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The Washington times., 1901-10-09
Sampson and Maclay.

1t is related somewhere in the tones
of classic lore that Irisipilus. of Cor
inth, seeing a fly on the bald head of a
friend. borrowed siedge hammer from
the village blacksmith and dealt that
fly a blow which would have jolted
Mount Olympus. We are reminded Of
the incident by some efforts now being
made by certain superserviceab bic
friends of Admiral Sampson to show
that his apparent endorsement of the
scurrilous Maclay history" which ac-
cuses Admiral Schley Of a caiun retreat
before the Spanish in front OF Santiago,
and other equally disgracefuI things.
was only an apparent and not a real en-
dorsement. According TO the version Of
the story, expurgated by the friends in
question, Admiral Sampson read the
proofs sent to him for his approval until
he reached the obnoxious part of The
text, when his anger knew no particu-
lar bounds. and he declared that he
would have nothing whatever to do
with such a publication.
The fault of the friends lies in their
not showing something more. They do
not TOuDu out lIc4I nan dlINt pipl'tllg y
As they leave it there se-eIs to be also
left reasonable inference that the ad-
miral was sufficiently in control Of his
anger to allow his secretary to complete
the editing. and forward the slips to
MacIay without protest or comment in
regard to the Objectionable passages.
1t may be justly said that. if Admiral
Sampson is the sufferer from mental
decay that his admirers have begun to
represent him since his summons to the
witness stand in the Court of Enquiry
has appeared to be imminent, it would
be ungracious TO attack him personally
IN any way while that deficiency should
last. In THIS article we have no inten-
tion Of saying one word against the al
legged invalid 1t Is his friends who
need talking to. Perhaps they think
they are serving him, hnt they are not.
on the contrary, they are only contrib
uting to his cairn of embarrassment an
other thing which, when his intellectual
equilibrium has been re-established, he
will find it necessary to explain.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-14
ATLANTA. GEORGIA. MONDAY. OCTOBER IA 1901.

Congressman Babeoek. one OF the fore
most Republican leaders in the house OF
Representatives. and chairman of the con-
gressional campaign committee Of his
party. introduced at the last session OF
congress and viii urge at the next session
bill providing for the removal of the
tariff on every article that Is controlled
by a trust.
In his last public address. delivered at
Buffalo on the day before his assassina-
ton. President Mckinley said: IF, per
chance. some Of our tariffs, are no longer
needed for revenue or to encourage and
protect our industries at home. why
should they not be employed to extend
and promote our markets abroad?"
There are many evidences of a growing
disposition in the Republican party to
modify its policy Of protection and to
move in the direction Of lower tariffs.
When this is the tendency Of the party
that is the author and has so long been
the special champion Of protection how
can it be expected. that the south which
has never been for protection per Sc shall
take il up and urge it as a principle.
No man in the south has ever won party
leadership or distinction IN politics as an
advocate Of the principle OF protection.
II has been SO because the great masses
OF the people of this section have been.
as they are stiH opposed to purely pro-
tective tariffs They have stood and
stand yet for the principle of tariff for
revenue. and there they will remain.
President Mckinley indicated Just be-
fore his death the direction he was taking
on this question and President Roosevelt
has given the country an assurance upon
which il relies that he viii carry out the
policy of his illustrious predecessor.
We do not believe that the Republican
party will ever dominate the south and It
may be set down as certain that il or
any other party will never be built up to
supremacy in the south by reason of its
protective tariff principles
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-14
anoRalA AZ EuFFALo.

