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Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-09-28

than s05,o00OO0. There was required Ss,.
OOO,OOO less to support the navy this year
than last, and the expenditures ON account
OF Indians were nearly two aud three quar-
ters million dollars less than in 1899.
The only two items OF increase in the pub
lie expenses Of 1900 over 1899 are for pen
sions and Interest on the public debt For
1890 we expended for pensions $3.50, ,39I, ,929
and for the fiscal year 1900 our payments on
this account amounted TO $140.S77,3 ,3l6 The
net Increase OF interest ON the public debt
OF 1900 over 1890 required by the war loan
was S203, 4OS25.
Bonds Speedily Taken.
While Congress authorized the govern
ment to make n war loan of SiOO. 900, 600 at
the beginning Of the war with Spain. only
$500, 900, coo of bonds was issued, bearing 3
per cent interest, which were promptly aud
patriotically taken by our citizens.
Unless something unforeseen occurs TO y
duce our revenues or Increase our cNpendi-
lures, the Congress at It's next session should
reduce taxation very materially.
Fifty years ago we were selling govern
ment bonds bearing as high as per cent In
terest Now we are rcdeeming them with n
bond at par bearing . per cent interest We
are selling our surplus products and lending
our surplus money to Europe.
Europe Is Our Debtor.
One result OF our selling to other nations
so much more than we have bought from
them during the past three years Is a radical
improvement OF our financial relations The
great amounts OF capital which have been
borrowed of Europe for our rapid. material
development have remained a constant drain
upon our resources for interest and dlyi.
dends and made our money markets liable
to constant disturbances by calls for pay
ment or heavy sales Of our securities when.
ever money strlngcpcy or panic occurred
abroad. We have now been paying these
debts and bringing home many OF our Sc.
curltles aud establishing counteryalling
credits abroad by our loans and placing our.
selves upon a sure foundation OF financial
independence.
In the unfortunate contest between Great
Britain and the Boer states OF South Africa
the United States has maintained an attI.
tude OF neutrality in accordance with Its
well.known traditional policy. Ii did not
hesitate. however. when requested by the
governments OF the South African republics,
TO exercise Its good offices for a cessation Of
hostllitles.
Did What We Couid.
II is to be observed that while the South
African republics made like request OF other
powers, the United States Is the only one
which complied. The British government
declined to accept the Intervention OF any
power
Ninety one per cent Of our exports and I'm
ports are Low carried By foreign shipA For
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-09-28
Pre- S|DENT M'E|NLEYS letter ACCEPT TING The

ocean transportation we pay annually to for
eign ship owners over $165,O00,0OO. We
ought TO own the ships for our carrying
trade with the world, and we ought to build
them In American shipyards and man them
with American sailors. Our own citizens
should receive the transportation charges
now paid to foreigners.
have called the attention Of Congress to
this subject In my several annual messages
In that of Dec. 6, 1891 | said:
Most desirable from every standpoint OF
national interest and patriotism Is the effort
to extend our foreign commerce. To this
end our merchant marine should be improved
and enlarged We should do our full share
Of the carrying trade of the world. We do
not do 1t now We should be the laggard no
longer"
In my message OF Dec. 5, 1890, ! said:
"Our national development will be one-sided
and unsatisfactory so long as the remark
able growth Of our inland Industries remains
unaccompaned by progress on the seas.
There Is no lack OF constitutional authority
for legislation which shall give to the coun-
try maritime strength commensurate with
its industrial achievements and with Its
rank among the nations of the earth.
1.-THE past year has recorded exceptional
activity in our shipyards, and the promises
of continual prosperity in shipbuilding are
abundant Advanced legislation for the pro-
lection OF our seamen has been enacted. Our
coast trade under regulations wisely framed
at the beginning of the government and
since, shows Its results for the past fiscal
year unequaled In our records or those OF
any other power.
Need of the Canal.
1--WE shall fail to realize our opportuni
ties however. II we complacently regard
only matters at home and blind ourselves tc
the necessity OF securing our share In the
valuable carrying trade Of the world.
IL now reiterate these views.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-09-28

