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To THE RDiroR OF THE SUNNI: l trust that
you will kindly allow me space in your columns to
protest most emphacaly against the attitude taken
by your correspondent who frat mentioned the
matter Of copyright in regard TO the publication OF
In His Steps" From the general tone of
his letter l should imagine that he neither
knows Mr.. Sheldon nor knows a fact that the rev.
enues accfuing from the sale OF the book in
question go in part for Mr.. shedon's private use
and yet. i'll saying that 'he enjoys the royalties
or words to that effect. he lays himself open to tho
charge Of doing preoisely what he knows Christ
would not do-the charge of hasty judging.
1t Is by no means impossible, nor 10 1t an incred.
ipo thing, that the author of this book has oopy-
rightcd it for the eIpress purpose of devo,ng the
moneys thus obtained to charity, systematic or
other. to something at any rate. which still tends to
advance the kingdom OF his Master. Your cores
pondent was in too great a hurry; could he not
afford to be sufficiently charitable 10 think man
innocent until his guilt be provedH'
II lie perhaps an American characteristic this great
haste to judge; and more is the pity. TN God We
trust is good for the world to SEQ upon our
coins but the real phrase in the heart of every one
of us ia Hurry upr'
Why do We not endeavor to follow Christ mora
nearly in this matter of quick, irrational judginR2
So shall we aid Him in delivering lin all time of
our prosperity"-And this consumma tion the Church
awaits. RIy1Su.
UTICA, Sept l.
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State convention after State convention
Of the Democrats reafIlrms the Chicago
platform, as II what would not pass in 1896,
when times were bad, would pass in 1899
when times are good. and in 1 900 when they
are likely to be still better. When every
industry and every occupation Is thriving,
when the railroads are choked with freight
and the farmers are crying in vain for
harvest hands, the Democrats are insisting,
In the language Of the Chicago platform,
that "prostration Of industry and impover-
ishment Of the people" prevail.
That same document, to which the Dem
ocrats show such blind and obstinate de
votion, gibbers against "monometalism,
which has locked fast the property of an
industrial people in the paralysis OF hard
times"
So now, in the very noon Of prosperity
the Democratic party Is waRging its poll
solemnly and complaining about the pros
tration Of industry, and impoverishment
and the paralysis Of hard times
Is it ignorance or impudence or mere
idiocy or hopelessly benighted and be-
lated state OF mind that drives the Demo
cratic party into affirming and reafflrming
what every man with eyes in his head
knows to be false?
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natives as much az possible TO themselves.
II the Afridis, or Mohmands, or Swatis
attacked British outpost, force was sent
into their territory. wholesome chastise-
ment followed, and the troops returned to
their old quarters. No attempt was made to
bring the insurgents under direct authority.
They we're just conquered and fined, and 30
taught to remember who were the rulers Of
India 1t was not a dazzling policy by any
means; but II was cheap, which meant
much, and 1t coinclded with the native ideas
OF justice, which meant more.
When Lord CURzoN arrived in India he
found proposals under way for new fortif-
cations and largely increased garrisons at
Chitral, along the Khyber pass, on the
SANTANA range and in tho Tochi valley.
These proposals he has quietly vetoed, one
after the other. The policy he has estab-
lished for them, with the approval Of almost
all thinking men in India and England Is a
revival, 80 far as possible, Of Lord LAW
FENCES system. The garrisons in the
mountainous districts beyond the natural
frontier are to be reduced, and for the
work OF keeping comparative peace-there
Is never an actual peace-reliance is
to be placed on a tribal militia organ
lied and officered by Englishmen. Such
outlying posts as are still maintained
will be connected by light railroads
with Indian bases. whence flying col
umns can readily be dispatched. In this
way expense and loss OF strength are
saved, the natives are no longer threatened
with what they consider bondage, and the
frontier. while seemingly weakened by the
withdrawal Of the garrisons. is really
strengthened by having the tribesmen in
terested in its defence.
1t is blow from which the extremists OF
the Forward School may not easily recover.
Their policy had already begun to bear
fruit OF disastrous consequence and Lord
CUHzoN's courage and resolution in uproot-
ing 1t came not one moment too soon.
