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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-04

Colonel Durbin's bearing and talk since
his nomination have been such as to con-
firm all previous reports concerning his
level headedness and liberality. 1t was
hardly necessary for him to deny the fool
ish stories about his aspiring to the United
States senatorship. and yet perhaps it was
we'll enough. my ambition" he says, 'is
to serve the State as Governor to the very
best of my ability and give the people a
clean, honest, economical administration. .
That is ambition enough for any man to
entertain at one time. Republicans
throughout the State will also be pleased
with Colonel Durbin's assurance that he
has absolutely no feeling whatever against
those who favored other candidates for
the nomination. He says he has had too
much political experience and hopes he
is too philosophical to hold a grudge
against any person for having favored the
nomination of some other person. In a like
liberal spirit the friends of all the other
candidates from now on should be original
Durbin men.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-04

While no excuse can be given by the
managers of the American Steel and Wire
Company for the exceedingly shabby man
ner In which they treated jobbers who were
given no intimation of their purpose to cut
prices, there appear to be valid reasons for
cutting the prices. AS a trust having con-
troll of all the wire mills in the country, the
managers pushed up prices beyond any
reasonable figure. The result of this doub-
ling of the price curtailed consumption and
attracted the attention of capitalists who
are on the watch for an investment that
will pay. Very naturally. there were those
who began the construction of extensive
plants to manufacture the same goods.
The cut-nail makers held a conference
some time since and agreed upon a lower
scale of prices. This action brought wire
nails and cut nails into a competition
which the trust could not stand. The re-
suit was that the trust, which monopo-
lized the wire-nail mills of the country,
came down in surprising manner when
threatened with competition, furnishing
another instance that a trust cannot long
maintain higher prices than admit of a
fair profit.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-04

There is some reason to believe that the
opponents of the county and township re-
form laws passed by the last Legislature
are organized to effect the repeal of the
laws by the next Legislature by which
ever party they can control. AS far as the
Republican party is concerned the Journal
gives notice now that it will oppose the
repeal of these laws and any Republican
who favors it. If possible, it would like
to see every Republican candidate for the
Legislature pledged in advance to vote
against the repeal Of the laws. and If not
so pledged they should be made to under
stand that opposition to the laws by any
Republican member will bring him under
suspicion of belonging to a ring organized
and operating for selfish purposes.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-04
PORTO RICAN OFFICIALS
LIST OF ACTIVE MEMBERS OF THE
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL.
Governor Allen Attends the First
observation-disclosures Commits
siOned-A Defamation.

SAN JUAN, Porto Rico, May 3.-General
Davis's order dated April 80 and reaching
the printer to-day provides for the appoint
ment of the following acting members of
the Executive Council: Secretary. Judge
Pettingill; attorney general, A. +. Odelin;
interior. ]. r. Garrison; education, DIR.
Colly Toste. G. G. Croft, r. N. Abeisle,
]. H. Lopez. F. M. Rosy and Permino
DENNIS constitute the judiciary advisory
board for the purpose of considering and
reporting matters which may be re-
ferred to the board By the attorney general.
Adam Sterile is made president of the
Board of Public Works The Board of
Health, which is under the Department of
the Interior, consists of the commissioners
of the interior and education and Drs. Her
nandez, CUTLER, Notify and Smith.
Other lesser appointments were made at
the first meeting of the council yesterday
when six were present, constituting a
quorum. The meeting was called at the
request of Civil Governor Allen. Judge
Pettingill presided. The chief object was
to discuss the question of the treasurer
bond, which was fixed at 100000. The meet
ing also discussed minor matters. In the
opinion of lawyers the meeting and coun-
Gil were illegal, as the members were not
appointed by the President according to
the provisions of law.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-04
Speech by Galusha A. Grow, Who
Bill Fortnight Years Ago.
DELAY IN THE CLARK CASE
CONSIDERATION POSTPONED BY THE
SENATE FOR ANOTHER WEEK.
Senator Stewards Threat-More TrOu-
BILE Created by Pettigrew-Blas-
phemous Letters Barred.

