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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-09-24
MIR. HARRIs's REMEDY FOR An
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In this State it is not necessary to ask
the readers of newspapers to consider care
fully any article which the Hon. Addison
c. Harris may contribute, so high a place
does he occupy in the estimation of his fell
low-citizens as a man Of ripe judgment and
as a lawyer in the broadcast significance of
the term. His article, published this morn
ing, presents an international remedy for
the extirpation Of Anarchists. Already sew
eral plans have been made public, but the
most of them apply only to the Anarchists
in this country, and the remedy is deporta-
ton. As Mr.. Harris says. anarchism is a
worldwide organization, created TO de-
stroy any form of government by assassi-
mating the head of national authority.
Such being the case, the attempt of any
one government to rid itself of Anarchists
by any plan which would drive them to
other countries would rot only be made
quate, but unfriendly to the family of
nations. Assuming that no remedy can be
adequate which is not international, Mr..
Harris shows that by International action
Anarchists can be declared outlaws by the
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caught, as pirates and man-stealers years
ago were outlawed and punished. Anarchy
IS a. greater menace to the nations than it
was possible for piracy or the slave trade
to be. because neither of these evils as
sailed the foundations of government and
social order. Anarchy is the foe of govern
ment the world over, and as such towers
infinitely above the crimes whose victims
were limited. If, years ago, before the
present close relations between the govern
ments OF the world existed, international
action was invoked to suppress a few
offenders against persons and property,
it is now an imperative necessity that the
nations unite TO destroy the men who are
engaged in an attempt to destroy all gov
ernment
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SHALL THE TAGGART POLICY BE
EXTENDED.

