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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-17
A GRIBVOUs BLOW

If the announced intention of Postmas-
ter General Payne of retaining all fourth
class postmasters when their present
terms expire, except as they may be re-
moved for cause, is followed up by an ex-
ecutive order placing all of the members
of this numerous official class on classl-
fed service basis the national spoils sys-
tenn will receive its death blow. What is
left OF it will not give anything like the
now exist in national politics. From
what we know of the trouble these fourth
class offices cause to congressman, VINO
always nominate the men the president
appoints, we think that they would gladly
welcome change that would relieve
them Of so much work that is without any
benefit to their constituents at large.
With this sort of patronage, as we'll as
other sorts, the practical handicaps quite
offset the practical benefits to the con-
gresham in the long run. The postmas-
tiers, to be sure, form the nuclei of very
excellent political machines, but opposed
to them are the machines organized by
the disappointed candidates, by those who
are planning to succeed them and by all
the personal enemies they have in each
community. In the average village the
average individual opinion of the con-
gresham is based upon the Individual
opinion of the postmaster. Many good
congressman has been refused reelection
because of some petty and disgusting
fourth class postofice fight. With these
offices on a permanent tenure basis public
opinion of a congressman would be crys-
tallized on matters having more bearing
on his work at Washington than that of
his attitude anent village postoffice row.
The nation would be a great gamer if
our congressman and senators could be
wholly spared the loss Of time, distrac-
ton of attention and soreness Of spirit
caused to them by patronage disputes.
Many congressman are SO absorbed in this
sort Of Craftsmanship" that they never
rise to the plane OF an Independent study
Of even the great questions that come
before congress. The result is that legis-
lation is the work of a few leaders who
may be in error and may not be in touch
with the people. -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-17
RATE-MAKING AND Pools

Judge Knapp, chairman of the inter-
state commerce commission, discusses, in
the current issue of the Annals of the
American Academy of Political and So
cial Science, the subject of government
ownership Of railways as the ultimate sub
stitute for the present tentative measures
of government supervision and control Of
the rate-1naking power. He admits that
it is somewhat inconsonant with the spirit
OF American institutions for the govern
ment to undertake the ownership and
management of the railroads of the coun-
try, but, while it is gigantic task, past
facts accomplished justify the belief that
even in this field the United States is
equal to the work, and,s even if it would,
government with large accession of po-
litical power, perhaps partizan, yet the
influence could be no worse than that ex-
erted by the railways, politically, under
the existing conditions. The Judge laws
most stress upon the prompt removal of
generally but he does not think that the
view That government ownership would
secure lower rates of transportation than
at present is jutifable; it is at least
doubtful. He thinks the country will. in
the event of failure of all measures look
ing to regulation to cure abuses and
chronic evils, conclude to resort to public
ownership as the ultimate remedy.
Government ownership is term having
an imposing sound, and 1t is not impose
sible that some time, not near at hana,
certainly, the gigantic task may be I'M
dertaken through the increasing power Of
public sentiment. There is no doubt that
government regulation will be tried ia
every form before there is resort to the
ultimate remedy. The Industrial
commission, whose report in respect 70
rate-making supervision or control and
railway pools has been published in full.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-17
MINNESOTA POLITICS

4 The MCGOWAN BILL repeating the railroad
and warehouse commission act loH'ks like an
other democratic attempt to. put The repub-
lican majority in the hole.
A number of republican members are
pledged to support just such a measure, COM
ing from republican sources Republican
members in both houses had drawn bills re-
storing the old appointive commission, and
repeating the present act. A strict construc-
ton of the new rules shuts out such bill,
and it was being held back to await fa-
vorable opportunity
Now the, measure comes forward from a
democratic source. 1t can hardly be given
aid or comfort from republicans, and will
be buried, no doubt in the senate. steering
committee. 1t will put the majority in, a
difficult position however
One way in which the republican members
are likely to checkmate the move is to intro
duce a bill in the house. It will abolish the
commission of three and create one appoin-
tive commissioner, to have sole responsible
ity This idea is much favored by those
who are tired of the inaction which results
from a, commission OF \three men with as
many, minds.
The present is not the proper time for such
& bill. and it may not even make its appear
ances at this session. The tax bill has the
call, then the constitutional amendments and
convention. When those are disposed of, the
hudy is likely to adjourn in jiffy, cutting
of belated bills without number.
Senator Sivright denies any ambition to be
lieutenant governor. Never mind, there ars
plenty OF willing hands.
~ Charles 3. Cheney.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-17
The MORRIS COMPROMISE

