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The silver messenger. (Challis, Idaho) 1890-1912, 1900-03-27

nearlv concerned TO an agree
ment to make the Philippine Is
lands neutral territory, as Del
gium and Switzerland are III
Europe ? Because some OF onose
powers would like to have the
Philippines themselves ? Are
there not among the European
mowers some that would like 10
have Belgium and Switzerland :
Certainly; and just because there
are several watching each other'
the neutrality of those two coun-
tries is guaranteed. But even II
such an agreement could be OBJ
tanned, we may be sure that
there is no foreign power thaV
would lightly risk a serious quar-.
rel with the United States, II
this republic, for the protection
of the Philippine Islanders IN
their effort to build up an lnde-
pendent government, said to the
world Hands off p So much
for those who think that some
body else might be wicked en-
ough to grab the Philippine Is
lands, aud that, therefore, we
must be wicked enough to do the
grabbing ourselves.
There are some American citi-
zens who take of this question q
purely commercial view. l de-
clare I am ardently in favor Of
the greatest possible expansion
of our trade, and I am happy tc
say that, according to official
statistics, our foreign commerce,
in spite of ali hindrances raised
against it, is now expanding ire
mendously, owing to the simple
rule that the nation offering the
best goods atproportionately the
lowest prices will have the mark.
cts. 1t will have them without
armies, without war fleets, with
out bloody conquests, without
colonies. I confess I am not il
sympathy with those, if there be
such men among us, who would
sacrifice our national honor anG
the high ideals of the republic,
and who would inflict upon our
people the burdens and the de
moralizing influences of militar
ism for a mere matter of dollars
and cents. They are among the
most dangerous enemies of the
public welfare. But as to the
annexation of the Philippines,
will, for arguments sake, adop
even their point of view for ;
moment and ask Will it pay
Now, it may well be that thu
annexation of the Philippines
would pay speculative syndi
cate of wealthy capitalists, with
out at the same time paying tn,
American people at large. AS t.
people of our race, tropical coun
tries like the Philippines may b,
fields of profit for rich men whc
can hire others to work for them
but not for those who have t,
work for themselves. Taking
general view of the Philippine,
as a commercial market for us.
need not again argue against the
barbarous notion that in order t.
have a profitable trade with ;
country we must own it. If tina
were true, we should never have
had any foreign commerce at all
Neither need I prove that it i,
very bad policy, when you wisl
to build up a profitable trade, t.
ruin your customer first, as yor
would ruin the Philippines by ;
protracted war. 1t is eouall,
needless to show to any well
informed person that the profit,
OF the trade with the island,
themselves can never amount +,
the cost of making and maintain
ing the conquest of the Philin
pines.
But there is another point Of
real Importance. Many inner
laiists admit that our trade will
the Philippines themselves will
New-York tribune., 1900-04-18
PRESIDENTIAL Ell

exists. and the establishment of American au-
thority in all the islands is proceeding to the
contentment Of their inhabita IT'S
And throughout our new colonial dominion the
guiding principle of the Government in all It's
acts has been to render life and property secure
to preserve individual liberty and freedom or
thought and action and to prepare the way for
a local government, administered through local
agencies, In which strength and stability should
be guaranteed in the popular respect for law
and order.
Under the Administration of William Mckin-
ley the material interests and the prestige of
the United States have notably advanced, and
the Republicans Of New-York with unanimity
call for his denomination.
We indorse the clean and efficient adminstra-
tion of Governor Theodore Roosevelt. His acts
have justified that public confidence in his in
tegrity which was strong a factor in the
election of 1898 Public questions coming to
him for decision as the Chief Executive of the
State have been considered in the light of the
law and the public interest. In the sentiments
he has uttered. in the measures he has advanced
and IN the appointments he has made, a record
is found full of credit himself and of use
fuIness to the people of New-York-
RECORD OF THE LEGISLATURE.
Another State Convention, called to nominate
State officers, will be assembled later, and 10
that body may properly be left the discussion
of such State issues will enter into this cam
paign. But it is suitable to call public atten-
tion to the fact that the Republican Legislature
which has just adjourned, by its wise economies
and prudent of the State finances, has been
able to fix the lowest tax rate that has been
known in the State of New-York for many
years. The Legislature of 1900 has distinguished
itself by record which has been almost
tirely free OF criticism. It's legislation. clean and
necessary has satisfied the constituencies repre-
sented and the people at large.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-18
PREPARING TO MOVE.
BRITISH NEARLY READY FOR
A MOVE on PRETORIA.
INDICATION OF ACTION IN NATAL
LATER NEWS FROM MAFEKING-
CENSURE OF BRITISH GENERALS.

