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| William Jennings Bryan. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Friday, April 14, 1899.
BRYAN'S DEMOCRACY.
The Free Silver Leader Banqueted In Milwaukee.
FOUR HUNDRED GUESTS PRESENT.
Natal Day of the Founder of Democracy Observed by the Jefferson Club of Milwaukee—Bryan's Views of the Issues In the Next Presidential Campaign.
MILWAUKEE. April 14.—The Jefferson club of Milwaukee observed the natal day of the founder of Democracy by a banquet at the Plankinton, attended by over 400 guests. Colonel William J. Bryan of Nebraska was the guest of honor and delivered the principal address. Delegates of Democrats were in attendance from many towns throughout the state. Colonel Bryan spoke on "Democracy." He said in part:
"We are now near enough to the next campaign to be able to form some idea of the lines along which the contest will be fought, and I am taking no risk when I say that those who in 1896 gave their allegiance to the Chicago platform are as united today in the determination that no step taken in 1896 shall be retraced. That platform applied to the conditions then existing, the principles which had been democratic from the beginning of the government. Suggestions that we abandon the money question sometimes come from those who deserted the party in 1896, but those suggestions are not supported by evidence tending to show that the position in 1896 was wrong, but was predicated upon the theory that the issue upon which the party once lost can never be revived, and what seems most strange this argument is made by those who have followed a different course in the past.
"In 1888 Mr. Cleveland was defeated on the tariff issue, and yet the tariff was made the main issue in 1892 and Mr. Cleveland was elected. In 1892 Mr. Harrison was defeated largely on account of the McKinley bill and four years later the author of the bill was nominated upon a platform reaffirming the belief in protection and was successful. Thus it is seen that in two instances recently a losing issue in one campaign became a winning issue in the campaign following.
"The attempt of the Republican party to retire the greenbacks and substitute for them national bank notes will give to that question a greater prominence than it enjoyed in 1896. During the war the national bank note never became more valuable than the greenback because it was redeemable in the greenback. The national bank note is good only because the national government stands as an endorser of the bank. If the value of the bank note is dependent upon the government, how can it be any better than the government's own paper, and why should the government pay national banks a bonus to induce them to issue bank notes which are in no respect superior and in some respects inferior to the greenbacks issued by the government and for which the people pay no bonus?
"The trusts are now absorbing an increasing share of public attention because of their rapid growth during the last two years. The milk trust reaches the infant as he enters the world, the ice trust cools him in the summer, the coal trust keeps him warm in the winter, while the coffin trust waits to receive him when life's fitful dream is over. The people are beginning to see what the principle of monopoly really means, and yet the principle of monopoly, so plainly illustrated by the industrial trusts, does not differ at all from the principle of monopoly which underlies both the gold standard and the paper money trusts.
The Democratic party is prepared to face the future and meet issues without abandoning the old. The Republican party has demanded that a standing army be increased to 100,000 men. If citizens born in the United States are ignorant of the burdens of a standing army they can receive instructions from those born in European countries. Many Europeans who are now worthy citizens of this great republic left their Europeans homes because of the burdens imposed by the enormous military establishments. A great army may be a good thing for the railroad companies which will carry them from place to place, and for the large contractors who will furnish food and raiment for the soldiers, but it is a distressing burden upon the plain people of the country, and especially upon the laboring men and the farmers upon whom an unfair share of the load has fallen.
"Upon the subject of imperialism, I need only add a word. The idea of forcible conquest and of colonization after the plan adopted by European countries cannot receive the support of the people of this country when the principles involved are clearly understood. In 1859 Abraham Lincoln was invited to attend a Jefferson banquet given by the Republicans of Boston. Those whose memories run back to ante-bellum days remember that the Declaration of Independence forms a large part of Republican speeches in the early days. It was made a part of the first platform on which Lincoln ran.
"That Lincoln was wedded to the fundamental doctrines set forth in that declaration no one will dispute. In expressing regret that he could not attend the Boston banquet, Mr. Lincoln used these words in regard to Thomas Jefferson: "All honor to Jefferson; to a man who in the concrete pressure of a struggle for national independence by a single people has the coolness, forecast and capacity to introduce into a merely revolutionary document an abstract truth applicable to all men and all times, and so to embalm it there that today and in all coming days it shall be a rebuke and a stumbling block to the harbingers of tyranny and oppression.
"And yet the leaders of the Republican party are attempting to deny those truths written for all men and for all time. They are attempting to repudiate the doctrine of equal rights and of self-government given to us by the forefathers. Not only are they imitating the monarchies of the old world in their policies, but they are copying the language of monarchs in carrying out their policy.
"The policy of imperialism is always defended on the ground that it is for the good of the people governed, but we have never recognized the right of any nation to benevolently assimilate another nation."
M'CULLAGH DENOUNCED.
The Former New York Police Captain Discussed In the Senate.
ALBANY, April 14.—After the defeat of the single-headed police commission bill and after the senate had reconvened a warm discussion developed when Senator Stranahan called up his proposed amendment to the metropolitan district election law which provides for the appointment of 100 additional deputies by the superintendent of elections and increases the powers of the superintendent.
Senator Grady said this department was but a year old, with its head in Havana, and the office locked and was a most expensive luxury. He denounced Superintendent McCullagh in most severe terms. The men whom he appointed as deputies he characterized as thugs, thieves and rogues "And I want to say of John McCullagh," said Senator Grady, "that from the day he went upon the New York police force to the time he left he saved a little more than his salary each day. He is living today upon the profits of his own shame. He is living upon money wrung from the Chinese opium dens when he was captain of the Sixth precinct."
Senator Stranahan upheld the bill and explained the necessity for its enactment.
Referring to Senator Grady's attack upon Mr. McCullagh, Senator Stranahan said that his language was most intemperate. He did not know John McCullagh personally, but he did know that Mr. McCullagh had served as a police captain throughout all the troublesome times of the Lexow investigation and he was the only one occupying that position who had not been branded as a scoundrel and a thief.
The bill was finally progressed to the order of third reading without a division.
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| HMS Tauranga. |
PAGE TWO—EDITORIALS.
More Trouble in Samoa.
News comes from Samoa of an encounter between American and British sailors and Mataafa's warriors, which greatly aggravates the situation of affairs on the island, and brings to a critical stage the relations between Germany on the one hand and the United States and Great Britain on the other. The additional bloodshed is to be regretted at a time when diplomacy was arranging for a commission to investigate and settle permanently the whole Samoan question.
On the arrival at Apia last month of the British cruiser Tauranga, the American and British consuls issued a proclamation giving Mataafaa last chance to renounce his claims to the throne, cease hostilities, and submit to the government of Malietoa Tanu, who had been legally elected king in accordance with the decision of Chief Justice Chambers. The refusal of the German consul to accept the decision as binding, on the ground that it had not received the assent of all three powers, was not sustained by the treaty. In section 3 of article III it is provided:
In case either of the four governments (the fourth government here referred to being the Samoan government,) shall at any time have cause of complaint against the chief justice for any misconduct in office, such complaint shall be presented to the authority which nominated him; and, if in the judgment of such authority there is sufficient cause for his removal, he shall be removed. If the majority of the three treaty powers so request, he shall be removed.
It will thus be seen that, instead of requiring the unanimous consent of the three signatory powers to validate any decision of the chief justice within his jurisdiction, the treaty actually made him the umpire, or referee, in case of disagreement among the signatories themselves. Moreover, the provision for his removal showed clearly that his official powers were not dependent upon his ability to satisfy all three of the governments which he represented in Samoa. The refusal of the German consul to accept the treaty's plain and direct assertion of the majority principle encouraged Mataafa to resist the demand of the American and British consul that he submit to the authority of Malietoa Tanu. Moreover, it is almost certain that the Germans directly incited Mataafa to resist. The result was a collision between the followers and those of Malietoa Tanu. American and British sailors had to be landed to save the latter from defeat. Mataafa's forces were driven from Apia, but elsewhere in the island they kept up a war of depredation. On March 29 a force of British and American sailors and natives friendly to them defeated the rebels at Maguigi.
