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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-02
MONEY INCREASE UNDER MKINLEY.

The amount of money in the country Dec.
l, 1898. was s., les, 664 752 March l, 1897. the
money in the country was 81, 81, lS6 $50. In
other words. the volume of the currency
has increased $24S.47S.O62 since Major Nc
Kinley was inaugurated. That is a large in
crease; in fact, it is an increase of nearly
one-eighth in the twenty-one months of the
Mckinley administration which ended Nov
SO, 1898. The money in circulation March
l, 1897, was S1,675, 694. $685. Dec. l. 1898, it had
increased to $1,SS6.S7s .5O4-a gain of S2l1, 1884,
551. or about one-eighth. There has been no
increase in the stock in the country like
this in any period of its history. Paper has
been poured into the channels of circulation
at periods in large quantities. but such
money represented no intrinsic values in the
market of the world and was simply an
expansion of artificial credit. The increase
since the coming of Mckinley represents
real value in the money of the commercial
world In fact, all the changes made in our
currency during the Mckinley period TO
Dec. l, 1898, have been in favor of the ex-
portable money of commerce. the stock of
gold in the country being $685. 93o, COS the first
day of last month, compared with SOP. 521, 724
March 1, 1897. Here is an addition of s2Ss. 4OS,-
SS1 in gold. while the increase from other
kinds OF money is only s15,OesOS1. March /,
1897 the stock of money in the country was
s25,A per capita. OF which 500 was gold.
while on Dec. l. 1898, the per capita was
s2S77, Of which $l2.45 was gold
A few notable changes have taken place
during that period of twenty-one months in
the character of the currency. The treas
ury notes of 1890. issued to purchase silver
bullion under the Sherman act, We're reduced
SO, s57 900, the volume Dec. /, 1898. being
$97, 49,, 2Se. On the other hand silver GER
tificates have increased 81, lOS.645, and ma
tional bank notes $s.54s.47s. 1t also appears
that there were e6.72l .S42 more silver dol
lars in existence Dec /, 1888, than when
Major Mckinley became President, which
shows that the government Is coming its
silver bullion at the rate Of nearly million
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-02
THE CUBAN SITUATION.

General Brooke does not sit lightly on the
Cuban stomach.-Memphis Commercial-Ap-
peal.
Every outbreak these hotheaded insurgents
make pushes back the hour of Cuban indie
pendence.-CIeveland Plain Dealer.
And SO Cuba is to be put on a gold basis
That is the proper way to begin the estab-
lishment of a stable government-Boston
Herald.
Cuban soldiers refuse to swear allegiance
to the United States. This is an excellent
way to postpone Cuban independence
Cleveland Leader.
a Cuban offered the American officers $3.50
for place on the new Havana police force,
and yet it is said the Cubans are incapable
of self observation-disclosures City Star.
1t is already becoming fixed belief with
a great many people that those Cubans will
have to be moved up to the Klondike to
get a proper chill on their blood-St. Paul
Globe.
1t is obvious that unless another Garcia
arises the day of Cuban independence is re-
mote. The people of the island have lessons
to learn before they can be mt for Selt-goV-
eminent and under their present leaders
they are not learning them.-Washington
Times.
A strong, wise policy would avoid every
possible cause for irritation between the
Cubans and the United States. 1t is too
much to expect such a policy. however, I'M
der the direction Of the present War De-
partment.-Chicago News.
Cuban patriots shouldn't mind postpone
ment of their celebration of national free
dom They have Uncle Sans word a
guarantee of their liberty, and it depends
entirely upon their own conduct how soon
he leaves them to celebrate as long as they
see tit.-St. Louis Republic.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-02
THE PHILIPPINES.

Prosperity being on for a long engagement
Mckinley IS now acting an advance
agent for destiny.-San Francisco Chronicle
1t is hoped that the trouble at Iloilo Will
take a few kinks out of the city's name, as
well as out of the surgents.-Chicago
News.
1t begins to look as If the insurgents in
the Philippines were going to settle Agui-
naldo's carer without the help of Wiling
allies.-New York Press.
The more the Philippine proposition is con-
sidered the stronger the conviction becomes
that the United States has an obligation
there which it cannot shirk or eVade.-CleVe-
land Leader
1t is said that Admiral Dewey wants a
first-class statesman sent to the Philippines
to help him. Dewey is too modest. He is
hrst-class statesman himself, II ne only
knew lt.-Mlnneapolls Tribune.
The truth is that the inspiration (of expan-
sion) comes partly from dollars partly from
duty, partly from an elevated sense of ma
tional glory and power, and whatever part
may come from each source, the inspiration
a whole, is a credit to the Natlon--han-
Sas City Star.
The Presidents proclamation tenders to
the Filipinos a large measure of home rule.
eligibility to official positions, a fair judi
ciary, freedom OF speech press and religion,
and he who runs may read between the
lines assurance of sound licking II that Is
preferred in lieu OF all other american
tavors.-Louisville Times.
By at once establishing our authority
throughout the archipelago we will give the
people a just and stable government, pro-
lection against the aggressions of greedy
powers capital and skill and enterprise 10
develop the resources of the country and all
the blessings of peace and modern civiliza-
ton. No greater boon could be conferred
upon the population of the Islands than the
prompt, vigorous unhesitating assertion OF
our power and authority over them.-NeW
York Herald.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-02

