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The daily sentinel., 1899-04-13
MONEY TO LOAN

buy anything from box OF tooth
picks to an elephant. Call and see me
before you buy.
NJ A. Blackmer
The times., 1899-12-09
MIR. M'CARREN's VIEWS.
New York Democrats In Congress OPP
posed to Free Silver.

New York Democrats In Congress OPP
posed to Free silver.
NEW YORK. Dec. 8.-Patrick Henry
McCarren, New York State Senator, was at
the Hoffman House tonight. He had been
in Washington as the representative OF
Hugh Mclaughlin, the Democratic leader
of Brooklyn, on matters of the highest i'm
portance to the Democracy of the State OF
New York. Incidentally, Senator McCar-
rem, while in Washington, undertook 70 land
William Sulzer as minority leader OF the
House of Representatives. II was 10 go.
All now agree that the selection of Rep
reseutatiye James d. Richardson Of Ten
nessee was the wisest one under the cir
cumstances that could be made, and the
Democrats predict that Mr. Richardson. as
leader Of the minority In the House, is
bound to make things very lively for
Speaker Henderson. The Speaker has only
a majority Of twelve or thirteen on which
he can count. and Mr.. Richardson is spoken
of by Democrats as resourceful, tactful,
industrious, and mighty troublesome leader
of a minority
Senator McCarren said tonight that in bis
opinion the Democracy of the State of New
York should be put right on the money
question, and that at the first favorable op-
portunity the Democratic Congressman
from the State Of New York should make
IL known to all their brethren in other
States that the Democrats Of the Empire
State were absolutely and Unalterably op-
posed to the free coinage Of silver at the
ratio of sixteen 10 one. Already Senator
McCarren says Representatives briggs.
Wilson, Clayton, and Fitzgerald. of Kings;
Scudder. of Long Island, and Underhill, Of
WESTMINSTER had signed a DeTition asking
the Democratic Congressman Of the State
Of New York to join them in making a
solid demand against the free silver issue
of sixteen to one.
Senator McCarren made II plain that
there was no coercion in this movement,
and that there was no politics in it, except
an effort to set the Democrats OF the State
of New York right on the money question
before the people OF this country. a Sig
nifcant fact, it was added is that Leader
Richardson, of the minority. has not yet
called caucus of the Democratic Repre-
sentatiyes on the money question and up
to this time all Democratic Representatives
are at liberty to express their personal
opinions on this great question
The action of the Kings county Repre-
sentatives and their friends from Long
Island and Westchester brought up the
fact that the Democratic State convention
will be held along in the spring for the
purpose Of naming delegates at large TO the
Democratic National Convention. In prev
iOus years State conventions which have
elected these delegates at large have in
Yariabiy reaffirmed the Democratic ma
tional platform then in existence. Senator
McCarren was asked about this and re-
piled that the matter was one which could
not be considered until the convention as
sembled.
The times., 1899-12-09
Pettisrew and the spinners.

The Cotton Spinners' Association of the
Southern States, in convention assembled
al Charlotte. y. c., as readers of The Times
viii remember, recently passed resolutions
endorsing the national Philippine policy,
the demand for an open door in China, the
building OF the Nicaragua Canal, and an
alliance il need be- with England and
Japan for the promotion and protection OF
our trade interests in the Orient. All these
views and expressions have much perturbed
that pure and disiuterested statesman.
PettigreW of South Dakota, and he has felt
ii incumbent upon him TO write a letter OF
condemnation 10 the association referred to.
He denounces it for vicious design 10 ex-
plot its yarns in China at the expense of
a suffering ana tax-ridden people, and con
siders its plea for the Nicaragua Canal an
alarming evidence OF moral degeneracy.
It is a pity about Pettigrew. But for the
sake Of preventing the immediate dissolu-
ton OF the Cotton Spiuners' Association as
a result Of his crushing epistle, they should
be informed that he IS an utterly harmless
and amusing person. In reality. he is
no more opposed TO expansion or to the
canal than he is TO any other earthly thing.
But he is such a colorless and amiable body
that he is easily impressed by the views
or wishes of anyone who happens TO enjoy
his confidence. II his friend Searles were
to drop remark to the effect that we do
not want any more leper sugar territory IN
der the American flag, it would be sure to
affect his mental processes. Or il one Of
his acquaintance among the minor officials
or agents Of a transcontinentaI railway
system were 70 say that the Nicaragua
ditch scheme is a fraud he would be very
apt to think so, too. He is all bark, and
TO his comfort be it said, It is very thick
and -nmgh
The times., 1899-12-09
General Wood.

