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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-02-14
A Reference to Bimetailism.


Some persons who are prone to draw
strange conclusions, with no respect for
logic, have formed the opinion that be-
cause the senate finance committee has
seen fit to make some reference to in
ternational bimetaIlism in an amend
ment TO the currency bill, therefore
there is still some fear OF silver and
consequently an inclination 10 placate
those who remain constant in its sup
port at the old ratio of coinage. Moth
ing could be farther from the truth.
The Aldrich amendment, to which ref.
erence is made. declares that the pro-
visions OF the act now under discussion
are not intended to place any obstacles
in the way OF the accomplishment Of in
ternational bimetaliism. provided the
same be secured by concurrent action
OF the leading commercial nations of
the world. and at a ratio which shall
insure permanence OF relative value be-
tween gold and silver. This simply
able opposition to the free coinage CT
silver at the ratio OF IS to /. without the
aid or consent OF any other nation. as
advocated by the silver parties of the
country there is no open hostility TO
an international agreement. to which
all the leading nations OF the world
.hol - g., . 10
is accepted that bears some relation to
the commercial value OF both gold and
silver.
One of the chief arguments for the
gold standard Ia that 1t is the stand
ard of the world only a few unimpor-
tant civilized nations being on silver
basis, and nearly all Of them anxious
to get rid of it. Should the money
standard for any cause be changed,
which now seems unlikely. and bimetal-
lism be adopted by the great powers.
the United States would, Of course.
adopt 1t. too. 1t would have to do 1t,
for 1t could no more maintain the gold
standard against international bimet-
allism than 1t could maintain blmetal.
lism against the International gold
standard
Sound money men now believe that.
as all the leading nations are operating
on the gold standard. the United states
included. and as 1t has been recently
shown that international bimetallism
under an agreement is impossible. this
country should continue to transact
business on the existing standard. The
only difference between the position OF
the sound money men now and that of
1895 Ia that four years ago they thought
that possibly an international agree
ment might be brought about, and
commission was appointed with this
end In view. At present there Is no such
given to the advocates of the double
standard. and the only sensible thing to
do is to adhere to the gold standard.
This IL what congress proposes TO do
and what the majority of the people
want congress to do But as is stated
In the amendment. 1t is not intended to
place any obstacles in the way OF in
ternational bimetallism, provided the
same be secured by the concurrent ac-
ton of the leading commercial nations
or the world and at such a ratio as
win insure permanence of relative value
between gold and silver This Is an
idea widely different from Mr.. Bryan's
proposal TO coin silver at the ratio of
10 TO /, without regard to what other
nations may do.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-02-14

Mr.. Bryan is grooming more or less,
and generally more, about the horrors
OF the gold standard. but his own state
does not appear to have suffered 50
much from it. The changes in records
of mortgages in Nebraska during 1899
show very decided improvement in
the condition of the people Of that state
The total of new farm mortgages filed
was sl2,744.415, while the amount re-
leased was s15.261,0l7. The amount OF
chattel mortgages filed was $50, 2s5. goo,
while the amount released was $24 705,-
4s7. The total mortgage indebtedness Of
the state on real estate decreased during
the year by s1.1es,s71.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-02-14

those who criticise the service, this
government would be publishing no
such reports as it is and the country
would not be hearing constantly of exc
cellent work performed by our repre-
sentatiyes when urgent occasions de-
mand 1t. AS matter of fact, American
eonsuls are intelligent active, alive TO
the responsibilities Of their office and
industrious in compiling information
such as win be of value in American
trade circles No doubt poor selections
are sometimes made and good men may
be replaced by sppointees who are in
competent; but it is not altogether GER
tain that the service is going to be inn
proved by the establishment OF a corps
of sleepy pensioners with life jobs who
will go to seed, become half denatur-
allied, lose interest in their country and
its commercial affairs. and gradually
take on the lazy ways of the old Off
cial hacks who now cucumber the con-
sular service of other countries. Our
consular service may be improved in
some respects, but it is by no means
certain that the bills referred to will
bring about the desired result.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-02-14

When the meeting of an antitrust
league opens with an attempt of the
single tax advocates to get control OF
the organization it is easy to determine
just how important the deliberations Of
that league will be-
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-02-14
An Estimate of senator Turner.


rOTVUIU ENIFkFaful
Senator Turner was practically snatch.
ed from the Jaws OF the poor house by
the wealth Of a mine in Canadian ter
ritory. Tie u ali men ought % have been
ashamed ia rise In the United States sen
ate ana proclaim his sympathy with the
Beers and his hopes for the defeat Of the
nation whose fag sheltered HIS success.
fuI pursuit of wealth.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-02-14

