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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-18

In response to request from the chair
man of the Democratic State central conf
mittee of Kentucky a firm of Louisville
lawyers has furnished an elaborate
Governor is necessary next fall On the
strength of constitutional provisions AMI
authorities cited the attorneys conclude
that Mr.. Beckham. having succeeded to
the Office of Governor by the death of Mr..
Goebel, should fill out the term for which
the latter was elected, and that no election
for the office is necessary until November,
1903 Having stolen the governorship it is
natural that the Goebelites should wish to
hold it as long as possible.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-18

The Republican convention in Philadel-
phia will have less trouble in agreeing upon
a platform than IL has had for years. Four
years ago the convention was confronted
with the money question. About one-sev-
enth Of the delegates were in favor OF free
and unlimited coinage OF silver. and many
more hesitated TO declare for gold basis.
It resolutely adopted the gold basis,
whereat quite a number OF delegates re-
tired. some in tears and others in wrath.
The action of the convention in 1886 has so
justified itself that there can be no ques-
phia. Even the delegates from the States
which desired free silver in 1896 are in COM
plete harmony with the party at the present
time. The expression of the convention re-
garding the currency will be clear and posi-
tive.
Upon the question of expansion the ex-
preston of the platform will be such as
will receive the unanimous approval of the
convention. The Republican party favors
the extension of the sovereignty of the
United States to the territory acquired by
the treaty with Spain. 1t believes that the
United States cannot withdraw from the
Philippines. 1t sees already in the compli-
cations I'm China the value of these islands
to US. Admiral Dewey in his latest inter-
view expresses the Republican sentiment.
Because of our possession of them more
than anything else the other powers have
guaranteed to us equal privileges in the
markets Of China. Whether or not the con-
vention will hold out to the inhabitants
of the Philippines the promise of autonomy
when the people shall be prepared for self
government or shall pledge the party to
secure to those peoples local self-govern-
ment under the sovereignty of the United
about which there can be no doubt is that
the sovereignty of the United States shall
be recognized at the outset, and that the
future policy OF the United States will be
shaped by the attitude of the Filipino lead
ers. The honor and dignity of the United
States will be upheld.
All parties will have expressions as
against those combinations designed to cre-
ate monopolies. The expression of the Phil
adelphia convention will be one to which
the party in Congress and the States can
give the force of law. The breaking up of
many trusts has had tendency to make
that question less important than it prom
ised to be a few months ago. On the
subordinate questions it may safely be as
sumed that the Republican national con-
vention will not repudiate its former action.
The fact that the Republican party is in
full accord on the leading issues is a cause
for congratulation which the Bryan party
has not.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-18

To one of the Boer ENJOYS who stopped
to see the Philadelphia convention a dele
gate observed that the Beers had the SYM
pathy of the American people. The envoy
replied: sympathy is like man standing
on the bank of a river offering sympathy
to boy who is drowning: you have my
sympathy, but L cannot help you for fear
of wetting my feet. We want to get this
great Republic to help the Boer republics
out of the water by bringing about the end
of the war; That means that he would
have the United States intervene. AS in
PREVENTION means war, no party will dare
to declare for intervention. AS for an ex-
preston of sympathy by conventions of
people, the Boer ENJOYS sneer at such as
sistance because it promises no aid in the
direction Of force.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-18
Vengeance L. Mine.

This story. by Andrew Balfour. contains
enough incident and action 10 have made.
with judicious padding. two or three
stories. But there is no padding. the reader
being led through a series Of striking situ-
atoms which follow with a rapidity that
keeps attention constantly on the strain.
The scene of the story. which Is laid I'm the
early part of the present century. is partly
on land and partly at sea, and shifts from
Scotland TO Europe. The hero. Nell Oar
roch, is a young Scotchman OF good birth
and large expectations. who. owing to a
family feud. abandons the law and be-
comes q refugee and soldier Of fortune.
Impressed into the British service he does
valiant service on shipboard and afterwards
fights I'm the battle OF Waterloo The en-
gagements on sea and land are graphically
described. The heroine IL an American
girl, who plays an important part IN work
ing out the plot and IL finally married 10
the adventurous Scotchman. who returns
to Scotland and falls heir 10 fortune The
story is full OF storm and stress. but it
ends in calm. New York: New Amsterdam
Book Company.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-18

