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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-17
NOT THE TIME FOR SUBMISSION.
Peace and Order Must lie Established BE
fore the FiIipinos Are Asked.

Indeed. can any one tell me in what
form it could he marshalled and ascer-
tanned until peace and order. so neces-
sary to reign Of reason. sha! he secured
and established: A reign of terror is
not the kind of rule under which right
action and deliberate judgment are
possible. 1t is not good time for the
Hberator to submit important questions
concerning liberty and government to
the liberated while they are engaged in
shooting down their rescuers?
1t remains to ask what we shall do
now. 1 do not intrude upon the duties
of congress or seek to anticipate or
forestall its action. l only say that
the treaty of peace, honorably secured.
having been ratified by the United
States. ard as we confidently expect
shortly to be ratified in Spain. congress
will have the power. and I am sure the
purpose. TO do what in good morals is
right and just and humane for these
peoples in distant seas
The future of the Philippine islands
is now in the hands of the American
people. Until the treaty was ratified or
rejected the executive department of
this government could only preserve
the peace and protect life and. prop
erty. Until congress shall di-
rect otherwise. il will be the duty OF the
executive TO possess and hold the Phil
ippines. giving to the people thereof
peace and benefcent government. af-
fOrding them every opportunity to
prosecute their lawful pursuits, en-
couraging them in thrift and industry.
making them feel and know We are
their friends-not their enemies-that
their good is our aim; that their well
fare is our welfare. but that neither
their aspirations nor ours can be real
lied until our authority Is acknowl-
edged ana unquestioned.
That the inhabitants Of the Philip
pines WILDE bepefitted hc -tsis renuhlio
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-17

Is my unshakeIi' belief: that they will
have a kindlier government under our
guidance and that they will be aided
in every possible way to be self-respect-
ing and self-governing people is as true
as that the American people love liber-
ty and have an abiding faith in their
own government and their own insti-
tutions No imperial designs lurk in
the American mind They are alien
to AnTs on sentiment. thought and
purpose@ = ir priceless principles un-
dergo no change under a tropical sun
They go with the fiat:
why read We not the changeless truth
THE free can conquer but to save"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-17
TO SUCCEED.
New Executive of the French
Republic Practically
Agreed Upon.
THE DEATH OF PRESIDENT FATRE.
Nation w.eps at-the Tomb OF the Departed
Statesman Who Died Suddenly Last
SIeht-The United States and Other
Powers. Express sympathy-The Obse-
quIes to he Held Next Thursday.

Paris, Feb. l7.-At u meeting OF
senator's today the name of Laubit
was presented to the senate, of which
he was former premier. and unanim-
ously nominated for the presidency OF
France to succeed the late President
Faure Senators consider Laubit s
election as sure.
Paris Feb. l7.-Premier Dupuy fixed
the meeting Of the national assembly.
in which senators and deputies unite
in vOtin" for the president of France,
for / O'Clock tomorrow afternoon.
All the sovereigns have sent con
dolcnce on the death of Faure. The
city and provinces are calm. The
chamber of deputies met this after
noon. Deschanel pronounced an
eulogv on Faure. and asked all French
men to unite around his collin. After
reading the announced meeting of the
national assembly tomorrow, the
chamber adjourned.
The body of Faure will lie in state
at the palace this afternoon. Only
ministers. members of the di iplomatic
corps and high public functionaries
will be allowed to- view the remains
The public will he admitted tomorrow.
The obsequies will take place Thurs
day in the cathedrel of Notre Dame.
Effect of Faure's Death.
Rome. Feb. 17.-When the death of
President Faure was communicated to
the pope ne was deeply impressed. He
said: Poor France suffers one mis-
fortune after another. What terri
ble consequences may follow"
London, Feb. l7.-StOcks opened
flat followed by violent fluctuations
until Paris opened firm. The sending
of buying orders caused prices to
bound upward.
Washington. Feb. Secretary
Hay instructed the American ambas-
sador at Paris to convey McKinley's
heartfelt sympathy to the family of
Faure in their bereavement.
Washington, Feb. LIN the senate.
on motion of Morgan (Ala.), a reso-
luton was passed requesting the pres
ident of the senate to- express to
France and its people the sympathy
of the senate in the death of Faure.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-17
COULD NOT COMPEL THE TRANSFER
President said the Philippines Presented
but a Single Alternative.

