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Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-04
The NIOrey Letter.

The Morey letter referred to above was
Intended to injure Garfield on the Pacific
coast. In 1880, the Chinese immigration
question was agitating the country. On Oc-
tober 81, twelve days before the election. a
New York newspaper published a letter
purporting to have been written by Garfield
on January % OF that year to one II. L.
Morey Of Lynn, Mass. The communication
appeared TO be a reply 10 a letter written
to General Garfield for the purpose of OBJ
tanning his views on Chinese cheap labor,
and was as follows:
WASHINGTON, d. G., January e,
1889. Dear Sir: Yours in relation TO
the Chinese problem came duly to hand.
ployes is only a question Of private and
corporate economy. individuals or com
panies have the right to buy labor where
they can get II the cheapest. We have a
/ treaty with the Chinese government which
should be r~eligiously kept until It's provi-
sions are abTogated by the action Of the
general government. and | am not pre-
pared to say that It should be abrogated
until our great manufacturing interests are
conserved in the matter of labor; Very
To ii. L. Morey. Employers Union, Lynn
Mass.
The letter, which was In handwriting
something like Garfield's, was headed per
sonaI and confidential" and was reproduced
in newspapers throughout the country. II
produced CONSERVATION in the republican
ranks, as it was feared that the letter,
whether genuine or not, would lose General
Garfield the electoral votes Of the Pacific
states, where there was such a strong sem
timent against Chinese immigration that
party allegiance was likely to be forgotten.
The day after the publication Of the let
ter in New York. Garfield sent the follow
ing telegram. from his home in Mentor. o..
TO Marshall Jewell, chairman OF the repub-
hcan national committee: II win not break
the rule I have adopted. by making a public
reply to campaign lies, but l authorize you
TO denounce the so-called 'Morey' letter a.
a bold forgery, both In language ana santi-
ment Until It's publication I never heard
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-04

of the existence of the Employers Union
Of Lynn, Mass, nor of such a person as II.
l.. Morey."
On October %. when Garfield received a
copy OF the New York newspaper contain
ing a photographic fac-simile Of the alleged
letter, he telegraphed to Mr.. Jewell as fol-
lows: publish my dispatch of last even
ing II you think best. The letter is the
work of some clumsy villain. who cannot
spell, nor write English, nor initiate my
handwriting. Every honest and manly
democrat In America, who is familiar with
my handwriting. will denounce the forgery
at sight. Put the case in the hands of the
ablest detectives at once, and hunt the ras-
cal down" An investigation showed that
no such person as II. L. Morey lived at or
near Lynn, Mass, at the time the letter was
dated, and that no such an organization as
the Employers Union ever existed in Lynn.
GarfIeld's opponent In 1880, General Han
cook, had nothing to defend on the stump;
but he made some blunders. The tariff
WIS then an issue of some prominence, but
Hancock did not seem to appreciate it. He
airily disposed Of the whole affair by say
ing that the tariff was only a local issue.
This was very much like Croker's famous
declaration in 1900: Where IL the sense in
all this fuss about the free coinage OF sill
yer at 10 10 /? II we find that this ratio
doesn't work. we can increase It or lower II
as often as We wish. 1 am In favor Of gold
and silver, and all kinds OF money and
plenty of It," Hancock's tariff declara-
ton injured him greatly. and was perhaps
| the main cause OF his defeat at the polls.
The M~uIliEan Letters.
In the presidential contest between James
q. Blaine and Grover Cleveland, in 1884, let
tiers that were not Intended for the public
gaze figured in the campaign-the Mulligan
| letters. They were not new. They were
brought to the surface when Blaine was
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-04

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New-York tribune., 1908-07-21
CAPTAIN HENRY M'CREA.

