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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-12
No Vote by the Ways and Means COM
mittee, Because the Minority
Did Not Ask 1t.
OTHER COMMITTEE MEETINGS
JUDICIARY TO PREPARE AN ANTI
ANARCHIST MEASURE.
Hepburn's Canal Bill to BE Reported
SOOn-Dr. Sternberg's Reply to
DIR. Reeds Statement.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11.-At a meeting
of the ways and means committee to-day
Chairman Payne was directed to favOrably
report to the House the Philippine tariff
bill which the Republican members of the
committee agreed upon yesterday. The
report will be made Friday, and the bill
will be considered in the House next Tues
day, with a vote at o'clock on Wednes-
day. instead of Tuesday, at first
planned
Some surprise was occasioned at the fail
ure of the minority of the committee to
ask for division and vote on the question
of reporting the bill. In the absence of
such request no vote was recorded. Numer-
Gus conferences of Democratic members
were held prior to the meeting of the com
mittee. 1t developed that the four LOuisi-
ana members now in the city-Representa-
tives Robertson, Meyer, Davey and Rams
dell-were favorable to the bill, and that
the two Louisiana members out of the city
-Messrs. Broussard and Brezell-probabiy
would favor it. The Louisiana members
made no concealment of the fact that the
sugar industry of their State required the
measure OF protection against Philippine
sugar which the majority bill gave by APP
plying the Dingley rates. Under these cir
no united decision as to opposing the bill,
and although there will be minority re-
port opposing the measure on general
grounds the Louisiana members will hold
themselves individually free to vote for
the bill.
Secretary Gage has written to Chairman
Payne pointing out that the bill should
provide for a rebate when articles exported
from this country contain ingredients i'm
ported from the Philippines on which duty
already has been paid. The bill probably
will be amended to conform to this sugges-
| ton.
Judge Ray. chairman of the judiciary
| committee, has called a meeting OF that
| portant questions of restricting anarchy
| and Anarchists and of forming an anti
| trust measure would be discussed infor-
mally In view of the Presidents recon-
| mendations both of these subjects are
| considered of the first Importance Many
| plans for dealing with anarchy are be
! fore the committee, and Mr.. Ray is draft
| ing a measure combining their best fea-
lures. AS to the antitrust legislation,
| conferences will be held with the President
| and Speaker Henderson with a view OF
| determining along what lines it Is de-
sirable TO proceed with this subject.
| Chairman Hepburn has called a meeting
| of the committee on interstate and foreign
| for isthmian canal Legislation will be for
INFLATED. Mr.. Hepburn said to-day that he
saw no reason why the Nicaragua canal
| bill could not be reported 20 the House by
next Tuesday. But he will not ask the
| House to act upon the measure until after
| the pending Hay-Pauncefote treaty is rati-
fled by the Senate.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-12
A GENERAL MISREPRESENTATION.

In communication published in Tues
days issue regarding beet sugar the writer
seems TO labor under some misapprehen-
sion TO the definition of protection and
the duty on sugar He declares that the
prices of iron and steel have been cheaper
under a protective tariff than before these
articles were protected. That is true; and
1t Is true because the iron industry has
been so developed that our manufacturers
are able not only TO supply the home mar
ket, but have thousands of tons to export.
II was an industry which protection could
develop. 1t was not the protective tariff
that made the iron cheaper when il was
adopted. as he assumes. but the vast guam
tity made i'm this country and the better
methods OF production. Protectionists
stood for the protection OF iron, glass,
earthenware. etc. because they saw. years
ago. that We could supply the home market
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-12

