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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-24
The Railroad Consolidation Acts.

Bastrop Advertiser.
During the last campaign 1T was freely
promised and generally believed that the
administration OF Governor Sayers would
be projected along lines broad, liberal and
progressive. His attitude toward the
great railroad enterprises now pushing for
ward In this State shows that faith in the
man has not been misplaced. The man
and the hour have met. While in con-
gress, he, more than any other one man,
contributed TO the opening OF our great
deep water ports. He now but completes
his work, and as the great railroad sys-
tenn of the State reach out, completing the
connections OF remote sections with our
gulf ports and with the markets Of the
world, all Texas reyDlces and the mouth
ings of few disgruntled and selfish poll
ticians Is lost in the universal chorus of
approval that goes up from the whole peo-
pie. When he vetoed the original bill
permitting the Missouri, Kansas and Texas
railway TO purchase the Sherman, Shreve-
port and Southern his action was based
solely upon legal grounds. These OBJ
jections being indicated were met in good
faith.
The new bill having been submitted to
the attorney general and railroad commits
sion received the approval of both depart.
ments Having thus carefully and DELHI
erately felt his way, and having convinced
himself that every right of the people was
protected he affixed his signature to the
measure. The bill binds the company to
complete Its road to San Antonio within
two years Within the same period it
must extend to the eastern boundary line
of the State from Jefferson,
These suggestions apply with pertinency
to almost every consolidation bill before
the governor. The Houston and Texas
Central bill secures an immediate extern
sion 10 Lampasas, with prospects of a
further extension TO the Northwest The
Texas Trunk bill secures an air line from
Dallas to Sabine Pass, penetrating the very
heart Of the pine lands and furnishing
railroad communications to section
wholly devoid of them. In all, the build
ing OF more than four hundred miles of
railroad is provided for. Already the force
Of this new impulse IS felt Corps of en-
gineers are in the field, The world knows
that Texas welcomes every legitimate en-
terprise, and that there is at the helm of
State business man and a statesman
who unswerved by the clamor of the dema-
gogue legsates not for a day, nor an
hour, but for all time.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-24

"ARGUMENT BY EPITHET.v

II Is significant to see the Kansas City
can administration policies, remarking
that at is a sign OF weakness in the par
ties to any controversy when they find
their chief source of argument in abusive
epithsts.' Something OF this weakness,
the Journal thinks, is being manifested
by both the assailants and the defenders
OF the administration policy In the ph;!ip-
pines"
When the Journal admits that some
thing of this weakness" is being mani
tested by both" sides, It rehukes. as
mildly as II can, Its own party friends and
leaders who have been indulgng in "abu-
siye epithets." Possibly we could not ex-
poet moro from II under the circumstances,
and 1t is something to secure even this
confession. And II is true that the violent
language used by the advocates of expan-
sion has not only been a sign but has
proven source OF weakness. The alb
surdity of denouneing all who failed to
indorse the administrations policy as lit
Ito Americans" as 'aunties' and as
traitors" in league with the enemies OF
the country. has become SO apparent that
the integrity OF the motives of the ex-
pansionists has been questioned and tho
strength OF their cause notably impaired,
The very violence in the advocacy OF eN-
pansion has caused a perceptihle reaction
against the policy BY emphasizing the
fears OF the conservative elements that to
embark upon such scheme would mean
the growth of imperiafistic ideas and
methods with us.
And II is worthy Of note that this weak
ness In argument which Is indicated by
the use of abusive epithets was first ex-
hibited by the supporters OF the admin
istration policy. When the treaty OF
peace was before the senate for ratihca-
ton the distinguished senators who OPP
posed II were criticised as "allles" of
AgulnaIdo, as the aiders and abettors OF
rebellion and finally as traitorsl
The extremity to which many, the ma
jority Of the representatives Of the press.
are going 10 those latter days is unques-
tionably weakening the influence OF tho
PRESS The man In opposition to you is
never converted TO your way OF thinking
by your abuse. Unless the same honesty
y conceded to your opponent which you
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-24
rrotcctlng The country shlpper.

