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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1901
Page
3
ACommoner Comment warns that rapid consolidations in U S industry fuel anti trust talk while the Metal Worker cites dangers of monopoly power and the need to meet public opinion. It also criticizes the U S Cuba policy as overbearing demanding treaty terms before honoring existing agreements.
The Spooner amendment is attacked as vesting all power in the president, likening it to imperial rule. Critics accuse Republicans of endorsing arbitrary authority, dissolving constitutional limits, and steering policy toward colonies and monopolies with Filipino franchises. They urge a party shift to curb imperial aims.
The Kansas City Journal scoffs at a correspondent’s Webster comparison and argues Towne’s speech proves him logical scholarly and eloquent. It claims the Journal underestimates the public and that Republican papers fail to counter Towne’s case, revealing their weakness.
The Chicago Inter Ocean denounces Secretary Gage for obeying the Dingley law by raising the Russian sugar duty. The paper warned of national ruin if the bill did not pass as drafted by the Ways and Means Committee.
President Hadley of Yale says the old fashioned idea of a legislative body as a place for exchange of ideas is outdated by modern definitions. He contrasts traditional rhetoric with contemporary standards for deliberation.
The Saturday Evening Post outlines Congressman Hull of Iowa defending military reorganization as aligning with world standards. It notes the omission of Hull’s sons in the officer ranks and questions motives tied to protecting syndicates around Philippine island exploitation. Hull’s Philippine Lumber and Development Co had timber concessions and Chinese labor as a labor solution.
The papers debate how Christian nations should respond in China with punishments and norms. Proposals stress aligning actions with home customs and letting China follow its own practices. Outsiders should guide by example, not force civilization, amid suspicions allies imitate China and worsen what they seek to reform.
Senator Allen voiced his view on Sampson's letter to Secretary Long, arguing that merit should not bar a capable man from any public service branch due to lacking certain advantages in youth, while noting some see leadership as innate. The piece reflects national opinion on eligibility and leadership qualities.
The piece condemns Britain for taxing American holders of British war bonds after they lent money. It accuses the British government of taking American dollars via bonds and then taxing the interest with an income tax, calling the act a harsh trick on friendly Americans.
Admiral Sampson vindicates opponents of his own promotion over Schley by arguing against ensign promotions on social graces. He contends the Navy needs fewer men like him and more commissioned leaders with hard American horse sense.
Senator Jones accuses Republicans of not backing the trust issue, ignoring last summer’s measure passed by a Republican House. He notes some Republicans still claim their party opposes trusts.
The Kansas City Journal warns the U S will not leave Cuba without aid or guidance. It argues republican leaders would keep Cuba from risk, demanding steps toward subservience to Uncle Sam's ship of state.
Report describes British seizure activities in the Gilbert Islands including the 1882 flag raising at Apamama, governed by a 10 year old king named Paul. It notes tensions with natives, foreign firms, and officials, and depicts the island revolt gaining momentum as ships and authorities assert protectorate authority.
Chile prepares for a presidential vote on June 25 with two main candidates, Jerman Riesco of the Liberal party and independent Pedro Montt from a family that produced Admiral Jorge Montt. The five year term limits incumbents, delegates choose the president in a convention, and the annual salary plus allowances total about 10 200 to 11 000 dollars.
Mrs Anna Douglass aged 100 celebrated with a public reception and family reunion in Frankfort where all six living children attended. She claims to have more descendants than any resident of Indiana or the United States. Grandmother to 47, great grandmother to 125, and great great grandmother to 40. Born in Virginia her father a Revolutionary War private. Married in 1819 to Samuel Douglass and moved to Frankfort over seventy years ago. Even with partial deafness she remains sharp and active in sewing. Her late husband served in the Mexican War and she receives a small federal pension. Health good and expected to live many years.
An inventor from Washington D. C. patents a propulsion system using an endless chain to support propeller blades. Each blade sits on a frontal rod with end levers and small wheels that enter grooves to prevent tilting, allowing auto vertical positioning when out of water and enabling reverse motion by switching engine direction.
Portia Knight a Salem born American actress sues the Duke of Manchester for breach of promise. Knight, granddaughter of Gen. John F. Miller, trained in elocution, pursued stages in San Francisco and New York, acted with Warde and Soth and joined the Kendall-Weston company. She owns property in the United States and has links to London via Frohman.
The Holy Synod issues a formal excommunication against Count Leo Tolstoi for apostasy. The notice says he is cast to outer darkness as far as the Orthodox Church is concerned, though his life has long been outside the church. The article notes Tolstoi's writings and speech have sought to sever hell from orthodox communion. It adds that past physical sufferings no longer accompany church displeasure.
In London observations show mud dampens disease spread from dusty streets. Dust inhalation links to bowel troubles and consumption, while mud stops germ movement as inert. Wetting dust to mud also reduces danger as mud drains away with less airborne risk.
A few days ago explosive force used at a 250 foot well bottom near Goshen produced an eight inch water column rising 300 feet. From the well came three headless tailess fish eight inches long that could swim backward and forward, lacked eyes and mouths, and bounded into the air when stones dropped. One fish survived captivity. a Polander failed to harm it. Also noted is the restoration plan for Rothesay Castle by the young Marquis of Bute aiming to ready banquet hall for the fifth centenary celebration.
A Glasgow inventor patents a two bosom shirt designed for travelers and drummers. The shirt carries two interchangeable fronts on opposite sides with a front opening and a dual neckband allowing the bosoms to be swapped or secured as needed.
Bangkok hosts ceremonies for Siam's first railway 140 miles from Bangkok to Ayuthia and Kohat, eight years of work costing 10 million dollars. The project, built by a Scottish firm, caused the deaths of five Europeans and 7000 coolies during construction, and will unlock commerce and natural resources in the region.
As president of the United States steel corporation Charles M Schwab will receive about 800000 per year. His daily income will be roughly 2200. The firm’s capital is reported at 1100000000.
The Linnean Society in London heard Mr Moore explain that central African park lands near Lake Tanganyika arose as vegetation spread over light surface soil laid atop salt steppes from former lakes. Some districts show natural plantations with a homelike appearance.
Sir Arthur Geikie, director general of the British Geological Survey, will retire at month’s end and be succeeded by J. J. Harris Teall. Teall, president of the Geological Society and Royal Society council member, studied at St John’s Cambridge earning a first in natural science in 1872 and Sedgwick prize essay. He later served as university lecturer.
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