The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1900-08-16
ng plant which will cost, when completed.

ing plant which will cost, when completed,
upward of 5000 0OO.- ..,-. -.
The agricultural department has .scien-
tific experts examining the soils and the
geological survey has sent some of their
best men into the interior to examine the
possibilities for mining operations.
There is in operation a regulcr postal
system; the customs house and resenue de-
partments have all been provided for.
In fact this government has made a good
beginning towards the development of the
splendid resources of the Philippines. For
centuries rich soil, the magnificent forests,
and the mineral treasures of the interior
have been going to waste.
The natives have neither the genius or
the facilities to develop them. but under
the tutelage of American progressiveness.
the islands will become very valuable to
every peaceful Filipino.
When at the opening Of congress in De-
cember, 1893. Mr.. Cleveland withdrew the
treaty for the annexation Of the Hawaiian
islands, he took exactly the same position
that Mr.. Bryan assumes now, viz: That
the United States has no business to ac-
quire territory not contiguous to the &C
tual boundary lines of the states
The whirlwind of popular disapproval
which marked his course will not admit
of comparison to the opposition that would
develop il any American president should
actually attempt to turn back the clock
of civilization and American endeavor in
the Philippines.
BOOKS FOR SOLDIERS.
At the entrances Of several Of the large
departments this week are huge baskets, al
most large enough to hold a wagon load
Above the baskets is displayed very neatly
worded invitation to all clerks and en-
plOyes. They requested to deposit in
the basket anything they may happen to
have in the way Of light literature and
reading matter, such as the current
monthly magazines, copies OF the weekly IL
Illustrated papers or any work OF fiction OF
real merit.
These publications are intended for our
soldiers and sailors abroad who are in
camp and hospitals. The lady employees are
especially urged to bring in fans of the
Japanese fashion, with some little decora-
ton Of their own. The folding fan, 1t is
stated are not wanted, for the reason that
they are not adapted 20 tropical coun-
tries.
Although Washington has been going
through a terrible torrid SIEGE 1t is OBJ
served that the donations of fans are lib
eral GERALD.
The Coming Nation.
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list newspaper. containing the follow
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(by the Women OF Ruskin), Industrial
Brotherhood, Children's Department.
Contributed Articles from the bright
est reformers of the U. s., and last
but not least-The Colony Notes. This
paper is printed by the people who
own 1.-THE famous Ruskin Colony. Of
Ruskin, Ware county. Ga. The town
OF Ruskin, It's factories immense
printing office, store, schools, library,
dwellings, hotel, farm. garden. steam
laundry, ETC., are all owned collectively
by the people who built, operate,
cleared and occupy them. Usually
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the other fellow owns them Do you
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