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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-24
SOME OF COZ. BRYAN's FALLACIEs.

It seems impossible for Colonel Bryan to
speak on any subject without making large
use Of Misrepresentation and sophistry. The
country learned, during the last presidential
campaign, that he is a very effective speak
er, but those who read his speeches care
fully and sought the sources of his effect
iveness found that it consisted largely Of
adroit Misrepresentation and the fallacious
presentation of half-truths. He carries the
same method into his speeches on the ex-
panslon question. The opening sentence of
his speech delivered at Washington on
washington's birthday shows this charac-
teristic. He said:
When the advocates of Imperialism find it
impossible to reconcile a colonial policy
with the principles OF our government or
with the canons of morality; when they are
unable to defend it upon the ground of re-
ligious duty or ~pecuniary profit, they fall
back in helpless despair upon the assertion
tho Constitution" they say; suppose it
does break all the Commandments; suppose
It does entail upon the Nation an incalcu-
liable expenditure of blood and money; 1t is
destiny, II we must submit
What is imperialism and who is advo-
eating it? Colonel Bryan gives this offens-
i've name to a vague theory or policy of his
own creation and imputes it to those who
disagree with him as to the best mode of
dealing with the present situation. More
than this, she puts offensive arguments In
their mouths-arguments that are dishonest
on their face and intended to show that
those who are supposed to use them have
10 honest or tenable ground to stand on. II
Is very easy to set up a man of straw and
then knock it over. A debater who is per-
mitted to advance arguments for his OPP
ponents can always win. The truth is there
are no advocates of Imperialism, and the
thing itself has no existence in the Amer
lean mind. As President Mckinley said ia
his speech at Boston. recently: Nc i'm
perial designs lurk in the American mind.
They are alien to American sentiment.
thought and purpose"
Colonel Bryan dwelt at length on the
question of destiny and made some of his
points by historical and biblical ~illustra-
tions very ingeniously, but, as usual, they
were fallacious. He was trying to show
that there was nothing in the destiny argu-
ment TO justify our acquisition of the PHI
ippines, and he cited examples to show how
rear uSStlHS h"u OAtSA DSSi ASNS~iSu W
later events TO the discontinue of those
who tried 20 read it prematurely. He need
not have cited such examples. for every
body knows that the face of history
changes from year to year and from gen
Grafton to generation, and that ultimate
destiny will not be accomplished while the
world endures. The events which he cited
as the elimination OF destiny were no more
so than the events that preceded them. The
most that men and nations can do is to
perform conscientiously the duty nearest az
hand and deal with every situation as 1t ar
rives. Colonel Bryan is very sure that dea
! tiny did not require us to acquire the Phil
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-24
THE FoRT wAYNE B1L1s.
Senate Passes Them-MiIitary Post
Resolution.

GOAk
resolution.
AS soon as the Senate convened Yesterday
morning Senator Gwin offered a resolution
providing for the transfer of any land owned
by the State to the United States in event
the general government decides to locate a
permanent military post in Indiana Senator
Shea secured a suspension of the constitu-
tional rules, under which the resolution was
adopted. The language of the resolution is:
Whereas, The people of Indiana. in
several localities, are e~ndeavoring, through
their commercial clubs and otherwise, to
secure the establishment of a military
post in Indiana; and
Whereas, Indiana, by reason of her GEN.
trail position in the Union and her superior
facilities for transporting troops and NUM-
tons of war quickly and economically to
all parts of the Union, is admirably suited
for the location Of a military post;
NOW, therefore, 1t is resolved by the
General Assembly of the State of Indiana,
that In the event OF the establishment by
the general government of a permanent
military post in Indiana, the State of In
diana hereby relinquishes and cedes to the
United States all the rights and ~Jurisdic-
tion which she now possesses over the
lands and premises conveyed or TO be con-
veyed to the United States for the purpose
of such military post, and exempts the said
premises and all government property there
on from all taxes and assessments so long
as the same shall remain the property OF
the United States"
y 0pE14AAG GAAC AAI G0lloAlCAGA ~ OAACA AAAD
the resolution, although 1t is felt that should
the post be established the site will be chos-
en- either in Jacksonville or indianapolis,
where the government already has reserva-
lions.
SENATE BILLS PASSED.
The following Senate bills were passed:
No. Si4. BY Senator Hugo: Prohibiting
officers of insurance and trust companies
from borrowing the funds of their own COM
pany. Senator HOgate asked to have the
bill amended so as to include banks. but
Senator Hugs opposed the amendment, say
ing that there was already a stringent law
governing such transactions by banks, and,
after some argument, the amendment was
lost. The bill was originally intended to
meet an emergency created in this city by
some of the officers of the German Mutual
Insurance Company, but was made general
encies in other cities. Senator Leish made
a feeble attempt TO have the provision in
serted that companies could loan money to
their officers by exacting adequate secur-
tty," but 1t did not meet favor and was
killed.
Nc. 319. BY Senator Early: Allowing for
eign insurance companies, whose assets do
not include $4,000 worth Of Indiana state.
county or municipal bonds. to do business
in the state. The bill Is designed specif-
cally to admit the Providence Washington
Insurance Company Of Philadelphia.
No. 2l. BY Senator Gilbert. For the re-
organization Of the Indiana militia. Sen
ator Binkley made an unsuccessful attempt
TO cut down the appropriation from $4,000
to $4,000. but found only nine supporters.
No. go. BY Senator Gochenour; Allowing
CONTINUED on Stxth PRge.)
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-24

