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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-03
No Tariff Revision Yet

One proposition advocated has been
the reduction OF the tariff as means
OF reaching the evils OF the trusts
which fall within the category / have
described. Not merely would this be
wholly ineffective, but the diversion of
our efforts in such a direction would
mean the abandonment of all intelli-
gent attempt to do away with these
evils. Many of the largest corpora
tions. many of those which should GER
tainly be included in any proper
scheme or regulation. would not be
affected in the slightest degree by a
change in the tariff, save as such
change interfered with the general
prosperity of the country. The only
relation Of the tariff to big corpora
Gons as a whole is that the tariff
makes manufactures profitable, and
the tariff remedy proposed would be
In effect simply to make manufac-
lures improbable. To remove the
against trusts would inevitably re-
suit in ruin to the weaker competi-
tors who are struggling against
them. Our aim should be not by un-
wise tariff changes to give foreign pro-
ducts the advantage over domestic
products, but by proper regulation to
give domestic competition fair
chance; and this end can not be reach
ed by any tariff changes which would
affect unfavorably all domestic COM
petitors, good and bad alike. The
question of regulation of the trusts
stands apart from the question of
tariff revision.
Stability of economic policy must al
ways be the prime economic need of
this country. This stability should not
be tossilization. The country has ac-
quiesced in the wisdom of the protec-
tive tariff principle. 1t is exceedingly
undesirable that this system should be
destroyed or that there should be yio-
lent and radical changes therein. Our
past experience shows that great
prosperity in this country has al
ways come under a protective tariff;
and that the country can not
prosper under fitful tariff changes at
short intervals. Moreover, If the
tariff laws as a whole work we'll,
and If business has prospered under
them and is prospering, it is better
to endure for a time slight incon-
veniences and inequalities in some
schedules than to upset business by
too quick and too radical changes.
Il is most earnestly to be wished that
we could treat the tariff from the
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-03

Ing that with access to these sound
ings 1t could complete Its cable much
sooner than IL it were required to take
ing consideration Of this subject, 1t
appeared important and desirable to
attach certain conditions to the permis-
sion to examine and use the sound
ings, IL 1t should be granted.
In consequence OF this solicitation Of
the cable company. certain conditions
were formulated, upon which the presi-
dent was willing to allow access to
these soundings and to consent to the
landing and laying of the cable, sub
ject to any alterations or additions
thereto imposed by the congress. This
was deemed proper, especially as 1t
was clear that a cable connection of
some kind with China, foreign coun-
try. was a part of the company's plan.
This course was, moreover, in accord
ance with line of precedents, includ-
ing President Grants action in the
case of the first French cable, explain
ed to the congress in his annual mes
sage of December, 1875. and the in
stance occurring in 1879 of the second
with branch to Cape Cod.
These conditions prescribed. among
other things, a maximum rate for
commercial messages and that the
company should construct line from
the Philippine Islands to China, there
being at present. as Is well known. a
British line from Manila to Hongkong.
The representatives of the cable conf
pany kept these conditions long under
consideration, continuing, in the mean
time, to prepare for laying the cable.
They have, however, at length acceded
to them. and an All-American line be-
tween our Pacific coast and the Chin
ese Empire, by way of Honolulu and
the Philippine Islands, is thus provided
for, and is expected within a few
months to be ready for business.
Among the conditions is one reserv-
ing the power of the congress to modi-
fy or repeal any or all of them. A
copy Of the conditions is herewith
transmitted.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-03
Needs of the NaVu

