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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-12

During the last fiscal year we bought
goods of Germany to the value of
$111 ,OOO, 900 and sold to that country
only about $iOO,0OO,OOO worth. Most Of
the things we bought of Germany We
could buy to equal advantage else
where. Most of the things Germany
bought of us she had to have. 1t can
therefore be seen that a war of re-
taliatory tariffs between the United
States and Germany would be exceed
ingly foolish and unprofitable-to Ger
m1nN
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-12

According to State Chairman Gar
man. the position OF the Pennsylvania
Democracy at this time Is: "Princi-
pies be ID! It's offices we want :"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-12

Sagasta says Spain wouldn't have
noticed stolen letter. Why, then,
does she tamper with the Cuban mails ?
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-12

The fact that white marble is not
to be considered in the new capitol
building will scarcely cause the people
of Pennsylvania to lift up their voices
and weep. White marble, in the
strange, uncertain climate of this lati-
tude is not what one would yearn for
even in a tomb stone.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-12

great official prestige, he represented
one of the oldest and at one time, the
greatest court of Europe, and more
over he had at his command the ma
chlnery of a diplomatic and secret SER
vice ramifying throughout the United
states, and upon which he once boast
ed that Spain spent when necessary
as much as 100000 month. Dr.
Palma has had none of these advant-
ages. lie has had TO be economical in
use of money, to rely largely upon vol
untary aid in the gathering Of inform
alton and he has been debarred from
every official means of access to the
charmed circle at Washington wherein
the battle between Cuba and Spain
has been largely fought. Bearing these
facts in mind, we guess he and his coll
leagues in the Cuban movement can
stand the comparison.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-12

BY the wav. if Uncle John Wana-
maker does not make a demonstration
soon people will forget that he has
been asked again to capitalize a kick.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-12
SENSATIONAL REPORTING.
From the Pjttston Gazette.

From the Pittston Gazette.
We believe 1t was the late Charles A.
Dana who in discussing journalistic eth
les, laid down the very wise rule that
editorial opinions should be kept out of
the news columns. The rule Is strictly
enforced in the Sun, and that fact has
had much to do with making it what it
is today, the acknowledged leading news
journal of the country. Unfortunately,
this standard does not hold good in all
newspaper offices, and the Lattimer trial
now in progress in Wilkes-Barre affords
an excellent opportunity for the public to
Judge the results
The ma5ority of the reporters attending
the trial--and there are about twenty-five
In all-recoeniZe that they are there for
the purpose Of giving to the public cor
rect and unbias sed record of the proceed
ings. and they are doing excellent work
along this line. There are a notorious
few, however, who are devoting double
the space to sensational reports caicu-
lated to heighten the bitter feelings
caused by the shooting that they give to
the actual proceedings. They have not
contented themselves with outrageous at
tacks on the defendants but are even at
tacking the integrity of the court st.
self. They are pandering to most vicious
elements, and II would not. indeed, be
surprising, in view of the license they
have been given. if serious collisions
should take place between those contest
Ing the case before it is ended. If such
an unfortunate condition should result,
the yellow" journals would have the
miserable satisfaction of knowing that
they were the actual instigators of it.
o
In striking contrast to the cot rse pur-
sued by these sensational sheets is that
followed by our Scranton contemporary,
The Tribune, which has purposey re-
Trained from having a special rcpresen-
tative of it's own at the trial. SO as TO
avoid even the appearance of ony efforts
to color its reports. The Tribune is wise
in deciding that when the trial is ended
we shall give expression to our views
concerning it, but not before"
IT is about time the "yellow" journals
learned that sehsationalism is not enter
prise and that it is not countenanced by
the best people. particularly when used
for selfish and base ends in matters of
such import as the Lattimer case,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-12

Consul General Lee says that the
money and provisions thus far sent
from this country for Cuban relief
have barely sufficed to feed and clothe
1000 of the 10000 destitute persons in
Havana alone. Evidently the situation
requires much more heroic treetunS Mt
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-12