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themselves to danger. though In their eager
ness to attempt some notable climb they
now and then circumvent the wary guides
whom they seek to employ. Yes" said
one tourist, when asked II he had ever as
cended mountain, II have been up Pixies
Peak" So he had, on the railroad. Guides
are so accustomed to the routes that they
seldom make any mistake as to the natural
conditions under which each ascent is made,
unless they misjudge the weather. They
are more apt to get themselves and others
into trouble when they over estimate the
strength or underestimate the clumsiness
OF the climbers they undertake to conduct;
and those who apply for guides to lead
them up the most difficult ascents are usu-
ally 80 carefully scrutinized that this source
OF danger has been minimized.
The sense Of personal injury felt by the
foremost members Of the Alpine clubs when
mere amateurs or non-climbing folk intrude
upon their favorite haunts is rather anus
ing to those who have never caught the
infection. Papers read by distinguished
mountaineers since the railroads made it
easy for herds Of tourists to congregate at
Zermatt, Grindelwald and Lauterbrunnen
indicate that they regard these facilities
not so much as a misfortune to be deplored
as an outrage to be resented. But the
tourist cares little for the disdainful
expert. He Is shod for a climb and II he
belongs to the elect whom the guide has
chosen and will implicitly obey that
superior person, it may be given him to find
enjoyment in the upper regions Some
body is criminally careless il his life is put
in jeopardy by breaking rope, but he
must take his chances Of fogs, avalanches
and crevasses, and he will be helped along
upward by the cheerful reflection that
nearly every one who tolls upward reaches
the bottom again in safety.
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There is natural and praiseworthy desire
among the uniformed citizens of many OF the
States to take part in the great ceremony OF
Oct. l In this town. Georgia. for EXAMPLE. is
going to send band that will make music At
to wake the angleworms. Some Of the news
papers OF st. Louis arc suggesting the propri-
ETY. of sending on that fine organization Light
Battery A. of the State National Guard, to
represent Missouri in the welcome 60 DEWEY
Come by all means. from near and from far
The more the better. The reception OF DEWEY
is to be a National event. managed by New
York in truly hospitable and thoroughly
American spirit.
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To THE EDITOR OF The SUN-Sr: Thers
is one slight inaccuracy in your statement IT
the merits OF the Atbara Bridge controversy
which should. perhaps. be pointed out. Ac-
cording to the report Of Col. Gordon, not even
the piers carrying the superstructure were
built by Englshmen. On this point he says:
'lwonder that comment has not been made OIL the
fact that the moro expensive portion Of the bridge
was contracted for by an Italian hrm the answer to
this being that there is only this single Arm IN
Egypt possessing the required plant for SINKING
cylinders, &c."
And Col. Gordon adds. significantly enoughr
Until British Arm sets up plant in this eountrvv
lconelude that all bridges whose substructures are
built as those of the AbArG and others will confines
to be contracted for by this nrm.'
II EnRlishmen regard with indifference ItalI
ians performing part Of the work OF con structio1
on THIS oridRe,hoW can they reasonably protest
against Americans stepping In TO execute
another portion Of it2 FIX,
PHILADELPHIA. Sept. a.
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pArRIorIc souTHERy SENTIMENT.
Tho Authority of the United states MusS
lie Sustained In the Philippines.

From TIE Memphis Commercial APPEAL
Whatever we may think OF President McKin>
Icy. there Ia no doubling that in his speech
welcoming the return OF the Pennsylvania
volunteers at Pittsburg he voiced the popular
sentiment OF this country.
The speech was in answer TO his critics, aud
also an announcement OF the policy OF the ADJ
ministration. Ho raped the Tagal- Anne ricans
who are lending aid and announcement to tbe
insurgents. and when he said. In commenting
on the soldiers who remained In the Philip
pines voluntarily. after their terms OF enlist
ment had expired they did not run away,
in the Philippines or their sympathiZers at
home. They had no part or patience withl
the men. few In mum Der. happily. who would
have rejoced to have seen them lay down their;
arms in the presence OF an enemy whom they1
had Just emancpated from Spanish rule and
who should have been our flrmest friends,"'
Every one felt that he was speaking the virilO'
sentiment OF manly Americanism.
