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New-York tribune., 1900-01-14

better than nonentity. Against the two colossi
united all the rest might be powerless, though
even that is not a foregone conclusion. But
certainly league of two or three of these lesser
Powers. or even one of them alone, would be a
sufficient makeweight to turn the scale in favor
of one or the other of the two in case of con-
fict between them So, instead of one of the
coloss falling upon the remaining States and
crushing them to powder, as NJ. Benost antici-
pates it seems probable that both of them
would pay court to those States curry favor
with them and seek to strengthen them and to
maintain them.
NJ. BenOiSt is, however, indubitably right in
reckoning that such a partitioning of Austria
would be grave if not an irremediable calam-
ity, and that, therefore, the maintenance of the
Dual Realm is most earnestly to be desired.
That realm was once the buffer State between
Europe and Asia, protecting the civilization and
Christianity of the West from successive on
Slaughts of Mongols and OttOmans. To-day it is
the buffer State Of Europe itself, among the
European Powers themselves, keeping some of
them apart for their own good. So while Eu-
rope might continue to exist without Austria,
the experiment is one which it is conspicuously
desirable not to make. And we can cordially
agree with NJ. Benoist in believing that it may
not, at least in our time, be made, and that the
familiar truism to which we have referred may
prove, at least in its latter part to be true,
after ALL What the next reign in Austria will
bring forth it would be rash to undertake to
say Dualism may be maintained; or it may
give place to 'trialism'; or there may be still
wider federal scheme. But in some way or an
other, we may hope with no little confidence,
the external integrity of the great empire will
be preserved. The genius of Francis Joseph II
has been so marked and so successful that it
will surely project its saving power far for
ward into the reign which will come next, but
which, let us trust is still afar off in the future
New-York tribune., 1900-01-14

and description of the routes. This country
wants an all-American line and no other 1t
does not want to have to communicate with Its
own possessions by way of alien lands. When
this Government sends message to its officers
at Manila it does not want to send it over Brit
ish and Russian and Japanese wires, or by way
of stations on their shores. 1t does not want
its business delayed or interrupted at their
pleasure or through their disturbances. Let us
leave out of consideration the possibility of our
ever having a war other trouble with one of
those countries; the possibility of a war be-
tween some of them must be taken into account
In case of war between Japan and Russia,
for example what would become of our COM
munication with Manila via Siberia and Japan?
Yet at such time it might be of supreme inn
portance for us to maintain that communlca-
ton uninterrupted and inviolate. At the very
time when we most needed the cable we would
be deprived of the use of it. No, the very To-
cation, character and control of the cable line
urged by THE Engineering Magazine" writer
are its strongest condemnation. Our connec-
tions with our own possessions must be direct
and exclusive, and not on alien sufferance or
under alien control. 1t is to be believed that
a direct all-American cable from California TO
Hawaii. to Guam, to the Philippines, would be
as short cheap. as easy and as safe as one
by any other route. But whether it would or
not such a cable, with its every shore end in
American waters, on an American shore and
under the American flag, is the only one that
will answer the imperative requirements Of the
American Government and the American
Nation
New-York tribune., 1900-01-14
THE PLAGUE AT RIO JANEIRO.

The appearance Of the bubOnic plague at Rio
Janeiro ought not to surprise any one who has
watched the course of the Asiatic visitor Of late
And yet one cannot help believing that it could
have been avoided. Certainly there was ample
warming. As long ago as last August there was
a serious outbreak of the disorder in Paraguay
This led the Argentine Republic to institute so
rigid quarantine against the upper Parana
that the expectation of hides and other mer-
chandise from that region was completely
stopped Moreover, the commercial travellers
who were trying TO sell European goods in Para
quay left in disgust and alarm. Two months
later several cases of plague occurred at Santos
only a short distance from Rio, on the Atlantic
coast In view of the difficulty in eradicating
the disease when 1t once gets a foothold, and
after noting the paralysis of trade which Para
quay, on this side OF the Atlantic, and Oporto
on the other, have suffered from this same
cause, one would suppose that Rio would have
taken more effective measures than she has to
prevent the establishment Of a third centre of
contagion in South America.
A pleasant contrast with this state Of things
New-York tribune., 1900-01-14

