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The times., 1899-10-16
MR.. BRYAN In CHICAGO.
n Criticism of President MckinIey's
Speech in Minneapolis.

CHICAGO, Oct. 15.-William J. Bryan
was in Chicago a few hours today, on his
way TO Kentucky, where he will make a
number of speeches for Mr.. Goebel. Colonel
Bryan did not appear to be in the best of
health. He declared, however, that, but for
fatigue incident to the continuous speaking
OF the past week and the long railway jour-
ney, he felt well.
J. G. Johnson, Chairman of the executive
COMMITTEES OF the Democratic National
Committee, and Samuel B. Cook
waited at the hotel for Colonel
Bryan until they were obliged to either
defer their trip to st. Louis or go without
seeing him. They concluded they would
see him on his return from Kentucky, and
they left for ST. Louis.
In an interview today Colonel Bryan criti-
cised the speech delivered by President Nc
kinney at Minneapolis. He said the Presi-
dent, in that speech, repudiated the Dec
Iaration OF Independence. Said Colonel
Bryan:
In President McKinley's speech at Min
neapol1s he stated that he believed that
the United States should permanently re-
tain the Philippine Islands, and in the
course of his speech he repudiated the
| source of government described in the
Declaration of Independence. Near the
close of the speech this sentence occurs,
that Congress viii provide for them tFili-
pinosl a government which will bring
them blessings. which will promote their
material interests as we'll as advance their
people in the path of civilization and in
/ telllgence. / confidently believe. II we
change the word Congress to Parliament,
and the word Filipinos' TO Colonists, the
sentence would EXPRESS the sentiments of
King George in revolutionary days.
If we change the word Congress to
'Cortes' and the word 'Filipinos' to Gu
bans the sentence would express the SEN
timent of the Spanish monarchy at the
time we intervened. Every king, every
emperor, every despot confidently be-
lieves' that he and his Government will
provide for his subjects government that
Will bring them blessings promote their
material interests, and advance them in the
path of civilization and intelligence, and
most of the kings, emperors, and despots
have asserted that they felt under divine
| obligations to do the same
The times., 1899-10-16
BRIGHAM YOUNG ON ROBERTS
The Opposition to Seating the Repre-
sentatiye-EIect Discussed

NEW YORK, Oct ia published state
ment that Representative-elect Roberts of
Utah would attend the regular Mormon
services in the Amphion Theatre building
today drew some strangers to the meeting.
Mr.. Roberts was not present Brigham
Young, one CT the apostles OF the Church,
was there but took no active part in the
services.
In conversation before the meeting Mr..
Young said, in answer TO question. that
it mattered little to the Mormons whether
Mr.. Roberts was seated or not. although
they hoped that he would be on his own
account and because it was right III il
was destined that wrong should triumph
however. they knew it would be for
little while only, and then the right would
be on top. Mr.. Young said that Mr. Rob-
erts was elected by Gentle majority. not
because the Mormons objected to him per-
sonally but owing to political differences.
The apostle said that he had met Presi-
dent Mckinley at the Auditorium Annex
on the Sunday before and that the Roberts
question was not mentioned in the short
conversation. He let il be understood that
he had expressed to the President. al
though not at length, the Mormons' hope
that when they were trying to do their
duty-at Manila in Cuba and at home
when they were trying 10 do as they ought
to do, the people of the country would not
force them into opposition. The President,
he said, did not expres= himself on the
subject.
The times., 1899-10-16
Two African state TYPES.

