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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-04-20
ALL FOR VAN SAINT.

Everything points to harmony and
unanimity in the Republican ranks in the
approaching campaign. One of the hope
full signs is that men who favored candi-
dates for governor who either withdrew or
had no particular hope of success this
time have generously come out for the
only candidate in the field at present, Hon.
S. r. Van Sant.-St. Paul Letter.
Yes, Capt. Van SAINT seems to have a
walk-over, and the sturdy patriotic old
veteran of the sixties will make popular
candidate in this section. With William
Nc Kinley for president, Van SAINT for
governor, Lyndon A. Smith for lieuten-
ant governor, Julias Block for treasurer.
and McCleary for congress. the Second
congressional district will roll up glor-
ious old ten thousand ajority.-Delavan
Herald.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-04-20
FOR THE RELIEF OF midas FAMINE
STRICKEN.

We are informed that at meeting of
the ministers on last Monday the mat
ter of the famine sufferers in India
came up and it was then decided to
hold a union mass meeting on the eve
ming of Sunday, April 22d. in the Pres.
byterian church in the interest of the
sufferers No mention of this was
made in the papers as it was desirable
to have all of the churches join in this
movement, those outside of the associa-
ton as we'll as those within, it was in
order to secure the cooperation of all
that no mention had yet been made of
the movement. Mr.. Palmer was the
one that brought the matter to the at
tention of the ministers by reason of
the letters of his friend, who is on the
field and knows whereof he speaks.
The meeting would have been held on
Easter evening were it not for the pro-
grams already arranged for by most of
the churches for that time. Let the
whole community cooperate in the
movement and do something handsome
in the matter of succoring these needy
ones. Not only should Mankato in her
prosperity give generously for her own
good name and honor, but for the sake
of those who out of their restitution
cry to us as Christian people to succor
them in this time Of their dire neces-
sitv
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-04-20

Gov. Lind and his reform press bureau
aggregation have struck it easy on the
faults of the wheat inspection department.
Their theory is that if the people will just
let things alone and keep hands off, it will
in time grow from state of inefficiency to
that of efficiency. But will it, and when?
And will the people agree to the Pop
theory and leave it alone?
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-04-20
BICYCLES.

Owen & Jones have their bicycle
establishment now in excellent condi-
ton. The room has been re-papered
ana painted, and with the fine supply
of Crescents and other makes of wheels
gives the room very enticing appear
ance for those wishing to purchase
wheels to look and gaze upon their
beautiful display of all up.to-date
wheels. When Messrs. Owen & Jones
guarantee a wheel you may know it is
just as recommended or your money is
refunded. Those wishing to purchase
something that is up-to-date will make
no mistake to call on Owen 81 Jones,
Their repair shop is complete-all re-
pairs done on short notice.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-04-20

Charles Towne has announced himself
as candidate for the presidency on
the Democratic ticket with Bryan. In
many ways Mr.. Towne is the logical can
didate for that position on the fusion
ticket. He has all the elements of dema-
gogy that are possessed by Bryan, and rep
resents as fully as Bryan does. all the
dangerous isms set forth by what he is
pleased to call the new born Democracy.
The only objection that might be raised to
him as mate, by Bryan, is the fact that he
is not possessed of 'barl," which will
not give him the standing that would
otherwise cluster around him. Neither
would Towne carry with him any particu-
lar strength. The northwest would re-
main just as solid for Mckinley and Re-
publican principles with Towne on the
ticket as with him off. The defeat of
Messrs. Bryan and Towne by large ma
jority would be an emphatic rebuke by the
country that it would seem ought to put
an end to the dangerous vagaries they rep
resent, as force of any importance in
American politics.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-04-20

The senate committee on elections has
decided unanimously to declare the seat of
Senator Clark, of Montana, vacant, be-
cause of the lavish expenditure of money
in securing his election. This is just de-
cision and ought to be unanimously en-
dorsed by the senate. Now let the senate
stand by the precedents in the case, and
refuse to seat Matthew H. Quay, on the
governors appointment because of failure
of legislature to elect, and it will continue
in good record.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-04-20

]. c. Hanley, of ST. Paul. wants to form
a worldwide trust of farmers the object of
which is to secure reduction of wheat acre
age 20 per cent, and to induce farmers not
to sell their wheat for less than one dollar a
bushel. This would doubtless be fine
thing for farmers if it could be accom-
plished, but the obstacles in the way are
doubtless too great to allow of its success
full fruition. The farmers are too scat
tered, and cannot be gotten into COM
pact enough organization for that purpose.
While much might be accomplished in the
larger wheat raising localities toward in
ducing farmers to reduce their wheat
acreage and turn their attention to other
things, it is not likely anything more could
be accomplished, and certainly not the 20
per cent reduction Mr., Hanley aims for.
Mr.. Hanley states that five per cent re-
duction would cut off I25, 900, 900 bushels
of the worlds crop and put the price to
one dollar
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-04-20
PICNIC DATE FIXED.