The testimony before the Board of Safety
yesterday would lead 10 a belief that in
some of the fire companies there is de-
plorable lack of discipline and an urgent
necessity that some authority be exercised.
The testimony showed that members of en-
CINE and hose companies indulge in abusive
language toward each other. This comes
because men imagine they have pulls"
ana can retain their places whatever they
do. When all the men understand that
each stands on his own record as fireman,
and that he viii be dismissed when he neg
lects his duty or is not civil, there will be
no trouble with the fire department.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-12
M'LAURIN NOT PRESENT.
Caucus of Democratic SeDatOrs-COm-
mittee Changes Opposed.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE Democratic
senators to-day held their first caucus of
the present session It's purpose was to
consider committee assignments, but the
occasion was more than ordinarily signii-
cant because of the general attendance on
the caucus. All the senator's elected as
Democrats, with the exception of Senator
McLaurin, of South Carolina, were present,
as were all the senators who were elected
as Silver Republicans or Populists. All
the independents, except Senator Teller, of
Colorado, had entered the Democratic eau
Gus held just before adjournment last
March but Senator Teller then remained
away. He was present, however, at to-
days conference and participated in the
proceedings.
The caucus was called at the instance of
Senator Jones, of Arkansas, who stated
that he had thought II possible that the
senators might want to make some
changes in the officers of the caucus. There
was, however, general expression OF salts
faction with the present officials, and Sena-
tor Jones was reelected unanimously chair
man of the caucus The old committee on
order Of business also was reappointed,
and the one vacancy on that committee was
filled by the selection of Senator Dubois
of Idaho. who was the choice of all the
Western members of the caucus
During the proceedings Senator Tillman
suggested that there should be frequent
conferences and a continued effort to agree
upon the main features of all political con-
troversies. There was a quite general re-
Spouse to this suggestion, and the opinion
was fairly unanimous that the party should
present a united front, permitting no more
struggling than was absolutely necessary.
Senator Jones presented a statement from
the Republican committee on committees
outlining it's wishes as TO the committee as
signments. from which ii appeared that
the Republicans were anxious to increase
the Republican membership of several COM
mittees and to decrease the Democratic
membership of few of the committees.
The most important change suggested by
them was that the Republicans should be
allowed 10 add one member to their side of
the committee on commerce. while the
Democrats should agree TO surrender one
of the places on that committee held by
them The committee as now constituted
includes ten Republican members and seven
Democratic members. 1t was decided Wig
orously to resist this innovation; also the
other changes proposed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-12
MUST TAKE HIS MEDICINE.
Secretary Root VIII Not Interfere in
Captain Reads Case.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 1l-Secretary Root
has refused to interfere in the case OF Capt.
James c. Reed, formerly a volunteer sub
sistence officer, who was convicted by
court-martial Of completely I'm alleged COM
missary frauds in the Philippines and sem
fenced 10 dismissal and imprisonment for
three years. Several important legal points
are involved in this case, the chief OF which
Philippines at the time Of the trial and
whether an officer Of volunteers can be
tried by a court composed OF officers OF the
regular service. counsel for Reed contend
ing that war did not exist in the Philip
pines and that the trial was illegal
Secretary Root decided that state or
war existed in the Philippines. but has not
finally passed on the other question in
volving the legality Of the trial OF vOlun-
teer officer by court composed In part or
regular officers, that question II row
pending before a Western court I'm the case
OF another volunteer officer named Dcming.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-12
Brevet for the President.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE army
board. which has been for several months
preparing a list OF officers who shall be
recommended for brevet rank in consider
alton of gallant services in Cuba, Porto
Rico, the Philippines and China, has COM
pleted its work. and the report will be sub
mitted to the secretary of war in a day
or two. This list is TO take the place OF
that laid before the Senate last session
and withdrawn before action. Notwith-
standing that this board began with the
purpose of very much restricting the be
stowal of brevets. they have been unable
to keep the sum total Of names much be-
low LOCO in number. Ii is said that Pres
ident RoOsevelt's name Will be on the
brevet list with the rank OF brigadler gen
eral of volunteers.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-12
WOOD SAILS FOR HAVANA.


