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| Theodore Roosevelt. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Wednesday, June 11, 1902.
WEST POINT EXERCISES.
President Roosevelt Will Deliver Diplomas to Graduates.
West Point, June 11.—The exercises here yesterday were given over entirely to athletic sports. The first event was an exhibition drill of the first class in cavalry tactics; then followed field day competition between respective classes of cadets, concluding with a baseball game between the academy team and Yale in which Yale won.
Senor Don Augusto F. Pulido, Venezuelan charge d'affaires, arrived and was given the salute becoming his station.
President Roosevelt reached here at an early hour this morning by special train, but is expected to remain in his car until 10 o'clock, the hour set to receive him. It is now arranged for the president to remain over until Thursday, graduation day, and he has been designated to deliver the diplomas to the members of the graduating class. The graduating exercises will take place in the open air in front of the library. General Horace Porter will deliver the address.
Governor B. B. Odell is scheduled to reach here at 10 o'clock. He will be entertained at the quarters of his son-in-law, Lieutenant Kelly.
Last night the graduation hop was given in Memorial hall, and it was a most brilliant social function and largely attended.
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| John Mitchell. |
Mr. Mitchells Proposition.
Scranton, Pa., May 8, 1902.—Conscious of the disastrous effects upon mine workers, mine operators and the public in general which would result from a prolonged suspension of work in the anthracite coal regions of Pennsylvania, and with earnest desire and hope of avoiding the impending calamity, the representatives of the anthracite mine workers have authorized us to submit the following propositions:
First, inasmuch as the anthracite mine operators have proposed to continue the present wage scale for one year and, inasmuch as the anthracite mine workers have unanimously resolved to ask that an increase of 20 per cent should be paid on present prices to all men performing contract work, that eight hours should constitute a day's labor for all persons employed by the hour, day or week, without any reduction in their present wage rate, and that coal should be weighed and paid for by weight wherever practicable, and inasmuch as in our recent conferences the anthracite mine workers and mine operators have failed to reach an agreement upon any of the questions at issue, we propose that the Industrial branch of the National Civic Federation select a committee of five persons to arbitrate and decide all or any of the questions in dispute, the award of such board of arbitration to be binding upon both parties, and effective for a period of one year.
Second, should the above proposition be unacceptable to you, we propose that a committee composed of Archbishop Ireland, Bishop Potter and one other person whom these two may select, be authorized to make an investigation into the wages and conditions of employment existing in the anthracite field, and if they decide that the average annual wages received by anthracite mine workers are sufficient to enable them to live, maintain and educate their families in a manner conformable to established American standards and consistent with American citizenship, we agree to withdraw our claims for higher wages and more equitable conditions of employment, providing that the anthracite mine operators agree to comply with any recommendations the above committee may make affecting the earnings and conditions of labor of their employees.
An immediate reply is solicited.
John Mitchell, Chairman.
Arbitration Declined.
The answers of Messrs. Thomas, Truesdale, Baer and Olyphant follow. Mr. Thomas says:
"Not only from our standpoint but from yours as well, the matter has had such full and careful consideration in all its features at our several interviews last week as leaves little to be discussed. In addition my letter of February 20 can not fail to make it clear to you, as it is to us, that the subject can not be practically handled in the manner suggested in your telegram."
Mr. Truesdale says:
"Your message of this date received. You fall to state in it that the notices posted by this company not only agree to continue paying the ten per cent increase granted our mine employees in 1900 until April 1, 1903, and thereafter, subject to 60 days notice, but it also states our mining superintendents will take up and adjust any grievances with our employees. The reasons why we can not grant your demand have been most fully explained in our recent conferences and my letter to you of February 18 last."
Mr. Baer explains a delay in answering the dispatch and after referring to the Civic Federation conferences he adds:
"We give you the figures showing the cost of mining and marketing coal and the sums realized therefrom in the markets in the hope of convincing you that it was absolutely impracticable to increase wages. To your suggestion that the price of coal should be increased to the public our answer was that this was not only undesirable, but in view of the sharp competition of bituminous coal, it was impossible. We offered to permit you or your experts to examine our books to verify our statements.
Anthracite mining is a business and not a religious, sentimental or academic proposition. Laws organizing the companies impose the business management on the president and directors. I could not if I would delegate this business management to even so highly a respectable body as the Civic Federation, nor can I call to my aid as experts in the mixed problem of business and philanthropy the eminent prelates you have named."
Mr. Olyphant declines the proposition briefly and the long presentment of the operators closes with the statement that no further communications have been received.
ROOSEVELT ON COERCION.
Almost None in Philippines now, President Tells Clergymen.
