20 THE OMAHA DAILY BEE : SUNDAY. .TUNE 2. 1805.
GLIMPSES OF PACIFIC..1SIES
Houghing it Among the Boformod Cannibals
of tha Fiji Group.
PRIMITIVE TRAVELERS' ' ACCOMMODATIONS
Scenic \Vnnilcm I'cw nnd 1'nr Hclwccn , but
Sluch to IiitnroU the Muilont The
King nn IJremt rnnulo How the
Country l > Governed ,
SUVA , njl Islands , April 4. ( Special Cor-
rctpondence. ) It depends entirely upon tlio
nature of n person whether n lengthy visit
to the FIJI Islands would prove agreeable
and Interesting or the reverse. Any ono de-
slrotis of enjoying the luxuries and comforts
of travel and unwilling to put up "with the
hardships and difficulties should decidedly
seek other localities. The European settle
ments of Suva nnd Lovuka offer no Induce
ments , cither from the standpoint of pleasure
or Instruction , which would warrant more
than a mere passing gllmpsJ. Native Ufa
can only ho seen In Its worst state and the
white portion of the community certainly
offers no attraction' . With I ho except'on ' of a
very few miles of invcd stnets In the twjj
towns no roads exist In the group lit even
for horseliack riding.
An Inter-Island steamer piles regularly
back and forth letween the various Islands ,
stopping In at different stations and planta
tions located along the coast line for produce
and freight. An opportunity is thus afforded
to get on exterior view of a p rtlon of the
group , but the accommodations for passengers
arc very limited and Inferior. A small btcain
tug thrice weekly leaves Suva for a short trip
up the Heua. the largest river In FIJI , but
even then one Is confined purely to sights of
sugar plantations and scattered white set
tlements. Cutters can always be chartered
for short or long cruises , but the absolute
lack of country inns throws the stranger upon
the hospitality of the natives , where none of
the conveniences of civilization can ever be
found ,
Even In Suva and l/evuka the hotels are
not good , the cuisine being especially poor.
Meats , vegetables nnd all delicacies arc Im
ported , nd effort' being made to procure home
products either because of the general apathy
which teams to exist universally , or Indiffer
ence.
HOUGHING IT.
On the other hand , any one wl'lng ' to rcug1 !
It In the strictest fccnsc can find In the FIJI
Islands n glorious opportunity to malic Lcautl-
ful excursions where the customs of a novel
and curious people can be studied to good
advantage and scenery of unsurpassed gran
deur can IK : seen. The accomplishment of
such remits necessitates niu-h privation ,
actual labor and great i > crsonal discomfort.
Many miles must bo traversed on foot across
steep and rugged mountain ranges , ever foot
paths so narrow , rough and slippery that
every muscle In the body Is taxed to the ut
most limit. Voyages lasting from early
morning to the dusk of evening must bo
made In canoes so frail and Insecure that n
clumsy movcmcjit means Immediate cap
sizing. The cramped position thus expe
rienced for hours becomes most fatiguing to
the novice. HIvcrs , streams and brooks must
bo crossed continually either by wading or
swimming , frequently strong currents
making the passage almost perilous. The
road often resolves Itself into these very
water courses , which must be followed with
broken Intervals for long stretches. A fierce ,
pitiless sun nt all tlmea and a perfect deluge
of tropical rain to a greater or less extent
must be endured and accepted ns a matter of
course.
At night elccp has to bo secured In grass
huts with bids composed of woven btraw
mats spread on the floor and the native bam
boo headrests use * for pillows , with n lot
of half-naked , brown-skinned savages for
companions. Unless anxious to adJ a trouble
some burden to necessary Impediments In
the way of tinned meats and hard tack the
traveler must content himself with yams ,
dates , fruits , and an occasional fowl for food.
In no other manner can the aboriginal life
l viewed , and all attempts In other direc
tions will prove uselc&a and end In disap
pointment.
NOT CANNIBALS.
The FIJI Islands have been associated with
cannibalism for so many years that the very
words have practically become synonymous.
When first cast Into the midst of the bushy-
heailed Inhabitants , the fact that Great Urlt-
nln now rules the group with an Iron hand Is
temporarily forgotten while a sensation al
most of awe is felt.
