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William J. Bryan on Expansion. - HE WILL FIGHT THE HEW POLICY OF IMPE? RIALISM. _ Smncib, Deo. 13.-Col. Wm. J. Bey ID, upon leaving bis eommtod :o?day, the Third Nebraska regiment; gave the following interview : "My reason for leaving the army wa? se t forth io my latter to the ad? jutant general ttaderisg my reeigoatibo. Now that the treaty of peaee bas been concluded, I believe that I eau be more Useful to my country aa a civilian than a soldier." Coi. Bryan then proceeded to the discussion of public questions, saying, '?The people cf the United States hav? ing reijcoed Coba from foreign COE tr ol, may sow resume the discussion of the desB?stie problems which cenfrons this nation, and tc the consideration of the sew questions arising ont of the war. "Ijoay ba in error, but in my judg? ment our nation is in greater danger jost ni-w ?ban Cuba. Oar people de? fended Coba against foreign arms ; now they wost defend themselves and their eoantry against a foreign idea-the colo? nial ide? of European nations. Hereto? fore greed bas perverted ?fae govern? ment and used its instrumental interferences for. private ga:,a ; but now she very foundation principles of our government are assaulted. The: imperialistic idea is directly an? tagonistic to the idea and ideals which nave teen cherished by the Ameraeio people since ?ne signing of the declara tioo of independence. Oar cation most f give up any intention of entering upon a colonial pol icy (such as is now pursued bj European countries) or it must aban? don tba doctrine that governments derive their jost powers from the eon* seat of the governed. "We may believe tb et governments cease mp from the people or we may be? lieve that governments come down to ?be. people from those who posses the heaviest cannons and tba largest ships, but ws cannot advocate both doctrines. "Ta borrow a Bible quotation, 4A boose divided against itself cannot stand ' Paraphrasing Lincoln's declaration, I may add that this nation, cannot endure barf republic and half colony--half free and half vassal. Our form of govern? ment, our tradition?; oor present in? terests and our future welfare al) forbid our coter tog upon a career of eon qa est. "Jefferson has been quoted in support of imperialism, hot our opponents must distinguish between imperialism aod espar sion ; they must abo distinguish between expansion in the western hemisphere and an expansion that in? volves us in the quarrels of Europe and the Orient They most still further distinguish between expansion which secures contiguous territory for future settlement and expansion which secures os alien races for future subjugation. "Jefferson favored thc annexation of necessary contiguous territory on the North American continent, bot be was opposed to wars of conquest, and expressly condemned the acquiring of remote territory " When asked bow the colonial policy - could be prevented, Coi. Bryan said : .?Some think that thc fight should be made against ratification of the treaty, but I would prefer another plan. If tbe treaty is rejected, negotiations must be renewed, and, instead of settling the question according to our ideas, we must settle it by diplomacy, with the possibility of international complica? tions. It will be easier, I think, to end tbe war at once by ratifying the treaty and then deal with the subject in cor own way. Thc issue can be presented directly by a resolution of congress declaring the policy of the nation upon this subject. Tbe presi? dent says in bis message that our only pvpose io tskiog possession of Coba is to establish a stable government and theo torn that government over to the people of Coba. Congress could reaffirm this purpose in regard to Cuba and assert the same purpose to regard to She Philippine islands and Puerto llieo. Such a resolution would make ? clear cot issue between the doctrine of self-government ?od the doctrine of imperialism. We should reserve ? harbor ?nd coaling station in Puerto Rico aod the Philippines io retorn for services rendered, aod I think we would be justified io asking the same conces? sion from Coba. "Io the ease of Puerto Rico, where the people have as yet expressed no deire for ao independent goveroment, we might with propriety declare our willingness to annex the island if the citizens desire annexation ; but the i Philippine islands are too far away aod their people too different from ours to ! be annexed to the United States, even j if they desired it." Col. Bryan leaves Savaonab to-night for Washington, aod will