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OPPOSED TO PERMANENT HOVER. Eld NT Y OVER PHILIPPINES. STRONG RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED. «tenoral Wheeler Urged That Whatever Wax Done, Our Kolilleri Should Be Upheld. A Washington special says: The democrats of the house of representa tives, in caucus Monday night, adopted m set of resolutions defining the par ty's position on the territorial ques tion, which they will use every possi ble means to have adopted by con jgress. If they fail in their efforts to secure action, this resolution will nevertheless have the effect of defin ing the position of the party on this question, as well as any action could define it, and will he taken as the official statement of the party’s posi tion. That was the purpose for which the caucus was held. Ever since the McEnery resolution reached the house it has been evident, according to the declaration of the house democrats, that the republican leaders proposed to smother that and all other expressions upon the territo rial question, and that in the face of the fact that in his Boston speech the president declared that there was nothing more for him to do, but that was the duty of congress to act. That McEnery resolution is safely pigeon-holed in the committee on for eign affairs and Chairman Hitt has given no indication of disturbing it. Seeing this, Mr. Howard, of Geor gia, who is one of the leading demo cratic members of that committee, and who has taken a most prominent part in the consideration of all of the many important matters coming before that committee for action, determined that something should be done to make the democratic position clear. His demo cratic colleagues on the committee agreed that he was the best man to take the matter in baud, and so he circulated the call for and shaped the policy of the caucus. Mr. Howard and his colleagues con sidered all of the senate resolutions, particularly those introduced by Sen ator Bacon and Senator Vest, and that adopted is modeled closely after Sen ator Bacon’s resolution. They were adopted with but one dissenting vote that of Mr. Burke, of Texas. Declaration of Policy. Following is the preamble and reso foiion: We hold that the constitution of the United States was ordained and estab lished for an intelligent, liberty-loving and - self-governing ir . people, , and , cannot , be successful ly applied to a people oi different virtues and conditions. We, therefore, hop! that a colonial policy iss contrary to the theory of our gov ernment and subversive of those prin ciples of civil liberty which we have been taught to cherish. We believe with the declaration of Independence, that all governments derive their just powers from the con sent of the governed, and we are un alterably opposed to the establishment of any government by the United States without the consent of the peo ple to be governed, and in conformity •with these principles we instruct the minority members of the foreign af fairs committee to introduce and urge the following resolution: “Resolved, That the United States hereby disclaim any disposition or in tention to exercise permanent sover eignty, jurisdiction or control over the Philippine islands, and assert their determination when an beeu.erected independent government- shall have therein to transfer to said government, reasonable upon terms which shall be and just, all rights secured under the cession by Spain, and thereupon to leave the government and control of the islands to their introduced people.” supple Judge Griggs which a adopted mental resolution was as follows: We, the democratic members of the Iionse ot - representatives in caucus as sembled, commend the signal loyalty and valor of our soldiers and sailors in the performance of every military dnly to which they have been assigned by proper authority, however much we may deplore the policy of the adminis tration" now directing their move ments; and we pledge to them our hearty support and sympnthy under all circumstances wherever engaged. The speech of General Wheeler was notable in differing with the prevail ing view. He urged that nothing should be done which could be con strued as a lack of support to our soldiers. The hands of the president should be upheld when fighting was going on. As a matter of expediency also he urged tbat the party should not oppose the war. Wars were popu lar, he declared, and at the present time the spirit of the people was shown by the fact that every boy had his drum and sword while the moth ers were proud of this patriotic spirit. SENSATION IN PENNSYLVANIA. Senator Quay’* Trial Postponed “For the Good of the Commonwealth.