VIEWS FROM ABROAD

Cortland Evening Standard, Thursday, November 5, 1896.

VIEWS FROM ABROAD.

How Europeans Regard Mr. McKinley's Election.

OPINIONS WIDELY AT VARIANCE.

Foreign Newspapers Generally Applaud the Triumph of the Gold Standard, but Seem to Fear a High Tariff In the Near Future.

   VIENNA, NOV. 5.—The Neue Frie Presse, commenting on the result of the election in the United States says: "It is doubtful if McKinley will be able to continue the protective policy, since he was elected by both protectionists and freetraders. McKinley's victory is to the advantage of all civilized peoples. His defeat meant the beginning of a social confusion which would scarcely have been confined to America."

   The Fremdenblatt remarks: "The defeat of the silverites was so severe that it has permanently killed their chances."

   The Tageblatt of this city says: "The result is reassuring for the whole world."

What the Germans Say.

   BERLIN, NOV. 5.—TheVossische Zeitung says: "The downfall of the American silverites means the downfall of the German silverites."

   The Neueste-Nachtrichten remarks: "Just as the Democrats during Cleveland's regime did not abolish the protective tariff, but only slightly lowered it, now the Republicans will not restore the McKinley tariff. They must obey the wishes of the influential circles within their own party."

   The Volks Zeitung states: "The result of the election will lead to a general desire upon the part of European exporters to hasten the accumulation in America of the largest possible mass of wares before the new congress makes the tariff prohibitive. The victory of McKinley is thus an evil, but it is the less of the two."

   Das Volks Social says: "The reformer, Bryan, is in every respect a social reformer. His opponent is carved differently. McKinley is a kind of American Stumm, a brutal fighter for capitalism and gold currency and all owners of American securities. Capitalism enterprises were strongly interested in his victory, and the golden harvest now comes for the boerse and bondholders, but the reverse for the producing classes. In Germany, McKinley will lead to agrarian depression, and our industry in shipping and commerce will likewise suffer. McKinley's election is an international calamity."

As the French See It.

   PARIS, Nov. 5— Le Soir says: "Gold has carried the day, but unless the government seeks to satisfy the demands of the industrial and farming population of the Far West the movement will end by carrying away all the dykes erected by the great gold operators."

   Continuing, Le Soir doubts that "McKinley will bring into office the same spirit of equity as Cleveland."

Views From Scotland.

   LONDON, Nov. 5.—A dispatch from Glasgow says that the general opinion there is that Mr. McKinley's election will give a great temporary stimulus to the British export trade in order to rush merchandise forward before Mr. McKinley comes into office. Higher tariffs are then expected to be enacted.

   The sugar houses of Glasgow say they expect the duties on refined sugars imported into the United States will be raised 2 cents. With refined sugar selling at 9 shillings per hundred weight the possibility of loss to speculators is small.

   It is believed that Americans will commence to buy largely for December, January and February delivery. There is no doubt that there will be a rush to export woolen soft goods to America.

   Ship owners foresee little benefit, as most of the steam tonnage has already been chartered for spring.

   The ironmasters say they have done without America for two years and are able to continue without a single American order.

   The chief satisfaction in business circles is felt over the maintenance of the financial status quo.

As Viewed In England.

   LONDON, NOV. 5.—The Daily Mail in an editorial on the election says today: "It is impossible yet to correctly estimate the meaning of the election. According to the latest news Mr. Bryan was by no means so badly snowed under as the first returns seemed to indicate. Mr. McKinley's regime will hardly fail to perpetuate and accentuate the discontent which voices itself in the free silver cry. If monopolies, trusts and pools obtain renewed and extended power the bitterness will increase and the election in 1900 will prove still fiercer, with the forces of discontent perhaps better organized under a more acceptable banner of free silver. We can congratulate the United States upon the removal of an ominous cloud, giving a respite to inaugurate a policy to allay the discontent. But for England it is only the lesser of two unattractive evils."

Voice of the Roman Press.

   ROME, NOV. 5.—The Opinione says of the result in the United States: "The election is a triumph of common sense and of national probity."

   Italia says: "The cry 'Long live McKinley!' should be raised not only in the United States, but throughout the civilized world."

   The comment of the Tribuna is: "The entire commercial community yesterday was anxious, but today is reassured. The reverse of the medal is found in Mr. McKinley's sympathy with Cuban independence."

   The Roma says: "It may be foreseen that Mr. McKinley's foreign policy will take a different course from the correct and prudent policy of Mr. Cleveland. The Cuban question now becomes a grave and perplexing one."

PAGE TWO—EDITORIALS.

Under Which Flag?

   The experiences of two brothers, returned prisoners, who suffered at the hands of the Spaniards in Cuba the loss of all their worldly possessions may give this government and its citizens something to think about.

