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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-02-10
Sale of the
Philippine Islands.

The Barlow Courier-Informant
whose editor belongs to that fast dis
| appearing army of soldiers who
fought for the Southern confederacyr
and incidentally to keep the negro in
bondage, comes out openly against the
passage of the bill recently introduced
in congress by Frank Clark providing
for the sale of the Philippine Islands,
and says:
Congressman Frank Clark of this State,
has introduced a bill in the house of Rep
resentatfves. providing for the sale of the
Philippines to Japan or some other power
which may be willing to pay our price.
Cod forbid Not many years ago. the ma
jority of the people of this country were
denouncing the crime of slavery and
holding up their hands in holy horror at
the traffic in human beings. A bloody
fraternal war ensued, in which lives by
the hundred thousands and money by the
thousand millions were paid as the price
it is proposed that the whole nation go
into the slave trade and put up at auc-
ton several millions of human beings
who are as much entitled to freedom as
We are.
To purchase the Philippines as We did
a few years ago, was bad enough in all
conscience; but IT was condoned by the
world In the belief that IL was only pre-
paratory to their ultimate independence
To put this whole people on the block and
sell them now, would not only be a dis
grace TO this great, rich nation, but TO
civilization and to humanity itself Let
the nation be at least as just as the bet
ter class OF slave owners of the south who
We're so bitterly denounced in their day.
who kept their slaves and took care of
them when they became Improbable, or
set them free.
We don't want the PHILIPPINES: they
are burden TO us and a source of weak
ness. but in heavens name let US not ex-
hibit ourselves before the eyes of the
world as a nation of slave dealers Give
the Philippines their independence with
out a cent of ransom, and place them. at
least temporarily, under the protectorate
OF the three nations most Interested
japan, England and ourselves
we fall TO see where the United
States, by a sale of the islands, would
go into the slave trade" There is
clear cut distinction between this
sale of the Filipino. and the fight for
the continued enslavement of the
negro in the south. According 10 the
reasoning of the Courier-Informant we
are already in the slave business. If
the inhabitants of the Philippine
Islands would be slaves under the
supervision of some other nation to
whom we might sell them, then they
are slaves under the supervision of
this government today.
The COurier-Informant is right
when it says that we don't want the
islands There is no question but that
the islands would be of value 10
Japan, and if that country is willing
TO pay the United States for them We
think it would be d splendid bargain
TO thus get rid of them. If it is found
impossible to sell them to some en-
lightened and civilized nation it VIII
then be time 10 talk about a protect
crate.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-02-10

honors are in store fol him. We do
not believe he will eiter the race
against Senator MalIofy, but he is
young yet, and in time Floridians will
reward him for his patriotic and sin
cere services in behalf of the state.
Will Bryan is one of the brightest
and most promising of the younger
men of Florida, and in due course OF
time the state win doubtless call him
10 higher ohIces. He is honest, fear
less, and incorruptible, and Ike the
great Commoner who bears his name,
he stands for all that is pure and up
right in the political life of the state
and the nation.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-02-10
Some Argument for
BItulithic PavenaeutS.

The Journal publishes some matter
elsewhere in the paper tsday, headed,
Opinion of Chicago Judge on Pave
ments," which is furnished by the
BItulithic paving people and which
constitutes an argument on their part
for bltuiithic street pavement
Up TO this time, everything that The
Journal has published concerning
street paving has been in the form
OF signed communicates from citi-
zens and tax payers or of matter
which The Journal has selected from
what appeared to be disinterested
sources.
The matter published today, how
ever, IS from a paving company direct:
and, while it makes interesting read
ing and we do not question the truth
fulness of the statements contained
therein, The Journal thinks this ex-
PLANTATION is due its readers in order
that there may be left no mistaken
preston regarding the source of the
various features of the paving discus
sion
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-02-10
Practical Advice.

Can you, as an old and expert.
enced public man, give me some good
advice as to how a young man just
starting in Office can preserve a high
standard of integrity before the pub
lic2"
Sure, Mike! Always demand cash
and don't be fool enough ever to take
checks. American.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-02-10
Pensacola Push and Pluck.

