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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-27
GREAT INTERSTATE MEETr,

GREAT INTERSTATE MEETING.
The Democracy have arranged for a
great interstate political gathering at
the Morgan's Grove Fair near ,Shep-
hardstown, on the 9TH and 9Th of Sep
tember, and there will be a number of
notable speakers in attendance, among
them United States Senator George L.
Wellington, of Maryland, a former ar
dent Republican, but who was forced
to leave his party for the same reas-
ons which have actuated hundreds of
other former Democratic opponents.
The attendance promises to be an
enormous one, as people will be pres
ent from West Virginia, Pennsylvania,
Maryland and Virginia, and as it viii
extend over two days, the 9Th and 9Th,
there will be abundant opportunity for
a presentation Of the Democratic po-
sition. Senator Wellington will make
his address on the 9Th.
Mr. Bryan will probably be in the
State about the first of September, and
may possibly so arrange his affairs and
dates as to be present at Morgan's
Grove, although this is uncertain at
the present writing. Additional and
more definite information will be Civ
en- in few days.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-27

Clarksburg Mail.
During the first three years OF Cover
nor MacCorkle's administration As par
dons were issued and u fines RENTED by
the Executive. During the first three vars
OF Republican administration JAG pardons
were issued and fines were RENTED in 81
cases. A total Of 90 under a Democratic
Governor against 1877 under a Republican
Governor. for corresponding period OF
time The Republican Governor seems de-
termined that those who outrage the laws
of the State shall not suffer the conse-
quences of their guilt. Unless this Is done
with the hope Of swelling the Republican
vote in the State the object Of Il IS hidden
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-27
senator Frye ON "our ANY.

New York World
While senator Frye is telling the people
OF the State of Maine how wicked ii is to
dare to eriticise Mr.. McKinley's doings
in the Philippines. let him also explain
this following passage in the report of the
Peace Commission, published on page 1853
OF Senate Document No. 60:
Mr.. Frye-Suppose the United States.
in the progress of that (Spanish) war,
found the leader of the present Philip
pine rebellion an exile from his country
in Hong Kong, and sent for him and
brought him TO the islands In an American
ship, and then furnished him with 4000
or 5000 stands of arms, and allowed him
TO purchase as many more stands OF arms
In Hong Kong, and accepted his ala in
conquering Luzon, what kind OF a nation
in the eyes of the world would we appua
10 me 10 surrender Aguinaldo and his In
surgents to Spain to be dealt with as they
please?
Commander Bradford-We become re-.
sEonsible for everything h@ has done. He
is our ally and we are bound TO protect
him.
The question for Senator Frye to answer
is this:
In view of these facts of alliance, so
clearly and concisely stated by the sena-
tor himself. what is Senator Frye's opin-
ion OF Mr.. Mckinley method OF treating
that alliance and our ally"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-27

complications such a policy is likely
to lead us into when once we step be-
yond the bounds of this hemisphere
and the Monroe Doctrine and NEEDLE
with the affairs Of the Old World in
disregard of the advice Of our wise and
far-seeing forefathers, who shaped and
builded this Republic.
Already Mr.. Mckinley has given
hopeful signs of reformation and it
is given out from Washington, and
doubtless is the solemn truth, that the
chief anxiety of the administration now
is to get our troops safely out of China
before the storm breaks and we are in
volved in the deluge.
Evidently, Wall street has had much
to do with shaping the administration
latter policy in China, for Wall street
has a wholesome horror of war and
falling values and the niagnates of
that thoroughfare, who contributed in
1896 and are expected to contribute in
1900 to the election of Mr.. Mckinley,
have the most potent voice in shaping
the policies of this administration, al
ways so plant in the hands of the
money power.
Whatever influence may be the actu-
ating cause, however, it is reassuring
to know that Washington is anxious TO
withdraw our army from China and
avoid any ENHANCEMENT with the pow
ers.
If the Chinese experience shall profit
Mr.. Mckinley to the extent Of causing
him to abandon his military and i'm
perial programme in the Philippines
it will be a blessing, indeed.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-27

One day in the dim future Council
may pay some attention to the paving
Of certain thickly populated Island
thoroughfares which now do not rise
to the dignity of average country dirt
roads and in wet weather are simply
impossible to people afoot, being COW
cred deep with mud This condition is
the only drawback to the garden spot
and it ought to be remedied.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-27
A LITTLE STRONG.