Boston, June 11.—President Roosevelt says "there is now almost no policy of coercion in tbe Philippines" in a letter to the Rev. Charles E. St. John, secretary of the American Unitarian association. The president's communication was in answer to the secretary's letter transmitting the resolutions adopted at the annual meeting of the American Unitarian association concerning the situation in the Philippines. It is as follows:
White House, Washington, June 6. Rev. Charles E. St. John, secretary, American Unitarian association:
My Dear Sir—1 beg to thank you for your very kind letter of the 31st ult., inclosing the memorial of the American Unitarian association passed at their annual meeting, on May 22, 1902, I am happy to be able to say that the bill which has just passed the senate will, if enacted into law, enable us to proceed even more rapidly and efficiently than hitherto along the lines of securing peace, prosperity and personal liberty to the inhabitants of the Philippine Islands.
There is now almost no "policy of coercion" in the islands, because the insurrection has been so entirely overcome that, save in a very few places, peace—and with peace the "policy of conciliation and good will"—obtains throughout the Philippines. There has never been any coercion save such as was absolutely inevitable in putting a stop to an armed attack upon the sovereignty of the United States, which in its last phases became mere brigandage.
With great regard and assuring you of my hearty sympathy with the purpose set forth in your letter and actuating the members of the American Unitarian association as regards peace and justice in the Philippines,
I am very truly yours, Theodore Roosevelt.
Two Boys Lynched.
Charlotte, N. C., June 11.—Two negro boys, 13 and 16 years old, were lynched near here early this morning for the murder of a young white woman.
PAGE FOUR—EDITORIAL.
Protect the Birds.
Comment has frequently been made of late as to how many more birds are to be seen this season than for some years previously. Robins in greater numbers are here [Cortland], and orioles that have scarcely been seen in years. This doubtless comes from the fact that birds are now protected This has been the state of affairs for a number of years in New England, but the legislature of 1902 has adopted the following amendment to the laws of the state:
Members of the Illinois Audubon society, after years of attempted moral suasion, today began aggressive action to stop the sale in Chicago of birds and bird plumage for millinery purposes. The action was taken after conference with state and government officials and with the directors of kindred societies all over the United States.
Today there was mailed a notice and a warning to every milliner and to every dealer in millinery goods in Chicago. The notice calls attention to the law, which is quoted, but the meat of the communication is near its end, where wholesalers and retailers alike are told that unless they comply with the statute prosecution will follow.
The law on birds for millinery purposes makes necessary only the proof that a dead bird or a part of it is held in possession. The only birds which may legally be used to trim bonnets are those enumerated in the law. It makes no difference whether the bird was killed in Illinois or not. That point has been passed upon by the Illinois supreme court.
The act known as the Lacey law, a government statute forbidding the transportation from state to state of animals or birds killed illegally could easily be evoked were the state law not as strong as it is.
It will be noticed that this amendment not only forbids the killing or possessing of birds, but also affects any one who may have parts of the plumage for sale.
A move of this kind has been made in Illinois. A recent dispatch from Chicago says:
"Birds for which there is no open season and wild birds other than the English sparrow, crow, hawk, crow-blackbird, snow owl and great horned owl shall not be taken or possessed at any time, dead or alive, except under the authority of a certificate issued under this act. No part of the plumage, skin or body of any bird protected by this section shall be sold or had in possession for sale." (As amended by chapter 517, Laws of 1902.)
It is gratifying that song birds all over the country are to be protected. There are means enough in the hands of milliners for ornamenting hats without depending upon the plumage of birds which are more beautiful in their wild and native state than they ever could be in any other and as long as there is no class legislation in this; but all milliners are equally prohibited from using bird plumage, and as long as the wearers are equally prevented from having these parts of birds in their possession there would be no feeling about it except of gratification that the birds can continue to abound and beautify the landscape and gladden the ear with their sweet songs.
MEETING OF THE D. A. R.
Quarterly Meeting With Mrs. C. P. Walrad—Fine Papers Read.
The last meeting until September of Tioughnioga Chapter, D. A. R., was held with Mrs. C. P. Walrad Monday and the increasing interest was a special feature. Besides the minutes of the last regular meeting, a report was made of the special meeting at which time Mrs. Geo. P. Hollenbeck was elected to go as delegate with the regent to a state conference of regents and delegates, to be held June 13 and 14 with the state regent, Mrs. William Little, at her home in Rochester..
Letters have been received from those receiving the prizes in school proving their appreciation of the D. A. R.'s effort to awaken special interest in their work.
A letter was read from Mr. J. G. Bingham of McGraw, showing a sincere interest and wish to help in the work which the chapter is to undertake in connection with the Science club of getting together relics to be preserved for the benefit of future generations.
A letter from the state chairman of children's work was brought up, but left until further knowledge shall have been obtained.
The pleasant time in Binghamton with the Tuscarora chapter was commented upon, also regret of the regent at not being able to attend upon the festivities of the D. A. R. and S. A. R., upon the unveiling of the tablet in Syracuse, June 17.