Even if we had. as we did not have
the power to compel such a transfer it
could not have been made without the
most serious international complica-
tions. Such a course could not be
thought of. And yet. had we refused to
accept the cession of them, We should
have had no power oeTr them. even fer
their OWE good. We could not discharge
the responsibilities upon US until these
Islands became ours either by conquest
or treaty. There vas but one alterna-
tive, and that was either Spain or the
United States in the Philippines The
other susgestions-frst. that they should
be tossed into the arena for the strife
Of nations; or. second. be lost to the
anarchy and chaos of no protectorate at
Rll-were too shameful to be considered
The treaty gave them to the United
States. Could we have required less
and done our duty? Could we. after free
lLg the Filipinos from, tine domination
Of Spain, have left them without gov
ernment and without power to protect
life and property or to perform the in
terrational obligations essential to an
Independent state? Could we have left
them in a state of anarchy and justified
ourselves in our own consciences or be
fore the tribunal of nnarkind? Could
we have done that in the sight of God
ard man? Our concern was not for ter
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-17
sweeping Antitrust Bill.

Lansing, Mich. Feb. IA sweeping
antitrust bill was introduced in the
house. 1t makes it a felony for any
person To be identified with any or
ganiza ton formed for the purpose OF
controlling the output or increasing the
price of any commodity. Bills To amend
the special charter of the Michigan Cen
trail Railway company as to make =
cents "A mile the maximum passenger
rate. and To amend the general law so
as to reduce passenger fares in the up
per peninsula to 2 cents a mile. were
introduced.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-17
Assaulted by a Pana Union Miner.

Pana. HIS. Feb. 17.-Editor William s
Childress. of The Beacon Light and
correspondent of ST. Louis and Chicago
papers. was assaulted yesterday by
Wesley Pope, union miner. Childress
through his paper. had repeatedly as
sailed union miners during their recent
strike. and this led to the murderous as
sault The editors injuries are very Sc
riOus. and even if he does survive he
will be disfgure6 for life.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-17
FAURE PASSES AWAY.
sixth President of the Third French Re
public Has Joined the Majority.

Paris. Feb. I'm. Felix FauTe. presi-
dent OF the republic OF France. died of
apop!ex KY at 10 p. M. yesterday. after an
illness of three hours. Il has been
known for some time that his heart
was weak. but the first intimation that
he was sick was given at $50 yesterday
patched TO the premier. NJ. Dupuy. an
nouucing that the president was i'll.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-17
NJ 'KIhLEY'S ADDRESS.
President Speaks of Momentous
Matters at the Home Mar
ket Club Banquet.
POLICY AS TO THE PHILIPPINES.
Declares the Situation One We Did Not
Seek, but One Which We Must Meet
with All Its Responsibilities-OnIy Al
tentative in the Archipelago Is spain or
the United States, He Says-Uncle Sam
Driven by Destiny.

