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UNVEIUKG ATfD PnESENTATlOJf OF
LA FAYETTE STATUE.
Speeches "by Ambassador Porter and
Others, in the Presence of Xjonbct
and a Distinguished Gathering.
PARIS, July L In the presence of the
President of the Republic, M. Loubet; the
United States Ambassador. General Hor-
ace Porter, and a brilliant assemblage (
of representative Frenchmen and the
most prominent members of the American
colony here, the statue In honor of Gen
eral, the Marquis do La Fayette, the sift
of the American school children to
France, was presented to the Nation by
Ferdinand W. Peck, President of the La
Fayette Monument Commission, and was
accepted by President Loubet, In behalf
of France.
This latter fact constitutes eloquent tes
timony of the Importance the French
Government attached to the occasion and
Its desire to enhance the significance of
the presentation by having the President
of France assume the leading role In the
exercises, for which the Minister of For
eign Affairs, M. Del Casse, was originally
designated.
Explaining his conception of the design
for the epuestrian figure of Xa Fayette,
Sculptor Paul "VV. Bartlett said:
"La Fayette first heard of the strug
gle of the American Colonies for their
political rights at the close of tho year
1776 while in garrison at Metz. He was
then a youthful officer of 19, a Marquis
of long and noble descent, and connected
by marriage with a family reputed to be
the greatest at the Court of France, and
master of a great Income.
"The news of this struggle for free
dom, awoke in La Fayette Intense enthusi
asm for the feeble patriots, and he im
mediately resolved to risk life and for
'tuno In their cause, to fight with them
for their liberty. In his own words,
When first I heard of American inde
pendence my heart was enlisted. He Is
thus represented in the statue, as a fact
and a symbol, offering his sword and
services to the American colonists to the
cause of liberty.
"Sitting firmly on his horse, which he
vigorously holds on his bit, attired In
the rich embroidered costume of a noble
officer, his Flemish steed with mane
knotted and tall dressed In the style of
tho time, he appears on this pedestal,
his youthful face turned toward the" West,
his sheathed sword slightly uplifted and
delicately offered, as the emblem of the
aristocratic and enthusiastic sympathy
shown by France to our forefathers. His
youth, his distinction, his noble bearing,
tho richness of his costume and of the
trappings of his horse everything serves
to emphasize the differences of his race,
education and natavism with the great
act he Is performing, and symbolizes the
great wave of human thought which cul
minated in the liberty of the Colonies,
and In the French Revolution.
"The statue is a symbol but also a
fact, as In reality, after landing In South
Carolina, off from tho Vlctorle, he rode
from Charleston to Philadelphia on horse
back, and offered there his services to
Congress. It is also a synthesis of his
whole life, as, after his return to France,
he was always and constantly ready to
give his services, life and freedom for
the great cause. During the French Rev
lution and days of terror, under tho First
Consulates and Napoleon the First, as un
der the intermittent reigns of Louis VII
and Louis Philippe, La Fayette's name
over meant loyalty and liberty for the
people. There is no doubt, however, that
the shinning days of his career were
those of his youthful enthusiasm for the
liberty of a struggling people, of which
he knew little, if anything.
"From a sculptural point of view the
statue is designed to be more ornamental
than picturesque designed to fitly crown
the architectural and very ornate pedes
tal erected by Thomas Hastings, and the
whole monument is executed with a pri
mary desire to harmonize with architec
tural and profusely ornamental surround
ings, the Palnce of the Louvre.
"The decorative conception of the mon
ument is especially pleasing to the archi
tect of the Louvre, Mr. Redon, under
whose high' direction the work is carried
on. and was esthetlcally necessary for
the solving of the problem.
"The site the monument occupies Is
unique, not only from the greatness and
beauty of the palace surrounding the
statue, not only on account of tho great
.historical and artistic value of the Louvre
and the wonders and the masterpieces It
contains, but also because the statue,
like no other, will be seen by the public,
not only from square and gardens, but
also on Its own level, from the gal
leries of the first floor of the Musee, and
from all sides, except directly In front
"It may also be Interesting to state
'that these gardens were designed by Le
fuel, architect of the newer part of the
palace, and he intended to place an eques
trian statue in each garden. In break
ing tho ground for our pedestal founda
tions were found.