NEW YORK. Dec. u.-Gen. leonard a
Wood. Governor of Cuba, sailed for Ha
vana this afternoon on the Yucatan.
us reciprocity for Cuba assured" Gen.
Wood was asked by a reporter.
We'll. not exactly assured he replied,
but / believe il Will come I'm the near
future. and A is only fair and just"
How about the Cuban election
Its coming all right. The man who gets
the most votes will win the presidency,
and there Will be a square deal"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-12

A Scotch member of the British Parlia-
ment who travelled in this country twenty
five years ago says he discovered a strik-
ing dissimiarity between Americans and
Britons in that the former preferred new
and progressive ways 10 old ones. while the
latter were the reverse. He says the En-
glishman's creed i'm trade is LAS it was in
the beginning, is now and ever shall be"
while the American is constantly on the
lookout for improved methods. The En-
glsh doctrine is all right in the prayer
book but it does not apply To trade.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-12


The proposition of Secretary Gage that
the banks secure their circulation in part
by deposits of greenbacks is receiving con-
siderable attention. His objection to the
greenbacks in circulation is that while
gold reserve of $15OOO0,O 900 is sufficient to
float the outstanding 1916, 100000 of green
backs in prosperous times the notes might
be presented in a season of pronounced
stress in quantities which might wipe out
the reserve, as it did during Mr.. Cleve-
lands last term. On the other hand, some
OF those who have examined Mr.. Cages
plan cannot see the difference in the eff
feet upon the treasury whether the present
condition remains or the notes are the
property of banks. Ultimately the United
States must redeem the notes, and if the
banks get in place where they must use
the notes, the government would be COM
PEELED to redeem them There would be
something in this did not the secretary's
large number of banks in a manner to pro-
tect their circulation. For that purpose
all the banks would be taxed according
to the secretary's plan The Journal does
not know what is in the minds of bank
ers, but it does not seem that banks which
are strong and cOnservatively managed
would form any plan which would make
them remotely responsible for the crcula-
ton of banks which are not on so sound
a basis. The law relative to the use of
greenbacks has been so amended that the
greater danger experienced by the Cleve-
land administration by being compelled TO
pay out greenbacks when redeemed has
been obviated by the provision of the Over
street act that greenbacks, when once re-
deemed. cannot be put into circulation
again without the deposit of an equivalent
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-12

II seems that Secretary Cages efforts to
prevent a stringent money market have not
turned out as he expected The aggregate
volume OF currency which banks may re-
tire In a month is 100000. The price
which the secretary paid for bonds has
made II 10 the advantage OF some OF the
larger banks 10 sell bonds and make pro-
vision 70 retire the currency based upon
them. Consequently. Mr.. Cages plan TO
expand the currency at the present time
may result in a limited contraction a little
later.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-12
Brief Session of Senate.

WASHINGTON, Dec. u.-When tie Sen
ate met to-day prayer was offered by the
Rev Herrick Johnston, of Chicago. Chap
lain Milburn being absent. The House con-
current resolution providing for a holiday
adjournment from Dee. 10 TO jan was
referred 10 the committee on approprla-
tions. The Senate, at 12:22 p. m on mo-
ton OF Mr. Lodge, went into executive ses-
sion TO further consider the Hay-Paunce-
fote treaty, and at 2:50 p. m. adjourned
until tomorrow
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-12

The charges made by DIR. Reed. Of Gin
cinnati. relative to the responsibility for
wholesale sickness in military camps dur
ing the Spanish-American war are too
serious and explicit 10 be ignored. Com
ing from an irresponsible person they
might be overlooked. but DIR. Reed is the
retiring president of the American Medical
Association and was member Of the com
mission appointed by President Mckinley to
investigate the condition of the camps.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-12
Must Fish. u out Themselves.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1.-THE State De-
partment has been obliged TO decline TO be
drawn into the discussion OF the various
projects for general arbitration now pend
ing before the congress Of American repub-
lies in Mexico. The issue presented in sub
stance is compulsory arbitration versus
voluntary arbitration. and Chile is bitterly
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-12
Cnrnnhnn Acauitted.