The Pensacola carnival is evidence
that Florida pluck cannot be downed
by such thing as devastating bur
ricane- 1t does not show that they
did not have the storm and that II
did not do great damage. but it does
demonstrate that the people of the
enterprising city have recovered from
its effects and repaired its ravages
and that they will go ahead in the,
future as though it never happened.-i
Tampa Times.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-02-10

Flodida should, and does feel proud
of her delegation at Washington.
Mallory, Taliaferro. Lamar, Clark and
Sparkman form as interprising and
able a delegation as will be found from
any state at Washington.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-02-10

commission. These commissioners
are fair and honest. and will accord
to the corporations every considera-
ton that is consistent with their pow
gether and agree on the powers 10 be
given the commission by the next Lee
islature. and this will doubtless do
away with much OF the present liiga-
ton between the commission and the
railroads.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-02-10

If JEFF. Browne intends entering the
subernatOrial fight he will have to
move TO the mainland if he would
keep up with the pace of that fight.
Living in a place with only three
mails week he is liable to be badly
pretty freely.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-02-10

At some time, but from appearances
Sacola and Tampa will settle the question
which is the queen city Of the gulf. We
cannot see just what is to be implied in
the term Queen City" Tampa appears
to have a shade the best of the popular
proposition. but Pensacola can go her
whole stack better on deep water and
harbor advantages Why not stop the
discussion: both are progressive and
either of them good enough for any one
IN the world to live in, keep healthy and
happy in.-Miami Metropolis
The Tribune and The Journal have
made peace, and we thought every
thing was settled until Key West but
ted into the game Now watch the
Island City go the same way.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-02-10

Jerome's objection to further de-
famtiOn of the dead who can't have a
chance to answer" in the Thaw trial,
in New York, will not be of much
avail. 1t is quite unnecessary for any
one to attempt to answer for him.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-02-10
Welcome to Mariannians.

We acknowledge the receipt of an
invitation to attend Pensacola's Mardi
Gras carnival which will be held on
Feby. 18th and 18th. The Carnival
bids fair to be larger and better this
year than ever. Mariana and Jack
son county can be depended upon to
furnish their quote of visitors.-Mari-
anna Times-Courier.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-02-10
Not Impressed.

What did that small boy say when
you told him he might grow up 10 be
president of the United States?
1T didn't seem to impress him. He
said nearly everybody was being men
toned for that position nowadays. -
Washington star.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-02-10

The learned district attorney" of
New York is likely to know more
about Lawyer Delmas in the future
as the California man has decided to
stay in New York and open law Of
fees.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-02-10

The senatorial fight in Levy county
wakes warm. There are three candi-
dates to fill the unexpired term of the
late Senator Carter, Editor Farmer.
of the Levey County Times-Democrat
Gus Morton, and John R. Willis.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-02-10
Compares Mallory to Morgan.

Like Morgan and Pettus, of Ala
bama, Senator Mallory will be re-
turned to the senate as long as he
wants the job or until he dies. He is
Florida's grand old man and is close
to the hearts of the people-Manates
Record.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-02-10

quently mentioned. but whether either
or both of these gentlemen will run
up against" the Pensacola statesman
Is yet to be seen.-White Springs Her.
aid.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-02-10

The Jacksonville Tihes-Union SAYS
that Governor BrOward has exceeded
his authority in the drainage matter,
fensive. 1t seems to us the Times
Union should show where the COVER
nor has exceeded his authority before
making the assertion that he is on
the defensive.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-02-10

The question of removing the su-
preme court 10 Jacksonville is not a
new one in this state. Some years
age Jacksonville wanted every de
partment of the state government, but
failing in this, they started an agita-
tion for the removal of the railroad
commission to that city The Journal
Is opposed TO having two state CAPT
tails. If one branch of the government
Is moved, all of IL should go By all
means have every department of the
government in one place. The rail
road commission holds sessions now
In different parts of the state and this
Is all right, and the supreme court
could hold sessions at Jacksonville or
other points at certain seasons of the
year, but the official headquarters Of
these departments should remain at
Tallahassee, or wherever the seat of
government is.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-02-10

Probably no trial in the United
States since the famous trial of Aaron
Burr at Richmond, has attracted as
much attention as the Thaw trial in
New York
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-02-10
Senator Mallory.

Now that United States Senator
Mallory has announced that he will be
a candidate for reelection the ques-
ton arises as to who will oppose him.
Hon. Frank Adams and Hon. S. NJ.
Sparkman are the names most fire.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-02-10

TO the Mardi Gras visitors: Have
a good time and Pensacola will be
pleased. The city is yours-make the
most OF the occasion
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-02-10
Municipal Ownership.

