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The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1899-09-08

we should not only give the Fill
pino independence. but also protection.
we should protect him from his enc
mics. We should establish a govern.
ment and then tell him it is his. and
then we should tell the rest of the
world: Hands off" That wopla he
declaration of American principles.
William j. Bryan.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1899-09-08

The preliminary inquiry at Belgrade
into the attempt last July. by Gjura
knezevic, a Bosnian, to assassinate
former King Milan of Servia, was ccn-
cluded on the LIST. Sixteen persons
were liberated; twenty-nine, including
Editor Zauschamovics, of the radical
organ Odjek Atzaug. were charged
with high treason, and i.n others were
committed for trial on charges of less
majestic.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1899-09-08
Ten more regiments of sold;e,

Ten more regiments of soldiers
are to be enlisted for service in sub
lugating an inoffensive people 1000"
miles away who want to govern then.
selves. This additional levy of troop.
will bring the army in numbers to
about 100000 men. The taxpayers will
soon begin to groan more audibly at
the cost of imperialism. But the "yel-
iow-bellies" must be subjugated if it
cost every man and every dollar in the
country!-Illinois State Register.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-17
A CONS TITUTIONAL CON
VENTION.

AS TO a constitutional convention, the
opinion, amounting to Il conviction,
which it EXPRESSED as forcibly as it
could two years ago. There was then
no urgent reason for any constitutional
convention, and none has arisen since
although we agree that the present
several particulars; burt we know of no
amendment whatever that cannot be
better dealt with by Two legislatures
and the popular referendum now pro-
vided for proposed constitutional
amendments, than by a convention.
y constitutional convention has I'M
limited bowers, and there is TO way 10
direct or restrain 1t, if once assembled
No instructions from constituents, no
veto, no limitation, except that of the
Federal constitution and treaties with
foreign nations. can shape its action
submitted to the people. or not, is a
question wholly reserved to it's own
Will. It is the most independent and
absolute body known 10 modern politi-
cal action: and though elected for a
certain purpose, it may utterly neglect
that purpose, or go counter 10 IL, and
determine any matter that occurs to it
as it will. without any reference to its
proper objects as designed by the peo-
pie. l is not at all Democratic though
elected by Democrats and consisting of
Democrats; and the extraordinary and
tremendous character of It's powers
subjects 1t TO extraordinary and trem-
endous temptations of selfish or venal
sort that to which our present personal
powers. liberties and privileges should
not be exposed. except as II last resort
for some great public benefit.
Are Virginians driven to that resort ?
II so. tell us what is the great public
benefit that we require which can only
be secured by this complete popular
surrender to such an absolute body Of
representatives? The truth is that such
u body is more apt to be urged for
private, special and unavowed and I'M
allowable objects than for. the general
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-17
IMPERIALISM OF RECORD IN
IDAHO.

The Virglnian-Pilot has heretofore
acts perpetrated in Idaho by the Gov
ernor thereof, aided and abetted by the
Federal military. at the suggestion and
under the influence of the Standard OIL
Company, which has interests in that
State. Under the joint action of the
Governor and the troops, large body
OF miners were arrested, without war
rant, on the alleged ground that the
Governor and the Standard Oil Com
pany did not think the men should be
at large; and they were kept under
the guard Of the u. S. soldiers for
months (without indictment or triaD at
Wardner.
We now see that Senator Pettigrew,
OF South Dakota, has called attention
TO the matter in the Senate, by the fol-
lowing:
Whereas it has become n matter of
record in the State Of Idaho that Brig
adler General Fl. c. Merriam, United
States Army, together with the Gov
error Of Idaho, under date the Sth OF
May, 1899, officially announced to the
mine owners of portion of the Occur
d'Alene district, in Idaho. that their
mines would be closed in case they en-
ployed men who belonged to a labor
organization known as the Miners
Union; and
"Whereas Brigadier General H. c.
Merriam, United States Army, at that
time in command of a detachment OF
United States soldiers at the Occur
II
given employment in said mines to
sign 81 pledge renouucing forever all al
legiance to the Miners Union, and in
addition each miner so employed was
required TO assert that he would never
again seek membership in the Miners
Union; and
"Whereas Brigadier General III. c.
Merriam, United States Army. through
some of his subordinate officers, under
the opportunity afforded by n cond ton
OF martial law, is charged with brutal
treatment of civilian prisoners; there
fore,
"Resolved, That the Secretary of Wa,
be. and he is hereby, directed to in
form the Senate by what authority
Brigadier General II. C. Merriam
United States Army. performed the acts
rec.ted in the foregoing preamble"
The details recitcd in the above pre-
amhle allege a grosser outrage than we
supposed pcss bic within tile bounds oil
the United States; and we trust that
the fullest investigation and report will
be made of all the facts and proceed
irgs. Under this administration, our
Constitutions. laws and rights go for
nothing; yet we ought to know what
is taking place to establish complete
military Imperialism.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-17
ANOTHER WATER MAIN.

