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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-07
TIE PREsIDENT as 4 MEDIAToR.


very strong pressure VIII have to be
brought 10 bear on the President before
ne will offer to act as mediator between
the British ard the Beers. There is a sus-
picion that the effort that is being made
10 get him 20 make such an offer is not
altogether unconnected with politics. II as
probable that the letter which BOurke
Cochran wrote to him 10 respect 10 the
matter was sincere. IL IS not known that
he was asked TO write il by any society
or political club or clique OF politicians,
but there is a suspicion that the resolu-
ton adopted by the Holland Society Of
New York on last Monday night, asking
the President to offer to act as mediator
between the British and The Beers was in
spired by politicians who have a political
purpose In view.
There is no doubt that Great Britain
would reject any offer of the kind, and it
IS not improbable that she would regard
an offer Of that sort as an indication Of
unfriendliness on the part of our govern
ment. She does not think the President
could suggest a settlement of the differ
ences between her and the Transvaal that
would be acceptable. and she would regard
any interference as an indication OF SYM
pathy with the Beers.
Remembering that Great Britain was
about the only European Power that stood
our friend in our war with Spain, it is not
proba bic that The President would do any
thing that would show a lack of friend
ship for her. If it had not been
for her it is not improbable that
we should have had trouble with Ger
many and perhaps France while our war
with Spain was in progress. It is certain
that neither of these nations was in sym
pathy with US and il was very generally
believed that either of them would have
been glad of an opportunity to strike us
blow. Under these circumstances there
fore it is not to be expected that the Pres
ident will intervene in tine Transvaal trou-
BILE in the remotest degree, unless he be-
comes satisfied that II is the very general
wish OF the people that he shall do so.
II is probable that an offer to act as medi
ator would not do the cause of Great
Britain any great amount of harm, but it
would have the effect of giving courage to
the Beers, and would tend to lead other
nations to believe that the United States
regarded the Transvaal policy of Great
Britain more in the light of criminal ag-
Gression than anything else. No doubt
the great majority of Americans who have
followed the growth of the Transvaal trou-
BILE would like to see war between the
British and the Beers averted. 1t is even
probable that they sympathize with the
E..k e,
to say that the great majority of the
American people do not as yet see any
good reason for mourning the ill-wiH Of
Great Britain by meddling with the Trans
vaal trouble. particularly as such med
ding as is proposed could hardly do the
Beers any good.
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Eyes, I've done good deal of land
scape work as they call il. in my time,
said a New Orleans sign painter, according
to the Times Democrat Landscape
rocks being naturally the things that are
used. 1 know some folks kick about it
hut yon can't convince me that nice
tasty piece Of lettering don't sort of bright
en- up IRE view and improve The "toot and
scramble. they say on the French side
What was the hardest JOB / ever tackled,
Gid you ask II was an 'ad for smoking
tobacco painted on the side of the Grard
Canon on the line of the Denver and Rio
Grande Railroad. ] was working for
Buffalo concern that had a contract TO put
10 5,OO0 landscape signs for tobacco conf
pany, and gang Of us Travelled all over
the country hooking for good, effective 10
cations. This place in the canon was as
tough proposition as any sign writer
ever went against. The side there went
straight up about 200 feet. and on the top
there was a big overhanging ledge. IL
was easy enough to get down a ladder
from above, but on account Of the ledge,
il hung atsleast forty feet out from the
face of the rock. After studying over 1t
for awhile, l spliced a couple of fishing
poles together and fastened a soft sponge
TO the md. That was my brush, and by
lying flat on the ladder / managed TO co
very decent piece of work; at least, you
could read il like book from below, and
that was the thing we wanted. When the
railroad people found out what / had done
they were as mad as blazes, especially the
chief engineer, VINO was an aesthetic sort
Of gent from Boston, and he Tried for
nearly a month to get it off, letting down
Cinnamon with scrubbing brushes on
poles but they only made il all the bright
er. At last he got some brown pa mt
about the color of the rocks and smeared
it out, but it took at least a dozen coats
and cost a heap of money. If they had
only let That sign stand it would have been
q great addition 10 the canon.n
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1t was at a recent gathering of an cleo
trica1 association, in a small city at which
a weeks exhibit of various electrical goods
was made, that a New York supply man
unpacked his illuminated sign in the pres
ence OF the agent of the local electric light
company, says the Electrical Review.
"How much for current to Light the sign
for the week." said the supply man.
