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The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-01-03
IN THE rRANSVAAL
HAVE sNOT COMPLAINED

1t strikes a thinking man as very pc
culiar that, with thousands OF Ameri.
cans in the Transvaal on the same loot
ing as other Uitlanders, we have never
heard anything from them in regard tC
Uitlanders grievances against the Boer
governments that the awful abuses Of
which We have heard 80 much through
English channels have uevr been COM
planned oi by the Americans who are
there, and, who love Justice a. well, at
least, as do the Engli4h.
SO far as heard from, only one Ameri-
can has returned from the Transyaal to
say that the English are right. That is
the American engineer, Hammond, who
was mixed up with Cecil Rhodes in the
Jamison raid, an outrage for which
every man concerned in il ought to
have met the fate Of any other
common brigand or pirate.
OF quite another color isa communi-
cation written by |. Wilbur Reed, at
Durham, Natal, October 2S, and pub
lished in the Chicago Inter-Ocean. The
following extracts are made thereirom :
Frankly, Americans stand no better
chance OF getting the facts regarding the
progress OF the war the news coming as
it does through English channels from
an English source, than has been the
case IN the past with regard to the al
legged evils Of the Transvaal government.
That news was all manufactured TO or
der travelled from one end OF the
reef to the other every week, and spent
my whole time working among the men
on the mines, and never found one Uit-
lander who was discontented. | never
found one who wanted the franchise,
but talked with many who said they
had been there long enough to get it,
but declared they would not take il. |
talked with them, questioned them, and
found the opinion general that the South
African Republic was the best country
On the face OF the earth for the working
man. And last, but not least, could
not find one individual who would adj
NIT his signature was one of the 2l 600
affixed TO that wonderful petition from
The Uitlanders TO the queen. l hunted
hard to find at least one, but failed TO
succeed, and feel confident there were
not 2l0O genuine signatures affixed to
that document, let alone 2l,0OO.
"There were evils under the Trans
1aal government l admit, but there
were other things that counterbalanced
the few that existed. Johannesburg
and that means the Transyaal So lar
ls the uitlander was concerned-was
and with Americans hold
ing the more important positions ON the
mines, It was progressive. One could
hunt all over the western states in
America and never find mining town
As well governed and Tree from crime
and dehauchery as johannesburg. And
his under the despised Dutch govern
neni
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-01-03
Some EYaporated Fruit.

j. q. Steinbrenner, OF Aumsville, was
in this city yesterday with some sam
piles OF prunes dried in his new patent
eyaporator. One ol the samples was
dried in 10 hours and the other in rs
hours, and dried down from 80 pounds
green 10 25ss pounds dried. Mr.. Stein
brenner says that petites only dried
down one-half. lie expects TO place the
new dryer ON the market soon.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-01-03
A LIFE SAVED.
Or. J.F, Cook. the Botanical Spec
alist. Succeeds Where Other
Fall

Or. J.F, Cook. the Botanical Spec
alist. Succeeds Where Other
Fall.
To whom IL may concern:
This is TO certify that Bertha 2. Con.
ner, OF Mt Angel precinct, Marion coun.
ty. Oregon, has suffered from cancer.
GUS growth in the left ear for about three
years. The grow tn was cut out twice and
burned out once by Albany Physicians,
but the growth came back as bad
as ever, and panied her so badly that
she had TO be taken from school. Afte,
three weeks treatment by DIR. j. r.
Cook, OF Salem, Oregon, the Botanical
Specialist, the growth entirely disap.
peared, and at this date, four months
since treatment was begun, the growth
has not reappeared, and the ear has en-
tirely healed leaving only the scars Ip
hicted by the Albany doctors.
hereby certify that the above state
ment is absolutely true, and that Ber-.
tina T Conner, the person mentioned
in the affidavit, has resided in myfam.
lily since early childhood, bearing the re-
lationship TO me Of niece.
Ii. G. LONG.
Subscribed and sworn TO before ms
this eighth day of June, 1899. w. W
Hall, county clerk OF Marion county
Oregon.
All diseases successfully treated aud
ured.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-01-03
Inactive Bowels

Many people suffer from constipa-
tiOn, This Invariably produces stom.
ach, liver aud kidney disease. COnstl-
patton is dangerous disease. Cure IL
with Hoste:ter's Stomach Bltters.
There is nothing better. IL VIII not
shock the system aud 10 positively
cures indigestion, dyspepsia, bilious
ness, malaria, fever and ague. Try IT,.
1t may be obtained from any druggist
See that a PRIvATE REVENUE STAMP
covers the neck Of The bottle.
Good Hostetter's
for Stomach
Every One Bitters
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-01-03
Corvallis 4 Eastern Railroad
TIM Il CARD.