The date for the Woodman picnic has
been fixed for Wednesday, June goth.
This is the date most convenient for
the Milwaukee road, which will bring
the largest crowds, and the committee
of arrangements has accepted it, al
though preferring some other date.
The railroad company was anxious that
it should not occur on day when some
other event would draw on the trans
portation facilities.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-04-20

A movement is being started in the twin
cities to raise fund to pay off the mort
gage on the home of the widow of Major
M. C. Wilkinson, who was killed in Oc-
tober, 1898, in the trouble with the Indians
up near Leech Lake. 1t has been learned
that Mrs. Wilkinson is in straitened cir
cumstances in California, hence the move
ment started by the Majors friends in the
twin cities.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-04-20

wears, and if the island reaches condi-
ton where the local government can pro-
vide the necessary means to meet govern
mental expenses before that time, the
president is authorized to suspend the
tariff, and free trade will exist between
the island and states, as it does now be-
tween the states.
The senate amendments further provide
for the admitting of all bread-stuffs and
provisions and also clothing into Porto
Rico free of duty. In fact. practically the
only articles going into Porto Rico upon
which duty is levied, are those which are
not among the necessities of the people.
All articles from Porto Rico coming to the
states, which pay duty under the Ding
ley act pay duty of IS per cent under
the Porto Rico bill, and all of the money
collected under the act either in Porto
Rico or in the states, goes into the Porto
Rican treasury. The United States treas
ury does not benefit cent by it.
The bill as amended by the
senate, practically conforms to
the views of Gov. Gen. Davis.
who in an interview on March 31st said
that free trade between Porto Rico and
the states would leave the island without
sufficient revenue to provide government;
that with free trade the receipts of the
custom houses would naturally cease. He
further added that with the present con-
dition of the people of the island, ''if free
trade is adopted l cannot see how the
necessary funds for conducting the affairs
of the island are to be raised by myself or
those who succeed me. Two million dol.
lars are the present expenses, and this
amount will be needed annually. There
is only small revenue incoming from
stamps liquors, tobacco and mercantile
licenses. and it is impossible to collect
taxes, because of the conditions.
These are the conditions that had to be
met, and while one personally might pre-
fer free trade, it was condition and not
a theory that confronted congress. and as
matters have shaped themselves the bill as
amended by the senate seems to best solve
the problem to provide temporarily funds
for Porto Rican government and the Free
Press believes that as the people look at
the question calmly and survey more fully
the difficulties that had to be overcome,
they will agree that the compromise
wrought in the senate was the wisest. solu-
ton of the problem.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-04-20
CONTRACT AWARDED.

Mic. SPENCER opened bids Friday
for the erection of a two-story frame
dwelling. Sheldon & Raymore bid
$2,170, Kleinschmidt Bros. So, $50 and
Herrly & Olinger 81, 845. The contract
was was awarded to the latter. The
contract price is considered to be about
twenty per cent more than what it
would have been last year. Ordinarily,
contracts are said to be running about
twenty-five per cent higher.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-04-20
CALL FOR REPUBLICAN COUNTY
CONVENTION.

A Republican County Convention for the
County of Blue Earth and State of Minnesota,
will be held on Wednesday, the 9th day of May,
A. d. 1900, at two o'clock p. M, at Athletic hall,
in the City of Mankato, in said County, for the
purpose of electing twenty-One delegates to the
Republican State onyentiou to be held at the
City of NJ nneapolis, in said State, on Wednes-
day, the 10th day of May, A. d. 1907, and for the
purpose of electing twenty-one delegates to
Congressional Convention of Second Congress
sional District to be held May 10Th, 1900, at
Mankato, Mimi.
The representation at said County Conven-
tion will be in accordance with resolution
adopted by the County Committee of the
County. to-wit: Each election precinct will be
entitled to one delegate for every % votes, or
major fraction thereof, cast for President Nc
Kinley in 1896, and in accordance Herewith the
entitled to representation in said Convention as
follows:
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-04-20

The Democrats are trying to console
themselves with slight gains made in the
recent local elections in Michigan, though
everywhere else, the result was marked
with Republican gains, entirely disproving
the claim that anti-expansion and anti
administration sentiment is growing. The
main trouble with Michigan is too much
Pingreeism.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-04-20
THE PORTO RICAN MATTER.