A St. Louis clergyman has gone rath-
er to extremes in melting out spiritual
consolation to his flock. He has set
himself up as an expert upon wearing
apparel, and acting in that self-imposed
capacity refused the rite of communion
to a young woman because he judged
she was attired in shirt waist of too
diaphanous texture.
The mental condition of this minis
ter of that gospel which contains the
warning Judge not, that ye be not
Judged must have been a peculiar one.
There is pretty good authority for the
statement that to the pure all things
are pure, and if that be true, and most
people believe it is, there would appear
to be no good reason for turning away
from the communion table young lady
who had adjusted her attire to the tenn
perature, or possibly did as well as a
limited wardrobe would allow.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-27
THE WELSH STRIKE.

What is one man S meat is another's
poison is exemplified i the great Welsh
railroad strike, which has cut off the
great coal mines of that country from
the market and given an added impetus
to the importation of coal from the
United States. For several years, ow-
ing to the increased cost of mining in
English and Welsh mines, where deep
levels have been reached the importa-
ton of coal from Virginia and West
Virginia mines has been going on and
steadily increasing. This is trade
that is bound to be permanent and to
continue to increase, since English coal
is becoming, if not scarcer owing to
the exhaustion of mines, at least dearer
because Of the increased cost of mining
it at low levels. Meanwhile, American
mines are practically new and mex
haustible, while their product is large
ly as good as the best of English or
Welsh coal and much cheaper.
This is a growing advantage the
United States will continue to enjoy
over its greatest industrial rival in the
worlds markets. If the Welsh rail-
way strikers only knew it, they are
materially assisting their greatest COM
petitor. The ground they have lost
can never be recovered. Meanwhile
English industry is seriously suffering
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-27
Quality of Jnpan's Soldiers.

Baltimore American.
From the dispatches, it is impossible
to discover who is directing operations
but from the general trend of them, 1t
seems probable that he is a japanese.
That nation, during the present Chinese
war, has astonished European communi-
ties, and it is possible has dismayed some
European governments. The japanese
troops have been at the front in every en-
counter, and they have not only shown
dauntless courage, but have exhibited re-
markable forbearance and discipline
qualities most priced and rarest seen In
the soldier. There is no longer any ques-
ton of comparison. They are the peers
of any soldiers in the world. There is food
for meditation in this for several of the
European governments which are now
robbing China and which hope through
this quarrel to enlarge their robberies.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-27

Representative Grosvenor, OF Ohio,
has paused in his series of interviews
long enough to make few figures on
the Next House of Representatives and
announces that it is probable that the
Republicans will have a majority, bas-
ing this hope on gains in New York,
Pennsylvania and Ohio. This is prob
ably very comforting to Mr.. Grosven-
or, but it won't quite convince other
people
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-27

De facto Senator N. B. Scott claims
to have discovered that Mr.. Bryan has
changed front" on the issue of i'm
perialism. Strange that Mr.. Scott
should discover so much that does not
exist. Doubtless the able Wheeling
Senatoh means he WISHES Mr.. Bryan
would change front on the imperial
issue. So does Mark Hanna, Mr.. Nc
Kinley and others.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-27
been misquoted one iota in letter. or
meaning. ss

