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THE FREIGHT RATE QUESTION.

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The FREIGHT RATE QUESTION
The notice given by the railroad commission that it
viii on next Tuesday take nap the matter Of revising It's
class rates IN order 10 admit OF freer movement OF
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called TO tho complaint of state jobbers and uanufa
turers that the prevailing tariffs do not permit Thorn TO
completely enjoy advantages they may Justly lay claim
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-10

Hon Marshall Buruey for many years journal clerk the
legislature Of State visiting relatives and friends in
ncvnc the OF the week Mr. Burney has been frequent
IS mentioned Tor from the Fifteenth district and
should be his run he wsuld make 4
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-10
SOME TEXAS POLITICAL NOTES.

Colonel Lanhan IS OFF Washington and Colonel Camp
bell win force the ighung early However the Pal
estne in due time will insist upon stand up fight on
State issues and ii Colonel Lanham can't leave Washington
be win have send abe-bodied Observation-Disclosures
Tribune.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-10

Al,a.,a ncgroe. .' being retired from active cireu
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-10

# William Henry Vanderbilt had been Dor, =. !,
Fate would probably have made lay of him,
item says that bed OF shae in one Of Il, Wa
States yields one cents worth OF gold by the Wynn 81
cess This looks TO like lose process T'
Young Pullmans fast life brought him very sud..,
slow music.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1901-12-10

\ fellow whose name was John Brown
Once called on girl in his town,
But her dog lqsty grip
Caused his trouserstts sSAirs, so,
And he went away back and sat down
7, N. Lev
The Washington times., 1901-07-16

by the strikers are themselves mem
bers of the union. so that the tie-up'
If made general, may also be effective
If torrid weather conditions are TO
continue. that will be bad enough
without the added excitement ard
heated blood of strike riots and
things of that sort. The men who
have gone out have been warned by
Shaffer to keep away from the plants
they have abandoned, in order to avoid
conflict. 1t is sound advice. but there
is some reason to doubt that it would
be Needed We're the trust to attempt
resumption with imported worlSmen.
OF course. everybody hopes that the
affair will pass over without blood
shed or violence. but the history Of
strike movements in the past docs not
much encourage the idea that it viii.
Meanwhile. it is unpleasant to think
that men without a reasonable sriev-
ance would deliberately jcopardize the
business interests of the whole coun-
try to gain an end involving nathing
more than a sentiment.
The Washington times., 1901-07-16
HOW SUBSIDY WORKS.

Striking illustrations of the inefficiency
and wastefulness of bounties on naviga-
tion are continually occurring, and the
following instances are but types of many
similar ones. Last autumn a French sail
ing vessel. then lying at Glasgow, was
offered a cargo from France to Australia
and the French Island of New Caledonia,
about 800 miles east of Queensland. This
was refused because of the desire to earn
the subsidy which is paid according to the
number of knots run, and the ship went
in ballast to New Caledonia merely for
the purpose of receiving the grant from
the French treasury. The reason for re-
fuSal was not the rate of freight Of
fered, but the loss of time involved in
loading the cargo at Glasgow and dis
charging part Of it in Australia. There
must be, indeed. many French ships con-
stantly sailing empty over long distances
for no other purpose but that of earning
subsidies. Another case Is that of a
French sailing vessel which left Havre in
ballast about last November for Saigon
There she took in a cargo of rice for
Port de France tNoumes). New Caledonia
whence she is now on the way to Rotter-
dam loaded with ore. Her subsidy is be-
G6,000 and $500 for the round voyage
during large portion OF which she was
empty. There Is already a growing con-
v1ction In France that the game of navi-
CATION subsidies is not worth the candle,
and II examples such as these were
it would be abandoned. or at least SO
modified as to prevent the waste of the
money of French taxpayers now going
on.-Manchester Guardian.
The Washington times., 1901-07-16
Savings Banks Deposits.

1he New York World calls atten-
ton to some rather suggestive figures
on the subject of savings banks de-
posits and depositors. II appears that
the total of the deposits in Europe and
America is about nine billion dollars.
OF this total more than one-fourth,
some two and one-half billions, is in
the banks of America, our deposits be-
| ing larger than those of any other ma
ton. But right here our lead ends, for
Germany, France. and Great Britain
each exceeds US in the number of de-
positors. Only eight in every one hun
dred Americans have savings banks
accounts, While in Germany there are
twenty-six, in France twenty five, and
in Great Britain twenty-five deposit
ors in each one hundred of the people.
Proportionately Switzerland leads all
the rest of the world. having forty-two
depoSitors in every one hundred.
From this it will be seen that while
the American depositors are much
fewer in number, both absolutely and
relatively, than those of the other coun-
tries named, the American deposits
average much the larger. 1t has been in
timated that this is to be taken as in
dicatinG relative thrift Scarcely so.
Rather it Is suggestive of difference
in habits.
Undoubtedly it is true that Ameri-
cans are more extrayagant in their
expenditures than are the people of
any other country. In the United
States money is more easily earned and
it is more readily parted with than
anywhere elsl At the same time saw
ings banks deposits are scarcely to
be taken as proof of relative thrift.
In European countries there are few
er opportunities for the profitable in
vestment of small sums than there are
here. The wage worker on the other
side of the Atlantic is quite generally
content to make secure for a rainy
day the small sum he can save from
his daily or weekly earnings. On this
side. the workingmar who lays by
something Of his earnings takes the
first favorable opportunity to invest
it in real estate or in some small busi-
ness enterprse. If he puts it into a
Savings DdIh dt dii, IL Is HleItAS LOT
temporary safety until an opening of
some kind presents itself for the profit
able investment of the money.
In all countries the savings bank is
peculiarly the place of small deposits.
In the United States the deposits are
larger than elsewhere because the
average earnings are larger. and they
are withdrawn sooner because in this
country there are so many ways in
which the money can be made to yield
a larger return.
The Washington times., 1901-07-16
THE CANADIAN VIEW.

There is perhaps all too much justifca-
tion for the belief that war might have
been averted had wiser counsels pre-
vailed; there can be no question of the
pitiful character OF the task on which the
Empire is engaged when 1t is crushing
two small Republics. But these consider
atoms. pregnant as they are with future
controversy, cannot take their place in
Importance with the grim fact of the war
Britain Is engaged in a struggle from
which there can be no retreat. 1t must
be fought to the very end, no matter at
what cost of blood and treasure. Any
other course would be suicidal. And self
preservation. unlike questions of equity
and justice, does not brook controversy.
The Government of Great Britain. rightly
or wrongly, has contracted a debt which
the people must pay. There can be no
reputation of 1t, even If the Government
that incurred ii stands proven false to its
trust If. then, there can be no parley-
ing with a foe in arms; no restoration of
the status quo, what avail is il to preach
the iniquity of the war-a doctrine that
for the time being must be academical?
If the only possible result is not the ces-
sation of the struggle. but its continuance
under the stimulus of revived hope, is he
1t not for him TO support The war to the
end, that it's evils may be the sooner
over and to reserve until that time his
indictment of those whom he may con-
slider responsible for the struggle? Does
not the privilege of free speech often car
ry with it the responsibility of silence?-
Montreal Herald.
The Washington times., 1901-07-16
The Cost of Golf.