Orange Judd Farmer.
The schemes of certain dishonest and
disreputable city concerns posing as COM
mission merchants in farm produce have
been the direct cause of an unusual
amount OF legislative discussion ana some
action in number OF States the past
winter. AS In all lines OF business, the
commission trade has some black sheep.
In spite OF the efforts of Legitimate mer-
chants and brokers who have at heart the
interests of their country customers, the
sharks have not vet been entirely weeded
out. To this end the lawmakers have been
diligent in securing State legislation.
Beginning June Il commission merchants
In Minnesota can operate only under State
license, and must upon request give bond
in sum TO be fixed by the railroad and
warehouse commission Tor the benent OF
persons intrusting such commission mer-
chants with consignments OF agricultural
products. II Is provided that merchants
make prompt returns and account sales.
II grain merchant. he Is TO render a
statement TO the consignor affordlng all
particulars. including the name and add
dress OF each purchaser. For other farm
produce, this last is apparently not re-
CURED But upon complaint the railroad
warehouse must investigate, compelling
the commission merchant to produce his
record OF memorandum of sale. etc. II
such licensed merchant fails TO comply
with these requirements the consignor may
bring suit on the bond for recovery of
tho amount due him. Violators may be
hned s25 to 500
A law for the general regulation OF the
commission business much like this In
character has been placed In the Illinois
statute books. ALLEGED infractions OF the
law will be examined by board OF In
spectors, This board OF INSPECTORS Is to be
composed OF one member from each OF
the following organizations Chicago
branch National League OF Commission
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-24
Texns journalism.
Greenville Messenger.


There is no line of business, or pro-
fession, or trade in Texas 50 far in ad-
vance OF all other branches as is the news
paper business Texas newspapers are
creditable in comparison with the papers
from any quarter Of The globe. Our State
papers, the Galveston and Dallas News,
Houston Post and san Antonio Express.
published in cities with so, 900 Inhabitants
are not below the hrst-clas journals of
New York. Chicago and London. We can
speak equally 1atterng and without ex-
aggeratlon that the local newspapers OF
Gruenvllle city of 10000 inhabitants,
are more than 100 per cent better in every
particular than are the average papers OF
towns OF the same size. The Greenwlle
Herald weekly established in 1869, and
Daily Morning Herald. established in 1890,
edited h. w. Harris. are in every way
worthy Of the splendid patronage they re-
oeiVe. The Weekly Banner established in
1915, and Daily Evening Banner, estab-
lished in 1896 edited by r. C. Dial, are
representative journals. The Headlight.
established in 1890 and Independent, es-
tabHshed in 1892, edited by V. w, Gruhbs,
are both very ably edited weeklies. The
Observer, established in 1898. by 7. j. TIL
son, is a nicely printed local weekly The
Messenger, established in 1894 by George
NJ. Deanis, is before you for your own
criticism. And persons wishing informa-
ton about Texas will be reliably and
courteously served by addressing any of
the above journals. Without asking any
questions we refer you to our banks IL you
wish to learn the standing of our home
newspapers II is the journalistic desire
or our newspapers TO live In peace and
harmony toward each other, all working
in the common cause to do good for Texas,
Hunt county and Greenville--correctly
representing facts as they exist regard
less Of consequences and public criticism.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-24
MEETING AT THE HAGUE.