There is no question of its relative i'm
portance that has, for years, occupied the
attention of the country to the extent the
Porto Rican bill has. The sentiment of
the country has been aroused against it,
largely no doubt on the ground that there
ought, as the constitution provides. to be
no duties imposed between American
states and territories. But it has been
held by the administration and Republican
leaders that the constitution does not ap-
ply to Porto Rico, or any other of our new
possessions until so extended by act of
congress- and the Free Press has held
from the first that this was a sound posi-
ton to take. This being the Republican
position. of course the Democrats have
taken the opposite view. The republicans,
it would seem, have the best of the posi-
ton as congress has always legislated for
the territories without question.
Upon the present congress has devolved
the duty of establishing a government for
Porto Rico. Now no government can ex
ist without revenue to defray its expenses,
and in establishing civil government con-
gress was also obliged to provide revenue
therefor. Under Spanish rule the island
was left in an impoverished condition, and
the great storm last year still further ag-
gravated the situation and left the people
in i'll shape to bear the burdens that would
be imposed upon them by the establish
ment of civil government. There were
three avenues for providing such revenue:
by internal revenue taxation, by tariff
duties. or by voting it wholly out of the
federal treasury. The Republican leaders
chose the tariff as being the best suited to
meet all phases of the situation. The
country has taken the proposition much as
though it was to be of a permanent nature.
But as the bill passed the senate and went
back to the house. it was nothing of the
kind, and was shorn of much that might
be Objectionable. 1t limits the time in
which tariff duties can be collected to two
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-04-20

It is estimated that 100, 900 persons will
go to Cape Nome this season. What the
most of them will do there, does not APP
pear, as it is said that about everything of
value is already staked out. Only a small
percentage of those going will gather in a
respectable fortune. Thousands will do
no better than they could here in the
states, and most of the others will return
penniless. That will be the history of
Cape Nome. 1t would seem. however,
from all reports that one would want a
close acquaintance with gold mine be-
fore he went up there, so as to be able to
defray expenses while waiting for some
thing rich to turn up, or to be turned up,
The Minneapolis Times gives the follow
ing list of prices showing what it cost to
live there, clipped from the Gold Digger,
little paper published at Nome City;
"The bill of fare of the principal restaur-
ant includes tenderloin steak at So; rein
deer steak, So; ptarmigan, So; boiled
mackerel, 81 so; coffee and doughnuts,
So 50; corned beef hash, 81 sausage, ST. so;
fried ham, 81; salmon, 81; two eggs, ST.;
bread, $o.25; cheese, 81. The rent of a
seven-room dwelling is $500 month;
wagons and teams for hauling are hired at
$40 an hour; shave cost 81, haircut
81. 5o-and other things in proportion"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-04-20

the opinion that Manager Griebel would
not hesitate to donate the use of the opera
house. If not, the spacious Presbyterian
church could no doubt be had. Here is a
cause that appeals to humanity, and no
class of our people can better take the
matter up than the ministers. Will they
get together and formulate some plan for
raising relief fund, and let the public
know what their views are?
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-04-20

The communication in last evening S
Free Press over the signature of Mr.. Geo.
M. Palmer, relative to the terrible condi-
ton of the famine stricken people of In
dia, ought to appeal to everyone. The
picture printed in connection with Mr..
Palmer's letter was made by Engraver
Anderson from photograph taken of a
family just as they appeared. and it is
enough to make one shiver to contemplate
the awful suffering these people are under
going for want of food and clothing. No
community of Christian people can shut
their eyes to such suffering and no Ameri-
can city ought to hesitate for a moment to
come to the relief of these unfortunate
people. Famine is terrible thing. To
know of people dying by the thousands for
want of food cannot but appeal to every
heart in land of plenty. The suggestion
of Mr.. Palmer that the people of Mankato
ought to take some action, will strike
everyone who has given any thought to
the India condition as worthy of compli-
ance. If the various ministers of the city
will take hold of the matter and get up a
mass meeting of the citizens for next Sun
day morning or afternoon we are firmly of
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-04-20
April 20. 1900
NEWS OF THE WORLD.
The "St. Paul Dispatch" Enterprise
Gives II to Northwestern Readers,

1t anything had been lacking to make
a perfect metropolitan newspaper of the
st. Paul Dispatch, the want was entire
ly filled when it completed arrange
ments for the special foreign cable
service which is now frightening its
columns. 1t is really astonishing how
the recent war with Spain has develop
ed the American thirst for news of the
world. 1t placed America in a new
position with regard to the rest of the
earth and gave news Importance to the
events of the world at large. If the
movements of foreign powers were
once of interest, they became doubly
so when America rose into place as a
world power. The st. Paul Dispatch
recognized this when it secured this
cable service with its news from first
hands. No longer is London the sole
source of all European news, and no
longer is the news of the world filtered
through British channels and tinted
with English ideas. It comes to the
Dispatch straight from each European
center and without bias or prejudice.
This will be gratifying to all intelligent
people of the Northwest, particularly
so to that large foreign. born element
which delights in information direct
from the fatherland. The Dispatch
has secured a resident correspondent in
every large city on earth, who uses
both cable and mail in sending in every
event of interest and all public gossip
that is dear to the heart of the news
paper reader. In the past six years the
Dispatch has made great strides to the
front and is today recognized as the
greatest evening newspaper of the
Northwest.
The subscription price being so small
it puts daily paper in reach of every
body. Send % cents for one months
trial subscription to St. Paul Daily
Dispatch, St. Paul, MINI.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-04-20

