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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-09-22
WOMEN AUSTRALIA.

There can be no doubt that the cause
of woman's suffrage is making pretty
steady progress. though 1t receives fire.
quent rebuffs.
It's advocates are much elated over the
most notable triumph their theory has
yet achieved. The new federal constitu-
ton of Australia suffrage is granted to
women as well as men, but in the several
states composing the federation there are
wide differences in respect of womans
suffrage.
In other words, while the women of any
state of the federation may vote for men,
bers of the Australian parliament, they
cannot vote for members of the local leg
islatures or local officials.
It is probable that the scope of womans
suffrage will be enlarged in some of the
states.
The -,gislature of new South Wales has
pledged itself to give women the full suf-
frage in the state, as we'll as the fed
GRAFTON, If a majority of the women of
that state shall vote for it at a referend-
UNI that has been ordered.
1t is said that the vote of the New
.outh Wales women will certainly be for
the full suffrage by an overwhelming ma
jority and that the other Australian
states will probably soon fall into line
with this lead.
Some of the most influential statesmen
in that country are advocates of womans
suffrage TO a full equality with that of
men. 1t has not been made party ques-
ton, and the woman's side Of it has
about equal support in each of the popu-
lar political parties.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-09-22
THE ORIGIN AND MEANING
OF THE MONROE DOCTRINE

edged we could not view any interposition
for the purpose of depressing them or
controlling in any manner their destiny
by any European power in any other des-
tiny by any European power in any other
light than as a manifestation Of an I'M
friendly disposition toward the United
States.
Such in substance is the Monroe doc
trine and the circumstances under which.
it was promulgated over three-ouarters
of century ago. At Augusta, Me-, the
home of the late James G. Blaine, presi-
dent Roosevelt said that today I'VE are
more firmly implanted on the Monroe doc
trine than ever he (Mr. Blaine) could
have hoped that we would be-"
At Proctor, VT. President Roosevelt
said that we believe in the doctrine not
as means of aggression, but because as
1.-THE biggest power on this continent we
remain steadfastly true to the principles
first formulated under the presidency of
Monroe"
AS to the authorship of the Monroe doc
trine there has been much dispute. Charles
Francis Adams claims that his father,
John Quincy Adams. Monroe's secretary
of state, was the real author, and Charles
Summer has urged that it originated with
George Canning, the English statesman.
The conclusion of Daniel c. Gilman on
the issue as expressed in his memoir OF,
President Monroe seems wise.
ITO me this discussion seems more i'm
portant to the antiquarian than to the
historian, for if furt-er research would
establish beyond question the authorship
as that OF Adams. the fact would
still remain that the president and not the
secretary Of state announced the doctrine.
It was his official sanction which gave
authority to the phrases, by whomsoever
they were written, and lifted them above
the plane of personal opinions. Monroe
spoke from the chair of the chief execu-
tive, and to him statesmen and historians
have continually attributed the doctrine.
His official sanction at a critical moment
and his personal characteristics and
opinions gave to his words authority; and
their pronounced acceptance by the peo-
pie of the United States shows how ac-
curately they express the sentiments Of
the people,
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-09-22
A GOOD GERMAN LAW.

There are some kinds of liberty in
this country that should be restrained.
One OF them is the liberty OF dishguring
and Decorating the landscape with all
sorts of advertisements. especially the
tractive and therefore most valuable for
advertising purposes.
Some OF the states have enacted strin-
gent laws against this barbarous practice,
but in most of them, Georgia included,
It runs riot yet; and the demand for ats
suppression should be needed by the leg
islature.
The Prussian Landtag at it's last session
passed law against offensive advertising
in the country which is decidedly sweep
ing in it's provisions. but probably not too
much so. 1t regards the mere disfiguring
of natural scenery as sufficient ground
for action against the offender.
This is a very decided advance upon the
American and British courts which still
incline to limit the right of restrictive leg
islation In the matter of signs to the
usual considerations Of public health and
safety.
This attitude OF the courts has made 1t
very difficult to prevent advertising
nuisances in the country.
The Prussians consider the offense to
the eye as a nuisance that may properly
be suppressed and prevented by law.
With such law as Prussia now has it
would be possible to protect from desc
Grafton historic scenes, such as great
battlefields and to prevent the disfigura-
ton of scenery about our popular resorts.
We have made some progress toward
proper local restrictions in this matter.
but by no means enough.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-09-22
In Every Way qualified.