Boer Lieutenant Cordua, under SEN
tence of death for plotting to abduct
Lord Roberts, and who, declining to
be bound, sat bolt upright facing the
leveled rifles of his executioners, was
made of Spartan stuff. Such instances,
showing the character Of the South
African patriots. explains why many
times their number of trained, but
merely mercenary. British troops have
failed to conquer them.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-27

In all this miserable mess in Kentucky
why have we not heard of the name Of
the man who shot Goebel? His identity
has never been nted.-Intelligencer.
Well, what of it? Do you doubt that
Goebel was shot by some one? The
rifle whence came the deadly steel
bullet did not aim and discharge itself.
If the conspirators of Frankfort, whom
Republican editors of the Intelligencer
stripe would shield from justice,
would confess this curiosity as to the
identity of Goebel's assassin would be
appeased. We know who the head
devils in this plot are. Their tool is
of comparatively small Importance.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-27

Wall Street, which is suffering from
dog-day dizziness and low prices.
doesn't desire war with China. which
would make a bad situation vastly
worse Hence, there will be no war
with China if the administration at
Washington can help it. Sometimes
Wall Street does the country a good
turn.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-27

The first annual report Of the Repub-
lie Iron and Steel Company, for the
fiscal year ending June 80, 1900, shows
profits of $5,6S4,101. The trusts have
apparently made a pretty good thing
out of the people, so far
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-27
Evidence of Fraud.

LUuIsVIIIe LOuTler-JOurnaI.
One thing which the census of Philadel-
phia effectually does is to prove the gil
gantic frauds Of the machine politicians
in that city. The population, as shown
by the census, is 1,29S, 6s7. Allowing one
voter to five people-the accepted ratio
would place the voting strength at 25s. 739;
while the actual list of last May placed
1t at 32O.422
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-27

We are going to fortify the Island
of Guam at the cost Of some millions
and make it a great naval base. with
docks, ship yards, forts, and a SUBJ
stantial garrison Keep it up. All the
people will have to do viii be to foot
the bill.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-27

Tricky General De Wet appears to
have outwitted Lord Roberts again.
crossing with his force into the Orange
River Free State, while a portion of
unlucky General Buffers force was
trapped on the 23rd, one company Of
the Liverpool regiment being about
wiped out, losing ten killed, Captain
and forty-fve wounded and thirty-two
missing.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-27

After recent lynchings and exhibit
tons of race hatred at the North, no
tably at Akron, in the great Repubii-
can State of Ohio, maybe Republican
editors will let up little on the South.
But this is too much to hope.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-27

Maybe the Fourteenth street organ
will demonstrate by diagram how Mr..
Roosevelt has been misquoted in his
insult to Democrats who uphold the
Kansas City platform. who, he said,
were lawless, cowardly, licentious, dis
honest and dishonorable, for it has yet
failed by other means to show that the
reckless. loose-tongued rough rider has
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-27

According to the census figures,
Cleveland is now the metropolis of
Ohio, with a population of 3S1, 76S, as
against 325, 76S for Cincinnati. Natur-
ally, Cincinnati is kicking at being
compelled to play second fiddle.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-27

Does the Intelligencer hope to con-
vince any number CT Democrats who
uphold the Kansas City platform of
the errors of their ways by abusing
them, a la Roosevelt, as lawless, licen-
tious, cowardly, dishonest and dishon-
orable?
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-27

The National Republican campaign
committee is making a pitiful appeal
for money Wonder what's the matter
with the trusts. Perhaps they see the
hand writing on the wall, and decline
to put cash into lost game.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-27
TerseIy ToIN.

st. Mary's Oracle.
The Republican platform Of 1885 de-
nounced Mr.. Cleveland for demonetizing
silver. In 1892 it declared for bimetallism.
In 1896 it reiterated the declaration, but
coupled it with the consent of other ma
tons. In 1900 it came out square for a
single gold standard Yet the Republican
party regards itself party of fixed prin-
ciples
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-27

tHdTIeStOn Gazette.
Rathbone's threat that he would pull
down the pillars Of the temple" if he is
molested for his crookedness in Cuba
seems to have had its effect lie will be
handled carefully until after the election
anyway. All steps leading to legal inves-
tigation have been postponed until late
next fall.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-27

