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The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-07-22

The dusky coon and the luscious
umiIIion'' is a combination often seen
just now,
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-07-22

Money WILDE offered at the next
meeting q Building and Loan, August
I'd at 1870 p. m.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-07-22

From Pecan Island we learn tbro
Mr.. Vaughon and others that Charlton
Is dying out there but the losses were
very heavy.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1899-07-22

The streets arc being ploughed and
worked, the dirt being hauled with
scrapers to the center of the street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-13

The latest charge against Mr. Goebel,
brought by mis- democratic opponents in
Kentucky, is that in the spring of 1896 he
was q party to an arrangement having for
its object the sending of a delegation from
that state to the Chicago convention In
structed for Mr.. Carlisle for President He
was at that time Mr.. Cariisles law partner,
and in sympathy with him on the money
question. But the scheme failed. The sill
vertes instead of the sound money men
controlled the convention. and the delega-
ton was instructed for Mr.. Blackburn in
stead of for Mr.. Carlisle.
How striking has been the experience of
the members of that Kentucky law firm
with the money question.
Mr.. Carlisle, 1t will be remembered,
changed from silver to gold. For years,
a member of Congress, he voted for free
coinage and in 1878 made a speech on the
subject of the characterization of silver,
which the silver men still praise as the
most mastery presentation Of that subject
AS Speaker of the House he three times or
ganized the coinage committee Of that
body in silyer's interests. But his views
underwent change, and as Secretary of
the Treasury in the second Cleveland adj
ministration he came out an advocate
and upholder of the gold standard.
Mr. Goebel changed from gold to silver.
His first views were probably formed by
Mr. Carlisle after the latter's conversion to
the gold standard. This was but natural.
Mr.. Goebel was engaged only in local poll
tics, was the junior by many years of his
law partner, who was the distinguished ma
tiona leader. and doubtless he was his
willing follower in all national matters.
But the campaign of 1896 was disastrous
to Mr. Carlisle as a leader, and it placed
the democratic party of Kentucky firmly
in the silver column. Mr.. Goebel therefore
had to choose between following Mr.. Car
Isle into retirement or going over to the
silvertes Being an agile and ambitious
young man. he chose the latter course and
is now the leader Of the silverites
1t is the opinion of some of the politicians
that Mr. Carlise's change of front cost him
the presidency-at least his party's nomi-
nation for that Office. VIII Mr.. Goebers
change of front, taken in connection with
the other charges against him. cost him
the governorship of Kentucky?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-13
Loyal Under All Circumstances,

FROM the chicago IrlDune.
The German Catholic societies of the do
cese Of Newark have adopted resolutions
which are a little out of the ordinary.
These New Jersey Catholics do not de-
Eounce alliance between the United
States and Great Britain, which no Ameri-
can favors. They do not conjure up WIS.,
icnary dangers from impossible Imperial
ism They say they are glad that En-
glish and other falsif1ers have not created
disturbance between their old and adopt
ed countries. They thank Dewey for brand
ing sundry sensational stories as lies In
conclusion they say:
Although we are Americans of German
origin, we will do all In our power to pre-
vent rupture between Germany and
America; yet in case of war between the
and, If necessary, our lives, to defend our
adopted country. the United States of
America, and the land Of liberty
There is the ring of genuine Americanism
to that resolution. 1t expresses the feel
ings of about every American citizen of
German origin. Those citizens have sworn
no halfway loyalty. That is so well under
stccd that it would be surplusage for such
citizens to be everlastingly assuring the
community that they are for their adopted
country under all circumstances. The effect
of the occasional adoption Of such a reso-
luton as the one quoted above is salutary
1t shuts the mouths of that small nativ-
istic faction which Is fond of insnuating
that the adopted citizens Of this country
cannot be depended on in the event of war
with their native land
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-13
The Suzerainty Issue.