WaycrOSS journal.
While Judge Hammond, candidate for
justice of the supreme court, has not been
well known in South Georgia, he is man
in every way qualified for the position he
seeks He graduated from the University
of Georgia, in the class with such men as
Judge Speer, Judge Van Epps, Ben HILL
Judge H. II. Cabaniss, of the Atlanta
Journal; Judge Pratt Adams, of Savan-
nah; with the first honor. He filled the
position of judge of the superior court in
Atlanta with distinguished ability for
many years. His private character Is
spotless. His standing at the bar is of the
highest. When you consider the elements
of a supreme court judge he has without
reflection on the other distinguished can
didates, more of the judicial temperament.
A successful criminal judge is not always
the best qualified to act as a supreme
court judge, where great constitutional
and intricate civil cases are likely to come
up for adjudication. While all the can
didates are good men. it may safely be
said the election of Judge Hammond will
not be at all experimental.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-09-22
Syracuse Post Standard.

Syracuse Post Standard.
" HE recent utterances of President
Roosevelt affirming conviction
in the Monroe doctrine and de-
claring such still to be the
policy of this government in dealing
with the independent states in America
has aroused much discussion Of the doc
trine both in America and in foreign pub
locations.
1t is timely, therefore, to state the con-
ditions under which the so-called Monroe
doctrine was promulgated and to outline
briefly the purport of the doctrine as
enunciated by President Monroe in a mes
sage to congress in 1923.
After the close of the Napoleonic wars
IL happened that all OF Inc American col
onies of Spain located on the continent
gradually threw off the yoke of Spanish
rule and set up Independent governments
with the idea of becoming self-sustaining
Also there was formed in Europe the Holy
Alliance, which included originally Aus
tria, Prussia and Russia. The car was In
formed later by letter from the prince re-
gent OF Great Britain that he personally
approved Of the agreement. The rulers Of
Naples, Sardinia, France and Spain Ia
ter added their names to the alliance. The
chief object in the formation Of the alli-
ance was to strengthen the hold of abso-
lutism on the people and TO check the
growth of spirit OF democracy.
This country had no complaint to offer
so long as the alliance confined its atten-
ton to Europe. but when IL began to be
apparent that the newly formed indepen-
dent governments in Central and South
America were not free from its designing
activities, the particular aim being to re-
instate Spanish authority, then the Uni
ted States felt concern.
About this time Russia caused some I'M
easiness in America by evincing a DISPOSE
ton to claim lands on the western coast
of North America farther south than her
rights were considered to extend.
Under such circumstances President
Monroe on December 2, 1873. sent his ia
nous message to congress. The utter
ances which have since become famous
were included in two long paragraphs Of
the message.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-09-22
Fitting Close to a Weak Career.
ew Orleans Times-Democrat.

New Orleans Times-Democrat.
It was to be expected that the revolt in
the west against the sentiment OF the east
would on the subject of tariff rates be en-
few persons supposed that so shining
landmark as the speaker Of the house Of REP
resentatives would be swept away by the re-
form wave that is now sweeping over the
west. Mr.. Henderson's Withdrawal from the
race" is, from many points Of view, exceeding
ly interesting political news. Since his cleo
ton as speaker of the house Of representa-
tives, Mr. Henderson has attempted to ride
rough-shod not only over the rights Of the
minority but also over the wishes OF a large
If not a predominating element Of the Re
publican majority In the house of represent
atives. His methods have been highnanded
and arbitrary to the point almost Of insO-
lence. and in the latest session Of congress
his policy was severely Tebuked and sOundly
defeated by a combination Of Democrats and
Republicans. Throughout his terms speak
er ne has contTived to separate himself from
1.-THE plain people Of the land and to occupy
the position of a high public servant who IS
docile &C. all instructions given by the pow
ers Of organized wealth. This evolution, al
ways interesting in the lives OF public men,
Is in Mr.. Henderson's case, exceedingly IN
structive Ineligible to. the presidency by
reason OF the fact that he Is not a native
American, Mr.. Henderson had by hard, II
not especially brilliant service, reached a posi-
ton Of honor and. of influence in the govern
ment that is today second only to that OF
all his political career, however, nothing has
become him half so III as the manner IN
which that career was terminated. He was
required to determine whom he should sup
port the trusts or the people, and he decided
that he would not support the people.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-09-22
What can Be Put on = Postcard.
London Express.


Apropos of the lady who wrote 1850 words
of three letters each one side OF a postal
card, correspondent writes that his brother
wrote 1000 words Of five letters each on one
side of a postal card.
1t was in a competition, when he was badly
beaten by twenty or thirty other competitors,
the winner contriving to cram in no fewer than
1900 words of five letters each in the came
space.
One competitor wrote: 1T send you a postal
card which have written $50 words No
one can possibly beat this record, so / have
arranged 10 spend good long holiday on the
Continent with the prize money. Please let me
have il before Monday"
The gentleman who wrote II, 900 words on a
postal card writes to say: But / have dor.s
far better than that. When I was at Oxford
I wasted days Of my time, which now regret,
in the following exploit, which think viii be
hard 20 beat:
Il wrote the Greed. the Lords Prayer. and
the Ten Commandments not only in the vui-
gar tongue, but inside the compass OF a six
penny piece.
But the exploit Of my life in that direction
was achieved when I succeeded in getting the
whole OF Gray's Elegy, consisting of thirty
two stanzas OF four lines apiece. inside half
a-crown.
Next please!
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-09-22
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.
Chicago News.

