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Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-09-08

States, and has been far from content
with the lukewarm support given the
expansion and general Philippine pol
icy by the press and Republican Sem
ators and Representatives in the East.
Reference to these conditions was
made, and it is stated that the Prssi-
dent remarked that unless stronger
assurance were Forthcoming of Jealous
support in the hitherto reliable Re-
publican States, he would not feel dis
posed TO be candidate for reelection.
The gentlemen who attended the
conference made a number of sugges-
tons along the line of convincing the
President that he is the logical candi-
date for next year, but they left the
White House under the distinct i'm.
preston that Mr. Mckinley does not
desire denomination under present
conditions, and they are given AS au-
thority for his determination not to
run again. They were not opposed to
his candidacy, and hope yet to induce
the President to accept denomination.
They state, however, in private. and to
their intimate friends. that Governor
Roosevelt probably will be the choice
of the convention, and. will have the
warm support of the present admins
tration and approval of Mr.. Mckinley.
A letter was received at the War De-
partment recently from Gen. Lawton,
commanding division in the Philip.
pines, expressing his hope that the in
surrection would be ended at the time
his letter should reach Washington.
General Lawton is good soldier and
safe and conservative adviser. The
letter for short time gave substantial
encouragement to the officials
Events have happened, however,
which modified decidedly the satisfac-
ton At first produced by Gen. Law
toms hopefulness. A telegram re-
ceived from the Associated Press cor
respondent reached this city q few
days after Gen. Lawton's letter. 1t
stated that severe fighting was in pro.
gress, and that the Filipinos were ex-
hibiting unusual aggressiveness. The
telegram closed with the statement
that General Otis compelled the news
paper dispatches to be revised and
everything omitted which did not
" magnify the American and minimize
the Filipino operations" This DIES
patch had to be sent to Hong Kong,
600 miles from Manila, to insure its
safe transmission, beyond the censor's
control.
Gen. Lawton's letter was dated as
far back as July II. Since that time
there have been successive severe, but
unfortunately indecisive engagements,
and AZ the very latest accounts, not
from Otis. it is true. but from intelli-
gent and disinterested observers, state
that fighting is continued, and the en-
envy are growing even more warlike,
very little comfort is left to be extract.
ed from Lawton's expressions of hope
and confidence. The best information
available ut present is that Olis will be
retained until he has had q chance to
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-09-08
Our Splendid Timber.

Prof. Henry Gannett, of the U. S.
Geological Survey estimates the guam
tity of standing timber in the western
division of this State, at lO3, 1924, &c.,
oOO feet, of which, in round numbers,
66.OOOOO0,OOO is fir, 10000, 100000 &c.
dar, II. OO0,O 600, 600 hemlock, and G, OOO,.
100000 spruce. He says there is a
a good deal of standing timber in
Eastern Washington, especially on the
eastern slope OF the Cascade Range of
mountains. and in the mountainous
counties of the northeastern portion
OF the State. The varieties are princi-
pally "bull" pine, although some fir
and tamarack is found scattered
through the growth. "Bulln pine is q
tough hard wood, adapted for timbers
and rough work, while tamarack is
used for sash and door work, being of
a softer grade.
douglas hr, says the same authority,
the leading variety of timber of the
counties bordering on Puget Sound, is
noted for its strength and durability,
making it specially adapted for bridge
and construction timber. 1t takes an
exceedingly handsome inside finish,
and for flooring, car-siding and ships
decking it cannot be excelled. 1t is
likewise excellent timber for masts
and spars. The extreme height of the
trees, their freedom from knots and
blemishes, makes it a valuable wood
for long clear timbers. A manufac-
turing establishment in Olympia late
ly made some doors for one of the
Sound steamers of selected fir, which
took on finish from the grain which
enlisted universal admiration.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-09-08

DIsCoURAGING ACCOUNT FROM ATLIN.
R. G. Powell, who lately came down
from the Atlin country, informs the
Tacoma News, that there are not q
dozen good claims in that mining dis
trict, notwithstanding reports of phe.
nomenal richness. There are, he says,
probably dozen paying claims on
Pine creek, but the metal does not ex.
list in large quantities and it lies from
5 to % feet below the surface and 100
foot claims will hardly pay to work.
There are now thousand men walk
ing about undetermined what to do,
and living on their outfits. In the
entire district there has not been
enough gold taken out to pay $3.50
apiece for all the claims that have
been staked. A great many people
went in with money and will come out
with none.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-09-08
ASTORIA,
Bear, the Hlhs Kind You Have Always Bought
''; = &4Zzzx

