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| William Pierce Frye. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Saturday, January 28, 1899.
PEACE TREATY DEBATE.
Three Hours More Discussion Behind Closed Doors.
SENATOR FRYE CHIEF SPEAKER.
Being a Member of the Paris Peace Commission, He Naturally Advocated the Ratification of the Measure Under Discussion—Proceedings of the Commission Explained.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28.—The senate continued the consideration of the peace treaty in executive session, the doors being closed for almost three hours. Senator Frye, a member of the Paris peace commission, and naturally a strong friend of the treaty, held the attention of the senate during the greater part of this time. Constructively he occupied the floor during the entire session, but he was frequently interrupted by other senators. Most of these interruptions came in the way of questions, but some of them took the form of speeches. This was notably the case with Senator Berry's interruptions. He spoke for some time and in doing so denounced the treaty in severe terms. Senators Mason and Caffery asked many questions.
Senator Frye devoted himself largely to the explanation of the proceedings of the commission, reading liberally from the record as already printed, but stopping as he proceeded to explain the quotations which he made. He had not proceeded a great way in his exposition of the subject when he was asked if the president had not originally instructed the commission to only insist upon securing a coaling station in the Philippine group. To this Mr. Fry replied that he did not feel at liberty to give his interpretation of the president's instructions, but it was not necessary that he should do so as the president had, he said, determined to comply partially at least with the senate's request for the documents on file bearing upon the negotiation of the treaty, and Mr. Frye said he felt justified in assuring the senate that the papers would be received not later than Monday.
Mr. Frye devoted the principal portion of his speech outside of the reading of the report to an explanation of why the Philippine archipelago was included in the cession to the United States. He was asked the question why those islands were not placed in the same class as Cuba, the sovereignty over this island being merely relinquished, while in the case of the Philippines, it had been made over to the United States, and replied that the difference was made because in the case of Cuba the commission was acting under instructions from congress.
He was remanded that the Filipinos professed to be fighting for freedom just as the Cubans were and that they were still contending for their own independence. One senator reminded him of the representations of Aguinaldo's American agent, Agoncillo, and asked if he meant to force the Filipino people to actual hostilities, to which Mr. Frye retorted that it was the opposition which was forcing a continuance of the state of war, and which would be responsible for hostilities if they should occur. As for himself, however, he did not know the Filipinos in the transaction. The treaty should have been ratified 10 days ago, and if it had been all danger of war with the people of the Philippine islands would have been averted.
Senator Mason put the question whether the commissioners did not know when they made the treaty and whether they did not know now that the natives of those islands were then as now demanding their independence. In response Mr. Frye repeated that the commission had dealt with Spain regarding the Filipinos as subjects of that country. Spain had lost in the conflict of war, and hence the United States had a perfect right according to the law of nations to acquire any part of her possessions or people in adjusting the balances after the war was over.
Senator Berry, in his speech, declared that the acquisition of the island was merely a speculative scheme containing more of the element of land grabbing than of patriotism and philanthropy.
Extending Women's Suffrage.
ALBANY, Jan. 28.—The first move to extend the suffrage to women will be begun in the legislature on Monday night when Senator Armstrong of Monroe will introduce a bill providing that the right of suffrage shall be extended to women, so that in cities of the third class [determined by population—CC ed.] and in all villages and towns where school suffrage is now granted they may also vote on all questions involving taxation. The extension is on the line suggested by Governor Roosevelt, and does not go to the extent of granting universal suffrage. The governor's idea is to make a trial of the extension, and if it proves a good move to gradually extend it still more.
Pension Granted a Widow.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 28.—The pension bureau granted a pension of $12 a month to the widow of Chief Yeoman George H. Ellis, the only man in our navy killed at Santiago in the annihilation of Cervera's fleet. Ellis was on the Brooklyn and was exposed on the open deck ascertaining the range of the enemy with a stadimeter when his head was blown off by a large shell. He came from Peoria, Ills.
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| William McKinley. |
PAGE TWO—EDITORIALS.
The President's Part.
Senator Gorman, who on Tuesday asked Senator Davis to fix a time, any time, for taking a vote on the peace treaty, quibbled Wednesday when the chairman of the foreign affairs committee took him at his word. He thought the friends of the treaty afraid of its defeat, and that its opponents safely could make a display of readiness to act. When Mr. Davis told him he was authorized to fix a time for the vote Mr. Gorman said there were senators who wanted to speak on the treaty, and in various ways sought to get away from his offer. But he was met at every point with concessions till finally he was obliged to take the medicine he had offered.
In moving to fix a date for the vote Mr. Davis and members of the foreign affairs committee were acting on advice and information given them by President McKinley. He asked that Mr. Gorman be taken at his word, as delay was the most embarrassing thing the government had to contend with. He told them that ratification was necessary to the clearing of the atmosphere in the Philippines, and in foreign courts. Rejection would be the next best thing, as it would be made known at once that congress would be called in extra session for March 5, and the treaty submitted at once to the new senate.
