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New-York tribune., 1904-08-15
RArE-T TIE PEOPLE 4 RIGHT TO EyoWy

Judge Parker's speech of acceptance leaves
the American people as much in the dark as
ever as 70 his real principles and the direction
Of his thought on great public questions He
has put forth series Of carefully balanced ex-
pressions calculated TO meet the political exi.
gencies OF The hour and TO offend nobody But
he has not yet said one word indicating a posi-
tive opinion about which men would be likely TO
differ. He deyotes much attention to general
izations about the law and the Constitution in
the attempt 10 pose as their special and par
ticular champion. just Mr.. Bryan did in his
letters Of acceptance. though his opponents
could truthfully profess equal devotion 10 the
principles Of republican government and point
to a long record Of faithful support of the Con
stitution and respect for the law.
The campaign cry Of Republican 'Gawless-
ness" is merely the usual Democratic express
sion Of discomfort. Everything that they do
not like is ''lawless" and "unconsttutional It
was unconstitutional" to save the Union It
was unconstitutional to resume specie pay
mept. II was ''unconsttutional" 10 levy duties
except for revenue only" So now il is ..un-
constitutional" 10 rule the Philippines, and.
though the Supreme Court has declared the ad.
ministration's course to he constitutional vet
for campaign purposes It is ''unconsttutional. :"
The Senate. with tbe aid Of Democratic votes.
supports the Presidents Panama policy. but
that too. is "lawless." The President con-
strued the pension law just as President Cleve-
land had done before him. and that Is 'la awless -
Having made up their minds to cry 1awless''
on all occasions. the Democrats apply the
epithet 10 everything done by the admnistra-
ton. and then when the administration does
nothing they denounce 1t for trying in cam.
paign time TO hide its Unborn "lawlessness -
Naturally Judge Parker poses as the antithesis
OF tho "lawless" man OF straw put ND TO scare
people by his supporters. But such pose does
nor carry conviction Of power. or character or
constructive craftsmanship. Judge Parker now
comes before the American people as a candi-
cate Tor their highest office. AS he has never
before given any indication Of his real political
convictions, they are entitled TO know what he
thinks on subjects Of public interest mere
profession Of judicial respect for law and the
quotation Of few generalities from an old let
| ter ol Jenerson do not at the situation.
In ms speech Judge Parker did not dare IN
say word on gold. beyond the cautious recog.
nition OF existing statutes IN his telegram. He
ala not say that he believed i'm the gold stand.
ard. he voted twice for free silver. Now,
when gold is established and 10 advocate of its
disesta olishnent could possibly be elected Pres.
ident Judge Parker says that he considers II
New-York tribune., 1904-08-15
TIE TURkISF SETTLEMENT.

The American controversy with Turkey has
been peacefully and satisfactorily settled. That
is the gratifying announcement which were
enabled 70 make yesterday. and which is con-
armed to-day. So complete is the assurance
that the American squadron which has gone 10
Smyrna will have nothing TO do but TO give
friendly salute TO the batteries. and then pro-
ceed on its peaceful cruise Peaceful, happily, but
not improbable There is no danger OF giving
too much credit 10 our State Department for its
mastery management Of the case, but neither
will there he danger of doing it injustice If we
assume that its hands were strengthened and
its voice deepened with more pussant author
fly 10y the presence Of serviceabe American
warships in waters adjacent 10 the seat of its
diplomatic antagonist.
The grounds of the controversy have already
been set forth in our columns with adequate de-
tail; especially in our special Washington cor
respondence, and in the statement which we
printed yesterday from the Rev. II. o. Dwight,
who. The Tribune's readers scarcely need To he
reminded IS one Of the best informed men in
the world upon Turkish affairs. Reduced to its
simplest terms, It was question whether the
United States should be treated as we'll as other
nations are treated. Our President and State
Department insisted that it should be, even IL
the strenuous services Of our navy were needed
10 enforce the demand. In Constantinople there
portance of a nation inversely according 70 its
distance from that capital, and perhaps directly
according TO the frequency Of the appearance Of
its naval flag in Turkish waters. That clique
seems TO have prevailed upon the Porte to de-
mUr 10 the granting of such equal treatment
10 America. The demurrer has been overruled,
and it may be that more Just estimate Of
Americas importance viii henceforth prevail
upon the shores Of the Rosporrs
Upon this outcome OF American diplomacy
this nation is to be congratulated and such self
congratulatory feelings will be cherished by
every citizen who has a soul above petty par
tisan spite. The President and Secretary of
state have gained a noble victory for the rights
and honor and dignity of the nation. and that
fact will be recognized and credit for IL will
be ungrudgingly given by their political oppo-
nents as we'll as by their party friends In
such matters there should be no partisanship
Against foreign foe all parties should present
united 'front.' in . great diplomatic victory all
parties should Loyalty rejoice.
New-York tribune., 1904-08-15
PERSONAL.

