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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-08-17
THE ANTr-IMPERrALrsr MOVEMENT

The strength of The anti-imperiaHst
in it are causing uneasiness In the ranks
of the Republicans. Il is becoming clear
er every day that the paramount issue
of the campaign is Imperialism. The Lib
erty Congress of the Anti-Imperialist
League at Indianapolis Is having a ire
mendous effect in drawing the attention
Of the people 20 that issue. The leaders
of that league are among the most promi-
nent men of the country. Many of them
were supporters Of Mr.. Mckinley in 1896.
When the Republicans see such Of their
own party as Ex-Gov. Boutwell, of Massa-
chusetts, and such distinguished Gold
Democrats as Bourke Cochran OF New
York supporting Mr.. Bryan on the i'm
perialistie issue. they are apt TO wonder
whether. after ALL Imperialism is not the
great issue of the campaign.
The Republicans are making every pos
sible effort to get the people 90 give their
attention 10 the 16 to l issue, but thus
far they have met with no success. Their
illustrated papers continue to print pictures
of a dinner pail. alleged 10 be full, and
their organs continue to insist that Mr..
Bryan is hiding the real issue-the issue
of 16 TO 1-under the mask of imperial
ism, but as far as can be seen the pub
lie is manifesting interest only in imper-
ialism.
The fact is. the people have heard all
they want to hear about silver. They are
afr hot my
be put on a silver basis If Mr.. Bryan
should be elected. Besides, they are gen
timely alarmed by the imperiaistic ten
denotes of the Republican party. 1t may
be said that the republic is in no more
danger of imperialism from the Repub-
lican party than from the Democratic
party, but the people know that the Re
publican party favors making colonies of
the Philippines and that colonies mean
government without the consent of the
governed, and that that means imperial
ism.
They are aware also that they are al
ready feeling the weight of imperialism.
An army of 5000 men is being main
tanned in the Philippines at the cost of
SO. 900 900 a month. They see no benefit
from this immense outlay. They realize
that an army will have to be kept in the
islands for years, and that the commerce
which the Uni ed States will get from them
will NOT begin to pay the salaries of the
office holders who will be sent there
much less the cost of supporting the army
there
The Anti-Imperialist League draws its
strength from Republicans and Gold
Democrats All of its members were sup
porters of Mr.. Mckinley in 1896. and they
are representative men. Each one of
them exerts a powerful influence in his
community. Under the circumstances the
Republicans will find it impossible TO
make much Roadway in their efforts TO
get the people TO think about the silver
question.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-08-17
aUARRELLING AMONG THE pow


The United States are the only entirely
disinterested one of the Powers engaged
in the effort to rescue the ministers and
other foreigners besieged in Pekiu. Great
Britain, France, Germany Japan ana
Russia are apparently forgetting the OBJ
ject of the landing of troops on China's
SOIL and are figuring how they can gain
material advantages or prevent each other
from gaining such advantages in China.
Russia, il seems has landed troops at
New Chwang, the entry port of North
China, and has taken possession of it.
and is collecting the customs. 1t is claim
ed that she has not kept faith with the
other Powers, it being the understanding
that until the ministers were relieved
there should be no attempt to seize Chi
nese territory. Great Britain, fearful
that she will not get her share when the
time comes for grabbing territory pro-
poses to land troops az Shanghai. Ger
many. being in doubt as to Great Brit
aims purpose, is preparing to land troops
there also. Japan objects to the course
that Russia has pursued, and France OBJ
jects TO the proposed course of Great
Britain. All of these Powers are concern
ing themselves more about material in
terests in China than about the welfare
of the ministers and their families i'm
prisoned in the legations at Pekin.
The United States have set them an
example that ought to put them to shame.
Japan, however, should be excepted from
condemnation. She is not seeking terri
tory. She is standing shoulder TO Shout
der with the United States in the effort
to prevent a great tragedy az Pekin. She
is protesting against the occupation of
New Chwang by Russia, because it is
against her interest for Russia to extend
her rule over any considerable part of
Chinese territory. She understands that
the purpose of Russia is to exercise do
minion over the whole of North China.
1t will be remarkable if the Powers get
out of China without a fight among them
selves. The European Powers are so
greedy for territory that each of them is
prepared to take almost any risk and 10
break almost any obligation, however
sacred, to get share of the Chinese en-
pire. If the United States are wise they
will keep clear of all land grabbing en-
Engagements. They have all the land they
the genius and energy of their people are
sufficient to insure them a full share OF
the worlds commerce.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-08-17
COILS p. HuNrrSGroN,s RECORD.

