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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-07-19
1874 1878

The track laid during the first six
months of 1908 amounted to 2.22l miles,
while for the entire year it aggregated
5.TS6 miles. If the same ratio is main
rained during the present year, the new
mileage for 1904 will approximate 5000
miles However. present conditions do
not warrant the definite prediction that
this alto will be maintained.
Such systems as the Santa Fe. the
Rock Island. the Chicago and Northwest
ern. the Chicago. Milwaukee and ST.
Paul, and the Illinois Central. which
were generous contributors to the new
mileage of the past few years. are doing
practically nothing this year except to
complete extensions which were unfn-
ished on Dec. 81 last.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-07-19

Signora Duse now lives in complete
retirement.
Mrs Mcclellan, wife of the Mayor Of
New York. is most unassuming and cares
nothing for society.
The cost of the various strikes in
Colorado in the past sixteen months is
estimated at So, O36.0o0s
The dowager warehouses Of Exeter
has been elected church warden at Mar
ket Deeping. Lincolnshire
Fire destroyed Sinks opera house and
other property valued at 100000, in
Rome, " Y. Two men we're seriously
injured.
Street railway employees at Leeds.
England, have objected TO the ''swing"
system. after having given it trial for
almost four months.
Nine. Emma Mainte Babnigg, once
well known as an opera singer and a.
friend of Queen Victoria and Empress
EugeIaie. Is dead at Vienna
OF the S147.167 $50 in aid extended 10
the rranssontiaentrs E6s,r9zGs BY the
United States government b. means OF
bends and interest paid. there remains a
balance u.sss1.'ed Of only S3.715,506.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-07-19
DROP IN RAILWAY BUILDING.
During First Half of 1904 There Has
Been a Decrease of 2S4 Miles.

Railway building in the United States
during the first six months of this year
shows falling off in comparison with
the corresponding periods Of 1902 and
1908
Increased operating expenses and de-
creased traffic, resulting in smaller net
earnings, together with the continued
scringency in the money market, furnish
the explanation.
Considering these conditions, it is sur
prising to find, from official reports re-
ceived by the Railway Age, that no less
than 1897 miles of track were completed
during the first six months of the year
on 1874 lines in thirty-three States and
territories, as indicated in the following
table:
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-07-19

The cash statement of the United
States Treasurer shows. Reserve fund
fgold coin. S150, 100000; trust fund. held
against notes and certificates issued.
$9S1. a.. z69. general fund. S126 (sS3. ts51 /:
in national banks. SI2i.3T2. ia: awaiting
endorsement S124.0I1: total. S24T.-
so. TSs: liabilities. So. 701. 2l2; cash bal
ance. Sl62. S5S.574.
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Totals 1000 ..65s 200


"Among the scattering.
"*The total of 658 votes received by
Judge Parker did not constitute nominal
ing majority, but before the result was an
nounced Idaho changed its six votes and
West Virginia added three, giving 667, the
necessary two-thirds majority.
SCATTERING.
Gray-Deaware, 6; Minnesota, /; Nebraska,
J; Porto Rico. A. Total II.
McClellan-C colorado, /; Oklahoma, / Ore
WIIliams-NopIl Dakota, g. Total, 8.
Observation-Disclosures. 4. Total, 4.
MIles-Kansas. q Nebraska, I. Total, g.
Gorman-West Virginia, 2. Total, 2.
Towne-M Minnesota, 2. Total. 2.
Coler-Oregon, /. Total, l.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-07-19
The CONyENIION'S ANSWER.

1.-THE platform adopted by the conven-
ton is silent on tie monetary standard
because it is not regarded by us az
possible issue in this campaign, and only
campaign issues were mentioned in the
platform. Therefore there is nothing in
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-07-19
DERBY WINNER is SHOT.

