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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-04-12

trammeled in their constitutional ef-
fort If the government of the United
States shall force the Cuban people. as
represented in the constitutional con-
v%ention. to adopt a system Of govern
ment other than those people would
choose If left to their own devices the
assertion hat we have Kept faith
with them and with the world is mere
falsehood." And every honest, faith
full. candid man knows that this is pre-
cisely true. But he sees that trouble
may come from one direction. He says:
He says we have one right, and one
only. in this matter. and hat right is
also a duty: We must insist that
American citizens shall be accorded
the protection and privileges which we
grant TO aliens within our Jurisdiction.
hi requirement. indeed. we make Of
all governments with which we have
p~eaceable intercourse. The ~acquies-
enc on the part of Cuba in this de-
mand presupposes a stable government
for no other could afford TO our citi-
zens s~ojourning under that flag pro-
lection of life and property. AS has
just been said. We must in justice to
own citizens make this demand of
Cuba. and until it is acceded to we
cannot withdraw form military control
of the island. And lust here arises
the gravest danger to a proper and
honorable settlement of our relations. ,
Viewing the considerations, the ac-
tual situation. the Missouri statesman
says:
"Out of his situation will come temp
tation in most enticing form, Turing us
on to impose upon this helpless people
conditions absolutely inconsistent with
free and independent governmental ac-
ton. md yet we are pledged to give
them opportunity to exercise the right
of self-government. . . 1t is idle
for dilettante travellers and amateur
philosophers to speak of race preju-
dice as the result of ignorance and iso-
lation. 1t is omnipresent. and is at
least. as evident a characteristics of
the superior as of the inferior races.
Under no circumstances can
this government tolerate any foreign
interference in the affairs of Cuba. We
must adhere strictly to the Monroe doc
trim. which is dearer today than ever
before to the American people"
Cuba must be free. Americans living
there must be protected, law and or
der must be established. all anarchy
must be suppressed. no foreign power
shall dare to interfere. and every prom
Use ever made to Cuba by the United
States must be faithfully, s%crupulously
persistently observed. That appears
to be the substance of the great SEN
ator's view. How much more honor
able and wise than the demands of po-
litical tramps and limoges to capture
and to hold.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-04-12
A GREAT MANS VIEW

Often the Messenger had expressed it's
high admiration of the wisdom, great
ability, fidelityS sincerity. ~eloquence
and elevation of character of U. :.
Senator George G. Vest. of Missouri.
who is not surpassed in these high
qualities BY any contemporary. He is
a wiser man than senator Morgan, but
possibly not so copiously finished and
not altogether SO able. We are quite
disposed to believe that in his genuine
mentality Morgan is ahead of any man
in the senate.
We have reaC quite recently a paper
by Senator Vest in the Philadelphia
Saturday Record on Our Future Rela-
tons with Cuba" 1t is so lucid, SO
forceful and calm and s~tatesmanlike
it is capital reading and would help
any one to a better understanding of
the rea situation. His associates in
the senat could not do better tina to
give the distinguished senator's clear,
vigorous argument a careful study. 1t
is like the remarkable and very able
statesman. thoroughly honest, n di-
rect. 1t has evidently impressed the
Washington Post for it begins an edi-
torial headed "Our ~predicament in
Cuba by a reference to Senator Vest
as 1.-The venerable, brilliant, and clear
headed senator rom Missouri" and
says that whatever Mr.. Vest may
choose to say to his fellow countrymen
is always we'll said in clear language,
and inspired. as every n is ready to
believe. by thoroughly honest and pa
triotic feeling"
He begins his luminous paper by a
quotation from a letter written ninety
years 8 by Thoma Jefferson to the
then president Madison. We give only
a part. that which shows the kind OF
'iexpansionist" the illustrious Virgin
ian and great political genius a 1t
is claimed now that his Imperialism
was like that of McKinley's aL.% other
latter-day political Solomons. He
wrote this:
And am persuaded no constitution
was ever before so we'll calculated IS
ours for extensive empire and self-gov-
1t will be objected to
our receiving Cuba that no limit can
then be drawn to our future acqulSl-
tons. Cuba al be defended by US
with a navy, and this develops the prin-
ciple which ought to limit u views.
Nothing should ever be accepted which
would require a navy to defend it."
Senator Vest states that at least four
administration since the war in 1861
'65' have seriously considered the ac-
QUESTION of the island" Cuba. But he
is careful to say with accuracy, h a
the hostile elimination of relations
with Spain was in no wise the result
of a desire on our part to acquire
Spanish territory. The so-called Tel
Ter resolution was an honest and
truthful expression Of our feeling and
intention toward Cuba" He mentions
tina in no part of the world is peace
more profound today than in Cuba.
Thus far 1--WE have not violated our
promise embodied IN the Teller reso-
luton" He clearly. uneuuivocally and
Justly declares that sin order hat they
shall have this opportunity of self
government it becomes absolutely e
cessary for them to be 1T free and un-
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-04-12
THE CHINESE REBELLION
The Combination Against h Emperor
Very Formidable

