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The times., 1899-04-16
SUNDAY, APRIL 1s, 1899.
MIR, Bryan for Peace.

No recent incident in the field of poll
tics is more interesting. surprising, and
gratifying than the revelation of Mr.. Bry
ans growth contained in an account OF his
visit to Milwaukee. He was there the
guest of the Jefferson Club and his speech
was TO be and was the event of the occa-
sion. He had prepared this with some care
and had kindly supplied the press with ad-
vance copies. At the dinner he was in
conversation with some of the most prom
inent and ablest Democrats of Wisconsin.
That ne was greatly influenced by this is
shown in a remarkable change in his
speech both in tone and in words, from
that which he had given TO the press.
Every trace of harshness and coldness, ey-
cry phrSse that indicated unyielding hos
tility toward these who had been led astray
three years ago. was banished from his ad
dress. He became an earnest pleader for
Democratic peace and unity. opening his
arms TO embrace the gold Democrats who
would meet him half way. In short. he
did all he could, by friendly consideration
OF their feelings, to make reconciliation
easy
The significance Of this is tremendous.
Hitherto Mr.. Bryan has not been disposed
TO allow any influences to affect his views
or his expressions. Having once committed
himself he has seemed to feel that any
modification, any relaxation, any conces-
sion 10 popular sentiment. was impossible.
Now there is encouragement TO believe
that when Mr.. Bryan measures up the
opinion as to our duty in the Philippines he
will abandon his effort TO make of anti
expansion a Democratic issue next year.
II would be. OF all possible issues. the one
most favorable to the Republicans. who
would gladly conceal the question of trusts
and OF maladministration behind the ban
Ber of American expansion. That Mr.. Bry-
an should have entertained the idea of pro-
noting the scheme OF Senator Hanna has
been sore trial to his friends. Now how
ever. that he has shown himself capable Of
considering the feelings and opinions Of
others. we may reasonably expect that the
overwhelming sentiment of the Democratic
masses in favor OF the Greater America
will escape the harshness of his criticism.
The Democracy is TO be congratulated on
this development of spirit Of adaptability
in so prominent leader.
The times., 1899-04-16

have been successful in saving Captain
Carter from punishment and bondsmen
from loss. 1t is seldom that the finding
OF a court-martial is questioned by tine
President. The public cannot avoid draw
ing a comparison between the cases Of
Captain Carter and Eagan, and that Of
Lieutenant Lang, who is said TO have been
found guilty without a recommendation
TO mercy. The offence of this young man
was conduct unbecoming an officer and
gentleman-the wording in the Eagan
case, and the penalty for which is dis
missal from the service. Eagan's offence
was public, before a Presidential Commits
sion, it was by man in middle life or
beyond, and it assailed the highest officer
of the Army. Lieutenant Lang's was not
intended TO be known, it hurt nobody
directly but himself, it was youthful
folly in the line of which many honorable
and useful men have been guilty and have
reformed. In Eagan's case there was a
recommendation TO mercy and in Carter S
case exceptional opportunities to escape
the penalty. We may very well complain
of the discrimination.
The times., 1899-04-16
DeIuded Traitors.

The single-tax young man, Henry
George, Senator Hoar. Carl Schurz, and
the other orators who condemn the efforts
of this Government to reduce the Philip
pine rebels TO order, all make the strange
mistake of assuming that the Filipinos. in
resisting American authority, are essen
TALLY and in all respects like the American
colonists who fought against England and
threw OFF the yoke of their oppressor.
Nothing could be more fallacious. The
cases are wholly unlike-as unlike as the
Filipinos and the American co,onists in
their history, character. methods, and mo-
lives.
The people of the American colonies
we're actually oppressed. They were taxed,
not for the benefit of the colonies, but OF
England. They were OF the same blood
and tongue as the English. and on the
same plane OF intelligence and morals.
They had the same laws governing the
relations of men. They were as ft for
representation in Parliament as any Sec
ton of England. AS long as they were not
subjected to positive hardship. but were
merely deprived of political privileges.
they did not rebel They had no desire to
be independent. but greatly preferred to
remain subject to the Crown. If they could
escape actual injury.
There is no question of expressing the
people OF the Philippines. 1t is known
that every dollar of the revenues will be
expended for their sole benefit II is
known that they are 10 have lf-govern-
ment as far as they are capable OF IL. in
the municipalities and provinces. They
are not fighting for liberty, for free insti-
tutions. but against them. They are al
ready subject TO the severe tyranny of a
dictator. They are offered the came meas
ure Of liberty as that enjoyed by the citi-
zen of the District Of Columbia. Even
more. for they will be allowed voice in
the selection of their municipal rulers.
They are offered at once the liberty that
the American colonists fought for years TO
achie-e.
They are lot civilized, not capable OF
maintaining a stable government that will
assure the safety Of life and property to
the foreign residents. The great majority
are hilimen. who lack the very rudiments
of civilized life. The best OF them have
shown themselves to be barbarons enough
The times., 1899-04-16
John Morley. DimcuI.ies.
(From the Scotsman.)