No one familiar with the actual condi-
tions in South Africa could help feeling
sincere regret that the Orange Free State
TransvaaI Beers. and thereby sacrifice its
independence. with which Great Britain
has never felt the slightest desire to inter
fere From its organization this little
Dutch Republic has deserved and enjoyed
the respect ard coed viii OF the paramount
power in South Africa, and has lived on
terms Of intimate trade ard amity with its
British neighbcrs. But it has joined hands
with the oligarchy at Pretoria. in quar-
rel not its own. and in which it has little
interest. and sympathy is wasted.
It is pity that the Orange Free State
should have acted as it has. and there is
only enc excuse to be suggested for Presi-
dent steyn and the other leaders of the
community It Is that they have been
forced TO make war on Great Britain by
the insistence OF the masses OF the people.
Who are nearly as ignorant and fanat-
ical as the TTansvaal Beers. For the lat
ter sympathy is an insult to civilization;
but we may feel sorry for the former with
out offence to God or mankind They have
respected human rights in their State, and
have prcspered peacefully in consequence.
Their constitution is as liberal as one
could desire. Il grants citizenship to all
white residents on equal terms. All cit
liens are eligible to Office. It guarantees
free speech, free press, the unrestricted
right of public assemblage, absolute re-
ligious freedom and equality, and makes
The courts independent of the legislature
and the executive
Compare the constitutional foundation of
this real republic with that of the adjoining
Transvaal oligarchy. The constitution of
the latter forever prohibits Catholic or
Jewish worship anywhere in the country,
or the existence of any church which does
not teach the Heidelberg catechism 1t
denies all religious rights TO the black
race. in accordance with the Boer belief
that negroes are without souls. II is a
( crime to baptize a black, and the law for
bids his race to enter into the marriage
relation The President, members of the
/ cabinet, legislature, and all public officers
must be members of the Reformed Dutch
I Church. There is a legislature of two
/ chambers, the second being without any
power whatever All laws must be pro-
I posed by the President The courts, form
( erIy Independent. for some time have been
made subordinate to the executive, and are
+ no longer allowed to pass upon the consti-
tutionallty OF laws. No person with an
admixture of negro blood can hold prop
! erty in the Transyaal.
II is for such a State, and such reo-
/ pie. that libertyloving Americans are
asked TO express sympathy, and to harry
their Government into impertinent inter-
ference IN a matter with which il has
no concern. The glorious constitution OF
this sister republic is all the excuse any
sane freeman need ask for ardently hoping
that these barbarian Beers may be whipped
into deceney and subjected to civilized
Anglo-Saxon government as soon as pos
sible As they exist today, they merely
cumber the earth
The times., 1899-10-16
HazinE.
lFrcm the Chicago Jonrnal.l


Haziug is a form OF lynching. 1t has, however.
this fundamental difference, tina; it often improves
the victim and leaves him far better off than he
was before There is nothing like it to take out
of one that offensive self-aSsurance and couceit
a lower classman metimes brings to college
from the country village, where he has been
treated all his life like society belle because
his father owned SS7, 900 worth OF property and
was head of the village bank.
But it can't be depended upon always to fall
on the right freshman. and sometimes it equals
in brutality the whteeapping outrages of the
South. 1t is as lawless and clumsy a way TO
correct a fellow students manners any other
form of lynching would be.
It is possible that it persists at West Point
because it gives vent to 4 natural reaction
against the stern severity Of military life, hard
thing for young men to bear. But it ought 70
be given up 1t is Incompatible with discipline
snd opposed TO good order, and if discipline and
order are to prevail in the Army they should be
cultivated at the Military Academy. For the
honor OF the institution 10 form of lynehing
ought TO occur there.
The times., 1899-10-16

raisers Of the South will be able to pro-
duce the finer qualities of leaf. or can
compete with the cheap labor of the Orient.
If they cannot do this. Of course the home
grown tea will supply only limited mar
ket. But the industry in the United States
is as yet in go embryotic a state that no
one can be certain about that point.
The tea plantation in question is helping
to solve the local race problem by proyid-
ing work for the negroes of the vicinity
II should be apparent to any thinking per-
son that the best thing which can happen
in place which has a large negro popula-
tion is that they be educated to some sort
of skilled labor. 1t will be impossible for
the race as whole, or any large percen-
tage of it, to rise to a high level if confined
to unskilled labor as a means Of livelihood,
or il the only alternative is between the
cotton field and domestic service. The
man who has a business in which he can
use his hands skillfully and rise to some
position of responsibility and indepen-encs ,
as master of his time and his earnings has
chance of becoming a most useful and
self-respecting citizen. There is no 1nde-
pendence in domestic service, and not
much money in unskilled labor. The tea
industry will require intelligence and relia-
bility, and it is reported that at Summer
vile a comfortable schoolhouse was built
to induce reliable and worthy co.ored msn
to settle on the plantation. The children
were sent TO school and employed during
the picking season, thus becoming better
educated in two different ways than they
would have been had they lived in coal
mining region, for example. Anyth nS
which helps the negro as an individual to
become independent, to accumulate money,
to send his children to school, and to own
his home will help solve tie race problem
more quickly than any amount of legisla-
tion or speech making. In this way the
self-respecting members of the race will
become able to do their part in the devel-
opment OF the community and the shift
less and unenterprising will be winnowed
out, while the middle class, WHO are
neither bad nor good, viii be given an in
centive to make something OF themselves.
The low price of cotton has had something
to 60 with keeping the negro at low level
in the South. 1t has kept the negro laborer
! poor and the negro farmer in debt to the
storekeeper at the crossroads. II some
new industry can be found which will en-
ploy more or less skilled labor, and bring
money into the community, it may be a
| very good thing.
The times., 1899-10-16
DEMOCRATS IN CONFERENCE.
Chairman jones' Lieutenants Report
Progress in So. Louis

