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The Portland daily press., 1899-04-10

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The Portland daily press., 1899-04-10

COR SALE-A fine two tenement house GEN.
4 traly located steam heat, hot and cold
water slated roof, ETC.. etc. MARKS EARLE
CO. No. Il Monument So. I'll
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-31
CHANGES IN CITY OFFICES.

If anybody thought the election of Mr..
Myers would put an end to partisan poll
tics in this city they have been disappoint-
ed. The aggressive and hasty manner in
which three of the recently elected Off
cials-the three most prominent-were
hustled out of Office by the newly elected
aldermen at the first meeting of Council.
leaves no room for doubt that the battle
of the factions is on again in adl of ats in
tensity, and win likely continue for an an
definite period. And the interesting fea-
ture of yesterdays proceedings is the fact
that two of those who were so unceremo-
niously pushed out of the places to which
they had been elected only a few days ago,
was that they were put in those places by
the Myers faction three years ago. 1t is to
be presumed that they were chosen by
that faction because of the belief in their
fitness for them. 1t is alleged that they
were reelected by the Council that went
out Of Office yesterday because they had
proved themselves to be good officials. Tho
other official who was dismissed was given
no chance to show whether or not he pos
sessed any qualifications for the place, he
having held office for only a day or two.
His offense, evidently. was that he did
not belong to the successful faction. The
man who was put in his place does affili-
ate with that faction.
As far as we can see the changes yes
terday were made chiefly for partisan rea-
sons. We have no personal interest in
any of the men affected by the action of
the Council, but we have an interest in the
welfare of the city. We do not believe
that these faction fights can be otherwise
than hurtful to the city, because they Will
keep the city divided into two hostile
camps. If yesterdays action would end the
fight il would not make so much difference,
but it will not. The manner in which the
changes were made and the generally ac-
cepted reasons for which they were made,
will intensity the factional feeling, and in
future we may expect TO see bltterer
factional fights than in the past. with the
purchasable vote in the background
waiting for the highest bidder.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-31
sAGAsTAIs WILLING.

Sagasta. the Spanish prime minister, is
quoted rs saying that ia is matter Of no
consequence TO Spain what the United
states do with the Philippines
so long as The part of the
treaty bearing directly on Spanish in
terests is carried out in good faith. He
says Spain doesn't care whether the
United states annex the Philippines or
give them their indepe ndence, or govern
them as colonies. or hold them under mill
rary rule, provided the S2o,OO0OOo is paid
TO Spain and spaniards and Spanish bus
Bness interests ia the Philippines are pro-
tected by the Americans in accordance
with the terms of the treaty.
It is evident that Spain will not stand
in the way if we want to give the Filipi-
nos a chance for seif-government, but it
would be a rather difficult matter for our
government to carry out the terms of the
treaty il it should turn the government of
the islands over TO the Filipinos. 1t could
not, for instance insure the spaniards the
commercial privileges for the next ten
years they now enjoy in accordance with
the terms Of the treaty, nor could il protect
the lives and property of Spaniards in the
Philippines. Therefore, there are some
serious difficulties in the way of turning
the Islands over to the FiHpinos at any
time during the next ten years.
But if it should be decided to announce
al once a policy for the Philippines similar
to that which is TO control our relations
with Cuba, 1t is probable that it would be
provided that this country should exercise
a limited authority over the islands until it
was settled that the Filipinos were able to
govern themselves. To settle that ques-
ton would require more than ten years.
IL is certain, therefore, that if it should be
decided by Congress that the Filipinos are
to have a government of their own, we
shall continue to exercise authority in the
islands longer than the treaty requires us
TO look out for Spanish interests there.
We are under obligations to all CONNER
cial nations to maintain order in the Phil
ippines for indefinite length of time
that is having taken the islands from
Spain and destroyed Spanish sovereignty
there we must maintain order and insure
a stable government, OF let some other ma
ton have the privilege OF doing it, We
cannot withdraw from The islands and then
refuse to permit another nation to take
possession of them If the Filipinos are un-
able to maintain stable and intelligent
government. II is safe to say, therefore,
that if we decide not to hold the Philip
pines permanently We shall exercise au-
thorlty of some kind in the islands for
many years.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-31
PERSONAL.

