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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-10-14
A LITTLE TRUST SERMON.

Trusts operate as freely, or even
more so, in free trade England as in
protected Germany which is proof
positive that the tariff is not the faith
er or even mother of the trust. Dem
ocratic theories cannot stand against
that practical demonstration OF fact.
This question was tersely handled
by the Hon. Edward L. Hamilton, OF
Michigan, in the house OF representa-
tives during the last session OF con-
gress. He said. "In the last analy-
sis the question of tariff removal re-
solves itself into choice between
foreign and domestic corporations, or
if it does not do that, it resolves itself
into a question of reduced American
wages. If foreign combinations should
get possession of our markets What
assurances have we that they Woulc
not raise prices, what redress have
WEI"
Now there is whole sermon, in
few lines of the question of the tariff
and the trusts. It's good little ser
| mon to think over.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-10-14
WHAT'S THE MATTER WITH
TEXAS?

There can be no doubt as to the po-
sition of the Texas republicans.
Roosevelt and Rooseveltism is good
enough for them. They are with the
President first, last and all the time.
With such a straightforward platform
as that adopted by the republicans of
the eighth congressional district in
that state there is no room left to the
members of the party to bubble over
minor differences. 1t would be well
for the republicans throughout the en-
tire country to consider we'll the four
propositions by which the principles
of this Texas platform may be sum
married.:
First-We are sorry Mckinley was
killed.
Second--We are gratitied that "the
wise, intrepid, and knightly Roose
velt'' is President, and we are for hin
first, last, and all the time, you bet.
Third--The Philadelphia platform is
good enough for us.
| Fourth-We hope to elect repub
lican congressman to hold UP the
hands of "our broad and vigorous
young President"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-10-14
TRANSFER OF DANISH ISLANDS

1t is probable that the final transfer
of the Danish West Indies to the Unit
ed States will not meet with the oppo-
sition from the leaders of Denmark as
that which attended the preliminary
negotiations or was manifest at the
time the treaty was being considered
by the United States senate. 1t is
probable that had the negotiations
been delayed for six months longer
there would have been considerable
objection on the part Of the citizens
of the United States to the payment
| of SIS, 900 900, which was agreed upon
as the price to be paid by this country
| far the three islands OF st. Thomas
| ST. Croix and st. John. The VOLCANIC
eruptions that have been experienced
/ in other islands in that vicinity is eVi
| IDENTIFY the cause that has somewhat
1 dampened the ardor of the people q
i the United States with regard to Sc
curing these islands and has made The
i Danish people all the more glad 10 &c
rid OF them,
il However. it is not at all certain ina
l these: isaands which will come lnta Tn
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-10-14

possession of the United States VIII
be visited by any such disastrous ex-
periences as those which occurred in
some of the West Indies last spring.
At any rate, such conditions can not
be predicted or averted. and should
not enter into the ACCESSIBILITY OF ac-
curing this territory,
These islands, by reason of their
geographical position, will undoubted-
ly become Of great Importance to the
United States. The building of the
trans.isthmian canal and the rapidly
increasing interests of this country
| in that section of the world make 1t
necessary that the United States
should have base of supplies for the
operations of it's navy, and one OF
these islands will furnish an excellent
site for such naval station. The in
inhabitants are anxious that their ter
ritory be annexed to the United States
In fact, all conditions and considera
tons favor such a course. 1t is self
evident that these accessions will bt
of strategic and economic advantage
to the United States.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-10-14

is today the strongest figure in the
nation. The people believe that he is
honest, as they know he is courageous.
They believe that he will do what is
right. as it is given to him to see the
right and they do not propose, at this
almost critical stage in the nations
history, TO absolutely tie the hands
of the chief executive OF the nation,
by electing men to congress who are
not in accord with his ideas or in
sympathy with his policies,
The election of Major Lacey to con-
gress from the sixth district is be-
yond all cayil or question the most
important duty before the voters OF
the district, not only for their own
welfare but for the welfare of the ma
ltion at large. Mr. Gummins is right
when ne says that any other action i:
to imperil the present and blast the
future of this great nation.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-10-14
YOUNG AMERICANS AND THEIR
~ COUNTRY.

