The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-05-23

seems to like the results of his first ex-
pertinent. He writes to a friend in
Texas that he is going to send as many
negroes to New England as he can,a and
hopes 1.-The other southern states will
join him in this enterprise" The Tele-
graph hopes so, too. having long believ-
ed tina this is the next best way TO
solve the negro problem.-Macon Tele-
gram.
Leader Henry Cabot Lodge did a very
clever thing last week when he put Mr..
Foraker forward and had him make
that speech on the Philippine question.
1t was not only a very good speech, but
1t gave Mr.. Lodge a few moments to
sit down and catch his breath. Doubt
less he will sandwich a republican col
league in this way occasionally during
the remainder Of the debate.-Washing-
ton Post.
Every dollar expended by the Ameri-
can people in strengthening American
sea power is a wise investment for
peace. We must depend upon a for
midable navy for the respectful treat
ment of other great powers at times OF
international disagreement causing
strained relations. The best guarantee
of peace is preparedness for war as the
world now stands.-St. Louis Republic.
The American Invasion" goes mer-
rily on. A few years ago he best Kid
shoes were made from skins imported
from France, but the product Of the
United States mas been steadily grow
ing in favor, and not long since \
Morocco manufacturer of Lynn Mass,
made a single shipment of $500 dozen
skins to Australia. We have a certain
species of American kid" that is still
with us in large numbers. however. ana
long as we may, the probability OF get
ting rid of any great percentage of
them does not appear particularly
bright.-Augusta Chronicle.
A sensational New York paper prints
an article, with illustrations. w
the ALLEGED volcano and earthquake
danger spots in the United States
According to his article, the danger
line strikes into the United States at
Savannah and runs north to the city
of Troy, N. Y, taking in especially
Raleigh, Richmond and Baltimore. New
York, it says, is not safe from earth
uuakes, but is on the firing line OF
the volcanoes. The article is we'll cal
culated to make credulous and impress
sionable people nervous Meanwhile
| the incontrovertible fact remain that
| the in question knows nc
more about where or when an earth-
quake is liable to occur than the most
ignorant person in the world. Such
commissions of nature absolutely DEFY
science. 1t is only possible to measure
the vibrations of earthquakes and then
durations, not to foretell the Disturb
ances.-Savannah News.
In his report to the British parliamen'
upon the Trade and Commerce or chi
cago" Consul Wyndham attributes tn
rapid growth and phenomenal prosperl
ty of our industries to these causes
"IdIeness is not tolerated. Success de
pends on work. Modern machinery doe
much, intelligent management doe
more. High positions and generous sal
aries are open to men who prove aple
Education does not set the profession
above the industries. Big salaries draV
right brains to the factories. Educat
ed Americans are as fond of sports a
Englishmen, but never allow them t
interfere with business. Worklngme
spend little time in the saloons and q
not bet on horse races Mr.. Wynu
hams shrewd estimate of the reward
of labor is interesting. The cost .
living" he says, sis very high AND man
luxurieS are thought necess1tes; an
he quotes with approval the eStimat
of Dun's Review that the cost OF nvln
has increased 6 per cent. in one yea
and 40 per cent. since 1897. AVeras
wages meanwhile have risen but z pc
cent. in ten years in Chicago factorie
and now amount to an average Of lie:
than $40 a week each for 800, 900 hand
Under these circumstances Cons'
Wyndham warns those of his country
: men who are unfit to earn a living vi
t der the changed circumstances again
1 coming to this country. There is ;
opening for unskilled labor, skilled II
l bor is "in full supply" and sit has bee
: so impressed on the people here that q
= Englishman is dense n lazy that
D Is hard for one of them to get work.
= New York World.