On April 1 a party of about 100 American and British sailors with some friendly natives were ambushed on a German plantation near Apia by 800 Mataafans. The party was in command of Lieutenant A. H. Freeman of the British cruiser Tauranga. Other officers were Lieutenant Philip L. Landsdale and Ensign John R. Monihan of the United States cruiser Philadelphia. The friendly natives bolted, but the white men stood their ground splendidly, repeatedly beating back their assailants, who sought to overwhelm the little party by force of numbers. Finally a Colt's automatic gun, which the Americans were using with great effect, became jammed. Lieutenant Landsdale was mortally wounded while trying to fix the piece. Ensign Monahan, who was assisting him, was also shot dead. Lieutenant Freeman was shot through the heart. Two British and two American sailors were also killed. With their automatic gun jammed and their ammunition running short, the little party had to retire to the beach under cover of the guns of a British warship. "Retreat" had to be sounded three times, however, before the marines and bluejackets would fall back. When the bodies of the dead officers were found, they had been decapitated by the savage Samoans.
The manager of the German plantation where the battle took place was arrested, and detained on board the Tauranga on affidavits declaring that he was seen urging the Mataafans to fight. His surrender may be demanded by Rose, the German consul, but it is likely to be refused. In fact, the Americans and British will continue their efforts to suppress the rebellion without regard to the German consul. Samoans say that Mataafa on three occasions had resolved to surrender, but Rose advised him not to do so. The German government must be aware of its consul's responsibility for the rebellion, but it does not call him to account. It even hesitates to appoint members of a commission to settle the Samoan question. If it hesitates much longer it will be settled without its participation. But whatever the outcome of this aggravating business, Germany will not go to war with the English speaking world.
TEACHERS' INSTITUTE.
A Fine Lecture Thursday Evening on "Hawaii" by J. B. Creighton.
The institute was called to order at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon. Mr. Southwick occupied the first period. His subject was "Motives of Conduct." His work was mainly along the lines of discipline and how to maintain it in the schoolroom.
The second period was taken by Dr. Cheney. He spoke on "The Recitation." It is the culminating point in the teacher's work. The object of the recitation is to train and develop the mental powers of the pupils. It should form habits of attention, and concentration of mental energy and the habit of self-possession. A lesson has never been given unless it has been received, and it cannot be received without attention.
The institute adjourned at 4 P. M.
THURSDAY EVENING.
The stereopticon lecture on "Hawaii" by J. B. Creighton of Albany was well attended. Mr. Creighton was a volunteer in the First New York regiment recently stationed at Hawaii. At the beginning of the lecture he gave a short review of the history of the islands. Their population is cosmopolitan. The nature of the Hawaiian is more like the North American Indian than the negro. They were never cannibals. They are very fond of bright colored ornaments. The people are very social. Chinese and Japanese laborers do most of the work on the sugar plantations. The views shown gave a very good idea of the people, their customs and buildings, and the chief productions of the islands. The lecture was very interesting and instructive and received the closest attention.
FRIDAY MORNING.
After the opening of the institute the first period was devoted to drawing. Miss Rice continued her work of yesterday, giving some work with a brush and showing how the teachers can accomplish work in this line.
The second period was given up to Kindergarten methods in primary grades by Mr. Southwick. He spoke of the qualifications of the Kindergarten teacher and gave some of the results expected from Kindergarten work.
The third period was given to drawing by Miss Rice. She discussed some work that will probably be taken up in the teachers' examinations this year. The work given will be helpful to those teachers who have to take the examinations.
The morning session closed at 12 o'clock. The afternoon session will begin at 1:30 P. M.
FRIDAY AFTERNOON.
The institute was called to order at 1:30 P. M. No regular topic was taken up. Commissioner Miller spoke to the teachers with regard to the work of filling out the registers in June. He also gave some instruction in regard to the grade examinations. Shortly after 2 o'clock the institute adjourned sine die.
RESOLUTIONS.
The following resolutions were adopted by the institute just prior to adjournment:
In accordance with a well-founded custom the teachers of the First commissioner district of Cortland county wish to express their appreciation of all the factors that have contributed to the success of this institute. To Conductor Southwick we extend a feeling of satisfaction, not for mere courtesy, but for the scope and practical bearing of his instruction; for his dignified and sympathetic attitude toward the teachers; and for the encouragement which he has given to us all. We wish also, to thank Dr. Cheney for the use of the building; for his inspiring address; and for the aid so efficiently rendered by his faculty. To the Y. W. C. T. U. we express our gratitude for the pleasant reception and entertainment on Monday evening. Finally to Commissioner Miller we pledge our loyalty, and we shall endeavor to have the increased efficiency in our school work stand as evidence of the merit of the program he has had presented.