cauta.n Henry McCrea, OF the United States
navy ,he commander of the battleshp Georgia
an the cruise of the North Atlantic Squadron TO the
Pacific Ocean, died from Brghts disease at $3.50
o.clock Sunday morning In the naval hospital at
tho Frooklvn navy yard. He taken there on
J,;,e % two days after he had been assigned TO
,he lighthouse bureau station, Staten Island. hav-
,np been relieved from duty on the Georgia at the
time of the arrival at San Francisco.
The captain was removed from Staten Island IN
q naval tug Medical Director z. II. Green thought
was not relinoushed even after he fell into a
state of unconsciousness on Saturday morning
Nrs Caroline McCrea, who had remained with the
captan through his Illness, at his bedside when
he died His son. Elislie McCrea. had been sum
rroned from his home In Piainfield, n. j., but had
not arrived when his father died
CAPTAIN McCrea's health began to fail immedi-
ately after the turret explosion on board the Geor-
sia last September. when several men killed.
commandant Of the Brooklyn navy yard.
rap.ain McCrea born at Logansport, Ind,
efty-seyen years ago. He and his cousin. James
McCrca now president of the Pennsylvania Rail-
road were brought up together Henry received
his appcintnaent Annapolis in 1866. Six
while in command of the Machias he prevented
Admiral Killick OF the Haytian navy. from bonn
harding Cape. Haytien and plockading Haytss portA
The funeral arrangements all In the hands OF
President McCrea OF the Pennsylvania Railroad.
The body viii be removed from the hospital this
New-York tribune., 1908-07-21
PETER 3. MEAD.

Peter b. Mead lifelong resident OF Brooklyn
died on Saturday at his home, No 1r2 bergen
street at the age of ninety-three years ana siN
,oo,tbs Mr. Mead remembered many interesting
things about the growth and development OK
Rrooklyn and one Of those which he most de-
lighted TO recall the occasion OF General
Iafsvette's last visit 10 America. whom young
Mood rode IN the same carriage with him through
the streets Of Brooklyn, waving an American nag
over the visitors head.
He was in the employ of Harper Il BIOS TOT
more than a score Of years, and made the &c
o,,ajntsnce of many OF the foremost authors and
writers of the day He edited a magazine devoted
to horticulture for several years. and was one OK
the organizers of the Horticultural Society OF new
York He was also identified for many years with
.be Erooklyn Board OF Education and the Amert-
can Institute OF New York
His favorite diversions were fishing and ofllards
He wss familiar with all the fishing haunts ABOUT
New York and Lake Champlaln and was an init
mate friend of Collendsr the noted billiard table
maker He leaves two daughters
New-York tribune., 1908-07-21
EDWARD WELLS. JR.

Edward Wells. 1r. a lawyer with ofices at No.
Rector street and at time corporation coun-
sci Of Peeksiil died Sunday at his home there.
following an operation for appendicitis Mr.. Wells
was native OF Peekskill and was born there In
1862. the son of Edward Wells and Hannah Nassau
Wells After receiving his early education at the
Peekskill Military Academy, he entered Yale in
1880. and was graduated with the class of "a.
Following his graduation he entered his fathers
law ofiice and remained with him for several
months. when he became member of the faculty
OF the Peea<skl Academy, in the chair Of rhetoric
and the English language He remained at this
only Aaort time, when. IN 1855, he became stu
dent at the Columbia Law School The following
year he began his law clerkshp in the office of the
late Roscoe Conkng, but continued his course at
Columbia until he graduated In 1887.
In May OF that year he was admitted to tho bar
and Immediately formed, with his father and the
late Hiram Barney, the law Arm of Barney 4
Wells The firm dissolved IN 1Ss1r and Mr..
Wells Jr. formed partnership with Avery D. An
drews. ex-Police Commissioner and ,Adjutant Cen
eral OF the state under Governor Roosevelt.
In 1900 General Andrews retired from practice
and Mr.. Wells had since been continuing, the prac-
tice alone.
Mr.. Wells a member of the Bar associations
OF the city of New York, Westchester County and
New York State; the American Geographical So
ciety, the Reform Club, the Delta Kappa Epsilon
fraternity. the Yale Alumni and the Peekskill
New-York tribune., 1908-07-21
PRINCE NEAR QUEBEC.
IndOmitable Sends Wireless Message
-NezC Ham pshire AsriUcs.