Thirty dollars" answered the electric
light man.
TOO much. l only paid sS5 for four
weeks in New York. Give you $50"
Call il So"
Not much; but, say, you put in meter
and I'll pay your regular rates"
The electric light man could not let this
blur pass him, so he agreed. On the
last day of the exhibition he came around
to where the sign was being packed up and
said: See here perhaps you feel that l
was trying to charge you too much for
current for that sign. I've got the meter
bill but suppose YOU just pay us $40 and
call it square"
The supply man said he had agreed 20
pay the meter bill ana that was what he
intended TO pay--neither more nor less
After some argument IL was produced. 1t
amounted to 3 cents.
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The two failures of the Shamrock and
he Columbia to cover The course in the
time allowed by the rules has not damp
ened the interest in the International yacht
races. on the contrary. they have appar-
entity increased it. They have given those
who know something about yachts and
yacht racing some facts on which to base
discussions of the relative merits of the
TWO vessels.
1t is generally agreed that the yachts are
pretty evenly matched-much more evenly
than any other yachts that have contested
for the cup Naturally Engl shmen insist
that the sailing that was done in the two
failures showed that the Shamrock was the
better boat, while the majority of Ameri-
cans are sun of the opinion that the re-
suit of the races will prove beyond a doubt
that the Columbia is the superior craft.
Among zach smen, however, there is
considerable doubt as to which is the bet
ter boat. The Shamrock, although she car
ries less lead, has a greater spread of
canvas. That would seem 10 be strong
point in her favor. or course the greater
the amount of lcad which a yacht carries
the greater the power that is needed to
drive her through the water. According to
this view the Columbia ought to carry The
greater amount of canvas, since she is
burdened with from Is to 20 tons more of
Lead.
But the Columbia has some advantages
which compensate for her heavier cargo
of lead and her smaller area of sails. What
those ~ =
have no difficulty in pointing OUT. a con-
sentative opinion seems TO be that The
yachts are so evenly matched that the re-
sull of the races viii be determined large
ly by the skill of the captains who sail
them and luck in getting advantage of
favoring breezes.
1t is hardly probable that there will be
three failures in succession. and therefore
we may reasonably expect that The race
to-day will be sai.ed 10 a finish. There is
one thing of which everybody connected
with the races do not hesitate to speak in
terms of high praise and that is that the
course is kept clear of the hundreds of
vessels OF various kinds which insist on
running as near the yachts as possible in
order TO afford their passengers opportun-
tiles for seeing every important feature of
the race. Capt Robley Evans of the navy
is charged with the duty of keeping the
course free, and he Is winning praise from
everybody. lC the Shamrock should fail to
set the cup her owner, Sir Thomas Liplon.
Will not have an opportunity to complain
that he was defeated because Of obstruc-
lions in the course.
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THE CARTER HABEAs CORPUS.

It Is by no means certain that the de-
clsion of Judge Lacombe in the Carter ha-
beas corpus case will end the legal pro-
ceedings in that case. Il seems to be the
understanding that if the judge decides
against Carter. an appeal will be taken to
the Supreme Court of the United States,
and that Carter will ask to be released
on bond pending the appeal.
Among lawyers in New York It is said
there is a difference of opinion as TO
whether the right of appeal exists in cases
of this kind, and whether the Judge has
the power to admit the prisoner to bail in
the event of an appeal being granted. 1t
is apparent therefore that there is pos
sibility for a great deal of litigation yet
in this remarkable case.
If we understand 1t the point which
Judge Lacombe is called on to decide is
a new one, and it may require considera-
bic research on his part to reach decision
which will satisfy him. 1t Is noticeable
that the representative of the Judge Ad-
vocate's Office who appeared for the war
department in the habeas corpus proceed
ings. did not enlighten the court much.
He seemed chiefly DESTROYS of impressing
upon the court the fact that the officers of
the Carter courtmartial were men of high
character, and recognized ability. 1t be-
came necessary for the judge to notify
the war department representative that
the character of the members of the court
martial was not an issue before the court.
The judge wanted to hear something that
would enlghten him on the point that had
been raised by Carriers counsel.
If the habeas corpus case should get into
the Supreme Court, it would be taken up
as soon as possible probably after the
assembling of that tribunal. Such cases
are given precedence.
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PoLITICAL AssEssMENrs.

