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THE G-AEVESTON TRIBUNE.
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DIPLOMACY AND WAR
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THE PROSPERITY OF LIBERIA.
MR. CLEVELAND’S MISTAKE.
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1899.
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EVENING,
PETTY JEALOUSY.
WILLIAM’S TRIUMPHAL TOUR.
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DAVIS MEMORIAL.
censor
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BUTTONS IN WEDGEWOOD.
England Agog Over New Re-
lations With Germany.
New York Commercial Advertiser.
Nev,’ buttons can not be passed by indif-
The Little Republic. So Long Bank-
rupt, Is Rehabilitated and l orelgn
Governments Are Covetous.
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The Americans have entered Tarlac, the
late capital of the insurgent government,
and found it deserted by the enemy. The
insurgent government is under Aguinal-
do’s hat. It isn’-t a question of whether
there’s a government, but a question of
whether a people will be allowed to set up
over.___
It is given out in Washington that the
president will let congress have a voice
in the appointment of civil governors of
Cuba ant Porto Rico, which is to say that
men will be appointed who can deliver the
most votes in congress for the president’s
policies.
map.
Happily this is not the spirit of the
Brazos and the Trinity movements. Gal-
veston was welcome at Brenham and her
assistance was gladly accepted. Her ex-
perience and'influence were recognized as
valuable, and there is no jealousy between
her and the waterways. If the convention
is' called it will be dominated by that
broad spirit of general improvement and
mutual assistance, and “rival harbors”
will do well to chain up their snarlers.
ferently, because of their unusual pretti-
ness and daintiness this season, a,s well as
the necessity to look them Up for our par-
ticular use. The newest departures .are
match buttons in two sizes, large and
small, suggestive of Wedgewood ware,
delicate floral traceries foi^qirnaipenta-
tion, in white on pale blue, fawn and
chocolate brown grounds.
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CROKER FOR BRYAN.
English Royalty to Make Much of the
German Emperor.
New York, N. Y., Nov. 11.—A dispatch to
the Tribune from London says* No pains
will be spared by royalty to impress the
English people with the fact that the
German emperor when he arrives on Mon-
day week at Portsmouth, comes as an
ally whose moral support and hearty sym-
pahty are of the utmost value. He will
be welcomed by the thunders of a fleet
and the greetings of the members of the
royal family, and during his stay at Wind-
sor there will be unique functions of ex-
ceptional interest. The importance of this
visit increases every day with the evident
desire of the royal family to emphasize it.
The emperor will be entertained both at
Sandringham and Chatsworth and Count
von Buelow will accompany him to Eng-
land with a military retinue and a full
naval band, according to a Berlin rumor.
One of the chief functions of English
royalty is to set the style in national pol-
icy. German fashion and diplomacy will
now have the high authority of the court
and royal family and the masses and
classes are expected to take their cue and
transform the emperor, not perhaps into
an heroic sovereign like either his father
or his grandfather, but certainly into a
useful and opportune ally and friend.
The various little arrangements expected
in the south seas and in east and west
Africa do not explain the emperor’s sud-
den access of importance and popularity.'
Diplomatic transactions of the first mag-
nitude are denoted by a reception ap-
proaching that ordered for Napoleon III
•during the Crimean period. It is not im-
probable that the emperor will be re-
ceived with municipal addresses of wel-
come at Portsmouth and that he will have
the distinction of being entertained at the
mansion house and Guild hall. The queen,
returning fn Windsor and Balmoral, will
Hood's Pills cure liver ills; the non-irritating an(j|
only cathartic to take with Hood’s Sarsaparilla
The Galveston Tribune publishes a com-
plete report of the cotton market in each
Issue,- which reaches all important points
Within 250 miles of Galveston the follow-
ing morning in ample time for operations
jn the early markets. ___________
&AE VESTON TRIBUNE
(Member of the Associated Press.)
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similar circumstances, now live tady Na-
pier and other widows of British heroes.
The losses suffered by Gen. White’s
forces have at once helped to swell the
continuous procession of regular, volun-
teer and ex-army officers who have impor-
tuned the war office to send them out.
Such enthusiasm, however, does not seem
to have spread to Ireland, for it is said
that the families of some of the soldiers of
the Irish regiments recently engaged have
refused them permission to return to their
homes. Such bitterness seems almost in-
credible, but it is vouched for by an Irish
high officer.
