Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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Universa! Soffragea Failure. Sooth's Experience a Lesson as to PM lippi ces. 3?T.STOS STATOR FROH THIS STATE MASES STRONG ANT? ?MPEBIAL?SM SPEECH. Washington, Jan. 13 -In tba sen? ate to-day Mr. McLaario (Dem.) of Sooth Carolina toole strong ground in a carefully prepared speech against a policy of expansion by rbis eonntry. "Tbs manifold and serions questions growing ont of the war with Spain are now absorbing the attention of the American people/' began Mr. McLaa? rio. "I am satisfied that oar action in the next mooth will settle the question of expansion. There are at this time tn the senate and nation ai large two well defined and distinct views, one a policy of expansion, involving a new definition of oar government and tbe inauguration of a colonial system, with i all the perplexing problems incident to it. The other view opposes a policy of imperialism, and is based upon the governmental policy of the last century, and, in my judgment, is tbe only posi? tion that is ia harmony with tbe constitution and tbe spirit and genius of republican institutions." ???Mr. McLaario fete thas, as a repre? sentative of South Carotina, he was peculiarly qualified to speak oo the incorporation of a mongrel and semi barbarioos population into oar body politic. "The experience of the sooth 4ot the past SO years with the negro rase," said he, "is pregnant with les? sons of wisdom for our guidance in thc Philippines. It is passing strange that senators who favored universal aufrage ?should now advocate imperialism. There is a glaring inconsistency in these positions, if tney are sincere in their views as to the Philippines, they ishould propose an amendment to the ?institution which will put the ieferior races ic this eonntry and tbe inhabitants of the Philippines upon an equality as no their civil and political rights, and rbua forever settle the vexed race and suffrage question in this country, as well as in the outlying territories. "How can they consistently, justly, and, I might add, constitutionally advo? cate a policy for outlying territories, embracing races so nesrly akin to the negro, which differs so radically from .she policy adopted as to that race in the ?oath ? There can be bat one answer to that question, and that is that they substantially admit, in the light of a third-of a century's experience, that .universal suffrage is a monumental failure, and that the time bas come for the correction of this stupendous error. "Universal suffrage in the sou .h long sisee degenerated iotc a race question," j continued Mr. MoLaorin, "and as snob led to the practical elimination of the ! negro from politics-a policy that is to- j .day wisely advocated by the great lead* j era of the race like Prof. Miller and j Booker Washington, aod which, io j ?me, without outside interference, ander the guidance of the best thought of both races, ?iii lead to a just and mutaally satisfactory settlement of the j gravest problems that have ever con? fronted any people in modern times, j Conscious of rectitude of purpose and feeling that the negro was not respon? sible for thc position into which he was thrust, tbe south, not defiantly, but by protestation, has patiently appealed to the nation to judge her righteously. "It is indeed comforting to hear some of those who in the past criticised us, now that the question is broogbt home, com pie te jy justify our methods io pro? viding a scheme of colonial government. "The senator from Connecticut bas most amply vindicated the south, per? haps unintentionally, bot we thank him the more heartily for his complete announcement of the divine right of the Caucasian to gover n inferior races.'' Mr. McLaurin then entered open a constitution il discussion of the question presented by the resolution, maintain? ing that ali of the rights and powers of thc Federal government are enumerat? ed specifically io tbe constitution, aod snob as were not thus specifically de? fined did not exist. "The nation, as a nation," be con? tended, "bas no so vert g o rights except those conferred by the constitution." Se farther contended that ii the sover? eignty of the nation is vested in tbe constitution as admitted by Mr. Platt of Connecticut, i j could bc exercised only in the manner pointed out by tbe con- j stitution Ec maintained that there was essential difference between the sovereignty exercised by tbe United j States and that exercised by Great j Britain, for instance, as this is wide difference between tbe forms of govern? ment* of the two nations. "I deny," therefore, said be, "that tbe United States as a nation bas a sovereign, in? herent right, and control outside of the grant of such power io the constitution. This ts not an essential element of na? tionality as far as oar nation is concern? ed, ahoagh it may be in England or Bussia where the nationality and sovereignty inoidect