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| Joseph Chamberlain. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Thursday, June 18, 1903.
PREFERENTIAL TARIFF.
Government Is Committed to a Thorough Investigation.
WOULD NOT SHIRK RETALIATION
Motion of Liberal Leader to Adjourn Defeated—Result of Debate Was a Personal Triumph For Mr. Chamberlain—Premier Balfour Showed That He Shares His Views.
London, June 18.—The whole evening session of the house of commons was occupied with the discussion of a motion to adjourn made by the Liberal leader Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman, in order to obtain further light regarding the government's position on the preferential tariff question. The motion was finally rejected by 252 votes to 132.
While the opposition was scarcely more successful than heretofore in drawing the government into a discussion on the general scheme of preferential trade within the empire, Premier Balfour and Colonial Secretary Chamberlain both emphatically declared that the government of New South Wales was under no misapprehension regarding the attitude of the home government and in fact the cabinet as a whole thoroughly agreed with the sentiments of Vice Admiral Lawson, governor of New South Wales, whose dispatch concerning the attitude of the New South Wales government was cause for the debate.
Mr. Balfour said that with regard to preferential trade the cabinet was at one with the government of New South Wales in desiring a thorough investigation. He denied emphatically that the government had raised any false hopes in the colonies. The only chance whereby the colonies might regard their hopes as false would be if the opposition assumed power and carried out their implied intention to abandon the colonies to the trade discrimination of the whole world.
Sir Charles Dilke, having referred to the premier's statement as a momentous one committing the government to a policy of retaliation, which was a direct step towards avowed protection, Mr. Balfour retorted that he had not said a word about retaliation, but he would not shrink from retaliation if he were satisfied that there was no other method.
Mr. Chamberlain then rose and referred to Germany's action toward Canada as proof that there was a hostile discrimination against the colonies. He did not blame Germany so long as the British policy was to lie down under that treatment.
The colonial secretary expressed his confidence that Germany would not compel Great Britain to consider retaliatory measures, but if it did he would say with Mr. Balfour that it was the government's duty to find a remedy.
Except as being an attack upon Germany, Mr. Chamberlain's speech was a repetition in more convinced and forcible terms of his previous speeches. He made a great point in showing that the mere talk of a change in Great Britain's policy had already produced a change of tone in the German newspapers, which no longer talked of retaliation, the object of which, he said, "was less to punish Canada than to read a lesson to any British colony daring to discriminate In favor of the mother country."
Mr. Chamberlain added that the feeling on the subject in the colonies was so strong that he would have neglected his office had he failed to bring up the matter before the British electorate.
Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman's motion was then rejected.
The results of the debate are recognized as a great personal triumph for Mr. Chamberlain. The intention of the Liberals was to drive a wedge between the colonial secretary and the premier, who has throughout endeavored to maintain a non-committal attitude towards the preferential tariff proposals. Instead of his attaining this aim the effect of the debate was to drive Mr. Balfour into the colonial secretary's arms and practically commit the government to a policy of retaliation.
COLLEGE OF FORESTRY.
Cornell Trustees Declare That Instruction In That Branch Be Suspended.
Ithaca, N. Y., June 18.—At the annual spring meeting of the board of trustees of Cornell university a site east of Lincoln hall was finally chosen for the Rockefeller hall of physics.
The following appointments were made: Thomas F. Hunt, professor of agronomy; John Craig, professor of horticulture; G. S. Hopkins, professor of anatomy and anatomical methods in state veterinary colleges; F. R. Jones, professor of machine department.
The president presented the resignations of Professor Gifford and Professor Clark of the college of forestry, which were accepted.
The following action was taken regarding the New York State College of Forestry, the appropriation for which was vetoed by the governor:
"Owing to the failure of the state to appropriate means for the support of the college of forestry established by the state at Cornell university, resolved that instruction in that college be and the same is, hereby suspended until ways and means are provided therefore by the state, and that all appointments to the instruction force, including the appointment of director, be vacated."
The following trustees were elected to succeed themselves: A C. Barnes, F. C. Cornell, W. T. Sage and R. B. Williams.
PAGE FOUR—EDITORIAL.
A New South American Alliance.