"The papers in this literary part of the program were of unusual interest. "The Historic Homes of Cortland County" by Miss Corey will prove of interest to more than a few and was made more interesting by a book of autographs kindly loaned by Miss Hatheway of Solon. "The Revolutionary Waves" by Mrs. Daehler, makes us hope to be able in the near future to erect a tablet of our own to those to whom we owe so much. "The Early Industries of Cortland," written by Miss Nellie Conable, read by Mrs. Doubleday, shows a growth which should fill every heart with satisfaction, with a feeling as well that we live in an age of progress. These papers will appear in full later. The programs for the coming year, prepared by the committee, Mrs. Jarvis, Mrs. Benedict and Mrs. Gillette, show an opportunity to enlighten ourselves as to the ways and means used by one of our ancestors in gaining the liberty we enjoy, having to do with the period before and just following the Revolutionary war.
The meeting adjourned to meet with Mrs. A. P. McGraw, Sept. 9.
Local Personals.
Mrs. S. W. Sherwood and Mrs. Geo. P. Hollenbeck, delegates from Tioughnioga chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, expect to leave tomorrow morning for Rochester to attend the state convention of the D. A .R. While in that city they will be the guests of Miss Margaret H. Hooker, formerly of the Cortland Normal faculty.
Ordained to Priesthood.
Cards were received in town for the ordination to the Holy Priesthood of the Rev. Cornelius A. Silke, son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Silke, Groton, N. Y., at 9 o'clock Saturday morning, June 1, in St. Patrick's cathedral, Rochester, N. Y., to be conferred by the Right Reverend B. J. McQuaid, D. D. Father Silke will celebrate his first Solemn High Mass at St. Anthony's church, Groton, Sunday, June 22, at 10:30 a. m.
Excursion to Long Branch.
On June 21 the Ancient Order of United Workmen will run an excursion to Long Branch and Syracuse. One of the particular attractions of the day will be a game of ball between the State league teams of Albany and Syracuse on that date. The train will leave Cortland at 9:30 o'clock, and returning will leave Long Branch at 8 o'clock and Syracuse at 8:30. It will stop at Homer both ways. The full fare for the roundtrip has been fixed at $1 and the half fare at 50 cents.
Cortland Board of Fire Commissioners.
The fire board held its monthly meeting last evening at the office of the city clerk, and the following bills were ordered paid:
D. F. Waters, salary and disbursements, $62.55
Peck Bros., lumber, 3.58
Maxson & Starin, coal, 42.00
Wallace & Hout, coal, 7.14
Cortland & Homer Electric Co., lighting. 10.78
I. V. Johnson, feed, 5.80
W. J. Perkins, supplies 14.60
Wickwire Roller Mill Co., feed, 8.55
Electric Supply Co. of Syracuse, supplies, .55
Ellis Omnibus & Cab Co., disbursements, .25
William Bell, hay for team, 13.42
No other business came before the board.
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| Topsy. |
TOPSY IS SOLD
And Will Not Come with the Forepaugh Circus.
Topsy, the big female elephant of the Forepaugh-Sells Bros. shows, which killed a man in Brooklyn a short time ago, and which refrained from killing another last Saturday because a keeper shouted at her in such a threatening way, has been sold to Capt. Paul Boynton to be taken to Coney Island as one of the summer attractions.
Topsy was in Poughkeepsie with the circus on Saturday and Sunday and during that time was carefully guarded and had every leg chained to a stake. Lewis Sells, one of the proprietors, said to a reporter representative: "Topsy has not been a bad elephant, except when teased by people. I have decided to sell her because she has now gained a bad reputation."
As a consequence Topsy will not be with tbe Forepaugh circus when it comes to Cortland on July 25.
BREVITIES.
—Band concert at the park Saturday night.
—There was a large attendance at the assembly party last night.
—A regular meeting of the L. O. T. M. will be held tomorrow night at 8 o'clock.
—A regular meeting of the L. C. B. A. will be held this evening at 8 o'clock.
—The graduating class at Wells college, Aurora, N. Y., this year numbers fifteen.
—New display advertisements today are—Gas Light Co., Gas ranges, page 7; Cortland Fish Co., Fresh fish, page 6.
— Prof. A. E. Darby has purchased of Mr. S. S. Stearns the house and lot at 65 Groton-ave. Possession will be given Aug. 1.
—Ithaca gets a new $70,000 postoffice building under the bill which has just been signed by the president and has become a law.
—A party of nearly fifty ladies of the Missionary society of the First Baptist church is at McLean today enjoying the annual picnic.
—Miss Pauline Gensheimer entertained a few of her little friends yesterday afternoon at her home, 18 Argyle Place, the occasion being her 6th birthday. It was a very pleasant affair.
—The last meeting of the Kindergarten association for this season will be held Thursday afternoon, June 12, at 4 o'clock. All the mothers of the children in the Normal kindergarten are invited to be present.
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