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The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1900-02-15
GEORGIA. Cobb County:

UEUhUIA, UOUD OOunIy.
Application will be made before his
Honor, Geo. f. Gober, for leave to sell
and reinvest the lands composing the
estate Of Mary g. Wilson, insane, and
Willie Matilda Warren and Edward
Warren, minors, on March 10th, 1900, at
10 o'clock, a. m, at Marietta, Ca, the
following lands: One acre, more or less,
of unimproved real estate in city of
Marietta, Ca, bounded west by street,
south, east and north by property of A.
S. Gay To be sold for purpose of rein
vestment FANNIE WARREN,
This, Feb. 18th, 1900. Guardian.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-20
DEsERET EVENING NEWS SATURDAY, JANUARY 20, 1900.

New York Sun sums up the whole case
IN saying. Mr.. Roberts may rlghtfully
be expelled for being a polygamlst' but
he cannot rightfully be excluded In the
first Instance on that account
There are many Republican papers
that take the same ground as that as
sumed by the sun. And there is not
one paper Of any party or no party
that has not run It's head against the
supreme law OF the land In taking the
opposite position.
The Chicago Times Herald takes this
view Of the result Of the recent inyesli-
gation
Concerning the polygamous status
Of Brigham H. Roberts there can be no
doubt, Concerning his constitutional
right TO a seat In Congress until he may
be legally expelled there should be no
doubt.
con the latter point the minority Of
the committee which has been consider
ing his case shows a higher regard for
justice and the law than the majority,
which has decided to report against his
present the evidence II has secured OF
his nolygamous life II Is to the credit
OF Mr. Littleheld, Republican, Of Maine
and OF Mr. DE Almond. Democrat, Of
Missouri that they have turned deaf
ear to clamor and have decided the
questions before them on their merits.
should he enter Congress Roberts,
living In defiance Of the laws OF the
land, ought TO be expelled as an un-
worthy member. But since he comes
with proper political credentials from
his state he has as good title 90 seat
as the members who are trying 70 keep
him out. How can one member claim
priority or superiority 20 another in
such matter2 The thing ls impossible
IN law on its face,
mir. LAttlefed Is absolutely sound
when he says that the House cannot
add TO the requirements provided by
the Constitution Cor admission, and that
the only constitutional remedy Is to ad.
nit and then expel on the hnding Of
the facts. This case Is likely TO estab-
llsh very dangerous precedent, which
may be put TO bad use later, when the
partisan control OF the House Is at
stake"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-20
CLERGYMEN REBUKED.

Rev. DIR. Relnsford OF New York the
other day preached sensible sermon
in which ne rebuked the clergymen who
NEEDLE with secular matters. He is
quoted as follows:
From the excess | hear from other
places and from errors Of my own In
this place, Of which | have been con-
scious. feel that the clergy, moved by
A stirring interest OF the times, have a
tendency to lay down the law 10 their
people on secular matters, They are
inclined TO Instruct the lawyer about
his case. the fnancier about the policy
of his bank. 10 enter labor unions where
men are struggling with the problem Of
lettering their own conditions, and say
do this and do that. to pass sweep
ing Judgment on the Philippine ques-
ton and the Boer war. II | err In this
way nay no attention 20 me. God knows
pray 10 be delivered from IT,"
II Is one OF the evil tendencies Of this
age. this descent Of the clergymen from
the ecclesiastical platform to the polltl-
cal arena. 1t is the great mistake Of the
modern clergy.
II we study the position Of the New
Testament preachers, we find that from
John the Baptist. who confined his mis-
sion to the valleys OF Judea, TO the
the Apostles who went out 10 the utter
most parts OF the then known world, all
were content with their Office as en-
bassadors OF heaven. They proclaimed
the approach OF the kingdom Of heaven,
and the necessity Of repentance. They
made plain Gods way OF salvation, but
the political questions Of the day they
passed by. They fearlessly rebuked sin,
whether committed by kings or sub
jects but questions Of state, they let
severely alone, Tradition has Il that one
Of the grievances against our Lord was.
that the leaders of the people members
Of the court that condemned Him.
failed to enlist him IN their conspiracy
against the Roman authorities,
Modern preachers are different, Many
Of them are just aching to attain prom
Inence In political circles. They give
evidence that they regard their ecclesl-
astical duties as less Important, and
therefore rush into the political discus
slons Of the day, endeavorlng 10 lead
even legislatures in their strings. The
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-20
ADVANCE ON LADYsMITH.

