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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-06
THE CHICAGO ELECTION.

Beyond the election of Mayor Harrison by
Republican votes, the result of the election
in Chicago has interesting features. First,
1t shows what the proscriptive policy which
the Bryan-Jones-Altgeld leaders of the 16-to-
party means for the party calling itself
Democratic. Altgeld is a man of some pop
ularity and ability. He was an independent
candidate who, with other things. stood for
the free coinage Of silver and that narrow,
insistent element which Altgeld best repre-
sents He had the eleventh-hOur indorse-
ment Of the official organ of Bryan and the
central authority of the Jones Democratic
national committee. Harrison vas assailed
because the platform upon which he was
nominated ignored the silver question. Yet
the radical exponent of 16 to 1, Altgel0
received but 45 400 votes. The result should
show those ultra silver leaders who are
thrusting men out of the Democratic party
because they are not fanatical silver men
that the Altgeld policy will insure defeat
Another result Of the election is that it ends
Attgeld political factor in Illinois,
Leaving behind him while in Office n record
of defalcation by subordinates who trusted
him, the champion of lawlessness and one of
the most fanatical of men who made the
Chicago platform. Governor Altgeld seems
to have come to his political end by his own
hand.
Mr.. Carter the Republican candidate for
mayor. is a man who enjoys public con-
fdence and would have made an excellent
mayor. but he was handicapped by the eff
fusive support of Yerkes. the street-railway
autocrat, who has made himself very I'M
popular with the people. Moreover. behind
him were the leaders of the gang or Tanner
element of the Republican party. A large
part of the Republicans Of Illinois have no
use for Governor Tanner, who now aspires
to be United States senator the successor
of Mr.. Cullom. Governor Tanner to
have had wonderful facility for doing the
worst thing most effectually. Indeed, his adj
ministration in some respects has tended to
cause the people TO forget the vicious and
corrupt administration of Alleged as Gov
ernor. Such results should teach the Re-
publicans of Illinois who may consider them
selves party managers that Tannerism and
the scandals concerning the passage of the
Allen law mean and merit defeat.
Mayor Harrison is not model. His ad-
ministraton in general has been only half
good but he had the courage to fight to
keep the streets for the people and TO get
something for the use OF the streets by rail-
way companies which attempted to get them
without returning any concession. But. best
of all. he has beaten Organism and Altgeld-
| ism because those clements thrust them
selves into the fight against him.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-06

is not made with the present company.
which can purchase all the franchises and
claims of the Citizens company. These per-
sons asked for an injunction two weeks
ago. Yesterday the three judges Of the SUI
perior Court in this county refused TO make
the Injunction perpetual. Now they propose
10 appeal TO the Supreme Court. The mo-
ton for an appeal will be heard on Friday.
Judging from the past in such matters a
week or two will be taken TO decide about
the appeal. IL it should be granted and the
question gets into that tribunal a couple of
months may pass before decision shall be
rendered. And this is a question simply of
the right Of the city to act under a law.
If such delay results from simple proceed
ings for an injunction, how many months
and years will pass before the settlement
of issues growing out of claims regarding
franchises. when lawyers make delay an
end? The term speedy Justice which is
used in constitutions. is lost sight of in most
litigations.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-06
CAPT. ELLIOTT IN PORTO RICO.
Result of Journey OF Inspection
Over the Island.

