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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-10-01

Reception Committee:-D. Ulrich. DR..
thinner, 9. w. Bente, Chr. SteInmetz
nenberg and Pastor Metzenthin
Finance-A. Beltz and the Secretaries
and Treasurer.
Music-A. a. Schramm. c. Horssmann.
G. A. Schaefer. Julius Blumenberg. Sr.. G.
Bremen. PrOfs Spell. Schockey. Blumen-
berg, Arbenz, Hartmann, Schiller und Els
mann.
Decorations-H. Beu. a Korn, NJ. Kirch-
ner. X. Blocker, Bruno Hoehl. II. l.. Loos,
j. NJ Dauer. II. Muenze. +. c. II.
Schwertfeger, ind j. NJ. Schenk.
tor Metzenthin and II. Beu.
Refreshments. korn. 4. Stroehmann.
w. f. Huss, Phi. Kochert, +. DIETRICH, p.
Strauss and Z. Hofreuter.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1900-09-20

ocean transportation we pay annually to for
eign ship owners over $165, o0O, 600. We
ought to own the ships for our carrying
trade with the world, and we ought to build
them In American shipyards and man them
with American sailors. Our own citizens
should receive the transportation charges
now paid to foreigners.
have called the attention Of Congress- to
this subject In my several annual messages.
Il In that Of Dec 8, 1897. said:
Most desirable from every standpoint Of
national interest and patriotism Is the effort
70 extend our foreign commerce. To this
end our merchant marine should be improved
and enlarged. We should do our full share
OF the carrying trade Of the world. We do
not do 1t now. We should be the laggard no
longer"
In my message Of Dec. s, 1890, I said:
Our national development will be one sided
and unsatisfactory so long as the remark
able growth Of our inland Industries remains
sunaecompanied by progress on the seas.
There Is no lack OF constitutional authority
Tor legislation which shall give to the coun-
try maritime strength commensurate with
Its Industrial achievements and with Its
rank among the nations Of the earth.
THE past year has recorded exceptional
activity in our shipyards, and the promises
OF continual prosperity In shipbuilding are
abundant. Advanced legislation for the pro-
lection Of our seamen has been enacted. Our
coast trade, under regulations wisely framed
at the beginning Of the government and
since, shows its results for the past fiscal
year unequaled In our records or those Of
any other power. ~ @2:s$ss =
Need of the Canal.
I'VE shall fall to realize our opportuni
ties, however, II we complacently regard
only matters ut home and blind ourselves to
the necessity of securing our share In the
valuable carrying trade Of the world.
Z now reiterate these views.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1900-09-20

ports for the year 1900 over those OF the ex-
ceptionally prosperous year OF 1899 was
about half 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 50,OOO,-&
600 In the exports Of agricultural products,
$92,6e2,2 2O In manufactures and IN the prod
ucts OF the miles Of over $1,000 600.
Big Gains In Trade.
Our trade balances cannot fail to give sat
isfaction to the people OF the country In
1895 we sold abroad $615, 432, GIG Of products
more than we bought abroad, In 1899 $529,-
S74,s13 and in 1900 $544, Al, 7O1, making dur
Ing the three years 4 total balance in our
favor Of 81, es9, 779, 190-nearly I'VE times the
balance Of trade in our favor for the whole
period Of 108 years from 1870 to June 80,
1887 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 per cent bonds Of that part
of the public debt represented by the per
cents due in 1908, the per cents due in 1907
and the per cents due in 1904, aggregating
$s40, 0OO, 900. More than third Of the
sum Of these bonds was refunded In the first
three months after the passage Of the act,
and on Sept, l the sum had been increased
more than s33,00O,0 GOO, making in all $3.50,
7S,o5O resulting In net saving Of over S.
$40, $50.
vs. Government Saving Money.
The ordinary receipts OF the government
for the fiscal year 1900 were $79, 527, O6O 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 is-
cal year ending June 80, 1900, were nearly
ST., 000, 900 less than In 1899, while on the
war account there is decrease Of more
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1900-09-20