To such speeches there ia n national and o
natural response. 1t wells up In the heart and
It cannot be sufrocated or silenced. 1t must
have expression and voice. and when 1t sends
up patriotic Amen! - hats usually go up with
It, The announced policy inlthe Philippines To-
the only rational or sensible policy which IL ist
possible for our Government to pursue. Wei
are there through no desire OF our own. through
the fortunes OF war; and there we must remain.i
We can not leave without counting nationak
dishonor and commercial disaster as fur an
the trade with the east IL concerned.
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The SMITHS. the RoaERsEs and the LAuaHr1ss who
propose to assemble here in October for the pur.
of Government authority should be handed over TO
United States officers and tried for treason-CAicdoo
Inter Ocean.
Yes, but they are such pretereminent and
preposterous fools that the country can hardly
regard them seriously. Most OF tho Demo-
cratic party ia In the same box with them.
opposing the war Of criminal aggression" and
demanding that American territory be surren-
dered to band OF cutthroats. The army will
stamp out Aguinaldo and his merry men. The
Republican party. aided by patriotic Dem o.
Gratis. will knock out the Copperheads. Mean
while let Tooley street exalt and blow its
horn,
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Prom As London Enotrssrno.

We have already given in full detail tho story n
the rApid construction OF the Atbara Bridge In the
shops OF the Pencoyd Company: the last pment
was made on March 10. we'll within the time guarI
anteed by the makers.
Ihe statements Of Col Gordon enectually dispose
or the absurd stories OF favoritism to Amer. cad
makers which have been circulated to excuse tho
oeheiencies or our own manufacturer while thu
equA"y ABSURD statement that while English MAXI
ers we're bound down to follow prescribed DIES gn,
feneoyd Was given free hand. is also eGec,uAlH
contradcted.
Inc whole story OF the Atbara Bridge that relating
10 tee foundations well to the superstructuro,
tnll OF interest. and contains a moral which Isa
upon the surface. The nufacturers of this coUn'
uy must either adopt new methods To chcapon pro'
auction and increase the rapdity Of output or they
must 10 content to see orders given Who'll sale ~
foreign contractors with whom they cannot hope'
compete The feeble cry Of favoritism infer! ma
.er1"i inferior workmanship ana So forth ha- been
nsard too long Let recognize frankly the danger
mat oesets u.s. and acknowledge the fact that csr'
tain branches OF industry we are commercially ~
mind our most active sompsatou
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-09-03
Tho Special Election In Hands Old District.
From The ST. Louis Globe Democrat

The Republicans did we'll for special election
and the season of activity on the farms. They arc
in district that has long been heavily Democratic.
In 1895 Bland rolled up plurality Of 1851. Last
year the Republicans cut 1t down to 2s43. . hand
some gain. To have carried the district a few
months later would have been an astonishing re-
suit. They have maintained . steady 'front.' which
10 satisfactory In view Of the huatling of
the Democratic ring in control OF the State
with Its large and rapidly increasing pat
ronage. Tho Presidential candidate and prob
able nominee OF the party, Mr.. Bryan. was brought
into the district to back up the unoeAsng work Of
the Governor and the local party leaderA. They
could not AFFORD to show to the country q break in
BANDS old district BY supreme eIertion they re.
tain the lines OF last year.
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II the city OF Cleveland could only borrow a
few hundred New York policemen. the out
RACES by which her name continues to be
disgraced would not occur. The New York
police understand the necessity OF stopping
riot at the start They do not putter and let
the mob get crazy and beyond control. They
whack and smash at the beginning and the
ruffians scamper. Apparently the Cleveland
police would be an excellent force OF moral
suasionists. but they either don't know or are
not allowed to fight. sharply and to quick
finish.
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His Daily Mail.
On board Olympia; bay Of Naples; Lieut. Rrumhy loo
Mails the usual thing. sir;
I've looked it nearly through
There thlrieen hui lrad lnttara
RIvISUs.

board p. Olympia; bay Naples Lieut. Brumby loq
Mails the usual thin. sir;
I've looked it nearly through
There are thirteen hui dred letters.
And thousand papers, too.
Shall read the list aloud sr2
I've CONDENSED the usual way:
Ten towns in Oregon, sir,
Nine hundred little boys;
Five yachts. a kite. a sauce. sir.
cocktail and three toys;
pen. an ice cream freezer.
tonic and rose;
plough, and potato,
pumpkin and hoe.
