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The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1902-04-18
More About Cuba.

MOFO AOOuI OuDds
The new Cuban government is still
being discussed in the United States
congress, and though it has been given
out that an Independent government
would be set af1oat in Cuba about May
goth, still nothing definite has been
reached by Uncle Sans agents as to
the exact form of government that
will be launched on that day, if any
at all. Cuba is one of those insular
possessions that periodically INDUCES
in a slight revolution, which results
in a vast number of persons being
slain and driven from the island be-
cause they belong to contending and
opposite faction who want to get
control Of the government, and if they
cannot get it by fair means they get
it by foul. Though Cuba may have
some kind of a government, yet it is
hoped that the island will ultimately
ask admission to the United States
and eventually be admitted as one of
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1902-04-18

Evidently the citizens of Goldendale
do not believe there is anything in a
name, for from the Rosalia Citizen it
is learned that the people of Golden
dale have nominated and elected a
man for mayor whose name is Bone
brake. Inasmuch as no one has heard
of any bones being broken over in
Goldendale since the new mayor has
taken Office his name must be mis-
nOmer.
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1902-04-18

1t may be tough on an editor to not
allow his editorial rubbish to be
barred out on account of "pay stuff, -
as complains the Chehalis ee-Nugget,
but judging from the editorials that
have appeared in the Bee-Nugget in
the past it is a blessing in disguise
to the readers of that paper that the
editorial stuff was crowded out, even
though it's place was filled with pay
stuff
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1902-04-18

1t is learned from the Saturday Rec
ord of Walla Walla that ''the red sQuir-
rel pest is a. source of much concern
to the residents of the foothills, and
it asks that the county commissioner
of Walla Walla and Umatilla counties
place a bounty on the squirrels scalps
A bounty of a small sum placed on
any kind of pest generally causes their
determination.
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1902-04-18
AFRO AMERICANISM


the report does not say either by word
or indication that the language used
by the attorney in the case was criti-
cized one way or the other by the
judge, and federal judge who would
allow such language used in his court
and not at once disbar the user is him
self as culpable and Objectionable to
decent people as the wretch who would
actually use the language.
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1902-04-18

The Newport Miner thinks that
James Hill should call his railroad the
future route" and he thinks this
should be done because of the fact
that so many accidents occur on Mr..
Hills road between Seattle and ST.
Paul; in other words, the Miner at
tempts to slur the Great Northern.
Evidently the Miner was not among
the list of newspapers that got thou
sand-mile ticket this year, and that is
the way it has in showing it's displeas-
ure for not being so included; in other
words, it is case of sour grapes pure
and simple.
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1902-04-18
Continued on I'd page.

eral circulation and reliable there is
no reason why, if he underbids the
other fellow, that he should not get
the contract to do the county printing
and if the loser in such case will take
the matter into the courts he will be
winner in the end.
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1902-04-18

Lands near Ellensburg, so says the
Capital of that city, recently sold for
over $50 per acre, and it further says
that ''it was no better land, barring it's
close proximity to the town, than thou
sands of acres under the proposed
canal, which fact is the best argument
in favor of hurrying the big ditch to
completion" There is no doubt but
that as soon as water is successfully
placed on any of the lands of Eastern
Washington that they at once become
Gardens of Eden, and this is not only
true of Eastern Washington, but all
of the Western country.
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1902-04-18

than because it is a big company, and
such persons think that it an easy
way for somebody to filch a good
round sum of money from the com
pany.
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1902-04-18
PASSING EVENTS

Illinois; Santa Monica, California, and
Johnston City, Tennessee, making a
grand total of 10000 soldiers that are
being cared for by the national and
state governments. At the close of
the war there were 272,583 soldiers
on the lists of wounded. Over 100000
other soldiers have been discharged
on account of disability from various
diseases. 1t is generally thought that
seventy-five percent. of the latter re-
covered and fully fifty per cent. of the
wounded entered into the activities of
civil life. From the above it will be
clearly seen that the United States
government has dealt most literally
with those of her citizens who were
disabled in the civil war, and is like
wise dealing equally liberal with those
of the Spanish war, as well as with
the wounded and disabled among the
regular troops No country in the
world has been so liberal with it's sol
diers, both by pensioning and care, as
has the United States government.
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1902-04-18

A Kansas editor having asserted
that young women were usurping the
industrial situation, working for less
wages and being more disinclined to
marriage, a girl reader of his paper
fires it back at him that a girl can
afford to work for less wages than a
young man, because she has no whisky
or tobacco bills to pay; no barber bills,
no shines, no big laundry bills, no
pants to crease, no hacks, flowers, sup
pers, candies and the like to pay for.
"The average girl prefers good bank
account and freedom to poor hus-
band; and are not at all discOnsOlate, .
she concludes.
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1902-04-18

