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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-05
A PosToFFICE REFORM.
All officers Must Now Give Security
Company Bonds.
Y. +. Curtis, in Chicago Record.

w f. Curtis, in Chicago Record.
The Postofice Department now requires
it's bonded officers to furnish bonds from
security or insurance companies instead of
individuals. The bond OF any such COM
pany will be accepted after it has submitted
its books and investments to an examina-
ton by agents of the attorney generals Of
flee and received his sanction, and there are
now five on the list. A sixth company will
probably be added in a few days. Such
bonds are preferred TO individual securi-
ties because they are always paid without
question. Any security company refusing
to make good a loss or defalcation on the
part of an official whose honesty it has
insured is crossed off the list its other
bonds are Cancelled and it can do no more
business with the government; and a boy
colt by the government is equivalent TO
ruin. On the other hand individual bonds
men never pay without being compelled to
by the courts, and even then it IS always
difficult and often impossible to collect the
judgments. 1t is the duty of the solicitor Of
the treasury, Mr.. Maurice d. OCOnnell, OF
Iowa, TO recover moneys lost by the govern
ment through careless or dishonest officials,
and it takes practically all his time. Mr.
OCOnnell is heartily in favor Of the new
system of requiring bonds from surety COM
panies for the reasons l have given
IN ninety-nine cases out of a hundred 80
he said yesterday Individual bondsmen viii
fight the government in the courts if they
have the slightest excuse for doing so, and
then when we get judgment they viii eX-
haust every recourse to evade payment
During the last year we have been COM
PEELED to sue on 1856 bonds. Last year
in favor of the government, while 400 cases
were settled by compromise. The cost Of
litigation IS enormous large percentage
OF what we are able to collect. 1t occu-
pies nearly the entire time of this office
and fills the dockets of the courts But we
have never had to sue a surety company.
Ihey settle promptly and fairly. If they
don't we will not accept their bonds. and
they Know 1t. The other Cay there was a
defalcation in the navy. a paymaster was
short in his accounts He was insured in a
baltimore company which promptly paid
$25O0 TO the secretary of the navy When
the papers came to this Office we discov-
cred the amount was not sufficient and sent
tor the agent of the company. He protest
ed and the president came over to prove
that 1t was not liable for any more. So we
had hearing. sat Judge. Mr.. Reeves,
or M office, presented the case for the gov
eminent; The president of the surety COM
pany submitted his defense in a very clear
ana able manner, and after weighing all
the evidence and arguments I decided that
SIW0 more was due. The company ac-
eepted the decision cheerfuly. and within
Iorty-elght hours the cash was in my hands
II mat paymaster's suretes had been in
olVlduals, 1t is doubtful if we would have
recovered a cent -
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-05

WASHINGTON, Jan. 4.-Representative
Lewis, of Washington, to-day introduced a
resolution providing for an inquiry by any
House committee appointed to investigate
the conduct of the War Department into
the beef contracts made by the government
whether the beef was IN all cases whole
some and whether the facts disclosed
should or should not demand the submission
of the subject matter and persons connect
ed Herewith to an appropriate grand jury
of the United States to inquire into and
present such indictment or presentment for
obtaining money by false pretenses or for
the cheat and swindling of the United
States or any of her departments"
No progress was made by the beef sur
vey board of the War Department to-day
The papers necessary for the prosecution
of the investigation had not arrived at the
morning session, and adjournment was
taken Professionally till Friday morning.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-05