Our first view of the archipelago was ob
tained from the steamer. Two tiny coral
reefs with typical white sandy beach and
heavy clumps of cocoanut palms were passed
at sunrise. On ono of these a new light
house Is now In the course of erection to
take the place of the ono completely demol
ished by the recent hurricane. During the
day we sailed amongst the Islands many
of largo size , all very green , and usually
mountainous. The same volcanic origin BP
plainly Indicated In Hawaii could be dis
cerned , but the outlines were much less
severe in character and the general effect
far softer.
Navigation through the many channels , ow
ing to the numerous shoals and submerge !
reefs , Is very Intricate and dangerous. Vltl
Lovu , the largest of the group , from which
the name Is derived ( FIJI being n mispro
nunciation of the word ) , came. Into full view
In the afternoon. The topmost crags and
peaks , although not over 4.UOO feet In height ,
were enveloped In a veil of clouds. It was
ilusk when the reef-encircled basin on which
Suva IB situated w s entered , the voyage
from the easternmost to th westward portions
tions of the Islands , a distance of ISO miles ,
having consumed fourteen hours.
AMONG THE MAN-HATERS.
Just as the sun sank behind the hills our
first close view of the famous man-eater was
obtalneJ. The picture was ono not easily
forgotten. On pno side extended the dark-
green mountain slopes , cut with Innumerable
ravines and precipices , gorges with a fringe
of tufted palms skirting the water's edge ;
the eea of most delicate blue stretched away
on the other side , n long line of white break
ers lashing over the coral reef In the dis
tance ; overhead the ekles formed a canopy
tropically soft and beautiful , every bank of
clouds assuming a distinct nnd Individual
tint , graduating from the most brilliant scarlet -
lot to the daintiest purple , pink , yellow and
r golden.
As darkness soon followed the lights of
the town began sparkling and glistening like
to many fireflies.
Suva proved to bo a most mattor-of-fact ,
unromantlc and ) commonplace little spot.
t The total population of 3,500 seems to bo
divided rather equally between Imported
Hindoos , Europeans , natives and other Poly
nesians. The East Indians as a rule ore
such as having served through their five
years' Indenture have taken off small homesteads
steads and become the gardeners and farm
era of the community , storekeepers on a
limited scale , or house servants. The Island
ers generally confine themselves to labor
In and around the docks or as fishermen.
A largo portion of the native population are
members , of the police and constabulary
departments. while a still greater number
apparently * have no occupation whatever.
Chinamen are- extremely scarce , even that
frugal , thrifty race finding no room for
competition with the Hindoo ,
I1USINESS.
Practically all business is In the hands of
Europeans , who eke out a miserable exist
cnce , with most unsatisfactory financial re-
nulls. Absolutely no aggressive spirit pro
vails. On every hand can be seen the marks
of lethargy , apathy and lack of enterprise
and energy. The settlers throw the blame
of this unfortunate state or affairs upon the
government , which , It Is claimed , la trying
to build up the colony as a black man's
country , regarding and treating white people
aa a necessary nulvanco.
The selection of Suva as the site for the
capital was bad. Much of the land Is new-
made , necessitating the erection of a fea
wall as a protection against the tides. The
western expanse prevents the benefit of the
trade winds being felt , and the humid at1
mosphcre makes the heat at times almont
unbearable. During the wet season the
rainfall la Incessant and heavy , and as the
cell does not Immediately absorb moisture
llk In Honolulu , dampness much of the
year la prevalent.
The majority of ( he commercial houses line
one ilde of Victoria promenade , which facet
4 the m anil li the principal thoroughfare.
uVoTIfngs btlng scattered about In all di
rections upon the Blight elevations In the
rear and along the water front. Public , bud-
nets , and private edifices and buildings arc
of frame construction , with roofs occasion
ally of shingle , but In most Instances of cor
rugated Iron. The water supply , brought
from a long distance nt much expense. Is ex
cellent , but beyond this luxuries cease. In
addition to three or four steamship agencies ,
halt a dozen firms of commission dealers ,
am ] scarcely a scoreof general or special
mercantile establishments , the metropolis of
FIJI boasts of three hotels , a custom house ,
postofllce , government building , a library , and
one semi-weekly publication , the Times ,
Seven steamers call regularly at the port
each month bound on cruises between the
various colonies. Other steamers occasion
ally , nnd trading schooners nt frequent In
tervals , also make short stops.
