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APRIL Q. 1904.

APRIL y, 1904.
Sea Fight Is On-Another hot sea
fight Is raging of Port Arthur. Adj
miral Makaroff sighted the Japanese
squadron on the horizon and immed-
lately sailed out to give II hattie.
Both fleets are In action and the re-
suit OF the engagement remains in
doubt. The officers had expected an
other bombardment and were pre-
pared for the Japanese ships when
they appeared.
Denies Report Of Battle Russia de-
mics the report OF battle ON the
Yalu In which many Russian soldiers
were killed.
Japs Veil object-Japanese activity
on the Yalu river Is believed TO be
intended to distract from an attack
much nearer Port Arthur.
Japanese Reach Wiju-The .Tapa-
nese advance cavalry reached Wlju
April g. There were no Russians
there nor on the Corean bank OF the
Yalu.
Send Spies North-Nine Japanese
officials, disguised as Cinnamon. have
gone north to Gen. Mas headquar-
tiers.
APRIL 10, 1904.
Capture Russian Records Tho Sc
cret records of the Russian army in
Manchuria have been captured by the
Japanese and carried TO Ping-Yang.
Prevent Attack-Japanese squadron
which attempted 10 attack Port Ar.
thur Friday night retired when its
presence was discovered by means OF
the Russian searchliehts and after
Admiral Makaroff had sailed OUT to
give IL battle.
Japs Land In corea--A second
Japanese army is reported To be
landing In Corea.
Red Cross Shlps-Ambassador Nc.
Cormick has notified the foreign
office that Japan has converted into
Red Cross hospital ships the steam.
ers Saikio-Maru. Kobe Maru. Sakias.
Maru and Kosia. Maru.
Safe Conduct for Ships-Mr. Con.
ger the American minister at Pekin,
cables the state department that
Mr.. Miller, the United States con
sui at New.Chwang, has been notified
by the Russian authorities that mines
have been placed In the river, but
that neutral ships Will be conducted
in and out safely.
No Thlbetan Pact--The foreign OF
fee at st. Petersburg denies the re
port circulated in London that Great
Britain and Russia have reached an
agreement covering the Thibetan ex-
peditlon.
APRIL II, 1904.
Fear Chinese uprising-General Ma
has assumed n threatening attitude
and the Russians fear an uprising
that may put an end to Chinese neu-
trality.
New Baltic commander-A new
commander has been appointed for
the Baltic fleet, but the ships viii
not be ready to sail for some time
yet.
Roads Are Heavy--Roads from
Fcnghuangcheng to AntunE, over
which the Jap army must advance,
are almost impossible because OF
mud.
Safe Against Attsek--Russlan mill.
tary experts declare Japanese can
not capture Newchang. as place is
now effectively defended
Buying BattIeships-Japan has or
dered two great battleships in Eng.
land. largest ahoat. and may buy two
more.
APRIL 70, 1904.
Would Limit Chinese Russin dc.
mands the withdrawal OF the Chinese
troops from the Manchurian frontier
to within a fve-mile limit of the great
wall.
SkirmIsh on the Yalu--A further
exchange OF shots between the Rus.
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QENATnR OIIAN IQ OLLIE A
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-04-16
LIMB OF FALLING TREE IS Gao.
Peculiar Accident to Resident OF
Chester County, Pennsylvania.

Pottstown, Pa, dispatch: John
Hampton of the Falls OF French
Creek. In Chester county, ia in a
serious condition throughA peculiar
accident. He was chopping down o
tree, when It fell upon him. and
small limb penetrated his check and
entered his mouth. acting as gag.
lie was unable TO call for help and
he was found In this terrible position
by neighbor several hours after
ward. so weak from loss OF blood that
he may not recover
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-04-16
OKLAHOMA BANK CLOSES DOORS
Ponea Institution is Forced to Wall
by Withdrawal Of Deposits.

Ponca City. Ok. Dispatch: The
Citizens bank has closed IT'S doors.
and the directors posted this notice:
"On account OF sudden Withdrawals
of deposits. and a failure to make col
lections, we deem Il best 10 close the
bank, so as to give all fair chance"
II is thought that the bank will be
able to pay SO cents on the dollar.
but this is not authentic. j. r. Civ
ems IS president, and George r. Nc
Candloss cashier. Territorial Bank
Commissioner Cooper is in charge.
and II. c. r. Broadbam has been mp
pointed receiver, No statement has
been made Of tho banks assets and
liabilities
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-04-16
Postal Receipts.