VTU dHU IWL UUNUtcI aI AT0any and
Corvallis with Southern Pacific tialns,
giving direct service b and from New.
port and adjacent beaches.
Trains for the mountains arrive al
Detroit at noon, giving ample time
10 reach camping grounds on the
Brsitenbush and Santiam river the
same day.
n. l.. WALDEN, EDWIN STONE.
Y. q y. A. Manager
J. TURNER Agent, Albany, ore.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-01-03

the transniigra-
ton Of souls,
ate no animal
food, because
in destroying
even a worm
he might be
destroying the
body occupied
by an ances-
tor. A traveller
coming upon
the Brahnin
taking his veg
etable meal,
told him il was
impossible to
avoid destruc-
tion of animal
life and, to
prove it, fo-
cused a micro
scope on the
fruit the Brah-
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-01-03

The town of Sumpter recently sold
$50, 900 worth OF g per cent 2O-year bonds,
which will be expended in the construc-
ton of new system OF waterwOrks.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-01-03

Considering the opportunities he has
had and comparing them with those
OF the Englishmen, l consider the Boer
the superior OF the two. He is not per-
fection by any means, aud have no
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-01-03

An excelsior plant is expected TO be in
operation at Eugene about February l..
IL will use about 1000 cords of balm each
year.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-01-03

McGregor's new box factory is rapidly
progressing, being completely covered,
says the Astoria News.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-01-03
SOUTH ANO EAST
TIE SHASTA RON
OF THE
Southern Pacific (
EXPRESS TRAINS RUN \
DINING CARS,
OBSERVATION OAl

Pullman first. class and tourlst -.
ing cars attached TO ali thsa'''
trains. Prompt connections a. ~
yer, Omaha and Chicago with ny
for other eastern cities. "''
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-01-03

At Albany aud Corvallis Coma
with trains Of the G. Il T., Rv,
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-01-03
PRODUCE BUYERS.
SALEM LODGES
=. I, w. w.

FCRESTERS OF AMERICA
Court Sherwood Forest No. 10 Meets Friday
nights in Turner block. G. Mcllen, g. r.. A, l..
Brown Secy. llE.lyr
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-01-03

l;30 a NJ Iv------Portland- Ar 1sN n
ll;65 Nj ! -Corvallis--.--Iy yy@%
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-01-03

WILLAMETTE RIVER DIVISION
Daily boats 10 Portland as above.
Transfers 70 street car line at Oregon
CITY II the steamersare delayed there
Round trip tickets 10 all points 10
Oregon, Washington or California
Connections made at Portland With
all rail, ocean and river lines.
W. II. HURLBURT,
Gen. Pass. Agt., Portland, Oh.
u. NJ, POWERS, Agent, Trade Street
dock, Salem.
BOISE & BARKER, City Agents,
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-01-03

WEST SIDE DIVISION n
BETWEEN PORTLAND AND CoRyn,,
Mall trains daily Except SunS.,'
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-01-03
THE DAILY JOURNAL
BY EIoFRR BROTHERS
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 3, 1900.

Daily, One Year SO 90, in Advance
Daily, -Four Months 81 90, Ia Advance
Weekly. One Year $1,oo, in Advance
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1900-01-03
ro cure a cold In one pav
NOT A sWEAR-WoRD I'M IT

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets, All
+. W Groves signature in on each box. 25c.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-07

HOc Black Brocaded Slo5 SILK. fine
w Dollar Crystal Silks. all shades OF
the finest Soc, Pure Silk Taneta; also
heavy BLACK SILK Taffeta. Black Pcnu lie
Sole. Black Satin Duchcsse, and 81 30 ~
inch extra fine Striped Taneta Silks, all
Monday, t9c. Il yard
1Oc Finest 75c. Jap Silks, 27-inch. and
~ soft finish. worth CSC Tafrcta
silks. in black and colors all at 100 n
yard.
IOI/c Fancy Figured Printed BLACK
~ Black Foulard Silks. was soc a
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-07