Totals ......5, 550,282 4,812 101 46S SOB 266 $50
IOtdl vote II, O97 S4S
republican plurality .................. 1888 181
The vote given as that of the Populist
party is misleading, since it embraces, in
Colorado and Kansas, the Democratic vote,
and might more properly be classified as
fusion In many other States the Dem
ocratic state tickets received the indorse-
ment or actual support of the larger fac
ton of those who have called themselves
Populists. 1t is evident they are in the
Democratic party to stay. Again, deduct
ing from the Populist vote in Colorado.
Kansas, South Dakota and Washington the
Democratic element to the fusion, and the
POpulist vote will not exceed 100000, or a
few thousands in excess of the Prohibition
vote A comparison with the vote of 1896
shows that the Republican vote was about
smaller in $685. which presents the unusual
feature of a larger Republican plurality
throughout the country in an off year fol-
lowing a Presidential election.
The most striking feature of the figures is
the small vote in most of the States of the
South, compared with that in the States
where there is a fair count. For instance
the total vote in Alabama was about 102 600.
Upon this vote nine representatives in Con-
gress were elected. which is Il, 300 votes to
a representative. In California $4,000 votes
were polled and those votes elected seven
representatives, giving Al 600 to a represent
alive In Georgia only 69.432 votes were
polled for Governor. 1t is probable that a
few more voters went to the polls in No
vember to vote for representatives to Con-
gress; but. upon the basis of the vote for
Governor, Georgia elected eleven members.
or 6.3l3 voters to a member. In Indiana
it took over 562.5 800 votes to elect thirteen
members of the House, or more than 1906
to each member. Eleven representatives
were elected in Georgia in a total vote
1900 less than required to elect two mem
bers in Indiana.
An observing Southern paper expressed a
truth when it said that what the South
needs more than anything else is a vigor-
Gus minority party to confront and divide
the Democracy, and thus secure the best
results of representative government.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-05

The appointment of Joseph H. Choate. of
New York, as United States ambassador to
Great Britain, which is said to have been
such appointments generally 60 1t is a
curious feature of our diplomatic service
that it contains very few trained diplo-
mates Mr.. choate has never held any pub
Ito once. but be is man Of brilliant parts.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-05

The President yesterday sent the treaty
OF peace to the Senate thereby ending his
connection with it for the present. 1t is
now in the hands of the Senate. In its
present form it is an executive act. nego-
without any binding force in law. If ap-
proved by the Senate it will be returned TO
The President but il will still be without
binding force until ratified by the President.
ills ratification viii consummate the treaty
and make it, in the language Of the Consti-
tuition, the supreme law of the land"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-05

lege we used TO have all our experimental
cattle slaughtered in Chicago. and am just
as familiar with the handling of their beef
and pork as l am with my own business.
so that know that it is simply out of the
question for them to use chemicals
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-05

From this distance it looks as if General
Brooke We're disposed to concentrate the
administration of affairs in Cuba too much
in Havana and his own hands. 1t should be
the policy to recognize local authorities,
military and civil, as far as possible. Gen.
Brooke cannot hope to improve on General
Woods administration in Santiago.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-05
PNeHIiar.

"Ah! funeral, see,'' said the tourist.
"Yass," assented Rubberneck Bill. ''Pizen
Ike"
"Er-lemme see; wasn't there something
peculiar about his death?"
wal, yass. 1t happened a durn sight
later than any one who had knowed him
thought il would
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-05
A Sympa thizer.

Weary Watkins-It is all right to run
them Spaniards out of Cuby, but don't see
no need for insultin' them.
Hungry Higgins-Who's insultin' 'em?
''Wy, the American newspapers, mostly.
Tellin' EN- the best thing they kin do is TO
go to work"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-05
Henry watterson TOO Late.


Editor Watterson proposes for the Demo-
cratic platform in 1900 the stars and stripes,
God bless them!" The patriotism and the
piety are all right, and would be fetching;
but the Republicans, with their usual fore
sight have so pre-empted both features of
the proposed platform that any attempt 70
use either would probably bring up an awk-
ward question of copyright
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-05

The parties suspected of having burned
some Indians at the stake in Indian Terri
tory have been indicted by the grand jury
for arson" 1t is therefore presumable that
had the white men broken the Indians
heads with clubs the charge would have
heen burglary
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-05

