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.he, Like Americans Yer, Much

An intelligent correspondent. writing to
the State Department ON Ponape Caro-
line Islands, says that the people on Pom
ape -. Ist love and adore" the American
people; in fact they like everything that
is American. They are hoping and pray
ing. he says, that the Americans will take
possession OF all the islands and if not all.
at least the Island of Ponape
The times., 1899-03-14

There is another beef affidavit Willett W
Budlong solemnly swears that during the
two years that he was employed by Nelson
Morris & Co, as general manager of their
meat establishment, he knew personally
that tons upon tons OF poor beef, bad beef,
liberated, tuberculOus, carrion beef. came
into Rhode Island and was sold at good
prices as good beef. He says he remon-
strated with one of his employers over a
particularly horrifying sample which was
marked as condemned by Government in
spector, and which was sold TO the public
as good that he was told to sell everything
that came to him, condemnation tag or no
tag; that he was there to sell and not
to inspect or criticise. The affidavit is in
entire harmony with that of Dolan, the
former superintendent of killing at Ar
mour's, and the affiant expresses his readi-
ness TO appear before any board of inves-
tigation.
The times., 1899-03-14
Bank Clerks in Mexico.
From the MEXICAN HcraldD

Bankers in London pay their ''clarks" a
wretched pittance A fine salary is ESQ a wear
which the embryo banker is supposed to main.
tain wife and children. He usually does nothing
Of the kind, but remains single and browns his
in Scotch whisky. In Mexico bank clerks
are among the aristOcracy Of labor; they are the
best dressed. highest colared, and most generally
fetching young gentlemen in the city Ueircsscs
fall in their laps like ripe pIums. Then they leave
the bank and ride in the PascO in the atternoon
to exercise their Kentucky ''tronca" and are tho
chief props of Plateros Street business houses in
the sunny mornings. This is a great country for
bankers and their ''clarks"
The times., 1899-03-14
The signal Corp. In Cuba.

lFrom the Havana AiyertiscrJ
There are now in the Island OF Cuba ,iNu
telegraph stations, operated by the t. y Nolun
trer Signal Corps. Ot these seven are also cable
stations In Porto Rico the number OF telegraph
stations Is forty, among which two cable
stations those at Ponce and at San Juan. These
figures speak volumes for the activity and ci-
cheney OF the Signal Corps. The Signal corps
has been in Cuba only L little over two months,
yei the entire island i, practically pltrolled by
their wires and in that short time efficient
teegraphic service has been established, which
will he ui ineStimable commercial value when
it ceases 10 become Il military system
The times., 1899-03-14
THE MEADE's TREASURE.
The Cruiser Chicago Goes Along t'
Thwnrt Pirates.

The Navy Department yesterday after
noon received telegram from Fort Mon
roe reporting the departure of the cruiser
Chicago for Havana conveying the army
transport Meade. which is carrying the
So. 900 600 for the payment of the Cuban
troops Owing to fears that the Meade
might be attacked by some piratical expe-
dtion the Chicago was ordered to accom-
panV her
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An American Grave in the Caroline.

tFTOm the KlU NeWs
The following epitaph l. over a grave in the
Caroline Islands which German diplomacy was
irving To wrcst from Spain. Ii would seem to
show that the United States had pre-cmpted the
soil
Sacred to Wilm Coils
Boat Steercr OF the SHIP
Saint george OF New BED
ford who By the viii -of
Almighty god :
siviriieTy injured By
BULL WAALE
on this Hand on
Is March 1860
also to
Pedro SabanaS ot Guam
i,h Nate drowned oil
the SAME Date his
Back broken by WHALE
above
MeNTioncd.
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Rising Genius.

lFrOm The Detroit Free PrcSs-)
$50. You going TO be poet. young mans
queried the eN-editor, in whnse voice there was
note of cyniciSIn. Well, there's aiways room
in the upper story
That's where I've landed in inst six
months time: attic OF a skyseraper with a pros.
pect of having to take to the roof when the
weather will permit
The times., 1899-03-14
Gomez and the Assembly.