With these assurances and the presidents positive desires for action, the friends or the treaty felt strong. The responsibility for a special session of congress would be with those who prevented action on the treaty at this session, or defeated it if a vote were taken.
The vigor infused into the situation by the president is bearing fruit. Confidence is growing that the treaty will be ratified. It is claimed even that the affirmative votes will rise to 65, there being ten or more senators who, while not favoring the United States holding the Philippines, will not vote to defeat a peace treaty which clearly leaves congress and the government freedom for action.
The president has been patient. It was time for urgency to action, and the effect can but be healthful.
◘ The woman suffragists have received aid and comfort from Governor Roosevelt's recommendation that they receive greater attention. The flag is flying on Mrs. Elizabeth Cady Stanton's house, and Mrs. Lillie Devereux Blake has ordered a new empress gown, with demi-train, trimmed with ermine.
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| Richard Croker. |
CROKER ON EXPANSION.
We Have Civilized the American Indians, We Can the Filipinos.
NEW YORK, Jan. 28.—Richard Croker, discussing the subject of expansion last night, said:
We have civilized this continent which, one might say, only a century ago was a primeval wilderness, inhabited by savages as unpromising, at least, as the Filipinos. What people but the American people could have done this? None. I have faith in America's capacity to do anything that any other nation can do—and to do things that no other nation could do."
"What would you think of an alliance with England or any other power, to carry out American policy?"
"Oh! Foreign alliances? No. I am opposed to such alliances, and so far as I know the sentiment of every man in the political organization to which I belong is opposed to them. And I will say this, that my mind is perfectly open to consider events and conditions as they may develop and if at any time it appeared that expansion meant alliances with England or any other European power I would be opposed to expansion."
WOOD TO SUCCEED BROOKE.
Cubans Will Hail the New Appointment With Great Delight.
NEW YORK, Jan. 28.—"It is announced on excellent authority that the president has decided to remove General Brooke, military governor of Cuba, and appoint General Leonard Wood in his place," says a Washington dispatch to The Journal.
"The change is to take place Feb. 1. General Wilson is reported to be scheduled for second in command. This news will be hailed with delight by the Cubans who have not been pleased with General Brooke's stern methods, while they all admire General Wood."
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| Main Street, Cortland, N. Y., 1899. |
Paving Taxes Paid.
The full list of those having paid their [Cortland, Main Street] paving assessment up to this noon is as follows:
Charles F. Sarson, $148.17
J. H. Spaulding and C. H. Miller, $197.70
Mrs. Philura Ives, $530.46
St. Mary's church, $809.86
Mrs. Susan Cloyes, $183.56
C. H. Garrison, $220.78
I. Melvin Samson, $434.06
George S. Sands, $317.51
Jane S. Keator, $459.33
Horace S. Dibble, $211.67
William B. Randall, $8,117.92
Henry S. Bliss, $334.45
Mrs. Hannah H. Blair, $92.39
Second National Bank, $267.86
Total, $12,265.86
Two more days yet remain for paying those assessments, and the collector estimates that with the assessments which he knows are coming in the total sum paid before Feb. 1 will be pretty close to $20,000.
Bids for Paving Bonds.
Notice is hereby given that sealed bids for the 4 per cent paving bonds about to be issued by the village of Cortland will be received by the undersigned at his office in the Second National bank building, Cortland, N. Y., until noon of Feb. 1, 1899. Particulars will be furnished on application.
H. R. MAINE, Treasurer of the Village of Cortland, N. Y.
GRAND JURY REPORTS
Five Indictments, One of Them Sealed—Other Court News.
The case or Anna E. Jones vs. Henry Howes et al., which was begun Thursday afternoon went to the jury last night and the jury was instructed to bring in a sealed verdict, as no court was to be held to-day, the next case on the calendar being a long one and Judge Smith not wishing to hold it open over Sunday.
The grand jury reported five indictments, one of them being sealed. The other four were as follows:
John Hahn indicted for grand larceny in the second degree in stealing a horse, harness and cutter from O. L. Crowfoot on Dec. 28, 1808. Arraigned and pleaded guilty. Sentence will be given on Tuesday.
Irving Congdon indicted for grand larceny in the second degree in receiving stolen property somewhere between Sept. 18 and Oct. 1, 1898. The property was valued at $50. Arraigned and pleaded not guilty.
Fred Chapman indicted for grand larceny in the second degree in getting a horse and buggy of the value of $150 under false pretenses from Lee Brothers of Cuyler on Aug. 20. 1898. Arraigned, pleaded not guilty.