1t is estimated that this country
spends at least fifteen million dollars a
year on golf There are a thousand
listed clubs iii the United States, and
this estimate probably does not cover
all the clubs which play. The Morris
County Golf Club. of New Jersey, alone
owns a hundred and fifty thousand dol
lars worth of property in its house and
links.
The stern moralist may be inclined to
say that all this money is badly wasted,
and might much better be spent on .he
poor, or on some profitable enterprise.
But, after all, there is another side to
the matter.
People who have money must spend
it. That is one of the laws of human
nature. AS rule. they will spend it on
what amuses them. Theoretically, Of
course, they should consider what
amuses other people, but practically
they~do nothing of the kind. This is a
case in which the theoretical must give
way to the actual in argument. 1t is of
no use to talk about what people ought
to do when they are not going to do it.
The question is, therefore. whether
it is better for them ito lavish their
thousands on golf or on some one of
the other amusements which are and
have been fashionable. In England the
rich man spends money on his preserves
and his hunters, and takes his pleasure
in riding across country. Aside from the
fox's feelings on the subject, this sport
is not likely to be popular in America
because OF the farmers objection to
having his crops spoiled. Not more
than fifty years ago the English farm
er was obliged to sit up at night to
scare the landlords game off his crops.
for he dared not snare or kill the ami
mails which. devoured his substance.
That would be poaching. Riding to
hounds also means accidents to life and
limb. On the whole, golf seems rather
more humane and civilized than hunt
ing, considered as a sport
There was a time when it was proper
for gentlemen. and ladies', for that mat
ter, to gamble recklessly. Fortunes
were won and lost in an evening. The
debt of honor" must be paid, though
the tailor should wait. The result of
this fashion was a somewhat peculiar
code of honor and honesty, and occa-
sionally the degeneration of a we'll
born man into a card sharper. There
is TO temptation to be dishonest in
playing golf. There IS no money up on
the game.
Tennis held favor for a considerable
time, but, although it had many merits
as a sport, 1t kept the players on one
small and grassy area, and exacted a
considerable amount of muscular de-
velopment and alacrity. 1t was never
a game for elderly folk. Golf can be
played by anyone with taste and talent
for it, though he be fifty years of age.
and it takes the player rambling up
hill and down dale indefinitely. There
is more exercise of a more healthful
kind than in tennis or croquet.
Yachting is another fashionable and
expensive amusement, but it is not
gregarious. For this amusement il is
necessary that one rich man own the
yacht, and that others travel as his
guests. The golf club is open to any
The Washington times., 1901-07-16

one with the comparatively small
amount of money required for dues,
clubs, and cost1ne- While it is diff
cult to learn to-play the game really
well, most people can do something
with it, and SO dong as the interest is
largely social, as we'll as technical. 1t
brings people together in the open air
for exercise. and in costumes which
are healthful and picturesque, which is
more than can be said for The average
ball. On the whole, golf is a distinct
improvement on most fashionable
amusements. and IL people really wish
to make work out of play. perhaps they
cannot do better than to join golf
rltIh
The Washington times., 1901-07-16
The Great Strike.

There were few developments yester-
day in the strike situation. Two nom
union plants in Pittsburg were obliged
to suspend operations, their men hav-
ing stopped work In sympathy with
the strike. Just how many men are
directly affected so far by President
Shaffers order we cannot estimate
Various accounts place the number at
all the way from fifteen to fifty thou
sand. It is still more difficult to ap-
proximate the number of miners and
others who will be temporarily thrown
out of employment through the stop
page of the iron, steel, and tin plants;
but 1t is large.
The Steel Trust people naturally 90
not shew any sign of surrender, and in
fact ii is not believed outside of lab
or headquarters that they will offer
any further concession. The strike
comes in an evil hour for the trust
corporations, which are full of orders,
but prominent New York men identi-
fed with the combination are saying
that the conflict was inevitable, and,
being so, il might as well materialize
now as later. There is absolute ST.
lence as to what Mr.. Morgan and his
associates intend TO do in the face of
the serious situation. Probably they
are waiting for a further move by
Shaffer before deciding UPON their pro-
gramme. Should they conclude 20
meet the strike with non-union labor
from a distance, II would not require
prophet TO foretell grave trouble. 1t
n.ay be that skilled laborers Of the
kinds necessary in the plate, hoop,
sheet. and tin mills would be difficult
to find. and again it is to be presumed
that large majority of operatives
capable of taking the places vacated
The Washington times., 1901-07-16
parti.nn.hip and the Constitution.