WASHINGTON, May 3.-The House to-
DAY, without division, passed the free
home bill, which has been pending be-
fore Congress for a number of years. The
bill provides that the government shall IS
sue patents to actual bona fide settlers on
agricultural lands of Indian reservations
opened to settlement. These lands were
taken up by settlers who contracted to pay
for them s1.25 to 1918 per acre. By the
terms of the bill the government assumes
the payment of the purchase price to the
Indians and changes the existing law rela-
tive to agricultural colleges so as to in
sure the payment of the endowments
which heretofore have come out of the sale
OF public lands in case of deficiency. These
payments involve sl,2Oo.0OO annually. OF
the 100000 acres in Indian reservations
opened to settlement, for which the govern
ment is to pay or has paid $35. 900. about
100000 acres have been taken and about
100000 are supposed to be still available
for agricultural purposes.
A remarkable thing in connection with
the passage of the bill to-day was speech
in it's favor by Galusha A. Grow, OF Penn
sylvania, the venerable ex-speaker of the
House, who forty-eight years ago fathered
and passed the original homestead bill. He
was then the youngest and is now the
oldest member of the House. The scene
before him, he said, reminded him of the
occasion in the old Hall of Representa-
tives forty-eight years ago, when he made
his speech on MANS Right to the Soil. /"
Mr.. Grow was given an ovation. By unani-
nous consent it was ordered that his origi-
nal homestead speech be printed in the
Record. 81 was the youngest member of
the House." said he. Il am now the
Oldest"
The committee amendments to the bill
were agreed to. An amendment offered by
Mr. Cannon was adopted TO limit the OPP
Grafton OF the act to agricultural lands
(which have been recently opened to set
Element" The bill was then passed amid
enthusiasm in the galleries
The House then took up the sundry civil
appropriation bill. Mr.. Cannon said he
was very anxious to finish the bill this
week for personal reasons and suggested
that general debate be limited to ten min
utes.
Mr. Dearmond, of Missouri, thought that
ten minutes debate on a great appropria-
discussion between Mr. Dearmond and Mr..
Livingston, of Georgia, debate was limited
to thirty minutes.
Mr.. Kitchen. of North Carolina, con-
sumed practically all this time in dis
custom of the North Carolina election law
IN reply to some recent remarks of Mr..
Linney, of North Carolina.
After disposing of twenty-five pages OF
the bill the House, at p m, adjourned.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-04

In declaring his strong pro-British SYM
pathies in the South African war King
Oscar OF Sweden expressed such views as
might be expected from one of the most
intelligent and broad-minded rulers in
Europe. I'm my opinion he said. "the
English-speaking races are the exact OPP
posite OF the Beers. because they are
among the best colonizers OF the world
when savage and uncivilfzed territories
have to be reclaimed" This is true, and
the compliment includes the Americans as
well as the English people.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-04
INDIANA EDITORIAL NOTES.

If the Constitution must follow the flag
as Democrats are now vigorously contend
ing. then why should it not also stay
with the flag and protect the colored men
of the South who for years past have been
deprived of the rights of citizens by means
of the shotgun policy and who are now
being eliminated from the body politic''
by State constitutional amendments p
Noblesville Ledger
The 1ransvaal peace commissioners have
sailed for America to visit the President.
W. f. Mason. Webster Davis and Macrum,
the coward, will probably meet them and
act as guard of honor during their stay
I'm America. The cause of the Beers in this
country is not helped by such names or
such champions as these. Their visit to
the President cannot change the situation.
which makes IL impossible to intervene or
mediate.-Marion News.
The Democratic editors who are worry
ing themselves because Colonel Durbin is
not political orator are borrowing
trouble What the people want is "a bust
ness-like administration OF the States af-
fairs and they know Colonel Durbin can
give that There were some who thought
the colonel would not prove great sue
cess as a military man but he proved other
wise, and 1t may turn out yet that the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-04

out giving them special vote Of thanks.
A distinctive feature of all celebrations on
the next Fourth of July should be the
adoption of resolutions recognizing their
patriotic services and thanking them for
the gallantry with which they are defend
ing the flag in a distant land and under
circumstances of great difficulty and peril.
There should be a systematic and general
movement on the part Of the people to let
soldiers in the Philippines know that
they are held in highest honor at home.
The American people owe something more
than mere rations and pay to the brave
men who are battling for the national
honor and rights on the other side of the
world. They owe them warmest sympa-
thy and unbounded praise, and Iney should
not be slow in expressing It.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-04

