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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-11-23

y A SPtItl IfD INTERVIEW h'hls
ter Wa Tins-fang argues
against Chinese exclusion. hallN
Iispu,ins the idea that If the
bars were. let down this country would
he inundated. He alleges that only
one Of the IS provinces in China. the
,rovince of Canton. ever sent -ln-
grants to the United states and even
if every Chinaman in that PROVING"
should pack up and come ri"r her"
there would still be no inundaIi"n.
only few. he adds. are migratory;
the first who came had to be coax"d
very hard To roni- and he does not
believe that if all restrictions We're
removed there would b. more than
j 600 Chinese Immigrants year and
this influx only for few years.
Vet concedng that he might he mis-
taken In This estimate he proceeds
at is not fair to China as a nation 10
shut your doors Oh it's entire popula
ton. There are lots Of good people III
China; ana there Is also Il lot of rim
RAN, lust AS You have IN America,
Oh the globe. Ths G-ary law practi-
caily says that all Chinese shall be
prohibited from entering the domain
Of the United States. 1t points to the
Chinese specifically and. without dis
crimlnation in favor OF the classes as
against the nlasses II closes with one
fell swoop every avenue of admi,tanc"
To my race. No one as more anxious
than myself that offensive characters
snail be kept outside your American
territory. And | should Ike to see
every highbind-r In this country de-
ported. would close the gates
against not only the hishbiud-rs Of
China, but the hishbnd-rS of other
nations. But when you passed TN"
Geary law YOU did to the better people
of China, the merchants, the students.
the educated. Il gross injustice. There
should b~ sun- line Of distinction
drawn, You should give This class
AN opportunity ~ come Ia America ,
as ii is. They AZ" n"w practically
debarrr,i
You say the couilr labor or China
hurts your AMERICAN Morkinsnrn. |
Grn% this But If YOU think you are
right in this rontrnton, Well ana
soUd. l\rrp the coolies out, but in
closing the doors on them, why is it
necessary Ia shut out our respectable
trad-speopl", our merchants. our bank
-rS. our hnaurirrs ana other men Of
high standing ia their own commune
ityr II seems tu me that YOU could
easily iiN the line uf demarcation
without leaving amy luopholes which
would permit the entrance Of tha
class lu whom YOU object. Every
where, however, | tind "A deaf ear
turned Ia my plea for recognition of
the reSpecta HE Chinese. II looks as
though YOU have what you in America
call packed jury in this ease. and
that YOU have decided the quest ON
before hearing the arguments | have
Tried time and aggin TO get hearing
for my people on the questions Of ad-
miiting the merchants and that class
of which have already spoken. but
The ear of stone has Invariably been
turned on me, | say with all friend
lness YOU are Dreiudiced You are
unreaso sonablr, Your mind is made no
and YOU win not listen to arsument."
There is "a sood deal OF tru.h In
what Mr. Wu says; but the stampede
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-11-23

In other words. on the basis of al
the anthracite region cast a total anti
Republican ma jority of 20,62I for T-rkes
and 24253 for f'oray. in the latter case
practically neutralizing the enormous
Republican plurality rolled up by Allie
gheny county and exceeding 80 per cent
of the Republican plurality polled in
Philadelphia. Yet in 1896 these four
counties east l6,l+4 plurality for Me-
kinley and in 1900. S2G2 plurality.
Politics calls for careful study uf
these figures.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-11-23

ON the pub" opnion lirkcI llauj> rereiN ni
liar votes, nn the uun u,icI CoiJy re-
rsN"d ",Il3, and ON the Nutu,ra' League ticket
i,2O2 Nol,S, liIrs' plurality. ,5IIu
Potter received llGpi votes on the rIblr opin.
ion ticket, ana \erhe- received mU2s vote, on
thr Union ticket and s4jl on Lhr NM"ipIl
League t,hr, Poltcr'> plurality, HSli.
Votes l0r the Other candidates we've a, follows:
state Treasurer liaui>, RGpIhoiu, I}.. .lpS !:
'oray, Democrat, 2,Iaij; PorIcr Prohibition
ls0ii Mcconnell, socialnt-iAbor. ",isi; Wat
knS. Peoples, d}o; Barnes, rubli ownership
9.G7i
Judge Sup"me Court Nond,ldn, Prohibition,
l167l' Lowry Socialist Labor t.7j>, Mondcrau
Peoples. 26i llsIdrirk, Public Ownership, 2,5l0
,'ons itutioua Amendments: 80 l-leS. olL.
io>; No, j,oDl, \o, \cs, ~, ,u52, no, Al 2o}.
", Ncs, lSn52l no, is,63i
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-11-23