The report comes from Buenos Ayres that the Argentine Republic, Chile, Brazil and Paraguay have formed an alliance to help each other in case any European power should threaten their sovereignty, to advance diplomatic intervention in case of conflicts between European nations and any South American republic not included in the alliance, and to observe, with other South American republics, a policy calculated to prevent conflicts,
While there is very little likelihood that any European power will ever threaten the sovereignty of any South American republic, the alleged alliance would undoubtedly serve a useful purpose by its second and third provisions. It at least indicates that the South American republics are rather more inclined than formerly to settle their disputes without resort to arms. A long step was taken in this direction when Argentina and Chile lately agreed to bury the hatchet and reduce their armaments. During the past few months several disputes between other South American republics have been settled by arbitration, and the recent tendency has been all in the direction of peace and good will.
The recent Venezuelan incident has somewhat intensified the previously existing Spanish-American resentment against Europe and naturally served to draw the South American republics closer together and convince them of the identity of their interests.
South American history does not furnish precedents for enduring alliances even in the face of common danger, and it is possible that the contracting parties to the proposed compact are overestimating their own strength of purpose as well as exaggerating their peril. Certain it is that they need have no fear of European sovereignty. as the Monroe doctrine will amply protect them against any such emergency. If, however, they choose to get together for a better understanding in their relations with each other, such an alliance as the one suggested will prove of value. It certainly could not be inimical to the United States, whose only desire in the premises is that they live in peace and prosper.
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A LOVING CUP
Presented to H. M. Kellogg by Officers of the E. & C. N. Y. R. R.
A loving cup. upon which was fitly engraved the following inscription: "To Henry M. Kellogg, Secretary, E. & C. N. Y. R. R. Co., from his fellow officers as a token of esteem, 1902" was presented to H, M. Kellogg last evening at his residence by a committee, representing the reorganized Erie & Central New York Railroad Co. The committee was composed of the following gentlemen: L. N. Frederick, vice-president and general manager; W. D. Tisdale, assistant secretary; Harley P. Davis, director; and Irving H. Palmer, Esq., local counsel for the company.
Mr. Palmer made the presentation speech which was in part as follows:
Mr. Kellogg—You are doubtless surprised at this visit. Your surprise will be increased when you know its purpose and you will doubtless wonder most at our visit being so long deferred which demands an explanation which may be generalized somewhat as follows:
It is a matter for genuine regret that all human affairs appear at times to our intelligence and observation to be defective, whether really as much so as they appear to be. Omniscience only knows with certainty. But sure it is that justice sometimes seems to miscarry; that merit does not invariably receive its due reward and sometimes even fails to elicit any evidence of appreciation. But it is also undoubtedly true that merit sometimes has appreciation when it fails to receive other recompense. The conditions, which prevail in this case are such as to make it practically impossible that the services and duty performed should have been fully and fairly remunerated: and, therefore, we have come together to recognize merit and express our appreciation in a case where no other reward seems possible. We do this as a matter of justice to those whom we represent as well to ourselves and to you, Mr. Kellogg.
At the close of the record of the E. & C. N. Y. R. R. Co. appears the following entry "Saturday, March 29, 1902. This railroad of which I have been director for nineteen years, and secretary since 1890, a period of twelve years, for which work I received not a cent of salary, was sold on foreclosure of mortgage and by such sale the old company is practically dissolved. H. M. Kellogg, secretary and director."
The pathos of this case is mainly undisclosed or but feebly expressed in this entry. What hopes deferred! What self sacrifice unrecognized. What disappointments suffered. What defeat of human effort expended and worthily and unselfishly bestowed upon an enterprise which had for its principal object to benefit our fellowmen who inhabit the region traversed by this railroad appears upon every page of this record which covers a period of more than thirty years, the closing entry of which I have quoted.
It is not my purpose to review at this time the melancholy incidents briefly recorded in this record.
This entry having casually fallen under the eyes of the management of the reorganized company which succeeded to the property, the franchises and the misfortune of its predecessor, gave rise and expression to the sentiments which have brought us together on this occasion, which has for its purpose the presentation to you of this loving cup in recognition of the faithful, intelligent and patient discharge of a duty which no one else would have willingly undertaken and no one else could have performed better or more acceptably than you did. It is no compensation for the duties and services performed by you but it is a testimonial of esteem and personal regard for you by the management and your associates in this enterprise. It is a token of the appreciation of the fidelity with which you discharged your duties, though it but feebly shows how high you are appreciated by them or their sincere regret that the circumstances are such that no other reward or recognition was possible, except that which comes to all noble and generous minds from a consciousness of rectitude of motive and of duty well and honorably performed and adequately appreciated by their fellows.
