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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-23
Republicans Slipped Away During
Philippine Speech Till Only
Five Were Left.
ONE SAID TALK WAS USELESS.
In Tilt Over Matter, Hoar Re
quested Rawlins to Withdraw
His Expression, "Slink
Away"

Washington, April 22.-Formal discussion
of the bill Temporarily to provide a govern
ment for the Philippine Islands was be-
gun in the Senate to-day. Mr.. Rawlins Of
Utah. the leading minority member Of tbs
Philippine Commission, opening the de-
bate. He denounced the bill as an unwar-
ran.ed imposition on the F%ilipinos. declar-
ing that 1t would establish one, Of tho foul
est oligarchies in the history Of the world.
He maintained that the Philippine Commits
sion was given too great power by the bill.
and asserted that under Its provisions the
islands would be exploited for private gain
During Mr.. Rawlins's speech two efforts
were made to maintain a quorum Finally
Mr.. Money of Mississippi moved that the
Senate adjourn, only five Republican Sena-
tors being present when the motion waS
made. The vote on the motion was II to q
less than a quorum. The roll then was
called and a quorum secured.
Mr.. Money. in withdrawing his motion,
said he had no disposition to delay consider
alton of the measure, but he believed tho
Senate ought to give proper consideration
to a measure which involved the life, lib
erty and happiness Of ten millions of peo-
pie, and he would insist upon such consid-
Grafton.
Argument of No Avail.
Does the Senator Think inquired Mr..
Scott Of West Virginia, that any Senator
on this floor will be Influenced by any ar
gument that may be made on this ques-
tion?'
Mr.. Rawlins replied tartly that he never
pirate equivalent which the Senator from
West Virginia (ScotO would be Influenced
by any argument that might be made
upon any question. An oligarchy as foul
as any ever established was about to be
fastened upon the Frlipinos by the pending
bill. yet said he, while this measure
expression to walk away" or go away"
declaring that no argument that can be
made can have any effect upon them"
Mr.. Hoar requested Mr.. Rawlins to with
draw the expression stink away" urging
that no unworthy motives ought to be Inn
puted to any Senator.
Mr.. Rawlins said he would change the
expression to walk away or go away"
Il will most willingly withdraw the ex-
preston said he. "and use any appro-
proate equivalent which the Senator from
Massachusetts may suggest" Iaughter.)
After Mr.. Teller said there was nothing
much more discourteous to a Senator than
for an entire body of Senators represent
ing one side of the chambe to leave the
chamber while he was speaking. Mr.. Raw
Inns continued his remarks for q brief time
and then. desiring to conclude his speech
tomorrow, the Senate. at 40 p. m, adj
1ourned.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-23
QUICK PROSECUTIONS DESIRED.

Inspector Jones has finally begun prosecutions
against two alleged offenders of the smoke-abatement
law. This start should have been made months ago.
That It was not made is the Inspectors fault.
But action of a definite sort has at last been taken
and he should prove that he can be vigorous in well.
doing. The cases should be pushed expediiously.
The Smoke Abatement Association has promised legal
aid. If the Inspector works up to the standard of this
voluntary agency a smoke revolution can be accom-
plished.
The defendants in the present cases will test the
legality Of the statute, and there is need Of extreme
care. as well as of energy. There will be some pro.
crastination in the courts at best. Mr.. Jones has been
slow TO begin. The city hopes that he has used the time
for thorough preparation. and is now ready for swift
action.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-23
REPUBLICAN FEAR OF DEFEAT.