As result OF the visit of several German educa-
tors 70 Chicago last March. when they were the
guests OF the University OF Chicago. Emperor VIII
lam has conferred decorations on DR. W
Harper. Professor Harry Pratt Judson and Pro-
fessor Starr W. Cutting. OF the university.
Thomas Taggart. the new chairman of the Demo-
cratic National Committee. has invented a voting
machine which has been approved By the Indiana
commission.
Jefferson Winter. son OF William Winter Of Tha
Tribune, was sent. on July 80 from Mentone 10
Los Angeles and placed in the California Hospitsl
where he had Immediately 10 undergo the surgical
operation for appendicitis. This was performed by
DR.. w W, Beckett. a surgeon OF extraordinary
skill and the highest distinction Mr. Winter bore
the ordeal we'll. and there is every reason 10 ex-
pect that he VIII speedily recover His wife Elsie
leslie are members OF Joseph Jefferson's draustio
company. Another Of William Winters sons Nfr
LOUIS v winter IL seriously III. at MentOne
Governor White of North Dakota has sppointed
Edward Engrud. OF Fargo. to be Supreme Court
Juoge 10 succeed the late Judge John NJ. Cochrane
ii9 oled suddenly on July 20 while the State uon-
i'auAs convention was IN session
EH-Kng Prempeh OF Ashantee admired Josepb
Chamberlain TO such an extent that he ordered FOR
himself complete suit Of clothes and mouocls like
'nese worn by the ax-Colonial Secretary
Former Governor Of Illinois Joseph W. Fits- fz
confined 10 bed the result OF fall near his summer
cottage at Charleyoix. Mich He slipped on a yva,
S''7NsiA ana oroks his arm near the shoulder.
Tne Rev. William Lswton Brown. the oldest uv
ing graduate OF Brown University has tur,a5 ~,
RMttIietlstn year. he is resident OF Wreutharn
MASS Where ne lives with daughter.
New-York tribune., 1904-08-15
SHEEHAN AND PARKER

In the fall Of 1886 Mr.. William f. Sheehan,
now one OF the closest advisers Of Judge Par
ker' wrote letter reslgning his place as a mem
ber Of the Democratic National Committee saw
ine that the Chicago convention had been domi-
mated by radicalism, not patriotism; that he had
tried TO convince himself that he could honestly
stand by the party, but that when the New
York organization pulled down the banner of
Democracy ana hoisted the banner of PopuHsIn
he would not continue 10 represent it. He
added:
My duty is clear 70 me. When the Democratic
roll OF honor is called desire 10 be among thos,
who had the courage 10 refuse to follow the
banner OF Populism falsely labelled Democracy.
No such consideration, however, appealed to
Alton h. Parker. He had not the courage to
repudiate Populism Not even In the secrecy Of
the ballot box did he side with Cleveland
Carlisle, Francis and Lamont for patriotism
against radicalsm. He was less sensitive to
his country's financial honor than "Bme Eyed
Billy" Sheehan. Yet the American people are
asked to repose special trust and confidence in
New-York tribune., 1904-08-15
BE1LfeERENr sBIps IL YEUrRAL POETS.

