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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-07

eminent, 1t now appears from recent
! Russian advices that corrective nea
sures have been enforced in Bessara
bia. 1t is stated that the governor has
been removed and other steps taken
in regard to the affair, which would
indicate that the national government
looks with disfayor on the horrors en-
acted. This being the case it would
seem that the officials of the B'nai b.
rith should withdraw their request
that President Roosevelt forward the
czar their petition. ~.
Should President Roosevelt contin-
lie firm in his determination to send
the document in view of the uncertain.
ty as to how it would be received, it
might result in strained relations be-
tween the two governments. Should
the czar refuse to accept it, as seems
most probable, it would at least cause
embarrassment In view of the affair
being entirely of a domestic nature
and the action already taken by the
Russian government it would seem adj
visable to carefully canvass the situa-
ton before final action is taken. This
we believe will be the policy adopted
by President Roosevelt. Until his de-
cision is rendered the outcome of
the affair will be awaited with in
terest.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-07
SENSIBLE TRADES UNION TALK

Those who believe that trades I'M
ionists do not learn from experience,
and that the only protection against
the errors of the unions is to fight the
unions out of the field, will do well to
study carefully the sensible sentiment
of his honor, Mayor George P. Sulli-
van Of Derby, Conn, who is himself
a member and leader of a trades I'M
ion.
Mr.. Sullivan thinks that the walk
ing delegate" should be abolished, be-
cause he is Entrusted with too much
power, because he is tempted to abuse
the trust put in his, and his interest
is in fomenting trouble and not pre-
venting it, and because he is too ex-
pensive. He would have each union
supreme in its local field, and do it's
work through committees, paid only
their ordinary trade wages. These
he thinks, would know better when to
go out, and to stay out, and when to
give in, because they would know bet
ter the rights Of the members and
what the employers could really af-
ford to do. They would know also the
actual resources of the union, and
would not be deluded by promises of
outside holp, which often does not
come. And he is wholly opposed to
the recognition of the union" clause
which is SO often insisted on. when
the employee he says, tasks union
wages and hours. and the employer
grants these, that is recognition
enough. Recognition further than this
cannot, with justice, be asked"
The value of the spirit in the trades
union leaders lies in the fact that it
tends to confine the relations of the
unions and the employers to matters
of real and substantial common con-
Germ, as to which it is much easier to
come to an understanding Unques-
tionably this spirit is spreading and
is bound to spread among the unions,
to the great advantage of all con-
cerned.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-07
AN OUTSIDE OPINION.

Chicago Inter-Ocean: Governor Cum
Minis of Iowa was renominated on
Wednesday by the republican conven
ton of his state under unusual circum.
stances. He was named by acclama
ton on a platform opposed to his
views on tariff revision. He was de
feated on an issue raised by himself
and was given unanimous nomina.
ton through concessions on the part
of republicans whose wishes he had
disregarded.
Governor Cummins accepted the sit
uation frankly. True, he declared his
intention to hold fast to his own views
on the tariff, with the purpose of con
verting the republican party to his way
of thinking. But his unreserved &C
ceptance of the platform eliminates the
Cummins idea from this cam paign and
shuts it out of Iowa's presidential
campaign in 1904.
Mr.. Cummins tried an ambitious ex-
pertinent and failed. Two years ago
and year ago he made point Of dis.
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aMuLE BUYERS" in KENTUCKY,

