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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-09-01
RPESIDENT ROOSEVELT PLANS
TO REFORM PARTY IN THE SOUTH

date. he would control the postoffice and
other patronage and put them out OF
business. II Will be remembered that In
the last session OF congress, when a Re-
publican who had made the fight upon his
own responsibility brought his contest IN
to the house, Representative HUI read q
severe lecture 20 the machine of his state
and charged that he had been opposed for
purely selfish reasons. Mr.. Hull. being
vice chairman OF the Republican con-
gressionai campaign committee, Is well ac-
quainted with conditions In the south, and
his remarks were based upon actual
knowledge.
The president, Il Is said. Is also disap-
pointed because the Virginia Republicans
have failed to make nominations IN one or
two districts in the state. Chairman Ag-
new OF the Republican state committee
IN Virginia, was not IN town yesterday,
but when he was here some days ago he
stated that IN the two districts which had
been omitted II was utterly useless for the
Republicans to attempt 70 contest. In
eight OF the ten districts, however, Re
publican candidate will run. OF late years
there has been an effort on the part Of
the Virginia Republicans to capture one
or more doubtful districts, and their ef-
forts have not been altogether unsuccess-
full IN times past, however, the condi-
tions which prevail farther south were
noticeable in Virginia, and one year Is
recalled where the managers absolutely
discouraged the nomination OF a Repub-
lican state ticket In order that they might
retain their position as controllers Of the
federal patronage. II IL this condition
which the president desires 20 remedy. He
wants the Republican party in the south.
even though II be In q minority, to be ac-
tuated by unseiflsh motives and to pro-
coed upon the same lines as the organiza-
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-09-01

Cotton Is still king. OF this there can
be no doubt Recent sharp advances In the
market more than ever tend 20 confirm
the opinion Of those who have asserted
all along that the farmer would not have
to give away his cotton this year.
Far be II from The Journal TO say any
thing that would give rise to the specu-
lative fever I'm It's readers or induce the
farmers to over-estimate their advantage.
but Il cannot refrain from congratulating
the latter on the outlook. AS The Journal
has said all along. they hold the whip
hand; they have the cotton and the mills
want IL. How badly Is clearly shown by
the feverish anxiety that Is manifested
by the slightest unfavorable weather or
crop report.
In other words, they realize that the
moment all hope or fear Of a bumper
CROP Is dispelled, the farmers viii have
II all their own way. The recent sharp
advances prove cOnclusively that the mills
and buyers cannot even AFFORD to take
chances on this. contingency. and. there
fore. rush to cover at the slightest warn
ing.
The whole situation in a nutshell is this:
The demand for cotton goods has increas-
ed. while mill and port stocks are short;
therefore. nothing but a bumper crop"
can prevent cotton selling for all that It
Is worth this fail. And as the dry weather
continues and the usual insect scourge
continues to out short the crop, danger OF
overproduetion grows less and less. Al
ready far-sighted buyers are beginning to
feel that all hope Of a bumper crop" has
passed. and that II is the part Of wisdom
70 take advantage OF the present prices.
There are even those who think they
see Decent cotton almost I'm sight, but
while these predictions may be too san
guine. there seems no reason to believe
that the farmer will have to take less
than cents for his cotton this year. And
with something like a 10000 OOO-b bale crop
sold even at that price money will be
plentiful In the south this fall. While the
west Is rejoicing over its bumper wheat
and corn crops and the north and east
are jubAant over their great industrial
activity. the south, with s, 8, or possibly
even Decent cotton. Is right in the pro-
cession.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-09-01