It is not, strictly speaking confer
ence as to peace for at present there are
only little patches of war on all the earth's
surface. There are some matters relating
to still further "humanizing warfare
whatever that may mean--and these VIII
be taken up. international arbitration,
which, like a motion to adjourn, is al
ways in order, will also come up, and Is
likely in some form to be approved. But,
narrowed down even In this way, the con"
ference has claims upon attention, and
both soldiers and civilians will follow the
proceedings closely.-Washingto Star.
Tho apprehension that The Hague con-
ference may in some way light the fires
of war In Europe is constantly cropping
out. So far, however, the Cars call has
served only to stir the smoldering embers
of international friction. In no way bds
1t promoted good feeling or the cause OF
peace. Such has always been the fate OF
the iridescent dream and the evaDescent
dreamers, and such 1t seems sure to 'e-
main far beyond the dawn Of the TWEEN
tieth century.--Chicago Inter O3ean
Two points OF importance are fixed in
regard to the share of the United States
IN the peace conference at nc llubuSs
One is that we shall have the cordial sym
patty and cooperation of Great Britain
and the other Is that the common aims
of the two great English speaking nations
will be such as to persuade the world shat
the understanding between them is
guarantee Of general peace and in uowise
menace thereto-New York Times
Queen Wilhelmina's beautiful House In
the Wood" at The Hague is the cynosure
of all eyes today Tho peace conference
will meet in tho famous "Orange room"
of this historic building Among the many
allegorcal figures upon the walls and cell
ing executed by painters Of the Rubons
school it is TO be hoped another one-the
white winged dove OF peace--may be add
ed after this congress of nations closes
Chicago Tribune.
| For the time and in that place, the war
drums throb not, and the battleilags are
furled. There Is no federation Of the
world, but there Is In this gathering what
may without stretch of fancy be called
a Parliament of Man--New York Tribune.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-24
No Place for smnll Farmers

Brownsville Herald.
Two wagons of rural emlslsl IN
passed through tho city lately aa IN
the sheet of one wagon was peh. ~
in large letters. To Old MoAl.S>
Bust Wide Open. LAREDO llpie'
In view of the unfortunate expe's' 4.
suffered by the many emigran's yesI:s
poorer class that have gone ll'o n,
of late years, that motto shoulH 80 re-.
Old Mexico and Bust Wlde ui VI N ib,th
peated warnings have been prlnl'n neo5s
Mexican and American papers e5d
without large capital that Me@sV :, Thsy
place for them TO stay away rom .Aaud.
can not hope to compete with tns sara
ant cheap labor and cheap prlve Nv tbs
products In that country. y ! sai lshf
large capitalist who can control w. largt
and purchase the cheap produces W sbst CO
scale TO sell again at a pipn,, nlanllns
make money in Mexico Coise ina hv
is said to be paying INDUSTRY ,meririp
proven a great attraction 70 sissnbls
emigrants, yet IL requires cor not bsgl,
capital for a beginning aud does n aiisf
TO Weld one. cent for several ye' = man
the first planting. This is but ohe Z coz
Instances that might be quotea III
vince the American small farms. Ne vll
insists on going TO old MeSt.| .ad Tie
most likely bust wide npeSN ~ RsF.
the poor families that went ersep nafs
Wilmeth into Vera Cruz, WIN ~ tasaH'
to the Texas border TO die OF
to reach their old home once
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-24
Texas Libel Inv.
Worth Mail Telegram.

Fort Worth Mail Telegram.
The Texas State Press association,
through committee, set forth wonder
fully strong argument in favor of an equit-
able Just and fair libel law for this State.
The men composing that meeting were
among the brightest minds in the State
ana were men well posted on the effects OF
the present law as well as all conditions
existing relative 10 IL and their sayings
should at least be given respectful consid
Grafton by the legislature but there is no
assurance that their appeal will be needed
however, the resolutions adopted should
De kept constantly before the people for
u Is only by direct appeal to the people
thai the press win ever be accorded its
rights
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-24

The bill amending Houston's charter =, =.
to allow four years statute OF limitation
to the collection of the city taxes and grant
ing partial relief from tho present movement
to collect taxes of many years standing. has
passed both houses OF the legislature and will
doubtless bo promptly signed by the gov
ernor. The relief sought is Justly due our
citizens and is undoubtedly demanded by
the overwhelming majority sentiment of this
city.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-24
Charleston News and Courier.