The beginning Of local campaign ora
tory indicates that the old weather.
beaten Omaha platform has been
dragged out from among the cobwebs.
and although II Ia shaky from age. sew
eral OF the more venturesome say they
are going to try to stand on II.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-02-14

NUafC0fi ttrNttiie
open ports In Luzon mean better prices
for the products Of that island. lower
prices on all imported goods. and sub
stantial prosperity 10 It's people. " they
but have the wisdom 20 accept the con-
ditions row plainly presented.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-02-14
Flour for the orient.



u Is not long ago that California sup
Piled all the nour that went from the
Pacific coast 20 China. but In tn. last
few years II has fallen down, and Wash
ington and oregon are getting a heavy
share OF the business
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-02-14

Nowadays there is not very much
heard Of the men who have beeen writ
ing books for several years, trying 10
show that modern weapons and new
kinds Of ammunition have made war
i'm possible.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-02-14

tunities to send out news. but unfortu-
nately he gives no hint as to when ne
proposes to get down to business.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-02-14

There seems to be every reason 70 be-
neve that the Great Northern proposes
70 build into the Oksnogan and Repub-
he mining districts by the way % the
Columbia and Okanogan rivers. a route
which will throw the business OF that
section into Seattle.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-02-14

ITO be or not to be, that is the ques-
ton" which seems to be troubling John
Collins more than anything else.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-02-14
A GUARANTEE.

Tie Pest Intelligenesr hereby
guarantees Its advsrtisers . bena
nde paid circulation. Daily, weekly
and sunday, double that OF any
other newspaper Published II the
state Of Washtngton. Advertising
contracts will be made subject to
this gaara ntee.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-02-14

The British Columbia parliament
seems to have been emineently success
full in passing laws for the suppression
OF its mining industries 1t killed the
Atin country with an alien-exclusion
OF the leading quartz mining concerns
with its eight-hour law.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-02-14

Roosevelt says he win not accept the
vice presidency. and the refusal to he a
candidate wiz occasion no surprise. The
work OF presiding over the senate would
be about as congenial 10 man n
Roosevelt's temperament as being
cooped mp IN IAdysmiih IS to British
soldier
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-02-14

Ne% west Coast TRADE
Business cannot be bad throughout this
part Of the country. II II we're We would
certainly hear ~ few failures at least
AS n is there is none
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-02-14

Put yourself in the place OF several
well known citizens and then ask your
self II SOU would withdraw under the
circumstance.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-02-14

SEATTLE THEArER--"The Winters
Tale"
THIRD AVENUE THEATER-"Shad-
ows of Great City
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-02-14

Gen. Roberts tells the correspondents
business they shall have ample oppor-
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-02-14

The expert in the department OF JUS
tice who has charge OF bankruptcy mat
tiers has prepared a report which re-
views the operations of the new federal
law up to September of last year. This
report shows that. exclusive of the
southern district of California and the
western district of Louisiana the num-
Der of voluntary petitions during the
preceding eleven months was 20.sst
OF these the state of New York report
ed 3.2i2 Discharges were granted in
i0,Ss3 cases. The liabilities In 1852
cases which came before referees
amounted to 1855, s4sSSe, while the total
OF assets scheduled was $4,000. 900,
slightly more than 10 per cent. of the
liabilities. As to involuntary petitions
filed, there were / ASP. which small num-
Der Is accounted for by the facts that
the law does not provide facilities for
much pressure on debtors by creditors
and unusual business prosperity for
year and half has enabled many
debtors to make arrangements for liqui-
dalton and rendered it unnecessary for
creditors to act.
There have been some abuses of the
law, and as ii at present stands there
may be opportunities for dishonest cred
itors 10 take advantage of the law and
with no fair motives in so doing. There
Is a chance for them to become bank
rupt repeatedly. thereby defeating the
real purpose of the law, which is to come
to the aid OF the person hopelessly in
volved and tighten the burden from
which he could get no relief except
through some form OF legal discharge.
To meet this difficulty an amendment
Is suggested, which would be in the ma
of 1867
on this point the expert says: When
ever person has demonstrated his in
efficiency as business man, and as u
result has once taken advantage OF the
bankruptcy law he ceases to be worthy
OF the same consideration as one who
has not, and should not be treated as
leniently by the law. II Is suggested,
therefore, that in the case of n person
seeking to take advantage OF the law
second. third or fourth time, before
granting him a discharge. he should be
compelled to pay certain portion Of his
debts. say one-third or one-haif in the
case OF the second application and with
an additional amount in the case Of a
third or fourth.
On the whole the law seems 70 have
given fair satisfaction. Perhaps some
unworthy applicants have been given
relief 20 which they were not Justly en-
titled. but there are thousands who
have been able to get new lease OF
life and again start out with reasonable
prospects OF achieving success, some
thing which would have been impossi-
BILE otherwise with a mountain Of debt
existing which could be OF no value TO
creditors and would be milestone FOR
all time 10 the debtors.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-02-14