The dispatches from South Africa In
dlcate that General Butler has success
fully crossed the Tugela river and that
he Is preparing for an advance upon
the Boer positions round Ladysmlth,
with a view Of relieving General White,
who with 10000 men has been surround
ed at that place for about three months.
The dispatches also indicate that in all
probability he will succeed He has a
force estimated at 10000 men spread
out in a semi-olrcle something like %
miles in length. Long and dogged re-
slstance by the Beers Is expected, but
the preparations for the attack are as
complete as military skin can make
them, and General Butler is deter
mined to win. In England II is felt
that a great deal depends on the success
Of this carefully prepared movement,
and news is anxiously awaited Per-
haps the battle Is raging now, which
viii decide the fate Of Ladysmlth, per-
haps Of the two African republics.
Senator Hale In his reply 10 a speech
delivered by Mr.. Balfour in which the
leader Of the conservative party in Eng
land declared that the war had knit the
English speaking race together, took
occasion to say that he denied this; that
the American people would not be tied
to the chariot wheels Of war against a
republic, and that he doubted that even
the English people are IN favor OF this
war. He thought even Great Britain's
queen has on her Bonded knees prayed
that the war might be ayerted. The
contest came, he thought, as a result OF
the movement Of sharp cabinet min
ister engaged with gold spectators,
who favored the war.
There is undoubtedly much that
speaks for the correctness Of this view.
and Senator Hale expressed the opinion
OF a great many on this side Of the
ocean. II cannot but be a matter OF re-
gret that one OF the foremost ma
tons Of the world has been involved In
a war for the overthrow Of republican
institutions. But, the contest now be-
ing on. the failure OF Great Britain to
establish her supremacy In Africa
would be a calamity. with all the faults
OF that government, In the main II has
advanced liberty and the highest form
OF civilization, 1t has promoted the In
terests Of religion and the highest NOR
atty, and thus been the benefactor OF
the world. II can hardly be that Its
mission Is as yet ended. Stlll that Is
what is really to be tested in South
Africa. And therefore the news from
the scene Of battle around Ladysmith
Is awaited with intense interest
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-20
OF NATIONAL MOMENT.


