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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-27

n one Of the letters from the people
published this morning. the writer ccn-
tends that the Democrats. during the
debate on the currency bill. desired TO
efEer free silver amendment. but were
prevented because ian enemy Of free
silver objected He omits to state
who this enemy was. 1t was Mr..
briggs. a Democratic member from
New York. 1t IL for Democrats to COM
pose their own quarreis and settle their
own policies. What lie done or fails to
be done among them because Of their
own dissensions II no affair OF Republi-
cans. nor can any Republican be re-
sponsible.
1t would not have been difficult for
any Democrat in the house to secure.
by special arrangement or request. .
CHANGE to offer . free silver amend
ment u he had been 30 minded. On
the other hand II would not have been
difficult. II he preferred. for him to
have an understanding with q meim-
Der Of his own party to do just what
Mr.. briggs did: 10 that the Democrats
AZ body might protest their devotion
to the lost cause, while not putting
themselves to the record OF straight
vote for or against free silver. which all
az them know to be a cause not only
lost but In popular disrepute. We do
not say that this was done. but the
circumstances were more or less sus-
piclous.
We leave It to Democrats to settle ex-
actly where they do stand on the silver
question. expansion or any other issue
under the sun. No Republican has
presumption enough to solve that pug
zle or interest in doing 50. But the
party cannot shift to Republican shout
ders a responsibility that rests upon its
own. Let It deal with the "enemies to
free silver in its own ranks. ana not
attempt to conceal who they are.
whether with or against the wishes OF
his associates. 1t was a Democrat who
objected to the proposition to offer a
silver amendment to the currency bill.
and stood in his place. vigiiant and pro-
testing. until the danger had passed.
The Democratic party must father the
acts Of Its recognized members.
-
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-27
Convention Reforms.

There will be a crowd at the Repub-
lican convention in Philadelphia next
June, but the work of that convention
will be pretty well cut and dried before
1t meets, and the proceedings, therefore,
are likely to be tame and uninterest-
ing. The attendance, outside Of dele
gates. is likely to be largely local, for
there are no rival candidates and there
will be no real demand for the services
Of strong leaders. skillful manipula-
tors or professional stampeders. With
such an era of good feeling 1t ought
to be possible to arrange for a har-
monious convention and to remedy any
errors which in the past have been
cause for discord among delegates or
oniookers.
Large conventions have evidently
come to stay. There has been criticism
of the practice of allowing fifteen or
twenty thousand spectators to assist
in the naming Of candidates by tumul-
tuous demonstrations, but it is doubt
full If the American people, once having
enjoyed the right, will give It up with
out protest. Partisans now hold to
the idea that they should have the
privilege of witnessing the proceedings
of national conventions. and restriction
in the matter of admittance would GER
tainly meet with popular rebuke.
If the conventions of the future are
to be immense affairs similar to
those held at st. Louis and Chicago in
1896, every effort should be made to
place the management in the hands Of
a competent committee. Hitherto the
general supervision OF preliminaries has
been turned over too often to party
hacks who are ever eager to perform
such services and their fidelity or inso-
lence is measured by the degree Of
"pulf' exercised by the person who has
favors to ask of them.
The officials who had direct charge Of
the St Louis convention were noticea-
bly, lacking in civiiity as well as in
knowledge of handling details The
general arrangements we're left to one
Tim Byrnes, OF Minnesota, a heller of
the better grade, who was so engrossed
with looking after the comfort OF
his friends az to be Kissed by
both delegates and visitors. Who'll
ly without executive capacity. there
was neither head nor tail to his
system of supervision. the neces-
stiles of delegates were ignored. the
press side tracked. the distribution Of
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-27


Unusual interest centers upon the at
tempt to secure the extradition of w.
b. armstrong. upon demand of the
Illinois authorities. At present the
chances seem to be against It, state
executives usually construe their duty
by a pretty severe standard when there
Is any reason to suppose that an indi-
viduai arrested on one charge is sought
In order that he may be tried upon
another. 1t Is the business of COVER
nor to give up a man when the pre-
sumption Of his guilt is fairly estab-
lished. But the general custom is to
require a clear and definite case. The
release OF Armstrong on the first charge
by order Of the supreme court. his Sec
ond arrest on charge seldom made
a ground for extradition and not push
ed apparently when he was within the
jurisdiction Of the Chicago courts. and
the public attention drawn to the mat
ter by the hot fight made. are all like
ly to be circumstances that tend In his
favor. No state wishes to harbor
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-27
HOW THE GAME WAS WORKED.
Grand Forks. B. G. Dec.