Tom Cooper for governor would at
all events add to the hilarity of the
scramble
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-12

All finer numbers in proportion.
Special prices on Towels (For this
Sale).
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-02-12

"A size, Full Bleached Damask: regu-
lar S2,25 quality
Sale Price, $1.S5
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-12-21
Fusion Out of the Question

Philadelphia Inquirer.
Fusion between the Democrats and the
so-called Republicans who wear the cheap
cellars of the Wanamaker bargaiG count
er is out of the question. The Van Walk
enbergs and bargain counter agents Of
their i!k are Obliged 20 make some show
irg for their money, but the plot 10 dis
iuut the Rcpnb lean party upon the eve
of the meeting of the Legislature j. a farce
upon which the curtain has been rung
down.
There will be no fusion for the very
good reason that the Republicans are in
the majority and have been sent to the
Legislature for the sole reason that they
are Republicans They are expected 10
organize The House and to shoulder the
responsibilities for all legislation. Any
negligence of the duties intrusteG TO them
would be resented. They will follow the
custom of all sessions and agree among
themselves as to organization and Se gov
erned by the decision of the majority.
Majorities rule in this country, and the
Republican party. which represents the
people. can not and will not quarrel with
msjor;ty sentiment.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-12-21
DEWEY cAn WHIP ANY ONE.
Says He csn Hold Manila Against ths
Earth.

MANILA, December le.-Regarding the
possibility of international complications,
Rear Admiral Dewey said 10 day prior
TO the arrival of the monitors felt un-
easy, but now am ready % hold this po-
sition against the whole earth"
To the suggestion that If the natives
prove to be obstreperous, perhaps lhey
might be handed over TO the Germans or
other upgentle land grabbers, the Admi-
raj said he believed the Germans now
have entirely abandoned their designs in
the Philippine Islands. though formerly,
he said, the German attitude here had
caused him ipdescribable anxiety.
The Admiral is greatly interested in
the movement among the American vol
unteers to obtain their discharges here
and engage in pioneering enterprises. he
believes there is a practically unlimited
Held for planters, faimer and miners
here.
Admiral Dewey was strongly convinced
that the Filipino insurgents deserve ac-
acknowledgement. He is believer in the
practicability of liberal measures in the
direction of local autonomy.
According TO recent information receiv-
ed here, the Filipino insurgents are en-
deavoring TO maintain brave show for
the purpose cf securing the best terms
pcss ible from the Americans. Il is the
opinion of our Admiral that it would be
advisable for the United States 10 pay
the insurgent troops their arrears OF
wages. This whole amount would be
comparatively trifling sum, and the pay
ment of the troops would have valua-
BILE effect, and might save incalculable
trouble.
Admiral Dewey always believed that
the insurgents were friendly, especially
since the war-ships of our fleet have vis-
tied the different ports Of these islands,
and since some Of our officers have made
tours inland, carefully investigating pop
ular sen. iment, and judiciously preach
ing the gospel of peaceful settlement
everyw here with highly satisfactory res
ulis.
A few influential Filipinos, in an am-
bilious attempt at self advancement, are
clamoring for independence. though ua-
, able to realize its true meaning. They
are utterly ignorant of the difference be-
tween the name and tho reality.
The agitators here invariably admit
tlat they would he unable to stand with
ont American protection. Bat, in spite
of this, they continue their meaningless
outcry for independence, and may posi-
bly, create trouble.
The Admiral, however, believes this to
be improbable at the present jancture,
though every trifiing incident counts.
However, every day that passes without
conflict means so much gain, because
the friendly feeling is steadily increasing,
the iucipient roughness is disappearing,
and the agitators are weakening.
The newspapers of Manila are doing
particularly valuable work in the stimuli
taneous publication of conciliatory arti-
cles printed in Spanish and English.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-12-21