\
| ST. LOUIS, Oct Ex-senator James K.
Jones. Chairman of the Democratic Ma
! tional Committee, arrived in the city this
evening and went at once into conference
in the Planters Hotel with William ].
Stone OF Missouri, ]. G. Johnson of Kan
sas. and Urey Wocdson of Kentucky Mr.
Woodson had to take the train for Louis
Vile where he Is to meet William j. Bryan
and left the party in conference behind
closed doors. 1t was 11:10 before the con-
ferees separated.
When asked as to the purpose of the
meeting Senator Jones stated that il was
simply held that he might be informed as
TO the work done during his absence that
no programme had been arranged and no
campaign mapped out AS to the political
outlook Chairman Jones stated that all his
advices were favorable to the success of
his party; that the campaign OF 1900 would
be conducted on lines laid down at Chicago
in 1896, with this difference, that as new
issues had arisen they would be taken up
! by the party with boldness: that the ques-
tions of Imperialism and trusts were grave
matters which had to be met, and as the
Republican party had ever fostered the one
and was responsible for the other. these
issues, while not overshadowing the fnan-
cial question, would be made prominent in
the approaching campaign
The Senator was careful to state that
this was his individual opinion, and not
the views of the national committee, nor
yet of the Democratic party. He stated
further that at this time it was imp0ss BILE
TO estimate the relative Importance of
| these questions, but that it was his belief
that the Democratic party would never re-
cede from its position as to bimetalism
until the question had been forever sett ed
by recognition of both god and silver.
When asked as to the contemplated trans
fer of Democratic headquarters from Chi
cago TO st. Louis or Washington, Senator
Jones stated that nothing had been done
looking to such transfer, but that he did
not think at this time transfer would
be made.
Asked as to the campaign in Kentucky.
Senator Jones stated that his advices clear
| ly indicated the election of Mr.. Goe-
bel, Notwithstanding the factional fight ana
! the opposition of the Louisville and Nash
vile. On the contrary, he believed the op-
position of the railroad company to the
regular nominee would bring hundreds OF
votes to the ticket.
Secretary Johnson stated that the con-
| ference was simply for the purpose of
| laying before Chairman Jones the action
of the national committee taken at its
recent meeting in Chicago that he might
be accurately informed as to the work
done during his absence in Europe.
The times., 1899-10-16
A Patriotic Church.

(frOm the St Louis star-)
The Methodist Church for many years has been
considered powerful factor in shaping the poll
cies of the nation. This being the case it is
encouraging to know that "Zion's Herald" a
leading organ OF that denomination. declares that
it does not know OF single clergyman of that
denomination who is not in hearty accord with
the Administration in its Philippine policy. This
view is also sustained by the fact that the Min
nesota State conference Of that Church has just
adopted resolutions pToHouRciug the enlargement
OF our boundaries "a providential c1l'' and de-
clares that ''all good citizens should give to our
National Administration their cheerful and hearty
support in this foreign policy" In this connec-
tion il may also be said that every religious de.
nomination in the United States is believed to
favor the prosecution of the war in the PhiI-
ippines
The times., 1899-10-16
IL No Arrest Is Made.