Henry Welch and George Welch indicted for grand larceny in the second degree in stealing horses, calves and other property on Nov. 4, 1898, from a number of parties between Cuyler and Cortland. The horses were valued at $60. The court appointed E. W. Hyatt as their counsel and they will plead later.
The grand jury was then discharged, and court adjourned till Monday.
BREVITlES.
—The ninth annual public exercises of the Clionian fraternity will be held in Normal hall at 8 o'clock this evening.
—The eighth annual public exercises of the Corloner fraternity will be held in Normal hall at 8 o’clock on Monday evening.
—The public schools of Cortland will open Monday for the spring term. Parents who wish to get their children in the first grade should see that they are entered Monday, as first grade pupils are received only at the beginning of the term.
The demand has been so great for the copy of The STANDARD containing the memorial tribute of the late Mrs. John Kenyon written by her husband that a second edition of that article has been printed and all of those who have heretofore inquired for the papers and have been disappointed at their inability to secure them can now obtain the papers at this office.
—The baccalaureate sermon before the graduating class of the Normal school will be preached to-morrow evening at 7:30 o'clock at the Congregational church by Rev. J. Barton French, pastor of the Memorial Baptist church. Seats will be reserved for the local board, the faculty and the graduating class. The public generally is invited. Note that the hour is 7:30 o'clock.
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| Cortland Opera House, located at Groton Avenue near Main Street. |
A SPLENDID CONCERT.
An Enthusiastic Audience Greets the Ithaca Band.
An enthusiastic audience last night gave a warm welcome to Mr. Patrick Conway and his splendid band of thirty-five pieces from Ithaca. This band gave a brief concert at the armory some two years ago and was heard here last summer at the time of the firemen's convention, but never before has it had the opportunity to do the really fine work that it did last night.
Many went to the Opera House anticipating an excellent concert, but quite unprepared for the artistic and finished work produced. It was an occasion in which Mr. Conway could justly take much pride in coming to the place of which he was so long a resident at the head of such a splendid organization and in presenting to his friends the results of his careful and painstaking efforts as a musical conductor. He is still a young man and the belief was voiced in the audience last night that the time would come when he would have a reputation as a conductor extending far beyond the confines of any locality or state.
The concert was a fine one from first to last. The quality of the music was of a high order, including selections from such composers as Rossini, Gounod and Verdi, to say nothing of the more popular Sousa and Herbert, and the renderings were creditable in the highest degree. Encores were the usual order of affairs, and double encores were not infrequent. The cornet solo of Mr. Conway and the slide trombone solo of Mr. Zimmerman were especially well received.
Miss Marsh, the soprano soloist who has been with the band on this trip, won for herself new laurels. She undertook the difficult Waltz Song from ''Romeo and Giulietta" by Gounod, and she sang it with a power and expression that delighted her hearers. In response to an enthusiastic encore she sang "Goodby'' by Tosti.
Miss Mabelle Adams of Homer also assisted in a violin solo, and her excellent rendering gave additional evidence of her talent and of her skill in the use of that favorite instrument. She too was called back for an encore and played the Romance by Sivori. Mr. B. L. Bentley was her accompanist. Both ladies were the recipients of beautiful bouquets passed up by admirers in the audience.
The band returned to Ithaca on a special train last night. It is to be hoped that this was but the first of a series of concerts that may be given here from time to time.
Scott.
SCOTT, Jan. 27.—Died in Scott, Jan. 18, of grip, Mrs. Fannie Slocum, aged 81 years. She was the widow of Mr. Stillman Slocum, who died many years ago. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Wilford Bedell, with whom she made her home, and one son, Edward Slocum, of this place. She was also the mother of Mrs. Albertus Maxson of Seneca Falls, who died a few years since. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. B. F. Rogers at the home of Mr. Bedell, Jan. 21. The four grandsons acted as bearers. They were Messrs. Arvine Bedell and Fred Slocum of Scott and Francis and Clay Maxson of Seneca Falls. Mrs. Gordon Bailey of Amber, the only surviving sister of the deceased, was very ill at the time and not able to attend the funeral.
There are so many who have been and are sick with grip it would be difficult to name them all. Those who have been the most seriously ill are Mr. Jared E. Babcock, M. G. Frisbie, Mrs. Euretta Burdick and Mrs. Wilford Bedell. The last named also has gastric fever.
Died in Scott, Jan. 23, Mr. Charles Rawson, aged 40 years. He had suffered for years from a disease which finally terminated in what was thought to be blood poison, but his death was probably hastened by the grip. He is survived by a wife and three small children and other near relatives. The funeral was largely attended at the house Jan. 20 at 2 P. M., Rev. B. F. Rogers officiating. Burial at the Union cemetery.
Mr. L. Rawson of Oswego county was here to attend the funeral of his brother Charles.
Dr. Goodell of Homer has been attending some of the sick ones in this place lately.
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