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Evening journal., 1900-04-19

ing them was performed by Rev. VIII
liam Main Sohall. pastor of First Pres
byterian Church. Only the immediate
relatives OF the bride and groom were
present
Evening journal., 1900-04-19

When William Jennings Bryan with
draws in favor OF Admiral Dewey his
act Of self-abnegation will cause the
heavens to fall. Mr.. Bryans ambition
to be president is even stronger than
that OF Admiral Dewey The admiral
has no pet theories which he wishes to
put into practice at public expense. He
wants to be president for the mere
sake Of the distinction of being presi-
dent. Mr.. Bryan, in addition to this
wants to try the effect of nat money
on the country's business. He longs
to see how Altgeld, Jones and his
other associates in politics can admin.
lister public affairs under his tutelage
and, the presence OF organized capita
In The United States being hateful t
him, he would drive 1t out
Evening journal., 1900-04-19

Save all coupons on Opera House
tickets. They are worth five cents
apiece.
Evening journal., 1900-04-19
YOUNG PHARMACISTS GRADUATE

Harris NJ. Carey. Henry L. Casper
son and Levi Scott were the Della
wateans graduated from the Philadel-
phia College of Pharmacy at the Acad-
emy Of Music. in that city, last night
II was the seventy-ninth annual com
meneement Of the college. which is the
Oldest institution of its kind in the
world
Evening journal., 1900-04-19
DR.. Murray Performs the Cere.
mOny Uniting Miss FOulk
and Mr.. Sherwood
oTHFRs MARRIED AT HOME
REV. DIR. GRIsE OFFICIATED AT
AN ELABORATE WEDDING IN
CHESTERTOwN YEsTERDAY-sO-
CIAL TOPICS OF THE TIMES.

Al communications intended for inser-
tion in this column should be addressed
to Society Editor, care OF the Evening
Journal. Communications should be
written on one side of the paper only
Evening journal., 1900-04-19
Stops the Cough
and works off the Cold.

laxative Bromo-QuinIne Tablets cure a
cold IN day NO Cure, Nv Pay. Prioe sc.
Evening journal., 1900-04-19
MARRIED THIS AFTERNOON.

Miss Mary 2. Simmons was married
to Clarence Oeheltree this afternoon at
No. 700 West Seventh street. The
ceremony was performed by Rev A. n.
Keigwin, of West Presbyterian Church.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-09-20

"A subject of immediate Importance to
cur country Is the completion of a great
waterway OF commerce between the Atlantic
and Pacific. The construction of a mari.
time canal is now more than ever indispen-
sable to that Intimate and ready communal,
cation between our eastern and western sea.
ports. demanded by the annexation of the
Hawaiian Islands and the expansion Of our
influence and trade In the Pacific.
Our national policy more imperatIvely
than ever calls for Its completion and con-
troll by this government, and 1t is believed
that the next session OF Congress, after re-
ceivlng the full report Of the commission an.
pointed under the act approved March 8,
1899, win make provisions for the sure &C.
complishment of this great work.
Would Restrict Trusts.
Combinations Of capital which control the
market in commodities necessary to the gen.
eral use Of the people by suppressing nat.
urai and ordinary competition, thus en-.
HANGING prices to the general consumer, are
obnoxious to the common law and the public
welfare. They are dangerous conspIracies
against the public good, and should be made
the subject Of prohibitory or penal Iegisla.
tiop.
Publicity will be a helpful Influence "a
check this evil. Uniformity of legislation in
the different States should be secured. Dis.
elimination between what is injurious and
what is useful and necessary In business
operations Is essential to the wise and effect.
I've treatment Of this subject.
Honest cooperation Of capital is necessary
to meet new business conditions and extend
our rapidly increasing foreign trade. bu,
conspiracies and combinations intended "a
restrict business, create moncpolies and con.
troll prices should be effectively restrained.
Best Friends of La bor.
The best service which can be rendered 70
laDor is to AFFORD II an opportunity 20,
steady and remunerative employment and
give II every encouragement for advance
ment. The policy that subserves this end Is
the true American policy. The past three
years have been more satisfactory to Amer.
can workingmen than many preceding years
Any change OF the present Industrial O,
financial policy of the government would be
disastrous to their highest interests.
With prosperity at home and an increas.
Ing foreign market Tor American products
employment should continue TO wait upou
labor. and with the present gold standard
the workingmsn Is secured against paymen,
for his labor In Q deprecated currency. For
labor a short day is better than a short dol.
lar. One will tighten the burdens. the other
lessons the rewards Of toll. The one viii
promote rcntentment AID independence, the
other penury and want.
speaks for Good Wages.
The wages OF labor should be adeouste "a
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-09-20

