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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-18
CONCERNED OVER KING
EDWARD'SSELF-ASSERTION

accompanied by a minister. 1t Is, more
over, further urged by those who object
to the effacement of the cabinet that the
king has had no political education which
would enable him advantageously to dis
cuss matters of high policy whether the
Prince of Wales should receive the con-
fdential dispatches. The decision was ar
rived at that he was not to do so. Three
or four years before Queen Victoria's
death the matter came up again, and
there is reason to believe that certain
dispatches were sent to his royal high
ness, but that matters of the gravest mo-
ment were withheld from him, on the
plea that with the exception of cabinet
ministers, no subject could be permitted
to share the responsibility that full
knowledge on such matters would imply.
The king, accordingly came to tho
throne, 1t is urged-for am giving the
argument Of the parliamentary group
above referred to-without that equip
ment of knowledge and training of mind
which in British interests would enable
his majesty to dispense with the advice of
a trained minister.
There is no doubt whatever that the
kings visit to Lisbon, Gibraltar, Malta.
Rome and Paris will strengthen his majes-
tvs position, and pro tanto will diminish
the prestige of Mr.. Balfour and Lord
Lansdowne.
Having regard to the fact that the
king has become his own minister in
reference to important matters III foreign
affairs. presumably with the advice of his
imperial nephew, the kaiser, nothing
would be more appropriate than that his
majesty should visit Canada, and take
the opportunity of a visit to Washing
ton. Such action would seal the bond of
amity which exists between the giant re-
public and the monarchy. There is some
thing anomalous in the eagerness with
which the people are looking forward to
the visit of M. Loubet. the French presi-
dent, in return for the visit of the king
to Paris, when a greater president and a
greater republic are left unvisited. The
obstacle of the Atlantic stands for moth
Ing. The voyage from Portsmouth to
Malta took a longer time than the voyage
from Portsmouth to Halifax. Having re-
gard to the tact. good feeling and real
kindness of heart which distinguish the
king, such a visit would do more to pro-
mote good relations between the two
countries than a long succession of en-
bassadors. If the Irish trouble be sue
cessfully settled by the coming land bill
the way would be laid open for the kings
visit to the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-18
From Arnold Whites London Letter I
the Philadelphia Public Ledger.

FROM Arnold Whites London Letter to
the Philadelphia Public Ledger.
~ POWERFUL group of members
WIN on both sides of the house Of
commons are much concerned in
their minds as to what they term the I'M
constitutional action of the king. The
foreign tour of his majesty, who is unac-
companied by a minister, is said to be
modifying our relations with certain
powers in many important respects. The
house of commons is ignorant of what
is being done. The king. of course, has
no power to make treaties or to conclude
agreements. Understandings, however,
may be arrived at, and probably are be-
ing arrived at, which will pledge the
country and determine its policy for
years to come. 1t is not suggested that
the understandings or arrangements eff
fected by his majesty are not good ar
rargements, but it Is clear that they are
outside the sphere of ministerial respon-
sibility. The concern of the powerful
group Of members to which have re-
ferred is not in reference to any action of
the kind 1t is directed solely against
ministers who have acquiesced in the
unconstitutional position in which they
find themselves. To use the language of
one of my informants. himself a profound
student of foreign affairs, there Is not
one man In the cabinet who dare stand up
To the king" The interesting conclusion
Is that as regards certain measures of
high policy we are today governed by an
absolute monarch who has had the ability
and the resolution to divest himself of the
check prescribed by the constitution as
established In the legislation that embod-
led the principles of the revolution of
1885, On the whole, the nation likes this
self-assertion on the part OF the king.
They know that whether wise or other
wise his majesty has no interest to serve
but the interest of the nation, and they
know further that electoral contingencies
have no influence upon his majesty's ac-
lions. The kings action makes for eff
fciency.
The position Is an interesting one. The
group of members referred to take excep-
ton to the action of the cabinet in per-
hitting the king to visit the pope alone
and to meet the French president with
his ministers and the italian king and
his cabinet without the advice or pres
ence of one of his own ministers. At one
time 1t was held tina the monarch could
not leave these islands without an act of
parliament. Later on Queen Victoria
formed the habit of an annual sojourn
In the south of Europe. She was always
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-18
government BY Injunction.

Government by injunction is coming
on swimmingly. In Newcastle, In
lana, the tenants of an upper floor of
an apartment house procured writ
of injunction prohibiting the tenants
on a floor below from cooking onions,
and on an appeal the order of the court
OF original Jurisdiction was confirmed.
Far be It from us to say that the order
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-18
About Persons.

