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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-09
WHEAT BEARS LOSE HOLD
AND PRICES MOVE UPWARD.
LARGE C~LEARANCES GIVE
SNAP TO MARKET.
Corn Starts Down Hill, but Rallies
at Close and Finishes Ahead
on the Day.

Chicago, April S.-After having had things
comparatively their own way for some
time. bears in speculation wayered from
their positions to-day. and. becoming less
confident of u big crop OF winter wheat,
allowed prices to be pushed I'D. At the
close May wheat was sc higher. May corn
&G7sc up and May oats lsc lower. Pro-
visions closed 21ac to TIC higher.
Wheat.
The wheat trade the greater part of the
day was dull and draggy. At the outset the
cables were barely steady. and foreigners
were Indifferent. There was almost no out
side interest. farmers being occupied with
their farm work. Sept. was sold early in
liberal amounts. and yesterdays small
OF decisive news was the report of 9a6. 600
bu. seaboard clearances. This gave a de-
cided snap 10 the market for a time and
resulted in an upturn in prices. The early
short talent covered. and there was some
fair buying on the anticipation of a bull
turn before delivery day. Receipts continue
very light, and crop reports in some in
stances nave been rather unsatisfactory.
The general tenor of the market after the
extreme dizziness was much improved.
though the advance was trivial. May wheat
opened saAc to a shade lower, at Tbc
TO 71Ac: eased off to 71c and rallied quickly
to 7l&c. The close was firm: May &c high
er, at 1AI%c. Receipts 20 cars: / contract.
Minneapolis and Duluth received los cars.
a total for the three points of 235, against
ZIG last year. Primary receipts We're 32O.000
bu.. compared with $4,000 4 year ago. The
seaboard reported 10 loads taken for ex-
port.
Corn.
Corn, which has seemed to be without
friends for some time past. started in again
to-day on the downhill road. Gables were
lower, trade was dull and there was mod
crate liquidation. Sellers have been some
what diffideut for a day or two. and the
bear side has been aided mostly by tired
longs and a few very cautious short sellers.
The bear trend the market has taken. how
ever. left a large short interest. Trade,
therefore, only needed the upturn in wheat
and a short estimate Of only 80 cars to be
received at this point tomorrow to set
shorts to covering heavily. The dizziness
which lasted till almost midday gave way
to active buying. and May corn advanced
somewhat %buoyantly. May got as low as
size early. but closed strong at its top
figure, &G7sc higher, at $50. Receipts were
80 cars. Two loads were taken at the sea-
board.
There was free selling of May oats.
caused by an increase Of 123.0 600 bu. in con-
tract stocks. Corn kept prices
down for a time, and the rally only brought
a partial recovery. Trade was not heavy
nor was the fluctuation wide. Sept. and
July had small trading. May sold down to
417sc and closed steady, 1sc down, at 423sc.
Receipts were III cars.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-09
PIPE LINE AT BEAUMONT. I
John w. Gates mt the Head OF New
Transportation Company.

Persons Interested In the BEAUMONT OIL nnlafKet
were very much interested yesterday in tn re-
port from Austin. Tex. that papers Of fncovpora-
ton OF the Texas oil and Pipe Line Company
had been filed ~
John W.. Gates. the well-known steel capitalist.
president Of the American Steel and Wire Conn
pany, is al the head of the new company. and
associated with him is w. T. Campbell. manager
OF the H~ogg-Swayne Syndicate. The capitalize.
ton is placed at Sc. 900. 900 and may be fncreaset
If II is deemed necessary.
It Is the purpose Of the new company To build
a net work Of pipe lines connecting all the
Texas oil wells with Port Arthur and the rail-
way loading racks, and these lines will be,in the
nature of a common carrier, Small as well as
large wells may avail themselves of the improved
transportation facilities.
This enterprise, backed by Mr.. Gates ard
other capitalists.' said Holland s. Reavis yes
.erday. shows conclusively that the most en-
terprising business men realize the immenSa pos
~sibilities of Beaumont and propose to develop
the field to the fullest extent without delay"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-09
EXPORT WHEAT BUYING
ADVANCES ALL GRAINS
TRADERS RUSH TO GET NAY
OPTIONS.
Statistical News Mainly Bearish,
but Movement 10 Market
.. Light.