Two masked men at 4 O'Clock SUM-
day morning walked into Harry
Greene's gambling-rooms, on the Sec.
ond floor OF block in the very heart
of the business district OF Spokane,
held up 10 men, looted the tills and
safe, and escaped with 81, 800 in cash
and bills. In the chase and subse-
quent capture of one of the thugs,
Policeman Gemmring was shot in the
groin and perhaps fatally wounded.
The two robbers hired room in the
block in which the gambling.rooms
are located. and for two days waited
their chance. They chose the time
when the gambling was about to close
for the week. Under the influence of
four big revolvers the crowd playing
at the tables was ranged along the
wall, while the masked men approp-
rated all the money in sight. On the
street below, within so feet OF the
robbery, were 25 men. The police
were within easy call after the men
made their rush for hiding place,
and the chase began. Officer Gemm-
ring sighted one man and pistol duel
began. Twenty shots we're exchanged,
and Gemmring was the only man hit.
The robber with the smaller amount
of cash was located in u woodward and
gave up. About $3.50 was recovered.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-09-08

show whether or not he can get re-
suits after all the re-enforcements are
at hand. IT he cannot, short work
will he made of him. Either Lawton
will succeed him, or Merritt or Miles
will he placed in charge. The friends
of the last named expires doubt about
the wisdom of either accepting COM
mand. There are many expert officers
on duty in Washington who maintain
that the work of putting down, and
keeping the Filipinos in order. is one
that will task the ability of the most
efficient officer.
The enlistment OF practically all the
5000 provisional army will tax the
resources OF the Treasury Department
to provide funds for the large expendi-
lures made necessary. In spite OF the
glib assurances Of Republicans tina,
there Is plenty Of money in sight,
1T is known that the Treasury officials
are not little disturbed. aud already
have been casting about to discover
new articles for taxation for internal
revenue. The Republican party man
ayers would like TO avoid another bond
issue. popular" or otherwise. They
also would like to be able TO promise
the people that some of the trouble
some stamp taxes will be abolished ia
the near future. They cannot do
both, with an army Of approximately
100000 in the field. They can avert
more bonds only by imposing more
taxes, and certain articles now are on
the list rs probabilities. Drugs will be
called upon to stand additional bur-
dens, and the wisdom of heavy tax
on all firearms is being considered.
One thing at least is settled. There
will be no decrease of taxes, of any
kind, and this is sufficient to alarm
the shrewd Republican campaigners
who have discovered that in many |
States the people, especially those in
moderate circumstances, are heartily |
tired of taxes for carrying on war of |
invasion, and quite as tired OF the pc
litical party which has imposed them,
and neither can find a way to make /
them less, nor to win the war for
which so many millions have been
raised by taxing the poor. Dem.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-09-08
Oh. Consistency. Thou Art a Jewel

Alter declaring the silver remoneti-
cation dead issue and consigning il
to everlasting oblivion, the Republican
party has all at once discovered that il
isa very potent factor in political
economy at the present time. But it
now claims that it is = prolific cause
OF dissention among Democrats
and will be the means oil infinitely
strengthening the Republican party.
Chairman Green, OF the Texas Repub-
llcan state committee, is reported to
have said: THE silver craze has
done much to strengthen Us. The de-
livery Of the Democratic party to the
free silver men, and the apparent de-
termination Of those in control OF the
party machinery to cling to free silver
rs an issue, has driven the best men of
the Democratic party into the Repub-
lican ranks"
Nothing can prove more conclusive
ly that a wish was father to the thought,
than that the enemy, by rank
qualification, reinvests silver with Vi
tally to serve a purpose in the present
emergency. 1t was as foolish for
them to close their eyes and declare
the issue did not exist because they
would not see it, as it is inane for
them now to accredit the handful of
"gold Democrats" who bolted their
party, with the slightest influence in
the deliberations OF Democrats in the
next campaign. They did their worst
in 1896, when they ostensibly main
tanned separate organization while
lending every effort to promote success
for the opponents of their party. They
did a much more effective service then
than it is possible for them to do now
when nothing but execration meets
them on every tongue. The gold-bug
democrats" those chest men" Mr.
Green talks about, as being "driven
into the Republican ranks" have had
no position in the old party to be
driven from and were, theoretically
and practically, as much in the Re.
publican ranks, and as hermetically
sealed within the power of gold, as
were the rank and file led by the St
Louis convention during tic canvass
OF 1896.
A few of the more sensible, like
Croker, have seen the handwriting on
the wall and repented in time for sal
walton, but it is not expected that
democrats" of the Cleveland stripe
will be anything hereafter but Repub.
licans.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-09-08

IT is often asked what the Demo.
Gratis would do with the trusts ii they
had the power. In the words Of the
Nebraska platform: 1--WE demand
the enforcement of the present Fed.
eral law, the enactment of such new
legislation as may be necessary, and a
constitutional amendment, if the
present constitution is construed to
protect trusts, to the end that the mo.
nopoly of industry by private corpora.
tons may be prevented" This clear.
cut declaration is in refreshing con.
trast to the Republican meaningless
platitudes.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-09-08

