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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-02
"'.TIiE L1BER swlN ils u

That in what the N. y. Sun calls the
r'ght or privilege which Secretary Gage
claims for banks to issue unlimited
banknotes at Will The Sun headslit
art Gle on the subject thus: Secretary
Gage on Liberty to swindle;,". and re-
fcrring to the Secretary. it says:
In his address at the New England
Society's dinner at Orange N. H. last
Friday evening. he took the ground
that the privilege of note-issung by
banks is not a privilege conferred by
law. but an inalienable right, like life
liberty and the pursuit OF happiness.
Combating that prosperous notion
the Sun calls attention to the fact that
the Issuing Of bank-notes Is not the or
binary extension of the Credit OF an
Individual, or corporation, but is, prac-
tically. the issuing of certain form of
credit. which has become Current
money" in general acceptance, and
must be restrained and safeguarded.
We are very glad to see that, n with
setanding their favor for the gold-mo-
'nopoly. the Sun and few other lead
ing Republican organs still retain some
conservative Views in relation to the
currency, Though they Will have to
surrender all the same If the Repub-
lican party continues in power. STILL
1t Is pleasant to see the Sun endeavor-
ing to protect the people, as follows:
Swindling is not an alienable right
like life, liberty and the pursuit of
happiness, even though it is attempted
under the guise of issuing bank-notes
TO suit the convenience of the banks
and their dealers. Secretary Gage adj
mits this by saying that ample safe
guards for the protection of the holders
OF bank-notes must be provided, but he
apparently does not see that he thus
gives away his whols case. If the inalien-
able right OF the banks to create paper
money may be restricted in such a, way
as to protect the public against being
robbed by it's exercise it may also, for
sufficient reason, be suppressed alto
gether. TO THIS CONCLUSION THE
PEOPLE ARE FAST COMING. THEY
ALREADY, FOR THEIR OWN PRO
LECTION. have vested in their Gov
eminent THE EXCLUSION FUNC-
TON OF COMING COIN. AND ALSO
FOR THEIR PROTECTION THEY
WILL. SOME DAY, VEST IN TT EX-
| Cl.USIvELY TIE FUNCTION OF
ENGRAVING AND PRINTING PA
PER MONEY. -
The N. 7. Tribune has also expressed
similar Views.
1
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-02

the same right to take Natal and tho
Cape from England-IEs IT COULD
that England had to take them from
the Dutch century before. The, Cape
Dutch had the same right to rebel
against Great Britain that the Thirteen
Colonies had In 1776, or the Southern
States against this Union In 1861.
All is thus reduced to q question of
power; the right OF the matter is Of no
consequence. and is eliminated. It is
the doctrine of hell; and though the
Tribune does not scruple to adopt and
proclaim 1t in politics and international
concerns, it is so inconsistent that 1t
daily argues many things on moral
basis, orsas If the question Of right in
tervened. Such teachings. from papers
having the standing and influence Of
the Tribune, and its large circulation,
are very injurious and tend to make
our people worse than heathens: for
iheathens have a conscience and moral
sense to which they defer; but brute
force is right, says the Tribune.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-02
BRITISH AGGRESSION ON THE U. 5.

A Pennsylvania Milling Co. shipped
flour to Lorenzo Marquez, a Portuguese
port on Delegoa Bay, in several yes
ses and they were all seized by Brit
ish cruisers in that pay as conveyers
Of contruband of war for the Beers. As
far as appears, our Government has
neither don. nor said anything in rela-
ton to these seizures of American yes
sells, bound to a neutral port. with car
gees which Jefferson, in 1898, as Secre-
tary OF State, held could not be stop
ped on neutral ships unless in attempt
ing to run or break block
ade actually in force, unless it
was evident, or distinctly APP
peared, that the food was destined
for the use of the cnemy's army. 1t is
said that there is no evidence to estab-
lish such destination OF the flour in
these cases. and the seizures were made
entirely upon bare assumption. Even
the ~. " Sun. after reciting the facts
and the general und rstanding as to the
law OF contraband freights in time of
war, says,
The rule OF international law on the
subject, as understood by the British
Government itself, seems 10 be that
food cannot properly be treated as con-
traband of war unless 1t is as inabiy
clear that such food is intended for tie
use OF the military or al forces of
the country to which it is consigned.
In the absence of such ev d nee in
the case Of the ships seiz at De.agoa
Bay, their seizure is unjust fable.
Tie Washington POST q eclares:
The case seems very clear Unless
our Government has secret compact
or alliance with that of Gre t Britain
which is. of course. inconceivable-th he
duty OF The Unit d S .ates i'm h $ mat
~ rs consp cuous as are its interests
and lights.
But that secret compact in effect, is
not inconceivablc to others: and we
doubt If the Post itself expects Choate,
lay or Mckinley to seriously consider
the matter. The Senate-Congress-
however, is bound to inquire into it,
unless Congress is ut one with The Ex-
utlve that we should return to our for
MGR British allegiance and service.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-02
WHAT OF THE SYRINGE

