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The Grit-advocate., 1900-08-10

You seem to be very much interested
in that couple in the middle of the floor"
Eyes; you look at them and see II you
can figure out which it is that can't
dance"
The Grit-advocate., 1900-08-10
Not Exactly What He Meant.

"Oi wish Ord niver learned ty use ty-
backy," said Mr. Dolan.
Fur what rayson?' asked Mr.. Raffer-
ty.
Because t would be so much alsier ty
break of the habit now.
Star.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-08-10

Mrs. WinSlow's Soothing Syrug.
For children teehng, softens the gums, reduces In
dsmmation aays pain cures wind collie 25c oostle'
The Grit-advocate., 1900-08-10

'I detcst explanations" 80 do l..
Often when somebody gives me box Of
candy ID rather eat it all up by myself
than explain to the family where l got
It,"
The Grit-advocate., 1900-08-10

She (sIyly)-How it it-er--George. that
you have never thought seriously of get
always thought seriously of it-that's $
why I'm ii bachelor.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-08-10

Primley's California Fruit Gum contains
the most delicious qualities Of western
fruits.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-08-10

Her Husband (annoyed)-iou buy so
many things you don't want Mrs. Bar
deed l doubt if there is any such thing
Puck.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-08-10

When the hair is thin and gray. PARKRRs Han
BALsAM rene VS. the growth and color.
HINDKlCoRSs, the best cure for cOrns. l5cts.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-08-10

Coin to New York. Silas? You ought
to run over to Paris. " II might If l un-
derStOod French 'Wel not under
standin' ii. Sias, you might be harder to
bunco Puck
The Grit-advocate., 1900-08-10

Ladies' who take pride in beautiful.
clear white clothes should use Russ
Bleaching Blue, the modern bag blue.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-08-10

II You Have Dandrun
please try Coke Dandruff Cure Money re-
funded il it fails. At Druggists, 81 co.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-08-10

JoneS-Smith is the most honest man
ever saw. Brown-Why? Jones-He can
pass a man selling extras without trying
to read the headlines.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-08-10

I'VE had a lovely meeting of our club
over at kitty's this morning. What
We're the features? Pineapple ice and
ii paper by Dora Dobbs on How to Keep
the Trolley Party Out of Politics. "
The Grit-advocate., 1900-08-10

You have repanted your Man with a
Hoe. Yes; I've put a cleek in his
hand and he looks all right"
The Grit-advocate., 1900-08-10

II you wish to have beautiful, clear
white clothes. use Russ Bleaching Blue.
the famous bag blue.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-08-10

Piso's Cure for Consumption is an infalltble
medicine for coughs and colds.N w. SAMUEL,
Ocean Grove. N. j.. Feb. IL 1900
The Grit-advocate., 1900-08-10

PUTNAM FADELESS DYES do not
stain the hands or spot the kettle.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-08-10
Carter's Ink

Is so good and cheap that no family can
Afford to be without 1t. Is yours Carter'sI
The Grit-advocate., 1900-08-10

IlnlToI When doctors and others fail to
hI1ISNI eve you, try n. +. NJ. r.; II never fails.
6HOsS0h box free. Hrs. B. L. Ro- Milwaukee. Wiz.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-08-10
.ap do Whatever n desires TO do. but II

ean do whatever II desires to do, but Il
must accept responsibility for what 1t
does. II the constitution stands In the
way, the people can amend the consti-
tuition. i repeat, the nation can do
whatever 1t desires to do. but 1t can
not avoid the natural and legitimate
results Of its own conduct.
1t Is OF age, and 1t can do what 1t
pleaSes, IL can spurn the traditions of
the past; 1t can repudiate the princi-
pies upon which the nation rests: 1t
can employ force instead of reason;
1t can substitute might of right; 1t can
conquer weaker people; 1t can exploit
their lands, appropriate their property
and kill their people: but 1t cannot re-
peal the moral law or escape the pun
ishmeDt decreed for the violation of
human rights.
"Would we tread in the paths of ty-
ranny.
Nor reckon the tyrant's cost?
Who taketh another's liberty
His freedom is also lost.
Would we win as the strong have ever
won
Make ready to pay the debt,
For the God who reigned over Babylon
Is the God who is reigning yet"
Some argue that American rule In
the Philippine islands will result In the
better education of the Filipinos. Be
not deceived. If we expect to main
tain colonial policy, we shall not find
1t to our advantage to educate the peo-
| pie. The educated Fillplnos are now
In revolt against us, and the most ig-
norant ones have made the least re-
sistance to our domination. If we are
to govern them without their consent
and give them no voice in determining
the taxes which they must pay, we
dare not educate them. lest they learn
to read the Declaration Of Independ-
ence and the constitution of the United
States and mock us for our inconsist-
ency.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-08-10
THE ARGUMENT OF OBLIGATION.
Also the Contention That Filipinos Cannot
Govern Themselves.