Reports OF heavy export buying caused
May wheat to advance &c in the local grain
market yesterday. Corn was aided by
wheat, and advances were the rule through
out the list of speculative options. one
firm reported the sale OF 1l6.oo0 bu. Of No.
. hard wheat out of a local elevator, pre-
sumably for shipment to Europe. In the
face of the excellent buying demand there
was a very light movement to market, and
receipts were smaller than on the cor
responding day last year. There was little
In the way of crop or weather news. Most
of the adVices of this character Were bear
ish. During the first hour the market was
easy, and it would probably have re-
manned so but for the activity OF buyers
in the cash corner.
May wheat opened Lice off and sold at
7Slsc, 7slEc. 1850, 1870. soc and 7s@4c. July
sold at 6si-c, 6g3sa6ylzc, 6gSsc. $3.50, 6ss4c,
There was good buying OF corn IN the
sample corner for shipment TO Southern
points, and the market was further
Strengthened by the advance of wheat Pro
fessionals were not heavy traders. but oc-
castonally they made their presence felt
in the pit.
5ssc. 5sItc, .5slsg5S4c. 5Ssc, Sslsc. sc, 5.sc:
ssusshe, 5Sc, 5saqss4e, 81 sc; 5s5.e' Ss'tc
5sEaSssc. 5sSsc, Sic. 5s!se. SS!zc, 5S.G5S@c. 59'.
Sept. sold at 57kc.
NNNagA u "aaN"N a. ~ hSN- -
SKIS. and is cars locally and 5 cars through.
compared with 100 SKIS. and % cars local
and S cars through a year ago.
Receipts of wheat at primary points were
295, 6Bl bu., against $500 blu. in 1901, and
shipments were 271.515 bu;, against S26.c0
bu. The Northwest received 165 cars,
against III cars in 1901. Chicago received
67,075 bu. The c~learances of wheat ard
Hour We're equal to 3d. 600 bu. of wheat.
Receipts of corn at st. Louis were $50
SKIS. and p cars local and 8 cars through.
compared with $50 SKIS. and 20 cars local
and o cars through a year ago.
Receipts of corn at primary points were
1883 bu.. against 275. 600 bushels In 1901,
and shipm ants were 42,696 bu. against $685.
600 bu. Chicago receipts 81, $50 bu. The
clearances amounted to 1900 bu.
Receipts of oats at st. Louis were 26
cars local and 9 cars through, compared
with is cars local and > cars through a
year ago. The cash oats market was about
steady. No. 2 mixed sold West Side at
43l2c.
Receipts of oats to-day at primary points
were 2i3. go bu., against $500 blu. in 1901.
and shipments wsre 176. l35 bu.. against
100000 bu. The clearances were 1900 blu.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-09

