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The Portland daily press., 1899-01-10
GOV. PING REE ON EXPANSION
From His Annual Message to the Michi.
car I ariolatura \
gan Legislature,

1t is reported again and again that the
voice of this psople demanded the war
and now insists upon retaining its SO.
called results, namely, the forcible con-
troll and government of nearly 10, 900
people who have just the same right to
independent self-government as we have
ourselves. II this be the judgment Of the
people, it has not manifested itself 10
Michigan. My position on the subject
was. as have said. perfectly well known
to our people. l never hesitated to let
them know that did not favor what Is
known as expansion or imperialism at the
present time The Judgment they passed
be one of disspproval, and there is no evil
dencs that the people Of other states great
Iy differ in this regard with those of our
state. The retention of the Philippines
as a vassal colony. never destined to be-
come an Integral part of the American
system, Is now proposed and defended as
u necessary conseq uence of an unneces-
sary war, and as foothold for further
adventures on the continent of Asia.
have not heard one valid argument
In defense OF this ambitious and danger
ous policy, as it is now presented for Con-
gressional approval. We might legiti'
mateiy extend our territory on our own
continent. whenever and wherever fair
opportunity presents itself, and the is
lands of the seas near us may properly be
regarded as part of the continent But
the conquest and retention of an archipel-
ago 60Oo miles from our shores, too tropi-
cal ever to permit the settlement there of
our own people. already densely popu'
lated by 5000, 600 or 10. GOO. 900 of bar
barous and alien race whom We can
neither mix with. assimilate. nor civilize.
Is in my judgment, little less than mad
ness. The Philippines are in no way nec-
essary for our safety, or even useful there
for, as are the Hawaiian islands and the
Antilles. They can never be made the
home of Americans. We can no more es-
tablish an American population In the
Philippines than Great Britain has been
able to establish an English population in
India. The children there hare all to be
The Portland daily press., 1899-01-10
CURRENT COMMENT.
METHODS IN MAINE.
(N. Y. Evenin Post.)

l4Adi In - ~ a. AAO1o A.N An n A-N ~
(N. Y. Eysnin Post.)
A Hood Of liXht Is thrown upon legsa-
I'VE method in Maine by some disclosures
rscatdinS lie constitution Of the commit
ue on inlIrOacs by tbs Speaker of the
Iou@e. uefore tho meeting of the Leg
1.I4tur 1t was apparent that this o1ice
,ytuld 20 TO Mr. Stelson, prominent
fiepGl ncan politician Mrmbers who rs
uiirI 20 sidIng committee positions con-
uuently knew before they went to Au
uusta that A.r Stetson wHs the man who
would ssttle al such queftions. Mr.
Burrs. "a uemter from Cumberland
Cuunty, wanted placs on ths railroad
committee ami was warranted In seeking
IT, as he is juss entering upon his third
term IN the I1Lusa, anu ms county has
large failruad interests. lie mnds appli
cation 10 Mr Slrtsun, and vas told tnnt
he "nVst have enforcement Tor IL. 10
M secured letters Cf Recommendation
from inembers o the Repubiican state
committee. mcmiers Of the Governor
CouaclL ana nearly all of the State
odcials. ana prominent lawyers. manu-
fac Irers. ana wholesale firms all over
the -tate-in all. go or 800 of them. But
WREN thrse letters were presented, Mr..
Stptsou said that such endorsement had
no influence with him: the man whom
ha shoulp appoint NUT have the support
Ci I've men Mhcm lie ndNleu. VrT. buTHs
got three of these live men to endorse
him only to be then told by the Speaker
that another member from his county
was also recommended by four of the
tve, and that he should leave Cumber
land entirely out in making up the COM
mittee.
.he local and personal aspects OF this
controversy are of no interest outside
Maine. but as an illustration OF modern
methods Of legislation the incident de-
serves attention. IL shows that in Maine
''inhooence' is the consideration which
decides the makeup of committees, and
so largely the course of legislation. IL an
able member desires an influential place,
be "must have endorsement for IL. "
Moreover, he must not simply have the
endorsement of good citizens, who are
glad to certify to his fitness, but he must
be recommended by little ring of poll
ticians. Without the support OF this
little q CUP who run thing hundreds
OF other endorsements will count for
nothing. All this constitutes only one
stage on the path towards the goal which
has teen reached in this State. In New
York it Is not the endorsement OF hun
dreds of prominent citizens, nor even the
of q small ring of poll
ticians. which settles such questions. The
boss first names the candidate for speak
er, and the Speaker makes up his COM
mites TO the orders OF the boss.
The Portland daily press., 1899-01-10
NOTICE.

