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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-28
Comparative Cotton Statement.

NEW YORK; March 27.-The following is he comparative cotton statement for the week
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-28
Bonds.

Total sales for the day, 872,8oO shares.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-01

patriotism. At the first alarm of war they
would rouse themselves as one man Vol
unteers would appear by thousands, and on
the spur of the moment, at the end OF a
few weeks they would perhaps be capable
OF withstanding the onslaught OF the best
trained troops OF Europe. Before the
these American shopkeepers, as Lott called
them. would so easily overcome Spain's
chvalrous sailors. But they knew how to
defeat them without having the least no
ton of that discipline to which our armies
are broken and which we Judge indispen-
sable
1t would be ungracfous not to express
appreciation Of the handsome compliments
this accomplished Frenchman pays us. At
the same time We must remember the bitter
feeling that exists between France and
Germany. The United States Is the friend.
not the enemy. Of Germany. We are
neither seeking nor expecting war with
that country. The relations between the
two governments, indeed, were never bet
ter than at present. The anti-German SEN
timent one occasionally hears ON this side
Is not representative, and we do not ac-
cept as representative the occasional anti
American sentiment occasionally heard in
Germany. The two peoples have many in
terests in common, and peace Is, and
should remain. the aim Of both.
sea? Well! That Is news. We are not
ashamed of keeping shop. Applying IA
nous phrase of Lord Macaulay, we keep
our shop. and our shop keeps us. But we
are not all engaged in that business. Why,
the American commanders ashore in Cuba.
Porto Rico and the Philippines-Miies,
Shafter. Wheeler, Merritt, Lawton and
others-had seen armies larger than any
that ever mustered in Europe and had
fought through war of four years dura-
ton. some Of whose battles were magnif-
Gently planned. And Dewey, Sampson and
Schley. who commanded on the sea? They
had fought through that same war. and
under a sailor whose fame Is cherished
along with that of Grant, the soldier. The
commanders that Spain then had in COM
mission. either on land or sea, were not
confronting shopkeepers. but veterans like
themselves. and veterans up to date. Ameri-
cas- triumph in that war was the triumph
of the art Of war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-01
The United States and Germany.

The Literary Digest last week contained
the following article, which is all the more
interesting this week by reason of the little
furry over the Dewey interview:
"Cassandra, that prophecies of evil IN
the ancient world. was never gloomier than
the Revue Bleue (Paris) allows one of its
contributors to become on the subject OF
future conflicts between Germany and the
United States This twentieth century, we
gather will be a history of such conflicts,
and peace will be driven for refuge to some
kndlier planet. The able ano accomplished
writer who falls into this pessimism Is M.
L. Delfron de Vissec, who has studied men
and things in many lands. He has travelled
widely in both this country and Germany.
and is an attentive observer of the affairs
of each. He reaches the conclusion that
whatever be the destiny of the South
American republics, all appearances indi-
cate that during the twentieth century
they will be the scene of grave conflicts
and that they will undergo profound trans
formations
1.-The Americans are aware Of this, and
they calmly await events II peace ideas
have had their day in the world, 1t is not
from them that they have met with hos
tuity. Whoever now would consult the va
rtous peoples OF the world regarding their
inward disposition would find none more
peacefully disposed than the Americans
They are too industrious not to appreciate
the value OF peace. Their whole energy is
absorbed in the production of wealth in the
OclltiHiCtl VI SoCldl, lHItlltCIual ana moral
lie, and they regard war as a useless
waste Of time and money But e would be
great mistake to infer that this sentiment
is inspired in them by fear. The American
people are too combative, they have too
much moral health. This eager spirit Of
contest would endow them upon occasion
with martial qualities capable of Withstand
ing every test. 1t Is wonderful to note how
a people 50 little military are gifted with
a patriotism so intense. What a contrast
between the towns OF Germany. where at
every step we come across troops on the
march. where the very populace seems
divided into regiments. and those immense
cites beyond the sea, in which the sight
OF military uniform. the sound Of trum-
pet. are practically unknown! Individuals
lin the United States) are all the more Cit
teens inasuuch they are not soldiers. 1t
ts from the profound civism with which
fhey are imbued. from their devotion to the
ally and the state, that they derive their
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-01
Fine Them Hard and often.

