Evening Star Newspaper, June 15, 1896, Page 3

———— THE EVENING STAR, MONDAY, JUNE 15, 1896—-SIXTEEN PAGES. SPECIAL NOTICES. '96 C. E. Convention Chorus SPECIAL NOTICE, ‘The ninth rehearsal will be held WEDNESDAY NIGHT at 7:30 o'clock. Sections will meet as lows: Section A, Metropolitan Presbyterian Chu:ch. Section B, First Presbyterian Churcb. Section ©, Luther Memorial Church. Section D, West Street Presbyterian Church. As PUBLIC REHEARSALS will be held the lust of this month there should be a full attendance of members at all the rematuing section re- hearsals. The NEW Convention Chorus badges Will be distributed before the Puble Rehearsals, Members who do not attend the section rebear- sals will lose the opportunity of getting the new badges, without which there will be no admission to the Public Rehearsals or to the Convention Platform CHARLES S. 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Sold by all Druggists. i td INDIEN @RILLON, apl5-mism-3p Near and Dear. From the Detrolt Free Press. “It was only yesierday that I gave you “I know it, Harold; but I handed you back $19.50." “What became of the other fifty cents?” e+ ___ Twenty cars broke away from a freight train in the Baltimore and Potomae rail- Toad tunnel yesterday in Baltimore, and Fan uncontrolled down grade to Calvert station, killing Brakeman Edgar E. CUBANS ARE CORDIAL No Disaffection Exists Among the Leaders of Her Armies. SPAIN IS ON ‘THE DEFENSIVE Gonzalo de Quesada Describes the Present State of Affairs. SURE OF SUCCESS —_+- -—— “Spain continues to Invent and send out to the world stories of disaffection among the Cuban leaders,” said Gonzalo de Ques- ada, at the Raleigh, this morning, “but there is no truth whatever in them. The same cordial fellowship exists today in the Cuban ranks that has made them the mar- vel of the world among patriots. I receive letters from Cuba frequently, and am kept perfectly posted on the course of events there and the conditions that exist in our affairs. The allegation that Gen. Garcia is to succeed as president the Marquis de Santa Lucia is simply nonsense, and I can truthfully characterize the statement that there is jezlousy between the leaders of our armies with the same words.” When asked what the effect would be of the decision said to have been reached by the Spanish generals to discontirue opera- tions against the Cubans during the rest of the wet spell, Senor Quesada replied as follows: More on the Defensive Than Ever. “Spain's soldiers have not pursued what is known as offensive operations against us for many months. Their plan of campaign has been a defensive one altogether, and now that Gen. Gomez has announced that he is going to make an aggressive move- ment, it will be more defensive still. “Spain's hold on Cuba is weakening every day,” he continued. ‘Her unpaid soldiers are clamoring for money and are being so miserably fed that in many garrisons there is almost open mutiny. In the Trocha the Spanish soldiers are deserting in great numbers to Maceo, and this is one reason why Weyler wishes to change his tactics gainst that general. Last week the bank- ers of Paris and Amsterdam refused to lend Spain any money until next November. She has just been compelled to pay a debt of $10,000,040, and her treasury is virtually drained. Cubans Plentifully Supplied. “On the other hand, the Cubans have plenty of money and plenty of supplies now, while all the people in the island are in sympathy with their cause. In the last six weeks about 3,000 rifles and 2,000,000 cart- ridges have been safely landed in Cuba, together with a vast amount of other munitions of war.” tow do you regard the dynamite ex- plosion in Havana?’ “That is something I do not care to dis- cuss. 1 have no reliable information re- garding it, and therefore caxnot intelli- gently give an opinion upon it. I believe, however, that the investment of Havana by our forces ts only a questiop cf a short time. Supplies are now virtually cut off from the city by land, and the people de- pend upon what is imported by sea. The conditions there are simply deplorable, and are growing worse. ‘The Cubans are’ win- ning their fight for freedom, and will suc- ceed beyond any question. ‘here is no diminution in the strength or heartiness of the sympathy of the American people with our cause, but on the other hand it is more intense than ever. I feel assured that both of the great national corventions will express in no uncertain terms this senti- ment.”” —_+- e+ ____ DR. BISCHOFF’S MUSICALE. His Pupils Will Require Two Even- ings to Display Their Proficiency. The annual concert of the pupils of Dr. Bischoff will take place tomorrow and Wednesday evenings at the Congregational Church. On account of the great number given solos this year the two evenings were made necessary. The programs as made up embrace a variety of entertaining numbers, the selections being made with care and an evident desire to please the general musical ear. On the program for tomorrow evening there are twenty-four numbers, while that for Wednesday even- ing has twenty-two selections. The Con- gregational Church choir, which is noted for its excellence, will sing on both even- ings, giving “He Watching Over Israel” and “Thanks Be to God,” from the oratorio “Elijah,” Tuesday, and the chorus ‘The Marvelous Work,” trom the “Creation,” and the “Hallelujah” chorus, from the “Messiah,” Wednesday evening. The se- lections made embrace a variety of au- thors, including Verdi, Wagner, Arditi, Buck, De Koven, Meyerbeer, Rheinberger, Gounod, Tosti, Weber, Bischoff, Thomas, Jemmens and other well-known composers, and will please the most fastidious ear, as well as that not so highly trained in mu- sical literature. The soloists for the first evening include Mrs. Nellie Wilson Shir- Cliff, who will sing the Bach-Gounod ar- rangement of an ave maria, with violin obligato by Mr. Hermann Rakemann, Dr. Bischoff at the crgan and Joh Porter Lawrence at the piano; Mrs. Hattie Meads Smith, who will give the “Jewel Song” from ‘‘Favst;” Miss Roberts, Mr. Putnam, Miss Rowe, Miss Ranrells, Miss Edith Thompsoa, Miss Coleman, Miss Edmon- ston, Mrs. Hudson, Misa Fisher, Miss May Adele Levers, Miss Jeannette Ray, Miss Lillian Sefton, Miss Nelly King, who will play Lemmens’ organ fantasle, “The Storm;” Mrs. J. S. Raymond, Miss Taylor, Miss Hancock, Mr. Shields, Miss Wahly, © Edna Scott Smith, who will sing ‘dis “O Don Fatale,” and Miss Good- win. Those who will sing Wednesday evening are Mrs. T. C. Noyes, who will give Web- er’s “Piano, piano—canto pio;” Mrs. H. Clay Browning, who will render the mad scene from Ambroise Thomas’ ‘‘Hamlet;” Miss Carlotta Brockett, Miss Moffett, Mrs. Campbell, Miss Tuthill, Miss Elberta Mun- sey, Mi Jacobs, Mrs. Fentress, Miss Hunt, Miss Hilborn, Mrs. Costinet,” Miss Isobel Du Bois, Mrs. Nute, Miss Page, Miss McNelly, Mrs. Hight, Miss Stuart and Mr. Mille Miss Edna Fitch will give Rhein- berger’s oryan sonata, No. XI, in its en- tirety. Qs account of the length of the programs no etcores will be allowed on either evering. es Russians and Mongols. From the Fortnightly Review. All independent modern Russtan writers agree in stating that the long Mogul do- minion sad!y affected the character of the populations throughout the land. With the exception of Novgorod and the few kindred communities in the north, the spirit of free- dom had scarcely existed in Russia even before, among the mass of the people. But the Tartar yoke wrought a fearful change for the worse. “Political slavery,’ writas Prince Peter Dolgorukow, whose family traces its de- scent from Rurik, in his work, “La Verite sur la Russia,” “destroyed all feeling of personal dignity. The Russian rulers were compelled to go to the horde of the Tartar khan in order to receive the investiture for their states. Admitted to the presence of the khan, they had‘ to remain on their Knees before him. Having left his tent, they had still to pay an assiiuous and ob- sequious homage to the most influential men of the Mongol horde. If they incurred the khan’s disgrace, they were loaded with chains, tortured acd killed. No humiliation was spared to them. When they had bought their investiture very dearly, they went back to render the yoke of thelr own sub- Jects more heavy, in order to indemnify themselves, by tyranny and by exactions, for the insults they had had to bear among the horde. The laws were altered; tho manners became of 2 harshness and a bar- barism unknown until then. From. ecr- peral punishment nobody was exempt; not even those highest in offica—neither the boxars, norteven the members of the princely houses, who hailed from Rurik. ——<e- According to the official returns the im- ports inte France for the past five months show an increase of 113,000,000 francs over the same period of 1895, while the exports from France have increased 69,000,000 franes. THE OFFICIAL WEATHER MAP, EXPLANATORY NOTH: Observations taken at 8 a.m., 75th meridian tire. © Partly Cloude sacksolle 6 cry te, Oran @Snom, Solid tines are teo- bars, or lines of equal air pressure, drawn for each tenth of an inch. Dotted lines are isotherms, or Unes of equal temperature, drawn for each ten degrees. Shaded areas are regions where rain oF snow has fallen during preceding twelve hours. The words “High and “Low’ show location of areas of high and sow barometer. Small arrows fly with the wind THE WEATHER. Generally Fair Tonight, but Partly Cloudy and Warmer Tomorrow. For the District of Columbia, Delaware and Marylard, generally fair tonight; Tues- day, partly cloudy weather; warmer Tues- day; variable winds, becoming southwest- erly. For Virginia and North Carolina, fair to- night and Tuesday, except showers in ex- treme western portions Tuesday afternoon; warmer tonight; northerly winds, becoming southeasterly. Weather conditions and general forecast. —The storm, central Sunday morning on the New Jersey coast, has disappeared to the east of New England. An area of high Pressure has formed rapidly over New England, the Atlantic and gulf staics; also over the Ohio valley and lake regions. The pressure is relatively high throughout the Rocky mountain dis‘ricts, except in Mon- tana and Wyoming; also 'a storm appears to be forming, central in Kansas, attended by showers and thunder sto:ms in the low- er Missouri and middle Mississipp! valleys. The barometer has risen generally in all districts, and rapidly in the middle Atlantic states. ‘The temperature has remained stationary in all districts. For the twenty-four hours, ending Sun- day morning, heavy rains occurred in southern New England, in the middle At- lantie states and upper Ohio valley; also in the upper, Missouri valley. For the twenty-four hours, ending Monday morn- ing, rain is reported in New England; also showers and thunder storms in the middle Mississippi and lower Missour! valleys. Fair weather is indicated for New Eng- land, the Atlantic and east gulf states tonight and Tuesday. Showers and thun- der storms will probably advance into the Ohio valley and lower jake region tonight and Tuesday, and the condizions are fa- vorable for thunder storms in the middle Mississippi valley this afternoon or tonight. Occasional showers may occur in the north- ern portion of the west gulf states tonight, followed by fair weather Tuesday. The following heavy precipitation (in finches) was reported: During the past twenty-four hours—Bos- ton, 1.0 New York city, 1. Wilming- ton, N. C., 1.48; Cheraw, c 02; Flor ence, $. C., 1.16; Lumberton, 'N ci Newberne, N. C., 1.62; Weldon, N. Tide Table. Today—Low tide, 4:40 a.m. and high ude, 10:42 a.m. and 11:10 p.m, Tomorrow—Low tide, 5:34 a.m. and 6 p.m.; high tide, 11:32 a.m. The Sun and Moon. Sun rises, 4:34; sun sets, 7:27; moon sets, 10:54 p.m. D3 p-m.; ex- tinguishing begun at 2:58 a.m. The light- ing.is begun one hour before the time named. Naphtha lamps all lighted by 9:03 p.m.; extinguishing begun at 4 Condition of the Water. Temperature and condition of water at 8 a.m.: Great Falls, temperature, 70; condi- tion 2. Receiving reservoir, temperature, condition at north connection, 2; condi- tion at south connection, 3. Distributing reservoir, temperature, 75; condition at !n- fluent gate house, 7; effluent gate house, 7. Range of the Thermometer. The following were the readings of the thermometer at the weather bureau today: 8 a.m., 0; 2 p.m., 68; maximum, 70; min- imum, 6v. MANY GOOD MEN Those Who Gompose the House Committee on the District of Oolumbia. A Number of Laws Added to the Stat- utes During the Sexsion. Just Closed. ‘The District committee of the House is annually becoming regarded as a more and more desirable berth for active members who are anxious to accomplish results, and for new members who