ports for the year 1900 over those of the ex-
ceptionally prosperous year of 1899 was
about half a million dollars for every day
of the year, and these sums have gone into
the homes and enterprises of the people.
There has been an increase of over S50,00O,
600 in the exports Of agricultural products,
S92, 60, ,220 in manufactures and in the prod
ucts Of the mines of over $1O,O0O,OOO.
Big Gains in Trade.
Our trade balances cannot fail to give sat
isfaction to the people of the country. In
1898 we sold abroad $615. .432, 6T6 of products
more than we bought abroad. in 1899 $529,-
S74, ,S13 and In 1900 S544, Al, T0l, making dur
Ing the three years total balance In our
favor of 81, $50, T79, 100-nearly Eve times the
balance of trade in our favor for the whole
period of 10S years from 1870 to June 80,
1897 inclusive.
Four hundred and thirty-slx million dol
lars of gold have been added to the gold
stock of the United States since July 1, 1896.
The law of March IA, 1900, authorized the
refundng into per cent bonds Of that part
of the public debt represented by the per
cents due in 19OS the per cents due In 1907
and the 5 per cents due in 1904, aggregating
$S4O, 100000. More than one-third Of the
sum Of these bonds was refunded in the first
three months after the passage of the act.
and on Sept the sum had been increased
more than S33, 900. 600, making In all $780,
57S, $50, resulting In net saving of over IS,
379,520.
Government Saving Money.
The ordinary receipts OF the government
for the fiscal year 1900 were S79, ,527 ,060 in
excess OF Its expenditures.
While our receipts both from customs and
internal revenue have been greatly Increas.
ed, our expenditures have been decreasing
Civil and miscellaneous expenses for the ifs
cal year ending June 30. 1900, were nearly
$14, 900, 900 less than in 1899. while on the
war account there Is decrease OF more
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-09-28

"A sdbiect OF Immediate importance to
our country Is the completion of great
waterway OF commerce between the Atlantic
ana Pacific. The construction Of a mari
time canal is now more than ever indispen-
sable TO that intimate and ready communi-
cation between our eastern and western sea-
ports, demanded by the annexation of the
Hawaiian Islands and the expansion OF our
Influence and trade In the Pacific.
'Our national policy more lmperatively
than ever calls for its completion and con.
troll by this government, and It is believed
that the next session OF Congress, after re-
ceiying the full report OF the commission ap-
pointed under the act approved March 3.
1890, will make provisions for the sure ac-
compliShment OF this great work.
Would Restrict Trusts.
Combinations OF capital which control the
market In commodities necessary to the gen
eral use OF the people by suppressng nat
ural and ordinary competition, thus en-.
hanclng prices to the general consumer, are
obnoxious TO the common law and tho public
welfare. They are dangerous consplracies
against the public good, and should be made
the subject OF prohbitory or penal legisla.
tion.
Publicity will be a helpful influence to
check this evil Uniformity OF legislation In
the different States should be secured. Dis.
elimination between what Is injurious and
what Is useful and necessary in business
operations Is essential to the wise and effect.
i've treatment OF this subject
Honest cooperation OF capital is necessary
to meet new business conditions and extend
our rapidly increasing foreign trade, but
consplracies and combinations intended Ia
restrict business, create monopolies and con.
troll prices should be effectively restrained.
Best Friends of Labor.
The best service which can be rendered "a
labor is to AFFORD It au opportunity fol
steady and remunerative employment and
give II every encouragement for advance
ment. The policy that subserves this end II
the true American policy. The past three
years have been more satisfactory to Amerl
can worklugmen than many preceding years
Any change Of the present Industrial OIL
financial policy Of the government would bC
disastrous to their highest Interests.
With prosperity at home and an lncreas
ing foreign market for American products
employment should continue to walt upon
labor. and with the present gold standard
the worklngman is secured against payment
for his labor In a deprecated currency. For
labor q short day Is better than a short dol.
lar. One will tighten the burdens. the other
lessons the rewards OF toll The one will
promote contentment and independence. the
other penury and want.
Speaks for Good Wages.
The wages Of labor should be adequate to
keep the home 10 comfort, educate the chill.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-09-28
I~ RESIDENT MKTNLEY'S letter
of acceptance is probably the most

