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M'KINLEY'S THE PRESIDENT OUTLINES THE POLICY HE WILL PURSUE. Deilclt. In theTreasnry Must be Avoided. If Expenses Are Not Decreased Receipt* Blast be Knlarged?Monotary Commission Suggested?Lynching* Condemned. Washington, March 4 ?The following is the full text of President Mc Kinley's inaugural address: Fellow citizens: In obedience to the will of the people and in their presence by the authority vested in me by this oath, I assume the arduous and responsible duties of President of the United States, relying on the support of my countrymen and invoking the guidance of Almighty God. Our Faith teaches that there is no safer reliance than upon the God of our fathers, who has so singularly favored the 'nonnio in Avftrv national AIUCIIVOU trial and who will not forsake us so long as we obey His commandments and walk humbly in his footsteps. The resconsibilities of the high trust to which I have been called?always of grave importance?are augmented by the prevailing business conditions, entailing idleness upon willing labor .and loss to useful enterprises. The country is suffering from industrial disturbances from which speedy relief must be had. Our financial system needs some revision. Our money is all good now, but its value must not be further threatened. It should all be put upon an enduring basis, not subject to easy attack nor its stability 4** A>? Hicnnfo IAS UVUWb Vi WMf/wow* Our currency should continue under the supervision of the government. The several forms of our paper money offer, in my judgment, a constant embarrassment to the government and a safe balance in the treasury. Therefore, ? believe it necessary to devise a system which, without diminishing the circulating medium, or offering a premium for its contraction, will present a remedy for those arrangements which, temporary in their nature, might well in the years of our prosperity nave been displaced by wiser provisions. With adequate revenue secured, but not until then, we can enter upon such changes in our fiscal laws as will, while ensuring safety and volume to our money, no longer impose upon the government the necessity of maintaining so large a gold reserve, -with its attendant and inevitable temptations to speculation. Most of our financials laws are the outgrowth of experience and trial and should not be amended without investigation, and demonstration of the wisdom cf the proposed charges. We must be both "'sure we are right" and "make haste slowly." If, therefore, Congress in its wisdom shall deem it expedient to create a commission to take under early consideration the revision of our coinage, banking and currency laws and give them that exhaustive, careful and dispassionate ex amination, that their importance aemands, I shall cordially concur in such action. If such power is vested in the President it is my purpose to appoint a commission of prominent, well-informed citizens of different parties who will command public confidence both on account of their ability and special fitness for the work. Business experience and public training may thus be combined and the pa triotic zeal or tne menus 01 me country be so directed that such a report be made as to receive the support of all parties and our finances cease to be the subject of mere partisan contention . The expe riment is, at all events, woeth a trial and, in my opinion, it can but prove beneficial to the entire country. The question of international bimetallism will have early and earnest attention. It will be my constant endeavor to secure it bv co operation with the other great commercial pow' ers of the world. Until that condition is realized when the parity between our gold and silver money springs from and is supported by the relative value of the two metals, the value of the silver already coined and that which may hereafter be coined must be kept constantly at par with gold by every resource at our command. The credit of the government, the integrity of its currency aud the inviolability of its obligation must be preserved. This was the common verdict of the people and it will n 3t be unheeded* Economy is demanded in every branch of the government at all times, but esDeciallv in periods like the pres exit of depression in business and distress among the people. The severest economy must be observed in all public expenditures and extravagance stopped wherever it is found and prevented wherever in the future it may be developed. If the revenues are to remain as now, the only relief that can come must be from decreased expenditures. But the present must not become the permanent condition of the government. It has been our uniform practice to retire, not increase, our outstanding obligations, and this policy must again be resumed and vigorously enforced. Our revenues should always be large enough to meet with ease and promptness not only our current needs but the principal and interest of the public debt, but to make proper and liberal