When the Virginian-Pilot SO earnest
ly objected to Superintendent Herbert
L. Smiths Water Meter proposition, II
had still another reason. which was also
suggested at the time.
It was desired that a new water
main be put in, and the money desired
for the meters be invested in that very
important improvement.
The Water Boards idea to put in
meters, because water was scarce. OF
being wasted, was poor logic to be re.
ceived by the people. What taxpayers
and people want, is an abundance OF
water for household, street, fire and
emergency purposes.
A new main alone can do this. The
people have shown their logical, prac-
teal business sense in this matter, and
Il Is believed will welcome any rea-
sonable expense and outlay looking to-
wards giving us PLENTY. An evil
dence Of this is the prompt response to
the quarter OF n million dollar call OF
the Councils for Little Creek, which
burden they are carrying without
grumbing.
Let the Councils take up this matter
have estimates made and bids had for
the work. 1t is important that the boun-
tlful supply OF water Mt Little Greek
be made accessible to Norfolk.
1t Is not question OF cutting down,
or measuring the supply of water, but
of having n plenty OF it. Better that
some be wasted than that scarcity of
the absolutely essential fluid be ex-
perienced. either in times of fire, or
daily cleanliness and health.
The taxes Of the city are already bur-
densome, but If the Hon. Water Board
could recommend a large sum for
METERS and a yearly payment to the
Fender Park Contract. surely the City
could stand small additional tax for
new main.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-17

THE WATER BOARDS POWER.

The question of the power granted
the Water Board by the Council is re-
ceiving ut the hands of the people
careful and critical consideration.
1t is not question of the present
Board, Except they cannot escape the
criticism OF having asked for itself pc
culiar and extraordinary powers and
privilegcs), but it is a matter for all
time.
That any Board or individual should
ask or want such powers or priv
leges, we cannot attempt to explain,
for it would appear as being more poll
tic to remain under the guidance and
direction. IL not reference, to the Coun-
ellis.
The Water Board. above all others,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-17

Treasury notes and United States notes
which, under the terms Of this BILL
must be redeemed in gold, and once re-
deemed not relssued except for gold.
For the sake of argument, let us as
sumo that the enactment OF this bill
VIII find as much gold in the Treasury
as there was December Z, 1899; that Is,
| S239. 49,, 213.43
This Is an assumption which / think
is entirely unwarranted, but am will
ling to make 1t for the purpose of pre-
senting the case for this bill in the
most favorable light possible. When
all this gold has been used for redemp-
ton purposes, there will still remain
s165. 4i3 Of notes outstanding to be
redeemed. and. moreover, the gold re-
serve must be brought up to the $780,
100000 mark. In other words, gold to
that amount must be procured by the
sale of bonds, and must necessarily be
taken from the gold in circulation; so
that by the most charitable view of this
bill the circulation will be contracted
s265,761 443, and the bonded debt &C the
country will have been increased by
that amount at an annual cost of ST.
972.S43 This will mean a total contrac-
ton of sos. 603.511.
does not aid the cause of sound money.
beg you, implore YOU, before you re-
solve to cast your votes for 1t, bring to
its consideration all the patriotism that
is in you; ask yourselves if the passage
OF this bill will not be the end of all
financial legislation, at least during our
time; ask yourselves If the passage OF
this bill will not forever prevent q just
and a proper reform Of the currency;
ask yourselves if this bill is not the Sc
verest blow that has ever been aimed at
n sound financial system. And If, as
believe you WILL you decide that this Is
bad bill, and that it's passage will not
be for the best interests of the country,
then stand up side by side with the
party you all love and to which you all
belong, and help to cast an undivided
and a united Democratic vote against
one OF the worst pieces of legislation
ever submitted to the United States
Congress. Cloud and long continued
applause on the Democratic side).
Thus. Mr.. Mcclellan very clearly and
forcibly demonstrates that while this
bill will increase the Understanding
debt by an issue of new bonds. to es-
tablish permanent gold-reserve Of
s1oO.0o0,000. will greatly enhance the
value of all outstanding U. S. bonds by
making them payable in gold, instead
of In coin, and will contract the already
scant currency of the country by $780,
6O3,511. His appeal to so-called sound
money Democrats" not to vote for tho
bill, must prove effective. unless, in.
stead of representing the people and
Democracy, as they pretend, they are
really representatives of Plutocracy and
the bonded interests, against the gen.
eral government and the general well
fare.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-17
WOLVES ACCUSING LAMBS

