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The Washington weekly post., 1899-10-10
What Aeuinaldo prays For.

IL VIII scarcely be asserted by the nost
excited opponents of expansion that Mark
hanna has subsidized Aguinaldo and at
tached him to the literary bureau of the
Republican National Committee. Rnt
While that supposition is barred bv its
self-evident absurdity, 1t must be ad-
mitted that the Tagal chieftain is furnish
Ing Just such hot stun" as that commit
Tee needs In its business-just the thing
that Hanna needs now in Ohio. and that
VIII be handy for Republican use i'm Ne
nraska and several other States where
campaigns are going on. We can recall No
incident in American politics save the
saekville-West affair of 1888 that COM
pares with Aguinaldo's efforts to render
aid to the Democracy.
II any Of The Posts readers skipped the
Manila dispatches in Sundays issue they
missed matter Of much moment In issu-
ing proclamation announcing the release
or American prisoners and authorizing
Filipino soldiers in the northern province
10 return to their homes, Aguinaldo saws:
''in America there is great party that insists On
the government recognizing Filipino independence
That party will compel the United States to fuIau
the promises made to Us in all solemnity and rood
faith. though not put into writing.
Therefore, We must show our gratitude and
maintain our position more resolutely than ever.
We should pray to God that the great Democratic
party may win the next Presidential election and
Imperialism fail in its mad attempt 10 subiueate us
by force OF arms. There are some Americans in
the Philippines who have Joined US because they
disapprove war Of what Mr.. Atkinson calls er,ui-
nal aggression When offered chance to return 10
their own camp. they declined
The only political policy that ought 70
be exploited in the United States at This
time relative to Aguinaldo is ''uncondi-
tional surrender" No party that offers a
different policy or whose leaders by word
or act encourage the Tagal leader and his
followers and hackers to hold on can
hope for popular support The wisest pou-
ticians are those who stand I'D souaraiv
Tor the suppression of resistance to our
arms as a condition precedent to consid- |
Grafton of our future relations TO the
tilipinos.
II the Democratic party, with Mr.. BRYAN
AT It's head. were in power to-day, facing |
the situation that now exists. the admin
istration would be compelled TO do lust
what President Mckinley proposes-crush
the insurrection, restore order. and SUBJ
nit the future to the peoples agents in the
legislative department. The fact that Mr.. |
Bryan favored expansion SO far as TO ad- |
Voeate ratification of the treaty that did |
all the expanding ought to be a sure indi-
cation that IL he were President he would |
not be popular in Aguinaldo's camp nor
his party the recipient of Aguinaldo's lau-
1ation.
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Trusts Profit Both ways.

From the Houston Post
The champions or defenders OF the
trusts have invariably Insisted that the
producer Gf raw material could depend on
obtaining higher returns for his products
In proportion as the big combines received
better gay for their output, because the
trust principle would enable cheaper maa-
ufacturing and justify the trusts In "oi-
fering more" for their raw material.
As d theory this is attractive. practical
~ IL Is without any cOFrobOratiOn TIE
great corporations. when once they VIZ
tually obtain control OF the market. not
only 90 not share their prosperity Wi,b
the consumer, but they refuse 10 allow
the price OF the raw material 10 be PIT
up on them, and II they raise wages In
one direction. they close down plants ani
throw workmen out Of employment 10
another direction.
The operation Of the combines. In
word, IS on the "extortlon plan on q gTan3
scale" both in buying and selling.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-10-10
An Advertising Scheme.

From the Philadelphia Press.
The effort OF a New York Democratic
newspaper TO embarrass President Nc
kinley by presenting 10 him a huge petit
ton asking for interference on the part Of
our government in the TransvaaI matter
VIII amount TO nothing more than an ad-
vertisement Whatever the merits Of the
case may be. there is no question about
Great Britain's suzeraIn rights over the
TransvaaL For that reason outside inter
Terence would be impertinent. But for the
United States 10 interfere in any way
would be something more than Innperti-
nent. 1t would be decidedly against the in
terests Of our government. We ask Eu-
ropean nations not TO interfere in matters
pertaining to the independent governments
On this continent. But II We undertake
any kind OF Interference in such matters
In Europe or Africa we would act greatly
against our own interests. And an offer
or mediation between Great Britain and
the Transvaal over which the former has
suzerain rights. would practically be in
reference. Moreover. the administration
does not require a newspaper petition 10
lead IL 70 take action on any question
where 1t would be the part OF wisdom 10
act.
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wouIe no, be more wonderful than was