The population figures Just made pub
lie for Pittsburg and Allegheny City ap-
pear to be very satisfactory to the two
cities. The gain of $1,000 in Pittsburg
and Of 24.609 in Allegheny constitute
statistics in which the people up there
may well rejoice.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-27

The Agricultural Department ento-
mologists have ascertained that there
are two hundred and fifty different
varieties of mosquitoes. The average
man only knows of one variety, and
it's an Internal nuisance.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-27

The proposition which comes from
Paris to convoke the Chinese Viceroys
and deal with them as to the future of
the Empire appears to be a particularly
good idea, especially if it be true that
the Emperor is prisoner in the hands
of the japanese.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-27

While it is given out from Berlin
that the attitude OF Germany toward
China remains unchanged and that the
only desire of the Emperor Is the res
toration Of order and a stable govern
ment, yet German transports continue
to rush an army of conquest to the
Flowery Kingdom
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-27

The people of Akron, O.. are now
figuring on the cost of mob rule, and
as nearly as possible have concluded
that half a million dollars will pay
the bill 1t will be charged up to ex-
perience.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-27

Caleb Powers, convicted of compli-
city in the murder of Governor Goe-
bel, was indignant because the Louis
Vile authorities handcuffed him. re
should be thankful he hasn't a halter
around his neck
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-27
The Real Issue.

Boston Globe.
To numerous alert and critical corre-
spondents the Globe respectfully replies
that ~ O'Clock would indeed be nearer
right for 10 O'Clock p. m" The para
mount issue, however. this year is impsr-
iailsm.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-27
The savage BacbeIor.

Indianapolis Press
1T is wo1nan's privilege to change her
mind" said the Sweet Young Thing.
From what / know OF the critter It f.
her duty" said the Savage Bachelor. and
the glare he got from the newly married
boarders kept him in good humor all the
rest Of the day.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-27
A Great Ship.

bUHIUH TttIdIU.
The trial trip Of the battleship Alabama
off the Massachusetts coast is evidently
going to be a great event in naval history.
Apart from the anticipated performance
OF the Alabama herself, it is not often
that such an event is marked by the pres
ence of such fine array OF great battle
ships for stakeboats
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-27
THE REPUBLICAN PARTY AND SILL
YER.


Bryan Brays to the Crowds in Kansas
Says the Republican Party Has Always
Been Silver Party.-Intelligence Head
line.
Does our neighbor mean to deny the
truth of Mr.. Bryans statement that
the Republican party up to the pres
ent campaign had always been a silver
party? If it does, it will find itself at
variance with its history, some of it
very recent
Mr.. Mckinley. until Hanna and Wall
street got hold of him, had always
been a consistent silver man-about
the only thing he was ever consistent
in for any length of time. He roundly
denounced President Cleveland for
striking down silver and thus making
money the master-everything else
the servant"
AS late as 1896 the Republican plat
form declared for bimetallism, the only
difference in its declaration from that
of the Democracy being that. while
the Republican platform called for in
ternational bimetallism, the Democ-
raey had faith enough in this country
TO believe it could adopt its own mon
etary standard without the consent of
any other nation.
If our neighbor doesn't know that
the Republican party hitherto has al
ways been consistent silver party,
as Mr.. Bryan states, it is wretchedly
ignorant of Republican party history.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-27

A special from Monroe county,
printed this morning, shows additional
evidence Of the fact that the old Re-
publican wheelhorses are rapidly leav-
ing the party and coming over to the
cause of the people.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-27
An Evidence of Progress.