   Briefly, the brothers were thrown into prison along with hundreds of other political suspects. They had been guilty of no crime except that of owning property in Cuba. While they thus lay in prison, waiting to be either set free or shot, they had plenty of time to make observations. One of the facts they noted and treasured up in their minds was this: At intervals of a short time the British consul at Havana came regularly to the fortress and called aloud: "Are there any Englishmen or British subjects in this prison? If there are, let them step out here."

   If there was a British subject there, he did not wait for a second call, but stepped out with alacrity. The consul investigated his case, and if there was no well founded serious charge against him that Englishman got his liberty in short order.

   But no American consul came thus promptly to the relief of imprisoned United States citizens. No orders came from the United States government looking to the protection of its children. On the whole, is it any wonder that there are flags more respected among the nations than that of the American republic?

  

1893 map of Cuba.

   ◘ French and Spanish editors insist that "the pride and honor of Spain" will never permit her to let the Cuban rebels go. But the pride and honor of Spain have permitted her to give up one by one all the republics of Central and South America and Mexico. She did it because she could not help herself. If she was able to grin and bear the blotting out of her claims to nearly all North and South America, the loss of a mere island like Cuba ought not to keep her awake nights.

   ◘ It is natural that along with new devices for killing men on the battlefield a thousand at a time there should come inventions for disposing of them after they are dead. Of this kind is the traveling crematory, which has been proposed first in Germany and then elsewhere. The design is to construct a furnace on wheels with the conveniences for reducing dead bodies to ashes quickly. A sufficient number of such crematories is to be attached to every army. As regularly as the hospital corps the crematory Corps will march with the soldiers in time of war and probably be stationed with them in time of peace. The sanitary and other advantages of such an arrangement are apparent. Secretary Lamont is investigating the practicability of the crematory attachment for the United States army. It is to be hoped that many a year will elapse before the United States is involved in another war. At least it is to be hoped one will not come till we pay the debt incurred by the last one. But in case one should occur, the crematory will be convenient.

Cortland Normal School.

The Normal Principals.

   The principals of the Normal schools who are in Cortland for their annual meeting, together with [State] Superintendent of Public Instruction Charles R. Skinner— who arrived last evening—were in attendance at the chapel exercises of the Cortland Normal this morning. Dr. T. B. Stowell of the Potsdam Normal, at the request of Dr. Cheney, conducted the exercises. Following these Dr. Cheney happily introduced the principals, one after the other, and each had a few words, serious or humorous, to say to the school.

   Superintendent Skinner was then introduced, and made some extended and very interesting and timely remarks to the students on the essential characteristics and the most important work of the true teacher. Dr. Cheney then introduced Dr. Sheldon of the Oswego Normal, who had been selected by the principals to speak to the school, and who made a practical, thoughtful and eminently sensible talk, urging specially the formation of the habit of promptness, faithful discharge of all duties, even the most unimportant, and the cultivation of the spiritual senses or perceptions.

   The students listened with the closest attention to all that was said and manifested a lively appreciation of the many good points which were made.

A GRAND RECEPTION

Given by Joiners' Business College Students Last Night.

   The rooms of Joiners' business college in the Democrat block last night were a scene of gaiety and festivity. The students, alumni and alumnae of the school gave a grand reception to their friends. Over one hundred guests were in attendance. They were very hospitably received by the reception committee consisting of Misses Maud Ryan, Louise Martin, Bertha Schouten, Grace Hatfield, Mayme Riley and Bessie Ashby.

   Daniels' orchestra was in attendance. The following program was rendered:

   Selection, Orchestra.

   Recitation, Roscoe Smith.

   Piano Solo, Miss Mamie Smith.

   Word Charades.

   Music, Orchestra.

   Recitation, Eva Jobe.

   Piano Solo, F. E. Blashfield.

   Word Charades.

   Music, Orchestra.

   Light refreshments were then served after which dancing was the order of the evening until after midnight. Every one was especially enthusiastic in praise of the music furnished by Daniels' orchestra of five pieces. The affair was a most enjoyable one for all present. The new college colors, slate and pink, were worn for the first time last night.

Barber Shop Improvements.

   The barber shop of D. J. Chadwick in the Burgess block now presents a most inviting appearance, a new parquet floor having been laid and metal walls and ceiling put on. The walls and ceiling have been painted green, pink and white. A bathroom with porcelain bathtub has been added and will be ready for use in a few days.

RATIFY FRIDAY NIGHT.

Committees Appointed for a Big Celebration To-morrow Night.

   McKinley's election will be celebrated to-morrow night by the Republicans and it is expected that every voter who cast his ballot for McKinley will turn out and help make the ''blow out" the biggest one ever seen here. At the meeting at Republican headquarters last night S. N. Holden was appointed marshal to select his own aides. George Fisher, Charles F. Brown, Bert Hakes, J. J. Murphy and E. C. Palmer were appointed a committee on transparencies. The financial committee, F. H. Cobb, G. J. Maycumber and E. C. Palmer are to-day soliciting funds to make the affair a success. The display of fireworks will be under the direction of D. E. Stanford, who selects his own aides.