For the first time in our history
naval maneuvers on a large scale are
being held under the immediate CONS
mand of the admiral of the navy. Cons
stantly increasing attention Is being
paid to the gunnery of the navy but it
is yet far from what II should be. {
earnestly urge that the increase asked
for by the secretary of the navy in
the appropriation for improving this
workmanship be granted. In battle
the only shots that count are the
shots that hit. It is necessary to
provide ample funds for practice
with the great guns in time of peace.
These funds must provide not only for
the purchase of projectiles. but for al-
lowances for prizes to encourage tho
gun crews, and especially the gun
pointers, and for perfecting an intelli-
gent system under which alone 1t id
possible to get good practice.
There should be no halt in the
work of building up the navy. pro-
viding ever year additional fighting
craft. We are a very rich country,
vast in extent of territory and
great in population; country, more
over, which has an army diminutive
indeed when compared with that of
any other first-class power. We have
deliberately made our own certain
foreign policies which demand the
possession of first-class navy. The
isthmian canal will greatly increase
the efficiency of our navy if the
navy is of sufficient size; but if we
have an inadequate navy, then the
building of the canal would be mere
ly giving hostage to any power of
superior strength. The Monroe Doc
trine should be treated as the cardin-
al feature Of American foreign
policy; but it would be worse than
idle to assert 1t unless we intended
to back it up, and it can be backed
up only by Thoroughly good navy.
A good navy is not provocative OF
war. 1t is the /surest guaranty os
peace.
Each individual unit of our navy
should be the most efficient of its kind
as regards both material and persons
mel that is to be found in the world.
l call your attention to the need, od
providing for the manning of, ths
ships. Serious trouble threatens us IL
we can not do better than we ara
now doing as regards securing the SER
vices of sufficient number of thu
highest type of sailormen, of sea mes
chanics. The veteran seamen of our
war ships are of as high a type sa
can be found in any navy which rides
the waters of the world; they are un-
surpassed in daring, in resolution, in
readiness, in through knowledge os
their profession. They deserve every
consideration that can be shown them.
But there are not enough of them. Ir
is no more possible to improvise crew
than 1t is possible TO improvise a waa
ship. To build the finest ship. with
Icontjpued on Page 81
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-03
Reciprocity with Cuba

I hope soon to submit to the senate
a reciprocity treaty with Cuba. On
May 20 last the United States kept its
promise to the island by formally va
eating Cuban soil and turning Cuba
over TO those whom her own people
had chosen as the first officials of the
new republic.
Cuba lies at our doors, and what
ever affects her for good or for i'll
affects us also. So much have our
people felt this that in the Platt
amendment we definitely took the
ground that Cuba must hereafter have
closer political relations with us than
with any other power, Thus in sense
Cuba has become part of our inter-
national political system This makes
II necessary that In return she should
be given some of the benefits of be-
coming part of our economic system.
IL is, from our own standpoint, a
short sighted and mischevous policy
to fall TO recognize this need. More
over, It is unworthy of a mighty and
generous nation, Itself the greatest
and most successful republic In his
tory. to refuse to stretch out a help
ing hand TO young and weak sister
republic just entering upon its career
of Independence. We should always
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-03
Reciprocity Urged

One way in which the reimbursement
sought can be reached is by reciprocity
treaties. 1t is greatly to be desired
that such treaties may be adopted.
They can be used to widen our mar
kets and to give greater field for
the activities of our producers on the
one hand, and on the other hand to
secure in practical shape the lowering
of duties when they are no longer
needed for protection among our own
people, or when the minimum of dam
age done may be disregarded for the
sake of the maximum of good accom-
plished. If it prove impossible to rati-
fy the pending treaties, and IL there
seem to be no warrant for the en-
deavor to execute others. or to amend
the pending treaties so that they can
be ratified. then the same end-to Sc
cure reciprocity--should be met by
direct legislation.
Wherever the tariff conditions are
such that a needed change can not
with advantage be made by the apph-
cation of the reciprocity idea, then it
can be made outright by lowering
of duties on a given product. If pos
sible, such change should be made only
after the fullest consideration by prac-
tical experts, who should approach the
subject from business standpoint,
having in view both the particular in
terests affected and the commercial
well-being of the people as a whole.
The machinery for providing such
careful investigation can readily be
supplied. The executive department
ho, oil 1>, of ~
collecting facts and figures; and if-the
congress desires additional considera-
ton to that which will be given the
subject by it's own committees then a
commission of business experts can be
appointed whose duty it should be to
recommend action by the congress
after a deliberate and scientific exam
ination of the various schedules as
they are affected by the changed and
changing conditions. The unhurried
and unbiased report of this commits
sion would show what changes should
be made i'm the various schedules, and
now far these changes could go with
out also changing the great prosperity
which this country is now enjoying, or
upsetting its fixed economic policy.
The cases in which the tariff can
produce monopoly are so few as to
constitute an inconsiderable factor in
the question; but of course il in any
case it be found that a given rate of
duty does promote a monopoly which
works i'll, no protectionist would object
to such reduction of the duty as would
equaliZe competition.
In my Judgment, the tariff on an
4 ,No nifn ha nd
anthracite put actually, where 1t now
is nominally, on the free list This
would have no effect at all save in
crises; but in crises 1t might be Of
service to the people.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-03
To Perfect the Armu