chicago NEWS
Happy are they who don't want the things
they can't get.
His satanic majesty acts as receiver for
moral bankrupts.
Speaking Of gloves, three Of kind aren't
in il with two pairs.
The lucky man is the pIucky one who sees
and grasps an opportunity.
No Cordelia, we can't all be hero-worship-
pers; some of us must be heroes.
Many a woman who makes a man a mighty
poor wife makes him a rich husband
Do a man a favor and he will consider you
under everlasting obligations to him.
When cupid visits Boston he discards his
bow and arrow and uses a bean-shooter.
Many a man who couldn't train a dog de-
Gently imagines that he is an ideal child
trainer
Though the pen may be mightier than the
sword. Il can't come up to the scratch when
pitted against the ink-eraser.
A hundred years ago men married younger
than they do now-but women didn't object
to doing their own Homework then.
Truly the prominent woman's husband is to
be pitied, but fortunately for most married
men who play second fiddle the orchestras to
which they belong give but few public per-
formances.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-09-22

A-N HERE is something significant in
the fact that the president did
not accept the hearty invitation
to visit Georgia when he was
right on the border of the state. He
swung round the circle. went north. west
and east. and down SOUTH" making his
brilliant and captivating speeches against
trusts. which reminds one of the ruse of
the guilty when pursued to cry, stop
thief" but did not enter the state where
his mother was born, where she lived,
and was honored. He had an eye to bust
ness in this pleasure tour, and 1t did not
suit Republican policy to play before
the grand stands of the south. He we'll
knew that he would be enthusiastically
received and hailed as a "half-Georgian,"
but he was in that frame of mind which
made him wish to be considered wholly
northern, for he could not expect any
thing as to the main issue from the En-
pire State of the South. so he went shy
of US.
The two worst things about the strenu-
Gus president are: First, that this half
son of the south should dine with an Ala
bama negro; and when he could have
walked few miles and entered the land
of his mother, ne did not do II. 1t is, to
say the least of It, a bad sign. Great men
are always true to their people, 1 heard
Andrew johnson, in the United States
senate just before the war, make de-
fence of Tennessee when that state was
assailed by Senator Iverson, of Georgia,
which greatly delighted my youthful
mind. He rose and said in effect: Mr..
President: The gentleman has attacked
the partisans of Tennessee. I hurl back
the charge with defiance. What state has
surpassed her in her devotion to the un-
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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-09-22
Clean, Able and Honest.

Whatever may have been the misappre-
sion on the part of Governor Gambler
which led him to the appointment Of
Judge Gober, 1t is certain that his second
appointment, that of Judge Samuel B. Adj
ans, of Savannah, to be associate justice
of the supreme court of Georgia, has met
with instant and widespread approval.
Judge Adams is a clean man, an able
man, and an honest mn. His elevation to
the bench will be. agreeable alike to him
self and bar of Georgia. 1t is a matter Of
congratulation that the governor has been
able to fill this brief term with one in
every way so acceptable. and a matter Of
regret that Judge Adams tenure of the
office is to be so short.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-09-22
ITEMS OF INTEREST.
PhIladelphia Press.


Bridget-''Oi can't stay here, ma'am, onless
We give me more wages" Mrs. Hiram Often
'syVhat! Why you don't know how to cook or
do housework at all Bridget-''That's just II,
ma am an not KNOWN how, sure the wurk Is
all the harder for me. num-"
Philadelphia Bulletin.
Mufkins-"Supposing a fellow was going to
choose a wife, colonel, how would you advise
him 10 set about it7' The Colonel-'T should
advise him TO select a little one" Mufkins-
What for?'' The Colonel-"Because when its
a question Of a choice OF evils, 1t is best to
choose the least"
Washington Star.
''I wonder who ii was that said politeness
doesn't cost euything," said Farmer Corntossd
Don't you believe it2'' We'll, I have my
DOUBTS. Whenever go to town and some stran-
ger IS especially polite to me I always feel
81 TO s75. according to how much I happen to
have
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-09-22
JAPANEsoUE IDEAS.
Chicago Journal.


Respect always a silent woman; great is
the wisdom of the woman that holdeth her
tongue.
vain woman is TO be feared for she will
sacrifice all to her pride
naughty woman stumbles, for she can
not see what may be in her way.
Trust not the woman that thinketh more
of herself than another; mercy will not dwell
in her heart.
The gods honor her who thinketh long be-
fore opening her lips.
woman that respects herself is more beauti-
full than a single star; more beautiful than
many stars at night.
Give heed 60 her to whom children have
come; she walks in the sacred ways and lacks
not love.
A mother not spoken we'll of by her children
is not an enemy Of the state; she could not live
within the kingdoms wall
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-09-22
An Able Lawyer.