The Republics quotations are for car lots In
first hands unless Otherwise specified. Small
Observation-Disclosures refrigerator stock
ataeaiSs p at , sassii per 9os eru Tent hasisia ieai s p Texas IA.
crate. q
APPLEs-Poor and inferior s19l.5o per Dbl.
From storage Ben Davis held at 81 25G3.O for
eheiss, Il l. z 5iSIso!nE WAY u gS Ti e "a, iss5.
kENoNS-California on trk. $3.50 for choice TO
g. for fancy. and $40 per Io:basket carrier.
G j iis'gE: Rfr sG Ssd IS 9 i per box. way according
oRANGEs-slCw: steady; Quote new Mexican
as sy! F,S at as : e {, f lnG fancy; seedlings at 81 ao9
lana. LA in avg ,ob 5 hsF S wages: ssa5 saaf per H box
hishef; Tsngertnes s. per box:
SRANBERkIEs-segT per Dbl; N.75as.% per
PINEAPPLEs.aa42s per crate for Cayenne:
cocoANgTsNssssihiiinYg' BY dealers ss at s2s per 1000
BBASA As;AE Ssy orders ad : s ss 8 s per 100.
,apsy: eaSIE oS3IS =, %. Rural 1n1 10 on trk; ssas!c for
bank so9se: Wisconsin and Minnesota 100
e. Rev Sy'q P9TaT s5Gsse; ,sas per ps,.; r,or,,
oNIoNs-Red globe at sla5a1.s5 in SKIS: poor
NEW oNIoNs1southern Illinois 5oasoc 2-s-bu.
e eAB Aszehsai eSs1 York ef pa aGzi G isasSe asked del. ;
peS5 Ms1io 5ss l5iSsiei new Texas &c per Ii.
crate; fancy at iG 81: Me ss msi held p at ss saas Esf
s-basket crate. N.5Oa1.75 per 4basi,et crate: Gu
,oI1 ELE y as sy Orleans :l@l . per crate; Cali
IETTgUiccfE%"HioSm.-srown at "a 4Oc per bu. box:
New orleans s., 5oass'5 per Dbl fi Il peer per
ses RsE &sSof>: New oii.RRa a. t sSas5 sas pss d Is9
Washed TSaT. at sgPgg sse Ss, SOC I per Dbl; globe IN,
RARsIEToSsT To Orleans lss per aoz: punches.
queen at 1925 Der Dbl.
's s&ShEhiR 29nfjfEoTh aS@ssS $751; S. Is ep per box s.tbs,. and
:" RI S9si X { ssoeIn .soS Ssy nsr BIB, i. :, nae y -.
box.
HoRsERADIsH1ss per Dbl on orders.
unwashed; washed 81 per 1s-bbL. sack: home
sr9xn s9g z per oq; l0oss; >, =,
"sEETs-Northern $40 per Dbl: New Orleans
GUMBo-Florida at 81 2sa1. so per basket.
Orleans at 40d50c per doz.
GREEN PEPPERS-Florida and Cuba at s1.sO
Oils per crate for choice.
sPANIsH 0NIoNs.sl.S5 per crate,
. for Nat green: ssaS.ss for choice round green:
Mexican at $3.50 per s-basket crate: Cuban $40
ESDIvEsNseas Der Dbl. for choice: .la1.5o for
GUcUMRERs-New Orleans - per crate: SOC
RADIsHESNd3oc per doz. punches for home
white 75as5: long red 75c: Texas 45d5oc per pack
box; Alabama 15G20 cper doz.; Mississippi S960c
per fiat crate.
SHALLOTS-3od +oc per dog. punches.
and Florida a5eas Per g.
EGGPLANT-s35oa4 per crate: Cuban 81. 100
MUSTARD GREENSNew Orleans 50 per bhl.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES soc per dog. for
small; 75cdH for pint lunches; H.75 for quart
punches: California 81 per crate.
GREEN PEASE-Florida $3.50 per hamper:
louisiana 50 per bu. box; California SIS per 4
basket crate.
Orleans 81 per Dbl.
81. 50G1.7 IS per large bag: So
also for small: homegrown 3oQ50c per bu. box.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-09

q5.ss COWS 81 csas.zs: hsiters ;2.5o9s; sanner.
81. Gd2 10: bulls s.. 50d5 30. calves S-NGS. ID.
Texas fed steers s5as; Western steers, hay fed.
s. .4oas %. Hogs-Receipts to-day 1900; to-mor.
mixed and butchers Sc. sOas. 97ts: good to shoice
heavy IS :Saz.o,,i; roush: heayy Ss:sSas 50:
ceipts 1900: sheep and lambs steady. to strong:
good to choice wethers S.25G5.1S: fair to choice
mixed "a. 50d5. 10; Western sheep and yearings
S4.5oGs: native lambs A.l5a7: Western lambs
s. Official yesterday: Receipts-Catts IL
ass: hogs "a, rs; sheep II. AZ. Shipments--Cattlo
2.72s: hogs SAT. sheep 1.460.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-09

The first line Of quotations in each class Is
calculated to represent the full range from COM
mon to extra Dealers. however. often classify
superlative punches TALL tops for buyers. which
sometimes sell considerably above the highest
quotations.. The second line Of quotations signi-
fies the bulk Of sales and generally represents
the various classes as they are sold on the COM
mission market. more or less mixed.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-09