Washington dispatch: The gross
postal receipts at the fifty largest post
Offices in the United States for March.
1904, as compared with March. 1903.
aggregated SCI. 45s30l. a net increase
of lS per cert. The largest percent
age OF Increase was over 2S at I.os
Angeles Chicagos receipts were ST..
O67 1853. or almost IL per cert in
crease
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-04-16
Pass No. I for RooseveI,.

81. Louis Dispatch Pass No. TO
the worlds fair has been made out I'm
the name OF Theodore Roosevelt, pres.
ident of the United States. II will
be issued to the president next week.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-04-16
PAPER MEN ARE DISSATISFIED
Manufacturers Association May Dis.
band When Agreement Expires.

Appleton. Wis. dispatch: At con
ferences OF the paper manufacturers
of the Fox river valley held here. II
Is said that the sentiments expressed
indicated that there is much dissatis-
faction in the ranks Of the General
Paper company. Il is said that when
the contract among tho members ex.
pires June l a disruption Is among
the possibilities
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-04-16
Murderer Is Granted Respite.

Kansas City. dispatch: James
Brown. who was TO have been hanged
IN this city for the murder OF his
stcpdaughter. has been granted res
plte till May 6. Brown Is a Hawaiian.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-04-16

Cripple Creek, Colo, special: Dis
trict Judge Lewis has sentenced Jonn
M. Glover. a former congressman
from Missouri, To pay a fine for as
saulting Sergeant Dittemere OF the
Colorado National Guard.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-04-16
Fire on British Infantry.

London cablegram: A dispatch re-
celved at the India Office said that
Gen. MacDonald's infantry. while rec
onnoitering near Kalapange. encoun-
tered 300 Thibetans. who opened fire.
There were no casualties.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-04-16
CAIRO HAS A DISASTROUS FIRE
Several Buildings Are Destroyed and
Loss Is More Than $4,000.

Cairo. ILL.,. special: Fire shortly be
fore midnight Thursday completely
destroyed the Fair department store.
with loss OF $4,000. The building
WAS owned by Louis Zimmerman OF
Chicago and the loss thereon Is s12.-
GOO. John Ashley. saloon, loss &c.
900; building owned by III. Bernstein.
$4,000; l.. Pfening. tailor. building
loss. $4,000. The total insurance il
about $4,000.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1904-04-16
SENATOR QUAY is QUITE Ill
No One Is Allowed to See Him at At
Iantic CITY.

New York specials United States
Senator Quay is reported to be IN in
Atlantic City. No ono Is allowed TO
see him and the attending physician
has given strict orders that no verbal
or written message pertaining TO pol
tiles or business shall be taken into
the sick chamber The senator. 10
was said. must have absolute res; end
be free for the present from all care
lie Is II years old
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Pennsylvania said that. previous TO r,Te
election or Mr.. Burk. his district. which
was the old samuel J. Randall district.
for ages had been misrepresented In
congress and had been blot on the
city OF Philadelphia. because II did not
represent the sentiment OF the people
or the doctrine on which It's vast manu-
features were dependent for success. lie
declared. however. that the district had
been redeemed by Mr.. Burk from Demo
cratic control forever.
Monday, April II.
The Cuiberson amendment 10 the post
Office appropriation BILL providing for
commission to investigate the postoihce
day. and In a modified form was pending
when the session ended. Mr. German
made an earnest plea for an investiga-
tion. Mr.. Aldrich I'm reply said the
amendment as finally modified meant
nothing. and declared that IL any specific
charges we're brought IN they would be
looked into by congress Semi-polltical
speeches were made by Messrs Teller
and Simmons The conference report and
the Indian appropriation bill We're recon-
mittcd 10 the committee on Indian af-
fairs. The invitation for the senate TO
attend the opening of the Louisiana Pur-
chase exposition April 80. was laid before
the senate. Mr.. Patterson proposed an
amendment TO the sundry clvi bill for
the purpose OF making an amendment to
the Chinese exclusion act. Mr. McComas
DIOlhHtl an hiirHuuttNA 10 inc Dlli iIt-
Viding for the temporary government OF
the 1'aEamc canal zone I'm order 10 extend
the shipping laws OF the United States
10 business between the United states
and the canal zone.
The house passed the bin reported by
the committee on rivers and harbors. APP
propriating So 100000 for the restoration
or maintenance of channels. or OF other
river and harbOr improvements Mr. Bur-
ton, chairman of the committee. urged
the adoption OF settled principles with
regard TO river and harbOr work. Other
bills were passed as follows: TO restrict
the unlimited transfer OF merchandise IN
bonded warehouses;. amending the ST.
Louis exposition act so as 10 admit free
OF duty articles imported from foreign
countries for exhibition. and authorizing
the sale or withdrawal OF such imported
goods I'm the exposition buildings and on
the grounds. subject 10 the payment OF
the import duty. and also providing that
where the articles have become worn or
damaged the duties 10 be levied shall he
time OF the removal sale. A formal
invitation 10 the house 70 attend the
opening OF the exposition at ST. Louis on
April 80 was received.
Tuesday, April IL.
A sharp colloquy took place I'm the sem
ate between Senators Hopkins and Tell
-eading Of a letter written by the late
Gen. II. H. Thomas OF Chicago attacking
the civil service administration OF the
treasury department and made remarks
that Mr.. Teller took az insults. The post
office appropriation bill was passed. All
amendments offered by the Democrats
were rejected including the one for an
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can open our ports to the trade Of all
nations" but to be seriously remind
ed that 1--WE cannot compel any other
nation to open her ports to u.s." is
treating the readers of The indepen-
dent as if they were still in the kim
dergarten of political economy.
Whether Mr.. De Hart, in adyocat-
ing principles for a new party, adv0-
Gates protection as matter of ex-
pediency or as a. matter of policy, l
have been unable to .ell from his
writings. The only thing he seems
positive about is that tariff for rev.
enue or free trade goes hand and
hand with slavery; that the believer
in one must be believer in the other.
That England long anticipated us in
the abolition Of slavery, and has had
free trade all the while, seems to have
no effect in causing Mr.. De Hart to
change his philosophy.
l hope Mr.. De Hart will put his
political teachings in concrete form
a sort of platform or declaration of
principles, so that we may see just
what they stand for.
G. E. OBENCHAIN.
Greenville, Tex.
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De Hart's Philosophy

