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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-05

Tn view of the great suear-producins
capacltv OF PORTO hco, Cupa, Ha"'h'
aud the PHILIPPINES, the future OF those
islands in relation TO the beet-susar III
ousrrv or ms country IS Il matter OF IN
terost. II Is a subject which Is sure "
csuse much discussion In Congress De
fore q satisfactory conclusion is reached.
,ro,ryvbiIe the Sugar Trade Journal has
this 10 say about the prospects OF the
beet crop in this country:
"rrcept i'm California, where excessive
drought and damage by insects Will cause
Great shortage of yield, the present crop
rrosDocts are very promising and espe-
ciallv so when we consider the newness
az the industry I'm many localities. Among
these Illinois Is doing remarkably well
because the industry mas theIe DeeIl
started carefully and conserVauVely. IN
Michigan, where sugar production mas
already assumed large proportions, con-
siderable acreage will give but poor re-
suits. owing TO the lack OF experience
among the farmers To some extent TINS
also anplies to Colorado. but the rainfaI
I'm that state has been well distributed
and the beet crop should show good re-
suits. The crop in Ninnesota-and to
lesser degree I'm Nebraska-has expert
enced some damage from excessive rams
but IS now making splendid progress. on
the other hand some States have suffer-
ed from Overwhelmingly, New York.
Utah. New Mexico Washington, and ore
gon. The last two are now receiving good
showers. however which should make
up for preceding drought. In Utah and
New Mexico the drought IS nothing UNI
usual. and where the land Is irrigated
as IL is 90 a great extent, has had no
bad effect. In New York the drought is
al present very serious, but a good rain
would soon set things right again. Even
deducting the losses due to ineXperience,
food. and drought. the results In all sec
tions WI undoubtedly prove very salts
factory 20 all interested"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-05
No Oyster Legislation.
peninsula Enterprise)

The next session Of the Virginia Legs
lature. from present indications, VIII De
the first for many years at which no oy-
ster legislation Of interest VIII be nitro
duced. So far as now known, the only
proposition Of importance TO the oyster
men which is TO be introduced al this
session may be some immaterial amend
ments to the present law creating tne
Stato Board Of Fisheries. This law Is
eoid 10 give very general satisfaction. ana
there seems 10 be a more restful feeling
among those engaged I'm the oyster in
dustry now than has been known for
many years.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-05

DR.. Edward Moore Of Albany vete-
rinarian we'll known in connection with
the Country Gentleman, has taken posi-
ton in opposition TO the generally ac-
ccpted belief that tuberculosis in cattle
may induce consumption in mankind. lie
challenges the validity Of the evidence
produced TO sustain the view now COM
mon. and the Country Gentleman says
letters and marked copies Of newspapers
are coming to it from all over the con-
tinent commencing DR.. Moore's stand.
The following is from the editorial col
umns Of the Kingston (Ont) Wing, and
sets forth the Doctors contention:
doctors all differ. and Or. Moore may
be in the minority in the conclusions TO
which he adheres. And still he may be
right Ii is said of the man who is eX-
perlmentng with liquihed air that he can
not succeed in making II really useful
for motive or refrigerating purposes, bu1
he keeps right on with his work. and
astonishcs people by its results. The
man who demonstrated the praclcabiity
OF ocean navigation by steam had 10
suffer the jibes and sneers Of those VINO
said it was impossible. II Is the indi-
vldual against the masses in many
case: so ,Aat the relationship OF Dr.
Moore the veterinary surgeon of Alba
ny, TO the rest of his profession Is not
so unusual He may be right and he acts
like one who is pretty certain of the
ground on which he stands by urging
the special state Committee 10 go deeply
into the subject, and to make the inquiry
as conclusive as possible. His stand Is
not against the communicability Of tuber-
culosis among cattle, but against the
communicablity OF the infection from
cnifla 10 mon.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-05