WASHINGTON, May 3.-The attorney
general has received letter from Frank
Bergen. of Elizabeth. N j., declining an
appointment as chief justice Of Porto Rico
1t is learned that no other name has bee n
considered for this place, and that Mr.. Ber-
gems declination Is much regretted by the
administration. A number of nominations
for important places in Hawaii will be
made soon, possible the close of the present
week President Dole has been definitely
decided upon as the new governor. and
Morris Nj. Estee, of California. as judge
of the United States District Court. for the
district embracing all OF the Hawaiian is-
lands. A Mr.. Rey. OF Illinois. has beer
selected for marshal OF the islands. Several
other names are under favorable consider
alton for other Offices
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-04
A NEW PHASE OF THE MONROE
DOCTRINE.

AS Denmark has two different occa-
sions offered to sell her islands in the West
Indies to the United States it would not be
surprising IL she should offer them TO Ger
many. AS they are of no use to Denmark
and have been a source of expense for
many years past 1t is probable she would
be glad to dispose of them to the highest
bidder There is at least enough plausi-
biIity in the report that Germany is offer
give interest to the question whether the
United States would invoke the Monroe
doctrine to prevent such deal. The Mon
roe doctrine is very good in its place and
for the purposes and uses for which ii
was originally intended. but it ought not
to be given a new construction for every
new situation nor pushed to an extent that
ii cannot be defended i'm logic or reason.
AS long as the United States stands on the
original doctrine that il will not permit
European powers to extend their system
In this hemisphere by attempting to OPP
press control weak American republics
whose independence we have acknowledged,
1t is on solid ground. That construction Of
the Monroe doctrine is now well under
stood and practically acquiesced in by all
European powers. But can we venture to
go farther and say that no European power
shall under any circumstances acquire any
new possession in this hemisphere? Can
we afford to take the ground that two
friendly Erironaan pomaro cboU not ,,aka
deal involving the transfer from one to
another of any territory or island in this
hemisphere, or that no Central or South
American state shall for a fair equivalent
cede foot of territory to a European
power? Would European powers submit
to that construction of the Monroe doc
trine as they virtually have to the one
now in force, and, IL they declined to ac-
cept 1t, are We prepared TO enforce ii?
These are serious questions which ought
ting ourselves to an entirely new con-
struction of the Monroe doctrine Sup
pose that, for reasons satisfactory to
both governments. France should decide to
transfer the island of Martinique to Great
Britain. could we successfully assert the
Monroe doctrine to prevent it? Can any
nation on any ground assume to interfere
in private transaction between two other
friendly nations in which there is no ele-
ment of force, oppression or aggression,
and say 1t must not be? The Monroe doc
trine has never yet been invoked to pre-
vent anything but oppressive interference
or forcible interposition by European pow
ers in western hemisphere affairs. Can 1t
fairly be invoked to prevent a friendly
trade? The fact that Germany is a more
formidable power than Denmark does not
touch the essential principle of the case.
Both governments are monarchies. The
substitution of one ownership for another
would not be an extension of the European
system in this hemisphere, and it would be
gratuitous insult TO assume that Ger
many would be a worse neighbor than
Denmark. At present the whole discussion
is academic, but the question may assume
very practical form.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-04

WASHINGTON. May 3-Fourth Assist
ant Postmaster General Bristow to-day
signed the commissions of seventy-four
postmasters to fill positions in Porto Rico.
This action continues in office under the
new civil government of the island the in
cumbents who have been serving under mil
itary control. About sixty-fve of these
postmasters are residents of the island.
They will hold Office on the same terms as
do fourth-class postmasters in this coun-
try. The commissions are dated as of
May !.
Inspector Sinclair, with two assistants.
will go to the islands to instruct the post
masters as to postal rules and regulations
of the United States. These postmasters
were originally appointed by the director
of posts for Porto Rico. There are four
presidential offices to be filled in Porto
Rico but IL is understood that no selections
will be made until the postal inspectors
have had an opportunity to go over the
grounds.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-04

WASHINGTON, May 3.-The War De-
rartment has received from General Otis
at Manila the records OF the proceedings
of court-martial in the cases OF six COM
missioned officers. The chief OF these cases
is that OF Maj George W. Kirkman.
Forty-ninth Volunteer Infantry captain
Twenty-third Infantry. who was dismissed
from the service by order OF General Otis
on conviction by court-martial OF conduct
unbecoming an officer and gentleman.
in having misbehaved I'm appearing on the
streets OF Manila in a drunken condition.
Inc other cases received are those OF First
Lieutenant Robert G. Gregg. Forty-ninth
Volunteer Infantry: First Lieutenant Clay
ton J. Bailey Twenty-seventh Infantry.
First Lieutenant John j. Foley. Thirtieth
Volunteer Infantry, and First Lieutenant
Harold Hammond. Ninth Infantry. These
officers were tried on various charges Lieu
tenants Gregg and Bailey were convicted
and sentenced 10 dismissal. and Lieutenants
Foley and Hammond were acquitted The
General Otis, and was disposed Of without
dismission 10 the authorities at Washing
ton
Three more court martial cases have
been reported 10 the War Department by
General Otis These are First Lieutenant
+. r. Johnson. Forty-ninth Infantry. con-
victed OF drunkenness and sentenced 20 dis
missal: First Lieutenant T. r. j. Camp
bell. Forty-severth Infantry. convicted Of
violating the articles OF war ana sentenced
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-04

Because a sensational paper has said so,
many people will believe that Mr. Rookie
Teller, of the Standard Oil Company. has
received s24.OO0OO0 as dividends the past six
II is because he has been able to extend his
control over many companies producing
crude oil all over the country, including
Indiana. The control of the oil business of
the country is a great monopoly, but 1t
tariff has given the Standard it's ascend
apcv
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-04

The platform of the Nebraska Repub-
licans, with it's ringing patriotism and
strong Americanism, is in marked contrast
to the one recently put forth by the Demo-
Gratis of the same State. This promises to
be a great year for ringing Republican
platforms, and when they are all ou. the
national committee could hardly do better
than publish them together as a campaign
document
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-04

The Brooklyn Eagle Is responsible for
the report that a conference of ex-Presi-
dent cleveland's friends will soon be held
In New York to consider the advisability
OF bringing him out presidential cam
didate. His friends find a great deal of
quiet hostility TO Mr.. Bryan in Washing
ton and the South Most of the younger
Democrats in Congress desire some other
man now that Mr.. Bryan has come out so
strenuously for silver. This is all very
well as political diversion or amusement,
but Mr. Bryan has the Democratic national
convention.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-04
Four Members Of the TvcBty-Sfxth In
fantry Killed md sixteen Left
wounded ON the Field.
MARROW ESCAPE OF OTHERS
FLIGHT or FILIPINos on APPROACH
OF TROOPS FROM ILoILo.
Letter from Manila That Illustrates
the Diiatory Methods of
Spanish OmciaIs.