Quebec July 1n-The British battleship Indomfta-
ble with the Prince Of Wales aboard came Into
wireless touch to-day with the British authorities
here. She entered the Gulf Of 81 Lawrence early
this morning and. 1T IL estimated, is six hun
dred miles from Quebec. She sailed last Tuesday
and has evidently made fast trip over The
landing OF the Prince OF Wales is scheduled for
Wednesday, and the Indomitable will probably slow
down now not TO be ahead OF the arranged
plan Of ceremonies
Earl Grey has received word that v.ce-President
Fairbanks will arrive by train at Lewis, opposite
Quebec at 7:55 O'Clock Wednesday morning. A
military guard Of honor and officials OF the Gov
ernor Generals star will meet the Vice-President
and escort him to Spencerwood. which is to be his
official residence while he is here
The arrival of the United States battieship New
Hampshire at / o'clock to-day, increases the inter-
national fleet in the harbor to ten battleships.
They anchored IN column Of twos and present
an imposing appearance. The New Hampshire II
a OF attention, her white hull and light yell
low superstructure being IN marked contrast TO
the dull gray of the British and the blue-gray OF
the French battleships- During the call of Ad-
niral Cowles and Captain Window this afternoon.
the Governor General and Countess Grey escorted
tho American officers to tho italian gardens and
promenade prepared for the Prince OF Wales, COM
mandinx q view OF the assembled warships- The
American and French officers exchanged calls OF
ceremony this evening, the New Hampshire ana
the French warships joining in salutes
Many American bluejackets are ashore tonight
tointns with the French and British tars in the
festivities. The city is brilliantly illuminated. and
vast crowds throng DufYerin Terrace and the main
thoroushfares viewing the carnival scenes prelim-
mary to the historical pageants.
The weeks festivities began In earnest to-day
with the appearance in the streets Of mounted
herads armed men OF the watch in the quaint
costumes OF the days OF Champlain. announcing
the events Of the celebration. The city has taken
on a carnival aspect, and besides fifteen thousand
redcoats Highlanders and blrejackets. some five
thousand OF the population are arrayed In costumes
of the Middle Ages representing phases OF Quebecs
history from the time Of Cartier and Champ}ain
down TO the battle the Plains OF Abraham.
Large parties OF IroQuos and O1ibway Indians have
Teen brought here lend reality the scenes de-
pctins the struggles OF the French with the
Indians
New-York tribune., 1908-07-21
"A BENEFlcENT CHARITY"


From The ROohester Democrat and Chronicle.
So far during the summer the Nsw-York Trfb-
unes Fresh Air Fund has done ,S64 worth Of
good, measured by the amount OF money spent.
JOY the Improved health. the ideas, the exhla-
ration OF getting close to nature-the blessings Of
the fund hardly be estimated in dollars and
cents. Such, at least, is probably the verdict OF
the poor children who have been sent into the
country. and Of their tired mothers.
port made by the matron of the Shepherd Knapp
Home at Ltchfied. Conn.,. where a party OF waits
had enjoyed vacation. OF course. they were
all washed their arrival, and at the end OF tho
visit each given bath and clean clothing Tho
following converse ton Is reported with whose
well Jack. this time morrow you viii be on
your way home What are you going to do for the
rest of the SUMMER
Pm going to bed teacher"
Yes, I know you going to bed at night; but
I'm jest gon' to stay In bed all day. answered
Jack. and he rose. threw himself at length on the
grass near the piazza and stretched himself lastly
'.AU day. Jack? What for?" asked the matrou
80 won't get dirty more was Jacks re-
ply just II he really meant Il
hts life III bed nor that after week in his old
surroundings he will closely resemble a piece OF
delicate bric-A- -brac; but he has received some new
Impressions his ideas have Undergone transfor-
nation his intentions good. and his summer
OUTING may change the current of his life. At
least he Will always have pleasant memory with
him for inspiration.
Fresh air charities are worthy OF all praise
There can be adequate description Of the pres
ent. comfort and pleasure which they confer, and
no estimate of their future influence on the lives
OF those who come within their ministrations
New-York tribune., 1908-07-21
THE REV. PETER J. kEARNEY.