THE OLD CAPITAL. .
Levuka , which until fourteen years ago was
ths capital and most Important town , Is In
every way preferablj to Its modern rival.
The natural surroundings are very attractive ,
low , undulating hills rising almost directly
from the sea shore , covered with a mass
of tropical verdure , D.'llghtful breezes are
always blowing , the climate being dry and
salubrious. The Island of Ovalan Is small
and otters several very pretty excursions.
Although the oldest of all Europaan settle
ments , the same lack of roads found every
where exists her ? , The whole population of
Levuka Is largely niaTle , up of Germans , who
carry on a modest but thriving trade with
other Pacific Islamla.-
The hurricane of January was felt to a
greater extent here than elsewhere. Abun
dant traces of the ferocity of the gale have
been left behind. Dismasted ships , run high'
and dry upon the reef , withered cocoanut
pilms , ruined piers , and frame structures
nearly collapsed tell the tale. The ocean
wave * , driven to n frenzy of rage , swept over
thy shore lines , washing away much of the
road , several buildings , and part of the docks ,
A dozen little cutters anchored within the
reef were blown far out to sea or sunk.
Houces rocked like cradles , their Inmates exp -
p ctlng with every minute to find the entire
edifice sent flying through the air. For
hours the storm rased with unmitigated fury ,
the winds nnd'the nidmilalns vying with each
other In the creation of deafening noise the
rain continuing to fall In perfect torrents
throughout.
A LAND OF HURRICANES.
These annual hurricanes will prove the
greatest drawback to Fiji's success. The
elements form nn Insuperable obstacle that
the hand of man can never overcome.
The society of Levuka is much more se
lect and exclusive than In Suva , notwlth-
Htanding that the gubernatorial mansion and
all the red tape necessarily there contained
Is now located In the latter place. A vast
amount of Jealousy between the two settle
ments exists , extending from commercial
to social Ufa.
The limited Improvement In contemplation
by the government is all being centered In
the prcpcnt capital , and nothing but Its su
perior class of Inhabitants and former repu
tation keeps Levukn from falling Into "In
nocuous desuetude. "
One day I met Ratu Epell , son of Coknban
( Thokombau ) . king of FIJI , who had como
to Suv'a either for pleasure and recreation
or to draw his pension. He Is a fine lookIng -
Ing , able chap , very largo and heavy , and
quite dark. His hair , Instead of being worn ,
as Is the custom with the natives , In nn
immense nop and dyed with brilliant yellow ,
was cut quite short , nnd left In Its natural
black state. A queer looking king ho ap
peared when promenading through the
streets , without a hnt and with his short
"sulu , " extending only to his knees , loose-
fitting calico Jacket , and bare legs. Several
court retainers and lesser chlefH accom
panied him , following behind nt a respect
ful distance. IlUy borne is In the original
native capital of Dan , where he cordially
Invited mo to visit ns his guest. Our con-
versntlon was carried on through nn Inter
preter , ns ho cnnnot speak a work of Eng
lish. These ratus , or chiefs , nro powers In
the land , and It IB through them that the
Ilrltlsh government now rules the group.
Once every year the rokos , or llcutennnt
governors , meet In convention with the leadIng -
Ing English officials , and tnen the policy re
ferring to native affairs is discussed and
final decisions are made.
WILLIAM PRESTON HARRISON.
I'nsltlou of the J'lunotH nt Iflrth Foretell
the I'nturo.
II.
In nstiology we have to do with the
zodiac , which Is a diagram or circle dlvded
Into SCO degrees , In the center of which Is
the sun according to the heliocentric plan ,
nnd the earth being In the center according
to geocentric astrology. This circle Is di
vided Into twelve equal parts of thirty de
grees each , known ns the twelve signs of
the zcdlac , each sign being equivalent to
thirty degrees. The ancients named these
signs , for reasons which we have not space
to explain ; they nre Aries , Taurus , Gemini.
Cancer , Leo , Virgo , Libra , Scorpio. Sagit
tarius , Caprlcornus , Aquarius and Pisces , nnd
can bo found with their meaning In any
almanac. These signs are simply figures ,
which In their first Inception were designed
from animals , symbolizing the divisions of
the heavens.
