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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-09-18

Candidate for Governor Nominated
Tenor Of the Resolutions,

CONCORD, N. H., Sept. H.-Following
the action Of the party in Vermont, the
Republicans of New Hampshire, in state
convention to-day, warmly debated the
question of making changes in the pro-
hibitory law. Those in favor of a change
carried the day. The contest for Governor
was won by Nathan j. Batchelder, of
Andover, who is prominently identified
with the patrons Of husbandry. General
Stephen H. Gale, of Exeter, withdrew be-
fore the nominations were called for. and
Mr.. Batchelder was chosen by reclamation.
No other candidates are nominated by
State conventions in New Hampshire.
The platform adopted indorses the ad-
minlStrauon on all points and favorS the
denomination Of President Roosevelt. One
plank opposes the indiscriminate destruc-
ton OF forests. The plan Of the Republican
party to keep faith with Cuba; to make
such strong. commercial allies of the Gu
bans that they will seek political protec-
ton at our hands; to make Cuba a field
for young Americans seeking new indus
trial and commercial opportunities; to
Americanize Cuba by kindness, not by con-
quest, is favored. The course OF the admins
tration in the Philippines Is Endorsed. Legiti-
mate combinations of capital, which will
reduce the price of necessities to the peo-
pie are favored, but ANY such combina-
lions as will restrict business and throttle
competition by unjust and tyranical prac-
tees" are condemned. The resolutions
continue as follows:
fully indorse the administration of
President Roosevelt. 1t received in charge
our national affairs at the critical time of
President McKinley's assassination. and by
Its broad, conservative and wise policy,
fear and unrest were quoted and tran
quillity assumed its sway Called without
notice to assume the office of chief execu-
tive of our great Nation, Theodore Roose-
welt has proven himself competent in the
highest degree for It's duties. Assuming
all responsibilities which came to him. he
has discharged them 70 the satisfaction
of the people. Aggressive. patriotic. Arm.
OF comprehensive view and answering in
tegrity, his administration of our govern
ment has commanded the confidence and
admiration not only of Americans. but of
the civilized world as we'll, and we unani-
mously favor his reelection as President
Of the United States"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-09-18
ALABAMA ':LILY WHITES"


BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Sept. 1.-THE Lilly
White Republican State convention to-
day nominated the following ticket: Cover
nor, j. A. w. Smith. of Birmingham; Lieu
tenant Governor. Charles p. Lane. of
Huntsville; attorney general. w. H. Arm
brecht, of Mobile; secretary of state. J.
H.. Carter. Of Cullman; auditor, T. b. Nc
Nair of Marshall county; treasurer. H.
Lee Brown. of Conecup county: superfn-
tendent of education, J.. c. Fonvilie. of
Crenshaw county; commissions of agricul-
ture, T. B. Morton, of Fayette.
j. A. w. Smith. the nominee for Governor.
is a son of the late Hon. V. II. Smith. who
was Republican Governor Of Alabama dur
ing the reconstruction period, and is a
prominent lawyer Of his city.
The platform indorses the wisdom OF the
Dingley tariff law and urges a continuance
Of that policy. Republican legislation 10
build an interoceanic canal is approved
The bravery and heroism Of our soldiers
and sailors In the Philippines are ap-
plauded, and the attacks OF the Democratic
party on them is condemned. A high trib-
ute is paid to the late President Mckinley,
whose death is deeply deplored. The plat
form then expresses confidence In the adj
ministration of President Roosevelt. and
oughly American and patriotic ideas. and
we believe tina his leadership ESTABLISH
confidence in both the success of the Re.
publican principles and the continued pros.
perity and progress of the COUNTRY. and we
therefore favor his denomination TO fht
great office he fills with patriotism and
ability
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-09-18
OPENING OF THE SEASON
FOOTBALL PRACTICE BEGINS AT
THE STATE UNIVERSITY.
Good Timber Among the New students
-OpenfnE Day at EarIham-Wom-
an Engineer at Cornell.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. Sept. H. Foot
ball season opened at Indiana University
to-day. Coach Horne returned from the East
to-day and met the squad on Jordan Field
this afternoon. The outlook for a prom
Using team is assured by the splendid ma
terial that Is in sight and that has already
reported. Despite the fact that Indiana
loses one or two of its star players this
season 1t will fll in with som strong men
and will turn out a winning team. Several
of the candidates for new places on the
team have had two or three years ex-
p~erience on some of the best high school
teams of the State.
Dillon. of Marion. who had the record Of
being the best tackle among the high
school teams of the State. is here. and may
try for the team. Killen and Ross, also Of
the Marion team, who distinguished them
selves last year. have reported. Taper, an
old Oberlin end, will be here on Friday, and
word has been received from several heavy
men that they will report In a few days.
1t Is likely that the team will be some
what heavier this year than last.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-09-18
DEvERY AMI THE 400"
Fifth Avenue Has No attraction Tor
the of Police