The Pew Peter J. Kearney, one Of the Oldest
priests In the Long Island Diocese ana Tor the last
thirteen years rector of st. Raphaels Church In
the RlssyilIe section of Long Island City, died In ST
Johns Hospital that place. early yesterday morn
ing Father Kearney born in Longford County.
ireland in 1889. and was graduated from All Haiiow
College He ordained forty-one years ago, ana
s.r,,ed first as a c,lrate at ST Josephs Church, In
rarooklvn which WAS then under the pastorate OF
Vicar General Mcnamara Following this he he}d
charges throughout Long Island, founding several
missions and churches. Thursday Of last week he
was stricken with pneumonia. Two sisters, one OK
whom is Sister Mary Joseph. Of Manhattan survive
him The other sister his housekeeper. He
has two nephews in the priesthood. the Rev. Peter
Rally of Los Angeles. Cal, and the Rev James
1,.,,,- who was ordained about two months ago in
~
New-York tribune., 1908-07-21
GIFT By JUDGE OBRIEN.
Mr.. Cleueland's Co-Trustee aids
Portrait Fund.

Morgan ]. O'Brien, former presiding Justice OF
the Appellate Division OF the Supreme Court.
who was Grover Cleveland's colleague as trustee
Of the majority Of the stock OF the Equitable
Life Assurance Society, has written to Tho
Tribune supporting the plan to place portrait
of Mr. Cleveland in the Executive Chamber NJ
Albany as a suitable memorial of his service a.
Governor Ex-Justice O'Briens letter. which
was received yesterday. is as follows:
Good Ground, Long Island.
July Is, 1908.
New York Tribune. Park Row. New YORK
Gentlemen Herewith I inclose a check fof
325 to be added to the fund to secure portrait
Of Grover Cleveland to be placed On the Walls
OF the Executive Chamber Of the State Capitol
at Albany. Very truly yours.
MORGAN J. OBH1EN.
Tho Tribune also has received an anonymous
letter, inclosing 81, with the request that II the
plan for portrait should not be carried out
the money be handed over to the Sunshine work
The amount already subscribed seems to prom
ise the ultimate success OF the plan. but - not
yet sufficient. New subscriptions to the fund
are as follows:
Previously acknowledged d..-.............-.... 1o6
Total July s 1906. .s21
New-York tribune., 1908-07-21
DIR. POTTER Has RELAPSE.
Death Not Imminent, but Hope of
Recovery abandoned.

Cooperxtown n Y, July 2O.-Bishop Henry G.
Potter who has been Ill since June 27 at Fern
leigh, Mrs. Potters home here. suffered q re-
lapse to-day and tonight hfs condition il again
grave. Should he ultimately recover the Bishop
will be an invalid, 1t Is said
The Bishop had been doing well for week
past and his physicians greatly encouraged.
On last Saturday snd again yesterday he was
able to sit up, though the warm weather told
perceptfbly on his strength. To-day he was
quite Frustrated by the heat and became very
uneasy He also experienced some pain. This
evening he was resting comfortably, but
DR. Edmond Janvrin and several nurses In
constant attendance. During the day DR.. J. e.
Janvrin and Dr. NJ I. Bassett were also with
the patient, though only DR.. Edmond Janvrm re-
manned at the bedside throughout the night.
When seen tonight Dr. j. E. Janvr1n said
THE Bishop yesterday passed the most COM
Portable cay during his sickness This morning
he suffered a relapse and to-day he has been
uneasy and in some pain Tonight he Is rest
ing comfortably. however"
Bishop Potter's son. Alonzo Potter, Of New
York has again been summoned TO Cooperstown
Throughout the illness of the Bishop oxygen
has occasionally been administered but to-day
the quantity greatly increased. The condi-
ton OF the arteries is such that the circulation
is seriously hindered. Both Of the lower limbs
are affected one of them having been rendered
useless During the day resort was had to drugs
to ease the pain 1t Is not believed that death
is imminent but 1t is known that hope Of re-
covery IS quite abandoned.
Bishop Potter resting comfortably at
midnight. At that hour the family retired.
leaving the patient to the care Of the physicians
and nurses All the lights turned out ex-
cept those in the Bishops apartments.
New-York tribune., 1908-07-21