Several questions concerning the rights and
immunities Of beligerent ships in neutral waters
have been acutely raised by the occurrences Of
last week. One relates 10 the inviolabiiity of
asylum. There Is DO universal rule requiring a
neutral 70 give asylum 10 a beIligerent ship; but
Il IS commonly assumed that If entry is not pro.
hihlted 4 is permitted and asylum is afforded.
Such was the case al Cbe-Foo. Then such asy-
luIn must be held inviolate. The principle was
well set forth in tbs Anglo-American treaty Of
1874, Ia which IL was stipulated that neither
party should permit the ships or goods OF the
other 70 be taken within its territorial waters
by the ships Of any third power. But" the
treaty added. in case IL should so happen, the
party whose territorial rights shall thus have
Deen violated shall use his utmost endeaVors
TO obtain from the offending party full and
ample satisfaction for the vessels so taken.
whether the same be vessels OF war or mer.
chant vessels" Former treaties between Amer
iea and France, Prussia and Holland. bound the
fisnatories 10 protect and defend by all the
means 10 their power the vessels Of each other
II Their waters. and 10 recover end restore them
when captured there They We're not However.
aound 10 make compensation FOR loss il they
used "ail the means within their poEer' for re-
covery without effect. Those principles have
been very generally accepted by the nations Of
tie world. and would probably he upheld by
asy impartial international tribunal ss valid and
essential 20 good morals. 1t Is 10 be assumed
l,es WI % recognized and upheld in the case
az the japanese seizure Of a Russian vessel in
Chinese waters at Che Foo
Another point relates 70 the length Of time and
conditions under which asylum may be en-
9osea. There is no iKed and universal rule. at
me outbreak OF a war each neutral nation
inakes or may make, it's own rules upon the
slpssfi ne are not sure that China did so in
liis var In the absence Of snecihc rules n
neilssrent mag sssumabiy enter neutral waters
sfeeiy and stay there 81 VIII. go long as he re-
rams from acts of war. II is not necessary
.hat the ship shall get ont again within twenty.
on, our hours or that # shall be dsmsntIed aud
iala al unfii the eHd of the war II n elects "a
Say some countries hare made such -,,Ies a.
lnctipnai csses mt there is no universal Law
. mai eiieet The vessel may be repaired "a
~ y make per sen eaworrhy fhoueh II fs not law.
fui 10 permit her srfasrnenf to he yAn.,rnA :,
New-York tribune., 1904-08-15

established and viii maintain IT, But Is he ut
heart a gold or silver man? Does he think he
was right in 1896 and 1900, or does he think he
was wrong, and has he now adopted the Re
publican principle which he opposed in those
years: Haven't the American people the right
TO know so much of the mind of the man who
wishes TO be their President?
Judge Parker has not dared to adopt 'Ihe
Evening Posts" hostility TO the tariff. He does
not declare a belief in tariff for revenue only,
OR even give adhesion to a square demand Tor
any basis of reduction. He merely speaks
feebly for a reduction which he has no ex-
pectation of trying to put in practice. Is he
protectionist a free trader? He does not say.
Haven't the American people right to know
Judge Parker has not dared to commit him
self TO anything practical TO the Philippines,
or, indeed 10 go one iOta beyond President
Roosevelt's position. He admits the proprlety
of holding the islands, but demands that we
promise them "self-government' when they are
reasonably fit for it. What does 'self-govern-
ment' mean? President Roosevelt is giving
them now selfgovernment as rapidly as the
people can be taught to govern themselves. If
he means anything more-if in actual practice
he would do anything different from what is
being doun-why doesn't he say so squarely
Haven't the American people right to know!
Judge Parker voted for the income tax and
the demand that the Supreme Court be packed
to reverse its decision that such tax was IN
constitutional. Does he feel that way now?
Would he appoint judges as he voted to have
Mr.. Bryan do, or is he sorry for that act ana
glad that Mr.. Bryan was beaten and that ke'
publican policies prevailed? Haven't the Amer
lean people n right to know
Is Judge Parker on the whole glad or sorry
that he failed TO secure what he voted for in
1896 and 1900? No one has right to assume
that he was not as sincere and upright and
patriotic then as anybody has right to con-
slider him now. But those things which he then
honestly wanted seemed to 4 majority OF the
American people dangerous and dishonoraoie,
and thousands Of men voted with the Repuo-
licans. declaring that they hated the Repu6-
licans but were bound to save the country.
Does Judge Parker now think with them that
what he favored was dangerous, dishonoraole
and r1linous to the country, ard rejoice that 1t
was defeated or does he still in his heart reel
that Mr.. Bryan, whose single term declaration
he so faithfully copies. right in other things
as welI2 Does he feel that Democratic victory
in 1896 and 1900 would have been good for the
country? Is his conservatism now convlction
reversing his former view, or is 1t merely as
sumed as an expedent when conservative coun-
sells are the only ones in demand? Haven't the
American people right to know!
New-York tribune., 1904-08-15

ne desire TO remind our readers whO are
about TO Leabe the city that The TRIBUNE mill
be sent BY mail 10 dHg address IN this country
or Gbrozd, and address changed as often as
desired. Subscriptions may be giUeH to your
regular dealer before Eeaving, or, If more
oou1enierf, hand them in at THE TRIBUNE
office.
See opposite page for subscription rates.
New-York tribune., 1904-08-15