than $95, 900, 900. ! There was required S.
0OO, 600 less to support the navy this year
than last, and the expenditures on account
of Indians were nearly two and three-Quar-
ters million dollars less than in 1899.
The only two items Of increase in the pub
lie expenses OF 1900 over 1899 are for pen
slons and interest on the public debt. For
1890 we expended for pensions $139, 1914 ,920,
and for the fiscal year 1900 our payments on
this account amounted to $14OS77 ,316 The
net increase of interest on the public debt
OF 1000 over 1899 required by the war loan
was $263, 4os.25.
S Bonds Speedily Taken.
While Congress authorized the govern
ment to make war loan Of $40O, 900, 900 at
the beginning Of the war with Spain, only
$500, 0OO,O 900 Of bonds was issued, bearing 8
per cent interest, which were promptly and
periodically taken by our citizens.
Unless something Unforeseen occurs to re
duce our revenues or Increase our expendi-
lures, the Congress at It's next session should
reduce taxation very materially.
Fifty years ago we were selling govern
ment bonds bearing as high as 5 per cent In
terest. Now we are redeeming them with
bond at par bearing per cent interest. We
are selling our surplus products and lending
our surplus money to Europe.
Europe Is Our Debtor.
E 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
Of our financial relations. The,
great amounts Of capital which have been
borrowed Of Europe for our rapid. material
development have remained constant drain
upon our resources for interest and diyi-
dends and made our money markets liable
to constant, disturbances by calls for pay
ment or heavy sales Of our securities when
ever money stringency or panic occurred
abroad. We have now been paying these
debts and bringing home many Of our se-
curities and establishing counteryailing
credits abroad by our loans and placing our
selves upon sure Foundations Of financial
independence.
In the unfortunate contest between Great
Britain and the Boer states Of South Africa
the United States has maintained an atti-
tude Of neutrality In accordance with its
wellknown traditional policy. It did not:
hesitate, however, when requested By the
governments OF the South African republics,
to exercise Its good offices for cessation Of
hostilities.
Did What We Conld.
It is to be observed that while the South
African republics made like request Of other
powers, the United States IS the only one
which complied. The British government
declined to accept the intervention Of any
power.
Ninety zone per cent Of our experts and Inn
ports are Cow casried ~ foreign ships. For
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1900-09-20

"A! subject Of Immediate Importance to
our country Is the completion Of q great
waterway Of commerce between the Atlantic
and Pacific. The construction Of mari
time canal is now more than ever fndfspen-
sable to that intimate and ready communi-
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.
sour national policy more imperatiyely
than ever calls for It's completion and con-
troll by this government, and it is believed
that the next session Of Congress, after re-
ceiving the full report Of the commission APP
pointed under the act approved March ),
1899, will make provisions for the. sure ac-l
complishment Of this great work. s
Would Restrict Trusts.
Combinations Of capital which control the
market In commodities necessary to the GEN
eral use Of the people by suppressing nat
ural and ordinary competition, thus en-
HANGING prices to the general consumer, are
welfare. They are dangerous conspiracies
against the public good, and should be made
the subject Of prohibitory or penal legisla-
ton.
Publicity will be helpful influence to
check this evil. Uniformity Of legislation IN
the different States should be secured. Dis
elimination between what Is injurious and
whit Is useful and necessary in business
operations is essential to the wise and effect
siye treatment Of thisssubJect.
Honest cooperation Of capital is necessary
to meet new business conditions and extend
our rapidly increasing foreign trade, but
conspiracies and combinations intended to
restrict business, create monopolies and con-
troll prices should be effectively restrained.
! Best Friends OF Labor.
The best service which can be rendered to
labor is to afford 1t an opportunity for
steady and remuneratiye employment and
give it 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 Ameri-
can workingmen than many preceding years.
Any change Of the present industrial or
financial policy Of the government would be
disastrous to their highest interests.
With prosperity at home and an increas-
ing foreign market for American products
employment should continue to wait upon
labor. and with the present gold standard
the workingman is secured against payment
for his labor in deprecated currency. For
labor short day IS better than short dol
lar. One will tighten the burdens, the other
lessons the rewards Of toll The one will
promote conter1tment and independence, the
other penury and want. B
Speaks for Good Wages.
The wages Of labor should be adequate to
keep the home IN comfort, educate the chill
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1900-09-20