"The statue is 15 feet In height, the
pedestal 26 feet. Both will be erected in
staff for the purpose of study and dedi
cation, a plan warmly applauded by all
the officials of tho Ministry of Fine Arts."
The ceremonies occurred In the Garden
of the Tullleries. The monument was un
veiled by two boys, representing the
schools of France and America, Gustav
Hennocque, great grandson of the Mar
quis de La Fayette, and Paul Thompson,
son of tho projector of the monument.
After a few words by Paul Thompson,
and the reading of a dedicatory poem by
Miss Voss, representing the Daughters of
the Revolution, Archbishop Ireland de
livered an address and Mrs. Daniel Man
ning spoke on La Fayette and the
Daughters of the American Revolution.
Ambassador Porter was President of the
day's exercises. It was the intention to
have M. Del Casse, French Minister of
Foreign Affairs, accept the monument on
behalf of France, but M. Loubet appeared
In his stead.
The location of the monument is with
in a small railed spot In the garden,
which henceforth will be known as La
Fayette Square, and which lies In the
center of the quadrangular Place du Car
rousel. The whole square and the
Louvre were profusely decorated with
bunting, and detachments of -Republican
Guards mounted and on foot were sta
tioned around and lined the entrance to
the square. The entire body of American
exhibition guards, in their white hel
mets, assisted in maintaining order and
acted as ushers.
The scene within the amphitheater was
a most striking and picturesque one. The
rising tiers of seats were filled with about
2000 Invited guests, a large proportion
of whom were ladies, whose handsome
costumes greatly contributed to the
color effect. A position on the stand was
reserved for President Loubet, the Cab
inet Ministers and other French Minis
ters; Ambassador Porter, the diplomatic
corps. Commissioner Reck, Assistant
Commissioner Woodward, Major Brack
ets secretary of the commission; the Na
tional committee. Ambassador Draper.
of Rome; Minister Storer, of Madrid; Am
bassador Tower, of St. Petersburg, and
Minister Harris, of Vienna,
President Loubet was given the seat
of honor in the center of the front row,
having General Porter on his right and
Commissioner Peck on his left In the
same tow were the Papal Nuncio, Mon
signor Lorenzelll, and Archbishop Ire
land. The platform In front of the speak
ers was draped with American and
French flags. Beneath, standing on either
side of the statue, were an American
soldier and sailor, bearing the Stars and
Stripes. To the left sat Sousa's band.
The Atncrican military and naval at
taches entered just before the hour of
opening, escorting Mrs. Daniel Manning
and Mrs. Potter Palmer. A moment la
ter, punctual to time, a fanfare of trum-
pets outside announced the arrival of the J
President of tho Republic, who drove
from the Elysee in a landau, without
an escort
As he entered the amphitheater Sousa's
band played the "Marseillaise." General
Porter and Commissioner Peck met and
escorted the President to tho platform.
The band then played the "Star Spangled
Banner." The entire assembly uncov
ered, while the National anthems were
being played.
President Loubet who was .attired In a
frock coat with the insignia of the high
est rank of the Legion of Honor at bis
buttonhole, stood bareheaded, surrounded
by the French and American dignitaries.
General Porter's Speech.
General Porter then advanced to the
tribune and welcomed the guests.
In tho name of tho ochool children of
the United States, whose generous con
tributions made possible the erection of
the imposing statue which is about to be
unveiled, and in tho name of our Gov
ernment, which added so liberal a dona
tion to the fund, I extend to all here
present a cordial welcome. Upon this
day, the anniversary of our country's
birth, ylthin sight of yonder memorable
concourse of the nations, In the presence
of this vast assemblage of the representa
tives and citizens of the old world and
tho new, and In memory of a struggle In
which French and American blood moist
ened tho same soil In battles fought foi
a common cause, it Is a fitting occasion
upon which to solemnly dedicate a monu
ment In honor of a hero of two conti
nents, the Immortal La Fayette.
"This statue Is a gift from the land of
his adoption to tho land of his birth.
Its purpose is to recalT the record of his
Imperishable deeds; to testify that his
name is not a dead memory, but a llv-.