to it sro not cre? ated and limited by a written constitu? tion. "I do not, however, controvert the proposition that the Uoited States bas the power to acquire territory by con? quest, purchase or otherwise, and to govern same under the grant of power contained in the constitution. I do, however, deny the proposition that ter? ritory can be acquired sod permanently held as such by the United States, of coarse, subject to the exception of small tracts acquired for specific government al purposes, like coalings station* and tbe ?U4DO islands auder the act of 1856. I th ia k Hawaii comes under the excep tioo of a military and commercial nec? essity." After farther discussing the constitu? tione! points of the question, Mr. McLaorio said ic was idle to speak of Americanizing a tropical county 8,000 miles away. Oar people would never consent that the people of that far of? land should have a voice to the affairs cf this country. "However," said he, "I believe the time is not far ol? wheo oar flag will float over ever foot of North American soil, bot it mast come naturally sod peacefully, by consent of the governed, not by the rude hand of war." Government by foree was despotism, he maintained, &nd if this county was to establish a despotism it mast be pre nared to maintain a great and enor? mously expensive army sod navy. It meant a never ending strife with the nation of the world. Mr. McLaorio claimed that the oom meroe of thefPhilipines was insignificant and he, therefore, doubted the advan? tage of the island to this county from a financia! view point. "To become s colonising power," be said, "vre mast abandon ocr republican institutions, or be paralyzed by them Tho creation of offices, and extrav?gent expenditure of money by onioe holders and the actual corra pliant seeping into any cooonial system will sooner or latter asp the foundation of any government." Bisoassiag the inhabitants of the Phil? ippines, Mr. MeLinrin said : "Of one thing I am sore : The American peo* pie ?ever will consent for these inferior races to flood oar laod and add another complication to the labor problem. To permit cheap Asiatic labor to"'come into competition with oar intelligent, well paid labor will be to degrade and lower oar eivilisation. "If we embark in a eoienial system, it means the inauguration of a despotic power in Washington. It means a large standing army that will not only be used to rule outlying territories with an iran hand, bat that, sooner or iator, will be used, at home to overawe and override the popal sr will. An impe? rialistic democracy, like an atheistic religion, is an impossible hybrid. ?'Better than wealth, better thao a territory opon which the san never sets is tho transmission to oar children of r. republic bailt apon the indestructible rook of constitutional government." Mr MeL&ario occupied the attention of the senate for an hoar and tee min? utes, and was accorded good attention by both setators and people iu the gal? leries. Constipation prevents tue bod j from rid? ding itself of waste matter. Oe Witt's Lit? tle Earlj Risers will remove tbe trouble and cure Sick Headache, Biliousness, Icaciive Liver and clear the Complexion. Small, sugar coated, don't gripe or cause nausea. Hugbson-Ltgoa Co. Discovered by a Woman. Another great discovery has been made, and that, too, by a lady in this country. ''Disease astened its clutches upon her and for seven 5ears she withstood its severest tests, but ber vital organs were undermined and death seem? ed imminent. For three months she coughed incessantly, and could not sleep. She finally discovered a w *y to recovery, by purchasing of us a bottle of Pr. King's New Discovery for Consumption, and was so much relieved on taking first dose, that she slept all night ; and with two bottles, has been absolutely cured. Her name is Mr*. Lather Lutz." Thus ?v vites W. C. Hamoick & Co., of Shelby, N. C. Trial bottles free at J. F. W. De Lorre e's Drug Store Regular size 50c ai.d $1. Every bottle guar? anteed. 4 The White ls King-M. B. B?ndle sells it If you want a good, honest sewing machine trade, see Randie. Bich Men's Troubles. From thu Philadelphia Ledger. Wbaft is the smailes income on which ? man may live io New York ? was the question I asked to-day of a noted banker whose income cannot be less than $100,000 a year. "Well," he replied, "my household expenses alone amount to $25,000 a year, and I do not see how I conld possibly Ijve on less than that. Then a reminiscent smile begins to cross bis countenance, and heaving a little sigh, be said : "Bat the happiest time of my life was when my wife and I and two children lived here on $2,500 a year. We kept two ser? vants and felt quite rich. After all. happiness doesn't depend on the amount of a man's income I was quite intimate with Wiliiam H. Van derbilt, and he was considered the richest man in the coantry I met him one day on Fifth avenue, and said to him that he ought to be the happiest