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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-08-09
REPLIES TO LODGE.


The permanent chairman of the last
Republican national convention pre-
sented the pecuniary argument N all
its badness when he said:
We make no hyoOcritical pretenSe
of being interested in the Philippines
solely on account of others. While we
regard the welfare Of those people as
a sacred trust, we regard the welfare
of the American people first. We see
our duty TO ourselves as we'll as 10
others. We believe in trade expansion.
By every legitimate means within the
province of government and cOnstitu-
ton, we mean to stimulate the eXpan-
sion of our trade and open new mar
kets.
This is the commercial argument. It
is based upon the theory that war can
be rightly Waged for pecuniary ad-
vantage, and that it is profitable TO
purchase trade by force and violence.
Franklin denied both of these PROPOSE
tons. When Lord Howe asserted that
the acts of parliament. which brought
on the revolution. we're necessary to
prevent American trade from passing
into foreign channels, Franklin re-
piled:
ITO me il seems that neither the OBJ
tanning nor retaining of any trade. how
valuable soever. is an object for which
men may justly spill each other s
blood: that the true and sure means of
extending and securing commerce are
the goodness and cheapness of COM
modities, and that the profits of no
trade can ever be equal to the expense
of compelling it and holding it by fleets
and armies. consider this war against
US, therefore, as both unjust and IN
wise
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-08-09
DUTIES OF NATION.

IF it IS said that we have assumed
before the world obligations which
make it necessary for us to permanent
ly maintain a government in the Phil
ippine islands, / reply first, that the
highest obligation of this nation is to
be true to itself. No obligation TO any
particular nations, or TO all the ma
tionS combined, can require the aban-
donment of our theory of government
and the substitution of doctrines
against which our whole national life
has been a protest. And, second, That
our obligation to the Filipinos, who in
habit the islands, is greater than any
obligation which we can owe to for
eigners who have a temporary resi-
dence in the Philippines or desire to
trade there.
at is argued by some that the Fill
pinos are incapable Of self government
and that, therefore, we owe it to the
world TO take control of them. Admiral
Dewey, in an official report to the navy
department. declared the Filipinos more
capable of self government than the
Cubans and said that he based his
opinion upon a knowledge Of. both races.
WORDS OF HENRY CLAY.
But l will not rest the case upon the
relative advancement of the Fihpinos.
Henry Clay, in defending the right of
the people of South America TO self
government, said:
ut is the doctrine of thrones that
man is too ignorant to govern him
self. Their partisans assert his inca
pacity in reference to all nations; if
they cannot command universal as
sent TO the proposition, it is then de-
manded 10 particular nations; and
our pride and our presumption too
often make converts of us. / contend
that it is to arraign the disposition
of providence Himself to suppose that
He has created beings incapable Of
governing themselves, and to be
trampled on by kings. Self govern
ment is that natural government of
man.
Clay was right. There are degrees
of proficiency in the art of self gov
eminent. but ii is reflection upon the
Creator TO say that He denied to any
people the capacity for self govern
meni- Once admit that some people
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-08-09
INSPIRATION IN OUR HISTORY.


IF it is right for the United States to
hold the Philippine islands permanently
and initiate the European empires in
the government Of the colonies, the Re
publican party ought to state it's posi-
ton and defend it. but it must expect
the subject races to protest against
such a policy and to resist to the extent
Of their ability. The Filipinos do not
need any enCOuTag cement from Ameri-
cans now living Our whole history has
been an encouragement not only to the
Fnipinos, but To oil who are denied
voice in their own government. If the
Republicans are prepared to censure all
who have used language calculated 10
make FilipinOs hate foreign domination,
let them condemn the speech Of Patrick
Henry When he uttered that passion
ate appeal Give me liberty or give me
death he expressed a sentiment which
still echoes in the hearts OF men. Let
them censure Jefferson; of all the
statesmen OF history none have used
words so offensive to those who world
hold their fellows in political bondage.
Let them censure Washington. who de-
clared that the colonies must choose
between liberty and slavery. Or. if the
statute of limitations has run against
the sins of Henry and jefferson and
Washington. let them censlTe Lincoln,
whose Gettysburg speech VII be quoted
in defense Of popular government when
the present advocates of force and con-
quest are forgotten.
Someone has said that a truth once
spoken can never be recalled. Il Is true
1t goes on and on. and no one can set
limit to its ever widening influence
But II il We're possible to Obliterate
every word written or spoken in de-
Tense of the principles set forth in the
Declaration of independence. a war OF
conquest would still leave its legacy or
perpetual hatred. for it was God him
self who placed in every human heart
the love of liberty. lie never made a
race Of people so low in the scale OF
civilization or intelligence that 1t would
welcome a foreign master.
SAFETY is IN LIBERTY.
Lincoln said that the safety of this
nation was not in its fleets, its armies
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-08-09
ARGUMENT is WEAK.