wish to participate in lawmaking and to learn the legislative ropes. The unusual record of the local committees of Congress this year, as shown by the review published in The Star Thurs- day, is an index of what may be done in the way of lawmaking by men who are in earnest, and who appreciate the opportuni- ty to leave a mark as workers in legislative history. Such opportunities come to but few members of the House, for the pres- sure of business of a national character is so great and the number of members is so large that comparatively only a few are given the chance to rise above the level and to make their presence felt. The District bills enacted far outnumber those passsed by any other committee, though, of course, many of the local meas- ures gre of trifling importance. Every fort- night the District committee has a chance at the floor, and the calendar may be kept reasonably clear of cases. The work, too, is of a nature that calls for the most com- prehensive efforts. Every subject known to a legislative body comes under considera- tion at one time or another during the ses- sion. Lawyers and laymen have equal chances to distinguish themselves, and the committee never lacks for subjects upon which to work. Many Good Workers. These facts tend to draw to the District committee some of the most desirable men in the-House, men who do not regard com- mittee assignments as mere formalities de- signed to fill space left by the rules, but who look upon such duties as matters to be attended to zealously and well. The tendency is continually developing, and an- nually the pressure upon the Speaker for appointments on the District committee be- comes greater, and he has ‘a larger list of available men from which to make his selections. Chairman Babcock has had efficient aid this year in the transaction of the District business, and has had good fortune, too, in securing the District day on schedule time almost without interruption. There has been such a perfect understanding between him and the Speaker that every other Mon- day has been kept intact for local legisla- tion, with little or no friction. In former years it has not infrequently happened that the District day was obtained only after struggles and debates that consumed much of the time and seriously handicapped the efferts of the chairman and his associates. The results of these cenditions speak for themeelyes. Many good laws have been added to the local statutes, and the calen- dars heve been well stecked with meas- ures with which to begin the next session. In considering the number of laws enacted this year, it should be recalled that al- though known as a “long” session, that which just clcsed was far from being of the average lergth for an even numbered year. The time of adjocvrnmegt was ex- ceptionally early, and had the session been prolonged until the usua! time for the dis solution of Congress for the recess, doubt- less a dozen more lews of a beneficent character would have been added to the Ust. Mr. Babcock Did Well. Mr. Babecck is thcught by his colleagues to have dene eyceptionally well in view of the fact that the Congress just half over is only the secord in which he has served. But he has made the most of his opportu- nities, and his rranagement has been prac- tical, buginess-like and effective. The clerk to the District committee, Mr. George B. Clementscn of Wisconsin, has made him- self very useful to the committee and has shown a special aptitude for such work, overcoming tke obstacles of inexperience in a remarkably short time. The District people who have had occasion to visit the committee room on business have always found him obliging and ready to aid them. The committee Icst an experienced mem- ber when Judge Cobb of Alabama was un- seated. The Speaker has appointed in his place Gen. Meyer of Loufsiana, a member of several sessions’ standing, who has served on the naval committee, where he has become thoroughly acquainted with such work. Mr. Curtis of Iowa has proved an able and active assistant to Mr. Bab- cock, and Fas done a great amount of work. During the latter part of the ses- sion he served almost cortinuously on con- ferences, together with Mr. Ccbb of Mis- souri, Mr. dell of New York and Mr. Rich- ardscn