1t is probable that Pensacola will
purchase the present city waterw roks
plant. Municipal ownership is becom-
ing popular in Florida as well as else
where-Paldtka Times-Herald.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-02-10
SAID OF PENSACOLA
AND PENSACOLIANS
PensacoIa's Population.

According to the last census Pen
sacola has gained thirty per cent. in
population. Jacksonville and Tampa
had better be looking TO their laurels.
Times-Herald.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-02-10

A pleasant time is promised all who
attend the ball in the New Brent
Building Tuesday night. Music by
the Barrancas Orchestra.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-02-10
The Mardi Gras.


Pensacola intends that the carnival
to be held there on the 10 and IL of
this month shall be the greatest in its
history. Civic pride is enlisted to
make il so. The hurricane of Septem.
Der q was so terrible in its violence
and its effects that it was sensational
in itself, and it was not easy to exag.
gerate it Yet what they could do
to lay on the horror in more lurid
colors the sensational press of the
country did. Since that date Pensa-
cola citizens have worked with an en-.
ergy equal to that of our own people
after the great fire of May, 1901, to
rehabilitate the city and repair the
damage. But these efforts and the re-
suits have not been generally rcog-
nized or described by northern papers
and the result is that some people out,
side the state imagine that Pensacola
is ruined city. Yet Pensacola has
been prepared for some time to mako
guests comfortable. The carnival this
year will draw general attention to
the fact that Pensacola is on her feet
once more. - Jacksonville Times,
Union.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-02-10

There seems to be a determined
fight on in Volusia county for county
division. The people of the eastern
section of the county are going at the
matter in business-like way, and the
citizens of DeLand, and the western
section of the county, Will have to get
busy between now and the approach
ing session of the legislature if they
would prevent this move.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-02-10
Matrimonial,

"Matrimony,' said Uncle Josh this
morning, is suthin' like trouble, be-
cuz it's SO dadbIamed easy t git into,
an so damned hard t git out Nv
b'jinks. Detroit News.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-02-10

y grocer says the expression hand
ing people lemon" is seriously affect
ing the lemon trade Well, this is
certainly another case of %. Tam
pa News
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-02-10

King PTiscuS will arrive in PenSa-
cola next Monday He is not a can
dldate for governOr.-Lake Butler
Star. Jan %.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-02-10

Now that Girardeau has refused to
be a candidate against Hunt Harris
for president of the senate, who will
be the next man up?
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-02-10

The attitude of Senator Sans. OF
VOlusia county, on the question OF a
county division is to be commended.
Anticipating a fight on this question
in the next legislature he has advised
the calling of county primary before
the session of the legislature. for the
purpose of securing an expression
from the people on the question. and
says that he viii be guided by the
result of that primary. Senator Sans
lives in the eastern part of the county
the one desiring the division. Ger
tainly DeLand people could ask moth
ing fairer than this
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-02-10

The grand jury at BATON Rouge has
indicted ex-JudGc and Congressman
elect Favrot for the killing of his
friend, Or. Aldrich. All the parties
connected with this homicide have
remained silent as To the cause of the
killing, but il is asserted now that
FavTot killed his friend because Al
drich went To him with stories con-
corning the formers wife, in an en-,
deavor to do him a favor by having
the judge stop the ugly rumOrs. There
is no authority for this assertion. but
If it is proved To be true the I'M
written law defense should not be al
lowed to apply in his case.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-02-10
Settling of the
Prohibition Question.