wonderfully attractive. but, when the high
est test of character came he was slippery.
Garfield was a greater man and a better
man, but. unfortunately, he lacked the
stamina to stand up against political pres
sure. Left TO himself, all of his instincts
were for the right, but against pressure he
was weak as water
There are those who will say the last ex-
preston only partially describes the radi-
cal defect in Garfeld's character. As an
inside history of well-laid plan that failed
the foregoing is interesting. 1t shows that
Mr.. Blaine played the game of politics to
win, and that Mr.. Garfield, though repre-
senting a protectionist district in Congress,
was himself in sympathy with the free
traders. Other parts of the book are equally
interesting. The character sketches OF
public men are we'll drawn, and the chap
tiers relating the authors connection with
prison reform are instructive. The book
has, to some extent, the defect of most
photographs. too much self-exploita-
ton. but that is a pardonable sin. Cincin-
natl: The Robert Clarke Co.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-18

and other parts of II were as plain and hot
as those quoted. 1t was in these cIrcurn-
stances that Great Britain first annexed
the Transvaai. The Beers whole ac-
quiesced In the annexation and the coun-
try at once began TO prosper. Mr.. Paul
Kruger and one DR.. Jorissen went TO Eng
land to protest against the annexation,
though. as the new Governor of the prov
ince wrote. II do not think that either Of
them wishes the act Cancelled" Afterwards
Mr.. Kruger returned and accepted a SAL
aried office under the British government.
Mr.. Fitzpatrick. but finally resigned his
post on being refused an increased remu-
neration. for which he had repeatedly ap-
piled There can be but little doubt that
had this inducement been forthcoming he
would have remained a loyal British SUBJ
ject." Then began the scheming which led
to the first war for independence. resulting
I'm concessions by the Gladstone Ministry
which gave the Beers time, opportunity
and encouragement to plan a new war on
a larger scale. The point is that the first
annexation of the Transvaal by Great Brit
ain took place only after the utter collapse
of the Roer government, with the tacit APP
prevail of the Beers themselves, and was
British having no right in South Africa
and about their trying to absorb "a long
established republic is rubbish.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-18

The advance In wheat seems to be justi-
ned by the conditions. In several of the
winter-wheat States the crop is so near to
nothing that the large crops in the other
winter-wheat States cannot nearly make
an average. The drought in the North
western States has cut the prospects at
least % per cent The latest report is that
France will not raise wheat enough to sup
ply its people, IL usually does. Even
with average crops elsewhere. Ii is evident
yances
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-18

The failure of the negotiation for the
settlement of the ST. Louis strike has re-
suited in a situation that is much to be
regretted. The proposed terms of settle
ment on which it was thought the COM
pany and the strikers would agree in
Guided along with some concessions as to
recognizing the union and arbitrating flu
ture points of difference. an agreement that
the question of reinstating former employees
should also be submitted to arbitration.
This the company positively refused to
agree to, thus ending the negotiation. 1t
remains to be seen whether the strike can
be galvanized into new life by the efforts
of the labor leaders, though they claim to
have resources not yet drawn upon. The
refusal of the company to submit to arbi-
tration the question of reinstatng former
employees was probably due to a desire to
protect new men who have been employed.
but it would seem that was as fair a sub
ject for arbitration as any other. The
company probably felt it was so near COM
plete victory that it did not care to concede
more than was involved in the other
points. The failure to reach settlement
is failure to this extent of the principle
Of arbitration.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-18

An English publisher is recorded to have
said to an author i'm the last century, "a
History of Scotland is no very attractive
title" II is the title selected by Andrew
Lang for a work in two volumes of 500
pages each, of which Volume is at hand
The author has shown that in competent
hands. with plenty Of space at his disposal
and with the mass of recently printed state
papers and letters to work upon. a history
of Scotland can be made very interesting.
The motive of Volume / may be stated as
an attempt to portray the elements and
forces which went to the making of the
Scottish people. to describe them in their
various stages OF development and to record
the more important events which occurred
in the country between the Roman occupa-
ton and the year 1916, when the old
ecclesiastical policy of Scotch reliance on
France and resistance to England prac-
tically ceased. In carrying out this plan
the author begins literally at the begin
ming, the opening chapter describing the
nature of the land and Of its habitants
before the first invasion by the Romans
in IS B. c., when they found In southern
Britain a people dwelling In huts, when
security was needed. circled with ditch and
coast they were agricultural: farther inland
they were pastoral. According TO Julius
Caesar they painted themselves blue. prob
ably to strike terror in war. They had
weapons of iron and fought from chariots
This, however. In passing. for these people
were not of that part of the island now
called Scotland. The occupation OF Scot
land by the Romans did not occur till the
year rs A. ID. under Julius Agricola. who
came as the governor of the province of
Britain He was father-in-law of the Ro-
man historian Tacitus. who wrote his life
and gave interesting facts concerning his
operations in northern Britain. Scot
land where he had much trouble with the
native tribes. Tacitus describes the Gale
domains having flaming hair and
mighty limbs. These were the proto-
types of red-headed. strong-legged Scots.
From this beginning the author follows the
changes and forces operating 10 make the
Scotch people through generation after
generation and century after century. de-
scribing the tribal changes. wars. intrigues.
Developments of clans. religious factions,
the rise and fall of dynasties. etc Separate
chapters are given 10 the dynasty OF NAL
colin Canmore. to feudal Scotland. the Wal
lace period. the wars of Bruce. the early
Stuart kings. TO the reigns Of each from
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-18

Boston Transcript.

