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The Van Buren press., 1900-08-25
The Other Side.
From the Farm and Ranch.

From the Farm and Ranch.
The present all-absorbing Chinese
question, like most questions, has two
sides though the diverse may have been
carefully concealed. In religion, morals
and political practice, the Chinese differ
widely from Europeans and Americans.
For many years we have been trying to
reconcile these differences, by intro
ducing our religion, our morals and our
commercial and political practices. we
send them our bibles, our liquors. our
gambling devices, our opium and we are
now introducing our cocaine. and with
these we have brought to their notice
and commended to their consideration
our commercial morals. The ignorance
of these heather Asiatics was truly
pathetic. During all the ages of their
national existence-for they were civil
lied, had a religion, a literature and a
moral philosophy when our Saxon and
Teutonic ancestors were savages but
little above the beasts in intelligence
the Chinese had never learned to beat
creditors. evade taxes or get something
for nothing.
The Chinese claim that they have re-
ceived from Europeans and Americans
nothing but harm. and they now desire
to sever intercourse with us. We ex-
clude them from our shores and they
reasonably conclude that to exclude us
from their country would effectually
close the mouth of our complaint. But
we claim the right to exclude them from
our shores, and also the right to enter
their country, do business with them,
teach them our religion and morals and
force them to swap their honest teas and
silks for our adulterated drugs, fraud
ulent foods and shoddy textiles. We
have not only taught these people our
religion and our rascality, by precept,
but by example. Is it any wonder that
they reciprocate by discriminating
against us2 Have they not enough
provocation to Justify their hatred of
the foreign devilsY Has not their ex-
perience in this line been continuous
since Great Britain forced them to take
British opium when they did not want
it2
If we would leave these people to
manage their own affairs in their own
way there would be no trouble with
them; but they object to our religion.
our whisky. our opium and the sharp
practices Of our commercial pirates and
hence the present trouble. The entire
episode is one of criminal aggression
in the interest of commercial greed, of
which our missionaries seem to be the
forerunners. Archdeacon Gray of Hong
Kong, in a bitter attack upon the
Chinese for refusing our religion, says
Notwithstanding conditions so un
favorable to civil and social virtues, the
Chinese are courteous, orderly honest,
industrious, sober and patriotic people. -
Mr. Seward, the American consul at
Shanghai, charges the Chinese with
"unquestioned honesty, ian enduring
sense of right and wrong 1t is motor
ious and unquestioned that these national
traits prevail everywhere In China ex.
cept where our missionaries, gamblers
and merchants have taught them
western civilization. For all these
things ii seems China is doomed. Europe
has looked upon her wealth and coveted
1t and their heathenism becomes pre-
text for as unholy crusade as ever
disgraced the earth.
The Van Buren press., 1900-08-25
Ownership Of Public Utilities.

Governor Jones in recent interview
relative to city ownership of street rail-
ways, water works. etc. has this to
say. We fully agree with the governor
and hope some day, not in the far
distant future, some such law will be In
full force. The necessity is fully realized
In our own little city;
II believe In municipal ownership Of
public utilities. | believe that the
Legislature should pass laws to permit
cities of the first and second class to
issue bonds, under proper restrictions,
and with due safe guards. | believe
that city would DO able, by IN issue Of
3 per cent. bonds, to erect and maintain
water works, light plants and street rail.
ways, and other public utilities, and
that the revenue derived from that
source, properly managed, would not
only pay for the operation of the plants,
but would pay the interest on the city
debt, and run the city rs well.
"But 1t must be carefully guarded.
1t Is dangerous proceeding to trust
absolute power TO any man or set of
men, for however honest they may be
they may lack Judgment, and the most
grievous wrongs have been committed
from that cause alone, Another thing
We are confronted at the present time
with II most momontous problem, The
increase In school revenues Is not com
mensurate with the increase In the
number Of children entitled to public
education,
How are we to remedy this evilY
appoint II Board of Equalization every
year, but what do they accomplish The
little they do Is frequently undone by
county judges, and the revenues are moi
increased, II Is very evident that re.
forms ARE needed IN our taxation laws.
The Van Buren press., 1900-08-25
PROPOSED AMENDMENT
To the State Constitution,