Grand Forks. b. c., Dec. 20, 1899
To the Editor: In an editorial anent
the passage Of the house financial bill
contained in your issue of the 18th in
slant occur the following words: ut
brought not only defeat but disgrace to
lenged on the floor Of the house. did not
dare to offer an amendment en,bodying
the idea on which It appealed 70 tho
voters only three years ago.
Referring to the Associated Press dig
patches of the 18th instant, 1t will be
seen that the above statement is incor-
rect. When Mr.. Dalzell, Of Pennsylvania
shouted, mot one of you dares or would
dare, II you had the opportunity, to offer
n free coinage amendment and risk vote
upon It," the dispatches state "a dozen
Democrats jumped to their feet. Mr..
Bailey, MIR. Richardson, Mr.. SulEer and
Mr.. Williams. of Mississippi, were all
clamoring for recognition" The Repub-
lican chairman did not see At to recog-
nize any OF these gentlemen, but accord
ed the floor to Mr.. Dolliver instead. who,
according to the dispatches, stated, "Be-
fore begin will agree to yield the floor
to any gentleman on the other side de-
string to offer free silver amendment
when. say the dispatches. almost half
the Democratic side seemed to arise en-
Inasse," and when dozens Of the oppon !.
ents OF the bill asked the privilege Ut
so doing an enemy or free silver objected.
II would seem that the foregoing were a
sufficient refutation of the statement OF
the Post-Inteiligencer. and believing thn t
your paper Is unwilling to do even It's
political opponents an injustice, ana feel
ing that the statement above quoted was
an oversight merely, ask publication
of this communication.
RAY 8. LA BARRE.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-27

f4ui3 = Is - found. indorses II. The
Stew Tea Csal6rslAl Adstrs1usr. ons
u ~ wsishtlssT papssp sditosiAliy IN
New York city. says this: .lren that
think In terms Of the past continue to
twAddie abont ~ preddent's back-
ward step IA civil service REFORM Thers
VA excuse Tor this wh4n his order
was n sxpes1msnN Now that his ~
ssrtion that 4 was FOR the GOOD Of the
public service hAs bsen proved by ex-
perssnce. the iamsntation II profession
n reforusers. once useful but now OBJ
soieto. over evils they thought would
happen. but which have not happened.
u merely ridlcuious."
the friends OF reform need to stand
on their guard against those who dub
themselves reformsrs. and are using
the name to vent their petty malice
ana dir their personal doematism. The
standardization need care nothing for
II; but such opposition q has devel-
oped to the law and the system IL due
to the unfairness, unreasonableness
and untruthfuiness Of these gentlemen.
II civil service reform has lost some
Of its standing In the public esteem II II
not because the cause Il less worthy
ana not because the administration has
not supported II faithfully. but because
discrediA has been thrown upon It by
the antics Of people who call themselves
''reforfners's ana are little more or less
than common scolds. what the merit
system has to fear ID the attitude and
the utterances OF these men. once idcn-
tined with II. who care for It today only
a. they may use II a. a vehicle for
misrepresentation and abuse. That
win mot change the policy Of the ad-
nninistration In supporting and execut-
ing the law. but II does tend to bring
: popular cause into undeserved dis
reputs.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-27

Every criticism INDUCED in by the
free American citizen when the early
story Of our preparation to occupy Cuba
did not appear to his liking 10 answered
by like growl now from the British
lion. Il 10 said that the transportation
system was detective. the commissar-'
lat wretchedly organized. and unsani-
tary and indefensible positions were
chosen by commanders who ought TO-
have known better. 1t IL not history
but human nature that IL repeating IT.
self. But We can see the philosophy
Of these things more clearly now and
IN South Africa than we could at Tam
pa ana Chattanooga and around SAN
tiago year or 80 ago.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-27
Making Way for Liberty.