Ing reality; to quicken our sense of ap
preciation and emphasize the fidelity of
our affection. A recital of his deeds
Inspires us with the grandeur of events
and the majesty of achievement He
needs no eulogist His services attest his
worth. He honored the age In which he
lived and future generations will be il
luminated by the brightness of his fame."
The following portion of the address
was delivered in French:
"I extend a cordial greeting to all who
have gathered with us tocay to take
part In an event of International Import
ance. Americans do not fall to appre
ciate profoundly this evidence of sympa
thy, especially on the part of the high
officials of 'the French Republic and the
omlnent representatives of foreign pow
ers, whose presence here honors the oc
casion and adds distinction to the cere
monies. We assemble here upon the an
niversary of the birthday of the American
Union, to inaugurate a. statue which
tho school children of the United States
present to the country which generously
cast its strength with us in battling for
our National Independence.
"This monument Is the tribute paid by
grateful hearts to the memory of a man
who had the rare good fortune to be the
hero of two countries, and who was the
highest personification of the great prin
ciple of liberty secured by law; a man
who, in America as well as in France, at
all times and In all places, was ever
ready to make the most heroic sacrifices
whenever liberty needed aid or weakness
called for help, the friend and pupil of
Washington, the chivalrous La Fayette.
"During the sanguinary struggle which
resulted in securing liberty to the Ameri
can colonies there were some who gave
to the cause their sympathies; others a
part of their means, but La Fayatte shed
his blood; he gave a part of himself.
"Living, he was honored by the affection
of his American comrades; deaa. he la
enshrined in the hearts of their pos
terity. "In erecting this statue to this great
representative soldier, America has at
tho same time raised a monument to
the memory of every Frenchman who
fought for tho cause of our National in
dependence. "May the presentation of this gift and
tho good wishes which accompany it
strengthen between the two great sister
Republics tfie bonds of friendshlo which
have so long united them and which noth
ing should be permitted to weaken."
The General spoke the- first part of his
address In English and the rest In French.
Commissioner Peck followed.
A signal was then glvon, and the boys
previously referred to. dressed In white
flannel suits and sailor hats, and wearing
tricolor sashes, pulled the strings, re
leasing the American flag enveloping the
statue.
As the flag dropped and the heroic
statue of La Fayette, offering his sword
to the American cause, was unfolded to
view, a scene of very great enthusiasm
occurred. The whole assembly arose,
cheered and waved hats, handkerchiefs
and American flags, while Sousa's Band
played a new and especially composed
march, "Hail to the Spirit of Liberty."
When the ringing applause had subsid
ed. President Loubet stepped to the front
of tho platform, and again cheers broke
forth, American and Frenchmen uniting
in hearty shouts of "Vive, Vive Loubet
Vive La France." The President spoke
but briefly, alluding to the traditional
friendship of the two republics, the en-
I tiro audience remaining standing uncov-
erea until me cna oi nis remarks.
President Loubet said:
"Gentlemen: This magnificent monu
ment consecrates the time-honored friend
ship and union of two great nations.
In generous impulse, the Government of
the United States and the House of Rep
resentatives havo given adhesion to the
ceremony which brings us before the
Image of this common ancestor. But the
Initiative of this fete springs from the
school of youth nourished by the beauti
ful example of 'history and the noblest
traditions.
"I am happy to associate myself with
the cordial thanks which the Chambers
have already sent to the people of the
United States and which I renew In the
name of entire France. Tho spectacle of
these two Republics marked by the
same emotions ahd animated by
the same thoughts Is not less a
lesson than a fete. It shows that
among the nations, as among indi
viduals, the calculations of selfishness are
often more opposed to their Interests
than the generous movements of the
heart When La Fayette crossed the
ocean to help a people win Its Indepen
dence he was not the plaything of heroic
folly. He served a deep political object
He was about to bind the friendship of
two peoples to the common worship of
their motherland and liberty. Tills friend
ship, born In the brotherhood of arms,
has developed and strengthened through
the century which Is ending. The gen
erations which follow us will not let
it become enfeebled. They will strive to
multiply the amicable relations and ex
changes of sympathy between the two
shores of the Atlantic and with us give
a previous pledge to the peace of the
world and to progress and humanity."