rcopyright; 1900: BY The New-York Tribune.l
[BT CABLE THE TRIBUNE.l
London, April is. a. m.-Preparations for an
advance Of the British army from Bloemfon-
,e,n are being quietly FASTENED. and THE
Tguaes's' correspondent mentions that consid-
erable changes being made in order to in
crease the mobility of the horse artillery.
Mafeking was holding out on April II. but no
indications are yet given OF the movement of a
relief column
Absolutely no news IS published from Natal
This morning. and this would seem TO suggest
that Sir Redvers Butler is at last about to move
"The Standards" correspondent in Cape
Town says that the Boer governments cir
culating throughout Cape Colony impas-
s,oued appeal to the Afrikanders to rise against
the British.
Great prominence is given by to-days news
pspers 10 the spion Kop dispatches. Spenser
wilkinson, ir THE Morning Post" holds that
the positions OF the officers censured rem
dered Impossible and looks upon General Bull
,er's resignation Of the command In Natal or his
recsu as a matter Of course. The Standard
wants to know why Lord Roberts's dispatch.
which was written long ago as February IL,
was withheld until to-day. 1t considers, how
ever, that its present publication is not with
ont q purpose, and says that the question will
,--es,stiblv suggest itself whether the dispatch
tn South African commands. l. n F.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-18
PLUMER'S MEN INTRENCHED.
THE COLUMN NORTHWEST OF MAFEKING-
FOOD PLENTY IN THE DISTRICT.

Plumer's Column, Gaberones April (via
Lourenco Marques. April 1T.-The Boer artil-
lery about Mafel1ing is we'll horsed. Their
"pOm-p -pOms" are mounted on light four wheeled
carriages. each drawn by four smart horses in
marked contrast with those Colonel Plumer
fought with at Crocodile Pools. The Beers, too,
are well mounted and well dressed. and have
tit looking patrols.
The grain and other crops in the district are
excellent so the Transvaal troops are not likely
to suffer from scarcity of food for long time.
Plumer's little force is now strongly intrenched
northwest of Mafeking.
The country in this region is much easier
traversed than that the Rhodesians operat-
ing in. The total casualties on Saturday
seventy-eight but many are convalescing. Men
and horses are improving in health as the winter
approaches.
Natives report that the inhabitants Of Mafek-
ing are very hungry. Should a flying column
be dispatched their relief, it viii find the
country well grassed and watered IT proceeds
northward.
A letter has been received here from Com
mandant Snyman with reference to the British
wounded and prisoners at the Beer laager after
the engagement of March 81, frcm which it is
learned that Captain Crewe died of his wounds.
Lieutenant Milligan is not a prisoner and Is
believed to be among those the Beers buried.
The British casualties were two officers and six
men killed, three officers and thirty-sx wound
ed and one officer and eleven men made pris-
oners The body of Captain Crewe has been
handed over to Colonel Baden-Powen and buried
in Mafeking cemetery.
The Beers are being bolstered up by all sorts
New-York tribune., 1900-04-18
ULTIMATUM TO TURKEY.
UNITED STA IE,S NAY SEIZE
THE PORT or SMYRNA.
THIS GOVERNMENT DETERMINED TO
ENFORCE PAYMENT OF INDEMNITY
FOR oUTRAGEs on AMERl-
CAN MISSIONARIES
[BY TELE TRApH TO TIE TRIBUNE ]

