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The Washington weekly post., 1899-10-24
a Platform in HjmseIEI

Hon. William c. Whitney Is a very I'm
portant man indeed He Is prominent in
the group Of notable Eastern financiers
who undertake almost every great none
tary enterprise and control the largest
number Of those already established. But
We do not think he is fully In touch with
the sentiment of the American people at
large when he says; II can point out the
right man for leader. He is a platform in
himself and IL we put him up the Demo-
cratic party will return to power again /
mean Mr.. Cleveland. He is the only man
with whom the party has won since
1856. and his prestige has not been
impaired by the defeat OF four years ago.
Let us get back into power, and II will
then be time TO compromise all differences
as TO policies
Mr.. Cleveland has never yet provoked a
great popular oLtburst of enthusiasm on
his own account He was elected governor
of New York in 1852 because the Stalwart
Republicans of that State wished TO re-
buke the interference in their domestic
politics of the administration. There was
no yearning or pretense of yearning for
MIR. Cleveland personally. Nobody knew
him, except in his character as a Buffalo
ward politician. The Republicans made
him governor, and in that way-beeause
he seemed to have won great victory
he became the Democratic nominee for
the Presidency in 1884 He succeeded, but
by so narrow and so mysterious a margin
that his most ardent adulator could hard
ly regard him as a popular candidate. In
1883 he was beaten, and in 1892 he won
second time. But ii is notorious that
he won on this occasion by Republican
default and rot by Democratic enthusi-
asm. He did not bring out the Democratic
strength by nearly 100000 votes, for, in
1896, Bryan exceeded the Cleveland fig
ures of 1883 some $4,000 altogether-more
than a million, indeed, If We count the
900 votes of which Cleveland and his
followers robbed the Bryan ticket.
Mr.. Cleveland may be "a platform in
himself" We believe he is. But Mr.. Whit
ney is mistaken in supposing that he is
strong one. Cleveland took away from
Bryan, three years ago, many thousands
of votes more than he would be able to
bring out for himself-as a platform-neXt
year. 1t is useless to attempt to revive
Cleveland. The Democracy will never for
give him for his conduct in 1896. Then he
did his best-not only by his personal in
fiuence, but by his manipulation of pat
ronage which was potent-to defeat the
party which had rescued him from OBJ
seurity and lifted him. not once, but
twice. 10 the highest political position on
earth. Parties do not forget these in
gratitudes. If Cleveland had been truly
great, mis- prestige might have saved him.
But he was not great. He was only stub
born and pachydermatous. And the whole
band of censer-swingers knew 1t and act
ed upon II.
Mr.. Whitney is not of this class He is
too big a man to figure in the retinue of
any politician 1t Is evident that he really
believes in Cleveland. and, in the case of
man so bright and so intellectual, We
are bound to assume that he has never
stopped TO seriously consider Cleveland's
| claims to eminenee.
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DelegatelPauI Says His COunIrymen viii
Make Determined Defense.

Philadelphia, Oct. 23-Edwin Vandusen
Paul, who is delegated to represent Pres
ident Kruger at the International Com
mercial Congress. will not take further
part in the proceedings. He left to-day
for Chicago, whence he goes to transact
ether business for the Transvaal govern
ment. Before leaving for the West, he
said. speaking of the war:
The news thus far received from South
Africa would rather favor the British side
of the conflict but il would be well for
Americans to remember that nine out of
ten dispatches received from the seat OF
war come from British sources. l do not
believe that the Beers have been repulsed
as badly as the press dispatches have
stated. / realize as we'll as any one that
Great Britain has a tremendous power,
and had she TO deal with small nation
Ike the Transyaal located within reach OF
the guns Of her ships, there would be a
speedy ending of the war, but the Trans
vaal is q gigantic fortress in itself. The
Beers are determined 10 maintain their
independence: they are willing 10 sacrifice
all, and the fight will be a bloody one
from the very start.
England has a much more difficult task
than her war party is aware OF, and the
truthfUlness of this statement viii be
borne cut by early events / expect 20
see most OF the fighting done on British
territory, and i expect further that the
Independence, complete ard everlasting Of
the South African Republic will De ac-
knowledged By all nations Of the earth"
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TRANsvAAL MUST PAY TIE COST.
Expenses.of the War TO Be saddled ON the
Conquered TerritorY.

