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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-24
ARMY SCANDALS IN CUBA.

The fact that army officers stationed
ain Cuba have.been drawing two sala-
res, on from the treasury of the Uni
/ ted States and another from the Gu
ban revenues, and that this has been
done by the sanction and authority of
the President: and Secretary Root,
should open the eyes of the American
people to Il new and dangerous phase of
the present policy OF extravaganza.
of law and public opinion.
The sums received by these officers
range from $1,000 to $4,000 q year apart
from their regular salaries and have
been given as a bonus with the know
ledge of the Cabinet. To the Washing
ton Post Secretary Root admitted these
Facts. but refused to make public a de-
tailed statement of the amounts so
expended or the names Of the officers
who were the beneficiaries. Mr.. Root
however, declared that 1t was his intcn-
ton to make additional allowances Of
this sort as soon as the list is ready
despite the law which forbids an army
officer to receive two salaries. Mr. Root
gave as his reason that army officers
can not live in Havana In proper style
on their army salaries"
The Post supplies these additional
facts:
In addition to the money with which
these army officers in Cuba are lining
their pockets. large sums have been
taken from the Cuban revenues and an
pied to the furnishing and decorating
or quarters for these officers. while thew
nave also been supplied with handsome
equipages. Gen. Ludlow, when governor,
lived in lordly style. He drove around
havana in magnificent carriage,
Drawn by handsome horses. and with
iiVeried footmen. whose uniforms, with
top-boots and cockaded high hats,were
patterned after, regal models
In fact, the disclosures which are
now inevitable, promise the ugiiest
scandal which the administra ton. has
yet been called upon to face.
only few days ago Admiral Dewey
was refused a salary as Philippine
Commissioner because it could not le-
galIy be paid him in view of his; being
an officer in the United States navy"
Comment upon this state of affairs Is
quite srperfuous. The facts are plain
'''u os5iS DESPITE nil
that has gonctbefore, despite Algcr and
rotten beef. despite Otis and rotten re-
ports, despite Porto Rico and rotten
faith. this la1est revelation will strike
the thicvingl proconsul. were seen to- be
ment. They were not prepared for this
not Just yet. The pampered satrap and
the thieving procousul. We're seen ITO be
In the clear contemplation of thaticolo-
NAL policy which was first given form
and being in the Porto Rican bill. 1t
was plain that we should get up to
them by and by. 1t was not expected
that they were already in being,or that
the President and his Cabinet had, of
their own motion, turned over to the
loot OF pets and minions the revenues
Of an island held by the American pco-
pie in sacred trust and under the most
solemn pledges to the civilized world.
Whatever OF humiliation and
chagrin the facts may bring
with them 1t is at least well
that they are out. There is oppor-
have dared to write "IIypocrite and
plunderer" broad and black upon the
brow OF the American people.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-24

In the vote on The Quay case in the
United States Senate to-day. If post
ponemcnt is not secured, the Quayitees
claim the votes of six Democratic SEN
ators. to-wit: Daniel, of Virginia
Morgan of Alabama: McLaurin. of
South Carolina; Kenney. of Delaware;
Taliaierro. OF Florida; and Sullivan. OF
Mississippi. An effort is being made to
keep others away from the Senate.
One result of n favorable vote for Quay
would be the immediate appointment OF
n Senator from Delaware, and one from
Utah, who would be seated under such
"A precedent.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-24
A woMAN's CONGRESS SPOILED.

There are. the Virglnian-Pilot gathers
the feminine world of Gay Paree;" and
i'll the way of what Hon. Henry Wat
terson calls "high-jinks," the Lubersac-
Rothschild duel is relegatcd to the pea
nut gallery. a real or fancied slight of
American club-womcn, to their sisters
of the French Capitol, has been the
signal for lights out" and the preface
to merry proceedings.
There is the Countess Annie de. Mon
fatigue. She says that the American
club-women had faithfully promised to
send a "shp-load" of delegates to at
tend n grand "talkfest," and CONVEX
sazione that was to eclipse the 1ingus-
tic performance at the tower of Babel
in variety, and the commune in volume
of noise. And now what? Says the
Countess: THE ship went up or. down
or somewhere, and there are to be no
delegates at ALL" Instead, the dele
gates are going to Milwaukee! And
who is the Countess Annie dc Mon
fatigue? Let the dispatch tell:
THE Countess de Montague Is the
official representative of the 'Deuix-
ieme congress international des Oewers
ct institutions Feminine of the In
tcrnational exposition of 1900 to treat
with American clubwomcn."
That is who de Countess is: but she
has no monopoly of the pain and in
dignation at the Indifference. not to say
the icy face" shown by American
women IN tha r1roiect nf (, ,roo+ ;,to,
national gathering of club-women.
Madame PICARD (wc are assured) was
keenly hurt" Madame Isabel Boeelot
has sustained more or less serious in
juries: Mile Sara Monod has received
10 inconsdcrable jolt. while Acting
President Madame Blanc Beutzon has
been put hors de combat.
And such Il lovely time had been
planned. too. On the French side the
Congress was to represent the conser-
vative element of advanced thought in
France" and was to CONSIDER 4 long
series of subjects:
Such as the relation of woman to
philanthropy. to economics. to lcgisla-
ton and morals, and to education. art.
letters and the sciences
| When. in the face OF all this, the
American cluhwomen have preferred
to so to Milwaukee, the source of whose
fame is only too we'll known it is no
wonder that rage and frenzy fill the
hearts Of feminine Paris.
| De Countess Annie, the official rep
sentative OF the "DeuX!eme Oewcrs"
| "a rather numerous tribe III Paris). is.
however not person to tamely sub
nit to slight. She has set the cables
of the world atinglc with the informa-
ton that the American women will not
attend the Congress. because it is to
be conservatives" whereas the "Amer-
lean women want 60 vote, 10 stand on
! the socialist platform"
DE Countess Annie and her Congress
are a peach; but wait till they hear
| from Milwaukee.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-24