f1o) 1oAAO,l1SI MhINLEY'S letter
OF acceptance is probably the most
important unofficial document is
sued In this country in quarter Of q
ssatury. The President takes the coun-
" Into his confidence and throws new
Sueaf upon the history Of the past two
ysafs. irrespective Of it's caustic arraign-
snt OF the critics of the administration
ao It's forceful clinching Of the fact that
syanism means the Immediate" de-
ruction OF the gold standard and sub
Aeotution therefor Of free silver coinage
se the ratio of 16 to 1, the letter is i'm
1ortant in the historic sense because It
gives the American people their first
knowledge Of tie craftsmanship and con-
4ltions connected with recent epoch-mak-
Ing events.
The President, although by nature
mild and conciliatory man, can be arous-
I'd to point of dangerous combativeness,
and when the mood is on him he becomes
sne OF the most effective debaters we
Fave 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 it with force and precision.
The financial question, he says, may not
- the paramount issue, but it is the i'm
aaediate issue. "It will admit of no de-
lay and will suffer no postponement."
6or has not the Democratic party declar-
ed FOR the, "immediate' coinage of silver
at ratio of 16 to 1? And is there any
doubt that MI. Bryan, who insisted upon
The insertion of the silver plank in the
platform, against the advice of the best
naea IN the party, will use every means,
IL he is elected, to carry his principles
Unto practice?
I LATTER paying the tribute of his regret
that the Democratic party by it's nominee
and its reiteration Of the free silver plank
os 1896 has made it necessary for the
voters to reafirm their decision of four
gears ago in favor of the existing gold
standard, President Mckinley boldly
picks up the gage of battle on the issue
Yas imperialism. What that issue is he
states most happily in single paragraph
near the end of his letter. After he has
1aarshaled the facts which place the
whole controversy in the clearest posi-
ksa historical light before the reader, he
ssays:
The American question is be- +
j.. tween duty and desertion- I
J American verdict will be for duty
and against desertion, for the Re *
: : 1Dublic against both anarchy and
Imperialism. A-+
, As a campaign document the letter is
regarded as phenomenally strong But
stt is more than campaign document. 1t
ID contribution to history. The Presi-
dent deals candidly with the American
people. He is not afraid to tell them
what he has done Or why he did it, He
deals in facts rather than in arguments.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1900-09-20
TEXT OF THE LETTER.
Presidents Views on Free Silver an.
the Philippine Question.