Provisions were only fairly active. There
was free selling early on the part Of pack
ers. and prices declined Some support was
offered late. and on the bullish hog situa-
ton and a fair cash-market the list rallied
and advanced to a steady close. May pork
sold as low as SIG. 271ls. and closed 2l2c up. at
s16.45. May lard closed 21tc higher, at $3.50,
and May ribs TIC up. at $8.S2R.
Estimated receipts Tomorrow: Wheat. u
cars; corn, 80: oats. 65i hogs, $500 head.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-09

Dry steady. Dry flint-Texas heavy Iic: Texas
average l3c; Texas light lie: fallen Pike; native
and Arkansas re; No. l native lsc: No. > native
lie: p.y-saited-Roqnd lOHc; sailed No. / 1O&c;
.alted. Western-R Round 6Hc; Southern do. 6lAc:
selected, No. lG no: selected No. . SIC: part
cured &c per ID. less;uncured lie per ID. less;
culls Sac; oulls. dry stocks. 6isc. Horse hltes
s.. Is; do. No. . SIS.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-09

Galveston-Spot market STEADY: middlinss
S 13-I6c: sales 60 bales.
New OrleaHs-Spot market steady: middlings
McmphisSSpot market firm: middllngs sac.
Receipts at principal points:
Galveston. $500 bales. against T.41s bales last
year: New Orleans. S.67S. against 1.7fs; Mobile.
s. against 4: Savannah. 1.sT. against 1.0.7;
Charleston, g., against n; Norfolk, $751;. against
7S5: Houston. 1850. against s.l5s: Memphis. 2l5.
against 39S.
81. Louis warehouse statement:
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LIVE STOCK MARKET.
Native Run Fair-Beefers Steady
Horse. and Mules In Good Demand.

NATIVE C~ATTIIE-Beef Of
cattle In the native division were pretty fair.
The proportion of beef steers was pretty good
and included offerings of toppy grades. one con-
sixnment being good enough to reach a top Of 81
per hundred.
Trade was only fairly active and the movement
was not very lively. but prices showed no ma
terial change compared with Monday. although
there were sales quoted l0Hl5c lower than the
best time last week. Extreme views noted an
even greater decline, but these were disputed
Representative sales:
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heretofore. and did not include as toppy offer
ings as a week ago. Trade had less life than
the fore part of last week. but sales were made
ON n steady basis with Monday. or at Il decline
OF l0dl5c compared with the close OF last week.
Calves were slow. and sales Were on a very quiet
basis. prices being in line with the recent low
ouotntfons
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-09

OAKLAND. CAL-The Merriwa, ranch.
which has become famous in the racing his
tory OF this State during the time it. was
conducted by the late Count Guilo valsnp
sin. is to be sold under the hammA
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-09

Butcher ~Cattle-There was a fair supply of
butcher stuff on sale. The quality Of both heif-
ers and cows was fair to good. There was a
very good demand and the market was fairly
active at no special change in prices. but was
generally called steady on the hulk Of the busl-
ness. Veal calves and bulls were steady.
RaprasaOfafiya uales.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-09

SOIITHERN TTIE-Recei OF Quarantine
cattle were a carr. containing 1.Ea head. against
81 cars and 2.oA head on last Tuesday: There
est supply for some time Of calves and light
" TsS rsuDoreoo Of steers was not - i.rxs a
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-09

l.: ss::. $50
feeders. Including followers. were much In ex-
cess of the demand. as outside buyers were
scarce and order business was small. particularly
for the kind that made up the bulk Of the grades
on offer.
stockers. while not exhibiting any Particular FIFE.
are finding some outlet. hut the LIGHTER and in
There was some sale for Part Of the offerings at
light stuff wa. not moved. Trade In stock bulls
anil heifers was Quiet.
REPRESENTATIVE sales:
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-09