IL was unfortunate for the nario- ..,-at
II had anything to do with h., Ds.-at
ippine islands. but that the 7s--sI : M. MI
tory at Manila made the r,A----- W.
acquisition of those islands Dera--Iellt
IS also unSoUnd- We won a naval {1'd
~ at Santiago, but that did NOT 10 m
US 10 hold Cuba The shedding or ,,,.lrl
lean blood in the Philippine islands
not make 1t imperative that we sbT,,5SS
retain possession forever. A-7.-@..,l
blood was shed at San Juan hin .e3
FL Caney, and yet the presi5art IL--2
promised the CubanS independents ms
fact that the American flag aus-s me me
Manila does not compel us 20 ava-....
perpetual sovereignty over the fsTs,se
the American flag waves over H.
today, but the president has r~,,,s-----
TO haul it down when the Hag nj ~
Cuban republic is ready Ia rise in ' III.
place, Better a thousand times IS .-s
our flag in the Orient give yyay ~ a.
flag representing the idea Of saIf----'
eminent than that the flag of ms ~.
public should become the flag OF AN sr,
pire. ----
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-08-09

Of the objections which are urged
against a large increase in the perma-
nent. military establishment: Republic
ans who gloried in our independence
when the nation was less powerful,
now look with favor upon a foreign
alliance: Republicans who three years
ago condemned forcible annexation as
immoral and even criminal are now
sure that IT is both immoral and
criminal TO oppose forcible annexation.
That partisanship has already blinded
many TO present dangers is certain:
how large a portion of the Republican
party can be drawn over to the new
policies remains tn he seen
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-08-09

Lincoln said that the safety of this
nation was not In its fleets, its armies
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-08-09

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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-08-09

zens of other nations as .caraf,,r-
it protects the rights Of its 60 80 as
zeHs. and the welcome given - elti-
missionaries viii be more cnr4i,i Our
the welcome extended 70 the M. nan
aries of any other nation '''SS-l1-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-08-09
MENACE IN LARGE ARMY.

"A large army is not only a pecun-
:ary burden to the people. and. if ac-
companied by compulsory service, a
constant source Of irritation, but it is
ever a menace to a republican form of
The army is the persOni-
ficatiOn of force, and militarism viii
inevitably change the ideals Of the
people and turn the thoughts of our
young men from the arts of peace to
the science Of war.
The government which relies for
its defence upon its citizens is more
likely TO be just than one which has
at call large body of professional
soldiers A small standing army
and a well equipped and well disci-
plined state militia are sufficient in
ordinary times, and in an emergency
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-08-09
STRIVES FOR IDEALS.

Mr.. Chairman. and Gentlemen Of
the Committee: 1 can never fully dis
charge the debt of gratitude which L
owe TO my cOUntrymen for the houors
which they have SO generously be-
slowed uDOn me; but, sirs. whether II
be my lot 10 occupy the high Office
for which the convention mas named
me. or to spend the remainder Of ny
days in private life it shall be my
constant ambition and my controlling
purpose to aid in realizing the high
ideals of those whose wisdom and
courage and sacrifices brought this re-
public into existence
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-11-16
OF LITTLE PROMISE.
Offer Brilliant Prospects to
American Miners,

George II. Moulton, of Colorado,
United States consul to Demerara, in
British Guiana, has arrived in New
York, being on leave of absence. In
discussing affairs in British Guiana
Mr.. Moulton says:
"The rush to the gold fields of Brit
ish Guiana and Venezuela, which was
expected to follow the settlement OF
the Venezuelan boundary dispute,
failed to materialize. The new bound.
airy fixed by the arbitration court ID
quietly accepted by the people of Brit.
ish Guiana and Venezuela, and ne
further dispute is likely to arise. Cold
mining is being prosecuted in the
British Guiana gold fields, and there
are few Americans who are there try.
ing to make their fortunes.
''The yield of these gold fields Is
about 81, 1000, 900 year. All the gold
obtained is secured by placer mining
No shafts have yet been sunk for lode
mining. Mining in British Guiana /,
attended by the greatest difficultieI
and hardships, and there is also some
danger to life and limb. The gold
fields are all at some distance in the
interior. To reach them the miners
have to travel through swamp lands
and dense brush, which are infested
by alligators, enormous reptiles and
wild beasts. Everything the miners
carry along has to be packed by men
British Guiana is no place for Ameri
can miners. They can do better IL
Colorado or Montana"
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-11-16
The CnIf,s EIrat Winter

After colts are weaned they should
be given very good care through the
first winter. II neglected, and their
growth allowed to become stunted, II
will be very difficult to make up for II
afterward, even with the best OF care.
Colts should always be kept in box
stalls, as they will become weak joint.
ed II they have to stand much tied up
in stall while growing, without get
ting necessary amount of exercise.
Keep stall we'll lighted in winter.
Feed good fresh hay, free from dust.
For grain. feed oats three times a
day. Oats are the best grain for
horses. But let the morning feed
consist of equal parts Of oats and
bran, made into a mash by scalding
with hot water and let it stand I'M
til cool before feeding. If two pounds
of roots can be given daily, sliced
very thin to prevent choking, they
will aid digestion and prevent con-
stipation by keeping bowels in good
order. Carrots and mangels are best
Lewis Olsen, in Farm and Home.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-11-16
NEW DANCES FOR LONDONERS.
Pleasing Inventions for Society Dur.
ing the Coming Winter
Season.

Many dancing masters, and one in
particular-F. Piaggio, in Winsley
street-are in ecstacies over new
dance which they predict will be the
craze for the winter season in London.
1t is called the "Baden-Powell Schot-
tische," name which alone should win
for it some popularity.
The step is easy to teach and to ex-
ecute, and the dance is an exceedingly
graceful one to watch. One of Its rec
concentrations is that 1t is performed
forward instead Of sideways. Persons
who are already good dancers will
learn 1t in five minutes, which ought to
suit adopts who are impatient of pre-
lminaries.
Among the other new dances which
are likely to acquire some vogue this
season are the Gel Dorado" Spanish
dance; the twentieth Century," a
glide waltz, an invention OF Prof. and
Nine. r. w. Devine; ia Fascination, -
a round dance, and a new "Khaki
Dance" by Messrs. J. Jones and Z.
Bosanquet; "The Frolic," by w. Hum
phrey; Karl Kap's Britannia" and
'"The Tribune" by Mrs. Theaker.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-11-16
SCIENCE IN FARMING.
q Has Helped 10 Make Vast Tracts
of worthless Soil veritable
Garden Spots.

Science is the best ally of agricul-
ture, as has been frequently demon
strated. A case in point is an exam
nation into the cause Of unproductive-
ness in some of the so-called black
soils" of Indiana. In central and
northern Indiana there are black
humus soils known as "bogus." In q
good many cases these were found in
places that had formerly been the
beds of ponds or else were once
marshes nearly always covered with
water. The water disappeared long
ago, leaving the land in condition
that made it possible to work it. 1t
was asserted by the unskilled and pop
ularly believed that these lands con-
tanned alkali to a degree that made it
impossible to grow upon them any
kind Of crop. Scientists went to work
to ascertain the real facts. A chem
ical analysis was made and showed
that the soil had none of the charac'
teristics of alkali soil. Some of the
land was plowed and mixed with
kainit and cut straw. This certainly
improved the drainage. and crops be
gan to grow. In short, it was found
that drainage was the key to the stu
alton. Further investigation and OK
pertinent demonstrated that If a sys'
TEN of drainage were put in to tap the
water-bearing gravel underlying the
humus soil and to lower the water
level to at least 40 inches the cause
OF the nproductiveness would be re-
moved and permanent improvement
would result.
Thus the real difficulty was found
to be the high permanent water level
In some of the soils examined tile hat
been laid at the usual depth in the
humus layer of soil without any i'm
provement resulting, due to the fact'
that the pores and joints of the till
had been closed by the muck. Under
lying the humus layer at depth O.
five feet or more was bed of sand o.
gravel Immediately overlaid by a thin
bed OF clay mud and carrying a strong
flow of water. When holes were dug
down to this layer the water usual.
rose to within at least 80 inches of tn,
surface. 1t is very easy then to Sc,
that if the permanent water leve
was so high the level during wet pc
RODS must be so high as to render tn,
growth of most plants very difficult
When we remember that most plant
root deeply we can easily see how i'm
,portant is the question Of water level
Farmers Review,
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-11-16

II appreciate the fact" said an old
and experienced ante-bellum farmer
to the writer, "that scientific farming
would have made me vastly more
money than my crude but careful
methods have given, after years OF
persistent toll, and join in the Choir.
us for scientific agricultural education
for the young farmers Of our country
We old fellows can do little bette.
than make this request of our sons
for most of us are too old to take VI
the subject and master it in time II
see its fruitage." Another good old
son of toll said, jokingly, that If he
should attempt to feed "balance ra'
ton" he feared he would kill every
animal that got a portion OF 1t. Not
withstanding his aversion to balanc,
rations he says the coming farmei
must feed them.-Farmers' Voice.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-11-16
MISSIONARY SPIRIT.
Jndaunted by the Trials and Mar.
tyrdom Of the Chinese Field.
Ready to Resume the Work There
with Renewed yigor-Conferencs
of All Protestant Missionary
Organizations So Decides.

Missionary work in China, far from
being discouraged or in any way cur
tailed by the recent outbreaks of the
Boxers and the massacre of Christian
teachers and converts, will 60 on in
China with renewed vigor. This is the
determination reached at conference
in the Presbyterian building, New
York city, of 80 clergymen, represent
ing every Protestant denomination in
this country.
Christians of every evangelical sect
in America will be asked to devote the
week beginning October 2s to special
prayer for the success of the work in
the Chinese field, which will be actively
resumed as soon as possible.
The address calling for these prayerr
will be framed by Rev. r. p. Mackay,
Toronto, Presbyterian; Rev. Judson
Smith, Boston, Congregationalist, and
Rev. Thomas s. Barbour, Baptist. This
address will be freely circulated in the
| United States and Canada.
No general recall of missionaries was
regarded as necessary. In anticipation
of the resumption of work and the re-
construction of property, as well as
for the necessity of giving comfort and
guidance to THAR converts, 1t was
agreed that the missionaries should
await developments in Japan, Corea
and the treaty ports, except in cases
where ill-health may make return
necessary.
The conference expressed great SYM
patty for the Chinese Christians, and
was deeply moved by their fidelity un'
der the persecution and suffering to
which they have been exposed. The
conference heartily Endorsed the ap
peal of Minister Conger to the people Of
the United States for relief contribu
tions.
1t was further voted as the opinion
of the conference that il the govern
ment should ask for reports from the
societies regarding indemnity only thu
actual cost of property destroyed ant
special expenses incurred on account
of the trouble should be reported.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-11-16
CHEAP CORN HARVESTER.
Made mt Home at Merely Nom
inal Expense.

The little illustration shows the very
cheapest harvester possible. 1t is sim
ply a sled with wide platform and SHARP
cut edges at a. The sled is drawn be.
tween two rows of corn. The stalks
are cut off by the cutters at and
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-11-16
He Addressed the Jury.

A man who had never seen the inside Of
a courtroom until he was introduced as q
witness in case pending in one. of the
Scottish courts, on being sworn, took posi-
ton with his back to the jury and began
telling his story to the Judge. The judge, in
a bland and courteous manner, said: "Ad
dress yourself to the jury, SIR" The man
made short pause, but, Notwithstanding
what had been said to him, continued his
narrative. The Judge was then more ex
plicit, and said to him: Speak to the jury
sir; the men sitting behind you on the
benches" The witness at once turned
around, and, making an awkward bow, saic
tlemen buffalo Courier,
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-11-16

Ex-Congressman A. I. Goodwin, from
Alabama, writes the following letter:
The Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus, o:
Gentlemen-"I have now used two bot
ties of Peruna, and am well man to-day.
] could feel the good effects of your medicine
before had used it week, after suffering
with catarrh for over year" Respect
fully, A. I. Goodwin.
Cataarh in its various forms is rapidly be.
coming a national curse. An undoubted
remedy has been discovered by DR.. Hart
man. This remedy has been thoroughly
tested during the past forty years. Promi-
nent men have come to know of its virtues
and are making public utterances on the
subject. To save the country we must save
the people. To save the people we must pro-
tect them from disease. The disease that
is at once the most prevalent and stubborn
of cure is catarrh Public men of all par
ties recognize in Peruna national catarrh
remedy Of unequaled merit. Send to DR..
Hartman, Columbus, Ohio, for free book
on catarrh.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-11-16
British Inheritance AJAX,

How greatly the British govern.
ment profits by death can be judged
by the returns of the estate duties
for 10000, just issued. They show
that nearly 6 14,ooo,oOO were added to
the exchequer from this cause. The
total sum bequeathed by 65,34l per.
sons amounted to over G292, 100000,
or half the national debt. Twelve
millionaires paid tolls to the amount
of G2,000,O00.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-11-16
He Wants q Pension.

The following letter was addressed to The
war department by colored citizen. of
Georgia recently: mister War-Deer Sur:
/ wuz thinkin' bout j'inin' de army, en- |
write dis ter let you know bout it,. What
does you low fer right or lef arm shot off ?
What does you give fer de shootin'' off er
one leg? En-, 'spose l lost my head by run.
MIN gin bnmshe l what would If IL GIT si iet
able ter make Twin fer me; en- ! wants
ter cit on de pension hist Do, eff you please,
sub, gimme chance ter git shoot up. en-
I'll vote fer you wen you runs ergn!"-
Chicago Chronicle.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-11-16
KNEW ALL ABOUT GENIUS.
A Poet's Wife Describes II and shows
She Is Thoroughly
Posted.

T have just finished sonnet" said the
poet. according to the Atlanta Constitution.
"Thank heaven!" exclaimed the wife,
"that'll buy a beefsteak and sack Of
"And here is an ode for the state fair"
"How fortunate! Ham is 10 cents .
pound, and We haven't had any IN sil
II have also written a love song which ID
as tender as an April rose" ~
"What dear, sweet soul you are! I'm
sure tnat's good for can of lard and
gallon Of moassesl" o,
"Woman!" said the poet, sternly, dc
you know what genius isT' e,
YES" she said, thoughtnlly. some
shutting the door on the baker, hidin' from
the house rent man, and singing, when SUI,
day comes, I would not live always; l asl
not to'stayl"
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-11-16

caught by two men who stand or sit OIL
the sled. When an armful is gathered
the horse is stopped and the corn taken
to the shock and placed in position
By placing wheels at the rear and front
of the sled the draft is greatly reduced
These sleds can be made for almost
nothing and answer fairly well. There
are number of more expensive ones on
the market which in some ways
are more satisfactory.-Orange judd
Farmer
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-11-16
InconsIatcncy.

"Who is that man over there with the
white, scared face"
THAT'S the fellow we met, at the funeral
yesterday, who was telling, the, wife OF the
deceased to cheer up--that her husband was
better off," =,
"Whab is the matter with him now
"The doctor tod him he was going To
die" indianapolis Sun.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-11-16

Business Opportunities on the line Of the
Chicago Great Western Ry in Illinois. Iowa,
Minnesota and Missouri First class open
ings in growing towns for all kinds Of bust
ness and for manufacturing. Our list in
cludes locations for Blacksmiths, Doctors,
Dressmakers, Furniture, Grain and Live
Stock Buyers, General Merchandise, Hard
ware, Harness, Tailors, Cold Storage,
Creameries and Canning Factories. Write
fully in regard to your requirements so that
we may advise you intelligently. Address
w. j. Reed, Industrial Agent, G. G. w. Ry.,
COL Endicott Big, st. Paul, MINI.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-11-16

No matter what ails you, headache to a
cancer, you will never get well until your
bowels are put right. Cascarets help nature,
cure you without a grippe or pain, produce
easy natural movements, cost you just 10
cents to start getting your health back.
Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the genuine, put
up in metal boxes, every tablet has G. G. q.
stamped on it. Beware Of limitations.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1900-11-16

She-The Browns called on us last Week,
you know.
He-Yes.
Don't you think it is about time we
should retaliate| -Indianap Press.