1t is worth while to consider what
would be the effect of the Morris
compromise Cuban measure upon Cuban
sugar in the English market. Atspresent
that great market is the worlds best
sugar market, taking per capita consump-
ton as the criterion. England gets, al
most if not all her sugar from the con-
tinental beet root sugar factories at about
81 per ton less than the price would be in
a natural market, the 81 being the amount
of the bounty paid in Germany and other
countries. But the English colonies have
protested, with reason, that England
should not allow her devotion to the free
trade policy to enforce the ruin of their
sugar-making Industries. Somewhat tar
Oily the British government has recog-
nized the force of this argument and has
determined to impose a duty on bounty
encouraged sugars equivalent to the
amount of the bounty. This step will be
taken if the bounty giving nations do not
agree to abolish the bounties -
If the counteryailing duty is imposed
Cuban sugar, as we'll as that from the
British colonies, would have access to the
English market on a profitable basis.
But if the Norris compromise should be
adopted the British might hold that the
tariff rebate to be given the planters is
nothing less than bounty. In that case
Cuba would be denied free access to the
English market along with the beet root
sugar nations. This is merely sugges-
ton from lay source, but it may turn
out. that it is we'll worth taking into ac-
count. e. r.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-17
OTHER PEOPLES sNOTIONS
, Ireland Not Loyal.

TIC the Editor of The JouAnal:
In your issue Of yesterday, under the cap
ton of ireland Is Loyal manufacturer
of Belfast manufactures some remarkable
statements for American consumption.
When this Mr.. Hazeley of Belfast says,
leave the politicians out of the question,
and you will find that all Ireland believes
this war in South Africa to be a just one"
it is the same if a socialist should say,
Leave the democrats, republicans, populists
and prohibitionists out Of the question and
you will find that all America believes in
socialism, "-.
For when twenty is greater than one hun
dred, and a part is greater than the whole
then can this Belfast manufacturer claim 10y
city in Ireland for England's unjust, atrocious
and cowardly war against the two little South
African republics; for every man of the
eighty Irish home rule members Of parlia-
ment have protested emphatically and con-
tinually against the bandit war waged by
England for the Rhodes Chamberlain Hebrew
confederates. And, indeed, had any one Of
the Irish representatives failed so to protest,
he would lose his seat this very issue on
the first opportunity, and it is a gross and
shameful libel for this Belfast manufac-
turer to have the presumption to speak for
Irishmen Cor Englishmen, either) on the moot
question Of this South African infamy and
outrage -.,.. ...
OutSlue EuSlaIu, NOrtn Britain, West
Britain, Canadian Britain and Australian
Blitain-in short, outside the malgn infiu-
ence OF this despicable empire, with it's de-
graded ignorance, its wife-beating mob, it's
bestial drunkenness and besotted brutality.
there is not man, woman or child to be
found who does not hold it, In its brutal
hight against women and babes, in the utmost
detestatlon, and there is not in the universe
to-day nation more thoroughly despised and
detested than this same clustering, bullying
and broWbeating British empire.
---s ..=-- An English Born American.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-17
Editorial DisDleased Her.