David g. Hill is planning return 70
power they say. His part in the killing
~ the Ramapo water scheme at the me-
-.---'-~ --.os ON e. ~rcsr or ms purpose IN
the direction suggested. His immediate
plan is 70 declare IN FAVOR or establishing
state Democratic headquarters al Alba
ny next year. He wishes the State cam
paign disassociated from New York city
entanslements. and holds that Albany,
whore the State offices are, and the State
issues are made. rs the proper piece for
headquarters BY a small mar&, II is
said. Hll and his friends control the
stare committee, ana proofs crop out
everywhere, ~ is rurtner stated. that Hin
mas substantial elaborate plans TO sub
oronate 1ammany ana make nimselI
complete master OF New York Democratic
anairs. Just Keep your eye on your Uncle
DAVID.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-05

Elba." Some % Browns old ossawo'a-
mic troop I'm Kansas. a few white-ha'
cd. trembling old men, delivered aduress-
- ,yhich are dlscreetly described az
"long."
r,bis renaissance" Of John Brown
memory comes at a time when the '",'
question is the topmost public matter ~
tho mlnds of millions OF thoughtiui
American citizens. II IL true Brown SCI
the North on fire." II Is true ne was
plucky old fanatic-whose hanus "o'
stained with crimes even before De o"''0
20 iovv war against Virginia. II Is true
his invasion OF this state set In mouon
enc machinery which brought on the
civil war and resulted in the LIBERATION
of the slaves. But, viewing the h.s'o
question as It is to-day, and rememOe'-
ING how many gallant men persneu ;"
that war. and what sorrow was p'o"s"'
,,roo the land. and what pension isl
,t,s country still staggers under no"
80. ., 80 eaid that Brown was his couh-
,rv's benefactor? in time slavery nus
have been dealt with more sensioiy' H0
,.ocinitated one Of the most ruinous wars
,ocorded in history And the end IS ho'
go, Tho men ne was instrumental IN
c,o.,,c have proved themselves I'M
,.or,b, ~ the ballot. II IS not clear tha'
thov are improving under the free edu-
cation provided for them, and. moraHS
spoakinq. they have not advanced IN the
social scale. We speak Of the great mass
Of the negro population; a mass so large
as not to be leavened to an appreciabio
degree by some exceptions
Yes. Of all times this is the most mop
FORTUNE for any portion Of the northern
people TO be lauding the achievement
the criminal achievements-ot 'o"'
provn. The problem that he did so much
- raise isn't half solved. The phase u
now presents IS the worst OF all II y
dark and foroidding shadow upon
number Of states Of this Union u mas
brorcbt unrest and alarm into many
.o,.tbern households In some portions
Of the South il has made plantation Ire
as far different from that calm anu
ncaceful thing IL used to be as hght Is
from darkness, as fire is from water
And II John Brown was the far-seeihg'
and deliberate martyr thot his admirers
saw he was. the responsibility for TINS
is his. in large measure!
Nor can it be shown as an Offset 20 the
wrong and injustice done the southern
whites that the darlIies are happier OF
that their lives are "purer' than they
were when they were slaves.
Time may work out the solution OF the
borrid problem which confronts u.s. Du'
that solution can hardly be promoted pS
sxalting the character Of ola Johh
Brown The real friend Of the negro
will rather spend his breath and energies
In appealing 10 the best element OF 'h"'
race 10 set their faces against the pre-
,ailinc endemic Of idleness and crime
The things which are doing so much 10
.ause trouble. and convince The world 'ha'
.msncipation came TO the slaves long De-
fore they were prepared for it.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-05
Art Handicapped.