San JNdn news, Marcn
Capt. w. III. Elliott, director Of posts; II.
NJ. Robinson, postal superintedent W. l..
Moore postoffice inspector, and w. r.. Lee,
interpreter, returned 10 San Juan Sunday
formation concerning the island. its topog-
raphy, agricultural interests, the character
az The eOi party left San Juan on Monday,
March Is by steamer Arkadia, spent Tues
day In Mayaguez; thence that hat might Rtu6 by
army ambulance TO Sabana Grande, san
German, Lajas, Homigueras and Cabo Ro-
ing Mayaguez on ponies, they visited Mari
Gao. Las Morias, Lares, San Sebastian.
Mesa and and AgTd la shenee by Rncoh thfy
ascO, Isabella, Quebradllas and Camuy:
thence ponies TO Hatillo and Arecibo by rail
to theRGe on nd 20
whence they returned by rail to San Juan.
sore and weary. but well pleased with the
results of their Journey enthusiastic, In
fact, over the magnificent scenery that had
met their gaze at every turn of the noun
tain roads, the many evidences of thrift and
enterprise as presented by the plantations
lrougn Wnien tney anG t s shoMn
in the attitude and bearing or the people OF
all classes. their uniform courtesy and eff
forts contribute the needs and COM
fort of their guests.
They lived, literally, off the country, eat
ing what Was laid before them pad and s t%
ble-down hostelries or barracks, as night
found them. They especially enjoyed stop
ping at country places and partaking Of
oranges and cocOanut milk, which were al
ways freely furnished and evidently without
intent to charge for, compensation, in fact
often being refused, and by people appar-
emily very poor.
Captain Elliott passed through the district
from which disquieting reports have been
sent out with much perSis .ence recently. He
saw no bands of bandItti nor gangs of rob-
bers lurking in caverns or citfts. and leans
to the belief that If there are any, advan-
tage was taken of the slownees of prepar-
ing his mounts to send runners ont to notify
the freebooters Of the approach OF his party
and warn them to take 10 the woods. al
though the captain armed with nothing
more harmful than I spur and a coWhide
whip. He owns revolver. but IL is In lndi-
ana. He takes no stock Whatever in the in
surrection scare. and believes IL to be but
the creature of excited imagination, or con-
cocted by those whose interests might be
best served through continued oppression of
the poor That there are such men on the
island and that they look with alarm upon
the prospect of freedom and protection to
the laboring classes he has reason TO be-
lieve.
\ trip of about three days to the towns
along and south of the railroad west of San
Juan. and journey of about four days
duration 10 the towns on the. northern and
eastern coast around TO Humacao will COM
| plete the captains tour of the island and put
| him in possession of valuable informatio
not possible to be gained by other means.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-06
THE MONUMENT GROUPS.
Objections TO Criticisms Made by In
dianapoIis Artists.
New Albany Tribune

We notice in a late issue OF the Indian
apolis News communication signed oy TOUT
Indianapolis artists whose Opinions, Mou. 20
inspire the highest respect and confidence Il
they were criticising paintings. Inc peace
group is their subject ard the Tribune gives
them full credit for sincerity. But We con,
fess we do not at all agree with them n
their criticism OF the group. me groups are
sculpture and not paintings ana their views
therefore must be considered. not as from
experts and connoisseurs. but must be est-
mated as we estimate the opinions or any
other intelligent people. The general pubic
telligence and good taste stands four square
I'm favor OF the merit OF the peace ana war
groups These gentlemen, ir s,, a NJ S,,o
Stark have evidently conceived some wrong
Impressions in matters OF fact. which IS all
letting of these groups 10 Mr.. Schmltz was
i'm direct violation or law. IL would be hard
for them 10 show wherein there was any
violation of law IN giving the eminent DE-
signer OF the monument the contract for
making the groups. And they say the con-
b raSt been sSr gwen TO Mr.. schmitz They say
this because these and other indianapolis
artists thought the contract should have
been given 10 Mr.. Macmonnies. To nave
employed him would have required a viola
ton of the law, for he had refused 70 make
a peace group AT all. proposing instead an
army group ana navy group but the re-
gents made every effort 10 secure Macmon-
MES. They lost nearly year in correspond
ence with him and waiting on his Sonelns,
slons, which came 10 nothing after all Had
they waited on him the groups would not
yet have been begun. They were compelled
by force OF circumstances which they could
not control 10 drop Macmonnies and seek
elsewhere for one competent TO do the work
There are other errors OF fact IN their COM
mun.cation, but We care 10 notice only this
They earnestly petition the Board OF Re-
gents that no models now in possession OF
the State be used In completing the monu-
ment." The regents had rejected the models
now shown and advertised for new designs
Q week before the communication appeared
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-06
CONFIDENCE AND TRADE.
Secretary Gage Predicts Continu-
ance of the Prosperity Wave.

NEW YORK, April 5.-The Herald says:
Secretary of the Treasury Gage, before his
return TO Washington. said: Increased
wages in New England is the natural result
OF the turn commercial and industrial af-
fairs have taken in this country. The CEN
trail, Southern and Western States are feel
ing the impulses which quickened trade in
the East. The response will not be delayed.
Greater confidence means better trade; bet
ter trade means increased wages. Prosper
ity for capital means prosperity for labor.
just surely as hard times for one means
hard times for the other. Confidence, which
had been shaken by the loud talk of a So
cialistic few. returned and was followed by
a revival of trade. Debts were wiped out:
a financial foundation for the future estab-
lished. Now comes the day of reward for
intelligent and loyal labor. This final stage
of prosperity was somewhat delayed by the
step aside we made as a Nation last year
20 wage a successful war against an offen-
sve neighbor. Duty is often unpleasant
and sometimes expensive. but X is never re-
GREETED. Now we have returned 10 pursuits
OF peace and that prosperity which has
affected every community and every trade
will remain with us for many years. unless
we perpetrate some great national blunder.
In watching the security market / have
seen millions invested day after day where
little more than two years ago capital re-
fused TO venture. Still, while / rejoiced at
that evidence or prosperity, IL did not give
me the satisfaction / experienced when /
saw the price OF labor advance. II Is the
prosperity of the masses which means good
times. With every mill and every work
shop open, agriculture at its best and new
fortunes being extracted from the mines
each day, idleness is now only a thing OF
choice. The millennium Is not at hand, but
peace and comfort Is TO be easily achieved
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-06
MANY SEEKING PENSIONS.
Few Of the Applicants, However,
Were Under Fire in Cuba.