Editor Independent: In company
with others, perhaps, | have been
making a laudable and hercuiean Ell
fort to understand the political phil
Osophy of Jno. S. De Hart, who seems
to have acquired some kind OF rlsnt
OF way to the columns Of The lnde-
pendent. While in this mood, and as
q last resort, | thought / would take
nv troubles to the author himself and
see IL he could lift the burden from
my heart. My letter follows.
Greenville, Tex, Feb. Il, l9J4.-Jno.
S. De Hart, Jersey City, N. dear
Sir: | mean no disrespect, but | must
say that your advocacy of a tariff for
protection as reform measure passes
the bounds of my comprehension.
Speaking of Hearst's candidacy you
say: "How can he get the confidence
of the common people by saying that
he proposes to kill the trusts by re-
moving the protective tariff? Would
not the ordinary workingman say that
in the work of killing the trusts by
killing protection, the workingman
himself would be killed."
Now do you honestly believe that a
tariff for protection protects the
American workingman? If So would
like for you to tell me how he gets it.
We are selling many manufactured
products abroad in competition with
the foreign manufacturers on the
grond. Is this not heralding to the
world that labor is cheaper here than
there-else how could we do it? When
our manufacturers are able to pay
freight on their products to foreign
markets, and there to undersell the
home manufacturer, it is time for
sane men to denounce tariff for pro-
lection as buneo game, instead of
advocating it as the main reform
measure OF, new party
am not now and never was in favor
of slavery. will say for your in
formation, since by some hocus poous
| am unable to understand, you hold
that the man against protection must
be in favor of slavery.
Up to the present Mr.. De Hart has
not replied to my letter, although he
has appeared twice in The Indepen-
dent since, the latter being on March
10, in which free trade and tariff for
revenue is still his theme. Outside
of his prediction that Bryan and
Hearst will control the democratic
convention, which is about as valua-
BILE as any other mans prediction, his
article seems to be without point or
purpose. 1t is certainly nothing wise
or new to be told. for instance, I'VE
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Editor Independent: The enroll
ment blank for the Old Guard of Pop
ulism. etc, Is received Enclosed
please find the blank filed. together
with the blank for names; also,
please find my contribution to helm
pay expenses OF enrolling.
! do not wish To take up valuable
space in the columns OF The Indepen-
dent. yet would like TO say. In brief
that ! am thoroughly IN accord with
the Denver conference and hope and
pray that It's final results may not
disappoInt the most sanguIne. To one
who has come all the way over the
TRAIL that conference Inspired new
life. new hoye. new courage | voted
for the electors OF every reform cam
dtdate for the presidency from Peter
Cooper In 1876 lown To 1896. when I
voted for w, bryan. also voted
for his electors In 1900.
Although ! am satisfied that AIR.
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Macon County, Illinois

