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| Arthur J. Balfour. |
Cortland Evening Standard, Wednesday, September 16, 1903.
RETALIATORY TARIFFS.
Premier Balfour's Pamphlet on "Insular Free Trade."
ARGUES FOR CHANGE OF POLICY.
Does Not Accept Chamberlain's Preferential Proposals—Two Resignations From Cabinet Expected—Chamberlain Predicts a General Election in Spring and Defeat of Government.
London, Sept. 16.—Premier Balfour issued last night the advance sheets of a pamphlet on the subject of "Insular free trade," in which he presents at length arguments in favor of a change in Great Britain's fiscal policy.
He says: "I am a free trader but not of the pattern which holds that the doctrine of free trade is so universal in its application and so capable of an exact expression that every conclusion to which it logically leads must be accepted without hesitation and without reserve."
The premier points out that as a result of England's policy of retaining a fiscal policy made for a free trade country in a world of free traders the rate of her export trade has not increased and in fact has seriously diminished. Meanwhile Germany, America, France, Russia and even Great Britain's self-governing colonies continue to build up a protected interest within their borders.
Mr. Balfour declares that the optimists who advocate a continuance of the free trade policy in face of the injury worked by protection on Great Britain's interests are foolish.
Mr. Balfour concludes:
"It cannot be right for a country with free trade ideals to enter into competition with protectionist rivals. The most essential object of our national efforts should be to get rid of the bonds in which we have gratuitously entangled ourselves."
The publication of the pamphlet immediately after the momentous cabinet council indicates that it embodies a statement of policy accepted or rather acquiesced in by the majority of the cabinet. If this assumption is correct it means the abandonment of the idea of a preferential tariff with the colonies and the taxation of food in favor of a system of retaliatory duties. Even this, however, is tentative.
The most striking feature of the pamphlet is that it does not refer to Mr. Chamberlain's proposals. The whole line of Mr. Balfour's reasoning is opposed to tariffs for purely protectionist purposes. Hence, Mr. Chamberlain is faced with the alternative of either abandoning preferential tariffs or prosecuting his campaign unsupported by Mr. Balfour.
Neither does Mr. Balfour admit that Great Britain's trade is on the verge of ruin. He says: "I can find no evidence that we are living on our capital."
The premier thinks that this is because protectionist tariffs are less bad than they look and protectionist countries and the British colonies "are still our most important customers."
He contends, however, that in the future the disadvantages that Great Britain suffers must increase with the growth and spread of protection abroad and the absorption of new markets.
Mr. Balfour says further:
"The only alternative is to do to foreign nations what they always do to each other and instead of appealing to economic theories, in which they wholly disbelieve, to use fiscal inducements which they thoroughly understand."
The Duke of Devonshire had a conference lasting two hours with Mr. Balfour. Last night Chief Irish Secretary Wyndham, the Earl of Selbourne and Gerald Balfour also called on the premier. It is believed that within a day or two the resignation of the chancellor of the exchequer, Mr. Richie, and perhaps of the Duke of Devonshire will be announced.
According to the Daily Mail Mr. Chamberlain agrees under the stress of necessity not to press his program.
A circumstantial statement is published attributing to the colonial secretary the prediction of a general election and the defeat of the government in the spring. The Conservatives will be in opposition for six months and then he will return to office with the country at his back.
PAGE FOUR—EDITORIAL.
The Importance of Filtration.
Years ago when a bold scientist promulgated the theory that typhoid is water borne disease, he was laughed to scorn. Today it is universally conceded that he was right. Naturally water is not the only agency which conveys the disease, though because of its universality it does it in a greater number of cases than any other single agency or perhaps more frequently even than all other agencies combined. It is not strictly accurate to assert that typhoid is water borne disease. Better say that it is a water bred disease, for impure water is really the source of most typhoid.
The recognition of this fact has directed unprecedented attention toward proper methods of filtration. Experience has demonstrated that filtration of the right sort does much toward minimizing the danger from the death bearing germs carried by the water. Even filtration through clean sand has been found of much value.
Still, as one competent authority points out, partial filtration insures nothing except that those that have filtered water part of the time are more agreeably situated than those who are not privileged to have it any of the time, but such partial use is no bar to typhoid.
As long as men will drink water where they find it and spigots which convey raw water from a canal or other impure source are handy for use there will be typhoid. Filtration takes away the necessity for typhoid, but until intelligent and ordinary caution becomes more nearly universal there will still be some typhoid. The injunction still holds almost everywhere, "Boil the drinking water."
DROVE TOO FAST
And Pitched Judge Dougherty Over Upon His Horse's Haunches.
There was a case of reckless driving and a narrow escape from serious accident on Main-st. last night, and had it resulted seriously, City Judge James Dougherty would have been the victim.
The judge had just driven up to the curbing in front of his office when a single rig containing two men came up the street at a very rapid rate, close to the curb, and going in the same direction that Judge Dougherty's horse was headed. Harrison Albright and others on the walk, noticing the rate at which the horse was being driven on and seeing the probability of a collision, shouted to the men to turn out, but they paid no attention and kept on. The hub of a forward wheel struck the rubber tired rear wheel of the judges light wagon and the elasticity of the tire threw the rig to one side. So violent was the concussion, however, that the judge was thrown forward upon the horse's haunches. The horse being very well broken stood still until the judge righted himself.
Judge Dougherty was naturally highly indignant over the matter. He said that the men were driving at least a three minute clip and made no endeavor to turn out. They did not even slack up after striking the rig, but continued on up the street without looking back. They were recognized and it is altogether probable that they will be invited to come before the judge and render an account of themselves.
TRUXTON COACHING CLUB
Starts Upon its Annual Outing Under Auspicious Circumstances.