Mrs. William Astor of New York re-
Gently paid $4,000 for a set of Dresden
china, and so brittle are the plates that
no one of them is ever allowed 10 touch
another.
Former Senator F. T. Dubois of Idaho
is about to be married to Miss Edna NJ.
Whited of Dolan, S. D., and is building
for his future home in Blackfoot the most
costly house in the state. Mr.. Dubois is
one of the largest cattle owners In the
West.
The Journal Of1ciel lately contained,
in list of personal pensions granted to
the widows of French officers the name
of Berthe Amelie Bertncourt, widow of
the late Col Henry, who committed sui
eide in prison after having been arrested
in connection with the Dreyfus case She
gets 1867 francs a year, or about 1888.
Henry Clews, when recently asked as
a man of affairs whether he believed in
fate, made answer: IT think we are con-
trolled by O. higher power. Each is born
with certain impulses, which lead him in a
certain groove, and thus he is fore ordain-
ed to fill his place in life and serve his
purpose in making the component parts of
q great world"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-31
TIE nEEE SCANDAL.

What IS 10 be the character of the re-
port of the war investigating commission
on the beef scandal? It is admitted that
more interest is felt in that feature of the
investigation than in any other. The con-
dition of The camps the lack Of medical
supplies and. in fact. every other subject
into which the commission has inquired, has
become of minor interest in comparison
with this controversy over the condition
of the beef furnished the soldiers by the
great packing companies of the country.
But has the commission obtained tes-
timony sufficient to enable 1t to come to
a satisfactory conclusion respecting the
character Of the beef furnished to the sol
diers? 1t may have testimony that has
not yet appeared in the public prints which
is sufficient to enable il to form an opin-
ion of the character of the meat but as
far as we have been able to observe there
has been no testimony that shows that the
meat in cans was treated with either bo-
racic or salicylic or any other kind of
acid. There is testimony to show that
some of the meat known as refrigerated
beef was treated with acids of some kind
alleged to be boracic and salicylic acids.
A great many of the cans containing
roast fresh beef have been submitted TO
chemists by the investigating commission,
and also by private parties, and no acids
Of a preservatiye character have been
found. A chemist employed by the New
York Herald to test the canned roast beef
reported that "a careful chemical test
failed to reveal the presence of either bo-
racic or saiicylic acid"
From what we are able to see of the
beef scandal, so far as the treatment of
meats with acids is concerned, it must be
confined to refrigerated beef. AS a matter
Of fact was there much of that kind OF
meat furnished to the army? 1t has been
alleged that this refrigerated meat was
furnished as an experiment. Is it O fact
that 1t was. and If so was there more of
it furnished and paid for than was neces-
sary fer an experiment? These questions
will, in all probability, be answered by
the investigating commission. The coun-
try will look for very full and clear
explanation of all matters pertaining to
this beef business. One officer of high
standing has been courtmartialed and con-
victed on charges growing out of the beef
scandal, and on account of the scandal
great injury to an immense industry is
threatened. Therefore the country wants
the truth and the whole truth respecting
the matter.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-31
originality of.a schemer.

A big, notwithstanding stranger with
shoulders like a Hercules, walked into a
department store late one afternoon, and
after gazing about a minute, stepped up
to a salesman and made known his wish
to buy a shirt says the Philadelphia Rec
ord. A couple of samples were shown
him, and he informed the salesman that
either one would do, 1t was an article
that sold for $3.50, and in making payment
The stranger pulled from his hip pocket a
huge roll of bills. He apparently SKINNED
them over in search of small bill, but
he could not find one of less denomination
than $500. One of these was handed the
surprised salesman, but he arose to the oc-
casion and sent it away with the cash
boy.
When the change came il was nearly all
in small bills. The stranger interrupted
the salesman in his work of counting the
hills by reaching for the pile and wadding
If into his hip pocket. "Oh. 1 guess It's
all right; and you can give that skirt to
porter If you can find one big enough TO
wearNit. All I wanted was the change.
You see, it was after banking hours, and
1 am a man of reSources. Good day."
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-31
A Modern MIRACLE.

We may look for David T. Littler to
lead off with one of the munificent en-
tertainments which have made his name
a household word in every corner of the
state, says the Springfield Qll.) correspond
ence of the st. Louis Republic. When
Llttler entertains there is a sound of rev.
eiry by night and all goes merry as
marriage bell. At his last reception to the
state officers and members of the assem-
bly, there was medieval feast; the boars'
head and the Wassail bowl Such pro-
fusion of meat and drink had never before
met the hungry and thirsty legions of
the state house, even on field night with
the lobby. Eat and drink as they might
there was always enough and to spare.
The next day Senator Ilttler met Bishop
Seymour of the Southern Illinois Episco-
pal diocese.
Bishop" said he, II am a convert to
your belief in mirac.es.''
"Ah, senator" said the bishop, 81 was
sure it would come And since l am sure
il was neither my eloquence nor argu-
ments, 1 may, without egotism, ask what
has wrought this change"
The senator rose on tiptoe and Whispered
in the bishops ear
This morning" said he II found that
I had three baskets of champagne left
over from last night
The good bishop was puzzled and SAID
he could not see any connection between
champagne and miracles.
well. it's this way" Lttler replied
I'm willing to admit it was possible 10
save seven baskets of bread from that
crowd in Gallilee when it's possible to save
three baskets of champagne from the Illi-
noiS Legislature"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-31
stewart of Nevada.