Canadian fall ploughing expands the wheat
growing area of the Dominion more than
quarter Of a million acres beyond last year.
giving a gratifying indication Of prosperity.
Threats of Fenian invasion give it no serious
alarm. and with the Alaskan boundary question
temporarily out of the way fits political as well
as It's industrial and economic conditions justify
the satisfaction with which THE Toronto
Globe" recites them.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-14

Mr.. Bryan, it seems. is in favor OF the United
States acquiring new territory even when, as in
the case of the Philippines 1t is not contiguous
to the States OF the Union, provided the people
are intelligent enough to form part of the Re
public. This declaration is very much akin to a
flop on the question of expansion; for one or the
axoms of the anti-imperialists is that there is
a mysterious though inexorable law OF nature
against annexing non-contiguous territory
Moreover. the anti-mperialists never tire of tell
ing the world how intelligent the Filipinos are
Many indeed. go so far as to say that they are
quite as intelligent as the average Americans.
But If that view is correct there can be
no possible objection to the acquisition of the
islands, according to Mr.. Bryan. And. on the
other hand. II that gentleman continues TO op-
pose ths retention OF the PhilippineA no Win
New-York tribune., 1900-01-14
NEw-YoRK DAILY TRIBUNE SUNDAY. JANUARY a. 1900

have to justify his course by denying the anti
imperialist assumption OF Filipino enlighten-
ment which will be embarrassing all around.
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Business Nonees.

So 500 will buy half interest in business al
ready established with excellent outlook Money TO
be o business. Address LANDLORDS
PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION. Park Row Building
CARL H. SCHULTZ'S MINERAL WATERS
combine highest eervescence agreeable WITH
ABSOLUTE PURITY AND CORRECT COMPOSITION
New-York tribune., 1900-01-14

Bryan once got his fingers jammed In the
Goebel door. and apparently doesn't want TO
repeat the experience.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-14

One of the police magistrates explains that he
could not hold a person accused of shooting
another because. In spite of repeated adjourn
ments no complaining witnesses appeared and
the District Attorney took no interest to secure
them and prosecute the case. OF course not The
District Attorney Is too busy prosecuting law
yers who offend him personally to look after
mere shooting affairs
New-York tribune., 1900-01-14

1t is apparently q case Of ''I won't tell on you
If you won't tell me-" between Mr.. Platt
ard Mr. Croker.
New-York tribune., 1900-01-14

pleasant reception given Tuesday zS-
ternoon by Mrs. NJ Augustus Field and her daugh-
ter. Mrs. Henry Wlmerding Payne. at their home
No. IA West Thirty-sixth-st- Mrs. Field and Ms
Payne who have sent out cards for series OF az
ternoon receptions were assisted by Mrs Thomas
Pearsan Field, Mrs Arthur Mason Jones and 1ErSl
Lawrence Phillips. Among the guests were Mrs.
Charles Jackson, Miss Jackson. Mrs E. ]. Berwfnd
Mrs. Edward de Clifford Chisolm Mrs Daniel But
terheld. Mrs S. Fischer Johnson Mrs. Herbert
Johnston, Mrs. George @. Williams, Mrs Alfred
Lahens, Mrs Eastman Johnson. Miss Lahens. Mrs.
Robert RalstOn Crosby, Mrs. E Lyman Short Ms
]. A. Del Vale Miss Loulou Noel, Mrs PandeM
Fachirt and Miss Caterina Fachfrf-
New-York tribune., 1900-01-14

fashionable wedding Thursday afternoon
win Do that OF Miss Matilda Howard Marvin,
daughter OF ths late Tasksr Howard Marvin. pEdlA
New-York tribune., 1900-01-14

The wedding Of Mrs Lillian R. Engies to WI.
lam Thorne Matthews VIII take place on Tuesday
in the Church OF the TRANSPORTATION. in East
Twenty-ninth-st.. near F1fth-ave- The rector, th'
Rev DR. George Clarke HOughton. will perform
ths ceremony which will be supplemented BY q
breakfast at the Waldorf-AstOrta Only the rsia- I
tJ,,es will attend the ceremony and breakfast NJ
ana Mrs Matthews will spend their honeymoon a.
Lakewood
New-York tribune., 1900-01-14