In the distribution Of h0nors at the Pan
American exposition Georgia was given a
very conspicuous place. Under our state
constitution II was impossible for the leg
islature 70 make an appropriation for an
exhibit at thar great fair
No attempt vas made TO raise a fund
for this purpose BY popular subscription,
an expedisnt that was adopted in the case
OF the great Omaha exposition several
years ago
only a very small amount could be TAX
en- from the appropriations for the ag-
r4culturaI and geological bureaus. bug it
was resolved 70 make an exhibit even with
tsss meaeer sum OF money. Fortunately,
Roth Of tness bureaus. had collected a
Iarxe nunser and variety Of Georgia
ursduets. and these formed the nucleus o.
a state EXHIBIT that was i..shly creditable
ana attracted much attention even where
ether states were represented by exhibits
ON uihch 4 great deal az money had been
expended.
Bat Georgia has carried on many hon
ors a BunaIo. she won the gold medal
for Der coIlectfvs display OF agricultural
praducts. the sold medal FOR long leaf
pine products. silver medals for displays
Of minerals. building stones. gold nuggets
and gems and several others. No state Is
credited with more high-elass prizes at
the Pan-American exposition than Geor-
"a. The collective state display and the
EXHIBITS Of railroads and other corpora
tions which won these prizes have done
much 70 spread the fame Of GsOrgia's rich
and varled resources. They have shown
that in agricultural produets. in building
stone. In woods and in minerals Georgia
n q remarkably rich state and offers mag
uiscsut opportunities for enterprise and
investment.
The state exhibit and the others that
put Georgia forward 50 prominently at
Buffalo viii be Of great value TO her. It
wiz be remembered that with only about
500 contributed BY patriotic citizens
Georrlz carried or the gold medal for the
best Of al the state exhibits at Omaha.
and there we're more than % Of them.
And yet there were states which expend-
ed g-s.se8 and s80oe each in collecting and
displaying their exhibits at that great ex-
position.
Georrfa can beat them all
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-14
M Will HELP oUR TRAoE.

The expectation that the industries and
commerce Of the United States will be
benefited immensely by the Pan-AmerI-
can congress to be held in the City Of
Mexico. beginning October p, is well
founded. That meeting will be attended
by representative men of the United
States and every government OF Central
and South America. Chile held back a
long time for fear that the congress
might interfere with some Of her terrific
rial claims. but has finally consented to
take part I'm the congress.
On the face Of the fact IT is surprising
that we get so small part Of the trade
Of the nations which lie nearest to US,
but there is a sufficient explanation.
1t lies largely I'm the failure of our man
ufacturers to study and meet the require
ments and tastes Of our South American
neighbors.
Our manufacturers have tried to force
upon those markets styles of goods that
they do not want and have put them
up in forms that are not suited to their
trade and methods Of transportation.
Some OF the United States eonsuls in
/ Central and South American trade centers
have called attention to these obstacles
to the extension Of our commerce, but
their advice has received little heed.
The United States delegates to the Pan
American congress may be more success
/ ful I'm impressing upon us the require
ments OF the situation after they have
! conferred with the delegates from the
other American republics.
While our foreign commerce in almost
every other quarter Of the globe has in
| creased enormously in the last ten years
our exports to Central and South America
have risen during that period from $4,000.
600 10 only $44.OOOoOo year, very small
amount compared to what it should be.
l Our imports from those countries have
actually decreased during ten years from
si1s,e0o0Oo a year to S11O,OO0,Oo0. Nations,
as rule. 10y most from the pations
which are their best customers. and we
would improve the prospect Of increasing
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-14
THE ANARCHISTS DREAM


! vate property will not be worth anything,
anyway.
But it is Proudhon who is regarded as
the founder of modern anarchism. His
ideas were taken up by Russians and
made the basis OF a most vigorous politi-
cal agitation which directed itself toward
the killing of heads of government
UNION OF OPPOSING SCHOOLS.
Next to Russia, Spain is the country in
which anarchists have made most head
way. Portugal. Italy and France have al
ways been ineolved in the movement. The
International Workingmens association
was founded in 1864 and was combina-
ton Of anarchists and socialists. The so
cialists wanted greater equality through
the means of state interference, while the
anarchists wanted it by having the state
abolished.
The fact that these two sets of people,
holding diametrieally opposite views,
should work together in carrying on an
agitation shows much Of the character of
the so-calIed organization" In the course
of time this conglomeration Of opposing
opinions made trouble, for when Baku-
nine wanted to get up an international in
surrection to bring about destruction of
all government and abolition of all law
the socialists expelled him from the organ
ibation, holding that equality could be
brought about only through the means OF
cooperative production which required a
state to enforce 1t.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-14

