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IJEA EafS.
MINIATURE ALMANAC.

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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-01
THE PANAMA ROUTE.

An agreement has been reached be.
tween the two houses on the canal
matter. The bill which goes to the
President for his signature, and which
will no doubt receive his approval is
known as the Spooner compromise
This provides that the President shall
undertake the building of canal on
the Panama route provided he can Sc.
cure satisfactory title and make the
necessary arrangements for control of
the right of way with Colombia In
case such title cannot be secured and
satisfactory arrangements made with
Colombia, the President is authorized
and directed to start the building of
the canal by the Nicaragua route.
A large grant of power is given to
the President but the people have
great confidence in his judgment and
integrity. 1t is believed that there
will be no difficulty in securing a good
title and all the concessions necessa
ry on the Panama route.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-01
THE oTTUMWAsGoIRIER: TUESDAY, july !. 1902

the kings vitals manifested itself in
such a violent manner that a surgical
operation became necessary. All the
skill of the royal college of physicians
and surgeons could not stay the pro.
gress of the disease and it is possible
that owing to the rank of the distin-
guished patient an operation was de
layed until too late. The hopes and
prayers, however, of the civilized world
are that the king may live. So will the
king live whatever may be
the fate of Edward the Sew
enth. In case the king dies,
the monarchy will be preserved in the
person of the Prince of Wales, who has
arrived at mans estate and is in the
best of health.
There will be sorrow for the amiable
queen, whether the issue is to be life
or death. If the latter, there is the
end of her life as sovereign and the
beginning of lonely widowhood
which Queen Victoria so sadly endured
for so many years.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-01
FouNDsIN THE TALL GRASS.

A traveller on morning train re,
Gently recounted to the Atlantic Tele.
graph portions of conversation he
heard while riding from Council
Bluffs to this city: what state is
this" asked the first man, who was
coming east from Idaho. why" re-
piled the Other, 'this is Iowa. Don't
you see that corn. There is none 9TH
er like it in the country. / have been
away from here for seven years. I've
been out in Oregon My, but that field
looks fine" Then the other. replied
that he had, heard of Iowa, but had
never been in: the state before ut is
a blacker dirt than they have west,
isn't it, looks like it would plow. well,
too, wonder if it rains much or do they
irrigate?" "Irrigate?" smiled the 9TH
er man, well, shoulda smile they
don't. The only irrigation here is the
tears from the eyes of fellows like me
who are glad to get back. Irrigate, /
should say mott"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-01
THE KINGS CHANCES.

1t will be almost miracle if King
Edward survives The surgeons now
say that even should he survive the
first operation he must undergo an
other, which will be more severe and
hazardous than the first one. A sec
ton of the bowel will have to be re-
moved which indicates gangrene, or
decay of the intestines. 1t is said
that regency will be declared, with
the Prince of Wales as regent, as it
was in the case of George the Fourth
in 1915, who was declared incompe-
tent. 1t seems, however, that the re.
gency will be of short duration.
The above is the dark view of the
situation; on the other hand there are
reports that give hope that the king
may recover. He has rallied to some
extent since the operation. His stu
alton and the doubts surrounding his
condition recall the long and dreary
days when he was i'll at Sandringham.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-01
UNANIMOUS FOR ROOSEVELT.

The politicians of all parties will dc
well to take note of the fact that
whenever the name of Theodore
Roosevelt is mentioned in republican
conventions it is received with en-
thusiasm. 1t is also to be noted that
he is the hero of nearly every public
demonstration without regard to par
ty affiliations. Roosevelt has hold
on the people because they believe
him to be honest as well as courag
eous. He has been not only the repre-
sentative of the people in his efforts
to aid Cuba, but he has also taken a
stand for the masses against the
trusts. He has proclaimed his policy
and pursued his course without taking
counsel of the party leaders and yet
he has never departed in the least
from sound republican principles.
The republican state conventions
have endorsed Roosevelt in the order
in which they have been held. There
are no set phrases in these endorse
ments as though they were made in a
perfunctory manner but all have been
made in the same enthusiastic spirit
and in the language peculiar to the
locality.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-01
FAREWELL TO WAR TAXES.
e(Philadelphta Record D.