Chicago Tmes-Herald)
"AIerciful heavensr the beautiful act
ress cried. "the curtain will go up In 3
minutes Oh what shall / do. What
shall | do, The opportunity OF life
time. and / am unprepared.'
"\Vhst's the troubie?" asked the viii
lain. Haven't you learned your lines
"Yes-yes." she sObbed. Il know my
lines well enough. but the diamond neck
lace intended TO wear i'm the scene where
I anpear as the poor scrubwoman has
hem lost, An. II is terrible terrible"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-05

The annual encampment of the Grand
Army Of the Republic is ION" in Phila-
delphia this week, and one OF It's features
is a military" organization known as
Boyd's girl cadets, of Topeka, Kan. The
young ladies are daughters of ve.trans,
it is explained, and II is widely advertised
tnat they are 10 take part IN the grand
parade, scheduled for to-day. The eXpe-
dent seems a doubtful one, from the
standpoint OF social proprety. but we
suppose any resort is now to be hazarded
Dy the pensIon-graDners IN order that
their tainng, because largely dlscredited,
claim on the pubic purse may be prop
ped. The young lady cadets" of the
Grand Army c.. ne Republic seem 70 be
a sacrince or young womannood 20 the
greed Of those who make up roll Of dis
honor"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-05
NNnNLAN,s COLLEGE.

RICHMOND, VA. ESTABLISHED 1851
Located in the most beautiful. historic,
and cultivated city Of the South, offers
unsurpassed advantages for the educa-
ton OF young ladies' Faculties composed
of teachers trained IN the best universi-
ties and conseryatories Of this country
and Europe Health record remarkable.
Never a death OF student in the college.
Terms moderate. Apply Tor catalogue -
JAMES NELSON.
~ D SunG,sTut President
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-05
N.CADE's OAY AND bONhD'N"'
UNIVERSITY SCHOOL,
Richmond, Va.

The thirty-hfth annual sesslon OF us
school for boys begins .co-.
MONDAY. sEPTEMBEk %. loSl.
Tb0rough preparation for university OF
,,,r - vale Harvard, United states
Military Naval academies. and leading
eueineering schools. Full stan OF eX-
n@Tienced teachers Boarding Depart
ment strictly limited. For catalogue ad-
ter, 405 east Cary street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-05
The Refractory weather.

Washington starr
Does the climate agree with your IN
auired the mild but conversational per-
SON
no" answered the weather prophet.
fercelv Nearly every time | announce
what il ought TO do it assumes an atti-
tude OF rigid and uncompromising OPP
position"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-05
His Defeat.
(Chicago Times- Heraldl

Chicago Times Herald)
He never earned a dollar,
For his Gov" had gold enough
He wore a standup collar
That was wide, than a cuff
II he CHANGED 70 take notion
He could sail upon the ocean,
But he couldn't keep the waves from
being rough.
He could win the smiles Of any
Gentle maiden In the town;
He could not remember when he
Ever had 10 brook a frownl
lie was Iampered. he was y tied,
Servants tremblet when he fretted-
But h couldn't keep himself from
slid ng down.
He was born To every pleasure
That may give a man de light;
Blessings I'm the fullest measure
He regarded as his right!
Yet. alas he died defeated.
Cursing fate for having cheated
Him because he got 10 seeing things
at night $. T.. X.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-05
RICHMOND FEMALE SEMINARY,
No. 3 EAST GRACE STREET..
RICHMOND. VA.

RICHMOND. VA.
Mrs. JOHN II. POWELL.
Mrs. william Reid Williams, Principal;
Mrs. r.. G.. Peyton. Associate Principal;
SIR. !. :. Brockenbrough, Business Man gr.
The twenty-seyenth session Of this IN
stitution will begin THURSDAY, SEP
TEMPER q. 1899. and close June 10. 1900.
Facilities improved and enlarged For
catalogue and additional Information APP
DIV TO the PrincipAl. ~ G-Ih. Sun& Iu3m
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-05
"'rStlineteO.

or. an average OF nearly Sl5.0oOOoO a
month-aImost four times the cost of the
army establishment prior 10 the Spanish
war Ana there Is now Delng recruited an
additional army of from 1000 to -NC0
men. the cost Of which is not embraced in
me ABOVE ngures.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-05
Missing His Opportunity.

worcester spy
Where Is Ignatius Donnelly2 He ought
% be at Rennes with his cryptOgrams
Perhaps Bacon wrote the bordeTeau.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-05
nAMrpEN-slpNEY COLLEGE,.