Mr.. BRYAN no sooner finds himself
in a talking suit of clothes than he
avails himself of a highly valued priv
ilege. His remarks on expansion are
not as free from contradiction as might
he desired, but this Is characteristic Of
Democratic remarks on the subject.
Mr.. Bryan does not advise a fight
against the treaty. He would vote for
il, $40, 600. 600 and all, and then man
age to retire from the Philippines on
some sort of conditions, retaining only
"a coaling station. He would turn even
Porto Rico into a republic if the inhab-
itants insisted on il. He desires it TO
he understood that this country can
never, without self-destruction, hold
territory on a colonial tenure. 1t may
well be asked how Mr.. Bryan, with
such convictions, can be willing TO al
low the treaty to go through. The best
time to nip national and constitutional
ruin is in the bud. The treaty is an ex-
pansion document. But when brought
face to face with q practical question
the Democratic plan frequently is to
fall hack To another line Of works. Mr.
Bryan knows that If he opposed the
trelty he would be used-up politician.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-12-21
A Great Business Year.

NEW YORK, Dec. T.-R g. Dun n
Co.'s weekly review of trade says: DE
cember is adding surprising close 10 the
mos: surprising year of American history.
November had surpassed all other months
of the century in volume of business and
production, and thus far December is de-
ing even better in payments through clear
ing houses, in railroad earnings, in for
eign trade, in output Of pig iron. and in
activity and strength of securities. But
that is saying great deal, for in all these
and other tests November was far the
best month of American financial his
tory.
Bradstreet's says: "Likeniug the gem
eral business of the country to that OF
water course, it may be authOriatively
stated that nearly all the channels of 5 ca
sonable trade are at the present time run-
ring full, and in some lines of business
the stream is virtually out of the banks.
This is particularly the case in iron and
steel, where production and consumptive
demand are alike going on at an unpre-
ssJeated rate, at time, too. when il is
usual to look for quietness and even dull
ness in this industry.
Nothing like the present activity in
this branch of trade has been seen for
many years past, if, indeed, it has ever
been equaled. Advices from all the lead
ing centers of iron production are Of an
exceptionally eager dem and for the crude
aud manufactured products and Of sd-
vancing prices. the only anxiety express
ed being that by buyers desiring early
deliveries.
Probably never before in the country's
history has it been possible for an Amer
ican steel company to refuse a profitable
order for rails for foreign account on the
plea that its mills we're already fully oc-
cupied so far ahead as to preclude its
trying for the business. The prices for
pig iron, steel billets, soft steel and all
sorts of car material is at its maximum.
Shipbuilding. too, contributes its portion
OF activity to the iron trade by its urgent
calls for material.
"In other lines of business the situation
as regards prices is favorable one, nota-
bly, among the advances reported being
nearly all the cereals, cotton, coffee, lum-
Der, copper, lead and a variety of other
les3 prominent staples. Following the
slight recession shown in wheat values of
last week, an Improved demand for ex-
port has again developed, which is evi-
dence of the fact that stories of keen COM
petition from Argentina and Russia have
been IN )re or less discounted, the United
States remaining, as for some time past,
the principal source Of supply of the
world
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-12-21

THE chances that the Spanish-Amer-
lean treaty will get more than the req
uisite two-thirds vote in the Senate
grow brighter and brighter every day.
The confidence OF the opponents Of rat
ification Is visibly waning. They now
profess 10 have some hope that the S-n-
ate will modify the treaty in some mi
nor particulars, as il has done once or
twice in the case Of treaties, but there
Is not the slightest chance that this viii
be done in the present ease. a modifi-
cation Of the treaty would be more en-
barrsssing TO the country in this in
stance thau it was ia the other cases
referred to. The opponents cf expan-
sion will discover tbis before the mat
ter comes up in the Senate, and most
of them are likely to Ice coerced into
acduiescence. Senator Hoar himself
will probably he among the supporters
of the treaty when the voting takes
place.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-12-21
MeKinley's Popular Speech.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Dee. l5.-Presi-
dent McKinley's statement at Atlanta
that the time bad come when the nation
should care for the Confederate as well
as for the Union dead, met with practi-
cally universal approval among Senators
and Representatives 10 day, The ex-
Confederates ard other Southerners i /.
Congress said that il would do more than
any other one thing to wipe out the last
traces of sectional feeling, aud that il
would make President Mckinley the
most popular man in the country.
The Republicans generally echoed these
sentiI7 ents, and agreed that whatever
legislation was necessary to carry out
the Presidents suggestion ought to be
enacted. If this is done, il is suggested
by Sou -herDers that the Confederate Ne
mortal day be changed to May 30, the
Union Memorial day, so that all the
graves of all the men who fell in the civil
war might be decorated together.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-12-21
The Quay Prosecution.
From the Lancaster Inquirer.