Also the Contention That FflipinOs Cannot
Govern Themselves.
If it is said that we have assumed
before the world obligations which
make 1t necessary for us to perma-
nently maintain a government in the
Philippine islands. l reply, first, that
the highest obligation Of this nation
Is to be true to itself. No obligation to
any particular nation, or to all nations
combined, can require the abandon
ment of our theory of government and
the substitution of doctrines against
which our whole national life has been
a protest. And, second, that our obli-
cations to the Filipinos who inhabit
the islands are greater than any obli-
CATION which we can owe to foreigners
who have temporary residence In the
Philippines or desire to trade there.
1t is argued by some that the Fill
pinos are incapable Of self-government
and that therefore we owe 1t to the
world to take control of them. Ad-
miral Dewey, In an official report to
the navy department, declared the Fill
pinos more capable Of self-government
than the Cubans, and said that he based
his opinion upon knowledge of both
races. But will not rest the case upon
the relative advancement. Of the Fill
pinos. Henry Clay, In defending the
rights of the people Of South America
to self government, said ut Is the
doctrine of thrones that man Is too ig-
norant to govern himself" sI
contend that It is to arraign the dispo-
sition OF Providence Himself to sup
pose that He has created beings inca
pable of governing themselves, and to
be trampled on by kings. Self-govern-
ment is the natural government of
men,"
Clay was right. Once ad.
NIT that some people are capable Of
Belf-government and that others are
not, and that the capable people have
right to seize upon and govern the
incapable, and you make force-brute
force-the only foundation of govern
ment and invite the reign of the despot.
Republicans ask: "Shall we haul
down the flag that floats over our dead
in the Philippines?" The same ques-
ton might have been asked when the
American flag fioated over Chapulte-
pee and waved over the dead who fell
there; but the tourist who visits the
City of Mexico finds there national
cemetery owned by the United States
and cared for by an American citizen.
Our flag still floats over our dead, but
when the treaty with Mexico was
signed American authority withdrew
to the Rio Grande. "Can
we not govern colonies? p we are asked.
The question is not what we can do,
but what we ought to d. This nation
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-08-10
IS. when the president. supported

tics. when the president, supported
by a practically unanimous vote of the
house and senate, entered upon war
with Spain for the purpose of aiding
the struggling patriots of Cuba, the
country, without regard to party, ap-
plauded. Although the Democrats rec
Ognized that the administration would
necessarily gain political advantage
from the conduct of war which, In
tn every nature of the case, must soon
end In complete victory, they We'd
with the Republicans In the support
which they gave to the president
When the war was over and the Re-
publican leaders began to suggest the
propriety of colonial policy opposl-
tiOn at once manifested itself. When
the president finally laid before the
senate a treaty which recognized the
independence of Cuba but provided for
the cession Of the Philippine islands
TO the United States, the menace of i'm
periallsm became so apparent that
many preferred to reject the treaty
and risk the ills that might follow rath-
sr than take the chance Of correcting
the errors Of the treaty by the inde-
pendent action Of this country.
was among the number of those
who believed 1t better to ratify the
treaty and end the war, release the vol
unteers, remove the excuse for war ex-
pendltures, and then give to the Phil
ipplnes the independence which might
be forced from Spain by new treaty.
In view of the criticism which my ac-
ton aroused In some quarters take
this occasion to restate the reasons
given at that time. I thought II safer
to trust the American people to give
independence to the Filipinos than to
trust the accomplishment of that pur-
pose to diplomacy with an unfrlendly
nation. Lincoln embodied an argument
in the question when he asked: "Can
aliens make treaties easier than friends
can make lawsY I believe that we are
now In better position to wage n sue
cessful contest against Imperialism
than we would have been had the
treaty been rejected. With the treaty
ratified, a clean cut issue is presented
between a government by consent and
a government by force, and imperial
lists must bear the responsibility for all
that happens until the question Is set
tied. II the treaty had been rejected
the opponents of imperialism would
have been held responsible for any in
ternational complications which might
have arisen before the ratification. Of
| another treaty.
But whatever difference Of opinion
may have existed as to the best meth
| cd of opposing the colonial policy there
never was any difference as to the
great Importance of the question, and
| there is no difference now as to the
course to be pursued. The title of
Spain being extlnguished we were at
| liberty to deal with the Filipinos ac.
cordlng to American principles. The
Bacon resolution, introduced month
before hostiltles broke out at Manila,
promised independence to the Filipinos
on the same terms that 1t was promised
to the Cubans. supported this reso.
lutlon and believe that It's adoption
prior to the breaking out of hostilities
would have prevented bloodshed, and
that Its adoption at any subsequent
time would have ended hostilities.
i
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-08-10
prompt to protect against both mlIltar.