The substitute bill which Mr.. Noel, of the
committee on the affairs of the city of In
dianapolis, reported to the House yesterday
for the street-railway bill which was re-
ferred to that committee some days since,
does not grant any company a franchise, as
that is the p~rerogative of the City Council.
All that the Legislature can do is to put re-
strictions upon the action of the city. The
fixing of the fares. the length of the char
ter and like matters are duties devolving
upon the City Council. The purpose of the
bill is to facilitate the granting Of a fran
chise and to protect the city in a general
way from the evils of a franchise granted
in vague terms and to compel the company
holding the franchise to keep it's part of
the contract. 1t seems that this bill pro-
tects all the rights of the people as far as
they can be protected by the Legislature.
The details of the franchise are with the
City Council.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-24
ENGULFED BY PROSPERITY.
Mill and Factory i'm Pittsburs
Flooded with Orders.

PITTSBURG, Feb. 23.-The greatest wave
of prosperity that has swept over this city
for years struck Pittsburg this week, ana
there is not a mill, factory or workshop
that cal. be found with idle men. Every
mill and factory is overcrowded with orders,
and the manufacturers in general are COM
PEELED to make extensive arrangements to
supply the demand. Orders are being de-
layed and customers in foreign cities are
piling in all kinds Of complaints and using
every means possible to induce the manu-
facturers to ship their orders first. The
manufacturers say that never in the his
tory of this great industrial center were the
demands for iron and glass so great, and
this demand is such that those who are
pressing their orders cannot be supplied.
Dealers are exceedingly anxious to get their
orders filed, ard in many instances 1t is
said are Offering better prices for material
in order to induce prompt shipment.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-24
MINISTER WI SPEAKS.
Says Our Laws Are "a Bar to More
Friendly Relations with nina.

NEW YORK, Feb. 23.-Speaking at the
Washington birthday banquet Of the South
ern Society last night, WI Ting Fang, the
Chinese minister, said he had heard of
Washington and revered his memory. When
a. boy in China he had understood that
Washington had confined himself to the
country which he governed. His successors
had done likewise. A change had come, how
ever, within the last year. There were those
who accused President Mckinley of imper-
ialism. The Presidents idea of Imperialism
means civilization and liberty. For himself,
he would add the qualification of fairness
to men of all parties without regard to
their race or color. The United States now
possessed the Philippines. There was a dis
cussion whether or not this country should
keep them. The hesitation was commend
able because 1t showed a noble spirit. A
costly gift bestowed on an ignOble man
would be accepted by him without question.
The Philippines were near ~neighborS of the
Chinese empire and his people would rather
have friendly ~neighbOrs than unfriendIy
ones. The trade of this country with CHINA
was increasing and with the establishment
of our government in these islands this
trade would be greatly increased. There was
one obstacle that stood in the way of
thoroughly friendly relations between this
country and China and that was the Chlnese
exclusion act. This legislation was brought
about because of the impression the people OF
this country had obtained of the people OF
China from seeing the poorer classes of
laborerS in San Francisco. He oelleVed the
establishment Of closer relations between
the two countries would tend TO DO away
with this prejudice and the aDOutlOn OF this
law. China IS constructing a railroad from
the north to the south and had practically
thrown open her doors TO the trade or all
the world. The people of the United States
would be welcomed by the merchants of
China with open arms.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-24

A correspondent has predicted that a man
on trial for murder in another county viii
be released upon the ground Of insanity
and self-defense.' If insane, the accused
has no claim to immunity on the ground
of selfsdefense, because self-defense i'm
plies the capacity of cool comprehension,
which does not belong to the insane. The
insane man who takes life should be sent
to an insane asylum instead Of being re-
leased, because. if released, he win be like
~ to take another life when the impulse
seizes him.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-24

If General Alger had carefully read the
address of the President in Boston he might
not have made the remarks attributed to
him in Detroit Wednesday night. Amer
lean authority with the flag of the United
States will retire from Cuba whenever the
people of that island can maintain a stable
popular government. Such is the declara-
ton of Congress and the repeated declara-
ton of the President. 1t is probable that the
same policy will be extended to the Philip
pines. General Alger may hold the opinion
he has expressed, but as a member of the
Cabinet he should have the discretion and
the modesty not to declare against the an
nounced policy of the President.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-24
Lese Majestic.