COLUMBUS. O.. Dec 1.-THE jury In the
Carnahan conspiracy case returned YER
dict of not guilty to-day thus ending a hot
ly-fOught contest. Carnahan Is president
of the United States Navy Mail and Pub
fishing Company, or Washington. II. c.
and was charged with conspiring with a
number of agents, nye OF whom are now
serving time in the penitentiary 10 defraud
by falsely representing the agents 20 he
offcers OF the Pension Bureau. The case
attracted widespread attention.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-12
Quieting Suspicion.

Baltimore American
My DEAR" said the Suspicious Wife, 'this
sealskin sack you gave for Christmas has
the odOr of gasoline"
VERY likely" answered the Crafty Husband.
But you know Santa Claus is using an auto
mobile now"
Nevertheless she had her doubts about it, fear
ing that he had purchased the garment second
handed of a cleaner
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-12

the Loyal Legion In Boston a few DAYS
since, and after praising the German army
declared that General Miles. General Alger.
General Shsfter and General Corbin should
have been court -martialed after the Span
fish war: and yet some men who have seen
armies. like Field Marshal Lord WoIseley.
declared last summer that the American
army Is the best in the world But Lord
wolseley had not been in school with the
Kaiser
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-12

When the Federation of Labor refused to
be drawn into a fight against machinery
by the Cigar Makers Union it made a
declaration that laboT-saving machinery is
not inimicaI to labor The machine has
been a leading element in establishing an
federation seem TO realize
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-12

WASHINGTON. Dec. n-Considera BILE
progress was made to-day by the Presby-
terrain revision committee which is prepar-
ing a brief doctrinal statement of faith.
The important subjects regarding the per-
son and work of Jesus Christ and regard
ing also the person and work of the Holy
Spirit were given careful attention, and the
further subjects of Justification. repentance
and the life TO come We're passed in re-
Viaw
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-12

improvement on she original" says the
Pittsburg Dispatch but the feeling
against any measure To which the name
subsidy can be attached is likely 10 pre-
vent many people from seeing the differ
ence." If a measure could become a law
communication To South American ports
the money would be prohtably expended.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-12

opposed 10 the former. which is believed
10 have the support of a majority Of the
delegates. As this subject threatens TO
disrupt the congress, and the delegates
seem unable to reach an agreement among
themselves. several appeals have been
made to the government here 10 cast the
influence of the United States in manner
10 determine the issue. This, however the
State Department has declined TO do, tax
ing the ground that having fully and prop
erly instructed its delegates 10 the con-
gTess. il cannot interfere with them IN
their actions upon a subject before the
cnngrpsS
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officers Ordered to the philippines.

COLUMBUS, o., Dec. n.-Orders were
received at the Columbus post to-day di-
recting the following officers TO join their
commands in the Philippines: Captain
George Palmer, Nineteenth Infantry Capt.
Albert Laws. Twenty-fourth Infantry;
Captain S w. Dunning. Sixteenth Infan-
try: First Lieutenant l.. NJ. Shaffer, Ihlr-
teenth Infantry; First Lieutenant Fair.
Ninth Cavalry; First Lieutenant j. A.
Raer sixth cavalry: First Lieutenant q.
II Riddle Sixth Cavalry; Second Lieuten-
ant W. g. Gilmore. Fifteenth Infantry;
Second Lieutenant W. b Taylor, Third
tv-frst Infantry and Second Lieutenant
IL l. Evans. Ninth Infantry
Seven hundred recruits at the post have
also been ordered 10 the Philippines. and
preparations are being made Tor their de-
Darture.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-12