between employer and employe in an In
dustry upon which the whole country de-
ponds more or less, to so disturb and Grip
pie all other branches Of industry as to
jeopardize the prosperity Of the entire
country. There are, manifestly, other in
terests at stake besides that OF the coal
operators and the men who work their
mines. This Is why the public mind has
has been so conferred In this struggle. and
why both sides place such value upon pub
lie opinion
When Il develops that the warning fac
tions I'm cases like this cannot or will not
agree, Il Is not unreasonable that the pub
lie acting through fits constituted author
tiles OF otherwise. should take hand, for
its own protection. When the public's
rights are invaded. the public has reason
to protest.
To illustrate the force Of this claim more
clearly, let US suppose that, by reason
OF supposed hardships. a general strike
among the railway employees of this coun-
try should be brought on. and every
transportation line effectually tied up.
How long would or could the public toll
crate such a situation? And why should
Il be expected to do so7 Yet II we take
from these transportation lines and from
thousands OF industries their fuel supply
wherein Is the effect or the principle diff
ferentP Such conflicts as this become at
once public problems and the public has
every right to demand and even force a
solution.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-09-01

MIA Senators, but Il would not be in ac-
cordance with his views Of his duty as
chief executive II he were TO consider po-
litical recommendations In making his ap-
pointments to the Supreme bench. IT is
probable that he will seek rather the
judgment OF expert lawyers as to judicial
qualifications of candidates. Gossip has
IL that Northumberland Griggs may
be appointed. Gov. Griggs comes from
New Jersey, which Is In the circuit Jus
tice Shiras represents on the bench. He
Is an able lawyer and would make very
good Judge, but II Is not probable that he
would be willing to give up his large law
practice. There is. perhaps, more to the
story that the President will name VIII
liam II. Taft. GovernoF-General OF the
Philippines. Some time ago, before he
thought OF being President. Mr.. Roosevelt
declared Gov. Taft to be one OF the ablest
of jurists and well fitted for an associate
judgeship. Since then Gov. Taft has
shown himself ready to make great sac
rifices for his country. He resigned life
judicial position-that OF presiding judge
IN the Sixth circuit-to become chairman
of the Philippine Commission. He has
shown both executive and judicial ability
in the Philippines. as well as remarkable
constructive capacity. The gravest prob
lens Of Philippine government seem TO
have been solved, and the President might
deem 1t well TO now reward Gov. Taft
by making him an associate justice. Be-
fore the Philippine question arose that
was Gov. Taft's ambition, and IL Is not
known that IL has changed since.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-09-01
OF GENERAL INTEREST.

Licenses have been taken out for 1z5o
bicycles in France.
The production OF crystalline graphite
year was 1857, 612 pounds.
swarms Of cockchafers are now troubl
several Norfolk England districts.
Charles N. Herried is the third Norwegi
American 70 be elected governor OF 20
Dakota
Somewhere in the world there are 1900
big copper pennies, but nobody appears 70 x
where they are.
-Four hundred thousand pounds has been
pended on the defenses OF Alden since
were initiated twenty years ago
Leeds, England, possesses a factory en-
ney modelled on the beautiful eampaniles
signed by Giotto at Florence =
Gaelic is the only language spoken .oy 3
inhabitants Of Galway, Ass Of wnom are
tween three and eighteen years old
Sixteen thousand. four hundred laborers
the average find employment dalig a.
docks and principal wharTes in LONDON
The Antwerp Town council has openfd
labor exchange, to assist woTknen an
wants OF both sexes to obtain enPioyh
The population Of the entire Australian e
monwealth is but a few thousand grea
than that OF New York city, viz; S,Uos
BY sowing nitrate Of soda In small qu
titles in shOwery weather under treess
most beautiful verdure will pc op'aiHsu-
Emerald and beryl@are precisely the 81
substance, except for coloring mater. ~
thyst and rock crystal are likewise lueHei
On the west side Of Mount Elna tnere
several villages in the midst OF IolASsI u
streams and with all the houses oulit OF u
Instead of building in sections. as Is
Gently elevated at the one time IN west
bany, n. Y.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-09-01