MANILA. May ga dispatch received
here to-day from Iloilo reports that des-
perate fight took place at Leambanao. in
the center of the Island Of Panay. 1t ap-
pears that a accommodating party Of the
Twenty-sixth Infantry was surrounded.
and that four of the Americans were killed
and that sixteen others severely wounded
were left on the field The remainder OF
the soldiers had a narrow escape. Tho
dispatch adds that reinforcements were
sent from Iloilo as soon as news OF the
affair was received. whereupon the Fill
pinos retreated to their mountain strong
hold
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-04

Professor Schneider. leading German
publicist and writer. declares that whether
the new German colony In Brazil becomes
q republic or is attached to the empire 1t
must always be protected by German war
ships and subject to control by the father
land I'VE must wish at every cost" he
says, that in south Brazil German land
with from 2O.Oo0.Ooo to so.ccoO0o inhabitants
shall arise in the twentieth century" If
anything of the kind happens 1t will be
the first instance of successful German
colonization. The Germans are good emf
grants but poor colonists
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-04

Within short time the negro will be
eliminated from politics in at least six
Southern States, viz. Virginia. North
Carolina. South Carolina. Alabama, Missis-
eippi and Louisiana. In some of these
States the work of Acknowledgement has
been consummated. and in others it will
be soon It's completion will raise new and
grave questions regarding the maintenance
OF republican government and the basis
OF Representation
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-04

WASHINGTON. May 3.-The Porto Rican
treasury starts out with a comfortable
balance to the credit of the new civil gov
eminent. Acting Secretary Meikeljohn to-
day received cablegram from Governor
Allen and General Davis, stating that Mr.
j. H. Hollander. the newly appointed treas
urer of Porto Rico. had qualified and given
a bond in the sum of 100000. General
Davis asked permission to turn over to the
new official the cash, amounting to S2S5. 900.
in the hands of the military governor, and
Mr.. Meikeljohn promptly authorized the
transfer.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-04

And shall We build high. massive walls
OF steel. cement and stone?
Then shall we bristle them with guns
Until the strong walls groan?
All. no, The road that guides our ships
Away from wind and tide,
The road that saves our laden ships
Long leagues OF wind and tide,
That rings with shouts from Yankee lips
While high our colors ride
While every other banner dips
Is fully fortified
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-04

Capt. David F. Allen, now in the Philip
pines, has written a letter which should
assuage the measureless anxiety expressed
by his Democratic brethren lest the Fill
pinos be governed without their consent.
In the opinion of Captain Allen the Fill
than a treacherous and vicious people, to
whom it would be a godsend to have some
firm power protect them from themselves
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-04

Governor Pingree. of Michigan. took the
first opportunity to deny the report that
be would join the Democrats; nevertheless
papers continue 10 speculate upon the re-
suit OF MS detection. Since Governor Pin
gree was used by Tom Johnson TO force
btu through the Legislature authorizing
city councils g purchase street railways.
and became member Of the commission
which bsrgained 10 purchase the johnson
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-04

railway properties in Detroit at three times
their value. and, Furthermore, fought the
proposition to submit the deal to the peo-
pie for their action. 1t is of little conse-
duence what he does politically
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-04

The bringing forward of the name of
Captain Myers by some of his friends as a
candidate for the Democratic nomination
for Governor shows that the silent but
persistent opposition to Mr.. Shively has
not died out. A few weeks ago Captain
Myers himself was urging the nomination
~ y,r1oa zoIIorc
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-04

The New Orleans Times-Democrat says:
ssIt Is probable that Georgia will also re-
peal the fifteenth amendment" What!
nullify the Federal Constitution and take
from the colored men of that State the
right to vote without the consent of the
Eoverned?"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-04

"As reached home last night saw COW
running off down the road
''Wel?'
II chased her mile and half in a pouring
rain
Catch her?' ,nu
Yes; but when I got the contrary old thing
back to our barn 1 found out she wasn't our
cow - e-t1Trf.3s9- snT .I
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-04

All the efforts of Eastern ex-leaders of
the Democratic party to persuade Mr..
Bryan to take the second place on the
Democratic ticket with Admiral Dewey at
the head will fail Already enough States
have instructed or declared for Mr.. Bryan
to nominate him. New Hampshire not only
declares for Mr.. Bryan. but for 16 to L
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-05-04

The chairman OF the committee In De-
froit to decorate the building in which Mr..
Bryan spoke substituted the Spanish flag
for that of Great Britain and expressed re-
greet that he could not get Filipino ban
ner to place upon the walls of the hall.