When an astrologer states that you were
born In a certain sign ho means that the
planets occupy a certain relationship to the
earth or sun. Hellocentrlcally , if the earth
Is In Cancer the magnetism Is found to be
greater than In Sagittarius , because It has
traveled 120 degrees farther around the
circle , and has lost some of Its attractive
force. In this system Aries Is the point of
beginning , and It always begins In October
or the tlmo of the autumnal equinox , the
sign for Novcmbo r Is Taurus , for
December , Gemini , for January , Can
cer , nnd so on around the cir
cle In the order named above. Aries Is the
point of beginning , because the sun When
the earth Is In this position .has the most
positive magnetic effect upon It. This does
not Indicate that the eartn is n perihelion
( nearest the sun ) , for It Is not until the
earth Is ten degrees In Cancer , or about
January 10. Aries signifies the positive pole ,
the strongest magnetic attraction not peri
helion , or when the sun's rays strike the
earth direct , fita point 23Vi degrees
north of ths equator , or angle
of Aries. At Libra the earth bears
the same relation -lo the sun that It does
at Aries , and at Caprlcornus , when the sun
is farthest from the earth ( aphelion ) , the
same as at Cancer , which s perhellon. In
heliocentric astrology the three signs (90 (
degrees ) , Aries , Taurus and Gemini comprise
the first quadrate ; Cancer , Leo and Virgo
the second , Libra , Scorpio and Sagltartus *
the third. Caprlcornus , Aquarius and Pisces .
the fourth quadrate. The first of these
quarters of 90 degrees each Is the quarter
of Love , the second the quarter of Wisdom ,
the third the quarter of Wealth , and the
fourth the quarter of Labor. Each quarter :
Is divided Into three parts or signs of 30
degrees each as above enumerated. The
first 30 degrees frfim positive polo Is Aries ;
and Is a mental sign , the second sign of 30
degrees Is Taurus , , on a vital sign , and the
third sign , Gemini , Is a neutral sign. All the :
quarters have these same signs In the or
der named , going ahyays from positive polo
to perihelion , then to negative polo , and on
to aphelion , until the circle Is completed.
A person born vvlth the earth In any one
of these signs Is expected to have the traits
proclaimed by these signs , the aspects of )
the planets being taken Into consideration.
A child born with the earth In Cancer , which
Is the neutral sign In the quarter of Wis
dom , ought to bo Intellectual , provided no
other planets conflict. Saturn and Mars are
evil planets , Jupiter and Venus are good
planets. Either one1 of these planets In conJunction -
Junction with the earth will materially In
fluence the condition of things , as this Is
the strongest aspect. ' Opposition Is the next
'
strongest aspect , th'rjeo signs apart the next ,
two signs the Viext , one sign the
next , five signs the next , and
four signs the next and weakest
In aspect. Always remember a sign Is 30 >
degrees. The ruling planet In a heliocentric >
horoscope Is the planet that Is In the
strongest aspect to the earth at the time
of birth. In case two or more planets are
In the same sign or aspect to the earth , the
one nearest the sun rules the strongest , t
lly means of an ephemerls , which gives the
location of the planets at the time birth
occurred , we are able to locate the planets
at birth ; this having b en done we are
ready to read the horoscope cast. Persons
born In the quarter- Love have a tender
regard for till people generally , and they
are vpt to be mor * iplrltua ! and religious tc
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The Remedy Called
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a well-known formula prescribed by the best physicians for dis
orders of the digestive organs. In the shape of tabules it is con
venient to carry , easy to take , quick to act and economical to
buy. It isn't necessary to go to the expense of consulting a
physician in cases of
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BDLDOUSNE5S , CONSTIPATION ,
DflZZQNESS , HEARTBURN ,
and troubles of a Hike nature.
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fallible as any remedy can be. Most druggists keep them , and "
any druggist will get them if requested to do so. The price is
50 cents a box. and they will be sent , postage prepaid , on
receipt of price by the
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> orn In the quarter of Wisdom are Intel-
octual and scientific ; they don't like physical
abor. The Wealth quarter
gives us busl-
icss characters , such as traders , dealers and
noney seekers. The quarter of Labor gives
is those who bear the burdens of this
vorld . and repiesent the bone , muscle and
ilnew. They the
are workers , and are
.vllllng to work. To recapitulate the circle
s divided Into four quarters ; Aries , Taurus
ind Gemini being In the quarter of Love ;
dancer , Leo and Virgo In the quarter of
Wisdom ; Libra , Scorpla and Sagittarius In
ho quarter of Wealth : and Caprlcornus ,
\quarius and Pisces In the quarter of Labor.