In the recent land lottery in which twenty
Ave hundred pieces OF property in the Rosebud
reservation were rafied off, Nebraska had
a per cent Of the lucky ones, Iowa % and
South Dakota IS. There were 100000 registered
applications. II was an odd feature or the affair
that women amazingly favored by fort
une; school teachers. stenogrephers and other
working girls were successful In a long list OF
instances Now that they own farms. the t,n
married possessors of land can easily ACQUIRE
husbands, II they care TO resort 10 annexation
OF that kind.
New-York tribune., 1904-08-15
Amnsements.

ACADENy or AEUsIC-s.15-The Eternal city.
AERIAL GARDENs-s .2O-A Lft.le os Everything.
SAEIRO-s.2O-Pl6. PaA. P0us
CceyEE ISLAND Drear1iand Park Bostcck ;
A-lfnal Arsna--Steeplschase.
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN ROoF-s:I1-Paris by
Night
MANHATTAN BEACH THEATRE-suve- Slipper Pain ,
Spsctacls Decatur Fireworks
NEW-yoRK ROOF GARDEN-vaudevIIle.
NEw-ToRK THEATRE-s.20-Tbe Maid snd the
&fuinn.g.
PARADISE ROOF GARDENs-vaudsyiiie.
THIRD AVENUE TIIEATRE-2-s-The span q Life.
New-York tribune., 1904-08-15

We are not constrained to keep silent on any
|Ital question; we are divided on no vital aues-
tion; our policy is continuous. and is the same
for all sections and localities. There is nothing
experimental about the government: we ask the
people to continue in power, for our performances
IN tne past our. proved governmental efficiency,
Is guarantee as to our promises for the future
President Roosevelt
New-York tribune., 1904-08-15

The Hon. Hoke Smith now discovers that
President Cleveland really saved the country
from the peril OF free silver coinage. Yet, if we
remember Alright. the Hon. Hoke himself de-
serted the Cleveland administration in 1896 be-
cause 1T would not support the Hon William
]. Bryan for the Presidency on a free silver
platform.
New-York tribune., 1904-08-15

Fatal accidents to boys who have been flying
kites and have tumbled off OF roofs have oc-
CURED in several instances OF late Sending UP
kites from vacant lots and open fields is a de-
lightfu amusement. but roof Is not the proper
place for needless restless urchin 10 play In
this way, at the risk OF his life.
New-York tribune., 1904-08-15

The first use Mr. Bryan will make of the long
pole called the new Bryan issues viii be to see
whether IL is long enough to knock a Senatorial
perslmmon from the Nebraska tree
New-York tribune., 1904-08-15

The superintendent of Bellevue Hospital an
nounces that his observations and statistics
convince him that Manhattan is healthier now
New-York tribune., 1904-08-15

than at any previous time in ten years le1
onI1z a few weeks ago some of the officials OF the
Health Department were eroaking disfnahy
about the exceptionally high death rate among
little children. when doctors disagree'-ano SO
forth The proverb is somewhat musty. But at
least we are at liberty to take the more eneef-
full and consolatory view Of the matter II we
prefer to do so. and certainly most OF US woulo
like better to be glad than gloomy.
New-York tribune., 1904-08-15

Ex-Judge Parker's reference to 'the admira-
"ble platform upon which the party appeals
ito the country" must have caused smile to
chase over the features of the committee as they
recalled the fact that their candidate felt i'm
PEELED to take exception TO that admirable plat
form" by telegram
New-York tribune., 1904-08-15

Kings County politicians say there is new
Democratic Gear of Coney Island, and his
name is not McCarren. It may be so, but the
general impression has been that Carbon in
Gravesend has been a discredited job since the
days Of John Y. McKane.
New-York tribune., 1904-08-15

Henry Gassaway Davis must begin to teel
sighted. He is the only one who has not been
told about certain event at St. LoIis.
New-York tribune., 1904-08-15