Few people realize how much of loss is
entailed By the destruction of the biograph-
ical department of a modern daily news
paper. The principal loss from fire in the
New York Tribune building yesterday
probably was that of it's graveyard" as
such collections Of biographies are called
in newspaper offices. This collection of
clippings was the work of years. and con-
tanned personal items relating TO people in
all parts of the world who have at one time
and another done something which has
caused them TO be written about. When a
prominent man dies his obituary in the
newspapers is often largely made up of
these clippings. There is satisfactory
substitute for such a collection, and to re-
place it means the work Of years. Prob
ably for some time to come the obituary
department of the Tribune will be meager,
as compared with 1t In the past.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-18

The five essays by John Jay Chapman
which make up this little volume are
worth careful reading by every student
of social and governmental problems. The
essays are entitled. respectively. Politics"
Society" Education" Democracy and
Government" and each subject is handled
i'm a manner that shows that the author
knows how to think straight and write
clearly and forcibly- In brief preface he
says: THE idea that man is an unselfish
animal has gradually been forced upon me
by the course OF reflection which give i'm
the following chapters in the order I'm
which II occurred 10 me-" This optimistic
view is reached by a course of reasoning
which. while IL recognizes the existence OF
grave evil. and social and moral disturb
ances in society as now organized. also
claims that the American character has
constant tendency towards higher and
better things, and that society Is slowly
but surely freeing itself from the vicious
excrescences that have fastened themselves
upon Il. Taken together the essays are
strong plea for a higher standard oc
citizenship and of morals in private and
public life. New York: Chambers Printing
Company.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-18

This story, by Mary Cholmondeley. au-
thor OF '.Red Pottagc." is a new edition OF
an earlier publication than that popular
tale. 1t attracted comparatively little at
tention on It's first appearance. but is really
a clever piece OF work. with many OF the
characteristics that make RED Pottage"
entertaining, and with an element OF prob
ability in the plot that makes IL superior
10 that book in at least one respect. The
two leading characters are q handsome.
high minded girl who Is rather an unac-
countable product OF a family not morally
admirable. and young man. heir 10 a
great estate. whose nobility OF character n
not acquired from his immediate progeni-
tors. The fortunes Of these two and the
complications growing cut o. the actions
and demands OF various objcctionable reia-
tives form the incidents OF the tale. The
movement II rapid. the interest well sus-
tanned. and. with good deal OF lively con-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-18

The small force of United States marines
now cooperating with the forces of other
powers in China must not be COMPOUNDED
with regular troops. They are soldiers yet
not soldiers. drilled and disciplined for
fighting purposes. yet not of the army. The
United States marine corps considerably
antedates the regular army. having existed
since 1775. and has distinguished itself at
many times and places in sea and land
fights. The flag is always safe in the hands
of the marines
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-18

James TO James and other epoch maxi
ing events. An interesting feature Of the
work is it's sketches Of the social life and
manners OF the Scottish people from very
early period. II being the theory OF the
and adventures or individuals deserve q
place I'm history as well as the almost i'm
personal movements and tendencies or
forces and ideas. The work shows won
derful research into original sources OF in
formation and presents a seemingly COM
plete picture Of the growth and develop
ment OF the Scottish people. The second
10 recent times. New York: Dodd. Mead
& Co
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-18

OF the twenty-four Vice Presidents from
the formation OF the government to the
present time fourteen have come from
east OF the Allegheny mountains. and ten
from west OF that line. New York alone
furnishing six. Only three were from So
called Western states-Colfax and Hend-
ricks. Of Indiana. and Stevenson. Of ILL.,
nois Seven came from Southern States.
The geographical and "star-of-empire" ar
gument would bring the Republican nomi-
nation for the Office this year-which Is
equivalent to an election-to a middle
Western or further Western State But
the geographical argument is never entitled
10 great weight In politics.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-18

employs about seven hundred men, has ac-
ceded to the demand of the miners for a
reduction OF the working hours from ten
to eight. with the same pay. thus putting
his political and personal enemy. who en-
ployss eight thousand men. in an unfor-
tunate position, since to grant the demand
of the men would result In great loss. while
to refuse would bring on a great strike.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-18

