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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-05
THE SCHOOL, BOOK QUESTION.

The battle Of the books, some alIuson
10 which has been made in these coli
umns, il still before the Utah public.
II is well known that agents Of pub
fishing houses, which furnish text
books for the public schools In the DIFF
feren States OF the Union, have been
for a long time at work endeavoring
20 influence county superintendent and
others in favor of their respective pub
llcations. The indications In the con-
vention are that they have succeeded,
10 some extent at least, IN winning
over the support Of delegates, and the
effects are observable. We hope how
ever, that the FINAL results will show
that the majority, at least, OF the MEM
bers Of the convention have in view,
above all other things. the cause Of ed
ucation and the interests OF the people
OF this State.
The question Of cost which we have
placed prominently before them, Is one
that win have to be met, and no soph-
istry on the part Of special pleaders
win break down the force Of the EVIL
dence that can be adduced, 20 show the
disparity between prices asked for in
Utah and those paid in some other
States for the same kind OF text books,
A very slight variation may be made
between editions adopted In Kansas
Missouri and Indiana, and those sam
Piles presented here. but the difference
In actual cost Is so small as TO render
exorbitant the figures demanded for
supplies to our district schools. All
that the Deseret News has asked In
this particular is, that a thorough liz |
vestigation shall be had so that the
truth may come uppermost and that
justice may be done.
II makes no difference TO us what the
convention may adopt so long as action
Is taken upon correct information, for
the good OF the state and without re-
gard to friendships formed or induce
ments held out Of personal character.
We want everything done on the1
square. And the citizens OF Utah de-
mand that wise economy and strict
honesty shall enter into the decisions
Of the convention now assembled, COM
posed Of gentlemen who are not here
for their own individual benefit, but to
represent and work Cor the interest Of
he schools and % the State.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-05
MORE TROUBLE IN CHINA.

Reports are to the effect that there
IL another fiourlshing rebellion in Chi.
ma. In the very capital OF the empire,
the conditions are such that the imper.
ial court had to abandon the pilgrim
age TO the tombs, and In outlying
provinces, there are unrest and disor-
ders.
China has big war indemnity 20
pay, and the tax-burdens are, conse-
quently, heavy. The common people do
not understand the reasons for this,
and charges are made that the man
darlns are using the opportunity az
forded by the new tax-regulatons, to
Increase their own incomes. Hence the
people are In rebellion.
The leaders demand the overthrow Of
the Manchu dynasty on the ground
that Il has usurped the throne and its
members are foreigners; also the
founding new dynasty with a Chin
ese emperor on the throne; help for the
oppressed and needy; the introduction
OF reform In the methods OF govern
ment; the protection OF trade, and the
establishment Of three seats Of govern
ment at Kwangsi, Kwangtung and
Kwaichow. with Canton as the capital
and residence Of the emperor. and
viceroy fCS eaE OF the provinces Of
kwangsi 80 ',waichow. Those are
far-reachlng demands. embracing a
complete reconstruction Of the empire.
The rebels themselves claim that they
VIII not interfere with the trade Of for
eigners, but that they win protect
their rights ana their lives, but there
are reports OF outrages committed
against strangers as well as govern
ment tax-gatherers. which, II true,
would Indicate the possibility OF a repe-
ttion Of the Boxer disturbances.
Should II again be deemed necessary
to send troops to China. the powers
ought to Investigate the nature OF the
rebellion with the greatest care. A
rising in China for the purpose Of in
sailing a new dynasty with modern
IDEAS Of government. should not be
put down by western troops. The pres.
mt dynasty has no claim to western
protection against Its dissatisfied sub
ects. They ought rather TO be en-
to reconstruct their govern
nent on modern principles.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-05
KILLED BY AN ELEPHANT.