NOTICE IN hereby given that the following
Az Joint resolution, proposing mn amendment
to tho state Constitution, was passed by the
General Assembly NJ It's regular session Of 1871,
and that the same will bo submitted To lho
electors Of the state nj the next general election
10 bo held September ., 1900, for adoption or rc'
lection, VIZ
PROPOSED AMENDMENT,
'"fhe nuretlcs upon the 0llclal bonds OF oil
State officers shall be residents Of, and have
sufficient property within the state, not exempt
from sale under execution, attachment or otlor
process Of any court to make good their bonds,
and the suretes upon the Official bonds or all
county officers shah reside within the counties
whore such officers reside, aud shall have
sufficient property therein, not exempt rom such
sale 10 make good their bonds, Provided, how.
ever. TINT amy surety, bonding or guaranty
company, orsaniscd for the purpose OF doing
surety OF bonding business, and authorized ~
do business IN this State, may become surety on
the bonds OF all state county, and municipal
oillcera under such regulations ~ may, DO pre-.
ecribcd by law Approved May \ 1899"
Each olcclor may vote for or against above
amendment
Wilncu my Official signature and seal OF once,
this l2lh day VI February, 100
ALEX O. HULL,
lsgAh Secretary Of state
The Van Buren press., 1900-08-25

JoHN J. VALENTINE, president OF the
wolis Fargo Express company and n
lifelong Republican, has deserted tho
Republican party and Ia ont for Bryan,
and Stevenson. Mr., Valentine cannot
,ndorse imperialism, and he IL opposed
10 the general trend Of Republican
policies. IN v letter to Charles II,
Ehrichs of Colorado, who was chairman
Of the Liberty Congress held y few days
sso ut Indianapolis, Mr. Valentino says
t'I3slIsvIng that there II no middle
ground between The claim Of freedom
that MI men ARE entitled TO equal po'
,Itlcxl rights Spd the dogma Of tyranny
that 'mlsht mSkss right, therefore,
that eyer ths independents NAV Do,
1 fayor tho Endorsement VI Bryan md
e,sycusou md straight support Of the
pNwesrREiH noa'iases
The Van Buren press., 1900-08-25

SOUTH Carolina cotton mills, which
have heretofore been DEVOTED almost ex.
clusively to the manufacture OF coarse
goods are now preparing to turn ont
Amer grades. because the war In China
has curtsiled the demand for the coarser
goods. This may prove to be u fortunate
circumstance giving the Southern mills
M opportunity Ia demonstrate their
capabilities In the matter Of competing
with other mills In tho manufacture OF
tho liner grades Of cotton goods, San
Antonio Express.
The Van Buren press., 1900-08-25

PROF. J G.. BRANNER, formerly state
geologist of Arkansas, but of late years
connected with the Leland Stanford
University Of California, is investigating
the mineral prospects of Baxter county.
An appropriation was made for the
publication of Prof. Branner un-
published reports, while state geologist,
by the last legislature and he is prepar'
ing the material at hand for publication.
The Van Buren press., 1900-08-25

SENATOR WELLINGTON, OF Ma ryland
when asked for his opinion of Mr.
Bryan s speech Of acceptance said 1T
was u great paper. In declaring I'm.
perialism to be the paramount question
In this campaign he meets my views
exactly, Since | have read his speech
am more convinced than ever that Mr.,
Bryan will be the next President, As
for Maryland, It Is now only question
of how much his majority will be. I"
Senator Wellington Is the Senior Re.
publican Senator from the State Of
Maryland.
The Van Buren press., 1900-08-25