The undersigned desire TO an
nOunce to the public that they
have formed a c0-partnership
under the firm name and style
of BENJAMIN SHAW & CO.,
for the purpose OF continuing
the real estate business previous
ly conducted by the senior men,
ber of the firm.
The business will be continued
at the same Office, 81 1.2 Ex-
change St, Portland, Me.
BENJAMIN SHAW.
WALTER II. DRESSER.
Portland, Jan. ., 1899. jnsd2w
The Portland daily press., 1899-01-10
MEETING OF THE ANGLO-AMERI-
CAN COMMISSION.

Washington. January 1.-The Am erican
and Canadian commissioners held a Lrtet
joint session today followed by MEETINGS
OF the subcommittee on the northeastern
fisheries and en- the shipment of goods
In bond. Fair progress, it is thought,
is being maue on both these imporlant
subjects. 1t is hoped by the commission
that satisfactory agreement will he
reached before adjournment 1t can be
safely stated, despite contrary reports,
that the absence Of ex.Secretary Foster
and Representative Dlngley will not seri-
ausly interfere with conclusion of the
commissions work.
The Portland daily press., 1899-01-10

Stcptaiy AIg.r = not inclined TO honor
Col. RgcsaSelt's application for Il medal
Tor neroisn in the lAle war lie has prob
"a IL iesec forgiven him lor the kuurd
Robin which he started ut santiago ana
which 1ai sueh an effect upon public
sentiment that tho Secretary had to take
tie grniy aw1y from the fever infected
'dist.iet Immediately, where's he was plan
ming TO keep IL there indefinitely. 1t
makes little difference TO Col. Ruoseyelt's
fama whether he gets the medal or not.
The country feels that he deserves it, and
II be becomes IA nlatyr to the Secretary of
Mars dislike the man that will suffer
more wi not be Roosevelt but AlEer.
The Portland daily press., 1899-01-10
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The Portland daily press., 1899-01-10


We snlemnly declared when the war be
gan that it was not to be war of con
quest. Now what are ws doing IN the Phil
ippinssg Are we not seeking TO conquer
these islands by forces Are We not carry
ing on war for conquest in the Philip.
pine archipelago Certainly we are not
carrying on war to make the Filipiuos
fres as we were carrying 1t on in Cuba to
make the Cubans freo, for the President
in his proclamation practically tells the
Filipinos that they must submit and
would be forced TO submit, if need be,
to n government in which they had and
were to have no voice whatever. What
we are doing is trying by force to maks
the natives submit to IA sovereignty.
which we claim to have acquired from
Spain. All that can be made out of the
war in the Philippines is war Of con-
quest. We are trying to subject people to
our rule by force without their consent
When this same people resisted the efforts
of the Spaniards to do the same thing we
called them patriots But now that they
resist US they have become rebels
Of course we claim that We are going to
take care of the Filipinos better than
they can care for themselves, and thus
seek TO justify our seizure of the islands.
shareholders ussd to use in defence of
slavery, and We long since discarded it at
home as unsound.
The Portland daily press., 1899-01-10

Positively cure Biliousness and Sick Headache liver
and bowel complaints. They expel all impurities
from the blood. Delicate women hnd relief from
using them Price oSr eve 81. Sold everywhere.
The Portland daily press., 1899-01-10
/ HE PIP Ilss5ss5.


1aeta Is 30 rsassn wpy ;he gisli,ure
,anrnt Ge. coyu 10 bu iltss 10 iay. Iaa
,,oEn it,ezs ara all ippointsd, and many
l'easlIes nrs already npt:ed fer sub
II s.iau 20 thom. ont way to cclnamizs
j. ~ inrSe the session sHur', ana that
VA. val hnt oliy sl9a money to the
stt t.. hy get,iag the Uemhers early
urtu tnp cleoci,s tha Augusta bonrd-
ing h, as aua hut,l ktepHs will save
u:Gle} 90 them.
The Portland daily press., 1899-01-10

The situation at Iloilo is daily proving
troops and the natives seems unavoidable.
Evening journal., 1899-03-11
DIED