ton I'm the north.
The recent political upheaval In Lou
lana, where men like Wimberly, who I
been the machine leader, was given not
Of his deposition from Office. is a part
the presidents program. He believes Il
In Louisiana, as in other southern stat
there has been entirely too much att
ton given to selecting delegates and {
portioning the offices and too little Il
devoted to furthering the interests or
Republican party. In Arkansas, thereto
there Is an entirely new era the Repul
can Insurgents, as they are called, ms
ing an effort to break away from the n
who have hitherto had the reins well
hand. In Alabama, also, under the pre-
dents influence, there Is to be this y
an effort TO make the Republicans a =
tor IN the state. Men Of recognized sta
ing and ability are coming to the frd
and displacing the old-time profession
office seekers. In North Carolina the
publicans are aggressive, and Will
Senator Pritchard stated In The POST n
terday, make a campaign with the p
tective principle of their party the pr
cipal issue Of the campaign
The president believes that the Reps
Iican party in the south. section whl
Is fast developing commercially, can
raised into a respectabihty which IL
not hitherto enjoyed. He has summon
TO Oyster Bay during the summer ma
Of the most prominent Republicans OF
south, and has impaired his views 10 thl
with his usual emphasis. The result Is
ready manifest in the unusual acuvl
arnong Republicans In that section and
the proposition to nominate RepuDnq
candidates for congress In districts WI
have hitherto returned Democrats withd
any opposition.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-09-01
THE NEED FOR ARBITRATION.

Il is probably safe to say that no indus
trial disturbance has ever made such an
impression upon the public mind and en-
forced so much serious thought upon this
problem OF capital and labor as has
the great mining strike. For four months
past the struggle has been waged, and
both sides appear today as obdurate as
ever. It's effect has been felt in almost
every branch OF trade and industry in
this country. and fits further continuance
almost threatens a period Of stagnation.
While the cost OF the strike 10 the min
ers and operators themselves and others
directly involved is estimated at some
thing like So 100000 this by no means
covers the entire cost Of this great strug-
gle: for II is clear that the public gen.
orally. 20 say nothing OF transportation
lines and all classes of industries using
coal for fuel have had 20 bear much Of the
burden. through increased price OF coal,
and the disadvantages TO which they have
been subjected.
Such disturbances, therefore. become
matters of public concern, and II is not
entirely unreasonable to expect the public
10 find a remedy for the evil 1t cannot
be said with entire justice that Il is
merely a matter between certain employees
and their employers. The situation has
assumed a more serious phase than that.
Where, then. can those most affected,
the public. look for relief2 While the idea
is somewhat repugnant to our idea of
government, the fact remains arbitrary
methods would be justified in putting an
end 20 or preventing such disturbances.
Compulsory arbitration may not be pop
ular I'm the abstract, but IL is by no means
certain than a modified form Of Il would
not be. after all. the surest and best solu-
ton Of such problems.
The proposition is simply this: Is it
right or is It good policy to allow differ
enees that may, from time TO time, arise
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-09-01
REPUBLICAN PARTY IN SOUTH.

Evidence continues to multiply that
northern Republicans are heartily
ashamed Of the makeup Of their party
in the south. Ever since the war Repub-
licanism in the south has simply been an
other word for lot Of low grade spoils-
men, whose only interest IN the Republi-
can party and its doctrines was to get
the offices that had to be parceled out to
somebody In this section. First the car
petbaggers got the offices. but as these
passed away federal patronage In the
south fell TO a few turncoats and the
negroes.
To do the real party leaders justice, II
must be admitted that, for years, they
have been disguised with this state OF az
fairs; because they realized that their
party I'm the south was made up solely OF
Office seekers whose only aim and value
was to control their state delegations to
national conventions, in return for which
they were allowed to distribute the fed
eral patronage of their state. It has been
an accepted fact that every southern dele
cation TO a national Republican conven-
ton had fits price-either in money or Of
fee. But this state Of affairs has been
because southern delegations were as i'm
pOrtant a factor I'm controlling conven-
lions and making nominations as any 9TH
CT. In other words. their votes were
needed and they were bought and manlp-
ulated, just as EOuthern Democrats
bought and voted the negroes In their To-
cal elections up to a few years ago, when
the white primary system was adopted.
Not because they wanted 20, but because
they had to-or. else. let the other fellow
win.
But now comes President Roosevelt
and fixes a new standard for southern Re
publicanisEn. He proposes to Judge south
ern Republicans in future by their works
and not by their price. or their ability to
control state delegations. They must
make a showing. ne declares, elsewhere.
than in national conventions. In short,
he says they must keep up their party or
ganization, put tickets IN the field and
prove their faith by their works. even
| though they have no chance OF winning.
He hopes by this method to. in time.
build up a formidable organization In the
south and induce an entirely different
class of men to take the leadership. He
firmly asserts that he VIII no longer rec
Ognize the mere spoilsmen. but will con-
slider them without party standing unless
they show the proper amount Of activity
at the polls.
1t remains to be seen. Of course, how
the presidents plan for building up his
party in the south will work. This is not
the first effort that has been made to give
It respecta bility, as for instance the lilly
white" movement Of a few years ago.
which came 20 naught. At any cate, the
south has nothing TO lose by any plan
that proposes a departure from the pres
ent system OF parceling out responsible
offices to irresponsible spoilsmen and in
competent negroes.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-09-01
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