Then Mrs. Daniel Manning, representing
the Daughters of the American Revolu
tion, spoke. She said In part:
"We have come together in this city of
romantic and historic interest to honor
the memory of the illustrious La Fay
ette, and sunny France extends a gracious
welcome to every guest The bells are
ringing today throughout America to cele
brate the birth of our Republic and the
rwunes of La Fayette and Washington
for their names are indissolubly linked
with the Fourth of July. Today, from
city and village, from mountain and val
ley, comes a spontaneous outburst from
every heart of America to swell the note
of praise of our National celebration, and
none is more harmonious than the sound
that as a mighty voice echoes the name
La Fayette. This monument is the loving
gift of the young people of America."
A poem by Frank Putnam, dedicated to
the occasion, was next read by Miss
Turina LVoss. At the conclusion of the
reading of the poem, General Porter en
tered the tribune and, In Introducing
Archbishop Ireland, read the following
letter, received by the Archbishop from
President McKlnley:
"Executive Mansion, Washington, D. C.
June 1 11. 1P00 Dear Sir: Within a few dav
J I have approved a resolution of Congress
which voices in fitting terms the pro
found sympathy with which our people
regard the presentation to France by the
youth of America of a statue of General
La Fayette. It has given me much pleas
ure to learn that you have been selected
to deliver tho address on this most inter
esting occasion. No more eminent repre
sentative of American eloquence and pa
triotism could have been chosen, and
none who could better give appropriate I
expression to the sentiments of grati
tude and of affection which bind our peo
ple to France. I will be grateful if you
will say how we honor In our National
capital the statue of La Fayette, erected
by the French people, and convey my
hope that the presentation of a similar
memorial of that knightly soldier, whom
both Republics are proud to claim, may
serve as a new link of friendship be
tween the two countries and a new In
centive to generous rivalry In striving for
tho good of mankind. Tours sincerely,
"WILLIAM MKINLEY."
Archbishop Ireland's address was de
livered in French and was frequently In
terrupted by applause. The ceremony
concluded with American melodies, finish
ing with "The Stars and Stripes For
ever." As a mark of esteem, a magnificent
wreath has been placed on the portrait
of the late Colonel Vlllobols-Marcull,
which hangs in the Boer Building at the
Exposition. He Is the French Colonel
who was killed in the South African war.
Attached to the wreath was the inscrip
tion: "In honor of Colonel de VllleboJs
Mareull, the La Fayette of South Africa,
from some Americans."
The day was crowded with American
festivities. The La Fayette unveiling
was followed by the triumphal march of
the American band through th central
streets of Paris. In the afternoon rain
the reception at the Embassy, which
brought together an unprecedented as
semblage of Americans. For th-. hours
an .tncrtslng stream of Americ ins pt5cd
through the commodious apartment cf
the Ambassador's residence. Sousa's
band was stationed in the garden and
played. In the evening the banquet of
tho Chamber of Commerce took place,
and before the conclusion of the speaking
a reception was given by the California
commission at the Place du IOpera,
Their magnificent quarters were gaily
decorated, and were janftned by"a great
crowd.
Conprrntnlntlons to McKlnley.
WASHINGTON, July -I. The following
telegrams were made public at the White
House today:
"Paris, July 4. To President McKlnley,
Washington The American Chamber of
Commerce, In banquet assembled, sends
you on this festival very sincere congrat
ulations. It earnestly hopes that the cor
dial relations between France and the
United States will ever continue.
"PEARTSE, President"
"Executive Mansion, Washington, July
L To Peartse, President American Cham
ber of Commerce, Paris I cordially recip
rocate the congratulations of so repre
sentative a body of my fellow-countrymen
as the American Chamber of Com
merce in Paris.
"WILLIAM M'KINLEY."
MOROCCO MUST EXPLAIN.
Inquiry Into the Killing: of an
American Citizen.
NEW YORK, July i.A special to the
Herald from Washington says:
Consul-General Gummere. In Tangier,
Moroco, has cabled to the State Depart
ment some details of the murder of
Marcus Azaqul. a naturalized American
citizen.