II
Eastern exchanges tell truly re-
markable story Of the revenge Of an
elephant. The victim OF the big anil
mails wrath had been drinking Being
on intimate terms with the circus peo-
pie that had care OF the managerle, he
was permitted certain liberties. lie
went from one elephant to another and
leased them. one OF them resented his
insults, seized him and shook him for
a moment, and then laid him down un-
hurt. But the poor fool OF a human be-
ing was not IN mental condition to
profit by the warning. The elephant
held out his trunk in concliatory
manner, but the drunken fellow put the
1T end OF cigar TO the sensitive tip
Of the elephants trunk This was too
much for the insuted beast In the
twlnklIng OF the eye the poor fool was
seized and hurled TO the ground and
before he could be rescued, life was
crushed out OF him.
When one considers how animals,
both inside and outside circuses, often
are treated, one must wonder that oc-
currences of this kind are not more
frequent than they really are. Human
beings TOO of,en exercise their right to
dominion over the brute creation, IN
way that proves them entirely uniit
for any kind OF rule. They are cruel,
thoughtless. slaves Of passion, and
dominated by the very opposite quail
ties to those which should character
ize the "lords Of creation" Horses, cat
tie dogs. etc. and even children are
made 20 suffer under tyranny Instead
OF being subjected TO guidance and
proper leadership. II is really no Won
der that some Of them fall victims TO
their own fooishness, as did this ele-
phant- teaser But his fate should be a
warning 10 others, who seem to think
II capital Joke to cause sufferngs TO
fellow beings.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-05

laborng az a missionary In Queensland
The clipping contains an extract from
the Queensland Baptist and It says
that at council OF evangelical free
churches held at Marylebone and COM
posed Of Methodists, Congregational
lists Presbyteriaus and Baptists, the
question OF union Of churches was con-
sldered, Among the members Of the
council were Or. Munro Gibson and
DR. Hayward Smith,
According to the statement In the
clipping, Dr. smith, Wesleyan, brought
up resolution 10 promote union
among the free churches, the chief
points OF which were: % That there
be no warrant in Holy Scripture for the
baptism OF infants; CD That he fully
believed the free churches would en-
dorse the practice OF believers bap-
tlsm; CD That the churches adopt a
dedlcatory service for infants; 90 That
when a young person gives evidence OF
being born OF the Holy Spirit, such per-
son should be baptized; 90 That such
baptism be by immersion IN token OF
burial and resurrection with Jesus
Christ The resolution was unanimous
ly adopted and passed on to the Metro
polltan federation.
There II nothing improbable In the
supposltlon that the so-called evan
gellcal churches will eventually find II
TO their advantage to amalgarnate on
some common ground. creeds should
no longer present formidable OBJ
stacle TO union, since II has been made
evident that the creeds can be changed
to suit public opinion, even by the most
conservative religious denomination.
The question OF baptism Is not n bad
starting point for movement toward
unity since that rite always has been |
considered initiatory into the Chrls-
tlan church, But attention should be |
called TO the fact that the mode and |
proper subject Of baptism are but two
OF the important features OF that or
dlnance. The proper authority to ad-
minister It is another, without a pro-
per understanding OF which, there Is al.
ways danger that the rite may be lit
tie more than an empty ceremony.
There are religious currents Of another
kind, too, In Australia. Our CORES
pondent tells us that there In Queens
land Is a fanatic claiming to be an
Of Luke, the evangelist
At Adelaide there is one who processes
10 be the Prophet Elijah, and stu an
'ther claims to be the Christ. With all
these claimants Of prophetic and Mes
'lanic dgntes, Il is not surprising to
earn that a movement Is on foot to es-
abllsh Zion" presumably on the
DoRie pattern near Chicago,
But the lesson Of II all Is, that the
'eliglous world ls In a state OF unrest
I Is being swayed to and fro. with
very new wind that passes over H.
{ there ever was a time, when guild
nee from on high Is needed. II is now. r
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-05
THE LOCUST.
Springfield Republican