BOTT-ln this city, on March 8, 1899,
John Bott, native of Leicester. Eng
land aged 6S years.
CROWLEY. .-Entered into rest, on
March .. 1899, at st. Peters rectory
New Castle. Delaware, Mrs. Mary
Cromley, aged "a years.
DI1NNISON.- this city. on March z,
1899. Elizabeth, widow OF James
Dennison
IIYNDMAN. -. Suddenly. on March Q,
1899. John w Hyndman. in his 9th
year.
HURIOCK. In this city on March q,
1899, Paul j.. infant son of James A.
and Carrie f. Hurlock
HUGHES this city. on March Q,
1899, Austin Hughes, aged SO years.
Relatives and friends are Invited TO
Attend the funeral, from the residence
of his nephew, John Hughss, No. 2O16
Gipin avenue, ON Saturday morning, at
8 O'clock Solemn requiem mass at
st. Ann's Church. Interment in st.
Joseph's Cemetery
JOEhNSON.-On March 8, 1899, John C.
Johnson, aged 63 years.
MIDDLETON Suddenly, in New
York, on March s, 1899, William b.
Middleton, aged 40 years.
PAlSn-In Philadelphia, Third month,
7th, 1899, Harriet Webb, widow Of
Mahlon X. Paist.
laANSON.-iIn this city. ON March 10,
1899, Lillian Cuibert, wife OF John T.
Ransom, aged 2S years.
Relatives and friends are invited to
attend the funeral. from her husbands s
residence, No. 1902 Van Buren, street,
on Monday, 18th instant, at 8 o'clock.
lnterment private.
S'NIYDER.-In this city. ca March z,
1899, Harold H.. son Of Henry and
Lena Snyder. aged / year and
month
WOODS Practical Farmer, near
Claymont, Del. ON March o. 1899,
George c. Woods
Evening journal., 1899-03-11
CASH VALUE OF IMMIGRANTS.
IL IL shown That Germans bring the
Most MORcy Into the Country
aud the Italian Least.

II one were TO gauge the worth of
newly arrived immigrants by the
amount of money they bring with
them. those who come from Germany
would take first rank. England would
hold second place and Italy the last.
The average German who comes to
this country brings S52.96 with him.
When the average Englishman comes
he brings S1.4O less, or $3.50. The next
wealthiest average immigrant is the
Frenchman, who comes with S47.23 in
his pocket. The Belgian is fourth in
the list with S45.60.
The Italian, who is the poorest OF all,
brings S9.9s. but il is safe TO say that he
returns TO his native land the wealth
lest of all who go back II his propensity
for saving is a thing TO judge by.
The Turk who comes TO America
brings S35.56 with him, and stands well
toward the top Of the list. The average
Irishman comes over. TO stay, with a
capital Of Sl5.e6. while the Russian, ac-
eording 10 the annual report Of the
commissioner general Of immigration,
brings s12.io.
Evening journal., 1899-03-11
TWO EMPIRES
Contrast In Methods OF Colonization
Afforded by spain and
England.

Capt. A. T. Mahan contributes a most
excellent article to the current number
of the Engineering News. 1t is excel
lent in the way in which it contrasts
the methods of the two great coloniz-
ing nations of modern tisnes-Great
Britain and Spain. France and Holland
as colonizers do not belong in the same
class. They have not transmitted their
national characteristics 10 the colony,
but have rather administered from
without.
The close of the nineteenth century
sees the United States in virtual pos
session OF the bulk of Spain's colonial
empire--a string of islands which prac-
tically eucircle the globe. There could
not be better contrast in empires.
Spain has left her colonies impover-
ished and half-famished; England pos
sesses hers in comparative plenty. Both
are the results of administration.
Spain from the very first was inhu-
manly oppressive TO the inferior races.
and she spared not even her own de-
scendants in the colonies, for when
they became aliens she became TO them
tyrannical and exacting. She op-
pressed and extorted; she endeayorcd
TO make her colonies pay their own
Nome debts
On the other hand, Great Britain has
oeen beneficent to weaker communities.
And not only benefcent, but she has
been strong as well-strong in the
quality Of men she has sent out to ad-
minister and to colonize, strong TO pro-
tect on land and sea. Her energies have
always been directed TO the elevation
Of the races. The conspicuous exam
pies OF colonial administration are In
dia and Egypt
Evening journal., 1899-03-11
FLOATS OVER MoRRo.
The Historic Flag Was First HOisted
I'm Philadelphia During the
Civil War.