selves Americans, but who are British
IN sentiment British in sympathy and
British in financial interest.
Let us examine and see what consti-
tutes the basis of the republic which
is thus being sought to be undermined
THE BASIS OF THE REPUBLIC.
In times like these it becomes neces-
sary to return to the consideration of
elementary principles.
The first question presented Is what
constitutes this government n republic?
1t is republic because the people are
free-becauSe there is IL recognition of
the right of -government-becaus
the creation of u royal family is impos-
sible; because certain inherent rights
are deemed TO belong TO every citizen
which are regarded as inalienable and
of which he cannot be ceprived without
his consent or due process of law-thcsc
are the essential characters which per-
tain to u republican form of govern
ment.
Liberty is its cornerstone. The right
of suffrage is one of the pillars of the
structure. The enactment of laws by
the people through representatives
chosen by themselves is one of It's at
tributes. mo taxation without repre-
sentation" and government by the
consent of the governed are cardinal
maxims which appropriately express
the principles underlying free institu-
lions.
written constitutions wherein the
powers granted to those in authority
and the powers and rights reserved to
the people are specified and defined
have come to be regarded as essential
to the safety and perpetuity of repre-
sentative governments
The Constitution of the United States
constitutes the basis of our Republic
II is the sheet anchor of our liberties
II guarantees religious liberty. freedom
of speech. and freedom of press. 1t
protects the right of the people at all
times to peacefully assemble and to
petition the government for redress
of grievances. 1t declares that the
right of the people to keep and bear
arms shall not he infrnged 1t regards
citizens home as his castle and de-
clares that no soldier shall in time of
peace be quartered in any house with
out the consent of the owner. nor in
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-07

me prevailing opinion of the Chief JUS
lice and the dissenting opinions of such
antt-slavery judges as Mclean. OF
ono ana curtis, Of Massachusetts, in
regard 10 one most important conclu-
SION, TO wit. that the provisions of the
constitution, whatever their legal ef-
rect might be, EXTENDED to the terrio-
ries of the United States
THE PORTO RICO TARIFF.
The country was startled when Re
publican leaders in Congress an
nounced their intention 20 inpose n
tarilI upon iinportutions from Porto
iuco. 1T was not the amount of the
rates imposed which shocked or aston
ished the people. because the rates
were comparatively moderate. but II
was the principle involved In the pro-
-rccrtfTrg wtTtCn iIT0TT5ed INDIGNATION. Tho
reason was pain-Porto Rico had
been "ccded To the United States'' bv
spain. and had become part and parcel
OF this country. as much as any ter
ritory ever was or is. Being n part of
the United States and belonging to
this government. it was supposed that
the provisions of the Constitution were
applicable to ii. and that no attempt
would be made to violate that provi-
sion Cont. Art. L., Sec. So which de-
ciares that "all duties, imports and
excuses shall be uniform throughout
the United States.
The President. in his annual MESSAGE
to Congress. ignoring the constitItionRl
obligation involved, had declared. how
ever, that ii was our plain duty" to
give free trade to Porto Rico But sud
denly change of policy occurred. In
disregard OF the Presidents recommen
dations Il Republican Congress- Imposed
Il tariff OF 10 per cent on importations
from that island. and the measure was
quickly approved by President AlcIlin-
ley himself.
1t was self qualification by high
official seldom witnessed. and has no
parallel In history. 1t never has been
satisfactorily explained.
The action could only have been
taken upon the theory that Porto Rico
was not a Territory OF the United
States. but was a colony of the United
States. and that Il colony is not subject
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-07

distinguished member of President Nc
kinley's Cabinet. realizing as an able
lawyer the mpossibility of defending
the creation OF American colonies
under established American principles
of government. frankly comedies that
ii involves new departure in our ma
tional history FOR which there are no
prccedents, and Tor which we assert
there is no Justification. Men less
versed i'm the law than the learned At
torney- General-men like Senator De-
pew ana lesser lights-seem to regard
the proposed colonial scheme MS moth
ing unusual and affect to be surprised
at the manifestations of disapproval.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-07

the prevailing opinion of the Chief Jus
nee and the dissenting opinions of such
antt-slaNery judges as Mclean, of
ONO ana Curtis. OF Massachusetts. in
regard 10 one most important conclu-
SION 10 wit. that the provisions of the
constitution, whatever their legal ef
rect might be, EXTENDED to the terrio-
ries of the United States.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-10-07
HON. DAVID BENNETT HILL
TO VIRGINIA DEMOCRATS,
Great Argument of the Distinguished Statesman of
the Empire State Against Imperialism.
Eighteen Hundred People Attendance at the MEETING Last
Tuesday Night Despite the Bad Weather-The Enthusi-
Aroused Was Marked-Th Department Of labor
The State of New York in Line for Bryan to Whom the
Speaker Paid Splendid Tribute-A Powerful Consti1-
tional Argument

