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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-05

There is a good deal Of good sense in
what Governor Roosevelt said in his mes
sage to the New York Legislature regard
ing trusts. When a trust becomes a mono
poly and seeks to destroy competition and
enhance prices, the State has an immedi-
ate right to interfere. Publicity as to the
stock and accounts of corporations is the
thing most necessary, since, without the
facts upon which to base actions, laws
are useless. What Governor Roosevelt
says upon this phase of the problem is
entitled to more attention than are many
long speeches.
We should know authoritatively whether
stock represents actual value of plants or
whether 1t represents brands or good will
or IL not, what Ii does represent, if any
thing. 1t is desirable to know how much
free, and to whom, and, If possible, for
what reason. This would enable us to see
just what the public has right to expect
in the way of service and taxation.
The watering OF stock has but one OBJ
ject, and that is to be made valuable by
dividends. If dividends are paid upon
stock which costs nothing, it is because the
products Of such a corporation are sold for
a higher price than they should be. When
it is known, if dividends are paid upon
much stock, these corporations have no
defense.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-05

and creditors This action was denounced
in London, and the British government
notified Portugal that she would be held
responsible IL British interests were damni-
fed In 1890 the British government, in
behalf of the British investors, and the
United States government. in behalf of
the widow and heirs of Colonel McMurdo,
raised n claim for damages Both govern
ments united in a proposition to Portugal
to submit the question of damages to arbi-
tration, and the three governments asked
the Swiss federation to appoint three jur-
lists to assess the damages The persons
selected as arbitrator were NJ. Blase, Vice
President of Switzerland; NJ. Sedan, presi-
dent of the Council of State in the Canton
de Vaud. and NJ. Henssler. professor of
law at Basic University. The award of this
tribunal is the one referred to in the dis
patches as now being drawn up and soon
to be published. 1t is almost certain to
award damages for considerable sum
against Portugal, and as she is in sore
straits financially pressure for payment of
the claim may result in the transfer of
Delagoa bay to Great Britain. The award
would, of course, include damages for the
widow and heirs of Colonel McMurdo now
in the United States, and this government
might possibly join with Great Britain in
urging payment of the claim as it did in
former stages Of the proceeding. General
Harrison alluded to the matter in his sec
ond annual message as follows:
In the summer of 1889 an incident oc-
CURED which for some time threatened to
interrupt the cordiality of our relations
with the government of Portugal. That
government seized the Delagoa Bay Rail-
way. which was constructed under a con-
cession granted to an American citizen
and at the same time annulled the charter.
The concessionary, who had embarked his
fortune in the enterprise, having exhausted
other means of redress, was compelled to
invoke the protection of his government.
Our representations, made colncldently
with those of the British government,
whose subjects were also largely inter-
ested, happily resulted in the recognition
by Portugal of the propriety of submitting
the claim for indemnity growing out or Its
action to arbitration. This plan of settle
ment having been agreed upon, the inter-
eSted powers readily concurred in the pro-
posal to submit the case to the judgment
of three eminent jurists, to be designated
by the President of the Swiss republic,
who, upon the joint invitation of the gov
ernments of the United States, Great
Britain and Portugal, has selected persons
we'll qualified for the task before them.
AS the case now looks it is quite possible
that the claims of the widow and heirs of
Colonel McMurdo may, by transfer to and
assumption by the British government, be-
come part of the British claim against
of Great Britain getting possession of
Delagoa bay. In that event she would at
once declare a blockade of the port and
put an end to further question TO her
right to seize contraband goods.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-05

Washington Special in Chicago Post.

Washington Special in Chicago Post.
A correspondent, writing me from central
Indiana, confers the following information,
which is beyond a doubt SCOOP on the
rest of the world. 1t must be an Eek
elusive" for only one person could possibly
have thought of it. Here is what he
writes: 1--WE are credibly informed that
not only the Montgomery but others of our
war vessels are being used for the trans
portation of British troops and supplies to
South Africa. We also have positive in
formation-informatiOn that cannot be
questioned-that many of volunteer
regiments intended for service in the
Philippine islands were dsembarked at
Port Said and are now moving forward to
relieve British troops in the Sudan in Or
der that they (the British) might be used
in the South African war against the
Beers. If Congress does not put stop to
this nefarious business all Of our sons will
soon be forced to join either the army or
navy" The correspondent asks me to hand
this communication to Mr.. Mason. of ILL.,
nois. who, in his opinion, should be adj
vised of what is going on.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-05