bland stupidity. imagines that Is to / is still
a living issue. If Mr.. Watterson has any
other purpose it must be to show the pow
erty Of the Democratic party in material for
a presidential ticket Admiral Dewey is a
Republican in sentiment. His friends in his
native State are Republicans, and all those
who know him say that he is a Republican.
The fact that he congratulated Governor
Roosevelt on his election is a declaration Of
his Republicanism. As for General FItzhugh
Lee, he is a gold Democrat. who. with his
great name and his positive popularity, can
not be elected to the Senate by his native
state. Such a ticket would have no sup
port in Democratic national convention.
and this nobody knows better than does Mr..
Henry Watterson. His "star-eyed goddess
OF reform has been visiting Mr.. Watterson.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-02

Francis Murphys visits TO indianapolis
are always welcome. During his residence
here ne made many friends in every circle
of society, all of them alike won by his
frank geniality, his big-heartedness and his
earnestness of purpose. Not one of these,
whether the brother reformer, the mere OBJ
server Of philanthropic effort or the man
who has been helped to abandon profigate
ways but feels the better for a greeting
from this cheerful evangelist. After a two
weeks stay he passes on to other fields
with abundant good wishes to speed his
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-02

to little more than the investigation OF
the Ripley tragedy Of last year. Life IS get
ting too cheap ia the hills of southern In
diana.-Carthage Record.
The most deplorable feature of the Tyler
lynching at Scottsburg as it affects law and
public order is that the crime was commit
ted practically with the approval of the
sheriff. whose duty it was to protect the
prisoner at the risk of injury TO himself
The evidence adduced bv the attorney gem
eral shows that the sheriff handed over 10
the mob his keys to the jail without pro
prisoner in his custody as a sworn officer OF
the law was TO be murdered The fact was
also established by evidence that the sheriff
saw the victim Of the mob hanging and
could have saved his life by cutting me
rope, but he did nothing. All or the
executive power of the State should be en-
pioyed to punish this mob and the sheriff
who appears TO have been its silent partner.
-Terre Haute Express
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-02

Peace reigns in Cuba but the dogs of
war; may be barking in the Philippines.
Advices from noilo, under date of Dec. 80.
report that the situation there was very
grave. When the dispatch boat was leav-
ing for Manila. General Miller, in command
of the American military expedition, was
preparing to land his forces and take pos
session of the city. the rebels having re-
fused to surrender the place. The streets
were swarming with armed Filipinos. and a
bloody fight seemed imminent The
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-02
Vanderbilt AND HIS FAIR LOVE.

Here's richness in this Fair-Vanderbilt al
liance.-Boston Herald.
Young William K. Vanderbilt forgets that
none but the brave deserve the Fair. He
didn't go to war.-CleVeland Leader.
The Vanderbilt-Fair wedding will put the
young couple in fair way toward enjoying
everything in this life which money can buy.
Albany s-Union
The middle name Of the young Mr. Van
derbilt who is to marry Miss Virginia Fair,
is Nissan. He will have an early oppor-
tUuity to live up to his name.-St. Paul
Globe.
Would the union of a New York youth
with a California girl. and the consequent
pooling of their great fortunes, come under
the head of those illegal combinations known
as trusts ?-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-02

Ten cents a bushel advance in the price
of corn means a large increase to the reve-
nues of many farmers who have full cribs.
The advance is legitimate. because it is
based upon natural conditions. and not upon
speculation. The advance is due in part to
the large demand for export, which may
be checked. The large export. however,
proves that at last the foreigner has come
to appreciate the positive value of corn as
food. When it's worth is appreciated the sx-
port demand will be large.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-02

Speaking of the retirement of Governor
Black, of New York, the Brooklyn Eagle
Republican party instead of Mr.. Roosevelt,
because his administration was Republican.
That viii not do. Governor Black was re-
sponsible for the appointment of the men
who permitted the canal frauds. which were
rot Republican. Besides, no man is logically
the Republican candidate who cannot poll
the Republican vote. The logical party can
didate is the man who has the ability to
perform the duties of the office and whose
character inspires the confidence of the party
voters. Colonel Roosevelt was a very logical
candidate.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-02
scientifically Correct.