*’ A Philadelphia special says: Polit ical circles were shaken to the center by the unexpected postponement of the Quay trial Monday, and there is spec ulation in every quarter as to the causes which brought it about. There is little doubt that both sides were ready to parties go on. hand and Both were on everything was apparently in readi ness when District Attorney Rothermet arose and asked Judge Beitler to post pone the trial “because the common wealth was not ready.” As soon as the sensation caused by this announce ment had subsided Alessrs. Shields and Shapley,counsel for Senator Quay and his son, put in a vigorous protest against further delay, but the court granted the request and fixed April 10th for the trial. When questioned afterwards the district attorney declined to give any reason for the postponement, but added that he submitted the entire subject to Judge Beitler before mak ing the application and thfe judge had approved the reasons, He added significantly that the postponement was a duty to the commonwealth. Upon the question of tampering with the jury, the district attorney made a most significant utterance in court, avowing that the postponement was a duty to the commonwealth. Beyond that he refused to speak, save to say that it would be unwise to give his reason at present. Judge Beitler had been informed of it and that suf ficed. His manner and his words conveyed the idea that proceedings are likely to grow out of the discovery, and that no disclosure could be made in advance of the steps that the com monwealth might take. The original charges upon which the warrants of arrest were issued on October 3d last, included, in addition to the senator and his son, the names of Charles M. McKee, a Pittsburg law yer and ex-State Treasurer Benjamin J. Haywood, Mr. The grand jury failed to indict McKee and the charges against him were therefore dropped. Mr. Haywood died on Thursday last Sharon, Pa., and Senator Quay and his son are alone left to meet the charge of conspiracy. connection A fifth person accused of with the alleged conspiracy was John S. Hopkins, who committed suicide in March last, several months before charges were made against the others. Hopkins’ suicide led to an examination of the books of the bank and it was found that the assets were seriously impaired. The bank went into liquid ation and Thomas W. Barlow was ap pointed receiver. At the time the deposit of state funds in the bank amounted to §905,000. James McManes, president of the bank, assumed personally f the protec tion of aU credi orSi and the state and all other creditors have since been paid the full amount due them. WHEELER MUST SOON DECIDE. General Consults Wltli President About the Volunteer Forces. A Washington dispatch says: Major General Wheeler called at the war de partment Monday with a suggestion looking to the utilization of the troops to be added to the army under the terms of the pending reorganization bill in the regular establishment in stead of the volunteer branch. The compromise measure permits the pres ident to recruit such portion of 35,000 volunteers to be added to the regular army in time of emergency from the natives of the islands of Cuba, Porto Rico and the Philippines, as he may elect. General Wheeler urges that these men can be brought to a much better state of efficiency and be made of greater value to the military estab lishment if incorporated in the regular army than if in the volunteer branch. The status of Genera! Wbeeler him self is said to be such that he must take some action toward choosing again between the army and congress within a few days. It is believed at the war department that if he retains his army commission until afternoon on the 4th of March he will forfeit his seat in the house of representatives for the ensuing two years, under the rul ing of the judiciary committee to the effect that by holding such a commis sion an officer surrenders his Beat in congress. GORMAN INAUGURATES FIGHT. Maryland Senator Is Anxious For Kxtra Session of Congress. The army bill has again struck a snag in the senate and if Gorman can keep up the fight he inaugurated Mon day morning, there will be an extra session. His object is to force an ex tra session. He says that congress should settle the Philippine question, or be on hand to act promptly at this crisis. The administration should be forced to declare its policy and not let the matter drift. He believes that if the army bill is adopted the president will be compelled to take some defi nite stand in the matter. ) BARTOW MAN TRIES TO BE SERENE UNDER EXASPERATION. NORTHERN NEWSPAPER RILES HIM Ha* Something To Say of 1IU Com I riff Golden Wedding;, Which Is In Charge of His Numerous Offspring;. David saith, “Fret not thyself be cause of evil doers, for they shall be cut down like the grass and wither away.” And Solomon saith, “He that uttercth slander is a fool,” and some body else saith, “Avenge r.ot thyself, but wait on the Lord.” It takes all of this scripture to quiet a man nowa days and to keep him calm and serene. I know that I am old enough to bo a philosopher, and therefore should not let bad men disturb my tranquility, but it fatigues my indignation to read 'some of these northern Republican newspapers. 