THE l2iTH SESSION WILL OPEN
WEDNESDAY, September 18th. For cat
alogues apply TO
RICHARD MILWAINE. President.
Hampden-Sidney, Va.
iy lS-Tu Th&SaSw
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-05
TIE wOMAN,s COLLEGE.

FREDERICK. MD. REOPENS SEP
rEMBFR 18th. Confers degrees. Con-
servatory OF Music and Art School or
Expression. Library. Laboratories. Gym
nasium. Enlarged accommodations. I'm
rivalled climate. Endowment j. III.
APPLE. a. NJ. President. je l-eod39l
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-05

The wild horses Of Arabia will not adj
init a tame horse among them, while the
wild horses of South America endeayor
to decoy domesticated horses from their
masters. and seem eager 10 welcome
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-05

me Sprfngnelu tMassJ hepuollcan
adopts figures from the New York Jour
nal Of Commerce to show that the army
cost or TINS country Is rising 10 dis
turbing height The average monthly cost
OF the war establishment Tor the ten
years from 1881 10 10 1873. It appears, was
about S4.uu.Uvv. Inc eXpedltures by
months under THIS mead since January ISL,
and since the closing up Of the accounts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-05
KINDERGARTEN AND PRIMARY
SCHOOL

Miss COLEMAN.
No. % north Fifth street. Richmond. Va.
Session opens OCTOBER .. ls9. Circu-
lar on Application. Sc l-dlw&tSe 2i-dlW
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-05

All Letters and kilograms must be ad-
dressed to THE DISPATCH COMPANY.
Rejected communications viii not be re-
TUNED.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-05
EDUCATIONAL.
nuo,uroo nnIIrnr "One Of Americas sncce
uIULINh RIl\lutN LII t1t, full
VIUuhlH UUUlNLUV ooIIIo5 Bibh Rrafe, and SUNDAY
spa s1s s27f Broad St. Richmond Va. asfae RhoTd We
COMMERCIAL, SHORTHAND IrPt"KN6' tN6iisH
o Zoo ,dr;,s
,d;no NXT SESSION OF MONTHS BEGINS SEPTEMBER
on address A. DAVIS JR,

MISS F. d. SQUIRE WILL OPEN Hi l:l !;
School for Small Boys SCI r -. D.
18th. at GO east Main street. Sc 9-Ie
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-05

Resolutions Of respect to deceased mem
hers passed by societies. corporations as
sociations. or other organizations. VII pe
charged for as advertising matter.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-05

All letters recommending candidates for
once must be paid for TO insure their
publication. This is a long-standing rule
Of ours.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-05

Commodore Gerry, 1t is said, is pre-
pairing 90 Duud new ana an imposing
motel on the site or the burned windsor,
I'm New YORK.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-05
MCGureS '0NA ASD DAY School

Opposite Monroe Park. Richmond, Va.
35th Session-Sept. % 90 June 20. 1900
UNIVERSITY and COLLEGE degrees,
diplomas, and medals-Kecent reports.
zoos on University Exams"
UNIV. OF VA.-lS9jIG-4 Dogs. e Dips;
TWO Of the FIVE NJ As 1922
Dogs (Ph ID. & b. Al "a Dipls
RICH. COLL.-lS93-f-3 Digs Z DIPS.
2 Md'ls. lS1-'S-2 Digs. z DIPS, 1 Nal
CORNELL-One repr' tive; all "exam' s"
ANNAPOLIS-Prese distrt incumb'nt.
WEST POINT-Competve appointm't.
Principal at home after Sept. 5th.
Catalogue, with complete College Re-
cord, Teachers. Course, system etc, az
book and drugstores or By application
20 ". NJ INQUIRE. 30 Chamber OF Com
merce. or TO JOHN p. INQUIRE.
is lisa. Tu.& Th-3m
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-05
ST. LANES SCHOOL.