would not be more wonderful than was
the Democratic victory In 1ss2 with q
candidate who had been defeated In 1Sss
OF magnificent prosperity. declared war
TO the bitter end on the policy Of protec-
ton. An issue does not always die when
IL ought TO- Although utterly discredited.
Totally annIhilated SO far as reason Is
eoreerred, free coinage Is not yet dis
posed Of.
The Philadelphia Public Ledger is 30
confident OF the strength Of the gold
standard that It says: "A half dozen
silver States may uphold the lost cause,
but there Is lot state east OF the Mis-
sissippi. even in the South, that can De
defended upon to support free coinage"
Where Is the Southern State, east or
west OF the Mississippi. that could be
counted on to give It's vote for any other
candidate than the regular Democratic
nominee? The South is the citadel Of le
to !. And there is no positive certainty
that all the border States. including Mary
land and West Virginia. will not show I'D
In the Bryan column in the November
roundup OF 1890. The Ledger exhibits al
most phenomenal misinformstion rela-
tive to Southern sentiment. We are pos
itiye that the Republican National Com
mittee VIII assume, as the starting point
or the campaign. that II has not the
ghost OF chance In any Southern State
1t will know better next time than to
fool away money in that quarter-as It
did in Texas three years ago.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-10-10
Pure Food Legislation.

In an address delivered last week before
the National Farmers Congress. in ses-
sion at Boston, by State Dairy ard Food
Commissioner Adams, of Wisconsin. we
hnd strong argument In favor of pura
1000 legislation. There is neither neces-
sity nor excuse for deception in trade of
any kind No article should be sold for
that which 1t is not. Harmless adultera-
tions of food, OF which there are many.
ought In justice TO consumers to bear
marks Indicating their composition For
example, wheat flour mixed with fine
cornmeal may be just as wholesome as
either of its component parts would be If
eaten separately. but ii is fraud TO put II
on the market as -four. The same rule
applies 10 filed cheese, TO adulterated cof.
feesr TO table oils, and an almost endless
variety Of mixtures that are regularly
sold for other than what they are.
Mr.. Adams discusses at length the pres
ent status of the pure food question
showing the extent OF adulteration, the
efforts made 10 restrict 1t. and the bene-
fetal results Of legislation in that dIree-
N'N''' AA'N AN.ANNAsRA plOlOslAAOu Ae
legislation, State and national He urges
that a national food law is especially i'm
portant as IL would supplement State leg
islaticn and prevent the transportation OF
impure foods from one State into another.
Whether the national government has
the right 10 regulate the traffic in food
products is a question that he thinks is
settled by the power granted TO Congress
10 regulate interstate commerce. The op-
position 10 pure food legislation, Mr..
Adams says, has unlimited means at its
command, so that there Will be every
conceivable obstacle placed in the way of
It's enactment. He holds that the advo-
Gates OF such legislation are assured OF
final victory by reason OF the Justice OF
their cause He thinks that when A.
comes 10 the final settlement Of the oues-
tions Of preventing the sale OF impure
food products, the will OF the peopIe Is
bound 10 make itself felt. 1T will be SET
tied" he says. 'as II is being settled, by
the voice Of the consumers OF food prod
ucts. demanding laws which compel these
products. II sold. to be honest and health
tul. and by the American farmer claim |
ing the right of way for the homes, |
products Of honest labor"
There are two classes OF citizens whose
appeals 10 Congress are always sure OF |
serious consideration-the farmers and |
the wage-Workers. 1t is not for the in
terest Of either Of these Glasses that |
frauds in food should so on unchecked. |
But the farmers should not demand TOO |
much They should not attempt 10 run |
out Of the market any wholesome and |
acceptable substitutes for any Of their
products. Unwholesome authorizations or |
The Washington weekly post., 1899-10-10
An Editor ON jockey Row.

From the Paris Ky.) Democrat.
while In Cynthiana Monday a friend in
Vlted US to go over on Jockey Row -
which Is the name given tie road he
tween the two bridges on the opposite
side OF the river from Cynthiana. ON
court day there is where the horse-swap-
pers conSregate, and you can buy q horse
from % cents up. Our friend Informed rs
that a visit there would show US muca
fun. Ii only took few minutes to show
US more than We desired to see. A man
by the name of Harmon, from Owen
County. was In the way of a negro from
Leeslick, and when he didn't get out Of
the way the negro fired three shots at
him, one taking effect In the neck. In
less time than 1t takes to tell Il we took
position behind large sycamore tree.
and there remained until the smoke had
cleared away The negro ran 20 the negro
town near the road, but about 200 of the
crowd surrounded the house and can
tured him. Some wanted 10 hang him
and others shoot him. As they started
down the road with their prisoner the
negroes started after the crowd with corn
knives, shotguns, and pistols, and then
IL looked like there would be war. but
about half the horse-swappers had pistols.
They drew them and the eoons took TO
their holes The prisoner was landed
safely in jail. 1t was Our first visit 10
Jockey Row." and will probably be our
last.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-10-10
An Excess of Confidence