Judge Parker's declarations on the Philippine
issue seem to have moistened a good deal OF
"anti-imperialst" powder.
New-York tribune., 1904-08-15

his wisdom. his craftsmanship, his sensitiveness
to detect and his courage to resist dangerous po-
UticaI tendeucfesi
New-York tribune., 1904-08-15
THE TALK OF THE DAY

II IL good form in ST. Louis nowadav. - -
siae m a place rather than IN a street or avs
,.u' F,e''eh names seem to have gone OF fash
lon and aristoeratie English names nov bs,,a 81.
preference for those fashionable localities West
minister. Portland. Cavendish and so on hav, the
call II is not good taste-this wholesale ann-o-
prtatioa OF English names-but the taste of the
average land company or real estate specuIator
Is not apt 20 be very nice in these matter.
New-York tribune., 1904-08-15
SHEEHAN'S METHODS.
SCANDALS IN BUFFALO.
attempt to Steal Election-A Reign
of Terror and Fraud.

Buffalo. Aug. Il specialJ-Although there
is not trace left Of William F. Sheehan's once
autocratic power in the politics Of this city ths
decent people OF Buffalo retain vivid recollec-
ton of the days when he was the undisputed
Democratic boss OF Erie County. They likewise
nourish keen sense OF the dangers which
threatened the city's government when he was
able to keep his creatures IN the local Offices
dangers which were averted only when he was
dethroned and driven by an overwhelming pop
ular uprising against him to seek another field
for his activities.
1t is gall and wormwood to many OF the for
mer friends and supporters OF Grover Cleveland
in this city that "Blue-eyed Billy Sheehan az
he once was popularity known here should be
placed in a position OF power in the Democrats
National Committee. where he may seek to re-
peat some OF his well known methods OF cam
paigning. They feel and say that Buffalo has
not quite recovered even at this late day from
the disgrace which fell on IL on account or those
methods. AS one Cleveland Democrat has sung.
with apologies to more successful bard.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-09-15
The Vermont Election

A Republican newspaper wou.~ not
answer tho purpose for which Repub-
lican newspapers are permitted by an
inscrutable Providence to exist If 1t
did not proclaim the result of the Yer
mont election a. q wonderous triumph
for the party and q guarntee of the
success of Roosevelt and Fairbanks in
November. It is as much part of the
game as the vociferations of the
"barker" outside a booth at county
fair. But the event also admits Of
sane and sound comment.
Vermont has gone precisely as it
was expected to 20 and as it always
does 90.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-09-15
Estray Notice

Strayed from my place June 3rd,
seventeen head of cattle, without brand
including seven mich cows, l of which
is dark red with bell on; four are red
and white spotted, with red neck and
head. one having bell on and one hsv-
ing horns; one white with dark head
and neck: and one red one with white
spots; 2 two year old steers, one OF
which is clear white and has horns, the
other is red with white spots and horns.
and eight yearlings, including two white
ones, one steer and one beifer; one
white bull with dark head and neck );
two red heifers; one yellow heifer; one
black heifer and one black steer, with
white spots. Any one having know
ledge of the above cattle will be re-
warded by notifying or returning the
same to me. Chas. F. Peterson.
ltf Ray P. O., N. D.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-09-15
The Worlds Fair is now at it,
Best,


The dreaded warm season in St.
Louis, covering July and August, is 4
thug of the past aud the beautiful Fall
months Of September, October and
November, Offering the finest climate
conditions, should be taken advantage
Of by everyone to see the greatest
Worlds Fair ever held or likely to be
held for many years to come.
/ Every day the Chicago, Burlin gton
& Quincy Burlington Route"
runs sleeping cars and chair cars
straight through over it's own tracks
from St.. Paul and Minneapolis to st.
Louis, Offering the best possible service
to the greatest show on earth.
For three hundred ami fifty miles the
Burlington Route" follows the east
bank of the Mississippi har, and de-
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morning Express gives the visitor one
of the most scenic rides to be had in
America, especially so during the early
fall months.
The rates are now away down. The
normal temperature in St. Louis for the
entire month Of September last year was
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now is the proper time to make your
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Write me for full descriptive folders,
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ROW to reach the Exposition grounds
| and what to do when you get there
how to see the Fair to the best advan-
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| "Burlippton Route't, St. Paul, MINI