II must be understood that the differ
ences between General Gomez and the So
called Cuban Assembly are no concern of
the United States. Under existing condi-
tions, the Holland Danes might as well
assume to legisate for the Philippines as
the Assembly for Cuba. Neither has
any authority other than it chooses to
confer upon itself. and, as long as it is
content with passing resolutions and "wot-
ing supplies" nobody need worry.
1t seems. however, that Maxine Gomez
is inclined to take the Assembly" Sc
riously, though why he should do so it is,
perhaps, difficult to imagine Since he does
regard it in the light of a body existent
and even corporate he would confer a ia
vor upon the public by going step further.
AS one OF the most interesting soldiers of
fortune of the generation. his friends are
inclined to view him as a sort of composite
of Napoleon. Washington, and Bolivar. He
might now add the Cromwellian idea to his
greatness and proceed accordingly and no
doubt he would be amply justified. For in
stance, he might hire about one good, big
lusty policeman with a club, and march
in and dissolve that parliament. 1t is a
completely ridiculous aggregation. 1t rep
resents not a soul but itself 1t sits around
consuming American army rations and re-
jecting United States charity to Cuban sol
diers. since none of the money will come
within its reach, and it could be properly
ignored but that its foolishness is liable to
create small disturbances in Havana and
make unnecessary work for the police
court.
On the whole. We fancy that the best
thing Gomez could do for his country
would be to walk in and adjourn it sine
die with a stick
The times., 1899-03-14

The absurd Cuban Assembly is deter
mined 10 ruin Cuba, since it cannot rule it.
The controversy over the vacation of Co
mez's office supplies proof that the people
are not ready to be charged with the re-
sponsibilities of self government.
The times., 1899-03-14
DIR. sunderInnd,s vindIcntlou.
From the Hartford Times.

The venerable Byron Sunderland is going to re-
sumo his old place as the minister oi the Pres.
byterian Church in Four and a half Street in
Washington. There is an evident feeling OF salts.
faction in the congregation that the Talmase
experimcnt is ended
The times., 1899-03-14

The reports from Manila indicate that
General Otis has begun TO make war.
When the American troops are thoroughly
warmed up to their work the war will
end quickly.
The times., 1899-03-14
GENERAL WASHINGTON
- NEWS AND GOSSIP
Reeds Presidential BOOm.-Speaker

Reeds Presidential BoOm.-Speaker
Thomas B., Reed is reported to be very
much annoyed. over what is apparently
premature announcement of the starting
of Presidential boom in his behalf. He
is to be the guest. of honor at a dinner to
be given at the Hotel Manhattan in New
York this evening by former Representa-
tive James J. Belden, Of Syracuse. Nearly
all of the Republican leaders in New York
and New England have been invited, and
1t is not surprising that the affair has
assumed political Importance in the esti-
nation of the general public. Mr.. Reed
had bad case of Presidential fever in
1856. and there is no record OF anyone
ever entirely recovering from genuine
attack of this malady.
The Empire State has always been
strong Reed centre. Senator Piatt ana
most of the Republican leaders in New
York favored Reed for President in 1896.
They went to the St. Louis convention
ostensibly for Governor Levi +. Morton.
but it only to hold the delegation to-
gether against Mckinley, and it was per
fectly understood at the time that the real
choice OF majority of the delegation was
Reed When Mr. Reed goes over to New
York he feels that he is among friends.
Representative James s. Sherman. of Utica,
who has been mentioned possible rival
to Mr. Reed for Speakership hOnors in
the next House. will probably be one of
the guests at the Reed dinner tonight.
| II is expected that Mr.. Sherman will give
assurances that he has never per-
mitted the use of his name against
Reed. Mr. Sherman has been appointed
and confirmed as general appraiser in
New York, a position that pays salary
of 81 900 a year and expenses. While he
has not accepted the place, 1t is believed
that he will undoubtedly do so. 1t is prac
tically a life job, and the duties are in
every way congenia to MIR. Sherman.
Mr.. Belden. who is giving the dinner TO
Mr.. Reed. is very rich man. almost as
rich as a matter of fact. the Hon. Mark
A. Hanna. He is veteran politician, and
has never been defeated in his own dis
trict even when he had to have himself
nominated as an Independent candidate.
II Mr.. Belden has really taken hold of the
Reed Presidential boom it means some
thing Mr. Beden has the reputation of
being one of the most liberal spenders in
the country that is. when he actually gets
warmed up in campaign. II Mr.. Reed
can hold the bulk of the delegates to the
next Republican national convention from
New York and New England, he will have
a nucleus to begin with that may become
formidable. Theodore Roosevelt. how
ever. may make some objection to Mr..
Reed poachng on the New York pre-
serves. Everybody almost recognizes the
fact that Mr.. Roosevelt has designs upon
the Presidency himself.
The times., 1899-03-14
senator CIark'- secretary.-sen

ScnutOr IIhrE = SttrefhrH .-SenatOr-
elect w a. Clark of Montana has ap-
pointed George Gililand his secretary. Mr..
Gilliland is an old newspaper man. and
was secretary to the late Calvin S. Brice
during his senatorial term. Mr.. Clark will
have the distinction OF being probably the
richest member of the Senate. Montana
man is authority for the statement that
Senator Clark refused a cash offer OF $50
900, 900 for his interest in one of his mining
properties The new Montana Senator is a
hard worker and a shrewd business man.
The times., 1899-03-14
Mr.. Mckinley mt Th"mnsviIIc