FEATHERS,In demand; steady. Prime live
Sc in small. Sc in large SKIS: old whit. ssS
&C. &c cb y ssass s. Xxx Isasos; = lea12c: NxXx
ers &c: wing and tau 7c: wing. tail and pointers
&C. hn1y 2; duck.white sc. dark PC.
DEERSk1NS. ETG-Prime :ieefskins 27r ner
ID: fiack tail 22c Teras at 20. antelope I5c Der
ID: goat 2c each: damaged out.
at soc per Id. for prime.
SHEEP PELTS-FIll-wool pelts nominaiIy soc
TO sOc; sheariflgs at SC tn &c: dry stock. fallen,
~ROOTS-Ginseng at from ss.75 to "a Is. lady
slipper at Sc: seneca at soc: pink at 1ic; golden
root SC: bark Of tree 2hc: snake at sc. black
az &c: angelica at 5Gec: blood at 2Ac; blue flag
ginger SC. ~ "ho
CAsTOR BEANS-Bid s1:25 and $40 per bu.
SUNFLowER SEED-N.s per 10 IbSI
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BULLS.

l.. 1880. as ]. ..1o4o... 3.B D.. 49,. 800
Mixers and sprinrers-The supply Of mixers
including top offerings at 81. The best kinds
at $40 and above were readily disno.ed OF. hut
able at a decline Of around s. Der COW and calf,
compared with the recent high time.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-09

Wheat higher. July sold up to 70N 97ono to
l0ssc; puts 6s%o to 69sG70c; calls 10s9Tio to
i0&c. Corn-May sold at 59Itc to 59c; puts 5SS
G5ssc: calls. 599sc TO 59lka5sssc.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-09
POULTRY.
Market for Live Fowls Steady
Dressed Prices Firm.

SPECIAL.
New York, April s.-Ltve poultry receipts to-
day we're Il cars Western and 1 Southern, and
about I car by express. The market ruled steady
under moderate offerings. with fowls leaving
first hands promptly at l3c. and other kinds OF
poultry also clairing at full rates. Pigeons slow.
Dressed poultry receipts to-day. ss2 pkgs. The
market presented a ra5ner quiet appearance, job
over Str fta a the Riddle Of the week. now being on
the market, and with no interest shown by the
sgall d teit rather prr' firm art ns i lssss on pr h1m' ic.d d ks-
picked fowls, and unless there is more stock in
h isbb. .t prices are looked for. Coarse, heavy fowls
h had. very I gssira Gai,' m aysn at IL per stock %; unf Ss., tae
bic fresh hen turkeys were In good request but
t as ssga gSeun Mers toms ani,. were free. 'i sna It s MARKET aes sa.es
OF to 50 on prime white. with mixed and dark
The inquiry for frozen fowls and soft-meated
Toa.te5s was g, quite ,o Ee9s' or but f,v there ., was very
yet. Frozen turkeys jobbed out In a small way.
Eggs.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
New York. April 1s.-Receipts Of eggs to-day
W Tn5sr Il i isa West western nh sd "stse' a Gpfn 1eee ysry st Wers
1ss Eef s.ins Of sal 10 a es.ss f fsos sRel marx sa S Esss very ss
lsAc and 90 cases known know mark Western hrsts at
fss; The IL ,s Ssp Ed for IRON nne s1 srsds Sas so sGsd, from ON ali. ali
sections. Considerable quantities Of well known
dirties and checks wera sought for. the arrivals
as vet being lighter than expected. Duck and
goose eggs quiet. Quotations at m 'rk: western
and Southwestern, storage packed 1skc; western
and Southwestern frsts Ice: Kentucky nrSts isc;
fresh-gathered seconds 15Aal5itc: dirties i5415lc'
Philadelphia. Pa. April s.-Eggs easier: fresh
nearby 15Nc: do. Western 151ac; do, South vest
ern 15Hc: do. Southern l5c.
Kansas CITY Mo-; April s-EgEs higher: at
Chicago. April s.-Egss firm: fresh 14& gltc Dor
doz.
Petroleum.
OIL CITY, April s.-Credit balances 81. Is: GER.
tifcates, no bid; shipments 81. 55s. average 1O5,-
03s: runs IS. 500. average. 75.07+.
Toledo. O., April S-OI-North Lima SIC: South
Lima and Indiana Soc.
Turpentfne and Rosin.
Now York. April s.-Roein steady; strained
common to good M:6aif91.N Turpentine nominal
and weak at 46@46Ixc.
Savannah. Ga. April a-~Turpsntins firm at
<xc. Rosin nrm.
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Prices on Change.

The following tables show the range OF prices
on future and cash grains:
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-09
Furs.
Wool.

