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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1902
Page
4
In Scranton on August 4 1902 The Tribune outlines letter submission rules for signed pieces and editorial revision, plus the flat advertising rate per inch and per line for cards of thanks and condolences. It notes classified rates upon application and includes miscellaneous table text about display ads and space usage.
The Erie Republican gathering previews the November ballot with I W Pennypacker for Governor and W M Brown as Lieutenant Governor among state tickets. Local riders include candidates for Mine Inspector and a slate in four legislative districts. The convention, set for Sept 17 18, draws strong Scranton area attendance.
The thirteenth week of the strike tightens lines of conflict with operators gaining the upper hand. Production remains limited but shipments continue, while relief distribution sparks dissension in many quarters. A New York view and strike leaders predict a protracted fight, possibly twelve weeks longer, as Judge Goff prepares to review the blanket order.
The piece applauds the creation of a respected arbitration board to settle street railway disputes. It argues arbitration saves time and money, preserves public tranquility, and avoids costly strikes, condemning pride and insisting careful, representative tribunals uphold equity over force.
In advance by each party In Interest through written pledge to abide the finding the recourse to them In preference to calling down upon society the haven of industrial war. A notable instance to the contrary shows 70 000 Scottish miners accepting a conciliation board decree reducing wages 64 4 percent.
Washington observers note Republican splits on tariff policy as Democrats push reciprocity with Cuba. Senator Shelby M. Cullom argues for selective tariff concessions and treaty diplomacy to aid foreign trade, hoping to ratify reciprocal pacts and avoid broad tariff revision. He cites Cuba treaty results and warns of party danger from hardline protectionists in the Senate.
The piece contrasts Republican stance on tariffs with Democratic job plans, noting 4 percent English union laborers out of work per board of trade. It claims American workers can always find work, while idleness is a larger American issue only when people choose it.
The piece argues that from January 1897 railroads recovered from Democratic misrule and tariffs. It cites monthly gross earnings rising from February 1897 to October 1899, with a banner October gain, while freight charges fall and passenger fares stay steady. It credits Republican administration and wartime victory for overall business improvement.
RESIDENT SCHURMAN of Cornell spoke at Chautauqua asserting the Philippine issue has moved beyond party politics. He endorsed a policy of pacification civil rights a native legislative assembly limited home rule and eventual independence with consent of the governed. He praised Roosevelt and Congress for approving a Philippine civil government bill and predicted the issue will endure for years as Filipinos gain self rule.
The speaker argues for a larger grant of home rule to the Philippines, stressing that independence depends on Filipino desires and capacity. He notes a Philippine assembly in 1904 and urges patient, measured steps, while separating Mindanao mores and friar land issues from civil governance, with Taft handling administration.
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