The advancement of Brig. Gen. Leonard
Wood 10 the grade of major general of vol
unteers is considered, and no doubt rightly
considered, to be preliminary to his ap-
Dointment to the governor -generaIship of
Cuba Whether the idea is to make him a
military, civil, or composite governor
general does not matter In any case he
viii be considered as the best fitted Amer
ican eXtant for the position, and his selec-
tion by President Mckinley viii be accept
ed by the country at large as the very
best and wisest thing that could be done
in the circumstances.
1t is evident from the tenor of dispatches
received from Cuba that the endorsement
OF this expected Presidential action is by
no means confined TO the United States.
The Cubans hail the prospect of General
Wood in supreme authority at Havana
with supreme satisfaction. In most deli
cate mission, and with great and unre-
yealed duties and responsibilities before
him, the general has acquitted himself as
Governor Of Santiago Province with credit
to himself and his country, and at the same
time has won the respect and warm friend
ships of the people under his charge. Sure
ly it is well that such man should be bid
den 10 90 up higher.
The times., 1899-12-09

fully mistaken. Rear Admiral Schley is
merely incidental TO the case Of the Ameri-
can people against Long. Crowninshieid,
and Sampson.
For example so far as The Times las
any. feeling in the matter. and in the alb
sence OF personal acquaintance with either
Schley or Sampson, it would not matter
the value of a second hand marlinspike TO
us, whether the gallant commander who
defeated the Spanish feet and captured
Cervera ever became q vice admiral or not.
or course we should like to see justice
done on the merits of the case. But
1t viii not appease public sentiment
to propose that if it will tolerate
GROWING Sampson with the chief laurels
Of Santiago, the man who won them in
battle shall have a few Of the dried leaves
left over from the wreath. The country Is
not half as determined to exact due honor
for the officer Who won the battle, as it is
10 oppose and denounce the scheme TO give
glory and loot TO the absentee who not only
did not participate in or contribute to the
result of the engagement, but who, from
the moment he arrived on the scene after
all was over. has acted in connection with
il insiucerely and contemptibly.
Rear Admiral Schley deserves to be made
a vice admiral; but, if that rank is also TO
be given 10 Sampson, the price is too high
to pay for something which would be an
eternal blot on the Navy, and on the
Mckinley Administration.
The times., 1899-12-09
- Pre.idcnt nnd snmn.nn-

There is a story abroad to the effect that
The President has suggested the idea Of
TeTiylug the grade OF vice admiral in the
navy and conferring It on both Rear Ad-
miral Schley and Sampson, with the latter
as senior, Of course, as pleasant and sat
isfsctory means OF putting an end to the
so-called Sampson -SchIey controversy II
The story is true II only serves to show
that 3lr. Mckinley altogether misses the
point ia the matter.
Such a proposition would seem to in
Tolve an assumption on his part that it
is only necessary to offer q SOP OF pro-
motion 70 friends and admirers OF the
victor OF Santiago, in order 20 forever
suppress public outcry against the de-
sign OF Long and Crowninshield which,
as is weH known, Is to force Sampson
into position which Will give him
strength enough 10 overcome the Illegal
Ely Of his attempted assignment TO the
command of the North Atlantic squadron.
as ar acting rear admiral. % ia open de-
fame Of law. and thus lay q foundation
lor 3 claim &c The Hons share Of the san
1iago prize money, Ia which be Is neither
legally nor honorably entitled
II the President thinks that the general
Indignation throughout the United States
over the Sampson scandal. is confined 10
Rear AdmiraI's Schley's friends. or that he
can quiet demand for Congressional in
sestigatioE or the Nary Department By
grudgingly dividing the honors Of victory
between that officer and one who IS not
much OF = credit TO :he service, ne IS VIC
The times., 1899-12-09
The Fight AGAINST Progress.