Washington, April 1.-THE United States
Charge d'Affaires at Constantnople will be d-
rected to inform the Sultan that this Govern
ment must insist the payment without fur
ther delay Of the 100000 indemnity for out
RACES on American missionaries and destruction
OF their property, unless prompt action on the
Sultans part anticipates the utimatum and
the debt is discharged before a resort is made
to drastic measures. The patience of this Gov
eminent has finally become exhausted over the
trihing and evasve policy pursued by the OF
toman Government in regard to these claims
which were fully recognized as valid over five
years ago. They have been made the subject
or diplomatic representation successfully by
Ministers Terrell, Angel and Straus and II IS
understood to be on the advice of President
Angel, as we'll as of Mr. straus, who is now
at nome on leave that peremptory demand
is now to be made. and if it is left unsatisned
amlcabie relations are to be severed.
MOVE THAT MIGHT CAUSE WAR.
Several courses have been urged on the Presi-
dent for the collection of the 100000 indemnity
which is admitted by the Sultan to be due to
the American missionaries. Consideration has
been given to proposition seize the port Of
Smyrna and administer its customs revenues
until the judgment and the expenses of collection
are cancelled. This course has not been wholly
abandoned in the remote contingency that salts
faction is indefinitely delayed It involves seri-
Gus complications in the Mediterranean, for
which the United States is extremely reluctant
to assume responsibility for the recovery of SO
small an amount at the present time.
1t might preCipitate war, through Turkeys
sending some of it's antiquated warships to
Smyrna to resist the temporary American
patton. In that event the necessity for sending
a large fleet to the Mediterranean would create
alarm among the Powers and disturb the deli
cate equilibrium existing in Europe
Under the circumstances it has been deter
mined that diplomatic resources will be first X
hausted, with confidence that the Sultan will be
brought to understand that his promises cannot
be lightly broken
THE CLAIMS AGAINST TURKEY.
The proved claims against Turkey included
about $500 900 for the destruction of property
alone. To these, which admitted of practically
dispute, there added the Lentz claim of
$4,000 which was presented by Secretary OIL
ney. The defence put forward by the Ottoman
Government that all the injuries due
to uncomfortable mobs, which they likened to
certain riots in the United States where alien
laborers had been killed and indemnity had been
resisted. The United States was fortunately
able to demosh this contention by present
ing irrefutable evidence in number of
instances that Turkish soldiers only
permitted and encouraged the outrages. but
leaders in the assaults American per
sons and property. Finally. the Sultan him
New-York tribune., 1900-04-18

In every department of the State Government,
moreover all OF them under Republican control.
the constant endeavor of the officer in charge
has been TO administer the laws equitably. eco
nCmicay justly and for the public welfare.
ard breath of scandal has touched the
ord OF any single Republican State officer.
The Republican party goes to the people in
this election with that confidence which pro-
ceeds from the faithful and satisfactory per
formance of duty by every official in the State
who holds his commission in its name and by
reason OF It's support
New-York tribune., 1900-04-18

self suggested 100000 fair compensation.
considering the exceedingly depleted condition
of his exchequer. and with the understanding
that this sum would be paid at once. the United
States agreed to accept IT. preferring the small
amount to the likelihood Of getting nothing at
all if complete reparation insisted upon.
The missionary organizations acquesced In the
compromise, but when Minister Straus asked for
the payment he Informed that some time
must elapse before such sum could ba spared
from the Sutan's purse. and in any event the
matter must be kept absolutely quiet, there We're
many similar claims being pressed by Euro
pean nations and It would be absolutely i'm
possible to pay any except the United States at
present
The eXasperating upshot OF the agreement by
New-York tribune., 1900-04-18
as we'll as Liberal imperialist of the Rosebery
type n F.
DISPATCH FROM LORD ROBERTS,
ATTACK ON WEPENER SLACKENS-RAINS
DELAY ADVANCE.