The Washington Post, in an article
upon the British charges of treachery
against the Beers. says:
"Of the rapacious and ruthless con-
spiracy which illuminated in the ia
meson raid. we have heard more than
enough. The Beers spared the lives of
the pirates whom they had every right
to put to death, and sent them back to
England to be feted and fiattered and
crowned as heroes. The British gov
eminent winked at the atrocities, and
British public sentiment applauded the
wink. No bloodstained butcher of the
seas. flying the black flag was ever
more utterly outside the pale of civil
IN whose interest the raid was organ
lied. yet both of them were celebrated
IN London. and both received the coun-
tenance of the British Cabinet. 10
Chamberlaine brought on the war to
help the Rhodes conspirators and now
10 Chamberlaine's organs, in holy
London, reproach the Beers for treach-
cry and hasten to condone thereby an
exhibition of savage cruelty that would
have disgraced nation of cnnnibals.
we see it glibly stated in various
quarters that "of course the American
people sympathiZe with their English
cousins in this affair."" Perhaps so. 1t
IS easy TO believe In the existence of II
personal affection and good will for
such gallant and splendid fellows as
the English have shown themselves to
be. But do we sympathize with this
Chamberlaine-R Rhodes war of robbery
and spoilation? Do we wish to be re-
garded as accessories TO piracy and
massacre? That is quite another mat
ter
That is a true view OF the matter,
from just standpoint; but our wonder
grows when the same paper. treating
the Philippine question, abandons the
solid ground. climbs n tall staff, wraps
the Stars and Stripes about its head as
a blindfold. and cries aloud:-"Ncver
haul down the nag!" Yet the English
course In South Africa is hardly so
atrocious as that of this administration
In the Philippines. The Chamberlane
policy, the Machiavelian craft, follow
ing up the foul raid inspired by Cecil
Rhodes and led by Jameson, has ~
least the merit OF dealing with full
grown men, while McKinlcy's fraud
and force are employed upon compare
tive children with all the mcrclcssness
of barbarian incurson.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-17

scho zee of a. jority OF the Democratic
Voters An accepto Bile candidate would
pro bly, have been elected, for Ken
lucky is normally q Democratic State.
MI. Goebel was charged with obtaining
his nomination through dishonest
methods. and his defeat proves conclu-
sively that honesty is the best policy
won the nomination by different means
his ambition would doubtless have been
realized.
- -
IF Taylor's right to the office shall
be confirmed by the Legislature, the
effect will be most wholesome. Politl-
clans who build up machines with the
view OF advancing their own fortunes
at any cost will realize that they must
reckon with the people, and that Chi
caEery and intimidation will not pre-
walls against the will of the people.
Many valuable lessons are taught By
the Kentucky election, not the least OF
which is that the most carefully decised
election ma chinery Is powerless TO save
a boss when the people are fully arous-
ed to the situation
This is truth In Virginia, as surely
as it truth in Maryland and Kentucky.
where it has been demonstrated by &C
'"N'i iSSutts. OHtoFluihlely, partlZa
OF retail politicians" Gas Benjamin
Franklin used to call them), learn Moth
ing from the fate of others who have
fallen headlong down." while attempt
ing to stand in slippery places" They
are like bloated drunknrds, who will
still persist in their excuses against
every warning, until they are stricken
with death, or paralysis. And it is just
as wicked and unwise for the people to
ehtrust their rights and interests TO
such politicians as it would be TO en-
trust them to confirmed inebriates.
Nay, it is worse, as drunken torpor is
less injurious to others than active be-
trayal of trust in schemes Of self-pro-
motion, or self ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-17
VENTILATION OF PUBLIC HALLS