II Is possible that some light is
thrown on the opposition of Republi-
cans TO the repeal of the war taxes by
what is known as the Grand Army
Bill" The intent Of this bill is to put
about SS0,Oo0,oGO more at the disposal
of the Commissioner of Pensions, the
numerous widows of pensioners TO be
the principal benehciaries. i is well
known that this class contains many
of the least worthy pensioners since the
pension o; the cid soldiers was too
often the chief consideration in the
marriages.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-24
TWELVE PAGES.
TUESDAY. APRIL "a. 1900.
MONTAGUE FOR THE PEOPLE.

The people of Virginia admire a
man who champions their cause; they
love frankness. openness and straight
forward speech and action. They love
leading men, who have convictions and
fear not to speak them. They love a
representative, who stands upon the
firm platform of the peoples rights
Such a man is "A. ]. Montague, At
torney- General of Virginia. His letter
to the Virginian Pilot, published in to-
days issue, giving his views upon the
revision of the Constitution and of sub
hitting the outcome of the Convention
to the people for ratification or rejec-
ton, us sample of fearless. outspoken,
bold expression of opinion. that must
carry conviction to the soul of any
true man.
Mr.. Montague covers the whole sit
uation when he says: II will favor no
plan which will take from the people
the right to pass upon the adoption or
rejection OF a Constitution" That is
the way to express it. Had the amend
ments been passed by the Legislature
they would by law have been sub
mitted to the people, so ought the
amendments when made by Conven-
ton. We quite the eloquent words Of
Mr. Montague in this behalf:
but I consider the making OF n Con-
stitution the highest expression of
sovereign power, and, therefore, think
that the work of the contemplated
Convention should be submitted to the
people for ratification or rejection.
AND l WILL FAVOR NO PLAN
WHICH WILL TAKE FROM THE
PEOPLE m He r. RIGHT TO PASS UP
ON THE ADOPTION OR REJECTION
OF a CONSTITUTION" "
THE VERY GENIUS OF FREE
GOVERNMENT. IN My OPINION.
REQUIRES SUCH A SUBMISSION"
Language IKE this guarantees to the
people of Virginia, to whom they may
look, and upon whom they may depend.
Montague, like John w. Daniel (and as
opposed to Alessrs. Swanson and
MARTINI. draws his strength and .nspi-
ration from the people 1t is to be re-
GREETED, then, that Mr. Daniel, in his
letter to this paper could only say: 1T
would be appropriate for the work to
be submitted to the ratification or re-
JccliOn OIL the people. SUCN uncertain
language is to be regretted at this time
from Mr.. Daniel. We had hoped to
hear his eloquent voice alongside of
that of the brilliant Montague, It's
Champions of the peoples right to
have submitted TO them the alterations
OF the Constitution for ratification or
rejection.
1t is difficult for one to imagine n
degree of temerity that would justify
the position of wanting TO make Con-
etitution for the people and then fore
ing 1t upon them without giving them
a chance to say whether they Ike IT,
In other words. the very impudence OF
arrogating to oneself the bisotry of
being able to deal out to the people
such Il Constitution as 1t is thought
best they should have imposed upon
them.
The voice CT Montague (and, also il
is believed. that of Jonn W. DanicD
will be heard in no uncertain sound at
the I'd of May Convention; and the peo-
pie should be grateful for men Ike
Montague, who, having convictions
expresses them. and is the champion
of the peoples rights. and stands ever
foremost in their behalf.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-24
GOOD NATURE.