Chicago News.
A joke that requires an explanation is no
wise is the prophet who doesn't bet on his
prediction.
The lazier a man is the more he intends to
Some music hath charms that would drive a
savage 10 crlnk
Happiness is seldom found by those who seek
IL In air castles.
woman often says. TITS no use talking"
but she never means II.
Any chronic borrower soon begins to wonder
why every one he knows is broke.
II men abused their bodies as they do their
credit the race would soon run out.
Appearances are deceitful, but one can Judge
pretty accurately from disappearance
Professional hypocrites confess the sins Of
others and overlook their own
one to believe that there were other meat
trusts.
When woman doses her invalid husband
with herb tea and he doesn't get well she con-
siders him either contrary or ungrateful
After q man IEeS VI dhAuSSAhChtS no SdAAS
them follies.
Beware Of the woman who loves money more
than she loves love-
You can always tell female fiirt By the way
che doesn't get married.
During courtshir he talks and she listens;
after marriage the order is reversed
Actions OF most men everlastlngly knock the
stuffing out OF their good Intentions
when a man follows the races he finds himself
far in the rear sooner OF later-usuaily
sooner.
Lots Of people find marriage failure. but
the grass widow considers II only temporary
embarrassment.
Peopie would get more real enjoyment out
of money If 1t took them, as long to spend Il
as IL does 20 earn It,
Truth may be stranger than fiction. but the
average liar makes desperate effort to sup
ply contrary proof.
After a woman gets married she wonders
three times a day as long as she lives what
10 get for the next meal.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-09-01

IN your paper of 10Th inst you publish
ed in full Chancellor Hills speech In
reply to my argument and resolutions
to separate the A. and M. college
from the State University and to
establish one or more agricultur-
al colleges In connection with
the Experiment Station mot specially at
Griffin. but in connection with Experiment
Station, as this is clearly the intent OF
the law) which, like the Siamese Twins
should not be separated.
Now, at Macon 1 had no stenographer
and could not be reported like Mr.. Hill,
but in all fairness to this important ques-
ton and myself know you will give TO
the public my position ana reason TOT
same as In part presented.
The facts and tigures as set forth IN the
resolutions are undeniable If the reports
of President White are correct, as pub
lished by the commissioner OF education
at Washington up TO 1899 and 1900. II
s75S, 623 have not been paid to the uniVer-
sity UP to 1902 for agricultural education
figures fail to talk.
enteen students. one graduate, twenty
professors. 49,.
Property to amount off,. %. 0OOO0
Lands valued. 80. 80 '.s..sss''' 1VO'VVO
Total 80. 80 ''','''S00Vo0
(No later reports have been issued.)
/ take the position that annual appro-
priation now amounts to $H,e54.3O to the
State College of Agriculture, and that the
results are not IN keeping with the ex-
penses. That the conditions were the
same with Mississippi and South Carolina
and they separated the A. and M. colleges
from the state universities and the at
tendance Of said A. and NJ. colleges have
increased to the universal satisfaction OF
all interested and their institutions are
fiourishing as never before.
In presenting this matter was courte-
Gus to all who had figured In II and the
synopsis OF the various reports are fair.
The proceedings were unusual In the his
tory Of the society inasmueh as Chaneei-
lor Hill had been invited to follow me be-
fore I made my speech. But I am not
complaining, II shows the glaring fact
that there are two sides to this question
and to hold the fort requires the personal
vigilance of the best general. The immor-
tai Lincoln said HE who would not In
vestigate both sides OF a question Is dis
honest" and for the Justice of our COM
plant and the equity Of our cause know
all Georgians will be a Jury and when the
case Is submitted there is no doubt as TO
the verdict for we are taught by the man
OF Nazareth to Render therefore unto
Caesar the things which are Caesars
and unto God the things which are
Gods"
Take the original bill and amounts and
read for yourselves and II is as clear as
a noon days sun that the intent OF the
law was to apply this donation made by
''Uncie Sam TO train men and women
in the agricultural pursuits Of life. The
conditions OF our agricultural surround
ings which all unprejudiced and unselhsh
persons must see was the incentive for
these appropriations from the United
States These appropriations were placed
with the legislature for disposition and
direction.
Georgia's legislature has let this money
go to and remain at the University OF
the state, the fruit Of which l have be-
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-09-01
PRODUCTION or GOLD.