of Tennessee. The last named member of the committee has been with that body for several scgsions, and is now thoroughly familiar with local conditions. Mr. Wellington found time in the midst of his exciting political experiences of the winter to take part in several debates on District affairs in the House, and it was partly through his efforts that the free ll- brary bill was passed. Messrs. Hulick, Huling, Milnes and Shannon were regular and faithful in their attendarce and per- formance of the duties arsigned to them, as were also Messrs. Meredith, Rusk and Abbott on the democratic side of the com- mittee. There are practically no political lines drawn on the District committee. It 1s as nearly a non-partisan.body as can be found in the House, and for that reason it is one of the most efficient. Saige eee AMITE IN HAVANA. The City Startled by Two Successive Explosions. Havana, Cuba, was startled Saturday night at 9 o'clock by the noise made by two successive explosions, which shook ihe ground for a long distance and was heard for several miles. Consternation prevailed for @ time, and it was feared that this was @ prelude to an attack or to a series of similar explosions. Excited throngs rushed to the streets, while an armed party pro- ceeded in the direction from which the de- tonations had, been heard. It was soon found that the stone bridges of Cristina and Concha and the aqueduct of Fernando Septimo were the points that had suffered from the dynamite. The bridges were partially destroyed, and the pipes on the aqueduct, upon which the city is depend- ent for its water supply, were much dam- aged. It cannot yet be stated how exten- sive is the damage dene or how long it will require to remedy it. The windows in many houses in the city were shattered by the reverberation of the explosion, and some market structures were also badly damaged. There is no doubt felt that the dynamite which caused this wreck was placed by agents of the insurgents. It has been their determination, announced some time ago, to cut off the water supply of Havana and so serve to make it as nearly uninhabitable as possible. Indirect Attack Upon Havana. The greatest apprehension is felt on ac- count of the secrecy and effectiveness with which the insurgents have been able to carry out the affair, and much anxiety fs felt as to the future. It is believed that the insurgents are bent upon investing Ha- vana by cutting off, as much as possible, the supply of necessities, though not by actually besieging it. All fruits and vege- tabies and fresh meats are unprecedented- ly high priced and difficult to obtain, and milk 4s of the. poorest, such as is brought in being much adulterated before it is doled cut. There is much fever, and small- pox has broken out, and in the unwhole- some condition of affairs threatens to be- come epidemic. Many are suffering from measles, and there is much intestinal trou- ble among the inhabitants, owing to poor and insufficient food. The failure of the water supply under these conditions is a dire calamity. Insurgents on the Aggressive. It 1s the announced intention of the au- thorities to continue the campaign against the insurgents in spite of the unhealthy rainy season having set in, and additional troops are in the field in Pinar del Rio with the purpose of running down and surround- ing Antonio Maceo. It is evident, however, that the insurgents themselves are prepar- ing to enter upon a more aggressive plan of action, and the gathering of insurgent forces in Puerto Principe and Santa Clara is believed to be a prelude to another rajd westward in force by Maximo Gomez. The presence of this combined insurgent force in the neighborhood and even in the out- skirts of Havana in the next month is a condition that must probably be counted n. ——+e2—______ Transfers of Renl Estate. Minnie M. Strayer to Clarence C. Waring, lots 6 and 7, block 23, Columbia Heights; $23,455. Northwest Eckington, Improvement Company to Milo H. Trotter, lot 4,, blk. 10, Northwest Ecking- ton; $10. Clarence C. Waring et ux. to Chas. P. Stone, lot 84, bik. 27, Columbia Heights; $22,000. Jasper N! Baker et eed elsyer SN; Baker ct ux. to Mary’ Greene, lot 45, Mary Greene to i. Bak Le Droit, Park; S100 Se esr ms »Alex. Kibble 'et ux. to Jas. D. Masson and Wm. FP. Harper, parts lots 96 and 97, Uniontown; $10. (Oscar Nauck et al.,; trustees, to Nellie Cart- wright, part lots 29'and 21, eq. 1219; §2,073. Jas. A. Savoy etal: trustees, to Warren W. Yenawine, lot on Benning road; $150, ira J. Baker et ux. to David J. Soyder, lot 5, Dik. 23, Langdon Park} $10. Meri [. Jobston to has. W. Fairfax, part origiunl lot 16, 64. 