The hero who gathered . sheaf OF
spears In his bosom, crying Make way
for liberty" was no more truly her
pathfinder than Gen. Leonard Wood.
who II preparing the soii for freedom in
Cuba. The American people have az
much cause to be proud OF the work
instituted in that island as they have
Of the men who fell on Cuban soil in
battle. FOE. this later. work IL no less
necessary and scarcely less heroic.
though It makes less noise in the world.
The. first announcements of the new
governor general show that he is at
lacking practical problem in prac-
teal way. Three things are above all
necessary If orderly self-government is
to be established and to maintain itself
among the Cuban people; education.
facility Of communication with its en-
largement OF mental and material horI-
IONS, and pure and rational admins
tration Of justice It is the lack Of
these three things that has been the
ruin Of Spain and oil her colonies.
TO these needs the new admInistra-
ton will address itself Immediately.
The construction Of roads will give en-
ployment to many idle men. and at
the same time AFFORD access to markets
and break up the isolation that Is
brother to ignorance. A judiciary that
enforces the laws without delay or
bribery will be an innovation wherever
Spain has held sway. Nothing can
promote so essentially the confidence
OF the people in their government.
Popular education must be the broad
foundation under the entire structure
Of the new state.
There is nothing glittering or sensa-
tional about the new work going for
ward In Cuba, but 1t is an inspiring one.
1t is as necessary to free government
there as was the expulsion OF Spaniards
from the island. In peace as well as
in war. perhaps even more than on the
battlefield. the American people shows
the heroic mold.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-27

The distribution OF 5000 in Christ
mas gifts among the employees Of the
Cleveland City Railway company and
the present Of IS to each man in the
employ Of the American Express COM
pany are evidences not only Of pros
perity but of a wholesome growth Of
good will between man and man, that
is worth more than either wages or
profits. Every recipient OF these kind
ly favors. however highly he may have
appreciated them, thought less Of the
contribution to his resources than OF
the element Of human sympathy and
helpfulness that dictated them.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-27

tickets jussIsd, ths seating os spectA-
tors mixed up ana such gross iuconrs.
tsncy displayed throughout the entire
convention period that Expressions Of
disgust were heard on every hand The
representative Of . New York papsr
with million readers was refused al
lnittance or showed on into distant
corner, . pal from Crow Wing. MINI.
was siveu : placs od the platform. a
great crowd Of satellites who had ma
business ID the convention were decor
sted with badges bearing the legend
assistant Sergeant at Arms" blocked
the aisles and made themselves gsner-
ally obnoxious to people rightfuiiy en-
titled to seats within the han. From
first to last 1t was one confused and
uncomfortable crush. run apparently in
the interest OF the Tim Byrnes afore-
said. wnen the convention adjourned,
the suggestion that thanks be rendered
the sergeant at arms for his efficient
services was greeted with heartfelt
Eroans.
Opportunity will be AFFORDED at Phil
adelphia TO do away with many Of the
petty annuyances which have in.
terfered with the success Of ccnven-
tions In the past. 1t might be well to
throw overheard the coterie Of conven-
tion hangers-on who bob up every four
years and attempt to monopolize all
the convention privileges outside Of
voting for candidates and platform.
Competent men who are clever quick
and courteous should be selected to
look after the work of preparation, and
those In charge during the daily ses-
sions should be men who have no axes
to grind and are content to work for
the general public and not for an army
of friends and retainers. Conventions
are certain to be cumbersome AFFAIRS
always. but they viii be more satisfac-
tory to both delegates and lookers-on II
the management IL taken from the old
clique OF professional workers and
turned over to energetic people with
executive ability whom practice has not
forced into the habit Of hogging every
thins.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-27
ne meeting of the Teachers assoc

The meeting of the Teachers assoc
citation of the state of Washington
opens today and the session promises
to be interesting a. well as profitable.
There Ii no subject which has
been matter Of greater solicitude
to the people Of the Northwest
from the earliest times than that
Of education. AZ q result the en-
tire commonwealth Is dotted with
school houses and the increase in num-
Der Of school children has been notice.
ably marked. There is not state in
stitution which is not well attended and
doing splendid wore and this bespeaks
good citizenship for future years.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-27

4 Although freed from all blame or
negligence in connection with the ex-
plosion at Carbonado. the company
operating the mines at that place has
made provision for those rendered de-
pendent by the catastrophe and sets
an example which, II followed, will es-
tablish better relations between en-
ployer and employees.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-27

With wages being raised. stock being
distributed and Christmas gifts in the
shape Of money and turkeys being CIV
en- away, there does not appear to be
SO much of this crushing oppression
which Mr.. Sovereign and others used
to talk about.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-27

There is a story afioat. probably Of
the cock and bull order, that the Fen
ians are organizing in Buffalo for the
invasion of Canada If the dominion
Is preparing to send another contingent
to South Africa 1t need not hesitate
about Fastening the departure because
of any Fenian scare. The Fenian has
gone out Of business.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-27