In reply to a question over the
phone as to what condition his case
was in, Mr.. Ide replied: Il am per-
fectly satisfied and feel absolutely GER
tain that l will be confirmed, though
the Foster people are holding up the
matter longer than l had expected. .
At present John L. Wilson is in Wash
ingtOn City, and it is surmised he is
making desperate fight to save Ide,
and Wilson's friends in this state be-
lieve that he will succeed, though they
have no reasons for so believing fur
ther than the ability he has shown in
the past of pulling the wires at Wash
ington City in his own behalf.
While Mr. Wilson has been an ar
dent supporter of Mr.. Ide's for col
lectOr of customs, his fight was main
ly to prevent the appointment of B.
D. Crocker, of Walla Walla. In this
he has been eminently successful. Mr..
Crocker, like others in this state, had
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1902-04-18
POLITICAL POT PIE.

great Oriental trade and the develop
ment of our latent resources. Then,
and not until then, can harmony pre-
vail. WORK TOGETHER.
The Seattle Republican. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1???-1915, 1902-04-18

The appointment of Clarence w. Ide
was not confirmed last Thursday, as
was expected, and on that day Senator
Foster telegraphed to Tacoma asking
the politicians of that city to name
some one more acceptable than Ide to
them for collector of customs at Port
Townsend. No explanation was at
tached to this telegram, and those re-
ceiving it were at a loss to know what
had happened, and are still in the
same condition; but, believing that the
senator knew what he was talking
about, they telegraphed back to him
that either S. A. Madge, of Olympia,
Fred G. Harper, of Seattle, or w. A..
Fairweather, of Tacoma, would be ac-
ceptable to them, and here the mat
ter rests, as nothing has been heard
from either side since that time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-19
CLAIMS OF FREE LABOR.

The non-union miners of the anthracite nelu
have laid their case before the Arpluauon Ooin-
mission in an impressive manner some u
their reouests may not appear reasonable "nen
tba nresent Investigation has been finished and
tho essential facts of a situation when sun
leaves much room Tor conjecture nave Oeen
ascertained But their statement contains ue-
nands which are indisputaby just, ana cannot
be denied without subverting the fundamental
principles Of a free government. mus 1t ie
mains 10 be settled whether or mol ~ pei Gem
increase of wages ought TO De eAacleu' 'u0N
a. must he said that in applying for such an IN
o.oasa yritbout reduction of hours, on the
ground that it would benefit the class OF LABOR
now receiving the smallest pay, the non-union
mon adont a position which is likely to com
roond considerable sympathy. Furthermore IN
INSISTING unon their right TO work as many
hours as they choose and as opportunity oners,
60 &C IN increase their earning capacity anu
better their condition. they commend themselves
~ the good will of many who feel that the oppo-
site nolicv of compulsorily restricted hours anu
uniform earnings puts premium on neulooii'1,
undermines the character of the lndlvidual anu
imnairs the strength of the whole social organ
ism ,,.,,
Bu+ whatever view may be taken or sucn
ouestions as these, the nOn-unlon miners are
on absolutely solid ground when they assert
tba;r right 70 sell their labor, if they can, at
nrice which they are willing 10 accept ana 10
ba fullv protected in the enjoyment OF that
right Nor. when fair allowance has been MADE
for exapgeration. is it possible 10 doubt that
rbroughout the coal strike they were repeatedly,
and in some places continuously, exposed 10
assaults intimidation and manifold abuses, IN
order that they might be driven from the work
which they desired TO do for the support OF
themselves and their families There Is per
hans. an honest difference of opinion as to the
magnitude OF the scale on which such ouuages
were committed and the measure OF approval
with which they were regarded by union strlK-
ers but unless A great volume Of evidence is
10 be arbitrarily rejected the non-union miners
recital of their wrongs is not a serious dlstor-
ton of the facts.
There is no disposition on the part of good
citizens 10 anticipate the decision of the com
mission on the issues submitted to it, but we do
not hesitate 10 say that no judgment would be
tolerable which should in any manner or de-
gree encourage a repetition of the lawless prac-
tices daily employed for nearly six months
against men who were trying TO earn an honest
living In the Pennsylvania coal mines. They
have done well TO exercise their privilege of
bringing their case afresh to the attention of
the commission and the public at this time,
especially if as we fear, there has been some
danger that their unmerited sufferings might
be forgotten and their relation TO the contrO-
versy. as we'll as their possible condition subse-
auent TO the expected settlement. too little re-
garded.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-19
TIE SAMOAN MORAL.