   The parade will be formed at Republican headquarters tomorrow night at 7 o'clock sharp. Every club, organization and association is invited to turn out and help paint the town a deep carmine hue. Let the noise be so great that McKinley can hear Cortland's celebration if he stands on his famous front porch [Canton, Ohio]. There will be no end of a good time and every one is invited to help celebrate.

   Marshal Holden has appointed the assistant marshals as follows: J. W. Strowbridge, Z. H. Tanner, George Latimer, A. Fuller, George Fisher, S. K. Jones, H. M. Phillips, Theodore Sheeley.

   The foot parade will be in charge of C. H. Price with C. E. Ingalls and N. J. Peck assistants. As on Saturday night the parade will be headed by a cavalcade of horsemen, who will form on Court-st., right resting on Main. The line of march will be the same as on Saturday night, which is Main to Union to Owego, to Tompkins, to Port Watson, to Church, to Grant, to Main, to Madison, to Homer-ave., to Lincoln-ave., to Main, to the Messenger House, where the column will countermarch amid the display of fireworks. Residents along the line of march are asked to decorate.

BREVITIES.

   —The Eureka Dancing club will meet at Empire hall this evening at 7:30.

   —New advertisements to-day are—W. J. Perkins, Drugs and Medicines, page 6.

   —The town board is in session to-day as a board of town auditors at the office of Town Clerk Alger.

   —Dr. Higgins this morning at the hospital amputated a superfluous toe from the right foot of Dr. W. J. Moore.

   —The Loyal Circle of King's Daughters will meet with Mrs. T. A. Price, 76 Railroad-st., Nov. 6, 1896, at 2:30 P. M.

   —Mr. Charles N. Howland of Lincoln, Neb., brother of Mrs. B. T. Wright, died last night. Mrs. Wright was with him.

   —Rev. I. M. Atwood, D. D., president of Canton Theological seminary, will preach at the Universalist church next Sunday morning and evening.

   —The dancing class which was to meet to-morrow night will not meet until next Thursday evening, Nov. 12, on account of the Republican parade to-morrow evening.

   —The funeral of Mrs. Almira Kinney, who died yesterday morning, will be held from her late residence, 9 Church-st. to-morrow morning at 10 o'clock. Burial at Groton.

   —The United States Express company has a new truck at the Lehigh Valley station on which to convey express matter from the wagon to the train and from train to wagon.

   —A dead crow was shipped from this city by express to-day to a man in Lisle. On the tag attached to the bird were the words: "To be eaten on silver dishes."—Ithaca Journal.

   —Several of the electric lights on the south circuit of the electric light system failed to burn last night. A wire was found to be grounded but this was remedied and it is expected the lights will be all right to-night.

   —Charles Kelly, the young man who was injured at the Wickwire mills, is today a little improved, although quite weak from loss of blood. As soon as he gains a little more strength the arm will be amputated.

   —Rev. E. B. Gearhart, pastor of the Homer-ave. M. E. church, delivers an address this evening at Lestershire before the Binghamton district Epworth league convention which is held in that place this evening and to-morrow.

   —The Groton Bridge & Mfg. Co. and their employees will have a grand ratification celebration at their works on Saturday afternoon. Noted speakers from abroad will be present, and roast ox and other refreshments will be served free.

   —Mrs. D. F. Van Vleet of Ithaca has offered to give $450 for the purchase of a clock to be placed in the tower of the public library at Dryden, and the offer will be accepted. The clock will be a memorial for her father and mother, who formerly lived in Dryden.

   —Invitations have been issued for the wedding of Miss Bessie E. Watkins of Cortland and Mr. Andrew W. Gibbs of Johnstown, N. Y., which will occur at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Watkins, 38 Homer-ave., Nov. 18, at 7:30 o'clock P. M.

   —The Young People's society of Grace church gave a social at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Ellis, 93 North Main-st. last night which was very largely attended and was a success both financially and socially. Delightful music was furnished during the evening on the autoharp and other instruments by Mr. Wilcox.

   —A stock company has been organized with a capital of $8,000 to build and maintain a cold storage building at Locke. The building will be 39 by 64 feet and three stories high, with a capacity for 240,000 dozen eggs, as well as ample provision for butter, cheese, fruits and vegetables. It will require a supply of 500 tons of ice.—Dryden Herald.

   —A change of time took effect to-day on the D., L. & W. R. R. The only train affected is the southbound accommodation train which leaves Syracuse at the same time as formerly, 12:30 P. M., but which runs slower than formerly and now reaches Cortland at 2:45 P. M. instead of at 2:34 P. M. This train now reaches Binghamton at 5:05 P. M. instead of at 5 o'clock as formerly.