Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-05-19

Helena, Mont, May E,-Liculellhht
Governor Sprlgss' appointment OF VIII
lam A. Clark 10 III ih' vacancy created
by Clark's resignation Is regarded as
one Of the shrcwdest political oonps IN
the history OF the west, IN The faet that
the resignation. instepd Of creating
vacancy, really aimed 10 prolons Clark's
title 10 his scat. and that such viii be ihe
outcome admits no doubt, The con-
scnsus OF opinion here II that he having
resigned before the senate acted. The
governor had full power 10 appoint
The chief surprise, however. arises
from the neat manner In which Governor
Smith, who Is DAILY Democrat, was
trapped. When about two weeks ago
he departed for California TO 'onsum-
mate mining DEAL II WAS understood
that Lieutenant Governor Sprlegs Who
Is q Clark factionist, also left for the
Sioux Falls Popullst national conNen-
ton. This left Senator Norris, president
pro TEN of the senate, to MI the duties
Of the executive.
Governor Smith planned to return be-
fore Spriggs would he able 10 get back:
but Spriggs Immediately upon arriving
at Sioux Falls started for Helena, and
In this way arrived two days before
Governor Smith. and when Senator
Clarks resignation was received
promptly reappointcd him, urging that
the states finances would not warrant
summoninG an extra session Of the leg
islature, which meets In regular session
seven months hence.
Governor Smith Is being severely CEN
sured In many quarters for leaving his
post OF duty. while from many others
Governor Spriggs Is being highly COM
mended for his action in reapponting
Clark.
Washington. May 1I.-Discussion Of
the administration of affairs in Cuba by
agents of the United states occupied tho
attention of the senate during the great.
er part of Wednesdays session.
Mr.. Bacon tGa.) spoke at length on his
.es0lution directing the committee on
relations with Cuba to make an inves-
tigation OF the conduct of the financial
affairs of the island. He maintained
that ii was the duty of congress to make
the investigation called for by the reSo-
luton. because 1t was due the people OF
this country to know Just how affairs in
the island were being conducted, and
since the disclosures of the past few
days had been made with respect TO the
alleged incorporation of funds In the
postal section. the obligation upon con-
gress TO make an investigation was
doubly heavy. He urged that the honor
Of the country depended upon its being
able to clear away the fraud and corr
ruption which. it was charged, had been
discovered. He insisted that the gov.
ernment of the United States had no
authority in Cuba, and demanded to
know how soon it proposed TO redeem
its pledge and leave the Governme MT of
the island to its inhabitants.
The house accomplished little yester-
day beside passing the senate bill to in
corporate the American National Red
Cross. No progress was made with the
Alaskan code bill, owing to the inability
Of the two sides to agree as to the time
to be allowed for general debate The
conference report on the District of CO.
lumbia appropriation bill was rejected
after an extended debate.
New York. May l1.-Arthur Sewall Of
Maine, who was the candidate for vice
president upon the Democratic ticket in
1896 with Mr.. Bryan, was in the city yes
terday. In an interview he said: II
think Mr.. Bryan's chances for election
are very bright. and that he will have
better chance than he had in 1896. Mr..
Bryan will not carry one New England
state. 1t might be possible to carry
New York If a campaign without mis-
takes Is conducted. If New York state
is not honored the nomination for vice
president should go to the central west.
the situation"
Minneapolis. May 1.-THE state RE-
publican convention met here yesterday
and four delegates-at-large to the ma
tional convention were chosen. The
resolutions adopted endorse the national
administration. favor wise legislation
to control the trusts and a constitutional
amendment giving congress full power
over trusts. Implicit confidence in the
ability of the president and the arty
to solve the questions growing out of the
Spanish war is expressed. The election
Of United States senator's by vote OF the
people is favored.
Washington. May lit appears from
late mail advices from Manila that the
prison officials of Bilibid prison at
Manila are under investigation. Bilibid
prison contains thousands of prisoners.
Alcalde Benito and other officials were
continued in charge because the Aneri-
cans knew nothing of the prison met hods
or the Filipino language. 1t is alleged
that prisoners were freely exchaC, ;ed:
that natives with money We're allowed
to employ substitutes to serve their
term. and that various other forms Of
corruption existed.
Columbia, S. c., May 1.-THE state
Democratic convention yesterday
elected four delegates at Large to the
national convention. The platform
adopted declares allegiance to the ma
tional party. demands reaffirmation a
Kansas City of the Chicago platform.
eommends Bryan's party leadership
and denounces the foreign policy of
President Mckinley.
Boston, May 1.-THE anti-imperial-
lists are considering the project of hold
ing a national convention soon after the
Kansas City gathering OF the Demo-
erats. when 1t will be known just what |
both the great parties intend to do. |
Secretary Winslow is authority for the |
Mckinley Heads the List.
New York, May l1.-Brunze life-siye
statues of Grant. Sheridan and sherman
will be placed in Cullum Memorial hall
at West Point. the the fund which tn.
professors of the military academy are
trying to raise reaches the proportions
they expected. President Mckinley
ht ads the subscription with $500.
The war department announces the |