In the Church OF the Holy Communion, Six'h-ave
and Twentieth-st.. on "Wednesday afternoon. MISS
Edith Lawrence Speyers. daughter OF Mt ana Ms,
Albert C. p. Speyers viii be married 70 EuW@Iu
McVickar. A large number Of invitations HaVs
been issued for the ceremony, which viii oe per
formed by the Rev. Dr. Walter batterSnA't
rector OF ST. Peters Protestant EplSe0p@.
Church Albany, assisted by the rector q
the Church OF OF the Holy Communion tha
Rev Dr. Henry Mottet Miss Corneha van
Rensselaer, Robb. cousin OF the bride. Will at'ehd
her as maid OF hcnor. and Miss Lena SchrooeF'
another cousin of the bride; Miss Julia WASH
daughter OF Mr. and Mrs. Augustus Walsh, OF Al
bany and Miss Mary Vibbert daughter OF the Kew.
Dr. William II. Vibbert. vicar Of Trinity ChapeL
will be the bridesmaids. These young women WI
wear gowns OF ashes OF roses satin, made Wiz
hchus of white chiffon. and short wells OF WA4's
tulle Each will carry a bouquet OF pink roses
Mr.. McVickars best man will be CharleS buiL - lo
ushers selected are the brides brother, James oS
ard Speyers; Andrew A Biboy. William y pSsss,I
Alexander Harvey, Ralph OlmSted Ives, Davlu, l.
Jackson. G.. Howard Dawson and C Clive-ba{ icy
the British Consul The brides gown Will %
trimmed with old family lace, and she viii weaL
jewelled pendant made OF pearls and topa1es. Sl'F
inally owned by Lord Elgin who presented u q
his wife. Lady Elgin. an ancestor or the orlSe :
father Mr.. MCViCk0r'S present 10 his oFl1S ~
crescent Of diamonds which VIII hold the p'lUN~
veil In place.
A fashionable wedding Thursday afternoon
win DO that OF Miss Matilda Howard Marvin .
daughter OF thu iafa Taaker Howard Marvin. prN4
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-02

Guiding the now famous I-Ho-Tan, or
Boxers. Many of these agents have
been trained in the schools of Europe
and America, and have high degrees
from foreign universities. All work
under Get. Yatabe. They have studied
the secret service systems abroad, es-
pecially in Germany and France, and
know how to collect information to the
best advantage AS engineers and
surveyors they have made accurate
maps Of the country, such as China It.
self does not possess, and they have
gathered complete data as to possible
supplies and routes for the military
and naval departments. They have
done all this without the slightest sus-
picion Of what they were about reach
ing official ears in China. They have
kept in touch with the consular and
the diplomatic service and with the
bureau of information in Toxic. where
the reports of the agents are arranged
for ready reference. So Japan knows
China. and other nations do not.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-02

list under LIS banner know that their
pay is sure, and that their food will
not be stinted. They also know that
If they happen to do anything notable
and worthy their employer is sure to
be generous in rewards.
From his earliest years, as a man
interested In military matters, Lii
Hung Chang has been persistent ad-
vocate of modern ornaments. If his
advice had been carried out before the
war with Japan China would not have
been struck down so easily. It is be.
lievAd that Ii, out of his vast wealth.
has accumulated great store of mod
ern weapons for his private army, and
it is unlikely to be deficient in trans
port, commissariat. or even in medi-
cal service. His force is certain to be
stiffened by drilled men who have been
on his books for years, and who have
probably been out in his service be-
fore. Every big official of the Impe-
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-02
HALF-RATE EXCURSIONS
TO UTAH.

While there are tourist rates to Salt
Lake City and Ogden and return in
effect every day, special opportunity
is AFFORDED to visit the worlds greatest
sanitarium and health and pleasure re-
sort through a series of cheap excur-
sions to leave Chicago and St. Louis.
August 7th and 21st. These excursions
leave Omaha, St. Joseph, Kansas City.
etc, ETC., on August 9Th and 22d. These
dates are subject to change if found
advisable. No place in the universe
presents such complement of attrac-
lions as Salt Lake City. 1t is the
place of the great Mormon Temple and
Tabernacle, the seat of ecclesiastical
authority of the Saints and the home
of their prophet. 1t is quaint, curl
GUS, axd picturesque in environment.
The summer climate is Incompatible
There are cool mountain and like re-
sorts near by, the greatest of which is
Saltair Beach on Great Salt Lake.
Here you can float upon the surface of
the water almost mile above sea level.
Within the limits of the city are Warm
Sulphur and Hot Springs, parks, drives
and, beautiful canyons. Furthermore,
the trip to Utah by way of Denver and
Colorado Springs over the Rio Graade
Western Railway in connection wi,
either the Denver & Rio Grande or Col
orado Midland railroads is one of UNI
equaled sp'endor. The scenery is the
most magnificent in AmerXa. Send
two cents postage for copy of SSalt
Lake city-the City of the Saints" to-,
Gco. W. Heintz. General Passss9sar
Agent Rio Grande Western Railway.
Salt Lao CITY
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-02
Ii HUNG CHANGES BANQUEr1NG HALL AT CANTON.