Men of all calllngs and positions are
discussing the next city elections.
While there are many suggestions.
opinions and ideas. it is the universal
opinion that change is inevitable and
necessary, and voters will be equal to
the emergency.
There is another determination Of
equal Importance. This fight will be
within Democratic party lines and
within the primary.
At first there was deep-rooted feel
Ing of revolt. Indignation and disgust
at certain unfortunate actions and
foiled attempts called up wrath that
even wise counsel had difficulty in al
laying. But the battle is over and the
fight will be made in the party lines
with good men and true, standing
shoulder to shoulder, asking for no
quarter and giving none. Good candi-
dates, men of repute and standing, will
be offered, and the people will secure
a Disbursements administration, or
know why.
There was a time when the political
leaders of this city. by the exercise
of little policy, might have not
shown their hard hearted and hard
headed determination to rule or ruin.
1t was q time when they could have
"humored" the request (?) of the vot-
ers, the taxpayers, who support them.
But they cffuse not to- do
A party official has no right to
show preference. He Is the servant OF
all the voters and should SEEK their
wishes. not SUPPRESS them. Such
an officer is a menace to party peace,
and a generator of discord and strife.
He has his own axe to grind. and his
particular friends to reward. He Is
not fair; he is not just; and is petty
tyrant to be despised and put under
foot.
The people are to be congratulated
on the splendid organization prepar-
ing. Let them press onward together,
showing no favors as they have re-
ceived none.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-02
sT' w -EI1VE PAGES.
TUESDAY. JANUARY 2, 1900.
BANKS AND THE GOVERNMENT,

"A correspondent asks us: rs 1t not
theissue directly by the Government of
ithe United States notes, or srcenbacks,
Il that puts the Government In the bank
ling business?' experimenting the in
curry with the assertion that 1T is the
natural province OF banks to issue cir
Aculaung notes. l93
N 1--WE answer that the issuing OF paper
money lis not banking, but the exercise
4 by, the Government of n function like
that Of coming metal money, the usur-
4 patton of which by banks, under any
conditions, Is wrong. and should be pro-
i hibited 1T is no more the natural pro-
Vince Of banks to Issue circulating
n notes than 1t is for them to run the
& Post Office, maintain an army or n
navy, or exercise any other government
mower. That they have been allowed TO
adoi in past years is no reason why
they should be allowed to do 1t forever.
is.ts The way to provide the; sound, stable
and unimpeachablc currency that is de-
sired is to reserve for the Government
the sole power to put the stamp OF
{ money on metal or on paper"-N Y
SUM-.
The Virglnian- Pilot concurs In the
above as to the Issuing OF money, or
any currency: and 1t Is glad to see that
while the Republican party in Con-
gress, at the White House, and general
+ ly, has surrendered to the banks at dis
cretion,{ there are few Republican pa
Spers, like the N. Y. Sun. TINT still have
souls of their own. The N. Y, Tri-
bune Gas we have shown by quotations
from its editorials) also demurs to give
the so-called national banks free and
unlimited power, or privilege to man
Sufacture and issue credit money" or
3 unsecured promises to pay, resting on
Boston assets and secret accounts.
Il Il; The two national banks just closed in
T Boston show conclusively how little
\ confidence Is to be placed in such insti-
< tutions, with friendly or collusive Ex-
aminers and a Comptroller OF the Cur
srency who suspends the laws at his
will In behalf Of defaulting banks on
: their officers. To what lengths would
those banks have gone in swindling the
public, their depositors and stockhold-
ers had they been invested with the
9 powers and privileges that the Nation
al Banking Association claims For
4 banks and that Secretary Gage advo-
Gates The power to coin, make and is
sue money is sovereign and cannot be
safely delegated
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-02
C!atarrIl Cured
.Eyeslght Strengthened,
Voice Restored.