!, the Philippine Question.
I Executive Mansion, Washington. D. c..
9ept. $40 the Hon. Henry Cabot Lodge,
aCkairman Notification Committee-My Dear
iAzr: The nomination of the Republican na-
}1SouA convention Of June 10, 1900, for the
lsmce Of President Of the United States,
tWhich, as the official representative Of the
sssavention, you have conveyed to me, rs
accepted. have carefully examined the
;@latform adopted and give it my hearty
approval er- f .s N.Es r.. f.--..
Upon the great issue of the last national
election 1t Is clear. : 1t upholds the gold
standard and Endorses the legislation Of the
pceseEt Congress by which that standard
Aas been effectively strengthened. The sta
nlalty OF eur national currency is, therefore,
0scure so long as those who adhere to this
Dlatform are kept In control of the govern
aent. II &c. s7..,.,.. srs
Same Issues Involved.
In the first battle, that of 1895. the friends
toe the gold standard and Of sound currency
Nere triumphant and the country Is enjoy
Eng the fruits Of that victory. Our antag-
asussts, however, are not satisfied. They COM
pel us to second battle upon the same lines
- which the first was fought and won.
While regretting the reopening Of this
Iouestion, which can only disturb the present
satisfactory financial condition of the gov
!asnment and visit uncertainty upon our
great business enterprises, we accept the
issue and again invite the sound money
seorces to join in winning another and we
hope permanent triumph for an honest
financial system which will continue invio-
liable the public faith.
All Loyal to Silver.
i, A in 1896, the three silver parties are
,unlted under the same leader, who, imme-
( ,Aiately after the election Of that year, In an
address to the bimetallists, said:
s~The friends Of bimetallism have not been
xanouished; they have simply been over
came. They believe that the gold standard
Il q conspiracy OF the money changers
asaiust the welfare of the human race-and
they will continue the warfare against 1t.
The policy thus proclaimed has been ac-
oepted and confirmed by these parties The
Alsyer Democratic platform of 1900 continues
the warfare against the so-called gold CON
1viracy when it expressly says:
. 1--WE reiterate the demand Of that (the
Ehicago) platform of 1896 for an American
financial system made by the American peo-
nile for themselves, which shall restore and
;saaintain bimetallic price level; and as
rart of such system the immediate restora-
ton Of the free and unlimited coinage OF
silver and gold at the present ratio Of 16 to
s without waiting for the aid or consent OF
any other nation.
The Paramount issue.
10 the issue is presented. It will be noted
tbat the demand is for the immediate restor-
ataon OF the free coinage Of silver at s16 to
l. If another issue is paramount, this Is
snmediate. 1t will admit Of no delay and
nnI suffer no postponeInent.
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Il $50
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. I rejoice
that the Southern as well as the Northern
States are enjoying full share Of these i'm
proved national conditions and that all are
Contributing so largely to our remarkable
Industrial development.
3 The money lender receives lower rewards
for his capital than il It were invested in
active business. The rates of interest are
lower than they have ever been In this coun-
try, while those things which are produced
on the farm and in the workshop, and the
labor producing them, have advanced IN
value.
Our foreign trade shows a satisfactory and
increasing growth The amount Of our ex-
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1900-09-20

y The wages Of labor should be adequate to
keep the home IN comfort. educate the chill
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-11
TO Increase the ,1embersbip.

The Young Mems Christian Association,
which at present have 1850 members en-
rolled, are striving to increase the mem
bershTp to 1900, and at a social gathering
last Tuesday fifty-five members agreed
to cooperate in securing the $50 new
members necessary to make the 1900.
Ooher members are also being asked to
help to secure members. A mlnia ture
lighthouse Is being 'built in the recep-
uion-room. which when finished will have
lights burning at the bottom. When the
required number of new members have
been obtained lights will be turned on in
rne top of the structure. which will show
that the top notch has been reached.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-11
A NORTHERN FICTION.

The Atlantic Monthly for November
published q story by Charles W. Chest
mutt. entitled The Banquet The scene
is laid in North Carolina, presumably In
sthe town of Fayetteville. The heroine
is Miss Mary Myrover "a Fayetteville
nance and she is represented as having
taught school for negro children. AS
IS ahe case with all truly good heroines.
Miss May dies young and as her mother
10 intensely prejudiced against the negro
race" none OF the pupils of Miss Aary's
school IS permitted to attend the funeral
"A little negro girl who was devoted to her
teacher goes TO the cemetery to lay a
bunch Of flowers IN affection on the grave,
but 1. met at the gate with cruel '.no-
t.ce: ..rhis cemetery Is for white people
only. others please keep out.
The Presbyterian Standard published At
0isttA q c. makes editorial REFER.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-11
JytbieuS Feast.