London, Oct 2.-The House Of Com.
mons to-day. by a vote OF 33s 10 q. en-
powered the government 10 raise f80.o 90
by treasury bills for war purposes.
The chancellor OF the exchequer in ex-
planning the necessity for a larger war
fund. referred TO the anxiety as 10 the
latest news from Natal This appar-
emily referred to Lord N0iseley's an
nJuncement that the British were falling
back from Dundee.
During the course Of the days proceed
ings Patrick o Brien. Parnellite member
for Kilkenny City. was suspended for de-
elaring that the hands OF the British sec
retary OF state Cor the colonies. Mr..
Chamberlain. are as much stained with
blood as those OF sny murderer whoever
mounted the seaftold.
The chancellor Uf the exchequeF Sir
Michael Hicks-Beich. made a statement
on the question of the expenditure en-
tailed BY the Iransyaal war. He said
the expenditure for the year had been
Increased By the supplementary vote 10 a
total OF IN s1O5.6D0. but he added, the rev.
ende had increased. and he elpested there
would be an increase OF f3ou.OsG over his
estimate OF the revenue. This would be
considerable contribution toward the
unforeseen expenditure. and would leave
about f1.ooo,oo0 10 be provided He thought
there should be no add ton to the fixed
cebt. but the money should be raised by
q temporary addition 70 the floating debt.
The chancellor Of the exchequer there
/ fore asked for power TO raise EseS.10o biz
| treasury bills.
Sir Michael sSoiizssd out tha, the present
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with Is 10 / occupying minor position.
end the apostle of 1s TO / al the head Of
the ticket. would a Democratic victory
mean a black eye or a triumph for that
cause7 We can get some light on this
posrt by referring TO the Republican can
didats, platform. and campaign OF 1886.
Mr.. Mckinley was nominated by reason
Of his devotion 10 protection. The plat
form fitted the candidate in this respect.
Both candidate and platform were just
what a red-hot tariff campaign would
| have called for. But, before the battle
was fairly begun, the tariff dropped out
of sight. and IL f. believed that about a
million of the Cleveland contingent. all
fierce opponents OF protection. cast their
votes for the author of the Mckinley
| tariff. But did the Republican party,
when the victory was won in that way.
hesitate to repeal the wilson-Gorman
tariff and put on the statute books the
highest schedules ever known in our his
tory? Would the Democratic party, should
it triumph next year On Imperialism and
the trusts" be ready to follow. as far as
possible, the Republican example by show
ing the same fidelity to Mr.. Bryan's
speciality that the Republicans showed to
Mr.. AeKinley's?
There Is just one way by which free
coinage may be rendered harmless in next
years battle. II the F1fty-sixth Congress
will put the standard where il belongs.
where ii always should have benin the
statute book-the election OF a free COIN
| age President and House of Representa-
tives could be contemplated with COM
posure. But such legislation and such
a result of the campaign could not pos
sibly take the currency question cut of
politics. The Constitution puts it into the
domain of politics, and 1t viii abide there.
Any party having full legislative power
will be able at any time TO change the
standard or TO issue fat dollars by the
billion. The Supreme Court, In the de-
plorable greenback decision has furnished
| permanent excuse for the existence of
such party as the one of which Whar-
| ton Barker and Ignatius Donnelly are the
chosen leaders-a party of the same faith
as the populist element of the Bryan
| combination. which accepts 5O-eent dol
lar as temporary compromise for a
| worthless dollar.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-10-24
RACE FEELING AT CAPE TOWN.
Wrath of Afrikanders kindled by Reports
of British Victories.

Cape Town, Oct BIT is difficult to
gauge exactly the amount OF feeling ex-
cited among the Dutch by the recent
British victories. Their behavior on the
whole is excellent. considering the great
amount of sympathy they feel for their
kInsmen in the Transvaal and orange
Free State
The Britishers receive the news Of each
success IN Natal and OF the grand stand
at Mafeking with the widest enthusi-
asm, but the Dutch are silent. Now and
then a few who are more violent than the
rest express their sorrow openly, but the
general feeling is perhaps one of relief at
the thought that the British successes
will not compel them to face the possi-
bility of giving active support to the
enemy.
The reports of the kind treatment ac-
corded TO the Boer wounded meet with
Gnstintei admiration, bringing into
marked relief the magnanimity of Great
Britain, a magnanimity which the Dutch
admit they had not expected to be dis
played toward the Beers.
A difficult problem Is looming, owing to
the Increased race feeling aroused by the
war, but Indications are frequent and
substantial that the mists of acrimonious
discussion are being dispersed by Great
Britain's magnanimity and splendid toll
erance, tending to make the Dutch in
Cape Colony proud Of their British citi-
ZenShip
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FINAL RUSH TO VICTORY.
cnrrrvrEn rpou rrRsr PACE.