Hon. David Bennett Hill. of New
York. addressed II large Democratic
meeting at Richmond last Tuesday
night. Fully eighteen hundred people
attended the speaking despite the driz-
cling rain and gave the closest atten-
ton to the speaker, applauding his ut
terances frequently Mr.. Hill said in
part:
The thoughtful citizen anxious to dis
charge his duty at the approaching
election, naturally inquiries what is the
most important issue involved to which
he should give his careful considera-
ton? Without dcpreciating the i'm
portance OF the questions of trusts,
finances. taxation, Capitalization, gov
eminent by Injunction home rule,
economy, and other questions worthy
of attention, it was believed by the
Kansas City Convention that the vital
question of this campaign would be
whether our form Of government is to
he preserved in all It's simplicity and
integrity. 1t is called in brief the is
sue of imperialism" In other words
1t is the issue of republic versus an
empire.
1t is the one subject which has en-
crossed popular interest since the day
the nominations of each party were
made. The interest in it intensfcs as
the campaign progresses. Like Ban
quo's ghost, "it will not down"
President Mckinley says there Is no
such issue, and yet he devotes the
greater part of his extended letter Of
acceptance in antaooniZing il. Senator
Depew scouts the idea of any danger
to the country OF What he calls "Amer-
lean imperialism" and then occupies
half of his time at his Brooklyn meet
ing in endeavoring to persuade his
hearers that they ought to tolerate It,.
Governor Roosevelt recently ''promot
ed to the Vice Presidential nominal
ton through the disintorestcd (?) eff
forts of Senators Plat and Quay, gives
nearly all of his attention in his public
speeches to the discussion of this topic.
1t is an issue which cannot be ignor-
ed; it cannot be ridicuied; it cannot be
suppressed; II overshadQws all other
issues: it is here to stay
1t involves the perpetuty OF our re-
public. the nature of which is sought
70 be changed by men who call them
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time of war, but in manner to be
prescribed by law. 1t provides that no
religious test shall ever be required as
qualification to any Office or public
trust under the United States, and pro-
hibits any law respecting an establish
ment of religion. 1t guarantees the
personal liberty of the citizen. and de-
clares that the right of the people TO
be secure In their persons houses.
papers, and effects against unreason-
able searches and seizures shall not be
violated, and regulates the methods of
procedure in all cases of seizures and
searches.
1t protects the citizens from govern
mental tyranny and oppression by pro-
viding that no person shall be held to
answer for an infamous crime, unless
on n presentment or Indictment of
grand jury nor shal-anX--l aersnn-h.-
subject for the same offense TO be twice
put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor
shall he be compelled in any criminal
case to be n witness against himself
nor be deprived of life. liberty or pro-
perty without due process of law; nor
shall private property be taken for pub
lie use without just compensation.
We are indebted to the wisdom of the
provisions of that Constitution for our
national unity, our national progress
our national glory--for all that we have
ton.
THE CONSTITUTION SUPREME.
1t is the contention of the Democratic
party that the Constitution is and must
be supreme over every portion of our
country. Hence there can be no such
thing as an American colony belonging
TO the United States and over which
our Constitution has no jurisdiction.
Such n situation is impossible under
of ,rn1 IN..
an anomaly.
We must govern ourselves and all
our possessions under the provisions OF
our Constitution, or else we have no
right to govern at all.
But the attempt of the national adj
ministration to hold the Philippine ISL
ands against the consent OF their peo-
pie has led to the PRONUNCIATION OF Il
new doctrine in American affairs
which insists upon the establishment
of Il system of colonial governments
over conquered or purchased possea-
sions. not to he formed into States or
Territories. but to permanently remain
as colonies. and to be governed by Con
gress outside of the Constitution. and
according TO it's own discretion. This
position is unprecedented. unWarranted
and revolutionary.
1t presents a momcntouS issue in
volving the preservation of our repub-
lican form of government and the
maintenance OF the supremacy of our
Federal Constitution.
1t is confessedly new doctrine. a
novel theory and a strange contention.
Attorney-General Griggs. in recent
speech. presumably speaking for the
administration. virtually admitted that
the questions presented in the neM.l.'
proposed policy involved new theories
to which the American people are not
accustomed n.Gefending the attitude
of the administration, he boastingly
proclaimed chat we, as Americans, had
demonstrated our capacity, not only to
govern ourselves. but 10 govern
Others" but he did not condescend 10
explain by what legal. constitutional.
or moral right this country was 10
enter upon the experiment of govern
ing the people of other countries This
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decision of the Supreme Court of the
United States in the famous bred
Scott case, and some asserting that
such decision has been informally re-
Verscd.' whatever that may mean. and
others asserting that it was overruled
at Fort Pillow and AppomattoX."
which may be n conclusive war argu-
mcnt, but can hardly be called or dig
niiied as Il legal argument.
beg TO inform these gentlemen that
the bred Scott case has never been
reversed. either informally" or other
wise. and Its binding authority has
never since been questioned by the SUI
prcme Court of the United States. 1t
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British system Of colonial govern