provisions for that most deserving body ot public creditors, the soldiers and sailors and the widows and orphans who are the pensioners of the United States. The government should not be permitted to run behind or increase its debt in times like the present. Suitably to provide against this is a mandate duty. There is a certain and easyj remedy for most of our financial difficulties. A deGciency is inevitable so long as the expenditures of the government exceed its receipts. It can only be met by loans or an increased revenue. While a large annual surplus of revenue may invite waste and extravagance, inadequate revenue creates distrust and under mines public and private credit. Neither should be encouraged. Between more loans and more revenues, there ought to be but one opinion. We should have more revenue and that without delay, hindrance or post. ponement. A surplus in the treasury created by loans is not a permanent or safe reliance. It will suffice while it lasts, but it cannot last long while the outlays of the government are greater than its receipts, as nas been the case during the past two years. Nor must it be forgotten that, however much such loans may temporarily relieve the situation, the government is still indebted for the amount of surplus thus accrued, which it must ultimately pay, while its ablity to pay is not r rengthened but weakened by a couBrniK.I riMifif. I.nans flrfl im DPr.lt.i V6 in great emergencies to preserve the government or its credit, but a failure to supply needed revenue in time of peace for the maintenance of either has no justification. The best way for the government to maintain its credit is to pay as it goes,' not by restoring to loar.s, but by keeping out of debt through an adequate income secured by a system of taxation, external or internal, or both. It is the settled policy of the government, pur sued from the beginning and practiced by all parties and administrations, to raise the bulk of our revenue from taxes upon foreign productions entering the United States for sale and consumption; and avoiding for the most part every form of direct taxation, except in time cf war. The country is clearly opposed to any needless additions to subjects of internal taxation and is committed by its latest popular utterance to the system of tariff tax ition. There can b.> no misunderstand-1 ing, either, about the principle upon which this tariif taxation shall be levied. Nothing has ever been made plainer at a general election than that the controlling principle of raising revenue from duties on imports is zealous care for American interests and American labor. The people have declared that such legislation should be had as will give ample protection and encouragement to the industries and the development of our country. I It is, therefore^ earnestly hoped and expected that Congress will, at the earliest practicable moment, enoct revenue legislation that shall be fair, reasonable, and conservative and just and which, while supplying sufficient revenue for public purposes, will still De signally beneficial and helpful to "* i ? - r every section ana every enterprise 01 the people. To this policy we are all, of whatever party, lirmly bound by the voice of the people?a power vastly more potential than the expressions of any political platform. The paramount duty of Congrrss is to stop deSciences by the restoration of that prospective legislation which has always been the firmest prop of ,the Treasury. The passage of such a law or laws would strengthen the credit of tne government both at home and ~i?no fam tnmrarHs slnnninc aiiruou auu hv>iM4%.w , n the drain upon the gold reserve held for the redemption of our currency, which has been heavy and well nigh constant for several years. In the revision of the tariff, especial attention should be given to the re-enactment and extension of the reciprocity principle of the law of 1800, under which so great a stimulous was given to our foreign trade in new and advantageous markets for our surplus * 11 ""/t nonnfonJlllPerl nffl agricultural txuu mauumuuMiv?? v ducts. The brief trial given this legislation amply justifies a further experiment and additional discretionary power in the making of commercial treaties, the end in view always to be the opening up of new markets for the products of our country, by granting concessions to the ^foducts of other lands that we need and cannot produce ourselves and which do not involve any loss of labor to our own people, but tend to increase their employment. The depression of the past four fnllan TiriiVl Qcnofiio I SAVftritV joara aaa iaiiou mvu upon the great body of toilers of the country and upon none more than the holders of small farms. Agriculture has languished and laboi suffered. The revival of manufacturing will be a relief to both. No portion of our population is more devoted to the institutions of free government nor more loyal in their support, while none bears more cheerfully or fully its proper share in