86;, $10. "honk Home aba NSH Shea, executors, to Hugh Quigley,’ part lote 27 and 28,’sq. 470; $2,810. nope E. Carvallo, et al. to Thos. I. ‘ley, part Jot. 12, sq. 372; $10. ‘Thos. It, Riley et ux. to Theo. Diedrich, same property; $10. erbert M. Locke to Jno. E. Mitchell, lots 44 and 46, sq. 81; $10, ° ee Wm. Britt et ux. ‘to Nellie La Rue, lots 9 and 10, bik. 8, Reno; $800. Hosmer B, Parsons to Phoebe A. Hearst, part lots 25 to 29, Wigticld estate; lots 3 to 8) Dane ford estate, and part of Naylor farm; $10. Joseph N. Baker et ux. to Mary Greene, lot 45, sq. 728; $10. Mary Greene to Jasper N. Baker, lot 8, blk. 4, Park: $10, Annie E. Alderman to Harry C. Wannall, lots Tio % YK 2 Meadow Bank Spa Spring tarm; Jno. F. Burke et ux. lots © 8 and D 4, sq. 1: $o Chas. W. Thayer, part Luke J. Croghan eta mon D. Bronson, part original lo . Jas. trustees, to Florence Irwin, Chas. H 1 Upton H. Ridenour, dr, north 14 16t 20, sq. $15,500. ‘fhe ‘Capttol Hill Trla to Hayden Johnson, part Girls’ Portion; $10. Chas. W. Thayer ét ux. to Edw. D. Johnson, lot 8, bik. 3, Trinidad; $10. Clarke K. Tilton to James B. Wimer, part lot 4, sq. 3, Connecticut Avenue Heights; $10. BOIES AND BLAND Two Prominent Candidates for the Democratic Nomination. SOUTHERN LEADERS PREFER THE IOWAN “Silver Dick's” Strength Will Come From the West. et GOV. EVANS WANTS TILLMAN The majority of the departing southern democratic leaders have left behind them the impression that Horace Boies is likely to be the democratic nominee at Chicago, and the few who remain in the city seem to be of the same opinion. While it is said that there has been no general agreement on Boies, the leaders of a majority of the southern states have singled him out as the most available man. There were a number of gatherings of the leaders here before Congress adjourned, and in most cases Boies was picked out as the proper man to lead the democratic hosts. Boles’ Availubility. It is urged that his nomination would not drive as many gold men out of the demo- cratic ranks as the nomination of a man like Bland or Teller. Besides, it is sald, Teller himself would be perfectly satisfied with Boles, as would be Senator Dubois. The latter has intimated that he would take the stump for Boles. The record of Boies as a democrat has been short, but has been sound, as viewed by the southern leaders. Bland’s Strength. The apparent strength of “Silver” Dick Bland in his state, which has not yet held its convention, includes those from Mis- sourl and the Indian territory, a total of 40. No state, except Iowa, which has acted, has decided on Boies, but the out- Jook is that he has the Virginia delegation, many of the delegates of which have pledged themselves to him. That he will get the solid vote of Texas seems to be almost certain. Iowa, Virginia and Texas foot up a total of 50. In all the southern states Boies has a certain follow- ing. Four years ago he got votes from the south. A number of the South Carolina dele- gates voted for him then, and it will be in- teresting to know what the same men will do this time. SenatorTillman himself was an admirer of the Iowan for a long time and voted for him at Chicago four years ago. If Tillman is for him this year that means he will get the eighteen votes of South Carolina unless Mr. Tillman may want them himself. Tillman, however, is very “chummy” with Senator Vest, Gov. Stone and other Missouri leaders, and may take to Bland. The main strength of the Mis- souri candidate will be, it is said, among the western states. Senator Blackburn is another factor in the fight. He will be supported by the twenty-six votes of Kentucky, and he will likely get scattering votes from other states. If he draws out of the race he will have a nice block of votes to give to some candi- date. Probable Excitement at Chicago. In point of an exciting