Those who have sufficient perspicacity to
see the side Of a large red barn need no
further argument to convince them that
an isthmian canal is a commercial neces-
sity. and is destined TO be constructed. The
augmented interests OF America demand
such a facility and the demand will con
tinue TO grow with steadily increasing pop
ular forces behind it,
But, according To trustworthy reports.
The project must abide a while. The ex-
plauation offered for this further delay
IS that the elaborate surveys now in pro-
gress cannot possibly be completed in time
TO give Congress At its present session an
opportunity to put its shoulder 10 the en-
terprise, even though il were so inclined
Rear Admiral Walker, Chairman Of the
The times., 1899-12-09
THE PRESIDENT AND PoLYaAMY
To Dismiss Utah POstmasters n
Roberts speaks TrnIr

To Dismiss Utah POstmnsters n
Roberts speaks Truly.
Polygamists viii not be allowed to hold
Federal office under the present Admins
tration
Fourth Assistant Postmaster General
Bristow declared yesterday that the state
ment made by Mr.. Roberts that the Presi-
dent had knowingly appointed two p0Iyga-
mists as postmasters was untrue.
You can say positively" 4" said Mr. Bris-
tow, that no complaints whatever were
hled at this department against Mr. Gsa-
ham or Mr.. Smith at the time OF their
appointment, or since alleging that they
were maintaining polygamous relations.
At the room OF the Senate Postofice
Committee which would have received any
complaints against either Graham OF Smith
It was declared that there were
no papers on file indicating that
such a complaint had been made. It
is understood in official circles that the
President has no intention OF appointing
any man to Office who is charged with
polygamy. II a complaint OF this character
We're to be received against a postmaster
it would be Investigated, and. il supported
by evidence. would undoubtedly result in
a request for the mans resignation
The times., 1899-12-09
MEETING OF THE CABINET.
Several Important Matters Consid-
cred at the SessInn


The question Of opening the ports of the
Philippine Islands was discussed at the
Cabinet meeting yesterday. The Secretary
Of Agriculture stated that there was q great
demand for the hemp and other commodi-
ties raised in the Philippine Islands. and he
hoped that 1t would soon be practicable to
open a large number of the ports in order
that American ships could safely enter
and load with the products OF the country
While no definite action was taken ii was
understood by the members of the Cabinet
that steps would be taken to clear the
country surrounding the ports of insur-
gents as soon as possible. The natives will
be encouraged to bring their products TO
the coast towns for sale
The Secretary of State reported that Con-
sui Charles Macrum had notified the de-
partment that he would sail from South
Africa December is, but he did not state
who would look after this cOuntry's in
terests in the Transvaal, nor to what point
, he was bound, but 1t is supposed that he
will come direct to Washington. Mr. Hay
stated that his son, Adelbert S Hay would
leave Washington tomorrow and sail from
New York next Wednesday.
The Secretary of War read two cable
grams received from General Otis. The
one stating that the Hongkong Junta was
translating into Spanish statements made
in the papers of this country and Europe
and spreading them broadcast through the
Philippines to keep up the insurrection
was discussed at some length.
The Secretary OF State said that there
was nothing to be done in the matter.
The cablegram telling OF the pursuit of
Aguinaldo was read with a good deal OF
satisfaction.
The question of Ecuador dispOsing OF the
Galapagos Islands to Great Britain was
brought up, but the Secretary of State said
that there had been no official informa-
ton received concerning the proposed deal.
The times., 1899-12-09
FIGHT FOR THE SENAToRsHIP.
Governor POynter Retires to Hi.
Farm tn Avoid Politicians.


Farm tn Avoid Politicians.
LINCOLN, Neb. Dec. S.-Governor Pom
ter left town today for his farm 10 avoid
the throngs Of politicians who are rushing
here on every train to press claims Of can
didates for the vacant senatorship Il is
now a straight fight between Allen. backed
by the Populists, and Hitchcock. backed by
the Democrats. Much added bitterness was
shown today. especially by the Hitchcock
hackers, who insist that their man has
earned it by his sacrifices and his uure-
warded efforts in behalf OF the men now oc-
cupying office. kilograms continue to pour
in from Washington. mostly in support OF
Allen. and show an organized effort By both
candidates TO marshal their forces. The
Governor said before leaving that he would
make no appointment before Tuesday. when
he returns TO the city He said Mr. Bryan
had not communicated with him at all upon
the matter, and he expected he would keep
his hands off
Chairman Tefft of the Republican State
! Central Committee today wrote TO the Gov
/ eTnor long letter, in which he said:
The issue before the people in the cleo
I tion Of the Legislature in 1898 was distinct
/ and we'll defined and resulted in the delib-
( crate choice of a Republican majority, the
! electors fully understanding that it meant
/ the representation of this State in the
/ United States Senate by a Republican for
/ six years" He calls attention 20 the faci
/ that public officer has no higher duty
| than to see that a plainly expressed wish
/ of the people is obeyed Speaking for the
I Republican organization, he asked, there
/ fore. that the Governor appoint some Re-
| publican or else call special session "a
| elect some one
The times., 1899-12-09
FRICK MUST TELL THE STORY.
Carnegie Silent on the Differences
With His Former Manager.

