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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-26

~ ORMAL acceptance by Mexico
X of the invitation Of the Unit
l. ed States to hold in the Mexi-
can capital second Pam
American congress is announced at
Washington, thus insuring, it is be-
leved. the realization of this project
at an early date. There seems to he
more behind this idea than at first ar =
peared to casual observation.
"The state department" says the
Washington Post has noted with
certain interests to incite deep-seated
jealousy of the United States among
the Latin-American republics. 1t is
known that some of these efforts origi-
mated with European residents in South
and Central America, who We're de-
United States with that section of the
world. They also informed these pco-
pie that the United States had sinister
designs upon their political independ-
encc. The astonishing fact Is that
these efforts actually obtained a con-
ures now in the possession of the off,
cials here show that contrary to the
common belief, the export trade of the
United States with our Southern neigh
bors has decreased enormously, the
loss in dollars being stated at not less
than $lOO,OOOOOO within the last decade.
Ordinary commercial factors are said
To be insufficient to explain this loss,
which is therefore attributed to politi-
cal elements. 1t is confidently believed
by the projectors of this congress that t
as one Of its results much of this lost
trade can be recovered by eradicating
the unfounded suspicious entertained
hy some of the South American repu5-
lies"
How serious this disaffecion is can
not, of course, be ascertained with ac-
curacy: but it does not take a long
examination of the statistics OF our
trade with South America to disclose
that something is wrong. During the
last three years we have purchased
South American goods to the average
value of about $4,000 900: during the
| same period the annual average value
Of our exports to South America has
been only about s35,00O0OO. In other
words, for every dollar that we have
exported to the Latin American repub-
lies we have imported nearly three dol
lars. They get the benefit of our Mon
roe doctrine. of our police protection.
| Of the republican Influences generated
by the United states. and atsthe same
time they are pocketing a cash bal
ance of trade amounting to nearly 80
per cent. OF their entire commerce with
us.
A situation so anomalous. existing at
time when in all other directions the
American commercial expansion move.
ment Is progressing amazingly, con-
stitutes standing challenge to Ameri-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-26

can statesmaAlship. 1t Is unnatural
and not to be endured. Although the
blame Is our own for early neglect,
during which English and German
trading influences profited by Ameri-
can indifference and established them
selves so firmly that to dislodEe them
will be difficult, the time has come In
the development of American infuen-
ces when the gage of battle must be
accepted and the struggle for CONNER
cial primacy begun with vigor. We
cannot afford to ask for any unfair
advantages, but we can at least see to
1t that our commercial rivals are not
successful I'm lying about us.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-26
WHATS IN A NAME?

There Is more truth than poetry in the
following. Call a a girl "A chick and she
smiles, call a woman hen and she
howls. Call young woman witch
and she Is pleased call an old woman
a witch and she is indignant. Call a
girl kitten and she rather likes 1t; Call
a woman cat and she hates you.
Women are queer, IL you call n man Il
gay dog. 1t will fiatter him: call him a
pup. hound CT cur and he will try
to alter the map OF your face. lie
don't mind being called a bull or bear,
yet he will object to being mentioned
as Il calf or a cub. Men are queer toe. -
ST. Paul Globe
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-26