arrive there Wednesday afternoon. He intends to j eotor actively ioto the fight agaiost the j colonial policy. Io faot, it is evident i thal; this was the main cause that led to ' bis resfgoatioo. Successful Physicians? We heartily recommend Dr. Hathaway & Co. pf 22 S Broad St., Atlanta, Ga., as bei ns per? fectly reliable aod remarkably successful in tbe treatment of chronic diseases of men and women. They cure when* others fail. Our readers if is need of medical help should certainly write these eminent doctors and yon will receive a free tad expert opinion of your caso by return may* without cost. _. _ Tbe happiest ladies are those using tbe Wbiteeewfog machine. "Against the Whole Earth," Manila, P. L; Dec. |6.-A few influential Filipinos, io an ambitions attempt at "c advance m eat, are clamoring for independence, though enable to realize its crae meaning The agitators here invariably admit that they would be unable to stand without American protection, Regarding the possibility of inter? national complications, Admiral Dewey said : "Previous to the arrival of the monitors, I felt uneasy, but now I am ready to hold this position against the who e earth." Madrid, Deo. 16 -A semi-official oote, issued to-day says; "As the American senate most ratify the treaty of peace before it becomes effective, cur government should wait for the ratification and not have to cede terri? tory which the United States senate may not accept." Charleston, Dec. 16.-Joho Harper, colorea, who killed Sandy Campbell, white, last spring in Chesterfield coun? ty, was hanged at Chesterfield court house to day. Unusual interest was taken io his case as it was the first banging in the county io 43 years, the last exeoutioo being that of a white man for forgery io 1855. Harper shot at another negro and killed a white mao by accident. Through the effort of bis attorney a respite of 30 days was granted with a view of getting s commutation of sentence, but Gov Ellerbe refused to commute. Arpei walked to the scaffold with a Bible coder bis arm and a hymn book in bit hand. He did oot show any nervous? ness. Newport News, Va., Deo. 13-Th< second class battleship Texas, in com sand of Capt Sigsbee, is under orden to sail before morning for Habana The Brooklyn is ezpeoted here io tb? morning, and it is stated will find order awaiting ber to proceed to Habana. Timrod and His Poetry. The Secretary of State bas issued i charter to "Tbe Timrod Memoria y asocia tion" for the "purpose o publishing and selling the poems ao< writings of Henry Timrod, and apply icg the profits thereof to a permanen public memorial of the poet " Tb capital stock of tbe Assooiatioo i J; 1,000. The corporators represen the educational, social and business lift of the State, and the objeot of th Association is so worthy that failure ii its plans and purposes should b impossible. Io speaking of tbe abov laudable enterprise Tbe News ant Courier says "Timrod was, SB some o eis know, one of the sweetest singers o tbe South, and for nearly a' generation it has not been practicable to pocobas a. copy of his poems, except at ver; tig h prices. The edition which will b printed by the Memorial Aeeociatioi will be a popular edition ; will eon tai; a fine, lifelike portrait of the poet, ant will be sold at tbe low price of $1 50 It is boped that the newspapers o South Carolina, and the couotr generally, will aid the Association ii its work and encourage the undertak icg." Before applyiog for the charte a letter was written by the Charleroi committee to the presidents of th colleges io the State, requesting the us< of their names as charter members o the Association. There was an im me diste aod generous compliance with thi request, as the following brief notei from the letters received will show : President Woodward, of the Sou ri Carolina College : "I will do so witl great pleasure, fend shall be glad ti serve the cause of the Association ii any way that I cao." President Johnson, of the Winthroj Normal sod Indoatrial College : "I will give me pleasure to be enrolled ai a charter member of tbe Timrot Memorial Association. Whenever 1 can be of service io the enterprise please do not hesitate to oall upoo me/ President Hartsog, of the Cicmsot Agriculture College: "I permit, witt pleasure, the use of my name as one o the charter members tbe Memorial As soeiatioo to publish Timrod's poems." President Randolph, of the Co lieg? of Charleston: "The objeot deserves th? hearty and sympathetic support of tb< whole State. President Carlisle, of Wofford Collegi "I feel it a privilege to be