Highbali, at Brighton Beach, Frac-
lures Leg in Two Places.
Highball, champion 2-year-old last sea-
son and winner of the 1904 American
Derby. was shot at Brighton Beach Tues
day afternoon. The colt fractured his
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-07-19

the views expressed by you in the tele-
gram just received which would preclude
a man entertaining them from accepting
a nomination on said platform"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-07-19

The number Of persons in the employ
menr OF the railways Of the United
States, according to the latest report OF
the Interstate Commerce Commission. IL
1.sS9.3f5. or an average Of 594 employees
per 100 miles OF line
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-07-19
DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION

st. L--,s correspondence:
Alton Brooks Parker, of New York,
received the Democratic nomination
for President at $40 o'clock Saturday
nsorning after an all-night session OF
the national convention in st. Louis.
William r. Hearst, George Gray, Nell
son A. Miles, Richard Olney, +. NJ.
Cockrell and Edward c. Wall were
also placed before the convention. The,
nomination was made on the first and
only ballot, the vote standing as fol
lows:
Alton b, Parker. ........G S4
William L. Hearst. .21O
George Gray ..... s
Nelson A. Miles. .......... 3
Richard Olney .............-...... SO
+. NJ. CockrelI. "A
Edward G.. Wall &c
1t was wild night for the repre-
sentaives of the Democracy gathered
in st. Louis from all parts of the coun-
try. Fifteen thousand persons heard
the many hours of often bitter oratory,
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-07-19

The unspoken word never does
herrn.--Kossuth-
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-07-19
Trn.ts and comblnations.

We recognize that the gigantic trusts
and combinations designed 10 enable CAPT
tai 10 secure me- than its just share Of
the Joint products Of capital and labor and
which have been fostered and promoted un-
der Republican rule are a neDacs TO 0ene-
nc1Al competition AID an obstacle % per
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-07-19
school and Raee Questions.

The existing Republiean administration
has been spasmodIc. erfatic, sensational,
spectacular and arbitrary. AZ has made IL.
self satire upon Congress. the courts ana
upon the settled practices and usages Of
national and international law.
II summoned Congress Into hasty and
futile extra session and virtually adjourn
ed * leaving behind its Hlght from Wash
ington nncalied calendars and unaccom-
pilshed tasks.
II made war which IL the sole power Of
Congress. without Its authority. thereby
usurpIng one Of Its fundamental preroga-
lives Ii violated a plain statute Of the
United States as well as plain treaty obi
cations. International usages and c0nstitu-
fi0nal laET. and has done 80 under pre-
tense Of executing a great public policy
which could have been more easily effect
ed lawfully, constitutiOEaily and with
honor.
II forced strained and unnatural con
structions upon statutes. usurping judicial
Interpretation and substituting Congress
si0nal enactment decree.
Conducting the campaign upon this dec
larati0n Of our principles and purposes, we
invoke for our candidates the support. not
only Of our great and time houered 0rgani-
Zation. but also the active assistance Of ali
q cur fellow citizens who disregarding
pA5k differences upon auezsiOns no longer
Z. Issue. desire the perpetuztieu e cur con
stit6st0nal government as framed and -
tablisheS ~ the fathers OF the repuciie.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-07-19

We denDCnce protection as a robbery Of
the many to enrich the few and we favor
tariff limited t. the needs Of the govern
ment economically administered and so
levied as not TO discriminate against any In
dustry class or section. to the end that
the burdens Of taxation shall be distributed
as equally as possible.
We favor a revision and a gradual reduc-
ton Of the tarfH By the friends Of the
masses and for the common veal, and not
BIZ the friends Of It's abuses. its extoirIons
and its determinations. keeping In view the
ultimate ends 81 equality OF burdens and
equality OF opportunities and the consti-
futsonal purpose Of -aising a revenue BIZ
tsxatfon-to-wit the support Of the Fed
erzI government in ali It's Integrity and
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-07-19

, The Democratic party stands committed
to the principles OF civil service reform,
and we demand their honest, Just and i'm
partial enforcement.
We denounee the Republican party for
it's continuous and sinister encroachments
upon the spirit and operation Of civil ser
Vice rules whereby Ii has arbitrarily dis
pensed with examinations for office In the
Interest OF favorites and employed all man
ner Of devices to Oyerreach aud set aside
the principles upon which the civil ser
vice was established
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1904-07-19
Revision of Tariff.

