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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-21

less entitled to recognition given the most
important and coveted assignment TO sea
duty under the control Of the admnistra-
tion--the command OF the Aslatic fleet
from which Dewey has been relieved. The
slight is the more noticeable, the more
emphasized. because OF the personal, par
tisan attempt OF MIR. Long himself to be-
little Schley's achievements In the Santiago
campaign.
All officers prefer active sea service, not
only because the work is moro congenlal.
but the pay much better than for shore
duty, or while waiting on orders For ex-
ample. rear admiral's pay at sea is $4,000
per year, with certain allowances or per
quisites," while 1t is only $4,000 on shore
duty. 1t was reported positively, and not
denied. short time ago that Rear Ad-
mral Schley had been promised the first
vacancy In his rank at sea. In the mean
time two other rear admirals, Howison and
Watson. have been given choice assign
ments ahoat and Admiral schley made a
member OF the naval examining board--a
shelf for superannuated officersl
This Is a species OF contemplate perse-
cution. Next to Dewey Schley was the
popular hero in command during the Span
ish war. His services entitled him to a
first class assignment. Watson may be
doubtless is, fine officer, but he did
nothing during the war to win him dis
tnguished consideration, while Schley did.
II Is this prejudiced playing OF favori.os
by the department that will cause The
public to fall away from the navy and pos
sbly leave II to struggle along for years
again without enthusiastic popular sup
port, as was the case until recently. In
view of this fact the lttleness OF the sec
rotary and his bureau chiefs is especially
to be regretted
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-21
HOUSTON, SUNDAY, MAY II, 1919.
TWENTY EIGHT PAGES.
THE TARIFF AND THE TRUSTS.

The possible effect OF low tariff on
the operations of the trusts in this coun-
try can be inferred or estimated from a
recent transaction in the procurement OF
guard rails from England for the Boston
elevated railroad. The history of this
purchase, therefore. is particularly in
teresting and instructive Just at this time.
dispatch from Boston, recently, to
the Pittsburg Dispatch, relates the pur-
chase of 800 tons OF these guard rails in
London by the company mentioned and
gives the reason for their action, as ex-
planned by tho president OF the road. That
official stated that everything had been
done by him to place the order with some
firm in this country. but when he went
into the market he found that COMPETE
ton In these particular rails had been
eliminated aud that he would have 10
pay the price established by the trust
producing them IL he was to use Ameri-
can-made goods. This price he consid-
cred exorbitant. and he invited quotations
from English makers.
AS result the contract was given to
Dick. Kerr & Co. of London at a price
considerably under that made by the
domestic mills and which admits of the
ails being landed here, duty paid, at
saving OF perhaps 80 per cent over the
price insisted upon by the consolidated
concerns.
In many instances lately the American
manufacturers have been underselllng the
English in the English markets, but II
will be seen that they do not give Amerl-
can purchasers the benefit OF the prices
which they give to foreigners. 1t appears
from the above reported transaction, also,
that the American trust prefers to lose
some big sales in the United States rather
than to put down their prices at home.
They use the tariff wall in this country to
protect them against losses from low
prices which competition forces In the
foreign markets. AS The Post has often
shown, they make the American public
pay for the trusts successes abroad.
1t is possible that the Englishmen in
the above cited case were getting even
by reducing their own prices to the Bos-
ton Elevated company below the usual
that the trust has put the price so high
Ia America that competition to an extent
is possible, legitimatey, notwithstanding
our high tariff.
However the case may be, It suggests
the possibility of such competition here
at home against our big trusts, under
low tariff or removal OF the tariff al
together on articles that in the United
States are manufactured by a trust. that
the public can at once see the value OF
the free trade principle In breaking down
these great combines In restraint of trade.
tariff for revenue only might not step
consolidation, but 1t would prevent the
putting up OF prices by the trusts and
mus render the combinations less proAta-
bic and therefore less attractive to in
vestors.
II the maximum figures of capitalization
Of CORPORATIONS were limited by the
states, and by congress In all cases where
anueretate business was involved and
tarin protection Of trust produced goods
abolished the problem of anti-monopolV
would be long way toward solution,
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THE PRESS DEMANDS.