S. B. Parsons of South Bend is stop
ping at the Hillman.
John T. Madden of Chicago is registered
at the Metropolitan.
H. B. Key of Aubrey is at the Morris.
James ]. Fitzgerald and o. L. Mitchell
of Cincinnati are stopping at the st.
Nicholas.
w. A. Bullock of st. Louis is registered
at the Hillman.
FL. O'Connel Of New Decatur is stop
ping at the Metropolitan.
Mr.. and Mrs R. Merritt vandiver Of
Montgomery were the guests Saturday Of
A. s. Andrews Mr.. Andrews entertained
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-18
MUST MARRY A GERMAN.

Peoria Telegram to the Chicago Chron-
icle
If Mary Schmidt marrres German she
will be wealthy. If she should select an
Engllshman or some other than a Ger
man she will be cut off of her share of a
large estate left by her father. Andrew
Schmidt. To get her share she must mar
ry. for If she remain single she will not
be considered in the distribution. The will
of Andrew Schmidt was filed today. and
in it the above condition is clearly sci
forth. Schmidt was an eccentric farmer
who was intensely loyal to his mother
country.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-18
EnnIish in the Persian Gulf.

The Persian gulf pushes far up into
Persia, and at its mou,-. Is the Ara
bian Sea, with Alden and the Red Sea
not far away on thu one hand and
bombay ant India on the other hand.
This is why England has set up
TT of Monroe doctrine in the Per-
sian Gulf. Lord Lansdowne, England'5
foreign secretary, announced in par
lament that the Persian Gulf must
continue to be virtually British, and he
went on to say, I'VE shall certainly re-
sist with all the means at our disposal
the establishment by any other power
of a naval base or fortified port in the
Persian Gulf" This is notice to Rus
STA to keep away, and 1t is notice to
Germany also to hands off.
England has long policed the gulf,
keeping down pirates in her effort to
hold up midas trace, but Russia IS
{. .deayoring to find a southern outlet
at the Persian Gulf, and If Germany
builds a Bagdad railroad 1t will need
an outlet on that gulf. England was
able to hold up France at Fashoda,
but she has tackled a good healthy
task when she tells Russia and Ger
many to Keep away from the Persian
Gulf.
Englands position really is that her
sea route from Liverpool to Calcutta
and Bombay shall not lie imperiled in
any manner whatsoever by naval sta
tions, by bases on adjacent waters, or
by occupation Of threatening territory.
She particularly considers the Persian
Gulf an English lake, although she
does not own a foot of soil bordering
on it. Persia claims to own all OF the
surrounding territory, and she has
granted important railroad rights to
Russia, which have >even years to run.
What Russia will do under those con-
cessions remains to be seen. No doubt
Russia will build railroad to the Per-
.ian Gulf, but Ae building of the Bag
dad line is considered improbable
since England renowned all interest
in it.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-18
w EARN { So.

BY 1ongIeilOW.
o, little feet, that such long years
Must wander on through hopes and fears,
Must ache and bleed beneath your load;
], nearer to the wayside inn
Where toll shall cease and-rest begin.
Am weary. thinking of your road.
o, little hands. that, weak or strong.
Have still to serve or rule 50 long,
Have still so long to give or ask,
I, who so much with book and pen
Have toiled among my fellow men.
Am weary. thinking of your task.
o. little hearts. that throb and beat
With such impatient, feverish heat,
Such limitless and strong desires;
Mine that so long mas glowed and
burned.
With passion into ashes turned.
Now covers and conceals its fires.
0. little souls, as pure and white
And crystalline as rays of light,
Direct from heaven. their source ii
vine:
Refracted through the mist of years,
How red my settinr sun a-ne~--
How lurid looks s4
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-18
"TlPs" FOR THE REPUBLIC.

From the New York World
Uncle Sam has yielded to the inevitable
Tip" Hereafter government employees
include reasonable fees to porters and
expressmen in their expense accounts,
and the treasury will honor such charges.
1t is curious that It was left for a Sec
rotary from the western state of Iowa
to issue this order.
What must be must be- yet this sur
render to the growing custom of accept
ing tips has its sadder side. America is
fast losing it's proud eminence as a tip
less land-though a foreign visitor who
thinks that pre-eminence wholly lost may
experiment by offering "tuppence' to a
policeman for information. In London
the constable pockets the fee with polite
would use language and finger his club
Expressmen. too, though named in Mr.
Shaw's order, would in most parts of the
country reject tips with scorn Watering
places and big cities are not fair samples
in this matter.
James Bryce, M. p, tells In "The Amer
lean Commonwealth how when riding
upon a locomotive in the west he was
puzzled whether to offer fee to the driv-
err. Later. when the engineer, a gentle
man in manner. intelligence and apparel,
called upon him at his hotel. he was glad
that he had refrained and wise enough to
appreciate the value to the country of
practical, self-respecting democratic
equality.
The government must recognize facts.
Employees upon their travels do have to
pay fees But the growth of the neces-
equanimity.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-18
THE PINeREE POTATO PATCH.