A PREPARATORY SCHOOL FOR BOYS.
JULIAN PARTRIDGE (HarvarD.
Headmaster.
Post-ofice address College Of s.. James,
Nfor,iopI au sim
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-05
THE VIRGINIA MECHANICS INsTi-
TITE

NIGHT SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY,
will begin it's sixteenth session on FIJI
DAY. the 18th day OF september io5y,
The scholars of last session Will be given
the me exclusive exclusive privilege Of entering until
the 18th of September; after that date an
applications will be considered IN turn
until the limit Of each class IS r tes .
Anplv 10 secretary at Institute. COZ east
Main street. daily from 3 o'clock A. VI.
10 3 O'Clock T. NJ. and from o'clock r.
Al. TO $50 O'Clock y. VI. ,,re
~ MANN S. QUARLES,
Chairman School Committee.
Thomas Elicit. Secretary. sc 3-tSe 10
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-05
The Confederate Museum,

TWELFTH AND CLAY STREETS
Open daily from 10 4. NJ. 10 \. "a.
Admission - cents. Free on Saturdays.
NH ls-ly
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-05

UPTOWN OFFICE. BRoAD-sTREEr
PHARMACY, 90 EAST BROAD
STREET.
MANCHESTER OFFICE. 1903 HULL
STREET.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-05
NOLLEY,s SCHOOL,

1O7 NORTH PINE STREET
RICHMOND, VA
GEORGE VI. Motley. Principal .o,o
OPENS MONDAY, SEPTEMsBE;Rs, T., 70. ~ y.
ODD Thor-ugh preparation for the Uni
yersitv and colleges OF Virginia. A well
equipped gymnasium Number Of pupils
limited 10 fifty Catalogues az the gooh-
the principal at Ashland. Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-05
TIE VALENTINE MUSEUM

ELEVENTH AND CLAY STREETS.
open daily from 10 a. 81. 20 4. ~.
Admission. - cents. Free on Saturday.
de i3-iy
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-05

The death of Sophronius, patriarch Of
the Orthodox Greek Church, Of Alex
andria, Iibya, Ethiopia and all Egypt, at
the great age of JOB, is announced.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-05
ADVERTISING RATES.
HALE INCH OR LESS.

vance (25 words or less)''''''''.'''
Above rates are for every dHy' VI ''O
yertisements running consecu'iNely'
Reading notices in reading matter type
five lines or less. 81; in nonpariel' leadeu,
Eve lines or less. 70 cents. All notices OF
excursions whatsoever will be classed as
ona charged for. rs reading notices.
Card OF rates for more space furh'shou
ON anpllcation.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-05
TUESDAY. SEPTEMBER 5 1899.

CORRESPONDENTS should not send
us spoculations. predictions, or estimates
as to the strength Of candidates for the
United States scnatorship. What We de-
sire is impartial reports Of the proceed
ings Of county anc city committees, ana
OF other public meetings. and results OF
primaries or conventions.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-05

nrlnnnV Conservatory Of Music, Blltt-
PfNhllllI more. Nd. HAROLD RAN
pOLPH, Director.
The Great Music Centre OF the South.
Faculty Of Thirty Eminent European ana
American Masters.
CIRCULARS MAILED FREE.
IAN f5-1m)
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-05
Cu.RloTTE HALL SCHOOL,

CHARLOTTE HALL, MD. ST. MARY 5
county,. Founded l1fi A Thoroughly e5-
tabliched Military Academy, In proximity
TO Baltimore and Washington. Estate OF
325 acres. Healthy location. Safe nome
FOR boys. Board. wash, and tuition NU
per scholastic year.
- GEORGE NJ. THOMAS, a. NJ.
Oh 3-3Qt Principal.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-09-05
EXCURSIONS, sc.
EXCURSION 10 WASHINGTON