1t was the shank of the evening in Berlin.
GOOD evening, herr police officer said
the citizen.
Come with me- was the policeman's
answer.
"Donnerwetter! Was list los?'' asked the
astonished citizen.
You that it is evening assumed have,
when the Emperor not dined has, yet al
rao1uV
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-24

"The difference between you and Kipling,'
said the editor in a sweet voice that showed
him much pleased with his own bon mot.
'the difference between you and Kipling. or
Kipling and you, is this: he writes poetry
about machinery and Sou write machine
poetry
1t is unnecessary to state to the initiate
that the editor was addressing a young poet,
of long hair, coat and trouser fringes.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-24

The proposition to sell the buildings and
grounds of state institutions in Indianapolis
and establish new ones in the country
should rot receive a moments consideration
from the Legislature. 1t is a p~ieayunish,
mercenary proposition beneath the dignity
Of the state and entirely inconsiderate of
the interests of those for whom the institu-
tions were established. The state should not
engage in hueksterlng its benevoIences.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-24

Chicago live stock men and packers say
that the same kind of meat that was spoiled
n Cuba and Porto Rico is shipped to Liver
pool and never spoils. because a good sys-
TEN Of refrigeration prevails throughout the
Journey. They say the beef will not keep
over a day under exposure to the heat of a
tropical climate. If that is the case some
body blundered in ordering it sent to Cuba
and Porto Rico.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-24

chickens may have escaped his observation
and a dozen or two OF eggs been broken.
but the Chicago man rested on these figures.
He said further that the total value of the
eggs was s2sO,00o,OO which shows that as
a source of national wealth the hen is not
to be despised.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-24

When the Democrats in the House failed
20 secure an amendment to the monument
Dill requesting that the figures of the Mex
dean war be replaced, they voted for the bill
and against a proposition to cut the APP
preparation down one-half.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-24

If George Washington takes cognizance
of the speeches made about him on the ami
versary of his birthday, he must be sur
priaed to learn from one made in this city
that he did not belong to any party. He
really regarded himself as something Of a
Federalist, and as such made some effort
10 have John Adams elected his successor.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-24

Il make it a rule" said Colonel De
Jeuner O'Rate, never to tell the same
story twice"
The man who was drinking a large beer
down at the other end of the bar looked up.
Beg your pardon, colonel" said he, but
five times in a fortnight nave you told me
that you would settle the very next time 1
called"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-24

mot a mill. factory or workshop that can
be found with idle men," is the report from
the great manufacturing center. Pittsburg.
AS similar conditions must prevail generally
It is about time for calamity shriekers to
admit that prosperity has come.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-24

If a majority in the Senate prevents by
dlibustering the passage of the bill prosid-
sng for the reorganization of the army, hat
minority will be responsible for an extra
session il one should be called.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-24

The few people who oppose the suppress
sion Of the Aguinaldo insurrection should
remember the stigma which for years at
tached to those who, from 1861 to 1866, de-
manded peace at any price.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-24

The Republicans of the Illinois Legisla-
ture, by voting for the repeal of the Allen
street railway law of the last Legislature,
have indicated themselves of the accusa-
ton of subserviency to Governor Tanner,
who has used all his influence to prevent
the reneal in spite of the poptlar demand.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-24

The conflict between legitimate expendi-
lures and a desire 20 hold appropriations
down recurs at every Legislature. The real
needs Of the State are always confronted
by the danger of mourning popular disap-
proval by lerge appropriations. But the peo-
pie are NJ. un yea sonable. All they ask is
that the public money be not wasted or APP
propriated for unnecessary purposes. The
main point to be guarded is that only such
appropriations shall be made as can be de-
Tended on their m rits and as public opinion
win justify. Reasonable appropriations for
legitimate purposes can always be justified.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-24
THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNA
Can be found at the following places.

Can be found at the Following places:
NEW YORK-Astor House.
CHICAGo-Palmer House. P. o.. News Co. 217
Dearborn street. Great Northern Hotel and
cINcINNATT-J. r.. Hawley & Co.. 154 Vine
street.
L-OUIsVILLE-c. T.. Deering. northwest corner
OF Third and Jefferson streets, and Louisville
Book Co, 26 Fourth avenue.
81. LoUIs-Union News Company, Union Depot.
WASHINGTON, D. C.-Riggs House, Ebbitt
House and Wizards Hotel.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-24

Commissioner General Peck has a scheme
on foot to AXE the American exhibit at the
Paris exposition to st. Petersburg at the
conclusion of the exposition at Paris. AS a
means of opening up a new field for Ameri-
can trade and perhaps reaching trade
farther east than Russia the idea is not a
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-24