The last considerable visitation Of the
11-year locust. sO-called. was In 1885
and Il Is accordingly due 10 appear this
season I'm localities where II was met
with II years ago. Some anxiety has
been caused among farmers BY the an
nouncement, and so the New York agri-
cultural experiment station Issues a
statement on the subject. This locust,
which Is really not a locust or even
a grasshopper, but something Ike the
large harvest fly, Is not 10 be confound-
ed with the dreaded migratory locusts,
which occasionally sweep over the
western grain fields, destroying every
thing In sight IL Is, on the contrary
little TO be feared and not likely to be
encountered outside the limited areas
In which II was manifest II years ago.
No visitation OF the insect Is ever gen.
eral, rs various broods IN different To-
callties maturing frequently at differ
cnt times, though In each case II years
after the Matching of the egg.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-05

Inc underlying purpose OF creating
crown colonies out Of the two Soutf
African republics Is doubtless thai NJ
Iaclllteiing exploitation. II IL should
succeed IN hlling the country with adj.
Vehtufous Britlshers they viii he
among The first to revolt against a gov.
eminent IN which they have no yoica
some OF the most enlightened writer's
ana advanced journals In Britain ARE
indeed forecasting new troubles as H.
sure sequence of the creation OF crown
colonies In South Africa. They are
therefore, urging the government m
abandon the idea and TO adopt instead
system based on the principle OF SELF
control, which they regard as a poIjcv
promising contentment and permanent
peace.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-05
PREDICTING EVIL.

A contributor 10 the Westminster
Review. quoted IN the PuDnc Opinion,
predicts the downfall Of republican in
situations In this country. Such predlc-
lions are in some respects like the fore.
casts of astrologcrs so frequent and so
vague that they serve no useful pur-
pose. SIN, there are some suggestions
In the article In the Review, that af-
ford some food for thought.
We are told that arlstocracy has
three successive ages: the age Of su.
perIorty, the age Of privileges and the
age Of vanity. in which It expires. Now.
reasoning from analogy, the author
says In the United States
the, Declaration OF independence
ushered In the age Of super
iority; the close of the war Of Sc
cesslon opened the way for the age OF
privileges; we are now entering upon
the last stage, the age Of vanity and
decay"
lie then goes on to argue in support
OF the assertion that American institu-
lions have entered upon the age of van.
ny and decay, as follows:
THE typical rich American Of today
regards With indifference the luxuries
with which he Is surrounded. What he
and his wife desire are the distinctions
and privileges which belong to the illu-
sions OF the social world. STEPPED in
an atmosphere of ennui, the only soace
for 50 much mental misery Is a sojourn
In Europe once or twice year, where
II Is some consolation to dine with a
deeadent lord or sup with n declassee
duchess. Thirty years ago the whole
country took lts moral tone from Bos.
ton. The whole nation Is now Influenced |
by the wealthy sets Of the fashionable |
centers Washington basks In the |
radiance OF ambassadorial pomp: Bal |
tlmore has a cardinals court; New |
York Is both Catholic and Eplsco- |
pallan; Chicago makes a distinction be. |
tween the millIonalres or the stock. |
YARDS ana those OF the stock exchange.
Ihere Is scarcely city or town that |
Is NOT M some way connected by kind
OF wireless communication with the
i'ii'tNW ff'bbiANs huA tnlS STATE of |
things viii not long satisfy the com.
mercial potentates Of the great republic.
AS soon as the American navy is three
times as powerful as II now is an en-
plre VIII be formed that may dominate
the world. with court at Washington
In wealth and magnincence
anything recorded In history"
It may appear natural to the casual
observer that the destiny Of the Re.
public Is to merge into a magnificent
empire. but In this country there win
always be q remnant" faithful TO the
principles embodied in the inspired doc.
iment on which our institutions are
.ounded, and when the time comes II
5 to be hoped that this remnant viii
'e strong enough to step forward and
ssert the right TO adhere to those
principles. The American Republic has y
great mission upon the earth. and I
here is no probability that It win fall
efore that mission is carried out, and
ne reins OF government are taken into
lis hands. who has the right to rule I
yer all the nations OF the earth. =
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-05
UNION OF INTERESTS.