London, April 1.-THE War Office has received
the following dispatch from Lord Roberts, dated
Bloemfontein, Tuesday. April II:
Our force at Wepener is still surrounded, but
II is reported that the enemy attacking In
very half hearted manner and are anxious about
their communications. hearing that forces are
approaching Wepener from two dreCtions-one
under General Rundle via Heddersburg and n
other under General Brabant. with General
Hart's brigade in support, via RouXvile.
On the reoccupation of Rouxve, April II,
the few Beers there retired, and General Era
bant made some important arrests
Violent storms of rain have somewhat inter
fered with the march of these columns, but it is
hoped they will soon be able to make their
presence more decidedly felt.
General Settle reports from Kenhardt, April
II, that two hundred Transvaalers made a de-
termined attack the previous day on Dopas-
poort, held by party Of Orpen's Horse our
losses Were two killed and one wounded The
enemy's losses must have been heavy. as they
applied to for doctors and an ambulance.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-18
DUTCH TROOPS IN A oUANDARY.

Maseru, Basutoland, April 1G-The Beers for
two days past have been displaying great activ-
ity along the Reddersburg and Rouxville roads
Their scouts report that the British are advanc-
ing those places to the relief of Wepener. and
the burghers consequently undecided whether
to remain retire majority of them desire
to abandon the investment Of Wepener fearing
that they may be cut off. while the minority,
led by Commandant Olivier, are reluctant to
move long there Is chance to capture
Colonel Dalgetty's garrison.
Scouts have reported rife firing in the direc-
ton of Thaba Nchu.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-18
MAFEKING GARRISON RESOLUTE.

Mafeking April THE success OF Lieutenant
Smith -Eman. the Rhodesian scout. who. with
the execution of a Reuter- correspondent, a
hicvcIe rider. IS the only white who has
entered Mafeking since the siege began is likely
to prove Of great value to Colonel Plumer to
whom he has returned with dispatches, should
Plumer decide to raise the siege Of Mafeking in
earnest.
Scotch crofter has introduced a method Of
making nourishing porridge with oat bran
which is a great boon. and is solving the ques-
ton Of feeding the natives.
The garrison is now confident Of holding out
Continued ninth pnEc.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-18
ANARcHIST PLOT IN ITALY.

Rome. April l7.-Au Anarchist plot has been dis
covered at Ancona, a city and free port OF Central
Italy on the Adriatic 1S5 miles by railroad north
east of Rome. The police seized number of let
ters from Paris and America and arrested the
Clpents OF these msEivts.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-18
ACTION OF STATE CONVENTION.
ADMINISTRATIONS OF PRESIDENT NKLNLEY AND GOV
ERNOR ROOSEVELT LNDORSED


Ncw-NOrL Will make sacrifice of him
yet. uny rate, and not until the State
kns had another term of Rooscvcit = its
Governor viii rclinquish him to what
we hope higher honors still in
tremendous applause AMI cheers for Cover
nor ROOsrv eit tFrom the speech Of Senator
Nathaniel \ Esberg, temporary chairman of the Repub
lcan State Convention
New-York tribune., 1900-04-18

EXCELLENT SERVICE TO INDIANAPOLIS
AND ST LOUIS
Is maintained by the Pennsylvania Railroad. Three
fast express trains from West 2Srd Street Station
every day.-Advt.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-18

IN THE HEART OF THE CITY
The New West 22rd Street Station OF the Pennsyl-
>ania Railroad. Convenient to all hotels,-Advt-
New-York tribune., 1900-04-18
REgTROOr SrG4R IN chill

Santiago. Chill April IA heetroot sugar fac
tory has been started here being the first concern
OF the kind ever established in this country.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-18