raised twenty-six bushels of wheat per
acre on a sixty-acre field, where formerly
five or six bushels were considered a rair
Weld. / can name Rath brothers, OF Tula-
homa. who grew twenty-five bushels OF
wheat per acre on 200 acres that had here
tofore been considered practically worth
less for the growing of cereals OF any
kind"
Colonel KilIebrew adds that he knows OF
many localities in Georgia where twenty
five to forty bushels Of what to the
acre have been grown.
Mr.. Edward Atkinson has studied the
subject carefully and gives it as his opin-
ion that the unoecupied lands alone in
all but three of the southern states could
produce 1.-THE entire present wheat crop
of the United States"
The farmers who have by their industry
and skill illustrated the possibilities of
wheat culture in this state have done
Georgia great service and pointed out
the way to make wheat a great staple
crop for our people and very profitable
one.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-14
A cREAI REVOLUTION.

There has seldom been a more striking
illustration Of the power OF cleanliness
than Havana now furnishes.
IL has been only about three years since
the authority of our government was es-
tabIished in Cuba. When that event &C.
Cured Havana was one OF the fouIest
cities on earth. II had absolutely no SAM
tary regulations worth speaking Of and
consequently It's death rate was very high.
The FIRST task undertaken there by the
United States authorities was the clean
ing of the city and the esta Adjustment Of
provisions to keep II clean.
The result has been marvellous. Many
diseases that We're prevalent three years
ago have been almost completely stamp
ed out. Yellow fever. which existed con-
tinuously and at certain seasons commit
ted heavy ravages in Havana and from
that breeding place often spread TO our
shores. has been conquered so far that
during the past summer there have been
very few cases in Cuba and none any
where IN this country.
II seems that yellow fever epidemics will
soon be only a memory.
Inc report OF the haNdhd heaith dutiioi-
titles for September shows that the annual
death rate on the basis OF that month
would be only 1884 per thousand. which is
the lowest IN the city's history. II is lower
than that OF the q large cities of England,
or that Of IS large cities Of the United
states. some of which boast Of their
healthfulness.
Durins the last three years a peaceful
revolution has been wrought in Havana
which has brought blessings OF incalcula-
bic value 20 that city.
Great is the power Of cleanliness!
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-14

Albert Halstead. the Washington CORE
spondent Of the Brooklyn Standard Union,
sends his paper the following of interest;
1t would not be surprising II, before
long, some one should spring boom for
Rear Admiral Schley for president on
the Democratic ticket, however short
lived such a move might be. The popu-
Iarity of Schley is unquestioned. and
whatever may be the decision Of the court
of inquiry, many people will look upon
him as the real naval hero at Santiago
But heroes do not always make good po-
IiticaI candidates, as in the case of Ad-
miraI Dewey, for example. II would be
hard to find an observant person who be-
lieyes that Schley would seriously con-
slider the matter of being a candidate fca'
president, one paramount consideration
being the chaotic condition Of the Demo-
cratic party at present, and the extreme
uncertainty of Democratic success in the
next presidential election.
Still, there are many enthusiastic Demo-
Gratis who believe that In the person Of
Schley they have found candidate who
might go a great way toward uniting the
party and harmonizing the various war
ring elements. They point to the fact
that the naval officer has no political
record and could safely stand on any
platform that the Democratic convention
might adopt They further insist that
there IS no other entirely satisfactory
Democratic possibility for president, and
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-14
JUDGE THOMAS G. JONES.