Boston, Feb. 1.-THE arrival of Presi-
dent Mckinley and party in this city
as the guest of the Home Market club
was surrounded with all the dignified
ceremony due visit of the chief agis-
trate. The crowning event of the visit
was the banquet at Mechanics hall last
night. and the presidents speech. 1t was
the largest banque; ever arragned in
this country. the eNact number of per-
sons who were served beirg 1911. Be
sides these there were fully $500 spec
tatOrs in the balconies. The presidential
party left the Hotel Touraine under cav
airy escort at 4:20 p. IN. and proceeded
through an immense cheering crowd di-
rect to Mechanics hall. The reception
was held in Paul Revere hall and for
over three-quarters of an hour Presi-
dent Mckinley ard the other distin-
guished guests stood in line and We're
introduced to and shook hands with
fully 2.5OO people.
Bugle Announces the Banquet.
AT O'Clock. after the president had
rested for few minutes. the bugle
sounded. announcing that the banquet
was ready to be served. and the com
parry marched into the hall while the
band played. The presidents table was
made conspicuous by immense bouquets
of American Beauty roses and pinks.
Over the stage. under an arch of bunt
ing and electric lights. were large por-
traits of Washington, Lincoln and Nc
Kirley, and underneath was the word
"Iiberator" in large letters. Each bal
cony was Graped with bunting and
shields ard from the roof hung long
streamers. over the speakers platform
were large pictures of Speaker Reed and
eX-President Harrison. and between them
the banner of the Home Market club.
under which both Presidents Harrison
and Mckinley were nominated at the
rational conventions.
Quotations from Admiral Dewey.
Upon the bacony was a picture of Ad-
miral Dewey. with the motto: ITO the
captain of a German ship: You must
not sail by the United States flag with
out seeing it " and his famous COM
n3and at Manila: You may fire, Grid
ley. when ready" On either side of this
portrait were those Of Grant and Nc
Kinley. The menus were handsome
Each was an eight-page book, con-
tanning a lfe-like portrait of the pres
guests at the tables. the names of all
the marshals. the dinner menu. the
tCasts to which the guests were to re-
spond. the musical programme and an
ode to the president. written by Sam
Walter Foss. to the music of America
and which was sung by the audience
after the president concluded his speech.
At the presidents plate the menu was
satin bound with an elaborate hand
painted cover.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-17
beginning of the Fatal Attack.

Elyssee.
beginning of the Fatal Attack.
About O'Clock a m. NJ Faure. who
was then in his study. went TO the door
Of the room of NJ LeGalI. his private
secretary. which is contiguous to the
study. and said: Il do not feel well.
Come tn me" NJ lie Gall Immediately
went TO the presidents aid. led him TO
n sofa and called General Bailloud. gen.
eral secretary Of the presidents house
hold: NJ Blondel, under secretary, and
Dr. Humbert. who happened TO be at
the Eysee attending a relative The
presidents condition did not apear dan
gerous, hut DR.. Humbert. on perceiving
that he was rapidly getting worse. tele-
phoned for DIR. Lanne-Lorgue and DR.
Hheurlet. who arrived with NJ Dupuy
and were Joined later by DR.. Bergerey
Case Soon Recognized As Hopeless.
Though NJ. Faure still retained con-
sciousness the doctors soon recognized
that the case was hopeless. but il was
not until nearly o'clock that the mem
bers OF the family were informed of the
real state of affairs. They then came To
the sofa where the president lay. Soon
after he began to lose consciousness
and despite all efforts expired at 10 in
the presence of the family and NJ. Du-
puy- NJ Dupuy communicated the sad
intelligence to NJ Loubet. president Of
the senate. Nj. Paul DeschaneI. pTesi-
dent of the chamber of deputies. the
members Of the cabinet and other high
functionaries. after which he addressed
the following dispatch to all projects
and sub-prefects ir France:
Government Calls for Vigilance.
Il have the sad task to announce to
you the death of the president which
occurred at 10 O'Clock this evening as
the result Of an apoplectic stroke. Take
the necessary measures to inform the
populace Immediately of the mourning
that has fallen upon the republic. The
government depends upon your active
vigilance at this painful juncture.''
Parting of Husband and Wife.
When Madame Faure arrived she
went TO the sofa where her husband
was lying and as she bent over him he
bade her an afTectionate farewell. 1t
was touching scene. He thanked her
for the affection and devotion she had
constantly shown him. and then he bade
farewell to his daughters, the doctors
and his personal attendants. thanking
all for their care and devotion and
asking them to pardon any hasty words
he might ever have uttered. /
On the bouIevards the greatest emo
tion was displayed. All street venders
ceased their sales ard hurried off to
await TIE special editions of the papers
giving details.
News Received at London.
London, Feb. lin the lobbies of the
house of commons last evening the news
of the death Of President Faure made a
profound impression, and the greatest
anxiety was expressed to its possible
consequences in the present excited
state of France. The Redmordites i'm
called a meeting and adopted
n resolution of sympathy with the
French nation the ancient friend and
ally of Ireland The resolution was
telegraphed to the French government
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-17
Il DO not know why in the year 1899