There was a fierce thunder storm last
night and an air of gloom about the Sen
ate all to-day, as if some calamity were
impending or. some great sorrow had fall
len upon the members. says the Washing
ton correspondence of the Chicago Record.
1t was the result of the news from Ne
vada-tne reelection of Senate Stewart
and the prospect of being compelled 10
listen to his speeches for another six
years. Mr.. Stewart is an interminaole
talker but his colleagues could endure that
If he would talk on more than one subject,
which he declines to do. He makes the
same speech over and over again almost
every day, so that senators with good
memories can repeat Ii almost verbatum,
and his familiar phrases about the capt.
talistic vampires with the fetid fangs and
the money devils and the crime of '73 are
more familiar to a majority of the senate
than the ten commandments.
Ex-senator Evarts hit off Mr.. Stewards
peculiarities in a little story that he told
at a dinner given in honor of Senator
Spooner when the latter was leaving pub
lie life six years ago. After the coffee
was served one after another of his col
leagues arose and pronounced eulogy.
When Mr.. Stewards turn came he said
that while Spooner was a good fellow ne
was all wrong on finances, and proceeded
to repeat the old speech he had made so
many times in the Senate. Senator Evarts,
who next took the floor, said that Stewart
reminded him of man he had met in an
insane asylum one time when he was
acting as a member of board of visitors
The superintendent told them that they
must say cheerful things to the patients,
and therefore when he saw lunatic sit
ting astride of a table beating it with a
whip and pretending to drive it with
pair of string lines he walked up TO him
and said: That's fine hobby you have
there, my friend
1T isn't a hobby answered the lunatic,
IT'S a horse
whats the difference between a horse
and hobby?' suggested Mr.. Evarts. The
lunatic turned on him with an air of su-
preme contempt and remarked: You
blank fool, anybody can get off a horse,
but nobody ever got off a hobby"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-31

A Washington correspondent writes that
he has it from a reliable source that John
Wanamaker's profits from his Philadel-
Dhia store last year were over S1.750,OOO.
and from his New York store about the
same sum. On the Saturday night before
Christmas the sales of the New York store
aggregated more than $4,000 The New
York store has paid a profit every day
eince il was opened. Notwithstanding the
two firms which had 1t ahead of Mr..
Wanamaker made failures. The reason
for Mr. Wanamaker's great success in
both Philadelphia and New York is stated
10 be his skilIful and extensive advertise
ing. 1t has been his rule to confine his
advertising to newspapers and magazines,
and the former he finds to be the better
medium. Last year the store in Phila,
deiphia paid out something like 100000,
and the store in New York about 100000
for advertising. During the current year,
it is said. Mr.. Wanamakers advertising
bill will not be much. if anything, short
of 100000
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-31
Coz the WRONG sort OF Doctor.

Mr. Smitherson had lived in the city
perhaps year. says the Seattle Post In
telligencer. He came out just when the
Klondke wave was getting up a momen-
tum and, after becoming convinced that
Seattle was better town than Chicago,
sent for his family and moved them into
a cottage near Green Lake.
A trif1e forgetful of faces, although good
al remembering names, is Mr. Smitherson.
He had met DR.. Healthy, who lived some
blocks further up the car line, but that
was Months ago, and, although he had
great respect for the doctors skill and
learning, he had not been fortunate in de-
veloping a personal acquaintance with
him.
A few days ago the telephone rang in
Mr.. Smitherson's Office on Second avenue.
expected was about to happen.
Dashing down stairs, Mr.. Smitherson
saw on the sidewalk a professional-looking
man with full beard and leather case in
has hand, evidently containing instru-
ments.
"Quick, come with meY excitedly cried
Smitherson, grabbing the professional
man by the arm and yanking him aboard
a passing Green Lake car. Il have been
expecting this, and 1 meant to have told
you about it, he said when he had re-
covered his breath. The car was speeding
to Pike street. Everything is all right,
1 hope and trust" Smitherson went on.
Il have made every preparation and
hope"
Say, who do you think I amp his COM
panion finally managed to interject, after
they had gone several blocks.
why, DR.. Healthy of Green Lake. of
course!'
mot much! I'm Goodear, the piano
tuner. Guess you've made a mistake.
Good byer' and the tuner jumped off the
car carrying his Instruments with him.
Since then the doctor and his neighbor
and patron have become acquainted.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-31