The official text of King Oscars decision in
the Samoan arbitration is now made public, and
IS seen exactly 10 coincide with the accurate
and comprehensive synopsis Of it which was
secured through the enterprise OF our Washing
ton correspondent and was exclusively pub
lished in our columns nearly month ago The
decision is against Great Britain and the United
States on every point and those two govern
ments are held responsible for the losses caused
by their military action in Samoa TO an amount
hereafter 20 be determined. This verdict is, as
we have hitherto said, unwelcome. But it is to
be acqGlesced in and complied with unhesi-
tatingly and Loyalty. 1t is not, however, for
obvious reasons, TO be regarded as setting per-
manent precedent or as in any measure de-
ferring this government hereafter from afford
ing the fullest measure OF military protection to
the lives and property of IT'S citizens whenever
and wherever they may need and may be en-
titled TO it.
We have already pointed out the preferability
of the tribunal at The Hague to an individual
arbitrator, even though the latter be as intelli-
gent and impartial as the King OF Sweden and
Norway. That fact is. We think, evident to
all and 1t is 10 be expected that hereafter inter
national arbitrations, at least those in which
this country is concerned, viii be conducted be-
fore that court instead Of before an individual
sovereign That viii relieve sovereigns Of much
labor and not a little embarrassment and will
also invest the decisions with more Of the au-
fhorlty or permanent international law Upon
this and other features OF this particular case
il is not necessary nor would il be graceful TO
dwell at greater length.
The one point which. in a retrospective way,
may frankly be considered is that OF the now
happily ended tripartite control OF the Samoan
Islands. While that system was in force this
journal consistently regarded and denounced II
as an i'll conceived and dangerous thing. which
was almost certain TO cause confusion and
trouble. IL did cause confusion and trouhle
and menaced us with far more serious trouble
Against IT, indeed, we may legitimately charge
all the shame and loss and animosity which
marked the history OF those islands. The United
States may well congratulate itself upon HAVING
with no more difficulty got rid Of it and upon
having freed Itself from a foreign entangle
nenr INTO which IL never should have entered
An the more are these things so II we are "a
accept King Oscars decision as sound In law
and facts. For, according TO that decision. No;
majority but unanimous action was required
among the three powers IL anything was TO be
done. That three rival powers should exactly
agree was scarcely within the bounds Of posi-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-19
TIE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FORETGN-Mr and Mrs Andrew Carnegie
and their daughter were poisoned by food al
Caux, Switzerland; Mrs. Carnegie and the child
have recovered, but MI Carnegie Is sun SUM
GENTLY indisposed 10 make The postponement OF
their sailing for this country necessary. - The
Cuban House Of Representative elected an
anti-American president Of the chamber -
In a letter TO General Herrera, advising him 10
surrender 20 the government forces. General
Tribe Uribe who recently capltulatea olata a.,
The American intervention Tor the ran
ure Of the revolutionary cause. - Inc Pope
signed the brief appointing Monsignor Sharretu
Apostolic Delegate in Canada
DoMEsTIC.-The coming session Of Congress
promises 10 be one of the busiest ever known,
the calendars Of both houses heing crowded with
important measures. in addition TO the regular
appropriation bills. 49, The Republican Con
gressmen Of Iowa. Massachusetts and New
Hampshire declared themselves in favor of Mr.
Cannon Of Illinois, for Speaker. - The strike
commissioners took hand in the questioning
of Mitchell; he declared himself against the in
corporation Of the union. =- The Court or
Appeals ordered a new trial of George Bissert,
New-York police precinct detective, who was
convicted of accepting 3 bride. - Opposition
shown at the American Federation Of La
Dor conference to the suggestion of President
Gompers for a national labor union. - The
freight congestion in Pittsburg became so seri-
Gus that il was feared steel plants would be
forced 70 shut down. - The Court OF APP
peals affirmed the validity Of the new Commits
soner of Jurors Law for New-York County.
80 II was reported, and generally believed in
Cambridge. that Harvard had protested against
game. == The summer home OF DR.. Z. NJ.
Culver, sOn-in-laW Of Senator Clark near Great
Darlington, Mass, was burned. - Reports
Of the revised election figures IN New-York
County again revived the hopes OF Republicans
that Henry B. Conan has been elected Attor
ney General - Minister WI left Washing
ton on his way back 10 China. - The State
Conference Of Charities was opened in Albany.
CITY.-The stock market was irregular and
lower. - The official canvass for Governor,
Gttorney General and Appeals Court Judge was
completed in this county, and showed little
change. 80 A fKe-ton steel girder fell at
Forty-seeond-st. and Park-ave., killing two
horses and endangering the lives Of many work
men. =- Miss Alice Roosevelt was visitor
the Horse Show; several accidents occurred.
District Attorney Jerome announced that
Richard Garfield would probably be examined
by the grand jury. - The submarine boat
Noccasin had another exceptionally successful
test. - The shrieSs OF an insane woman at
Bellevue Hospital caused an uprOar in the in
sane pavilion OF the institution. - 1t was
announced at ]. Hood Wright Hospital that
young woman had been unconscious there for
three weeks. - Colonel Clough testified in
the Northern Securities hearing.
THE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. for to-day:
Cloudy, preceded by light rain. The tempera-
ture yesterday: Highest. "a degrees; lowest, ~
degrees.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-19
NOT HUGH TO BE REGRETTED.