- The occurrence took place in the town
of Fez. Mr. Gummere said that Azaqul
was iormerly understood to be a native of
France and the French Consul In Fez
was suggested as the proper official to
make the Investigation. Instructions
were Immediately sent to Mr. Gummere,
directing him to obtain all available facts
and transmit to the department tha It
may pass upon the question of due repa
ration. The French Consul in Fez will
assist in making the Investigation.
Should the Inquiry show that the at
tack on Azaoul was unwnrrnntwl. Vf
Gummere. under instruction, -will de
mand the immediate apprehension and
punishment of those who participated In
the crime. If necessarj the Albany, now
at Gibraltar, will be sent to Morocco to
obtain satisfaction.
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THE SILVER REPUBLICANS
FIRST DAY OF THEIR C05VEXTI0N
IK KANSAS CITY.'
Speech by Senator Teller Committee
to Present Towne' Name to
the Democrats.
KANSAS CITY, July i. The National
convention of the Silver Republican party
met In the Auditorium Theater today.
The delegates were slow In arriving, and
It was some time after 12 o'clock, the
hour fixed for the convention, when
Chairman Charles A. Towne's gavel fell
and tho party, formed In St Louis four
years ago after tho bolt of the advocates
of free sliver from tho Republican Na
tional convention, was launched on Its
flra regular National gathering.
Twenty-four states and territories were
represented at the convention. Compara
tively few spectators were present, ow
ing lo the assembling of the Democratic
National Convention, but there were dele
gates in abundance, especially large del
egations being seated from Kansas, Ne
braska, Minnesota, Iowa and Colorado.
Shortly before 1 o'clock, the Minnesota
delegates, headed by a brass band and
carrying a huge banner, bearing the pic
tures of Bryan and Towne, entered the
hall amid a roar of cheers, and a mo
ment afterward Chairman Towne rapped
the convention to order and Introduced
Rev. Mr. BIgelow, of Cincinnati, O., who
Invoked Divine blessing on tho conven
tion. Dr. Blgelow's prayer was a passionate
appeal for relief "from the chains that
are binding us and the golden padlocks
that are being forged for our lips, from
tho National sin and the vengeance that
Is sure to follow."
"When that solemn day," Dr. BIgelow
continued, "that comes to men and na
tions, shall have fully appeared, as we
are now shaping It may we not have to
point for Justification to the altars raised
on the souls of our fellowmen."
The unusual spectacle was then pre
sented of a minister being cheered.
"Thank God there Is one minister who
loves the poor," shouted a California del
egate, and the delegates cheered and ap
plauded. When the applause ceased. Miss Ful
toni, of New York, was Introduced and
sang the "Star Spangled Banner," the au
dience standing and cheering after each
verse. It was an innovation In a Na
tional convention. Then as she finished
the last strain, tho band took up "Amer
ica" and, led by Miss Fultonl, 20.000 peo
ple broke Into the stirring words, "My
Country 'Tis of Thee," singing It through
with unction and closing It with a
cheer.
After the playing of the "Star Spangled
Banner" by the Posten Military Band, of
Minneapolis, the secretary of the com
mittee read the call for the convention
and: Stanley E. Parkhlil. of Minnesota,
read the Declaration of Independence.
Several of the sentiments of the paper
wore applauded, .delegates and audience
standing while the band rendered "Amer
ica." Temporary Chairman Towne then Intro
duced Dr. Howard S. Taylor, of Chicago,
as the poet of the new political move
ment, who read his poem entitled "The
Liberty Bell."
Preceding the recitation of the poem, to
the gratification of the convention, Mr.
Taylor made a short speech. In which he
compared some of the leadlmr eharartors
of 177C to those of the last Republican con
vention in Philadelphia. His remark that
George Washington was conspicuously
distinguished from some of those of 19D0,
In that he could not tell a He, met with
a spirited respohse from the convention,
i His reference to the military career of
Koosevelt in which ho charged that the
latter was wearing the plume which be
longed to the Ninth and Tenth colored
regiments -caused a demonstration which
threatened, to delay the proceedings of
tho convention.
Temporary Chairman Towne followed In
a long speech, explaining, the principles
of the party. His declaritlon that tne
Republican platform amounted to a re
peal of the Declaration of Independence
brought the delegates to their feet and
his statement that the convention had
met to redeclare the principles of that
instrument was enthusiastically ap
plauded. "I wish now to Introduce as temporary
chairman," said Mr. Towne in conclusion,
"that grand old man of Colorado, Sena
tor Henry M. Teller."