The Republican leaders must be pretty
badly scared by the outlook Tor their par
~ in Ohio at the approaching state cleo
ton, or else they would not resort to so
unpopular method Of raising campaign
funds AS assessing employees OF their po-
lt,cal faith in the departments at Wash
inston. Il is true that the assessment is
"A voluntary one. but the clerks who have
been notified that pecuniary assistance is
wanted are so afraid that they will lose
their places if they do not respond lib
orally that they viii contribute a part OF
their salaries whether they feel like do
ing 50 or not
one reason why the civil service law
was enacted was to prevent politicians
from forcing the government employees TO
contribute to campaign funds. The Re
publican party made heavy drafts
on them for campaign funds for
many years and it Is quite certain that
the leaders of that party have never ceas-
ed to regret the legislation that made so
many of the government places depend
upon good behavior and good service sim
they continue to get money out of the en-
fiOgfF. 4 ne civil eeiNitE law - AOL ~
rigid that am employe cannot be got rid
OF when the administration desires his
place for some one else.
II is probable that the Republican party
would repeal the civil service law at once
if it were not afraid Of public opinion The
State League of Republican Clubs of Penn
sylvania, which met in Harrisburg on last
Wednesday, adopted resolutions favoring
the repeal Of the civil service law The
action of these clubs is an indication Of
the sentiment in the Republican party re-
specting the law which prevents it's man
ayers from assessing government employees
just as they please.
That the Republicans in Ohio are in
need of money there can be no doubt. Mr.
Mclean, the Democratic nominee for Gov
ernor, is conducting a campaign that is
alarming them greatly. lie is directing
his attention particularly to the cities. He
has the means for getting campaign lit
erature before the people, and for getting
out big vote on election day. So uneasy
is the President about the political stu
alton in that state that he hoped to arouse
interest among Republicans there by his
visit. II is probable that he would not
have gone 10 his old home at Canton if
he had not expected that by doing so he
would inspire the Republican leaders to
make greater efforts to elect the Republi-
can ticket.
The loss Of Ohio by the Republicans this
fall would raise doubts about the advisa-
bilty OF renominating Mr.. Mckinley. 1t
would be said that his popularity had
waned. and that he could not carry his
own stale. There would be much strong
or movement in the Republican ranks TO-
wards Dewey than there has been yet.
Under the circumstances the Presidents
anxiety about the political situation in his
state can be easily understood. The loss
of that state in the November elections
wclld be tantamount to an announcement
that his administration is not Endorsed by
the people-that his Philippine policy is
not approved.
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LEGAL SALES.
Sale Of Northeastern Railroad

Executive Department, Atlanta, Ga
Sept. %, 1S99.-By virtue of the AUTHORITY
conferred by an act of the general assem-
bly, of Georgia, entitled AN Act to AHl
thorize the Sale of the Northeastern Raj
road. TO Confer Powers and Duties on IN
Governor relative Thereto, and for 0a4
Purposes" approved Dec q. 1897, and
accordance with an order this day ISSUE
by me as Governor of Georgia fixing la
terms of the sale and prescribing rules al
regulations as to the submission OF oN
TOT the purchase of said road under SAL
ACT, 1, Allen d. Gambler Governor of Geo
gla, WILL receive a I the executive office, Al
lanta, Ga, until 4 o'clock p. m, Oct j
1879 sealed bids for the purchase oil III
line of railroad known as the Northeast
Railroad, extending from Athens, Clark
county, Georgia, to Lula, Hall counp
Georgia a distance of thirty-nine and fouf
tenths miles, together with the franchise
equipments, and other property conneeui
with the operation of said road, consitlHs
OF its roadbed right of way, sidetracS'
rais, crossties, station houses romos
STOCK real estate. equipments. ana III
property, rights. privileges and franchs
pertaining to said road. A fun and c0u'
plete inventory of same being of file no.
IN this office and in the office of the NORM.
eastern Railroad at Athens, which may
inspected upon request.
said railroad is offered for sale upon tn
following terms as to payments, tow
100000 cash S1C0. 900 Nov l. 1900 with ",
terest from Nov. l, 1899 at the rate OF =
per cent per annum, 10 be paid semi-al'
nually and the balance of the purcnd@
price Nov. !. 1914 with interest from NOV
l. 1893 at the rate of 31a per cent. per a.
mum, to be paid semi-annually. The tla
TO said property to remain in the state l.