Anything goes in Kentucky The
sight of mule drivers going about the
country spotting men that may be
wanted for jurors is the latest contri.
button of that state to it's curiosities.
Since the change Of venue in the Jett.
White case from jackson to Cynthiana
it now appears that an attempt will
be made by their friends to make sure
OF their acquittal. Men posing as
mule buyers have been going about
the country seeking trades with the
farmers. Care has been taken that
i ne of the men drawn to serve on
I tile next jury should be missed. These
men have been approached, as have
others, for the purpose OF seeking a
mule trade. While examining the anil
mails offered by the farmers, these
would be buyers" have in an indirect
manner learned their views with re-
gard to the case. Strange, no mule
trades have been effected, some OBJ
lection to the animals always being
interposed. The authorities have be-
come suspicious of these men and an
attempt is being made to discover their
identity.
Such attempts to thwart the
awards Of justice or punishment for
crime should meet with the condem-
nation OF every American citizen. 1t
should be the effort of the authorities,
whether in Kentucky, Iowa, New
York. or any other state to seek out
the ones guilty of such attempts and
bring them to deserved punishment.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-07
EPOCH MAKING DAY.

From Friday Daily.
Today marks an important epoch il
the history of the United States. Sup
Elementary to the observance of the
birth of American independence its
citizens celebrate the formal opening
of the Pacific cable and the establish
ment of direct communication with
the Philippine islands. In 1899 Presi
Gent Mckinley addressed a message
to congress pointing out the necessity
OF telegraph communication with the
islands OF the east via Hawaii. Several
years previous he had spoken in the
house on the subject OF laying a trans.
Pacific cable 1t then. received some
attention several bills being presented
in congress, some favoring the organ.
ization OF a private company and 9th
ers its construction by the govern.
ment. Not until his last reference, how.
ever, did this subject receive more
than passing attention. Even then q
definite plan for the construction Of
such cable was not forthcoming ,un.
TIL the late John w. Mackay came for.
ward in 1901 with his proposition to
lay the cable without subsidy or guar.
antee and entirely as business enter.
prise. Even then numerous obstruc.
lions were put in the way and not un,
til September 1902 was the contract
let for the construction of the first span
of the cable.
Is The, story Of the conception of the
idea and the formulation of the plans
for its contamination Is of interest to
public spirited American citizens and
is given elsewhere in this issue Of the
Courier.
This morning the first message was
flashed across this new stretch of ca
Bile on its flight around the globe. BY
the establishment Of this cable the
United States adds to its prestige
as a world power and materially
strengthens its position as the domin-
ating power on the western ocean.
What the completion of this cable
means to the United States, Hawaii
and the Philippines cannot now be fore
told, but it is safe to predict that the
benefits accruing will be materially
greater than are now anticipated.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-07

the slope crushed and defeated. The
backbone OF the confederacy is bro4-
en-. Though the followers of Lee
fighting men every one of them-may
wage many another battle they will
never again have almost within their
reach as great a victory as was lost
in the charge on Gettysburg field.
Rightly has Gettysburg been called
the high water mark of the rebellion
For nearly thirty days prior to the con-
fiict there had been maneuvers and
counter-movements of the two great
armies as they made their way north
from the blood stained valleys of Vir-
ginia. The effective force of the union
army was $500. Lee had with him
10000 tried veterans. At the close of
the desperate conflict the union losses
We're: killed, 3,072; wounded, 14,49T.
Confederate losses: killed, 1882;
wounded, 1900. 1t was Americans
against Americans, then little wonder
that SO frightful was the carnage.
Gettysburg has come down in history
as one of the greatest battles in the
world.
On this day, the anniversary of the
closing day OF that battle, Gettysburg
seems almost impossible. But it was
possible, as the thousands of little
white headstones in the cemetery on
that battlefield bear mute witness. On
this day forty years ago our republic
took on new lease of life. Then let
us remember the terrible sacrifice that
was there made. Let the story of the
brave deeds of the heroes living and
dead be resounded from lip to lip and
from heart to heart throughout this ma
ton. Let the story Of the heroism of
both armies be recounted through the
ages and the story of Gettysburg be
told and retold SO long as there be one
to listen. But let us never forget that
there was right and wrong to this
conflict, and that the inestimable bles.
sings OF liberty, which we enjoy today
are ours because,
They stood, who saw the future come,
On through the fights delirium,
They smote and stood, who held the
hope,
VI nations on that slippery slope,
Amid the cheers of Christendom.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-07
AN ESTABLISHED FACT.