the mantenanca of the government or is better entitled to its wise and liberal care and protection. Legislation helpful to producers is beneficial to all. The depressed condition of industry on the farm and in the mine and factory has lessened 11 1 *1 J A * ^/\ < Vlft ine aDimy 01 iiie peupiu w mcoi mu demands upon them and they rightfully expect that not only a system of revenue shall be established that will secure the largest income with the least burden, but that every means will be taken to decrease, rather than increase, our public expenditures. Business conditions are not the most promising. It will take time to restore the prosperity of former years. If we cannot promptly attain it we can resolutely turn our faces in that direction and aid its return by friendly legislation. However, troublesome the situaton may appear, Congress will not, I am sure, be found lacking in disposition or ability to relieve it as far as legislation can do so. The restoration of confidence and the revival of business, which men of all parties so much desire, depend more largely upon ihe prompt, energetic and intelligent action of Congress, than upon any other single agency affecting the situation. It is inspiring, too, to remember that no greater emergency in the one hundred and eight years of our eventful national life has ever arisen that has not been met with wisdom and courage Dy me americau poupio wnu fidelity to their best interests and highest destiny and to the honor of the American name. These years of glorious history have exalted mankind and advanced the cause of freedom throughout the world and immeasurably strengthened the precious free institutions which wo enjoy. The people love and will sustain these institutions. The great essential to our happiness and prosperity is that we adhere to the principles upon whivh the government was established and insist upon their faithful observance. Equality of rights must prevail and our laws be always and everywhere respected and obeyed. We may have failed in the discharge of our full duty as citizens of the groat republic, but it is consoling and encouraging to realize that free speech, a free press, free thought, free schools;, the free and unmolested right of religious liberty and worship and free and fair elections are dearer and more universally enjoyed to-day than ever before. These guarantees must be sacredly preserved and wisely strengthed. The constituted authorities must be cheerfully and vigorously upheld. Lynching must not be tolerated in a great and civilized country like the United States; courts?not mobs?must execute the penalties of the law. The preservation of public order, the right of discussion, the integrity of courts and the orderly administration of justice must continue forever the rock of safety upon which our government securely rests. One of the lessons taught by the late election, which all can rejoice in, is that the citizens of the United States are both law respecting and law-abiding people, not easily swerved from] the path of patriotism and honor. This is in entire accord with the genius of our institutions and but emphasizes the advantages of inculcating even a greater love for law and order in the future. Immunity should be granted to none who violates tne laws, whether individuals, corporations or communities; and as the Constitution imposes upon the President the duty of both its own execution and of the statutes enacted in pursuance of its provisions I shall endeavor carefully to carry them into effect. The declaration of the party now restored to power has been in the past that of "opposition to all combinations of capital organized in trusts or otherwise, to control arbitrarily the condition of trade among our citizens," and it has supported "such legislation as will prevent the execution of all schemes to oppress the people by undue charges on their supplies or by unjust rates for the transportation of their products to market." This purpose will be steadily pursued, both by the enforcement of the laws now in existsnco and the recommendation and support of such new statutes as may be necessary to carry it into effect. Our naturalization and immigration laws should be further improved to the constant promotion of a safer, a better and a higher citizenship. A grave peril to the republic would be a citizenship too ignorant to understand or too vicious to appreciate the greal value and beneficence of our institu* ? ?J :?4. ?n ? hods ana ;aws?anu against an wuu come here to make war upon them our gates must be promptly and tightly closed. Nor must we be unmindful of the need of improvement among our own citizens, but with the z3al of our forefathers encourage the spread of knowledge and free education. Illiteracy must be banished from the land, if we shall attain that high destiny as the foremost of the enlightened nations of the world, which under Providence we ought to achieve. Reforms in the civil service must go on. But the changes should be