To the Editor of The Journal:
Allow me to quote from an editorial in Fri
days Journals 1.-The present agitation
over the vaccination question is merely an
eruption Of an incredulity that is always en-
tertained by the minority Of persons in regard
to every theory accepted by the majority. -
This doubtless sounds very familiar to the
old anti-slavery agitators, who, a half cen
fury or so ago, were in an apparently more
hopeless minority than are the anti-vaccina-
tionists of to-day. Yet, behold what great
matter their little fire kindled! To be tainted
with being in the minority has no sting when
we remember that heroic struggle for the
right. which so nightly prevailed Anti
vaccinationists'' does not seem to me to be
quite the proper term to apply to those who
venture to oppose Health Commissioner Hall S
wholesale vaccinations There is, so far as
know, no opposition to the vaccination of
those persons who believes in its efficacy as
means OF preventing smallpox. The oppo-
sition is against the compulsory vaccination
Of those who feel that the remedy forced
upon them is worse than the disease. There
have been several deaths in the city of late
resulting from vaccination-from injecting
into the human system the poisoned pus from
diseased cow. But we say, let those who
prefer to take their chances to life, liberty
and the pursuit Of happiness as result of
that process, each enjoy himself in his own
way. All that we ask is the same privilege
ITO be or not to be- vaccinated sis the 'uues
tlon, which We claim every individual has
the right to decide for himself Compulsory
vaccination is blow to the rights of the
individual, and it is that which we oppose.
DR.. Hall may be loaded to the lips
with statistics which he claims prove the
efficacy Of vaccination; but if space could
be had in the public press for the purpose,
the ants have just as many to prove the con
trary IL. j. Stepbens
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-17
ASUBSIDY FOR THE STEEL TRUST

Returning from Europe, where, as the
autocrat Of the worlds great Industrial
organization, he was received with honor
by monarchs, Charles M. Schwab, after
saying that he had informed the Eu-
ropeans that they had nothing to fear
from American commercial invasion of
their own territory, went on:
What we are after is trade in the great
common field, such as China and the orient
generally. This we want and are going to
get In order that we may do so, however,
we look to congress to make provision for
our shipping. We will look after the manu-
featuring
This is almost an impudent proposition.
The steel trust wants congress to protect
(subsidize) shipping so that the trust can
conquer the oriental market. All Ameri-
cans will delight in the trade conquests
abroad of the United States Steel com
pany, just as they take pleasure in any
sentiment of the people of the west is the
sentiment of the whole people it will be
a long time before they will be in favor
Of substituting the United States Steel
company to help it get that business. II
the steel company feels the need OF
American shipping to assist it in it's de-
signs On the Asian market, let it build it's
own ocean fleets. In an article in the
curren Cosmopolitan Lewis Nixon admits
that American ships can now tie operated
at a profit though not so much of profit
as foreign ships. But with some profit,
is there any reason why the steel colossus,
intent upon expanding the demand for it's
output, cannot afford to build ships of it's
own without help from the national treas
ury?
TCrce of circumstances is already re-
viying American shipping. Wien it be-
rome" necessary to- American rlanufactur-
ing prosperity to have powerful Amerl-
can merchant marine it will be built with
great rapidity. That time is a. hand Let
us encourage the tendency with generous
pay for nail service and with favorable
navigation laws. but let us beware of tax
ing any more money from one citizens
pocket to put it III that of ANOTHER
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-17
The Sampson-Schley Controversy

Washington, Feb. l7.-There would be no
excuse for reviVing this thread-bare subject
had not several facts come out which, of
course, have been promptly denied. The story
OF the Sampson Agonistes club is that when
the admiral on that fateful day in 1898 tovk
the flagship New York to go to Siboney
Commodore Scley who was left in COM
mand, had the ships band play 81 Don't Care
If You Never Come Back" The claim is also
made that when Sampson had disappeared
up the coast, Schley lured the wrathful
Spaniards out by wigwagging at them with
his fingers with his thumb applied to his
nose, the message, "Darsent come out and get
licked while the boss is away" which so ex-
cited Cervera that he came out-With what
result we now know.
Admiral Schleys friends also deny that
when some unknown admrer presented that
old sea dog with grand piano he ordered
1t at once taken up in front Of the navy de-
partment building and when he saw Secre-
tary Long looking out Of the window he had
the piano unshirped and proceeded to play
ragtime on it in front of the department. for
cabal, which was heard to clique several
times during the entertainment. This story
was not carried by the Associated Press and
is doubtless a pure fabrication.
President Roosevelt now has all these mat
tiers under consideration and people who are
close to him are giving cut the tip that his
finding regarding the battle of Santiago will
be along the line that the Spaniards suffered
a serious setback on the day in question and
that the country is satisfied to let it go at
that. This enlinently statesInanlike decision
would be received with general satisfaction.
"A. J. Russell.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-17