HAT THE, present federal
bankruptcy law is In need
of material amendment In
the direction of greater pro-
lection of creditors il apparent to all
who have noticed its operation. When
men can accumulate a million dollars
worth of liabilities on the strength Of
assets like one bone collar button and
get safely through the courts with a
clean bill of commercial character, as
men are doing every day, 1t goes with
out saying that the law Is defective.
1t will be gratifying to lovers Of hon.
esty to know that Representative Ray
of the house judiciary committee, has
introduced bill to correct some OF
the laws more glaring defects.
This hill makes six objections to the
discharge of debtor in addition TO
those embodied in the present law:
First, obtaining property on credit
upon a materially false statement in
writing: second, making a preferences,
though the bill makes it necessary
that the creditor relying upon this
objection shall prove that the prefer
ence was fraudulent; third, the maxi
ing of a fraudulent transfer Of prop.
erty: fourth, that the bankruptcy was
Materially contributed to or brought
on by gambling; fifth, that a dis
charge shall be refused to any ono
who has previously been discharged
within six years, and sixth, that dis
charge shall be denied to any one
who refuses in the course Of the pro-
ceeding TO answer any questions ap-
proved by the court. The bill also
provides that mercantile corporations
may be adjudged voluntary pankrupts
after receiving the consent thereto of
majority of their stockholders: also.
that voluntary receivership of an
insolrert corporation under the state
laws shall be ar act of bankruptcy.
1t shortens the time from 25 days to
ten days when default is made, and
provides for a short service by pub
lication where the debtor has alb
seconded. The bill makes the wife a
competent witness, irrespective of the
laws of the state.
If some of these provisions appear
drastic it must be recognized tha.
severity is natural reaction from
legal laxity. The last congress made
great mistake in opening so wide
a door to fraud as it did in the lem
iency of it's conditions precedent to
bankruptcy. 1t thought it was show
ing debtors great favor. AS matter
of fact it subjected them to the dan
ger OF much more stringent legisla-
tiOn.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-26

Senator Carter may well term con-
gress' treatment of Alaska pathetic. !"
That territory has repaid its cost ten
times over and is today the abode of
hundreds of thousands of energetic
Americans bent upon the development
of its natural resources, and yet year
after year 1t has knocked in vain at
the door of congress for legislation TO
provide 1t with a modern system of
government. This time its Just de-
mand should be needed.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-26
IF I SHOULD DIE TONIGHT.

II l should die tonight,
And YOU should come to my cold corpse
and say,
Weeping and heartsick DER my lifeless
clay.
If I should die tonight.
And you should come in deepest grief
and woe
And say. Here's that ten dollars that
owe
I might arise In my large white cravat
And say, whats that?'
If | should die tonight.
And you should come to my cold corpse
and kneel,
ClaspnG my bier to show the grief yo,,
feel
| say. If I should die tonight
And YOU should come to me there and
then
Just even hint of paying me that ten,
| might rise the while,
But I'd drop dead again.
Ben King.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-26

bilitics in the Philippines will commend
itself to all intelligent believers in ex-
pansion. The problem demands the
best thought that the country can give
to it and the president can be trusted
to name the right men.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-26

Eight years ago Herbert II. vree.
land was a conductor on a small steam
railroad; today he is president of the
company which controls the surface
railroads of New York. His rise was
due to the fact that the ability which
he exhibited in the smaller position
recommended him for larger trusts
There is no better recipe for success.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-26

Twice now has the Democratic menu
bership of congress voted almost solid
ly against the giving back to Puerto
Rico of the $2,OOO,OOO in tariff duties COL
lected on imports from that island
since it came under American control.
And yet the Democracy poses as Puer-
to Rico's friend.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-26

Mrs. Langtry and "The Degenerates"
have been barred out of Cleveland.
This is doubtless another result of too
much enthusiasm on the part OF the
yellow press agent.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-26

1t is to be hoped that Ball Player
Jennings decision to become a Phila-
delphia editor will not be regarded as
the case of fast man seeking slow
company.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-26

Exports Of manufactures for Febru.
ary were s34.226.l2S. In February. one
year ago, they were $24,4S9,S60. The
United States Is bound to become the
workshop Of the world.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-26

Speculation as to the grand jurys re-
port is interesting. but uncertain. The
best proof of the pudding is in the
taste
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-26
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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-26
REPUBLICAN NOMINATIONS.
Legislature.

First District-THOATAS J. REY-
NOLDS.
Second District-JOIIN SClIECER, JR
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-26

Mr.. Bryan wants 1t understood once
for all that no Gold Democrats need
annlN.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-26

q, This afternoon caucus of Republi.
can senators Is to be held to determine
.fnpon a course of action with reference
>''o!Puerto Rico, and its decision should
q decide. Delay is becoming dangerous.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-26

:. The senate's adoption Of a bill to au-
thorize the president to appoint COM
mission of five persons to investigate
thoroughly trade conditions and possi-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-26
South American Possibilities,

ORMAL acceptance by Mexico
X of the invitation of the Unit
l. ed States to hold in the Mexi-
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-26
Amending the Bankruptcy Law.