real and genuine, not perfunctory, or prompted by a zeal in behalf of any party, simply bacause it happens to be in power. As a member of Congress I voted and spoke in favor of the present law and I shall attempt its enforcement in the spirit in which it was enacted. The purpose in view was to secure the most efficient service of the best men who would accept appointment under the government, retaining faithful and devoted public servants in office, but shielding none under the authority of any rule or custom, who are inefficient, incompetent Vitt Tha Kflat intfirpqts of \JL UUTTV1 amw mvvw the country demand this, and the people heartily approve the law whereever and whenever it has been thus administered. Congress should give prompt attention to the restoration of our American merchant marine, once the pride of the seas in all t&e great ocean-highways of commerce. To my mind, lew more important subjects so imperatively demand its intelligent consider *- mu ^ TT"4/n/I O Kna itUUU. J.HO UHltcu ed with marvelous rapidity in every field of enterprise and endeavor until we have become foremost in nearly all the great lines of inland trade, commerce and industry. It has been the policy of the United States since the foundation of the government to cultivate relations of peace and amity with all the nations of the world, and this accords with my con/\P An m /lufrr nnnr Wfl Tl QTTP UCpblUU \Jl KJIAL UUMJ UVII. ?i V v cherished the policy of non-interference with the affairs of foreign governments, wisely inaugurated by Washington, of keeping ourselves free from entanglement, either as allies or foes, content to leave undisturbed with them the settlement of their own domestic concerns. It will be our aim to pursue a firm and dignified foreign policy which shall be just, impartial, ever watchful of our national honor and always insisting upon the enforcement of the lawful rights of American citizens everyiirViava flim Hinlnmnpv should sank YT ilVi XJ9 vw* ? nothing more and accept nothing less than is due us. We want no wars of conquest; we must avoid the temptation of territorial aggression. War should never be entered upon until every agency of peace has failed. Peace is preferable to war in almost every contingency. Arbitration is the true method of settlement of international 'as well as local or individual differences. It was recognized as the best means of adjustment of differences between employers and employes by the Forty-ninth Congress in 1886 and its application was extended to our diplomatic relations by the unanimous concurrence of the Senate and House of the Fifty-first Congress in 1890. The latter resolution was accepted as the basis of negotiations with us by the British House of Commons in 1893 and upon our invitation a treaty of arbitration by the United States and Great Britain was signed at Washington and transmitted to the Senate for its ratification in January last. Since this treaty is clearly the result of our own initiative; since it has been recognized as the leading feature of our foreign policy throughout our entire national history?the adjustment of difficulties by judicial methods rather than by force of arms ?and since it presents to the world the glorious example of reason and peace, not passion and war, controlling the relations between two of the greatest nations of the world, an example certain to be followed by others, I respectfully urge the early action of the Senate thereon, not merely as a matter of policy, but as a duty to mankind. The importance and moral influence of the ratification of such a treaty can hardly be overestimated in the cause of advancing civilization. It may well engage the best thought of the statesmen and people of every country, and I cannot but consider it fortunate that it was reserved to the United States to have the leadership in so grand a work. It has been th? uniform practice of each President to avoid as far as possible, convening of Congress in extraordinary session. It is an example which, under ordinary circumstances and in the absence of a public necessity, is to be commended. But a failure to convene the representatives of the people in Congress in extra session when it involves neglect of a public duty, places the responsibility of such neglect upon the executive himself. The condition of the public treasury, as has been indicated, demands tbe immediate consideration of Congress. It alone has the power to provide revenues for the government. Not to convene it under such circumstances I can view in no other sense than the neglect of a plain duty. I do not sympathize with the sentiment that Con f gress in session is dangerous to our general business interests, us members are the agents of the people and their presence at the seat of government in the execution of the sovereign will should not operate as an injury but a benefit. There could be no bet ter time to put tn^ government upuu a sound financial and economical basis than now. The people have only recently