The Republicans of New-York, generous
though they may ne, cannot permit the Re-
pubIicnns of the Nation draft into service
for the National ticket the mnn who
Eraccs our executive chair and whose name
viii he our ShibbOfeth In this campaign.
tGrent cheering and long continued ap-
plausc. c.t-tFrom the speech Congressman James g.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-18

terest and duty Joined TO compel our Govern
ments course. and a policy has been pursued
upon which the Republican party confidently
appeals to the patriotic Judgment of the Ameri-
can people 1t is policy Enthusiastically
American.
The independence Of Cuba. pledged to Cuba
and proclaimed 10 the world in the declaration
OF war; has been secured and advanced by every
public act. The American military force in Cuba
has been reduced Local government has been
established, and steps now being taken for
popular elections in Cuba to erect there free
government OF the Cuban people preparatory to
the complete withdrawal Of American authority.
In Porto Rico which has become for all time
American territory, civil government and liberal
laws have been provided
New-York tribune., 1900-04-18
FAST TIME TO ST. LOUIS.

lave centre of New York City-Grand Central
80 SSaaneh-i;p i; n. arrive ST. Louis $3.50 T. NJ next
Wy oy New YORK Central No excess fare.-Ao't'
New-York tribune., 1900-04-18

of stories from Pretoria among them reports
that Russia and France have declared war
against Great Britain.
New-York tribune., 1900-04-18

Do you suffer from a Cold? Take
JAYkE'S EkPECTORANT.-
New-York tribune., 1900-04-18
1T COST Se5A.Ooo.eo,.

The addition 10 the American Navy. Bee nag,
niaeent quadruple page Nlustration Lealss Weakiy
-AGvL
New-York tribune., 1900-04-18
AS TO THE PHILIPPINES.

The insurrection in the Philippine Islands has
been overcome. Organized rebellion longer
New-York tribune., 1900-04-18

Continued on ninth pngc.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-10-13

This afternoon at the Wheeling golf
club links the Wheeling team will play
the return match with the Washington
Country club team of Washington, Pa.
The course during the past week has
been put in excellent condition, and
this morning will see everything as tit
as possible for excellent playing. The
Wheeling players will be almost as H.
able to strangeness as the visitors,
owing to the fact that all the holes
were moved last night to the sm%oothest
section OF the putting greens, so that
the advantage usually with the home
players in knowing the greens, win be
eliminated. Mr.. Smith, Of the Wash
ington club, played over the course
yesterday afternoon.
All arrangements for the entertain
ment OF the Washingtonians have been
completed. they will arrive iuNthe city
at 10: 80 O'Clock this morning. Both golf
teams will be the guests CT Nh. Charles
F. Paxton for II o'clock luncheon at
his country home, "Uplands,' Pleasant
Valley. The remainder OF the Washing
ton party will be escorted to the Fort
Henry club, WHERE they win be serve.
a breakfast Immediately. Shortly after
noon a special car over the suburban
electric will convey them to the course.
The car will be held over at Woods
dale, and as o 10 as the match is over,
will carry the visitors to Elm Grove, IL
time to take the 5:25 train home.
At the club house during the after
noon a committee of lady members of
the Wheeling club will serve light re-
freshments at the club house. The
home tee and home green will be roped
off to prevent spectators crowding the
contestants. Several gentlemen have
been detailed for police duty to en-
force the rule OF absolute quiet while
play is on.
The players have been matched some
what different than when the match
vas played at Washington two weeks
ago. This afternoon DIR. Storer, Of
Wheeling, will play Mr.. w. Paxton, OF
Washington; Mr.. C. T. Paxton, u
Wheeling, will play Mr.. Hart, of Wash
inngton; MIR. James B. fancy, OF Wheel
ing, will play MIR. Smith, OF Washing
ton; Mr.. Dalzell, of Wheeling, will play
Mr.. Harding, of Washington; Mi.
Campbell, of Wheeling, will play D..
Fulton, of Washington; Mr.. Pollock, Of
Wheeling, will play Mr.. Baird, Of Wash
ington. Mr.. Lamb, who played at Wash
ington, in Mr.. Taney's absence, was de-
feated by the latter this week in a quail
ification match.
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Chew o. V. Scrap.
CONCERNING INDIvIls.UALs.
The Movements of Citizens land the
Arrival and Departure of Strang-
ers.