Parkersburg State Journal
A trolley railroad from Clarksburg Il
Fairmont is to be constructed soon This
Is proposed enterprise which shows
among other things the progress West
Virginia is making. Hon. j. ~ Camden
OF this city, is connected with the project
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-27

The thing for the United States to do
is to get out of China just as soon as
possible. Things are going to happen
over there, and we don't want to get
mixed up in them.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-27

chicago Tribune.
Thirteenth Floor Tenant-sandy, what
are you laughing about? ~
Elevator Boy-Ive got such a good Joke
on Mr.. striblin. lie says to me awhile
ago, SANDY he says. don't ye know
what floor to put me off at. We Internal
Irish idiit." An I'm scotch-haw! hawl
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-27
Money ThroYvn Annr.

indianapolis Journal
rs cordeiia having a good time at tn.
seashore?"
No; she says she got FIVE new hats and
everybody down there goes bareheaded."
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-27
Know Their Business.

Washington Post
The board of awards at the Paris Ex-
position is evidently composed of gentle
men and scholars. Kentucky carries of
the first prize for whiskey.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-27

Detroit Free Press
Did you have good talk with the
Dwiggses last night. daughter"
No, ma: we didn't talk: the men quar-.
relied about politics and Clara ana
abused the weather"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-27
Hint.

st. Louis Republic
II worse comes to worst with Roose-
velts voice he might dress in Rough Rider
costume and make the gestures while
Hanna does the talking.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-27
Mans InconaIstcncv.

SomeryiIle Journal
The average man win pay half dollar
to see shsw OF fireworks. and neglect
to look at the sunset. which he can see
almost every night for nothing.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-27

There's going to be hot political
fight in West Virginia this fall The
Democracy is moving on the enemy's
works, and they will be captured
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-27

d. LOUIS REPUBLIC.
II is ominous to hear Republicans belit-
ting Thomas Jefferson. honored By name
in their party's first platform and revered
By Abraham Lincoln. their first and great
est President.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-27

The National Convention of Slavs is
in session here, and the delegates will
remain for a week or two. They will
be made welcome
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-27

At Washington they would be very
glad to know what Russia is going to
do in China. Meanwhile Russia is go
ing right ahead on warlike basis.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-27

Governor Atkinson and Jake" KEN
pie are to speak in Maine. The Repub-
lican situation up there must be a
desperate one.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-27
China. Need.

Washington Post
What China needs is a comprehensive
and compact form OF government OF the
Mark Hanna variety
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-27
Next After Borroyy.ng 40

Atehison Globe
Become good friends with man, and he
will soon lose no time asking you TO take
sides in a kin row.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-27

THE consent of the governedy' Bah-
Intelligencer.
H5@tsIe4U
This open expression efmeentempt
for the basic principle underlying gov
eminent by the people was to be ex-
pected from an organ of imperialism
But isn't our contemporary rather
reckless in thus openly sneering at
Constitutional Government?
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-27

During the last Democratic administra-
ton the dinner pail of the workingman
was usually filled with food for reflection.
-Martinsburg Herald.
Yes. And he has reflected. The
average wages of the workingman are
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-27

The next Congressman from the First
West Virginia district will be named
at Sistersville tomorrow.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-27

"Teddy's" throat still appears to be
hurting him, and there are indications
Of writer's cramp. It's a sad case.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-27

Apropos to hauling down the flag, "
which has been planted over the i'm
perial palace in Pekin let us ask, in
the language of Mr.. Mckinley, "who
will haul it DOWN." Does not Mr. Nc
Kinley himself propose to see that it
is hauled down from that eminence as
soon as possible? And in this does not
Mr.. Mckinley confess the arrant DEM
agoguery of his haul-down-t he-flag
query, and acknowledge that the flag
should be hauled down when it is
where it has no business to be?
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-27

Happy the vacationist who can
stretch his outing into the cool Of
autumn.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-27

AS pardoner Of criminals Gov
ernor Atkinson is bowling success.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-08-27

There's a sort OF blue tinge abou
Chicago, these days.