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| Henry M. Teller. |
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| George Frisbie Hoar. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Thursday, February 2, 1899.
TELLER AND HOAR TALK.
Two Important Speeches In the Senate's Secret Session.
FOR AND AGAINST EXPANSION.
Mr. Teller Claimed That the Filipinos Were Not Capable of Self-Government at the Present Time—Aguinaldo Defended by Senator Hoar—His Argument.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2.—Senators Teller and Hoar were the speakers in the executive session of the senate. Mr. Teller made a set speech in support of the treaty, and Mr. Hoar replied. Both went over much ground that had been covered before, but some new points were brought out. Mr. Teller devoted especial attention to the capabilities of the Filpinos for self-government. He contended that they have not yet reached the stage where they could be considered capable of taking care of themselves, and he based much of his argument upon the incapacity demonstrated by their leader, Aguinaldo. He read extracts from the Philippine leader's proclamation contending that they demonstrated beyond question that he was ignorant of the first principles of popular government, and especially of a democratic form of government. He referred to the fact that the Filipino leader had in some of his pronunciamentos spoken as a dictator, which the Colorado senator said did not accord with the professions of democracy made for him.
Mr. Teller also referred to the general situation in the Orient, enlarging upon the necessity for the United States to hold the footing which had been secured through what almost might be regarded as providential means. He dwelt on the reports of the vast coal deposits in the Philippines and said they were invaluable on this account to any nation for in the future the country which controlled the coal deposits of the world would dominate the other nations both from a commercial and military point of view. At present the United States, Great Britain and Japan control the principal coal supplies and he predicted that so long as they continued to control them and were friendly with one another they would hold the reins of power. Other European nations appreciate the importance of the coal supply and this fact more than any other accounted for the anxiety of Russia and Germany to get a foothold in the Philippines. Russia was, he said, especially grasping, and it behooved this country to be on its guard against the encroachments of that great power.
In conclusion Mr. Teller referred to his antagonism to the administration saying that he expected to oppose the party in power in the next campaign, but strongly as he felt on the question which separated him from that party, he was nevertheless willing to sink party questions and subordinate partisan advantage to what he believed to be a much broader view, a patriotic rather than a partisan view.
Rising to reply, Mr. Hoard said there could be no doubt of Mr. Teller's attitude towards the Republican party after his anxiety to have the treaty ratified had been made so evident, for he could not possibly do anything that would go farther towards encompassing the disorganization and defeat of the Republican party than to make certain the ratification of the pending treaty.
Mr. Hoar devoted the greater part of his reply to a defense of Aguinaldo whom he compared to Simon Bolivar, the South American patriot. It would be remembered, he said, that Bolivar also had upon one occasion taken upon himself the title of dictator and yet who, on this account, could accuse the Bolivian liberator of being false to his people or to their aspirations for freedom? Aguinaldo had so far shown himself to be a shrewd and able leader and he had not by any act of his shown himself to be incapable of the highest degree of leadership.
During the course of his remarks Senator Hoar said that the argument had been advanced that the United States should be near at hand to participate in the predicted partition of China, and proceeded to say that the argument indicated a disposition to grasp even more territory than had yet been taken. Such a policy he thought should be nipped in the bud, as he was very confident that the people of the United States would not profit by joining the European powers in their efforts to distribute among themselves the possessions of this ancient empire.
This last remark brought Senator Davis to his feet. While his name had not been mentioned it was evident that Mr. Hoar alluded to a remark of the Minnesota senator. The latter said he had not advocated any participation by the United States in the process of dismemberment, but that he had only alluded to its probability and had said merely that the United States should be on hand to protect their own interests.
TO TAX INCOMES.
A Bill to That Effect Will Be Introduced In the Legislature.
ALBANY, Feb. 2.—Senator Coggeshall will introduce in the senate a bill to tax incomes and corporations doing a business in this state. The bill provides that the tax shall be levied as follows: One half per centum on the amount so derived over and above $1,000, and up to $5,000; 1 per centum on $5,000 and over up to $10,000; 1 1/2 per centum on $10,000 and over and up to $20,000; 2 1/2 per centum on $30,000 and over and up to $40,000; and 1/2 per centum tax to be added for every additional $10,000 to be assessed.