lnaSinurh as Senator Quay, whom
ven his enemies admit is no fool when
comes to appraising political stu
alton. says the removal OF Ma jor
Brown from the Pittsburs recorder
ship was against his earnest and
repeated protest aud advice" and may
involve consequences 'far-reachina
aud 6isa strous'. and the members Of
the governor cabinet, so far as hea.i
from. arc equally convinced thae It
should not lave been done. the ul,es-
tion recurs. im spite of the sovernor' j;
cxrlanarfon-Why @aA it done? "h.s
IS likely to Become "a famous mystery,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-11-23
TWELVE PAGES.
SCRANTON. NOVEMBER os 1901.

The charges which MIR, Sillinan
brings. in an interview elsewhere,
against the gentlemen composing the
present committee of business men en-
"a ced In trying to settle the strik. are
serious enough to warrant Il detailed
showing Of the evidence on which they
Gre based. These gentlemen stand as
nigh in our community as Mr.. Siliiman
stands, and possibly higher.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-11-23

M to look upon the removal
OF Major Brown from,
Ihe Pittsblne recorder
.Ihip as other than II political blum
Aer, almost certain To be far-reachlng
N its disastrous consequences upon
,,.epublican prospects in this state aud
5uil OF evil omen for the political fu-
.ure both or the governor and Of his
cabinet advisers, nevertheless II care
ful reading of the governors state
ment of reasons makes q deep impress
sion.
William a. Stone never WAS and
ae"er will be a great politician. He
las not the tinesse or the foresight
The processes OF his mind are slow and
clumsy. lie builds up conclusions
.WkWardly and utterly lacks the swift
't,tuirion and graceful dext-rity, for
Example. Of John y. Elkin. once
.nilt. however, conclusion by him In
as inmovable as the eternal hills.
Nothing can sway or scare him
Threats make no impression News
paper, rldicule stings, but he smiles
rriniy and stands his ground. Abuse
and denunciation roll off like water
from IA ducks back. Let him mark
out Il course. be- il wisely OF i'll: lie
follows lit 10 the end. lie iS heroic in
his lnmobility.
In Major browns ease a less mas
siNe executive would have h-u ap-
ralled AT thought uf the consequences
of welding the ripper AK. Nal Stone
calmly writes: II ann quite sure tnat
] would do AS | have done If ! posi-
lively knew that | would for this act
never again receive political rrruvui-
lion ~ amy Kind. ! am uuit- willing
to abide the consequences of my ot,-
rial acts And he means II. This is
mot mere rhetoric, but the sinpl-
truth. No man Who knows Stone
doubts II, Stone never makcs any
pielonses,
II IL possibl" Ia deplure the mischief
Invited hy Browns removal and AT the
same time To credit the governor
with honesty of motive aud pur-
pose. That will We believe. he the al
ttuue of most stalwarts Necessarily.
however the governors action means
re-shapins Of lines. Within "A short
time the political caldron in this state
win be boiling as it has rarely boiled
heretofore.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-11-23
mltted that the king business in Ser
via has it's drawbacks.

AS II we had not woe enough already.
the announcement of Increased water
rates is followed by another to the
effect HAT the price Of rhampa gne
is also liable to go up ON account of
the shortage Of the French grape crop.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-11-23
Thanksgiving Offering of
Table Linens, Napkins
4ise Ana Embroidered Linens.

AT the close OF prosperous year OF Linen Selling, we
desire to show appreciation of the very generous pat
ronage extended to us by giving trade special Thank
offering OF Unusual Linen Values.
Highest Grade OF Goods at the Lowest Possible
Prices" has brought us the business.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-11-23
Table Linens
72-Tnch Cream Damask Linen.