Senator Hanna Is Justified, from the personal point
Of view, in refusing to accept the craftsmanship of the
Republican Congressional Committee, in which office
he would necessarily be responsible for the outcome
Of the national Congressional campaign, soon to be
under full Roadway.
The Republican apprehension Of disaster In this
campaign is one of the most significant signs Of Re
publican weakness and dissension. On all sides the
party organs are betraying a fear Of defeat. An en-
deavor is made to conceal this truth by means of re-
peated warnings against overcontidence" on the part
Of Republican managers in the various Congressional
districts. These managers must not be too sure Of
victory" the appeals run; they must prosecute their
campaigns exactly as if there were a strong likeli-
hood of big Democratic gains.
And that there is an exceedingly strong likelihood
Of such gains every well-posted Republican news
paper and worker knows thoroughly. An undercur-
rent of panic is responsible for the warnings now
being issued. There is no "overcontdence' in Repub-
lean minds. The increasing aggreSsiveness Of the
Democratic party, its repeated and %unfailing proofs
Of party harmony, the discomfort of the American
people with the Republican rustdictated policies Of
Imperialism and colonialism, and with that party's
stubborn refusal to consider tariff amendment, the
rebellious spirit of Republican congressman from the
Middle West and the Northwest render "overconn-
dence' impossible on the part of the Republican man.
ayers. Mark Hanna Justly fears to shoulder the re-
sponsibility for a Congressional campaign which looks
so ominous for Republican interests.
The managers Of the Democratic party cannot but
be encouraged to extraordinary effort in the Congress
sional campaign by this fact Of Republican panic. The
Democratic party is welded into a splendid solidarity
by the vital issues Of trustism, of imperialism and
colonialism, Of a reform Of the tariff which shall ter
inmate the taxation of the people for the further en-
richment Of the trusts. The party formation is COM
pact and the party spirit aggressive. The American
naopIo 1ooE r. Dopnocrocv for roliaf from Popuh1icon
misrule and for a return to the true American poll
cies. Democratic leadership which recognizes this
truth and acts upon it aggressively will, beyond all
question, insure Democratic victory in the Congress
sional campaign this year and in the Presidential
campaign two years hence.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-23
RECENT COMMENT.
Alleged Cruelty in the Philippines.

New Orleans Picayuns.
All these recitals are undoubtedly disagreeable reading,
and some of the reports of brutality are undoubtedly
correct. 1t is also perfectly proper that wel-defned cases
Of brutality should be inquired into and the Offenders pun
ished. At the same time, fair-minded Americans should
no. accept every report as to the misconduct Of our troops
as gospel truth. As a matter Of fact, the conduct of our
soldiers has been unduly patient and forbearing, and
some of the worst disasters of the war have been due to
having placed confidence in the Fflipinos and having &C
cepted their protestations of friendship as sincere. The
fact should not be lost sight Of that We are wagins war
in'the Philippines, not against a civilized foe scrupulousy
respecting the usages Of honorable war. but with q semi
savage race utterly devoid of knowledge of the rules Of
war or respect for any obligation contracted. Like all
other Orientals, the Ffipinos are exceedingly treacherous
and are not impressed by any influence whatever. but a
show Of force and memorable sternness. Kind treatment
is mistaken by them for weakness.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-23

Vehement denials of the existence Of a Beef Trust
utterly fail to improve the existing deplorable situa-
ton. The facts confronted by the American people
are that certain leading packers control all American
markets, and that these packers have advanced prices
to a point which means suffering and deprivation to
thousands. There is no competition, ana the big
packers have seen to it that there can be none. The
people who are now paying the exorbitant prices
charged for meat, or else doing without meat, have
every reason to believe in the existence of a Beef
Trust. The only evidence intended to prove that
there is no Beef Trust is the unsupported statements
of the packers said to be In the trust
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-23

two trial Judges on the Circuit Court bench, Judges
Ryan and Douglas, for valuable service already rem
dered in this great crusade. 1t is upon the trial Judges,
the Circuit Attorney and the Grand Juries that public
dependence must be placed.
With these influences properly supported by popu-
lar sentiment the Doodle prosecutions may safely be
expected to accomplish the ends desired. The over
throw and punishment of the Doodle gang and the
suppression of municipal corruption are the ends de-
sired.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-23
A Republican Plea for ~Di.cipnne."

NISFVIHHU
The action of the thirty-seven Republicans who voted
with the Democrats of the House to override the Speaker
on Friday is certain to be subversfve Of party discipline.
regardless Of what the other effects of the 'fnsurrec-
ton may be. And will that be a good thing for the
party?
Whether the Republican insurgents made a mistake
in going over to the Democrats on the Cuban reciprocity
bill, there is no doubt that their action will be injurious
to the party. No attempt to justify their course by attack
ing the rules Of the House, as Cushman Of Washington
did on Thursday. will avail them If there is to be strength
in party organization, there must be party discipline. That
must be conceded.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-23

TosuPPoRT cHoRAL-sYMPHoNY
Business Mems League Recon-
mends Financial Assistance.

At its meeting yesterday afternoon the
Executive Committee of the Business Mems
League adopted a resolution recommending
financial support for the Choral-Sympnony
Society. The resolution is as follows:
Whereas. It IN announced officially thai
the concerts Of the Choral-symphony So
ciety WIN not be continued next year unless
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-23
URGING ON THE DOODLE PROSECUTIONS.