man in the world. "I am not,7' the great millionaire replied. "My health is shattered, and ali the money I possess cannot restore it. I cannot even drive one of my fine horses. It is painful for me to sit down. My only possible exercise is to walk down the avenue. I receive threatening letters daily, and my nerves are so unstrung that I am constantly afraid (hat some assassin will waylay me I am overrun with people who want to get my money. I aro the most wretched man in New York, and I tell you that after a person has accumulated enough to secure bim against poverty and gratify hie reasonable want?, every dollar in addition is a burden and weighs him down." Wisdom to-day meaos comfort to-morrow. To prove it noy a White aod use it. Yellow Jaundice Cared? Suffering humanity ebould be supplied with every moans possible for its relief. It is with pleasare we publish the following* : "This is to certify that I was a terrible sufferer from Yellow Jaundice for over six months-, and was reated by some of tbe best physicians in oar* city and all to no avail. Dr. Bell, oar drug, gist, recommended Electric Bitters ; and after taking two bottles, I was entirely cured. I now take great pleasnre in recommending them to anv person suffering from this terrible mal? ady. I am gratefully yours, M. A. Hogatty, Lexington, Ky." Sold by J. F. W. Delorme Druggist. 4 Dingley is Dead. Wasbgton, Jan. 13.-Hon. Nelson Dingley of Maine, leader of the Re? publican Bide on. the floor of the house of representatives, and repre? senting the Second congressional district of Maine in tbat body, died here to night at half past 10 o'clock of heart faiinre, resulting from ex? treme weakness, doe to double pneu? monia. He was unconscious during most of the day, and death came quietly without consciousness being regained. PLANT LIFE, to be vig? orous and healthy, must have Potash Phosphoric Acid and Nitrogen. These essential elements are to plants, what bread, meat and water are to man. Crops flourish on soils well supplied with Potash. Our pamphlets tell how to buy and apply fertilizers, and are free to alL GERITAN KAU WORKS, 93 Nassau St., New York. Everything in DRUGS, Soda Water, AND Cigars? -AT HUGHSON-LIGON CO. Successors to J. S. Hugbson & Co. MONAGHAN BLOCK SUMTER, S. Oe MAKE OUR STORE YOUR HEAD QUARTERS WHEN YOU COME TO TOWN. STANl ON HO (TSE, D. J. JOKES, Foprietor. Rates $2.00 Per Day. SPS0LS.L TERHS TO FAMILIES Two tfizmtes "STalk Prom Central Depot. Chattanooga, Tenn, July 29. C?LW?RT FREE SEXO NO MONEY. My sew reviled ecientific work ire ?ti at; on every weakness and disease pe cntiarto caen is inst from tbe press. Every man. no matter what his occupation or position in life, will ?nd this work unlikennythinRever published. It is i>: vital interest to the married or unmarried; to the healthy and ct ron? or to the weak and broken-down. While the edition lasts I will send :i copy cscurely sealed in a plain wrapper, post, ayo prepaid, to every rann who write? for it. Thi? edmon is limited and those desiring a copy must write promptly. Address B. M. Ross, M. L>., Pub? lishing Department D. 175 Clark St., M. E. Cor. Mr.nioe. Obicsgo. Illinois. The Drug Store kind but price the same as ordinary brands. Druggists buy Anvil Soda in bulk and sell it at five cents an ounce. Grocers se ll it in lockages at 10c. a pound or 3 ?xmnds for 2f>c. it s's Exactly the Sante Soda* To get the best you must insist on packages put up by the manufacturer with the AMViL BRAMO TRADEMARK. HOME ENTERTAINMENT I3 so largely a matter of music that there is very little entertainment at home without a Piano. Have solid merit, as attested by the high praise of everyone who has bought a Stuff Pi&uo for the past fifty year9. Call and examine our stock or write for II lustrated Catalogue. CHAS. M. STIEFFj 3ALTIMORE 9 North Liberty St. WASHINGTON 521 11TH ST. N. W. MAW WANTED. TBE MANAGEMENT of the Equitable Life Assurance Society in this territory is desirous of securing the services of a mao of character and ability to represent its inter? ests, with Sumter as headquarters. The right man will be thoroughly educated in the science of life insurance and the art of suc? cessful soliciting. There is no business or profession, not requiring capital, which is more remunerative than a life agency con? ducted with energy and ability. Correspond? ence with men who desire to secure employ? ment, and are ambitious to attain pron . ecce in the profession, is invited. W. J. RODDEY, Manager, March 23-tf Rock Hill, S. C. $50 in Gold I ?fiftl! be Paid to any Man or Wom&s. It remains for tho celebrated firm of physician .cd specialists, Dr. Hathaway & Co., (ttepuLu rraduates Registered), to place a genuine bu^i .^98 proposition before the public, which na? iver been made before. We agree tc treat any person afflicted with an; ironic disease and cure thom, furnishing med? ines and everything necesjary for their ca?