9 I'd Il = II
Finding myself SUFFERING VERY
MUCH FROM CATARRH OF THE NOSE
AND AND THROAT I consulted several Of my,
friends in Portsmouth WHO HAD BEEN
CURED BY DIR. FREY. and, acting on
their advice I placed myself under his
treatment. was so AFFLICTED that My,
NOSE WAS MOST ALWAYS CLoGGED!
UP. SO that I could mot breathe through
1t at all. and MY VOICE WAS VERY
THICK. My throat was heavy, which
compelled mo to be HAWKING AND
SPLITTING. and always awoke with a
dry. bitter taste In my throat and mouth.
Twas COMPELLED ALSO TO WEAR
EYE GLASSES. as the disease affected
my sight. NOW HAVE NO NEED FOR
GLASSES, AND CAN BREATHE AND
SPEAK AS WELL AS ANYONE, and am
much pleased with A CURE THAT HAS
MADE ME FEEL LIKE ANOTHER
PERSON. My appetite. which was poor,
is now excellent. and am proud TO tell
how much DR.. Flrey has done for me.
FRANK H. COLES,
425 County street.
Portsmouth. Va.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-02
BRUTE FORCE is SUPREME LAW

II Will and power make right in war,
and other national affairs, do they not
logically and morally, with equal JUS
I. tice. make right In personal matters
Very often, II not every day, the N. Y.
i Tribune has an editorial in defence OF
the British war upon the Beers, ana it
forHds this defence upon the right CT
y power 1t is a mere question of
strength according to the Tribune, to
Sbe decided only by war. Itagrees that
1.-The Beers have an equal right with the
& British to enter into the war; but we
suspect that this is conceded merely to
allure US into an admission of the Brit
Sishsright to raise an issue to be decided
by the Superior British strength. If
there ts no moral principle involved in
siichl;a national dispute, private disa-
9greeinents and contentious are equally
gtpS be settled by force, in favor Of the
sstrong est \ in favor of the survival OF
the fttest. Says the Tribune:
III t,tsrhe tights or rebellion and conquest
ere tunaiienable rights PROVIDED
YOU3HAWETHE STRENGTH TO EN-
sEoRCEl rTI IsAI. Tho Tranavsal had
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-02
(Petersburg Index-Appeal.l

In the House contest, MIR. Rhea, Of
the Ninth District, counts very GER
tainly on the fact that he was elec4ed
by the people of his district. as reascqi
why he should retain his seat iGx.
Rhen does not consider the necessities
OF the Republican party for a few
more votes. With that party having
only thirteen majority, the fact as to
what the majority of the voters in the
district want does not count for much
so Mr. Rhea may safely calculate on
being relegnted to private life until
utter the next election,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-02
THE DUTCH AND FREEDOM.

Dutch gold" is a base alloy. and
Dutch courage" is meant to convey
the idea of n bravery inspired by strong
drink. Nevertheless, the Dutch have
never been lacking in the best traits Of
manhood; and 1.-THE Dutch Republlc"
by Motley an American, Is q worthy
history of noble ana heroic people. 1t
has nothing to do with the Transvaal.
or any other Dutch Republic OF South
Africa. but of that OF the United States
of The Netherlands, whose record, both
by sea and land, is second to none for
deeds of valor and enterprise. Once the
Dutch We're said ito sweep the seas"
and it is said that one of the great
Dutch Admirals, Won Tromp, in token
or this. carried a broom at his mast
head The Dutch infantry were once
famous. II not invincible; but wars with
England. France and other powers,
aided by internal divisions and dssen-
sions. finally reduced the Dutch from
their high position. but never lowered
their character rs people.
From these people the Dutch of all
South Africa descend; and the Beers of
the Transvaal and the Orange Free
State are proving themselves honorable
representatives of their great ancestry,
in their present war for independence
against the British. 1T may end In a
fight for life on part of the Beers; but
they knew how to die gloriously, if they
cannot retain tbptr frandop,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-02