It is hoped that this loving cup will ever serve to remind you of the worthy and appreciative motive and esteem of those who presented it and that it will prove a source of the purest happiness through a long and well spent life.
Mr. Kellogg was deeply touched by this mark of esteem from this source. He responded eloquently, as he never fails to do, manifesting deep feeling. As we are unable to reproduce his speech without marring it we do not make the attempt.
After the presentation and response by Mr. Kellogg, Mrs. Kellogg, who had been requested to detain him at home, served delicate refreshments, and the evening was spent in social converse, in which Mr. Kellogg entertained the committee with a highly interesting account of the his recent sojourn in the South and the exhibition of photographs.
ONE CONTRACT LET
For the Erection of E. H. Brewer's New House on Tompkins-st.
The contract for the excavation and mason work upon the new house to be erected on Tompkins-st., by E. H. Brewer has been let to Horace W. Hall of the firm of Ryan & Hall and excavation began today. The other contracts will soon be let, but arrangements for them are not complete as yet. The house will be large and handsome. A more or less detailed description of it will be given as soon as the other contracts are let.
ORDER OF GOLDEN SEAL.
Local Camp Instituted in Cortland Last Night.
Local Camp, No. 62, Order of the Golden Seal, a fraternal and benefit organization, was instituted in Cortland last night. The camp starts with more than 100 charter members and every prospect for a successful organization. The camp was instituted under the direction of W. H Sandwick of Dryden, district organizer of the order.
The Dryden degree team, consisting of six young ladies of the Dryden camp, exemplified the work of the order in an unusually satisfactory manner, and gave a fancy drill which was very highly complimented.
The following officers were elected:
Past Commander—A. A. Pearse.
Commander—F. R. Smith.
Vice-commander—Edward Blanchard.
Secretary—L. C. Tyler.
Chaplain—Harriet Knickerbocker.
Orderly—Samuel Burleton.
Picket—William Hyde.
Scout—S. W. Baldwin.
Trustees—A. L. Gladding, I. H. Pride, Benj. C. Quick.
The next meeting will be held in Good Templars' hall, Monday evening, June 29, at which time the dates for regular meeting will be selected and a degree team appointed.
The camp starts out with a larger number of charter members than any other organization ever instituted in Cortland.
MRS. CATHARINE DAVIS
Died Suddenly at Home of Daughter—Buried at Harford Mills.
Mrs. Catharine Davis, widow of the late Alfred Davis, died of heart failure at 7:30 o'clock last night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. M. M. Hall, 74 Prospect-st. Her age was 83 years 4 months and 7 days. She had not been in quite her regular health for a couple of weeks past, and yet she hardly called herself ill. She ate her supper as usual last night and soon after complained of a pain in her aide. She lay down with a hot water bottle at her side. As she uttered a groan Mr. Hall stepped over by her and she asked him to hold the bottle a moment while she fixed the pillows. As she sat up to do this she suddenly slid from the side of the bed toward the floor and Mr. Hall caught her in his arms. She died ten minutes later just as a physician who had been hurriedly summoned entered the door.
Mrs. Davis bad lived all her life in the town of Harford till three years ago when she came to Cortland to live with her daughter Mrs. Hall. Her husband died ten years ago. She is survived by four children: Mrs. R. F. Chapuis of Dryden, Mrs. C. W. Harrington and C. P. Davis of Harford Mills, and Mrs. M. M. Hall of Cortland.
Prayer will be offered at 7 o'clock Saturday morning at the home of Mrs. Hall, 74 Prospect-st., and the remains will be taken on the 8:30 train to Harford Mills. The funeral will be held at 2 o'clock that afternoon at the house of Mrs. Harrington, and the burial will be at Harford Mills.
BREVITIES.
—The Annual Hop Growers' picnic will be held at Sylvan Beach, Saturday, July 25.
—The Episcopal diocesan convention at Auburn voted last week that a change of name of the church is inexpedient at this time.
—The new display advertisements today are—G. H. Wiltsie, Special for Saturday and Monday, page 6; Warren, Tanner & Co. Clearing sale, page 5.
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