THE. present federal
bankruptcy law is in need
of material amendment in
the direction of greater pro-
New-York tribune., 1900-05-07
DISBELIEF N MAIL FR4UDS.

CHARGES THAT ABUSES IL THE WEIGHING
SYSTEM ARE PRACTIsED NOT BORNE OFT.
Washington May SIN reply 10 an inquiry from
Chairman Loud OF the House Postofnce Committee,
the Second Assistant Postmaster-CieneTal has sent
him letter relative fraud alleged TO have been
practised in connection with the weighing Of the
mails 1894 and the general subject OF the pos
sbility Of such attempted frauds becoming effective
The compensation received by railroad companies
for carrying the mails IS determined by the charac-
ter Of the service performed the facilities furnished
and the average daily weight Of mail carried The
actual weighing OF the mails takes place every
four years for period Of less than thirty days
II fraudulent matter Is carried a route during
the weighing season without being detected by the
Department there is. says the letter, possibility
OF tie rate Of compensation being unduly in
creased. While the possibility exists the Depart
ment exercises great vigilance such times
through its weghers and postal employees and
special agents detailed this work. They dis
cover and intercept such suspicious matter. trace
its original route and destination, ascertain its
weight, and II proved fraudulent the weight IS
deducted, thus maintaining the proper average
weight 70 be considered in the adjustment Of the
pay Of the route involved.
Special reference is made Mr.. Fechtig who in
1898 said that he had knowledge, of frauds in
nection with mail weighing He requested 10
furnish Information that would enable the Depart
information desired not then disclosed by Mr.
affidavit and letter whose only specific aIlega-
tion that could De used by the Department was
increase the weight Of the mails passing over
The 80 pounds Of mail. If sent as alleged when
reduced to daily average, says the letter, could
ment that the Governent is defTauded in the
sum Of $looo0,coo year by the effect Of frauds in
weighing is characterized as extravagant and en-
tirely groundess. II conclusion, it is ted that
view, although he assured that the Department
was anxious TO secure evidence Of any such fact.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-07
PORTO RICAN DUTIES.
a STATEMENT BY THE TREASURY OF WHAT
WILL BE PAID ON GOODS IMPORTED
FROM THE UNITED STATES.

Washington, May (Special.-The rates of duty
which the Porto Rican will have TO pay upon ar
ucles entering into his daily life if imported from
the United States are shown by a statement just
prepared by the Treasury Bureau OF Statistics. 1t
states in precise terms the actual Of duty
where the Dingley law specific rate per
bushel, pound or yard Of the article considered,
while in where the law makes an ad vaIorem
rate OF duty, dependent upon the value Of the
goods, the price named is estimated the whole
sale or average export rates and while it is thus
below the retail price it fairly the amount OF
duty per pound, bushel yard which the Porto
Rican consumer viii pay
The following are the rates of duty which will
be collected under the law on the more i'm
portant articles entering Porto Rico from the
United States:
bacon. free OF duty; cornmea 3 cents a bushel
M cebfs Fge 81 ag5s Gamea f ~ - mills pound oats
one pound valued al cents, 3 mills; goldfish. free Of
broom, mills; mutton free of duty candles, on
one pound valued at cents IL mills: fresh beef
coopers' wares and wood cut, for making casks
for sugar or molasses, free Of duty; cotton cloth
on one yard valued at 10 cents. mills on one yard
vard Yaed al at cents g mills shring cloth on one
free OF duty; machinery for making and refining
mills; ploughs. free Of duty; nails cut a bound
nineteenth OF mill hoes free of duty; wire nails
a pound lh mills machetes. free of duty; steel
implements and machinery, free of duty; boots and
shoes, on one pair valued 81, 7-lO cents:
haatchets free Of duty; India rubber boots and
shoes, on one pair valued at 80 cents. "a cents;
cotton thread on each dozen spools Of two hundred
yards, valued at B cents $40 cents; clocks valued
at 81, cents; rough lumber free of duty: carpets
valued at 35 cents yard. each yard Clio cents
modern school furniture free of duty; dried her
ring, pound, mill; writing paper, on each pound
valued at II cents. mills; lard, on each pound
valued at cents. mills. butter, on each pound
valued at II cents mills; soap on each mound
valued at 10 cents. mills; lime, free duty beans
DusneI. . 40 cents household furniture on each
. Z-lU and
on each dollars value, 7-l0 cents; earthenware
common, on each dollars value 3 7-1O cents. china
white, on each dollars value. 2-l0 cents: glass
ware. common, on each dollars value 7-l0 cents.
quinine bsulphae Of and all alkaloids or salts az
cinchona bark, free Of duty fresh fish of dutv:
books. maps and scientific instruments for the use
OF schools. free of duty bovine animals castrated
free of duty.
In addition to this. the entire free list Of course
Of the Dingley law applies Porto Rico except as
to cofee on which the Porto Rican act Ievies q
special duty OF five cents pound in interest Of
the coffee growers Of the island.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-07
THROWN IN FRONT OF FAST TRAIN
NARROW ESCAPE OF RESIDENT OF CHICAGO
SUBURB IN THE HANDS OF
HIGHWAYMEN.