The Tampa Tribune copies the para
graph from the Miami Metropolis.
which was reproduced in The Journal
few days ago, on the question of the
ultimate solution of the liquor uues-
ton, and adds the following very
spicy comment:
The danger in every reform is the arI,i-
may well ask why. if this same single
swlS OF apple-jaCk IS such a deadly sin,
II has boon placed upon Gods green earth
nv the Creator HIMSELF Moreover. have
we any right 10 name those things "uu-
clean which He has declared clean. and
the wine If not the apple jack-'-that
delights the heart of man" is q Verv
very ancient institution and was pre-
SIIniab bly, taken into the ark by NOAH, con-
SlderlnS The condition hC got into soon
after his landing as prima facie evidence
To that effect. OF course. he may have
been innocent 80 far as laying in a stock
IN the ark goes and found some kegs of
the wicked fluid that had flOated out of
an 3ntc-dluvian diStilierv like the barrels
let loose in the Ohio the other day.
Temperance is, indeed. a virtue. Tenn
pSfanre IN tEe midst of temptation to
Yield TO excess in all directions is the
greatest possible virtue. No sane doc
tor VIII tell you otherwise than that
more people are killed by eating too much
no prOhlbltory movement against the ex-
pcrlenCing Of CaStatOrv delights Is not
perhaps. this liquor one Of these teupta-
tons placed before the son OF man which
he must learn to live in the midst of and
Yet resist using ineXccSS before he may
=" considered is having conquered the
ready to reap the fun reward Of yirtIIa3
Now. have morals a right TO altogether
=" away with this devil which so many
seem destined To fight for some raaSo1
lneNpilCabc tO moral mind2
The thculogians must decide if this
il1Iie 1isS'l 'atlon, drawn forth by the bold
one OF the Metropolis, is mere Sophistrv
Gr II IT contains the germ of logic The
IrIDune IL uncertain about it
We are not going 10 say that
StOyalrs dissertation on this momen.
tuous question is logical. but it is
original and viii doubtless be read
with interest by the "dr-s" and the
vets in Dade and other counties of
the state We are going to be kind
enough 10 suggest to him that he had
better ne sure OF his ground when he
takes either side of this question. II
Is hard one 10 tackle. and if we are
not surprised he will soon hear from
the prohibition advocates on acco1,n.
OF what he has just written.
VIII. Bryan. of Jacksonville. who
rumor says. will be a candidate for
United States senator, is one of the
abiest OF the younger politicians of
the state. Mr. Bryan is an exemplary
young man, possessed of a remarkable |
intellect and Is an eloquent orator. |
Money, or promise # position. can not
tempt him; he is absolutely honest in |
MS every official act He has proved |
an able and efficient officer as the
solicitor Of Duval county, and higher
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-02-10
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For Mayor.

The friends of ]. Campbell Avery an
nounce his candidacy for the office of
Mayor of Pensacola, subject to the action
OF the white democratic primary.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-02-10
We Don't Have To.

We Don't Have To.
Pensacola has taken another census
and it gives credibility to the census
taken by the state in 1905 by showing
no more gain than would have been
expected. The census gives the city
a population of 22,640-a gain of only
1,135 over the population shown by
the state census. This is a gain Of
only about 500 per annum. The state
census showed gain of 1888 over
the population according to the fed
eral census of 1900. This was a gain
of about $50 per annum. If the indil
Gated gain continues the city will have
little fewer than $4,000 people in
1910.-Times-Union.
Pensacola is fortunate. If that sec-l
ton of Florida were annexed to Ala.I
bama, Mobile would claim Pensacola'sl
population. AS it stands today, PERI
sacola can reach out and grab Miltof
and Bagdad.-Apalachico Times.
Editor Mayes in Quincy.
Mr.. Frank L. Mayes, president andl
general manager of the Pensacola
Journal, who spent the week in Gads-I
den studying the tobacco situationl
that he might give comprehensive
write-up of this agricultural enter
prise, more than merits the glowing
success that he has achieved in the
field of journalism. In the beginning,
Mr.. Mayes told us, he started with an
Office much smaller than the one now
occupied by the Gadsden County
Times, and by his splendid ability as
a Journalist coupled with good BUSH
ness judgment, Mr.. Mayes now has
one of the finest daiIies of the state.
Quincy Times.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-02-10
For City treasurer

] hereby announce myself as a candi-
date for Treasurer of the City of Pensa-
cola, subject 10 the action Of the white
Democratic Primary.
J. s WALTON
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-02-10

The friends of Capt. Jos. Fondebilla
hereby announce him as a candidate for
City Marshal. subject to the action of the
white primary, and request the support of
all citizens.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-02-10
For CIty Marshal.

Frank l. Wilde announces his candi-
dacy for the office of City Marshal sub
Ject to the action of the White Demo-
cratic Primary and respectfully requests
the support of all good citizens.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-02-10

The Tampa Tribune copies the para
graph from the Miami Metropolis,
which was reproduced in The Journal
few days ago, on the question of the
ultimate solution of the liquor ques-
ton, and adds the following very
SOicv comment.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-02-10
Governor BroWard.

OLD CAMPAIGNER.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1907-02-10

The following letter has been re
ceived and. as the matter is OF
especial interest at this time, notwith-
standing the fact that all the questions
asked have been answered in former
years, The Journal takes pleasure in
nuhlishin- hnth inquiry and replieS: