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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-21
HON. TOM PLATT SCORES.

1t is clear from the dispatches that
some OF the expected is by way OF COM
ing to pass at Philadelphia For one
thing, Hanna has carried the boss busi-
ness too far for even the Republican
party. He Is shrewd and he holds the
money baSs-but there are other bosses
in the Republican party. Hanna has
been too confident; he has counted too
much on his undoubted control of
President Mckinley and his ability to
hold up the "moneyed interests" for
campaign funds. Hon.Thomas c. Patt
mas outwitted him. Possibly the Repub-
lican party could not hope to win with
out Hanna; Hanna evidently Is of that
opinion. He seems to have forgotten
that 1t cannot carry New York without
Plat. He has evidently had that I'M
pleasant certainty brought home to
him. He attempted to meddle with
Platts machine; to build up n machine
of his own indeed by nominating Bliss.
According to one account he told Platt
bliss or nobody from New York" And
Hon. Thomas c. Plat. who can also be
brusque upon occasion, retorted "it
will be nobody then" Plart is not n
nice man to drive too far; if his control
of the New York machine were en-
dangered he would not hesitate to con-
trive the delivery of New York's cleo
toral vote to Mr.. McI[inley's opponent.
If that would save it. He has done
something very like that before. un-
less he is greatly maligned. and others
have done it before him. New York is
n doubtful state this year. 1t could
easily be hopelessly lost by an affront
to Mr.. Plat. However, he may rage
inwardly. Hon. Marcus Aurelius Hanna
can not get around that. Therefore If
Roosevelt will take the nomination it
will be his. 1t is n pretty fight and as
the funeral does not. except very OBJ
liquely. concern Democrats. there is no
reason why they Should not enjoy the
Hanna Plart-Quay set-to to the full.
If Plat wins they can enjoy the humil-
iation of Hanna; if Hanna wins they
can console themelves with the
knowledge that 1t will make it much
easier for the Democrats to carry New
York.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-21
A CURE FOR sEAsIcKNEss.
GIartford Courant.)

The main thing is TO prevent reich
ing altogether or TO stop ii when once
it has begun. First of all, lie down
where there is fresh air, the nattcr
the better; avoid pillow-it will do no
harm to have the head lower than the
body close the eyes. Then comes
II second rulc-by no means neW-eat
in order to keep the blood saturated
with nutriment-ea; often, if not
nuch. Porter or stout is always good
whether it is wanted or not. Begin
the day with something, ten minutes
before getting up. ana do not hesitate
to eat seven or eight times day. The
last rule is n corollory 10 the two pre-
ceding. Avoid any cXcrtion-reading.
listening, talking walk!ng-which
tends to use UP mental or muscular
energy.
This is the substance of the advice.
And ut least one physician is sure that
Il passenger who observes these rules
faithfully from the start will be likely
TO have Il pleasant voyage. We give
them for what they are worth. Il
have promised. says the Brooklyn doc
tor. ito get people of known suscepti-
blity across without retching, and
have fulfilled my promises" This is
his claim 10 n hearing.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-21
THE PARAMOUNT ISSUE.
(Pittsurg Post.)

These three declarations. imperial
ism. militarism and the Industrial and
proposed money trusts, constitute what
the Ohio Democracy hold To he the par
amount issues of the dav. They mark
the essentials of n platform in which
the party will march to victory. Mr..
Bryan declared at Chicago on Wednes-
day no man could pretend to mark out
the paramount issues of the campaign.
Certainly this is true. 1t is the people
who make the platform of great
campaign. and naturally SO, because
they are the ones who do the fighting.
The overmasterng issues are evolved
in the progress of the campaign. In 1896
the Republicans started out to make
protection the supreme issue. They
were forced to abandon it and take up
the money and coinage issues before
the canvass was three weeks old, and
1t was month longer before McKin-
10y COUiu r.. tT0TIZ, II 10 rrT-TTrfUr TT II.
under Wall street and trust pressure.
Both parties will lay down their plat
form within Il month. and then the
quick perception OF the people will force
to the front the questions they want
settled and will vote on. II is the his
tory OF all our presidential campaigns.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-21
THE REIGN OF THE OHIO
DYNA Sly.
(Jacksonville Times-Union1

Jacksonville Times Union)
In the early days of the republic the
voice of Virginia was potent in the
councils of the nation. and the models
she set up dictated political thought
and moulded public opinion. Even in
the heat of partisan movements yet,
the words of Washington and jefferson
and Madison and Monroe arc quoted
by friend and foe. their example is
law in Europe as we'll as in America,
and their teachings are dear to the OPP
pressed everywhere as appeals to civili-
cation and authority for national ac-
ton. The opponents of the system
Virginia reared denouncc 1t as aristo-
cratic and overthrow 1t in a deluge Of
blood and tears, but it holds the nation
together to-day. when the government
has passed to another school of
thought-Nirginia still dominates our
social compact, as Greece does our art
and Rome our law.
Another state has taken the place of
Virginia and governs as despoticaly-
another school teaches the youth of the
country. and, in time. must shape our
national character. We have now the
Ohio dynasty. and it makes and un-
makes our rulers. a national convcn-
ton will meet only to ratify the wishes
of Ohio. as 1t once did those ofVirginia.
and who and what are the men who
write the verdict and make the law.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-21
NOTES AND OPINIONS.
THE NEWSPAPER AND THE POLL.
TICIAN
washington Post.)