Imaginative persons who have pictured
the Beers as pious and patriotic people
possessing all of the cardinal virtues might
obtain an access of information from an
article in the North American Review on
"Some Boer Characteristics" by Mr..
George Lacy. The writer lived in the
Transvaal several years and had close re-
lations with the Beers and abundant op-
portunity to see them as they really are.
He says that in their personal habits they
are filthy beyond description. UNLESS it
be among the inhabitants of the colder and
more remote districts of Russia, the Beers
must assuredly be the dirtiest white people
i'm the world" He describes their ignor
ance as dense and almost universal, his
estimate being that not 20 per cent of the
adults can read or write. Filthiness and
ignorance are not vices, but this writer
says the Beers are utterly dishonest and
the greatest liars in the world. Il do not
think he says, there is any feature in
the Boer character quite so distinctive as
the ingraineu disregard of truth and alb
solute incapacity to understand the mean
ing of straightforwardness." Again: dis
honesty and untruthfulness are twin broth
ers, and both are prominent features in
the Boer character" Their religion is de-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-05
THE DANISH WEST INDIES.

There are some indications of another
negotiation between the United States and
Denmark for the acquisition by the former
CT the Danish West Indies. We say another
negotiation, for there was one thirty years
ago which came near going through. In
1867 the United States offered 1880, 600 for
the two islands of st. Thomas and st.
ish government, conditioned upon its rat
ification by the legislative bodies of the
two countries. The question was submitted
to vote of the people of the two islands,
and they voted, by a large majority in
favor of annexation TO the United States.
A treaty for the purpose executed
at Copenhagen, in October, 1867, and was
ratified by the Danish Rigsdag, but was
never ratified by the United States Senate.
1t is understood that Denmark would still
States or any other power that wants and
will pay for them. The islands have never
been of the slightest benefit to Denmark.
There is reason to believe that Germany
would pay a round price for them. She
has no coaling station port where her
ships could take on fuel in the entire
Atlantic ocean, and in the event of war
this would prove a great embarrassment
to her. The possession of coaling station
would be great addition to her sea power.
Whether Germany's acquisition of the
islands by purchase would be regarded by
the United States as in contravention of
the Monroe doctrine would be a new ques-
ton, as that doctrine has never been ap-
piled to anything except the hostile or
forcible acquisition Of new territory in
Thomas would be very valuable to the
United States as a coaling station. 1t
lies i'm the track of all vessels from Europe,
Brazil, East Indies and the Pacific ocean
to the West India islands or to the United
States. and all vessels coming from those
stations touch there for supplies when
needed An interview with Andrew Car
negie, published in the Journal yesterday,
shows that while he is unalterably op-
posed to the acquisition of the Philippines
by the United States, he is in fevor of
our securing all the West Indies IL we can.
There are some of the islands that the
United States probably never can secure
without war-though never is a long time
but if Denmark really wishes to part with
her islands for a reasonable sum and is
liable to dispose of them to Germany their
acquisition would be matter for serious
consideration by the United States. The
Republican platform of 1896 contained a
declaration that "by the purchase Of the
Danish islands we should secure proper
and much needed naval station in the West
Indies
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-05

smiled at the defendant as he walked 10 his
seat among the spectators
Joseph Farrell. a Newark policeman. tes-
tifie>. to meeting and speaking TO Moiineux
on Dec. q. 1898. in Newark, near the store
of Hartdegen * Co. where the silver bet
tle-holder that contained the poison re-
ceived by Cornish is supposed TO have been
purchased.
Gilbert b. Sayres. paying teller of the
National Shoe and Leather Bank. was posi-
tive in his identification OF the poison
package address, the admitted Molineux
letters and the Barnet" and Cornish"
letters as having been written by the same
person. He studied the writing for two
weeks. he said and began the study be-
lieving Molineux innocent. II have 10 be
very careful" said the witness. for the
paying out of thousands OF dollars rests
on my judgment. / have examined these
writings and am very sure that my opinion
is correct. All the writings are very much
alike. The DISCUSSES are very transparent.
Court adjourned until tomorrow. when IL
is expected that Joseph Koch. the letter
box man. will identify Molineux as his
patron.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-05