The Truxton Coaching club is an institution that, so far as known, has no rival or counterpart in this state. It owns a famous old thorough-brace coach and each year is accustomed to take at least one outing of about a week as well as an occasional day's drive to some point of interest. The members of the club are Mr. and Mrs. P. D. Muller, Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Hilton, Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Bryant, Mrs. Lettie Stevens and Miss Jennie Muller, all of Truxton, and Mr. and Mrs. O. D. Patrick of Cortland, who were residents of Truxton when the club was formed. This year they have as guests Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Woodward, Miss Martha Van Hoesen and George Peck of Truxton, and Mr. and Mrs. N. J. Peck, Mrs. F. H. Cobb and Mrs. Florence Nelson of Cortland.
The club started last night upon its outing and drove to Cortland, spending the night at the Cortland House. This morning it left for Dryden and expected to attend the fair for a short time. It made a very gay appearance this morning as it drove through the streets of the city. The coach itself is painted red, and every ornament upon the harness was bright and shining. Four fine horses drew the coach—a handsome pair of chestnuts in the lead and a pair of bays upon the pole.
From Dryden today the party will go to South Lansing to spend the night, thence up Cayuga lake to Union Springs, then to Skaneateles, thence to Syracuse, back to Cortland and home to Truxton. The trip will take about a week.
ITHACA SALT PLANT
Sold at Receivers' Sale to S. D. Halliday for Parties Unknown.
The property of the National Salt Co. at Ithaca was sold yesterday at receivers' sale. It was put up in parcels, but all were bid off by S. D. Halliday of that city for sums aggregating $337,500. Mr. Halliday has so far declined to say for whom he was bidding, though he acknowledges that he was acting as attorney for other parties.
A NIGHT FORCE
To be Put on Soon at the J. E. Davis Mfg. Co.'s Plant.
The J. E. Davis manufacturing company is installing an electric light plant in anticipation of running a night shift at the piano back factory. The dynamo was ordered to be delivered by Sept. 1st, but it has not arrived yet. Men will begin wiring tomorrow so as to have everything in readiness when the dynamo arrives. New machinery bas been ordered and the number of men employed will be increased to about one hundred and fifty about Oct.1. Half of these work days and the other half will be on the night shift.
WILLIAMS IMPROVING.
No Internal Injuries and Prospects of Speedy and Complete Recovery.
Ezra E. Williams of South Cortland, who was taken to the hospital yesterday after having been run away with, his horse having been frightened by a passing automobile, is doing well. Dr. Neary, his physician, says that his condition is very satisfactory. No internal injuries seem to have developed and he now thinks none was sustained. It will take a little time to put him on his feet again but he expects that his recovery will be complete and that no resulting effects of the accident will remain.
New House on Tompkins-st., Cortland.
Among the deeds of real estate recorded at the clerk's office last night was one transferring the house and lot at 64 Tompkins-st. from Miss Carrie Maude Fitzgerald to T. H. Wickwire, Jr. The consideration was $5,000. It is understood that this will mean the removal of the old building from the lot and the erection in its place in the near future of a handsome new house which will add to the attractiveness of that already fine residence street.
POLLING PLACES NAMED
By the Common Council for the November Election.
A meeting of the Cortland common council was held in the office of the city clerk last night at which were present Mayor C. F. Brown, and Aldermen Yager, Wright and Ingalls. The following polling places were designated to be used in the different wards at the election this fall.
First Ward—Yager's livery barn.
Second Ward —Fireman's hall.
Third Ward—Potter's barber shop.
Fourth Ward—23 North Main-st.
Fifth Ward—Hitchcock hose building.
Sixth Ward, Emerald hose building.
No other business was transacted.
PARK-LUND.
Quiet Wedding at Home of the Bride at 16 Argyle Place.
A very quiet and pretty wedding occurred at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. O, W. Lund, last evening when their older daughter Bessie Gage Lund became the bride of John Charles Park. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Robert Clements in the presence of about forty relatives and friends. Those from out of town were, Messrs. E. F. Whitney and Edw. W. Gilman of Boston. And elegant wedding supper was served by Mrs. N. G. Markley, after which the happy couple left for a short wedding tour.
LEONARD-LOWE.
Pretty Afternoon Wedding at Home of Mr. and Mrs. Z. Lowe.
There was a pretty wedding at 2:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Zachariah Lowe, 41 Owego-st., when their daughter, Miss Ethel, was joined in marriage with N. J. Leonard of Alexandria Bay, N. Y. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Robert Clements, pastor of the Presbyterian church. The maid of honor was Miss Edith Chatterton of Earlville, Miss Stella Rindge of this city was bridesmaid and Miss Elizabeth Lowe of Groton was flower girl. The best man was Guy Leonard of Cortland and H. L. Leonard of Alexandria Bay acted as usher.
The bride is a graduate of the Cortland Normal school in the class of '90 and the groom is a marine engineer of Alexandria Bay.
After the ceremony a fine luncheon was served and then Mr. and Mrs. Leonard left for an extended trip through Canada. Their home will be at Alexandria Bay.
Among those present from out of town were Mr. and Mrs. K. L. Chatterton of Etna, Mr. and Mrs. V. C. Lowe of Groton and Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Leonard of Alexandria Bay.
BREVITIES.
—Apples in Cortland county are plentiful, fair and of finer quality than for several years.
—There will be a meeting of the executive committee of the First Baptist Sundayschool tonight at 8 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Eastman, 19 Elm-st.
—The new display advertisements today are—G. H. Wiltsie, Waistings, page 6; Warren Tanner & Co., Carpet sale, page 6: S. Rosenbloom & Sons, Department store, Opening, page 8.
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