ism and imperialism.
The pecuniary argument, though
more effective with certain classes, Is
not likely to be used so often or pre-
sented with so much emphasis as the
religious argument. If what has been
termed the "gunpowder gospel" were
urged against the Filipinos only 1t
would be a sufficient answer to say
that a majority of the Filipinos are
now members Of one branch Of the
Christian church, but the principle In
volved Is one Of much wider applica-
ton and challenges serious considera-
ton.
We cannot approve of this doctrine
In one place unless we are willing to
apply it everywhere. II there is poison
in the blood of the hand 1t will ultimate,
ly reach the heart. 1t Is equally true
that forcble Christianity, If planted
under the American flag in the far
away Orient, will sooner or later be
transplanted upon American soil.
Let 1t be known that our mis-.
siOnaries are seeking souls instead Of
sovereignty: let it be known that in
stead of being the advance guard Of
conquering armies, they are going
forth to help and to uplift,
anu thc NtlcOuit given W Jul hiiSoiOh-
aries will be more cordial than the
welcome extended to the missionaries
Of any other nation.
The argument, made by some, that
IL was unfortunate for the nation that
1t had anything to do with lie Philip
pine islands, but that the naval victory
at Manila made the permanent acqui-
sltiOn of those islands necessary, Is also
| unsound. We won naval victory at
| Santiago, but that did not compel us
| to hold Cuba. The shedding of Ameri-
| can blood in the Philippine islands does
| not make it imperative that we should
| retain possession forever.
There Is an easy, honest, honorable
solution of the Philippine question. It
Is set forth in the Democratic platform
and Ii Is submitted with contidenc' to
the American people. This plan a.
reservedly indorse. IL elected, l sha.S
convene congress in extraordinary ses-
sion as soon as am inaugurated, and
recommend an immediate declaration
Of the nations purpose-frst to estab-
lish a stable form of government In the
Philippine islands, just as we are now
| establishing stable form of govern
ment in the island of Cuba: second, to
| give independence to the Filipinos,
| Just as we have promised to give inde-
pendence to the Cubans third, to pro-
tect the Filipinos from outside inter-
ference while they work out their des-
tiny, just as we have protected the re-
publics Of Central and South America,
and are, by the Monroe doctrine,
pledged to protect Cuba.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-08-10
and preparatory, and the

temporary and preparatory, and the
chief security citizen of territory
mas Is found in the fact that he enjoys
the same constitutional guarantees, and
is subject to the same general laws as
q citizen of state.
Throw away this security and his
rights will be violated and his inter-
ests sacrificed at the demand of those
who have political influence. This Is
the evil Of the colonial system, no mat
ter by what nation IL Is applied.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-08-10
POLICY IN THE PHILIPPINES.
Republicans Charged with Not MeetinI
the Great Issue Squareiy.
Special to News-Democrat.

For a time Republican leaders were
inclined to deny to opponents the right
to criticlse the Philippine policy of the
administration. but upon Investigation
they found that both Lincoln and Clay
asserted and exercised the right to
,criticise a president during the progress
of the Mexican war. Instead OF meet
ing the issue boldly, and submitting a
clear and positive plan for dealing with
the Philippine question, the Republic
AN convention adopted a platform, the
larger part OF which was devoted to
boaeting and tion.
But they shall not be permit
ted to evade the stupendous and far
eeaching issue which they have delib-
srately brought into the arena Of poll
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-08-10
MUST EXPECT FILIPINO REVOLT.
Our Whole History Encouragement for
Their Resistance.