(From the CINCINNATI EnquiTer)
Everything which is manufactured will event
uaIly go into a trust" The big fsh will
swallow the little fish. Every small city viii
have to give up its active industries They will
follow the trend-be swallowed up by the big
plants The prosperity .of the little city will
dry up as summer ponds in an August sun
Trust means condensation concentration The
fight is between large masses of money and
large masses of people. The struggle should not
be doubtful one-wilI not be doubtful one
if the masses OF people can be made to realize
their danger Powerful as money is, il is weaker
than rope OF sand when il attempts to bind
the people. The people, however, must be ae-
quainted with the intent of the money power
The latter works steathily, and if the people do
not awake TO the danger they will be soon
hound hand and foot Once bound the shackles
turn to steel 1t will not be easy to break them,
and. when broken they leave behind them ter
rible wounds. which win take years OF suffering
and sacrifice TO heal.
The times., 1899-10-16
Dom Pnurs Defiance.
(From the Philadelnhia Innnirer

From the Philadelphia InquireT.)
Judging from the movements OF the Boers it
would now seem TO be evident that President Kru-
ger all along has been determined upon a fight,
He has armed his troops, has mobilized them,
has placed them TO the best advantage at various
points on the border, has established an alliance
with the Orange Free State, has mapped out his
plan of campaign, and with everything in readi-
ness he has defed the British to come on. He did
It in an ultimatum which demanded in few but
very plain words: First, that all the British
troops on the border should be Immediately with
drawn; second, that all the troops now on the
way TO Cape Town in transports should be turned
back; third that all the troops landed at Cane
Town since the first OF June should be sent away
When this was done then there could be arbitra,
tion 1t most preposterous idea, OF course
1t simply said to England: Ii you send back all
of your men so that you are left in a wholly un-
prepared condition we meanwhile can strengthen
our armies, can secure ammunition, and be ready
for you if negotiations fail. OF course England
rejected such a. proposition.
The times., 1899-10-16
A Common Tongue.

tfFOm the fhlladelphla Record.
decidedly interesting and important question
submitted by WI Ting Fang, the Chinese
Minister at Washington. at the meeting Of the
international Commercial Congress ON Friday
last. This enlightened Eastern statesman asked
whether in future international meetings a uni
yersal medium of speaking should not be definite
ly agreed upon. The lack of a common medium
for communication between delegates represent
ing different nations has been an exaspera ting
hindrance to the speedy transaction OF the bust
ness in hand at similar gatherings in the past
but if Minister Fang's suggestion is to be taken
up, seriously considered, and finally settled by
the selection OF cne particular language in which
the deliberations of international conventions
shall be conducted, by what sort of congress
may this desirable result be attained? The Min
lister himself suggests that the problem of the
adoption OF international medium cf communi-
cation might be decided by majority vote. The
question, for instance. might be voted upon and
common language chosen by the congress now
being held in the auditorium Of the National Ex-
port Exposition; but many years must elapse be.
fore the use OF common tongue can be hoped
for
The times., 1899-10-16
Quay VIII BE Seated.

(From the Chicago ChroncIe.)
Let not the base and enyions Wanamakerites
delude themselves with the hope that the United
States Senate viii refuse TO seat the Hon. Mat
thew Stanley Quay because the action would es-
tablish an inconvenient precedent. As a matter
of fact, it would not establish precedent. The
Hon Matthew Stanley Quay is unique He con-
stitutes a class by himself Action in his case
would not apply to the case of anyone else
whonsoeyer But even if it were otherwise the
result would be the same. Nr. Quay will be
seated not only TO preserve intact the Republican
trinity-Matt, Platt, and Mark-but because our
noble Executive earnestly desires the sixty-odd
votes Of Pennsylvania in the next National Con.
vention Let Holy John howl and beat his breast
II he will The Hon. Matthew Quay viii arrive,
tout de meme.
The times., 1899-10-16

Mr.. Brigham H. Roberts. member of
Congress from Utah, has at last realized
that the popular movement to secure his
expulsion from his seat is dangerous
enough to demand his attention. He is
reported as having gone to Philadelphia
to retain the services of George F. Ed
munds. who appears to enjoy rather
strange eminence in attracting clients with
cases requiring heroic treatment. How
much money Roberts may have to spend is
a question If he has an unlimited bank
account for defensive purposes, no doubt
there is a great deal of splendid legal tai
ent in the country at his disposal.
The times., 1899-10-16

Senator Foraker is surprised to hear
it limited that Aguinaldo offered to sell
out for a price. The President, while
speaking fully and frankly on Philippine
affairs. has never mentioned such thing!
Probably His Excellency. hitherto. has not
cared to open the subject. He could not
have purchased Aguinaldo if he had wanted
to. The AIger Relief Commission, Alger's 5
junket to the Antilles, and the DENLY car
avian to Manila, used up all the loose
change.
The times., 1899-10-16
A Lost Opportunity.