associa tee with so patriotic a purpose as that sag gested by the Hon* W. A Courtenay.' President Grier, of Erskine College "The request is most cheerfully granted, and I trust that the effort maj be successful in piaceing a suitable monoment over the grave of one of th( South's sweetest poets*" President Montague, of Forman Uni versity: "I shall be greatly pleased tc have you use my name in connection with the movement in honor of Tim rod's memory." President Cromer, of Newberry Coi tege: "I am heartily io sympathy witl the movement, aod I shall gladly dc what I can to promote its success." President Wilson, of Converse Col? lege: ''I shall be glad to lend my name and to assist io soy way I eau to bring snob a good purpose to completion." Come and see as before baying or trading Wa can please you witb a White-Randie. Old Sewing Machines made new a? Randie's A beautiful line of Ink Stands. Popolai prices. R. G. Os reen & Co, Cow Feed for sale at W. 6. Boyle'i Stables. "VISAYAN REPUBLIC. Manila, P I , Deo 14.-Official ad? vices from Iloilo oootaio toe names of tbe members of the newly formed "Visayan republic." They are as fol? lows: Lopes, presidenf ; Vis?ente Franco^ vice president: Ramon Avsoeeoo, seers, tary of Hate; ? Venancio Concepci?n - chancel lor of the exchequer; Jovita Tossy, chief justice ; Fernando Salsas, departmental secretary. The liberating army consists of a i ?en? te nant general and commander-in-chief Martin Delago; a general of division commanding the districts of Concepci?n and Capis, Perfecto Pob!aodor ; a mili? tary governor ?B charge of the capital, Pasenal Magbaans, aaa Brig. Gens Cortesa, Rivas and Hernandez in the sooth, central and north sones. A proclamation issued by the gover? nor general saintes "the sovereignty of the Vis ay as" and expresses the hope that under God's protection thoy will soon be free people nuder the shadow of the tri-color banner and on the basis of the constitution of the Filipino repub? lic." --- The Victory of Love. A soldier in the Army of the Potomac was the terror of bis oompaoy, He was disobedient, oreel, quarrelsome, and vio ious. As a result, be was often terribly punished, but there was no reformation. In due time, by fortunes of war, a cap? tain from another regiment waa placed in command of that oompaoy. The very first day the orderly sergeant informed the captain of the terrible character of this incorrigible soldier. That after? noon the man perpetrated some of bis misdemeanors, was arrested by a ser? geant and brought before the captain. He looked at bim for a moment and speaking to the sergeant, said : "Let bim go to his quarters." "Shall I keep him noder guard?" in? quired tbe sergeant. . "Oh no," said the captain, quietly. That evesiog the captian called his sergeant, and said : "Go down to Mr. Blank's quarters and tell him to como op to my tent; I wish to see bim." "Shall I briog him op under guard?" inquired tbe sergeant. "Ob, no," said the captain. "Just tell bim to come. I guess he'll oome, if yon tell bim." In due time tbe soldier, stood ioside the captain's tent, oap io hand. He was of fine physique, brave, and daring "Take a esat, sir," said tbe captain. The soldier obeyed, bot looked defiance. The captain inquired of bis home, his relations, etc.. and then said : "I have beard ali about you, and thought I would like to see you pri? vately, sod talk with yon. You have been punished often-most times, no doobt, justly, hut perhaps sometimes unjustly. Bot I see io you the making of a first-class soldier-jost the kind that I would like co have a whole com? pany of ; sod now if yon will obey orders, and behave as a soldier should, and as I know you can, I promise on my honor as a soldier that i will be your friend, and stand by you. I do not want you to destroy yourself " The soldier's ohio began to quiver, and tbe tears trickled down bis cheeks. Then be said : "Captain, you are the first man to speak a kind srord to me in two years and for your sake Til do it " "Give me your haod on that, my brave fellow," said the captain, "I'll trust you." And from that day on there was not a better or more exemplary soldier io the Army of the Potomac. Love ooo* quered bim.-Christiao Work. 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If you have cotton seed to sell, call on.me. I will pay you the highest market place. W B. Boyle. NOTICE. UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, I will be at my office for the transaction of official business, only on Tuesdays and Wednesdays of each week and on Sales days Special appointment for other days most be arranged for. W. H. INGRAM, Nov 3?