Their Resistance.
II it Is right for the United States
to hold the Philippine islands perma-
nently and initiate European empires
in the government of colonies the Re-
publican party ought to state its po-
sition and defend 1t, but 1t must expect
the subject races to protest against
such a policy and to resist to the eX-
tent of their ability. The Filipinos do
not need any encouragement from
Americans now living. Our whole his
tory has been an encouragement, not
only to the Filipinos but to all who
are denied voice in their own gov
ernment. If the Republicans are pre-
pared to censure all who have used
language calculated to make the Fill
pinOs hate foreign domination let them
condemn the speech of Patrick Henry.
When he uttered that passionate ap-
peal, "Give me liberty or give me
DEATH" he expressed sentiment which
still achoes in the hearts Of men. Let
them censure jefferson,
Washington, Lincoln.
Some one has said that truth once
spoken can never be recalled.
But II 1t were possible to obliterate
every word written or spoken in de-
fense Of the principles set forth in the
Declaration of Independence a war of
conquest would still leave its legacy of
perpetual hatred, for 1t was God him
self who placed in every human heart
the love of liberty. He never made
race Of people so low in the scale of
civilization or intelligence that 1t would
welcome foreign master. Lincoln said
that the safety Of this nation was not
In Its fleets, its armies or Its forts, but
In the spirit which prizes liberty the
heritage Of all men, In all lands, ev-
erywhere; and he warned his country
men that they could not destroy this
spirit without planting the seeds of
despOtlsm at their own doors.
Those who would have this nation
enter upon career of empire must
consider not only the effect of imperial
ism on the FilipinOs, but they must
also calculate its effect upon our own
nation. We cannot repudiate the prin-
ciple of self-government In the Philip
pines without weakening that prin-
ciple here. Even now we are beginning
to see the paralyzing influence of I'm
perialism. Heretofore, this nation has
been prompt to express Its sympathy
with those who were lighting for civil
liberty. ButnOw when a war
is in progress in South Africa which
must result In the extension of the
monarchial idea or in the triumph of a
republic, the advocate Of Imperialism
In this country dare not say a word In
behalf Of the Beers.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-08-10
EXPANSION is NOT IMPERIALISM.
Jefferson Quoted to show That Conquest
IL Un-American.

Our opponents, conscious Of the
weakness of their cause, seek to con-
fuse Imperialism with expansion, and
have even dared to claim Jefferson as
a supporter Of their policy. Jefferson
spoke so freely and used language
with such precision that no one can be
ignorant of his views. On one occasion
he declared: IF there be one principle
more deeply rooted than any other In
the mind of every American, 1t Is that
W should have nothing to do with con-
quest" And again he said: Conquest
II not In our principles; II Is lnconsist-
ent with our government" The forci-
BILE annexation of territory to be gov
erned by arbitrary power. differs az
much from the acquisition Of territory
to be built up inte states as a mon.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1900-08-10
,rchy differs from a democracy. Tho

archy differs from democracy. Tho
Democratic party does not oppose ex-
pansion, when expansion enlarges the
area of the republic and incorporates
land which can be settled by American
citizens, or adds to our population peo-
pie who are willing to become citi-
zens and are capable of discharglng
their duties as such. The acquisition
of the Louisiana territory, Florida,
Texas. and other tracts which have
been secured from time to time, en-
larged the republic, and the constitu-
tlop followed the flag into the new ter
rltory. 1t Is now proposed to sieze up
on distant territory already more
densely populated than our own coun-
try and to force upon the people gov
ernment for which there Is no war
rant In our constitution or our laws.
IF we have an imperial policy we
must have a large standing army as
Its natural and necessary complement.
That large permanent In.
crease In our regular army Is Intended
by the Republican leaders Is not
mere matter of conjecture, but mat
ter Of fact. In 1896 the army
contained about 25,OOO men. Within
two years the president asked for four
times that many. and a Republican
house Of representatives complied with
the request after the Spanish treaty
had been signed and no country was at
war with the United States.
A large standing army Is not only a
pecuniary burden to the people and.
II accompanied by compulsory service,
constant source of irritation, but 1t
Is ever menace to Republican
form Of government. The army Is the
personification Of force, and militarism
will inevitably change the ideals Of the
people and turn the thoughts of our
young men from the arts Of peace to
the science of war. The government
which relies for its defense upon Its
citizens, Is more likely to be just than
one which has at call large body OF
professional soldiers. A small stand
ing army and well equipped and
well disciplined state militia are suffi-
Client in ordinary times, and In an
emergency the nation should In the
future as in the past place Its depend
ence upon the volunteers who come
from all occupations at their country's
call and return to productive labor
when their services are no longer re-
quired-men who fight when the coun,
try needs fighters and work when the
| country needs workers.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-25
NINTH WARDERS ENTHUSE
CHEERS GREET SPEAKERS AT
WARD RALLY LAST NIGHT.

