The sun., 1898-03-06
VIEWS Of Old CAP COLLIER
Has Been a Story Writer From
Early Childhood.
THINKS THERE WILL BE WAR
Blalnes the Trusts and MOnicd Inter-
ests for he Lack Of FatriOt-
ism Displayed by the
President.

"Old Cap Collier" who has been re-
cuperating his PHYSICAL and mental
faculties IN this city since about Christ
mas is Il wonder in bis line.
Versatility and rapidity of thought are
exemplitied in all of his works and cor
rectness OF detail invariably protrudes in
massive chunks from everything which
comes from his pen, holding his readers
interest from the first chapter to the
of the story.
He is recognized as IA man of remark
able power, and has for many years
furnished the readers of fiction with
tales which have amused and educated
all classts g. lie has been known rs an
author from the time when he was only
thirteen years of age, when his first
story was published in the San Francisco
Argonaut, under the nom-dc- plume OF
"Philip Shirley" and for which he re-
celved the sum Of $40 in gold from the
editor.
Even at that early age, and while he
was pupil in a grammar school, he had
written a number of stories and sketches
for his own amusement without a
thought of what these were to, in after
life, lead up to, as the name they would
eventually make for the young author.
In the year 1879 "Old Cap Collier"
Henry George and a few other newspa-
per men engaged in New York Jonrnal l.
ism organized what was known as the
Homeless Club in restaurant on Duane
street, New York City, and from the
discussion of economic questions at their
daily meetings sprang into life the single
tax movement which has at the present
day over POO, 600 followers in the United
States and which numbers among its
apostles many of the highest journalists
of the country.
From very early in life ''Old Cap Col
lier' had a strong and vivid Imagination
and All aptitude tor writing entertaining
ly and he has frequently composed
stories in single night containing from
10000 to $1,000 words. lie has Travelled
extensively all over the United States
and South America, and is conversant
with all the conditions surrounding the
troubles into which Latin-American
countries have been plunged for many
years past.
While talking on affairs OF the Ameri-
can nation last night he declared that in
no part of South America was it possible
for an American to receive respectful
treatment from the natives, while people
| from other countries were accorded treat
ment OF very different character This
is due, he said, to the feeling against
Americans by people Of Spanish origin,
who hate with bitterness akin to fam
aticism all that pertains to the United
States or its people.
He spoke at length upon possibilities
of war with Spain owing to the Maine
disaster, and claimed that the sentiment
OF the American people was clearly in
favor of chastising Spain for her treacher-
olls conduct, hut that AL effort would be
made by the Jews and trusts, who have
large sums OF money invested in Spain,
to smooth the trouble over and have IA
settlement by peaceful means in order
that their interest, may not be jeopar-
died.
That these money lenders lave no
patriotism in their composition, and as
they control the administration, they
will probably have their way in the
matter, unless the patriotism OF the real
American people takes such form as will
compel a change in the Cabinet officers
and the placing of men in several posi-
tions in that body who are not controlled
by Wall street, by Pierrepon Morgan
and by the Rothschids.
He believes that in such an even. the
President will be compelled to break
away from the power which now con-
trolls his actions and cast the Hannas and
Longs and Shermans out Of his councils
entirely and substitute men whp are not
owned by foreign money and who are
Americans in every sense OF the term.
The greatest danger, he says, lies in
the secrecy with which the invest igation
into the Maine disaster is being con-
'lurted, for the patriotic sentiment Of
the American people is aroused and any
attempt to conceal the real facts Will
rouse them to such Il pitch OF anger that
their Indignation against Spain must be
recognized and steps taken to punish her
trpachcrOus acts with sWiftncss and
vigor that will serve as lesson for other
nations and teach them to respect our
flag wherever and whenever seen.
The investigation now being conducted
by the naval board will bc most thor
ollgl,, he thinks, III spite of the conduct
of Secretary Long, and when that is
completed the people will demand Il full
report and detailed account Of every
thing that was done in order to ascertain
what caused the explosion and where
the responsibility lays.
II they are dissatisfied with the efforts
of the Administration, that dissatisfac-
ton will show itself ina vigorous man.
ner and the Administration will be COM
PEELED to listen to the voice of the people
and act without unnecessary delay and
war will result.
cold Cap Collier has written story
on the Maine affair which will appear
next week. In it he tells his experience
in Cuba and portions Of Sout h America.
and also the manner in which United
States Consnis are interested in Spanish
American commercial affairs and con-
troled by Spanish influences.
'Ile claims that the administration
OF national affairs during the terms Of
Grant, Harrison and Cleveland were
by financial influences and
that Mckinley's manner OF conducting
affairs indicates he is controlled more by
the money power than by patrioism.'
The most popular stone for fancy hat
pins now is the amethyst.
The Belts Machine Company is very
busy at present with foreign and domcs-
tic orders.
The storm somewhat interfcred with
The progress OF the city work at Pcnnsyl-