The contemplated amalgamatloa OF
the two sugar companies in the north
appears 70 us 70 b q wise proposition
The success ~ Each q them has been
demonstrated, Tbs prospects OF both
are very encouraging The principal
stockholders In the ogden and Logan
companies appear 10 be the same per-
sons. There H. therefore. no good rea-
con why the business Of both should
not be conducted under one manage
ment. so that there may be no rivalry
between them and that economy may
be exercised with view 10 the best
results.
Combinations seem TO be the order Of
the day The name Of trusts has be-
come obnoxious to the public. because
OF the monopolles that have grown out
Of them and the great power which
some Of them have exercised for their
own aggrandlsement and the oppression
OF the public. But II cannot be denied
that there are organizations that are
denounced as trusts" which are bene-
fetal in their character, not only to the
shareholders In those companies. but 10
the general consumers OF the articles
sold or manufactured BY union OF Of
fort the cost OF production is lessened
and when the article produced is fur.
nished to the public at cheaper rate
as is the case In several instances the
general benefits can be fully appreciat.
cd.
Every Improvement and new inyen-
ton obtained by one part Of the COM
bination is used in every other mart
and the varied experiences Of experts
and managers In different places are
utilized for the common good and thus
THAI which is opposed because IL is
called a trust" turns out 10 be OF
great utility and Of public benefaction.
We do not say that this will apply 10 all
the combines IN this country which |
have been established In the spirit OF |
greed We think, however, that the
unions effected among the beet sugar |
manufacturers VIII be found product
I've OF great good to the purchasers as
wen as to the sellers
Sugar has become much more than
luxury. II is now a necessity. The
volume Of its consumption is looked up
in MS guage OF the civilization OF a
lation that uses II. However this may
10. Il Is fact that the home production
I sugar from, beets has proved grand
in the United States. and es-
eoially In Utah, and anything that
an be effected which will advance
hat industry win be OF great value,
9th from an agricultural and a man
featuring standpoint. and will prove
, be In the interest OF the entire pop
lation. We view the arrangements
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-05

The English press express the opinion
mat The sum King Edward asked to
bestow on Lord Kltchener-nfty thous-
and pounds-ls nlggardly. Possibly It
Is but had his majesty asked for double
the amount the cry would probably
nave gone up that It was extrayagant
YET the man who could cut of an OK.
penditure of neaFly million dollars a
day Is entitled to very handsome
financial consideration.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-05

that have been entered into for tho
progress Of beet culture and sugar
manufacture. as highly encouraging to
the interests Of our country and par
ticularly TO those Of the great and
growing West.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-05
Kansaa nc World.

The result Of the war is 70 other than
everyone expected. The only surprise
Is that II lasted as long as II did Eng
land should have won II In six months
instead OF dragging It out for years
The cost Of Il has been serious drain
upon the English people. A billion and. a
quarter VI dollars is an amount 20 sru-
pendous that the mind cannot fairy
grasp II But one thing we can un"
derstand. The most serious burden
England has had to bear Is the loss OF
twenty odd thousand Of her soldiery. IL
would be hard TO convince the widows
and the orphans OF these that the cruel
game Of war was worth the price that
has been paid in the shedding OF prec-
ious blood
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-05
sarramentn Bee.

England and the world at large have
received the news OF peace ln South
Africa In the guise OF a brief official
telegram from Lord Kitchener, an.
nouncing the signing by the Boer ren.
resentatlyes OF "a document contalnibs
terms OF surrender" Technically. tbls
Is probably correct as 10 the form M
the document but in substance n h
virtually treaty Of peace. The pews
has given rise to much more relief fbs
exultation among the British taxpayers
who have long groaned IN spirit ovsr
the enormous cost OF the war.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-05

The only thing that can be said IN ex-
tenuation Of the University Of California
athletic teams treatment of the Uni.
yersity of Utah athletes Is that the
Berkeley boys wanted to furnish ChIca-
80 some meet
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-05
San Francisco Can

