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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-08-08

In 1900 there were 200 horses in
Australia; in 1900 there are 100000.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-08-08

In short time the japanese popua-
ton OF San Francisco will reach 20, 900.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-19
AFFAIRS IN CUBA.
Govcrnor-GcneraI Wood Orders I'M
proyements Mt Las Tunas.

HAVANA. Aug. 1S-Governor- General
Wood arrived at Las Tunas, Santiago prov
irce. today and ordered that an appropria-
ton he made for the building OF roads. a
hospital and the reconstruction of schools
and bridges. The people are very CRATE
full to the Governor General for this ac-
ton. An officer of the Tenth Cavalry
will have charge of the reconstruction of
the road from Manita on the coast, This
road was destroyed during the war, and
will now be rebuilt. 1t is regarded as
very important as the country adjoining
has much heavy and valuable lumber.
In accordance with the Instructions Of
GovernorGeneral Wood the municipality
of Havana has appointed a committee TO
study the new charter and recommend
changes.
The Republican party in the province
of Santa Clara has invited all parties on
the island to send two delegates to a meet
ing which is to be held on August q.
At this meeting Governor General Wood
will be asked to explain the precise mean
ing OF one clause in the order calling for
the constitutional convention. This clause
refers to the future relations CT Cuba and
the United States.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-19
The Caleb Powers Verdict.

The verdict Of guilty, with Imprisonment
fer life. which the jury in the Caleb Powers
case at Georgetown, KY, reached yester-
day. after being out only a short time,
will be generally accepted by the country
as both just and leDient.
It is not TO be denied that the State
made out an impregnable case against the
prisoner. but it is satisfaction to know
that a jury upon which the political
party TO which he belonged was
represented was able to agree as to
his guilt without hesitation. 1t had
been feared that politics in the jury room
might lead TO a mistrial. That it did not
is doubtless due to the feeling among all
decent Kentuckians against cowardly
assassination. while few of the sturdy
sons of thar Commonwealth ever object
TO or AVOID personal difference with guns
in square manner.
Now that Powers. Who is a minor char
acter in the great political murder con-
spirscy. has been convicted. it is to be
hoped that the principals will be brought
to justice, and that Republican Governors
who are hsrboring Powers confederates
will at length bow to the mandate Of TIE
Constitution and surrender them.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-19

then things have been going from bad to
the disappointment among the masses
found expression in riots in one of the
most populous towns on the island. Before
the outbreak was checked many a hsai
was cracked by the club of a policeman
paid out of the revenue collected from
the islanders under a law artfully devised
TO protect the interests of certain trus $
which are contributing TO the Hanna cam
pagn fund. The Porto Ricans cannot be
expected to either respect or tamely sub
nit to government which they have had
no part in forming, nor in which they are
permitted to participate. Mckinley i'm
perialism in Porto Rico differs from Nc
Kinley Imperialism in the Philippines only
in degree and not in kind.
In Havana on Friday night, at about the
same hour the Porto Ricans in Maguay
were rioing against our rule. big mass
meeting of ;he intelligent class of Cubans
was in progress. Every speaker, ire
spective of local political utilization. urged
that the election for a constitutional con-
vention called by President Mckinley be
postponed. I'VE are not ready for the
election yet" was the tenor of all the
speakers, whereat, we are assured by news
paper accounts of the interesting affair.
the Americans in attendance were much
surprised The information is vouch
safed in the press dispatches that the
speakers did not attack the American
nation, but only some individuals The
meaning of this is as plain as it is ominous
The Cubans know what the Mckinley Ad-
ministration has done in Porto Rico and
the Philippines, and before committing
themselves definitely TO policy of local
government desire TO await the result OF
the Presidential election in the United
States. Obviously they are afraid Of Mr.
Mckinley. Manifestly they put no faith
in the promise held out to them by the
Administration at Washington.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-19
OR Revolving Colonies.