The only sure way for newspaper to
abuse and tear down politician is o
refrain from printing his name in its
columns. Take away from him this
means for securing publicity, and you
deprive him OF his visible means of
support. There Will be gathered at
Philadelphia next week ana at Kansas
CITY next month thousands of men who
exist upon the free advertising they re-
ceiVe at the hands of the newspapers
Yet If Il canvass were made, ii would
be discovered that. almost 10 q man,
they affect contempt for the news
papers. and, for publication only re-
gard the newspaper reporter as their
mortal enemy. This trait of thc poli-
tician Is thoroughly understood by the
editors and reporters, ana he deceives
nobody but himself when he affects
such disdain FOR his avenue TO the pub
lies attention.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-21
w. S. TAYLOR. Of Indianapolis. went to

w. S. Taylor. of indianapolis. went to
the Philadelphia Convention after all.
and was given his little part to play,
and played Tin a piping voice." ac-
cordng to the dispatches. Having
thus formally received the approval of
the National Republican Convention,
Mr.. Taylor now doubtless considers
himself vindicated without the unpleas-
ant necessity OF answering to the grand
jury indictment for conspiracy to assas-
sinate Governor Goebel. BY and by the
Republican party-which poses as the
'.law-and- order" party-will hear more
Of its "v!ndication" of Mr. Taylor.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-21

warIthat will be unjust. Any power
that can be used can be abused.
The order to Minister Conger to keep
aloof and avoid alliances was ostenha-
tiously paraded. or course; 1T is at
Washington that the business of ar
ranging alliances has to be looked after.
And If the upshot Of the matter is the
partition of China, the'alliances will be
made. If indeed they have not been
made already. In short. we have I'M
perialism-with usurpation at home
and entanglements abroad.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-21
Suffered Intensely with
Headache and other
Symptoms Of Catarrh !
DR.. Firey'S Treatment Again
Demonstrates Its Power
to Cure Catarrh.

MY daughter has suffered for some
years with CATARRH. SHE HAS HAD
FREQUENT HEADACHES, SORE
THROAT EARACHES. AND SUFFER-
ED INTENSELY WITH ALL THE
USUAL SYMPTOMS OF THE DISEASE.
SHE WAS GROWING DEAF, and we
feared that she would lose her hearing.
She was treated by an able physician,
but found no relief. a FRIEND, WHO
HAD BEEN CURED BY DIR. FIREY,
advised me to take her to him. I feel
that l cannot say too much for Dr. FL
rcys treatment. Everybody says she has
improved SO much. HER HEARING rs
ENTIRELY RESTORED. and I hope she
Is well TO stay we'll, and that she will
never be troubled with the Catarrh again
MRS. a. MILTIER,
Deans. VA
Deans is about six miles from Ports
mouth.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-21
MAY BE 4 WAR or YEAns.
(Baltimorc Amerlcan.)

The Chinese. who are n placid, even
sto,id people have ut last hcen thor
oughly aroused by the greed and AFRO
gance of European powers, and they
seem determined to drive them from
their country. They have no arms nor
discipline. but they may In time ac-
quire both. Every regiment which goes
over TO them gives them certain
number of modern arms and they will
soon possess themselves of the arse
nails, which the government does not
seem to know how to use. Under such
circumstances whatever the Powers
intend TO do ought TO be done at once.
Every days delay may be fraught with
the most serious consequences. An adc-
quate force must be put in motion 10
cverwhelm the movement before II can
assume more formidable proportions,
or the war in China will be war of
years instead OF months.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-21
ENTHUSIASM AND DEPRESSION
charleston News and Courier.)