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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-02-14

Herr Most. the rahid anarchist. now IN
Seattle. Is about "a harmless 90 a goat.
which animal he resembles. both In thu
face and by his rag-chewing ballard
News
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-02-14
VIEWS OF HEnR nosT.

Herr Most being interviewed In Seattle,
SAYS he was a tramp for FIVE years, spent
twelve years IN jaii and has been married
six times, 1T - any wonder" he asked.
''that look 80 oldy' The wonder IL that
the old crank ~ alive 80 Yakima Herald.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-02-14

The Ind, ma Gold Democrats want to
substitute Richard olney for W J.
BrSsn as the Democratic nominee. but
this is an impossihility. As Senator
wo.ectt said Monday. the Democrats
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-02-14

want Bryan to have the nomination, the
Republicans want him to have IL, and
Mr.. Bryan wants 1t himself.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-02-14

II is said the Nicaragua canal bill will
pass both houses OF congress during this
session. So much for war and rumors OF
war.-Port Angeles Democrat-Leader.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-02

the employ Of the Pacific Mail Steamship
Company.
Coming to Seattle in 1864 Mr. and Mrs
Mckinlay were much impressed vita the
prospective future of the little town and
decided TO make II their permanent ONE.
They purchased property and built a mouse
at what Is now the corner of King street
and First avenue south. In front ~ their
home only short distance away was the
beach. now covered with wharves and
factories.
With the growth Of the town they moved
10 their farm near what IL now known
throughout King county, especially to hI-
cycle riders in all the towns from Seattle
to T0coma as McKinlay hill Several
years ago Mrs. McKinlay's health tsileY
and she WAS dnally persuaded to move into
the city.
She was charter member OF the hirst
Presbyterian church. and took an active
interest IN It's Affairs At the time sf lts
division she Joined the branch nov ~ own
as Westminster Presbyterian church. OF
which she remained member until her
death In a quiet way Mrs Mcklnlay
did great deal o. charitable work The
poor and needy never left her door With
out receiving substantial assistance.
Her husband. James McKinlay; a lister.
Mrs Margaret Pollock, wife OF the late
James Pollock. and one son. David r. Nc
kinlay, survive her
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-02
MRS. JANET M'K|NLAY DEAD
Had Lived on the Pacific Coast
Forty-Nipe Years.
ONE OF sEATr.E's PIONEERS.
Was the Wife of James McKinIay,
wealthy Land Owner, to Whom
She Was Married in Valparaiso
and who Survives Her-BOrn IN
Scotland in 1s31-Was Noted for
Religious and Charitable Work.

Mrs Janet McKinlay, who had lived on
the Pacific coast for fortynine years. of
which thirty-five were spent in Semitic,
died yesterday morning at 1852 o'clock at
aU7 Fifth avenue south, of pneumonia. at
the age of 50 years. She was the wife OF
James McKinlay, after whom Mcklnlay
HILL eight miles south of the city, was
named and the mother of David II. Nc
Kinlay, one of the best known real es-
tate men in the city.
Mrs. McKinlay had been an Invalid for
several years. Bronchial troubles was her
principal ailment. Last Friday she was
feelings Ill and went to bed. Pneumonia
developed and a physician was called in.
Monday she was feeling much better and
hopes were entertained of her recovery.
Yesterday morning, however, she COM
menced to sink rapidly and soon passed
away.
Mrs. McKinlay was born March l5 1884,
at Glasgow, Scotland. her maiden name
being Penman. While still a young girl
she came around the Horn to Valparaiso
where she met her intended husband,
James McKinlay, also a native of Scot
land. They were married by priest of
the Catholic church, being unable 20 Sc
cure the services of a Protestant mini ster
Mrs. McKinlay had very strict ideas on
the subject of marriage ceremonies, which
later resulted in a second ceremony being
performed, this time by an Episcopal min
lister.
After living a year in Valparaiso Mr.. and
Mrs. McKinlay came to San Francisco.
arriving in 1851 Subsequently they set
tied in Benicia, Cal, where they lived
about twelve years. Mr. McKinlay was in
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-02
CONVICTED OF ROBBERY
Frank Keen Is Found Guilty of
Holding Up Geo. King March 81
Jury Out Fifteen Minutes.

