The times., 1899-04-04
GENERAL WASHINGTON
NEWS AND GOSSIP.

A Bad Observation-Disclosures Poynter,
of Nebraska, has, in the Judgment Of the
most conservative politicians in Washing
ton, seriously impaired Mr.. Bryan's Presi-
dental prospects by his recent action IN
yetoing a resolution sent to him by the
State Legislature commencing the services
of the First Nebraska Regiment in tae
Philippines.
The resolution as it passed the Legis!a-
ture contained the following language:
That we acknowledge with gratitude and
JOY the debt that the State owes them | ,he
First Nebraska Regiment by reas on OF the
honor conferred upon it by their valor
while defending in the Philippines the
principles of our Government and adding
new glory to our flag
In his message to the Legislature of Ne
braska returning the resolution without
his approval Governor Poynter said:
Il cannot stultify myself and the CAIN
judgment of the. thinking people OF this
Commonwealth by giving official al provai
to the statement that the war of conquest
now carried on in the philippines is in de-
fense of the principles Of our Govei nment
and is adding new glory to our flag
The Senate promptly passed the rsso u
ton over Governor Foynters veto, but it
failed to get the necessary twC-thirds vote
in tae Assembly, as the Populist and Fu-
sion members voted against it.
Mr.. Bryan arrived at Linco the day be-
fore Governor Poynter sent in his ve-o
message. He held conference with the
Governor, and the natural inference is that
the veto was written under his super vision
and with his approval.
The incident, it is believed. will prove
tc be very unfortunate for Mr.. Bryan. 1t
is the first time on record 1t is pointed
cut, that any responsible official in this
country has refused to approve resolution
commencing the valor and bravery Of
American soldiers in the field 1t is to
be sincerely hoped for the credit OF the
country that it will be the last
Speaking on this point a prominent off
cial said: Gov. Poynter's course is most
amazing. 1t is simply dastardly. ! doubt
II you can find in all history another in
stance of like character. Gov. Poynter
apparently holds the individual soldiers
responsible for making war on the Fill
pinos and defending the honor of the
American flag Assuming for the sake OF
argument that the war in the Philippines
is one OF conquest, as Gov. Poynter as
seTts. and is not justified. do not the SOL
dicrs have to obey orders and ask no ques-
tions? Suppose Bryan's regiment had been
sent TO the Philippines instead Of to Flor
ida, would ne have ordered his men to lay
down their arms and refuse TO participate
in war OF conquest? What would have
been the result? l am afraid that Mr.
Bryan would have been court -martialed
and shot, and that the majority Of the
men of the regiment would have approved
of the sentence and punishment. On the
other hand if Bryan had stood by his regi-
ment and kept faith with the oath that he
look when a tha gar ri.a Il
think that he would be pleased If the
Governor of his State should veto reso-
luton commencing the bravery and forti-
tude of his regiment? Unless Mr.. Bryan
promptly disavows ali responsibility foI
Gov. Poynter's astonishing and unpatrio-
tic message he will cease to be a serious
factor in the politics of this country"
Depew and Plait.--The presence of tn,
two New York Senators. Plat and Depew
| at the White House yesterday attracted
some attention and started some people IL
talking. Platt and Depew do not go to-
gether TO any place unless a matter of rea
Importance is at stake 1t was reported
at first that the two New York Senators
| had come over TO assure Mr. Mckinley tha
| there was nothing in the talk about Theo.
dore Roosevelt for President that it wa:
all idle newspaper cheff. but 1t transpiret
| later on that their mission was to have
| former Representative Israel F.. Fischer
| of Brooklyn, appointed to the position o
| General Appraiser in New York. recent!
! declined by Representative James s. Sher
man, of New York, 1t is understood tha
| they were successful as they left tn,
| White House with smiling faces.
Before MIR. .Depew returned to New Yorl
he signed al lease for the old Corcoral
| house, corner OF Connecticut Avenue ant
| II Street, which was recently occupied b.
| the late Senator Calvin $. Brice of Ohio
| If Senator Depew maintains the reputation
| for lavish entertainments which Mr. Bric
established his Washington residence vii
| become one of the most brilliant socia
centres at the National Capitol.
| Chicago's ,IayornIty EIcction.-Th
mayoralty contest in Chicago, which wi
be decided today, has attracted national at
tention. IL is likely TO have some bearin
on the Presidential campaign next yea
| There are three candidates in the field
Carter II. Harrison. Democrat; John I
AItgeld Independent. and Zena r. Carte
Republican. Although Harrison is the reg
ular Democratic nominee, the Democrat
National Committee has dlsowned him an
| thrown IHt NtlBHl VI ilS HSNtliul luIl
ence in favor CT Altgeld The reason fl
this is that Harrison is suspected OF COZ
spring with Richard Croker, of New Yorl
to prevent the nomination of Mr. Brya
for President next year by The Democrat
National Convention. Mr.. Croker confirm
ed this impression yesterday By issuing
bulletin announcing that Harrison W.
bound to win and that he deserved SCI
ond term on his record. 1t is said thi
Mr.. Harrison has contracted the PreSider
tial fever in a limited degree and that
is Looking forward to 1860 with more
less personal concern. If he should win
the contest in Chicago today he will
likely TO dominate the Democratic orgaI
izaticn in Illinois for the next few yea
at least.
Notwithstanding the fact that Altge
will naturally draw votes from Harriso
the betting in Chacago is in the latter
favor One curious phase of the Chicai
contest has been that Harrison has bet
openly supported by II. II. Kohlsaat al
other supposed close friends of Presidel
Mckinley. Apparently there has been
serious effort on the part of the Republicf
leaders of the Windy City TO elect ZeI
r. Carter. their nominee for mayor.
THE CANAL COMMISSIONERS.
Admiral Walker and General Wilsu
Confer With Mr.. Mckinley.
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