I'll all the deferred payments shall nav
been fully paid, the purchaser having u.
right to pay all cash or to make either
both the deferred payments at any sel.'
annual interest period, and in case OF ue'
fault of any deferred payment or any u,
terest payment the state TO have the rsu.
to enter upon and seize the property =
prescribed in said act fee simple de.'
will be made the purchaser upon the pay.
ment of all purchase money and inteIes'|
on same.
As a prerequisite to having his bid ea'
tertained each bidder for said propeIN
shall deposit with his bid a certified cnecA
on some solvent bank in the state OF Geo
gia in the sum of $500 payable TO the o,
der of w. ]. Speer treasurer of the siae
Such checks SO deposited by unsuccessiy
bidders will be returned to them. ana w
check so deposited by the successful olu|
der shall be retained by the Governor ~
part of the first payment of 100000 Ca.
and in the event such successful olad.,
shall fail upon the acceptance of his bid "
make said first payment said check ana1
the sum of money represented by it ST
stand as forfeit and shall become at on''
the property of the state.
The right of the Governor to reject sD'
and all bids is hereby reserved.
A. d. GAMBLER, Governor
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BRIGHT BITS.

A Strong Recommends tion.-"But. sir,
what has your candidate ever done to de
serve the support of the people,"
"Well for one thing, this is the first
time he has ever run for office Chicago
Journal
As to Spiritualism. -Isaacs-So of
der meechums vos quite expensif undt cd
ders don DIT sharge more as duvarter
Cohenstein-Vell, den. It vos time dot der
spirits or der meechums should form a
trusd.-Puck
Touched All Around.-"Dewey says he
Is deeply touched by his welcome" re-
marked an observant boarder
Il understand that the out-of-town Wis
itors are being deeply touched. too" ad-
ded the boarder who had written to New
York for hotel accommOdatious.-Pitt
burg Chroncle-Telegraph
Unavoidable Egousm.-"A person can't
help being little proud of his ances-
tors"
That's true" replied the candid young
man. lone can't help a certain feeling
that if they had done no more than give
him place in the present generation they
would stll have something to brag about"
Washington Star.
A Natural Inference.-"Well, Uncle
Rastus" said a gentleman to an aged col
ored individual, II see you are stn in the
land of the living
" Deed l IS, boss" replied the old fell
low, IAN what's mo, Use gwne to hang
on foh anodder yeah"
why, how can you tell?" asked the
other.
"Becase, sah." answered the old man.
Use alters notist dat eff ! done live ovah
ma birfday dat Use suah 10 live till it come
round agin."-Chicago News
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body is an open book and who under
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Admiral Dewey has shown himself to be
a man of frmness and self-confdence
These are characteristics worthy of all
admiration. but they do not commend
themselves to the politicians, ana some
times indeed even the people are led to
oppose them. Take the case of Grover
Cleveland; he possessed those virtues In a
remarkable degree, and because of them
the politicians hated him. And they would
probably have the same feeling for Dewey
if he were to become President AS soon
as they found they could not use him.
they would set about to poisoh the public
mind against him, as they did against
Cleveland.
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could Smell cannibal in the Ink

~ QUIZ smell OHn0lDal Ine INK
Rather an amusing incident was con-
nected with the return to San Francisco,
en- route to Washington, of Judge w. l..
Chambers, who has been for a number of
years chief justice of Samoa, says the
San Francisco News Letter. The Judge is
a well-educated and highly cultivated Ala
bamian, with that polish of that rara avis,
the Southern gentleman of the best type.
In an interview published at Honolulu
on his way up the Chief Justice was so
seriously misrepresented in his alleged
statements regarding Samoan ma tiers that
he took the wise precaution in San Fran
cisco of writing out his views on the more
tiCklish matters concerning which he was
interviewed. Like most great men, judge
Chambers penmanship would never be
taken as a model in a district school A
printer on a morning paper to whom il
was given 10 set up was i'm despair.
Look here" he said, this is positively
the worst writing l ever was up against"
But that was written by the Chief Jus
tice of Samoa, man. Look how much
character there is in the writing"
Chief Justice of Samoa!' snorted the
compositOr. That accounts for it, There
is character in his hand. l might have
known he was a South Sea Islander, I
could smell cannibal In the ink"
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ileges than any other man in the military
service Of the government lie will reach
the age of retirement next December.
Whet her he would retire or not his pay
being the same in either case as long as
he lives, was left to his pleasure, and he
indicated a preference for active service.
In order to comply with his wishes II is
said The office of confidential adviser to the
Secretary of the Navy viii be created for
him