prItiSn system or colonial govern
ments. - n
This was the announcements NJ ..i,,,
periaiism"-it was the declaration of n
purpose to change the nature Of our
Tree institutions-it was an ATTEMPT to
assume unlimited powers over our new
possessions by Government itself
vested with only limited powers-it was
.ne pfomuigation of new policy to.
carry out what is so grandly and lofti-s
~ called our manifest destiny" which
Is an imperial phrase intended to be in--
terpretcd by everybody to suit them
selves, and which means anything and
everything under the sun that Is pro-
posed TO be done. and for which some
plausible excuse is desired
THAT MANIFEST DESTINY.
When the plain citizen asks why
must we maintain immense standing
armies, why must a national debt be-
created so large that 1t is never ex-
pected to be paid, why must we enter
INTO foreign alliances and attempt to
govern other countries beyond the
seas. why must we depart from the
ways OF the simple government OF our
fathers and enter upon policies of con-
quest and aggrandiZement?-it Is no
adequate answer to say that It is be-
cause of our manifest destiny 1t
Is not only an insufficient, but it Is
cowardiy answer 1t Is an attempt to
unload upon Divine Providence the err
rors, the weaknesses, the corruption
the selfshness, and the schemes of a.
discredtted and unworthy national ad-
ministration.
The argument is In keeping with that
which is always invoked to justify
monarchial governments to-wit. .The
divine right of kings to rule" and
now we are told that we must have
colonies which are the usual accompa-
niment of monarchies. because, IL for
no other reason, it is our manifest
destiny" You recall the mixture Of
piety and politics. the assurance and
hypocracy exhibited in the congratulate
tory dispatches exchanged between
President Mckinley and Senator
Hanna, after the latter had been
elected" by corruption and fraud
l.. s. Senator from Ohio. In one or
which 1t was announced that God
reisns and the Republican party still
lives as though Hanna's purchased
triumph WAS Il special dispensation of
Divine Providence. The people VIII
probably soon be told that Mckinley
must be reelected because 1t is the will
of the Almighty and our manifest des-
tiny
Our national destiny will largely be
what we ourselves make L..
Ii we steadily pursue the path or
hono- and duty, and refuse TO turn
aside to embrace schemes OF conquest
and ACKNOWLEDGMENT and continue 70
prize liberty above wealth, and prefer
national integrity TO national selfish~
ness. then u glorious future surely
awaits this country.
AS for myself. prefer a simple gov
eminent to Il splendid governments
prefer a poor country, where freedom
and happiness prevail than rich
country, where oppression and misery
abound prefer government with
limited powers 70 a government wfleae
powers are Unrestricted
The American people should not be-
deceived by false visions Of trade COM
merce, glory. wealth and power, 90 .E9a
Continued on pagef0.
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which are everywhere exhibited. over
the attempted establishment of Eu-
iopean colonial policy in this country.
and are apparently unable 10 compre-
bend why there should he serious OBJ
lection to have this republic own pos
sessions over which the Constitution
has no jurisdiction.
DRIED SCOTT CASE.
Some OF Them in their eagerness to
adopt the british colonial system re-
gardleess of ali constitutional and other
objections. have gone so far as To
question the binding authority OF the