Pekin. April 9.-The Russian minister
to China, NJ. de Giers, responding to the
letter from Prince Ching and Ii Hung
Chang regarding Manchuria. merely re-
fuses to hold further communication
with them upon the subjects.
The Monaghan Prince alaskan, faith
er-in-law of Prince Tuan. proves to be
an important factor in the rebellion
now in progress. He urges the rebel
lious troops to march on Sien Flu.
Chinese knowing General Tung Flu
Sian say the emperor brought the re-
bellion upon his own head when he pub
lished the edict threatening the gen.
eral with future punishment On ac-
DUN of his present power and influ-
ence General Tung Flu Sian would not
permit this and naturally desired 10
prove that power. He has the entire
Mohammedan population with him.
Prince Tuan also has a large follow
ing, while Prince Olaskan controls the
entire province of Mongolia
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-04-12

Governor Aycock took advanced
ground in his campaign speeches
and in his excellent inaugural ad-
dress in behalf Of an educational
revival. with wider sweep and more
results 1t is announced that
he will during h year follow this UP
with addresses in different sections of
h state in behalf Of the education Of
the people. He made the first of these
recently at Goldsboro and with much
interest. He can hardly do a better
work for his people that honored him
Than by pressing to results the great
cause of popular education. The Mes
senger wishes him all manner of sue
cess in these judicious and much need
ed endeavers.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-04-12
BIG FIRE IN RICHMOND
ed-Trigg Shipbuiiding Plant In Dan
ger.

Richmond. Va. April 9.-Fire on the
upper dock this afternoon des ,royed the
ice plant Of Mrs. Jane King and the
tobacco factory of Hagan, Dart & CO.
The loss is estimated at about $50, 900.
Truckman Horace Clark was caught
beneath falling bricks and one arm ana
one leg were broken.
The fire is supposed to have origi-
mated from a spark from a stationary
engine in a woodward. At one time II
was feared that the Trigg Shipbuilding
plant and two schoonerS would catch.
but the firemen succeeded in combining
the flames to the destroyed property
mentioned above.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-04-12
To Combine the Depart ment Stores

New York. April 9.-Oficial notice of
the rumored combination of department
stores was given today by J. Pierpont
Morgan & Co., who solicit subscriptions
to the stock of the Associated Mer-
chants company. The company is cap
itaiized at $780, 700. 900. and proposes 10
acquire dry goods business or interests
in this and other cities. The prospectus
states hat a half interest has been Sc
cured in both the H. B. Clafin Com
pany and the Adams Dry Goods Com
pany and hat the James McCreery &
Cos. Twenty-third street store has
been bought outright.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-04-12

The treasury will not be emptied we
apprehend by the increased expen-
ditures which were inevitable under
the circumstances. The legislature
wisely b~roadened in its grant of aid in
many directions, and without resort
ing to bono issuing it made provision
for more income. 1t is supposed at
Raleigh that the increase in revenue
may possibly reach a half million dol
lars.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-04-12

On the 18th inst, a meeting of interest
is to be held at the old town of Salem.
1t will last for three days. 1t is a con-
ference for education and prominent
teachers abroad are expected to attend.
1t may help to push on the car of ed
ucational revival in North Carolina.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-04-12
Ladies Can Wear shoes