the of Police .
New York Special.
While standing by the pump" at the
historic four corners late Saturday night,
Big Chief Devery was asked if he had
ever been to Newport. and he replied:
Newport? No: / amt never had no time
to get that far away from the district. My
place is among the people, and here's where
I'll always be found
What do you think of the four hundred?"
Devery replied: We'll, / don't know. L
don't move in that set, and / don't want to.
The district is enough for me. In with the
people, / am, and they know ii, and when
ever / can give them a good time I'm go
ing TO do it,"
would you be giving feasts and picnics
If you were not in politics?' was the next
question.
"Sure!" he affirmed. Politics amt got
nothin' to do with il. / like 1t! 1t makes
me happy 10 see the people havin' a good
time, and they know with a slight raising
of the voice. they know they can always
have the best that's goin' While I'm
around.
mo four hundred for me!' he added.
You tell those people down there with a
vague nod toward Park row. that ii 1 win
I'm goin' TO stay right home among the
people. Fift' avenery hasn't got no attrac-
lions for me. / amt the kind that when he
gets up in the world wants to hang around
Delmonico's or Sherry's, or the HOFFMAN.
If In hungry, there's a little beanery
across the street where l can feed to a nm
ish, and over there (pointing through the
window they've got beer on tap that's as
good as you can find In Newport. Society?
Why, when i pine for society there's a little
more TO my taste than all the blue blood
in the land"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-09-18

The last trust to go to the wall was the
National Salt Company, which came near
being an old-fashioned trust In that 1t was
originally composed of several manufacture
ers who placed the management OF their
properties in the hands of a board OF trus-
tees and did not r~elinquish ownership. The
trust purchased some salt plants, rented
others and promised to purchase others.
Bad management Is said to be the cause,
In part. Of the failure. but the main cause
OF disaster is that. producing but 20 per
cent of the output, the trust advanced
prices beyond all reason during it's early
days. This had the effect to stimulate the
opening Of new wells. which compelled a
break in prices TO the ruin Of the trust. 1t
Is an old experience repeated. namely. that
large profits surely tempt capital to invest
In competition. which is sure to break
prices.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-09-18

The bill for the control Of trusts which
Representative Littlefeld, of Maine, has
drawn. and which is said to have received
the sanction of the President, provides
that when a trust shall have Disseminated
against anyone, 1t shall, upon conviction,
pay three times the actual amount of
damages suffered, and also pay all the
expenses of the suit, including lawyers
fees. If a m~iddleman, retail dealer, manu-
f~acturer or other person can show that
he has suffered damages from the restraint
of interstate trade brought about by mo-
nopoly. he will have cause for a suit against
1t. 1t further requires all the managers
OF trusts In such suits to appear in court
and tell every detail of their business, pro-
ducing books and papers. 1t would re-
main to see what the courts would say Of
such a law, but the Chicago Record-Herald
rightly says that If such a measure is put
forth by the President it will strengthen
popular belief in the sincere purpose of the
President and his advisers to secure efec-
tive legislation.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-09-18

The Journal does not underestimate the
services or the merits Of the firemen, but
IL cannot perceive the wisdom of increasing
the a OF the entire department at a time
when the city Is financially embarrassed,
In need OF permanent improvements and
with the tax levy up to the limit. II
the pay of the firemen is increased 1t will
furnish an unanswerable argument for an
Increase CT the pay OF the police. thereby
adding at least $4,000 to the annual ex-
penditures of the city without increasing
its assets. The present annual salary list
of the fire department is SIS. $50. and the
proposed increase would make it s215. 3os.
The latter exceeds the maintenance cost
Of the fire departments in Kansas City,
st. Paul, Albany, ". Y. and other cities
OF that class.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-09-18
SPEAKER HENDERsON's WITH
DRAWAL.