Admiral Dewey says the administering
of the Office of president is not difficult
one. Mckinley, Cleveland, Grant, Lin
coin and others who have transacted the
duties of that Office, would hardly agree
with the admiral, and their opinions would
be worth more than his. And they have
all expressed at different times that the
position was difficult and trying one to
fill.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-04-20

The new two per cent bonds authorized
by the new financial law. for the purpose
of refunding the national debt are now
quoted at per cent premium. This is a
record never attained by any other nation,
and shows the confidence generated by the
gold standard, brought about by the wis
dom of the Republican policy.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-04-20
UP AGAINST A HARD JOB.

The ST. Paul Herald says that it is re-
ported that Labor Commissioner McHale
is reported to be engaged in the prepara-
ton of his annual report for publication
as a campaign document. 1t used to be
something awful for Commissioner Powers
to publish anything that even incidentally
had the effect of proving of some value as
campaign document, but now that the
fusionists occupy a place at the table. it
will probably be different But referring
to this report, the Herald adds:
1t will be hard task for Mr.. McHale to
present a report that will serve the pur-
poses of the democratic party at such
time as this, when wages are at higher
point than they have been in years. and
when there is hardly willing worker in
the state out of employment. When the
republican administration was inaugural
ed in 1896, the country was flooded with
tramps and hoboes, factories and found
ries were lying idle. and the man was con-
sidered fortunate who could see a winters
work ahead of him. During the year just
closed it has been almost impossible for
employers to secure the labor necessary
for the performance of the work that had
to be done, and wages have been advanc-
ed from time to time at rate that fairly
corresponds to the advance in the price of
living necessities"
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-04-20
WANTS ANOTHER TERM.

Attorney U, G.. Argetsinger, of
Mapleton, has decided to seek re-
nomination as representative, accord
ing to the Enterprise. He has served
one term and make good record, and
his claims will no doubt receive careful
attention at the hands of the Republic
can county convention.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-04-20

Speaking of the Porto Rican debate, the
Review of Reviews says that "since the
period of reconstruction after the civil
war and the adoption of the new amend
ments to the national constitution, con-
gress has not shown so much vigor and
sustained strength in the discussion of
deep-lying problems of government and
public policy, as in the protracted debates
last month over the relations, political and
financial, that are to be established be-
tween Porto Rico and the United States "
This is poor consolation to those who hold
that congress is deteriorating.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-04-20

Had Admiral Deweys presidential can
didacy taken the country by storm, the
ca stern Democrats who really drew him
through his ambitious wife into it, would
have chorused II did it." But now they
are all crowding out from under, and each
one declares that he had nothing to do
with il,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-04-20

All county conventions in the district held in
the several counties for the election of dele
gates to the said Congressional convention
shall be held on Wednesday, May 9th, A. ID :,
1900.
All primary elections for this convention
must be held in accordance with the primary
election laws of the State of Minnesota.
Dated this Goth day of March, A. d. 1900.
l.. BENEDICT
Chairman,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-04-20

When Bryan and his co laborers tell the
working men that there is no prosperity
un der the gold standard, they will doubt
less reply with the question as to what the
advance in wages means, and wherein a
5o-cent dollar would be any better than
one of full value.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-04-20

The Cleveland Leader figures out that
over 500. 900. 900 year are spent by
American tourists in Europe. And it
estimates that this year the amount will
be largely above that amount on account
of the Paris exposition.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-04-20

The Boston Transcript gives figures
showing that the depositors in the savings
banks of the world number 1926. 767, and
their deposits reach $1,000, 546,473 TIL
United States leads all other countries in
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-04-20

Reports from the west indicate that
Bryan is getting scared at the money
power again. However, when it comes'in
slices of $500 per day he is not at all
alarmed.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-04-20

Primary elections will be held in the several
election presncts for the purpose of electlng
delegates to said Convention on Saturday, May
5th, 1900, from the hour of o'clock p. m. to the
hour of 8 O'Clock p. m.
HARRY PADDOCK,
D. S. EVANS, Chairman of said Committee.
@ Secretary of Said Committee.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-04-20

Possibly that New York jury had an ir-
resistable desire to see Sapho, itself.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1900-04-20

There is growing feeling that Admiral
Dewey ought not to give up the ship.