The Evangelical League of Boston has
issued a circular urging upon all. clergy
men that they exert their whole influence
10 the end of having the United States
retain the Philippine Islands, in order that
they may be "Chrisuanized." 1t seems to
be the idea of these Boston ministers that
we ought 20 go to the Filipinos with a
Bible in one hand and a blunderbuss in
the other, and give them the choice Of
being civilized and "Christianized," and
buying our calicoes and homespuns, or
having their heads blown off. The circu-
lar says: Woe be unto the processing
Christian who does not cast the weight
of his influence in favor of holding the
islands. That we might have to kill off
some thousands of the natives, and in the
meantime sacrifice some thousands of our
own young men. does not seem to cut
any figure whatsoever with the Boston
missionaries.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-31
In the Wrong Place.

A Characteristic story Of Gen. Scott is
told in connection with the sword pre-
scented TO him by the state of Louisiana,
through the legislative, at the close of the
Mexican war.
He was aocosted by a man who said !:
Gen. Scott, 4 had the honor of doing most
Of the work on the sword presented to
you by the state of Louisiana. should
like to ask If it was just as you would
have chosen"
IT'S very fine sword, sir, a very fine
sword indeed" said the general. 81 am
proud to have it, There Is only one thing
l should have preferred different. The
inscription should have been on the blade,
sir. The scabbard may be taken from us,
but the sword, neyer!'
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-31
INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Meeting Savannah Lodge No 15S B. p.
o. Elks
Special Notices-Ship Notice Georgia
Export and Import Company; Ship Notice,
W. W. Wilson; Ship Notice, Strachan &
Co; Gordon & Dilworth's Products, A. NJ.
& c. w. West; Ship Notices, Barnard &
Co; Receivers Sale, Perry & Benton.
Business Notices-E. & w. Laundry.
The Busy Bee-Byck Bros.
Legal Notices-Libel Against Portuguese
bark Oliveira.
A Set of Harness-E. L. Neidlinger.
We Never in All Our Business Career
Metropolitan Clothing Company.
Announcement. February Sale of Cloth
ing-M. S. Brown.
Best Beef Lamb. Mutton, Sausages, Etc
--Sommers & Winkler.
Call and See our 80 Wheels-E. p. Terry
Hotel-Pulask House, Charles f. Ora
ham, Proprietor.
Mineral pollinaris.
Condensed Milk-Burden's Brand Con-
densed MIX.
Medical-Bradhelds Female Regulator /;
Cuticura Remedies; Worlds Dispensary
Preparations; Hoods Sarsaparilla; Casio
ria; Erie Medical Company; Ayers Hair
Vigor.
Cheap Column Advertisements-H Help
Wanted Employment Wanted For Rent
For Sale; Lost; Personal; Miscellaneous
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-31

Agoncillo, the agent of Aguinadlo at
Washington, seems to be convincing some
of the newspapers and politicians that the
Philippines do really produce some very
shrewd political wire pullers, who might
indeed be able to hold their own against
New York or Philadelphia practical poll
tician. Agoncillo is being variously re-
ferred to as "a smooth article" "a warm
member" and the like, and demands are
being made that he be invited to get out
of the country. If they are beginning to
be afraid of him in Washington, that is
pretty good evidence that he lacks a lot
of being a fool or simpletou.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-01-31
WAS THERE A CONDITION.

The New York World prints a dispatch
from Washington to the effect that it was
decided at a cabinet meeting that if the
courtmartal found Gen. Eagan guilty
the finding was 10 be approved, with this
condition, namely that there was to be
assurances that Gen. Miles would cease
talking for publication about army mat
ters, and keep entirely quiet for a time
respecting such matters
From this it is TO be inferred that if no
one had been in a position to assure the
cabinet that Gen. Miles would keep quiet
that is that he would not go around
among the newspapers and tell his griev-
ances-the cabinet would not have agreed
that the finding Of the courtmartial should
be approved. Is not the whole story rath-
er a fishy one? We are Inclined to think
so. Is Gen. Miles so indlscreet and so
lacking in judgment that he has TO be the
subject of such an agreement? II he U.s.
he is not fit man to be the general COM
handing the army.
But who was there who was In a posi-
ton to speak for Gen. Miles in such a
matter? Il is safe to say that the cabinet
entered into no such bargain. 1t would
be beneath its dignity to do so. 1t is the
Presidents duty to approve the finding of
the courtmarual If it is In accordance
with the law and the evidence. He would
be guilty of doing a great wrong If he
should approve it knowing it to be wrong,
simply to get Gen. Miles to cease talking
about army affairs 60 the newspapers.
II is safe to put the Worlds story down
as a sensational dispatch having little or
no foundation.