War in the Philippines is not the only
protest now being made to Mckinley
trust imperialism by our wards in the
islands which we liberated from the greed
tyranny. ard incompetence OF Spain IN the
name of humanity and enlightenment
Let us look for d moment at Porto Rico
and Cuba.
The Porto Ricans welcomed our army
under General Miles two years ago. They
were not in rebellion against Spain. They
are mila-tempered,. gentle race, who had
suffered long in silence from Spanish op-
preston, and they viewed our soldiers as
liberators. To the great Republic they
looked for an immediate and a radi-a
change N the form and administration OF
government that was to be established
over them. During the first year OF our
control in Porto Rico the natives viewed
with smlable contentment and hope the
things we did and the promise we held
out TO them. They were pleased at the
prospect Of becoming citizens of the
United States. In good faith they accepted
our pledges and with splendid loyalty they
respected our flag. The hated co!ors of
Spain were torn by them from their public
buildings and private residences. and the
Stars and Stripes were ho!stel where once
had foated the yellow and red of CASTLE
In less than six months all this has
been changed on the island. On the Fourth
of July the Porto Ricans showed their
bitter disappointment by decorating their
private residences with the colors of Spain
once more. On that day OF universal
patriotic rejoicing in the United States
the Stars and Stripes foated only from the
public buildings in Porto Rico. Since
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-19
Suspicious LiberuIity.


trTom inc htt'"4' 80 -N'f
ait was 4 mean trick, said Jones' with 4
smile .-but / wanted my vie 10 conc home, and
n ,y,s the only way that | could think OF to get
brr lack She went away about five weeks ago
On . vacation and le.t alone to get along az
ba-. could II wasn't long before | grew tired
OF the arrangement 'ireu OF geItiiG my meas
town town tired Of sending CHECKS in reDiy to
her demands for more morsy. Three days ago I
received a letter asting me to send her S2j at
once. Il was then tiat my plan suggested Itself.
Ry return, mail / sent her a check FOR double the
amount that she had asked for. and enclosed it
with a note tina. read: .non't hurry back
..It worked a. ] thought it would. Ny vie re-
turned by the drst train with strange gl-am OF
e-stuiry in her ewes. and 4 set about her is7 that
BODIES trouble for me ii She confirms the Horrible
suspicious that she is iaboriug under. However.
have her at home. and ! am not llsies any
sleep over what She nay suspect"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-19


it might dare to do so and end a con-
dition of executive war by accepting an
executive peace.
Circumstances may postpone or demon
alize such plan. Yesterdays news from
Pekin seemed to indicate a probability
that the allied troops would have to en-
gage in battle for possession of the Sa-
cred City, which is said to be held by the
torturer and butcher Ii Ping Heng. and
forty thousand Chinese regulars. Never
theless, there are lndubitable signs that
there is TO be a "scuttling policy" in
China. and that Congress will not be per-
mitted to have a word in the matter. Be
fore the regular session next winter the
people of this country will assemble at
the polls. and then we shall see what
We shall see.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-19
ARCHBISHOP coRRIGAN HOME.
Preinte rendered a Reception Upon
His Return