There is but one important question in
volved in the municipal election, namely:
Is it wise to continue the policy Of the
present administration Of city affairs two
years longer? It is a question to be con-
sidered in a judicial spirit by those who
have the best interests of a growing city
at heart. Such citizens can ask themselves
what has been done by the Taggart admin
i~stration during six years TO warrant its
extension under Charles Mcguire. Recall
the more prominent features Of the six
years and see how many Of them can now
be approved. 1t is not necessary to attend
political meetings to do this.
In the first place, under the mayors poll
icy the bonded debt of the city has been
increased $1,000. exclusive of the debts Of
the annexed districts. He has made the
city's bonded debt one-third greater than
it was when he came into office. If the
late William H.. English had not secured
the adoption of the clause in the State
Constitution limiting the liabilities of
county and municipality to 2 per cent Of
the assessed valuation, the Taggart ten
deney TO increase the city's debt would be
a grave danger. The limit. however, has
almost been reached. Whatever money it
may be necessary TO expend hereafter for
buildings and apparatus for the fire de-
partment, the construction Of bridges, i'm
provement of the City Hospital and i'm
provement of parks must be raised by in
creasing the levy upon the property of tax
payers.
Returning to the S17.O00 which has been
added to the bonded debt Of the city, how
large a part of that expenditure can be
heartily approved by property owners and
those whose business and incomes are
| affected by taxation? OF this amount $780,
90 was devoted TO the purchase of lands
for parks. If business men were managing
the affairs OF indianapolis upon business
principles, would they have purchased the
Riverside Park lands at the price paid?
OF the remaining 1851, 600 of bonds $50, 900
were issued to build a police station. There
might be excuse for this if provision had
been made for their liquidation by an
assessment during three or four years for
hat purpose. M bonds issued for the
construction of bridges and fire apparatus
should nave been regarded as current ex-
penditures and paid in two or three years.
No provision has been made for the pay
ment Of these bonds, but their issue has
pushed the bonded debt nearly to the con-
stitutional limit, so that should there arise
a great emergency in the affairs Of the
city it would be helpless so far as borrow
ing money is concerned.
These facts are presented to linking
voters. Do they approve this increase of
the public debt and the uses made of the
money? If they do not, they cannot con-
s%istently vote for Charles Mcguire for
mayor, because he literally glories in all
Of the acts of the Taggart administrator
and promises TO continue the same policy.
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is found TO oe an International offense.
Speaking to the meaning of the phrase,
'Ohenses against the law Of nations" Mr..
Pomeroy, in his lectures on "Constitu-
tional Law" says:
The grant is full and comprehensive.
and any measures may be adopted under II
which are demanded by the exigencies of
our international obligations"
1t cannot be doubted that Congress has
power to define and punish any crime that
is leveled against the peace and existence
Of this Nation. But we are not a hermit
Nation. We are but one member OF the
great family of nations. There is no par
lament of nations; no general interna-
tiOnal criminal code. Our laws define and
punish international crimes of piracy and
man-stealing. Anarchy. as now practiced,
is a crime not less heinous. but more de-
structive TO the peace and stability OF
governments. 1t is International in its
organization and operation, and its aim is
to overwhelm all civilized society.
ALL NATIONS INTERESTED.
1t is, therefore, the gravest matter, in
which all the nations have common con-
Germ. 1t would seem, therefore, that they
should speedily cooperate TO extirpate
this crime. international conferences and
III are u III
Through the international tribunal of The
Hague, or some other international con-
v%ention, the nations should speedily, by
treaty, define the crime of anarchy
throughout the world, and provide for it's
sure and uniform punishment. They could
well adopt uniform rules and practice for
the arrest, ~extradition, trial and convic-
ton of all persons guilty of this crime
a11fpcf The lou- % nations AG near as
may be anarchy should be treated as pira-
cy. By common accord and cooperative
action tina crime and mah-stealing have
been exterminated. With the modern
means Of intercommunicatlon by telegraphs
and steamships the world is now in close
neighborhood. The machinery for the ar
rest and punishment of international Grim
inals is already in existence. A murderer
of one of our soldiers was lately arrested
in South Africa and brought to the United
States for trial and execution.
Every nation has competent tribunals
in which to execute i%nternationa laws.
1t remains for the nations to define the
crime of anarchy and provide the punish
ment. This is matter of mere detail not
difficult to frame. An international treaty,
when made, becomes the law Of all ma
tons joining in or adopting it. When an
archy has been made an offense under the
law of nations, let any one committing the
crime, or aiding, abetting, ~cOunseling or
advising the same, be made amenable and
subject to arrest, trial and conviction, I'M
der such provisions as may be incorporated
in the treaty. Such a treaty, made by the
President and confirmed by the Senate, be-
comes at once the law throughout the
United States. Thereupon Congress can
support it by providing the tribunals in
this country having jurisdiction of the trial
and punishment.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-09-24
M'KINLEY'S KINDNESS.
How lie Went Out of His Way to Be-
friend an Old Enemy.
Washington Post.