The columns of description that have
been cabled to this country concerning
the delirious excitement that seized the
English populace when 1t was known
that I.adysmlth and Mafeking had been
relieved" says the Philadelphia Press.
grey little less than nauscatng, par
ticularly in view of the Boosting claim
of EnGii Sinner about their non-excita-
bility. For n third-class war. England
has managed to alternate more llysteri-
cal hlarity over South African victor
les with corresponding depression over
defeat than was ever exhibited in this
country, even in the memorable days
of the great civil war" This reminds
us of the fact that there was never any
great excitement in the South over any
OF the numerous Confederate victories
after Bull Run. They were always ac-
cepted as matters of course. Men sim
ply announced to each other that Lee
had whipped 'em again." and went
about their business. We got all our
depression" in Il lump. in 1865 and
thereafter
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-21
While the Chinese lmbroglio has al

While the Chinese imbroglio has al
most completely overshadowed tho
South African war in newspapers it is
evident that 1t viii not for some time
cease to be occasion of most grave con-
Germ to Salisbury's government. Rob-
erts. with his vast army. is unable to
prevent the cutting of his communica-
tons. and apparently peace is no nearer
than when Pretoria fell. If, however,
the Beers intend to make peace ut all,
undoubtedly they can get better terms
now than later. England would make
concessions to have part of her forces
freed for the emergency in the far east,
where She is lamentably weak. and
where her enemies are sure. to profit by
her weakness.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-21

trial. While English work is usually
very we'll done. 1t does not always meet
the needs of the modern situation.
The famous Atbara bridge contract
which has proved q decided eye-opener
Tor English manufacturers. especially
illustrated the British tendency to
hold to old methods. The Americans
won out there. and in consequence
captured n broad market, through hav-
ing long ago systematized the business
of building bridges in such n way as
TO permit extremely rapid cons;ruc-
ton
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-21
A STARTLING FACT.
philadelphia Record.)

The appropriations for the Ginning rs
cal year made during the recent ses-
sion OF Congress amount to upward of
S109, 100000. 1t is startling fact that
more than half of the currency in
actual circulation among the people
gold, silver and paper-passes through
the Treasury once Il year in taxes. Yet
with surplus of S15.000,000 in the trea-
Sury the Republican majority in the
late session of Congress refused to re-
duce one dollar OF war taxation in ac-
cordance with the implied Sc that
was made when the war taxes were inn
posed,
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-21
THE CONVENTION AND THE
TIME LIMIT.

The press of the State is sharply d.
Tyler that he will call an extra session
OF the legislature in November to pro-
vide for the election of delegates to the
Constitutional Convention, the plan in
volving the completion of the new
Constitution and its ratification or re-
lection by the people at the May cleo
lions of 1901.
What the reasons OF State are for
haste in getting the Constitution re-
vised we do not remember to have
noted, il they have been given. further
than the supposed necessity of 'strk-
ing while the iron is hot" 1t does not,
of course, matter how soon this work of
revision, or of rewriting, is done. That
it be well done is the main thing. II
it cannot be we'll done In time TO sub
nit the Constitution to q vote of the
people in May, then more time should
be taken Well done 1t should be. even
though it takes two or three months
longer.
That there is danger IN haste there
Is no sort of question. There is
danger both that the right sort OF del
egates may not be chosen and that
serious mistakes and omissions may be
made by the convention. The State
wants no penny-wise and pound-fool-
ish policy in this matter and no re-
penting ut leisure. We see no reason
why the General Assembly should as
sumo to chaperone the Constitutional
Convention, and to say how late it
shall sit or how carly it shall adjourn.
The State Is not particularly proud of
the legislature and will be very well
content to have it provide for the cleo
ton of delegates to the Constitutional
Convention; provide a time and place
for their meeting. and leave the rest
to the convention itself. 1t is not
likely to know less about what time
It needs for its work than the Icgisla-
ture. and may even know more.
There ought to be at least n months
notice of the election of delegates. and
even that is 4 short time. The people
OF the State should be given, as a min
imum, two months TO study the new or
revised Constitution before they are
required to vote for or against it. That
would leave the convention n matter
OF two months in which to do its work,
under the proposed time limits. Ger
tainly very little thoughtful or care
full revision can be done in that time.
Whether the convention be small or
large. there are going to be sharp diff
ferences of opinions on many points,
il the revision is TO cover many points.
1t will take the convention q month,
at the shortest, TO finish that section OF
the Constitution which, 1t Is proposed,
shall provide for n reduction in the
number of offices. The suffrage section
may also require considerable time,
though the convention is practically
committed by the State Democratic
platform to the Louisiana plan.
On the whole. 1t is apparent. that to
put the proposed time limit on the
convention is equivalent either TO linn
ttins its work to n few sections OF the
Constitution. or TO compelling 1t to do
hasty and slip-shod work. We do not
believe that the people OF the Stoto
desire that either of these things shall
be done.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-21

Mr.. George Alfred Townsend thinks
that Roosevelt has been distinctly adj
vanced TO the head of the Republican
party and the Ohio school has become
passive" We shall see more about that
later on in the season. y political con-
vention always wants an occasion for
enthusiasm; Roosevelt with his swash-
buckling swagser and his Strenuous
ness" was the best occasion to be had.
Later on the ohio school," which con-
trolls the purse and the patronage. will
nave It's innings.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-21
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
To Our Advertisers.