| NEW YORK. August 1S.-ArehbIshop
| Michael a. Corrigan today returned from
Europe On the steamship St. Louis He
went to Rome last April for the purpose
OF making the required report of religious
| progress in his diocese during the last
decade. He took with him a large album
containing photographs and descriptions of
all the Catholic churches. converts. mon
aSter.es, colleges, seminaries. parochial
schools. religious institutions, and ho5pi-
tails and homes directly under his charge.
This exhibit. elegantly gotten up. showed
the Pope at a glance the wonderful growth
Of the diocese of New York, which was es-
tablished by Plus VII, on April g. 1908.
and was raised to metropolitan dignity on
July 10, 1850. The fiftieth anniversary or
golden jubilee of the diocese would have
been celebrated this summer had not the
Archbishop been abroad.
The Archbishop was accompanied by his
secretary, Father James y. Connolly the
Rev c. E Mcdonnell. Bishop of Brooklyn;
his secretary. the Rev. John j. Barrett;
the Ri. Rev. Ignatius Monies de Oca. Bish-
op Of San Luis Potosi. Mexico, and his sec
rotary, the Rev. Ramon Aristegiri. Bishop
Mcdonnell went to Rome in April with
party of pilgrims from Brooklyn, and Bisfi-
op de Oca who was secretary Of the re-
cent Council CO EatiI-4iiIIieTiied Bishops,
was abroad for nearly year.
When the Bishop arrived at Quarantine
the vessel was met by the steamboats, Mo-
hawk and Colchester. On board of which
were more than LEGO clergymen and
friends OF the voyagers. Among them were:
Bishop John NJ. Farley, auxiliary prelats
Of New York; Vicar General Mooney and
the Rev. John ]. Kean. OF st. James
Church. Archbishop Corrigan, by permis-
sion of the customs authorities was al
lowed TO go aboard the Mohawk, and like
courtesy was shown to B.shnn Mcdonnell,
who went to Brooklyn on the colchester.
The Archbishop's health has been greatly
benefited by the trip aboard, and he said
this morning that his four months tes:f
On the ssher side CT the Atlantic was a
four months round of pleasant visits.
While in Rome he had six interviews with
Pope Leo XIII two of which were per-
sonaI. He introduced Justice Morgan J.
OiBrien. O. the Supreme Court and John
D. Crimmins. the wealthy contractor. to
the Pope. Through Ambassador Joseph H.
ChoGts. Archbishop Corrigan was invited
to attend Queen Victoria's garden party,
but when the time came he was at the
Lourdes shrine and consequently could not
attend. In England the Archbishop was
the guest of Cardinal Vaughan and in Paris
Nuncio LaureZetti. Proceeding to ireland
the Metropolitan OF New York divided his
last weeks stay with Archbishop Walsh
and Thomas Kelly, the wealthy Americas,
who lives at Castletown, near Dublin
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-19
RIVALRY OF OLD FOES.
France to NeutrsIixe the British
Works mt Dover

PARIS. Aug. 1s.-The Temps" the other
day published an editorial denorncinS the
periodical scsres in England and France
in regard TO the intentions OF the re-
spective Governments. The Temps" gives
number of instances in which lying ru-
NOR in both countries has upset French
and British nerves. But this does not dis
pose OF the fact that both France and Eng
iand Tor years past have been steadily
making preparations and experiments
osseu clearly on the assumption that war
between them sooner or later is Inevitable
The humorous part of the matter Is the
characteristic attitude Of Englishmen.
They go on doggedly with their own war
like work. but when Frenchmeu follow
their lead the air OF England is rent with
protests and denunciation of people who
are wicked enough to suppose that John
Bull desires war with his neighbor
case in point has just presented it
self For years the British Government
has been spending hundreds OF thousands
OF pounds on the constructions OF the
enormous harbor at Dover, the nearest
place to the French coast. The harbor is
avowediy designed on an immense scale so
as to accommodate large warships and gil
gantic Notifications are being built for
their protection There are being erected
on the summit OF the great ciiff by Dover
Castle enormous batteries which Will be
armed with guns which will command tho
Channel. France at length quite nat
urally has taken alarm at these formidable
works only twenty-one miles from the
French shore. Equally big guns are being
mounted at Calais and 1t is proposed to en-
large the existing harbor at Boulogne so
as to accommodate a feet OF warships
Rear Admiral Ingouf and a stan Of naval
experts have been at Boulogne this week
investigating the situation, and there Is
little doubt that they will recommend the
construction OF works sufficient to ncu-
tralize those at Dover
This has caused quite a storm of in
dignation in England Englishmen are
cutie heartbroken to think that their
neighbors so cruelty misunderstood them
England. it is explained, does not dream
Of aching aggressively against France.
The forts and harbor at Dover and all the
elaborate preparations that have been
made are not for war but merely as pre-
cautions which even the most peaceful ma
tins are entitled to make against possible
accident. Needless TO say, these prorssta-
tons will have no weight with the French
Government. As matter of fact Francs
has been too lax. as far as outsiders can
judge. and has good deal of leeway to
make up before getting abreast OF British
preparations
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-19
Selling Arms to savnge-.