War revenue taxation has but few
days moreiof statutory existence. ex-
cept as to the tea tax, which will be
imposed, for trade reasons, until Jan.
uary i next. The special tax on
bucket shops" and transactions by
bucket shop methods has been retain.
ed, not for its revenue-p producing quail
lty, but rather as an expression of
legislative disfavor. This tax has had
no effect upon the, current of small
speculation. The bucket shops pay it,
and flourish the while like green bay
trees. 1t neither regulates nor re-
presses the business but rather forti-
fies and encourages it. Mixed flour
taxes, and the regulations accompany
ing them, also remain unrepealed. with
a broader definition of the article, de-
signed for the protection of the flour
export trade.
All other provisions of the act of
June 10. 1898, and its amendments, ex-
tcept to. excise taxes on fermented
liquors and tobacco, will pass into dis
use on July L., next. Beer will pay 81
per, barrel, as, under the old law, and
the former rates on manufactures of
tobacco, with drawback of excess tax
paid on stock on hand, will be impos-
ed, The heavy hand of federal taxa
ton, in short, will vex the business Of
the country no more until another war
period shall supeIvene. How marked
is the, difference between the real re-
.duction and the sham reduction of the
act Of March 2, 1901, will be disclosed
early in the coming government year.
So smoothly ran the machinery and
SO insidious and indirect were the
methods of this device for raising a
war fund that public complaint of it's
exactions was reduced to minimum.
Under it's operations vast surplus
revenue. flowed into the public treas
.ury, tempting congress to indulge in
schemes of unmeasured extravaganza,
by which the national revenues for
years to come have been practically
mortgaged and standard of profuse
and inordfnate public expenditure es-
tablished.
/. The absolute ease with which the
burden of temporary heavy war taxes
was borne surprised even those opti-
mistic economists who delight in roll
ing the national wealth as a sweet
morsel under their tongues. There
was no way of measuring at the outset
the ratio of possible demand, so the
federal Lawmakers took care to make
the additional revenue ample enough
to meet all contingencies. But their
most sanguine estimates were far out
run by the results of the first years
levy, while the sudden termination of
hostilities with Spain and the compli-
cations Of the Filipino revolt only
served to accentuate the official thrift
ness of legislators who saw in the as
surance of peace only pretext for
further exactions. So far as a sound
condition of the public treasury is con-
cerned, the restoration of the internal
tax system prevailing before the war
might have been safely accomplished
two years ago.
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THE FRIARs' CLAIMS IN THE
Philippines.

1t was prematurely announced that
Governor Taft had about concluded
successful negotiations with the Vat
lean as to the purchase of the lands of
the friars in the Philippines. 1t is be-
lieved that a satisfactory arrangement
viii be made, but at present there is
hitch in the negotiations and it
seems to be serious one The Ro-
man Catholic authorities now suggest
that the church be permitted to exer-
else supervision over the primary
schools of the islands as a pre-reouis.
lite in the proposed transfer of friars'
lands to the government. Governor
Taft very properly refused to enter
tain such a proposition and it is un-
derstood that Mr.. Root, secretary Of
war. shares in the view entertained BY
Governor Taft.
There yet seems to be singular
lack of information in Europe regard
ing the American government and its
attitude toward all religious sects.
1t is tolerant of all, and partial to
none. General Grant at Des Moines.
expressed the American idea as to
public schools. They are to be entire.
ly disassociated from any church. The
government in the Philippines is as
much bound to separate church and
state there, as it is compelled to do
the same in any other part of the re-
public.
1t is believed that when the Vatican
authorities are well informed as to
the position of this government on
this matter and that it cannot under
take to place any sect in control of
the pubic schools for any time with
out violating the constitution of the
country, there will be a way opened
that will soon lead to a satisfactory
arrangement Of all difficulties. 1t is
certain that the government cannot
reGede from the position taken by
Governor Taft.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-01
ARE FOR ROOSEVELT.

Michigan is another republican
state that endorses the administration
of President Roosevelt The resolu.
ton adopted by the recent state con.
vention says in effect:
I'VE unreservedly pledge to Presi-
dent Theodore Roosevelt our sympa-
thy and support; and we do hereby
express our sincere admiration and
approval of the ability integrity, and
desire for justice which he has
brought to bear on all public affairs
Each republican state in the Union
so far, at its state convention, has
adopted a similar resolution. The re-
publican states are for Roosevelt.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-01
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.
Says Farmers Would Pay 1t.