Local clergymen of the Baptist denomination are
among the most recent of the st. Louis clergy to OH
,cialy express their approval Of the work Of Circuit
Attorney Folk and the December and February
Grand .Juries in the Doodle investigation, and to
voice the hope that the April Grand Jury may meet
with success In continuing that work.
This continued Increase and deepening of the
sentiment which urges the prosecution Of the Doodle
cases to the fullest success is one Of the surest guaran-
tees OF such success.
The local clergy represent a most influential ele-
ment of their community. They can do much to en-
courage and assist the Circuit Attorney ard the
Grand Jury. Indifference on their part in such a
crisis as the present would be deplorable.
Justly and correctly, the st. Louis ministers COM
mend Circuit Attorney Folk, the Grand Juries and the
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-23
REJECTED sENATE's CLAIMS.
House Lops on Amendments AggRe.
eating Nearly 10000 900.

Washington. April 2.-The House today
by a vote Of 10 to q. rejected claims at
tached to the omnibus claim bill BY the
Senate aggregating 81. $4,000 and on the
heels Of that action ~nonconcurred IN the
whole Senate amendments (the various
gle ~amendment). and sent the bill to con-
ference.
The military academy appropriation bill
was passed to-day, after the limit Of cost
Of the improvements at West Point had
been reduced from ST. 600 to S.500.0M. and
the amount of the appropriation In the bill
from 5000. 900 to 5000 900.
70 The London dock charge bill was called
up. but was not disposed of.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-23

Democrats have every encouragement to prosecute
an aggressive fgLr in the Congressional campaigns
this year. They have the people in their support.
Distrust and resentment Of Republican unamerican-
ism is increasing day by day. A return to right prin-
ciples is demanded. American Democracy should be
so presented throughout the campaign that the people
will properly recognize Its claims and elect q Demo
cratic majority to the next Congress.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-23
Taking Their Accustomed Places.

cHtst % E&pfeSS
1t is Of the late delightful Lord Morris, most charming
Of Irish wits that the story runs that on one occasion
in opening court, he said, as the Judge IS won't to say:
Gentlemen of the Grand Jury. will you kindly take your
customary places?"-and II give you my word" Lord
Morris used to tell with q formidable face. "every
mothers son O. them made for the prisoners dock"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-23
True Poetry L. Away. Popular.
Nashville \

NashVine News.
Those earnest persons who are discussing the question.
rs Poetry Losing Its Popularity need feel no anxiety.
Real poetry will never lose popularity when 1t is once at
tained. The serious question is, when will we have any
real poets?' 1t may be a long time before they come, but
it is hardly probable that they Will fail Of recognition
when they do come.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-23
Bill. Favor MissourianA.

SPECIAL
Washington, April 2-Althoush Repre-
sentative Robb Of the Thirteenth District
has a campaign on his hands at home. he
is hard at work here on matters concerning
his constituents. He has secured favorable
action on several matters OF Importance
to his district.
Of the claim Of the heirs Of John ". Han
cock Of Ironton. Mo. This carries tho
amount Of A.160. This 10 put on the omnibus
claims bill.
On the same measure Mr.. Robb has Sc
cured an amendment to pay $3.50 to Isaac g.
has been notified OF favorable action, at his
request, on the pension claims Of william
Berry OF Wayne County, William Dugas Of
Jefferson County.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-23

1t is hoped that the case of John q. Becker, &C.
cused Of attempted bribery, will not be transferred to
the Court Of Criminal Correction. Unless the law so
requires. the verdict will be far more satisfactory If
reached in the Circuit Court Citizens have not be-
come enamored OF the way in which the Court of
Criminal Correction has been conducted during the
past three years.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-23

q Kuarantee fund Of S10.JD In 800 suhscrip-
lions Of 800 each can be secured: and.
whereas. 1t il believed by this body that
the music work Of the Choral-Synphony
Society IL Of great benefit and importance
to the interests of the city;
Resolved, That the Executive Committee
of the Business Mems league rec cumends
to the business community that the future OF
this society be assured by cordial fDs nclal
support"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-23

Muskogee, I. T., April 22.-Jacob knight,
q prominent Creek, was shot and instantly
killed at bis home near Arbeka last night,
hands over wages, and one of them sho
him four times with a revolver. Knight fell
dead in his own door. The murderer e.
capped to the woods. and has not been cap
tured. Knight WAS an ex-membsr q the
Creek Council.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-23
ST. LOUIS SERVICE CoMPLIMENTED,
Postal Distribution Is Highly Regard
n Warrington.