As discussion of the treaty of peace will
take place in executive session of the SEN
ate, the public will get only meager and
secondhand accounts Of it, There win not
be much opposition to the treaty itself. but
the discussion will indicate to some extent
the attitude of senators towards the ques-
ION of exnansinn later ON
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-05

A New Jersey death warrant has been de-
clared by a higher court to be Illegal. Just
think! A few more days and the man would
have been illegally dead All of which
proves that a thing may be effective and
valid without being legal
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-05

Colorado has a long lead as a gold-pro-
ducing State, its output in 1898 being ST.
10000, against $l3.C3O000 in 1896 And yet
Senator Teller weeps for 16 to / and foretelIs
ruin if it is not adopted
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-05

fine attainments and great lawyer. No
doubt ne will be equal to any demands made
upon him in a diplomatic way, and, as
speaker. he will fully maintain the Ameri-
can reputation
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-05

Secretary Of Agriculture Wilson fears that
General Miles's uAguarded expression re-
garding "embalmed heef' viii seriously in
5ure our foreign trade in canned meats. He
Is confident, also that there is no founda-
ton for the expression Il have been IA
rniiiar with the processes of the packing
house for years" says the secretary.
when I was In the Iowa Agricultural Col
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-05

II the United States should advance
money to pay the insurgents under arms in
Cuba to induce them to lay down their
arms, would that be the end of it, or would
q be the only demand?
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-05

During the last session Of the Legisla-
ture Mr.. Littleton, the Republican candidate
for speaker, proved himself a conscientious
legislator and displayed an aptitude for
legislative work. He is a self-contained.
fair-minded man, and will make an impair
tial and dignifed presiding officer
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-05

Chicago RECORD.
All theories to the contrary notwithstand-
ing, the platform at the next presidential
election will not consist solely of an exhor-
tation to remember the Maine.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-05

Among the reform measures to which both
parties are pledged is one to secure honest
primary elections. When such a law shall
be enacted nearly as many men will go to
the primaries al TO the elections.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-05

The suspicion prevails in Kansas that
an passing a railroad law that viii be held
unconstitutional the Populists did just what
was intended. The session was called large
~ to insure for those going into private
life annual passes on all the railroads for
another year
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-05

In Pennsylvania the chairman of the Re-
publican state committee issues an appeal
10 Republican members of the Legislature
TO vote for Senator Quay; if the Indiana
chairman should do anything of the kind
what q howl Of INDIGNATION there would be!
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-05

Colonel Bryan Chairman Jones, Senator
Teller, ex-senator Dubois ex-Representative
Towne and Ex-Governor Altgeld held a 16-to-
j conference in Chicago a few evenings
since. but Mayor Harrison was not invited.
Half of those present We're ex-RepubHcans.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-05

memory was a blank for seven months.
There are tens of thousands of men in this
country who would have the memory Of tbs
seven months from July l. 1886. wiped out.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-05

1t is well that the Board of Agriculture
did not listen TO the suggestion that it be
made the ward Of the State. In the way of
fairs the board has had hard luck, but a
CHANGE for the better may come.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-05

Mayor Quincy of Boston. had the doors of
the Council chamber locked the other day
before he began TO read his address of $1,000
words. Mayor Quincy is a very shrewd
man; he left the mugwumps after tarrying
Of two wears
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-05
when the Devil was III, Etc.
Baltimore American.

The edict of the Empress dowager of
China insisting on reform calls TO mind the
proverb of a certain unmentionable person
ages eagerness for reform when taken i'll,
and his attitude towards the same on re-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-05

Members-elect of the House should not
forget to take their credentials with them
shis morning, as they will be called for be-
fore the administering of the oath of office.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-05

hansas City journal
me Journal is not among those who be-
neVe Mr.. Bryan was hired by the money
power 10 desert free silver for anti-expan-
sion. AS the Journal sees it, Mr.. Bryan is
merely stepping from a wrecked and sink
jumping distance
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-05

AS three Of the peace commissioners are
members Of the Senate that body need not
remain i'm the dark as to the meaning Of
1he treaty.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-05

Really the senatorial contest should not
interfere with the work of the Legislature
THE most that the members can do is to
vote when the time snail arrive
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-05

The caucus nominations last night We're
not as important as that of United States
senator but they were more interesting to
1he various aspirants.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-05
Delicate Distinction.