Lamentations over President Roosevelts fail
ure 10 raise the death rate in the swamps along
the Little Sunfiower River strike us as being
superfuous. His III luck is no reflection on the
Presidents craftsmanship. If he had had a
chance to draw a bead on a Mississippi bear no
doubt the result would have been fatal. While
Lord Duffern was in India a native attendant
who had been out with him on a sporting ex-
petition was asked if his excellency shot well
"Oh yes" was the suave reply his excellency
'shot beautifully. but God was very good to the
birds" In the case of President Roosevelt, the
special providence watching over the bears
which he hoped to lay low has been differently
manifested. They owe their lives 10 their sue
cess in keeping out of range, not to a miraculous
avoidance Of we'll directed bullets; but it is no
more discreditable TO the President that ne has
been disappointed than the pious Hindoo
thought it was to the VicerOy that he returned
to his palace with an empty bag.
Moreover the President has probably got
what he most wanted. He has no use for bear
meat or a pelt, whereas we hope that his need
of rest and recreation after period of confne-
ment has been abundantly supplied. There
would be good reason for regret If he should
take back TO Washington less vigor than he
carried away, or less than he requires for the
arduous work of the coming winter; but he pos
sesses the faculty of recuperating fast, and will
doubtless be ready TO resume his labors when
the time comes. AS for the bears that unex-
pectedly survive, we never heard that they were
guilty of capital crime They belong to
pretty harmless race and II would have been al
most pity 10 spoil their prospect Of pleasant
winters sleep
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-11-19
TIE SMOKE NUISANCE.

Health Commissioner Lederle's purpose TO re-
new his warfare upon those who use soft coal
extensively is a gratifying sign Of the times.
This city is now at a peculiarly critical stage
of its experience with the smoke nuisance. SO
long as it was practically impossible TO obtain
anthracite a certain degree Of federation of
wholesale consumption of bltuminous coal was
iudicious, If not just Evident ignorance Of the
proper way 10 employ such fuel was also
rational excuse for bad management Both OF
these reasons for leniency were temporary, how
ever and are now slowly but surely disappear
ing Whoever persists in violating the local
ordinances against smoke hereafter is entitled
10 no charity. Before he settles down into
habit he should be awakened 10 his response
bilites. Negligence on the part Of the munich
pal authorities at the present juncture would
encourage such vicious practices and permit
them TO become chronic. A vigorous enforce
ment Of the law, On the other hand, would prac-
tically restore the city to the cleanliness of air.
clothing and homes which was enjoyed six or
eight months ago.
Owners of large steam plants should under
stand that this crusade is against smoke, not
the kind Of fuel they use. They should also
recognize the fact that If they will give proper
attention TO the matter they can burn soft coal
in an unobjectionable manner. II they will
THE Iron Age In the last few weeks by
Albert A Carey, and particularly No. of that
series. they will realize how little excuse they
have for producing smoke. Mr.. Carey there
emphasizes the now well established truth that,
even without special CRATES and furnaces,
smokeless combustion can be secured by suit
able methods Of firing. By way Of illustration,
he says that the municipal authorities in Cleve-
land have decided to require firemen of sta
tionary steam plants to take out licenses in
order to insure competence in this regard. Mr.
Carey pronounces the action here mentioned
'the most advanced step toward the suppression
"of the smoke nuisance that has yet been
taken" He commends the example to the
governments of other cities; and well he may!
The key to the whole situation is the proper
training Of the firemen. If employers, blind TO
their own interests and unaware of the economy
which results from more perfect consumption
of coal. will not voluntarily take measures to
have their furnaces efficiently fed. they should
be compelled TO do so or else to use fuel that
emits no smoke