statesman has been busily raising and
squipping large force of soldiers,
whom he will pay and perhaps direct
himself, and no one knows whether
his intention is good or evil.
Probably this is the first time in his
tory that statesman of nearly four
score has set himself the arduous task
Of recruiting an army for personal use.
Ii Hung Chang, however, is an old
hand at this particular species of eff
fort 1t Is understood he keeps among
his private papers a voluminous list
OF fighting men who are attached by
interest and affection to his person.
and when he starts to raise his army
these people form the nucleus of his
force.
One thing may be taken for granted
Ii Hung Changes private army will be
composed Of brave men, admirably
EQUIPPED and well led.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-02

but it is safe to say that none of these
will trouble the soldier who fights un-
der the willy octogenarian viceroy.
There is no red tape about Ii Hung
Changes force, especially when he in
tends serious business.
There are other viceroys who have
armies. but they are scarcely compar-
able with the braves of Ii Hung
Chang. For the most part they are I'M
disciplined and badly armed. AS
rule, the great viceroys keep few
we'll armed and fairly dependable men.
These have Krupp guns and the new
est Mauser rifles, but the great proper
ton of the viceregal armies are scat
tered over large areas, and almost to-
tally undrilled. Fourteen different
species of rifles have been counted
among viceregal troops, as well as
bows and arrows. The rifles include
a queer looking weapon, called the
gingal. which is about ten feet long.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-02

Like the young Ul
whose fancy lightly turns o.
OF love-" when summertime comes ~
all turn our thoughts to the consider
alton of the important question OF
where we shall go for rest, recreation
and health.
There are all kinds OF health anc
pleasure resorts throughout this broad
land OF ours, some of them, unfortu-
hately, anything but what their names
imply, and apparently operated for no
other purpose than to relieve the in
valid and pleasure seeker, financial
~ So much so is this the case that
1t is indeed gratifying to the one seek
ing rest and recuperation from the
cares OF the business and social world,
as well as the pain racked invalid,
who is fortunate enough to discover a
place where to use a popu ar express
sion, he gets his moneys worth"
one OF the most interesting, pictur-
esque and delightful places in this
country is unquestionab,y the resort
known as the Magno Mud and Lithia
Water Cure. located at Indiana Nine
raj Springs. Indiana. Here come the
oVerWorked business man, the worn
out devotee of society and the profess
slonal man on the verge of nervous
prostratioN, as well as the sufferer
from rheumatism, kidney and skin
diseases for which the baths are es-
pecially beneficial. The place is also
largely patronized by those who only
seek pleasure and recreation, it's loca-
ton making it particularly adapted for
this purpose. There are many roman
tic. and beautiful spots and places Of
interest in the vicinity and it would
be hard to find section OF country
containing SO many beautiful drives.
Inc country is very hilly, but the
roads are all graveled and kept in
good condition. This is one of the
things that makes the place especially
attractive to those afflicted with rheu-
matlsm, as driving is about the only
outdoor pleasure one crippled with
rheumatism can indulge in. Some Of
the cures effected are really marvel
Gus and many who have gone to the
Magno Mud Cure as last resort have
returned home within a few weeks
hlled with renewed health and
strength.
The accommodations, service, table
and attendance is all that can be de-
sired and the rates very reasonable
indeed. The Springs is under the able
management of Major H. L. Kramer
and a postal card inquiry addressed
to him will bring compete detailed
information as we'll as a copy OF the
Mudlavia Magazine" unique and
interesting publication.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-02
COACHING THROUGH YELLOW
STONE PARK.