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Throughout the south, in city, town and
country the prevailing and natural,
though not universal opinion among the
people, is that the United States will not
and should not surrender their possession
and ownership Of the Philippines" The
Memphis Commercial Appeal takes the
same position and adds that Senator TILL
man technically has no rightato speak for
the party" These newspapers have strong
backing in the south and there are many
others who take the same view.
The J 0 usrna al does not think that
ntinunkeyism issue will be
rapturously indorsed as party policy by
the assembled democracy on Saturday.
They will probably pick it UP with pair
of tongss and throw it among the refuse
in the nearest alley. They will have to
decide apparently between the policies of
free trade and "scuttle.'' Both are dan
gerous things for the democracy to
handle. PEI
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-17

discusses these subjects, but arrives at
veay lame conclusions, for instead Of sus-
costing positive prescriptio ns,sfor secret
rebating and rate cutting removal, it
states Objections to each $of it's own con-
clusions and windssup with: Some effec-
tive remedy for the intolerable conditions
which prevail under; the law to-day must
commission was expected to suggest some
effective remedy. 1t states that the MAX
ing of the courts the nlyksafeguard for
the interests Of the public andsthe carriers
is lnadequate to correct abuses and the
proposition ofsthe Cullom bil1.that rail-
road which makes rate adjudged viola
ton Of the law by the. interstate COM
merce commission be compelled to modify
1t, with right Of appeal to the courts, is
treated as inadequate. With respect to
pooling, the industrial commission would
seem to adopt the conclusion of many
noted jurists that the anti-poollng clause
Of the law of 1887 cannot reasonably be
construed as prohibiting many Of the traf-
ttc agreements which have been customary
between carriers, and that the present
practice of consolidating lines involves the
process Of Sitting competition of all kinds
in respect to rates or of facilities. When
the Chllom committee, ini 1886, were pre-
PAIRING the interstate commerce commits
sion law, they concluded in their report
that it was wiser to permit pooling agree
ments than to prohibit them and render
the enforcement and maintenance of
agreed rates impracticable. But this wise
counsel was disregarded. OF the four or
five bills before congress, amendatory of
the Interstate commerce law, only the Ell
kins bill provides for pooling under gov
eminent supervision. Provision is made
in all the bills for a judicial review by
the circuit courts Of the orders of the
commission on rates and ultimate appeal
by tie parties to the federal supreme
court. Either the Elkins or the -Corliss
bill should be enacted to test the efficacy
of added powers for the Interstate conf
merce commission, with and without ac-
cording the right to make pooling CEN
tracts uIdcr surervisioa, to the railway
comp anieS. --E..f Ill.,. .-..
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-17
ADJUSTMENTS
Foyer Chat.

The largest Sunday night audience that has
ever gathered within the walls of the Metro
politan greeted 1.-The Strollers" last night,
and to say that it was pleased is drawing it
mildly, there was enc continuous roar Of
merriment during the evening. Pretty girls,
brilliant costuming, spontaneous humor and
rapidity of action go to make up an ensemble
that is a constant delight to the eye and ear.
review Of the production will be printed in
this column to- morrow. ~
The sale of seats for 1.-The Girl from Max
inns opened with a rush at the Metropoli-
tan this morning, and the indications point to
very successful engagement for this farce,
which made quite a hit here last season.
Naughty Anthony "a farce of the excru-
cating variety, from the pen of David Be-
lasco, will be the attraction at the Metro
politan for four nights and a matinee, begin
ming next Sunday.
. The Bijou's Offering for next week is the
famous Orpheum show, one Of the strongest
vaudeville aggregations now touring. Equili-
brists supreme are the Aglos Trio. To a
great extent the feats of this talented trio
are equilibristic, but many Onther remark
able feats are performed by this wonderful
trio. Among other features are Mcintyre and
Heath in The Man from Montana Eliza
beth Murray, the gifted entertainer, IN songs
and stories; w. G. Fields, the eccentric
that thrilling novelty, the Union Calling
Guards; George Maconlber and Nan Engle-
ton, the travesty stars; the "Serenaders,' in
operate novelty, and Joe Weleh in "A Study
from Life" .-'- ..-..
lyon Yonson, which opened at the Bijou
yesterday to large houses, seems to have lost
none Of its old-time popularity. The present
production will be reviewed in this column
tomorrow.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-17