\ good heavy quality. strong aud
Servireabe. splendid for everyday
wear. improves with every washing
and Il good scVentN-hNe cent value
Special price ....................... .1Oc
72-Tnch Full Bleached Linens.
Strictly all linen and Il nice fin.
quality: great value for the money
Comes in good assortm ment of pat
terms: regular dollar linen. Special
price neutrality-suspicious.. ..ioc
72-Inch Extra Weight Linen.
FULL Bleached Damasl. satin fin
ish. very fine quality and good wear
ing linen. We have it in ten differ
ent patterns: our regular dollar and
quarter number. Special price,. $l.Ot
Double Damask Linens.
Most complete line of fine linens
eyer shown here. in all the newest
llora!. scroll and ornamental designs.
special price. c...............,$l.2! .! to $2.,s
Linen Damask Table Sets.
Are shown here in various sizes
and qualities. in new and pretty de-
signs embroidered hems,itchpd and
plain linens all come beautifully
boxed. Elegant gifts. Range in
prices from. m..................$I.J upward
Napkins to Match Our Linens.
German Silver Bleach Napkins.
large size. extra heavy weight. all
linen and soft finish. worth $l..5.
Sl.10 Henmed Napkins. for. 81 -
Sl..o Silver Bleach Napkins for. 81 ID
$50 Fun Bleach. extra heavy and
IS A.,
$!O0 extra fin. Napkins. FOR 81. 81
Full line of fine quality Napkins.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-11-23
Post Mortenl.

THE coMpLETioH Of the Off
cial tabulat ion at Harrisburg
Il OF the state vote Of Nov. >
makes it possible to do some
post mortem figuring. Here, for eN-
,mple. ia the comparison between the
pluralities of Yerkes and coray in the
four anthracite counties:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-11-23

These figures represent simply the
excess OF the Democratic over the Re
publican vote as indicated by the col
limn marked on the ballot, if the Union
party vote be included, the plurnlities
would stand:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-11-23

After close inquiry and inNestiga :
ton, little over Il year ago. the con-
rlusion was reached that the then
charges for daily page contracts were
unjust To other patrons aud tended to
destroy the business of those smaller
advertisers willing to pay rates that
would enable the paper ut least To live.
At that tine the Record had but n
single patron who took a page daily.
or. IN fact even the larger fraction OF
"A page. And that patron was anxious
to renew his contract. Upon notice
that the rate must he increased, and
that the existing contract would not he
renewed, the Record was informed that
many readers would desert il If the ad-
vertisemeni We're not SEEN that small
er advertisers would not value Il paper
apparently passed over by I'll" largest :;
and that. In amy case, Il solid loss OF
about 2,iou columns Of assured adIer-
Using in a single year would be too
dangerous an experiment. "tc., etc.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-11-23

In the language of the Pittsblrg
politician: There are BroWnS aud
HruwnS."
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-11-23

When II becomes apparent ihat Alrx-
ander cannot slap the face Of The
queen without having the echo heard
all round the earth, il must be adj
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-11-23

knot thus setting i,er community bound
hand aud through the folly 81 their '"i".
fathers. ourselves Thomas R"Hn"!.
Jrrlnrn. Pa. Nov. u.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-11-23

The Greek students evidently believe
that the gospels will be better appre-
clated in Athens In language that is
not common enough to allow every in
divilual to interpret religion of his
own from the text.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-11-23

Lead will perhaps prove more per-
suasive than gold in rffecting the re-
lease of Miss Stone.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-11-23

Governor Stone is willing that the
power of the Ptlshurs press should
be tested.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-11-23

is on, and, like a prudent man, he had
better bow to the inevitable and pro-
ceed TO make the best of II. other
wise he viii he run over and n good
man thus he sacrificed in vain.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-11-23

Nhr' New h"'h correspondents
of the Philadelphia Ledger
II reports that there is CON
siderable disappointment in
that city among the exporting interests
over the alleged mcagre results OF the
recent reciprocity convention In WASH
irgton. The convention, ii Will be re-
nembcred after listening to numerous
arguments pro and con. put itself on
record BY means of the following reso-
lutions.
Mhere,s THE growth of manufactures IN the
, ut"d states, represented IN values and n round
numbers has been ~ Follows: 1850. ~ SlOOD,'W',
DuU. 1860 - O,o. .OpD NV: lsu S.UoJ.uOO Ob 1850,
$500 WVnOu; 1870 s9.Oor o"O, 100; 200, $4,000,
UDp uOp
.>nd whereas These figures exhibit Al the same
time hl splendid result Tor the past industrial
policies ot our government, and ~ growing
need lor the development oi larger markets in
foreign countries.
And whereas. II would seem desirable no, oul.
TO maintain policies under which such splendii
results have been accomplished but also drNi,e
means TO develop increased markets for the III
creased and increasing manufactured products.
Therefore. be- ii resolved:
First That this convention recommends to con
grrN, the m,iintrnaucr of the principle of prOtrc.
ton for the humc markrt, aud to open up by
RECIPROCITY opportunities Tor increase" tol'lgh
itafr by special notifications at the tariff in
SPECIAL cases. ont, where ii can be- don" without
injury to any oi our hon" interests oi inantiac-
turu.. commerce ur farming.
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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-11-23
Page Rate Was Too Low.

only be true to itself by being true TO
it's principles.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-11-23

IN the parlanre of the vulgar, R-Vo-
lutionst tribetrih- appears to be o
his 'uulItAlS'
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-11-23

Faith Healer DOwie does not APP
pear to be Il success in the matter uI
inspiring faith ON the part Of l;rother-
ln-laW Stevenson.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-11-23
Stood by a Principle.

"rhe Record had nothing but an alb
stract principle to stand upon: but it
stood upon 1t. and the result is utter
eStng The matter was not closed uu
til the last hours of the last day of the
year and Of the contract: but before
that day was out a new advertiser had
sought the page at II rate fair to all
concerned. and it could have been
sold many times over at the price. But
this proved the least important result.
The circulation of the paper did not
fail off. 1t remains so high that our
advertisers reap the greater part of
our profits: but what has proven most
satisfactory of all is that those of our
patrons who only asked justice have 81
thriven under 1t. when obtained. that
the demand on our space has grown
with their growth to an extent that be-
Wilders us. The respect they feel for ii
has placed it almost in Il class of its
own as AN advertising medium. and its
patronage increases with leaps and
bounds. so that the purchaser whn
wants to consult the greatest array of
advert iSenlents in Pennsylvania must
perforce take the Record even If he
be not wis. enough to take ii for other
reasons.
It Is Safe to Do Right.
''rhe lessons from all this ar" OBJ
yiolS II is safe for IL newspaper as
for an Individual to do right: and II
need not fear amy loss of patronage
50 long as il is Just to all maintaining
its Independence and giving every one
who seeks its aid its fullest assistance.
ON equal terms. such "a paper may,
of course lose temporarily or altos"th-
e, the patronage of Yer! few: but the
results prove that these. and not the
paper. are the real sufferers. Their COM
petitorS wax stronger and stronger ana
more. able to sustain the newspaper
that sustains Them for. whatever pe"-
pie may fear. real monopoly can th'lN"
only where injustice or discrimination
exists.
..One other result should not b" Tor
gotten and that is that Il newspaper
benefits as much in its advertisements
as anywhere by being just and truth
ful If it sacrifice truth to sensation,
il colorS the vision of its readers: and
advertisers we'll know that an adNer-
,isement loses it's value where truth Is
not looked for. or even respected.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-11-23
Two Oi a Kind.

|\O EMPHASIZE that there is
no truth whatever in stories
of possible friction between
i.,,,nuny and thr United
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-11-23

Wv 7HTrE it Is impossible
M to look upon the removal
of Major Brown from,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-11-23
Minister Wu'S Protest.

r. y A SPIRITED interview Minis
ter Wa Tins-fang argues
Il against Chinese exclusion, haliN
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-11-23
keClprOcity.