voted that this shoula be done and nothing is more binding upon the agents of their will than the obligation of immediate action. It has always seemed to me that the postponement of the meeting of Con ???? a wflow o f fo>i if gTCSS U 11 111 111U1C tliau a jum uiki it has been chosen deprived Congress too often of the inspiration of the popular will, and the country of the corresponding benefits. It is evident therefore that to postpone action in the presence of so great necessity would be unwis9 on the part of the executive because unjust to the interests of the people. Our actions now will be freor from mere partisan ccn sideration than if the question or tariff revision was postponed unt'l the regular session of Congress. We are nearly two years from a Congressional election and politics cannot so greatly distract us as if such contest was immediately pending. We can approach the problem calmly and patriotically without fearing its effect upon an early election. Our fellow citizens who may disagree with us upon the character of this legislation prefer to have the question settled hottt OTTan unai'nof tlioii" r,rprnnnfliv?d VTWU ?v.. r?? ? views?and perhaps settled so reasonably, as I trust and believe it will l?, as to insure great permanence?than to have further uncertainly menacing the vast and varied business interests of the United States. Again, whatever action Congress may take will be given a fair opportunity for trial befora the people are called to ps.ss judgment upon it, and this I consider a great essential to the nghtful and lasting settlement of tne question, in view of these considerations I shall deem it my duty as President to convene Congress in extraordinary session on Monday, the fifteenth day of March, 1897. In conclusion. X congratulate the country upon the frateraal spirit of the people and the manifestation of good will everywhere so apparent. The recent election not only most fortunately demonstrated the obliteration of sectional or geographical lines, but tn snme extent also ths Dreiudices which for years have di stracted our councils and marred oui." true gre.it' ness as a nation. The triimph of the people whose verdict is carried into effect today i3 not the triumph of oie section, nor wholly of one party, nor but of all sections and all the people. The North and South no longer divide on the old lines, but upc n principles and politics, and in this fact surely every lover of ihe couniry can fmd cause for true felicitation. Let us rejoice in and cultivate this spirit; it is ennobling and will be both a gain and blessing to our belovea country. n will be my constant aim to do nothing and permit nothing to be done that will mar or disturb this growing sentiment of unity or co-operation, this revival of esteem and affiliation which now animates so many thousands in both the old antagonistic sections, but I shall cheerfully do everything possible to promote and increase it. L9t me again repeat the words of 1 the oath administered by the Chief Justice which, in their respective spheres, so far as applicable, I would 1 have all my countrymen observe: "I will faithfully execute the office of Prasident of the United States and will to the best of my ability,preserve, 1 protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States." This is the obligation I havs reverently taken b9fore the Lord most high. To keep it will be my single purpose, my constant prayer--and I shall confidently rely upon the for' bearance and assistance o<: all the peo ' pie in the discharge of my solemn responsibilities. Praises for General Lee. Tamta, Fla., March 6.?General Julio Sanguilly arrived here at 2 o'clock Monday morning . The voy' age had been a very rough one and he was feeling a little worn out from the trip and not inclined to tnlk much. '"Of course, I am glad to oe free ' again and am overjoyed to set fool once more on American soil," said General Sanguilly. 4'It is entirely uni necessary for them to insist on my leaving the island, ssone of thecondij tions of my release. I would have left Cuba on the first boat any way," he ' continued. I never expected to be free ag;ain until the day before my 1 -1 MAmn almncf r\TTC>Y*. puruuil UUU IUU UCJYYO miuuai U<}.> whelmed me whea brought to me in Cabanas prison. I have always been proud of my American citizenship but am now more so than ever before. 