a dispatch from Berne, Switzerland. saws
that the award i'm the Delagoa bay question
is being drawn up and will be published
about the end of the present month. Della
goa bay has become a point of so much
strategic importance in connection with the
present war in South Africa that every
thing concerning ii is of interest. The
award referred to relates to claims against
Portugal on account of the seizure of the
Delagoa Bay Railroad some ten years ago,
and 1t may lead to a demand on the part
of Great Britain that will end in her pos
sessing Delagoa bay. The claim on which
an award is to be made also involves large
interests of some American citizens 1t
originated as follows:
For several years the Transvaal govern
ment favored the project of a railroad
from Lourenzo Marques, on Delagoa bay,
to the Transvaal frontier. distance of
fifty-six miles. there to connect with a line
from Pretoria, the Transvaal capital The
British opposed the project for commercial
as well as political reasons. Finally, in
1875, the portuguese government agreed to
the project and granted a concession to
build the road to Col Edward McMurdo,
an American. The concession included a
grant of 100000 acres of public land, the
right to cut timber from government for
ests and immunity from taxation of all
mines and minerals on the company's
property. Colonel McMurdo organized a
Portuguese company to operate the con-
cession. and also formed in London a con-
struction company to build the line. and in
this way British capitalists became inter-
ested. Although a great deal of money
was spent and portions Of the line finished,
the completion of the work was delayed
until the Portuguese government protested
and finally gave notice that June "a. 1889,
would be the utmost limit allowed for the
completion of the road. The British and
American representatives at Delagoa bay
both asked for a brief extension of the
time limit, but on the 18th of June. 1882
the Portuguese government confiscated the
road Colonel McMurdo, the original con-
customary and promoter of the enterprise
7! died a month before the seizure of the
road By a decree OF the Portuguese gov
| crnment II was offered for sale to the high
est bidder for the benefit Of stockholders
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-05

The prospect of a large surplus at the
end of the present fiscal year has already
started talk as to the propriety of reduc-
ing the revenue. This is always a plaus-
ible suggestion because it implies reduction
of taxes, but when the taxes are easily
borne and little felt, then repeal is of very
doubtful wisdom, especially if the revenue
thus cut off may be needed in the near
future. The repeal of the duty on tea
and coffee did not reduce the price of those
articles to consumers particle, and there
have been times since it was done when
the government needed the revenue thus
unwisely cut off. The prospective surplus
this year may be due to exceptional con-
ditions, and next year or the year after
may show a much smaller surplus or none
at all. Indeed. the surplus may not be
nearly as large six months hence as it now
promises to be. The suggestion for q speedy
reduction of revenue is unwise.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-05

The New York Sun gives the votes of
each State which held a general election
last November, of which there were ten
The Republican candidates received 1859
votes; the Democratic. 1854. s33. and other
candidates 23I.O50. On the basis of cleo
toraI votes, the States in which the Re-
pubiicans had a plurality have ia presi-
the Democrats has pluralities have but
twenty-five electoral votes. These are not
the figures considered by Bryanites who
predict his election. but they have a
bearing.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-05

Senator Beveridge's resolution regarding
the Philippines is remarkable for its brew
fly. .ts freedom from circumlocution or sur
plusage and the clearness with which 1t
defines the position and purpose OF the
United States. 1t is notice TO the insur-
gents that they have nothing to hope for
from any supposed infirmity of purpose
on the part OF the United States. and il
is notice 10 the antl-expansionists that the
administration intends to 90 forward and
not backward. Without attempting to out
line any particular form OF government the
resolution asserts the intention of the
United States to establish and maintain in
the islands such control as the situation
may demand. The resolution is in excel
lent form.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-05

An Associated Press dispatch, yesterday
morning. conveyed Senator Hanna's decla-
ration that he would not be a candidate for
nor would he accept the Craftsmanship Of
the next Republican national convention,
yet an afternoon city paper contained a
cartoon representing him as stating ex-
actly the opposite. The limitations of the
picture business seem to be somewhat en-
barrassing
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-05

Ii is stated that the reason the Repub-
lican councilmen hesitate to investigate
the administration of the mayor is that
priating money to pay the small expense
which the investigation will involve. AS
an expert hand in the game of politics Mr..
Taggart would not veto such an ordinance.
much as he would like to do So
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-05

Catholic World.

Catholic World.
The people of most interest in Porto
Rico is the Indio. or that of the descend
ants of the inhabitants found on the island
at it's discovery and settlement. They form
the great mass of the country laborers over
the island. especially in the center and the
northeastern section. They have much Of
the serious appearance of the North Amer
lean Indian, with his high cheek bones. but
their color is less red and more swarthy.
Tradition gives them the right to the soil.
and they are said to still observe certain
clannish and fraternal rites inherited from
their ancestors.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-05
Los Angeles Times.