1T now seems probable that the
State paid the reward OF $500 for the
apprehension of the forger Evans to the
wrong man, when it went to Ebony"
Wolfe. Detective Ford, of Portland,
claims that he has a right to the
money, and it is reported will take
steps for collecting it by law. Ford
bases his right on the wording of the
proclamation, which was $3.50 for the
"arrest and delivery" of Evans to the
Washington authorities, and $3.50 for
his conviction. 1t seems that Wolfe
was paid the reward under the stipula-
ton of former proclamation which
WAS to pay $500 for information lead.
ing to the arrest and conviction OF
Evans" but it is claimed that the
second proclamation revoked the for.
mer one and that a mere informer
had no right to the reward.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-09-08

ALTHOUGH the proclamation of the
Philippine Commission last April
promised that local funds. collected
for local purposes, shall not be divert
ed to other ends" it is stated on good
authority that taxes in Luzon are be.
ing diverted to support the army. in
stead of being applied to municipal
purposes. This was the old Spanish
policy. and our bad faith in returning
to it will scarcely rebound to the
honor of the flag, or convince the ma
tives that the President can be trusted
in other particulars
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-09-08

A CHICAGO dispatch of the Sd states
that charges of perjury and suborna'
ton of perjury have been presented to
President Mckinley against Gen
Elwell s. Otis, Commander of the
American army in the Philippines, by
Frank P. Blair, one OF the counsel
for Captain Oberlin M. Carter, late
government engineer at Savannah
He declares that at an early date he
will prefer a like charge against Judge
Advocate Col. Thomas H. Barr. The
latter appeared in the famous trial of
Carter for the government, while Gen.
Otis was President of the Carter court
martial.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-09-08

To OUR question els He a Copper.
head? based upon the London News'
interview with Admiral Dewey, while
he was at Naples, little Oily replies by
calling the News a liar. Of course
that settles the matter-settles it with
precision, definitely and conclusively.
That is the last resort, the lead pipe
SINGH" as it were, with our contempt.
rary whenever he is cornered,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-09-08
MCKINLEY NOT IN 1T.
THAT is THE WAY IT NOWLOOK S
IN SOME QUARTERS.
He is Regarded as Weak Candidate by Some
of His Strongest Political Friends-Gov.
Roosevelt Seems to be Gaining Ground-The
PHILIPPINES Growing Still More WarIike-
More Revenue will be Required and Another
Turn of the Financial Screws Is Probable.
From our Regular CorresponJ lent.

Turn Of the Financial Screws Is Probable.
From our Regular Correspondent.
WASHINGTON, August 81, 1899.
Many of the close friends OF Presi-
dent Mckinley expect him to retire to
private life at the end of his term, de-
clining to be candidate for renomi-
nation. Various reasons are assigned
for this, the principal ONES being that
the President has broken in health
under the burdens OF his office; that
Mrs. Mckinley finds the many cares
OF the White House too great for her
strength, and that the President per-
sonally doubts the disposition of the
American people to re-elect a chief ex.
ecutive.
The story was brought to Washing
ton few days ago by leading West
ern politician. He served as a men,
Der OF the last House Of Representa-
tives, and has many close friends in
the New England States. He spent
his vacation among them, and states
that several of the strongest McKin-
ley men in the East have assured him,
in private, that they have positive in
formation of the Presidents purpose
to decline denomination.
1t appears that shortly before Elihu
Root was appointed Secretary OF War
a conference OF some importance was
held in which a number of leading
Republicans from New York and else
where took part. The qualifications
OF Mr.. Root were discussed at length,
and those present took occasion at the
same time to consider the general po-
litical situation and the prospects for
1900. 1t developed that the admins.
tration has been watching closely the
trend of politics in the New England
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-09-08

If the Cubans, as stated in the res
olutions passed by Congress, care and
ought to be free" the same can be
said OF the Filipinos, and this nation
would suffer no humiliation in ac-
knowledging its adherence to the doc
trlne that governments derive their
just powers from the consent of the
governed.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-09-08

THE person who claims great merit
ior his own acts finds few to applaud
him. If one continually pats him.
self on the back, the world is so
constituted that it generally allows
the self-cOmplaisant individual who
docs it a monopoly of that means of
diversion.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-09-08

EVERY indication points to the fact
that the Eastern Democrats who left
the party i'll 1896 are beginning to feel
that duty demands that they reunite
with the party in consideration of
newer issues that they consider of
greater Importance. The outburst, at
the silver sentiment expressed by Gov.
Hogg, and by Tammany braves, too,
is revelation OF the latest prevailing
sentiment.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-09-08

1T may, and doubtless does, rain at
Manila, but when the local paper
Freedom gives the daily precipitation
at seven inches there is a persistent
impression that the observer for that
district must have used the discharge
pipe of an eaves-trough for a rain
gauge,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-09-08
A Mutual Identification Society.