3 attribute my release to the live exertion of General Lee and the stand taken by the senate. This has demonstrated the great power of the United States when she exerts herself. ' "Two years in prison almost makos > a man forget how freedom feels and 1 have hardly been out long enough to realize how free I am. My few hours i in Havana were filled up getting ready to leave and I hardly knew I was free i until I felt the boat begin steaming out of Havana harbor. I had only one really unpleasant experience while in prison. All prisoners to be executed were carried right by my cell window and I could see them. They all knew my window and as* they passed by they would shout, lVivi Cuba Libre.' This was always followed by the most brutal attacks from the Spanish guards, who would choke and beat them unmercifully for shouting that offensive sentence. This was more thin I couJd stand and I would have to hide from the sight. My blood would boil at the outrage but I could do nothing. "I often requested the guards not to do this and to allow the poor fellows to shout as they marched to their doom, for it could do no harm; but they could not stand that ollensive cry. During my two years imprisonment I was treated very kindly by the keeper of Cabanas fortress and they certainly showed me every consideration they could; for all of which I am very thankful. I was always given a cell alone and it was made somewhat comfortable as prisons go. ''Before leaving Havana I had a long talk with General Lee," concluded General Sanguilly. "lie said it was his intention to free everv American unjustly held, or come back and tell the American people wHose fault it was that this was not done. He said he would not make another move until Molvinley went in and would then tell Secretary Sherman the same thing and act." THE NEW PRESIDENT. FORTY THOUSAND PEOPLE HEARD MCKINLEY'S INAUGURAL. The New President, Sarronnded by Not a l>Ie? of This and Other Lands, Speaks o1 His Policy Amid Deafening PlauditsPeople Hurt In the Press. Washington, March 4.?President McKiniey pledged his fealty to the American people on the East terrace of the Capitol in the presence of a great multitude. The people massed on the plaza had waited patiently for hours to see the President, and it was eminently fitting that he should take the oath in view of those whose servant he was to become. A dazzling and inspiring scene spread out before him as he appeared on the steps of the Senate wing. The background of the splendid scene was the great marble building with its classic outlines and its huge dome, hung with fluttering flags and surmounted by the heroic bronze statue of liberty, typical, not of Dolitical dynasties, but the enduring majesty of tne people. In the foreground was the imposing granite library building, with its beautiful architecture and its shining golden dome, rivaling the splendors of the sun. From the central wing floated the stars and stripes. Immediately in front acres of upturned faces were wedged in so close together that the broad plaza seemed a vast pavement of human heads. The people extended back to and choked up the mouths of the radiating avenue. Through the naked limbs of the trees which veiled the park appeared patches of brilliant color fragments of the pageant?gay plumes of horemen, gorgeous squares of resplendent military bands, streaming pennons, iluttering banners, thousands of gleaming gun barrels: and glistening bayonets, which marked the massing of the troops of the escorting legions awaiting the moving of the procession. TVio hrnorl nlaffnrm smnthftred with national flags, on which the ceremony occurred, was built out into the crowd in the i'orm of a right angle. It ran parallel with the Capitol front from the Seiaate wine to a point drirectly opposite the north line of the main entrance, where it bent back sharply to the main building. Mr. McKinley faced the park full of people from a small raised and carpeted platform, railed with blood red bunting, at the apex of the angle. The square space at the juncture of the angle was filled with aoout a thousand kitchen chairs reserved for the Cabinet officers, Sena tors, Representatives, members of the diplomatic crops, the Supreme Court and other dignitaries who were entitled to admission to the floor of the Senate, and the benches which ran back tier on tier in both directions were occupied by those who filled the Senate galleries. Preceeded by two military aides. Mrs. McKinley and her party emerged first from the Senate wing and were escorted to their seats on the platform in advance of the procession. Mother McKinley and the other members of the party were shown seats just in the rear. The crowd waited fifteen minutes more before the head of the procession proper appeared at the door of the Senate wing and tha closely packed multitude moved and pressed sudden ly forward as if thrilled by an i electric shock. First came Mr. Wilson, marshal of the District of Columbia, and Mr. McKenny, marshal of the Supreme Court. Following them came Chief Justice Fuller and Justices of th.e Supreme Court, their glossy black satin robes displaying the curves of their generous figures. Then the Senate committee on arrangements in ; which the tall spare form and intelleci tual countenance of John Sherman, ! the new premier, was conspicuous. Then came Mr. McKinley and Mr. Cleveland, arm in arm. Almost in stantly they were recognized by the multitude that had been straining for the first glimpse of them. The universal shout with which their appearance 1 was greeted began with a ripple that ran down the platform, swelling as it