morning. after prayer by Chaplain 1saacs stx
ollcaal bearers the ofcers OF the yaro dressed
in white uniforms and wearing sade arms ana panos
of Grape will escort the body to tug which u
to convoy IL to Jersey City. The bearers viii be
Pay Director Reah Fraser. Colonel p. st. C. Murphy
Naval Constructor w. J. Baxter Medical Inspector
e. H. Green, Commander r. T., Hall and surgeon
G. A. Tung At Jersey City the body Will oe placed
aboard q special train which Will start Tor WASH
ington at 1910 o'clock The burial services will
probably be held in the Church OF the Covenant
and tho body will be finally placed to rest In Airing
ton Cemetery.
Washington. July 1.-The funeral OF Captain
Henry McCrea u g. NJ who died at the Naval
Hospital In New York yesterday. Will be held At
the Church Of the Covenant, In this city. to-mor-
row afternoon. The funeral will be conducted With
full military honors The pallbearers Will be Cap
tains Blocklinzer Knball, Halsey. Culver Norton
and Comfy Pay Director Speel and Medical d.
rector Street, all OF the navy.
New-York tribune., 1908-07-21
lcNAclo vEINTEMiLLA.

Guayaquil. Ecuador, July 2o.-Ignacio veintemila.
former President Of Ecuador died In this city on
July IS. He was born at Cuenca In 1880
Ignac!o Veintema was an Ecuadoran general
and politician. He led the liberal revolt which
overthrew President Borrero in December 1876, and
was proclaimed President with extraordinary pow
In 1882 he became practically Dictator with
the title of supreme chief He deposed and
driven from the country in July, 1888, after sew
eral months Of civil war.
New-York tribune., 1908-07-21
THE REV. Or. OTTO PFLEloERER.

Berlin July 2o-The Rev. Dr. Otto Pfeiderer.
professor of theology at the University OF Berlin,
died to-day He born at Stettfn In 1889
DR.. Pneiderer was educated at Zubingen and In
1870 became a professor at the University Of Jena.
In 1875 he called to the chair of systematic
theology in the University of Berlin BY his writ
ings and lectures he became one OF the most In
iuentfal representatives Of liberal theology. His
courses of lectures in London 1885 and in Edin-
burg in 1894 were published In English under the
titles Lectures the Influence Of the Apostle
Paul the Development Of Christianity" and
THE Philosophy and Development OF Religion =
He was also the author OF "Paulinism. Develop
ment of Theology in Germany Since Kent
Christian Origins" and Evolution and Theology
Other Essays"
New-York tribune., 1908-07-21
THE WEATHER REPORT.

: Omci.l Record md ForecaA.-washinxton. July "a
that covered the southwest and Gulf
States Sunday extended middle Mississippi
and Ohio valleys and tho again
the Statss Showers also occurred In
Minnesota The temperature has fallen the low1
Ohio Valley elsewhere the changes have been uninpor
tant valleys will the middle
and Tuesday night and WsnesdAy
and followed during the last three days of the
by weather the Eastern portion Of the
DECIDED temperature changes viii only In
areas visited by shower
Durfnr Tussday the wfnds the New England and
middle will be light to fresh ana mostly
from east the south Atlantic coase light
fresh Gulf coast HIGHT and vArfable
on easterly and tho upper lakes
the wind will shift to fresh northwest
Forecast for Special Localties-For New Engand
and Eastern New York-Fair today: showers Wednes-
day: winds n,~.,.
For the District OF Columbia. Eastern Pennsyivanls
New Jersey Delaware and Ma-yisnd-Showers to-h'sn.
"wednesday showewrs followewd by fair resh eas' 10
southeast winds. -x.. ~ v,r&
Fso- western PENNSYLVANIA and Western New h"A'
showers to-day: Wednesday fair; fresh eass wihcs-
-, om..., p..o,d-rhe following onfcial record
from the wsather shows the changes In sne
nerature for twenty-four hoofs 'n coi"p~'A
w,th the corresponding date OF last year
New-York tribune., 1908-07-21