(Frcrn the New York Commercial Advertiser)
Grim war would have had dramatic contrast
Of grim humor if the Beers had captured Cecil
Rhodes a few days ago, and they came very near
it. Had they known what prize they had with.
in reach, the train would have been held and the
Beers would have gained advantage worth
more than victory. Fancy Kruger and Rhodes
face to face the latter vainly offering rams m
fit for an inca OF Peru, but finding his market
value sent away up above all the diamond and
gold stocks OF South Africa. The difference be-
tween Rhodes captive and Rhodes free must fill
the Beer l-aders with the remorse OF a neglected
opportunity II they had him they might hold
up the war
The times., 1899-10-16
Escorting the WRONG Norman.
Hrom the Chleago -


couple strolled north through the court Of
honor One evening this week. They were evi-
IDENTIFY married, and as they mingled with the
throus the man kept tight hold on slender
ana with his right hand Indeed. anxious did
he appear not 10 become separated from his
charge il seemed quite natural To 4 casual OBJ
server that his fingers should become cramped
And this was likely the ease, for when they had
reached the Palmer House he sought 10 change
his hold TO his companions other arm. Just then
the crowd lungtd and for a few moments all was
confusion but Oar friend emerged from the siTug-
Cling mass stiA holdings tightly 10 a feminine
arm no doubt thinking well Gi himself for hay-
ing weathercd 30 safely through. with his hetter
half IN tow Quite exhausted he had come into
a space which offered him chance 20 regain
his breath when plcaSant-appeariHg gently
tapped him the shoulder iTuni behind. saving
-.Beg Your pardon. cid man, but believe that
IL nv wife YOU have there. Turning quickly he
realized that be Indeed holding a strange
woman tightly By the arm, and his embarrassment
was not csseucd when his own wife caught Hp
with him and demanded an explanation OF his
conduct.
The times., 1899-10-16
EugIand and the Boers.

To the Editor OF The Times:
AS reader and subscriber. desire 20
express my approval of your editorial ut
terances on the Transvasl question 1 re-
gard your position as in keeping with the
enlightenment of the century. in the in
terest OF general humanity. in accordance
with the equity of the situation, and as
befitting the attitude of every grateful
American, in view of the late maniiesta-
ton of British friendship for US Your ar
ticIes on the subject are faultIessly logical
and, happily. so Just is your cause you
have no occasion To resort TO sophistry TO
sustain your case. Between TYPICAL Amer
ieans-not those OF the hyphenated varis-
tIes-and the British there IS nearly every
thing in common that makes for the bet
terment OF mankind.
AN AMERICAN.
The times., 1899-10-16
THE ARMY AUTOMOBILES.
Vehicles Being Built i'm Chicago for
the signal Corps.


The Government has taken its first OIL
cial cognizance of the automobile in giving
out a contract for three wagons to be used
py the Signal Corps. These vehicles are
being made in Chicago and have been de-
signed under the specifications OF the Chizf
Signal Officer Two OF them are OF the
covered type. which is designed for the
transportation Of equipment as well as
men, while the third is open. and de-
signed for the conveyance OF the officers
OF the corps.
One of these Is furnished with batteries
of sufficient capacity for a run OF thirty
miles on one charge. carrying load OF
l 500 pounds. There are two motors OF
three and one-hah horsepower each. but
these are so arranged that in case or
emergency there is available total OF
twelve horsepower. This provision Is
made to meet a particularly bad stretch
OF road. The wheels have steel hubs, with
ball bearings, and the tires, instead Of
being pneumatic, are Of solid rubber two
and a half inches thick.
In order that the wagon may be as
unobtrusive as possible in the field OF ac-
tion, ii is painted a dull green, and Is
entirely devoid OF ornamentation.