went, until it fell upon the sea of i faces cn the plaza and broke into a " * j t > tllU Qaorou.3 roar lutn rwuuou nuui the dome and rolled away through the i diverging avenues. As Mr. McKini ley and Mr. Cleveland descended the steps and emerged upon the platform, the former's Napoleonic head was thrown back and his clear cut, cameoi like features were softened by the trace ' of a smile as he advanced along the ' platform with a confident air and an elastic tread at Mr. Cleveland's side. Mr. Cleveland now faced an inauguration audience for the fourth time, once more than any other President of the republic. Although he appeared i twenty years older fhan he did when !he was first inaugurated twelve years ago., as evidenced by his almost bald * '* beau and tne lines wnicn ornciai cares have chiselled in his rugged face, yet he never looked better in his life and his face displayed in no way the fati: gue of the oppressive work of the past few days, but his gait was rather slow ? and haulting. As they walked down 1 the platform the yells and shouts became deafening and when they stepped upon the raised platform, Mr. McKinley felt called upon to acknowledge the reception by bowing right 1 and left. He then took a seat in the big leather chair. The press against the stand was so terrific that women scramed with pain and several fainted. Meantime the procession from the Senate continued. The diplomatic corps, rigid with gold braid and aflame with ribbons, headed by the British Ambassador, with the gold Elate, red coats, horse-hair plumes, igh boots and shining swords, were enough to pale the splendors of any spec tacula dream. All this time, 40,000 people were streaming to keep up constant and tremendous applause, while Mr. McKinley surveyed the crowd, occasionally looking aloft at the boys on the dome. He smiled, and bowed. Then Mr. McKinley arose and stood uncovered, while Chief Justic Fuller, in his flowing robes, administered the oath in the presence of that tremendous multitude. The next President kissed the large gilt edge Bible presented by the bishops of the African Methodist Church to seal his oath. It la Said That of all the diseases that alTect mankind, diseases of the kidneys are the most dangerous and fatal. If this be so, how important it is that the kidneys be kept in a healthy condition . The use of Hilton's Life for the Liver and Kidneys will do this. It is *he "ounce of prevention" in thes troubles, THE BRUTAL SPANIARDS. Genet al L?e Could Stand It No Longer and Said So. Washington, March 6.?The correspondence of the department of state with Consul General Lee at Havana in the case of Charles Scott, an American citizen, which was laid before the senate connrms tne puDiisnea siory that Gen. Lse threatened to resign unless the department supported his demand, that Scott be released from solitary confinement. The correspondence is much like half of a conversation by telephone, as the telegrams sent to the department by Gen. Lee only are transmitted ; the department's end of the interchange being omitted. February 9th, Gen. Lee wired the state department: 4'Charles Scott, an American, arrested at Regla this morning. Charges not yet known." The next is dated February 20, and says Sco*t had been in jail in Havana without communication for 264 hours. The diepatch continues: "cannot stand another Ruis murder and have demanded ins. release, now many war vessels at Key West or within reach, and will they be ordered here at once if necessary to sustain demand?" February 23, he again telegraphs Secretary Olnev, evidently replying to inquiries ana in language that can scarcely be misunderstood: "Situation simple. Experience at Guanabacoa made it my duty to demand before too late, that "another American who had been incommunicado 264 hours be released from said incommunicado, I did so in courteous terms. If you support it and Scott is so released the trouble will terminate. If you do not I must depart. All others arrested with Scott nave been put in communication; why should the only American in the lot not be? He has been incommunicado now 338 hours." The correspondence closes with a telegram of the same date in which General Lee informed the state department that his demand had been complied with and that Scott had been released from incommunicado, after fourtean days solitary confinement in a damp cell five feet by eleven, with water on the floor. "He was not allowed a chair, or anything to sleep on," the telegram concludes, "and discharges of tne body were removed only once in five days. Scott says he went always twelve hours without water, and once two days. Scott, who was charged with having Cuban postage stamps in his house, was an employe of an American gas company." T ? OAMAMil l/V iVlA AMMAflf /\f V T P0 CJ_ JLii rcgaru tu uic aiicou ui x. u. vaa eanas, an American citizen, Gen. Lee, on February 17, in a dispatch announcing his arrest, denounced it as a great outrage and said there were similar cases at Sagua and