ports for the year 1900 over those OF the ex-
ceptionally prosperous year Of 1899 was
about half q million dollars for every day
Of the year, and these sums have gone into
the homes and enterprises OF the people.
There has been an increase OF over $4,000
o in the exports of agricultural products,
s92,6 co.. go in manufactures and in the prod
ucts OF the mines Of over s1o,00o.o 600.
Big Gains in Trade.
Our trade balances cannot fail to give sat
isfactIon TO the people Of the country. In
1898 we sold abroad S6i5. 49,, 676 of products
more than we bought abroad. In 1899 $52o,-
s74.s13 and In 1900 SHAT .TO1, making dur
Ing the three years a total balance In our
favor of 81, $50, 40, 19o-nearly five times the
balance OF trade in our favor for the whole
period OF 10S years from 100 to June 30,
1897 Inclusive.
Four hundred and thirty-six million dol
lars OF gold have been added To the gold
stock OF the United States since July /, 1896.
The law OF March IA, 1900, authorized the
%refunding into 2 per cent bonds OF that part
Of the public debt represented by the 3 per
cents due In 1905. the 4 per cents due In 1907
and the ) per cents due In 1904, aggregatlng
$40, 000. 900. More than one-third OF the
sum OF these bonds was refunded In the first
three months after the passage of the act,
and on Sept. 1 the sum had been Increased
more than s33, 0o0,O 200, making In all $780,
5TS.o50. resulting In a net saving Of over S.
81 1880.
Government Saving Money.
The ordinary receipts Of the government
for the fiscal year 1900 were ST9.52T 900 in
excess Of Its expenditures.
While our receipts both from customs and
internal revenue have been greatly ~increas-
ed, our expenditures have been decreasing.
Civil and miscellaneous expenses for the fs.
cal year ending June 30. 1900. were nearly
s14, O0o, 600 less than 10 1899. while oa the
war account there Is a decrease Of more
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-09-20

ocean transportation We pay annually 10 TOT
eign ship owners over $165, 000, 900. We
ought TO own the ships for our carrying
trade with the world, and we ought to build
them In American shlpyards and man them
with American sailors. Our own citizens
should receive the transportation charges
now paid 10 foreigners.
have called the attention Of Congress to
this subject In my several annual messages
In that Of Dec. q, 1897, ! said:
Most desirable from every standpoint OF
national interest and patriotism Is the EFFORT
10 extend our foreign commerce. To thlS
end our merchant marine should beimproTed
and enlarged. We should do our full share
Of the carrying trade OF the world. We do
not do II now. We should be the laGgard no
longer"
In my message OF Dec. 5. 1890. | said:
Our national development will be one-sided
and unsatisfactory so long as the remark
able growth Of our inland Industries remains
unaccompanled by progress on the seas.
There Is no lack OF constitutional authority
for legislation which shall give TO the coun-
try maritime strength commensurate Win
its Industrial achievements and with It's
rank among the nations Of the earth
The past year has recorded exceptional
activity In our shipyards. and the promises
OF continual prosperity in shipbuiiding are
abundant. Advanced legislation for the pro
lection OF our seamen has been enacted. Our
coast trade, under regulations wisely ramed
at the beginning OF the government and
since, shows Its results for the past fiscal
year unequaled Ia our records or those OF
any other power.
Need of the Canal.
1--WE shall fail TO realize our opportuni-
ties, however. II we complacently regard
only matters at home and blind ourselves TO
the necessity OF securing our share In the
valuable carrying trade OF the world.
II now re!terate these views.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-09-20