After a series of attempts at conviction
on criminal charges each of which has
resulted in either a compromise verdict
or verdict for the defendant the state
yesterday scored a conviction In the super
Tor court in its case against Frank Keen,
who was tried on the charge of highway
robbery.
The evidence in the case tended TO show
that on the night of March "a Keen. to-
gether with a confederate. whom the po-
lice think was none other than the per-
son known in police circles as the Mon
tana Kid held up, beat and robbed George
King of a s,rm of money. The robbery Is
alleged to have occurred on Jackson street
near the intersection of Occidental avenue
When the case was tried yesterday be-
fore Judge Benson. Keen admitted that
he was In the vicinity of the hold-up at
the time of the occurrence, and that he
ran to escape being arrested but averred
that his actions were prompted to Gvoid
rather than escape, trouble. The Jury
which heard the evidence discreditei the
explanation of the defendant and return
ed verdict Of guilty as charged IN Just
fifteen minutes after the case had been
submitted.
The state never succeeded in apprehend-
ing the second party to the hold-up.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-02
ADMIRAL KAUTZ TO.ARRIVE.


Rear Admiral Kautz, who managed the
affairs of the United States during the
Samoan troubles, a year ago, ac6ompa-
MED by his wife and flag lieutenant. is ex-
pected to arrive in Seattle today from San
Francisco. His mission here, while not
definitely known, is said to be one of in
spection.
Prior to the dispatch of the battleship
Iowa to the Port Orchard drydock for
overhauling, that boat was the admiral's
flagship. The flagship Philadelphia,
which served the admiral during the trou-
bles in Samoa, is now in South America,
caring for American interests in the re-
bellious republics. Since her departure tine
Iowa has served in her stead.
AS Port Orchard Is the only drydock
owned by the government that will admit
the Iowa, Admiral Kautz has never seen
his flagship high and dry for repairs. To
make an inspection of the battleship while
she is in this position is said to be one of
the objects Of his visit He will also in
spect the naval station at Port Orchard.
This will not be done under orders from
the navy department, as an admiral is
privileged to proceed and inspect where
he may wish without interference
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-02

The action of the Puget Sound Timber
mems Association in ordering a close
down of all camps within its jurisdiction
from June TO July 16 is meeting with the
hearty support of all loggers so far as
heard from in the state. The order will. 1t
is believed, be obeyed. In all it is ex-
pected that between 200 and 500 men will
be thrown out of employment by the or
der. These, however 1t is stated, are in
favor of the action rather than see a re-
duction in wages, which would be called
for should the present association price
list be reduced.
1.-THE action of the association is most
heartily in accord with the wishes of log
gers in our section" said c. II. Cameron,
a large logger of the Bellingham bay dis
triet, who arrived at the Seattle yesterday
1T will be a little hard on from 700 to 800
employees who will be idle during the close
down. but they are better satisfied than II
a reduction in wages had been ordered.
THE closing down of the Puget sound
logging camps is no indication OF any
stagnat!on in the lumber business here.
The lumber trade is in healthier condi-
ton than / have ever seen it in this dis
trict. The loggers Of the state have been
for the past four months. During the
closedown it is safe to say that not 25,o0O
feet per day will be taken out.
There is very little doubt that the six
weeks closedown will be ample to
straighten out the market and that We
will be able to resume on July 16. The loss
to labor during the shutdown will be
about $50, 600 to $50 .O0O
1.-THE lumber manufacturers will not to
any great degree be injured by the close
down. Between now and June l all who
find 1t necessary will be given an oppor-
tunity to stock up sufficiently to run them
through the six weeks period This, 1t is
generally believed, will require a good
share of the surplus of logs that will be on
hand June !. At the rate the mills are
cutting the entire surplus should be used
up before the time for resumption Is at
hand Should these conditions prevail 1t
will leave the log market in healthy con-
dition and the results will all be benefits.
Trade at the various Puget sound lum-
Der mills is good. Every mill here Is run
ming to it's full capacity. Orders are not
coming in as strong from the East as they
were a few weeks ago, but there is an
abundance on hand to keep them busy for
several weeks yet The market in the
East is as strong, generally speaking. as
it has been, and there is no indication
that prices will In any way be affected
during the present season
''In the matter of prices, the lumber
mills today are receiving a satisfactory
price for their product. Some may think
that 1t might be increased, but, compared
with prices from other numbering dis
tricts, Puget sound millmen should be sat
isfed."