WOODSTOCK, VA, Feb. 1e-spec1nl.7
The ninth annual banquet OF KING Ar
thur Lodge. No. rs, knights Of Pythias
of Virginia. was held in the Courthouse
here last night. beginning at and last
ing until II o'clock.
An attractive programme. consisting OF
vocal and instrumental solos, recitat!ons
and trios Ind been arranged. Misses
Laura Walton. Emma Coffman and
Ethel E. Stickley rendered instrumental
solos: Mrs l. S. Walker, Mrs Alice Fl.
fIaslett, Miss Sallie Supinger and Mr..
Frnnk s. Bowman. vocal solos; Miss
Mabel Walton. recitation: Mrs. O.. 5.
Ramsberg and Misses Emma Coffman
and La:7ra Walton. trios.
A large number of the members of King
Arthur lodge were present. accompanied
by their wives and friends. and an en-
joyable evening was spent by all.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-11

: ( ~
the Goebel election law In kentucky, i,
bound, sooner or later, to bring On trcu-
ible and bloodshed.
That is only another way of saying that
wehn the ballot is not effective in arbi-
trating public disputes, men will resort
To the shotgun. No political party can
rule for long in this land CT liberty b..
fraud and force.
me Northern Neck News says that that
section of Virginia has made great in
the States came to an end, but has made
equal progress in education and religion.
.Under the wise and liberal system Of
public education in the STATE, it goes
on. ''all sections shave advanced and pros
pered. but none more, in proportion to
its opportunities, than the Northern Neck.
There is hardly hillside within us hor-
ders which IS not now marked with neat
public school etlihce. In the last fifteen
years the equipments, furniture and
methods of conducting these schools have
largely improved. The grade of text
books, the grade of teachers and the con-
sequent advancement of pupils have large
ly improved. Outside of these public In
situations of learning may private schools
OF high grade and under the management
OF men and women of learning and pfety
have been successfully conducted. Many
a netghbGrhood has been regenerated from
the rule Of ignorance and roWdylsm by
the force of education and religion.
From what we know of the Northern
Neck and the men who come out there
from, we are fully prepared to accept
our contemporaries statement at its full
face value.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-11
annieron Ladies, ouartette.

The lecture and Entertainment Cons
mittee of the Young Mems Christian AS
ISOLATION have been unusually successful
In securing recreative and meriterious at
fractions. The eighth entertainment VIII
be no exception to the rule The Apple
ton Ladies' Quartette, OF Boston. Will ap-
pear Thursday, February 18th at s:15
O'Clock in the Association HALL Reserved
seats will go on sale Tuesday at Z
O'Clock They will be assisted by Curttss
G. Morse, a dialect and humorous reciter
Of uudisputed merit Mr.. Morse comes
with testimonials from Leland T. Pow
ers, Henry Lawrence Southwick and
other leading impersonators. The Spring
field Union says Mr.. Morse was a fa-
vorite from the first He Is one OF the
most amusing story-telIers of the coun-
try and carries a stock Of new stories
with him.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-02-11
A Workers Hymn.

If there be good in that I wrought,
Thy hand compelled it, Master, thine;
Where I have failed to meet thy thought
I know, through thee, the blame is
mine.
One instant's toll to thee denied
Stands all eternity's offense,
OF that I did with thee to guide,
To thee, through thee, be excellence.
Who. lest all thought of Eden fade.
Bring'st Eden to the craftsman's brain,
Godlike to muse DER his own trade
And manlike stand with God again
The depth and dream Of my desire.
The bitter paths wherein 1 stray.
Thou knowest who has made the fire.
Thou knowest who hns made the clay.
One stone the more swings to her place
In that dread temple of thy worth,
It Is enough that through thy grace
saw naught common on thy earth.
Take not that vision from my ken:
0, whatsoeer may spoil or speed.
Help ne to need no mid from men
That may help such men as need.
-Rudyard KiplinG.