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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-04-27

The decision handed down by the SUI
against certain Duluth corporations IS
very important for it's exposition of the
limitations attending the taxation of cor
porations under our state statutes.
Among the more important of the prin-
clples laid down. in that decision is that
which establishes that a street railway
concern is not railway company within
the meaning of the provision taxing such
companies on basis of a per centage of
their gross earnings. Another principle
of equal Importance is the one which es-
tablshes that franchises are only taxable
In the hands of private parties. and do not
come within the provision relating to
the taxation of the property of corpora
tions as a whole. Still another principle
laid down in that decision Is that which
establishes that the provisions of the
statute which provides for the deduction
of the debts of corporation from the
value of Its stock in establishing the
basis of taxation is an unconstitutional
provision.
This decision will put an end to a good
deal of misunderstanding on the subject
of the taxation of corporations. A good
many persons have been disposed to be-
lieve that the value, real or assumed
of a franchise right should be included
in estimating the basis of corporate taxa
ton. This decision establishes as law
that under our statutes the franchise
should not be included in the listing of
the taxable property of the corporation
as whole
1t does not seem quite easy to under
stand why the street railway corpora
tions are not amenable to the gross earn
1ngs' law. They are common carriers, as
the steam railways are, and, apparently,
at least, ought to come under that pro-
vision. Whether the management of such
concerns deem this result desirable or
otherwise, the distinction which excludes
them from its operation does not seem
reasonable.
This decision will, at least, be effec-
tive in setting at rest a good many cues
tions which have been under public con-
sideratiOn for some time past on this GEN
eral subject
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-04-27

shows that internal distrust prevails in
all of them. Their units are the creation
of law that grants them certain powers
upon the implied condition that they shall
hold and use them in trust for the COM
mon good, and they trample upon and de-
fly the law that created them. The word
implies on the one side honor, strict In
tegrity, jealous care of entrusted inter-
ests, and on the part of the benefciaries
of confidingness in the probity and wis.,
dom of the trustee. Where in any of
these organizations will we find any
thing to answer to these ideas associated
with the word? Strip off the mask of
trust and the sordid face of greed glares
at you. every feature tense with the fierce
passion of avarice.
Etymologically, as we'll as economical
ly, the trust is logical sequence of pro-
lection. The term protection was bor-
rowed to christen policy that held COM
petition, when coming from the exterior.
to be an evil so pernicious as to demand
oCNCiC iCSliiNlioi. tiiC -tCiii u uSI was
borrowed to christen the next logical
step, taken without legal sanction, which
held internal competition to be also an
evil to be eradicated by combination of
competitors, acting upon their own init
ative in the absence of a recognition OF
the soundness of their reasoning by leg
islators. Indeed, we can imagine the
shock these worthy gentlemen received
when, instead of ready acquiescence in
their movement by the legislators of the
party that legalized protection, the law
makers stultifed themselves by enacting
a prohibitive law, which, however, only
proved, by it's futility. their incapacity to
deal with economic problems.
There is, however this singular distinc-
ton between the public reception of the
use of these two good words to cover pre-
cisely the same rapacious motives, that,
while multitudes of ordinarily Intelligent
men have been unable to rid themselves
of the mystic influence" of the word
protection" that blinds them to the
greed DenlnU II, Inere are lew WHO are
not able to sense the abuse Of the word
trust by these organisms. This is due
to the indirectness of the extortion prac-
ticed under the disguise of protection and
the unavoidable openness of that of the
trust. In the former the eXtortion was
hidden by the remoteness of the pro-
cesses and it's merger in cost, while in
eye Of the consumer, and each eXaction
Is known and felt Were the effects of.
protection as direct and visible that pol
icy, the fecund mother of the trusts,
denunciation as fierce as that which now
beats upon Its offspring.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-04-27
MONETARY MEASURE.
House Republican Caucus Commit
tee Declare Progress In the Work