The Democratic party has been, and will
continue to be. the consistent opponent o,
that class Of tariff legislation by which
certain interests have been permitted
through congressional favor. to draw
heavy tribute from the American people
|, This monstrous perversion OF those equa
opportunities, which our political institu
lions were established TO secure, has caused
what may once have been infant industries
to become the greatest combinations Of cap
itai that the world has ever known. Thes.
especial favOrites Of the government havs
through trust methods been converted int
monopOiies. thus bringing 10 an end demes
tic competition, which was the only alIege<
check upon the extrayagant profits mad
possible by the protective system.
These industrial combinations by the O
nancfal assistance they can give now eontro
the policy Of the Republican party.
New-York tribune., 1904-09-07
WHO'LL EEL TIE CAT!

For brief time after accomplishing The
nomination OF his friend Judge Parker at
ST Louis ex-senator Hill denied himself the
centre of the stage. That was, as "rhc
Times would say, "a sacrifice" "a not an
characteristic sacrifice. for 1t part of the
game Of politics. BUT Hill did not stay In
the background long. It was his play as a
hated boss to hide his personality from the
visitation Of public contempt The littleness
Of Hill precluded his grasping his chance. He
knows how TO corrupt the individual elector,
falsifv returns steal AN election district, an
Assembly district. a State. If You Will. along
with the best of them. He knows how to
dragoon delegates. cheat the party sentiment
and hoodWnk n national convention into ac~
ceDting his candidate "unsght unseen He
knows where TO apply the lash most effectively
and how TO impose his personal will upon his
party rerrrh iess of his unWisGom. lie is
master of all the petty arts of the ward poll
tician applied on large scale TO whole State.
His greatness is in bis comprehensive grasp
of little things or the greater gifts of the poll
tician-ability To estimate, appreciate. antici-
pate public sentiment-Hili mas never had more
than the yeriest tyro.
His latest opportunity, thrust upon him by his
malicious friends in Tammany, for testing pub
lie sentiment regarding himself-his nominatio
for Governor in 1894, when angered public
opinion buried him under 10000 plurality
taught him little. Perhaps it gave him pause
recently for "A moment and made him debate
for time whether or not the most effective
campaign he could conduct for his friend would
be conducted behind lock and key at Wolferts $
Roost. His consideration for his friend 3
chances Of success, however, were not enough
10 restrain him. He had been "a Democrat very
still'' too long for further endurance. He
seized the management Of the Parker campaign
in this State albeit trying 10 mollify the public
apprehension Of his pre-eminence by promising
10 make IL his farewell appearance. He is to-
day. as he was in the hunt for delegates ana in
the comprising Of Parker's nomination at st.
Louis. the most conspicuous personality in the
campaign.
II IS doubtful IL the public generally appre-
hends as much from the ex-Senators sinister
pre-emlnence as do Parker's friends They have
not the publlc's easy relief from the dominance
OF Hillism. They shlyer at his parade of power
at the recent meeting or the Democratic State
Committee and have chill over the newspaper
reports OF the "slate" the ex-senator intends 30
Sam through the Democratic State Convention.
lis irresponsible personalities on the stump are
of the old fashioned kind. which might have
wen votes ia tae carly days of verbal brawling.
As 4 Is, they suggest to Judge ParEers friends
New-York tribune., 1904-09-07
THE zIEGLER ExpEDTTJoy

The udings brought to Hammarfest I'm resar,
to the relief ship Frithjof are susceptibIe oe
two interpretations One is that the officers ne
That vessel have abandoned their efforts ~
communicate with the Zegler Arctic exnedi.
ton. The other is that the Frithiof continues
10 try 10 reach Franz Josef Land after she xgss
sighted on August II. After all. the latter
hypothesis is the moro credible The season
during which 1t is possible to force a MASSAGE
through the pack ice In high latitudes Is ran
Idly drawing to close. On the ether hand :.
must be noted that the relief ship was onIv
seventy or eighty miles from her destination
when she was last seen. Her aim was to rea oh
Cape Flora, on the edge OF the archipelago OF
Franz Josef Land. just south OF the eIghtietb
parallel. The chances OF success were far from
favorable. but IL will not do to assume thai the
second attempt 70 land supplies has failed ut.
terly until the FrIthjof herself returns.
Even then 1t would not be wise to take too
much for granted. When the party sent ont
by Mr.. Ziegler in the America in 1903 started
northward, the intention OF its leader, Mr. Fala
was TO select coed base OF operations some
where in Franz Josef Land. 20 definite infor
nation has been received from him. 1t is not
known whether he reached the archipelago or
is still drifting about In pack fee. Inasmuch as
he had food enough to last for two years, there
New-York tribune., 1904-09-07
afrRE rArLr FINDERS.