Although the general feeling of sympa-
thy is undoubted it does not prevent fre-
quent criticism of the methods followed
by the British. The country around Lady-
smith is eminently suited for cavalry, yet,
with one brilliant exception, that of Gen.
Brockelhurst’s sortie, this arm has been
apparently of little service in either at-
tacking or preserving the lines of com-
munication, while the capture of the 18th
hussars has had a most serious moral ef-
fect.
The intelligence department of the war
office comes in for tart comment. It is
said that Lord Wolseley himself is unable
to understand the ignorance of this de-
partment regarding many essentials of
the Boers’ strength, and especially their
artillery.
MONDAY
EIGHT PAGES.
only serve to swell the tide of commerce
setting toward the gulf. While each may
develop a business of its own, all will
strengthen the gulf situation, and the
imaginary rivalry will be resolved into
helpful co-operation.
The spirit of petty jealousy displayed by
the Tribune and the Times is the greatest
hindrance to these “rival harbors.” They
have always been their own worst en-
emies, and so long as they pursue this
course they will remain mere points on the
He Will Not Commit Himself, But Is
Put Down That Way. *
New. York, N. Y., Nov. 13.—At the Dem-
ocratic club last night Richard Croker
was asked: “Do you think Mr. Bryan will
be nominated for president next year?”
“It is a littl^Ttoo early to say who will
be named,” he replied.
“Will Tammany be for Bryan?”
“Tammany will be for the nominee,”
said Mr. Croker, evasively.
“But,” Mr. Croker was reminded, “did
you not on your return from Europe say
you were for Bryan?”
“No,” he answered. “I said Bryan was
a great man, a great leader and an able
Democrat. I think so yet. I do not say
that he will be nominated, and I am not
predicting wjio will. It is too early. I
think the Democratic party has a great
chance next year. I think that the vote
in Ohio shows that the. people there.are
opposed to the policy of President Mc-
Kinley. Every vote for Jones and every
vote for McLean was a vote against the
administration, and the joint vote far out-
weighed that of Nash. In Kentucky there
were about normal conditions, but I think
Kentucky can safely be counted on next
year to go Democratic, just as Ohio can.
Maryland w’ill go Democratic. Mr. Bryan
made a sterling fight in his state and
showed his power there and I think that
Nebraska can be put in the Democratic
column next year. On the whole the out-
look is bright.”
While Mr. Croker would not say so, it is
generally understood in political circles
that he is now with Bryan and that the
two are working together. It is believed
the New York state delegation will vote
for Bryan in the coming national conven-
tion and that Croker will have a promi-
nent post in the national campaign. It
is even said he will have charge of the
eastern headquarters. Mr.’ Croker would
not discuss this subject.
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Chicago Tribune.
Princeton, N. J.—Former President
Grover Cleveland made a voting mistake
this morning which was the cause of some
embarrassment. Shortly after 10 o’clock
Mr. Cleveland’s carriage pulled up in front
of Odd Fellows’ hall in Witherspoon
street, and the former president alighted
and made his way up to the clerk for his
ballot. Then a hurried examination of the
registration books failed to disclose the
former president’s name.
The clerks were in a quandary. To re-
fuse the vote of a former president of the
United States was a big undertaking for
town politicians, but still they had their
scruples about accepting it.
Mr. Cleveland was sure he had regis-
tered, however, and a telephone message
from the first district revealed the fact
that Mr. Cleveland’s name was enrolled'on
the books there. Mr. Cleveland took the
mistake good naturedly and deposited his
vote without further difficulty.
Mr. Cleveland’s troubles were not at an
end, however, for as he engaged in con-
versation with a friend inside the limits
prescribed by the election law the local
deputy requested him to move on.
Copyright, 1899, by the Associated Press.
London, Nov. 11.—Europe is now agog
with rumors of diplomatic activity and al-
liances that may be effected. As a result
the relations of the European powers
seem to be rapdily assuming a new phase.
This, doubtless, is not a little due to the
fact that in nearly all the recent inter-
national negotiations the United States
has been a factor. Judging from Lord
Salisbury’s inference, this can be partly
attributed to the evident determination of
the governments of the great powers to
work harmoniously with Great Britain, a
policy which, judging from the continent-
al press, is obnoxious to the majority of
the continental peoples.