Coils P. Huntington, whose funeral
takes place to-day, was one of the mighty
men of the nation. He was a builder and
developer His works will remain long
after those of most of his famous contem-
poraries are forgotten. The newspapers
and periodicals have given much space to
his biography. There have been comments
in which a great deal was said in his
praise, and here and there it has been
limited that he did not always gain his
ends by methods that could be approved
from high moral standpoint. The ref
erences were, Of course, to the methods
by which he is supposed to have secured
legislation necessary for the success of
some OF his numerous enterprises.
The question which presents itself in
this connection is this: Could he have &C
complished what he did if he had not re-
sorted to the methods employed by the
lobbyist? II is said of him that he under
stood men He knew how TO deal with
them and get from them what he wanted.
II may be that If he had depended wholly
upon the merits of his undertakings for
the legislation that was necessary to
make them successful, he would not have
accomplished what he did. Would it have
been better to have abandoned them than
to have made use of the weaknesses of
the men with whom he had to deal?
The lobbyist is severely condemned-that
is, the lobbyist who secures legislation by
the use of money or promises of rewards
Still. If weak, corrupt men were permit
ted to stand in the way of great under
takings, the world would have to wait for
some of its most valuable improvements
Unfortunately the methods of the lobbyist
are often used to obtain legislation that is
injurious to society-that is intended to
get something from the public and to
give nothing in return. II lobbyists had
only the public good in view there would
not be such wholesale condemnation of
them.
No doubt Mr.. Huntington assuming
that he got legislative concessions by
means that were not wholly legitimate
was working for his own interests in all
that he did, but the fact cannot be over
looked that in promoting his own inter-
ests he advanced those Of the public. He
| built railroads. ana established steamship
lines. The transporta ton facilities which
he created made the settlement and de-
velopment of vast areas of country pos
sible. They promoted agriculture and
commerce and gave employment to tens
of thousands of people.
! Is he, therefore to be condemned II he
got legislative concessions in the only way
that IL seemed possible to get them?
Would he have been able to accomplish
what he did If he had had a different sort
of conscience? Would the country have
been a gamer or a loser II he had stood
upon a higher moral plane in seeking
grants, charters and other concessions
from legislative bodies? That is a ques-
ton to which there is not likely to be
given much attention at this time.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-08-17
PERSONAL.

In order to give merchants and their
lures on political economy, Prof. Kinder
mann of Heidelberg delivers his talks in
the hours frosn u to l, when they art at
leisure.
-Kuno Fischer has served just a hun
dred terms as instructor and professor at
Heidelberg. Though he celebrated his
seventy-sixth birthday on July "a, he still
gives six lectures week on the history
of philosophy and on Goethe.
The German actor Carl Sonntag who
recently died in Dresden. had left orders
that his death and the hour of his funeral
were TO be kept secret. He explained that
he took this measure because he was con-
WINGED that only few persons would sim
cerely mourn his demise.
The engagement of Dona Maria de las
Mercedes, the Princess of Asturias, heir
ess presumptive of her brother, the present
King of Spain. Alphonso XIII. and eldest
daughter of the Queen Regent, Dona
Christina. to her distant cousin. Prince
Charles of Bourbon, member of the royal
house of Naples is unofficially announced
The Spanish government apprehends some
opposition TO the contemplated marriage
both in the Cortes and in the press. The
Republicans of every shade have already
announced that they will not allow the
royal communication to pass unchallenged
in the Lower House, and they propose to
invoke the ordinary rules of Congress TO
move and second motion which will en-
able them to discuss at length, and 10
force others to join in debate upon. the
expediency of the marriage of the Princess
of Asturias with a Neapolitan Bourbon
who is the second son of quondam Car
list general.
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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-08-17
INDEX TO NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.

Special Notices.-Suwanee Springs, Su-
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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-08-17

Webster Davis puts Dom Paul Kruger
in an entirely new light We have been
accustomed to hearing OF him as a man Of
millions who carried a large part of II
with him in gold whenever he sought an
other kopje In denying very emphati-
caHy che report OF President Kruger hav-
ing made contribution to the Demo-
cratic campaign fund, Mr.. Davis puts
the famous South African statesman in
the light OF a poor mon, asserting that
he has spent ali abe money he could rake
and scrape for years in putting in a sup
ply Of arms ana ammunition for the in
ovitsble war with Engiand. Though that
may be true. It is hardly likely that
Uncle Paui' Is taking any chances on
the poor house.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-08-17
SUMMER RESORTS.
CHARMING RESORTS

For health and pleasure along the line
of the Tallulah Falls Ry Co. To those
seeking summer homes attention is IN
vited 20 the delightful mountain resorts
along the line of the Tallulsh Falls KY.
Close connections are made with al
Southern Railway trains. You can leave
Atlanta 1850 q. m, II o'clock noon ana
4:30 p. M Comfortable and convenient
hotels and boarding houses are located
al Demorest, GAINESVILLE. Nacoochee Va!-
ley, Turnersville. Tailulah Tahulan
Falls and in Rabun county. Any Oh
these places can be reached in three
hours ride from Atlanta. This is one
of the most beautiful and picturesque
sections of the South. The climate Is
cool and salubrious and the water tho
purest and best in the world. For fur
Their information apply to
SAMUEL c. DUNLAP,
General Manager, Clarksviile, Ga
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-08-17