With ali the air of Hebrew prophets our anti
impe-iaIist friends insist that their judgment OF
-hat national duty requires with reference to
fhe Philippines be accepted by the American
people They declare that they are right in
demanding an immediate promise 10 do some
thing IN the indefinite future. and denounce
those who differ from them with the self-con-
fldence Of teachers who have never given bad
advice before. But as matter Of history,
what have the anti-imper;alists ever done that
entities them 20 the confidence of the country?
Is there any more reason TO suppose that they
are right ip their present policy than there was
10 suppose them right in their previous policies.
which, though proclaimed with just as much
preaence OF inspired wisdom, to-day tscitly
confessed 70 have been wrong:
At the end Of the Spanish war they de-
nouncee the administration FOR lifting the yoke
Of Spanish sovereignty from the Philippines.
We're they right: The American people en-
nhatically answered, No. And the antiimpe-
s1slistg now admit their mistake Then when
Emperor AIcKinley-he is now treated as
The gentle ana law abiding Mckinley so as TO re-
serTe the abusive epithets to apply in sharper
contrast 10 bis successor seeing that the Fill
pinos were unified for our complicated forms
~ self-covernment and legal procedure based
on generations OF training under the Anglo
ssxcn common law. sought TO adapt institu-
iions 70 their needs. they loudly demanded, in
the name OF eternal human rights that the
Philippines be converted into a territory of the
United States aud the brown brother" be made
citizen--sometbing which. when they feared
II might happen few months before. they had
pronounced ridiculous and impossible Were
they right: The Supreme Court said. No. And
the American people at several elections in
wr;cn imperialism" was by them pushed 10
rlae front as an issue have repudiated their
view. They denounced the Porto Rican legis-
lafion, which is now accepted ~ reasonable and
practical by everybody. They denounced the
administration and the army for maintaining
American sovereignty against the Philippine IN
surgents and restoring order in the islands.
though the President. unless he We're 10 make
himself despot above the laws, had no option
bnt 10 defend the possessions Of the United
States committed by Congress TO his care. Now,
~! this Is accepted rs a necessary step 10 the
working ont of the Philippine problem OF self
government, even according 10 the anti-imperial-
fst hope Judge Parker In bis speech OF accept
ance comedies the necessity OF rule outside the
Constitution, and merely objects 10 It's being
permanent. The aniiiinperiaists proclaim that
the Islands arc not and never viii be az for
he American fellowship which they once urged.
assd their present policy comedies the propricty
~ the system established against their protests.
and pledges them 10 its indefinite continuance
on filc mere statement that Il viii be changed
scrne tsuae when IN the judgment Of the Ameri-
caD sovereign ii rnay seem wise.
A. e-ery stage in the working oas Of the
New-York tribune., 1904-09-07