Good nature is prevaient,in the sys-
tenn OF the American. 1t Is a part and
portion OF his life. The most dirnified
business man. bowed down with the
cares, vexations and responsibilities of
NE VIII stop to enjoy Il hearty laugh.
and VIII not take'amiss II practical Joke
OIL winch he is the vlct' m.
This was never better illustrator than
on Saturday. when Il small boy hid be-
hind a screen in front. OF the post-of,ice
and frightened pede, ,trians by fitting If
rapidly towards lem. 1t was only n
rev moments befo re hundreds of peopIo
mad assembled from whose threats
burst forth peal 5 of the most catchy
ana hearty laU ghter.
It TOOK only a small boy to bring out
.he pnpDlirss Good-humor of the SOLEMN
man OF the world. His good nature was
100 strong to be repulsed. and he fell a
Vic.lm to the fun of the moment. 1t Is
this good iiature that makes srlch good
ci'iZens and good fellows" of Ameri
cans; Tor it takes a good naturcd man
10 make = really good" man, In what
ever position one would have him.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-24

1t is an amazing thing to believe that
there lives a man who has the bold eff
frontry to face Virginia audience and
tell them that they are unfit to pass
upon their own organic laws! Shades
of departed saints!
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-24

IL VIII be in order for Senator Martin
and Congressman Swanson to state
their reasons for opposing an amended
Constitution.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-24

Miss Mary Dinse having survived a
leap from Brooklyn bridge, the ques-
ton of woman's superiority to man
may be considered settled.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-24

The House having smashed the s54;
armor plate clause OF the naval bill
the Secretary of the Navy will doubt
less pay any price he pleases.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-24
DOZIER
A|I-0ver Nets,
Laces z AppIiques.

Our showing of new ALL
OVERS is very comprehen-
sive, this line embracing as it
does full assortment of all
styles, kinds and descriptions
in black, white, cream and
ecru.
Handsome trimmings are the
first considerations the make
up of a fine garment. Come
and view our line.
We mention few of the
latest arrivals:
New ALL-OVER LACESi in
ecrus and black-very smart
designs scrolls, stripes, floral
effects, wheels. rims, stars. etc.
45-inch BLACK SILK ALL
OVER NETS for overskirts,
whole gowns, yokes, etc. Wide
range of styles. This material
answers fashions latest de-
mand.
BEADED. SDANGLED and
CUT JET NETS of various
kinds, including bow-knot and
other new designs, are here in
large variety.
Immense line of NARROW
APPLlOUES.
Visit this department and
view the new things.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-24

Hon. H. Clay Evans will have the
glory of attending the Philadelphia
convention at the head of delegation
that was denied. tickets of admission
to the free soupery in Tennessee
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-24

Prof. e. Benjamin Andrews is being
vigorously prodded by those who
abused him for refusing to sell his con-
victons in 1896.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-24

ASK your local editor whether the
PAPER Trust has advanced the price of
printing paper. and then pay close at
tcntion To what he will say.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-24

.Slnce- the -passa&e nc the Dante Riear
Dill tired feeling has crcpt over a
majority of the Hannaites in both
Houses of Congress-
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-24

Dewey will have an opportunity tc
witness a gigantic Bryan demonstra.
ton in Chicago May /.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-24

The War Department has placed an
other large order for embalmed beef.
The date for collecting campaign con-
tributions is near at hand.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-24

"hen Jno' Daniel and Jack Montague
get through with the Hon. Thomas Sem
ator Martin and the Hon. Claude Alto
gether Swanson. it will take a micro
scope to find them.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-24

Attorney General Gr!ggs wants $780,
COO building. OIL which he has already
spent 100000. His friends. the trusts,
must be the contractors.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-24

The Administration seems to have
reached that frame of mind in which
the depraved takes pride in his de.
pravity
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-24

The Porto Rican bill will cause MANY
aspiring Hannaite Congressman TO die
yearlngs.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-24

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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-24
NOTES AND OPINIONS.

(From the National Watchman)
Watch the wise ones climb into the
Bryan band wagon.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-24

Send only your best men to represent
you in conventions this year.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-24

IL IS 'Stimated that during last week
l'ooo hipinos were killed. wounded or
capture in the Philippines This does
not 6 sund like, guerrilla warfare or the
last gasps of a back broken" revo,u-
''oh'' AS 1t was announced sometime
asos thata new policy was to be inau
gu rated in the light of which Filipinos
G. iptured under arms would not be pris-
emers of war. but traitors in rebellion.
what VIII be done with the 24i pris-
oners taken last week? Will they be
hanged or garroted?
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-24

Senator Foraker s fame is secure. but
II is rather tough on the Forakers. lie
was chief manipulators of the Porto
Rican bill in the Senate.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-24