Speaker Henderson's declination of the
Republican nomination for Congress in the
Iowa district which he has so long repre-
scented is an unusual occurrence. AS Amer
lean politics go II is almost unprecedented
for a man to decline a nomination for Con-
gress that carried with it even a fair pros
pect of success. In this case nomination
meant election. Mr.. Henderson had been
nominated for the eleventh time by accla-
nation, and there was no doubt of his
reelection. his majority two years ago
having been 1000.
The reason given by Mr.. Henderson for
declining the nomination thus unanimously
rendered him by the Republicans of his
district is that he found himself out Of
agreement with many of them on the ques-
ton that trusts can be cured by tariff re-
vision. The Iowa Republican State con-
v%ention, held about two months ago, de-
clared that 1--WE favor any modification of
the tariff schedules that may be required
TO prevent them affording shelter to mo-
nopoly.' This was not an unqualified dec
AotAOt ia AofOA oL tdAAl CfioAOAl buh
simply In favor Of making such changes
as might be found necessary to prevent the
tariff from affording shelter to monopolies.
This is a conservative declaration. Mr..
Henderson seems to have construed 1t
as a declaration in favor of a general re-
that a majority of his constituents were
In favor OF it from this point of view.
Being himself a strong protectionist and a
disbeliever In tariff changes as a means
Of preventing monopolies or trusts, he de-
clines to accept a nomination predicated on
that view. Many Republicans will think
that Mr.. Henderson has acted hastily. and
that he could have accepted a nomination
under the declaration of the low platform
without sacrificing anything of his eonvic-
lions on the tariff question:; but that is a
matter for personal determination. Repub-
leans generally do not believe that 'the
tariff is the mother of trusts" or that the
trust evil can be cured by modifying the
tariff. Certainly they are no more In favor
of free trade or of surrendering American
markets to foreign manufacturers than Mr.
Henderson is. 1t is not at all likely, in
fact there Is not the remotest probability
that the Republicans in Congress will adopt
any such policy. Nevertheless, as Mr., Hen
derson finds himself out Of harmony with
the declaration of the Iowa convention and
with Republican sentiment in his district
he is to be commended for declining a nom
nation. 1t shows. at least, that he has the
courage of his convictions. AS he does mo-
believe as his constituents 90. or as h
thinks they do. he is consistent in declining
BY so doing he leaves an open field for
man whose views are In harmony will
those Of the voters, and there will be n,
friction. Mr.. Henderson may have othel
reasons for wishing to retire from politics
than those he states. but, whatever hi
reasons may be, his right to retire is un
questioned. but his action will be cause o
regret to many Republicans.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-09-18
ANXIETY AT JAMESTOWN
APPREHENSION OF ANOTHER OUT
BREAK BY LA SOUFFRIERE.
Two VenturesOme Natives Ascend the
Volcano and Have Narrow Escapes
An Ohio Mystery.