Young blood is republican blood.
1t is. the blood that believes and
builds, the blood of faith and hope and
deedsg That islwhy there is no polit--
ical home for young Americans except
in the republican party. Young Amer
leans are believers in the republics
future. They ddhot think that all the
great work has been done. They de-
not think that the fathers left nothing
for the children to do except to admire
the achievements of the past. The
young men of America believe that the
republic has just begun it's career
They look upon the nation as they look
upon themselves-ma with the
vitality of youth-and not as an ole
man who has lived his day and totter,
to it's close, muttering that the book Of
works is closed. Senator Beveridg,
at Chicago.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-10-14
PUBLIC DUTY AND INDIVIDUAL
OPPORTUNITY.

The work Of the public spirited bust
ness men of Ottumwa is beginning to
bring results. Already temporary
organization of the commercial asso-
citation of Ottumwa has been effected
and it's permanently is now practical
ly assured. At meeting held Tues
day evening the report of the com
mittee appointed to draw up constl-
titution and bylaws for the associa-
ton was adopted Twenty-one OF the
| business men Of the city at that time
signified their intention to become
members of the organization. Com
| mtttees were appointed TO solicit mem
1 bership in the various lines OF bust
ness in the city and upon securing
lthe names of IT'S as members the or
ganiaation will be declaped perma
nent.
/ The object of the organization il
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-10-14
REPUBLICAN DUTY.

"Our friends on the other side (thE
democrats) are looking for an issue.
They need not worry. The issue is
looking for them. Prosperity is the
issue and all other questions are
secondary"
This utterance of Senator Gallinger
in the United States senate can well
be borne in mind. The republican
party is responsible for the measure
of prosperity which the country is en-
Toying and will continue to enjoy if
the republicans remain in power.
The Dingley tariff law has been in
operation five years. That period OF
time has been for the United States
one Of the most substantial ac
complishments in human endeavor
known in the history of the world.
To elect a democratic house of re
representatives. this fall would not re
peal that law but it would shake pub
lie confidence. Every voter counts
and every man Yields some influence
in his neighborhood. See to it tina
YOUR vote and your influence ar
exerted in the interest of a continu
ance of prosperity
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-10-14
uNcALLED FOR DISLIKE.

The feeling of resentment against
the United States that seems to have
arisen among some of the people OF
the South and Central American re-
republics, on account of the action OF
this government in taking charge of
the Panama railroad and keeping it
open for handling the trans-isthmian
trade, is altogether ungrounded. The
presence of the marines along the rail
way calling forth Trades from some OF
the papers of these countries accusing
the United States of planning terrific
rial acquisition is wholly unwarranted
by the position that has always been
maintained by this government toward
the small republics.
There has been an intimation that
there may be union of some OF the
South and Central American countries
under. republican form of govern
ment for the purpose of maintaining
the present territorial status Of that
continent. AS far as the United States
lis concerned there could be no objec--
ltion to such a union of interests. Dur,
ing the years of the life of this nation
| it has been called upon repeatedly to
champion the rights of these South
American countries as against the in
trusion of European nations. Should
| Of nd
America be formed it would doubtless
receive the most hearty support and
assistance of this nation. There is nc
desire on the part Of the people of the
United States for territorial acquisi-
ton in that direction, and, in fact, such
a proposition would meet with their
most hearty disapproval. What the
United States does want. however, il
increased trade with these countries
its dealings with the affairs in Panam;
has been wholly commendatory and il
accordance with the obligations as
sumed by treaty several years agt
lin the interests Of all nations tina
have trans-isthmian traffic. 1t is i'm
; perative that this route of trade shoul
be kept open. The course pursued b
the United States in Colombia in seis
ing the railroad, has not infringed III
! on the rights of that government, bu
: has unquesticonably been in its inter
ests as the revolutionists would doub
less have seized the road had not til
= United States taken possession of i
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-10-14
WHAT DUN SAYS.