tee Declare PrO&ress In the work.
ATLANTIC CITY. April 2s.-The COM
mittee on monetary legislation appointed
by caucus of1the Republican members
OF the national house Of representatives
ana which committee convened here on
April IL. Is rapidly completing It's plan
OF monetary legislation The members
have shown great interest in their work
and their labors frequently extend far
into the night. The morning sessions
cover period Of three hours The after
moons are devoted to subcommittee work
and the evenings to informal conferences
Mr. Hawley, of Texas, Is the only alb
sent member, and. in view of the prom
lsed early adjournment of the committee,
ne Is not expected to be present
Inc report that the members are en-
Joying "a junket at the expense of the
government. and that their sessions will
not result in a measure Of practical re-
form. is Indignantly denied. 1t is pointed
out that the members are here entirely at
their own expense, as they were ap-
pointed by the Republican caucus, and
not by resolution of the house. They
hope to complete their bin this week. for
the consideration of the next congress-
although subcommittee may be ap-
pointed to perfect it after the details
have been agreed upon. All the mem
bers of the committee maintain the great
est .reticence in discussing their conclu-
sions. but 1t Is asserted that the bill will
be more comprehensive In character than
has been predicted. s>is .sasg b1f..f
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-04-27

blunder and to furnish Aguinaldo con-
firmation of his suspicious, came the pay
ment Of $40. 900 to Spain as compensa-
ton for the transfer Of what both parties
were pleased to consider her rights of
sovereignty in, the Philippines.
The entire absence Of any declared pol
icy, aside from the mere glittering gem
eralities Of the proclamation Of the COM
mission to the Filipinos. Is of itself a
blunder. for it leaves In a state Of nicer
titlde every industrial interest In all OF
the islands. 1t puts the country In the
absurd position Of continuing and enforc-
ing Spanish revenue laws that were large
~ the cause Of the war in which we inter-
vened to give relief from its causes. 1t
further violates the fundamental law OF
the land that prescribes uniformity or
customs throughout it's territory. We
have the singular spectacle Of Cuba and
Porto Rico. now integral parts or the
nation, fenced off by Spanish customs,
and our people obliged to pay Spanish
duties on the goods they send to the
islands and our own imposts on goods
brought back. No party that ever existed
or that ever will exist can possibly break
this long and continuous record for I'M
mitigated laundering. or have its ability
always to do precisely the wrong thing.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-04-27
DEATHS OF A DAY.

HUNTER, N. D., April 26.-V. A. Gran
call, a prominent physician of this CITY.
died last evening from apoplexv The
doctor was taken with a bilious attack
saturday evening, and was alone at the
time In his residence His condition was
not known until he was found helpless
In bed by neighbors Sunday afternoon. AS
soon as his condition would permit he was
removed to the residence Of his brother
in-law. H. M. Eager, five miles north of
Hunter. at which place he died
VIENNA, April 26-Count Hohenwart
Gerlachstein, the former premier, Is dead.
He was born in 1924, became staathalter
Of upper Austria in 1853, and was appoint
ed Austrian premier and minister of the
interior In February, 1871 While pre-
mier he endeavored to abolish the exist
Ing constitution and establish a federal
list constitution. Owing to the vigorous
opposition of the Austro-German consti-
nationalist. Count Gerlachstein resigned
In October. 1871. Since that time he has
been the leader of the federalist reichs-
partef.
PHILADELPHIA. April 26-AIfred E.
Hunt, president of the Pittsburg Reduc-
ton company, and captain of Battery
B, Pennsylvania national guard died
here today, aged forty-four years Capt
Hunt first became ill while at Chcka-
manga with his command last summer
but in spite Of Illness went to Porto Rico
with the battery
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-04-27
WORLDS NEWS IN BRIEF.