FL ON the Philadelphia Press.
The Detroit city poor commission has
decided to discontinue the Pingree po-
tato patch scheme, which was begun in
that city about ten years ago to give the
deserving but idle poor an opportunity to
aid themselves. The reasons for the dis
continuance are the small number who
need help and the fact that these can
be cared for in a cheaper way. The use
fulness of the scheme has been on the
decline for three or four years past, and
at last it has been thought best to aban-
don 1t altogether.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-18
GREATEST HOARDOF GO.
IN HISTORY OF THE WO

million dollars a year to
gold and three-fourths of
goes to the minis. The ye
of gold actually approaches
entire circulation of silver
The treasury holds in II
outstanding gold certificate
bred million dollars in gold
gold certificates range from -
lars to ten thousand dollars. They are
issued from the treasury in exchange for
gold coin or bullion, and are just as good
as gold. The Englishman wears his
pockets out carrying gold coin around
with him; the Ar erican prefers to have
his money in the form of representative
paper that can be folded compactly in his
waistcoat pocket. In the sub-treasury at
New York, recently picked up a hand
full of gold certificates of the value of
three million, six hundred thousand dol
lars; the bundle could be slowed away in
ones hip pocket, but it represented seven
tons of gold. Stored in the vaults of the
building at the time was a hoard of gold
OF the value of two hundred million dol
lars. In one vault, no larger than the
bedroom of New York fiat was an
aggregate Of seventy-eight million dollars
in gold This was stored in little white
bags slowed away in scores of steel boxes.
covering the four walls Of the vault from
floor to ceiling. Every box was sealed.
and some of the seals were dated several
years back. The first thought, at sight
of this gold hoard. is that 1t is idle money
but 1t should be recalled that all Of 1t
is in circulation by proxy in the form
of gold certificates.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-18
VANDE75ILTs DODGE NEW YORK

Boston Telegram to the Chicago Record
Herald.
Fearing arrest or at least detention In
New York on the old Garfield gambling
house charges, Reginald c. Vanderbilt
and his bride will sail from this city
tomorrow on the steamer New England
for Liverpool. District Attorney Jerome
has been watching for a chance to ar
rest Vanderbilt and force him to testify
against Garfield. 1t was because of this
that the young millionaire was marriec
at Newport.
The couple made the journey from New
port in Mr.. Vanderbilt's racing automo-
bile, arriving tonight.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-18
Memorial to Sir Henry eessen.r

"A representative committee has been
formed in London for the purpose of rails
ing memorial to the late Sir Henry Bes-
semer." said an iron manufacturer. THE
objects of the memorial are the erection
of metallurgical teaching and research
works in connection with the University
of London and the foundation of interna-
tional scholarships for postgraduate
courses in practical work.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-18
From Enhancing a Nation" by Frank

From Financing a Nation" by Frank
tayant, in Success" for June
IN EARLY one thousand, three hun
I'll dred tons of gold lie today in
the vaults of the treasury of
the United states-the greatest hoard
of the yellow metal ever gather
ed in the history of the world.
-Four hundred tons of this gold are piled,
like bags of salt within the four walls
of tina sub-treasury in Wall street, New
York Outside the treasury hoard. there
is in circulation through the country a
nearly equal amount of gold coin, MAX
Ing more than two thousand. five hundred
tons of gold in the United States. bearing
the imprint of the eagle. The value of
this coin is more than one billion. two
hundred and sixty million dollars.
One of the remarkable things about
this gold Is that, despite the fact of its
forming one half of the countrys circulat-
ing money. 1t is rarely seen in the course
of ordinary business. One may live in
New York or Chicago or San Francisco
without seeing a single gold coin for
year. This is in striking contrast to con-
dtions abroad, where gold is everybody's
coin. The gold sovereign of England is
as current as the five-dollar silver certii-
cate of this country. There, a man with
small income may not have a piece of pa
per money (The flve-pound Bank of
England note is the smallest) In his hands
for months. What becomes of all our Am
erican gold? The mines of Colorado, Cali
fornia, Alaska and every other gold-pro-
ducing regions of the west add eighty
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-18
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

From the New York Press.
Cupid is not so blind as those who can
not dodge his shots.
Some women would rather be divorced
than never to be married.
The funny, fluffy things that a woman
calls clothes man calls mysteries.
Even II a man knew the names of all
the queer things women wear it would not
help him to understand why they do.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-18

political edifice intended to stand, and to
shelter any great number Of people.
If present conditions in the south are
not to be disturbed. then the party which
at such appalling sacrifices brought them
into existence should continue to enjoy
the usufruct of them. It- squatter sover-
eighty has been strengthened by an ar
duous defense of what by one means or
another it has succeeded in gathering to-
gether.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-18
A Cold Deck.