Notwithstanding the disarranged
money market, almost fuel famine,
and some damage to crops, industrial
and commercial activity continues
unabated, and the magnitude of plans
for the future indicates that confidence
has not been shaken. Scarcity OF
funds has thus far caused no hardship
except to spectators, and the strin-
gency will regulate itself by contract
ing loans on stock exchange collateral
together with such aid as may be Of
fered by the treasury, which is partly
responsible through absorption O
funds. Injury to crops by frost has nc
more than Offset the increased acre
age, while high prices fully compen-
safe producers. 1t is not time TO
pessimism, although securities hav'
declined sharply.
And these conditions the republican,
propose to maintain as far as the fl
nancial situation is concerned.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-10-14
"Do THE PHILIPPINES PAy?'

This question is often asked and
each person is inclined to answer it
from his own point of view.
The performance of duty always
pays. The Sinking OF duty is fruit
full source of trouble and dishonor.
When the fathers assembled to sign
the Declaration of independence,
pledging their lives and sacred honor
to the cause of human liberty, none
was craven enough to ask will it
pay?"
When the south seeded and the
Confederates fred upon the flag float
| ing over Fort Sumter, there were but
few who asked would it pay to pre-
serve the Union.
When Cuba was grooming under the
merciless heel of Spain, and her PEG,
pie were being shot. starved and butch.
cred by Weyler and his ilk, until hui
man nature could endure no more, nc
man asked the question "Will it pay
Il TO dlQ lI0 Su1tIlu6 tSoieai1u " lhioW VII
the yoke?" 1t was question Of right
a question that did not permit of the
/ counting of cost, and the results
achieved were we'll worth all the blood
and treasure expended
When the glad news of Dewey's May
day victory flashed across the world
and we learned that the saffron flag o
Spain had been hum BLEED to the dust
there was none SO mercenary as t.
ask "Will it pay?" The opening gul
of Deweys fleet was charged with re
sponsibility impossible to evade.
Without seeking it, We have bee
: set down at the gateway OF the Orient
we hold the eastern shore of the Pr
cific, in which will float the commerce
: of the twentieth century; Hawaii
ours, Guam is ours, the Philippine
> are ours, not to exploit, but to develop
to civilize, to educate, to train in tn
science of self government. This
. the path of duty which we must folio
: or be recreant to a mighty trust cor
y mittted to us. The question is nc
. will it pay, but rather will we do VIII;
y is right, and it is for the people
this country to express their will {
. this great question.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-10-14
THE ESSENTIAL POINT.

The address of Gov. A. B. Cummins,
delivered before the Marquette Club
in Chicago, is published in full in this
issue. 1t will be read with interest
as exploiting Mr.. Cummins' idea upon
the Iowa republican platform and up
on the subject of the trusts. Mr.. Cum
minis believes that there are two di-
rect remedies to be employed in deal
ing with the trust evil. The first is to
prevent the issuance of stock in ex-
cess of the money or the real value of
the property contributed to the cor
poration, and second to define more
clearly the crime of establishing or at
tempting to establish monopoly. Mr.
Cummins truly says that along the
latter path, the republican party is
already steadily marching and it will
march steadfastly to the end.
The essential point in Mr.. Cum
Minis address, however, is succinctly
stated in the following trenchant para
graph.
do not imagine that we are at wal
among ourselves Never was the par
ty so united, never SO enthusiastic
never more confident of an overwhelm
ing victory We may disagree respect
ing details, as freemen always hav
and always will; but above and be
yond everything else we know that t
commit the fate Of this country to tn
fossilized policies of the democrati
party is to imperil it's present an
blast it's future. If that disaster eve
comes, some other state must fail j
its duty--Iowa will not"
Here is the chief consideration fc
every voter. The man who beliey'
in the courage, patriotism and policie
OF Theodore Roosevelt, as Presidel
OF the United States, will agree tn;
his hands must be sustained by a T
publican congress. They will agrt
with Mr.. cummins that, ito comm
the fate of this country to the FOSSIL
ed policies OF the democratic party,
TO imperil its present and blast ]
future" Here is the battle cry, 4
the present campaign in Iowa. It
safe to say That President Reosevt
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-10-14
eradicated. The United States