A subject Just now receiving marked
attention at the hands OF New York
theatre goers, is deserving of an
equal consideration by Norfolk people.
Just at this time there is talk of a
new theatre building on Tazewcll
street near CRANKY. and big improve
ments in the Academy of Music. IT
Is therefore well to call to the atten-
ton of the designers Of these struct-
ures. the very vitality important mat
ter of ventilation. All modern build
ings are arranged especially for acous
ties, while statutes in nearly every
State require that fire escapes shall
be provided.
1t is little wonderful therefore
that. as important as is health, no
law-inaker has set upon ventilation
and made into statute the emphatic
necessity for n plenty of pure fresh
air.
Theatres, above all places, should
have plenty Of fresh air all during the
performance. 1t is seldom that an
audience remains in Il theatre a shorter
time tlan Ihrcc noufS. During this
time, the same air is being brcathed
over and over again by the same peo-
pie, and in u short period becomes
feud and unhealthy.
Theatre goers will note this in the
drowsy, headachy feeling that follows
long sitting in badly ventilated
theatre, and will welcome any effort
on the part OF management. looking
towards correcting the evil.
The time being appropriate, We take
advantage of the opportunity. 10 call
to the attention of the persons con-
templating building and improving. the
importance OF providing for ventila
ton, at the same time that they look
out for fire escapes and sufficient
means OF egress from the building.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-17

should be In charge OF the Councils
The money to be soent should be dis
bursed by the City Treasurer, and the
salary and Office Of Treasurer of the
Water Board done away with. Where
is the necessity for u PRIVATE COR
PoRATION in the Water Board? This
year the Board has had the handling
of over uuarter-million Of dollars of
the peoples money, and will, perhaps.
need. In addition thereto, $4,000 more
besides the water rent and special
water tax.
Thus it can be seen that the gravest
Importance should be attached to this
department. The entire ordinance
should be changed, and the Water De-
partment made subject to the same
rules and restrictions as govern the
Board of Street Sewer and Drain Com
missioners. or any other department Of
the city government.
This is a live issue, and one likely to
create much talk and discussion In the
coming campaign, and while it is 10 be
regretted, 1t will become political is
sue Of exceedingly great Importance
The present machine, having made it.,
will hardly desert its foster child; while
the ticket inside the primary will stand
by the effort of requiring the Councils
to exercise supervision and control
every department.
In the meantime, the views of the
public are sought in order that a full
discussion and intelligent view of the
subject may be had.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-17

welfare: and the more important the
matter to be dealt with. no mat Ter
what. can best be considered In two
biennial legislatures with open discus
sion and full publication, with a refer
endum to the people for ratification at
a general election. Are we eager to
shut our eyes, open our mouths and
swallow whatever comes? Why? What
is the necessity? Let us y
rather bear those ills we have
Than fly to others that we know not
o."
A people jealous OF their liberties and
vigilant for their rights will decline to
abdIcWte.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-17
THE GRAND APPEAL.

Fortunately, there is an appeal from
the decision Of this Republican Con-
gress in the case of The Gold Monopo-
lists, Bondholders, Banks. Brokers and
their retained agents and attorneys
against The General Welfare and the
Common Veal. 1t is a present appeal,
the Judgment to be rendered by the
people themselves next November. BY
passing this so-called currency bill, the
Republican party has at last thrown or
It's bimetallic mask, and now appears
plainly and Enthusiastically as the thrall
OF the money-mongers and the enemy
Of popular rights and interests.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-17

Turncoats, in war or politics, are
usually the most treacherous and cow
ardly; though it must be confessed that
some lewd fellows of the vainer sort,
incapable of attracting attention by
faithful performance Of duty. desert in
the face of the enemy for little brief
notoriety. Such fellows may escape the
death penalty due their perfdy; but
the enemy is not apt to honor or trust
renesades who change with their en-
vironment, like chameleons
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-17
NOTES AND OPINION M.
alexandria Times.)

If Cuba is TO have Paris exhibit.
why can't Uncle Sam have one from
the Philippines? He has been there not
only long enough, but he has the very
things already boxed and ready-viZ.:
the twelve barrels. Let space be order
ed at once-if in the Eiffel Tower the
better.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-17
(Richmond News.)

The Washington Post says:
The esteemed Richmond Times has
laid In Il large stock of moldng and is
prepared TO frame platforms while the
parties wait"
The beauty of the job is enhanced by
the fact that it never makes any two
alike.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-17
| J: 2 AGES
n! N s6N pRcEh1BER II. 1899.
b hi R rs {, i: AND GOLD POINT"

s. " To- .
E The 30 bug money devils, after
six years (from 1873 to 1890 of
Fs.SS Hing q. and 81 believing for "hard
ones i. VI Sound money" gold" "the
EsSn1y SS honest money and "the best
$ssssioney .,.S have now suddenly discovered
fSfhht e IS to- THEIR INTEREST to is
3shsk and smonopolize a free and unlim-
sdSalnotntsof PAPER MONEY. mere
omises to pay, or evidences of debt,
NOTES sof their banks which are all
n nri yate cogperatiUnsa sole=,
Ton pgiva te gain although. as a. de-
[Slgaion 4 sand ~ snare, they are dubbed
atlonal banks ,y35
his same banking class, after TWEEN
six ears OF more or less approval
the pTohih i live, or ten per cent, Fed
faETaA tax on the issues OF State Banks
have also (sInce they have now found
Esttz to I'll eirown3 interest) suddenly awak-
|Ssned toS the great wrong of this tax,
Lard now propose to test its constitu-
EssSIso,nalit yi bysn case to be carried up to
fhe5E Supreme Court Of the United
tates: The inyiolability or exemption
-, = VI .ioh, VI otule
asan1kg IRON ON Fed eral interference or
On 2ts nowhere provided for; yet,
HERE sMssoneysKdngs now find the 10 per
E:pent tax on State Bank circulation, a
|sgIathl less u breach of the Constitution,
Xhil eth y actually applaud the de-
one i2atlon Of ! silver. NOTWITH-
SIsAsNDING THE CONSTITUTIONS
PROVISIONS .[s recognizing the
EsG9lsa sa gess of that nat metal as one OF
oEsEs and duties Of Congress. and
aSssAafsl,sshtNG SILVER COIN as
atSten9gaer for the payment Of debts!
S saeSeHly pr &c tlcal question we see in
aslss Ihile the Republican party
every department Of gov
sEhEseass ok cptiye, legislative and
AsHalhss sthts aj5Wtll the national
sss tAe goaldites agree to go
sssssshs IheS state Banks In plum
as'sspss9 pIe II they consent
tsln ~ this N aVy prohibitve
seas er9I1ls 3 the shoulders of the
sankg ~ Re think not; and with
|&sap sSh 8thc pnseIlt the attempt Of the
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-17

Attention is called 10 an article in the
Berkley Forum OF to-day's Vlrgnian.
Pilot. based upon an editorial from our
contemporary. the Journal of Com
,merce. The author OF these comments,
IT. o. W.. discusses subject that pos
sesses interest for citizens of this sec
ton.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-17
Bath Robes.

Soft. warm. luxurious garments.
Some of ciderdown al s2.15-some
OF rich imported blankets ut SiS
and $50. Other cidcrdown robes at
81 10 81. And some domestic blank
cts ut Sand 81. or Terry Cloth a
hn.f dozen good lSinds-$375 to $40.
Wool-tlllcd Terry robes at $3.50
and SIS.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-17

John Bull should remember that Sol
ONION says that HE, that being otter
reproved. hardeneth his neck, shall sud
denly be destroyed. and that without
remedy"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-17
KY Y DEP ENDENTs.

g g,E' ltnore Sun has some just re-
kentucky elections
;f w !, and ] commend to our
#sSss ehs Sun III Z
Tie opposI ton to q oebel
Inst u ossissn i and the
tltse of hs ma chinery OF
Ire The u 6nl; nat On and
s as s 4 & faa no tho
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-17

1t may be the great prosperity will
which we are blessed that has swal
lowed up all the money.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-17

There is no rest for the weary, nor
for the City Park.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-17

Come to think of 1t. the city has no
gone to the bow-wows for want O
water meters.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-17

Any bird that can build nest II
q lamp In u day is a freak worthy o
n side-show.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-17

Wall Street and the President ar
watching out for the new bond ISSUE
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-17

With proper care and watchfulnes.
one should have no trouble in using tn
sidewalks.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-12-17

There seems to be no unnecessar.
alarm on account of The failure o
Agunaldo to report to Otis