The army has been reduced to the
minimum allowed by law. 1t is very
small for the size of the nation, and
most certainly should be kept at the
highest point of efficiency The senior
officers are given scant chance unden
ordinary conditions to exercise COM
mands commensurate with their rank
under circumstances which would fit
them to do their duty in time of actual
war. A system of maneuvering our
army in bodies of some little size has
been begun and should be steadily con-
tnued Without such naneuvers 1t Is
folly to expect that in the event Of
hostilities with any serious foe even n
small army corps could be handled tn
advantage. Both our officers and en~
listed men are such that we can take
hearty pride in them. No better ma
terial can he found. But they must
be thoroughly trained, both as indiv-
iduals and in the mass. The marks
manship of the men must receive
special attention. In the circumstan-
ces of modern warfare the man must
act far more on his own individual
responsibility than ever before, and
the high individual efficiency of the
merly this unit was the regiment; ID
is now not the regiment. not even the
troop or company, it Is the individual
soldier. Every effort must be made
to develop every workmanllke and
soldierly quality In both the officer and
the enlisted man.
I urgently call your attention to the
need of passing bill providing for a
,,,1 ,.fs ,,,I s~,, o,~;,
tion of the supply departments on the
lines Of the bill proposed by the sec-
retary of war last year. When the
young officers enter the army from
West Point they probably stanH above
their compeers in any other military
service. Every effort should be made,
by training, by reward of merit, by
scrutiny into their careers and capa-
city, to keep them of the same high
relative excellence throughout their
careers.
The measure providing for the res
organization of the militia system and
for the highest efficiency In the Ma
tional Guard, which has already passed
the house, should receive prompt at-
tention and action. 1t is Of great im>
iportance that the relation of the Ma
tional Guard to the militia and volun-
teer forces of the United States should
be defined, and that in place of our
present obsolete laws a practical and
efficient system should be adopted.
Provision should be made to enable
the secretary of war to keep cavalry
and artillery horses. worn-out in long
performance of duty. Such horses
fetch but q trihe when sold; and
rather than turn them out to the mis-
cry awaiting them when thus disposed
of, it would be better to employ them
at light work around the posts. and
when necessary 10 put them painless
ly to death.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-03

fearlessly insist upon our rights in the
face Of the strong. and we should with
,ingrudging hand do our generous
duty by the weak. I urge the adop-
ton of reciprocity with Cuba not only
because 1t is eminently for our own
interests to control the Cuban market
and by every means to foster Our su-
premacy in the tropical lands and
waters south of us. but also because
we. of the giant republic of the north.
should make all our sister nations OF
the American continent feel that when
ever they will permit 1t we desire to
show ourselves disinterestedly and
effectively their friend.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-03
Treaty with Newfoundland

A convention with Great Britain has
been concluded, which will be at once
laid before the senate for ratification,
providing for reciprocal trade arrange
ments between the United States and
Newfoundland on substantially the
lines of the convention formerly nego-
tiated by the secretary Of state, Mr..
Blaine. I believe reciprocal trade re-
lations will be greatly to the advan-
tage of both countries.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-03
Porto Rico a Model

OF Porto Rico it is only necessary to
say that the prosperity of the island
and the wisdom with which it has been
governed have been such as to make it
serve as an example of all that is best
in insular administration.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-03
Hawaiian Fire Claims,

commend to the favorable con-
sidera tion of the congress the Hawaii
an fire claims, which were the subject
of careful investigation during the
last session.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-03
Regulate immigration

l again call your attention TO the
need OF passing proper immigration
law, covering the points outlined in
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-03
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.

my message to you at the first session
of the present congress: substantially
such a bill has already passed the
house.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1902-12-03

tives to work with hearty good will
for the welfare OF the islands.
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icanijnued on Page 81
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-01-26
FUTURE OF TIE YOuNGERS
They Will Likely Ee Permitted to Re
turn TO Missouri