It Is pious aspiration of the poet:
oh. yet we trust that somehow good
VIII be the final goal of ILL.,"
No doubt, an oyer-ruling Providence
from evil and seeming evil "strl
educes good" yet this is no defence
or justification Of wrong: for saith
Scripture: Woe unto the world be-
cause Of offences! for it must needs
be that offences come; but woe to
that man by whom the offence
cometh!"-St. Matthews, xviii, z.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-02

tie to say in It's control and manage
iment as infants. but the time is com.
Ing when :s5eIr voice Will be heard. Al
ready there Is muttering} on all sides;
and, strange to say. the politicians go
right along putting aside business men
or keeping them in the back ground.
paying not the least heed to the threat
enlng aspect OF the men who earn the
money that pays their salaries This
Is really a time OF the servant telling
his master what to do.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-02
fPittsburg Post.l

The general opinion in financialicIr-
cles is that the money strinsencE in
this country will last as long as' the
Boer war continues. Russell Sage; the
veteran New York observer and finan-
cial ruler, makes this prediction, and
predicates it on the great volume of
our financial and commercial transac-
lions with Great Britain, which
amounts to more than with all the
rest of the world.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-02
REAL ESTATE ASSESSORS.


The appointment OF Mcssrs. Adam
Treadwel, J. g. Womhle end c. r.
Parlette by Judge Allan r. HanclSel, of
the Corporation Court. as assessors Of
real estate. to make up the new assess
Iment for taxes, insures conscientious,
able and proper service. The people are
to be congratulated upon the choice
made. ard Judge Hanckel has per-
formed we'll the important duty re-
nosed in him as Judge of the Corpora
ton Court.
The position OF re;.; estate assessor is
one of the gravest Importance. Their
power is such that the greatest oppres-
sion. favoritlsm or injustice can be
done.
Tho ylrginlan-Pilot takes this occa-
sion to respectfully call to the atten-
ton of the assessors. discrimination
that sometimes appears in behalf of
unimproved real estate. There should
be something like a fair value fixed
upon unlmprovcd property and in keep
ing with what 1t would be worth, if
improved
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-02
{south Boston News.)

Despite the opposition of Senator
Barksdale, Old Virginia-the grand old
mother State-will be honored by the
Navy Department in having a cruiser
named for her. While Secretary Long
has been little tardy in thus honor
ing the Old Dominion. we are, never
theless. gratitied, and would be glad to
see the contract for building the "Vir-
ginia" given to a Virginia firm.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-02
NOTE. AND OPINIONS.
(The Roanoke Times.)

Mr.. Cleveland has been confined to
his bed for several days. In olden
times, when he was President, Mr..
Cleveland used to ring up a lighthouse
tender and go duck hunting every
time he got sick. II is very unfortu-
nate to be laid up at Christmas time,
when all the world is gay and there Is
so much to live for.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-02

Those folks who voted against
Stands have great big debt to pay.
Why did the chairman of the party
Of this city. vote against primaries
in Norfolk; vote against Stands in the
Central Executive Committee. and vote
for HOME Rule in Norfolk the other
day? Is his religion changing as cleo
ton time draws near?
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-02
lchicago Daily News.l

Young Winston Churchill who re-
Gently escaped from Pretoria, graveiy
announces that the Beers are for
midable foe. Gems. White. Gatacre,
Methuen and Buller found that out
some time previous to Mr.. Churchilrs
declaration
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-02

Even If the Filipino war be all right,
the lives of Lawton and Logan are
WORTH more than the whole gang of
wild heathens, saying nothing of, the
hundreds of brave privates that have
fallen.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-02

There was a lot of convenient ignor-
ance of conditions in Isle of Wight
displayed by the local Executive Com
mittee in the Stands matter.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-02

Closed lights having failed. 1t Is gen
orally believed that CLOSED commit
tee meetings will follow suit.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-02