than sos, 900, 900. There was required S.
100000 less to supper the navy this year
than last, and the expenditures on account
OF Indians were nearly two and three-quar-
tiers million dollars less than In 1899.
The only two items of Increase In the pub
lie expenses OF 1900 over 1890 are for pen
sions and interest on the public debt. For
1899 we expended for pensions s139, 1914, 500,
and for the fiscal year 1900 our payments on
this account amounted to S140.S77 ,316. The
net increase of interest on the public debt
of 1900 over 1899 required by the war loan
was $263, 4OS.25.
Bonds Speedily Taken.
While Congress authorized the govern
ment to make a war loan Of $500, 000,0 900 at
the beginning Of the war with Spain, only
s20o,0oo,o 600 Of bonds was issued. bearing 3
per cent interest. which were promptly and
periodically taken by our citizens.
Unless something unforeseen occurs TO re
duce our revenues or Increase our expendL-
lures. the Congress at Its next session should
reduce taxation very materially.
Fifty years ago we we're selling govern
ment bonds bearing as high as 5 per cent In
terest. Now we are redeeming them With a
bond at par bearing 2 per cent interest. We
are selling our surplus products and lending
our surplus money to Europe.
Europe Ia Our Debtor.
One result OF our selling to other nations
so much more than we have bought from
them during the past three years is a radical
improvement Of our financial relations. The
great amounts OF capital which have been
borrowed Of Europe for our rapid, material
development have remained a constant drain
upon our resources for interest and divi-
dends and made our money markets liable
TO constant disturbances by calls for pay
ment or heavy sales OF our securities when
ever money seringency or panic occurred
abroad. We have now been paying these
debts and bringing home many OF our Sc
curities and establishing countervail;ng
credits abroad by our loans and placing our.
selves upon a sure foundation OF financial
independence.
In the unfortunate contest between Great
Britain aud the Boer states OF South Africa
the United States has maintained an atti-
tude OF neutrality In accordance with It's
well-known traditional policy. 1t did not
however. when requested by the
governments OF the South African republics.
10 exercise Is good ofices for a cessation Of
hostiiities.
Did what We Could.
II Is TO be observed that while the South
African republics made IKE request OF other
powers, the United States Is the only one
which complied. The British government
declined 10 accept the intervention OF any
power.
Nlnety-one per cent Of oyf exports and I'm
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-09-20
.REsIDENT MKrSLEy's letter
: Of acceptance IS probably the most

"R NJ Mn - letter
Jr OF acceptance is probably the most
important unofficial document is
sued in this country in a quarter OF a
century. The President takes the couh
try into his confidence and throws a new
light upon the history OF the past two
years. Irrespective OF its caustic arraisn-
meRt Of the critics Of the administration
and its forceful clinching OF the fact that
Organism means the immediate" de-
struction of the gold standard and sub
stitution therefor Of free silver coinage
at the ratio Of 16 to /. the letter is im-
portant in the historic sense because il
gives the American people their first
knowledge OF the statesmanEaip and CON
disions connected with recent cpoch-mak-
ing events.
The President, although By nature a
mild and conciliatory man, can be arous
ed to a point of dangerous combatiyeness,
and when the mood is on him he becomes
one Of the most effective debaters we
have had in this country for many years.
In his letter he wastes no time in what
might be called preliminary sparring, but,
having definitely located the enemy's
vital spot. which is the free silver heresy,
he strikes at il with force and precision.
The financial question. he says. may not
ha tho naroununf iyzpa b,tt II (. tha Inn
mediate issue. 1T will admit OF no de-
lay and will suffer no postponemcnt."
For has not the Democratic party declar-
ed for the Immediate" coinage Of silver
at a ratio OF 10 to 1? And is there any
doubt that Mr.. Bryan, who insisted upon
the insertion of the silver plank in the
platform, against the advice OF the best
men in the party, win use every means,
IL he is elected, TO carry his principles
into practice?
After paying the tribute OF his regret
that the Democratic party by its nominee
and it's reiteration of the free silver plank
OF 1896 has made 1t necessary for the
voters to reafiirm their decision OF four
years ago in favor Of the existing gold
standard, President Mckinley boldly
picks up the gage Of battle on the issue
of imperialism. What that issue is he
states most happily in a single paragraph
near the end OF his letter. After he has
marshaled the facts which place the
whole controversy in the ~elearest posi-
bic historical light before the reader, he
says:
The American question is be-
tween duty and desertion-the
American verdict will he for duty
and against desertion. for the Re
public against both anarchy and
Imperialism.
AS a campaign document the letter is
regarded as p~henomenally strong. But
1t is more than campaign document. 1t
is a contribution to history. The Presi-
dent deals candidly with the American
people. Ee is not afraid to tell them
what he has done or why he did it. He
deals in facts rather than in arguments.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-09-20
TEXT OF THE LETTER.
Presidents. Views on Free Silver and
the Philippine Question.