Il DO not know why in the year 1899
this republic has Unexpectedly had
placed before it mighty problems which
IL must face and meet They hav,.
come and are here. and they could not
be kept away. Many who were i'm
patient for the conflict year ago. ap-
parenrry needless or It's larger results
Were the first to cry out against the
far-reaching consequences of their own
act. Those of US who dreaded war most
and whose every effort was directed to
prevent il. had fears of new and grave
problems which might follow its in
auguration. The evolution of events
which no man could control has brought
these problems upon us.
Certain it is that they have not
come through any fault our own
part but as a high obligation. and we
meet them with clear conscience and
unselffsh purpose and with good heart
resolve to undertake their solution
War was declared in April. 1895 with
practical unanimity by the congress
and. once upon US. was sustained by
like unanimity among the people Ev-
cry great act in its progress from Ma
Mia to Santiago. from Guam to Porto
Rico. met universal and hearty COM
menda ton. The protocol commanded
the practically unanimous approval OF
the American people. 1t was welcome
by every lover of peace beneath the
flag The Philippines. like Cuba and
Porto Rico. were intruSted TO our
hands 10y the war. and to that great
trust under the providence of God and
in the name of human progress and
civilization. we are committed
1t is a trust we have not sought: il
is not a trust from which we will
finch The American people will hold
up the hands of their servants at home
to whom they commit its execution,
while Dewey and Otis and the brave
men whom they command will have the
support of the country in upholding our
flag where il now floats. the symbol
and assurance of liberty and Justice
= We hear no complaint of the
relation created by the war between
this government and the islands of
Cuba and Porto Rico. There are some,
however. who regard the Philippines as
in a different relation" but whatever
of views there may be on this
phase of the question there is universal
agreement that the Philippines shall not
be turned back to Spain. No true
American could consent to that. Even if |
to accept them ourselves il |
would have been a weak evasion of
manly duty to require Spain to transfer
them to some other power or powers |
and thus shirk our own responsibility.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-17
News Received at London.
SKETCH OF FAURE's LIFE.
Began Life a. n Currier, but Became a
Large Ship-Owner.

Francois Felix Faure. sixth president
of the third republic OF France. was
born Jan. 20. 1S41, in Paris, and was
the son OF a cabinet maker. He was
educated at a private commercial school
and was then sent to England for two
years To learn the language and to be
come acquainted with English methods
of business. on his return to France
he went to Amboise and mastered the
business Of a currier. When quite
young he married the daughter of VI.
BeIluot. an attorney at Amboise. Al
most Immediately afterward he settled
at Hayre as q commission merchant,
and he soon became a leading ship
sWner.
The better to fit himself for the dis
charge OF public duties he practiced
public speaking by lecturing on history
in an evening class of adults. He be-
came president OF the Havre chamber
of commerce and during the Franco
Russian war held the office of deputy
mayor of the city. In these troublous
times he was also captain of the Mobiles
OF the -Inferieuro. in which ca
pacity he took part in the skirmishes
near HaVre. being recommended by Ad-
miral MouChey for the Legion OF Honor
He greatly distinguished himself by the
promptness with which. at the head of
volunteer VI dl4AHti bN Il.uStlI.
he extinguished the conflagrations
started at Havre by the communards.
In doing this he was slightly wounded
by a shell
During the war Gambetta sent him
20 England to buy arms for the Franco
Tfreurs and Mobiles. He was deprived
of his deputy mayoralty by the Broglie
cabinet Of 1874 but he compensated
himself for the loss of office by devot-
ing increased attention to provident.
educational and charitable institutions.
In August. 1881. he offered himself as
a Republican candidate for parliament
in the Third district OF Havre. and was
elected.
He was appointed under secretary of
state for the colonies in the Gambetta
administration formed in November OF
that wear ard held the same office in the
MINISTRIES Of NJ Jules Ferry GSss). NJ.
Brisson Qss5). and NJ. Tirard Qss7). In
May. 1891. he became minister Of marine
in NJ. Dupuy's cabinet and was appointed
vice president Of the chamber OF depu-
ties. a position to which he was several
times elected. Naturally his business
position made him an authority on ship
ming. commercial and colonial questions
and during these years he compiled a
valuable work on the Comparative
budgets of European states" on the re-
tirement Of NJ. Casimar- Perier. who re-
signed the presidency Jan. Is. 1895. he
was chosen president by 43O votes
against 36I given to Henri Brisson. the
election taking place Jan IL. 1895
Sir1I ng--,eersl IN TIE Navy.
Washington. Feb. 1.-THE president
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-17
PRESIDENT FAUEE

