legacy
more valuable than fortune or fame
Colonel Pope, in the Outlook.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1898-04-23
Wcbster's Bargain Day.

A sharp Nantucket man had a small
case which was to be tried OF Nan.
tucket one week in June, and he
posted to Webster's Office in great
haste. It was contest with neigh
Dor over o matter of considerable
local interest, and his pride as liti-
CANT was at stake. -Eo told Webster
the particulars and asked what he
would charge to conduct the case.
"Why," said Webster, ''you can't
afford to hire me. I should have to
stay down there the whole week, and
my fee would be more than the whole
case is worth. I couldn't go down
there for less than $1,000. could try
every case on the docket as we'll as
one, and it wouldn't cost any more,
for one case would take my time for
the entire week, anyway"
"All right, Mr.. Webster" quickly
responded the Nautucketer. "Here's
your $1,000. You come down and I'll
fix it so you can try every CASE"
Webster was so amused over this
proposition that he kept his word.
He spent the entire week in Nan.
tucket, and appeared on one side or
the other in every case that came up
for hearing. The shrewd Nantucketer
hired Daniel out to all his friends
who were in litigation, and received
in return about $1,000, SO that he got
Webster's services for nothing and
made good profit to boot.-Boston
Herald.