Washington Post.
Many stories illustrating the statesman
ship, the courage, and other attributes that
make d man a leader of his fellows have
been told of William Mckinley. There are
also stories proving his more tender vir-
tues. and few better illustrate his Christian
forgiveness, charity and brotherly love
than the one a Waterman in one of the pub
lie buildings in this city has to tell.
This Waterman, now growing old and
somewhat broken by misfortune, was an
editor of prominence and power years ago
in the district Mr.. Mckinley represented
in Congress. He was at the head of a Re-
publican paper, but, suspecting Mckinley
of instigating a libel suit against him, he
fought his party's choice for Congress with
For years he held Mckinley his bitter
enemy and did his utmost to prevent his
rising.
Then it was disclosed that Mckinley had
no part in the libel suit and had never at
tempted TO wrong the editor. He was over
come with remOrse, and went to Mckinley
and begged forgiveness. Mckinley forgave
not in word only, as time was TO show.
The editor met reverses. His paper and
all that was his were swept away, and as
a last resort he came TO Washington and
went To work as a labOrer. He is a relig-
ious man and attended the late Presidents
church.
1t was during the first administration of
President Mckinley that the editor became
the lGborer. The President always recog-
nized him at church with a nod and a
smile. Later the President made inquiries,
learned of the mans position and sent word
for him to visit the White House.
But the labOrer's pride forbade him.
No" he Stubbornly told his friends. "Mc-
kinley'S up and I'm down now. He was
always good TO me. and l treated him shah
billy. III not seek more faVOrs." The la
borer stayed away.
His impulses, however, led him to at
tend the last New Years reception. Nc
kinley recognized him at once and eX-
tended both hands. The line was delayed
while the President of the United States
urged a humble citizen to visit him. and
then the laborer went away, proud, but
troubled.
"You see,' he explained to his friends,
"it's not only that l acted wrong years
ago; it's his-Im not with Mckinley now.
l am for free silver. / nave no right 20
accept favors from him"
The labOrer was getting old. His work
was growing too heavy a burden. Many
friends pressed him to visit the President,
and SO, at last, he went.
Just what happened there has not been
told. But one thing is certain. the ex-
editor ceased to be a laborer from that
day. He has a comfortable berth for his
declining years.
And during the services held for two
weeks past at the Metropolitan Church one
bowed, grav-headed man near the ''Presi-
dents pew has sent many a fervent
prayer for the martyr and has wept many
bitters tears for the man he once fought
so fercely.
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Ex-President Cleveland on Taggart-

To the Editor of the indianapolis Journal:
1t is eminently unjust to regard the pres
ent municipal campaign as in any sense a
political one, though on its face 1t seems
TO be. IN his letter of acceptance Mr.. Ma
guire wholly removed il from the field of
party politics to a question of indorsing or
rebuking the distinctive characteristics of
Mr.. Taggart's administration. As the
marked increase of anarchism during that
administration is its most striking feature,
and as Mr.. Mcguire promises to enforce
only such laws as he thinks are Just" he
promises to continue that disregard of law
which is in itself anarchy, and, disguise il
as we may. that is the supreme question
before the people of Indianapolis IN the
canvass.
Whether Ex-President Cleveland. in his
Princeton speech the other day, had Mr..
Taggarts administration i'm his mind or
not / cannot say. but he could not have
administered a stronger rebuke if he had
delivered il in Tomlinson Hall to the voters
of Indianapolis. He said: Nothing can
guard Us against the menace of anarchy
except the teaching and the practice of the
best citizenship; the brave enactment and
execution of repressive laws" We have
CROUCH brave laws, but how they are ex-
ecuted let the unrestrained gangs Of de-
nant laWbreakerS TESTIFY. Does anyone
believe that Mr.. Cleveland. if a voter of
Indianapolis. would vote for Mr.. Mcguire
after his pledge 20 enforce only such re
slflcuNe laws ~ pledSe MN. Inc iact
that the machine had made him the Demo-
cratic nominee would not neutralize his
pledge TO cOuntenanCe anarchy. There are
more Cleveland Democrats in this city
than the machine has counted on. The
men who disregard government" will all
vote for him. for he has promised TO not
enforce law against them any more than
Mr.. Taggart has done. but Cleveland DEM
ocrats. who believe in ''practicing the best
citizenship and bravely enacting and exc
cutting repressive laws" will not. There
* a world of mp4nlnW in the word brave
i'm this connection. Il. l.. SEE.
INDIANAPOLIS Sent o.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-09-24
IN FAVOR OF RECIPROCITY