PITTSBURG, Pa, Dec Sin the opinion
OF conservative men here the truth of the
break between Andrew Carnegie and H. c.
Frick will not be known until Mr.. Frick
makes a statement. Friends of Carnegie
say that having carried all his points and
having ousted the former active manager OF
his concern, he viii not talk about their
personal relations, so that, if the public
ever hears the inside story, it will come
from Frick. Efforts were made yesterday
and today to get experts to say what the
effect upon the Carnegie Steel Company
would be if H. c. Frick should consolidate
his interests with rival steel-msking con-
Germ.
The persons IN position to make good
guesses refused to do SO. The coke ques.
ton is serious one. 1t was told by a
prominent manufacturer today that H. C.
Frick put up 100000 Of the 81, 900, 900
option forfeited to Carnegie when the
scheme to consolidate their interests failed
Two hundred and fifty thousand dollars was
his original share, but it is said that Judge
Moore, of Chicago who contributed a SINH
lar amount of the option, failed when the
arrangement went through, and FTick put
up the amount himself.
The times., 1899-12-09
GenernI Mnnd.

CFrom the New York Commercial Advertiser.)
There will be jealous Army opposition to Woods
promotion now, and TO his assignment TO com
nJud the whole island when The time comes; but
the President viii meet and overcome these in
detail, now that he has separated them, with
that clever tact and gentle indirection that have
ueeen so useful TO him in his career. What he
wants in Cubs is not civil government in itself,
but government by Wood, and he viii get it in
another way And if there is any subject on
which The American people las made up It's mind
about Cuba it is that the best thing it ,sn have
for many years to come is goyernne.r tg Wood.
The times., 1899-12-09
DISAFFECTION IN CUBA.
The Foraker Resolution and Presi-
dents Message Criticised.


dents Message Criticised.
HAVANA, Dec S.-The "Diario de la
Marina" says.
The infamous Foraker resolution has
been. and will continue to be until it is re-
vokcd, the principal bar to Cuban progress
1t may have been inspired by an honest
purpose but it has accomplished nothing
except to retard civilization, Possibly it has
prevented important concessions from being
gobbled up. but the injury It has worked to
the island Is far greater than any possible
Government abuse"
The final interment of the remains of
General Maceo and Lieut. Francisco Gomez
son Of General Gomez, who were killed dur
ing the war, took place today at Bejucal.
Twenty-Five special trains went from Ha-
vana, An immense crowd was present
Among those who attended were fifty-siX
Cuban generals and many Americans. The
Maceo regiment took part in the cere-
! monies Six speeches were made.
The sum of $50 coo was collected at the
custom house here yesterday. The Assist
ant Secretary OF War has replied TO the
1 cable despatch sent by the Veterans Asso-
citation TO President Mckinley, asking that
no civil government be established here by
the Americans. Mr.. MeikIejohn says that
the veterans request will receive due at
tention from the Government.
Secretary Of Justice Lanuza has presented
to Governor General Brooke for his ap-
proval a decree introducing the writ Of
habeas corpus in Cuba
SANTIAGO DE CUBA, Dec. s.-A patri-
! otie meeting at the Maceo Club last night
/ was largely attended by former officers and
! soldiers of the Cuban army. The speakers,
! while complimenting General Wood on his
/ administration of affairs in this province.
/ took occasion to make the most incendiary
/ speeches that have been uttered since the
| American occupation. They declared that
! the American Government was evidently
! making every effort automatically to dis
! possess the Cubans of their promised In
/ dependence. They denounced President
/ McKinley's message as a confession of this
! treacherous intention. One speaker said
I the time was near at hand when the Cubans
/ from one end of the island to the other
must unite in one vast army, inspired by
| Maceos spirit, and sweep the aggressive,
oppressive invaders from their shores Gen.
! Quintin Bandera, the president of the club,
| which Is negro organization, spoke more
cautiously He cOunseled organization
against the time when the Cubans should
act if necessary. Most of the revolution
/ ary feeling is among the negroes.
The times., 1899-12-09
Empty Air.