JAMESTOWN, st. Vincent, b. w. l.,
Sept. 7.-Both craters of La Souffriere
have been active since Sept. IL. The top of
the mountain is usually covered with
clouds, but being exceptionally clear of
them this morning two natives named
Cummings and Adams ventured to ascend
the volcano and reached the summit of the
old crater. Sept. 3 this crater contained
water; it is now nearly filled with sand and
has a funnel-shaped cavity in the center.
Cummings and Adams saw flames arising
from three distinct places in the crater.
They experienced a narrow escape. The
heat on the mountain was intolerable.
The predictions made by American
scientists with regard to later eruptions OF
La Souffriere are being signally fulfilled.
Much anxiety was felt here to-day. as IL
had been predicted that another eruption
would occur. Up to 5 o'clock to-day nc
alarming indications of an outbreak has
been reported.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-09-18

there was some doubt at the time as to
whether the signatory powers woul avail
themselves of it or not. The United States
and Mexico are the first to do so. In
opening the court the Dutch prime minister
said ii had been ready for pushes since
january. 1901, but had lacked litigants.
The case submitted to the court Is known
as the Plus fund case. This fund o~rigina-
ted in 1851 in gifts made in trust to the
Jesuits by charitable persons, TO be de-
voted to establishing and supporting
Roman Catholic missions In the CALIFORNIA;,
then a part of Mexico and belonging to
Spain. In 1867 the Spanish government
property, which thereafter was admins
tered by the Franciscans. When Mexico
gained her independence she took charge
Of the fund. In 1912 she sold the properties
Of the fund and guaranteed 6 per cent.
interest on it In perpetuity to the Catholic
Church authorities. When California was
coded to the United States In 1s4s Mexico
stopped paying the interest, but in 1863 she
paid. 5000 arrears on an award made in
favor OF the church by Sir Edward Thorn
ton. British minister at Washington. Since
that time nothing has been paid. The
present claim is for accrued unpaid interest
on the fund borrowed or sequestered by
Mexico in 1912. The claim is pressed by
the United States on behalf of Catholic
Church authorities in California who are
now American citizens. The only question
to be arbitrated Is the amount of interest
due. though the court may possibly make
some finding regarding the principal, thus
| closing the transaction
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Nevada n Maintains that the
Jesuit, Are Not the Owners OF
the Millions Involved.
PRESIDENT DIAZ'S MESSAGE
REVIEW OF THE CASE FROM THE
MEXICAN STANDPOINT.
Differences That Led TO Its submission
to The Hague Court
for Arbitration.

THE HAGUE, Sept. 1.-THE information
al arbitration court to-day ruled. with
reference to points raised on Monday. that
Mexico's reply to the United States memo
randum h be included in the documents
in the case. and that the plaintiffs have
the right to introduce a written reply be-
fore Sept. g. that after the American
pleadings Mexico shall be heard. and that
each side is entitled to make reply through
a single counsel representing each side.
Senator Stewart. of Nevada. then re-
sumed his presentation of the case OF the
United States and introduced documents
from the archives OF the archbishopric of
San Francisco in support Of his contention
that the law of 1735. founding the Plus fund,
gave the proceeds in perpetuity for the
civilization of the natives of California and
the propagation OF the Catholic religion in
those regions, and that the expulsion Of the
Jesuits by the King OF Spain only changed
the trustees OF the funds, as the Jesuits
were not its owners. but merely trustees or
the church.
Senator Stewart dealt lengthily with tho
Mexican contention, and was followed BY
Gerald McEnerny. legal adviser OF Arch
bishop Riordan. of San Francisco. who as
serted that the Plus fund had been recog-
nized as belonging TO Californians by all
the authorities OF Mexico from log until
the cession of California by the treaty or
Guadeloupe, I'm 1Sl9. Mr.. McEnerny con-
tended that the funds were administered In
turn by Jesuits of Spain and Mexico. and
that the funds were never the property o.
the administrators, but always retained
their original character as trust FUNDS.
Mexico's contention hat the funds were In
tended solely or principally for the civillza-
ton of Spanish or Mexican subjects was
untenable. Mr.. McEnerny ccupied the rest
OF the session, and will resume the plead
inos Sent %
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VICTORIA, B. c., Sept. 1.-THE steamer
Higo Maru. which was sent by the Japa-
nese government to the scene OF the re-
cent eruption at Torishama, has returned
to Yokohama. According to news brought
by the steamer the landing was effected
with considerable difficulty. The eruption
had wrought a complete transformation Of
the island, ana all the inhabitants and an
imals had disappeared, and no indication
was lett as to what had become of them.
The highest of three PEAKS on the island
known as Komochiyama had been blotted
out of existence, and a crater had been
formed partly in the place where the peak
stood. The crater is still sending forth a
thick smoke of sulphur, with awful subter-
ranean rumblings. A considerable subsf-
dence was noticeable at the spot where the
dwellings of the Inhabitants had stood prior
TO the eruption. All the island was strewn
with ashes. gravel and powders, and only
about a fourth part of the normal island
vegetation remained in existence.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-09-18
They Approve the National Admins
tration and Favor the Nomination
Of Roosevelt i'm 1904.
ACTION IN NEW HAMPSHIRE
REPUBLICANS OF THAT STATE ALSO
WANT ROOSEVELT AGAIN,
As Do the silly Whites of Alabama,
Who Nominated a state Ticket and
Adopted q Platform.