Chicago, May 6.-A thrilling experience OF the
kind frequent in melodramas. but in real life,
befelI Charles Jones, Of Oak Park, this morning.
He thrown in front Of a fast mail train by two
hghwaymen whom he resisting He crawed
quickly from between the rails, rolling down an
embankment to safety a second The
pilot of the locomotive il sped past grazed his
body and the exhaust steam from the engines side
scalded his face and hands. Otherwise he suffered
only bruises and severe fright.
One of the highwaymen, who wore mask, COM
manded Jones to throw up his hands. the same
time holding revolver in front of his victims
The midnight mail train could be heard approach
ing. The highwayman turned TO look it, and as
he did so Jones sprang at him and clutched him by
the throat grasping his right hand in effort TO
obtain the revolver.
The surprised called his companion to
kill the resisting man. but Jones kept close TO
his foe that the second thief dared fire.
apprOach for fear that the revolver for which the
pair We're struggling would be discharged. Finally
the superior strength Of the tall robber gained the
mastery. He dropped his revolver, tore loose the
young mans grasp and knocked him down.
The engine then scarcely half a block away
and the enraged bandit picked Jones up and threw
him the tracks Without waiting TO /: their
clambered back up the bank he sought a special
Watchman, who guarding some houses near by
and reported the attack. The officer informed the
police at the station and word the
neighboring stations. but the robbers not
found.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-07
ATTACK ON SUNDAY GOLF.
CLERGYMAN TERMS PLAYERS ABIDING
PLACES OF THE EVIL. ONE.

CLERGYMAN TERMS PLAYERS ABIDING
PLACES OF THE EVIL ONE.
= Hackensack. y. J.. May (specal)-Th place is
greatly stirred over the question OF Sunday golf
and is discussing the recent expulsion from q
church Of number who persisted in playing the
game the Sabbath. The question has been
agitated from many pulpits and tonight the Rev
George r. Stair. Of the First Baptist Church took
UP the subject. and in the course OF sermon said
One does not need to De very obseryant well
informed to realize thar the original purpose Of
the Sabbath j. being lost sight Of Instead Of
DAY Of rest ii has be~rne recreation day. Instead
OF being holy day, IL has become holiday. What
a fragrant Illustration Of this fact is De seen on
Sunday afternoons upon the green slopes Of the
hin back OF beautiful town, Abiding places OF
the evil one dressed IN red and abbreyiate
by which they say. We value not Gods purpose
The playing Of this ga IS not the feature
OF this immoral practice, for under the cloak OF
club these people are carrying on liquor traffic
which sickens my heart as realize the demoralz
ing influence OF this speak easy upon the lives
and futures Of our young men There is not one
member Of this club but who would
raise hue and cry II some saIoonkeepers were to
apply for n license 20 sell rum next door to their
residences. Yet logically. by the fact Of their mem
bershlp. all are equally ana crininally liable for
this soul destroying sin.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-07
ANGRY WITH GOODWIN SMITH.
CANADIAN CRITICISM OF HIS UTTERANcEs ON
THE BOER WAR