II Is hardly likely that the legislature at
this session will take up and pass a libel
law. good legislative day was wasted
yesterday. through adjournment over until
Monday but the" press OF other business"
will possibly continue to deprive the State
press up to the end of the session OF the
simple justice due it from the representa-
tives Of the people.
However, 1t is fitting to call the atten-
tiou once moro both of the Legislators and
the public TO the clear and convincing
statement of the press case In the premi-
SEES as set forth by the Texas Press asso-
citation in session the past week at Dallas
1t is difficult to see how any fair minded,
intelligent man in the State. In the Iegis-
lature or out of it. could deny the business
OF the following demands made by the
Press association;
We urge upon the Legislature the
public necessity of passing IN net
embracing the three cardinal re-
forms, to-wit.
1. The definition of libel.
2. The specification OF privileged
publications.
3. The elimination of the presump-
ton of malice by leaving the ques-
ton of malice ms well as dnmag es
issues OF proof for the jury to decide
from the evidence, as In now the law
in most other States.
When 1t Is remembered that there Is no
statutory "dehntion" OF libel that privi-
legged publications are not specified" by
law and that malice is presumed" from
the mere publication OF a libel--tho rea-
sonableness, the urgent necessity and the
plain constitutional right OF this demand
can at once be appreciated.
1t Is with absolute fidelity to truth that
the committee of the Press association say:
In its actual operations the libel system
OF Texas (the present confused court made
law is without - precedent In the English
Speaking language. and can only be de-
ferded upon the grounds that are assigned
by despotic power in monarchlcal forms
OF government for placing limitations upon
public information"
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SOME PosTsCRIPTs.

More herrings are eaten than any other
kind of fish,
Germany makes an excellent brand of
Scotch" whisky. which finds ready sale
in India,
The Siberian railway already has fifty
refrigerator cars for taking butter to the
Russian cities.
The maximum weight OF freight loco
motives is now 21S,000 pounds, against
100 coo pounds fifteen years ago.
Tissue paper is so called from the use
it was put to when it was originally
made, which was to place between gold
or silver tissue cloth to prevent its tar
nishing when folded.
Animal trainers say the most Intelligent
animals for their. purpose are the walrus,
elephant. monkey, seal and sea-lion. a
young walrus, that is bought for $780,
when carefully trained is worth fully
$4,000.
Rev. G. J. MILAN said at the annual
meeting of the American Tract society in
New York that in ten Southern States last
year the Mormon church obtained more
recruits than the Presbyterian church.
Mrs. Emily A. Fiheld. member of the
Boston school board presided at recent
session of that body in the absence Of the
president. 1t is the first time in the his
tory of the hub that a woman has been so
horored.
Hydrogen light Is especially favored in
hospital work for hygienic reasons, aside
from the advantages OF economy, and the
recent experience with the Strache lamp
at the Vienna general hospital confirms
the favorable reports already received.
Mdlle. Lucie Faure is going to write
history, of her fathers presidency,
working from papers her father gave her,
She VIII continue as the head of the
League of the Children of France, a char
liable institution which she herself
founded.
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oongrntuIation. for Both.

l1ONNHWIN T UoNs
Now 1t is dog eat dog and the devil take
the hndmost between Houston and Gal
weston, Houston has the Buffalo bayou
and her 100000 appropriation, while Gall
weston is tickled to death over Hunting
ton and his millions, In the meantime
the eyes of the world are rlyeted on
Texas and her future, Let us all con
graduate the two cities. for with proper
freighting facilities our exports win be
more promptly and efficiently handled.
thus giving the interior of Texas more
favored view in the eyes OF the outside
world
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Huntsville Post.


Where is there a man today in the
democratic party of this Nation south of
the Mason and Dixon line. or north
either for that matter. save VIM. j.
Bryan, who stands SO prominent as a
leader of that party as Joe Bailey Of
Texas? What democrat In all this Nation
mas riYeted the attention of the American
people on the dangers of imperialism and
the disregard for constitutional law as
practiced by the republican party as has
Joe Bailey? Where is there a public man
IN any party whose peerless conceptions
OF right coupled with a bravery to stand
up for it has carried esteem of ALI Iibert,
loving people as have these attributes lift
ed Joe Bailey? Like Davy Crockett. once
ne knows that he is right he waits nor
ior batting on the back or news from
the forks OF the creek" He is a born
leader and no pepnle will take greater
pride in the promotion of their favorlte
step higher. 'e'
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Houston In the Lead.
Henderson Times.


The Times has said 1t often and will
not yet cease to repeat it, that Calves
ton and Houston are destined to be in a
lew years equal to the largest cities in
vac South. and that in a few decades they
wiz not be surpassed in the world as
seaports' Al present Houston has the
aaVahlage over Galveston in the enter
prise ana public sDiritedness of her eiti-
aehs' Galveston has stood still too long
S Si,,i permitted the greed and ayariee OF a
now be forced by Houston to mako ~
newed efforts for supremacy.
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A Paying Investment.
Waco Telephone.