Academy Alumni the Harris Light Cavalry suf-
v,vors' Association the Phi Delta Phi, Delta Kappa
Fpsilon and the Alpha Psi Sigma fraternities and
the Transportation Club, and was a trustee OF the
Finch School He also director OF the Put
nam Spring Water Company, Highland Democrat
Co,npany Monograph Company and member OF
.he Frks Of which he was a district deputy.
SON Edward Bertrand Wells, and a sister. Miss
Anna Wells and brother. Judge Charles Nassau
Wells all OF Peekskin, survive him. The funeral
will be held TOMORROW afternoon al CLOCK ut
.h. E1,,s R,,i,dine in Brown street Peekskin.
New-York tribune., 1908-07-21
CHARLES n. X. SMITH.

Charles II. K Smith, who for many years repre-
sented the old 10th Ward In the Board Of Alder
men in Brooklyn. died Sunday at his home. No.
500 Clinton avenue. Brooklyn. He was born at
Morris Plains, N. j., on August Is, 1892 and came
to Brooklyn at the age of ten. He was educated
at Davenport's Academy. in Brooklyn. and later
engaged In the undertaking business with his
father He consistent Republican,, casting
his first vote for Fremont and his last for
Roosevelt He a member Of Covenant Lodge
F. and A. NJ. He leaves wife and two sons
New-York tribune., 1908-07-21
JOHN J. BRADLEY.

John J. Bradley died yesterday at his home. No.
ali Bedford avenue Brooklyn. from cirrhosis OF the
liver He was born in New York City, ano III ms
boyhood printers devil on Inc Ne" - -
zar. I.ter he WAS office boy for Justice
Samuel Maddox OF the Supreme Court and ~niie :
a Young man he held the Office OF deputy ohi.eu
States marshal He deputy sherin, hoioins
that post for ten years
Mr. BRADLEY was for a time president OF the
t,-ooll,,, Athletic Club and was a member OF the
Seymour Club the Seneca Club, the Order OF the
Maccabees and Washington Council knish's oi
Columbus
New-York tribune., 1908-07-21

tho Metropolitan Museum He vas . member Of
the council OF the Hellenic Society and Of the
Egypt Exploration Fund Committee. In 1906 he
was delegate from Balliol College to the arch1-
illogical congress at Athens. Among his publica-
tions are The Greek Question and Answer"
Studies OF the Gods in Greece" '-xford - It II. ..
"Aacchiavelli and the Modern State and many
articles on Hellenic subjects He was married IN
1850 to Miss Margaret Macmillan
New-York tribune., 1908-07-21
THE REV. DENNIS =. osuLLlvAN.

Worcester. Mass, July D-The Rev. Dennis P.
OSullivan s. J., president of St Joseph's College,
Philadelphia, died suddenly to-day from heart
failure at Holy Cross College. Father OSullivan
had been Ill for time, and had come here in
the hope of recuperating He born in Troy,
n. Y, IN 1855
New-York tribune., 1908-07-21
TRANSATLANTIC TRAVELLERS.

Among the passengers who sail for Europe to-day
are:
KAISER WILHELM IL FOR BREMEN.
A Lowell Blake. William T.
Iynford Biddle r X kellogg,
MissM Blake. MIS- Robert w alsr.
colsa.i and MFs d B Charles A whitney
Among the passengers steamers which reached
here from Europe yesterday were:
PRINZ FRIEDRICH WILHELM, FROM BREMEN.
u.,or .nA Mrs otwsy Mr.. ana Mrs. F. H. Lowell.
Allen. Nh Arcn!beAa StYWerQ
IYsdenck ~ DukteEek Nh a. 0A W. - Woo0