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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-03-12
LINCOLN on FOREIGN TRADE.
The Great President Was First to
Declare Himself an Expansionist.

Mr. Bryan wrote a letter TO be read at
a Lincoln dinner in New York, in which
he said that Lincoln. II alive. would OPP
pose the expansion policy OF she Repubii-
can party. The following article from the
81. Louis Globe-Democrat throws an In
teresting light on his assertion:
Hon Isaac J. Allen, who was consul to
Hougkong by President Iincolns appoint
ment has written an account Of the inter-
views he had with Mr. Lincoln and the
instructions he received before he sailed
for China, The appointment was made
early in 1885. when the end CT the civil
war was seen TO be near. The president
spoke OF the necessity OF pushing the Pa
cific railway, not only 10 facilitate COM
mnnication with the region on the West
ern coast, but to bind It more closely to
the Union and to furnish new opportuni-
ties to the vast army OF men soon TO he
dsbanded. MIR. Lincoln predicted an era
Of great business activity and prosperity
after the war and he knew no better
plan 10 extend ii than to strengthen the
national sense of Industrial and CONNER
cial interests In common. Coming to the
matter In hand he told the new consul
that something was wrong al Hongkong.
for frequent seizures for irregularities
were depressing trade. We are deter
mined" said Mr.. Lincoln. ito make a
Asia into and across this continent"
Ia a word, Mr.. Allen was directed by
Mr.. Lincoln TO locate the emoarrassments
in China and TO labor to create great
ton OF the railroad across the continent.
II was characteristic of the far-ssghted
war president to be looking ahead to the
return of the soldiers to civil life and 10
their need OF employment. He saw clear
~ the significance Of the Pacific railways
and the future growth of trade with
Oriental countries. He was as much of an
4Npansionist as his secretary OF state,
who two years later. pushed through the
purchase OF Alaska I'm spite Of the usual
opposition Of peasimists and obstruction
lists The Pacific railways were quickly
completed and have returned to the gov
eminent nearly every penny. principal and
interest Of the aid received from the
treasury As a legitimate result of n
lust and unavoidable war. a war sup
ported by the whole people. our flag was
nioN ed across the Pacific to the Phii1.
pines. and those who think Mr.. Lincoln
would have pulled II down have studied
his character and acts 20 little pnrpoae.
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sistance in maintaining the supremacy
Of the law
President mckinley owes much to the

President Mckinley owes much TO tine
state Of Ohio, but for the perpetuaton
of his name he win be indebted In no
small degree to seattle man. In
bulletin soon to be issued by the geoiog-
fcal survey It is announced that the
highest mountain in North America IS
named Mount Mckinley. The peak is
in Alaska, about 200 miles from the
coast Of Cook inlet, and its altitude is
2o,4s4 feet. According TO this official
report by Prof Henry Gannett, Mount
Ct. Elias. which was formerly believed
to be the highest. has an altitude CT
1s.oe4 feet. while wrangel comes next
with height Of 1880 feet. Mount
Fairweather. which so long served the
Pacific whaling fleet as its most fanii-
lar landmark, Is 1922 feet in height.
The peak now known as Mount McKin-
ley was formerly known as Mount Al
len, or Bertsheya, or Tralega, but w.
A. Dickey. OF Seattle. while prospecting
on the Shushitna river, named II after
President Mckinley in 1896, and this is
the title that II now bears on the new
maps OF Alaska issued by the geograph-
icat survey.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-03-12

The tate Edward j. Phelps. who died
Friday, was an able lawyer, ripe
scholar and a man of high literary at
tainments. He had very strong convic-
tons, and never hesitated 10 live up to
them. Residing in New England. with
the views of stanch Southern Demo-
orat. he never entered public life until
President Cleveland made him minister
to the court Of ST. James. Thirty years
ago he was a strong sympathlzer with
the South, and never hesitated In public
or private speech to express his con-
tempt for President Lincoln. both as a
man and statesman. BY 80 doing he
sacrificed a political career for which
he was in many ways fitted. but in later
years he was free TO admit that he had
been mistaken In his opinions. He aid
not hesitate 10 confess his error as open
" and as frankly as he had advocated
the cause OF the South during the war.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-03-12

The amendment to the Hay-Paunce-
fote treaty has a Pickwickian sound
Doubtless 1t was introduced to still the
clamor of those who insist that the
Nicaragua canal should he fortified. All
the provisions for naturalization remain.
The amendment says merely that the
United States will take such measures
as may be necessary TO secure its own
interests. This is neither novel nor
startling. treaty or no treaty.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-03-12

The reports from Indianapolis are to
the effect that the Social Democrats are
happy over the choice of their presiden-
tial ticket Perhaps there is reason why
they should rejoice. but the happiness Of
their candidates Is likely to be short
lived. They VIII become factors of very
little significance when Col Bryan shall
have spoken and practically Endorsed
the Social Democratic platform. as he
undoubtedly win before the campaign Is
ever.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-03-12

At public meeting in Victoria one
OF the speakers referred 10 the scream
ing eagle Of the great republic OF Amer
lea" and added: The eagle Is em-
blematlc Of rapaeity and cruelty. and It
ls a good omen that Great Britain has
none" Which leads an American citizen
to inquire what are the characteristics
Of the lion. either as Il beast or as the
emblem Of Great Britain.
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man indeed who. after a failure to re-
turn to congress, has not been able 10
get place on some commission by re-
naming at the national capital. If no
vacancy exists 1T is only question OF
time when some new junketing project
viii be proposed and temporary employ
ment offered
People in the United States want 10
know all about the Oriental trade, for
that is what they are anxious to secure.
A new field is to be opened there, and
this country wants share of the busi-
ness. But It is by no means certain that
the only way to secure this business is
through preliminary report of some
travelling commission. As a matter or
fact the average commission would
probably be about the poorest body of
men that could be named for the pro-
posed work. There are good many In
dividuais who would like to make
pleasure trip TO China and japan under
a good salary and with all their ex-
penses paid, and they are the people
who would probably be appointed. They
would bring back few personal obser-
vations such as travellers have been
making for the last five years, and with
which everybody is acquainted. and in
addition might compile large number
of back reports which the government
printed and distributed months ago. II
is question whether such results would
be worth the expense.
For long time the government re-
ports on Oriental trade have been volu-
minous and exact. Consuls Convey,
Goodnow and Bedloe have made special
studies OF trade conditions. and their
reports are up to date. The bureau of
statistics recently issued an exhaustive
report on this very subject which is
probably more accurate and win be as
useful as anything a commission could
compile The department Of agrieul-
ture, under its section of foreign mar
kets. issues regularly pamphlets which
htc n ASffN" Va lidur tph0ibiDiiS, anu
within the last thirty days has publish
ed one devoted exclusively to our trade
with Japan. China and Hongkong. II
more informa ton Is needed our consuls
can furnish II, and without the neces-
sity of shipping TO Asia a party OF jun
keters to visit and interview them. A
corps OF efficient clerks at Washington
could compile in a week as useful a
report on Oriental conditions as COM
mission could get up in six months. and
at slight additional expense TO the gov
eminent Five or six prominent men out
Of a job might lose a delightful trip
across the Pacific and be deprived of a
great many social entertainments at
Yokohama. Shanghai. Hongkong and
other places. where there Is always gem
erous hospitality. but the information
wanted by the business world would
not be lacking. We have II already,
and IL more is needed, there are off,
cials now under pay whose duty II is to
furnish II. There are too many COM
missions now, and It might be well for
those in existence to do something be-
fore another is appointed.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-03-12

The population ot Europe. according
SSl .ooo, 0o0. This Is an increase Of 70
o''ooo0 in thirty years. Or. Supan esti-
mates the mean density 81 population a,
eter-about $50 Acres-in Europe. The
mean density in the United States In
1890 was to the square kilometer. Bel
lated country, with ga to the square
kiiometer. Netherlands coming next.
with 1s2; Great Britain has l2S: italy,
iii; Germany. 81: Switzerland. Is.
France. Il: and Austria Hungary. 10,
In commenting upon DR.. Supan's hgures
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-03-12

4 great country this! Twenty thousand
acres az irriRabls lard awaiting develop
merit with fertile wheaf lands for miles
in extent On the ad3acent table}anas A
water rower - here that carefully har-
messed pviH furnish employ meat for ss
hards After these lands have been
brought under cultivation and the falls
are employed turning the factory wheels
then Prosaer viii b. q town ike you dor
ace every day.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-03-12

cessions in reference to the Yukon
trade. The nice spirit they have dis
played touching the trade of Nome can
hardly be taken as an announcement
TO continue those concessions" 1t would
be interesting, at the least, TO those who
have had any experience in the Yukon
country under Canadian jurisdiction. TO
know just what concessions Americans
have ever received from the time Car
mack found gold on Bonanza creek
down to March IL, 1900.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-03-12

President Kruger has returned 70
toward the Transvaai borders. Before
they cross Il. however. Dom Paul win
have an opportunity 70 announce that
he is willing 70 submit the matter -
arbitration on the basis OF Independence
Of the two republics.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-03-12

Rev Charles NJ. sheldon takes edl-
torial charge Of the Topeka Capital to-
day. and proposes during the week 70
show the world how newspaper should
be run. II has swollen the papers sub
scrip;ion list enormously. and certainly
win result In a large amount Of adver-
Using for both publishers and pastor.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-03-12

Thus the awful Aoodoo q the Spring
field Republicans approval now c9Bcem-
trates It's entire energy upon the venera.
nle senior senator from Massachusetts, for
AeulnaIfo IS In the woods.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-03-12

Senator Mason cannot understand
why all Of his resolutions should not
be discussed by the senate In open ses-
sion. He fails to see any justice In this
attempt to prevent his playing con-
tinuous engagement 10 the galleries.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-03-12

There is ring to the resolutions Of
the Republicans of Pierce county which
leaves no doubt as to where they stand
or what they propose to do when it
GENES to the election in November.
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If the reports are correct, messengers
from Kruger asking for peace not only
come, but come a-running.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-03-12

The embers in Kentucky are again
bursting into flame.
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A GUARANTEE.

The Post rnteIiigencer hereby
guarantees its advertisers bona
nd4 paid circulation. Daily, Weekly
and Sunday, double that Of amy
other sswspaper published in the
stsse ~ Wnahisgton. Advertising
contracts win he made subject TO
this guarantee.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-03-12

WAAfCeEn RtAA4E.
The time Is near when Puget sound will
furnish the linen sacks for Washington
grain and linen rope, etc. for Washington
vessels and LsherteA
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-03-12

A good many OF these modern trusts
are little more than paper and wind,
but when 1t comes TO a consolidation Of
the snuff interests the people are
brought face 10 face with a combine that
cannot be sneezed at
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-03-12

Senator Hoar failed In his attempt to
get good round sum appropriated for
ex-Queen LiliuokaIani. but that win not
deter him from asking something for
the relief OF the dethroned Agulnaldo.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-03-12

The Vancouver. r. C., Province. in
speaking OF the treasury ruling in IA
vor Of restricting the Nome trade TO
American vessels. says: Some q; least
OF the instigators Of the departments
action have been enjoying special con-
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ADJUSTMENTS TODAY.

SEATTLE THEATER-"Tn Paradise"
THIRD AVENUE THEATER- Nc Given
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THE POST INTELLIGENCER.
TERMS on SUBSCRIPTIONS.


SEATTLE s~crrd avenue and Cherry street
New York-Roams NsZiI Templs Court
Chtage~Ronms 30 30 Chicago Stock ErrharFe
building.
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Give pos,oGice address in full, including county
and stafe.
Hermit by express. money order. draft in regis
tered letter. At risk
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Addsess al communications ard rcrnitisnces to The
PosrINTELLiGENCER PUBLISHING CO. Sc
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The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-01-04
Methodist Christmas Tree.

The Christ mas tree at the Beulah
Methodist church on Christmas night
was pleasant occasion for the mem
bers of the Sabbath School Of that
church, and one that was much en-
joyed by a crowded house. Before
the appearance Of Santa Claus and
the distribution of presents, an enter
tainment, consisting of music and
resitationS, was given by the members
of the Sunday school, which was in
teresting and entertaining. Santa
Claus was in fine shape at this tree
and distributed the presents to the
little ones in a pleasing manner.
The entire audience enjoyed therl-
selves and the children were highly
pleased.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-01-04
BY EARLY SPRING
Trains will be Running through
Johnson County.

w. o. Dyer, chief engineer Of the
Virginia and Southwestern railroad
in johnson county. was in he city a
few DAYS this week. Tic says trains
will run to Mountain city ia the
early spring. Most Of the grading is
done. and the only thing that retsrls
tracklaying is the time it necessarily
takes to build the bridges and
trestles.
The reportis current again that
there is a move on foot to build link
Iof nine or. Ten miles If standard
guage railroad from Johnson City to
Elizabethton connecting the Ohio
River and Charleston at this place
with the Virginia and Southwestern
at Elizabethton. 1t is said that part
OF the preliminary survey has already
been made. and that rights Of way
are being secured. This lioe has
often been talked Of also the scheme
Of laying a third rail on the East
Tennessee and Western North Caro-.
lima railroad.-Brisiol Tribune, Sat
urdag.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-01-04
Honor Roll.

The following pupils have fulfilled
the conditions for admission to the
Roll of Honor of the Big Stone Gap
Graded School, for the fourth month:
2nd grade-Ada Bennett, Nina
Williams, Maud DeBusk, Winnie
Mullins, Pearl Adams.
Bird grade-Myrtle Cawood, Hattie
Bruce, BERTHE Fleenor. Pattie Rich
mond. Clyde Lindsey.
4th grade-Vera Willis, Maud
Wolfe, Virginia BulIitt, Earl Jones,
Perry Burdine.
9th grade-Georgie Bostwick, John
Fritz, Halle Perry, Lurs Willis.
9th grade-Aounda Goodson, Mat
tie Bullitt, Laura Kelly.
High school-Edgsr Young. Jack
son Jones, Marion Collier, Edward
Taylor.
The fifth month of school began
Tuesday January 2, 1900, with l25
children present. In few days the
programs will be working smoothly
and the classes will be advancing.
In order to secure the greatest bene-
fit from the school, parents should
see that their children re-enter school
at once and attend every day.
Children are made as comfortable
as possible while at school. and
should there be danger Of their con-
tracing colds, they would be sent
home. Both principal and teachers
desire the cooperation and support
of the patrons. Respectfully,
r. II. SnEPPE, Principal.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-01-04
a Novel Wedding.
Cont uted }


During the Christmas holidays MIR.
J. f. Ballard, formerly Of Bristol,
Tenn, and frequent visitor to Big
Stone Gap, but now a resident Of
Newport News, Va, went to Norfolk,
and after sending up his snpplica
ton to Santa Claus" hung up his
stocking at one Of the popular hotels
Of the city and then went to bed like
many another anxious boy. to dream
of "dear Santa Claus" and Christmas
toys.
Next morning he awoke and ran
to see what Santa Claus" had sent
him, aad to his great delight he found
in his stocking very beautiful and
charming young lady, whom he was
enabled to identify by the jewel she
wore, being that of Miss Ida L.
Bruce, the accomplished daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. D. II. Bruce, Of Big
Stone Gap, Va, who was the object
of Mr.. Billiards. frequent visits to
our town.
Mr.. Ballard was overjoyed and
danced the "can can" around the
room and sang like clark" in the
spring time, and said that Santa
Claus was a dear old fellow, and
never went back on a little boy when
he prayed to him in the right way.
He called in preacher, who forth
with united them in the holy bonds
of matrimony, and pronounced Gods
richest blessing upon them and babe
them God speed upon the broad
ocean of life.
Mr.. Ballard and his bride took the
Old Dominion steamer via Old Point
Comfort for Newport News, where
they now reside and will make their
future home.
Both parties are well and favorably
known at Big Stone Gap, and their
novel wedding was a great surprise
to their many friends here, who join
us in wishing them a long and pros
porous union, and the return Of many
a merry Christmas.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-01-04
The Baptist Tree.

The Christmas tree this year at
the Baptist church on the night Of
the 25th was an acknowledged sue
cess.
They are good workers down there
earnest, conscientious workers, and
with such a model pastor as Rev.
Wilson, and superintendent like
John Goodloc, they could not hel +
but make anything they unlei take =
success.
The tree was beautifully decorated
and was very effective Santa Claus
played a prominent part, Of eoplse.
to the huge enjoyment cf the little
folks.
The work OF collecting money.
training the children, and purchasing
presents for about eighty pupils end
teachers, was in the hand, Of com
mittees, in which such capable people
as Misses Mamie Goodloc, Lizzie
Polly, Ida and Leila Bum, Wayne
Perry; Mesdames Wilson and Bind,
and Messrs. Wilson, Goodloe. Akers
and Joseph Creach were included.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-01-04
LANE
A Popular Young Couple Mar
ried at East Stone Gap.


Mr.. William G.. Lsne, Of Ironton
Ohm, and Miss Salie +. Kennedy
the accomplished daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. ! w. Kennedy. of East Biz
Stone Gap were married in the VI +,
Church. South, ia East stone Gsr,
Sunday, Dec. 2i.h. 1899, at els y,
m, Rev. w. II WsmpIer officiating,
The bridal party lett the home 81
the brides parents in carriages at
$50 and arrived at the Church at
6:l5. where many OF the friends Of
the happy couple bad assembled.
filling the church to it's utmost
capacity. As tho couple walked up
TO the alter Miss Rosa Skeen played
Lohengrhen's beautiful march.
Miss Jennie Kennedy, sister to the
BRIDE, maid of honor. aud Mr.. Chas.
Bird, best man. stood up with them
while the solemn and impressive ccre-
mony vas pronounced that made
the young couple man and vile To-
share with each other all joys md
cares as they journey down liic's
turbulent way. but may their lives
he one Of sunshine anil happine>,
After the ceremony the party ;r.
entered their vehicles ami returned
to the home of the rride's parents,
where a most sumptious feast spread.
consisting of every thing that is de-
sirable There were at least fifty
guests.
Mr.. Lane, the groom, will he re
membered by the people Of thi, see
ton as being connected with the
furnace here before it shut down
3 years ago. He is an excellent
young man and much liked By all
who know him.
Miss Kennedy. the bride. is we'll
known throughout this section. She
has taught in some of the best
county schools, and is a young lady
much admired for her pleasant way,
and sweet disposition. At all time.
was she ready and willing to help
the church at East Stone Gap, OF
which she was a member, and her
work and kind face will be missed by
it.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lane left Tuesday
evening for lronton, Ohio, where
they will make their future home.
The PoSr joins their many friends
in wishing them happy life.
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Died in Bluefield,

Thomas r. Walking, of Grundy,
Buchanan county, Va, died OF delir-
um tremens at the Patton House
Sunday night at 1910. Mr.. Watkins
came to this city on the 18th inst.
His son and nephew and niece were
with him in his last moments. He
was a man of considerable wealth,
about 80 years of age, and had held
the Office Of sheriff of Buchanan
county for several terms. He was a
highly esteemed citizen of his county.
and had many friends, and his sad
end is greatly deplored. His remains
were taken to his home for interment.
BlueGeld Telegraph, Dec. 81.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1900-01-04

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