Houston has started in with an air OF
determination to secure cotton mill.
As an educator for the people The Post
produces a summary OF the results in
other places and shows that cotton mills
are paying well In the South wherever
established, and all objections as 10
scarcity OF labor, etc. are met and shown
to be groundless. The chances are that
Houston will set the mill. What is Waco
intending 20 DO Ia the mattery
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Reports from the Filpinos show that the
Americans have the Situation well in hand"
unless the sudden precipitation of tho rainy
season should wash 1t outl An ounce OF CON
cession would be worth pound OF cure over
there lust now.
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Most ReliabIe ana Ably sauce

N4N'A NNu4leI,
ihe Houston Post is one of the most
Ie''apie and ably edited democratic papers
N me country. 1t has been a stauneb
supporter OF the true democracy In Teyas
anu anu OF William !, Bryan in The Nation
nuiins the eyentfui years of politinai
ssIiie that has marked the uprising of
hn NY pspple agalnst the domination of the
MISSES trusts and corporations. W
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-21

the surface. The greatness Of the state and
its varied resources ought to inspire an In
teresting chapter In the, next edition Of the
Agricultural Report
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-21

The sessions OF the peace conference at The
Hague will be secret-thst is to say, the re-
ports of the proceedings will only come to the
prblic second hand.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-21

The Methodist bishops estimate the wards
OF the nation at 25,oOo,oOO now, This is exclu-
sive. too. OF the millions OF serfs new owned
by the trusts. 1t is rapidly becoming a re-
public Tin name only"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-21

When deep water becomes an accomplished
! fact here, capital will be begging to get IN
on the ground floor where now II Is standing
aloof The pioneer enterprises can naturally
hope for the greatest prestige and profit.
1t deprived Mr.. Cleveland OF a great deal
of interesting summer reading that the denial
OF the recent rumor of his death came too
soon to allow of the publication OF obituary
notices But possibly he will keep cooler
| through this loss.
After we have put down Aguinaldo lei us
hunt up some other big RUDE nation that
wants 10 Invest in a fine large gold brick
The Omaha Bee points out that concurrent
with the varlegated hailstorms recently ex-
perienced in the West came the report OF a
sSe,O0o,oO0 window glass trust The trusts it
Will still be seen allow no opening to escape
them.
The latest sensation In the Transyaal begins
to show up as clumsy Bosr trick Practical
Jokes of that description, however, are not
calculated to appeal to John Bulls sense Of
humor.
There never was time In the history OF
Houston when the opening for new industrial
enterprises was so inviting sun II local
capitalists prefer not to make big profits in
safe investments 1t is the city's misfortune
but not It's fault,
Gomez ought not to spoil a splendid career
by failure at the eleventh hour TO measure
up to the demands of wise and courageous
craftsmanship II is for him just now to make
or mar Cubal
The Reformed Presbyterian church synod In
New York very properly sat down" on a
glowing Endorsement OF expansion" in one
OF the reports. Pulpit politicians should un-
derstand that there ought at least to BIO NO
partisanshp in pulpit politics,
General Luna's desperate efforts To sto,
the Filipino oyertures for peace is possibly
due TO the fear that only the peace commits
sienors will get any OF the core OF the apple.
BIT tnsss isn't going to be any corsl
Foroible resistance by the Cubans OF Amer,-
eau DEGREES will be playing directly into the
hands OF the annexatlonists and imperialists,
We are told that the price of bunting ia
already booming in anticipation of Dewey,s
home -eoming- Few men have put the aag
higher than Dewey has raised it.
China is trying 10 tell her troubles 10 Japan |
but the latter will probably politely protest
that she Is not policeman,
II 10 gratifying to note that Secretary Of
Agriculture Wilson IL ssairs 40 much an
Texas even theuSh hs tsSbut skimnias siens
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foakum Herald, V'' ~
1ns OF the ablest newspaper writer, ~,
Washin.nr' rewards, The Houston Posts
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-21

Is gratifying to note that Secretary Of
Asnoaisure Wilson IL sssirs 30 much or
texas even theuxh hs isSbut skimnias siens
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-21

China is trying 10 tell her troubles to Japan.
nus the latter will probably politely protest
that she Is not policeman.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-21

It deprived Mr. Cleveland OF great deal
of interesting summer reading that the denial
of the recent rumor of his death came too
soon to allow of the publication OF obituary
notices But possibly he will keep cooler
thu ough this loss.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-21

When deep water becomes an accomplished
iact mere, capital will be begging to get In
on the ground floor where now 1t is standing
aioof. The pioneer enterprises can naturally
hope for the greatest prestige and profit.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-21

After we have put down Aguinaldo let us
hpnt up some other big RUDE nation that
wants 70 invest in a fine large gold brick
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-21

The Omaha Bee points out that concurrent
with the variegated hailstorms recently ex-
perienced in the West came the report OF a
S5e'o0o.oO0 window glass trust. The trusts it
viii still be seen allow no opening to escape
them.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-21