The most notable appointment made so
far by President Roosevelt is that of ex-
Gov. Thomas G. Jones to be judge of the
United States court for the middle and
northern districts of Alabama.
It is not only the most important office
the new president has filed. but it is
considered by the public as a very sig
nihcaut bestowal OF patronage. Governor
Jones is a lifelong Democrat. has been
twice elected governor Of Alabama as
the regular Democratic nominee and
was one of the most prominent leaders in
the late Alabama constitutional conven-
;ion
The appointment of a man who is so
decidedly opposed to his political party
indicates that President Roosevelt in
tends to act on very broad lines in filling
important Offices.
There are able Republican lawyers in
the district over whose federal courts
Judge Jones is to preside and several Of
them were urged for the place. but the
president ignored politics ana chose the
man whom he believed was best qualified
and most acceptable to the people of Mid
ole and Northern Alabama.
Under a strictly partisan administra-
ton. such as we have usually had from
Republican presidents. this appointment
would have been Impossible
President Roosevelt, it is evident. will
make a departure from old lines in filing
federal Offices in the south. The politi-
cal effect Of this porcy is uncertain. bat
we do not take stock i'm the sneory That
IL will disrupt the Democratic party in
this section or cause any great number Of
Democrats to betake themselves to the
Republican camp We may be sure that
no such course will be taken by Judge
Jones.
The people of Alabama undoubtedly ap-
nreciate the liberality of President Roose-
Welt and honor him for it. but it will not
change their opinion on the distinctive
doctrines Of the Republican party or tend
to any great extent to promote the estab-
Bsbment of a great white mans Republi-
can party in the south.
But President Roosevelt has done a
very valuable service to Alabama. Judge
Jones is in every way highly qualified
for the important Office he has received.
He has been found true and capable
wherever he has been tried and he will
distinguish himself as United States
judge.
The Journal joins heartily in the general
coneratuIation of both President Roose-
welt and Judge Jones on this appoint
/ ment
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-14
1HE soUTH ANp lie TARIFF.

The Journal published recently a dis
patch from its Washington correspondent
giving an account Of an interview which
Cart. z. p. Howell had with President
Roosevelt.
me genial Georgian is reported to have
sid 10 ths president: you can build up
a Republican party in the south on the
tarif, but not on the negro
The latter part of this proposition is IN
doubtediy correct. but the first part is
certainly fanscIous.
there Is not now. nor has there ever
been any controlling protection sentiment
IN the south. or the prospect Of developing
one.
The protective tariff has cost the south
shousands o. millions % dollars in the
bouatIes that sac has been compelled to
ray eastern manufacturers and the trusts
waEch are the legitimate and logical re-
salt % protection.
Though the south = now developing her
sws Industries RAPIDLY and IN a very large
sezic she 70 not going over TO protection
ism. The real strength and best hope OF
the Industries % the south are 20 be found
IN the fact that they are not dependent
upon high tariffs for their preservation
aad promotion
The south has unrivalIed advantages for
the manufacture Of cotton goods. Iron
and steel can be manufactured in the
south az less cost than IN any other part
Of the United States OF the entire world
These are not theories or boasts. but
plain statements Of admitted facts.
why then should the south array her
SELF for protection and against whom
shoEld seek protection?
Captain Howell Is late in the day in
laying down a protective tariff as the
corner stone Of a movement which is 70
rsveIutsonize politics IN the south.
He Il distinctly behind the procession.
II - clear that even IN the Republicans
party there Is q distinct and growing ten
dency toward the reduction OF many tar
~ SUITES and the entire removal OF others.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-14
A rEEE-LoVINe PRESIDENT.

Among President Rooseveits many good
points is his love of trees and his appre-
citation of their practical value. 1t is said
that he will endeavor to use his great
authority and influence for the encourage
ment of the planting and care of trees
throughout the country.
There is reason 10 believe that his first
message to congress will contain strong
recommendation of reform in this direc-
ton, viii outline a general plan of arbor
culture under the direction and support
of the federal government. He will thus
be carrying on a good work in which
President Mckinley was deeply interested
and which he hoped to carry well forward.
There has been i'm all parts Of the eoun-
try during the last few years great
Increase Of interest In tree culture. Every
year Arbor Day is more generally observ-
ed and the number of trees planted on
that day becomes constantly greater.
The governors of many states, the may
ors of many cities and other public off,
Gals who are in positions to help forward
the great and necessary work OF tree
planting are helping this good and neces-
sary work. 1t is receiving ala of incalcu-
liable value not only from scientists and
societies, but from hosts Of practical men
Of affairs who understand it's Importance.
The redemption Of millions of acres of
land that were once arid and worthless by
persistent and proper tree planting is a
great object lesson that should have its
effect in every mart of the country
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-14
OPENING OF THE FAIR.