We clip the subjolned from an editor
lal in the ogden Standard of Jan. 10.
The Standard, as ls well known by most
people, Is a nom" Mormon" and strong
ly Republican paper, We emphasize
this fact for the benefit Of those IRA
tlonal journals. which endeavor to make
II appear that every alluslon to the ar
guments In favor Of seating the utah
Congressman, is necessarily Democra-
tic.
The minority report, which supports
the right Of Roberts to take his seat.
even II he may afterwards be expelled,
has been prepared by Mr.. Littlefeld, one
of the most able members Of the special
committee, and he is stalwart Repub-
llcan. OF course, on the logic CD OF some
OF our contemporaries his argument
will be proof positive that he is favor
Ing Democracy.
The constitutional and legal questions
involved In the controversy are Of the
highest importance TO the nation. and
are far above all partisan consldera-
lions. IL either House OF Congress can
sprlng a new qualification upon duly
elected member, fully qualified under
the Constitution and laws made In pur-
suance thereof, and can exclude him
from his seat to satisfy a popular out
burst. or on any other excuse, the ma
tional Legislature VIII no longer be
body regulated by law or the Constltu-
ton.
This Is the great question involved In
the present movement against the men,
Der from Utah, and 1t affects Of parties
alike. The Standard. after briefly stat
ing the case, makes these remarks:
"Our opinion Is that Roberts stands
q good chance OF being seated but
that he will be expelled, How Con-
gressmen can refuse to acknowledge his
| clear title 10 his seat Is only eX-
plainable by the assumption that they
| are afraid OF public opinion at home,
which would mislnterpret a vote 10
admit him on his credentials as a vote
In favor Of polygamy. The strong men
in Congress will be, no doubt. found
voting to admit Roberts on the certiil-
| cate of regularity OF his election which
has been given him by the State OF
! Utah. They VIII not violate the in
struction OF the constitutional doc
ument they have sworn to uphold-in
| obedience to the within of one constit-
| uent OF all Of them, They Will cast
their ballot 10 seat Roberts and time
| will exonerate them IT, after seat
ing him, they should feel that the man
Is moral leper, that contact with
| him means the destruction Of the vir-
| tue possessed by the average Con-
gresham. and that the whole moral
| atmosphere OF Washington viii be Vi
tlated by his presence, why then they
! might exnel him as means Of self
preservation--Of their spotless souls"
The New York World has this to say
on the subject;
1T Is refreshing 20 find one Republi-
can organ that has the courage 20 COM
bat the combination Of hysterla. by
poorisy and cowardlce that seeks to
keep Representative Roberts out OF his
seat By overriding the Constitution, The
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-20
Milwaukee, Wlsconsln.

Senator Beverage OF Indiana, in his
brilliant speech In the Senate. showed
that he was not a careful reader OF Ro-
man history. He llkened Aguinaldo TO
Cornelius sylla. great Roman soldier
and dictator. Sylla was a patrlclan and
prescribed his plebeian enemies with
unsparlng severity Aguinaldo, as all
admit, Is crafty, suspicious and treach-
erous. Sylla possessed none Of these vile
traits. He was bold, resoute and fear
less and open In all his deeds. He was a
very cultivated man and possessed the
finest library In ancient Rome, Aguin-
aldo has a smattering OF learning which
he obtained In Spain. He is as cruel and
despotic as Sylla, without any Of his
redeemlng traits. Sylla butchered 5000
Roman citizens in front OF the Senate
House. II was horrible affair but az:
forwards he ceased prescribing and
butcherlng. But Agulnaldo is cruel all
the time.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-20
BEvERIDGE AND uoAR.
Boston Transcript.

Senator Beverldge and Senator Hoar
are honorable men. Each In the dis
cussion Of the Philippine question In
the Senate yesterday undoubtedly spake
on his honor and conscience, and yet
they are poles apart in their view OF the
people Of the islands and of the du,ies
of the United States. Senator Bever-
idge would have the administration es-
tabllshed In and for the Philippines
strong and simple. He regards the peo-
pie OF the Philippines as "a barbarous
race modified by three centuries Of con-
tact with a decadent race" Senator
Hoar depicts the Fllipinos as a race al
ready SO near the capabillty for self
government that It would require but
little guidance from us 10 set up In the
Islands O native Independent govern
ment under guarantee Of our protection.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-20

The Philippines. according TO Mr..
Beverldge. are the key to the trade OF
the Orient. And because there is gold
there and rich soil and an opportunity
60 extend our commerce with the East,
1--WE viii not renounce our part Ia the
mission Of Our race, trustee, under God.
OF the civilization Of the world" The
Anglo-Saxon cannot rid himself Of the
delusion that wherever gold fields are
found he has a special mission OF ciyili-
zation 10 perform.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-20
81. Paul Pioneer Pres.