that he has not the sagacious and sensitive"
mind to manage the campaign.
Sensitive" Nobody ever accused Hill OF
having anything sensitive about him! The
vote buyer the lobbyist for Tweed, the nominee
for Governor who helped 10 pay his campaign
expenses with $4,000 contributed by con-
tractor holding a State contract. the State
stealer. was he ever "sensitve"f What ''sensi-
tive and sagacious mind seeking 70 win votes
would have fathered the silly calumny that the
President had dictated 4 magazine article IN
self-praise, roorback promptly and eonvinc-
ingly refuted: Insensitiyeness makes mud his
natural intellectual weapon.
We sympathize with the we'll wishers of
Judge Parker in their desire 10 curb and quiet
his lifelong friend, but we fear the Judge VIII
have to pay the penalty of his friendships. BY
his friends we shall know him, especially as his
most obtrusive and insistent friend has the
power which none may deny. 1.-The World
thinks Judge Parker should do it, for it says he
should lift but his finger in warming We fear
the insensitive Hill would be Indifferent to
mere finger, and would fail to see either his
''futility' or his 'fatuouSnesS." THE World
proceeds however and tells the Judge that he
is ''the leader of his party" and that "be should
make it plain TO the party managers that Mr.
"Hill's plan of peanut and personal politics
would he fatal to his own chances and is not
10 DE lu1S, says AHc NOllus
would be leadership" Indeed it would And
of notable quality, for the editor offers bis
candidate new and tempting opportunity to
show off the high heroIc-nameIy, to thrust his
guide philosopher friend and boss, meek and
CROP" out Of power and leadership.
We feel safe in predicting that the Judge
will neglect his opportunity. Apparently The
World also has its doubts, for, after waiting
day or two for the Judge TO show his leader
ship" the editor appeals 70 Mr.. Hill person
ally TO retire 'at once" He says: His best
Service to the party and 10 Judge Parker would
'be 10 retire now. and The World seriously
feels that it can show its desire for Judge
"Parker's election in no better way than in
urging that the Hill handicap be dropped now"
BY retiring Immediately he could contribute,
THE World thinks ten thousand or twenty
thousand votes TO Judge Parker We trust
Mr.. Hill will think it over. But we venture to
say he will show his usual supreme Indifference
to newspaper advice. If Judge Parker refuses
10 depose his boss and Mr.. Hill refuses to listen
to The Worlds" appeal, those ten thousand or
twenty thousand yotes-a modest estimate-wlll
he lost forever
New-York tribune., 1904-09-07
VAR VIEWS OF EXPERTS.
Japanese Likely to Consider an 1T
tack on VIadiUostok.
TFRoM THE TRIBUNE suREAu.J

iFHOM THE THIRCNE BUREAU
Washington Sept 6.-The phase OF the war
the military experts is the condition north Of
Lao Yang and the menace which confronts the
Russians toward, if not absolutely at. MOukden.
Some OF the long range observers believe that
the japanese will be able to push on to Mouk-
den and follow up their successes by compelling
the further retreat of their enemy. This must
be done at once. however officers here say,
since the approach OF cold weather admits OF
no great delay. and II is imagined that activity
must cease in the winter. II is likely the Jap
anese have prepared for this and are making
effort TO accomplish all that is possible IN
the few remaining weeks, perhaps days.
when the movement OF troops will be possible.
1t is said the weather changes to winter with
suddenness, and this is likely to have a ma
teriaI influence upon the plans of the Japanese.
Looking to the future, it is conceived that
the Japanese will consider attack upon
Vladivostok after the manner OF the assault
upon Port Arthur. This is not likely to happen.
however until after the engagement at Mouk-,
den. which to-day's dispatches say is imminent.
1t is the impression that the defences at Mouk-
den not formidable, and II is likely. with
the great odds against them stnl the Russians
will be In no position TO resist the attack there
any more than they were at Liao-Yang
The impression of the experts continues to
confne Russian strategy TO retreat. and it is
said that. should Kuropatkin accomplish this
without greater loss than attended the manoeu-
vles at Lao-Yang. he Will have done all that
could be reasonably expected of him in a mill
tary way. He is evidently confronted by an
exceedingly active and persistent foe OF superior
strength. He would have need Of unusual luck
and the opportunity Of surprise TO get the bet
ter of his adversary under the existing condi-
tions
New-York tribune., 1904-09-07
THE CROWN PRINCES MARRIAGE PLANS

Berlin. Sept. 6.-The wedding OF Crown Prince
Frederick William and the Duchess Cecilia of
Mecklen burg -Schwerin will take place in Berlin.
where the visiting members of royal families can
be entertained better than at the brides home
The marriage will probably take place early In
the year.
One wing of the royal palace at Hanover has
been undergoing reconstruction for year, and is
being refurnished and redecorated sumptu-
ously Tranloads Of costly paintings. Gobelins and
stately furniture have disappeared behind the
palace gates. and the Hanoverians are convinced
that Crown Prince Frederick William. after his
marriage, will be promoted and transferred from
the First Garde de Corps to the Royal Uhlan
Regiment stationed at Hanover, and will be as
signed the palace there residence. Such an
arrangement would be regarded further evi-
dence OF the Emperors desire TO win the hearts
of such of the Hanoverians are stiu unwilling
to forgive Prussia for dispiacins the Cumberiands
from the throne.