"hiie chairman Jones, just home from
Europe, hastens to put l6 TO / right up to
the front; while Mr.. Bryan. In his speeeb-
es In Iowa, is discoursing TO the farmers
on The importance Of le to as their only
hope OF ever getting in sight of real solid
prosperity: while o. II. 2. Belmont is
prociaiming TO all who get within his
vocal range that there is no longer apv
"enemy's country" that the Empire State
and New Jersey are sure TO 60 for Bryan
In lseo; while ex-senator Murphy tcins
the vociferous Belmont in handing ova-
the Empire State to Bryan and free coin
age; and while some Of the boiling Dem.
ocratic newspapers Of 1886 are smuggling
up TO the Chicago platform and candi-
date. many OF the supporters OF the gold
standard are fattering themselves with
the notion that the silver issue is so near
ly defunct that its overwhelming defeat
in the next battle OF the standards is al.
ready assured.
1t Is indisputably true that the whole
trend or events since November 1s-s-
events In finance. In trade, in manufsc-
lures. In all our Industries: events in the
hscal AFFAIRS OF other nations not less
than In our own-has been a continuous
succession OF heavy blows to the silver
Issue All the arguments advanced in
favor OF free coinage have been hopeless
ly diseredited by the inexorable logic of
facts. But this does not by any means
prove that Mr. Bryan. on his old plat
form. re-enforced with such new matter
as may be available next summer will
not put up fight that will call for all
the strength of the opposition. Indeed.
the success OF Bryan and ls to Ia 1900
The Washington weekly post., 1899-10-10
SOUTHERN WAR HEROES.
Bright GALAXY that VIII Not he Easily
Forgotten by the South.

From the Atlanta Coosii,ution.
The South will have reason TO be proud
wher the history OF the Spanish-American
and Philippine wars shall have been writ
ten. She has had more than her share in
the glories OF each. and IL is rare that a
report of a considerable battle does not
demonstrate that some man from this
section has performed some action Of IN
usual valor o. merit.
Wheeler, Hobson. Basley. Blue. Lee.
Brumby, and Wood-what a bright galaxy
OF real heroes, Wheeler is perhaps the
central figure Of the Cuban campaign II
is true he did not have charge OF the op-
erations. but TO his intelligent activity is
due largely the victory OF Santiago, and
he Is the only prominent actor in that
campaign who has not been criticised and
who has been accepted by the press and
people as a man worthy of homage and
admiration. Bagiey. the noble Caroliniaa.
was the first TO fan for his country. and
his blood has firmly cemenied the friend
ly relations or the sections. HobsOn. per-
haps, holds the most picturesque position,
and wherever daredevil courage and iron
pertinacity are qualities under discussion,
his achievement will be remembered. Then
there is Blue, whose fearless and thor
oush reconnaissance OF the snemys cOun-
try under great difficulties and untold
dangers earned the personal gratitude OF
Admiral Sampson and the admiration of
all his colleagues. Fitzhugh Lee is 40
day one of the most popular citizens Of
the United States as a result of his brav-
cry and discretion.
The two men whom Georgia produced
Brumby and Welborn Wood-have given
their native State much cause for pride.
and Brunby Is just now only second 10
Dewey in the honors which the people OF
the United States are showering on that
hero. Cadet Wood. who was killed while
commanding the gunboat Urdaneta in an
engagement With the Filipinos. has gained
an enviable and lasting name for bravery
and patriotic devotion. The Tennessee
volunteers. who have taken such a prom
inent part In the Philippine war. are NOT
to be overlooked IN the summing up of
these Southern warriors of note. The
Tennessee boys were often in the thickest
of the fight. and exhibited that intrepid
ity and daring which is the hallmark Of
the ideal soldier. and which has called
forth compliments from officers of foreign
armies.
The South will not readily forget these
men who have reflected SO much glory on
their section. For that matter. their
heroic conduct has won the applause OF
the entire nation, and the dauntless man
ner in which they have shown forth the |
qualities of Southern fighting blood will |
always be treasured in the public mind
as a common property and common mem |
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Public Schools.