position. They poured such weh-direct-
ed fire On the British and their scouts
were so active that the British force
steadily retired until re-enforcements ar
rived. when the mounted infantry was
sent TO cTive the Boer scouts from the
ridge on the right.
A large force Of mixed cavalry In the
meanwhile swept over the plain and up
the hiIl on the right Lancers were met
with a heavy fusillade. while on the left
British battery opened fire with good
effect
The British infantry advances steadily
over the plain and up the rocky ridge
previously cleared by the cavalry. The
Boer artillery dropped shrapnel into the
advancing columns, but the British finally
scaled the hill. whence they overlooked
the broad valley 20 three rocky hills
forming the Beers position. their camp
being in the center on the left center
the Beers had a battery of large guns.
The smaller hills were also strongly held.
On the Boer right was the station in a
valley on the British left The latter's
cavalry was on both flanks and a battery
on the right was busy throwing shrapnel
at the Beers batteries.
NA'SNk y ~ llit dAAAttA
through the valley as steadily as on a
field day. Halfway down the slope they
met terrific infantry and artillery fire
and the men fell rapidly and the wounded
were carried 10 the rear. But in spite OF
the steady work of the Boer guns and the
sharpshooters concealed behind the rocks,
the increasing fire of the advancing Brit
ish infantry gradually gained the upper
hand and Manchesters and Gordons,
edging toward the right, gained the
top of the ridge, thus outianking the
enemy's left
At 8 the bugles sounded the charge" "
and the British swept ahead. The Beers
fought TO the last, cnly attempting to
escape when further lighting was hope
less.
In the mean time tie Devonshires,
pressing steadily up the left, were strong
ly opposed at the Boer camp. and from
the fanking hills, and carried both at the
charge, with wild cheers and bugle blasts.
BY Z O'Clock the British had gained the
position and cease firing was sounded.
Gen. French thanked the troops on the
field, especially mentioning Col Ian Ham
iltOn's splendid handling of the infantry.
The British bivOuacked on the captured
position Saturday night. Some estimates
place the BOer losses at 800 men, but this
is perhaps exaggerated.
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Great Schemes Vanished.

What has become Of all the great
schemes for currency reform that were
exploited during the life OF the Fifty
fifth Congress? Have they been lost or
mislald? or have they been carefully
stored for use in far-off future? II will
be remembered that all and severally
their promoters aimed at the substitution
OF banking currency for the green
backs. II VIII also be remembered that
only few Congressman believed their
constituents would support them In vot-
ing for any such measure. Much time
and many hard knocks were required to
get into the heads OF the overzealous re-
formers the idea that no Revolutionary
change in the currency, no sweeping
away OF the greenbacks and ringing in
OF new system OF banking would be
undertaken in advance OF instructions TO
that end by and from the people.
But al last the most persistent OF the
reformers became convinced that It was
advisable 10 drop the impossible and
unite on the practicable. Now. all the
friends OF a sound and stable currency
are united on. and the Fifty-sixth Con-
gress Will enact, a conservative and sersi-
BILE reform measure. 1t viii firmly estab-
lish the gold standard; II viii make all
paper money redeemable in gold; it will
smash the endless chain" by providing
that all legal-tender notes for which gold
has been paId shall be held until gold is
offered in exchange for them.
Not until after the next Presidential
election will that gigantic banking scheme
be broached again. And The Post is will
ing TO venture the prediction that num-
Der of Presidential elections Will be re-
quired TO give it any considerable degree
Of virility. When the United States Su-
preme Court decided, in effect, that Con-
gress could coin money out OF paper, it
created a condition that renders an as
sault on greenbacks dangerous for any
party. The country may consider itself
fortunate that We have only $3.50. 1000 of
lCgal-tender paper, every dollar of which
is as good as gold, when. according to
the Supreme Court. We might lawfully
have billions or trillions of worthless
paper, and be compelled to accept II in
payment of all obligations in the absence
of special contracts.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-10-24
In Bryan'S State.