There has been much dispute as n
tthe origin OF the war in South AfrIcs
but that dispute may now be ended
ne leath OF Cecil Rhodes has resulted
IN bringing to light many things ne.
Vealing the plans and tactics OF thar
master lmperiallst which would never
nave been published had he livod
Among them are certain documents nv
wen authenticated statements so clear
ly proving that Rhodes dellberateIv
precipitated the conflict, that IN he
very hour Of his defeat old Dom psni
may be said TO be vindicated out Of The
mouth OF his foe. ''s
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-05
Kansas city Star

II has been said OF some OF IN.
worlds greatest generals that ,be,
were never greater than when tbey
surrendered. This was especially tns
Of Robert r. Lee. in some respects IN
finest commander developed by tbs
civil war. He saved many Hives ana
continued hardships when he Welded
as soon as further resistance was man
lfestly hopeless. and he secured M.
best terms that could possibly bsve
been given under the circumstance
Kruger has never displayed the shrsw5.
ness IN war that he evinced In peace
and he, and some Of the Influential IN,
misguided friends who advised ana en-.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-05

Evidently Sir Thomas Upton believes
that two heads are better than one, for
he has engaged Fife and Watson to de-
sign a new Americas cup challenger.
Shamrock III. He employees these heads
to get ahead OF the Americans.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-05

for and nothing else. My observation
has satisfied me that the standard OF
sobriety and good personal habits
among the officers OF the army Is very
high, but II would not long remain 80
II cases Of this kind were 20 be con-
doned or disposed Of IN the manner
which has been proposed in this case.
Officers who observe such cases and
fail TO report them promptly for disci-
pline are remiss In the performance OF
their duties, and desire the army TO
understand that they VIII be so con-
strued"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-05

Captain Richmond Hobson win go to
Alabama and become senatorial can
didate. In that event he will have to
Kiss the babies. task for which he
has had some FERMENTATION.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-05

Mr.. Vanderbilt must feel very CRATE
ful to Mr. II. S. siever for not accept
ing his offer of two hundred thous-
and dollars for sceptre. The refusal
proved TO be blessing In Disguise.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-05

David Starr Jordan says; "You can't
put a five thousand dollar education on
a flfty-cent boy May be not, but you
can put a hundred dollar saddle on a
fve.dollar horse.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-05

Prof. Angelo Hellprln says there has
been no cataclysm at Mont Pelee. This
will be sad news to those who still
hold 10 the cataclysmic theory.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-05

The settlement Of the Chicago team
sters' strike will be a great dlsappoint-
ment to the toughs Of the Windy city.
They had 80 lotted upon a little loot.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-05

The stroller on the hills very soon dis
covers that many flower is born TO
blush unseen and waste Its sweetness
on the desert air.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-05

j. ]. Hin of the Northern Pacific ia
yors irrigation, Stock watering may
have had something to do with his ideas
on the subject.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-05

Students Of President Rooseyelt's
writings say that his Arlington address
contains more OF a message than his
message 10 Congress
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-05
RELIGIOUS CURRENTS.

There are some peculiar religious
movements in Australia. IL we can
Judge from a newspaper clipping sent
US by Elder r. H. f. Eldredge, who is
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-05

New York state does not propose 10
have the beef trust play in It's back
yard 1t II can help It, and II thinks It
can.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-05

A great many strikers strike for nell
Their home nor country but, apparently,
lust for the fun OF the thing.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-05

Put on canvas, Empedocles on Etnh
and Prof Heilprln on Pelee would
make beautiful companion pieces.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-05

Felipe Buencsmlno is very positive
that palace walls do not prison make,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-05

Thomas A, Edison has perfected his
storage battery II seems to be sort
Of salt and battery.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-05

Booth Harrington Is about 10 wed.
Modifying Punchs spelling we say'
"Doughnut"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-05

The walters have walked out for a
walt and are waiting for a walkover.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-05

The Chicago packing house Transfers
have called a whoa and settled their
strike.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-06-05

Corporations have no souls and trusts
have no conscience.