Mr.. \. r. Young, of Little Rock, is
the advocate of a novel proposition
which, although at first thought NAV
seem somewhat frivolous and decided
ly obtruslve, has some points to COM
mend it. 1t is no less suggestion
than that every man (and woman and
child, for that matter) wear label,
prominently displayed, bearing in bold
letters his or her full name, and adj
dress, so that on meeting strangers
identity may be at once established.
The convenience that would result
from this plan for personal identified
ton, IS at once apparent, and would
doubtless lead 10 much closer business
relations when it can be determined at
glance that certain men we meet on
the street, or in any public assemblage,
are just the persons we desire to con-
suit for some specific purpose, or prob
ably to arrange matters of mutual adj
vantage and benefit.
The principal objection to the pro-
ject lies in its novelty. The more the
matter is considered, however, the less
objections grow, and like all innova-
tions upon established custom it must
be afforded time for the popular mind
to be extricated from the deep rut in
which it has so long run. The advan-
tage OF this means of Identification in
political or other deliberative assem-
blages, is obvious. Already some ap-
proach has been made to it in the
method of assigning space to delega-
tiOns, by name, in the assembly room
of State Conventions, and in afiixing
the names of members to desks in the
State Legislature.
How much more definite and con-
venient it would be for the presiding
officer to know as we'll, in all delibera-
tive assemblies, the name of the
speaker as we'll as the delegation he
represents. And how conve nient it
would be, in the earlier caucuses of the
assembly to know just who one talks
to when "laying the wires" for party
success!
The plan, if generally adopted, may
be made the means Of very general
elaboration and display. For in
stance, the man With an aristocratic
lineage and an euphonious cognomen
may have his patronomic emblazoned
in gold letters on his shirt front, the
modest individual, without "pride of
ancestry" can adopt small antique
lettering on his cuffs or collar, and
the Smiths and Joneses and Browns,
may select a shield to be worn on the
hat-front, which would at once be in
dicative of sui generis origin.
Mr.. Young proposes to form an as
ISOLATION pledged to adopt this reform,
and before making further comment
we await an intimation of popular
opinion upon the subject, which will
in a large degree influence the extent
of enthusiasm with which the STAND
ARD, as a pioneer OF reform, champ
ions the proposed project. If it strikes
a popular chord, as Mr.. Young conf
IDENTIFY predicts, there will be many
who will float with the "swim," and
we stand ready to perform the valiant
services of a veritable Sancho to the
chief who proposes DOMINIC his he'll.
met and strapping on bis sword for
the encounter.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-09-08

The Western Union claims to hav-
grant from Spain OF the exclusive
right to land cables in Cuba
Whether this claim is we'll justified,
it would seem might be left for the
courts to determine, but the admins.
tration has interfercd to uphold the
monopoly to the extent of employing
American troops to prevent the land:
ing of cable of rival company
Thus it is again demonstrated that
the big monopolies have good cause
for favoring President McKinley's re-
election.
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Recent reports to the War Depart

RECENT reports to the War Depart
ment show that there has been q
marked change in the attitude of the
military governors of Cuban provin.
ces. Formerly, in their public adj.
dresses, though nothing was promised
still Cubans were always led to believe
that in the very near future the entire
affairs of the Island would be turned
over to them. Now, this sort of thing
is carefully omitted. The military
commanders seem to have reason to
believe that President Mckinley nc
longer feels as strongly as when he ex.
pressed himself that territorial &C.
QUESTION as a result of the war would
be criminal aggression"
SEATTLE is making preparations to
spend $4,000 in its welcome to the
Washington regiment on its return to
the State.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-09-08

The Idaho, Wyoming and North
Dakota regiments have arrived at San
Francisco from Manila, and a large
number of the men say that the is.
lands are not worth keeping as a gift.
and that it may take years to COM
plete the conquest.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-09-08

The Port Townsend Leader reports
that there is a shortage of school
teachers in Jefferson county; that
several from outside have already been
hired, and more are wanted.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-09-08

JULES VERNE's latest novel will
soon be issued. 1t is entitled "The
Last Will of an Eccentric" and the
plot, instead of involving an I'M
explored course under the sea or
throughout space, will deal more large
ly with the real than any of the au.
thor's previous efforts. The scene of
the new work is laid in the United
States, and the plot is broad enough to
cover all of them and far.off Alaska.
This fact will make the work of spe-
cial interest to Americans. 1t is in
two volumes, one OF which has been
issued and the other will come from
the press next month,
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-09-08

THERE has been an unusual demand
for school teachers, the past few weeks,
in Jefferson county.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-09-08

Az " irrepressible conflict" is said to
be on in Ohio between Foraker and
Mark Hanna.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1899-09-08

MRS. Lease has become a spiritual.
list.