The disposition of the local police court
judge to fine automobile drivers who vio-
late the speed laws to the limit Of the regu-
lation Is a wholesome sign that official pa
thence Is about exhausted. A glance at one
of the crowded streets of this city at any
hour Of the day or night will demonstrate
that the laws are more honored in the
breach than in the observance. Occasional
cases In court do not appear to increase the
prestige of the regulations Indeed many of
the offenders seem to be pleased to deposit
collateral at the stations. and then to go
gaily on their way without fear Of further
molestation. Only a few Of them show up
in court to defend themselves against the
charges. 1t Is unfortunate that those who
are willing thus to stand trial should be
the ones to suffer the heavier penalties. If
double the amount of the probable fine were
collected as collateral there would proba-
bly, be fewer forfeitures and eventually
fewer arrests
But whatever may be the policy of the
policemen or of the courts, no permanent
reform can be wrought in this direction un-
til the Commissioners adopt system of
identifying the machines. They might
proftably follow the lines Of the method
pursued in Berlin. where the machines are
conspicuously numbered. with licenses is
sued to the owners or motormen after &C
tual tests Of capacity. First offenses are
Unable at the minimum rate second Of
lenses at a higher rate. and third or per-
haps subsequent offenses cause a revoca-
ton Of the license. which. being issued for
the machine and not to some figurehead, is
precious document and not to be lightly
forfeited. If a Washington owner were
rlo,x -
had lost his right to run his own machine
over the streets. or to secure license for
another. he would become a standing ex-
emplar Of the dignity of the outraged law
and a warning to all others. But not until
the machines are identified by conspicuous
numbers will 1t ever be possible thus to
accumulate the penalties and to teach the
lesson of obedience to the regulations.
Some drastic measure Is necessary to
keep the streets safe. The drivers of these
machines are becoming more and more
reckless as they grow acquainted with their
motors. The other day in New York a
young man seriously injured an elderly
woman. When taken to court he protested
that he had been exceptionally careful
Why" said he. Il blew my horn twice to
warn her" And so the burden Of respon-
sponsibility was shifted at once from his
shoulders to that OF the woman. He blew
his horn twice at her." and still she per-
sisted in walking in front of his machinel
How careless! This disposition to toot
away on the horn and then to let the rest
of the world scramble for itself Is showing
signs Of local spread. 1t is time that the
policemen and the courts and falling them
an outraged public. should take steps to
persuade the motor people that the mere
toot Of horn does not constitute an In
alienable claim to the street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-01
Cuba.

The call Of Minister Ouesada at the State
Department yesterday closed for the pres
ent the matter of the Cuban reciprocity
treaty Ratifications were exchanged be-
tween the two governments but formal
proclamation must await the action of our
Congress. A special session of this body
will be called for November. and there is
hope of speedy final settlement at that
time.
The opposition to this measure, both In
the United States and in Cuba, has shown
a persistency and an ingenuity worthy of
a better cause. In the United States 1t
has, strangely enough, been composed of
two factions playing for opposite ends On
the one hand were those favoring annexa-
tion and having in mind forcing Cuba to
ask for permanent shelter under the stars
and stripes. On the other hand were those
who wanted to have nothing whatever to
do with Cuba except upon the general line
of policy relating to all other countries.
And so both factions have fought the
treaty.
The advocates of the treaty have been.
from the first, in full agreement both as to
its wisdom and justice. They have urged 1t
both as moral obligation and as good
business arrangement They have con-
sidered 1t, and still consider It, as the cap
stone of the Cuban monument. so to speak.
Cuba has been led to expect It. Her other
arrangements have been made with this
arrangement in full view. Her political re-
iations have been adjusted with special ref
erence to us, and her commercial relations,
OF right, should be similarly treated. She
Lies. we all know, wibhin the sphere Of
American influence; and that influence
should be exerted in every honorable and
practical way for her betterment. Nor can
Cuba benefit in any way by such a policy
without the United States sharing fully in
whatever may be accomplished by it.
There Is a suggestion that the question
when presented to Congress next fall may
lead to a heated political controversy on
tariff lines. and that the treaty may yet
fan. This would appear to be most I'M
likely. The country Is committed by the
Senates action. and of course the Senate
itself Is. The President Is as earnest as
ever in his view of the matter. and in his
message to Congress will present 1t without
qualification. The tariff question in its
general aspect will need no special text. 1t
Will come up at the regular session of its
own force, and those who have views to
shed will be prepared to shed them then.
The Cuban tub should be, and probably
will be. allowed to stand on its own bot
tom
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-01
The One Deficiency.

Matilda's Joined a cooking class.
At morning I awake
TO find fringe of herbs and grass
Around my bit of steak.
At dinner decorations strange
Are floating in the soup.
And there are forks ard spoons that range
Just like warrior troop.
And there are ruff1es on the chop
And lemons everywhere. 49,
I know not where the craze will stop.
In fact, I should not care
If all the viands thus arrayed
With daintiness complete
Could sometime and somehow be made
More possible to eat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-01
Senator Aldrich.