-tf. Master. Estate of Mrs. Isabella Snares, DECEASED. 1WILL APPLY to the Judge of Probate of Sumter County, on December 23, 1898, for a Final Discharge, as Administrator of aforesaid Estate HARRY RYTTENBERG, Nov 23-41 Administrator. I "Pitts'-^ I I Carminative $ I Saved My Baby's Ute. " J I ??MAR& RANKIN DRUG CO.i ? ? I can not recommend Pitts' Car- ? raiaative too strongly. I must say, ^ J I owe my baby's life to it. w 5 I earnestly ask all mothers who ? bave sickly or delicate children just 5 5 to try one bottle and see what the ? * result will be. Respectfully, JP ? MRS. LIZZIE MURRAY. J ? Johnson's Station. Ga. 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Correspond? ence with men who desire to secnre employ? ment, and are ambitions to attain prominence in tbe profession, is invited. W. J. RODDEY, Manager, March 23-tf Rock Hill, S. C. EverytMng in DRUGS, Soda Water, AND Cigars. -AT HUGHSON-LIGON GO. Successors to J. S. H ughs on & Co. MONAGHAN BLOCS SUMTER, S. C. MAKE OUR STORE YOUR HEAD? QUARTERS WHEN YOU COME TO TOWN. STAN1 ON HOUSE. D. J. JONES, Poprietor. Rates $2.00 Per Day. SPECIAL TEEMS TO FAMILIES Twc Minutes VaUc From Central Depot. Chattanooga, Tenn. July 29. Charleston mirai Mool. The session of 1899 will 'begin April 7 aod end July 7. The School furnishes the oppor? tunity for students and post-graduates to continue their studies and receive clinical instruction during the recess of the regular medical college. Unrivalled opportunities for practical instruction in th t scial branch? es are e feature of this institution. For fur? ther ioforc)ation| address, DR. C. M REES, Secretary, WentwortbJStreet, Charleston, S. C. Dec 7-3m TAX REM FOR M. OFFICE OF COUNTY AUDITOR SUMTER COUNTY. SDMT?B, S. C., NOT. 30, 1898. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that I will attend, io person or bj deputy, at the following places on the days indicated re? spectively, for the purpose of receiving re? turns of Personal Property, and Poll Taxes for the fiscal year commencing January 1st, 1899 : At office Sumter, S. C., at all other times ap tc Feb. 20 th, 1899, in cl as? ve. Tindals, Tuesday, January 3. Privateer, (Jenkins Store,) Wed? nesday, January 4. Manchester, (R. I. Mannings,) Thursday, January 5. Wedgefield, Friday, Jan nary 6. Siatesburg, Saturday, January 7 Hagood, Monday, January 9. Remberts Store, Tuesday, January 19 Gaillards X Roads, Wednesday Jan? uary ll. Bos8ards, Thursday, January 12. Gordon's Mil), Saturday, January 14. Mayesvtlle, Monday, January 16. Scottsville, (J. M. MoElveen,) Tues? day, January 17. Shiloh, Wednesday, January 18. Norwood's X Roads, Thursday, January 19. Lynchburg, Friday, January 20. Magnolia, Saturday, January 21. Reid's Mill, Monday, January 23. Bis bop ville, Tuesday and Wednesday, January 24 and 25. Mannville, Thursday, January 26. Smithville, Friday, January 27. The law requires that all persons owning property or in anywise baring charge of auch property, either as agent, husband, guardian, trustee, executor, administrator, etc , return tbe same under oath to the Audi? tor, wbo requests all persons to be prompt io making their returns and save the 50 per cent, penalty which will be added to the property Talus tien of all persons wbo mil to make returns within the time prescribed by law. Taxpayers return what they own on tho first day of January, 1899. Assestors and taxpayers will enter the first giren name of tbe taxpayer io full, also make a separate retara for each Township where the property ia located and also in each and every case tbe No. of the Schoo! District mast be given. Every male citizen between the age of twenty-one and six ty years on the first day of January, 1899, except those incapable ot earning a support from being maimed or from ^ other causes, are deemed taxable Polls? asa* m ! except Coofederate Soldiers 50 years of age, i on January 1st, 1899. All returns must be made on or before tbe 20th day of February next. I caneot take returns after tbat date and all returns made after the 20tb day of February are subject to a penally of 50 per cent. Tbe appointments hereby made for points io Lee Cou fi ty will be fired by the Auditor of that County if be bas qualified at tbe time j indicated, otherwise, by mvself or my ' deputy. J. DIGGS WILDER, Dec 7 Auditor Sumter County. ROBERT BROUN, - Surveyor? Wedgefield, - S. C. Will remain catii December. Letting end selling land and Personalty. Oct 12. Land Surveying. MR, H. D. 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