Atlanta's big fair. which opened we'd
uesday and Is to continue until October
ssth. - an assured success
The Attendance on the first day surpass-
Cd al expectations and revealed an ar
ray and variety OF attractions that win
appeal 20 the pubic effeetHaIly.
The fair had glorious weather TO begin
with and there IS every reason TO believe
that ID viii continue throughout the next
two weeks az least
TIE farmers have laid aside much Of
their work and are getting IN money.
They can find both the time and the mon
~ 70 eome 20 the fair and they viii come
In large numbers Our neighborins cities
and towns will be largely represented and
Atlanta win give the fair very liberal pat
tronage.
Il a an excellent time to visit Georgia's
eapttaI for either business or pleasure.
The low railroad rates now offered are
an additional attraction
The management OF the fair has pre-
pared q program for every day that viii
entertain an who may attend.
The bench show. one Of the special fea~
lures. Is now on and viii Re followed by
the poultry show. the horse show and
ofner attractions. while the general dis
play win be Of continual interest.
Exposition park from now TO the 18th
Of this month win present very lively
scores.
DO not ian 10 take them m
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-14

In discussing the story of Nancy Hart,
whose grave is to be enclosed by Mrs.
Robert Emory Park and other Daughters
of the Revolution. Rev. George @. Smith,
OF VineviIfe the well known Georgia his
torfan writing in the Macon Telegraph
says:
This is a story of fiction. There was
no such person as Nancy Hart In real
life. 1t is just a pretty story that was
written by a clever writer, and II made
such a hit that the character Of Nancy
Hart has been given a place in his
| tory"
1.-The story about who struck Billy
Patterson" continued Mr.. Smith, was
, builded by a romancer. Billy Patterson
was a Baltimorean, who had some land
in Franklin county. Georgia. He came
down here to see about 1t, ard while here
got drunk at the village near his lands.
Somebody struck him. and made him fu-
rious He tried to find out the name OF
the offender, but failed to do so. Every
time he went to town he made inquiry
about the matter. and 1t kept up until 1t
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-14
WAS S(ANCY HART
CREATURE OF ROMANCE?

became a joke, and a bright young fellow
made a story about 1t. This is what caus-
ed Billy Patterson and his striker to live
in history"
The publication which attracted Mr.
Smiths attention to the Nancy Hart
story is as follows:
"A number of well known Georgia la
dies left E1berton Saturday morning to
visit the grave Of Nancy Hart. The
trip was made under the direction OF
the Daughters Of the American Revolu-
ton. Mrs. r. E. Park, state regent, was
present and directed the work The par
ty located the grave of the famous Ameri-
can woman patriot after whom the coun-
ty of Hart was named, and win enclose
it. It is intended that a monument snail
be placed over IL. The grave is located
on a well known creek in beautiful spot.
The Daughters of the Revolution win buy
a tract of land around the grave and
make a park OF IL. Mrs. Park was ac-
companied by Mrs. Z. B. Heard, Mrs. A.
o. Harper, Mrs. E. B. Tate and many
prominent Elberton ladies"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-14

general idea seems to be that his Demo-
cratic opponent will be John W. Kerns,
the former Democratic candidate for gov
ernor of Indiana and at present city at
torney for Indianapolis.
The political future Of Senator Hanna
is shrouded I'm mystery, none Of his
friends in washington having any def
mite idea as to what he proposes TO do. II
il known. however, that despite Senator
Hanna's protestations, he was bona fde
candidate for the nomination for presi-
dent in 1904, and already some missionary
work had been done in his behan. BY
swinging the southern votes in his favor
at the critical time and combining with
one or two minor candidates the senator
hoped TO secure the nomination.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1901-10-14

our exports to the countries south of us
by increasing our talxings of their pro-
auctions. many of which are used in al
most unlimited quantities.
Our antiqusted and repressive tariff pol
icy has stood much in the way Of better
commercial relations with our neighbors.
but there is a Frightening hope of the
lowering of this banner.
The south is especially interested in the
possible results of the Pan-Amsrican con-
gress because the industries which are
now largest and most prosperous in the
south have unrivaIled advantages for sup
plying Mexico, the Central and South
American markets with the articles
which they mainly buy.