From London Answers.
MY queenr' fondly exclaimed the in
fatuated youth.
MY Jack" softly responded the blush
ing maiden.
But all the same there viii be mo
cards" at the wedding.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-18

Be it President Marroquin or Presi.
dent Reyes, it is said the Panama ca.
nal treaty is to be put through the
Colombian congress, smoothly If pos
sible. with Latin tactics II need be.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-18

1t is the republican and assistant re-
publican organs that assert that Mr..
Cleveland is the most available candi-
date Of the democra. +, party.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-18

The Christian Scientists of st. Louis
are building a 100000 temple, and it
will be eady to cure the faithful who
go to the fair next year and become
strapped.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-18

DR.. Lorenz lets the doctors do the
critic act while he continues to cure
the unfortunate in a bloodless and
humane manner. Much power to his
splendid arm.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-18
Somewhat Ambiguous.

From the London Spare Moments.
They had started for a stroll.
There is our minister" he said. I'm
going to ask him to join u.s.
ITO join us? Oh, George. this is so sud-
den! But hadn't you better speak to papa
before engaging the minister. dear?'
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-18

Russia and the rest of the world
hold opposing and conflicting views
as to the possession and control of
Manchuria.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-18

st. Louis expects people to neglect
summer hotels this year in order that
they may be able to encounter its
worlds fair hotels next year.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-18

Joaquin Miller is now In position to
ace how he is really rated aa,ong his
felloWmen. He can procure at least
barrel full Of ratings.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-18

The showers at St. Genevieve did
not help the barnacles on the monitor
Arkansas out of the pickle they are in.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-18

Governor Pennypacker is the great
est muzzlc, of the age, but instead Of
muzzling dogs he is trying his skill
on tho press.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-18

Governor Pennypacker now needs In
his business power OF depressing lese
majestic. He has cut his own head Oft.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-18

Governor PonnyDacker T. like all the
rest Of 'em-he knows Just how a
newspaper should be run, Run into
the ground, that is tae way.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-18

Farmer Sully is coming south jing-
ling five millions of profits in his pock-
ct to see how cotton looks In the field,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-18

Russia proposes to hold the paddock
of its open door.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-18

Uncle Sam is holding the line Of the
Mississippi by main strength and the
monitor Arkansas.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-18

Mr.. Cleveland does not talk politics
when he is fishing.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-18

Tooth Harrington grazed the obitu-
AIRY barrel without mourning its full
weight.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-18

The school book trust has been
found out in Missouri.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-18

The President seems t, think ne
overworked the race Issue.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-18

The 1rst ann al anniversary OF
the Mount Pelee eruption has been
celebrated.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-18

Mr.. Cleveland puts aside the crown
each time more feebly.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-18

Dwarf Pennypacker yindicated the
cartoonist In his own asinnine mes.
sage.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-18

Mr.. Armour does not view DR.. Lo-
renz's work as the jealous surgeons
do.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-18

Jupiter Pluvius holds the Arkansas
spellbound.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-18

Cotton goods are almost high-priced
e1 ough to BIO fashionable.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-18

Twelve-cent cotton is too good to
last over to the next crop.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-18

Joaquin Miller should publish his
obituaries.
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rest Of 'em-he knows Just how a
newspaper should be run. Run into
the ground. that is tae way.
Joaquin Miller Is now In position to
ace how he is really rated aa,ong his
felloWmen. He can procure at least q
barrel full OF ratings.
Governor Pennypacker is the great
est muzzlc, of the age, but instead OF
muzzling dogs he Is trying his skill
on the press.
Governor Pennypacker now needs in
his business power OF depressing lese
majestic. He has cut his own head of.
Uncle Sam is holding the line of the
Mississippi by main strength and the
monitor Arkansas.
The 1rst ann al anniversary OF
the Mount Pelee eruption has been
celebrated.
Tooth Harrington grazed the obitu-
airy barrel without mourning its full
weight.
Dwarf Pennypacker indicated the
cartoonist In his own asinnine mes
sage.
Mr.. Armour does not view DR.. Lo-
renz's work as the jealous surgeons
do.
Cotton goods are almost high-priced
e1 ough to BIO fashionable.
Twelve-cent cotton is too good to
last over to the next crop.
Mr.. Cleveland puts aside the crown
each time more feebly.
The school book trust has been
found out in Missouri.
Mr.. Cleveland does not talk politics
when he is fishing.
Russia proposes to hold the paddock
of its open door.
Jupiter Pluvius holds the Arkansas
spellbound.
Joaquin Miller should publish his
obituaries.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-05-18

TINE ONLY DAILY NEWSPAPER IN ALABAMA