The English note to the Beers, framed by
the cabinet council at London last Friday,
has been received a Pretoria and proves
to be virtually ultimatum. 1t states
certain things which England desires on
behalf of the outlanders. and demands an
acceptance of these terms without delay,
otherwise England will Immediately recon-
slider the whole situation and act so to
secure a settlement. This is. in brief. the
alternative between a peaceful compliance
with the English demands and war. The
demands stated to be: first, ffve-year
franchise; second, a quarter representation
In the volksraad for the goldfields; third,
equality of the Dutch and English in the
Transvaal. and fourth, equality of the old
ard new burghers regarding presidential
end other elections. There Is no mention,
so far as is known, of suzerainty. The
mere presentation of such demands
sCnleS SuZerainty.
OF course the failure of the English gov
eminent to name a definite date by which
a reply must be given relieves this note of
the specific character of an ultimatum. al
though it Is inspired by q desire for an i'm
mediate settlement. II is asserted that the
Boer policy now will be to send a reply to
London acc epting q proposition to Join a
conference on the franchise questions, ac-
cepting Sir Alfred Miners minimum de-
mands on the condition that England will
solemnly promise not to interfere in any
manner with the Independence of the
Transvaal. This would close the issue
squarely upon the suzerainty question once
more with a result which is not difficult
to foresee.
Friends of the Beers assert that the fail
ure of England to write into the conven-
ton of 1884 any reference to suZeranty
only reservine to herself the right to ap-
prove all foreign relationships proposed by
the Beers. absolved the latter from the
formal guar 1ianship of England and left
the Transvaal a practically Independent
state The English contend the other
hand that the principle of suzerainty was
settled once and for all time by the con-
venton Of 1881, in which it was specifically
stated, and that IT was unnecessary to re-
peat it in any subsequent memorandum be-
tween the sovereign and the subject. Ac-
cording II the English view il has not been
ciple until the growing abuses of which the
outlanders complain caused the govern
ment at London to remind the Transvaal
Of its obligations. The Beers declare that
the convention of 1884 touched upon points
covered in that of 1881 and was in effect
substitution. the suzerainty then dwindling
with England's full knowledge and consent
to a mere supervision over the foreign re-
lations of the republic.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-13
South Americas Busaboo.

1t would be most unfortunate II Sc
r!o us sentiment of distrust of the United
States were to arise in South America in
the light of all the reasons which exist for
practical and hearty cooperation with this
country on the part of our neighboring re-
publics of the south. 1t Is a matter of cur
rent belief that movement Is under way
In that region toward the establishment Of
at least an understanding among those re-
publics in the nature of. defensive al
said. to encourage the belief that the
United States is seeking territory. and that
the integral sovereignty of these our neigh
bors is threatened by the new spirit of i'm
perialism which is ascribed in some unin-
formed quarters, both American and for
eign, to the people Of the United States.
OF course. this is all very far from the
truth. The United States early in it's ca
reer proceeded with wise forethought to fill
out It's area on the southeast by purchasing
territory from France and Spain. This
brought it's boundary to the ocean. The
acquisition Of Texas by a perfectly natural
process of amalgamation was Of a different
character. But the process stopped there
Since the annexation Of Texas by vote of
it's own citizens and the pacific acquisitions
which resulted from the Mexican war there
has never been any desire on the part of
the United States to penetrate further to-
ward the south on continental lines. The
recent acquisition Of Porto Rico is by no
means an index of a new disposition. That
island fell into American hands as q result
Of war in which the states engaged re-
luctantly as means OF preserving the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-13

man. A second court-Eartial, which HKe-
wise was deceived by most impudent
conspiracy Of lies and frauds, acqc:ts q
guilty man. A third court-martiai. when
light has been thrown on the matter. when
the highest maRistracy of the country con-
sents to leave to 1t the glory OF making
reparation for an error, dares to deny the
full daylight and a second time finds the
innocent guilty"
This is indeed a serious suggestion for
lola to make at this juncture. and leads
to the belief in connection with his scath-
ing denunciation and description Of the
Rennes trial. that he fs offering himself
anew as sacrifice for the sake of tho
truth. His accusation against the army
and the ministers in 1898 resulted In his
conviction on charge Of libel. 1t revealed
however, the cruel absurdities of the Sc
cret court-martial of Dreyfus. produced
new testimony in his behalf, developed Pic
quart a champion of the exile and ad-
vertised the inequity of the French meth
DDS to the world. Should lola be now
prosecuted because of his fierce assaults
upon the army chiefs and the Rennes trial
he would undoubtedly be able to utilize his
trial for much the same purpose. at least
keeping alive the flame of the Dreyfus sem
timent and preventing the issues from be-
ing forgotten.
Under such circumstances Labor, fetter-
ed somewhat at Rennes by the policy of
placating the court by abstaining from d.
rect assaults upon the generals, would have
full opportunity, being before civil court.
to expose the rottenness of the military
conspiracy against Dreyfus. If 1t be Zola's
purpose thus to draw upon himself the re-
sentiment of the army once more he stands
even higher than before in the worlds es-
TEEN a martyr for the sake of his
country His picture of France jeered by
the powers, convinced of the innocence of
Dreyfus, is not overdrawn. 1t shows a
clear knowledge of the international senti-
ment toward the republic. lola shrinks
from the spectacle Of the world visiting
Paris next year. with no respect for the
host. and asks the question:
Are we going to allow our exhibition to
be the foul, despised place where the whole
world is willing to see it's pleasures only?
No-a thousand times move must have,
and that at once, the fifth act of the mon
our flesh and blood in the effort. We must
have our honor restored before we salute
the visiting peoples in a France healed and
regenerated."
Surely this mans disinterested champion
ship of Dreyfus so,eiy for the sake of the
abstract truth and the honor of France is
a magnificent spectacle, which must appeal
in season even to the passion-ridden
Frenchmen who are now congratuating
themselves over the traveSty at Rennes
and fondly imagining that the end of the
'affaire'' has been reached.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-13

