The Kinsley graphic. [volume] (Kinsley, Kan.) 1890-1940, 1899-03-17

l776. That they threatened, as we did
then, to die if necessary for the free
dom of the republic,
| The article says we magnify every
skirmish into a ba9tle, and every
causalty into a massacre. F" We do
not remember of speaking of any
massacre, may be we did.
AS to the skirmish at Manila we
quote aagin from the Review an
ad dninistration organ. 1.-The number
of Philippines killed, wounded or
taken prisoners would probably
amount to 1000, see page l., under
title Aguinaldo's sdiscomfture. "
Lively skirmish that almost in the
nature of a massacre.
Then the Mercury becomes mourn
full and says ''ail this carries us back
thirty five years, to the dark days of
war when the loyal troops had to
fight rebels in front and copperheads
behind. - This is sad and harrow
| ing recollection. The editor of
the Mercury is now SO years old
| and so was born in 1861. Think
of his loyalty and bravery, entering
the army at his birth, probably, and
having to fight rebels behind and
copperheads in front, and he in swad-
ding clothes. Poor young thing.
AS to calling all the people copper
heads who believe in giving liberty
to the struggling Filipinos, that is
nonsense. Those who believe this way,
and who may be called anti lex an
sionists are in the minority, but it is
puerile and childish to resort to call
ments. Minorities in this country are
allowed to talk, and those who wish
to be fair listen. No one party or
principle has all the hight perhaps
this matter we find On page 262 in
reference to the position of the senate
on the ratification of the Treaty. mo
| patriotic American haSscause to blush
or hang his head bW reason of the
position assumed on The one hand or
the other" The response to the call
for troops after the Main disaster,
and the prompt actiOn<of Congress in
appropriating money Tor the Cuban
war, proved conclusitely that there
are no copperheads Id this country.
A man only belittles himself when he
calls the man who disagrees with him
on this grave question copperhead.
We can believe that the president has
no right to plunge our country into a.
war with harmless people 10000 miles
away, without casting aspersion on
the army of our country. or lacking
in patriotism for it. We need our
boys here. Their young blood and
brains are wanted to expand this
country to. its fullest possible capac-
ity of goodness and gre,.tness.
To our readers we say, all this re-
elimination, and talk of copper
headism and disloyalty is kicking
up great deal of dust. Do not
let that dust blind your eyes to the
fact that this Philippine war is run
ing this country in debt at a rate that
is alarming. o. course the large cap
italists like that for..it will necessitate
bon dissues. Do you want to see that
honest readers? Do you feel the need
of paying any more taxes?
The Mercury told you last week
that The Verdict of New York WIS ''the
organ of that infamous organization,
Tamany Hail. Here is the Verdicts
declaration of principles. We are
for The Income Tax and Inheritance
Tax. The Public ownership of street
railways and all street franchises.
The initiative and referendum. and are
opposed to trusts. If Tamany stands
for these things Cont you think she
stands for some mighty good things.
Our advice to the p. o. editor is to
read the Verde. and see if il is tie
organ of Tamany or. any other
organization:
Sour stomach. fu,lness after eating.
faSuience Or water brash may quickly