Senator Teller's Speech.
Every delegate Jumped to his feet and
shouted his approval of Senator Teller
as the latter stepped forward. Senator
Teller said:
"Questions of foreign and domestic poli
cies growing out of or incident to the
late Spanlah War have especially attract
ed the attention of the people during the
last two yeirs, and will continue ta do
so but must not and will not be allowed
to obscure the great and still unssttled
question, "What shall be the flnanc'al
system of the Republic?' I say still the
question, because no great economic
question can be settled until It
is settled In a way to do Jus-
.tlce to all. We do not believe the ac
tion of a Republican Administration In
establishing the gold standard, with a
careful plan to destroy tha greenbacks.
Treasury notes, sliver, silver certificates
and silver dollars, and to turn over to the
National banks the Issue of all paper
money that the commercial needs of the
people may demand meets with the ap
probation of the people. The people be
lieve that gold and silver coins are the
money of the Constitution, and that, if
paper money is to be Issued, It should
bear the stamp of the Government and
have back of It the wealth and power of
the Nation, and not that of private cor
porations. The people believe that tho
United States Government la bettor able
to support, regulate and control p. pa
per Issue than corporations, however rich
the corporation may be or however wise
may be Its managers."
He criticised the gold-standard legis
lation of the last session of Conrres5,
and asked If we should place obstacles
in the way of those who search out hid
den riches of the earth and dedicate
them to the use of mankind. The Sena
tor, after reviewing the action of the
Kntlonal Republican Convention of 1S93
and the subsequent legislation, said:
"The Republican party hau thrown off
the mask, and no longer pretends to favor
even international blmetallsm. It is well
that it should do so, for the platform of
1E95 was made to Becure votes as was
frankly admitted by leading Renub'Icans
as soon as the campaign was over."
The Senator claimed thit the stimulus
to business experiencid in th last few
years war. due largely to the increase of t
the gold output and the continued pro- ,
ductlon of silver, thus confirming the bl-
mtllBts' quantitative theorv of money. '
"The Republicans boast." said the
speaker, "that thev hav reduced the war ,
debt MO.OOVOO: they fall to mrntion tho
fact that they had Increased the nominal
bonded debt J200.0no.00' before thev at
tempts to reduce It Nor did they men
tion the fact that they nre col'ectlng an
internal revenue fmn the pcp'e nea-lv
If not nulte J150.000.000 a yer more than
anv other Administration did In time of
peice."
He contended that th rron prosr
ltv was not due to he Republlcnn Ad
ministration, or to the Dlngley bill or
tb m1d standard.
"With a United Stits Jtntut for their
control declared bv thr highest court of
the land to b constltntlonil, tho Repub
lican Attornev-Gnrnl dclar? th-t th
great trusts nr beyond t ""over o' the
courts nnd cannot be rostraled In their
work of spoliation of tr puM'c. It Is
certain no honest P"ort has ben m-d
bv the party in power to control the
trusts, or In anv wiy m't'gafe telr per
nicious influence, nor will such be mnd
I by. that party in the future. Evidently
trusts are secure while the Repub'lcan
party Is in power.'
Mr. TcKr reviewed the war with Spain
ar.d Its rcsuHs, concedlrr, with reference
to the PhtSppmes, "thut there appeared
to be no way to protect the poplc of
these iakcrfs. to maintain fine ptacc of
flho world anil our people, except to ex
ercise sovcclgn power ovrr the Islands
2wttt the. people couM form a government
cf their own." "I believe," he added,
"that public sentiment and the iirtereiits
of the inhabitants" of the Phaipplnes de
mawi that of us." F bad never doubt
ed that K was our duty to nccord to
tho FlHpInos the right of self-sovern-roent
in their demestie affairs.
The Porto Rlcan legislation and the Ad
mi'cietro.'tlon's sudden change of fcont on
that ucstlon were criticised, and the
speaker continued: t
"The RepubOtcan platccem declares, as
V the in-habltaists of our new possessions:
The largest measure of self-govermnent
conslsteot with their welfare ard our du
ties shall be secured to them by law.'