I@ RESIDENT M'KTNLEY'S letter
of acceptance is probably the most
important unofficial document is
sued In this country In a quarter of
oantury. The President takes the coun-
ny into his confidence and throws a new
hight upon the history Of the past two
gears Irrespective of its caustic arraign-
nent of the critics of the administration
and It's forceful clinching of the fact that
Bryanism means the immediate" de-
gtruction Of the gold standard and sub
ut the ratio Of 16 to /, the letter Is inn
AOrtant in the historic sense because 1t
Aives the American people their first
knowledge of the craftsmanship and con-
ditions connected with recent epoch
ang events.
The President, although by nature
Haild and conciliatory man, can be arous-
sd to a point Of dangerous combativeness,
and when the mood is on him he becomes
one OF the most effective debaters we
have had In this country for many years.
In his letter he wastes no time In what
might be called preliminary sparring, but,
having definitely located the enemy's
vital spot, which Is the free silver heresy,
he strikes at 1t with force and precision
The financial question, he says, may not
Aa the paramount issue, but 1t Is the Inn
xnediate issue. "It will admit of no de-
lay and will suffer no postponement."
For has not the Democratic party declar-
ed for the Immediate" coinage of silver
at q ratio Of 16 to /? And is there any
doubt that Mr.. Bryan, who insisted upon
the Insertion Of the silver plank In the
platform, against the advice of the best
men In the party, will use every means,
IL he Is elected, to carry his principles
3nto practice?
After paying the tribute Of his regret
that the Democratic party by its nominee
and Its reiteration of the free silver plank
Of 1896 has made II necessary for the
voters to reafIlrm their decision of four
years ago In favor OF the existing gold
standard, President Mckinley boldly
picks up the gage Of battle on the Issue
.sf Imperialism. What that issue is he
states most happily in single paragraph
near the end OF his letter. After he has
tnaarshaled the facts which place the
whole controversy In the cearest posi-
kls historical light before the reader, he
eaysi 49,
= The American question Is be-
American verdict will be for duty
and against desertlon, for the Re-
public against both anarchy and
Imperialism.
As q campaign document the letter is
Regarded as phenomenally strong. Bu
10 more than a campaign document. i
fs q contribution to history. The Presi
aent deals candidly with the American
lpsopie. He Is not afraid to tell then
what he has done or why he did 1t, II,
seals In facts rather than in arguments
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-09-28
TEXT OF THE LETTER.
PrSsidenps Views on Free silver and
the Philippine Question.

Prssidenps Views on Free silver and
the Philippine Question.
Executive Mansion, Washington. d. c.,
Sept. S.-To the Hon. Henry Cabot Lodge,
Chairman Notification Committee-My Dear
eiri The nomination Of the Republican M.
hionai convention OF June 10, 1000, for the
once Of President OF tho United States,
tWhlch, as the official representative OF the
ysenvention, you have conveyed to me, is
accepted. | have carefully examined the
platform adopted aud give 1t my hearty
approval
Upon the great issue OF the last national
election II Is clear. II uphods the gold
standard and lndorscs the legislation Of the
present Congress by which that standard
Aas been effectively streng gthcned. The sta.
eillty OF our national currency ls therefore,
secure so long as those who adhere TO this
platform are kept In coutro OF the govern
msnt.
Same Issues Involved.
In the nrst battle that Of 1893, the friends
Of the gold standard and OF sound currency
were triumphant aud the country Is enjoy.
anG the fruits OF that Victory. Our antag.
enists, however, are not satisfied. They com.
pei US to a second battle upon the same lines
on which the first was fought aud won.
While regrettlng the reopcning Of this
question. which can only disturb the present
satisfactory financial condition Of the gov.
srnment and visit uncertainty upon our
great business enterprises, wo accept the
tssus and again invite the sound money
forces TO join In winning another and we
A trIu o.,
financial system which will continue lnvio-
labls the public faith.
All Loyal to silver.
As in 1900, the three silver parties are
united under the same leader, who, Immc
Aiately after the election OF that year. in an
address TO the blmetalllsts, saidi
''rhe friends OF bimetalllsm have not been
rsnQuiShedi they have simply been over.
some. They believe that the gold standard
h conspiracy Of the money changers
against the welfare OF the human race-nnd
they will continue the warfare against IT,"
The policy thus proclaimed has been ac.
repted and confirmed by these parties. The
silver Democratic platform Of 1900 continues
tho warfare against the so.called gold con.
spiracy when II expressly saysi
I'VE reiterate the demand Of that (the
Chicago platform OF 1900 for en- American
financial system made by the American poc
pie for themselves, which shall restore and
maintain blmetallIc price leveli and az
part OF such system the immediate rcstora.
tion OF the free and unlimited coinage OF
gllver and gold at the present ratio OF 10 to
!. without waiting for the aid or consent OF
any other nation"
The Paramount Issue.
30 the issue is presented. II will be noted
that the demand Is for the immediate restor.
alton OF the free coinage OF silver at 10 to
J. II another Issue 10 paramount, this is
immedists. II will admit Of no delay and
I'M suffer NO pOstp0Bsmsnt
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-09-28
Prosperity In General.