HARTFORD, Conn.,, Sept. I7.-Abram
Chamberlain. of Meriden, the present state
controller, was to-day nominated by the
Connecticut Republican convention as a
candidate for Governor to succeed Gov
ernor George p. Mclean who, on account
Of Ill health. had declined to be a candidate
for another term. Mr.. Chamberlain was
opposed for nomination by Livingston w
Cleveland. of New Haven, who, however,
was defeated on the first ballot. receiving
only lbs votes, while Mr.. Chamberlain had
343.
Resolutions indorsing the administrator
OF President Roosevelt and favoring his
nomination for the presidency in 1904. were
adopted. The resolutions say:
w heartily approve and applaud Pres
ident K3osevelt's yigilant care of the copno
share his pride in the magnificent work of
the American soldier and sailor, and the
American administration in the country's
new dependencies, and the sentiments
against their unpatriotic traducers and we
favor his nomination for the presidency by
the national Republican convention in 1904.
Blaine Ms Mckinney Ie1,sHf w sna R I1neSini in Ga a prS.
tective tariff that wisely fosters American
Industries and safeguards American wages.
We oppose a general revision of the tariff
a. Shio titlc as pOlu lnOpDOTluHt anu un-
necessary. If, in any schedule, import
duties are found that nave been notoriously
perverted from their true purpose TO the
inordinate enrichment of corporations,
monopolistic in fact or in tendency; we look
to a Republican Congress to apply. in it's
wisdom, the needed corrective without
impairing the principle Of protection.
1--WE believe with William Mckinley, and
Theodore Roosevelt in the policy of trade
reciprocity as the natural supplement of
tariff protection and the key with which to
unlock the worlds markets for the surplus
products OF American fields and American
mills. Especially we commend the Presi-
dents efforts to perform a plain duty and
obtain for this country a lucrative COM
merce by arranging a judicious reciprocity
treaty with Cuba. And we also commend
and thank the chairman of the
on relations with Cuba, our honored and
beloved Senator o. II. Plat, for his earnest
support of the President in these efforts.
1--WE believe that great aggregations of
capital, commonly called trusts, while nee
essary for the economical conduct of large
commercial and business enterprises,
should be under such supervision, state or
national, as will safeguard public and
private interests.
1.-The Republican party has ever recog-
nized the value and dignity of labor,
which is the foundation Of our national
wealth, prosperity and happiness, and
sought to enact such legislation as would
safeguard the true interests of labor and L 1t
will continue to favor all measures justly
calculated to secure that end"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-09-18

Special to the indianapolis Journal.

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
Ind, Sept. 17.-Earlham
College was formally opened this morning.
The enrolment of students is almost COM
pleted and recitations have begun in all
departments. The opening chapel exercises
were held thism morning and the attendance
was good. Much college spirit was mani
tested. After the customary opening
hymn Timothy Nicholson, chairman of the
executive committee of the board of trus-
ness of President j. ]. Mills, voicing the
universal regret OF the college community.
He then officially announced the appoint
ident OF the college. After prayer by the
Rev. E. o. Ellis, the Rev. Allen Jay made
some remarks, in which he gave the stu
dents good advice. Mr.. Jay is the fnan-
cial agent of the college. Mr.. Kelley then
welcomed the students and spoke of the ad-
vantages which the college offers.