1 read an editorial yes terday which said that every senator who voted against the treaty was fit for the hell where llenedict Arnold and Jefferson Davis had gone. Ac cording to Solomon that man is a fool, and it doesn’t become me to get mad with a fool. My great concern is that he will make foqls of the GOO,000 daily readers that his paper boasts of, for it is a fact that most people bank on their favorite paper next to their church or religious convictions. The tendency is to make the 600,000 believe that Mr. Davis was a traitor, and that is equivalent to saying that I and all the confederate veterans are traitors, and that makes me and my wife to fret because of evil doers, which David says we must not do. We are trying just now to pose as meek and humble patriarchs like Moses and to cherish no resentments, but it is hard to do unless we quit reading northern literature. Another editorial in the same paper says that Dewey says that “in times of war the democrats are traitors, and in times of peace they are fools.” What kind of a man is that who edits that paper—that McKinley organ. I tell you, my brethren, there is no use in crying peace, when there is no peace. It is like a campmeeting revival where hundreds are converted for a few days and then lapse and re lapse into their same old ways. Hand shaking and promises don’t signify genuine conversion. Grady elec A few years ago Henry trified the nation, and John Temple Graves said, “loved it into peace.” Those words are upon his monument, but where is the peace? It didn’t last six months. He was hardly buried before the northern press begun on us again about the nigger, and they, kept it up diligently until McKinley came down here and said kind words, and we gave him a lovefeast and the nation was harmonized and the wise men said, “Behold, how sweet and pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity.” And now all of a sudden the great Republican organ “Jef shakes its gory locks and says, ferson Davis was a traitor, and he is in hell.” How is thatfor harmony? But the scriptures say “wait on the Lord” and “I have seen the wicked flourish like a green bay tree,” and so I reckon we will have to wait. I re member when Horace Greely’s paper was just as malignant, nud yet the old man went security on Jefferson Davis’ bond and got him out of the filthy dungeon where General Miles had fet tered him, and Beast Butler,who stole our spoons, signed the bond with him. So there is no telling what will hap pen if we only wait. I like the late movement of the good people of Fitzgerald. It looks more like harmony than anything I have seen since the civil war. The men who wore the blue and the gray and their sons have formed a military com pany ami asked for incorporation and an outfit for the defense of our state and to keep peace at home and pre serve law and order. That is real and lasting fraternity. The fact is that no northern men have ever cast their fortunes down south and domiciled with our people but what they fell in love witli them, and the longer they stayed the better they liked us. I think I will visit Fitizgerald and pay my respects to tliatyankee colony, and tip my hat to that military company. We give a cordial welcome to all north ern people who come to stay, for they are the best people they have got up there, and are thinningout their good society mighty fast. Fools and fa natics don’t dare to come and tbat fel low who edits that paper wouldn’t cross the line for a million dollars, un less he came in disguise. We wouldent hurt nim, for Solomon says lie is a fool, but our small boys might annoy him and make his stay unpleasant. I rejoice to see that North Carolina is to have a property and an educa tional qualification to every voter— white and black. When Georgia fol lows suit to old Rip Van Winkle and Louisiana and South Carolina we can elect a respectable legislature and have a dog law passed and give to widows the