Mr. Hays denial of the story of an An
glo-American alliance. although emphatic
and explicit and absolutely worthy of ac-
ceptance, will not dispose of that story.
The tale has been told for purpose. and
the duty of the authors toward 1t will be
construed along the old line of lying and
sticking to 1t. The stump in Iowa and Ohio
will resound with the yarn during the cam
paign, and pleasing variations on the theme
may from time TO time be expected. Even
the yacht race may be utilized. What more
likely, indeed, If the Shamrock should win
the cup, than for some Munchausen of pol
tiles to detect in the victory secret con-
cession to England? The supporting argu-
ment? Why. this: We had held the cup for
fifty years, but this year, the United States
having become the tool of England, al
though with the better boat we let her
boat cross the line first And maybe there
are few people who could be guled with
such an invention.
Meanwhile the truth will bear relating,
and, even as against palpable false
hood, should be kept in mind. We are on
good terms with England, and for a reason
very creditable to She was our friend
last year when needed a friend. We
reeded no friend in the actual contest wit;
was disposed to declare. that we should not
have redress against Spain for griev
ances. position would at least have
been awkward. and it might have become
worse than that. For the American pride
was up. and the people were in no humor
to be warned off by any power or coterie
of powers. Our present attitude toward
England therefore is but appropriate
Acknowledgement of sympathy extended at
a time when sympathy was exceedingly
welcome and valuable.
But the gratitude of a self-respecting ma
ton, like that of a self-respecting individ
ual, never takes on, is expected to take
on. the aspect of servility. How little We
are the tool of England may be seen by
glance at Paris, where the United States is
championing Venezuela against England,
and an eX-President of the United States
and an ex-Secretary Of the Navy are plead
ing Nenezuela's cause.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-13

1t was unquestionably Emile Zola's ring
ing "Jaccuse" letter to the president of
France. published in January 1898, that
opened the way to the revision Of the Drey-
fus case which has just resulted In the
travesty at Rennes. 1t remains to be seen
whether his second letter will cause a
similar upheaval In the interests Of Justice
This later letter is a savage Indictment of
the Rennes court and of the military cabal
which dominated 1t. 1t is pessimistto in
tone to the immediate future though
Zoia expresses a belief that truth will even
tually prevail, although France may be
rent asunder or assailed from without in
the process.
The novelist proposes that the govern
ment through diplomatic channels endeayor
to secure possession of the documents now
IN the hands OF the authorities at Berlin
ana iome winch are believed to acQuit
Dreyfus. This step. he declares, would af
1ord ground Tor review of the case by
the court of cessation. inevitably resulting
in a final setting aside of the Rsnnes ver.
Dict and the freeing of Dreyfus zo,a
hopes for nothing in the way of Justice
however. from a retrial by a military court
and In this particular his letter is a re.
markable contribution. He says:
Military justice Is seen 10 De nothing
more than weapon of execution in this
hands Of the commanders. Henceforwar nd
II can but be an expeditions form of tus-
tice in time of war-it must disappear In
time of peace. The moment 1t showed II.
self incapable of equity, of simple logic
and of mere common sense 1t condemned
itself. Has thought been given to the
atrocious situation in which We are made
to stand among the civilized nations? The
first court-martial. deceived in its ignor.
Qnce of the law and its want of skill IL
Sitting evidence. condemns an innocent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-13