P~residcnt's Views on Free Silver and
the Philippine Question.
Executive Mansion. Washington, ID. c.,
Sept. s.-1o the Hon. Henry Cabot Lodge,
Chairman Notification Committee-My Dear
Sir: The nomination Of the Republican ma
tlonal convention OF June 10, 1900, for the
Office of President OF the United States,
which, as the official representative OF the
convention, You have conveyed to me, is
accepted. I have carefully Examined the
platform adopted and give 1t my hearty
approval.
Upon the great issue Of the last national
election Ii Is clear. 1t upho!ds the gold
standard and lndorses the legislation Of the
present Congress by which that standard
has been effectively strengthened. The sta
bility OF our national currency Is, therefore,
secure SO long as those who adhere to this
platform are kept In control OF the govern
ment.
Same Issues Involved.
In the first battle. that of 1896. the friends
OF the gold standard and OF sound currency
were triumphant and the country Is enjoy
Ing the fruits OF that victory. Our antag-
onists, however, are not satisfied. They com
pei us to a second battle upon the same lines
on which the FIRST was fought and won.
While regrettlng the reopening Of this
question. which can only disturb the present
satisfactory financial condition OF the gov.
eminent and visit uncertainty upon our
great business enterprises, we accept the
Issue and again invite the sound money
forces to join In winning another and we
hope a permanent triumph for an honest
financial system which will continue Inyio-
liable the public faith.
All Loyal to silver.
As In 1896, the three silver parties are
united under the same leader, who, imme-
diately after the election of that year, In an
address to the blmetallists, said:
s.The friends Of bimetallism have not been
vanquished: they have simply been over
come. They believe that the gold standard
Is q conspiracy OF the money changers
against the welfare OF the human race-and
they will continue the warfare against IT.
The policy thus proclaimed has been ac-
cepted and confirmed by these parties. The
silver Democratic platform OF 1900 continues
the warfare against the so-called gold con-
spiracy when 1t expressly says:
I'VE reiterate the demand Of that (he
Chicago) platform OF 1896 for an Americas
financial system made by the American PEG
pie for themselves, which shall restore and
maintain a bimetallic price level; and as
part Of such system the immediate ~restora-
tion OF the free and unlimited coinage OF
silver and gold at the present ratio OF 10 to
1, without waiting for the aid or consent OF
sny other nation"
h Paramount Issue.
50 the issue Is presented. 1t Will ba noted
the demand II for the immediate restor-
alton OF the free coinage or silver at 10 10
4. II another Issue Is paramount, this Is
imnediate. It will admit OF no delay and
viii surer no postpooement.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-09-20

Military Force Cut Down.
The United States military force IN tho
Islands has been reduced from 1000 70
l,5oo, and native Porto Rleans constitute for
the most part the local constabulary.
Under the new law and the Inauguration
OF civil government there has been a graft.
Tying revival Of business. The manufactures
OF Porto Rico are developing; her imports
are Increasing; her tariff is yieldinr In
creased returns; her fields are being cnl;,.
waited: free schools are being established
notwithstanding the many embarrassment
incident to a change OF national conditions
she Is rapidly showing the good effects OF
her new relations 70 this nation.
For the sake Of full and Intelligent r,a.~
standing Of the Philippine question and 70
give to the people authentic information ~
the acts and aims Of the administration !
present at some length the events OF imnor.
lance leading up to the present sitnat,on
The purpsses OF the executive are hes, -.
veaied and can best be judged By what +.
has done and Is doing.
Every Move Tor Peace.
IL VIII be seen that the power OF the row.
crnment has been used snr ~ 49,.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-09-20