No employee OF the Virginia Pilot Pub
fishing Company is authorized to contract
any oblig atior in the name OF the COM
pany. or to make purchases in the name
OF tbs same. except upon orders signed by
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-24

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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-24

IT Will he hard on the TIannaite pa
pcrS 10 give their support to the t.us:
party. and at the same time pay double
prce Tor the paper they consume.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-24
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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-24

Democrats. don't fail to attend yonr
party primaries. There are doubtful
characters bent upon securing seats as
at Kansas City.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-24


aspiring Hannaite Congressman TO die
ye&rlings.
Dewey will have an opportunity to
witness gigantic Bryan demonstra
ton in Chicago May /.
since the passage nr- thn-Pa..,e Riea+
bill tired feeling has crcpt over n
majority of the Hannaites in both
Houses of Congress.
Ask your local editor whether the
Paper Trust has advanced the price of
printing paper. and then pay close at
tcntion to what he will say.
Senator Forakc.'s fame is secure, but
II Is rather tough on the Forakers. lie
was chief manipulators of the Porto
Riean bill in the Senate.
1t will he hard on the Hannaite pa
pcrs 10 give their support to the trus.
party. and at the same time paw double
price for the paper they consume.
Democrats. don't fail to attend your
party primaries. There are doubtful
characters bent upon securing seats AZ
delegates in the National Convention
at Kansas City.
Bryan has consented TO visit chicago
ana participate in the Dewey cclabro
ton May /. We will wager something
mat Dewey Will discover that he is Mt
tending Bryan celebration on that
occasion.
Wherever You find a man who is so
anxious To represent YOU as n delegate
III the National Convention that he is
wiling to ray literally for the privilege
10 leave him at home will be an exceed
lngly prudent thing to do
Dewey might receive greater applause
than Bryan in an audience composed
wholly of sailors. but Bryan will have
the advantage of the Admiral in the
makeup of the crowd that will greet
them both in Chicago May LIST.
The sentiment that pervaded the
country two years ago favored IA war
for humanity. The people were actu-
ated by Il noble impulse and their de-
mands were Irresistible but the people
have since discovered that It was n mis-
take to cntrust the Hanraites with an
GRAND Of mercy, since ii afforded them
al; opportunity to piundcr the victims
they were sent to save.
Senator Hoar made Il powerful
speech against the rolicy OF the Admin
istration bu; included in 1t his deter
IMITATION to stand Ivy Tic party and
helr re-elect the very men whose acts
he condemns. 1t is n case of large
moral perceptibility but small moral
responsibility. Some statesmen resemble
n rotten mackerel in the moonlight.
They shine. but at the same time emit
very offensive odor,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-24
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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-24

Bryan has consented TO visit Chicago
and participate in the Dewey cclah,o
ton May /. We will wager something
that Dewey will discover that he is at
tending Bryan celebration on that
occasion.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-24

Wherever You find a man who is so
anxious To represent YOU as n delegaie
III the National Convention that he is;
willing to ray literally for the privilege.
10 leave him at home will be an exceed :
lngly prudent thing to do.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-04-24

Dewey might receive greater applaus,
than Bryan in an audience composed
wholly of sailors. but Bryan will hav,
the advantage of the Admiral in tn,
makeup of the crowd that will gree
them both in Chicago May LIST.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-05-31
Our Irvine gave him satisfaction in every wa
KANSAS, ILL, April 8, 1900.

Montgomery Ward & Co, Chicago. H.,
Dear Srs Would like your very best prices bind
ing Irvine purchased my Irvine from you for years
and il has given perfect satisfaction in every
Yours respectfully, c. c. SHUMAKER.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-05-31
FRANCE LEADS THE WORLD.
Produces More Wine Than Any other
Counfry-LRst Years Product
WIS ,205 .6oI .66a GalIora.

Robert p. skinner. United States con-
sui at Marseilles, has provided the state
department with statistics recently
obtained showing the production of
wine in the principal countries of the
old world in 1895 and 1899. The table
shows France far in the lead, with a
harvest last year of I.265. sol .G64 gall
Ions. Italy's production was the next
largest. in 1899. with total of zoe 107,
500 gallons, and Spain stood third. with
94.393. 200 gallons.
While Frances production last year
was a decided increase over the pre-
ceeding year, the amount in 1898 being
$50. SIT .660 gallons. the wine produced
by Italy and Spain in 1899 suffered a
decrease. being. in 1898, $50. Isl ,2Jo. and
653. s3a.I25 gallons, respectively. These
three countries are far in advance Of
all the others in the production OF
wine. The total harvest Of 1899 in all
the countries of the old world amounts
ed to 3.3sss10I ,704 gallons.