From the Lancaster Inquirer.
Senator Quay would have shown neith-
er self-respect nor msci:sess had he sub
mitted to be tried by his accusers with al
the mach.nery of the law in the hands of
his bitter aud malicious enemies. He has
shown both by promptly taking it out Of
their hands, and placing it where he has
a chance for fair trial and will not be
lynched under the forms of law.
District Attorney Graham whose hatred
of Quay amounts to a mania, would have
practically controlled the selection of a
Jury which would have been packed with
Quay's enemies. Judge Finletter had al
ready given evidence that he would de-
eide, when there was any possibility of
doing 81. ag IinSt the accused. Under
these circumstances it would have been
midsummer madness for the Senator to
have walked into the trap his enemies
had prepared for him.
To say under such circumstances that he
seeks to avoid a trial is simply a bold per-
version OF the truth. He seeks fair
trial. thing his enemies never intended
he should have. We do NOS believe inst
in the history of this cJuntry there was
ever a more malignant persecution Of any
public man. If this trial is not as speedy
as could be desired, his enemies are to
blame for it they could have brought the
accusation months ago.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-12-21
As TO Fusion.

UniontOwn NewsStandard.
The "reformers'' W no tried 10 hand the
governorship of Pennsylvania over 20 the
Democrats at the recent election now have
another scheme which promises TO he
equally successful. Ii is 20 organize the
lower House Of the Legislature on the fu-
sion basis. The Democrats and anti Qnsy
members are to elect Gen. KOontz Of SOM
erset Speaker and parcel out the offices
and the committee echairmanships among
themselves. Col. GufTvy agrees To deliver
the 75 Democrats in body 10 this fusion
plan and the Qusy haters on the Repub-
lican side are to furnish the 2s additional
votes needed to control the election of
Speaker.
If Quay should undertake to deliver IS
Republi an members to a given program
it wonld be denounced as insufEerable
bossism, but when Gufiey agrees to deliv-
er 75 Democratic members it is pure and
lofty reform.
There will be no fusion organization
of the Legislature. Both branches are
strongly Republican and Republicans
will organize them in the regular and
usual way. The Democrats and few dis
organizing Republicans need not worry
themselves about any responsibility for
the conduct of the coming session. That
charge has been entrusted by the people
10 the Republican party, and that party is
fully competent for the trust.
The Legislature will be promptly or
ganized by the Republicans, and the ses-
sion will be short and business like.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-12-21
Twelve Years Fer Banx wrecker Harsh.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec l3-GideOn w.
Marsh, former president Of the wrecked
Keystone national bank, was to- day SEN
fenced 10y Judge Butler, in the United
States district court, To an imprisonment
of twelve years and three months and TO
pay fine of $500
The Keystone bank failed in March,
1891, and President Marsh and Cashier
Lawrence were placed under arrest
charged with conspiracy i'm making
false entries in the books and issuing
false reports to the comptroller of the
currency. The cashier stood trial and was
convicted and imprisoned. but Marsh
disappeared and his bail of So 900 was
forfeited.
After wandering over the world for
seven and a half years the fugitive
president returned on November last
and surrendered 10 the authorities. He
pleaded guilty when arrsigned tor
trial.
II was thought probable that Mars
might, when brought up for sentence,
make statement duplicating others in
the wTecking of the bank, hut ne merely
informed the court that his predecessor
in the presidency Of the bank had loft a
defaication of over a million dollars and
that he, Marsh, had never profted 2
dollar through the banks losses. He
broke down in making this statement
and was unable to proceed further.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-12-21
Picked up a Fortune In Land.