elsewhere on the island. The department six days later ordered Lee to report upon the whole facts and on February 24, Lee replied that Caseanas insisted his treaty right should be respected. The prisoner had resided at Sagua since his registration there in 1872. The other dispatches show the number of his registration entry, number of passport, etc., and concludes with a dispatch dated February 27, leaving the matter undisposed of. Could Not Climb a Ladder. Waqtrrvntnw Mftivh fi?"Mum Maud Stahlnecker, this city,who was recently denied an appointment in the Adjutant Generals office, war department, has been appointed a clerk at $1,200 in the state department. The i duties of the office require a knowledge of English, French, German and , Spanish. It is said that after Miss Stahlnecker had passed such a creditable examination for the place in the war department, she was turned down because the duties of the office involved the frequent use of ladders in getting down and putting back the records, and consequently was regarded , as not suitable to a lady. As one of the officials quaintly put it: ''Miss Stahlnecker was rejected oecause she could not climb a ladder." Planoa by the Mile. 1 See Ludden and Bates' new advertisment of one thousand Mathushek pianos. Suppose them all loaded on to wagons in one grand procession. 1 allow 15 feet for each wagon ana team and the line would be nearly 1 three miles long. That is just the wholesale way this great southern house does business. Having acquired an interest in the noted Mathushek 1 Piano factory, they are now supplying purchasers direct and saving all intermediate profits. This means a saving of from $50 to $100 on each piano, and the securing of one of the oldest and most reliable instruments at a remarkably low figure. Better write them at Savannah, Ga., or at 93 Fifth Ave., New York City. The trustworthy cure for the Whiskey, Opium, Morphine and Tobaoco Hablta. For further Information address The Keeloy luatitute, or Drawer 27, Columbia, 8. 0. I 1 "MATHUSHEK"-TI18 Piano for a Lifetime. 1000 PIANOS '' When other Pianos on hand. I LUDDEN 4. BATES, interested Jn I tliis Factory, now oiler this yrent. stock gj at S.iO to $100 loss than former prices. No H strictly Ilicrh (.rude 1*1.-:? ; ever sold 80 low. I ONE PROFIT from Factory to Consumer, U Greater inducements than ever 'nslight. 'J ly used Pianos and Organs- many as B good as new?sold under smarantee. gj Latest.Styles. Elegant Cases. Also 1 Hew STE1MWAY Pianos, 2 Mason & Hamlin Organs. H Write for Factory Prices and liargaia Lists. I LUDDEN & BATES, SAVANNAH, GA. Ail Sheet Music One-Half Price. WE 1 WANT J a. partner in; every TOWN. Postmasters, Railroad Agents,] General store Keepers, Clerks, Ministers, or any \ other person, lady or gentleman, who can devote a little or,all of their time to oar \ business. We do not want any money In advance, and pay large commissions to those who work for us. We have the best * ( Family Medicines on earth, and can pro* luce lots of testimonials from oar home ) r people. \ Send for blank application and circular. \ Address \ BRAZILIAN MEDICINE CO., 1 844 Broadway, Aupusta, lift ^ Machinery AND Supplies V Engines, Boilers; Saw Mills, Corn Mills, Wbeat Mills, Planers, Brick Machines, Moulders, (Jang Edgers. And aU kinds of Wood W orklng Ma chlnery. Ho one in the South can offer you higher grade goods, or at lower prtoes. Talbott, Llddell and Watertown Engines. We are only a few hours ride from you, Write for prices. Light, Variable Feed Plantation Saw Mills 4 a Specialty. v OH V. C. Badham, 1 General Agent, 1 COLUMBIA, S. C. i SEE \ HERE. IQ VHTTR IIVFR ATI RIGHT 9 IUj A VUU UJL f Uil AUU &UU 111 I Are your Kidneys in a healthy condition T If so, Hilton's Life for the liver and Kidneys will keep them so. If not, Hilton's Life for the Liver and Kidneys will make them so. A 26c bottle will convince you ef this fact. Taken regularly after meals It is a? ad} to digestion, cured habitual constlpattoa, and thus refreshes and clean LKJU1 uouy HQU IllUlUt SOLD WHOLESALE BY Th? Murray Drug Go. COLUMBIA, 8. 0 AND Dr. H. BAfiR, Charleston, S. O Advice to Mothers. We take oleaiure In oalling your itten Hon to a remedy so long needed In carry* ing children safely through the critical itage of teething. It Is an Incalculable blessing to mother and cblld. If yon are disturbed at night with a sick, fretful, teething child, use Pitts' Carminative, U will give Instant relief, and regulate the bowels, and make teething safe and easy. It will cure Dysentery and Dlarrhosa, Pitta Carminative is an Instant -ellef for colic of Infants. It will promoU digestion, give tone and energy to the stomach and bowels. The sick, puny, suffering child will soon become the fat and frolicking Joy of the household. It is very plemnt to the taste and only cost 25 cents per bottle. 3old by druggists and by THE MUBBAY DttUG CO., Columbia, B. * \ ENGINES, BOILERS, SAW .MILLS, GRIST MILLS, AT FACTORY PRICES. E. W. SCREVEN, COLUMBIA, S.1C.