The forthcoming visit of Emperor Will-
iam to Queen Victoria is regarded as cap-
ping the climax of British diplomatic suc-
cess and the feeling of satisfaction at this
state of affairs is not in the. slightest de-
gree marred by any feeling of jealousy
over the emperor’s recent meeting at
Potsdam. The statement that Count Von
Buelow will accompany Emperor William
to England is taken to be an indication
that his majesty does not mean to give
the anti-British -press any opportunity of
belittling his visit on the score that it is
merely an obligatory one to his grand-
mother.
But, while the emperor undoubtedly in-
tends to officially emphasize the friend-
ship of Germany for Great Britain, it is
scarcely likely, as some of the optimistic
declare, that important treaties looking
toward a closer alliance, will be the im-
mediate consequence of the imperial
jaunt. It is pointed out that all that could
be done in this direction seems already
accomplished, and several diplomats have
expressed the opinion to representatives
of the AssociatedfPress that this was far
more than was -expected and that inter-
national feeling! Was not yet ripe for any
more than a formal bond between fhe two
nations, which three years ago were on
the verge of hostilities.
THE PROGRAM.
The announcement of the Samoan agree-
ment throws a pleasant shadow' over this
matter of Queen Victoria and Emperor
William and assures the visitor a hearty
reception upon the part of the British
public. An elaborate program has been
drawn up. Upon the arrival at Ports-
mouth, Nov. 20, of the imperial yacht Ho-
henzollern, with the emperor, empress,
their two sons and others on board, it will
be met by the British special service
squadron and. it is said, the emperor,
wearing the uniform of a British admiral,
will be receiw 1 by the pjfcice of Wales
similarly attired, and the duke of York.
The censor in the Transvaal, like the
in Manila, chronicles no insurgent
victories. They are gleaned only by the
subsequent reports of falling back or of
retaking places formerly held. The ways
of imperialism are the same the world
Entered at the Galveston Postoffice as
mail matter of the second class.
Daughters of the Confederacy Will Un-
dertake to Raise $150,009.
Richmond, Va., Nov. 13.—The United
Daughters of the Confederacy, who will
undertake the erection here of a monu-
ment to Jefferson Davis, intend to inau-
gurate a vigorous campaigS for funds at
once. It is hoped the work may be ac-
complished in two years. While the de-
sign for the monument has been adopted
and the corner stone was laid at the re-
union here three years ago, the Daughters
are free to make any change they wish.
There is no limitation placed around them.
They will probably decide upon a $150,000
memorial. About three-fifths of this is in
hand or subscribed. The council of Rich-
mond agreed to provide any other site
that may be preferred if it is decided the
monument shall not be put in Monroe
park, where the corner stone has been
laid.
The Galveston chamber of' commerce
kill call a convention to meet in that city
if all river and harbor interests of Texas.
When she gets the Aransas, Velasco,
Texas City and Sabine Pass men corralled
jmd fixes all committees with a good safe
Galveston majority, she will not do a
thing to the interests of her rival harbors
Before the next congress. “Will you walk
Jnto my parlor?” said the spider to the
jly.—Bay City Tribune.
This expresses it very neatly and com-
pletely. When Galveston saw that the
Brazos navigation scheme was a success,
she was determined to counteract it as
much as possible by getting up an omni-
bus scheme with the hope of killing it off.
If delegates from the interior attend at
all, they should go in sufficient force to
Control the convention, and then ask for
appropriations for each stream separately.
It is something very unusual for Galveston
to be so solicitous about the welfare of all
the harbors and streams of the gulf. Bet-
ter watch her a little.—Angleton Times.
The plan suggested by the Chamber of
commerce contemplates precisely what
the Times suggests, viz, the control of the
convention by “rival harbors” and interior
Communities along the proposed water-
ways. Galveston’s purpose is selfish to
the extent that she expects to profit by
the improvements and unselfish as to any
expectation of direct benefit. The design
Cf the proposed convention is to promote
’ the general good, to afford moral support
to the Texas delegation in congress and
to impress the body with the earnestness
lof the whole state.
There is no part of Texas that has not
been benefited by deep water at Galves-
ton. There is no part of Texas that can
be developed without benefiting Galves-
ton. That is the spirit in which the Cham-
ber of commerce is acting. Galveston’s
influence will materially help the water-
way projects and the projects will help
Galveston.
This city is not concerned about “rival
harbors.” Its position is secure, and if
more harbors can be developed they will
receive Lord Salisbury after today’s cabi«
net meeting and arrangements for the
emperor’s English triumphal program will
be completed.