Our industrial and agricultural conditions
are more promising than they have been for
many years; probably more so than they
have ever been. Prosperity abounds every.
where throughout the republic rejoice
that the Southern as we'll as the Northern
States are enjoying a full share OF these I'm.
proved national conditions aud that all are
contributing SO largely to our remarkable
Industrial development.
The money lender receives lower rewards
for his capital than II II were Invested IN
active business. The rates OF interest are
lower than they have ever been In this coun.
try, while those things which are produced
on the farm aud In the workshop, and the
labor producing them, have advanced In
Talue.
Our foreign rsde shows a satisfactory mud
Increasing Erosth. The amount OF our eI
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-09-28
The Para m cunt Issue.

30 the issue Is presented. II will be noted
that the demand Is for the immediate restor.
alton OF the free coinage OF silver at 10 to
!. II another Issue 10 paramount. this Is
immediats. II will admit Of no delay and
uM sp1sr no pOstpobemsnt
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-09-28
Every Move for Peace.

II will be seen that the power OF the gov
crnment has been used for the liberty. the
peace and the prosperity Of the Philippine
peoples, and that force has been employed
only against force which stood In the way
Of the realization Of these snda
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-09-28

The wages OF labor should be adequate to
Isep the home 10 comfort. educate the chill
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-01-14
Notes From Ys Create Concerto.

In-as-much as ye young meune
who sing are shame-faced, ye
Young Wimmen are requested to
look awaie from them when they
sing.
Ye matrons during ye interval
will discourse to each other pleas
antly of ye atfayres of ye nabers
which is proper to doe.
Unseemins levity and sparkling
wit will be restrained by ye deacons
and they're wyves.
Should any Of ye wimmen, be
overcome by We heate and the
pleasure of ye throng, campfire and
burnt feathers may be obtained
from We committee.
Jerusalem Sweetbriar is beseech-
ed not to hitch his mare in front
of ye door, as stamping of said ami
mule will disturb ye singers.
Ye create concerto will take
place at ye Lawsons Hall, Jan. ye
18th Je 1900.
RUTH HIGGINF Coon,
Tyne Beater.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-01-14
THE SMALL Fox SITUATION.

We learn that the yellow nag has
been displayed on the east side at a
cabin out on 18th street near State
Line, family of negroes living in
the same. On the Texas side is an
other cabin marked with a yellow
nag. There are many people in the
city who seem to be indifferent as
to whether the disease is small pox,
Cuban itch or some other skia dis
ease, and the authorities on this
proposition, seem to agree, We sup
pose, as no move has been made,
further than to flag the houses and
let it go at that. We think
the cases, whatever it is, should be
looked after and isolated and every
precaution taken to keep it from
spreading The disease is a filthy
one, whatever it is, and should be
stamped out by precautionary
measures.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-01-14
Are You Hungry?

