LYING CABLE NEWS

Cortland Evening Standard, Wednesday, January 15, 1896.

PAGE TWO—EDITORIALS.

Lying Cable News.

   If there ever was a question on which the whole American people, to the last man—yes and woman too—were unanimous, it is the enforcement of the Monroe doctrine, the present interpretation of it at that, in Venezuela. Yet for some mysterious reason it seemed impossible to make the English understand that we meant it. They persisted for weeks in declaring that it was only the periodical twisting of the British lion's tail for a political campaign dodge. Our people wondered at the fatuous stupidity of the British mind.

   The explanation of the matter appears to be that the able correspondents who supply American news to the English papers are the most accomplished liars in the universe, excepting only those who supply European news to American papers. At the very time when 100,000 American volunteers could have been raised in 24 hours for the settlement of the Venezuelan boundary question by force of arms, these veracious correspondents were industriously and indefatigably telegraphing to English papers that the sentiment in America was for peace at any price and that nobody would fight out dear English brethren, no, not under any consideration. We would even give them a slice off our own country first. It was not till the London Chronicle sent one of its own editorial staff over here to ascertain the real truth that any idea of the seriousness of the situation dawned on Great Britain.

   It seems that it is the practice of the correspondents of British newspapers to telegraph just such information, true or false, as the case may be, as will please the vanity of the British mind. English papers are to be congratulated on their correspondents.

   ◘ The Spanish minister at Washington should not feel so dead sure that the

United States will not recognize the Cuban republic as to warrant him in telegraphing to his government at Madrid, as he did, a statement to that effect. A few more weeks of such heroic fighting and ability to hold out on the part of the revolutionists, and some nation will be forced, in the interests of humanity, to give such rights to the Cubans as England had no hesitation in granting to the south during our civil war. The United States ought to be the first country to recognize such rights on behalf of a brave people who are striving to win their independence and establish a republic of their own. A little while longer, and belligerent rights will have to be accorded to the revolutionists. Spain promised to end the war quickly when cold weather came. She has not done so. On the contrary, so far as can be ascertained, the patriots have gained signal advantage. Let not the revolutionary committee that have been interviewing the cabinet officers at Washington despair.

   ◘ Among the great men who have loomed up in the present European crisis

Paul Kruger, the old president of Transvaal, must not be lost sight of. In promptly defending his country and taking the bold, determined stand he did against British invasion he won inestimable advantages for the Boer republics in future. It is not certain, indeed, that Paul Kruger is not as big a man as any of the statesmen of Europe.

   ◘ In the curious Boer-Dutch dialect spoken in the Transvaal, "nitlander" means outlander, or foreigner. The nitlanders are the foreigners of all nationalities who live in the Boer republics. The Boers have suffered so much from the English that they can hardly be blamed for their prejudice against nitlanders from that country, but they ought not to pay it off on foreigners from other nations.

Horse-drawn Omnibus.

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT.

Omnibus and Cab Co. has Started up Again.

   The National bank of Cortland has disposed of its entire interest in the property of the Cortland Omnibus and Cab Co. to William M. Eillis of Groton, father of E. E. Ellis, late president of the company. The new concern will be known as the Ellis Omnibus and Cab Co. Mr. E. E. Ellis has been put in charge of the plant as general manager and work was started up again this morning as usual.

   The same line of goods as before will be made with such additions as may come within the way of the company. A considerable number of orders were on the books when the shut down occurred and several others have been received since, so there is work enough for the present. This is always the dullest time of the year at an omnibus factory. It is too late for the southern trade and too early for the northern. There is every prospect for a busy season ahead with a full force of men.

   The many friends of Mr. Ellis will be very glad to know that a way has opened by which he can be put on his feet again, and all are gratified that the employees of the factory are not deprived of work and that the business is to be continued at once.

Lt. Col. John Redington.

"Peerless America."

   In the evening of patriotism and song which Col. Redington gives in G. A. R. hall on Jan. 22 for the benefit of the James H. Kellogg camp, Sons of Veterans, he has been asked to repeat the program recently given by him at Gettysburg, Pa. In that battle the colonel commanded the Twelfth corps skirmishers on Culp's hill and said to the crowded house, that on that consecrated soil he couldn't help but speak and sing feelingly.