Conyngham Green, former British resi-
dent at Pretoria, makes no attempt to
conceal his opinion that President Kru-
ger is less at fault for the catastrophe of
war than President Steyn and Secretary
Reitz. He relates details, of his last
meeting with President Kruger, and
conveys the distinct impression that the
Boer president, while forced by his col-
leagues to fight, was under no illusion re-
specting the ultimate issue of the war
with so formidable an adversary as Eng-
land. By a singular coincidence, both
Steyn and Reitz, while Dutchmen by
birth, were called to the English bar, and
are technically empowered to practice as
English barristers. It is not likely that
either will ever look for clients in London.
‘ 'Do Not Grasp at the Shadow
and Lose the Substance."
Many people are but
shadows of their former
selves; due to neglect of
health. Look out for the
blood, the fountain of life,
the actual substance; keep
that pure by regular use of
Hood's Sarsaparilla and ro-
bust health will be the result.
Dyspepsia, weakness, and other wor-
ries will be things of the past and life
will be worth living.
Hacking Cough — "I was troubled
with dry, hacking cough. One bottle of
Hood's Sarsaparilla helped me and three
bottles cured me and made me strong.'*
George TV. Bennum, Coolspring, ^Del.
After the salutes and a review, the party
will go direct to' Windsor, staying
there five days, thence the emperor
will go to Sandringham for two days, and
will meet there Lord Salisbury, Mr. Bal-
four, Lord Roseberry, Mr. Chamberlain,
Lord Wolseley and other notables. The
remainder of his majesty’s visit will prob-
ably be spent at the duke of Devonshire’s
house at Chatsworth and in shooting in
Scotland, the imperial party returning to
Germany via Leith on the Hohenzollern.
British feeling on the subject of the
German emperor’s visit is well voiced by
Punch’s cartoon representing the em-
peror, who, challenged by a British sen-
try, replies: “Friend,” and the sentry re-
sponds: “Pass, friend, and all’s well,” em-
phasizing the word “friend.”
LIBERIA PROSPEROUS.
After 25 years of bankruptcy America’s
first colony, Liberia, is now rehabilitated,
the interest on her public debt being
paid. In 1871 Liberia floated a loan of
£500,000, chiefly in England, but three
years later the little republic failed to
meet the interest and this condition of af-
fairs has prevaailed ever since until now
Liberia’s financial agents in London .have
announced that the government is once
more able to meet its obligations. This
step was rendered feasible by a new
source of revenue derived from rubber,
and the interest which the bondholders de-
spaired of getting, is now being paid
from the royalties turned into the govern-
ment of the republic by the Liberian rub-
ber syndicate, an essentially English Con-
cern. The Associated Press learns that
the arrears of interest are practically
swept away, as the bondholders agree to
accept the comparatively small sum of
$75,000 in settlement of the full amount of
the arrears, though this'Sppropriation will
not be applied until the extinction of the
debt.
The encroachments of the French upon
its territory have caused no little dis-
quietude at the foreign office, while it is the
general belief that theUnited States would
gladly secure a coaling station on the Li-
berian coast. In these and other respects
the renewed prosperity has brought the
territory to the notice of the European
powers and though the press here has
.failed to observe this particular sign of
the times, it can be said authoritatively
that the future status of Liberia was re-
cently much deliberated upon by several
cabinets.
Having thus become the object of unso-
licited attention it is quite probable that
the American negroes who still retain the
reins of government in this slice of the
west-coast of Africa may soon be threat-
ened with the possibility of exercising
their privileges under the tutelage of one
of the great powers, though in such ar-
rangement the United States, by virtue of
the original settlement, would doubtless
have some share.
INTEREST IN THE WAR.
The intense interest in the war has not
abated, and the enormous amount of the
mansion house fund is but one instance of
the practical form such feeling assumes
throughout Great Britain. People of all
classes are spending thdsc time and money
to provide comforts for those fighting in
south Africa. It is announced that the
queen will offer Lady Symonds, widow of
Gen. Symonds, the first vacant suite of
rooms in Hampton court where, under
one. ___________________
. Galveston has never had a man on the
court of civil appeals,‘and is not now urg-
ing a candidate. But if the governor is
unable to find the right sort of material
elsewhere he can find plenty here, and his
faithful friends in this community would
feel that they had not been entirely neg-
lected. ___
The new York newspapers have been
trying, since the elections, to learn Mr.
Croker’s views on Mr. Bryan. They take
Croker entirely too seriously in national
affairs. He will have about as little to do
with the nomination of the Democratic
candidate as a gold Democrat in Ne-
braska. ________-
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