Few American flags have a more in
teresting history than attaches to the
banner which was flung TO the breeze
over MORO castle, Havana, or New
Years day. 1t first flew over the Corn
Exchange national bank, Philadelphia,
when the famous Corn Exchange regi-
ment Of volunteers was organized for
the war of the states. 1t flew over the
bank during nearly the whole Of the
war and was then secured by the late
ex-United States senator Alexander G..
Cattell, then an officer of the bank He
took il TO his residence in Merchant
vile, n. j.. and stored il away as a
sacred thing. While President Grant
was visiting Senator Cattell he raised
the historic banner 10 a pole over the
senator's mansion-an act that added
materially to the historic value of the
starry emblem. After that the flag was
again stored away as priced relic.
When ex-senator Cattell died il was
practically forgotten until George w.
Algor procured IL from the estate and
presented Il 10 the government for the
purpose to which it was put at Ha-
vana.
Evening journal., 1899-03-11
Terms Of Sale.

]. Ten OW per cent. of the purchase
money TO be paid when the property is
struck Off; the balance thereof TO be paid
upon confirmation Of sale by the chancel-
Tor on or before the Fifth day Of April, A.
ID. lSg9 when deed will be made to the
purchaser.
g II Is ordered by the Chancellor that
the above mentioned real estate shall be
sold discharged Of all liens and incum-
brances thereon. created by or recovered
against the Christiana River Improve
ment Company. and that all such liens
and membranes against said property
at the time of said sale shall be trans
ferred TO the fund arising from said sale
and shall retain the same preference and
priority upon said fund as they had
against said property at the time of
said sale, and that the receiver may al
low the holder OF any lien or incum-
brance against any piece or parcel OF said
land, who may become the purchaser
thereof, credit on the purchase price
thereof up 10 the amount OF said lien, ex-
ceptng the amount Of taxes against said
property and a proportlonatc share CT the
costs Of the sale ordered.
SECURITY TRUST AND SAFE DE-
POsIT COMPANY. Receiver Of the
Christana River Improvement Com
pany.
Evening journal., 1899-03-11
THE OCEAN TELEGRAPH.
~ There Had Bccn a Gable In Ez-
istencc In ISL: History Would
lie Different.

Owing TO the six hours difference in
time between St. Louis and Paris the
signing of the treaty of peace at s:45
was known in this city several hours
earlier in the day. Had there been an
ocean cable in 1912, says the ST. Louis
Globe-Democrat, the war with England
in that year would probably have not
taken place, for the British orders in
council. which were the chief cause of
the war, were revoked five days after
the declaration of war by congress. An
ocean telegraph would have told the
fact TO this country instantly. 1t would
Also have told before war was actually
declared that the British government
was seriously considering their revoca-
ton. If there had been n telegraph
then the news of the signing of the
treaty of peace on December "a, 1914,
would have averted the battle of New
Orleans which occurred is days later.
This would have prevented the only
really creditable military episode of
the war on the American side, have
kept Jackson in comparative political
obscurity all his life, and probably have
prevented the reconstruction and ma
tionalization of the democratic party
which Jackson's ascendancy brought.
AS close communication between Eu-
rope and America at that time, such as
exists now, would have altered history
in-several important particulars.
Evening journal., 1899-03-11
CHARGED WITH swINDLING.

West Chester. March 1l.--A man giv-
Ing the name of Frank Johnson, and
claiming his home at Co,legeville,
Montgomery county, was given a hear
ing before Magistrate S. NJ. Paxson last
evening, and held for trial at court on
the charge Of swindling a number OF
well-known citizens. johnson came
here some days ago. represented that
be was the owner Of a number Of farms
near CoAlegeviaie, and in this manner
secured cash for bogus checks, and
also procured credit for many thlngs
He was arrested in Columbia and
brought here for trial.
Evening journal., 1899-03-11
The best, the finest looking and the
most durable Piano made is the Lud-
wig Piano. Store 515 Shipley street.
FIRE AT MARCns Hnnk

Chester. March 1.-THE fine resi-
dence owned by ex-Burgess Job l..
Green, OF Marcus Hook. was destroyed
by fire Thursday night. Ait the time OF
the fire Mr. and Mrs. Thomas were
away from home and Two children
we're in the house alone They heard
q noise in the front hallway, and, on
Investigating the cause, found that the
bad lamp had exploded and the han
was a mass Of flames. Neighbors help
ID remove some OF the furniture from
the building The house was a total
loss. II was valued at $500.
Evening journal., 1899-03-11
TWO REH.ArEn RtIIs

These bills were introduced and re-
ferred in the House: BY Mr. Waga-
mon, act regulating the sale of drugs
by prohibiting the sale OF opium and
morphine to fiends Of that class; by
Mr.. Burns. act enabling the state treas
Ter to invest. with the approval OF the
governor. money to be obtained from
the Farmers Bank for the use Of the
school fund
Evening journal., 1899-03-11
MISS HIIIMAN AT wEsr. .EY.