"<uE New York correspondent
of the Philadelphia Ledger
Il reports that there Is con-
sidarnhle dlAapnOimtmeMt in
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-07-02
DISCUSS THE CUT-OFFS
CITY ENGINEER CLAUssEN WILL
MAKE NECESSARY IMPROVE
MENTS. -'r-

Drinking fountain water cutoff valves
and their relation to the late yoluml-
nous correspondence between Health
Commissioner Ohage and the water
board were again the subject of much
interest at the meeting Of the latter
body yesterday afternoon.
This time City Engineer Claussen has
been Drawn into the controversy, and on
him hereafter will lay the blame for any
fault finding that may arise BY report
submitted by Meter Inspector Doorley,
who had examined twenty animal
drinking fountains scattered over the
city, he found that there was at times
cause for complaine, not from contami-
mated bowls, but from the fact that
when there was an unusual demand the
small ori6ce allowed by the cut-offs did
not permit sufficient supply of water.
The supply pipe proper is gagged to
twenty7seVen gallons a minute, but when
the cUt-offs are attached the supply is
reduced to nine gallons per minute. Dur
ing the busy hours OF the day this Is in
sufficient.
BY the orders given to the city en-
gineer, hs is. instructed, Ito correct this
deficiency, not by the removal of the
cut-offs, but by change of small ma
chinery and enlargement of oritice that
Will permit greater flow.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-07-02
POLICE COURT TAB.

Albert Metz, arrested under suspicion
OF having robbed j. 9. Myron, who was
held up on Dayton's bluff Friday night,
was permitted to go in police court yes
terday, as Mr.. Myron, who could not
identify him, refused to swear out a
complaint
William Pickert was arrested by Pa
trolman Williams Yesterday while at
tempting to sell brass rings to people at
the union depot. Judge Hine sentenced
him to fifteen days in the Workhouse
for violating the peddlers' license law.
Frank McAllister and John Curran,
youths, were charged with petit larceny
for attempting to steal some pistols from
store at Seventh and Broadway. They
will have a hearing today.
Emil Clements, who amused himself by
shooting off a revolver at Como park
Sunday, was fined 81 in police court.
Pat Gibbons and Frank Aubin assault
ed George Kramer at Rice and Front
streets Sunday night. When Patrolman
up. Gibbons and Aubin will have hear
ing Wednesday on charges preferred by
Kramer.
In attempting to go aboard a launch
at Coon Creek Sunday, Judge DIN B.
Lewis, of the district court, fell into
the river. He escaped with a drench-
ing.
Philip Quinlan and William King got
into a fight over card game in a West
side saloon Sunday afternoon, in which
The latter was arrested on a charge Of
assault and battery, and the case was
continued until today ,,,...
E. ii. Lynch, who was given until yes
terday to pay a fine of $40 On a drunk
charge, failed to appear in court and an
attachment was issued for his arrest.
j. r. Wood, the man who was arrest ed
for being drunk, andwhen brought to court
Saturday informed Judge Hine that he
was sentenced to hang that night, was
turned over to the probate court to be
examined as to his sanity.
Two complaints were filed yesterday
charge of larceny. The compliments
were Mrs. Farwell, Selby and Fisk and
Mrs. Williams, Iglehart and Chatsworth.
The case will be heard tomorrow.
w. F. Clark, a railroad man. came into
the city yesterday on his way to Seattle.
He left his valise in a restaurant. Later
in the day he went to Phillips restau-
rant. at Third and Sibley streets, and
took valise which he thought was his
own A few minutes later he was ar
rested on complaint of Bert Helm, whose
Hine discharged him with a promise that
he leave the city. s--- ~
Harry Wagner, arrested by Deputy,
Sheriff La DOVE on charges of forgery,
for which he is wanted in Wisconsin, viii
be held until this morning. when requisi-
ton papers will be ready.
William Andrews was concerned in
fight at an East side dance hall last win
ter, but left the city before the police
could find him. Yesterday he returned
and was arrested. In police court he was
charged with disorderly conduct and
given continuance until July 9.