The township government bill, as amended
by the House, has been passed by the SEN
ate, and it is now in the hands of the Gov
ernor. who will make it a law by his APP
r,ro1a1
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-24
N~rlsnlacea

New York Evening Sun.
Ii Is stated that the Women's Congress,
now sitting ia Washington. may not discuss
the case of Representative-elect Roberts
'out Of respect for the women who are his
wives" But a man cant be a polygamist
without the consent of the women who
throw in their lot with him.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-24

The people should understand that all the
fencing of the Democrats in the rational
Senate regarding the army bill and an extra
session is in the hope OF making campaign
capital. A prominent Republican senator
predicts they will take the ground that
President Mckinley, whose whole political
ingmen BY a high tariff, now desires a largo
army IN order to coerce workingmen. The
Democratic aptitude for taking absurd posi-
tions and inviting popular defeat IS such
that they may be expected to perpetrate any
folly. Ia tho party's present strait almost
any old thing will do for an issue.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-24

The midnight massacres and wholesale in
cendiarism planned by the F1lipinos are not
very good proof Of their fitness for self
government.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-24

Gen. John N. Palmer is in Kentucky get
ting some details for 8 book Of war reminis-
cences which ne IS writing. He commanded
the Department OF Kentucky from Feb
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-24
B IN THE AIR.


T~ommy-Paw, what is freak legislation?
Mr.. Figg-Freak legislation is not strike
legislation.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-24

At the Illinois Farmers Institute, now in
session, a Chicago poultry dealer read a
paper on that interest, in which he stated
that during the last year the production OF
chickens reached the number of 1850, OO0,0 900
and of eggs 1s,oOo.o00oo0. Perhaps a few
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-02-24

The testimonial which prominent citizens
Of this city. regardless of party, have ten
dered Mr.. William Fortune is the response
of the best sentiment of the city to his as
saiiants, some of whom attacked him
through the Legislature. Indirectly. the
testimonial is q public rebuke TO that sort
of journalism which pursues individuals
month after month and year after year
with Nenomous detraction.
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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-09-28
TRIP TO GETTYSBURG.
In Connection With the Dedication of tn Q
13:h Vermont Monument.

Advices received in this city by members
Of the committee on the 18th Vermont
regiments monument at Gettysburg from
Contractor j. II, Waling of New York ill.,
dictate that the monument will be in place
the second week in October. The commit
tee had planned to have the dcdiCatoCy OK
CrCSoS during the week which includes
October 18th but the uncertainty attending
the date Of the Dewey Cele bration at Mont
pciior intcrferes with this plan. Should
Dewey day eventually be held one week
earlier than is now expected the Gcttys-
hurg trip would be taken as originally
planned
Arrangements are in progress to make
the trip for the dedication of the monu-
mcnt during the plcasantcst season OF the
year and as attractive as possible. The
Gettysburg battlefield is one of the most
interesting places on this continent and
well worth visiting. The Export EXPOSE
ton at Philadelphia can be seen
by those taking the trip and
numerous side trips to Washing
ton and the battlefield ace being Plan
ned. The Subcommittee having in chaVgc
these matters Of the excursion are Hchry
-. Clark of New York, Heman w. Allen
Of burlington. Carmi l.. Marsh of E.1os-
burGh Falls L. O. Sturtovart Of Swanton
and J. r. Scully of burlington. 1t is cX-
pectcd that special train will be pro-
Nidcd for a portion of the trip The 18th
vermont regiments monument, it is un-
dcistood, is now upon the field
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1899-09-28
FINED FOR ASSAULT.
Alexander Shackett in Court for Strikin 9
CIV. Iaimer of Charlotte.

A young man about y years Of age
came into the police office Thursday after
noon shortly after l o'clock with a torn
coat and a swelling over his left eye.
which he exhibited as evidence that he had
been assaulted by Alexander Shackett at
+. y. Clidord's livery stable a short Time
before. lie gave his name as George W.
Palmer of Charlotte and said he was m
gagged ia distributing samples of yeast in
the city.
An officer was seat to Cliffords' stable
and ShaCkett was arrested and brought
before the City Court. Palmer testified
that he had entered the barn for some
purpose ana that while Their Shackett ap-
preached him and inquired if he remcm-
bered helping To put him into the dun
geOn and ii he was ready for scrap.
Palmer was not lokng for trouble and
tried to escape but Shackett struck Pal
mer over the eye and they cliuched 1t
appeared that the two men We're at the
House of Correction at the same time and
necessary to fut Shackett in the dungeon.
Palmer was called upon to assist He did
so and thus incurred the dspleasure of
the respondent.
Judge Russell found Shackett guilty, al
though he pleaded otherwise. o1d he was
fined s. and costs of $lo63, and being un-
able to pay, he went to Jail. The alter
native sentence is 60 days in the House Of
Correction.