Fron the Nashville American
Chicago is always having troubles. and
low II is the public schools. The Chicago
Tribune says the teachers in the public
schools there are the victims Of whimg
and hobbies" that they take up every
new fad eagerly and unfortunately never
drop an old one, and that their theory
Is that children should be given a smat-
tering OF everything movable, because
some one OF the scraps Of desultory infor-
nation forced upon them may be useful
al a future day TO one OF two pupils.
1t says the teachers have 50 many re-
ports to make out that they hardly have
time 70 give the pupils the little snisfets
OF information about nearly everything
which they are expected 10 absorb. Hence.
children leave the schools unable 10 read
fuently TO write plainly. cipher accurate
ly, or spell correctly.
This 70 very bad Let us hone none N,
1t exists In our public schools. We do not
believe II does, but, on the contrary. that
We have most excellent system. This
does not prevent Us, however, from keen
Ing sharp lookout to see that An our
schools the golden mean Of progress Is
maintained. Eternal vigilance is the price
of-success.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-10-10
GOLD STANDARD IN THE SENATE.
The Recent Announcement Of sesater
Aidrich Hailed with Great Satisfactioa-

Frun the Chiess0 Evening Pest.
On the high authority Of Senator AID
rich. chairman of the Finance Committee
OF the Senate. IL IS announced that on the
first day Of the approaching session OF
Congress financial bin viii be presented
by the committee in the upper house, and
that an unequivocal declaration for the
gold standard will be its main feature.
This statement will be hailed with great
satisfaction by the entire business COM
munity. That the Republican caucus
committee OF the House would offer q
measure containing a provision establish
ing gold as the single standard and meas
ure OF values has been understood for
some time. But the attitude or the Re
publican Senator's on the Finance Com
mittee has been considered doubtful.
Readers viii recall the interview with
Comptrolle- Dawes iu which he repre-
sented several Senators as questioning
either the necessity or the expedieney Of
an explicit gold standard declaration. as
maintaining that such a declaration would
be mere formality. barren dogma. and
that the result desired could be achieved
more effectually, though indirectly, by
lmpounding the greenbacks in the way
recommended by the President and con-
Fertlng the gold reserve into a trust fund
for the redemption Of the legal tenders.
That interview caused 10 little comment
and apprehension, for while Mr. Dawes
himself believed in giving the existing
gold standard the validity and vitality OF
public law, he was known to be in the
confidence of the Senator's holding the
balance of power and TO have spoken by
the card. Only the other day a trust
worthy Washington correspondent wrote
concerning a conspiracy among poll
ucians to prevent new financial legisla-
tion.
In view Of these facts it Is extremely
gratifying to know from Senator Aldrich
that the Republicans of the Finance Com
mlttee nave seen new light and modified
tneir views. Enlightened opinion insists
upon the redemption of the Republican
pledge in the matter of currency reform
Gold, the standard de facto, must be made
the single legal standard. The anomalous
condition maintained by the ambiguous
parity" resolution and the discretion
vested In the Ire asury 10 pay silver for
the Treasury notes and coin bonds must
be removed. This is the essential. the
imperative reform.
what more the Senate bill contains Mr..
Aldrich has refused to disclose. The
measure will not be made public until II
mas been shown to a number of infiuen-
tial Senators. hint is dropped, how
ever, that 1T will no. be on the same
lines as the House measure" Does this
mean that 1t will not provide for green
back impounding and the prevention of
repeated redemption, or that 1t will not
authorize banks to issue circulation I'D to
the par value of the bonds deposited for
security? Speculation upon these points
were idle. We must wait for further |
hght. But everything is subordinate and |
secondary % the great step which, we are |
assured, the Senate committee has re-
solved to take.
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substitutes ought not to be sold at all.
but there should be no legislation In
tended TO put a stop TO the manufacture
and sale Of anything that Is not injurious
TO health or morals Given an homes; label
on every package exposed for sale. and the
purchasing public has all the protection
10 needs. IL a housekeeper desires to use
mixture OF coffee, peas. and ehicory,
he should have a chance to get that
harmless compound. The trouble with the
farmers in regard to legislation has been
that they have asked for unreasonable
measures Neither justice nor expediency
calls for legislation. the sole purpose Of
which Is to enhance the price Of commod-
tiles Of any kind.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-10-10
The Old Man. OcenpatInn.