contest over the nomination and the platform the Chicago convention will be many times more inter- esting than that at St. Louis. The chances are that many ballots will be taken at Chi- cago on the candidate at least, and that there will be a warm fight on the platform, The chances are also that the gold standard men will hold the balance of power in the nomination fight. They will have opportu- nities to get concessions of many things if the enthusiasm over candidates reache: an intense degree. They will have something ver one-third of the yotes in the conven- tion, and this one-third, the gold men say, will play a big part in all that is done. In the adoption of a platform they will not be of great force. The platform will be put through first and there will be no serl- ous division of the silver forces on this sub- Ject, unless the division is made by the gold men getting mixed up in the candidate con- test and making promises. The minority at Chicago will be a powerful one, capable, under ordinary circumstances, of doing much-and securing much. After this week all eyes will be turned to Chicago. Who the opponent of McKinley will be will agitate political circles, and temporarily the racing ability of the repub- lican horse will be lost sight of in the in- spection of the supposed qualifications of the probable democratic racer. Gov. Evans is for ‘Tillman. “Who do you think is the probable win- ner at the Chicago convention?” w d this morning of Gov. John Gary of South Carolina, who is in the city. Gov. Evans is a delegate-at-large to Chicago from his state. “The indications now are favorable to Boies, but no candidate has a certainty in the convention. 1 don’t believe any man whose name has yet been mentioned is the equal of Senator Tillman in ability or power to capture votes, and we are going to support him solidly for the nomination. In order to win this fight this fall we will 1 better do have to adopt revolutionary methods. don’t know a man in the couni; qualified by training or otherwise to that than Tillman. The evils now oppre: ing the masses could not be better pre- sented than through him. His record 1s clean and the people of the country have confidence in him. There are no spots on his garments.” “But it 1s argued that Senator Tillman is too extreme.” His Administration as Governor. “I know this is one of the arguments against him, and is about the only one, but it is a great mistake and absolutely with- out foundation. His record as governor of South Carolina shows this. His adminis- tration was characterized by the develop- ment of évery interest of the state. In fact, this development was almost phe- nomenal. Probably the two largest educa- tional institutions in the state were built during his administrations and by his ad- vice. During the constitutional convention last year Senator Tillman fought to make the common school system of Sou:h Caro- lina perpetual by placing a three-mill tax in the constitution, and this was done. The same argument against Senator ‘Tillman was made when he was elected governer of the state, and it was said that he would drive capital away. Statistics disprove this. Take as an example the cotton mills, the most of which are built with northern capital. In 189), when he was first elected governor, there were 350,000 spindles in op- eration in the state. Now there are i,:i 000 in operation, and throughout the state preparations are being made to erect more mills. “This does not look like running capital out of the state, or that the capitalists are frightened. The truth is that Senator Till- man has always encouraged capital and thrown every legitimate protection around it. Of course he is capable of extreme Measures when the case requires it, but his bitterest enemies now admit the suc- cess of his administration in South Caro- Jina.” The Party’s Chances. “What do you think of the chances of democratic success this year with a silver candidate?” “I think the party will win. It will carry every southern state and every state west of the Mississippi river, including Iowa. It will carry Michigan, Wisconsin, Minne- sota, Indiana and Illinois, and will give McKinley a bad scare in his own state. 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