The columns Of M POST rntsiiIesn
are always open 70 the public for the
ss e SPsSa S sop 81. e sa I'll
lefters must b concise, must - ~
from personal attacks on indivtdual.. eno
must be signed for publication with tins
not comply Win al q these requirement.
win not receive consideration.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-27

Some Of the streets along the water
front are in such condition that several
of the merchants and wharf owners in
that section OF town are reported to be
agitating the question of utilizing the
Lake Washington ferry boat for pas
senger and freight service between the
wharves and First avenue.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-27

The practical Jokes of the German
emperor with his Christmas tree are the
first indication that he possesses a
sense Of humor. This levity toward
others encourages a hope that William
the Sudden may not take himself too
seriously. Fl.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-27

epiminals. and none wishes 70 make
ltssif - Instrumsnt n ths ssttlssnsnt
Of quarrels that are not stfittiy within
1 ha intent Of the iaw ana custom Of -
tradition.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-27

Last night the opponents OF the vaca-
ton Of streets had their innings ana q
good opportunity was offered to hear
their side OF the case.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-27

The British in South Africa INDY be
sorely in need of American flour, but it
may not be the best policy to seize It.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-27

+ Uncle Sam does no business on the
c. o. D. plan. Even the Spanish pris-
oners in the Philippines are to be sent
back with express charges prepaid.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-27

The American troops are giving the
Filipinos a. lot of little engagements as
sort of belated Christmas presents.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-27
Let Frait Grower. Organize.
San Juan Islander.

The best prices would be obtained for
fruit properly graded and packed and tho
association would be able to accomplish
much more than individuals In securing
low freight rates and careful handling in
shipment and at points OF destination.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-27

Between earthquakes and a defeat at
the hands Of Carlisle Indians. Califor-
MIA has been pretty well shaken up.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-27

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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-27
Just What They We're EIecfed to ne

Auburn Argus.
The Republicans In the house are at
tending strictly to business-that Is just
what they were elected to do.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-27
Keep the Boya At Home.
Buckley Banner.

Parents and the marshal have reason to
be alarmed at the capers Of the boys about
TIA danot Grounds.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-27

Gen. Butler seems to think that the
role Of Gen. Miles would about suit
him
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-27

Stylish Jackets, Capes.
Suits. Furs, etc.. that have
been beyond her purse were
so reduced in price that she
now wears q comfortable.
dressy garment with an ac-
coinpanying smile that says
palmer than words--
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-27

THtnD AVENUE rHEATER. : ne.
member the Maine"
sSATrfn. wnDrnsDAY. DEG n.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-12-27

TO be offered Just vi
want or need. Ia IL
own quantity. from 3
hey ond compare. whel
article is clean. stytI5k
desirable, means plalnAS
simply /" that your
benefit. /" ''s|7|
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-09-20
DENIES THE SOFT IMPEACHMENT
STANDARD OIL COMPANY SAYS
1T is NOT A TRUST.
Makes Protest Against Attempt to
Prevent 1t From Doing Business
In State of Nebraska.

Omaha, Sept 19.-The Standard Oil
company has. filed its answer to. the
petition of the attorney general of the
state in the case brought under the
antitrust law to restrain the COM
pany from transacting business in the
state. The company, in its answer, de-
MES that it is in any sense a trust. 1t
further answers that under the Ne
braska statute, which makes the enter
ing of the trust a miSdemeanor, pun
ishable by forfeiture of right to do
business in the state, the company or
its agents must first be convicted of
the misdemeanor before the penalty
can be enforced by civil action.
The defendant alleges in conclusion
that the act of the legislature of April
Is, 1897, in passing the aforesaid ''anti-
trust statute is Illegal, because it vio-
lates the state constitutional provis-
ions by depriving persons of liberty and
property without due process of law
compels persons in a criminal case to
give evidence against themselves; it
has the effect to injure persons in their
lands, goods, persons and regulations
and does not provide remedy there
for by due course of law; it takes and
damages for public use the property
of citizens of said state and of the
United States without just compensa-
ton, therefore, in that the penalty to
be suffered by the defendant is dispro-
portionate to the nature of the offense
charged against it, and it's conviction
in this case will work a forfeiture of its
estate, in that it impairs and tends to
deny rights reserved to the people and
this defendant, which are retained by
the people and have not been delegated
to either the legislative, executive or
judicial purpose of this state.