Boston-The Jew England Cotton Man
uracturers' association opened it's sixty
Stephen A. Knight presided Four tech
meal papers were presented.
Washington-President Mckinley has
almost completely recovered from his at
TACK OF neuralgia, and this morning he
took half hours walk on Pennsylvania
avenue.
Washington-An important conclave of
Roman Catholic prelates from Mexico
and South America will be held in Nome
On May 70 next. Then archbishops and
ed to attend the gathering are now has
tenfng to Rome.
chattanooga, Tenn.-A deal is ending
Tor the purchase of Lookout inn, on
LOOKOUT mountain, by the Order Of Rail-
way Conductors 1t is the intention Of
versity.
New York-The United States auxiliary
cruiser Yosemite sailed today for Guam.
st st. Louis-The second days session of
IN e9e National Congress Of the Disciples
taken up with the reading of papers, fol-
lowed by general discussion of each.
Santiago de Cuba-El Cobre one of the
richest copper mines in the world will
propacly resume mining operations at an
early date.
Washington-The appearance of yellow
a
dispatch to the state department from
United States Consul Furniss at that
place.
Denver. Colon Monday next the
wages OF carpenters in Denver will be
increased 80 cents day, making the
minimum days wages So. About 800 men
are affected. -
Princeton, N. IA friend of Princeton
UNIVERSITY. whose name has not been
disclosed. has endowed a new chair to
the value of 100000, to be called the pro-
fessorship in politics
. Albany, N. Y.-The canals of the state
were opened for navigation officially to-
years.
Burlington, Io.-Collector Kobe has
seized LOG, 900 fraudulently stamped cigars
in this district.
Bellaire. O.-Employes of. the Bellafre.
Bridgeport and Martins Ferry Electric
car line went on a strike at midnight In
sympathy with the Wheeling strikers
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-04-27
COGHLAN CASE CLOSED.
Letter of Reprimand Forwarded t.
the Raledgh's Commander.

Letter of Reprimand Forwarded to
the Raledgh's Commander.
WASHINGTON, April 26.-The case Of
Capt. Cogh1an may be considered as
finally closed The German ambassador.
DR.. Won Holleben. called at the White
House this afternoon and had a confer
ence on the subject with the president Of
such a satisfactory nature that the mat
ter was regarded as settled. The presi-
dent explained the course the navy de-
partment had taken in administering a
reprimand to Capt. Coghlan. 1t was also
pointed out that the officers explanation
Of the incident stated that his utterance
had been much exaggerated. On the
part of the ambassador there was every
disposition to deal as lightly with the
matter as possible and not to permit It
to become source Of friction.
During the day the navy department
administered to Capt. Coglan the
reprimand which had been determined
upon yesterday, as stated in these dis
patches This was in the form Of let
ter from Secretary Long to the officer.
1t Is stated at the department that the
letter will not be made public before the
officer has received 1t, and probably not
then.
The department made public a brief
statement of the contents of Capt. Cogh-
lans letter in answer to Secretary Longs
request for an acknowledgment of re-
sponsibility for the utterances ascribed to
him, but the contents were more fully
stated in yesterday Associated Press dis
patches The statement Is as follows:
Capt Coghlan has replied to the de-
partment stating that the newspapers
have not reported him with substantial
accuracy. Also that he intended no dis
respect or contempt to the German flag.
and is extremely sorry that any such
Interpretation was put upon his remarks.
Proper reprimand will be sent and such
action taken in respect thereto as is
pl oper."
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-04-27
AN INvINCIBLE BLUNDER.

In the new policy, which the war has
1strat1on, it preserves the record for blum
dering that has distinguished the party
ever since it turned from the conduct Of
the war for the preservation Of the
Union 1t Is a marvellous and uninter-
rupted succession of blunders. 1t began
with the adoption and pursuit of a.
policy of reconstruction Of the Southern
states which was so outrageous, so pro-
ductive Of evil and so unproductive of any
good that even Grant was obliged to ad-
NIT it's complete failure 1t turned its
omic law with the result that in twenty
years 1t precipitated three panics upon
the country, and gave the country a
currency that is as varlegated as a crazy
quit. 1t attempted to prevent the forma-
ton of trusts and enacted a law that
caught railroad traffic agreements and
stock exchanges, while the trusts broke
through it unchecked. 1t enacted. with
great flourish of trumpets. a revenue law
under which treasury deficits were never
so great
Its course, under the necessities for ac-
ton forced by the annexation of terri
tory, displays the same chronic capacity
for laundering. 1t acquires jurisdiction
or Cuba and Porto Rico and the congress-
tnat ratified the
the problem of giving to the people whose
EFFORTS for liberty we set out to aid 10
victory the self-government to which
they were entitled if the pretense for war
was true, and leaves them subject to milf
tary law, with all it's arbitrariness and
lrresponsbility. On the other side of
the world we are engaged in war the
successful prosecution of which will re-
quire an army of 100000 men. merely ba-
cause the administration blundered in
its treatment of the FiIipinos. II now
terms men rebels whom It Joined as an
ally to help secure the liberty for which
they had been fighting Spain for wears
The initial blunder, one which has cost
all the subsequent expenditure Of blood
and treasure. was the refusal to permit
the forces of Aguinaldo to join with ours
in the entry into Manila after its canttu-
lation. To the Filipino this was a dis
tinct announcement of purpose hostile
to their aspirations of freedom; a plain
intimation that the men who had come
to help intended to remain to keep. Put
yourselves in their places and blame
them, If you can, for such a conclusion.
Had Rochambeau. at Yorktown, refused
participation in the surrender of Corn
wallis to Washington and his army. would
not the latter have been justified in treat
ing 1t as an indication of ultimate hostile
purposer And, as II to accentuate this :
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-04-27
DRAMATIC AND MUSICAL,
SCHUBERT CLUB.