dull, small town life in which he had, moved
for three months, the primitive country inns
the Vapid crossroads CONVERSATIONAL these
faded like ugly dream. He was in his
element more, and he glanced, with i
sense of pity, at the western merchants who
made up their party. They, wore the rough
business suits in which they had travelled
That was reason why Stanley stood we'll
and the contrast
thirty comely young women pirouetted
the futter of draperies, the twinkle of high
act.
ern men said to Birch:
Where do these managers get all the
pretty girls?"
but precious few of them are city girls. They
drift into town, sometimes deliberately look
ing for stage work, but oftener with higher
ideals, and they are forced to it for bread
and butter. There's many a little tragedy
in their lives, too. Sometimes they follow
city fellows whom they've met in their home
town and who have filled their silly brains
with nonsense about city life. And instead
of loves paradise they fnd-hel."
Again the curtain rose and the pageant
moved before their eyes. Suddenly Birch
whistled softly and touched Stanley's arm.
Lean forward bit, Stanley, and catch
glimpse of that little girl on the end of the
second row. Isn't she peach? Look at those
velvet eyes and those shoulders. Heavens,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-17
Some Old Gems Recut.

There is a story told of an Irishman who
was arrested for throwing "a piece of coal at
a friend and breaking his jaw. When the
case came up in court the prisoner admitted
his guilt. -.
You admit, then," said the judge that
you threw the piece of coal that broke the
mans jaw -a-h
"Yis, sir, yer HONOR was the reply; "but"
in an excusatory tone-''it war soft COAL
1t was the same party who had another
fellow countryman down and was hammer
ing him with his fists. The unfortunate party
OF the second part was vigorously crying out
Enough! Enough!'' .
A sport who was passing grabbed the VIC
tor by the shoulder and said roughly:
what do you mean by pounding him when
he hollers 'enough?'
Hes such "a dom liar, I donno when he's
telling the trut'.' s" ... ..,.,..
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-02-17
At the Curtain S Fall
By Homer .Lynde

Copyright, 1902, by the s. S. Mcclure Co.
Anything on for tonight, Stanley?'
Not that l know of Birch" answered Har-
vey Stanley, looking up from his sample
cases. He represented Bemis C Co. in the
southeastern territory. Just got in last
night and haven't had time to see anybody
yet
Well" exclaimed Birch, lighting fresh
cigar. I'D like your help, then, for a few
hours. There's a gang in from the west,
fresh from a. meeting of the Implement Deal
ers association, and we've got to entertain
them tonight. I've orders to do the thing up
right; no limit on the expense account"
Sure mumbled Stanley without removing
his blue pencil from his mouth. Meet you
at the Palace hotel at dinner What show?''
1.-The Alcazar Prettest bunch of chorus
girls in town, and, if the men want it, Well
get few of them for the supper after
ward. y
''All right replied Stanley absently, check
ing UP his order list.
The overture was on when Harvey Stanley
stood in the rear Of a box gazing past the
guests OF Bemis & Co. at the brilliant house.
A popular musical comedy with star of
, national reputation had called out repre-
sentative house-women in silks, laces, jewels,
and flowers and men in the smartest of eve
ming suits. 1t was a goodly world, and
Stanley was glad to be in it once more. The