ST. LOUIS, April 5.-The Globe-Demo-
Gratis Washington correspondent says: The
Pension Office is being almost overwhelmed
with applications for pensions now being
filed by soldiers who served in the with
Spain. The demand is beyond all eXpecta-
tons. The regiment which has achieved
the distinction of having the largest num-
Der of applications for pensions thus far Is
the Thirtyfourth Michigan. The number of
pension applications so far received from
this regiment is $50. or over one-fourth of
the entire enlisted strength of the regiment.
The second place belongs to the District of
Columbia regiment, which has in $50 appli-
cations. Then follow the Thirty-third Mich
igan, the Eighth Ohio. the "President's
own" as it is called, and the Second Mas
sachusetts. The number of pension appli-
cations from the Second Massachusetts,
which is the fifth on the list is 81. Seven
teen officers of the staff of the District of
Columbia regiment are among the appli-
cants for pensions.
OF all the regiments mentioned the only
two which were under fire were the Second
Massachusetts and the Thirty-fourth Mich
igan. The Second Massachusetts had "A
number killed and wounded, and the Thirty
fourth Michigan had four men Killed at
Aguadores bridge and probably a dozen
wounded. The principal cause upon which
pensions are asked is malaria.
The Pension Office officials say the rush
for pensions by these who served in the
Spanish war is very remarkable. in view of
the fact that, up 10 1872. there were num-
Der of regiments which had served all
through the civil war which did not have,
all told, 100 applications 1t is the belief at
the Pension Office that the pension attOr-
neyS are largely responsible for the large
number of pension applications which have
hppn made
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-06

President Ingalls,, of the c., c., c. st.
l.. Railway Company. delivered an expan-
sion address at the banquet of a business
association in Cincinnati. Mr.. ingalls, be-
lieves that it would be folly to throw away
what we have fought for and honestly won.
If we should abandon the Philippines Ger
many or some other country would seize
them. If we rule the Philippines the Con-
stitution does not require us to make States
of them. Bishop Potter. it may be added,
takes the opposite view in an article in the
North American Review. That good man
has been giving himself wretched half
hours by imagining that the Philippines
will force Congress 10 admit them to the
Union as States. The two men, the business
man. dealing with large affairs, and the eX-
cellent bishop who knows little of the
world beyond his diocese and its small af-
fairs, represent the character of the senti-
ment on the Philippine question. The mass
of active American people agree with Presi-
dent ingalls, that we should hold the pos
sessions we have fought for and honestly
wOn.'
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-06

The last calamity OF the Aguinaldo press is
the exposure OF a person in Fort Worth
Tex. claiming 10 be DR.. Charles V. Harris,
u. 9. A. just from Manila. with story that
our soldiers are so respondent that they
willingly make themselves targets for the
Filipinos. This story would have done the
anti-expansiOnists world OF good, improba-
bic as 1t is. had not the Medical Bureau of
the War Department remarked that no man
of the name OF Charles V. Harris has been
connected with the medical service in Manila
or elsewhere.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-06

The Military Assembly of Cuba has dis
played sense, even If belated, in dissolving
and turning over the pay rolls of the Cuban
army TO the authorities. Some impotence
has been exhibited because General Brooke
has not scattered the titled patriots. but it
is evident that patience has brought better
results. If the Assembly had been dispersed
those papers that have insisted upon re-
garding the Cubans as intelligent and
patriotic people would have denounced the
President for depressing the free people of
a free land. The dissolving of the Assembly
Will probably have a salutary influence in
the island. The Cuban army has been a
menace to the peace of the island, conse-
quently its removal will restore confidence.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-06

1t is related that when hard-money bust
ness man OF North Carolina was asked by
a silverite member OF Congress on the coin
age committee rs there sufficient quantity
OF gold in the world 10 do the worlds bust
ness?' he promptly replied: In my humble
opinion the present commercial value of sill
yer is conclusive evidence that there is plen-
~ OF gold in the world for the exchanges of
the world There is a nut for the silverites
40 crack
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-06