Mr.. John Morley having carefully surveyed
the field OF his life of Mr.. Gladstone, estimates
that lie will be unable to complete 1t in the
space of three years. lie has already discovered
the impossiblity OF fully and thoroughly accom-
plishing his work. in view of publication at that
date. Mr.. Gladstone, talking once about the
neglected opportunity of writing the life OF Mr..
Disrseli, emphatically expressed the opinion that
i biography, ii written at all, should be done
right off, the work appearing as soon as posi-
BILE after the man had passed away. 1t would
he interesting to know whether he had in view
at the time the task of his biographer How.
ever that may be, he was more than usually EN-
phatic in the deliyerance of this Judgment Mr..
Morley finds that The prospect of immediate pub
lication shuts out whole tracts OF the most in
teresting country While certain people are still
living ii is impossible for Mr.. Gladstone's biog-
rapher to publish particular correspondence to
deal frankly with particular episodes in his
public life.
The times., 1899-04-16
Fugitive With "a Fortune.
From tie Kansas City JouTnal)


''rhege died in Kansas City, Kan. the other
day.. SAYS George Martin. "a quiet. unobtru-
,ive modest and never boasthil citizen. lie came
from a Pennsylvania regiment in 1861. and he
became Il messenger for the Holiday Express
Company running from LelyenwOrth TO Santa
Fe W II. Bridgens. the niesscnger referred to-
on one OF his trips had Sl0O.o10 in greenhacks
strapped about his person and secreted in his
clothes. There one but him and the
driver in charge OF the coach, and for days they
proceeded along their lonesome journey without
seeing human face.
When yet many miles from Santa Fe they
we're overtaken by bowling baad Of Indians.
and 4 fierce battle fought. Bridgcns and
his companion exhausted their ammunition. and
continued the fight with their knives FINALLY
they succeeded in unloosing their horses from
the stage, and quickly mounting them. led
through the timber. The savages gave chase.
and succeeded in separating the two Ecn. but
did not capture either Of them Ma BridgcnS
still retained his treasure. hut he lost his WAY
among the -eraes and canyons. and II was more
than two weeks before hs found his way to the
house OF 4 white man. During all this time he
sl,bsisted entirely upon berries and herbs. His
long absence caused his employers TO believe that
he had been robbed and killed by the in,an-
and before his return they had made good the
money they had given up as lost -uheu W.
Bridcen, returned with his precious burden skill
intact they were amazed. and grateful were
they that they presented their young agent With
a handsome token Of their appreciation"
The times., 1899-04-16
vile Enemies and Their Friend.

tFrom The Boston JoufnaI.1
Mutilation of dead enemies is immemorial
tribal custom of the samoans but it is no
more than Aguinaldo's men-so lauded by a
few statesmen and newspapers of New England
have been practcing Americans, fortr-
nately few, who have fallen into their hands.
One of The most conspicuous of these victims
was surgeon Of volunteer artillery who was
wounded in of the early battles near Ma
Mia. His dreadful fate has nerved American
soldiers generally 10 a fercer detestation of the
barbarous Jagalogs-to whom, strange as it may
seem, some persons in this country would in
trust the government OF the s,ooo,OO0 people OF
the Philippine
The times., 1899-04-16
A Fair Principle.
(From the philadelphia Record