A subtitle to this story designates II as
"A Tale of the Reign of Harun Al
Raschid, Khalif of Bagdad." The author
is Mrs. Samuel II. Benton. who died less
than a year ago. shortly after the boUk
had been accepted by the publishers she
was a relative OF Mrs Jessie Benton FIRE.
mont, who furnishes brief introduction
to the book The scene Of the story IL
laid i'm and around the little town OF
Tersous. the Tarsus of the apostle Pauls
time. The chief character, Geber. is re-
markably interesting old man. magician.
philosopher. first a devout Mohammedan.
then a reincarnationist, and finally a
Christian. These changes and the discus
sions alternating them furnish the main
theme of the story, which also carries
vein of romance and distinct atmosphere
of Oriental and especially OF Arabian life.
of which the author had evidently made
close study, as well as Of Arabian history
A notable feature OF the book is the num-
Der of original poems which the author in
PRODUCES to illustrate her meaning. and
some of which are sfrikingiy original and
beautiful. New York: Frederick a Stokes
ComDany
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-18

higher Office I'm case of the death or dis
depreciate the dignity or Importance OF the
office, and neither party should ever nomi-
nate for Vice President any person not
fitted to fill the higher office in case he
should be called under the Constitution to
do so. Whatever other arguments or con-
siderations may be advanced at Philadei-
phia this one should not be lost sight Of
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-18
THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL

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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-18

The Maine Democratic convention in
structed its delegates to the Kansas City
convention ito support such principles and
measures as are consistent with the atti-
tude of Mr.. Bryan and in full accord with
his views" Thus the Northeast Democ-
racy will not force Mr.. Bryan to renounce
IL m 4
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-18

That James r. Keene, the wall-street
spcculator, who operates on the @'bear'
side. should bet $4,000 on the election of
Mr. Bryan should not elste the friends of
the Democratic candidate. since. If he
could lead dealers to believe that his pre-
diction is a sound one, IT would be the most
potential movement that he could make on
the bear" side and worth many $4,000 to
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-18

The Journal does not know what the
census will show for Indianapolis, but the
Chicago Tribune. in its advance estimates,
says that no city east Of the Mississippi
has made the gain which Chicago has made
during the past decade. IS per cent. ex-
cept Indianapolis.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-18

The fact that the United States military
authorities in Cuba did not interfere with
or in any manner attempt to influence the
elections on Saturday should be sufficient
proof IL any were needed. of the honest in
tentions Of this government
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-18

THE Republicans are knaves and the
Democrats are fools; we go with the lat
ter" Is the remark of Mr.. Henry Waiter
sons paper. He must be lonely in such
company, not because he is knave. but
because ne is not a fool.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-18

political maxim often quoted in former
years was mo man Is big enough to de-
cline the vice presidency" The present
situation. as far as the Republican party is
concerned. tends TO refute the proposition.
for some OF those spoken OF have declared
positively that they would not accept the
nomination. while others are fighdng shy
OF IT, The political tendency I'm recent
years has been TO lessen the Importance
and desirability OF the ONCE. yet the fact
remains that II Is the second highest in the
Esft Of the people and that Its incumbent
stands first In the line Of succession to the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-18
such Men Needed I'm st. Louis.

Chicago Post.
The man who stood of a mob IN st. Louis
yesterday and protected woman and a
baby from violence was only the driver
of a beer wagon. but he might with propri-
ETY. and benefit to the entire community
be given the position of mayor OF the city
Governor OF the State. He displayed
the qualities and spirit needed in both those
offices lust at present
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-18
Political Repartee.

Bryanite-I tell you Thomas Jefferson wouldn't
be a match for Bryan.
Anti-Bryanite-Of course not; when Bryan
drops into political Oblivion he'll be good deal
deader than Thomas jefferson.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-18

Now that Mr.. Bryan pays the highest
tax on bank accounts and credits in his
city. the phrase of the calamityite that
"the rich are growing richer and the poor
poorer could be considered personal re-
Election upon the man whose wealth has
Increased so rapidly the past four years
without having been engaged in any BUSH
ness except speech-making
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-18

The Solitude Cure.

At this worlds social mixture the curt cynic
may mock yet there's no law which holds him
by himself he may flock.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-18

It win not cheer the political calamityites
to hear that half OF the steel mills closed
In Chicago a few days ago will resume OPP
erations this morning.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-06-18
Voice from the Interior.

Bede's Budget.
Uncle Sam might profitabiy build hum
dred merchantmen or more and lease them
TO American sailors to fly the stars and
stripes in the commerce OF the world. only
reserving them for public use In case of
prar