One size smaller after using Aliens
Foot-Ease. a powder to be shaken in
to the shoes 1t makes tight O. new
shoes feel easy; gives instant relief to
corns and bunions. It's the greatest
comfor. discovery Of the age. Cures and
prevents swollen feet. b''sters. cailous
and sore spots. Aliens Foot-EaSe IL a
certain Ire for swelling. hot. aching.
feet. At all druggists and shoe stores.
sc. Trial package FREE by mall. Ad-
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-04-12

Cramps. Dysentery, Cholera Morbus,
diarrhoea. and indeed. all bowel COM
plants quickly relieved by Perry Davis
Pain-Killer, a safe, sure and speedy
cure. for all the trouble named. Every
reputable druggist keeps a supply.
Each bottle has full directions. Avoid
substitutes, there is but one Pain
Killer, Perry Davis. Csc. and SOC.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-04-12
Death OF Rev. A. r. Raven
Correspondence of The Messengel

Mt. Olive, N. c., April 9.
After several weeks of illness with
grippe and heart failure, Rev. A. r.
Raven departed this life yesterday at
4 o'clock aged about 65 years.
The interment will take place tomor-
ROY at $3.50 O'Clock
The deceased caves a wife and one
daughter and a lost of friends to
mourn his demise.
The deceased had bee pastor of the
III. E. church here for the past fifteen
months where he has made many
friends.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-04-12
FOR OLD AGE

To the old, as to babies, the
even balance of health is more
important than anything else
in the world. The possible
health, in age, is not high and
strong; it is only even.
There is no end, but death,
to the trouble that comes of
its loss.
1t ought to be watched like
a baby's.
Their future is short; but oh
how it turns on comfort! on
whether the wrinkles are
wrinkles of pain or of long Sc
rene enjoyment!
SCOTS emulsion of cod-liver
oil-for very old and very
young in different ways-is
the food to secure this even
condition of health.
Wen send you a little to Try, If you Ike.
scaTT r BOVINE, 80 Ped street, New YeGk.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-04-12

The new Judge Justice is a native of
Rutherford county. was born in 1914,
and has a fine war record. His ap-
pointment is highly welcomed and en-
dorsed.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1901-04-12

Philadelphia has spent s24, 600, 900 On
it's city hall. This is a great wrong and
outrage on taxpayers.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-11
The View York Marriage Inv.

For a long time, more than a genera
ton at least. the State of New York has
been cursed with a marriage law so
loose and open to abuse and fraud as to
amount to a positive public danger
Under the common law view of the
marriage relation, as applied in the
Commonwealth. it could be established
by any sort of evidence which might or
appear to be in support of the alleged
fact. People in that State have been
held to be married on the testimony of
a hotel register, or upon proof that a
man introduced a woman to two or
three Uadesmen. and instructed them to
credit her as his wife.
II is easy to see that such a system.
unguarded by any necessity to take out
licenses or to give public notice in any
other way, would naturally lead TO
blackmail Hardly anybody who reads
the daily papers is unaware of the fact
that ii has been hard for a rich man to
die in New York without having his de-
mise Immediately followed by the APP
pearance of A drove of common-law
wives who. in some cases, by means of
perjured Witnesses. have been able to
make out a case, or, at the minimum
have had to be bought off. because of
the cloud their claims have placed over
estates. All this viii be estopped by the
application of the law just passed, and
which we have no doubt win be
After January !, 1902, written mar
riage contract, duly signed and wit
messed, as in the case of conveyances of
real estate. and which must be filed
within six months with the clerk of the
city or town In which the ceremony has
been sclemnized. will be necessary to
establish the validity of any marriage.
This law will be of great benefit to
New York. 1T has often been a source
of wonder 10 thinking people that the
most populous. productive, and wealthy
member Of the Union should so long
permit the existence of a practical out
rage upon the integrity of the founda-
ton stone Of our civilization, the fam
lily The marriage tie is not only sacred
as between the persons contracting il.
The State has vital interest i'm keep
iES IL regular, anu, as the most impor-
taDt agreement into which citizens can
enter, in making IL a matter of public |
salutation and record. We are gIad |
that popular opinion in New York has |
been at last awakened to the necessity |
of reform in this matter Marriage is |
too important matter to be left sub |
jeet to establishment by mere proof of |
the apparent existence of the relation
for "a daY
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-11
The Philanthropy of Russia.