be eradicated. The United States
was not one of the signers Of the
treaty of Berlin, which created Rou--
mania and forbade the race discrimin-
alton that is being practiced in that
country. England was, however, one
OF the signers of that treaty and be-
ing of the same mind as is the United
States will doubtless bring existing
conditions to the attention Of the 9TH
er signatory powers. Notwithstand'
ing the fact that some of the powers
may take a view similar with that OF
the Turkish diplomat-that 1T is none
of the United States business,-yet il
is probable that the opinion of this
country will at last prevail, since civil
lization and the interests OF humanit!
are on her side.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-10-14
FOUND in THE TALL GRASS
A Wonder

Sac City Democrat: 1t is wonder
the amount and variety of old machin-
cry there is in the country. A party
of men have been engaged in gather
ing up old iron over this part Of the
country for the past two or three
weeks and it is remarkable the guam
titles of it they haNe secured. Sew
eral carloads have already been
shipped out and they have a mountain
of it left. Mach merry of every
conceivable kim, plt,Ws reapers, now
ers, cultivators, seeders, bicycles, wag-
ons-anything and everything. Thous-
ands of dollars worth when new, all
being shipped back to the foundry to
be broken up and thrown into the
| furnace to be recast-
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-10-14

If republican policy, as laid down
by the late President Mckinley, is to
be perpetuated and carried out, it
will be absolutely necessary to return
republican majority in the house OF
representatives. If any danger to this
plan exists it will be from Indifference
and this is what must be guarded
against. 1t is the duty of every re
publican to see to it that his neighbors
are properly aroused to the import
ance of voting for republican con
gresham.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-10-14
HONOR TO THE VETERANS.
[From Thursdays Daily.l

From Thursdays Daily.l
Washington has not been disappoint-
ed in her expectations for large at
tendance at the reunion of the Grand
Army of the Republic. This week the
capital city has donned her gayest and
most patriotic dress and welcomes
with joy the veterans of that war who
fought that this nation might live.
This is the third time that the national
capital has been honored with the ma
tional encampment Of the Grand Army.
On the fourth anniversary of it's organ.
ization, in 1870, the veterans aassem-
bled in Washington; again they met
there in 1892, and now, ten years later
those who are left of the nations de
tenders have the opportunity to meet
in that beautiful American city.
Notwithstanding the ravages time
has made in the ranks of this
| noble army, it is expected that the at
tendance at this reunion will be vel
up to former records. Thousands o
white.haired veterans have taken pos
session of the city to participate one
more in the association Of brother
and old comradesin-arms. Under tn
influence of old companionship the
have become young once more, thei
faltering step is quickened by thei
undying and matchless patriotism a
they march once again shoulder 7
shoulder. Ali honor to these nphl
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-10-14