The Movements of Citizens land the
Arrival and Departure of Strang-
ers.
Justice j. A. Dunning issindisposed.
Miss Jessie Mitchell, of the South
Side, is indisposed.
Ed. Siehler, of the South Side, has
left for Bridgeport, Conn.
Miss Emma Diven, of Pittsbnrg, is
the guest of Island friends.
Max Mathers, Of Morgantown,,is call
ing upon friends in the city.
Mrs. Smith, of Cumberland. Nd, IS
| the guest of South ~-ae friends.
August Warnecke is seriously i'll at
his home on Twenty-second street.
Mrs. w. w. Echols and daughter lett
yesterday for Chicago to visit friends.
Miss Bessie Burt, of the North End,
left yesterday t visit friends in Ohio.
A. M. Pinckard, of Harrison county,
was a business visitor insthe city yester-
day.
Mrs. Elizabeth Smith. Of Pit.sburg,
is the guest of Mrs. B. Gartner, of the
Island.
Miss Edna Steele, of the South Side,
has returned from a visit to Bethany
relatives.
John Shutter, of 'the East End, who
has been i'll for the. past few days, is
improving.
Lieut.. Ed. Michaels,and B. Zane leave
to-day on a hunting trip near Camden
on-the-Gauley.
Editor w. s. Wiley, of New Martins
vile, was among the visitors in Wheel
ing yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Israel, of Pitts
burg, are in the city the guests of the
latter's parents.
Mr.. c. Friedman. of the East End, has
returned from an extended visit with
Pittsburg friends.
William Theirs, an employee Of the w.
C l.. E., is on a vacation which he will
spend at Hanneytown.
Mrs. Joseph Seybold, of the Eighth
ward, leaves to-day for Pittsburg, where
she will visit her daughter.
Ray Wickham, of North Dakota, is
the guest of his cousin, Miss Edna
Wickham, of North Main street.
Miss Engle, Of Fairview, who has
been visiting Mrs. w. w. McClelland on
North Market street, has returned
home.
Justice D. q. Phillips has returned
from Morgantown, where he attended
the meeting of the grand lodge of the
K. of P.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Wiltshire, of New
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AT THE HOTELS,

Rhodes-C. A. Cole and wife. Sisters
vile; F. ]. Cooper, Ravenswood.
Brunswick-J., j. Inghram and wife,
Salem; Abner Davies, Fairmont; G. w.
Atkinson, Potomac.
Stamm-Alex. Dulin, Sutton; ]. w.
Paul, Davies; II. 4. Davis, Dublin; Max
Mathers, Morgantown.
Grand Central. Fl. Koch, Sisters
vile; o. l.. and G. w. Lazear, Sisters
Vile; f. A. Pendergast, Columbus.
Park-C. O. .Hiehle. Parkersburg; w.
NJ. Lazear and wife, Warrington; Mrs.
J. f. Lazear and children, Cameron.
windsor-wflliam r. Ryan. New
York; August. e. Chisthief, B. Il o.; Il.
Miles. New Hork; w. S. Wiley, New
Martinsville; e. McIntre, Sistersvilla;
w. d. Jacobs, Salem.
McLure-L V. G. Moore, Parkers-
burg; George w. Bass, Belmont; Sam
Huston. Sbeubenville; c. l.. Weems. st.
Clairsville; f. III. Johns. Fairmont;
Hugh f. Kyle, Parkersburg.