   The scope of his address enforces the power of equal rights to aid all in our land in building up their best in character and ability. Brilliant encouragement is drawn from the rich array of the nation's successes. Not limited to the backwoods rail-splitter, who became the greatest of men, or the obscure tanner who marched to the highest in human glory, or the poverty-stricken boy on the towpath who worked his way to the White House and to an immortality of national love and respect. Besides these there are hundreds of thousands of others, less renowned, but yet marked successes that would be impossible in any other country.

   The evening is one of intense patriotism, attractively presented, and interspersed with enlivening songs. Of this entertainment the Chicago Inter-Ocean says: "Over 2,000 people vociferously redemanded [sic] Col. Redington's original song, rendered by him with splendid effect."

   The price of admission has been placed at 15 cents which also includes supper.

WESTON TO WALK AGAIN.

The Pedestrian to Start Soon on a Long Trip.

   Edward Payson Weston, who held a foremost place as a pedestrian when the "six day" competitions were first introduced in this country by the late Sir John Astley, will start on a walk to the Golden Gate the latter part of next February.

   Some time ago a number of Weston's friends, including Mayor Strong of New York, Chauncey M. Depew, ex-Postmaster General Thomas L. James and J. Edward Simmons, president of the Fourth National bank of New York, joined, with a score of others in a letter requesting him to give a public exhibition for the purpose of reviving interest in pedestrianism. These gentlemen are all firm believers in the value of walking as an exercise. As an incentive, they have guaranteed Weston a purse of $8,000, the stipulation being that the walk across the continent shall be completed in 100 days.—New York Journal.

BREVITIES.

   —The D., L, & W. pay car will pass through Cortland to-morrow morning about 10 o'clock.

   —A bill was introduced in the legislature yesterday appropriating $75,000 for a Normal school at Holland Patent.

   —The case of W. L. Booth and others against Bertha M. Day which was to be tried before Justice Dowd was adjourned to Feb, 15.

   —The mothers' meeting (west) will be held at the home of Mrs. Willis Stevens, 9 Water-st., Thursday, Jan. 16, at 3 P. M. All ladies are invited.

   —Ladies' night at the Tioughnioga club to-night. No special program, but the ladies will be welcome and can spend the evening in any way most pleasing.

   —The Friendship club will give a euchre party this evening in the parlors of the Emerald Hose building. It is expected that about forty will be present.

   —The case of Hattie M. Hopkins against A. W. Graham was called before

Justice Dowd yesterday, some evidence taken and the case adjourned to Jan. 21.

   —There will be a special convocation of Cortland chapter, No 194, R. A. M., to-night for the purpose of conferring the most excellent decree on two candidates.

   —New advertisements today are—Kellogg & Curtis, twenty days special sale, page 6; A. S. Burgess, great January slaughter of winter suits and overcoats, page 8.

   —The Canadian jubilee singers appeared at the first M. E. church last night before a crowded house and gave a first-class entertainment consisting of songs and orchestral selections.

   —The St. Vitus Dancing club give the last of the series of parties Friday night in Vesta lodge rooms. Supper will be served at the Cortland House. McDermott's orchestra of eight pieces has been engaged.

   —The new combination car No. 17 began running to McGrawville this morning instead of No. 16. The car has been changed so that it has a ladies' apartment and a smoking room, and is very popular with all users of the weed. [sic.]

   —Four crews on fast freight trains on the D., L. & W. have been laid off within a few weeks for running their fast trains too fast. It is said that the trains made the trips between Binghamton and Elmira in two hours which is better time than is made by passenger trains.—Binghamton Republican.

   —The marriage of Mr. William J. Chorley of Cortland and Miss Gertrude

May Brooks occurs at 7 o'clock to-night at the home of the bride's parents in Apulia. A number of Cortland friends of the groom will attend the wedding.

Mr. and Mrs. Chorley, after a short wedding trip, will reside at 18 Garfield-st., Cortland.

   —The girls of Sage college, Ithaca, are taking steps toward the organization of an eight-oar crew. Courtney has signified his willingness to coach them. President Schurman is said to favor the project if the girls will learn how to swim and if they undertake it merely for exercise and recreation, but would oppose any racing between the Sage crew and that of any other college, male or female.

New Store in Cortland.

   Chris. Hansen, late of Ithaca, is about to open a new store at 41 Railroad-st., Cortland, where he will sell awnings, tents, flags, wagon covers, horse covers, canvas hammocks, trunk covers, lawn tennis nets and all such class of goods.