1t has been generally remarked that Eu-
the moder1 guns and ammunition now be-
ing used against the allied troops, and one
or two commentators go so far as to ex-
press the opinion that this ought never to
have been done; that civilized nations
should not sell to the uncivilzed the
weapons which will be some day turned
against the forces of enlightenment and
this is to be stopped.
Where is the line to be drawn, and the
people who may carry guns and those who
may not definitely designated? And is
there any way to protect the gunless from
the aggressons of the INSCRIPTIONS among
the armed? Consider men like those at
tached to a certain German scientific ex-
petition sent into West Africa some time
ago. one of whom deliberately bought a
young native girl and gave her to a can
nibal tribe to be eaten, that he might OBJ
serve the ceremonies of the feast! Are
people like that fit to be trusted with ire
sponsible power? Is the contention of the
TO defend himself. really unjust? The Tit
landers OF South Africa counted as one of
their deepest grievances the refusal Of per-
mission to bear arms, claiming that they
were thus exposed to the aggressiors of
INSCRIPTIONS Boer policemen and soldiers.
What is justice in one case is justice in
another.
hn "a
gruous that European manufacturer
should grow rich of Mausers and ammuni-
ton sold to Chinese, while his Government
is paying large sums OF money to fight the
men with the Mausers. But what is TO be
done about It? China bought the rifles
when she was not at war with anybody.
The manufacturer was not supposed to be
interested in their ultimate destination and
use.
There Is a practical certainty that the
savage tribes of the earth will, one after
another. learn TO use modern guns. They
will have TO or be exterminated- 1t seems
as if the wisest thing to do would be to en-
list their services as fast as possible in
the task of keeping peace in their own
country and TO make it worth their while
to keep ii. An enemy is a much more I'M
comfortable person than an ally to have
about the house, and as a general thing it
is not a very costly busi:tt IS to make an
ally OF savage. He is treated so badly
by most people that the man who really
wants be his friend can generally get
his allegiance. The British Government
has sagaciously pursued this course. and
some of its native troops are fine soldiers
Drill and discipline are. moreover. valua-
Bile aids to advancing civilization. for the |
man in whom punctualty, obedience, !
and seIf-respect have been in
and who has. moreover. certain !
pride in his service, is on the road to be-
come superior so~t of civilized man.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-19
The War in Chiun.


(from TIE Baltimore SUM-
The rescue Of the American Minister Mr.. Con-
ger, and the members Of his legation, simplihes
the task OF the United States. Ii is to be as
surned that indemnity OF some kind will be ex-
acted. and that the Chinese Government will be
cOmpelled TO give guarantees that the lives and
property OF American eitiZeas viii be protected
ard that there shall be 70 recurrence Of the dis
orders. When these guarantees have been given
and reparation has been made this Government
should Withdraw its troops 1t has nothing to d"
with the conflicting interests Of ether powers.
and il cannot Afford to be a party 10 any assault
upon the territorial integrity Of the Empire The
American soldiers who took part in the military
operations in Chirl have displayed their usual
paIIantrv and have reflected credit upon their
country Their work is now practically done
Certainly they should not be used for any ether
purpose than the protection Of American inter
ests Count Won Naldersee. vino Is to be the
commander in chief OF the allied forces in China,
suggests that the allies act IN conjunction VITA
tle Rue,jans in operations not connected with the
rpIef Of the Ministers At Pekin- Ii IS difficult to
imagine how American troops could be used for
this purnoee. Russia is able to take care OF her
osFn mt
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-19

(From the Savannah News)
It may be said that the Republic is in no more
danger of imperialism from the Republican party
than from the Democratic party, but the people
know that the Republican party fayors making
colonies OF the Philippines, and that colonies
mean government without the consent of the
governed and that that means imperialism.
They are aware also that they already feel
ing the weight Of Imperialism. An army of G., O00
men is being maintained in the Philippines at the
cost of SlO.CCO,OOO a month. They see no benefit
from this immense outlay. They realize that an
army will have 10 be kept in the islands r
years. and that the commerce which the United
States VIII get from them will not begin to pay
the salaries Of the offceholders who will b. sent
there, much less the cost OF supporting the army
there.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-19
Mob Rule.