Ii the railway assessment shall be
raised thelincreased tax, the Clinton
Age, DEM, asserts, will be paid chiefly
by the farmers, whose surplus products
are marketed outside the state. There.
fore the Age is almost prepared to be,
slIeve that the strongest card the dem.
eocratic party could play in the cam
paign now approaching is a. ringing
resolution in the state platform declar.
ing that the railroads are paying their
Just proportion of the taxes and de.
nouncing increasing the valuation OF
the roads by. the executive council" 1t
is the opinion of the Age that "such a
resolution would not only strengthen
the party thousands of votes, but
would go a great way in satisfying
outside capital that the day of antag-
onism to railroads had passed in
Iowa.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-01
SORROW FOR ENGLAN

The news that comes from the royal
SICK chamber emphasizes the absolute
equality with which disease deals with
our common humanity. The world
was eXpectant of the coronation OF
King Edward, ruler of the greatest OF
empires but nncrowned and perhaps
rendered nervous and apprehensive on
account of prophecy made many
years ago that he would reign but new
er would be crowned. The world,
however, could see no good reason why
the great event should not take place
according to the elaborate program
arranged for the occasion. Yet on the
eve of contamination the disease that
was literally and secretly gnawing at
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-01

There has arisen some contention
in the border states as to the history
of the United States that should be
introduced in the public schools.
whether it shall be that which magni.
'fies union. or the one which magni-
fies Confederate victories. This gives
rise to the suggestion: Why not in.
troduce in the public schools of each
of the states, histories that tell the
truth and nothing more. A few. hun
dred years hence history will be i'm
partial. Would it not be good thing
for students of the present day ito
have as good advantages as the, stu
dents who will be seeking facts two
or three hundred years hence? srsW
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-01

In Abysinnia, the towns remain so
long as the fuel lasts; when the dis
trict is denuded of trees, the inhabi-
tants remove to a timbered locality.
Fortunately civilized countries find
other sources for supplies of fuehebut
where. Treeless plains become 9ster-
lie on account of lack of rainsg sTree
culture promotes the distributions of
moisture and therefore promotes civil
lization. Nebraska promises to ebeI a
welltimbered country through tneref-
forts of j. Sterling Morton. sNo grand
er monument can be imagined for him
than state converted from a2dree-
less plain to region of forest.W
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-01
THE JUDICIAL CONVENTION.

The ticket named by the republican
judicial convention on Wednesday will
meet with the approval of republicans
generally and will also be favorably
received by non-partisan democrats
who have no other desire than to see
good and honest judges elected.
Judges Sloan, Eichelberger and Rob
eFts are 80 we'll known to the voters
of this judicial district that they do
not require introduction; it will be
enough to say for them at present, that
they have been tried and have not
been found wanting. Their decisions
have been almost uniformly approved
by higher courts and their general con-
duct in the high positions in which
they have moved, is commended by
those who are familiar with court pro-
ceedings and also by those whose in
terests have been affected. During
all the years of their incumbency
these gentlemen have commanded the
confidence of the people without re-
gard to party affiliations.
1t is not wise thing to frequently
change judicial officers; in the United
States federal courts judges are APP
pointed to serve during good behavior,
and this policy has been found to
give the best of results. 1t is not only
possible however, but very probable,
that the three judges-Sloan, Eich-
elberger and Roberts-will never again
ask a denomination, but it is only JUS
tice that they be permitted to serve
one term at least under the increased
salary; they have heretofore served
at salary that was not commensurate
with the duties that were incumbent
upon them and now should enjoy what
ever there may be in the compensation
that is now given to district judges.
There is an addition to the ticket
in 1.-The person of Judge Vermilion,
Swho is serving out the term (by ap-
pointment) of Judge Fee, who resign
ed. Judge Vermilion has been but a
few months on the bench and has al
ready earned most enviable repu
tation as jurist. He nas gained many
personal friends during the sessions Of
his court in this city.
The judicial ticket on the whole is a
most excellent one.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-01
The HONEST POLICY.

Governor Cummins, in his admira
Bile statement of the republican posi-
ton and as to the policy which the re
publicans of Iowa should declare a,
their convention on July 80, leaves
nothing to be said. 1t is explicit and
honorable, and reiterates what was
said. by the party last year. This is
the substance of the last platform:
THAT We stand by the historic pol
icy OF the republican party in giving
protection to home industries, and
point for Its ample vindication to the
extraordinary rapidity with which our
national resources have been deyel.
oped, and our industrial and financial
independence secured"
Then there is the very important
declaration that places the party in
line with progress and to this effect:
I'VE favor such changes in the tar.
iff from time to time as becomes adj
visable through the progress of oul
industries and their changing rela-
lions to the commerce of the world.
We endorse the policy of reciprocity
as the natural complement of protec.
ton, and urge its development as nee
essary to the realization of our high
est commercial possibilities"
In that sentence are expressed the
highest ideals of that great American
statesman, James G. Blaine, relating
to reciprocity. There is also express.
ed the best ideas of the age in which
We live in incorporating the principle
of protection with the liberal senti-
ments of the present day.
Governor Cummins has outlined. a
policy that if carried out will lead to
complete triumph in every congress
sional district of the state.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-01