And, while noticeable for It's avoid
anoe Of the stilted phraseology and az
feotations Of the professional orator, Mr..
Beyerdges speech reveals a faculty Of
crystalllzlng fulcrum facts and big
ideas In terse, brilliant sentences, such
as is given to few men. He Is a maker
Of texts. lie gives us multltudes OF
such, which may be extended into ser
mons on national duty, eXpositlons Of
the Constitution, economical essays,
Fourth Of July oratlons.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-20

The new orders for Cuba, requiring
civil administration Of affairs In all
ordinary business Is another important
step towards placing Cubans in full
control. At this rate, the island will
be ready 60 decide its own future be.
fore The present Congress goes out OF
existence,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-20

The British announcement OF Boer
losses to date in the present war places
the figure at 6425 men. Excluding the
900 British prisoners at Pretoria, this
would make the losses on both sides
nearly even, though It IL probable that
the Boer method Of fighting has cost
them less lives to the present than has
been the case with the British.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-20

The Americans have met sharp re-
verse in Luzon. and the event Is 50 I'M
usual that a searching investigation will
be had as 10 the responsibility for in
sufficient scouting, An American pack
train has been ambushed. two men
killed, and Ave wounded, and nine are
missing. Besides this the pack train
was lost, making the affair a complete
defeat of the American escort.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-20

The probability Of the United states
acquiring the Danish West Indies In
che near future does not appear very
great No European power would Sc
cure the islands without American con-
sent, and In the possession Of Denmark
they are not under control Of a nation
unfriendly TO the United States.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-20

The action Of the Chinese minister
to Great Britain, in proposing three
cheers for Queen Victoria, Is another
Illustration Of the aptness OF the Mon
golian at imitation. Doubtless he has
noted the effect OF complimentary words
directed towards Great Britain by
American officials and others, and pro-
poses to share In the benefits dispensed
therefor.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-20

The extra precautions reported from
Esqulmault, b. c., may be locked on
by many as due largely 10 British
over-neryousness Of danger In that
quarter, but the imperial government
has learned that 1t pays to be fore
armed.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-20

Among calendars received at the
News" Office is one Of exquisite artist
lc taste, sent with compliments Of II.
s. Leclercq & Co., paper dealers, Elm
street, New York. and one from Geo.
NJ. seott-streyell Hardware Co, this
city. Both are much appreciated
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-20

The London Chronicle says the pass
age by Congress Of tbs Nlcaraguan
canal bill in its present form will be
regarded by Great Britain az an I'M
friendly act, The significance OF The
remark Is greatly reduced by the fact
that the London Chronicle is not In
touch with the present British ministry,
further than II is compelled to be by
having been disciplined recently because
OF its attitude on the South African
war.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-20

Lord charged His followers 20 preach
His message Of love to every creature.
He charged them 10 teach all men the
way Of eternal life BY his very com
mission, a preacher Of the Gospel Is as
such outside all party strife, and party
interests. His mission IL to advocate
Righteousness. holiness. and the fear OF
God In all circumstances, and to point
TO that kingdom Of God" between
which and the world gulf is fixed
TO be bridged only by the Gospel OF
Jesus
Out OF the pulpit, as a citizen, every
preacher has the right to exercise the
same privileges as others. His Influence
should always be on the side of truth
and righteousness and he ought not 10
be cut short In anything that belongs
to a citizen. But It is the Joining of
religion and politics that is discordant
and Objectionable.
The conduct OF modern preachers
meddllng with that which does not be-
long to them, is all the more conspicu-
GUS when conirasted with the unostenta-
tIous Missionary labors Of the Elders Of
the Church. Wherever they CO. they are
known for their faithfulness to their
calling, which Is to preach the Crucihed,
and not politics. This Is the secret Of
the success OF the Mormon" mission
aries, which Is such a matter Of envy
among the sectarian preachers The
people need the Gospel OF Jesus, ana the
honest IN heart viii follow those who
proclaim that Gospel In power and un-
der the influence OF the Holy Spirit.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-20

world is TO be congratulated on the fact
that 1t was not known to the American
people that Germany assumed toward
this country the role acted by Russia
toward Japan after the war with China
Had It been known at that time there
might have been general conhagratlon.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-20

against larger demands at the very next
session OF Congress-demands so large
that II granted they would leave our
present great revenues inadequate TO
carry on the government. The true
policy Is 20 declare the limit already
reached In general legislation. 10 reject
every bill enlarging the burdens i'm
posed by such legislation, and TO scru-
tinlze closely every private bill.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-20
Boston Herald.