Blk hundred Maltese kittensi
An oil stove and hat;
The newest curlingiron
dairy. and bat
towel-rack. and scarf, sir,
baby elephant;
Ninety mine canAries, sir,
And one electric plant.
Three machines for moving, sir
sieve. hotel. and mine;
patent pump. and mousetrap.
brand OF claret wine;
The newest baking powder.
theatre, and gun;
Ten rarers and one mobile,
perfume and bun;
sAltworks and collar. sir,
boys suit. and a song;
Ten score Of dogs and ponies,
monthly. and gong.
These are the latest things, sir,
That have been named for you,
Besides. four seats OF learning,
And, sir. swivel screw.
Then, there are invitations
For dinnera by the score
Aud functions by the dozens.
The instant you're ashore:
The grand pArade's whole programme:
In fact. each hour and day,
For full AtWelvemonth hence, air.
Is planned to make You gay!"
Great Dewey rose. then wAvered,
His lips were turning blue;
He staggered to his cabin,
Mid the silence of his crew.
fRAHoEs AIhAR MATHEW.
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Prof. Tottsn's Genealogical Researches.
From the Arnv and Nary yos,naL

Charles A. L. Totten, late U. &. A.. and formerly
Professor OF Military Science at Yale believes he has
traeedA direct line OF descent from King David OF
Biblical dimes. to the little OF the Duke OF York
According to Prof Totem n this boy tho third in
line OF succession to the throne OF England, ever
becomes King. he will DO the long expected King
David. who 10 to come into the world to gather the
Hebrew from the four corners Of the earth and
to solidify again this scattered people, Mr. Totten
must be the gentleman who furnished William Wal
dorf Aston with his Renealogy.
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Lord CurZon and the Forward Policy.
The viceroy of India has recently given
most striking proof Of his fitness for the
ONCE he holds There was a good deal OF
Matchmaking mingled with the surprise
over Lord SALIsBURY's selection of Mr..
GEORGE NATHANIEL CURzoN to govern
India at time when war, plague and
famine were stretching the fidelity OF the
natives and the resources OF England
almost to breaking point. In the House of
Commons Mr.. CURZoN was known as a
painstakinR Under-Secretary for Foreign
Affairs. who had studied Eastern politics
with enthusiasm, and, at first hand, had
been everywhere and seen everything, writ
ten most OF the books and distracted the
rest. The House did not altogether ap-
prove OF it's youthful Minister. His man
mer OF imparting information irritated a
collection OF gentlemen who dislike nothing
90 much as cocksureness. Mr.. CURzoN
was little too cocksure AMI at times a
little too condescending to be popular. He
sometimes spoke and carried himself as
though the weight and fate OF Europe hung
on his deliverances and the House, which
laughed at him even while 1t admired and
was proud OF him, would willingly have
done without some Of his knowledge for an
occasional token OF self-conscousncss that
he, too, was built OF earthly clay.
Apart from this question OF manners
there were other reasons for looking upon
the appointment obviously. Mr.. CURzoN
was known as an acute Russophobe and the
Liberals feared that his selection meant
the inauguration Of an aggressive and pro-
Vocative policy, aimed at midas northern
neighbor. 1t was feared, too, that Mr. CUR
IONS general knowledge Of the East might
lead him to rely too much on himself and
act Independently OF local advisers. None
OF these fears has been justified. Lord
CuRzoN has borne himself with dig
nifty and circumspection. His policy, so
far from being rash or startling, has
been return to the safer methods OF a
past generation. He has reformed MANY
administrative abuses, cut down the powers
OF the secretaries and given to the collect
ors who come most in contact with the
people larger liberty and influence. His
latest act is OF even greater usefulness and
should place him high in the list OF sue
cessful Viceroys. He has reversed the
Forward Policy that was hurrying India
into bankruptcy and taught the military
clique at Slmla that even in country
held down by the army the civil power is
the decisive court Of appeal
Nature has hedged round the northwest
ern frontier of India with mountainous
barrier OF rock and snow, IS, 900 feet high
and over 800 miles broad, inhabited by
sturdy, warlike tribes to whom indepen-
dence, varied with little internecine fight
ing, Is everything. The old British policy,
founded by Lord LAWRENCE and the civil
administrators of the Puniab, was to stay on
the hitAsr side Of the barrier and have the
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-12-01
SUCCESSOR TO SETTLE.