Mr.. Mckinley Mt Th0mnsvillc.-
Condolences occur frequently in politics.
While the Reed Presidential boom is being
Mckinley will be arriving at Thomasville,
down in Georgia, the spot where his Presi-
Dental boom first saw the light of day as
a serious proposition. II was just about
three years ago that Mr. Mckinley was
Mr.. Hanna's guest at his winter home at
Thomasville. About the same company
were present as will be assembled there
today under Mr.. Hanna's roof. During the
next two weeks at ThOmasville the plans
of the Mckinley managers for the Presi-
Dental campaign of 1900 will be thought
out and perfected That Mr.. Mckinley is a
candidate for second term in the White
House does not admit of a doubt. While
there is no serious opposition to him at
present inside his own party, Mr. Hanna
does not believe in taking anything for
granted. His idea is said to be to take
time by the forelock and forestall any op-
position that may develop between now
and the meeting of the Republican Ma
tional Convention next year.
The interesting question of whether il
will be advisable to make fight against
Reed for Speaker of the Fifty-siXth Con
gress will. IL Is understood, be canvassed
and decided before the President leaves
Thomasville So far as Senator Hanna's
influence can decide the matter it Will he
exerted IL is understood. in favor of max
ing fight against the man from Maine
Mr. Mckinley himself, T. is believed. would
prefer peace, but he has placed himself in
the hands OF his friends and will be gov
erned by their decision entirely.
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CIRCULATION STATEMENT.

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raso. hereby crriifcs that IL has by its expert
csarl5ncrs. proved and sttcSscd tho circulation Of
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4 Western OpiniOn.-"I

4 Western Opinion.-"I think that the
majority leaders in the Senate" said SEN
ator Francis E Warren. OF Wyoming. yes
terday, made great mistake to yield so
many points on the Army bill. and o;her
important measures in the closing days OF
the last session to a small Coterie OF fili-
busters. The majority leaders permitted
themselves to be bulldozed and scared into
acquiescence by the specter of an extra
session. The minority Senators said. do
this, or do that, or We will force an extra
session. II our friends had held their
ground | believe that they would have
obtained what they wanted; at any rate. it
would have been better in my judgement to
have had an extra session rather than TO
have submitted to the compromise meas
ures that were passed. 1t would be adyis-
able, even now, | think. for the President
to call an extra session. We will be handi-
capped in the next campaign unless many
of the important questions that are pend
ing are taken up and settled. II only
from the standpoint of political generalship
il looks 10 me as If the Republican lead
ers had permitted themselves TO be out
generated. However. ii is not too late to
correct the blunder''
The times., 1899-03-14
views of an AIser Relief Worker


Capt. Evan p Howell. of Georgia who
was member of the Alger Relief Com
mission, passed through Washington yes
terday on his way to New York. Captain
Howell has apparently recovered from the
effects of his relief work and was in good
spirits. The cold snap in the South. he
said. has practically killed all of the
early fruits and flowers. 1t was ten de-
grees below zero in Atlanta, the coolest
ever known there. The cold wave extend
ed down to Florida, and killed most OF the
orange trees. The entire South will lose
heavily by this cold wave. but our people
are bearing up under il manfully. What
of the political situation? 1t looks like
Mckinley on the Republican side, and
Bryan on the other. l do not think that
Bryan has lost any strength. He is an
honest man and a very able one. but +
is too early to predict who will be the
successful man next year"
The times., 1899-03-14

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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-03-30
PAPER MONEY SCARCE.
Due to Greater Volume of Business, No
to Decrease i'm the Supply.

Due to Greater Volume OF Business, Not
to Decrease in the supply.
Washington, March 22.-Controllel
of the Currency Dawes, in answer to
inquiries today in regard to the APP
parent scarcity OF paper money, said.
"The chief reason for the growing
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ably the increase IN the general volume
Of business. There has been no re-
duction in the amount Of paper money
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The situation in reference to bills is
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culation March l. 1899, is much great.
err than it was one year ago. While
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which, added to the increase of $lS,.
1867 25 in national bank circulation,
makes the total increase of paper
money in circulation over one year ago.
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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-03-30
HOME RULE OFFERED
commissioners Address to
the Filipinos.
ASKED TO LAY DOWN THEIR ARMS
The United States Il Under Civilizations
to Restore Peace in the
Islands.