In computing incomes the necessary expenses actually incurred in carrying on any business occupation or profession not including remuneration to the tax payer for personal supervision or the support and maintenance of his family shall be deducted from the gross incomes or revenues and the word "Income" as used in this bill shall be taken to mean "gross profits" provided that no deduction shall be made or allowed for any amount paid out or contracted for permanent improvements or betterments made to increase the volume of any property or estate or for the increase of capital, capital stock and assets.
Benefits to Discharged Soldiers.
ALBANY, Feb. 2.—Senator Murphy's bill, which gives to honorably discharged members of the National Guard the right to hawk, peddle and vend any goods, wares or merchandise or solicit trade under a license which they can procure free of charge by application to the county clerk, was reported favorably by the committee on general laws.
Rapid Work in Mustering Out.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2.—The officials of the war department are proud of the splendid record made by them in handling and mustering out the Sixty-ninth New York regiment. A pay officer boarded the train at Huntsville with the soldiers and made up the rolls en route and within 24 hours after the arrival of the organization in New York every man had been paid in full, $75,000 being required for the purpose and the regiment had been mustered out. This is something that has never before been achieved with a clean record as in this case.
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| Maximo Gomez. |
PAGE TWO—EDITORIALS.
General Maximo Gomez is not satisfied with the arrangement made by his representative and the Washington government, for the disbandment of the Cuban army and its return to the ways of peace. By that plan $3,000,000 was to be distributed to the men and officers of the patriot army, on their giving up their arms. Gomez reckons his force at 40,000 and its term of service from the "declaration of Cuban independence," Feb. 24, 1895. He wants pay for himself and men for that time, at the rates paid United States troops. He claims the rank of lieutenant general for himself—$11,000 per year. He has twenty major generals and about 200 brigadiers. To pay him and his generals alone he wants $3,783,000; to liquidate the service claims of his army, $60,000,000. Gomez stands on the principle that it is well to ask for something worth while, when asking. How he convinces himself that the United States owes him or his men anything doesn't matter. General Quesada has gone to see him, to try and convince him that from a nation that owes the Cubans nothing, it will be wise to accept for his men a nice little gratuity which they can use in setting themselves up in the ways of peace and self-support.
GOMEZ IS SATISFIED.
Will Promptly Assist in Disbanding the Cuban Army.
REMEDIES, Cuba, Feb. 2.—Gen. Maximo Gomez has placed himself squarely in the position to-day of an active ally of the United States in the work of the reconstruction of Cuba. As a result of the conference which Robert P. Porter, the special commissioner of President McKinley, has had with Gen. Gomez, the latter cabled President McKinley this afternoon, assuring him of his co-operation in disbanding the Cuban army and in distributing among the Cuban soldiers the $3,000,000 appropriated to enable them to return to their homes.
CANDLEMAS DAY.
Bruin Saw His Shadow—Six Weeks More of Winter.
To-day, Candlemas day, stands out on the calendar as the day on which the bear emerges from his customary hole for a few moments and decides the cessation or indefinite prolongation of the winter weather. The popular name for this feast is derived from the consecration on that day in the Roman Catholic church of the candles which are to be used during the ensuing year for ecclesiastical purposes.
There is a universal superstition regarding the weather on Candlemas day. If the weather be clear so that the bear may see his shadow, it means a severe prolongation of winter and a bad crop. If the weather be bad it indicates a good summer and a good crop. The older generation of farmers used to make then remark, "Candlemas day, half your wood and half your hay."
As the day has been fine and beautiful it is to be supposed that Bruin has retired for another six weeks' snooze before finally emerging for his summer junketings to sea shore and mountain resorts.
"Rip Van Winkle" on Feb. 14.
The Jefferson Comedy Co., which will present that most charming of all American plays, "Rip Van Winkle, " at Cortland Opera House on Tuesday, Feb. 14, includes the four Jefferson boys, Thomas, who will play the part of Rip Van "Winkle, Joseph, Jr., who will be seen as Derrick Von Beekman, William, who will play Cockels, and Charles, who will play Hendrich Vedder. The remainder of the cast has been selected from some of the best players this country affords. The production will be an elaborate one, and the management can assure the playgoing people of Cortland one of the most enjoyable evenings of the theatrical season.