There Is one phase of the Chinese sit
uation which seems TO have escaped
public recognition, and that is the am
liable and even philanthropic attitude
OF Russia with regard to the Man
churian question, as developed by our
latest adyices We are touched with
emotion TO observe the desire of the
Cars advisers not to do anything
which might tend to mar the harmony
OF the Concert Powers, and, hence. to
menace the peace Of mankind.
Acting upon this estimable policy.
Russia. rather than throw a firebrand
into the councils Of the nations. is per
fectly willing tc keep Manchuria and 10
refrain from negotiations with China
which might make the possession Of
that region bone of contention. In
fact. Russia would not think Of causing
trouble by attempting TO secure a war
ranty deed to possessions already in
control under a quit claim and by vir-
tue of practical prescription. This Is
what ought to be expected from
Christian state which has never hest
tated to carry its crusading banner
through the Mohammedan Khanates OF
Central Asia. right UP to the boundary
line of East Indian heathendom.
OF course, 1t is possible that the be-
nignant aims of the Muscovites in Man
churia. Mongolia. Kashgaria. and
Turkestau. all of which territories re-
Gently nave been RussiAnized, may b.
misunderstood; but who is capable of
adequately misunderstanding them?
Surely not the preoccupied and crippled
Brush Empire. With the exception of
Japan there is nobody at the same time
able and willing to intcrpose objections
or criticism. Russia. occupying and in
tending 10 retain control of the whole OF
Northern China in the aggregate may be
considered TO have established a yaIua-
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-11
LOCATING THE STATUES.
Committees Hold n Meeting in Sec
Rotary Roots Office.

The Committees on the McClelland thu
Grant. and the Sheridan Statues met yes
terday afternoon in the office of the Seere-
tary of War TO decide upon the Location
to be given the memorials 1t was deci,-ed
to allow the seulptors competing for the
Grant memorial to have the choice of two
locations. one just south of the White
House below the line of ID Street exten,f-
ed and the other just south of the State
Department. 1t is the intention IL tina
first site is chosen by the sculptors. to
locate the Sheridan statue on the second
named plot, giving on the White Lot a
trio of statues quite unequaied in their
Notwithstanding at Fifteenth Street,
Sherman, Grant and Sheridan.
The McClelland statue will be located on
Sheridan Circle If the arrangements carry
out as above noted. II, however, the
Grant memorial is placed on the plot south
of the State Department, the Sheridan
statue will go either on Sheridan Circle or
on the plot of ground just in front of tho
Theatre. whichever of [ .ese To-
ment will be given the next best place.
The Committee ON tine Grant Memorial
decided to leave the design of the monu-
ment to the competing sculptors. As $3.50.
40 was the amount to be appropriated for
the memorial. IL is understood that soma
sort Of an elaborate monument can bs
arected perhaps not an arch, as the money
would not suffice for a good one but i,
statue with surrounding groups and an ex.
ensve and balustraded pedestal. II is re.
1uired that the monument shall be- an
merican in character as possible.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-11