Ii cannot have escaped observation
the Constitution does not follow the
flag is essentially partisan support
Now and then may be found Demo-
craf who openly upholds this new
theory of American government. and
a considerably larger number of Re
publicans openly oppose it. Still 1t is
an undeniable fact that practically all
the champions of the idea that Con-
gress may govern the Territories free
from constitutional restraints are thick
and thin supporters of the Administra-
tion. Just as obviously true is it that
the most OF these have in their hearts
the gravest misgivings as 10 the
soundness of this new doctrine, and
would never think of giving it even a
tacit endorsement If not impelled to do
so By what appear TO be the ext
gencies of the Republican party.
II the Democratic party were in
power we may be absolutely sure that
not one Republican In hundred wculd
recognize the right of Congress to do
anything except within the limitations
OF The Federal Constitution. In taking
such position the Republicans would
be clearly right. and they are just as
clearly wrong in their present atti-
tude. They are not only wrong in
principle. but they are showing l.olIti-
cal unwisdom in the highest degree
They are fguratively sowing the wind,
and it is by no means impossible that
flx..r
urative sense. reap the whirlwind. If
they establish the precedent that Con-
sress is independent OF the cons,itu-
The Washington times., 1901-07-16
Mother Goose at Manila.

This is the Battle of Manila.
of Manila
This is the order that moved the
man that won the Battle of Manila.
This is the pen that wrote the order
that moved the man that won the Bat
tie of Manila
This is the ink that flowed from the
pen that wrote the order that moved
the man that won the Battle of Manila.
This is the blotter that blotted the
ink that flowed from the pen that
wrote the order that moved the man
that won the Battle of Manila.
This is the waste basket that shelter
ed the blotter that blotted the ink that
flowed from the pen that wrote the or
der that moved the man that won the
Battle of Manila.
This is the janitor that emptied the
waste basket that sheltered the blct-
ter that biotted the ink that flowed
from the pen that wrote the order
that moved the man that won the Bat
tie of Manila.
This is the medal that rewarded the
janitor that emptied the waste basket
that sheltered the blotter that blotted
the ink that flowed from the pen that
wrote the order that moved the man
that won the Battle of Manila
The Washington times., 1901-07-16
OUR SHABBY LEGATIONS.

A contemporary has been Investigating
the character of the buildings occupied by
our Ambassadors and Ministers abroad,
and reports them to be beneath the dig
nifty of a country like that of the United
States. The Embassy in England is pro-
nounced to be a "dingy. inadequate, and
insalubrious suite of rooms" while that
at Berlin Is characterized as a shabby
and poky' house. a country as rich
prominent and powerful as the United
States should provide better quarters in
foreign countries for the transaction of
its business. Shabbiness and dinginess
are not .'dignified simplicity" they are
= exhibitions of slatternliness, which
c. from the dignity of the nation
ephia Ledger.
The Washington times., 1901-07-16

The Cuban military government has
issued an order prohibiting the sale of
any beverage containing the least per-
certage of alcohol at any army post ex-
change in the island. The result prob
ably will be that pay day drunkenness
will become as common in Cuba as in the
army at home. Abolition of the canteen
was a wicked and silly piece of hypo-
critical business. 1t is to be hoped that
when Congress shall meet again no time
will be lost in undoing the mischief. an
far as that can be done.
The Washington times., 1901-07-16

The distinguished invalid list has not
been inscribed with any rev names for
several days, which is matter for con-
graduation. Governor General Wood OF
Cuba is convaIescent, and Mr.. Cridler.
Third Assistant Secretary of State.
though not recovering from his attack
OF fever as fast as his friends could wish,
still is thought TO be mending. and may
be able TO start for the seashore within
the next week. He is useful public
servant, and has the good wishes of the
Government and people.
The Washington times., 1901-07-16

In the hope of averting the threatened
strike on the Reading Railway. the Off
cials of the company have notified the
men that they are Investigating the wage
question on other lines and will be dispos
ed to do as weH BY their employees as
others do. Our latest advices from the
seat of impending war seem to indicate
that this move on the part of the corpo-
ration is not appealing favorabIy to the
men, and there is serious danger that the
strike will be ordered
The Washington times., 1901-07-16