Minneapolis, MINI. jan 25.-It now
Minneapolis, Mimi, Jan. 25.-
1t ROW seems likely that
the Younger brothers will be
allowed to return to Missouri.
Many lengthy petitions for the com.
plete pardon of the brothers are being
received by the state board. They
GENE from all parts of the state SaE-
eral long ones are from Minneapolis
ard ST Paul Some are signed by
members of the state senate and OK
soldiers Of the civil war. There a'ta
personal letters from Senator 7. II
Smith. Of Detroit and l.. Il. Schell
back. of Granite Falls; COUNTY Att3t'-
ney Boardman. Postmaster Loyeioy;
B. z. Nelson, Of MinneaDoiis, L. n,
Scott, Of St. Paul. and w. NJ. Fuller, Of
Little Falls.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-01-26
BRAIN FOOD NONSENSE

Another ridiculous food fad ha.
been branded b. he most competent
authorities. They have disfclled the
silly notion that one kind ef feed is
needed for brain. another for mus
cles. and still another for bones. !
correct diet will not only n0uGish Z
7a@tiealar p91t Of the body. but i
%il! sustain every other pa4t Yet,
however good your food mar BE, its
aetriment is destroyed b. iadiga5-
ten Or dyspepsia. You mpzt prepare
fer their appearance or psevenGth their
coming by taking regular doses Of
Green's August Flower, the favorito
medicine of the healthy millions. a
few doses aids Digestion stimulates
the liver to healthy action, puli6es
the blood, and makes you feel buoy.
ant and vigorous. YGu can get Dr..
G. G. Green's reliable remedies at ].
A. Coles.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-01-26
VAN GOES HOME
And Writes Back to Friend Hell!
- Never Do 1t Again.

A friend OF Harry Van Clief in this
city has received a telegram from him
at Xenia, Ohio, announcing his ar
rival at home. A gentleman who went
as far as Memphis with Van Clief said
that the young man stopped over
there and paid bill of $40 which he
owed
Before leaving here Van Clief said
that he had been taught costly, but
valuable, lesson and expressed his de-
termination never to get into trouble
again.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-01-26
Knife Thrust at kina George.

Vienna, Ian. 25.-The Neue Freie
Presse prints an unconf1rmed story of
an attempt to assassinate King George
of Greece According to this report,
his majesty was walking in the park
at Phaleron. when man, brandishing
a knife, rushed upon him. A park in
spector jumped between them and re-
ceived a stab intended for the king.
The would.be assassin was arrested.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-01-26
SEARCH FOR CONDOR
To Be Undertaken by the Revenue
Gutter McCulIoch.

Washington, Jan. 25.-Capt. Shoe
maker. chief of the revenue cutter
service, has telegraphed instructions
to the cutter MuCulloch. now at San
Francisco. 10 join in the search for
the lost cruiser Condor. The McCui-
lochs orders are to sail out and AS
far north as the mouth of the Colum-
bia river
North of that point the cutter
Grant is making the search.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-01-26
R.lss- - Il ! y .itS.
Cen. Grants Granddaughter Gees en-
TIE STAGE.

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sa5sst=.-H He.. h3 t...-
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.tlJ 6alt. ..a= a..as ar
~ 'eu'e G - ==s -
MISS Vivian is t. ed. ~5a H. iva
daHa atera et A}1eHa4 -anf ttrs. Sal
toIi2. tho tat5er tde only daughter of
tho late General Grant. She is oaa
e the mezt beautiful and Attractive
Girls Of Washington society, ana NJ
nors oi h" a1G3& anorts Gf marriage
haye laed f.eeHeaf.
Last ye.s3. - .4Ge#4z= @ea .fHlv
to for te4 riaer. 20 ,re..iha34
BalFour. tce.. cf fro fqmo4s In
e3jaA statesmen. af3 dist@Ht relative
OF Lord Salisbury.
Many handsome presents were sent
from this coventry to grace the naD
ti2is and Her tHops@oau was prepared
when society was excited by briGs
announcement that jhe engagement
had been declared OF. No explanation
was given. II q letter to her mother.
however she explained that she be-
lieVed herself in love with M. Bal
four, but as tha time Of the wedding
aI' 5.=als1 ete discovered har Haw5f4
fasGess Il aeasaa tn Responsibilities
Of nateinony.
Two years aao 4ao was reported en-
sagcd to Mr.. d. O Nichols. of New
York. This engagement was also
summali!y hroheG. Ms Saltoris has
recently tod her friends that she did
rot think her el3er daughter would
ever marry
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-01-26