Via r. r. and Il. j.. r.
TUESDAY. SEPTEMBER ~. $50.
Under Direction OF Mrs j. Il. Gil. Super
intendout Male Orphan Asy n.
Train leaves Broad ana Hancock sfreo's
Tuesday morning Sept mb'r i-,u.
o'clock. returning, leaves Smith nn-
Maryland avenue Washington. rli'.It
September 18th. az o'clock -. NJ .t..
R0und-trip Fare; Richmond % HI.l-
ington s. 90; boswell t0 Washing n. SO
Ashland 90 Washington. s., Milford @
Washington, $40; Frcder.cks0urs 70
Washington, &2j; Richmond 90 Frtdcr-
iclzsburg. $l25.
Special coaches for coi0red people.
Train stops al am regular stations.
SEE 3-Sun TN TN .SlNsund
GRAND MOONLIGHT no DUTCH Gar,
TUESDAY EVENING. SEPIEMBEit
5th. by Fifth-street Methodist church;
Manchester. P0cah0ntas VIII leave Whai
9t ). returning M n. Refreshments arl
Music Tickets Gentlemen, y cents. Do
dies. - cents. au Lr90Aelf".
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-05
RANCHER TRIES TO
KILL AN EMPl0YE
T. Cigalotti Of Olema Fires Twice at
B. Locatelli When His Back
is Turned

OLEMA, Dec. "A shooting scrape oc-
CURED near here on the ranch OF T.
Cigalotti last Saturday evening, the de-
tails OF which have just become public
property. From the information sent by
an investigator to District Attorney Nc
Isaac at San Rafael to-day II seems that
Cigalotti attempted 10 kill an employe
named Is. Locatelli in a manner most
cowardly. lie shot twice at Locatelll.
but both bullets missed their intended
mark.
Locatelli and Cigalotti got into an ar
gument as 10 whether or not eight horses
could haul heavy load OF lumber over
the muddy road between Olema and BO-
II ended In abuse and a fstic encounter.
in which the rancher was bested.
Walking into the house Cigalotti pro-
cured rife and when Locatelli was
about fifty yards away fired at him. The
bullet went wide OF the mark and Loca-
tell returned TO inquire IL the shot had
been meant for him. His former en-
ployer laughed good-humoredly and said
he had shot AT stump. lie then walked
into the house and returned with a hand
ful OF coin. out OF which he paid Ioca-
tell his wages. The men parted I'm a
fairly good humor and Locatelli walked
down the road.
ne was again startled by the crack Of a
rife and bullet whlstled close TO his
head Seeing that his treacherous en-
ployer meant to kill him. Locatelli lodged
into the brush and proceeded 10 town. He
Informed number Of acquaintances Of
the affair, and one Of them sent McIsaac
the information to-day 1t is probable
on charge Of assault with intent TO COM
NIT murder.
The San Francisco call., 1899-12-05
REICHSTAG DISCUSSES
FINANCIAL LEGISLATION
Bill to Increase the Silver Coinage
Referred to Special
Committee.

BERLIN. Dec. 4.-The Reichstag to-day
discussed the Governments currency bill
providing for an increase OF silver coins
until the amount reaches the proportion
OF fourteen marks per head OF the popu-
lation. DR.. Won Thielman, Secretary Of
the Treasury. said the increase was i'm
peratiVe, adding that other pieces would
at the same time be withdrawn from cir
culation. Germany in 1897, he continued.
imported $4,000 900. and in 1899, up 10 sep
tember. 30, A 900 900 marks IN gold more
than she exported.
Regarding the maintenance OF the gold
standard and the stoppage of the gold
output of South Africa, he asked what
would be the result II the war lasted
longer than year. Herr WeltZeien, Con-
servative, remarked that the Beers were
not only gallant defenders of their lib-
erty, but also held the keys of their geld
deposits. and might cut on much OF Ger
many's small gold supply.
Herr Koch, director OF the Reichstag.
pointed out that all the great states had
now adopted the gold standard. which he
regarded as settling the question OF BIZ
metallism.
DIR. Arendt. secretary OF the German BIZ
metallic League, attributed the rise In the
discount rate to the scarcity of gold. DIR.
Siemens, director of the German Bank.
said he considered that the international
money conventions. anticipated by DR..
Arendt, were impossible Of realization and
that there was absolutely no prospect Of
the restoration of the silver standard
The bill eventually was referred to a
special committee