N1essrs. Whitehead and Lyons should
not be slow in helping Stands If they
believe in local government"
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-02

Now. If Martin and Tyler were not
worthy of primary. why are the To-
cal candidates?
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-02

mckinley MUST love the poor Fill
pinos to sacrifice Americans as he does
for their benefit.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-02

If capital didn't back MCKINLEY on
account of the silver issue. the people
would bury his foreign policy next
year.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-02

II the people vote for the men who
disfranchised them and the peoples
candidate. they deserve slavery.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-02

There are lot of things to be ex-
planned away before the final balance
sheet is drawn.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-02

The more some Leaders advocate a
candidates cause the more suspicious
he becomes.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-02

In the meantime the people are won
dering just where they come in.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-02

Some powerfully religious citizens
keep dangerously bad company.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-02

Wall street had another war-danc
the other day. and the people paid .th
fiddlers.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-02

Haa Offices and No. s14 Main street.
Norfolk, Va. Specialties: Catarrh and I'LL
diseases of Eye. Ear, Nose. Throat. Chest
and Stomach.
Hours. a. IN. to 1880 p. m.:2 p. m. 10
6 p m. Sunday hours. 1880 q. m to
1880 p. m. Tuesday night and Thursday
night 7:45 p. m. to S:l5 p. m.
Consultation always free. Medicines
furnished. Terms always moderate Eyes
examined for glasses free OF charge.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-02

This business of having record to
answer for, is a serious matter.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-02

Nobody seems to be sitting up with
AGuinaldo.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-02

s4s In: order to avoid delays on account or
/ personal absence letters and all comlnu-
anications for The VIRGlNlAN.PlI.OT
should not be addressed to any Individual
connected with the Office, but simply to
q ThesNiVIRGINIANE AND PILOT PUB
FISHING COMPANY.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-02

May it be said of the Hon. Norman
Roberts that his taste. regarding beau
ty, improved as he gained experience.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-01-02

ADVERTISING RATES: ADVERTISE
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tvertise other than their Legitimate bust
ness, except by paying especially Tor the
came.
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line first insertion. Each subsequent IN
sertion 10 cents.
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Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-05-25
Cedar Grove Items.

Next month will be June. After such
delightful rain will come the lovely flowers,
for they are the smiles Of Gods goodness.
/ think the flowers are Natures jewels,
with whose wealth she decked her summer
beauty.
Children's Day service will be held at
Salem NJ. L Church on Sunday, May 9Th,
alta NJ.
The friends of Harry Nicholson, who has
been i'll Tor some time, were glad TO see him
out again,
Mrs. Sallie Purdum, who has been sick,
is slowly improving.
Mrs +. Pugh, who has been sick for some
time, was taken to Carried Hospital Tor treat.
ment last week.
Mr.. Ii. Barber is on the sick list.
Misses Mamie Bowman, Mae Suddath and
Ethyl Page spent Tuesday evening with
Miss Annie Bolton.
Miss Maize Hobbs, Of Washington, spent
several days with Miss Pearl Watkins.
Mr.. l.. N. King spent Sunday evening
with Mr.. George Miles.
Rev. s X. White held his usual services
at Upper Seneca Baptist Church Sunday al
at IL A. M.
Sunday the weather was 81 cool people
had To don their wraps. Nothing like a
change, even 10 the weather.
May II, 1900. THELMA.
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1900-05-25
Darnestown DIstrict Ttom,.

The annual commencement Of the "An.
drew Small Academy" will take place on
June sSnd, under the auspices of Professor
Jacquelte
Rev. Walter Stone Of this place, will take
part in the closing exercises OF the "New
Windsor College" on the 9Th of next IN nth.
Howard Cissell, who has been extremely
i'll at his iather's residence, near this place,
is slowly improving and will go to Ashville,
N. q. as soon as he is able TO travel.
Upton d. Nourse, who recently graduated
in medicine with high honors, has had the
place of resident physician at the George
town hospital rendered him.
Miss Alice Windsor has returned home
from lengthy visit In Brookland, d. @.
The gardens in this vicinity have i'm
proved very much since the rain. Mr.. Carey
has the best we have seen. X.