NI0m ihe PNITldcIpHlI I1lgcT-)
Happily for the United states, the act Of a
single Senator is not The act Of the nation, else
we should be in hot water with all the powers OF
the earth continually Senator Mason'5 rssolu-
ton, extending TO the BaCgs the sympathy OF
this country in their present struggle, is Il case
in point Ii passed that resolution would involve
us in trouble with England at once, besides Vioat
ing our principle OF neutrality in contests that do
not concern us 1t win not be passed, and probab-
" viii never escape from the Committee on
Foreign Relations. but it will give Mr. Mason
"a IttIe additional notoiiety, and that is doubt
less n. main object.
The times., 1899-12-09
NE GOVERNMENT DEFEATED.
Elections In Manitoba Go Against
the Liberal Pnrtr.

aAf.A-'f aAA fat+ht+bNsA HHW AANaan~A
the Liberal Party.
OTTAWA, Ontario. Dec. She latest
returns today Of the general provirciaI
elections in Manitoba, which took place yes
terday indicate the defeat OF tbe Govern
meut by a majority Of two votes in house
Of forty members. with the possibu.,y OF
a tie between the two parties.
The Conservatives claim 70 have elected
tveuty-one members and coacedc seventeen
10 the Government There are elections yet
10 be held in two other counties on TIE 18Th
which viii probably return Government
supporters. thus giving the opposition a
majority Of two Ia the new legislature.
IL is apparent that the Greanway Gov
eminent has sustained a severe blow. IL rot
actual defeat. and its defeat VII shake the
stability Of the Dominion administration
throughout Canada. as the Manitoba con
test was run on Federal political lines
But most Liberals decline to accent the g.
ures now given, and confidently hold tbst
after the declarations are made there viii
either be tie or Premier Greeuwav vvill
. have small majority. The dnal result
will be uncertain for some time. Two mem
I beEs OF the Greeuway Cabinet we're de-
feated.
The times., 1899-12-09
INVESTIGATING THE RATES.
Date of Hearing Set by the Intcrstnt,
Commerce COmmission.


The Interstate Commerce Commission
yesterday instituted an Investigation in the
matter of changes In freight classification
and advances in freight rates by carriers
using official classification, and fixed the
date of hearing for December 21, at Wash
ington. All the principal roads in the Off
cial classification territory are required to
appear Numerous complaints have been
filed with the Commission, alleging that
the carriers had determined to put a new
classification in effect on the 1st of Jan
uary, and to cancel numerous commodity
rates which have been in effect for several
years.
Three complaints alleged that the new
classification and rates would subject ship
pers and shipments in official classification
territory to unreasonable charges unjust
discrimination, and undue prejudice and
disadvantage.
The order of the Commission states that
il appears from an advance copy of the
new classification that very large numbers
Of changes from a lower to a higher class
will be made and that existing differences
IN classification between carload and less
han carload quantities OF freight will he
thereby considerably increased.
The times., 1899-12-09
Their Snferunrd.

(From the Philadelphia lnquirer)
II the Cubans insist upon independence We
presume that the United States, il it is to keep
its pledges, will have to turn the island over TO
the natives al some future time but il these Gu
bans are wise they viii not seek to get rid Of the
authority which has the Intelligence and power
TO bring them health and prosperity. Cuba does
not know how to maintain sanitary regulations.
and if she were to be established into d separate
government there IS no doubt ;haJ most OF the
good work accomplished by the United States
would in a short time be rendered utterly useless
The times., 1899-12-09
CANAL PURCHASE REPORTED.
NanderbiIts Said to BE Buying Up
Southern Waterway

NORFOLK. Va, Dec. S.-The report is
current here tonight that the Vanderbilts
have bought the Dismal Swamp Canal and
the Albermarle and Chesapeake Canal. D.
S. Burwell, secretary of the last named
company, said tonight that he could not
confirm the report.
1t is believed, however, to be probably
well founded, as the two waterways, both
leading from Norfolk to the North Carolina
sounds, are competitors of the Norfolk and
Southern Railroad, recently bought by Al
fred Skitt and associates, who are identi-
fed with the Vanderbilt interests
The acquisition of the two canals through
which the bulk of the North Carolina pine
lumber reaches the northern market would
enable the owners of them and the Norfolk
and Southern Railroad to control this
enormous business. The negotiations were
probably conducted in New York.