And when / proposed to her she turned
all the colors of the rainbow at once"
How can you make such ridiculous as
sertion?"
'All the colors at once, if you have not
forgotten your high school lessons, you
ought to know make white"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-02

Yesterday was a historic day in Havana.
The Spanish flag which. at one time or an
other, has fioated over large part of North
and South America, was hauled down for
the last time, never to be raised again in
the western hemisphere. The formal cere-
monies transferring the city to the Amer
lean authorities were simple but dignified
and impressive Such events constitute the
dramatic situations of history.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-02

At least in one particular the Kaiser Wei
helm must be ranked with Admiral Dewey
as a hero. He has refused to write a $1,000
magazine article. The most cheering part
Of all this literary situation is that the pub
lie is beginning-nay, has begun-to sit up
and take notice, and not only regards such
articles as prostitution of the legitimate
ends Of literature, but also as a cheapening
of the man himself. The lecture and kissing
tour of Hobson, with all its disgusting fea-
lures, was hard on Hobson, but it was the
making Of public sentiment on the subject,
as it crystallized an already half-formed
sense of loathing for the principle of turn
ing honestly won fame into coin as rapidly
as possible, dropping from the sublime to the
sordid with a suddenness that shocked the
sacred emotions of the hero worshipers.
The Cubans, in stating that after they had
waged long war full of hardships and
privations, the United States stepped in and
''snatched victory and authority" from
them, neglect to add, ''of which we had
oil haY.F
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-02

and a quarter of dollars each month This
increase will not crafty the advocates of
free coinage because each of these silver
dollars is a part of the subsidiary coinage
the worlds money.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-02

A year ago it seemed that the Republican
party in New York was so divided into war
ring factions that it would never be united.
Now all elements seem united through the
candidacy and efforts of Governor Roose-
Welt
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-02

Many viii doubt the statements of Henry
Norman that the officers of the French
army have a conspiracy well in hand to
place a Napoleon in power in France Louis
Napoleon did it. but he was President when
he made himself Emperor. 1t seems a
different undertaking. with President in
power who will be a subject when Ma
poleon is made Emperor.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-02

In honoring General Wood the people of
Santiago have honored themselves by show
ing that they appreciate the splendid work
he has done there
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-02

The proclamation issued by Major General
Brooke, as military governor of Cuba, has
nothing of the Spanish pronunciamento or
man-on-horseback tone. Conceived in a
most friendly spirit and expressed in firm
but conciliatory language it reads more like
the inaugural address of a civil governor
than the proclamation of military authority.
Tnat IS the American WAY
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-02

Under indictment and with trial post
poned on his petition. Senator Quay asks
his party to renominate him at once. 1t
Is heavy demand to make 1t is asserted
that many Republicans will not attend the
caucus. which is called for Wednesday
ufgbf
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-02

The suspicion of some of Colonel Bryans
real friends that his daily speech-making
or other public utterance is pursuant to
the advice Of professed friends who are
secret foes is we'll grounded. There are
plenty OF Democrats who hail Colonel
Bryan with apparent enthusiasm, but who
nope to see him out of the way before the
next national convention.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-02

The general opinion expressed by the state
press is that the township trustees, in OPP
posing the reform movement in the manner
they did in their convention last week. made
it evident that the proposed legislation is
nacessarv
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-02

The Republicans will be so strong in the
Senate that Addicks, who seems to have
a 'cinch" upon the majority of the Re-
publicans of the Delaware Legislature, will
not be needed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-02

Albany On. y Journal.
The appointment of General Lawton to
succeed General Otis in command of the
troops in the Philippines when the latter
becomes governor general, will be eminent
ly satisfactory. General LawtOn made
fine reputation in the Cuban campaign,
proving himself to be one OF the best sol
diers in the service.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-02

washington

Washington PoSt.
Much trouble and contention could have
been avoided If some of the young men he'd
only thought to have the Constitution cow
righted.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-02

On the final roundup it win be found that
the county and township officials opposed to
reform in local government are greatly out
numbered by the people out of office who
favor it.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-02

It -s doubtful if any other city in the
country can show smaller rate of business
failures last year than did Indianapolis.
Only twenty-one failures, with SS22O47 liza
bilities. more than half covered by assets,
IS sure evidence of a general soundness in
business
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-02