So intense Q political fight as that
which is now raging in Nebraska has sell
dom. IL ever, occurred in any State, ex-
cept in Presidential years For the first
time in the history of the republic,
once-defeated Presidential candidate, still
the indomitable leader of his party, and
virtually renominated for the next cam
paign, is making an unexampled effort to
hold his own State in line. Fresh from
his fight for Goebel in Kentucky and for
Mclean in Ohio, in both of which States
the interests of his own candidacy are in
dissolubly associated with those of the
guberpatorial candidates for whom he
pleaded, he is entering on county by
county, and town to town" canvass, trav-
cling by special train over every railway
in the State, and speaking almost inces-
sanity, from morning until far into the
night. And this, in spite OF the fact that
he canvassed the State pretty thoroughly
just before he came East to enthuse his
friends and confound his foes In the Blue
Grass and Buckeye States. No other can
didate for any Office in this country has
ever subjected himself to such exacting
tests of physical and mental endurance
as Mr.. Bryan has endured in the past. En-
couraged by previous experiences, he
boldly essays an ordeal that would dis
hearten any other political orator of our
time.
Will Mr.. Bryan succeed In his hercu-
lean task? VIII the combined forces
OF Populists. Democrats, and silver Re
publicans carry the State? The Post
thinks they will, but there are chances
In the opposite direction. Mr.. Bryan's
Nebraska plurality in 1886 was about IL
900. But the fusion candidate for govern.
or In 1855 had lead OF only 2,72i, while
the Republicans carried the legislature.
gaining United States Senator in place
OF Allen, Populist II is this falling off
from H.eoo to less than $500 that is Civ
ing the combine leaders so much anxiety.
and explains the phenomenal activity OF
| Mr.. Bryan. The same fact accounts for
/ the hope OF the Republicans 10 regain
| their old-time ascendancy and the strenu.
Gus effort they are making to make tha,
/ hope bloom into victory. They have a
strong corps OF spelIbInders in the field
and viii introduce greater attractions be-
/ fore the campaign closes
The St Louis Globe-Democrat. yieyine
the situation from the Republican stand.
point, sees two factors which. 1t thinks
Z indicate a probability OF Republican sue
the popularity of the expansion policy
throughout the whole West and the good
crops and general prosperity. II is the
opinion OF our 81. Louis contemporary
that square division on the policy OF
expansion would give the Republicans a
sweeping victory in every State on the
sunset side Of the AIeshanies and north
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BRITISH SUFFERED HEAVILY.
Thirty-six Officers Among the Casualties in
Saturdays Battle.