The Federation of Woman's clubs
has extended the right of honorary
membership to the men who take
Rocky Mountain Tea. Women's great
est benefactor. Ask your druggist
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-01-26
one E0CC>fH1E
.: Q: S T0)Il IS IS

rs '9'' . a'ts
has only been a deputy
a month. bat during that
has had some experiences
e entitled him to the dis
being the most talked
table in Vaagine township.
however, is not always to
g. In fact lee sometimes
bexed when some of his
Ter to an experience of hi
has met with SONG little
Incident, in a manner that
him as a burelsque upon his
an officer.
only been in possession OF
ssion as a deputy constable
ZEE days when he encounter
doer on Main street. near
house. Lee was hungry to
Arrest. Since he had been a
bstable, it seemed as if there
an unparalleled du(}ness
|e magistrates courts. 1t
him that q wave of morality
i over the community just
fage him. Such a cessation
lad never been heard OF, and
Jaw the Main street offender
lined without any argument
himself as q custodian Of
|ender was a negro. and his
|hs one Of the most insignifc.
be statute books. But that
difference. The law had been
Pnd Lees opportunity had ar.
preached the negro without
b and laid his hand up0n his
with a force, which Lee
Fould strike terror to the ne.
II. At the same time he said.
consider yourself under ar.
arres'??: Why, how's dat.
you impudent scoundrol, you
plated the law in my very
/ said the negro, Il ant
pm. an what's mo-. ant GO
JAIL"
Ice demonstrated, you must
re under arrest.
no diffunce," said the negro.
gwine less some policeman
!"
''as too much even for Lee.
MN mad all over. and be-
rounded his pride, and he ex-
follceman, you say? I
I'LL go without a policeman.
'"cef e and say that you will
me-"
:. en'ea to amuse the negro and
eu IN the officers face. II
intended as ridicnle, but it
such a laugh as might be ex.
0'A negro at a minstrel
: was really amused. When
eeoVeFed from his levity. he
aes a, indicating pity more than
), soa .1 amt no officer; yo's les
thinks yo's an omcar No
oaa ran ;, 10 yo' business, and
a. as almost more than he coula
~ an, ,elt that he had been bu.
Sha h that the dignity of the
!, tssa tss. msalted. but he re-
, !, 'na' 1t was an officers duty
l. ! composed, =, and with ., as
I,oMed u so,, his. feeling of indig-
: to u you you don't come with me
,a,o ~ a'ke - YOU. I'm On omc.
g ,egsa '.e = Fi9At to arrest YOU.
'ssfo then chanead his sta, taa
e ,,,,ss a ohss toward Lee had also
N ~ tushse. d Whereas he had
It itb ~ hin. n'st. he was then dis. dis.
astie su p'm, causing him to say
ut an 10 officer, man: yo, aint
th.. N an old farmer '
the was was said he turned to
na,hn.s'rrupted, however Nv
elemat ele,allated officer. All tbe be
d dySen's thems.,o Of his Indignation ion
tAs as' ,s thrown himself + on an ths IN,
sA,eS negro. a, A struggle e. than 'ae
" only ceased e.. .,,., 'uel .
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-01-26

arrival OF Deputy Sheriff GEORGE Car.
TIC latter sized UP the situation ard
pa.ted the two men. To He.5ee l,1lets
ai9. Carr and he exchanged greetings
Wi5h him.
Then it occurred 10 the negro that
he ned been insnltegl bE AIr. EaH. ana
he complained TO Nh. Carr. saying.
Dat OF farmer tried to rest NJ.
Mr.. err hadn't done n0tl1iu.. IN
was0't gWiHe ter low nobody Bat ef
policeman ter rest nc
why. jim. said Mr.. Car. aJhatss
Mr. Baw. Hes dcputy constable" :"
"Lawd Cod said the negro, u
didn't kno# dat man VIZ an officer.
Fl IA have krew dat he VAS an Of.
feer never would have eaused ali
dat trouble. Seuse me. mister scusa
ne. l didn't know dat YOU wuz an Of
fcer. ] show didn't. Cose FL "a wid
you, Mr.. Baw; 'Scuse me. eah.s
The apologies We're addressed to NJ.
BaW, Who, though greatly humiliated
could do nothing more than accept
them.
On the following dav the story of
Lees tlibulations of the night before
had become circulated, and he Wa
met on all hands with the remark.
'fea, Xo aint no officer.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1902-01-26

# yea be2ieFa what seu read aboat
Rocky Mountain Tea, see that yoa get
ths genuine, made only by the Maai-
son Medicine co. 35c., no more, nc
less. Ask YOU druggist.