Miss Josie b. Hillman, the sweet
singer. Of Camden, ~ j.. will be at
Wesley NJ. e.. Church al day Sunday.
She will speak as we'll as sing Services
10 a. m, p. m. and 1880 p. M.
Evening journal., 1899-03-11
-..wr SELL WHEELS. roor.

The new 1899 wheels -Stearns, $50;
Chainless. SIS: Spalding. $50 and $50;
Chainiess' SIS; Relay. so. S35. $40 and 500
Stormer. S25 SIS and SIS. Automatic
Coaster and Brake. $ extra; Monarch.
s95 Ss5 and $50: Chainlcss. S75: Eclipse. s35
and SO. Crown, SSj and $50; Imperial, SIS
and SO: ROSS Special" si9 and $25. BIZ
cycle Supplies, Bicycles and athletic goods
al prices guaranteed the lowest at Ross,
New Bicycle Department, 20 Market 81.
Evening journal., 1899-03-11
CAPTAIN BOOZE ENDS HIS LIVE.

Cambridge, Nd, March 1.-Capain
MaItin Eocze, aged Al years, one Of
the mcH widely known men on the
Eastern Shore. and Formerly wealthy
was found drowned yesterday near this
town, and a coroners jury returned a
verdict CT suicide.
Evening journal., 1899-03-11
rHE PAaIAcE cAR RRurus.

The Pullman Car Company has ship
ped the palace car Brutus to Washing
on. The car has lately been repaired
and painted.
Evening journal., 1899-03-11
N .IllIE

Spring All through the
store. Piece
ShOwings goods for tailor
ing all in; Cloths
for Suits, Ov ercoats, Coats and
Vests and Trousers. Careful
cutters, competent tailors, good
trimmings, all at moderate
prices. New Spring Suits, all
sizes, Mems, Boys, Young
Mems and Little Boys. Nobby
new Spring Overcoats, regular
lengths and the very short new
Top Coat for Young Men. The
new Hats led by Dunlaps, also
full line of medium and moder-
ate price new Spring Shapes.
New Furnishings, new Neck
wear, new Shirts, white and
colored; new style Collars and
Cuffs, new Hosiery. You'll
find reliable qualities at salts
factory prices in whatever you
buy.
Evening journal., 1899-03-11
MARRIED.

COCHRAN ROBEnIEN. On the Sth
instant, by Rev. John France. Frank
w. Cochran and Ella Robe.en. all Of
this city.
Evening journal., 1899-03-11
SOLD HIS SALOON AND NLARRJE,D

John Conner and Mary White were
quietly married en- Thursday night by
Father Bermiulgham, at ST. Joseph's
rectory. Conner yesterday setd his sa-
loon 70 John T. Scott.
Evening journal., 1899-03-11

All persons who are interested in
economic problems should obtain next
Sundays Herald. Two cents.
Evening journal., 1899-03-11

t1lhe character sketches in "People
as They Pass will he mos amusing
See Sunday Herald.
Evening journal., 1899-03-11
JAS. 7. MULLIN & SONS,
ITS THE GRIP

That counts in Eye Glasses, and it's the
only Grip you want. Our patent Anchor
Guards" are safe. Can't shake 'em of.
Two noses cannot be found alike in d.
mensions. We bear this in mind when
fitting Eye Glasses and Spectacles, and
achieve results which give relief to the
Eye and comfort to the Nose.
1t costs nothing to consult our Optician
1t may cost you more not to.
MILLARD F. DAVIS,
Jeweler.
9 Fast Second Street.
Evening journal., 1899-03-11

Who WIFI BE the Next Pope?" An
interesting question answered See
next Sundays Herald.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-12-30
THURSDAY.

Certainly you don't want to suffer
with dyspepsia, constipation, sick
headache, sallow skin and loss of APP
petite. You have never tried De-
Wits Little Early Risers for these
complaints or you would have been
cured. They are small pills but great
regulators. VIM. H.. Coerver.
The saloons in this city that have
been selling Anheuser-Busch beer are
now being supplied with Lemp's beer.
County Collector Flentge is at the
court house in this city collecting
taxes.
The river is full of floating ice and
the cakes r growing larger all the
time.