Americas Times-Recorder.
The appointment of Hon. Samuel B.
Adams, of Savannah, as an associate JUS
tice of the supreme court of Georgia,
gives much pleasure TO the Athenian
friends of that distinguished Geor-
gian. He will preside only until the
successor to Justice Lewis can be elected
and qualified, but in that brief time he
will add much ability and dignity TO the
highest tribunal in the state. Justice Ad-
ans is a graduate of the University Of
Georgia and trustee of that institution.
He is one of the ablest lawyers in the
state and is a citizen without reproach.
Governor Gambler exercised much wisdom
in the making of this appointment
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-09-22
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.
New York Press.
mt IS ambitions done.

New York Press
Contentnent is ambitions dope.
hard answer scareth away wrath.
1t is a short road that has no pitfalls in
Il.
II is better for a woman to I'LL up her stock
ings than her shoes.
The good a man does doesn't live as long
as he does If he dies the next minute.
You could not get a girl with freckles to
worry about such tribes as the trusts.
man can make a woman suffer all he
pleases without turning her against him, but
he must not ignore her.
The handicap which a person starting out
In life cannot overcome is to be known as
a bright young man.
Whether he needs II or not, every man should
try TO borrow money to learn who his
friends aren't and also never TO lend.
The first time a woman loses her temper
1t nearly scares her husband to death; after
that IL startles him Just as much when she
doesn't.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-09-22
Has confldence Of the People.
wilkinson Bulletin.

WILKINSON Bulletin.
The resignation of Judge Hal T. Lewis
from the supreme bench has demonstrate
ed the patriotism of a number of good
lawyers who are willing to sacrifice per-
sonal interest and devote their time and
talent to serving the state in the position
recently made vacant by his resignation.
The Bulletin knows of no good reason
why either of the gentlemen whose names
have been suggested for the position
should not fill ii acceptably, but with
the present lights before us. we will be
found in the Gambler ranks, and when the
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-09-22
A Mere Question Of Detail.
PHILADELPHIA Press.


Speaker Henderson does not admit or assert
that a majority of his constituents oppose his
position but only that many do The dis
cussion to which his action gives rise may
and doubtless will show that no irreconcilable
difference exists among the Republicans Of the
district on what Is, after all. a question OF
detail and not a question of principle.
It ought 10 be possible in Speaker Hender-
SON saiistrict TO adjust all these differences by
considering all the facts. It will prove to
be true there and in the country that those
who unfortunately oppose II each see
ing in part and prophesying in part. Those
urging each need a broader outlook on the
whole subject which will lead TO agree
nent in the Republican party the tariff
certain in the end and always attained in the
nasr Such an agreement now in Speaker Hen,
dersons district will preserve to the country
services which the Republican party and the
country value.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-09-22

A Chinese official recently entertained
the foreign officials at Shanghai with a
dinner consisting OF 136 courses. Why don't
the boxers adopt this plan instead OF re-
sorting TO the sword and fire to get rid Of
foreigners.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-09-22
State Press Comment on
Supreme Court Judgeship

votes have been counted, if the state
votes as we believe Wilkinson county WILL
1t will be found that he has an over
whelming majority over either of the 9TH
ed candidates. 1t will De remembered that
he held court for Judge Hart here a few
years ago and by his rapid dispatch Of
business. together with his uniform kind
ness to the people he gained the confidence
of our people and Wilkinson can safely
be placed in the Gambler column against
the field.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-09-22
Denotes the coming struggle.
Baltimore Herald.


The reports from the conference among the
national leaders at oyster Bay and the DIS
patch FROM Iowa that Speaker Henderson viii
not return to congress because OF the strong
tariff revision sentiment in his state marx
what must be considered the highwater marx
Of revision probability Throughout New Eng
land, where cheaper raw material and foreign
coal are widely demanded, and In the states
OF the middle west the dominant party has
decidedly staggered the statesmen Of Senator
Hanna's Interchangeable tariff class by pro
nounced favOring Of the presidents demand
for tariff revision where this means tariff bet
torment for the masses of the population
1t is bad to receive as the motto OF any
party that 'it is good to leave well enough
alone: for this assumes a standing still that
Is impossible in. modern life. William NC
Iinley fcresaw the coming struggle and placed
himself In line with the advocates OF progress
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-09-22

Attention should be called to the fact
that a man Is not eligible to run for that
supreme court judgeship merely because
he has been admitted to the bar. Every
thing depends on which sort Of bar he has
been admitted 70.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-09-22

II win require twenty days for the near
est United States gunboat 20 reach the
seat OF trouble on the Isthmus Of Panama.
BY that time.