-e. c. >rioit $50.00 in gold, providing the patient faith ! eily follows treatment and directions, and th? : .iso is a curable one. This offer is plain, and there is no catch to it : ad f urthennore, the offer is good and the moro' perfectly safe because we aro financially reston Dr.EathavTsy?cCo.5 experience duri -jg ti> last 2Qyears has prove? the fact that they har< cured thousands ol cases where other doc tors have failed, ase this warrants them i making this remarks ble offer. All person who are suffering trot any chronic diseart have now an opportn nity to test tho treat? ment of the acknow? ledged leading physi? cians and specialists o; this county, with a* absolute surety of be? ing cured. Special 6' seases, such as ca?a rr;, blood poison, weaknos; )f mon and women which aSesi thc delicate organ) ind private diseases cf sd kinds, rheumatism, stricture, varicocele, rupture, female trouble? skin eruptions, steers, kidney and urinary ?-. iaascs, liver and stomach difficulties, liquor jpiurn and morphine habits, OT any chronii disease. Our treatment can be taken at hom? ander our directions, or. we will pay rail road fare and hotel bill to all who prefer to corni to our office for treatment, if we fall to cure. W'. have the best of financial and professional refer suces and transact our business on a strict^ professional basis, promising nothing but wha! we can fulfill. We do not believe in any of th? (ree prescriptions, free cure, free sample or C.O.D frauda, bot flank it is best in the end to be hon sst with oar patients. Write us to-?zy, don't de .'ay. We have carefully prepared Symptom Blank. No 1, for men; No. 2, for women; No. 3, for skii i li seases; No. 4, for catarrh, and new 64 pag; Dooklet which we will send Fret to all who reair ?lesiro truthful information about their conrl? {?OL. Call or address. DR. HATHAWAY & CO., 22V4 So. Broad St., Atlanta, Ca Mention tins paper. Tie Largest ai Most Complete 1 Geo. S. Hacker & Son, -MANUFACTURERS OF DOORS, SASH. BLINDS, Moulding & Building Material. office and Warerooms, Sing, opposi te Can non Street, CHARLESTON S. C? ^^Pnrchasf? our make, which we gu?rante superior to any sold South, and thereby pave money. Window and Fancy Glass a Specialty October 16-0 THE BANK OF SUMTER, SUMTER, S. C. City and County Depository Transacts a general Banking business, a[80 has ? Savings Bank Department, beposits of $1 and upwards received. In? terest allowed at the rate of 4 per cent, per annum. Payable quarterly, on first days.of January, April, July and October. W. F. B HAYNSWORTH, W. F. RHAMS, Cashier. President. Jan 13. LANDS WANTED. PERSONS WITH LANDS FOR SALE are requested to put them in my hands tor pf le. I *m in constant receipt of so oany lotter? of enquiry about lands from Northern and Western partira, that I may beeblejto effect sales for those who will give cse accu? rate detailed descriptions of what they have No ?:hf?r?e will be made unless satisfactory galf 3 are made. Descriptions must be sucb ss c*n be guaranteed and must give : N ?>. of ?cres, location, character of land, pioximity to railroads, post offices, schools, cburobes and iov.n3, kind of improvements. C< mmunications strictly confident, when so desired. JAMES G. GIBBES, State Land Agent. Cc'umbis, SC Walsh's Shoe Store HAS MOVED NOW Keep your eye on the city clock when you are coming in town and stop there if you want Shoes. TWO SHOEi?I AKERS 17E3>. Those who want to keep their Shoes in nice condition, buy from me and get FREE SHINES. Barlow Walsh? Sep 21-x It Is Here. I Leaven It Will Speak For Itself Use a heaping teaspoonful to a quart of Sour and lt will tell its own story better than anything we can say. ^ It Is Better Than Soda- # because it will make biscuits just right every time. No more yellow spots or soda taste. It Is Better Than Baking Powder because it is half as strong again, and one heaping teaspoonful will do the work of two rounded teaspoonfuls of the best baking powder ever made. It Don't Spoil but is so prepared that with ordinary care it will retain its full strength for y ears. We do not have to pack it in tin cans like bak? ing powder, and this saving enables us to give you better value for your money than you ever had before. "A little leaven leavenetk the whole lump." 16 ounces tor io cents. 6 ounces for 5 ce??s. J. flf. 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I am prepared to offer liberal terms to those who are in oeed of a good safe For prices and terms address J. A. RENNOj M?n 24 Sumter, S. C Rice! Rice! Rice! Consignments of Rough Rice solicited. Prompt milling and return of proceeds or account sales. Highest market price paid for good Rice. "Cnrolina Rice Meal" or ''Floor," the cheapest and best stock food on the market, or sale at low figure? WEST POINT MILL OO., Charleston, S. C. Oct. 19-2m DR. I ALVA SOLOMONS, DENTIST. office OVSR STORE OF SUMTER DRY GOODS COMPASY Entrance on Main Street, Between Dry Goods Co. and Durant & Sea OFFICE HOURS: 9 to 1.30 ; 2 to 5 o'clock. April 29.