Extreme Southern skins Is per cent less and
Northern l5Q2o per cent more.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-09

{ and seedy at from &c to &c per ID. less:
on old and 20c on new wool SKIS.
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SPECIAL,


OIL city. April s.-Credit balances 81. Is: Ger.
tifcates, no bid; shipments IS. 55s, average lO5,-
03s: runs 6, 500. average 5.074.
Toledo. O.. April s.-on-North Lima Sc; South
rJma and Indiana SOC,
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-09
Turpentine and Rosin.

New York. April s.-Roein steady; strained
common to good M:e71s41.N Turpentine nominal
and weak ut 4e@4S1zc.
savannah. Ca. April s.-Turpsntns nrm at
<2kc. Rosin nrm.
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ytEfs UIuJs
IA hands, extreme rangt
II hands. bulk Of sales
49, hands. extreme "a
1lh hands. bulk Of sale,
Is hands, extreme ranse
Is hands. bulk Of sales,
15Il hands, extreme RAM
15h hands. bulk OF sale.
Is to 1917 hands, extreme
= y ISL hands. bulk 81
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-07
REAR ADMIRAL SAMPSON.

The death of Rear Admiral Sampson
was not unexpected, he having been af-
fiicted with a disease which bafiled the
best medical skill. The American navy
had few officers of equal requirements,
he being particularly distinguished as
an ordnance expert, while In his general
knowledge of naval affairs he had per-
haps no superior. Graduated from the
naval academy In 1861, Sampson saw
service In the civil war and made q fine
record for skill and courage. His pro-
motion was in the regular course until
the wal with Spain, when he was made
an acting rear admiral and given COM
mand of the North Atlantic fleet.
In this command he demonstrated his
ability for organization and until the
unfortunate controversy that followed
the destruction of Cervera's squadron
Sampson possessed the undivided re-
spect and confidence of the country. 1t
has never been questioned that his ar
rangement of the blockade at Santiago
was excellent, but at the critical moment
he was absent and then made the grave
mistake Of claiming for himself the
credit for a brilliant victory that was
won by others. History will not deny
Sampson whatever credit attaches to
the preparations he made, but the YER
dict has been rendered, so far as public
opinion is concerned, that the glory of
destroying the Spanish squadron did not
belong to him.
Yet honor will be paid the memory of
Sampson as an able, brave and faithful
officer, who did his country good service
and aided in giving new glory to its
flag.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-07
THE REPUBLICAN DEFENSE

The senate republicans have wisely de-
termined to defend the administration
and the army in the Philippines against
the accusations and imputations Of DEM
ocratic senators. 1t had been the under
stood intention of the republicans to al
low the opposition to have a practical
monopoly of discussion, expecting
thereby to ooner reach a vote on the
Philippine bill. but the unfair and uu-
just statements and charges made by
the democrats could not be permitted to
go unanswered and the republicans will
show that they are unwarranted and I'M
just.
The speech of Senator Lodge, on Mon
day. clearly and forcefully stated the re-
publican position. The party in power
makes no defense of cruel practices in
the Philippines unauthorized by the
rules of civilized warfare and is doing
AL that is practicable to bring to pun
ishment whoever is guilty of or respOn-
sible for such practices. The president
acted promptly when the statements
came to him in a way to command con.
sideration and his earnest purpose in
the matter is unQuestionable. There is
to be al unsparing investigation and
those who are shown to have committed
atrocities will be punished. But repub
licans reject the charge that the entire
army in the Philippines has beer com
hitting cruelties and barbarities anC
that the brave and patriotic soldiers whC
are upholding the authority and the SOW
ereignty of the United States In thos'
islands are relentless savages. AS wa,
said a few days ago by Senator SpOoner
Wherever officers are found to hav,
violated the rules Of civilized warfare
TO have forgotten the honor of the sol
der, they will be punished. The Amer
lean people will demand it. The Amer
lean people, however, will convict NJ
man without a hearing. They will con
Wet no man on the Congressional Rec
ord. The American people are not con
stituted in that way. They hear befor
they strike. They will demand condigl
punishment upon those who deserve II
but they will suspend judgment unit
the charges are proven"
Senator Lodge stated that Presiden
Mckinley had directed the army I