The subcommittee Of the Senate finance
COMMITTEES which Is to prepare for presen-
tation to Congress next winter bill to ac-
complish what the Aldrich bill. had 1t be-
come law. would have accomplished Will
meet in New York city In May for a. pre-
liminary discussion Of the subject. Mr.. Al
drich is a member Of the committee and is
now in New York. He takes. according to
an interview printed in today's Tribune, q
cheerful view OF the general situation:
"In the financial center here money may
get tight on account Of the logical ana
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-01

legitimate demand for It. On the other
hand. you take the farmer, who r. the man
that looks to the sky and the earth for sun
shine, rain and good crops. and he isn't
disturbed by the financial hurrfes in the
money market. He Is going right ahead.
Today there Is hardly any available land in
the country that Is not used either for
grazing or agricultural Pursuits and that is
the substructure Of the whole fabric Of the
nation.
I'VE are prosperous and we are expand
ing. It Is healthy. natural and logical
growth. Perhaps It has been rapid. and. as
they say Of youths, growing pains may
come for a time, but believe that all will
be right in the end"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-01
Dewey Feels Better.
From the New York Sun.

OF course Admiral Dewey should not
have said what he did. A government has
trouble enough to manage its international
affairs without being burdened by ,indis-
erection on the part of suboEdinates. But, in
justice to this distinguished salt, 1t must be
remembered that 1t was precisely five years
ago that the German squadron in Manila
bay. under Admiral Diedrtchs. was as ugly
and hostile to the American commander in
those waters as 1t was possible to be, with
out getting down to hard fight. The Amer
lean sentiment engendered there cropped
out some time ago in some quotations by
Rear Admiral Coghlan. Admiral Dewey
has never taken the opportunity to release
his mind until now. Hence we don't believe
that any hard feelings are left on this side
of the water
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-01

The fine performance Of Shamrock Ill
yesterday in her first trials with Shamrock
/ as a pacemaker has sent Lipton'S stock
flying upward IN this country as well as
abroad. 1t Is extraordinary for new
yacht to develop such superior qualities of
sailing and maneuvering the first time her
sails are spread. especially when she is
matched against SO clever a boat as the
first Of the Upton challengers. OF course
one trial race does not make a regatta, and
subsequent tests may develop weaknesses
In construction due TO compromises for the
sake Of speed. Yesterdays trial was In light
airs and shows the challenger to be an un-
usually fast soft-weather sailor. There can
be no doubt that the prevailing hope on this
side is that Shamrock Ill will prove bet
ter boat than her predecessors, SO that the
contest viii be close and interesting. 1t
would be going too far to assert that any
considerable number of Americans hope
that Upton will win the Americas cup.
Thousands wish him well because of his
sportsmanlike conduct throughout his ef-
forts to lift the cup" but their kindness
hardly goes SO far as to make them parti-
sans in the matter of his final success 80
II cannot truthfully be said that the excep
donal work of the new Shamrock yester-
day caused a great wave of enthusiasm
over her, and there Is much comfort in the
reflection that Reliance has yet to show her
own PAGES against the defender OF 1901.
There may be as much OF a surprise in her
work as there has been in that Of Sham
rock III. Furthermore 1t must be borne in
mind that the challenger is being raced
now against the first of the three Sham
rocks, which Is not SO good as the second.
so that the actual margin between the first
and the third boat of the series does not
stand for an assured superiority Of Sham
rock III over even last years defender.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-01
A Tribute to Chief Engineer Quito,

A Tribute to Chief Engineer Dutton.
From Washington Views.
Views shares in the expression Of regret
on the part of the press and of many prom
inent citizens of this District that Chief
Engineer Dutton will retire from his posi-
ton this June. The process which leg1s-
lated him out of office will certainly be
classed among the vagaries of congression-
al legislation, evidently designed to hurt
bigger game. This conclusion Is all the
more natural because ample evidence was
not wanting of Mr.. buttons first-class ex-
ecutive abilities. His splendid work during
his term of Office as chief of the fire depart
rnent is certainly Of record.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-01
Stage Irishmen Funny.
From the Philadelphia Press

The stage Irishman is generally played
by an Irishman. who puts into 1t his own
lively rollicking spirit, and though the char
acter may be comical 1t Is never con-
temptible. In this 1t differs from the stage
lawyer, who Is usually most despicable
character. The bar. however, can stand it.
and in like manner the great Irish stock
that has been grated upon the American
body polite enjoys q degree of respect
power and influence which no stage carica-
ture has affected or can affect in the least
degree.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-01
SHOOTING STARS.
An Honest Avowal.