Los Angeles Times.
II is interesting TO note. in this connec-
ton, that Mr.. Sewall comes out strong for
supporting the government In the contest
that is now on In the Philippines. and that
he is believer in the principle that II is the
manifest destiny" of this Republic 10 aid
in the enlightenment and civilization OF the
world. All OF which gees 10 show that
Bryan and his late running mat, than the
wide difference that separates the States
IL which they live.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-05
The Strenuous Life.

Isabel-Well, accomplished a good deal
down town to-day.
Arabella-Does your new coat fit nicely?
Isabel-Oh, 1 haven't found out yet; but
I kept seventeen clerks from selling me
coats that didn', fit
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-05
A Night Waterman.

Rules of health say, Never sit up when
you can lie down."
That's nonsense; our baby is healthy
enough, and he goes on the plan that he
must never lie down while he can sit up"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-05

II any one representing the anti-Goebel
leaders in Kentucky attempted to bride
Democratic senator, as is alleged under
oath. it was a stupid blunder as well as
crime. since 1t has lost the anti-Goebel COM
bination an opportunity. If the charge is
Part of a conspiracy of the Goebel leaders,
SIS there Is reason to suspect, it has served
the desperate plotters good turn for the
nreSerf
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-05

Senator Forakers bill to provide form
of government for Porto Rico. including
absolute free trade between the island and
ztep in the right direction. The island has
been kept out in the cold. waiting in the
ante-room. as it were. too long already.
and Congress should lose no time in TAX
ing IL into the family.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-05

On her rainy-day frock he thought
He would save money; so he bought
A shorter skirt. The man was RASH
On shoes she then spent lots of cash.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-05
metallism unnecessary.

Germany has entered another protest
by British naval and military forces. The
Emperor it is said, yesterday instructed
Count Won Buelow, minister Of foreign
affairs. to exact full reparation for the out
rage to the German flag
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-05
THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL

Can be found al the following places:
NEW YORk-Astor House.
CHICAGo-PaImer House. p. o. News Co.. 2i7
Dearborn street. Great Northern Hotel ana
Grand Pacific Hotel.
cINcINNATI-J. r. Hawley & Co.. ia Vine
street
LOUISvILLE-C. 7. Deerfng northwest corner
or Third and Jefferson streets, and LOUISVILLE
Book Co. 256 Fourth avenue.
ST. LoUIs-Union News Company, Union Depot
WASHINGTON. ID. C.-Riggs House. Ebbitt
House and Wizards Hotel.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-05

Upon the representation OF the New York
World a considerable number OF papers.
mostly alleged independent or papers hos
tile to the administration, assailed the adj
minlstratIop for permitting Secretary Gage
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-05

Ambassador Choate is a very able man
and great lawyer, but he seems to have
an unfortunate habit of making misquota-
tions and using mixed metaphors. His lat
est, that Books are TO be chewed and di-
gested; they are the gold nuggets of liter
ature." is almost worthy to be ranked
among prize bulls
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-05

Chicago, that he expected Yale alumni
throughout the country to raise s2,0Oo,Oo
for the institution before the bi-centennial
celebration in 1901 may have tendency to
cause shrinkage in the visible supply of
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-05

The attempt of Democratic congressman
10 cast suspicion upon the personal integ-
rity or official acts of Secretary Gage will
not meet with any sympathy throughout
the country. Mr.. Cages character is too
well known and his reputation too well
established to be hurt by the attacks of
political partisans
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-05
Our Agile Foe.

I'VE ought to assure the Filipinos that
we will not trample them under foot
'Of course; but how can we tell them
anything when they won't let us catch up
with them?'
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-05

wide diplomacy it is certainly a triumph
for the United States to obtain the open
door in China after Great Britain had
failed
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-05
A Mere StOp.GaD.

"Trigby, does your club play whist reg
ularly?''
mo; the women talk regularly, and we
men play whist when conversation flags"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-05
BUBBLES IN THE AIR.


"Daubthick is maning loads of money
now"
Are his portraits selling?"
''No; he's painting rag dolls"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-05

Senator Pettigrew seems to be acting un-
der the impression that he is the represent
ative Of Aguinaldo in the Senate.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-05

sis, in promoting the Lawton monument
movement.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-05
Lay.ton Relief Fund.

The Journal acknowledges receipt of the
following additional sums for the Lawton
family aid fund:
George II. Thomas w. r. c., No. 20, In
dianapolis ............. $500
Noblesville Ledger Company. 900
Benjamin Goldsmith, Noblesville......-. LOO
Wil1 ii. Lebo, Noblesville- .....-......... Loo