This is tSie language of the despot 'Con
sistent with thefa- wolfaTe' so says king
ly power, eiways professedly exercised for
the welfare of the subjects. The results
In Cuba do noc Justify the laudation, of
the appointees or of the method of their
;sct.on. for a more uipgraeeful chapter
hi American history has not been writ
ten than tfiie administration of postal af
fairs In Cuba under Republican officials.
Rhetorical! flights about our destiny and
our dvjy to take oharge of tho govern
ment ar.d medals or the Philippines
dgilnrt their wfif, and to secure to them
the blessings of free Institutions, will not
deceive the American pct-ple any more
than H. wlH the objects of our supposed
, benevolence. Wihat the?- demand of us
is that we shaM be true to our tradl
tlona and declarations that 'the Just pow
ers of government are derived from the
consent of the governed.' A guarantee
that ouch will be our pMlcy will doubt
less bring peace to the Philippines."
Ho declared that the Republican party
la no longer tao party of the people as
it was for many years, and sail:
"Today it stands for ail the cccnbmes
af.d syndicates Chat are wobing the peo
ple, because It derives its great strength
from such comblna'tlona. Its policy is
not as It was once, ro rtsy on the people
to support Republican Administration and
to maintain order and dbeitence to the
law, but, on the contrary, it now demands
aq army of 100,000 men. not to dc-fend tho
courtry against a foreign foe, but to de
fend the weaCth of ttits country against
the people of the country. At one time
Individual Judgment and conscience gov
erned Senators and Representatives In
Congress; now ft. is a caucus that con
trota tf.ie action cf the Representatives ol
the states and t&e people. Caucus domi
nation is bad, but it is worae when, as
now, the caucus is ctmtroj&ed, not by
Senators or mobs, but by influences en
tirety outside of official nfe."
Mt Teer referred to the refusal of
Congress to adopt a resolution of sym
pathy with the Boers, ana ciosed as fol
lows: "Wtth such a record, is It strange that
thousands of. men who nave been mem
bers of the Republican party find it In
consistent witSi Knelt- w;nse of duty to
continue In lta support, and turn to some
other organization to find a better ex
pression of their views r I feel assured
that with Wilham J. Bryan's nomina
tion and election win come a better con
dition of adminisbratton in aM depart
ments of the Government, a better hope
for tho masses, hotter opportunities for
the struggling laJborer. and liberty to our
own people and aCl that are within our
Jurisdiction In the lslar.es of the seas."
Chairman Teller was given the olosest
attention throughout his speech, which
was nearly an hour in duration.
"Were we wrong in leaving the St
Louds convention-?" questioned he, and a
thunder of "noes" caine from the dele
gates. "If I had not left the party in
1S96. I would have done so every month
since," said he. "The conditions now are
a thousand times worse than they were
then." ,
The first nvention of Mr. Bryan's name
came" riearthe end of Oha'lrmon TeKer's
speech. It started a perfect storm of ap
plause, but the demonstration was ex
celled by that which occurred when
Chrjrles A. Towne's name was menti'cned.
The delegates one and aft! Jumped to theh
feet, waving flags, handkerchieifs. fans
and hats, and shoutirg and cheering for
Bryan and Towne. For two or three
rninutci the delegates cheered for their
choices, and when a moment nater Chair
man Teller finished his speech and sank
nearly exhausted into his chair, he was
surrounded by defiega'tes on -the stage and
congratulated.
E. S. Coirer, of Minnesota, presented
a resolution providing for a committee
of fifteen, of which Henry M. Teikr shall
be cha-'eman, to presect to the Demo
cratic National Convention the name of
Charles A. Towno as a candidate for
Vice-President, and that a similar com
mittee of conference be appointed to con
fer with a similar committee which shall
bo appointed by the semi-National con
vention. The various state delegations announced
their oslcctioro for members' of the com
mittee?, and pending their crganlzntion
ind report the convention adjourned until
M o'clock tomorrow morning.
FAILURES WERE FEW.
First Half of lOOO 3Iadc a Remark
able Shovrlnp.