''You would never have amounted to any
thing II It had not been for your wife," said
the inconstderate relative.
That's probably true" answered Mr..
Meekton But I think I deserve a little
credit for having had the nerve to get mar
RED"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-01
Good for Both.
From the Atlanta Constitution.

From the Atlanta Constitution.
There was never a more fatuous notion
than that entertained by American BUSH
ness men who should be better informed
that reciprocity tariff agreement with
Cuba is a one-sided proposition Of doubtful
desrability. and II conceded at all. done so
in a spirit of magnanimity
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-01
Another Crisis.

The ground hog we have safely pass
And yet we cannot say
The weather won't attempt-alasl
A joke on all fools day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-01

A woman who recently committed suicide
had lost $50 900 in nine years in Wall street.
She must have been shrewd to make the
money last so long.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-01
Enotionalism.

s'You say you have shed real tears In your
acting?"
Mot exactly" answered Mr.. Stormington
Barnes; but have been tempted to when
I saw the box office statements"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-01

Mr.. J. P. Morgan is quoted as saying that
he sees good times ahead. Possibly Mr..
Morgan will yet become sufficiently pros
porous to feel that he can afford to bring
his art collections over from Europe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-01

Another pugilist has gone into the ring
once too often. But he still has his make
up box and theatrical costumes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-01

Physicians are discovering so many new
cures for diseases that even If the birth
rate dtminishes the deficiency may be rem
edied by inducing the present population to
hold over
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-01

Society is said to be In need of a new
game. The character Of the pastime need
not occasion much anxiety SO long as the
title is sufficiently absurd.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-01

Col Bryan processes much admiration for
the jury system. in spite. Of the fact that 1t
Is only a II to kind Of arrangement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-01

In addition to the other complications
caused by the Burdick case. there has
risen a controversy as to whether Judge
Murphy OF Buffalo is a Darrell or a Dog
berry
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-01

One advantage in letting the races alone
is the freedom from self-reproach when
100 to / shot goes through.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-01
Louder Than Babies.

From the Buffalo Express.
The funny thing about 1t all Is that the
very landlords who will not rent their
premises to families that have babies will
admit musical instruments without the
faintest protest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-01

II the average bear hunter has no better
luck than the President, at least one class
Of American game may be regarded as In
no danger Of determination.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-01

There has come to be almost as much In
terest in the contest for the control Of rail-
roads as In those for the control Of base
ball clubs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-01

The kaiser will no doubt see to it that
To throw eggs at some actors Ia not only
discourtesy to the drama, but an insult
to the hen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-01
DISCIPLINE,

Beware Of saying or doing anything
hastily" said the man who gives much ad-
vice.
II have no fear on that SCORE" answered
the eminent statesman. The discipline OF
my career as United States senator has
removed all danger"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-01

President Castro may be excused for find
ing the ysvolution a little commonplace,
after the international excitement he has
been through.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-01
Appreclative.

81 don't believe you hold the public In
very high esteem"
MY dear SIR" rejoined the Millionaire,
you wrong me. If 1t weren't for the pub
tic, where would we look for our profits?''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-01

1t is about now that suspicious arise
concerning the salesman who declared that
a Panama hat would look as good as new
next summer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-01

The name Of the German emperor ap-
pears in the list OF stock holders in a
Canadian abattoir. Evidently, the German
aristocracy Is not afraid of being found in
trade
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-01

Paris has gone wild over the cake walk.
The selection which France makes Of fea-
lures to be initiated is not fattering to
American institutions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-01

Mr.. Cleveland possibly sees no objection
to three terms as President. provided a
man is willing to make the intermissions
long enough
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-01

German sentiment does not become so bitter
as to prevent the presentation of a statue
of Frederick the Great to this country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-01

1t remains to be seen whether the cotton
mill strike will plunge the country into
the horrors of shirt-waist famine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-01
1T Did It." Said Dewey.
From the Wilkesbarre Leader.

There Is one thing about the incident that
Ia refreshing. Admiral Dewey did not at
tempt to side step on the issue. as so many
public men do. by trying to place the blame
upon the interviewer and the newspaper
which published the interview.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-01

Mr.. Carter Harrison will soon have definite
information concerning his aspirations to
be the President Diaz Of Chicago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-01
Golden Silence.

From the Buffalo Commercial.
There Is no maxim our generals and adj
mirals have so much need to keep so stead
fly in mind as the Old commonplace: ''Si-
ience Is golden"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-01
The Same Old Need.

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal
What the democratic party needs is to
identify itself with something successful.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-04-01
Root for the Home Nine.

From the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
It's a very poor rooter who cannot pick
out the winning club. even this early in
the season.