REPCBLTC SPECIAL
Washington. April 2-Ths discipline and
efficiency Of the postal service in st. Louis
Is very great" remarked Louis Kempnsr,
Assistant Superintendent Of the registry
system of the Post Office Department. who
the st. Louis Post once. .Amonx the many
innovations at St. Louis, the delivery Of
mail until midnight to patrons residing
sions she electIic pEssai,csr ro1tes ls per-
service is extended to those who request II.
Business men who receive mail orders that
must be filled in the early hours Of the
morning are particularly benefited by this
service"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-23

Washington. April z2.-The Court Of
Claims has made a finding In the Eastern
Cherokee claim referred to 1t by act Of
Congress passed a year ago.
The claim OF the Indians was for * ooo-
geo for money appropriated out of their
trust fund for the removal OF the Eastern
Gherokees west of the Mississippi River
The Court Of Claims finds there IL a ion
due the Indians, al made by the no
Bender Commission Of 1880, but refuses to
allow any interest on the claim
The judgment of the court mI,at ~ n....d
upon ana an appropriation made by Con-
Srsss before any money will be forthcom-
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-23
PARTY.

Mr.. Jesse Gardner was agreeably sur
prised by friends in honor of his twenty
first birthday. Music and dancing Were the
features of the occasion. and a supper was
served. Those present were:
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-23
MRS. RosENE's RECEPTION.

Mrs. J.. II. Rosene was the hostess at a
reception in honor of the anniversary Of
her husbands birthday at their home, No.
3S49 Mafhtt avenue, last evening. The house
was decorated in ferns and roses, and vocal
selections were rendered by the Niemeyer
sisters, with Fred Brownold at the plano.
Mr.. Brownold also played several instru-
mental selections. Mrs. Rosene was as
sisted by her sister. Mrs. Davis, in serving.
Among those present were:
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-23
Discourage Aerial Rough Riding.

Utica Observer.
The President is said to have expressed a desire to
make an aerial trip with NJ. OF course
President Roosevelt had to say something pleasant to his
caller and this was probably tho first thing that came to
mind But we trust the President will let ts matter rest
there
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-23
Schuyler County Republicans.

SPECIAL.
Lancaster. Mo-. April 1.-THE Republican
County Central Committee met here to-day
and called q mass convention for Nay a
to select delegates to the two State conven-
lions. A letter from Colonel Dick Dalton
Of Rails County was read accepting IN In
vitaton to address the Senventton.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-23

Washington. April 22.-The President to-
day appointed Benjamin F. Barnes Of New
Jersey Assistant Secretary. to succeed o.
L Pruden, deceased. Mr.. Barnes was born
18eS. He is a graduate Of the law depsrt-
ment Of Georgetown University, and has
been In the Government service for over
twelve year3.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-23

Bates County Vote ON senator. .
REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Butler, No. April 1.-THE vote on United
States Senator in Bates County Saturday
stands: StonA 461; Wallace. ma
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-23
Personal

Mrs. George F. Tower. Jr., and Miss
Sarah Tower have sent out invitations for
a recital to be given by Miss Grace Cham
berlain on Saturday morning. April &c. at II
o'clock, in the Odeon Recital Hall. Miss
Chamberlain Of Boston, who is Miss Tow
er's guest n a very talented reader, will
recite from q Danisn drama, King Rene's
Daughter"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-23
Governor Davis i'm w..hi...o..

Eel
Washington April Ex-Governor Jen Davis
OF Arkansas, his son and a party composed
OF his private secretary, Charles jacobson,
and Judge e. O.. Mahonsy, are in Washing
ton for a few days visit. They called upon
on 8 pleasure tour and will proceed to New
YORK and Boston and thence to the West,
where the party will spend q week in
hunting and fishing.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-23
Mrs. A. D. Giannini has returned from q
visit in French Lick Springs.

Mrs. Louis P. Riesmeyer, No. 2sss Lafay-
cite venue entertained with a reception to
ladies yesterday afternoon from s to 8
o'clock.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-23
RIcHELrEu 0LU1,s MEETING.