On the first page you can find by
reading the Cosmopolitan advertise
ment, that this hostelry has in
connection with the hotel an all
day and night "Cafe" where
all the good things of this earth are
served in the most approved style
and on short notice. The Cafe is
the place to get your meals for
there you order what you wish and
only pay for what you order.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-01-14
Tried to Steal a Skirt.

A negro man, whs doubtless
wanted to make his sweetheart a
present of a silk skirt and net
having the Wherewith to buy it,
went into Higgins store last night
and while pricing different articles
undertook to make off with one,
but John Buchanan was too quicE
and nahbed him before he could get
out. The negro was turned over
to an officer and locked up. He
told Mr.. Higgins he had taken ar
ticles from the counters before.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-01-14

The following promi nent people
registered at the Cosmopolitan yes
terday: c. H. Hodges and wife,
Ardmore, l, T., Penny Dawson,
Fort Worth; A. G. Jones, Marshall,
Texas; Miss Rosa Melton, Corsicana,
and W. F. Conners, Southwestern
Pass. Agt. of the Wabash Railroad
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-01-14

Drs. E G. Partee and P, M. Smith,
Of Magnolia, accompanied by their
wives came here yesterday and reg
istered at the Cosmopolitan Hotel.
The doctors came here to enquire
into the small pox situation and to
see if it would be advisable to quar-
antine against our city. Miss Laura
Smith, daughter of DR.. Smith, and
Magnolia belle, is with the party.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-01-14

Reader, look over the new ads OF
our enterprising merchant, in this
mornings Texarkanian. Our most
equitable business men are repre-
sented herein, and there is not one
of them but we can recommend,
and you will get your moneys worth
trading with them, They offer
bargains, and boldly make them
known through the live home paper
hence deserve your patronage.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-01-14

Reporter learns another 'long felt
want" will be started on the west
side. These long felt wants are
plants that sprout and flourish
only when an election year rolls
around. Ye editors of these long
felt wants work the candidates and
the candidates furnish the sinew to
keep the editor and sheet a-hying.
When the polls are closed the long
felt want has been filed and ye edi-
tor turns his plant over to creditors
or stores it in some out of the way
place, there to rest until another
election year shall roll around
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-01-14

We saw an individual yesterday
who had taken an oath to stop
short Of from drinking for the pres.
ent year, He explained that two
hours after making the resolve, he
thought it wsuld be much easier tc
taper of and he just simply amend.
ed his resolution to suit the oeca.
sion.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-01-14

Zimmerman s. H. Bolinger is up
from Boinger, La, visiting his
family. He had one Of his locomo,
tives brought up to the shops of the
T. S. & N Ry., to be repaired-hiS
big mill operates log railroad rum
ming out fifteen miles. Glad to know
Il is prospering,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-01-14

1t is reported that Joe Murphy,
our clever and painstaking City
Recorder has purchased himself a
horseless carriage. We have not
been told whether the carriage has
mule motor, or one of those uilowy.
cushioned matrimonial traps, that
takes elbow grease to propel. Joe
will you enlighten us on the sub
iect?
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-01-14

A complete line Of chest
protectors and chamoise
vests at Embry's Drug
Store.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1900-01-14

A late telephone message from
friend in answer to an inquiry as to
Recorder Murphy's horseless car
riage says that Joe has purchased
himself a saw and rides on the log
carriage.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1900-04-13
FRIDAY, APRIL ID, 1900
Democratic Convention

A mass meeting of the Demo-
Gratis of Tazewell County, is hereby
called to meet at the Court House,
on Tuesday April 18th 1900, (conrt
day. at 2 o'clock pm, for the pur-
pose of electlng delegates and
alternates to the State Democratic
Convent ton to be held in the City
of Norfolk, on May End 1900, for
the purpose of sending delegates
to the National Democratic Con-
vention to be held at Kansas City,
Mo-, on July 4th 1900. According
to representation allowed by State
Committee Tazewell County Will
be entitled to the following dele.
gates and alternates by districts:
JeffersonviIle District 3 delegates
and 3 alternates. Clear Fork Dis
trict 3 delegates and 3 alternates
Maiden Spring District 2 delegates
and 2 alternates.
S. j. THOMPSON,
County Chairman.