PITTsBU RG, Pa, December I6.-Msjor
William +. Aull, manager Of the Denny
estate. has just secured by State patent,
land in the Fifteenth ward valued at over
Sl50,0OO, which has for years been without
an owner. 1t has long been considered rs q
part Of the Denny estate, and has BET n
rented for years by the Carnegie Steel
Company. whose Thirty-third street mills
are now located on it. The property con-
tains five acres, and 1t was generally sup
posed 70 belong to the Denny estate, but
Major Aull found that the heirs had no
title to it. He then quietly made appli-
cation TO the Secretary of the Common
wealth for patent to the property and
secured the title ia his own name after
proving that no claimant existed.
Major f-nll says the matter will bead
justed aud later conveyed TO the Denny
estate. The only cost of securing the pat
ent was about 500, and the Carnegie Com
pany or any other person who knew of
the status Of the property could just as
easily have obtained possession of il.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-12-21
1t is Up to wanay and KOOntz.

IN TALKING of his deal TO assist
Wanamaker in electing his man
Koontz speaker, Col. J. NJ. Gufiey,
the Democratic boss of the State,
speaks of the minority members Of
the next House as his property, and
pledges himself to hand them bound
and gagged to Wanamaker whenever
the bargain counter statesman can pro-
duoe % independents, the requisite
number to consummate the deal. Boss
Guffey says:
see no insurmountable obstacles to
a fusion organization of the House.
have undertaken 10 supply II Demo
cratic Notes.-The full Democratic MEM
bership-and ] am advised that the ip-
dependent Republicans can produce the
- necessary TO majority. That they
can do so appears entirely practicable,
and il is my opinion that they will
make COED this promise. Where the
~ independent votes are TO come from
that is, the names of the men-is some
thing about which / have nothing TO
say. 1t is the duty Of the party Of the
second part. My responsibilifv rests i'm
holding the Democratic vote as aDit
for fusion purposes, and have not ask
ed the independents TO file bill of par
;icuIars. / have their word, and that
l. sufficient
1t Is now mp 20 Wanny and Koontz.
Gaffey has his "A Democrats in hand.
They are ready 10 vote for K"on;z
Now let wanny and Koontz prodac,
their % votes from the Republican
ranks If they can. We venture the
prediction that they can not produce
three, including Koontz's own vote.
We arc assured that he can not get the
vote of Republican member from this
Congressional or Senatorial district
AS a fusion candidate KoOntz can not
command the support of his colleague
from his own county-who is Repub-
iican, and does not measure Ais politics
with yardstick. A pretty spectacle.
Representative Kooniz - elected as
Rspublican-the Democratic candidate
for Speaker, and wholly without Re
publican support
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1898-12-21

WHEN Democratic State Chairman
Garman declares that a Democratic
members of the House are ready to
unite with % Republican members to
organize the next House of Represent
atives he is talking through his hat, "a
usual, SAYS the Harrisburg Telegraph.
The seventy-four members Of the House
classified as Democrats will not all vote
for a fusion candidate, as was very evil
dent in this city this week, when only
twenty-three of the seventy-fOur put in
an appearance at the alleged conference
held in the Supreme Court room. The
other two thirds of the members on the
Democratic side of the House stayed
away from the conference, and made
light of IT, Aud as for twenty-Rine of
the Republicans voting for fusion can
didate-that is all bosh. The man who
makes such a declaration simply does
not know what he is talking about, and
the people know that. The Rapubli-
cans will organize the next House and
the Democrats and independents will
not even have look in.