Watts-Do you call it station" or de
pot?''
Potts-It depends on how much paid for
nv ticket
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-05

Chicago T9mes-Herald-

N~113ES7E7Sy = IIIIIs-Tl cIeIIU.
Inc grip has had the temerity to attack
emperor William. and as result a charge
OF lese majesty will be lodged lgalnst Il.
rms = time when the whole world is on
me SIZE or the Kaiser No punishment is too
severe for the criminal
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-05

The foreign trade balance in our favor
curing 1895. after paying freights, etc. was
over $500. o00OO0.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-05

During the past ten years the one thing
81 the market which has fallen most in
price is mSney.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-05

meets to-day may decide whether Indiana
Bill go Republican two years hence or not
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-05

is Indiana safely Republican? Wait till
Ebe end Of the legislative session.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-05
A LenInus FIing.
washington Post.

washington Post.
We are really glad that Boston's new rail-
way station is the largest in the world. 1t
is time Boston had something besides her
beans to wigwag 70 fame with.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-05

Tie serves his party best who serves his
State best.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-05

Chicago Post

The fact that a New York publisher Of
fered the Kaiser sa0a9 for an article Is inn
portant only as Tan exhibition OF yellow
Journal uerva
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-05
THE VOTE OF 1895.

The Philadelphia Press has collected the
vote OF all the States in the elections of
1898 except Florida, which is of little con-
sequence. The vote is in most instances
official and is q fnllnNus
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-05

While woman should never forget her
modesty, it is well for her 10 learn not to be
backward about getting off of street car.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-05
Comfort for Canadians.

chicago Irlbune.
Let the Toronto World be cam. Andrew
Carnegie and Colonel Bryan viii see rs :"
sonally that the United States does not e,-
pand any more -
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-05
BUBBLES IN THE AIR.
Jealous Girl.

''Is she really so jealous about him?"
Man, she won't even allow him to sing
Annie Laurie"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-05

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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-03-08
THE ERA OF TRUSTS,
How the Trusts Use Economic Or.
ganization to Tax the Public.

From Bunton's Magazine.
The tin plate trust is one of these offensive
examples (of industrial organizations that
TAX the public by increasing prices This
Is an industry which practically could not
have existed in this country but for the
legislative aid of the public. Until the tariff
"a very high one a first-was placed upon
foreign tin. the tin-plate industry had ITO
existence in the United States It has been
born and nu-turcti by the protective aid the
public has given it. It's very existence is die
to the good will and political good sense of
the United States. The tin plate trust is one
OF the fool examples of using the trust
organization to Put up the PRICE
Nevertheless it would be perfectly safe and
the part of good policy for congress to pass
law empowering and instructing the sec
retary OF the treasury to withdraw the pro-
teetive duty from all products the prices of
wDlcn' are raised by trust organizations. In
snort. the moment trust organization raises
the price of a product enjoying any degree
OF protective duty it should thenceforth he
put upon the free list and become subject
to world competition.
II the organizers of trusts in any line have
not economic sense and public spirit enough
to refrain from using their concentrated
power to tax the public by increasing prices
the public should at once withdraw any pro-
tective advantage it has given to that in
dustry. The primary object of protection ia
TO make 1t possible to stimulate the develop
ment OF domestic industries; but when indus
tries have become established and proceed
TO take advantage CT this protection for mo-
Eapollstlc. price raising purposes they should
at once be thrown their own connective
resources This would DE in harmony 18th
strictly economic policy, and might have a
wholesome effect upon the movement of trust
reorganization