New York, March 24.-The Journals
Manila correspondent cables today that
the address to the natives OF the Phil
lppine islands, drafted by the Ameri.
can commission, in behalf of the Unit
ell States government, and embodving
the views OF the president, has been
made public. After being translated
INTO all the native dialects, it is to be
disseminated throughout the archi-
pelago.
The address assures the Filipinos of
the intention of the Americans to de.
velop powers of disagreement in the
people. 1t explains that the Ameri-
cans have assumed international obliga.
tons which would make them respons.
IDLE to the whole civilized world for
the stable government of the Philip.
pines.
The commi ssion, it is explained, is
to interpret to the natives the purposes
and intentions Of the president toward
them. and also suggests the establish.
ment OF such government as shall suit
the capacity and requirements of the
Filipinos and be consistent with the
interests of the United States. The
protection of the United States is not
to be exercised in any spirit of tyranny
or vengeance; but. having destroyed
the Spanish power and accepted the
sovereignty of the islands, the United
States is bound to restore peace in the
Philippines. TO this end all insurgents
are invited 10 lay down their arms and
place their trust in the government
that emancipated them from the op.
preston of Spain.
The majority OF the commissioners
incline toward giving the Filipinos a
sort OF tribal or provincial local auton-
omy, under central government.
which shall be military until purely
civil system is proved to be feasible.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-03-30
Brady EOresees TrOubIe.

Seattle. Wash. March 23.-Gover.
nor John q. Brady. of Alaska, arrived
here today from Washington, where
he has been since January looking af-
ter Alaska legislation. Concerning
the Alaska boundary. Governor Brady
said
THE Canadians will surely have
fight on their hands if they try to move
the boundaries on the Porcupine, as
they have on the Stickeen and the
Lynn canal passes. Do you think that
1000 Americans, every one of them
we'll armed. who have gone into
country and taken up claims on what
has always been considered Amer, lean
territory, will let handful of Cana.
dian policemen move the boundary line
at will?
"This boundary question is serious
one, and no one can tell how it is go
ing to come out. Every member of
the commission should come West and
make the trip to Alaska. They should
at least come west OF the Rockies. for
| understand that there are members
of that commission who have not been
that far West"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-03-30
FOERZA PRISON CABLE.
No Evidence That 1t Was Used II
Blowing Up the Maine.

bioWihg Up tne Maine.
Havana, March 22.-Captain T. L.
Huston, of the volunteer engineers,
was questioned today by press core.
spondent on the subject of the story
printed by local newspaper at Cincln-
natl, saying that the location of the
keyboard by which the United States
battle-ship Maine was blown up in
Havana harbor on February 10, 1898,
had been found by him in a gunroom
of the Foerza prison, while engaged in
cleaning out the Notifications. The
captain said the use of his name in
this connection was not authorized. He
showed the correspondent cable with
several wires running into the harhor
from Foerza prison, opposite Cabanas
fortress. One wire was connected with
a dsused telegraph instrument in q
neighboring government building.
Though the cable has not been investi-
gated by the United States engineers,
the suppositon is that it runs to Ca
banas, across the harbor, and has been
used for telegraphing. There is a re-.
mote chance that the wires in the cable
were connected with mines or tOrpedos,
but there is no indication that it had
anything to do with the blowing up OF
the Name. The end Of the cable
sticking out of Foerza prison has been
seen by tourists for weeks past. Many
soldiers have also seen the cable, and
many have expressed the belief that it
was used to blow up the Maine.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-03-30

San Juan de Porto Rico, March 21.
The reports contained in newspapers
just received here, alleging that dan.
ger exists of an uprising OF the natives,
are regarded with establishment, and
are absolutely without foundation in
fact. The only disturbances that have
occurred here have been local fights
between the American volunteers and
the lower classes. The press corre-
spondent, who has just returned from
an extended trip through the island.
found only occasional evidences of dis
satisfaction resulting from brawls, and
local politics, and the American officers
now here ridicule the idea of an up
rising of the natives, who. they say,
are without weapons, and are entirely
lacking in organization.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1899-03-30
CANADA'S POLICY.
Premier Laurisr Replies to Sir Charles
Tupper's Attack.

Premier Laurier Replies to Sir Charles
Tupper's Attack.
Ottawa, Ont, March 23.-ln the
house OF commons today, Premier
Laurier replied at length to an attack
made upon the governments general
policy yesterday by Sir Charles Topper.
The premier accused Sir Charles of
preaching policy of retaliation
against the United States. This, he
said. the government would not coun.
tenance. In referring to the Washing
ton negotiations, Sir Wilfred said that
the Canadian commissioners had acted
as honorable men in adjourning the
CONN ission and not terminating it, AS
Sir Charles wanted done. The adjourn.
ment had been taken SO as to give the
British and United States governments
time to come to a settlement over the
difficulty in dispute. which was the
Alaska boundary. 1t also afforded an.
other opportunity Of having the whole
question settled amicably. The Cana
dian people, the premier declared.
would support the action OF the govern
ment in the matter.