(from the Philadelphia RecordD
II ought to be considered good policy and
proper display OF courtesy Tor the people OF
the United States TO give 10 Spain reasonable
assurances of renewed good will. Viewed
in that light there should be question
to the propriety of the action of the Director
of he Philadelphia Commercial Museum in for
warding Invitations to chambers OF commerce
in Spain to send delegates 10 the International
Commercial Congress which is to convene in
connection with the Philadelphia Exposition OF
American Manufacturers in October next The
Federal Government has already given evidence
OF re-establishcd friendship by directing most
Of the United States Consuls TO return TO their
posts in Spain, and the evident disposition of
the people in general is 10 treat The conquered
antniry with respect
The times., 1899-04-16
AssuredIy. nm American

(From the Philadelphia North American.)
There is no particular why the vi.
rious factions OF the Democracy should share
Thomas Jefferson among them. jefferson be-
longs TO the whole people. and both Democrats
and Republicans ., may join in honoring his
memory at this time because Of the two acts
in his career about which there is absolutely
no dispute-his composition of the Declaration
OF Independence and his embarkation. on a poll
cy of national expansion, eNemplifed in the
purchase OF the Louisiana territory.
The times., 1899-04-16
john II. ObcrIy.

There are few men who will be more
widely or sincerely mourned than John
II. Ober!y, who died yesterday at Concord,
N H. His active and influential connec-
ton with the Civil Service and Indian
Bureaus of the Government brought him
into connection with a great many people,
and all became his friends and admirers.
He was well known to the leading news
paper workers of the country, and es-
teemed by them as a man of brains. OF
steady friendship, and large ability. He
was also practical printer, strong
writer, and good editor-acquirements
not often committed to the same hands.
Mr.. oberly would have acquitted him
self with credit wherever he might have
been placed. He had a faculty of getting
to the bottom of things and then building
up strong and well-adjusted system of
rules and procedure. He was essentially al
organizer and worker. Too much in pra So
of him as a man of sincere convictions, CT
steadfast adhesion to his beliefs, Of cen
sideration for those who differed from
him could not be said. AS an official he
was both considerate and just. Prosperity
had no more influence upon him than ad-
yersity, and that is large praise. His un-
looked-for demise will be regretted by
reputation. but those who have had the
benefit of long association will mourn
him sincerely and long.
The times., 1899-04-16
One Thinv Certnin

{Thc Cincinnati commercial-Tribune.)
1t might be TO the interest of the three big
nations to allow the forces in and about sa-
moa To settle the matter themselves which
would not be 10 Gernany's liking, she
hasn't so many TO look after her interests.
But as matters stand at present, you can de-
pend upon thing, and that is the ability
Of England and America to look after themselves
until diplomacy comes along with pacihcation.
The times., 1899-04-16
Revelations.
From The Philadelphia Item

tFrom the PhlIadeIphia Item.
The Quay trial, although it into pages
of testimony. is of rare interest to every in
telBgent
There are several reasons why it should lie
read very carefully. 1t gives insight into
banking methods; it reveals that directors
should be made TO direct, and it calls for a
system which will make the one man power in
financial institutions impossible
The times., 1899-04-16
The GirdIe Around the World.

ttrom the fhiladelpiiia behScr)
Electric cables make the world very small.
Yesterdays papers, which contained the news
OF the fresh fighting in Samoa, contained also
a symposium of official and popular opinions
on the subject in America, Europe, and Aus
tralia; thus, readers were enabled not only TO
comprehend the significance of the news. but
to Judge OF its effect on the diplomacy of the
world
The times., 1899-04-16
An unenyiahle Tank

(From the hartford Courant.)
VIII The esteemed Tagllite editors of New
York Boston, and way stations favor the
public with a few remarks upon Admiral Dew.
ey's testimony that the Agunaldo government
is a severe military despotism."
The times., 1899-04-16

The friends of former Senator Quay ought
to be glad that the court has decided
against his lawyers and in favor of the
admission of the red book. AS he is inno-
cent he cannot but be helped by the intro
duction of everything that will throw light
on the case and convict his enemies OF con-
spiracy. OF course, client must submit
to the Judgment of his lawyers, and they
are all for technicaiities. His friends, how
ever, want to see him not merely dis
charged, but acquitted because his inno-
cence is established.
The times., 1899-04-16
Joe wbeeIer., Rirbt.