So Colonel Bryan Is going to Chicago TO
eat a Jeffersonian dinner, and, of course.
make speech, in which. it is predicted. he
will inform Mayor Harrison what he must
do IL he is to be classed as a Democrat II
would seem that just now. when Colonel
Bryan's special friend Altgeld. backed by
his committee and his newspaper organ. has
come to grief. Mayo Harrison would be the
man TO lay down the rules.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-06

The George s. Boutwell,. OF Massachusetts.
who IS exploiting himself as a leader OF the
anti-expansionists Is the same Boutwell, that
made himself national laughing stock
thirty years ago in the Andrew Johnson
Impeachment case. In one OF his attempted
fila hts of oratory ne suggested that the I'M
popular President be got rid OF by shooting
him from an air gun into an imaginary hole
IN the sky from which he could never re-
turn He seems almost ready 10 punish
President Mckinley IN the same way.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-06

President McKinley's action in sending a
special commission TO the Philippines is
likely to be fully INDICATED. The procIama-
tion issued by the commission has made a
good impression in the islands and in
Europe. The commission will gain much in
formation regarding the country. the peo-
pie and the political situation. and when it
returns IL will be able to give valuable adj
vice regarding a form of government for the
Islands.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-06

The pottery makers trust has come to
grief in its infancy. 1t was capitalized for
foCr times the value of the plants at an ex-
pense Of $4,000. The stock could not be
sold. 1t will be the same with most the
other trusts and combines now forming
Few men will buy. even for speculative pur-
poses stock that represents no actual value
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-06

1t Is to be hoped the New York paper
which has undertaken to start boom
in favor OF exchanging the Philippine
islands for the British West Indies will not
close the deal without first consulting the
United States and Great Britain
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-06

Besides the poetic justice IN this appoint
ment it would be an excellent one from a
political point of view, he is highly re-
garded by the people of Havana and has
had a chance to gain valuable insight into
the workings of the Cuban character.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-06

The court could have made just strong
decision and much shorter opinion in the
street-railroad Injunction if 1t had
taken the broad ground that. as a municipal
corporation created by the Legislature the
city has a right to do whatever the Legis-
lature empowers il to do.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-06

The sturdy Republican city of st. Louis
Stands firm in place in every contest against
unusual odds. since the police is appointed
and controlled by Democratic commission
of three. appointed by the Governor. and
the police is used to fight the Republicans.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-06

Nothing about Chicago would lead to the
Inference that the prohibition sentiment is
an overwhelming factor in the city's politics
but when the Prohibition candidate for
mayor received 3s7 votes in total of 800 $50
all doubt is removed
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-06
A DiIen ma.

Hungry Higgins-Here is a ad in the pa
per that says save your old rags"
Weary Watkins-That sounds all right, but
I bet the Teller that give that advice never
had no barb wire fence in front of him an
a big dog behind i'm
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-06
BUBBLES IN THE AIR.
Recherche.

"Out OF the frying pan into the fire."
quoted her friend
To which answered she: why not? a
broil is more recherche than a fry and not
near so conducive to apepsy''
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-06

Carter II. HarrisOn's first administration
as mayor of Chicago came pretty near be-
ing a carnival Of corruption and vice. Hav-
ing been reelected. largely by the votes Of
decent people, he can afford TO give the city
a decent administration.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-06

The fact that hundreds of those who were
in camps few months have applied for
pensions shows that the claim agent has
got in his work with unusual alacrity.
Fortunately. when troops are mustered out
record of the condition of each man is
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-06
a Blessing.

First Actor-Well. the medical guy says
I've got paresis coming on.
Second Actor-That amt so bad Il
looks. You know a fellow with that is gen.
orally happy; and. besides, you ought TO
make good living writing vaudeville
sketches,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-06
Doubtful.

Tfmmins-Fve just got hold of great line
to begin a poem with: "Once an angel
loved a star.
Simmons-Say. is this poem for the Dra-
matte Mirror or the Ladies' Home Journal?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-06

The street-raiIway experts and contractors
who hurried here on the invitation of pri-
waite citizen have probably discovered by
this time that he is not coordinate branch
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-06

The Cuban Assembly made a great mis-
take. If IL had dissolved few weeks
sooner its members might have joined the
Cuban army and got their names the
pay roll.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-06

The prospective consolidation of the seven
military departments in Cuba into four has
been indicated for some time past by the
pacified state of the island and the large
reduction in the number of troops. 1t is be-
lleyed in Cuba that General Lee will be
placed in command of the new western de-
partment. with headquarters at Havana
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-06

The Filipino Junto in Hong-Kong seems
TO be composed of yellow correspondents
and campaign liars.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-04-06
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The Injunction proceedings which the
smith-white element have brought illus
frate what may be expected IL a contract