Those who hope that Cuba will fail
to govern itself. have raised the cry
that there is already a race. WarFin
the island. General Maxine Gomez,
however, says that he will accept the
post of superintendent of the armed
forces of Cuba. He declares that he
will give positions to negroes in the
rural guard and that the negroes will
be protected in demanding equal
rights under the republic. General
Gomez was the companion and friend
of the martyr Maceo, the negro hero
.of Cuba. He is honored and trusted
by the colored Cubans and will be
able to prevent any outbreak between
the white and black races.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-01
; .sodred, sir.asouredt

"The prosperity which republican
journals would have the people, be-
lieeyye everywhere exists is Of the kind
found in the anthracite coal district
asserts the Dubuque Telegraph Her.
aid, dem. Wages, remain stationary
though profits are increased and the
cost Of living is greater than formerly
by 80 to 40 per cent The mine work
|ers' condition is deplorable and there
lis no hope of relief The result would
be different if We had president not
bound to the trusts. and who would
employ the power Of criminal law to
cripple the coal and railway com
bine."
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-01
Henry Cabot Lodge in thouebtfn

Henry Cabot Lodge, in a thoughtful
article, contends that election of sen
ators by the people would destroy the
balance of power that should exist be-
tween the states and the entire body
Of the people. The senate is body
independent to some extent of popn-
lar clamor. There are many other
reasons that may be urged in favor of
the present system. Mr.. Lodge has
said enough to awaken thought on
the subject. There are grave doubts
on the subject and a conclusion
should not be reached by any one
without thorough investigation
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-01
w. ]. Bryan has given forth a sig

w. ]. Bryan has given forth sign.
ed statement in which he continues
war on Grover Cleveland, for his
speech at the Tilden club. The tone
of the speech is bitter and vindictive
and shows that there is no common
ground for the hostile factions to unite
upon. MI. Bryan has not used quite
as bad words directed against the re-
publicans as he has used against the
man who was twice elected president
by the democrats before Mr.. Bryan
had well convinced himself that he
should act with the democratic party.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-01
Through Smoked Glasses.

President Roosevelt says that there
is now almost mo policy of coercion
in the Philippines, but the Dubuque
Telegraph Herald, dem, does not be
lieve IT, THE var in the Philippines
is not ended" the Dubuque paper as
serts, nor will the natives lay down
their arms until they have been accord,
ed their independence. They fought
Spain 300 years."
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-01
Joke on Somebody.

The charge that Speaker Hender-
son gave oral permission to the res.
Ftadrant keeper of, the house of repre-.
sehtatives to sell Iiuuor-a 8 charge
preferred by the prohibition New
Voice-is being circulatedin the Third
district, and the Marshalltown Times
Republican regards it as "a joke. IA
charge of this kind in the Dubuque dis
trict," it points out, will make more
votes for Henderson than it scares
away"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-01
Demands Tariff Revision.

The Knoxville Journal asserts that
the bugaboo of possible industrial
disturbance" will not cause the repub
iican party to uphold tariff schedules
that have become economically indie
feasible. The demand for tariff revi
sion. the Journal believes. sis the
voice of Iowa" and it declares that the
platform to be written this year
should specifically indorse it,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-01
Cheap Money Did 1t. Too.

There were probably few things
that did more to injure Mr.. Bryan's
reputation as responsible public
man-and that is what all sober mind
ed Americans want in the presidency
than the recklessness of his talk
about the vast standing armies and
the bristling fortresses which the re.
.publicans We're to bring into being at
the behest of capitalistic conspirators.
Webster City Freeman Tribune.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-01
Mr.. srant Rises to Remark.

The Iowa City Republican thinks
congress is making a. spectacle of it
self just now, and it, declares that
what is needed at Washington is
craftsmanship of an order that rises
above party demagogy, a statesman
ship that will tell the truth and quit
playing politics. .t,;
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1902-07-01
ration is to voice. dominant

Grafton is to voice dominant party
sentiment upon national issues. This
suggestion is in no factional spirit.
1t is not necessary to inquire when
making up the platform committee
whether men We're for or against
Cummins for governor 1t is all i'm
portant to know that they will stand
for the views of the people of their
district upon issues before the state
and country.-Spirit Lake Beacon.