nTom the Philadelphia North Amcrican.)
Zoe Wheeler should be sent to the Philip.
pines by all means. lie wants to go; he has
earned the right to go, and once there he would
ql.ickly demonstrate the wisdom OF sending him
The times., 1899-04-16

There are reports that Senator Hanna
is not at peace in his mind. The Repub-
lican manager has much to worry him
Agers resolve to stick, the split in Ohio.
the evidence of Democratic enthusiasm in
New York as revealed at the Jeffersonian
spreads, and other things.
The times., 1899-04-16
TOO Much to Expect.
(From puck.)

''They say Cl,olly's father is greatly disap-
pointed in him.
Eyes; but he expected too much. He thought
Ci'oliy might be able some day to his
Loard and Clothes
The times., 1899-04-16

Yesterday there was good deal of very
positive evidence TO sustain the charges of
General Miles, before the Court of En-
quiry. One of the noteworthy statements
was that of Colonel Burr, of the Quar-
termaster Generals Office, as to the su-
periority of the live beef scheme which
Secretary Alger rejected. Inspector Gen.
eral Breckenridge was among the days
witnesses. and, owing to his experience and
his personal investigations, his condemna-
tion of the beef supplied to the Army was
important. There is no part Of General
Miles charges that lacks substantial proofs.
The times., 1899-04-16
Striking Hard.

tFrom the Cleveland Plain Dcaicr)
''Give me some striking example Of the coal
esion of minute individual PARTICLES
"a slndbag. SIR
The times., 1899-04-16
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-31

.x..,ootsr IN one OF the early engagements
Woussr bullets we're discovered coming from the
rear after the troops had driven the insurgents
hack by a gallant charge. After some oii"0u'''
Tho tree from which they were coming was
tou,s Severs, volleys were fired into the th'cN
e.uaco and A single Spanish rifle feii 10 'he
rro,,rd As there were no more shots the troop
.rs investigated on the trunk OF the tree near
Che ION they found the dead BODY OF an o'u
man. He had lost one leg. evidently III one
., ,be former engagements with the Spahiarus
ord had been firmly tied to the trunk by MS
friends. and when pierced by American Duiie'S
the body remained in the tree.
Many Of the Minnesota troopers VINO were
,.s, IN Manila 10 guard the city found II di'h-
cult TO stay within the walls when their com
nanions were nghting just out OF sight. "A large
number. unable TO restrain their fighting ardor'
scaled IN, walls and joined the troops actively
engaged. After taste of fighting they re-
turned 10 the city and were treated to warm
lecture by Colonel Ames. showing that they
uare taking fully as important part In the
affair in guarding Manila as did the men VINO
risked their lives in the firing lines. Guard
house sentences were passed on number OF
them.
Snanish lieutenant who had been in an in
sureept nrison for rear escaped ana gave
hJr1soif m 10 the CalifornIans after the bat
lie of Santa Ana he said his life had peel
shared on account Of his native Whe ana chli!
M, that the cruelty OF the insurgents mad near
" killed him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-31
RAILROAD INTERESTS.

MIR REASONER RETIRES TO-DAY.
p O. RUSSELL BECOMES SUPERINTENDENT Of
THE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. SUNDAY TRAINS
Orange ~ j. March 81 (SpeciaD.-Gt was an
nounced to-day along the line OF the Morris AMI
Essex Railroad that tomorrow will see the close
OF the long service OF Andrew Reasoner as the SUI
periutenlont Of the Morris and Essex Division Ok
the Delaware. LackaWaHna and Western road Mr..
RcasOucr Will probably take trip South for his
health and then settle down at his home. In Airing
ton-ave East Orange. He is to be succeeded by
L. o; Russell formerly superintendent or Inc Rome
Watcrtovu and OgdensDurg Railroad ana VINO re-
signed that place 10 enter the employ or the Lack
aWanna system under the presidency or William H.
Truesdalc ., , -.
MIR Reasoncr is seyenty-siX years old. nnd has
been the superini endent Of the Norris ana Essex
Division for twcnty-cight rcars. u Is UNDERSTOOD
ttat he Is 10 receive pension o. SSp "A year Tor
ne and that he Will give his successor assistance
and advice. -, ,. ,,
Tho new Sunday train service so far from being
ci,rtail.d or stopped In accordance with the petl-
ons OF come OF the patrons OF the road Is. on the
contrary to be extended. and additional trains are
10 he nut on I'm the near future. the patronage or
The trains go far has exceeded the most sangune
cancellations OF the supporters OF the innovation
and additional service l. urgently called TOT mere
s movement on foot to secure. n possiDie an an
night service the Oranges and som" or me "ln,r
stations further up the road. A. present thcG "
no train on the road later than 1880 a. m
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-31
NAY TAKE BACK THE LOAN
Coutiuued from first pnge.