THE first bale of cotton was received at
Camden, Saturday, and sold to w, X.
Ramsey cashier of the Ouachita Valley
Bank at OF cents. The cotton was
raised byJ. G.. Brummett, of Stephens.
The proceeds OF this bale are to be con /.
tributed by Mr., Ramsey to the Demo.
cratic campaign fund. Mr.. Ramsey
this evening sent the following message
to Hon. James X. Jones: purchased
first bale cotton, Want to donate to
Bryan campaign, Advise how to pro-
duce best results,
The Van Buren press., 1900-08-25
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
LAND OFFICE At DARDANgLLE, ARR |
IuI ~ Iuun

LAND OfFlCE AT DAhDANELLE, hRN
July "a, 1900.
Notice Is hereby given that the following.
named settler has filed notice Of his intention to
make final proof In support Of her claim and
that said proof will be made before the County
Clerk Of Crawford County, Nv Van Buren,, Ark,
on
SEPTEMBER 3, 1900,
via; Jesse q, Campbell, Of Locke Arkansas,
Homestead entry No, 2O562, for the East half
Of the Southeast quarter and South half OF tho
Northeast quarter, Section T. Township ~,
North Range ~, West.
He names the following witnesses TO prove her
continuous residence upon and cultivation OF
said land, viz;
WILDER Richardson, William Parker, and |. G.,
Haddox, OF Locke Crawford county, Arkansas,
and John II. MITCHELL Of lIolth Madison county
Arkansas
JosErU H. BATTgNFI.LD, Register.
The Van Buren press., 1900-08-25

Mougr MEMO, ARR, s6aO--salc Of tickets will
commence May 18th and last until october ~,
9tApoy SPRINGS ARR, eSGD-pate Of sale May
10Th 10 september 18Th, Return limit October IlsL
10 Dgsyra COLORADO SPRINGS AND PUEBLO
sh 2b--Ticko,s on sale June ist 10 september 10Th
tinal return limit October Dist
70 SALT bAgE CRY AND OGDEN, ,2b--
Tickets on sale daily the yonr round, ilnnl return
limit ninety days from date OF sale Soe agent
In regard 10 stop over privileges, diverse routes
mud lolnl agency Gee, A, llAYs, ACT
The Van Buren press., 1900-08-25

WILLIAM J. BRYAN makes strong
plea for the income tax. He presents
reasons why II IL the most equitable
systsm. He argues that II Is better
than other methods BECAUSE II adjusts
itself to tho changed condition of the
citizen. When he is prosperous the tax
islarge when pinched itissmall' Under
the present system the tax goes on
whether the merchant or other citizen
makes money or not.
The Van Buren press., 1900-08-25
Notice TO Creditors.

W. J. FAULKNER
Bankrupt.
BY order Of this court, notice Is hereby given
that a hearing will be had upon the petition Of
W. D., Faulkner for discharge In bankruptcy ut
10 clock IN the forenoon on the
2lst DAY OF SEPTEMBER, A D. 1900.
before the United States District Court at Fort
Smith, Arkansas, and VII known creditors and
other persons In interest may appear at the said
time and place, aud show cause, If any they
have, why the prayer Of the said petitioner
should not be granted, II. Is, ARMlsTEAD
Clerk OF the United states District Court
Of the Western District of Arkansas.
The Van Buren press., 1900-08-25

THE Democrats Of Van Buren, are not
asking who Jim Pitcock their candidate
for sheriff is-they know he was fairly
nominated In " legally ordered primary
electipn and Ia n Democrat and that his
opponent Is II Republican. All DEMO-
Gratis will vote for PITcocK and his
election is certain. This Is the year
DEMOCRATS are getting closer together
\ real William j. Bryan year.
The Van Buren press., 1900-08-25

The cost of the army and navy will
aggregate to over 80, 900, 900 nearly
four times as much rs our government
ever spent for the same purpose In any
year before Mr.. Mckinley became presi-
dent--apparently, at the present rate Of
progress, the American workingman
will soon BIO called upon to carry not
only u soldier but sailor upon his back
and out Of his earnings spend enough to
feed, clothe and support the two while
they are living and pension their families
when they are dead. Baltimore Snu,
The Van Buren press., 1900-08-25

THIS IL to be clean cut, Democratic
year. The few Democrats who were
''wabbliug' on some Of the county
candidates. are getting into line and will
vote the full ticket FROM top to bottom,
The Van Buren press., 1900-08-25
WARNING ORDER.