,ories DeIep'
Nall be determine
Eleven days the'
nrIng direction y
Y q our forces IN
.srhe military
states is enioined
s.bitants Of the
.ucceedlns to the
.eyerins the form
lrsaOltants and Il
ic.l power the
States is to be e
DE persons and
tbs Islands and
tAelr private rig
!. the duty Of Cd
| Il occupation 10
The most public
!, Invaders or co
-..,sct the nativ
s~uplOyments an'
rsious rights"
sent
IN order to IA
ysclhc and efiec
,arOughcut THESE
he least possiD
wise and gener1
,rOperty to the
Ianaary, 1872 4
I,cob Gould Sc
nlrsl George u
DENLY Of Indian
ester Of Michl4
veil s. o,is, U
coutained the 70
In the perfor
ulssloners are
earliest possible
and to announ'
their presence
them, carefully
nIatary govern
TO be Eaintalpt
necessity may
10 alleviate the
gsh Industrial
and 10 provide
Of property by
conducive 70 TN
Given &
sThe commits
cut interference
ties Of the Uni
the Philippines
ton In the con
what improyen
practicable, an
study attentive
Hdcal state of
teulsrly as re-
eminent, the
collection OF c
means Of tran
public impro1
s,' the re-
rsnections, ant
i've action as
70 them wise q
The commi1
70 confer auth
resident in the
believe thems|
lion or sugge
NJ poses Of thei1
nay choose I'd
necessary for
Avoid
~ 1T Is my Id
ia With the inhal
"a nlssloners ex
: ideals, custom
. which eompos
. upon all oecas
|ienitons Of Il
J. States.
~ 1T is also
,a I'he commissi
manner due |
|reprcsertatiy,
IA |taIy commits
I'll knowledge, 81
he good viii.
Blessings of
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Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-09-20

1870 '1"So TOT Fcace.
IL wiz be seen that the power OF the row.
rnmen has been used Tor the liberty. ,ha
peace and the prosperity OF the Phnlpn,rs
peoples, and that force has bean emn,a.as
only axainef 7a~o~ -htot ~ .Nr-f'>s w
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-09-20

,t,tus Of the nat as
,srles hereby Geo
.sau be determine lhn'
Eleven days the'
prIns direction :, '
i Of our forces u
@rhe military :
states is e%nioined
s~.bitants Of the
sueeeedms W
.,yerins the form.
Irsabltants and Il
nover the
states Is to be e.
he persons and
tbs Islands and "a. !
their private t's'
!. the duty of tn
Il occupation 10
| the most pno"e
| !, invaders or co
| protect the nat NV
smuloyments anI
uglous rights
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-09-20
Prosperity In General.

III oCnCTaL s#.
Our Industrial and agricultural conditions
are more promising than they have been for
many years; probably more so than they
have ever been. Prosperity abounds every.
where throughout the republic. 1 rejoice
that the Southern as well as the Northern
States are enjoying q full share OF these I'm.
proved national conditions and that oil are
contributing SO largely to our remarkable
Industrial development.
The money lender receives lower rewards
Tor his capital than II II were Invested In
active business. The rates Of interest are
lower thsn they have ever been In this coun.
try, while those things which are produced
on the farm and IL the workshop, and the
labor producing thera. have advanced IN
value.
Our foreign trade shows . satisfactory and
increasing growth. The amount Of our ex-
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-09-20

n ne In
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-09-20

coma MOI ADa -. ~
Again, on Nov. Is, | instrue'ea
mission: "a, IA
From the standpoint OF inue :. N
the archipelagoes porto RICO aua ~ Z
ipplnes, are insufficient to pay ou' 4
penses. but aside from this. DO We psav
an obligation to the people OF 'ns ~
pines which will not permit m c.aas
them to the sovereignty of SPAIN :, 30
justify ourselves In such a courss ,.vs
we permit their barter TO some ". ,..Dss
Willingly or not. we have nv exsy
bility OF duty which we s.a.,s
... The president cannes pew. / ]
division Of the archipelago can O''. /
thing but embarrassment In the a.,
trade and commercial side, o. y. a
Indemnity for the cost Of the wah !. III
lions we might yield. They nlIa Il i
or compromised. but the ques n...,dtst
and humanity appeal to fne .s.r,,ts
strongly that he al end no app's q ost
swer but the one he has here
Terms Of the Treasy. q ]
The treaty or peace was cone' s~~A,sln
10. 1898, by Its terms the !
known as the philippine Islsnu1;
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-09-20
The Paramonnt Issue.

50 the issue Is presented. II will be noted
that tie demand is for the immediate restor-
alton or the free coinage OF silver at 10 to
4. II another Issue Is paramount, this Is
imrnediate. 1t will admit OF no delay and
Will suffer no postpouement.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1900-09-20


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