President McFinley's speech at Buffalo
the day before he was shot has been widely
quoted and commented on as ~foreshadow-
ing his future policy on some important
questions. as it was doubtless Intended to
do. one of these questions was the tariff.
or. to put it more broadly. tina OF CONNER
cial intercourse with other countries. On
this point Mr.. Mckinley said:
Reciprocity is the natural outgrowth Of
ouT wonderful Industrial development under
the domestic policy now firmly established.
What we produce beyond our domestic con-
sumption must have a vent abroad. The
excess must be relieved through "A foreign
outlet. and we should sell everywhere we
can, and buy wherever the buying will en-
large our sales and productions. and therc-
by make a greater demand for home labor.
The period of eXclusiveness is past. TIE
expansion of our trade and is
the pressing problem. Commercial wars are
Improbable. a policy Of good will and
friendly trade relations will prevent re-
prisals. Reciprocity treaties are i'm har-
mOny with the spirit of the times: meas
ures of retaliation are not. If. perchance,
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 our markets
abroad2
This showed that Mr.. Mckinley was
ready TO make concessions on the tariff
question by substituting reciprocity for
protection where protection was no longer
necessary. The expression or these views
at Buffalo did not, as generally construed.
indicate a new departure by Mr.. Mckinley.
He was simply emphasizing what he had
said before. In his last annual message to
Congress. that OF December. 1900. after dep
recating the failure of the Senate to ratify
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-09-24
certain commercial agreements with other
countries, he said:

certain commercial agreements with other
countries, he said:
The policy OF reciprocity so manifestly
rests upon the principles CT international
equity and has been SO repeatedly approved
by the people of the United States that
there ought TO be no hesitation in either
branch of Congress in giving TO it full
effect. This government desires 10 preserve
the most just and amicable commercial re-
latiOns with all foreign countries, unmoVed
by the industrial r~ivalries necessarily de-
veloped in the expansion of international
trade.
The views expressed in the Buffalo speech
were simply an amplifcation of those above
quoted. They showed progress rather than
change. Constituting the two expressions
together they show that Mr.. Mckinley dep
recated anything like a commercial or
tariff war with any other country; that he
regarded tariff duties as a means of pro-
tecting and developing American industries,
and that when they were no longer needed
for this purpose they should be reduced or
abolished; and, finally, that he regarded
reciprocity treaties as one of the most
promising agencies for developing our for
eign trade in the future. There is reason to
believe that these views viii be presented
by President Roosevelt in his first annual
message to Congress.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-09-24
Washington on Suffrage.
Booker T. washington's up from sIav-
cry

Booker T. Washington's up from slav-
cry"
I believe it is the duty Of the negro-as
the greater part of the race is already doing
to deport himself modestly I'm regard to
political claims. depending upon the slow
but sure influences that proceed from the
possession of property, intelligence and
high character for the full recognition OF
his political rights. l think that the accord
ing Of their full exercise is going TO be a
matter Of natural, slow growth. not an
overnight gourd-vine affair. 1 do not be-
lieve that the negro should cease voting. for
a man cannot learn the exercise Of self
government by ceasing TO vote any more
than a boy can learn to swim by keeping
out Of the water. but | do believe that in
his voting he should more and more lee in
fuenced by those of intelligence and char
acter who are his neXt-door neighbors.
/ know colored men who. through the en-
enlargement, help and advice of Southern
white people. have accumulated thousands
of dollars worth OF property. but who. at
the same time. would never think OF going
TO those same persons for advice concern
ing the casting of their ballots. This. IL
seems TO me. is unwise and unreasonable
and should cease. I do not mean that the
negro should truckle. for the instant he
ceases 10 vote from principle he loses the
confidence and respect even OF the Southern
white man.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-09-24

After hearing the presentation OF the
canteen question by Surgeon Munson, OF
the army. the American Public Health AS
ISOLATION. at its recent meeting in Buffalo.
adopted a resolution asking Congress TO
restore II in the interest OF temperance
and military sanitation. During the first
six years OF the canteen the admissions to
hospitals for alcoholism steadily dimin-
ished. showing a decrease Of go per cent.
in the average annual number of admis-
sions. Delirium tremens fell of 31.3 per
cent. and insanity 81 per cent. The an
nual average OF court-martial convictions
for drunkenness was reduced more than
one-half under the canteen system. and the
desertion rate showed a similar decline.
All army statistics show that the era Of
the canteen was one Of the least injury
from the use of intoxicants and promoted
discipline.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-09-24