The movement to make Controller Bird
8. Coler of the city of New York the
Democratic nominee for governor of New
York state is growing in strength among
the conservativ members of the party
there. 1t is now stated that Croker, who
has been a strong opponent of the Coler
movement. has decided to give in and will
support him. Coler's unpopularity among
the politicians has arisen from his fear
less opposition 10 their questionable
schemes and his exposure and defeat Of
plans which appeared to have been form
ed for the purpose of iooting the public
purse.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-08-17

The governor OF Missouri has become
the subject of some curious comment be-
cause of his action in respiting one Brad
ford, a condemned murderer of Poplar
Bluff, on account of The fact that thecon-
He has not satisfied the public curiosity
with his reasons, and il is being asked
whether the governor thought the af1ic-
ton would follow the condemned man in
10 the other world. or considered. per-
haps, that blindness is a worse punish
ment than death.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-08-17

So far as human nature is concerned
there Is no difference between New York
and New Orleans. The ink that told the
deplorable story of the trouble in New
Orleans scarcely had time to dry be-
fore there comes from New York an ac-
indiscriulinate attack by a mob upon in
nocent negroes in a spirit or revenge. To
the credit of New orleans, be it SAID how
ever, the police of that city did not join
in the work of the mob, as was the case
in New York Critics Of the South should
find much food for moraizing In the New
York affair
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-08-17

In all probability Frank Swan Of Utica,
N. Y, will vote for Bryan, no matter
what his politics have been heretofore.
While out boating the other day with a
party the craft caps,zed and Swan was
the only one OF the party who could not
swim. There was a large framed picture
of Col w. J. Bryan on board and when
the boat went over Swan grabbed It. This
kept him up until he was able to reach
shore and he will, no doubt. now be doubly
devoted to the Democratic candidate.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-08-17

The boycott is not a new thing among
exclusive social sets, but boycott upon
royalty by society is undoubtedly some
thing in the way of novelty. The new
Queen of Servia, however once plain
Nine. Draga Maschin, but royal now by
reason Of her alliance finds herself in the
position of the boycotted not alone by
Servian society, but by the foreign am
bassadors and ministers at the Servian
capital. Her principal crime seems to have
been that as an ordinary mortal she has
Allied herself with a king.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-08-17

Though Mr. Bryan may not make so ex-
tended a campaign tour as he did in 1896.
there will be plenty of opportunity to hear
him geographically speaking. Doubt
less, The photograph cylinders at which
he recently talked portions of his Indian
apolis speech, or copies of them, win be
pentifully distributed throughout the
country
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-08-17
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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-08-17

The Chinese disturbance calls to mind
the fact that John F. Ward a Georgian
city was the first minister ever accredited
by the United States to China, and the
first foreign envoy extraordinary from
any foreign power to enter the Chinese
capital. Mr.. Ward received his commits
sion in that capacity Dec. IT, 1873, and re-
signed as president Of the Georgia Senate
to go on his long but interesting journey.
Mr.. Ward is row a resident Of New York,
ard though IS years old is still hale and
vigorous
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-08-17
The Weather.

The indications for Georgia to-day are
for local rains in northern, fair weather
in southern portion, with light southwest
erly winds; and for Eastern Florida, gen.
orally fair weather. with light southeast
erlv winds
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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-08-17

There is another thing beside the pos
session of Russian title to make Populist
Candidate Wharton Barker ineligible for
the presidenoy-the fact that he would
not be able TO come anywhere near get
,ting enough votes.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-08-17
THE GOOD ANGEL OF PORTO
RICOv

The Spanish-American war brought in
to notice many very noble women. The
names of only a few of them, however
ever became known to the public. Among
these few are Miss Annie Wheeler. daugh-
ter of Gen. Wheeler. Miss Anna Boulingy
of New Orleans Miss Helen Gould and
Miss Margaret Livingston Chanler of New
York. If they had not been either rich or
connected with distinguished families il is
probable that the public would not have
heard so much of them.
Miss Chanler recently claimed atten-
ton by her report of the condition of af-
fairs in the government hospitals in Ma
Mia. She informed the Surgeon Geenrai
OF the army that there was a great lack
of many important things in that hos
pital. Her statements stirred up the ned
ical department of the army as 1t has
not been stirred since charges, thick AMI
fast were showered upon il during the
Spanish-American war.
Miss Chanler has VOLUNTEERED to go TO
China and help nurse the American sol
diers wounded in the battles fought in
the 19cvement on Pekin. she is a Red
Cross nurse and an excellent one. She
was in Porto Rico during a part of the
time of the Spanish-American war, and
she did her work so we'll that she was
called The good angel of Porto Rico"
Miss Chanler is a Red Cross nurse
from choice. She is a granddaughter of
John Jacob Astor and is connected with
many of the old families of New York.
She has an income of $4,000 a year, to-
gether with house in New York city
ana a ccdple of country places. She has
forsaken a life of luxury and ease be-
cause she believes it is her duty to be of
use in the world. The greater part of her
large income she spends in good works
of one kind and another. With several
other noble women she was voted a
medal by Congress for her services in
the SPANS war. The country
cannot have too many such women.