LUKE J. McEVOY,
WM. A. COON,
CLARIBEL WARREN, Committee.
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| Cortland Normal School viewed from Port Watson St. and Greenbush Street corner. |
Normal Notes.
The regular Friday afternoon rhetoricals for this week were put over till next week on account of the teachers' institute.
To-morrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock the Normal baseball team will play the Ithaca High school team on the fair grounds. Admission 10 and 20 cents.
Miss Gale will attend an institute in Windsor, Broome county, next week, also one in Ovid, Seneca county, the week following.
Miss Edith King of the present graduating class has secured a position in the Cincinnatus schools.
Next Thursday will be moving day in the practice department. The teachers who have been for the past ten weeks in the primary will go up to the intermediate, while those who have been in the intermediate will descend and for the next ten weeks do duty among the primary pupils. On account of this change there will be no recitations in the practice departments next Wednesday.
NEW DEPOT IN PROSPECT
For Freight at the Yards of the D., L. & W. Road.
Rumors of a new freight depot at the yards of the D., L. & W. Railroad company in Cortland are confirmed by recent numerous visits of officials high in authority, and by the fact that surveys and measurements have been made and plans drawn for the new structure which will be located south of Railroad-st. and east of the tracks, directly opposite the passenger station.
The freight traffic at the Cortland station, that received and that sent out, has been constantly growing and is now much greater than in many years. The business has outgrown the present building entirely. Yardmaster Potter, who has been in this position twenty-eight years, received orders some time ago to weigh all freight, and this is found to be a very difficult task on small scales. Along with the new building will also probably be inaugurated new and better methods for doing this work.
A NEW FACTORY
Being Put up by the Excelsior Top Company.
Mr. William H. Newton, proprietor of the Excelsior Top company on Elm-st. yesterday broke ground next west of the present plant about 50 feet distant for the erection of a new building in which he will manufacture a new line of goods, consisting of spindle and panel seats and general carriage woodwork. The building will be put up by Contractor Dudley G. Corwin and will be 32 by 95 feet in size and two stories high. At its rear will be a brick dry kiln 18 by 30 feet in size.
The work of construction will be pushed with rapidity, so that operations can begin in the new factory in the fall. An increased force of men will be a necessity, all of which is an indication of returning prosperity under McKinley times.
BREVITIES.
—A new steel ceiling has been placed in the Grand Union Tea store.
—A number of the students at the Normal were in Marathon yesterday and to-day taking teachers' examinations.
—New display advertisements to-day are—Model Clothing Co., Spring suits, page 4; McGraw & Osgood, Free shines, page 7; C. P. Thompson, Saturday pickups, page 6; Baker & Angell, Jenness Miller shoes, page 7; Beaudry, Rambler wheels, page 8.
—The Cazenovia Republican says that "there has never been a time since the civil war when a young man could buy a farm and pay for it as easily as he can to-day, notwithstanding the low price of farm products. Farm property at present prices is as good an investment as one need look for."
''The Corner Grocery.''
Mr. Dan'l Sully will be seen in his famous funny comedy, "The Corner Grocery,'' at the Cortland Opera House next Saturday night. This is the play which made Mr. Sully famous and "The Corner Grocery" has been a household word for the past ten years, It has been brightened and varnished up-to-date, but still retains the old beauties that have made the play famous from ocean to ocean. Besides being a rip-roaring comedy, it has a pretty, little story, one which appeals to every man, woman and child, and affords Mr. Sully ample opportunity to exhibit his cleverness in provoking tears and laughter alternately. Mr. Sully has surrounded himself with a competent company of players who render him valuable support. The famous Rocky Gorge quartet will be seen with the company, rendering medleys, songs, imitations, etc. Those who are fond of an evening of good rich comedy should not miss seeing the famous funny play, "The Corner Grocery."
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