| A final statement from the director of
the mint, Mr.. George e. Roberts. has
just been issued showing the production
of gold and silver In the United States
during the calendar year 1901. the total
value being 7s66e.7OO or $5O4. 800 less than
the last calendar year.
The report shows that Colorado pro-
duces more than one-third of the gold
found in the United States and Alaska
the value being so. 6OO.5OO, while California
comes next with total gold product of
$751; 400; Alaska next with IS 1851 and
South Dakota with s6,4T0.5OO Arizona,
Utah, Nevada, Oregon and Idaho produce
about $l5,O0O.0O0 more, the yield In the
other states being from $500 in Texas to
600 In New Mexico.
The decrease in gold production occurs
mainly In Colorado. $l,lS5.SOo and In Alas
ka, 81 2S5 300. The former decrease is ac-
counted for by a decline In the grade of
ores, the actual tonnage OF ores extracted
| having Increased. In Alaska the decrease
is due to the lateness Of the season which
prevented the early opening Of the
placers and litigation. which delayed de-
velopment OF the industry.
But even as IL is, the production for
the ye8r shows about one dollar for every
man. woman and child in the United
States, so that there is no occasion for
fear that our supply OF gold will be too
contracted any time soon.
In connection with the report, II il Of
interest 70 note QeOrgia's standing as a
gold producing state. While the total out
| put of this state Is not large as compared
with other states. the fact Is worthy Of
mention that Georgia produces more
gold than all the other southern states
combined, the total being S124.5O0, as
against a total Of Sill, 200 for Alabama,
North Carolina, South Carolina. Texas
and Virginia, the two Carolinas coming
next with a total product of $55.500 and
S46, 200 respectively. Alabama has IS 100 TO
her credit, Virginia s.. 800 and Texas only
$500.
While gold has been mined In Georgia
for several generations, It is only within
the past few years that the industry has
shown any real activity and methods en-
ployed calculated to get the best results
from the peculiar class Of ore found In
this state and the peculiar conditions ex-
listing.
velopment of the industry along the I'm
telligent lines now in vogue WILL within
few years, show a marked increase In
the gold product OF Georgia. At any rate.
they prove their faith by their works. and
In addition to che millions of dollars al
ready invested in mining properties in
Georgia hundreds Of thousands more are
now being spent for improved machinery
and in treating the ore by modern meth
DDS.
The opinion Is general that there are
numerous undeveloped gold properties In
Georgia, and It is not at all unlikely that
the next few years will witness a rapid
advance In the industry, Already pro-
ducing more gold than all the other
southern states combined. II is not be-
yond the bounds Of reason to look for
ward to the time when Georgia will rival
some OF the gold states of the west In
production OF the yellow metal