IN Crawford Circuit Court
Tho Crawford County Bank, plaintlG)
w
W, IT, Moss Ut al, Defendants,
Tho Defendants, g. \. Gleod and the Topeka
Investment n Loan Company are warned to
appear In this Court within thirty days and
answer the complaint OF the Plaintiff the Craw.
ford County Bank.
July 81, 1900 W, y, SADLEn, Clerk,
by q, X. Galloway, d, G,
The Van Buren press., 1900-08-25

THE leading Republicans are "howl
ing mad 1t is only necessary to read
John Henry affidavit for Democrats
to know there is to be an honest election
in Crawford county, this year, and no
intimidation of the voters, The Election
Commissioners know their duty and
have the courage to do 1t.
The Van Buren press., 1900-08-25
Save 25c by Buyine

McGee's 25c Chill Cure is q purga.
tive; you need no other. Largest bot
tie for the money and is guaranteed
TO cure or money refunded. Ask your
druggist for McGee's 26c Chill Cure,
Tasteless,
The Van Buren press., 1900-08-25

From now until Nov, lat tho usual Su' nn IA
Excursion rates 10 Eureka Springs wv ,o "vd
effect Zach saturday y, N, Mo raw LII WING wing
Y. W Funny, h@
The Van Buren press., 1900-08-25

Very low rates are IN effect via tho Iron
Mountain Route 10 these charming resorts, cool
pleasant and among the bealthlest place NJ
Arkansas Excellent accommodations, Sec local
Iron Mountain agent for tickets ANA further IN
formation.
The Van Buren press., 1900-08-25
Public Speaking.

The greatest tribute Mr.. Bryan $
speech of acceptance has received TINS
Tar Ia Mr.. Mckinley = postponement OF
bis letter OF acceptance.
The Van Buren press., 1900-08-25

for Governor
JEFFERSON DAVIS. OF Pope.
For Secretary of State
John W. CROCKETT, of Arkansas.
For Attorney. General
GEO. W. MURPHY, of Pulaski,
For Treasurer
TH0s. L. LITTLE, Of Sebastian,
FOR Auditor
T. c. MONROE. of Columbia.
For Commissioner OF Lands
]. W. C0LQUITT. of Pulaski.
For Superintendent of Public Instruction
J. ]. D0yNE. Of Lonoke,
For Commissioner Of Mines
PRANK HILL, OF Washington
For Associate Justice Supreme Court
CARROLL u. WOOD.
For Railroad Commissioners.
]. q. WALLACE Fourth and Fifth Dist
ABNER GAINES Second and Third Dist
FIN HANLEY, Fifth and Sixth Dist
Yor Prosecuting Attorney
ROBT. l.. ROGERS.
For State Senator,
W. W, WI
For Representatives,
RANDOLPH COMsToCK.
BERKELEY NEAL.
Por Sheriff,
JAMES PIrcocK,
For County Judge.
A. II. GROSS,
For Circuit Clerk.
W.. sADLER
For county Clerk,
ED. COClIRANE
For Assessor
WA. COLE.
Tor Treasurer,
r u. swEARINGEN
For Surveyor
is sLAvEN.
FOR Coroner
THos TREBLE.
FOR Justice OF Peace Van Buren, Township
J. q. FERGUSON.
Tu0S. DAVIS,
TT. WEST,
JOHN MORROW.
For Constable. Van Buren, Township.
W. ]. MARTIN.
The Van Buren press., 1900-08-25
Democratic Ticket.

