The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1902-08-01
WASHINGTON Cry, July q, 'O2

frequently at the democratic head
quarters. When asked by newspa-
Der men for his views in regard to-
the situation in his party, he has in
variably replied that the situation
was most encouraging but that he
did not deem it wise to talk much
at the present time. In word,
the Senator says that if the demo
Gratis will work quietly and ener-
getically, each in his own district,
this fall, and will leave national IS
sues for the future, there is every
reason to assume that public opln-
ion will have so shaped itself before
1904 as to leave no question In thel
mind. Of the leaders as to what are
the issues which will command sup
port. The Senator appears to be
quite certain Of democratic success
in 1904, and he anticipates that
gains will be made this fall, but,
unlike some Of the younger mem
bers Of his party, he is a believer IN
accomplishing perfect harmony byl
following the old fashioned inlunc.
ton, "Say nothing and saw wood. Il
No faith is placed in Mr. Roose-
velt's intention to procure leglsla-
ton which will actually hamper thel
trusts, and even if he could demon
strate his own sincerity the demo.
Gratis appreciate his inability to ac-
complish anything in that direc-
tion. As the natural course OF the
trusts will be to become more pow
erful and more overbearing there is
little doubt but that the people will
be glad to seek relief from their ex
tortions at the only source from
which there is the least hope OF OBJ
tanning il. Senator Carmack, who
apparently believes, at least to some
extent, in Mr.. Roosevelt sincerity,
predicts that when the President
comes to appreciate the tue rela-
tions existing between the repub.
lican party and the trusts, he will
become a democratic ally" but
that view Of the situation is no. gen.
erally entertained in Washington,
The reports of Major Glenn's de
tense in his trial by court martial
which have just reached the Wal
department, make strong evidence
in support Of democratic conten-
ticns in regard to the real situation
in the Philippines. Major Glenr
said, among other things, every
man, woman and child in the is
lands was an enemy, and in m,
best Judgment they are to-day, ant
always will be- This dts rlbes tn
situation precisely as the democrat
i'm Congress described it. and stulti
ies the claims OF such men a
Buencamino, and other Filippin
proteges Of the administration, VIII
have testified that their country
men we're ready to receive the dom
ination Of the United States wit
open arms.
Major James Parker OF the Adlu
tant Generals office has made pub
lie a statement Of the officers an
men killed add wounded in th
Philippines between February 4
1899, and July 16, 1902. Th
total number of men, including o.
ficers. sent 10 the islands during th
period named, was 1T 1888,
which number 1852 lost their lives
1852 by disease, and 4,47O froI
wounds or similar causes. The az
craze strength of the forces in th
islands was approximately 4O,OO
men. The number has been n
duce TO in the neighborhood
10000, but the greatest anxiety
expressed as to the ravages OF cho
, era. which it is feared may rapid
increase the death rate. The r.
turns from the islands show o.
amples Of the greatest heroism {
the part OF soldiers doing hospit
!, duty. Many have exposed then
selves to cholera in order to nur
their fellow soldiers, with apparer
!, ly no thought as to their own safet
! The general fever OF expansi'
: which has resulted from the Spa
J ish war seems likely to endanP
7 7 the diplomatic relations now exr
Z ing between the United States al
= japan. 1t seems that one Capta
g Rosehill some time ago discovert
: in the Pacific Ocean, 500 miles e'
= of Yokohama, an island which
y known as Marcus Island. The
= - land bears great quantities Of guar
I, and Captain Rosehill believing hi
- self to be its discoverer, determir
I. = TO return and exploit the guar
y y but for some reason failed to do
8 for a considerable time. lie
ca now sailed for the island, but me!
ht time the Japanese government
Dr. learned Of his intention, and
sent a war vessel to protect
rights Of certain Japanese citis