Dupuy Immediately repaired To the
Elyssee All medical efforts proved
futile and the president died on the
stroke % 10 The flag on the Elyssee
was Immediately lowered u half-masi
and the news was dispatched to all the
officers and members OF the cabinet.
General ZurIinden. military governor of
Paris. the grand chancellor of the Legion
of Honor. the prefect OF the Seine. the
rrefect CT the s.olice OF Par. and the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-17
with River and Harbor.

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE senate
committee on commerce decided to
put the Morgan Nicaraguan canal bill
on the river and harbor bill.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-17
The Grip Cure That Does Cure.

Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets re-
moves the cause that produces la
grippe. The genuine has l.. B. Q. on
each tablet % cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-17

The best way to avoid sickness is
to keep yourself healthy by taking
Hoods Sarsaparilla, the great blood
purifier.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-17
OUR CONQUERED TERRITORY.
President McKinley's Utterances on This
Subject of Importance.

After a few preliminary addresses.
when the dinner was concluded, Pres
ident Mckinley arose and was loudly
cheered He said in the course of his
address
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-17
,e,n,tet. TO Na.e BInding Twfne.

Topeka. Kan, Feb IA bill was
introduced in the house yesterday pro-
viding for n binding twins plant at the
penitsntiary-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-17
SixiI Hns s--,eersln TIE Nav,

Washington. Feb. 1.-THE president
romine ted Ernest p Goodrich and Al
fred c. Lewerenz. Of Michigan, to be
civil engineers in the navy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1899-02-17

presidents of the senate and chamber
Of deputies promptly arrived at the
Elyssee.
The true northerner., 1899-11-29
LEGAL NOTICES.


~ - -
Il County oi Van Buroi,-fs.
At session of the probate court for the county OF
Van Burei, holden at the probate Office In the VII
age OF Paw Paw, on Saturday, the 5th day OF
November, IA the year one thousand eight hundred
aud nIneiy y-iine:
Present, Hon. James II. Johnson, Judge of
Probate.
In the matter OF the estate OF Allen H..
Miller, deceased
On reading and Hling the petition, duly verified,
of Elizabeth w. Miller, 1, satse o. said deceased
praying for therein stated that certain in
strument in writing on ale with ihis court and
purportng 10 be IN last viii and testament Of said
deceased may be proved, allowed and admitted 10
probate such and that the execution thereof
may be granted 10 Elizabeth w. Miller the executrix
In said will named.
Thereupon IL is ordered, that Monday, the 4th
day OF December, 1899 at ten O'Clock in the fore
noon, be assigned for the hearing OF said petition,
ana all persons interested n said estate required
To appear at session of said court, then to be
holden at the probate Office, in the village of
Paw Paw, and show cause If any there be- why
the prayer of the petitioner should not be granted
Aud II is further ordered that said petitioner
give notice to the persons Interested n said estate,
of the pendency of said petition, and the hearing
thereof, by causing copy of this order to be pub
lisned i'm the TRUE NoRTHEREER. newspaper
printed and circulating In said county OF Van Buren.
for three successive weeks At least previous TO
said day of hearing.
JAMES III. JOHNSON,
Judge OF Probate.