IELEcTIoN TUESDAY, NOVEMBER q, l9t@.I
For President
WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN.
For Vice President
ADLAI Il. STEVENSON.
For Presidential Electors,
AtLarge-S NJ TAYLOR. Il B. HoDoISs.
First District--E. 4, MoRRis.
second District--W. 8. GOODWIN.
Third Distrlct--J. N. CARTER
Fourth District--A. Y. CoviSGToN,
Fifth District7-J N. TILLMAS
Sixth District-J. T. RoBINsoS.
For Congress- Fifth District
HUGH A. DINsMORE
The Van Buren press., 1900-08-25

The committee having In charge the
voting contest for carnival queen, now
have on sale at Mayor Neal Office and
at the Office of j. l.. Rea, ballots for
which the following prices will be
The Van Buren press., 1900-08-25
McGee's Female Tonic and
Combined Treatment.

Something new. For weak, delicate
women, A tablet for local use In con.
nection with Tonic. Price $1.00.
The Van Buren press., 1900-08-25

tsLrcrIoy, nosDAY. SEPTEMBER 3, 1907
The Van Buren press., 1900-08-25
Standing Of Contestants /:

Following is the list of the ladies so
far nominated, together with the number
of votes each has received:
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-07-17

The bait held out to ths Mongrlizzs
Is that away ont there they can ezsze-
lish a new. eonuO6iozs hsalthfzl
and picturesque Oriental city. where
tbey nay have ample rOom 70 handle
the large business controlled by the
Chinese merchants and : point thz-
will become one Of the national at
fractions for tourists All Of which
looks pretty as 4 prospectus. but TIE
Chinese are practical rsee- The husi-
ness end OF the scheme does not appeal
10 the merchants, either wholesalers "
retailers Beauty Of environment
doesn't count with the Chinese It's
money they want One OF the large
Chinese merchants said the retail mer-
chants would as well 90 out OF busi-
ness as move out Of the city II any
body thinks tha, We could carry on
our trade in the outskirts OF the city
be said. let him 90 out there and start
store. We must be governed by busi-
ness principles. and so We viii not be
likely to consider the idea Of giving up
a satisfactory location and trying 70 es-
tablish ourselves anew where there is
no market The location suggested for
the new Chinatown would make good
ranch"
So there the issue is Joined between
the Improvement club and the Chinese
between progress and retrogression
for the Chinese, in communities,
never go forward nor stand still. but
constantly retrograde.
The outcome Of San Francisco's
present effort will be awaited with
much interest by other communities
similarly situated
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-07-17
Opinion of the Nippon.

The Nippon remarks with regard 10
the present crisis in China that Japan
stands in a less interested position as
compared with Russia, Great Britain
or Germany. The United States Gov
ernment. for instance, writes the To-
kyo journal, in spite of the fact that 1t
has large tradal interests in China,
limits its efforts in the present trou-
bic to the protection of the life and
property of Americans. Commercially
and geographically speaking. Japan
has higher interests at stake than the
other powers, but, since the retroceS-
sion OF the Liaotung Peninsula and
the evacuation of Wei-hai-wei. she has
ceased to have direct political connec-
tions with North China. The Baltimore
American argues that Russia was the
leader. followed by France, Germany,
Great Britain and Italy, in provoking
the present trouble in China. and. as
a matter of responsibility, the first
named state should most earnestly
exert herself for the restoration of
peace and order in the empire. That
is a reasonable argument Whoever
may have been chiefly guilty of bring
ing about the present troubles. every
one will admit that Russia must he
held largely responsible for the presen.
state of affairs in North China Ii
would be unwise for Japan 10 dispatch
very large number of troops TO enter
upon campaign in North China
lwhere her political interest is almost
nil and spend large sum of money
on the expedition. however much that
course may be welcomed by the other
powers. who feel themselves unable 10
send large force for service in China
within short space Of time. Properly
speaking. Japan has no object TO keep
in view. except the protection of her
nationals II IS outside the province
OF Japan 10 undertake the suppression
of the rebellion In brief, Japan IS pre-
pared 20 act II concert with the pow
ers. but she does not desire 10 under
take more than properly falls 10 her
lot.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-07-17
The Rise of Irving Scott.