Grom the Boston Clobc)
Mob rule is contagious. The scenes that were
enacted in New Orleans some time ago have So
soon been duplicated in New York In order to
ayenge the murder Of a white policeman. mob
OF savage men start out to Kill all the ooIored
people within reach, sparing neither age, sex,
nor innocence.
1t would be a waste of words 20 attempt to
show the utter un-easonabieness OF such
slaushts 1t is simply the Cutting of savage in
stincts in the mob. which usually lie dormant.
but are easily brought out in communities where
rioting is thought to be safe.
The country is liable TO reap the effects of too
much federation of race hatred in the South,
as seen in iIs frequent manifestations under the
direction OF Judge Lynch. The wave OF riotous
passion that has reached New York may not
stop there ii not checked by universal senti-
nent OF .ebuke
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-19
Manly Candidates wanted.


VIVII 0IIU lh't""UhtV JVUIIdI-J
Some men the moment they nominated for
office lose all positiveness OF opinion. They are
colorless They part with their convictions the
moment they part with private life. The times
will not tolerate that kind; Of convictions
wanted, men who have something to say.
just look at Bryan and Thomas b. Reed. If they
anything at all it is because they have j
proposition 90 contend for and know it, They III
teId that others shall know it. too. The pro-
verbal good fellow will pass in a toHn meet
ing or i ward, but we want some stuff in the
we place in responsible management Of pub
lie affairs. Better be wrong once in q while than
nothing.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-19
The Cost of War.


(ffoni inc CA4taso hecofuJ
We may know the number OF dollars spent in
the carrying on OF Ihe military operations. the
number OF deaths by wounds and disease, and the
number Of other casualties. but that is all No
one can compute the total OF shattered ccnstitu-
tons amor.s the mcn who return from the seat OF
war, the weakened mental powers OF men who
have had - touch OF sun in their heads, and
can never get il 0ut, the value of the energies
of the American soldiers thus withdrawn from
productive pursuits Indeed. one item has been
emitted in the figures reported which would have
been an interesting supplement TO the list OF
caSi4ltes-the number OF insane soldiers who have
been returned to the United states arc still
IL Tie Philippines.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-19

tFrOm tic Philadelphia RscorG.J
The booknakers are much better judges Of the
odds in horse race. especially When a kaavish
confederate las prickcd the navcular OF the favor
IL Of dosed his oats. than they Of the
.s.i, OF Presidential election. Their gambling
Instincts are all at when II comes to estima.-
ing the strength and direction of great political
currents and the moral Influences which operate
when issues arise fer solution. To the
mighty forces that silently mastering through
out the land to decide shis great contest for or
against imperialism. for against the sirii OF
mii,arisrn and for against trus: monopoly
and spoliation they blind as the syeless
fish in the Mammoth Cave.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-19

Mr. Charles Il. Towne is expected to
tour the West on the heels of the Rough
Rider and demolish the arguments of that
eccentric genius as he goes along. It Is an
excellent idea. When in Indiana. where
Roosevelt Ia expected 10 play a star en-
gsgement. Mr. Towne should not forget to
do proper credit to the former kindness
OF New York's Governor in protecting the
fugitive from Justice. Taylor, under in
dictment for completely in the murder of
Governor Goebel of Kentucky. 1t is the
best sort of policy TO always mention the
good deeds of cur enemies.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-19

grateful to the Administration for protect
ing the trust through which he has been
enabled to build up such an enormous for
tune in so short time; and IL he does
feel this way then he ought to contribute
to the campaign fund without demanding
any further reward. Still. Mr. Gates is
too thrifty by nature not to take advau-
tage OF every opportunity for advance
ment offered and if he gives up few
hundred thousand for the reelection of
Mr.. Mckinley it is expected that he VIII
ask for the Administration aid in his
fight with Cullom
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-19

tttom the indianapolis SentineL)
When the political freebooters OF Cuba were dis
covered in their rascality ard the indignation o
the peOp'= was at its height, this chairman o
the National Republican Committee brgtally de
clared: II don't know id thing about Nicely
and | not going to bother my head about
him" Such IS the moral degenerate who has die
tated the policy OF the Republican party, com,
uniting it to measures repusive 10 political vir.
tue, subyersive OF popular liberty and in defiant
disregard OF public interest.