In the wer-eonsidered address OF Judge
Dudley II. Chase before the Logansport
meeting TO pay tribute 70 the dead Pres
ident the following sentence appears:
Where law Is uncertain. partial or arbi-
trary, where justice II not impartially ad-
ministered 30 all; where property Is inse-
cure and the person f. liable 20 insult and
violence. without redress by law. the peo-
pic are not free, whatever be their form Of
government.
There Is a great deal Of truth condensed
into the few lines quoted. Most Of the
evils from which organized society suffers
come from a failure TO administer the laws.
Murders are more frequent because there
h no certainty OF adequate punishment:
1ynchinga occur because men have lost
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-09-24

1t is announced that both the Ohio sena-
tors will take the initiative in a movement
either TO expel Senator Wellington or to
declare his seat vacant. Senator's OF both
parties In Washington. during the funeral
OF President Mckinley. expressed a desire
that such action should be taken, but
feared that no senator would care to lead
of. Since that time it has been learned
that the senator's representing the late
Presidents State will bring up the matter
as soon as the Senate shall meet.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-09-24

the laws; r%ufFians t~errorize communities be-
cause those who should bring them to jus
tice stand in fear of them and their friends
when election day comes around. 1t is a
truthful saying. and worthy OF everlasting
remembrance: Where property is insecure
and the person is liable to insult and vio-
lence the people are not free, whatever be
their form of government"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-09-24
How Can n Civilized World Pro-
tect Itself Against the Advocates
of Murder and Assa~ssinntiOn.
VIEW OF ADDISON C. HARRIS
THE CONSTITUTION AND STATUTES
OF TIL UNITED STATES,
Laws of Nations and Action Of In
for International Treaty.

At this time thoughtful men all over the
civilized world are discussing anarchism,
its monStrouS evils, and seeking methods
of curbing or extirpating this doctrine of
assassination. t the request of the Jour
nal the Hon. Addison G. Harris, late min
gary. and a lawyer of great ability and
wide reputation, prepared the . appended
statement, which is worthy the careful
attention of men who desire the welfare
of society in general and the continuance
of stable government.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-09-24

The Prohibition candidate for mayor is a
worthy man. but, as he STANDS no chance of
getting over 8 per cent. of the vote of the
city. he should not permit himself 10 be
used TO prolong the administration that en-
forces none OF the laws regarding the sale
CT liquors.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-09-24
UnfOrtunate.
Heitere Welt.

IItIItIt NtIIs
You are looking handsome tonight, Miss
Elite" Bagster remarked in the pauses Of the
dance.
so Mr.. Smythe told me a few minutes ago."
Bagster (only Remembering that Smythe is a
hated rivaD-"Well, you wouldn't believe any
thing that idiot said, would you?"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-09-24

Average men win not fall in with the
opinion Of the new controller Of the cur
rency that the country needs a United
States bank. For all practical purposes,
and for the business Of the government.
she present national ban system is deemed
adeouate.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-09-24

When the Board of Safety ignores the
representatives of an organization who
would offer evidence to prove that members
Of the police force failed to do their duty.
It ceases to be what its name implies.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-09-24

In all the qualifications essential for the
office OF mayo Mr.. Bookwalter is far SUI
perior to Mr.. Mcguire. Mr.. BOokwaIter
knows much more about municipal affairs
to-day than does Mr.. Mcguire.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-09-24

Evidence accumulates proving hat the
police powers of the city are being used to
forcs saloon keepers to support the Me
ROO ticket. Saloon keepers who nave
shown a rebeIlious disposition are not al
lowed 10 violate the laws.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-09-24

A very effective city campaign can DE
made without arousing excitement. If all
the men in the city who have had enough
OF the present regime viii talk with their
~neighbors, urging them to vote the Re
publican ticket, it will be elected by a
substantial plurality.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-09-24

The New York Maritime Exchange gave
ps a reason for excluding the New York
journal from its files that Its general
course was subversive Of public order and
Cts doctrines dangerous to the welfare of
che Republic"
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can Be found at the following places;

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