Davenport Republican. In the
United States protection is neither a
theory nor condition. This has been
demonstrated. 1t is triumph of the
American way of doing things Now
that infant industries have grown to
be strong, some original protectionists
are advocating the policy of abandon
ing the policy. But this is a mistaken
idea. Experience shows that the only
way in which American industries and
American labor can be able to defend
themselves against the competition of
cheap labor is directly through our
protective system. A writer on the
subject says:
Protection has justified itself. BY
the marvellous prosperity it has been
chiefly instrumental in promoting it
has put an end once and for all to the
notion that it was merely an expedient
to be abandoned when the exigepcies
that brought it into being had pussed.
1t is now a fixed principle in American
policy which can neither be attacked
nor threatened, even without grave dis
turbance of industrial and financial
conditions.
Other nations of late have taken up
the American idea and put into prac-
tice to a greater or lesser extent; but
SO far, their action has had not the
slightest effect upon our prosperity.
Whether or not the adoption of imperi-
al protection by Great Britain will af.
feet us adversely will cause little con-
Germ at this time. The nation which
has to buy large part of the COM
modities that feed its people can never
successfully wage tariff war against
nation in a position to supply those
commodities"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-07
JUSTICE MUST BE IMPARTIAL

Notwithstanding the present era oil
unrest and excitement, Booker T.
Washington, the recognized champion
of the negro, does not see cause fol
the abandonment of hope in the fna
satisfactory solution of the race prob
lem. There is, in fact, no reason tc
doubt this outcome. 1t has been the
history of the American people thai
they have successfully solved all ques
tons by which they have been con
fronted.
Whatever may be our belief con
corning this question it is well tic
keep in mind that just at the present
time there is great anxiety as to its
outcome. Before an audience in Louis
vile. Mr.. Washington recently sug-
gested that mo one should seek to
close his eyes to the truth that the
race is passing through very serious
and trying period in its development;
period that calls tor the ripest
thought and sober judgment"
The numerous lynchings which have
recently occurred in all parts Of the
country have brought this question to
the attention of all citizens. The ex-
element that is now prevalent as the
result of these outbreaks makes it i'm
perative this question be approached
with; calm deliberation. BY way of
advice to his fellow men, Mr.. Wash
ington Endorses such a course when he
says: "Let nothing lleea us into ex-
Stremes of utterance or. action. In. the
long run it is the race or individual
that exercises the most patience, for.
bearance and self-control in the midst
of trying conditions that wins its
cause" i
Mr.. Washington points to the recent
outbreaks Of mob violence and draws
from them two lessons. The first he
offers to the colored man, to whom
he says: I'VE should see to it that so
far as our influence is concerned, no
effort should be spared to impress our
own people that idleness and crime
should cease. we should let the
world know that we consider no legal
punishment too severe for the wretch
of any race who attempts to outrage
woman"
His lesson to the other portion of
the nation is that in the making and
in the execution, the same law should
be made to apply to the negro as well
as the white man.
Taking the intelligent colored peo-
pie of this country it is safe to be-
lieve they condemn the person guilty
of an attempt at criminal assault as
thoroughly as any white man could.
This is the most encouraging indi.
cation.
In regard to the second lesson point
ed out by the great colored leader it
cannot be denied that the basic prin-
ciple of our laws is impartial justice
to all. This we cannot, under any
conditions, afford to forget, for when
a nation does forget or is tempted to
forget this principle the entire fabric
OF government becomes endangered.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-07

One Of the most eloquent pleas ever
made for the continuation of prosper
ity and the policy of protection appear
ed recently in the Des Moines Capital.
A farmer writing to the editor of that
paper expressing the hope that the
republican platform would be sound
on protection, said: ~ DON'T WANT
ONE OF THE PEOPLE / HELP. TO
FEED TO QUIT EATING To this
the Capital rightly adds: - better
speech will not be made in Iowa this
year, for continued prosperity, than
this farmer made in his few Words
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-07
Hon. N. f. Kendall of Monroe coun-