Senator Beyerdge proposed to him
self, months ago 10 make up for youth
and senatorial inexperience by having
what no other member Of the upper
branch Of Congress possessed. a per-
sonal acquaintance with the Philippine
Islands We wish that he had taken
with him on this trip OF exploration
other senators, as, for example, Sena-
tors Hoar and Hale, as well as one or
two who represent more ambitious
national policy. We should in this way
have had the chance Of holding Senator
Beverage In check, by comparing his
experience with that Of others who were
with him.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-20
snrlngneld Republican.

It cannot be denied that It was very
terrible TO have Beyerldge hurl at the
opposition TO the war the responsibility
for the war. Undoubtedly he did il
with declamatory effect worthy Of
Forrest OF the elder Booth when hurl-
ing the course Of Rome In Bulwer's
play. Those who have never had curses
hurled at them In the fine hlstrionic
style OF our best actor-statesmen cannot
appreciate the awful effect they pro-
duce. "The food Of all the years said
the Hoosier artist, sepulchrally. can
never wash that stain away" What!
Not with Sapollo?
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-20
USE COMMON SENSE.

The state University Is closed for two
weeks. The Board Of Regents not wish.
ing 10 come In direct contact with the
Board OF Health, has decided to sus.
pend educational work, temporarily,
rather fhan Impose the absurd condl.
ton OF vaccination as a qualification for
study In the University. As TO the ques.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-20

With the magnitude and disposition
Of the present British forces In South
Africa, II does not appear possible that
the Boer armies can avoid being over
whelmed and subjected 60 crushing de-
feats, both in the nelghborhood of Lady
smith and at colesberg and vicinity.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-20

Americans who go 10 Paris this year
will not need to spend money LITERALLY
on guides There will be so many Eng
llsh-speaklng people there, from pres
cnt prospects, that conversation in
French win be merely incidental.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-20
PENSION BILLS.
Omaha Rec

There must be a reasonable limitation
60 pension expenditure. and the exist
ing laws make fair provision for those
who are entitled 20 the care Of the gov
eminent. Perhaps these laws need
changes and notifications. but not for
the purpose Of Increasing the pension
account, while the proposed new legls-
latlon, which would add enormously TO
that account. has nothing whatever 10
commend or Justify II.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-20

The stockmens national convention
has declared In favor Of leasing the
public lands for grazing purposes. There
Is likely to be lot Of opposition to the
plan before It comes near the point Of
adoption.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-20

Influenza has claimed another Shin
ing Victim, John Ruskin, London's great
author and art critic. He would have
been 81 years Of age next month
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-20

The uncertainty Of clrcumstantial evil
dence IL again emphasized by the MIN
nesota dispatch telling Of the hanging
OF VIM Rose for murder he never
committed.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-20

II appears reasonably clear that the
charge against President Mckinley, that
he knowingly appointed 60 Office in
Utah persons living IN the polygamous
relation, Is without good foundation
The evidence before the investigating
committee is emphatic that the letters
referring 70 the matter were not
brought TO the Presidents attention, but
tina, they went the regular routine and
received only casual notice from the
clerks, who evidently ala not regard
the objection as Of vital importance.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-20

According to a special dispatch to the
Denver News. the United States paid
spola s2o,CoocoO for the Philippines In
order TO avoid war With Germany. The
cirrefor was determined 10 demand a
division o. spells In the Philippines,
ard was lually paelhed with the under
Standing that Germany should obtain
he Ca-o.lacs. II this Is true, the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-01-20

ST. Paul Pioneer Press.
No present llberallty In the granting
OF pensions viii insure The nation