The opinion prevails in Washington that
owing TO the divergent views OF members
OF the banking and currency committee,
nearly every one of whom has a different
plan, there will be no financial legislation
this session of Congress.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-12
Holiday Cheer.
Washington Star

washington star.
Don't you think holiday is more cheerful
when there is large family gathered about
the festive board?"
Il do answered the sardonic person. "A
large family is a glad assurance that there is
not going to be enough turkey left over TO sup
ply the for the next three days.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-12

The ways and means committee in the
House lost no time in preparing a special
tariff bill for the Philippines in conformity
with the recent decision of the Supreme
Court, which held that until such bill was
enacted by Congress trade between the
United States and the islands must be free
both ways. The decision Of the court had
nothing 10 do with rates. but il settled a
princfple
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-12

Senator Mason. of Illinois, has intro
duced bill making the surviving officers.
privates, widows and children of the Chi
cagO Dragons eligible for pensions. The
Dragons were an independent command
during the civil war. and are said to have
served ninety days. though it is not stated
where, nor whether on sea or land.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-12

The chairman of the Goebel reward COM
mission has called a meeting on the 18th
inst for the purpose of passing on some
claims presented for the conviction Of
Henry Youtsey and 10 arrange some mat
tiers before the coming term of the Frank
lin Circuit Court" The manhunters are
evidently after a first dividend OF the
100000 appropriated by the Legislature.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-12

The Democratic Chicago Chronicle does
not believe that the disfranchisement of
the cOlored voters in Alabama will insure
fair elections hereafter. since the long
habit of false counting TO defeat negroes
will be continued by those in power 10 de-
feat white men. The Chronicle desires
"a beneficial law which will cause the en-
f0rcement of the fourteenth amendment.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-12
THE HUM0RISTS.
Business.

Brooklyn Eagle.
Nanderbeek-YOu don't mean TO say you MAKE
living out Of writing jokes?
Nohair-Wen. 1 hope YOU don't think 1 write
them for the fun OF it,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-12
How She Got over the Grip.

Lppincotts Magazine
L amt done took de grippe myself yit' Brud-
dab Gooseberry My old woman been poorly wild
it, but she got ober it sho'tly."
Use glad to heah dat, Bruddah Orchad."
''Yes. she died wild it."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-12

The Washington correspondent OF the
louisville COurier-JOurnal is alarmed be-
cause Kentucky has not a member on the
new rivers and harbors committee. 1t is
feared that some of the remote "deestricts'
traversed by mountain streams may not
get their usual allowance for removing
imaginary snags and creating impossible
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-12

1t is suggested that whatever measure Of
reciprocity may be granted to Cuba there
should be a provision that, in order TO Sc
cure the preferential rates, goods must be
carried in American or Cuban vessels.
With the enormous trade that is likely to
develop between the two countries 1t is
believed this provision would tend to de-
velop shipbuilding in both.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-12

The fact that Rev. DR.. Withrow was at
one time pastor of the Second Presbyterian
Church in this city lends interest To the
fact that the officials OF his church in
Boston-the historic Park-street Congrega-
tionalist, known 10 the wicked as "Brim-
stone Corner"-ejected band OF revival
lists to whom the church building had been
opened. The band was composed of a re-
farmad cowboy. a reformed saloon keeDer
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-12
His Quest.


The secret of success" said the old man,
impressively sis hard work"
Just so.' said his suppressing yawn;
but wasn't exactly looking for the secret of
success: 1 was trying to find an agreeable sub
stitute."
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-12

and others of like character. The revival
meetings were so wild and noisy that the
staid congregation OF DIR. Withrow was
shocked and scandalized
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-12

The New York Financier. in it's weekly
article on the monetary outlook. says that
bankers who have recently visited the
HArthvest declare that the supply Of money
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-12-12
Close Call.
Town Topics.

Town Topics.
CIara-I had an awful time when 1 refused him.
Maud-How do you mean?
Clara-Why, he took 1t in earnest, and l had
TO explain that 1 didn't mean it.