Mr.. John Parsons Beach, Of Minneapo-
lis, rendered the members of the Schu-
bert club and their friends a compliment
tary recital yesterday afternoon at Park
Congregational church. Mr.. Beach Is a
recent acquisition to Minneapolis musical
circles, having lately come there from
Boston, where he was graduated from
the Boston conservatory Mr.. Beach IS
young musician, but his playing yester-
terday afternoon was neither crude nor
amateurish, while his programme con-
tanned sufficient variety to display the
players versatility.
Beethoven's Senate Pathetique." in
four movements. Grave. Allegro, Adagio.
Allegro. was ably interpreted, the Adaeio
movement. particularly. being rendered
with breadth of sympathy one does NOT
often find in the playing Of the younger
musicians. Scenes Pantomimiques,' by
schuett, gave the player an opportunity
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-04-27
JOHN LIND, "CoPPERHEAD.,

THAT legislature" said prominent
Republican state official, "did nothing all
winter but make capital for John Lind"
Republican papers, as we'll aware of
this as was this official, are practically
trying to cover the record and divert at
tention.
In their desperation they seize upon the
laudable efforts of Gov. Lind 10 secure
the speedy return of the Thirteenth Min
nesota from Manila, and, ignoring their
own earlier Glamour: denounce him as
renegade, copperhead and ally of
Aguinaldo anG as unpatriotic
This is a sillier blunder than any the
legislature made. and that Is saying
much. To say to the people of this state
that John Lind, who was one OF the first
ito offer his services to the government
In tie Spanish war, is not a patriot. to
dub him a copperhead and Filipino. is
folly so grotesque as to invite only the
outlaws of the people.
John Lind a copperhead! Ha. Ha!
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-04-27

TOT revealing lighter fancies, and his read
ing OF the scenes, Preamble, Serenade
Ariequin' Iristesse de Colombine. Pol
lcnineile, P1errot reveur and Caprice
Sganarelle. was admirable.
other numbers were: "Papillons," by
Schumann; Preludeu. Nocturne, by Chop
In; me Troust.." Schubert-Heller, and
one OF the Players own compositions,
Nocturne. etude'
Mr: beach was assisted yesterday by
Mr. 20 warren Turner. tenor. who has
out recently come, to st. Paul.
MI. turner sang "Her Lovely Smile Be-
holding. by Braga. and selection from
Carmen. Here is the Flower" by
piIet. MI. Turner possesses good voice,
ana uses II, well. He has, besides, GER
lalii uelcacy OF intohation that makes his
singing distinct pleasure. He was forced
to respond to an encore.
yesterday musicale was the last of this
seasons Shubert lmusicales, that have
oeeh such a success throughout the win
ter. The attendance yesterday was fully
to the standard
METROPOLITAN
GUS Skinner in the dainty comedv
rosemary will be the attraction at the
metropolitan opera house for three nights
ana Wednesday. matinee, commencing
MONDAY next. His company this sea son
IS an exceptionally strong one. It is
heaoed by Miss Gretchen Lyons. who
VIII De remembered as leading lady with
Hehry Miller In "Heartease'' The sale
OF seats for the engagement Is now open.
Inc k1rmess," under the direction Of
froI. speedy, for the benefit of the Dav
nursery, will be given Thursday. Friday
and Saturday of next week.
Dr. John Watson dan Maclaren) will
deliver one of his characteristic lectures
at the Metropolitan Friday afternoon.
May s. NOM
The talented American comedienne
MISS Clara Thropp, will appear at the
metropolitan Sunday. and Monday even
lnss, May and s, presenting Henrik Ib-
sens great play, "a Dolls House,,
GRAND.
Tn spite of the; warm weather and its
influences on the theatrical trade "a
royal Prisoner continues to attract
audiences of large size to the Grand
"A Royal Prisoner" is a mixture Of ro-
nance, love and comedy presented so as
to provide a stage story of continuous
interest. The play is well cast and the
leading roles are in the hands of True g.
James Frederick Book and Jessaline
dodgers and are we'll cared for.
Farce comedy, style of entertainment
In decided popularity with local theater-
goers, will afford the thespian diversion
at this play house the coming week. A
peculiar religious sect called the Dunk
ards enjoy the peculiar belief that the
possession of wealth is a bar to eternal
happiness. Upon this idea is founded this
comedy entitled TOO Much Money" It
Is promised to be given at the Grand with
a decidedly capable company includine.
several artists Of decided merit In tha
vaudeville field S
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-04-27
RECENT IRISH ELECTIONS.