TO II z EDITOR OF THE TINES: My at
tention has been called to an editorial in
The Times of March %. in~which the fol-
lowing statement occurs:
''we are informed that at a recent meeting of
the National Board of the Society of Daughters Of
the American Revolution, il decided in flu
ture TO exclude all representatives of the press
from the sessions OF the Daughters"
Your informant evidently does not I'M
derstand that the Board of Management
Of the National Society OF the Daughters
of the American Revolution has no au-
thority to exclude the press from the ses
sions of the Continental Congress of the
Daughters of the American Revolution.
That congress is the supreme body of the
organization. 1t elects board of man.
agement, which is merely an executive
board to carry out the will of the con-
gress which elects it. II is not legisla
tive board 1t is, therefore. not pcSsi.i.s
for it to legislate to the position which
coming continental congresses may take
upon any subject. il
Some years ago AN effort. emanating
from the board of management. was made
to exclude the press from the sessions
of the continental congress 1t was my
privilege to appear upon the floor of the
continental congress as opposed to such
action and advocating the admission of
the press. Thereafter the press was adj
mitted to the sessions of that congress
and to those of all which have succeeded
IL to the present time. There should be
no retrograde movement in this matter.
The Society of the Daughters of the
American Revolution is in existence pre-
sumably for the purpose of fostering pa
triotism throughout the country. What.
then has il to concealy The Society of
the Daughters of the American Revolu-
ton is not secret society Its assem-
blages should he examples OF patriotism
and dignity If these stand
rds are attained the example OF such
would be an inspiration to the
nation and a matter of pride to the de-
scendants of the Revolutionary heroes.
The press portrays what it sees and hears.
IL thecontinental congresses of the Daugh- |
tiers of the American Revolution are CON
Quoted so as to give the aforementioned |
the kindly offices of the press |
should be appreciated. II the congresses |
do not afford this high example it may |
be deplored. but no wound In a body cor |
poreal or corporate Is healed by conceal |
me conclusive: '-Al is not lost while we |
have single newspaper that Is free. |
Given a free press and We may defy open |
or insidious enemies OF liberty. 1t in 1
structs the public mind and animates the |
spirit of patriotism. Its voice suppresses |
everything which would raise Itself 4
against liberty, and its rebuke causes in |
,ipient despotism to perish in the bud"
EMILY n. RPrCHiE MCLEAN
New York.. April g.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-11
The Tyranny of Richcs.

The latest convenience in the New
York. apartment Is private safe. built
into the wall. and sc arranged that only
the tenant is acquainted with the eom-
bination. This makes it possible for the
fat-dwelier possessing valuable silver.
jewels. and papers TO keep them in his
apartment instead Of in the vaults of
the safe deposit or the bank
1t is question. TO the average peace
full and moderately well-to-do citizen.
whether such possessions as these are
not more bother than they are worth.
II is reported that many rich women
who own valuable and unique sets of
jewels habitualIy wear paste limitations
Of these ornaments when they have oc-
casion TO adorn themselves with pre-
cious stones. and leave the Jewels them
selves reposing in the ell-guarded ie-
eesses OF the bank. All the people who
see them with the imitation diamonds
or rubies know that they possess he
real ones. end. In fact, il is said that
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-04-11

BILE precedent, of a sort which Americans
| will have no difficulty in CHASING IS in
volving the American principle of be
nevoleDt assimilation" There are other
States who by nature are benevolent.
and who would very much like 20 as
simulate Chinese territory. We ere
greatly mistaken if they will not follow
so useful a precedent. and, instead Of
finding fault with the Government es-
and other potential abilities 10 the pur-
pose of getting something equally as
good"
If the peace and prosperity of man
kind is to be promoted by the Russian
occupation and ownership of one-half Of
the Chinese Empire-a matter which
may be treated as au fat accompli-
there would seem to be no just reason
why the same objects should not be still
better accomplished by the absorption
Of the middle and southern provinces
by England. Germany. France. Austria,
Italy. and so on. This proposition
seems to be aXiomatic. upon the princi-
pie that. If certain type of cook stove
viii save half the fuel two of the same
kind will save it all.
The only difficulty. perhaps. will be
to satisfy Japan that the Russlaniza-
ton of Manchuria and the regions to
the wes5 Will really tend to promote
peace ins-Asia. That is a question which
must sravely interest the Empire of the
Mikado. The mere occupation Of Man
churia might be negligible. did it not
involve the almost certain consequence
that Korea would by and by go into the
bag. Japan cannot see herself cut off
from the possibility of expansion on the
Asiatic mainland. Her commercial and
social conditions make such an expan-
sion absolutely necessary to japanese
growth and prosperity. The United
States has cut her off from Hawaii and
the Philippines, while the Russian am
bition to round out the movement to the
ice-free Gulf of Pc Chi Ii renders 1t
Korea can be preserved.
STILL We must concede that it is kind
in Russia to avoid friction by hanging
on 10 the magnificent stretch of terri
tory she has taken. If Japan can
only be induced to practice equal self
and refrain fraIn making a
row over the situation, no doubt every
thing will be we'll and smooth, and the
partition of China will be completed in
a spirit of harmony and international