To all lovers of outdoor life and to
those tagged and worn out dyspeptics
who need bracing tonic in the shape
OF pure air and healthy exercise, we
heartily recommend a trip to the Yell
lowstone. There -,Xou-are carried back
tS% good old coaching days." so
endfmlngly described by Dickens, with
the additional advantage of magnifi-
cent scenery, unsurpassed in any other
part of the world. There are several
so-called coach lines and camping out
fits in the park, but the majority Of
them are delusion and snare. If
you want to enjoy the trip thoroughly
go via the Northern Pacific railway to
Cinnabar and thence take the splendid
ly appointed coaches of the Yellow
stone National Park Trans. Company
for the drive through the park These
famous Concord coaches seat from five
to seven persons, are drawn by four
line, well-broke horses, and are in
charge of thoroughly experienced driv-
ers. They are run on schedule time.
and late arrival on this line is
thing unknown. 1t is the largest stage
line ever organized. At the present
time they have 700 head of horses, rs
drivers and seating capacity for over
LOO persons-representi an invest
ment of over 100000. The business is
carried on with military precision.
There is no rush. no hurry, or confll-
sion.
To any of our readers contemplating
trip to this wonderland" we earn
estly advise them to assure themselves
when purchasing tickets that they
read via the Northern Pacific and the
Yellowstone National Park Transport
tation Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-02
Indian Crow. Rallroadinp.

The Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Railroad is building line in Montana
down into the Big Horn Basin toward
Yellowstone Park, and as the Crow In
dian reservation is near at hand, a con-
tract has been made with the red men
for grading section of roadbed. The
managers of competitive lines threaten
to enter a complaint to the Western
Passenger Association; making the
charge that the Burlington has made
deal with the "Scalpers.''
Teplitz, small watering place in
bohemia, claims the honor of being
Gen. Cronje's birthplace.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-02

Knowing the merits Of the preparations
OF the y: & c. Mcguire Medicine Com
in stating to the public that they have
succeeded in furnishing the Army and
Navy. Established in 1871 they have stead
having one failure to report in fifty-nine
years. Their Benne Plant, Cundurango,
etc, have become household words
for Booklet free. and If you ever get the
Diarrhea, Dysentery, or Cholera-Mor-
bus, give Benne Plant a trial. and you
will be convinced. Every article made
by the Mcguire Medicine Company is
guaranteed to do what is claimed for it.
Some men have no taste, but if the
color is all right they take chances
On it.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-02

Since he was q young man the
statesman has raised several private
armies. Although he is not gifted
military commander himself he knows
almost instinctively capable general
when he meets one, and lucky has 1t
been for China that he possesses this
capability. He can obtain excellent
soldiers, moreover. The men who en-
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-02

Any European statesman who, at a
critical moment in the affairs of his
sountry began to raise . private army
without making It clear that 1t was
Tor the good Of the government, would
speedily ind himself In serious trou-
bic. Not 80 with Ii Hung Chang, how
sver.
For some time China's greatest
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-02

Senator Plat of New York went to
have prescription filled in a New
York drug shop recently. The young
clerk taking longer to do it than the
senator thought proper, Mr.. Platt said:
Here. I'll do it. used to be drug
gist myself" And going back of the
counter, he made up the prescription
in very short time.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-02

rial Chinese railway owes his place
to Ii. 1t was through Ii that this
road was built.
In the principal section of the Chi
nese army, known as ''the Eight Ban
ners." the force forms a kind OF her
edity profession, within which inter-
marriage is compulsory. It is grid
around by other hard and fast rules,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-02
Vice "A dmiral .Sevmo,,r

Vice Admiral Sir Edward Hobart
Seymour, K. G. B., is one of the most
prominent figures in the Chinese trou-
bic. BY seniority he became, accord
ing to the custom. commander of the
allied naval forces at the time of the
outbreak, and the leader Of the force
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-02

Japan's Scorer Service.
Here is portrait Of man who has
done much to organize the superb Sc
cret service Of Japan. He is Gen, va
table. and was educated in the United
States. An army OF secret emissaries
has been at work for years, disguised
as Chinese priests, teachers in the uni
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-02
There is not an evil which win en-.
dure . hundred years.
There is always good fishing in.
troubled waters.
world to End rhi, Year.

This is the recent decision of one
OF the societies of the world, and
while there are few people who be-
lieye this prediction, there are thou.
sands of others who not only believe
but know that Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters will cure dyspepsia, indiges-
ton. constipation or liver and kidney
troubles. A trial will certainly con
vince.
When baby cries without shedding
tiny tears it is generally reasonably
safe to spank him.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-02
Rcst for the Bowels.

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until your bowels are put right.
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genuine, put up in metal boxes, every
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