right of suffrage on taxation and to all women the same rights concern ing the education of our children. What a monstrous injustice it is to choose women for our teachers, hut exclude them fron our school hoards or from any choice in the selection. We men consign to their tender care and training our little ones, but claim the exclusive right to elect or reject at our pleasure and to make the rules and regulations and choose the books for them to teach. But all this will he reformed in due or undue time and they will have to wait on the Lord. T reckon. Many reforms have already been made within my memory con cerning the female sex, hut more are wanted, and I would like to see them made before I die. Well, I am weary of writing and will dismiss the subject until after the wedding. My folks made me address most of the invitations and there were 500 of them and each one had to be ad dressed inside and outside and it made me tired to write near a thousand names. When they ordered the 500 I was amazed, for I couldn’t imagine we had that many friends who felt inter ested in onr antiquity, but they kept on adding to the list until the pile was exhausted aud the postage broke me, and now all that we can say to our friends is that if any have been omit ted please to hold up your right bauds and come anyhow. Standing room will be free and air and water abund ant. The 7th of March will soon be here and our children have determined to gather at the old homestead for the last time, perhaps, and to rejoice with us in the goodness of the Lord. The children are the promoters of this golden wedding and my wife and I are trying to be calm and serene. —Bill Arp in Atlanta Constitution. JOHNSON HITS ADMINISTRATION. Indianian Makes a Remarkable and Sen sational Speech In the House. A Washington dispatch says: Mr. Johnson, republican, cf Indiana, de livered a most remarkable and sensa tional speech in the house Friday, ar raigning the administration in bitter terms for its alleged imperialistic pro gram. He referred to the recent banquet at Boston attended by the president and members of his cabinet. He paid his respects to Secretary Alger, who, he said, had been retained in the cabinet despite his incompetency on account of his contributions to the campaign fund in 1896. Secretary Long also came in for his share of irony. The president’s speech at the Boston banquet, Mr. Johnson declared, was the most disingenious that ever fell from the lips of a chief executive. Apart from the platitudes and profes sions of virtue it was, he said, “a care fully devised and studious misstate ment of facts.” NO EXPLANATION ASKED. Administration Satisfied In Regard to Im port of Dewey’s Message. The dispatch from Admiral Dewey, speaking of political reasons for send ing the Oregon to Manila at once, is still the subject of general discussion in Washington. But apparently the administration is satisfied that it un derstands exactly what the admiral meant when he used the term “political reasons,” for it was stated positively at the navy department that no inquiry had been addressed to the admiral on the subject, aud that he would not be called upon for a further explanation. ATLANTA MARKETS. CORRECTED WEEKLY.— 9 Groceries. Roasted coffee, Arbuckle and Levering $11.80. Lion $10.80, less 50c per 100 lb cases. Green coffee choice 11c; fair 9c; prime 7/4'@8 }£c. Sugar standard granulated, New York 5.31. New Orleans 5.31. New Orleans wliito 53^e; do yellow 5%c. Syrup, New Orleans open kettle 25(®40c. mixed 12%(a)20c: sugar house 28(8>8ac. Teas, black 35® 65c; green- 30(®G0c. Rice, head 7%c; choice 63^(5)6%C; Salt, dai ry sacks $1.25; do bbls. bulk $2.00; 100 3s $2.75; ice cream $1.00; common Matches, 65<©70c. Cheese, full cream ll%c. 65s 45c; 200s $1.30®1.75; 300s $2.75. Soda, boxes 6c. Crackers, soda 5@6>fjC; cream 6c; gingersnaps 6c. Candv, common stick 6c; fancy 12(5) 13c. Oysters, F. W. $1.70(2) $1.60; L. W. $1.00. Flour, Grain and Meal. Flour, all wheat first patent, $5.00. second patent, $4.50; straight, $4.00; extra fancy $3.90; fancy, $3.60; extra family, $3.00. Corn, white, 50c: mixed, 49c. Oats, white 40o; mixed 39cTexas rustproof 49c. Rye, Georgia 85c. Hay No. 1 timothy large bales 80c: small bales 75c; No. 2 timothy small hales 70c. Meal, plain 50c; bolted 45c. Wheat bran, large sacks 82c; small sacks 82c. Shorts P5c. Stock meal: 85c. Cotton seed meal 90” per 100 tbs; hulls •$4.00 per ton. Peas stock 75(S80c per bushel: common white $1.15(5)1.25: Lady $1.25(5) 1.50. Grits $2.85 per bbl; $1 35 per bag. Country Produce. F.ggs 16(5)18c. 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