Editor Independent: ! enclose a
trifle toward helping to call together
the Old Guard. have some hopes
that our principles will yet prevail
but not in my day as | used to hope
for.
The great advantage given to nom
working class, creates desire In 9TH
ers to get rich quick and they are
tempted TO betray trusts and resort TO
stealing or any way to get money.
There seem to be too few honest men
To fill the Offices.
| greatly miss our old friend. James
II. Weaver. Have always looked on
him as one OF the best IN our party
yet from man. OF our men he got
abuse instead of praise.
| hope your efforts may prove benz
eflclal In bringing about justice TO all
honest labor--that the great Lincoln
said was the one 10 legislate for. be-
cause capital would take care Of IL
self. THOS. DAVIS.
Macon CO.. III.
tMr, Davis "triie"--a 81 money Of
der helped a great deal. horn III 1919
MIR. Davis began a. n whig. Joined the
republican party aud then followed
the leadership Of Peter Coorer. lie
may not live 20 see ropullst prln-
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Bryan is conscientious and able
man, yet rejoice to know that the
populists have united their forces,
with the distinct understanding that
all past differences as to policy shall
be and now arc permanently settled,
and experience having demonstrated
the futility of any attempt to secure
the enactment of our principles
through either the republican or dem
ocratic party, we believe the time is
now at hand when the united peoples
party should declare itself emphaticai-
ly opposed to any utilization with eth
er of those parties and unqualifiediy in
favor of independent national politi-
cal action" Does not that statement
have a revivifying effect on the OLD
Guard?
Then let us each put his shoulder
to the Wheel that the old Juggernaut
may be put in motion and never stop
until it has destroyed every robbing,
heartless, soulless, Goddess trust and
corporation in our country. | be-
lieve that when a person has the re-
ligion of Jesus Christ in his soul, that
person is populist. Whatsoever We
would that men should do unto you,
do we even so unto them"
d. A. DILTZ.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-03-31
Socialist Philosophy
Greenville, tt

Editor independent: The socialist
philosophy is based upon the idea that
there are only two classes, or rather,
that evolution will soon divide society
into two classes only, great pre-
letarian class on the one side and
few great capitalist lords" on the
other. Indeed, the socialist platform
declares that the "once great middle
class is rapidly disappearing" etc.,
and that there are really only two
classes in society today. This social
list philosophy is untrue and, Of course,
unscientific. All trustworthy Stats
tics prove beyond all question of
doubt that the "once powerful middle
class" is still powerful and growing
even faster than the population. The
population increased 20.7 per cent only
from 1890 to 1900 while the manufac-
turing middle class (mostly) in
creased A per cent. Bankers and
brokers increased 100 per cent; mer-
chants, lawyers, doctors, dentists, Off
Gals middle class, OF trade trans
portation and manufacturing conpa-
MES increased over 80 per cent and
lastly the middle class farmers IN
creased by million families. There
are no signs that the middle class
will not continue to increase. Even
today they almost, if not quite, con-
troll a majority of votes in three
fourths of the states and they are
therefore the only class in society that
have the political power to change
national legislation. On the other
hand, the wageworkers even if united
to the last man could win politi-
cal victory in only ten states. AS it
requires three-fourths of the states to
change the constitution it may be seen
at once that socialism is absolutely
impossible Political reforms de-
manded by a reform party, represent
ing the middle classes, is certainly
possible, but revolution demanded by
a revolutionary party representing
minority of the people is impossible.
Again, already more than million
voters of the wageworking class. the
negroes of the south, are DISTINGUISHED
and hundreds of thousands in the
north are without the franchise. In
deed it is extremely doubtful if the
socialist party can ever win as much
as 20 per cent of the total vote of
the nation. In this connection it
should be remembered that the power
full Catholic church with its more
than 100000 voters, while not OPP
posed to the reforms advocated by
the populists, is absolutely and un-
conditionally opposed to socialism.
incidentally it may be remarked that
| 100000 of these 100000 belong to
the wage-working class. The thought
full and intelligent student must real
ize the impossihility of socialism ana
those who desire better conditions will
be patriotic enough to join with a
movement that is possible.
+. G. r. GORDON.
Reading Mass.
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ciples enacted into statute law hut
stranger things than that have hap-
pcned In the lives Of the Old Guayu.--
Associate Ed
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