One Week More.
Prof. Dahm-Petersen of Ithaca finds that not enough tickets have yet been subscribed for by Cortland people to warrant the running of a special train to Ithaca on Friday evening, March 3, to hear the celebrated pianist, Rosenthal. In consequence he has decided to leave the chart of the Lyceum theatre at the Candy Kitchen for two weeks longer. All who would like to take advantage of this opportunity should leave their names and select their seats at once at the Candy Kitchen.
Ladies' Literary Club.
The Ladies' Literary club met with Mrs. William A. Cornish yesterday. The program was as follows:
The Recording Tendency, Mrs. Henry.
Kite Photography, Mrs. Higgins.
Tissot and His Work, Miss Skidmore.
Reading, The Over Taught Woman, Mrs. Collins.
The place for the next meeting will be announced later.
Fortnightly Club Meeting.
A pleasant and profitable afternoon was spent yesterday by the Fortnightly club in the music studio of Miss Halbert in the Wickwire building in the carrying out of the following program:
Life of General Sherman, Mrs. O. A. Kinney.
Song, Marching Through Georgia, Club.
Clippings on the Civil War, Club.
Southern Prisons, Miss Halbert.
Recitation—My Autumn Walk—Bryant, Mrs. Edward Stilson.
Character Study of Stonewall Jackson, Mrs. MacDowell.
The meeting Feb. 15 will be held with Mrs. A. M. Jewett.
"NO CAUSE OF ACTION."
The Verdict in the Case of Mary Conway vs. The Village.
The case of Mary Conway vs. The Village of Cortland, which had been on trial in the supreme court since Monday morning, went to the jury yesterday afternoon. This was an action to recover $5,000 for injuries received from a fall upon a sidewalk on East Court-st., which the plaintiff alleged was defective through negligence of village officers. The jury was out all night and this morning brought in a verdict of no cause of action. Dougherty & Miller for plaintiff. Kellogg & Van Hoesen for defendant.
In the case of Nora C. Moore vs. Jane E. Moore, an executrix of the last will and testament of William Moore, deceased, an inquest was taken, the defendant did not appear and judgment was taken by default for $1,292.50, the full amount claimed. J. & T. E. Courtney for plaintiff. Kellogg & Van Hoesen for defendant.
In the case of George A. Brockway as executor, etc., et al vs. Beecher E. Carpenter, an inquest was taken, the defendant did not appear and judgment was taken by default for $355.50, the full amount claimed. Edward W. Hyatt for plaintiff. Warren & Faulkner for defendant.
Court then adjourned till Feb. 21.
Cortland Hospital Report for December, 1898.
Patients remaining in hospital Dec. 1, 12.
Patients admitted during December, 5.
Patients discharged during December, 13.
Patients remaining Dec. 31, 4.
No. of operations performed, 3.
BREVITIES.
—Normal [School] commencement exercises will be held at the Opera House to-morrow morning at 10 o'clock.
—The Truxton Republican caucus will be held in Woodward's hall Saturday evening, Feb. 4 , at 7:30 o'clock.
—New display advertisements to-day are—A. S. Burgess, Shoe Business, page 8: Angell & McFall, Fine Groceries, page 6.
—The eighteenth annual public exercises of the Young Men's Debating club will occur at Normal hall this evening at 8 o'clock.
—The Wide Awake Literary club will meet at the home of Mrs. Francis W. Webster, 75 Hamlin-st , Friday evening at 7:30 o'clock.
—The regular meeting of the hospital board for February will be held at the hospital on the afternoon of Monday, Feb. 6, beginning at 3 o'clock.
—Invitations are out for the wedding of Miss Eva May Lathrop and William Stephen Scarff which will occur Wednesday, Feb. 15, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Will Knickerbocker.
—The Ithaca Democrat laments because the winter is so mild that there will be no possibility of securing ice from Cayuga lake in the vicinity of Ithaca. It estimates that it will require 140 trains of forty cars each to haul enough ice to Ithaca to fill its icehouses.
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