,uesos. The Secretary. yesterday. visited ''e
sugar plantation OF Aguacate. he was met o'
Mator-General Wilson. Military Governor ol ''o
Department Of Matanzas. He was cu 1,,. and IN
the neople and spent the day in the CITY anu !"
visiting camps nj. cantain
The American Line steamer Pans Nap Wan,
watkins which il making a tour * th IN. 49, 49,
Indies with Il party OF American ''i'
this morning ,r.r,ord Uni
Last night ten graduates OF Harvard U",
versity gave a first dinner here OF .ne hose
Iou , -, E,,ert 7 Wendell Mayor Pertecto
Iacoste Ernest Lee Colant Of the Speci Iaona
mission investigating the finances oil iaho " re-
anu .,sod to rho toast "Our English Cousins
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-31
light ARTILLERY FOR PHIL VINES
ppov1s1ONAI. REGIMENT TO BE FORMED
covNArDs WILL 60 FROM
SAN FRANCISCO.

>au,ror, News Va March 80 Spccan -John L.
Tiernou of the LIST Artillery at present 'o''i''',
ant at Fort Monroe. has been orue''" W. ~,
'''' ,ra ~ the regiment OF light artillery
,,ntot uul he sent there Immediately. THIS VIII
he q provisional regiment. and made UP OF pd,-
,ories selected from the Regular artillery req
mcnts. Major Ternon will proceed IN re" Jay
n Jefferson Barracks Missouri and from nc, me-,
will go to San Francisco. where MS regiment wiz
take the first transport out ,,,-. -.
I, has been decided to send the 9th Arthlery 10
N,o,la bv way Of San Francisco. instead OF New,
York. The regiment will leave the fost on Ap S1
and vi reach the coast about Apr! To- ms
~, ro rAe nsxr organization to leave i's present
s.a on for the Philippines, .., ,.,i,r,, which
Batteries II aud * o. he 9th Artillery, " .'
have been ordered 70 Honolulu FOR perts awYor
tomo1row and it is believed they VIII einbark on
70 ,racSnort Hooker the next ship To sail ior
N, Ne,,I, h,l wov of the Hawaiian Islands.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-03-31
THE HOLIDAYS IN SANTIAGO.
CIVIL EMPLOYEES INFORMED THAT THEY MUST
CONTINUE WORK BUSINESS GEN
ERAII.Y SUSPENDED.

Santiago De cuba. March 3O.-In former years,
under the Spanish rule the interval from 10 O'Clock
on the morning OF Holy Thursday until Easter
Monday was invariably Government holiday. II
was treated likewise by the railways. which ceased
to run trains during that period. The stores also
were closed. business generally suspended. and no
music Of any kind permitted from Holy
Thursday morning until Sunday.
This year there is general suspension OF bust
ness and the railway lines will not be in opera
ton. Tomorrow the cable offices Will close at
noon. not to open until the next day.
Senior Bacardi. the Mayor, has requested. how
ever. that there be formal designation or
civll holiday this year. the ground. as he some
what humorously puts H. that If tn" people OF San
tiago keep all the Spanish American and cuban
religious and secular holidays. they viii only work
about three days week
As a result Of this suggestion. the civil employees
have been informed that If they duit work they
viii not be allowed to return. Probably many Will
lose their employment by dsregarding he warming
but there are as many others ready 10 MI their
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