Hon. N. E. Kendall of Monroe coun-
ty, performed the exaeting and trying
duties of permanent chairman of the
republican state convention in man
rer to reflect the highest credit upon
himself and all concerned. Mr.. Ken
dali held the convention down to bus
mess, kept excellent order throughout
the proceedings and made no parlia-
mentary mistakes. The Sixth district
can be depended upon to furnish ca
pable men for any position. no matter
how important or how exacting the re-
auirements.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-07
A Harmonizer.

Des Moines Register and Leader:
1t was fitting that j. w. Blythe should
be the chairman of the committee on
resolutions by the unanimous request
OF its members. Nobody was more
influential than he in bringing about
the unanimous adoption of the plat
form and seldom it greater party
service rendered.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-07
Not Surprisinu.

The Council Bluffs Nonpareil judges
from their plank on the Aldrich bill
that the Iowa democrats have not had
anything to do with sound money for
SO long that they do not know a
sound money measure when they see
III
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-07
Why Allison is a Leader.

Burlington Hawk-Eye: Iowans I'M
derstand why Allison is the leader OF
the senate of the United States. Ev-
cry time there is crisis at Washing
ton or in Iowa politics, senators and
people naturally take counsel of VIM
B. Allison.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-07

The attempt of Lacey and Cousins
to Guido each other at the republican
convention may well beadecided as a
draw. Iowans appreciate the fact that
they are both firm believers in sound
republican doctrine.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-07
The Question.

Sioux City Journal: We are told
that a Pennsylvania labor organization
disciplined MEMBER for attending a
non-union wedding. But, how coulu
there be a non-union wedding?
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-07
Tariff Duty Was Suspended.

TIE tariff duty on anthracite coal
was suspended for one year, and we
are paying more for hard coal now
than at any time last year." remarks
the Burlington Hawk-Eye. There are
some points of the democratic tariff
theory that require diagram to make
them clear. Unfortunately, in this in
stance, the diagram was lost"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-07
Time For RrYan,s Sal,

Sioux City Journal: Colonel Wat
terson has had his say concerning the
Iowa democrats. Colonel Bryan will
have something else to say.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-07
Faith in Republicans.

Yes. The Hawk-Eye said it would
be all right. And it said SO, not be.
cause OF claim to prophetic power
but because of its unbounded faith
in Iowa republicanism.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-07
Corn Humping.

In the meantime, the corn is hump
ing ITSELF" replies the Burlington
Hawk-Eye.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-07
Worse Than Divorce.

The Keokuk Gate City admits that
the divorce evil is a great and growing
one and that much that is said about
it is deserved, but it asserts that it
isn't the worst thing IN the world. ITO
compel good woman to live with a
drunken brute of husband is great
deal worse" the Gate City contends.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-07
Should See Real Thing.

The Cedar Rapids Gazette says En-
peror Wilhelm ought to see, the Kear
sarge when it is doing the real thing
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-07
IOWA PRESS COMMENT.
Won't Come OF.

Iowa republican harmony proves to
be of the brand that won't come off"
remarks the Journal.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-07

says inc Council Bluffs Nonpareil.
Moisture, sunshine and warmth have
evidently come to terms"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-07

Up to the Corn Crop.
well, it's up to the csrn crop now
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M,roh Eor -

WaTcH TOT iowa RepubTIcahs.
Oskaloosa Herald: The republicans
will be Cummin this year in all sorts
Of Riggs. And they will have Bishop
along, too.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-07
CONVENTION MENTION.