Inc editor of the Chattanooga Times
was solder perhaps an officer in the
redefsl army in the war of 1851 -s5, and his
loyalty" to the government which WIS
represented by that army ought, there
iore' to be fairly beyond question. Never
.neless' he is a traitor" now. it appears.
,,on to the test of the adminis,ra'
80" n anu annexation organs. That n ~
"a, ses' ne cares to speak frankly and TO tall
s av ruth concerning the policy Of the
men hat tsaon' and the purposes OF the
pines He sar 'ue rn'iip-
Let us have an end 81 ME ,.Aa,.
about benevolent assimilation ana ' ", i,hs
rsst OF ~ Il decaives nobody We are
simply conquering 100000, more or less.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-24

seguin. Texas. May 2i.-one . : p,ss-
Oldest and best known business .slaaisi'
ed away in the person OF n Frlea r,.ai.
head OF the mercantile hrm o. : much =.
lander & Son. He was ve,s t,ket = Y
teemed man. The remains YER
Houston on last nights u''A
buried there TODAY.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-24

II the cubans would rather retain their
old guns than receive SIS a piece for them
that is their business But they ought to
20 to work-cuba needs no standing army at
this time.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-24

The esteemed Austin Statesman remarks
that the legislature may adjourn this week
but II 1t does not no one will be disap-
pointed." No. not On Austin. al any rate.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-24

Tho Irish nationalists have rot only swept
Ireland in the recent local elections. but
have elected to the county councils men o..
the best standing and ability, thus insuring
the success OF the experiment Of limited home
rule
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-24


Texas.
Tho Caldwell News Chronicle has nj its
masthead tho announcement that It will NOT
hereafter in any way lend its support TO anv
candidate for the legislature who will not bipd
himself TO work and vote for decent libel
law. The politicians who have refused ius
tiee to tho press may expect to hear some
thing drop next year-you can't fool all the
papers all the tImel
Now the San Antonio Express HAS taken
UP the refrain, keep the city clean Hous-
ton may have TO keep up with the procession.
The Texas antitrust law will probably soon
receive an Interpretation In the courts, so
that the public may know definitely its ef-
fectiyeness. The Post anticipates no en-
barrassment to business from this act. IL
trust operations in Texas are stopped in
dependent capital will take up the business
under a healthy competition.
Some little friction is promised In the peace
conference at The Hague, II has been feared
that II would be too peaceful an AFFAIR TO
count at all,
The increase IN the clerical force of the
pcstefhee in this city. which has been asked
for, ought not only TO be granted promptly,
but the postofhce building ought 10 DO greatly
enlarged. Houston has grown far more rap
idly than The government anticipated when
the present building was erected.
The action OF the postofice department IN
boycotting Lake City, s. c.. for so long
time has been as childish as 1t has been IN
warranted and despotie. A big department
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-24

can s,ooo to some nightly little things a,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-24

The antitrust law may afford home money
and individual enterprise a living chance IN
Texas.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-24

1t was reflection upon the cruiser De-
troit to report 1t as having sunk the Mica
raglan gunhoat San Jacin'o-the American
navy is TOO gallant to destroy helpless tub
freightcd with human life.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-24

c. J. PALMER. VicH-pRHsiDHNr
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-24

Andrew Carnegie is still purcna''l'
Fifth avenue property Today be sal.
ceeded in acquiring another plot On Z.
Fifth avenue block between Nnetletn ~
Ninety-frst streets The purenass, r,a
sists of two small houses. q ana = s,srsa
Ninety-Grst street and cost tne lS
steel manufacturer $50. 00O--cons,nue,I mi
more than the property is wotta' 0,oo.
he wishes to buy the block, and tns r."
erty holders all know 1t now,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-24

In the solution OF the negro problem the
education of the North Is about as necessary
an etment as the education of the negro
The prcjudIced ignotance OF that section mas
had much TO do in keeping up trouble.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-24

The DAILY POST. THE SUNDAY POST.
20 Columns. s6S to 7z4 Coils.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-24

Some little friction is promised in the peace
conference at The Hague, 1t has been feared
that 1t would be too peaceful an AFFAIR to
count at all.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-24