The Richelieu Club held its last meeting
at the home Of Miss Fannie Meyer. Cards
followed by dancing, constituted the pro-
gramme. The members present were:
Misses
Lillian S%teinberE. Minnie jacobson, q
Sadie Cohen, Annie Weis,
J. Overmeyer, Dollie Woolf,
Flora Wolse- Paula Schu-
muth, bach,
Pauline Cousin4 Fannie Meyer
Julia Singer, %
Ness!eurS-
Klein, ls+. Sol Goldman,
A~ufrichtiR, Lea Baumans
Hartman, Soloman,
Strauss. Messing,
Skin, Sam Schuchart
Cert.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-23

Miss Sally Boyce and Miss Mary Frances
Boyce. with their uncle. Mr.. Anthony
Boyce, departed yesterday for Charleston.
8. c., and will Join the St Louis contin-
gent on Missouri Day at the exposition
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-23

Mrs. John McKinny Of Hotel Berlin, has
returned from a stay OF several weeks at
Hot Springs,
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-23
FAREWELL BOWLING PARTY.

A farewell bowling party was given in
honor Of the Misses Tillie and Nettie Ha-
gan by friends on the St. Louis Bowling
Association alleys. The young aides will
soon 20 to Santiago County. California, to
their new home. The following friends were
present:
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-23
FERDINAND B. MURPHY.
EUCHRE CLUB ENTERTAINED.

The Minerva Avenue Euchre Club was en-
tertained on Monday evening by Mr.. and
Mrs. A. G. Ament Of No. S2l9 Minerva ave-
nue.. Prizes were won by Mrs. A. L Jefer-
IL. Miss Kathryn Owen. A. l.. Jefreris and
James NJ. Beck. Those present were:
Messieurs and Mesdames-
Robert Hughes Chas. S~trassourger,
C. P. kidwell, A l. Jefters.
J. II. Magic,
MeSsieurs-
James NJ. Beck. II. G. Jefseris,
ChaS. Owen. w. 3. Jefferis.
Misses
Dorothy E. Mueller. Kathryn Owen
Ida owen,
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-23
TIN WEEPING CELEBRATBD.

Mr.. and Mrs. H. W. Payken. No. 2722
Blair avenue. celebrated their tin wedding
anniversary Saturday evening very pleas
antly with a merry party of friends. Music
and dancing were the evenings diversions.
among the guests were:
Messieurs and Mesdames-
John r. Payken, Robert Borghof
Rudolph Payken, Vincent Gorley.
Sacher. John Amann.
Misses
Alma Payken. Katie Amann,
Alvina Schultz. IAxette Schultz
Gratchen Sacher, l. Rohde,
Mimi Borghoff.
Messieurs-
Hermann Schultz, Oscar Schultz,
Fred Schultz. Alfred Schultz,
Rude Fisher. Henry Chronica-
Willis
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-23
$4,000 HOMES.

THE ST. LOUIS CARRIER FORCE
OF THE REPUBLIC NOW DELIVER
MORE THAN $1,000 PAPERS
EVERY DAY TO REGULAR Pa
TR0NS.
THIS is NEARLY FOUR TIMES
THE CARRIER DELIVERY OF ANY
OTHER MORNING NEWSPAPER IN
ST. LOUIS.
1T Is MORE THAN DOUBLE THE
CARRIER DELIVERY OF ANY 9TH
Err NEWSPAPER IN ST. LOUIS,
MORNING OR EVENING.
1T is ABOUT EQUAL TO THE
Combined CARRIER DELIVERY
OF ALL THE OTHER ENGLISH
DAILIES OF ST. LOUIS.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-23

OF Little ROCK, who VIII be married TINS
evening to Mr.. Ferdinand B. Murphy OF
ST. Louis.
Miss Nellie Foy Of Little Rock and MIR.
Ferdinand B. Murphy Of St. Louis will be
married this evening at 7:0 o'clock In the
Catholic Cathedral. Little Rock, by the Rev
erend P. Enright. Miss Mary Foy, sister
Of the bride-elect. will act as bridesmaid.
Joseph C. McAtee of ST. Louis will attend
Mr.. Murphy az best man.
After the wedding ceremony a reception
will be given at the home of the brides
mother. Mrs. Ellen Foy. No. I7oO State
street After the reception the young cou-
pie will depart for St. Louis. where they
will be at home to their friends at No. 32I2
Newstead avenue.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-23

Of Mrs. Leone Gale of St. Louis, died yes
terday at her Illinois home. after an ILL
ness OF three weeks. Mrs. Gale has been In
Greenville since the beginning of her moth
ePs illness.