So Ballots and no Election. Chicago
and Louisville Platforms Affirmed.

Frankfort. Ky, Noy. 30.-The Seventh
district Democratic Congressional Con-
vention convened today TO elect Il sue.
ceSsor for the late Congressman Settle.
John r. Allen, of Lexington, and June
w. Gayle are the two leading candidates
with j. II. Julian, Of Frankfort,
strong third.
The convention which was expected
to sound the annti-elestion Keynote for
the Goebel Democracy, as well rs to
nominate a candidate TO succeed Evan
Settle. deceased, convened at ? o'clock,
but owing to tie mp in the Committee
on Resolutions it accomplished nothing
this afternoon. The hitcn i'll the com
mittee arose over the question of re-
affirming the platform of the Louisville
Convention at which Goebel was noml-
mated.
Two members of the Committee on
Resolutions, who objected to the rear
firming of the Louisville platform gave
in, and resolutions reaffrming both the
Chicago platform of 1896 and the Louis
vile platform, together with denuncia-
tion of Governor Bradley for calling
out the militia on election day, were
adopted
AT 1O:30 o'clock At ballots had been
taken but no nomination had been made
The vote stood: Allen, 20; Gayle,
%: Julian, 20; Moody, 20. Necessary 10
choice, 4S.
The convention adjourned at 10:49
until tomorrow, having taken 63 bal
lots without making nomination.
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CONDITION OF MANAUENsE. 81
A No. l, Amply Provisioned,
Fully Manned When She Sailed.

Washington, Nov 30.-The Quarter
master General has received detailed
report by telegraph from Lieutenant
Colonel o. +. Long, in charge Of the
transport service at San Francico, on
the transport Manauense. which recent
ly arrived at Manila after undergoing
hardships in Pacific typhoon. The re-
port which was requested because Of the
statements of the unftness of the YES
sci for transport service, is as follows:
San Francisco, November Doth.
Transport Manauense sailed October
25th for Manila via Honolulu. Capacity
% officers and $50 enlisted men. Car
ried IL officers and $50 enlisted men.
She was inspected by Captain Metcalf,
surveyor of Lloyd's register. who Off
cially reported vessel in good order and
condition when she left this port both
in huh and machinery She is classed
number one, star one, Lloyd's Also was
thoroughly inspected, here by Treasury
Department inspector of hulls and boil
ers, who reported her in excellent condi-
ton. Official reports of these officers
are on file and recorded
Treasury officials would not allow amy
unseaworthy ship to leave port.
Maneuense was provided with all life
saving apparatus, even more than
Treasury Department regulations re-
quired. Her crew under ordinary cir
cumstances numbers 81 men. She ac-
tually carried from San Francisco a
crew Of 40 men. which fully met re-
quirements of Treasury officials She
carried 30 days provisions for 400 en-
listed men and was provisioned for crew
and army officers by agents of vessel for
| 100 days. Besides, she had in her hold
| 900 tons measurement of bacon, -four,
canned goods and other commissary sup
! plies. A1anauenSe was also thoroughly
| inspected by Colonels Darlington and
| Maus, Inspector General, and by Cap
! tain Barneson, Marine Superintendent
and by other transport officials. Lieu
| tenant Colonel Hayes also frequently
inspected transport previous to depar-
ture. All were satisfied. The ship met
/ Lloyds requirements, which are highest
known among shipping people
"The vessel made an average speed Of
| 10 knots from Honolulu TO Manila. Had
her machinery been seriously impaired
she certainly could not have made the
distance covered in the .ime she did.
believe, and all our officials connected
| with the transport service here concur,
when Margauense left here she was per-
fectly seaworthy. fully manned and
amply provisioned."
Colonel Ballinger. in charge Of the
transport service here, said il seemed
clear that the utmost vigilance had
been used by everyone connected with
the inspection of transports at San
Francisco, and as the cOmmissary
branch had also shown the care used
by them, such hardShips as had occurred
must be attributable to the elements.
against which no amount of care could
prevail with absolute assurance. Off
GERS here had received Honolulu newspa-
pers showing that the Manauense was
all right when she arrived there so that
the trouble must have occurred between
Honolulu and Manila.