Now the San Antonio Express las taken
UP the refrain Keep the city clean" Hous-
ton may have to keep up with the procession.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-12

states and the balance, $22i4, paid to or
ganizers outside of the two districts named.
The expenses this year were III, 400 more
than last"
A table is given, showing that In the
various national and international organ
izations affiliated with the federation 226i
charters were granted during the year, 2s5
were surrendered, an aggregate gain OF
144,2S2 In membership was made, 425 strikes
We're won, As were lost, SO were compro-
missed and 80 are now pending.
Trensurer's Report.
Treasnrer John B. Lennon, in his annual
report said:
Never in the history Of the federation
has our treasury been so strong, and Of
more Importance even than q strong treas
ury Is this fact that our income dur
ing the past year has enabled the fedora
ton to carry on more organizing work than
during any year In its history"
The report shows that a balance OF ST.
3gl.42 remained In his hands November l.
1898. The years receipts were $50, 75713 and
the disbursements s30,59s.2s. leaving a ball
ance on hand November l, 1899, of ss,5i933
The balance OF the session was taken up
with the contention between the rival
unions Of the theatrical employees and the
musicians in Detroit. No solution Of the
difficulty was arrived at
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-12
GERMANS NAVAL PROGRAMME.
Won Buelow Makes a strong Appeal
for More Vessels.

BERLIN, Dec 11.-During the debate on
the estimates In the reichstag today Count
Won Buelow. the minister of foreign affairs.
reiterated the terms of the various agree
ments for partitioning Samoa between the
United States and Germany, for repeating
the Samoan act and for submitting to ar
bitration the losses resulting from unjusti-
fable military action on the part of off,
GERS belonging to either of the states. He
States and the bundesrath bills ratifying
the treaty would be submitted. In the
meanwhile he hoped the rcichs tag. would not
the ne1 daeq a No
arise from the supplemental estimates for
Samoa.
i Prince aonen,Oos the imperial imp Shans noel
eminent had come to the conclusion that
the present navy was insufficient for the
country's needs, and that estimates for
doubling the present number OF warships
would be submitted.
He added that the period within which
the Increase of the new. navy would be
affected was not to be. fixed by law, the
number of new ships to be provided for an
nually In the estimates being decided In
accordance with the urgency requirements.
Count Won Bueow, in supporting the
proposed increase in the navy, said:
1.-The president of the United States in hts
message, expressed himself concerning the
good relations between the United States
and ourselves with a warmth that ills us
with sincere satisfaction. As far as Great
Britain is concerned we are willing and
ready to live in peace and concord with
her on the basis of full reciprocity and
reciprocal consideration"
Count Won Buelow also justified the in
crease In the navy from political point
of view and declared Germany's policy
had always maintained an even course be-
tween neglecting and OVERRIDING trans
oceanic interests.
Abiding TO the warlike changes and rev.
olutions of the past few years he said: 1--WE
must be assured against surprise not only
on land but at sea. We must create and
possess a fleet strong enough to exclude at
tack by any power and emphasize attack
for In the absolute peacefulness OF our poll
lev II can never be other than question
of defense German foreign policy is Meth
err covetous restless nor fanciful
"In the coming century the German peo-
pie must be either the hammer or the anvil
In the name OF the countrys best interest
entreat your favorable reception of the
navy bill"
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-12

empire here were surprised by the presi-
dents attitude toward Turkey, and one
of them said: I'VE certainly did not ex-
pect the president to comment severely
upon the relations of Turkey with the
United States. 1t Is Of very recent date
that the sultan gave decided token OF
his friendship for the United States"
This diplomat also asserted that. upon
request of the United States government
the sultan of Turkey used his influence
with the sultan of Sulu and materially aid
ed in the settling of many questions aris-
ing out of the transfer of the sovereignty
of Spain In the Sulu islands to the United
States We therefore expected from Presi-
dent Mckinley expressions OF gratitude
rather than criticism"
At the British embassy It was stated that
the message was entirely satisfactory to
Great Britain and at the German embassy
the general expression was one OF entire
satisfaction, the diplomats there pointing
out that Germany was endeavoring by
every means to respond to the growing
cordially between the two governments.