given in the preamble of the copstitu-.
ton as follows:
"To secure the active aid and CO.
operation Of all classes of citizens,
bankers, contractors, merchants, me-
chanics, manufacturers, property own
ers, laborcrs, employees, professional
men and agents, in advancing, promot-
ing and fostering Ottumwa's material
interests. To bring all classes of cit
liens together on common plane OF
association, with a view of developing
profitable exchange of views and to
effect a social fellowship among the
men whose lives and interests are
centercd in this city. To use all rea-
sonable means and agencies, at all
times for the upbuildins OF the city's
business enterprises, and to properly
and vigorously act upon every oppor'
tunity to promote the commercial
prosperity of the city.
To this end all citizens of Ottumwa
are requested to cooperate, for only
in this manner can the commercial
club accomplish the things for which
it has been organized. With mem
/ DerSnlD composed OL Hell iioih 'hs
various walks of life the multiplicity
! of interests that are centered in OF
tumwa will be represented and to the
degree in which these representatives
take an active part in work OF the
club will the city and their special llnt
Of activity be benefited.
The one duty that now lies before
the citizens of Ottumwa is to give t.
this worthy movement their substan
tial support by becoming members o
the organization. This means that ey
cry business man, professional mar
!. and laboring man should lend to thi
undertaking their individual support
The Courier believes that Ottunwa'
citizens are interested in the city
prosperity and it is confident ths
: they will rally to the support of tn
public interests by becoming member
5 of the Commercial association of o
( tumwa.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-10-14
gresham.

The citizens of this country should
bear in mind that if the democrats
succeed in securing the reins of gov
eminent the first move will be to scut-
tie the Philippine ship and then they
will repudiate every promise made by
the party of Mckinley in the direction
of civilization. 1t is the plain duty OF
every person who believes in fulfilling
an obligation made in honor to vote
for republic congressman this fall
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-10-14

These are republican facts which
cannot be controversial: We are in
the midst of abundant harvests; the
capacity of factories is everywhere
overtaxed; the highways of commerce
bear mightier traffic than was ever
known before; trade balances with
the world are in our favor, and every
body is working and being paid vel
in good money. Who would want {
change?
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-10-14

The issue-so far as the republican
party and country is concerned, is the
continuance of prosperity. Doesn't
make very much difference what
the democratic party decide to base
their campaign on.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-10-14

Senator Lodge says of the demo
cratic party, in connection with reci-
procity: ''They had the presidency
eight years, and never moved hand or
foot to open negotiations with Cana
da. They made poor fishery treaty
and that is all they did" The mar
gin between democratic noise and &C
tual work accomplished is always q
well known fact.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-10-14
Phenomena In Corn Fields.

Alta Advertiser: A peculiar pheno-
menon has been observed in tne corn
field that have been visited by the
recent frosts. In Maces there are
streaks that do not seem to have been
affected in the least while in the
same field there are other streaks that
are white and practically frost killed.
Farmers say they never observed any
thing like this before and cannot ae,
count for it. In the green pieces the
corn is maturing finely.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-10-14

People do not forget that two years
ago the democratic party talked for
the free and unlimited coinage OF sill
yer at 16 to 1. They are making the
same kind of an effort now for free
trade.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-10-14

old veterans. May a grateful and low
ing nation keep their memory ever
green. May their lives of unseltish de-
votion to the cause of their country
and their heroic sacrifice to its cause
ever be an example to those that fol
low them
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-10-14

"You may try the system of protec--
ton by any test that you will, care
not what it is, and it meets every
emergency, it answers every demand
More than that, it has not been against
the government, either in peace or in
war."-President Mckinley at Mills
O., Aug. 20, 1901.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-10-14

AS usual the democratic campaign
committee has to exercise a great deal
of care in circulating its literature,
that which might do good. in the east
must be kept out of the west.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-10-14

The great trouble with the demo
cratic party is that it has been seek
ing issues instead of permitting issues
to seek it. Several issues have been
tried in the hope of attaining power,
but all have been abandoned and now
the party is tossing about upon a
stormy political sea, rudderless and
without compass.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-10-14

II should be noted mat most of the
strikes which have occurred under re.
publican administrations were for
higher wages, while those which were
called under democratic administra-
tons were protests against lower
wages.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-10-14

Calamity preaching is not what it
might be. There is altogether, too
much prosperity running about the
country to make the task of preaching
an easy one.