Toronto May s (SpeciaD.-Professor Goldwin
Smiths pro-Boer views. published in a New-York
newspaper, have given deep offence to Canadians
generally. and those OF his city particu-
larly. His statements irritating because. in
the first place entirely at variance with Canadian
feeling, they may be mistaken by outsiders the
sentiment of this country. In the second
place they are resented because they have every
appearance OF having been carefully prepared with
deliberate purpose Of making mischief for
Britain by melting both political parties of
United States declare for American interference.
Such suggestion that with which his inter
view closes. il is felt. could come only from
enemy of his country.
c. R. W. Biggar. Q. c.. who returned from the
Continent the same vessel with Professor Smith.
has been interviewed the subject OF his fellow
travellers pro-Boer utterances. Mr.. Biggar can
fairly claim 70 speak for Canadians far their
feeling toward Great Britain is concerned. he
belongs 10 q family five generations of which
have lived in this country. and two three OF
the members OF which have represented constitu-
circles In the Canadian House of Commons. Mr.
Biggar says:
nave the highest possible respect for Professor
greatest living masters of pure and nervous Eng
ish style As literary production his interview
the present political situation in the United states
1t might M f iniak De NOT m unTy 'eTed % %iTAea ME-
win Smith In 1873 his pen was one of the most
scandal combination. know what ne has done
for his University of Oxford 1t is honor
to Canada that he has come 10 live among us:
and in Toronto especially owe him incalcu-
iaoe debt Of gratitude for the interest est Whieh he
vrng efforts 10 improve the character of our civic
the frst magnitude but as Politician he reminds
of one of those stars which are said TO radiate
darkness. not light
Several OF the newspapers have condemned the
Professors New-York interview some of them in
harsh terms, denouncing part Of it little better
than the language of a traitor.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-07
TOPICS N HATANA.
POLICE REFORM DEMANDED A DENIAL
FROM GENERAL RIVERA.

Havana, May 6-The Havana police force will
soon undergo q thorough overhauling, particu-
laTly the secret service branch which. il is gen
orally admitted has done virtuaiIy nothing dur
ing the last twelve months TO justify its ex-
istence. Robberies take place nightly in vaTi-
Gus parts Of the city; but the thieves are not
arrested. Murders have been committed, yet
The nlurderers ara still al large.
Governor General Wood recognizes that the or
ganizatioa IS unsatisfactory. but he is not in
favor Of making radical changes Immediately
H prefers to wait until after the election be
fore initiating drastic reforms; but meanwhile he
has issued an order forbidding the police 10
needed.
General Ruis Rivera former Secretary Of
Agriculture. says that statements recently pub
Iished in The United States representing him
as heading revolutionary movement in the
Province Of Santiago arc absolutely false, and
in his opinion made with the intention ot hurt
ing the cause of Cuba. Although he feels
strongly that the United States Government
should Gx q date for Withdrawing its forces
from Cuba. he declares thai ne could not stir
Up revolution n santisgo Province. even Il he
desired 10 DO So the people there are much
more anxious 10 tend their crops and look after
their cattle than fight.
MonSignor Donate SbaTretti BlshCD of Ha
vana. said to-day that the opposition to him
seems 10 have died away, as ne can detect no
traces Of it. and has had NAM proofs that the
Cubans now welcome his presence. Socially the
Bishop is unquestionably popular
At a meeting convened in the city OE Pinar del
Rio TO organize local branch Of the Republican
party. the proceedings terminated in free fight
The lights were put out. and many who at
tended were obliged 10 escape by way Of the