NEW YORK, July 4. Bradstreefs of
July 7 will say: Derptte the quieting
down of general business, there has been
little appreciable increase In businesu
mortalty, and tbe number of failures re
poined for tho first six months cf the cal
endar year 1800 Is the smallest noted for
18 years past Compared with a year
ago, the falling off In number Is 3.3 per
cent while compared with 1S9S the de
crease Is 25 per cent, anu even larger de
creases are noted when comparisons are
made with the first half of tbe year 1E97
and 1S96. This year. In fact for the first
time in 18 years, the elx months' failures
have fallen below 51,000 In number.
The volume of liabilities, it is true. Is
somewhat larger than a year ago, the In
crease being nearly J10.000, or 19 per cent
j but with the exception of the first six
montnp oi last year, ine aggregate iiaon-
rdc.t of tho 4990 falling trad r a JC0.60t.21S.
. j8 the smallest sum involved In the pe-
Pied mentioned since tho year 1S92 and.
NOTHING
LASTS
except merit ThU
medicirie, with lb
record of abiolute
succeu. has lived
for yean, and It
worthy to live.
Hostetter's
Stomach
Bitters
CURES
Dyspepsii,
Indigestion, Constipation, Nerv
ousness, Insomnia, Rheumatism,
Chills and Fever.
AH druggists and general dealers sell it
Sec that a Private Revenue Stomp cov
ers the top of ihe bottle..
fffi3f 3tPuaV'
wlth that exception, is the smallest ag
gregate reported since 1SST.
Compared with 1S38. a year ot good busi
ness, liabilities this year show a decrease
of 1G.7 per cent, and were it not for. a
few large failures, none of them, how
ever, being significant of any marked
change in business conditions it is' safe to
say that in liabilities, as in number, the
first half of the year 1900 would have been
a record-breaker.
The assets of failing traders mentioned
aggregate $27,47o.5H, a gain of 50 per cent
over last year, but a decrease of 25 per
cent from 1SD3, only about half those of
1837 and. with the exception of last year,
the smallest assets reported since 1SS7.
As illustrative of the return to the nor
mal In the matter of business embarrass
ments, it might bo stated that the per
centage of assets to liabilities in the first
six months of the present year was 45.7
per cent compared with 45.5 per cent
last year, with 5Q per cent in 1S9S. with
57 per cent In 1S97 and 1S95 and with 61
per cent in the panic year 1893.
WOMEW CANNOT VOTE THERE
Decision of an Ottnmvca, Iowa,
Jndgre.
CHICAGO, July 4. A special to the
Times-Herald from Ottumwa, la., says:
The constitutionality of woman suffrage
has suffered a reverse by a decision
handed down by Judge Frank W. Eichel
berger, in an Injunction case recently
brought by citizens of Ottumwa against
the City Council and city officers of this
city. Some time ago Andrew Carnegie
offered the city $50,00 for a public library,
with the provision that the city -guarantee
000 annually for Its support Ac
cprdlng to the Btatute, the women were
permitted to vote on the proposition to
accept or reject the offer. By the
women's vote it carried. Opponents of
the measure began Injunction proceed
ings and today Judge Elchelberger an
nounced his decision, as above stated, on
the grounds that the Constitution does
not recognize as voters any except male
adult citizens. The decision Is an import
ant one, and it is the first case of tho
kind in the state. It may be carried to
the Supreme Court.
Three. Killed in a Wreclc.
SCRANTON. Pa.. July 4. Three men
were killed and one wounded In a wreck
on the Delaware'. Lackawanna & West
ern road at Durkln's Cut. near Henry -vllle.
Pa., today. The dead are: Harry
Cogllze, fireman, Scranton; George Davis,
brakeman, Scranton; Edward Ryan,
brakeman, Dalton. The-accident Is be
lieved to have been due to a broken
wheel on a west-bound freight which
threw two cars near the center of the
train from the track.
Alscr Loses Ills Hand.
MONTREAL, July 4. A telephone mes
sage from Grandmere, Quebec, tonight
states that Russell A. Alger, who Is gen
eral manager of the Laurentlne Pulp
Mills, had his right hand blown off by tho
premature explosion of a giant firecrack
er tonight
To go anywhere with my face in this
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calamities, ker very beauty seeming to
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increasing its quantity and its rich
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and after taking three bottles I vras entirely
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