Among the exceptionally fortunate peo-
pie who have been blessed with refreshing
rains in this severe season of drought in
many parts of the United States. the Con-
necticut Valley tobacco growers have rea-
son to be thankful. "A few days ago it
looked as If their whole crop might be
burned up. Now they are reasonably as
sured of good return, which will come
handy under conditions of free trade with
Porto Rico. Connecticut wrappers and
Porto Rican filters make excellent cigars,
more of which we hope soon to see in
the market, in place of many oak and
ca abbage leaf denominations with which at
present it abounds.
The Washington times., 1901-07-16

Poor and bankrupt though Turkey is,
she is still being goaded by the Powers of
Europe. She Is now being beseged with
requests for contracts. backed by all the
available diplomatic pressure.
Having given an order to the firm of
Armstrong for n cruiser, which it prom
ised four years ago. after its refusal to
take over a large contract for guns, Tur-
key is now menaced by the French EN-
bassy with a request to order four trans
ports at a cost of 100000 each, while the
Russian Embassy is reminding the Porte
of the arrears of the old war.
1t is amazing how the Ottoman treasury
succeeds in keeping up to the recurring
demands. Though the last report upon the
public debt administration practically an
nounces an act of bankruptcy in stating
that the customs receipts devoted to GER
tain guarantees have not been paid This
administration is also practicing every
sort of financial gymnastics and suffering
extremely from the refugee stamp issue,
which seriously affects the regular stamp
revenue. Meanwhile the official sala-i
for March are still unpaid.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-07-31
NOT WORTH TWO PASSES,

% the Railroad Man Bought the Pig
to Square Himself.
Woman in an emergency 10 resource
ful to q degree that would astound
some men, as q freight agent Of one Of
the railroads that enter st. Louis
found. Men have long lain awake
nights thinking of q sheme to beat a
railroad. This little woman didp't quite
succeed. but she would have done SO
had not the agent gone back on his
word. The family had decided to move
to a western city. The lady called ON
the agent to see how the goods were to
be shipped. He told her she could ship
them according to regular rates or else
charter a car. He explained that the
enough goods, and the lady decided to
take a car. Now, there are two well
grown boys, and as money is not over
plentiful in the family she wished to
abridge expenses as much as possible.
She went to see the agent again and
asked If she could send her two boys
in the car. He told her that she could
not, and. as might be expected, ST,
asked why. He couldn't make her
understand just why, and when she
asked him II the company never let
anybody 60 along with the goods he
said that they did with stock. IF you
were shipping live stock that neeIed
tending, we would do it. Now, you
haven't a COW or horse or pig, and t4.ere
would be no use sending any w
along" She appeared to see the point
this time and went away. A day or
two later she came around again and
asked for passes for the two boys.
"Why, madam" said the agent, Il
can't issue any passes. You haven't
any live stock"
"Yes, l have" said the little woman.
"I've bought a pig"
Then the agent was in trouble again.
He said he couldn't give passes where
the fare amounted to about So apiece
for two boys for a lonely little pig. She
reminded him of what lie had said and
told him that she had paid $2.25 for the
pig for that purpose, and he ought to
be as good as his word. Like all rail-
road agents. he tried to get out of the
trouble smoothly, but only succeeded
after he hal purchased the pig for
$3.50, an ad-ance of "two bits on the
cost.-St. Louis Globe. Democrat.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1901-07-31

A Chicago woman who has organized
an anti-cigarrette league among the
small boys gave a public exhibition
the other day Of the progress her
charges had made. Prizes were offer.
ed for the best essay on "Why 1 Don't
Smoke Cigarettes" One small boy
wrote: II smoked cigarettes for two
years, and then l quit because they
were hurting me and the dealer stop
ped the pictures" He didn't get
even a look at the prizes, and ten
chances to one he will soon be smok-
ing again. There are plenty Of peo-
Pile in this world who reform tempo
rarily because for a time the pictures
which accompany vice N withheld,
but it skes very little discourage
ment to send these people back to the
flesh pots.