Irving NJ. Scott, the builder OF the
battleship Oregon. who had quite 4
prominent place in the race for the
Vice-Presidency, is the son of min
lister. Quaker preacher who lived at
Hebron Mills. Maryland Irving Sc
cured his education in country school
and developed such genius for me-
chanics that his father apprentieed
him to 0bed russey, who lad q ma
chine shop in Baltimore. and who is
said to have made the first reaping
machine. Young Scott finally worked
his way around TO San Francisco in {
sailing vessel and got job in the
Union Iron Works as dragghtsman.
The shops were rather small then and
employed but twenty-five men. the
capital of the concern being sSe000.
Scott now owns the plant which Is
capitalized at s2.ooo.0oo and employs
1900 men Seott's life shows what !
poor boy can do when he tries. Wash
ington Post.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-07-17
THE CRISIS IN THE EAST.

Each succeeding mail shows the
condition in China to be more and
more critical. The reports clearly
demonstrate that the nations of Eu-
rope, the United States and Japan fail
ed TO heed the warnings of their rep
resentatives in time. and that they
failed to realize the extent of the up
rising in China. The few Russians.
English and Americans in China who
foresaw the present conditions and
warned the world to prepare for them
were ridiculed as fanatical or as being
frightened at shadows.
Now the great powers of the world
are confronted with the alternative of
leaving China alone or attempting to
invade a country possessing a popula-
tion almost equal TO that of all Chris
tian Europe and the United States
combined. That they will leave China
alone is out OF the question. That is
not in keeping with the character of
the nations of the Western world.
That the Chinese viii fight the West
ern nations all are beginning to realize.
The warning that Chinese" Gordon
gave twenty-five years ago is being
fulfilled. The Chinese have no fear Of
death. They are fatalists. and their
bravery is unquestioned. No one can
conceive at this time the magnitude of
the task set before the world
Germany is aroused over the murder
Of her Minister. and Emperor William
is not the man TO allow German honor
to be asSailed without a strict account
ing being rendered. To transport
troops nine thousand miles to battle on
foreign soil is no light task. Grant
that they are equipped with all the
latest and best of modern arms. as
against antiquated guns. they have
also to contest against overwhelming
fever-infected climate. poi
soned wells and polluted rivers. and
they must carry their own rations. No
large force can penetrate very far into
the interior of China under these con-
and il will require many times
the 1900 German troops already for
warded to make much advance from
the sea.
There is no doubt that for once the
whole OF China is aroused against the
foreign white devir' and the powers
of the world are confronted with task
beside which the attempted redemp-
ton OF Jerusalem from the Mohamme-
dams eight hundred years ago paleS
into insigniicanee-and the Mohan-
medans still hold Jerusalem and the
holy land.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-07-17

The Republican Territorial Com
mittee made a good start last night IL
electing George W. Smith chairman
and (. r. Hendry secretary. Both men
have the confidence of the rank and
file OF the party throughout the Terri
tory. Mr. Smith is a successful busi-
ness man. a member Of the Board of
Health and has on many occasions
demonstrated his executive ability. a
qualification Of which a chairman of
committee must be possessed to be sue
cessful. Mr. Hendry is one of the bes--
known men in the entire Territory.
He was for years in the employ of the
government. and following the over
throw was known as Royalist When
annexation was assured he accepted
the situation and allied himself with
the Republican party. causing many Of
his native friends to follow his course
Both Mr. Smith and Mr. Hendry are
men of energy and push, loyal Repub-
licans and men who will work for the
best interests of the whole party. The
committee is 20 be congratulated on its
selections for these important posts
Now with a good. vigorous campaign
the Republicans should elect the dele
gate 10 Congress and a majority OF
both houses Of the Legislature.