Over 200 attended the Democrats rally
and Park avenues, last night. MIR Ed
Quinliven presided, and introduced Mr.
G. r. OISeilly as the first speaker cf the
evening. Mr.. -O'ReiIly said:
Il want 10 urge upon you to vote for
the entire Democratic ticket, headed by
Robert A. Smith,
Hon. d. w. Eawler was next introduce !,
and made an eloquent speech. lie. said:
During thesDemcora ie days there were
Republicans in the council, but they pGy-
er voted against. any of these so-cailed ex-
travagant Democratic measures. If the
Democrats could have looked ten syears
ahead when they were in power, they
would have built ten more school hcu es.
so that our children would not have to
attend halliday sessions at school. as is
now the case
Richard McNamee said: LET us get
out during the remaining days Of this
campaign and put forth al1=o cur efforts
to elect the entire Democratic ticket,
headed by Robert "A. Smith
David Pee b es, Democratic candidate for
the assembly, said, I'VE want a city
government that will FUN this city right"
]. ]. Parks, Demoera tic candidate for
the assembly, said: Is ''The. Republicans
have talked a great deal ebout D. m 9crat-
ic extravaganza, but want to say that
the Democratic party has something to
show for what they did, and that is more
thanrthe Republicans can say"
Winn Powers, Democratic candidate foc
the assembly, said:l. For my part
would rather have little more extrava-
gance and a few more school houses than
halliday sessions in our public schoo 81
Ed Murphy Democratic candidate for
alderman in the Ninth ward, said: It
is time we had a change In our city Gov
eminent, and a police department that
would amount to something"
F. l.. McGhee was introduced and said:
1.-THE Republicans talk about giving US
cheaper street car fare. Why don't they
do it now, as they have a majority in
council and assembly? No, they want to
wait till after election. and then go 'bea-
hunting Let us elect the entire Demo
cratic ticket headed by Robert a. Smith,
and you will have municipal administra-
ton that the people of this city can be
proud Of
. C. M. Brewer, candidate for justice Of
the peace, also spoke
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-04-25

ing the election law. Chief of Detectives
McIntire and his foremost counselor.
Jake Stadtfeld, made the arrest. Late in
the afternoon Officer Stadtfeld brought
in another suspected Democrat, L. Nc.
Donald who is likewise accused of violat-
ing the election law.
Mr.. De Lise is a travelling tobacco
salesman. The police say he is registered
In the First precinct of the Third ward,
as living at the Merchants hotel, whilA
they claim Mr.. De Lisle's name appears
on the hotel register April 8 and April l9,
with the designation Duluth" after 1t.
Chief McIntire charges that Mr.. De Lisle
is a transient in the city without the nee
essary legal residence emitting him to vote.
The police declined to allow anyone to
talk to Mr.. De Lisle, but soon after his
arrest Attorney T. r. Palmer secured his
release on $1,000 bail. The sureties. arc
John L. Kelly and Thomas Fitzgibbons.
In support Of the charge against Nc
Donald, who is said to IL an employee of
the Mississippi Valley Telephone COM
pany, the police allege that the young
man is two days short of having gained
a legal residence in the Fourth precinct
of the Fourth ward. Mcdonald appears
on the registration books, it is alleged, as
having resided at the Lafayette hotel,
Minnesota street, near Seventh street,
since April 2 A voter must have lived in
the precinct at least thirty days previous
to the election, so, as this makes McDon-
aid two days short, he Is thrown into
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