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require that NIL advertisers desiring to
change their advertisements In our SUN
day edition furnish us with copy not
later than IL o'clock noon Fridays. No
change of advertisement will be guar
antecd In our Sunday paper IL copy Is
sent later than this hour. This require
ment is rendered necessary by tho great
Increase In our advertising patronage,
for which We thank our patrons and
trust that they will appreciate tho fact
that an early paper will be n mutual
benefit to both our readers and advcr-
Users.
a Nv tAALLIlAALL CONTAMINATION
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-21

my desire is to keep otiicialdom in
Cuba as clean as possible" says Gen.
Wood. BY all means. The first requi-
site is to get rid of the unclean. of
which the Cuban admins tratlon seems
to have an inordinate proportion. We
shall see whether General Wood has
the charges "thrashed out" or whether.
mysteriously but firmly. his attempts
will be checkmated.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-21

CROCKETT SPRINGS AND BATHS
~ opens June /; elevation, 1000 feet:
Arsenic. Bromide and Lithia Waters: n
combination of medicinal properties
which stands alone; cures nervous pros
tration. rheumatic and skin troubles
dyspepsia: kidney and bladder diseases
and female weakness: clears and beauti-
fe3 tho complexion: modern conveniences
and amusements For particulars, adj
dress NJ. Z. THOMAS. Manager, Crockett
Springs Va. ma17-2m
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-21

Senior Mora, who did not get to be
Mayor of Havana, says it was fraud
and the votes of the mob" that did the
business for him. Senior Mora has the
making of q good politician in him.
He has learned to explain the defeats;
the victories.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-21
Yellow Sulphur Springs.

June !. 1899; these Syringe are situated ON
the summit of the Allegheny Mountains:
the curat ve properties of tho waters are
range of disease: tho accommodations are
iirst-class In every respect: descriptive
pamphlet and rates furnished on applica-
zion. RlDGEWAY HOLT. Prop. ma12-2m
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1900-06-21
SUMNER RESORTS

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VARIETY SPRINGS.
ROCKINGHAM VIRGINIA SPRINGS

Health, JOY Peace, Plenty; Inexpensive.
Circulars. address G. r. HOPKINS g.
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The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1900-11-23
Future Silver Demand.

The London Statist, one OF the most
authoritative publication on the sub
ject It treats, discussing the probable
price of silver, says that the demand
FROM India has reduced the supply to
saiAimum, and all further demands
mast be met by new purchases from
the worlds silver producers.
It further says that India has used
sixty million ounces of silver during
the past year, and as that year has
been one OF famine it asks how much
would probably be its demand in a
prosperous year. In view OF the fact
at from the time of the closing of the
Indian mints until the past year the
Indian consumption has only been
about fifteen million ounces year, it
is hard to say just what this sudden
quadrupling ia famine year, may
point to. except the general fact that
while the annual purchase may fall off
for year or two in some small degree,
the fall is not likely to be permanent.
The Statist is confident that the price
will be considerably higher in future
than it has been since the Indian mint
was closed. Our own experience might
lead to the conclusion that this effect
would be but temporary, but we cannot
be sure of that, because here other
things were made to meet the demand,
while in India nothing else would meet
it.
The Statist prediction of higher
prices is based entirely on conditions
in India. The demand sure to come
from China-and likely to be an in
creasing one, unless further and wide
spread disorders break out in that
conntry-is not taken into account by
the Statist at all. But it is quite GER
tain to contribute to higher prices
onite as much as the India demand.
The Statist further says that the
worlds silver production does not
much exceed 160 900. 900 ounces annu-
ally, of which the Indian consumption
of last year was about 81 per cent.
When it is remembered that much
the larger part of this worlds pro-
duction must come from the United
States and Mexico, the beneficial ef-
feet on the profits likely to come to
Colorado producers may be in some
part nderstood.-Denver Times.
The Marble times and Crystal silver lance., 1900-11-23

John Iesher Of Victor, is determined
TO have free coinage of silver whether
the government wants to or not. He
has secured die, purchased supply
OF silver and is nov coming what he
pleases TO call referendum dollars,
becsuse they are to be referred to the
psople for acceptance or rejection. 1t
js ststed he csnpot supply the demand
for the coins. ~ eager are the people
y aeeure then. His silver cost 50
esHt1 a ounoe, the expense Of coming
p epn<s, malipg 60 cents in all, but he
<111nc ~ dollar y el,25, and Intends
sben abpxs PA. although be
r ~ o11es psople may Be pre-
llS ~ Intends 70 psy
4qlll4 etatss money on de-