We are told that the price of bunting is
Already booming in anticipation OF Dewey,s
homecoming Few men have nut the aaa
higher than Dewey has raised a.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-21

The latest sensation In the Transyaal begins
to show up as clumsy Bosr trick, Practical
Jokes of that description, however, are not
calculated to appeal to John Bulls sense Of
humor.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-21

Foroibie resistance by the cubans Of Amer,-
eau DEGREES Will be playing directly into the
hands OF the annexationists and imperialists.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-21

These lines In their course touch or
cross nearly all the trunk lines and many
OF the branch lines in existence in the
State of Texas; and extend from Denison
on the north to Doggy Tank in Fayette
county on the south, with branches in
different directions as far as Mineola on
the east and Denton on the west,
AZ the same session Of the legislature
an act was passed which became law
without the signature OF the governor au-
thorizing the Galveston and Western
Railway company TO buy up and con-
solidate with the Galveston AiF Line Rail-
way company. and comforting upon The
company so consolidated the right to buy,
construct own. use and enjoy such
wharyes, elevators and warehouses in the
city OF Galveston, as were necessary 10
carry on the business OF said railway com
pany rs consolidated. And further au-
Fhorizing the consolidated company 70
consolidate It's stock properly and fran
rhises with those OF any other railroad
eomnany chartered under the laws OF this
state, provided they were not parallel or
connecting lines.
IN neither OF these consultations was
there any Obligation to build one mile Of
railroad for any purpose or to any place.
and IA the Missouri Kansas and Texas
consolidation the right 10 consolidate by
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-21

General Luna's desperate efforts to stop
the Filipino oyer,urss for peace is possibly
aue 10 the fear that only the peace commits
sienors viii get any OF the core OF the apple
But there isn't going 70 be any eorsl
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-21

There never was time in the history OF
Houston when the opening for new industrial
enterprises was SO inviting. sill II local
capitalists prefer not to make big profits in
safe investments 1t is the city's misfortune
but not its fault,
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-21

Gomez ought not to spoil a splendid career
by failure at the eleventh hour to measure
up to the demands of a wise and courageous
Craftsmanship, II is for him Just now to make
or mar Cubal
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-21

The Reformed Presbyterian church synod In
New York very properly sat down" on a
glowing Endorsement OF expansion" in one
OF the reports, Pulpit politicians should un-
derstand that there ought at least to DO no
partisanshlp in pulpit politics.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-21

The Cove News, published at Coperas
Cove by Messrs. w. f. Bennett and j. T.
Rather, recently ended Its sixth volume.
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THH HOUSTON DAILY POST,
py rHH
Houston Printing Company.

& n p J4hNsToN' . v;e, PPsssIDSsT.
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,,a "nen these bills were FIRST presented ia
ss,,o so'sFnor they did not contain obll,
sa.0ns 70 build additional road. and thsro
a "e,v o'her Objectionable features 10 tbsm
snu ~ oo'h particularly the bills have hsen
M sn . changed ana redrsftea 10 roaa.
MS msNs OF the executive. Ana tbynn vrs
ana wv acts and conduct he has irs VSss
hniia secured 70 tbs people Of TeIss ~
mnrs ra within the next two wears 'n ni
ths q. iroads than have been built within
fhe development OF ths eenr,,v
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-21

Mr.. II. p. Jones has commenced the pub
lication of a new paper at Hillsboro, the
Hill County Record The Record is eight
pages. six columns in size and from its
general appearance it would seem that it
Will be success. Mr.. Jones was the foun-
der of the Whitney Messenger and editor
OF that paper for eight years and under
stands the art of making country week
ly pay.
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TEXAS NEWSPAPERS.

Houston can not have too many PARIS
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The Issue of May 10 OF the Morgan
News begins the tenth volume of that
paper. Mr.. T. +. Streght is the success
full publisher of the News.
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THE DAILY POST, THE SUNDAY Y. POST.
eEMl-WEEKLy POST, u7 Coils. per Week.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-21

The first number of the wortham Jour
nal was issued several weeks ago. Mr.. Leo
satterwhite. the editor of the paper, states
that its mission will be to give the local
happenings Of the town and surrounding
country and such other news as will be
of interest to its readers and to literally
devote Its columns toward the upbuilding
of its town and nelghborhood."
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-21

The Beaumont Daily Journal has SUE
eessfully passed It's first mile stone the
hardest one for all new papers to reach,
and is now on the high road to fame The
journal publishes the full Associated Press
aud Texas Press afternoon reports and
with its local service is a credit to Beau
mont Mr.. S. H. McGary. whose untiring
energy has made the Journal what It is,
is now the editor of the paper, Mr. r. e.
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