Des Moines Capital.-All things con.
sidered the republicans of Iowa got to.
gether in good shape. The platform
as drawn by Senator Allison and
agreed to by Governor Cummins, Hon
j. w. Blythe and Hon. George D. Per
kins was accepted by the committee
on resolutions of which Mr.. Blythe was
chairman, and adopted by the conven-
ton without a dissenting voice. The
members OF. the convention We're re-
ioiced that the leaders of the party
had agreed upon platform that would
satisfy all.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-07

to be the best extemporaneous speak
er in a rough and tumble kebate in
the lower house, Capt. Hull of the
Seventh district, is stronger, physical
~, this year, and we look on him as
g product Of the Hairy nation. He has
been successful In locating an army
post at the capital city, and has been
given long service in the house. But
our interest is in the old fighting
Sixth. Major Lacey has fought many
hard battles on the stump. and had
for his opponents able men, when
General Weaver was nominated for Of
flee, he was always foeman worthy
of your steel The major has been
successful representative, and for close
and careful craftsmanship stands well
up near the recognized leaders of the
Iowa delegation. There are other able
men in the Iowa delegation, but they
represent districts that.are overwhelm-
inly republican, and hardly know what
It is to enter doubtful fight. But
there is something pleasant in this
hustle and hustle of state convention.
After all, great men are not SO big;
they are only common clay, yet 1T re.
quires ability to successfully COM ete
The heights by great men were net
obtained by sudden flight"
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-07

One of the prominent characters at
state meeting of the republican
hosts is Hon. John F. Lacey, congress
man from the sixth We feel sort or a
pride when, rubbering around in the
lobby, we hear expressions of praise
for him from men from all over the
state. 1t makes fellow swell UP when
men refer to him as "the best congress-
man." tthe greatest worker" ''the
man who does as he thinks and is not
all bombast," and such remarks.
Lacey is a gentleman wherever you
find him. He has word for every
one. No one is beneath friendly
grasp of his hand Lacey is the strong
est man on the Iowa delegation in the
lower house of congress.-C. X. Need
ham in the Keolluk County News.
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Sioux City Journal. The convention
has passed off as everybody who had
confidence in the good sense and good
faith of Iowa republicans knew it
would, with harmony and good spirit
prevailing.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-07

Creston Gazette: The work of the
Iowa republican convention is done
and its work is satisfactory. 1t met the
ly and without contest of any de.
scriptlon. All hands joined heartily
in the denomination of Governor Cum
Minis as it has been apparent for
months would be the case, and expe-
diency and precedent considered was
the only policy on the part of Iowa
republicans justified by the circum-
stances.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-07-07

Burlington Hawk-Eye:- The Hawk
Eye prints in full the eloquent speech
delivered by Congressman Robert G.
Cousins at the Iowa republican conven-
ton Wednesday afternoon 1t will be
found on another page of this paper
and is worth reading by every repub-
lican. There is nothing but straight.
out republicanism in the speech,
couched in language of which the bril-
liant young congressman is master.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-12
MR.. HARNESS. MISTAKE.

William Barnes. Jr., of Albany, Ions
one of Senator Platt's trusted lieutenants
in Republican management, is being
made to stand for a rather strong yarn
by the members of the Amen Corner
at the Fifth Avenue Hotel. The story IS
of the last Republican National Conven-
ton, held in Philadelphia, and to which
Mr. Barnes was a delegate.
On the Sunday afternoon preceding the
convention, when the clans were gather
ing, Mr.. Barnes reached the Walton
Hotel with a big grip Near the door
stood a young colored man, nattily at
tired in a dark blue sit. without a
word Mr.. Barnes handed his grip to the
astonished colored man.
Take that to my room,'' said he with
the imperious air of a delegate.
But what am that fob, Subj" gaspcd
the young negro, hanging onto the grip
for evident want of something better TO
do.
what for?" yelled Barnes Don t
talk back to me; l don't put up with it
from bellboys.
But, sub, Abs no bellboy; deed Ah
amt sub. Abs an honorable delegate
from Mississippi sub. an All don't take
no insults from nobody, sub. All don't. y
Grabbing his grip, Barnes fed precipi-
tously without even trying to square
himself with his feIlow-delegate.