peace and establishing humane government
in Cuba. In only one other pfsee IL there
suggestion Of the need of American SOW
efeisnty or suserainty. That 10 along the
line of whatever trans-isthmian canal may
be dug to unite the oceans
The instances cited recently as causing
the southern approximations are trivial. sep
arately and in the aggregate. ana, to one
who understands the American character
and the policies Of this government, they
are utterly inconsequential. They are far
more than counterbalanced by the action
of the United States in the Venezuelan
boundary dispute, which doubtless saved
that country from partial II not complete
absorption by England. The records TEEN
with other instances Of such endorsements
of the Monroe Doctrine as should establish
beyond the least doubt the intention Of
the United States to preserve this hemts-
phere for the enjoyment of its present
owners
Should a defensive coalition such as is
outlined be formed by the southern re-
publics 1t will eventually fall to pieces
through the lack of reason for its ex-
istence. 1t might gradually, before dis
migrating, reveal to the republics, how
ever, that their best interests lie along
lines of more hearty cooperation with
the United States in the development Of the
western trade through the construction Of
the canal and the encouragement of in
vestors by making life and property in the
republics more secure. An alliance for
the mutual encouragement Of revolution
lists would be far more to the point than
pact to prevent absorption by the big
brother of the north.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-13
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-13
The Best Volunteer System.
From the Milwaukee Wisconsin.

Now that the last of the volunteers in
the Philippines has been withdrawn, the
me rits of the change from state organiza-
tons to mixed regiments of volunteers will
become apparent. There will be no more
requests from governors or from states
that certain regiments be sent home. These
requests have in some instances misrepre-
sented brave men who preferred fighting
to camp duty, and were not complaining
about active service
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-13

Among the reasons for Mr.. Bryan's ear
nestness as an antt-expansionist may be
the fact that the map of the United States
Is already quite large enough to be con-
veniently covered by a speech making
route.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-13

Sir Thomas Upton, of course does not
mean to imply that after his bout with
American yachtsmen he may be content to
settle down to rowboat on the Lakes of
Killarney,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-13

Aguinaldo would be indeed an migrate II
he did not appreciate the agitation in his
behalf which comes from Boston. But 1t Is
very likely that he would much rather
have the money it Is costing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-13

II New York persists in naming a street
after Dewey. some Of the "anti-imperial-
lists may be moved to demand that Boston
be adorned with an Aguinaldo avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-13

Possibly Dom Paul might be tempted to
abandon the territory which the Beers now
occupy If he felt sure he could be located
in any place in the neighborhood which did
not contain gold or other mineral wealth
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-13
The Bard.

Unto lady's eyebrow once he warbled
strains so sweet,
Or to her coral lips pearly teeth or
dainty feet.
But now, when he would chant for an ap-
preciative throng,
The girl who does a cake-walk is the bur-
den of his song.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-13

The kaiser is having some difficulty In
securing a popular Endorsement of the for
NAL compliments which he paid French
soldiers in his recent speech.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-13
to American Determination
From the Memphis Ecimetar.

The aunties make q notable addition to
their long list of blunders when they try
to deter the American people from support
ing the war in the Philippines, by magnify
ing its difficulties and dangers If YOU
certain road and no other, just tell him
there's fellow out there who swears he
shan't pass.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-13

The effort to remove Richard Croker
from Tammany's leadership is very much
akin to the proposition to perform Hamlet,
emitting the title role.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-13

France has made such signal failures in
other directions that there is some doubt
of Its ability to make a success Of the 1900
exposition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-13
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-13

The interview ambush is not an incon-
siderable element in the danger which a
military man of the present period must
1lnderpo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-13
What AEgie Could Do for His Friends
From the Louisville Courier Journal

eff Aguinaldo should surrender now"
says a contemporary, ''he might come to
this country and assist his friends in the
next election" But he will oblge his
friends in this country more by continuing
the war and shooting as many of our sol.
diers as possible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-13

1t is possible that English sympathy may
be much more aroused by the case of Mr..
Dreyfus than 1t was by that Of Mrs. May
brick
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-13
SHOOTING STARS.
Gifted.

ct takes some time fur folks to be APP
preciated," said Mrs. CorntosSel. There
amt any doubt in my mind that Josiar is
a very gifted young man
Yes" answered her husband, "'bout
ything he has had, so fur in life, has
been give to him."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-13
A Lame AnaIORY.

you are deceiving me.' she said bitterly.
No said Mr.. Easylad. You mustn t
say that. 1 may invent few innocent fic-
tons about directors meetings and that
sort Of thing. But when you married me
you regarded me as a model of excellence
in all respects, didn't your
Yes"
We'll. I'm no iconoclast. I am simply
trying to keep from undeceiving YOU
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-09-13

Perhaps the only way to suppress lola
will be to have Bertillon examine his manu-
scripts and declare them forgerieS.
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