The elections of the county councils In
Ireland within the past week or so ap-
pear to have attracted general atten-
ton. They have been heralded through
both continents as possessing great sig
nificance. AS we'll informed an observer
as Henry Norman, the we'll known cor
respondent, declares that they will give
an enormous impetus to home rule In the
not distant future.
The truth Of these elections is, really,
that much more has been written about
them than their immediate Importance
warrants. They have demonstrated moth
Ing which had not been established for
many years before. They show that the
to the Nationalist idea. If this fact, of
itself, is sufficient to give any additional
impetus to the home rule movement, 1t
can only be because the English govern
which has never been questioned in the
past twenty years.
Lord Salisbury's government, in adopt
ing Mr.. Chamberlain's panacea for Irish
woes. was engaged in the operation
known as throwing tub to the whale.
Mr.. Chamberlain himself was at one
period of his political career too closely
related to the Irish movement and its
leaders in parliament to have any de-
fusion on this score. The Irish people are
deprived Of fundamental civil and polit-
ical rights which are enjoyed by the
people of the other portions of the Brit
ish islands. They are unwilling to con-
tinue subjected to such deprivation. and
they make use Of the governments coun-
ty council scheme, and every other form
of political enginery at their disposal, to
make that unwillingness plain to their
somewhat stupid political masters.
If Sir Thomas Esmond's plan is adopt
ed of constituting from the membership
of those councils thoroughly represen-
tative body, and that body can be eff
factive in supplantfng the present worth
less representation in the British parlia-
ment or in making those gentlemen sink
their miserable differences in loyal serv-
ices to their countrymen. then, indeed can
it be said that the recent county council
elections will possess exceptional signif-
icance.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-04-27
DEWEY IS DIPLOMATIC.
Asserts He Is Upon Good Terms
with German Navy Officers.

Asserts He Is Upon Good Terms
with German Navy Officers.
NEW YORK. April ga copyright
cable to the Evening World from Manila,
April rs, says:
Admiral Dewey was seen today by the
World correspondent on the Capt. Cogh-
Ian incident The admiral is still unac-
quainted with the details of the famous
speech, but he declared that his rela-
lions with Capt. Coghlan are most cor
dial He received a cablegram from the
captain Of the Raleigh when that war
ship reached Algiers, congratulating the
admiral on his promotion. Admiral
Dewey is certain that Coghlan could not
have said anything calculated to place
the admiral in a false position. He
showed the World correspondent a letter
from Admiral Won Diedrichs. Of the Ger
man navy, congratulating him on his de
served promotion" and also his letter in
reply, which closed with the worlds: All
our differences were of newspaper manu-
facture'
admiral Dewey also says he is on the
most friendly terms with Prince Henry
of Prussia who succeeded Won Diedrichs
as commander-in-chief of the German
fleet in Chinese waters"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-04-27
Iowa JudiciaI Changes.

DES MONIES. To-. April 26-It is an
Judge Caldwell. OF Arkansas, circuit
judge of the eighth. including Iowa, is to
retire in few months on account of
failing health, and that Judge o. P.
Shiras. of Dubuque, now district Judge
of the Northern Iowa district, will sue
coed him.. Judge Shiras is brother of
Supreme Judge Shiras. Craig L. Wright,
Of Sioux City. and W. A. Helsell. OF
Odebolt, are out for the appointment to
succeed Judge Shiras. Mr.. Helseif is
here today in the interests of his can