From the Atlanta Constitution
IT'S a queer wOrf." said the old man.
when you come 20 think 10 over You
know. eddicated Jim fer a lawyer"
Yes"
"An' Bill fer a preacher"
Exactly"
fellers"
I've heard So
"An' Dick fer doctor"
''Yes"
well. now, what DO you reckon Pa
a-doin' off,
cant say"
well. SIR. you mough, not believe y. but
I m s-supportin' OF Jim an Bill an Tom
an Dick. an it keeps me a-goln' from
daylight 20 DARK
The Washington weekly post., 1899-10-10
Gsrmas spisasrs Organize . Trust

Berlin. Oct. "A German cotton spin-
ners' trust has been formed by Rhenisa
Westphalian, Saxon, and Silesian firms
comprising - pei cent. of the cotton suIn-
ming establishments OF the empire the
association OF cotton yarn CONSUMERS las
Issued a circular complaining that the
trusts terms are such that henceforth the
foreign spinner will be able TO get Ger
man yarns Is per cent cheaper ti.ar faey
can be got By GermhnS
The Washington weekly post., 1899-10-10
His Fay0rireA Aidk

From The Ottawa Canada Free Press
X Is said that Dom Paurs fayorite hey.
eTage is lemonade. At present he high,
appreciates Orange aid.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-10-10
Not Dead Yet.

Prem -. Paris AnsFsess aesssaEsr
Laura-While Jack was calling the 9th
er evening he made she statement that
he would Kiss me or die IA the attempt
'Beile-Yes? bfter = psuss) Wei.
did be kiss you?
Laura-YOu haven't read any account o,
Jacks death IN the papers. have youf
The Washington weekly post., 1899-10-10
From Life.

From Life
osmond-After all. there are but two
things which make the society woman
truly happy.
Desmonc-What are they?
Doing what other society people do.
and doing what other society people have
never done"
The Washington weekly post., 1899-10-10
i lie Last Ditch.

Prom tie Ihilstelphia North American.
You'll have TO give up drinking on ac-
count OF your liver" said the doctor
And / would advise that you stop sEnok-
Ing because OF your eyes and heart"
Doctor" groaned the patient. don't
you think I'd better give up eating be-
cause Of my stomachr'
The Washington weekly post., 1899-10-10
M Akkuranca

From ths Indianapolis Journal
She could not forbear asking him. after
the refusal, If he were OF the belief that
he would never love again.
Il dunno" he said. sadly. .It is an
even chance that ] will have another o.
tack next spring"
The Washington weekly post., 1899-10-10
Ola. hnt slill rr..sn,.hI.-

Fron The Ckiesxo Nsss
Il think" remarked the front row pa
tron OF ouriesque shows. az he climbed
INTO the barber chair. that III have
hair cut"
Yes, sis." answered the tonSorlal art
ist. Which one, plsase?'
The Washington weekly post., 1899-10-10
Ninued In fI= Rua

From the Detroit Free Prsss
There Is only one story that can al
ways bring tears 10 my eyes"
What's that?''
The story Was just getting ready 10
tell. myself" ~
The Washington weekly post., 1899-10-10
For kria's sake.

From the Chicago Nexa
TN me, said Larry. what IN Upoitea
shtates hos liver done fer IN olrishr'
good dale" spoke up Dinny; "she's
hod her paper money made Crane on wan
soide."
The Washington weekly post., 1899-10-10
Vigilance.

Ff5n fte ttleszo NFra
siubb-Is that new prison guard ylE!-
iant1
Penn--I should say 30. Why. some one
told him the gas was escaping. and Do
grabbed his gup
The Washington weekly post., 1899-10-10
To Hetreuei

From tie Colszsss loAsO, State Journal
Home s the dearest place on easth ."
remarked Bilkinz 20 Wilkins.
Yes" replied wilkins. "that's wny we
guilt housekeeping and went 10 board
The Washington weekly post., 1899-10-10
More Than MarconiCa IN

Froa the Boston Transcript
Successful experiments have been made
at sea in telephoning without wires. Thera
is reason for hoping tina; at some distan,
day even politics may be run without
wires
The Washington weekly post., 1899-10-10

chairman Jones is disposed to take I'D
rlght where he left of in 1896. The gen.
tIeman from Arkansas overlooks a little
progress the country has made during his
absence.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-10-10

An Ohio woman has COW hided a man
VINO kicked her dog. Every dog has his
day and this CANNES was hummer.
The Washington weekly post., 1899-10-10

The people out West seem to take rath-
er kindly to the Presidents visit to them,
Notwithstanding the complaints of the
Democratic editors and politicians.