London, Oct 23.-An official list of the
British casualties at the battle of Glands
laagte places the number of officers Killed
at six, and wounded, thirty, and the num-
ber of non-eommissioned officers and men
killed at thirty-seven, and wounded at 115;
the total number of casualties being 24S.
Ten men are missing.
Imperial Light Horse-Killed-Col. scott-Chisholm.
Wounded-Maj Sampson, Capt Orr, Capt Mullens,
Lieut.. Curry, Lieut.. Shore. Lieut.. Barnes Lieut..
Forbes, Lieut.. Campbell Lieut.. Norman.
Gordon Observation-Disclosures Denne, Lieut..
Monroe Lieut.. Murray, Lieut.. Bradbury. Wounded
Lieut.. Col. Dick COnyngham. Maj. Wright, Capt.
Haldane. Capt. Buchanan Capt. Mikejohn, Lieut..
Findlay. Lieut.. GiIlat, Lieut.. Campbell, Lieut..
Hennessy.
First Leicestershire Observation-Disclosures
Hanna.
Second Battery Of Field Artillery-woGnded-Ca
Campbell, Lieut.. Manley; staff Capt. Brooke. Sew
enth Hussars.
First Devonshire Regiment-Wounded-Capt La
fone, Lieut.. Cunning, Lieut. Hayey. Lieut. Green.
First Manchester Regiment-WOunded-Col- Cur
ran, Capt. Melville Capt. Newbigging Capt. Patton,
Lieut.. Danks.
The following casualties occurred among
the rank and file:
Fifth Laneers-Three troopers wounded
Imperial Light HOrse-Two sergeants and four
troopers killed and thirty-fye commissioned Of
fcers and men wounded; one man missing.
Twenty-frst Field Battery-Three gunners wound
ed
Forty-second Field Battery-Two gunners and a
driver wounded
First Devonshire Regiment-Twenty- nine non
commissioned officers and wounded
First Manchester Regiment-Eleven non-commis-
stoned officers and men killed and twenty-six wound
ed
Gordon Highlanders-Five non-commissioned Of
fcers and fifteen killed and fifteen non-eommis-
soped officers and sixteen wounded
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anf his faction. We think the following
tribute 60 Mr. echurtz and his plan. clip
Ied from an editorial IN the Chicago
Tribune. IS not unmerited:
'TNis IL the statesmsnship Of Mug
wumbery. The United States is TO main
tain a navy IN the Philippines for the pur-
pose OF prev entfng any interference by
foreign governments while the FilipinOs.
under shelter OF that navy. are TO play at
establishing republican form Of govern
Schurz IL willing 10 protect As the Ma
LAYS never have shown any capacity for
self-govsrnment in the Philippines or else
where. the American navy viii be kept IN
the Philippines for decades. while Agui-
nasdo or some other wOuld-be Sultan ~
inducing, with rifles and cannon. the dif-
ferent tribes TO attach themselves TO his
government Foreign governments Will
eye with concern what Is going on In the
I.uzOn cockpit. but the American navy. IL
Mr.. Schurz's plan Is adopted. VIII insist
that the Filipinos be not 'interfered with
while educating themselves iD the arts OF
democratic government
A protectorate over such people as In
habit the Philippines would come very
near the assumed policy Of the admins
tration. II would call for all the inter
ference On our part necessary for the
establishment and maintenance OF go6d
government. But the unconditional sur
render Of Aguinaldo and his adherents
must be a condition precedent TO any
thing in the way Of establishing our fut-
ure relations with the Filipinos.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-10-24

OF Tennessee. Arkansas. Oklahoma. and
Texas, except possibly Missouri. The
prosperity. and especially that element Of
IT that il found in big crops of cereals. is
counted on to make Republican votes
The Globe-Democrat asserts It's conyic-
ton that "the 3e.eo0 o-bushel corn crop
in Nebraska will win thousands OF votes
for the Republicans In that State in the
approaching election"
With a margin Of only 27zl. not many
thousands" in fact only one thousand
and a fraction OF winnings. would turn the
State. But still. plausible as .he Globe
Democrats forecast looks, We doubt It's
realization. State prsde, the honor that ac-
crues to q comparatively young and not
particularly conspicuous state in the far
West from having one OF its citizens in
the position occupied by Mr.. Bryan. viii
be a strong factor in this fight. And then,
who can say, from actual knowledge,
that national expansion in the Orient is
or is not popular? Where has it been
tegtfd7
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ENLIsTING CANADA's QUOTA.
All the Men i'm the Regiment to Have Their
Lives Insured.

Toronto, Ontario, Oct 23.-The work of
enlistment for the Canadian South At
rican contingent is nearly finished. and It
is expected that by tomorrow night or
Wednesday morning the entire regiment
will be on its way to Quebec, where en-
barkatiOn will take place. The Toronto
city council has decided to present Col
Otter, in command Of the expedition, a
purse of s720. The other officers will be
given sl25 each, and the men will receive
S25 each. In addition to this, the lives Of
all the men are to be insured for 5000
each. and their families are to be looked
after while they are absent.
The companies to be sent from Toronto,
Ottawa, Kingston. London, and other
points in Ontario contain a number OF
officers IN the militia who have resigned
their commissions in order to serve as
privates. A number of the leading Cana
dian dailies are sending representatives to
the scene of battle
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GERMANS UNDER BOER FLAG.
Col. Sehiel's Letter to Emperor William n
Outbreak Of H0stiIities.

Berlin, Oct. 23-COl. Seh!el. the captured
leader of the Beers German contingent,
wired to Emperor William, on the out
break of the war. as follows:
May your majesty be pleased to note
that We German volunteers, whether
marching to the frontier, fighting, or fall
ing. have sworn to be loyal TO our Ger
man kindred stock here. We bitterly re-
gret that the government cannot exert
its influence in behalf of our interests and
protest against the predatory action OF
England. May German blood not flow in
vain for freedom and justice, and may
your majestys blessing attend US Ger
man soldiers whose loyalty will preserve
the friendship which your majesty once
showed u.s.