If there is a case on record in which
United States regular army officer has not
proved equal to every emergency and dis
charged difficult duties with intelligence and
tact we do not recall it. In peace or in
war in command of troops in action or as
military governors. as Indian agents or as
fiscal agents. they are always equal TO the
occasion. Proofs of this are being afforded
now in Cuba. Porto Rico and the Philippines.
Wherever the flag flies American interests
are safe in the hands of American officers.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-02

In Ohio the poor farms and warehouses;
are inspected by boards of men and women
created by law and appointed by the judges
of the Circuit or county courts. In Indiana
the grand jury is required to visit such in
situations from time to time and report to
the Criminal Court. The principle is the
same, but the Ohio system has many adj
vantages. 1t secures the services Of men
and women who take an interest in having
proper administration. When they visit an
institution they investigate and lay bare
evils if they exist If the evils are not
corrected they are reported and get before
the public through the newspapers and the
reports of state boards. Publicity is one
of the things which faulty or dishonest
management cannot bear Filthy jails,
warehouses and badly managed poor farms
cannot stand exposure. In Ohio such boards
serve without pay, but they have full power
to investigate. There is much complaint
of the condition of such institutions in IN
diana, and as changes for the better must
be brought about by local influence exerted
upon county commissioners, such boards of
inspection seem to have much to commend
them. The orphan aslyums are practically
under such inspection at present
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-02

Say you will never make a living out of
the faith cure business, if you insist on
charging more than the common doctors"
THAT is just the way I shall make liv-
ing People will think it must be a. good
thing"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-02

she is so lively and volatile!" said one
of her admirers
Il positively must dissent" said one who
no longer admired, having become passe, as
it WERE Anything volatile quickly dries
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-02

If the Cubans are wise they viii see that
the shortest quickest and safest way to Sc
cure free and Independent government is to
join heartily with the Americans in estab-
fishing it.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-02
Contraction i'm Missouri.

Kansas City Star.
The Missouri senator who believes in con-
traction rather than expansion should be
gratified. The postoffice at Vest, Phelps
county, has been discontinued.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-02

There is one fact worthy Of notice in the
present dispute about the meat furnished
for the army. There was no complaint of
the food furnished volunteers ny the Red
Cross, private societies and individuals.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-02

hundred years ago, but European powers
have just discovered the United States.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-02
BUBBLES IN THE AIR.
Soon Be over.

Watts-I understand the Chinese are the
most lightly-taxed people on earth.
Potts-You needn't worry about that. We
shall probably civilize them before long.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-02
No Comfort for Them.
Kansas City Journal.

Dyspepsia will not take much comfort
from the statement that the late Senator
Morrill, reached the ripe age of lightweight
although a lifelong sufferer from indiges-
ton. Dyspeptics don't take much comfort
from anything.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-02

rebels, foreign residents and a commission
Of natives asked for delay. but the American
commander was firm and declined TO grant
further time
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-02

1t took Spain long time to die in the
western hemisphere but her very last hours
We're comparatively easy.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-02
A Warming.

washington tOSl.
The Democratic party should bear in mind
Mr.. Carnegie's disposition to become the
whole thing in any enterprise in which he
happens to embark.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-02

Boston Herald

Boston IefdIu
Some effective antidote ought to be dis
covered for these poisoning MYSTERIES
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-02

Baltimore American.
If they keep on discovering new microbes
and bacill ones health will soon become
almost as much Of a nuisance as the WV
literature
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-02

One by one the able men who were lead
ers IN the 16-to-1 party Of 1896 are declaring
against making free silver an issue in 1900.
Judge Mcconnell. of Chicago, is one of the
latest doubters. He would make war on
monopoHes and trusts. which, by some IL
standard. 1t seems nor u occur to him that
stamping 50 cents worth of the silver Of a
slimited number Of silver-mine and silver
ulllon owners 81 would be the most perfect
zee OF legislation that could be devised to
ate the greatest Of monopolies.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-02
The Occasion and the Man.

Detroit IIlDuAS'
Many an Ohio man will prick up his ears
when he reads that Dewey needs the aSsts+
ance of q frst-class statesman at Adanila
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-02
But It's Growing Smaller

Detroit Tribune.
No doubt Mr.. Bryan may continue to do
very well as the leader of that portion ~
the Democratic party which likes to be led
by Mr.. Bryan.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-02

County and township officers who oppose
the reform movement viii get rim over.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-02
Needs Moral suDnort

Baltimore Herald.
The turning Of a New-Year leaf Il 49,.
The trouble IS to keep it turned. S'Ss'
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-02

ticket which the Louisville Courier
pl has suggested for President and
resident viii be regarded as one OF Mr..
on's attempts TO exasperate the
mOcracy IN Kentucky which. IN its