These four quarters are divided Into three
qual parts , called the mental , vital and
leutral signs. The first , or mental sign ,
signifies that a person born In ono of these
s very thoughtful and active , with a mind
apablo of Intellectual development ; they are
ilso adapted to business , as heads of de-
lartments or institutions ; they usually cx-
iress their Ideas quite freely. 3Tho four
nental signs ore Aries , Cancer , Libra and
3aprlcornus , ono In each qilartcr. " ' ' '
The second sign Is vital , an'd signifies
hyslcal force , endurance , strength , nerve ,
iinotlon. Impulse , desire and ability to work ,
rhese signs are Taurus , Leo , Scorpio and
Vquarlus.
The third sign In each quarter Is called
he neutral or negative sign , and signifies
hat these persons are quiet , homcscekers
ind lovers. They have to be urged In order
o get them to give expression to their feel-
ngs and emotions. They are usually very
juict. These signs are Gemini , Virgo , Sag-
ttarlus and Pisces. The signification of a
ilanet In one of these three quadrates gives
ho Influence of the same upon the person.
Each planet has a special significance ,
elng weak or strong according to the as-
ect It bears to the earth. Mercury gives
Ife , vitality , Impulse , temper , desire , appe-
Ite , sudden changes , materiality , neutral
ictlvlty , speech , wit , mirth , deception and
lerve , according to the sign of the quadrate
Is In , to people.
Venus governs the affections and signifies
enderness , emotion , forgiveness and Iran-
lulllty. Persons born with Venus as their
tiling star have very deep and Intense love
uturei and great confidence In people.
Mara give * us character ! which are combata-
Ive , argumentative , skeptical , precise , high
empered , Intellectual and forceful. They
rlors ; they are bossy. Mars people make
good lawyers , doctors and leaders.
Jupiter Indicates mental power , physical
strength , health and endurance. Jupiter
gives a desire for wealth , power and glory
and also the power to make money and ac
cumulate wealth.
Saturn people are dissatisfied with what
they have , which makes them uneasy ,
peevish and sick. They continually want
to change , seeking something , they know not
what. Saturn affects the health and Inter
feres with making money.
Uranus Is the magnet that makes the
characters who work and seek out the truths
of nature. They are the mystics of the
world and are always Interested In spiritual
topics. They are spiritual and Intensely
Intellectual. They seldom make anything
In business.
Neptune people desire to travel , reach out ,
nnd encompass'everythlng. They are ad
dicted to change and desire long journeys
and largo dealings with people at a distance.
They are generally stiff and statesmanlike
In appearance and make good repre
sentatives. They usually acquire more
or less wealth. National affairs
suit them best. Neptune has but
little effect upon the person ; but what little
It does have causes a coldness In their ap
pearance and a reserved stiff demeanor.
The moon governs physical expression.
When a person Is born at new moon , they
talk easily. If at first quarter , they swing
their arms and extend the hand to explain
what they mean. Atfoil moon they swing
the whole frame in some way. At tlie last
quarter they walk whan they talk or desire
to. The zodiacal signs-found In the almanac
show the position the-moon - Is In , In Its re
lationship to the earth , the earth being the
zodiacal circle. ThesO' tlgns that the moon
Is In are not to be mistaken for the hello-
centric zodiac ; neither ! thould they be mis
taken for the geocentric zodiac , because they
are different ; the only'.known ' effect the moon
has on men Is as abolie stated.
When the horoBCOpKpf a person at birth Is
made it , is necessary * tp be able to place the
planets at a future perlod , BO that we can
predict the times 111 the history of the per-
ken when tne planets exert a beneficial effect ,
or the reverse. la > onler to do thti we
must know how long It takes for the planets
to make one revolution around the sun ; Mer
cury passes about the tun In eighty-eight
dayi , and Is In each sign on an average of
days , and It Is nineteen days In each sign.
Mars requires CS7 days to make the circuit ,
and Is fifty-seven days In each sign.
Jupiter takes nearly twelve of our years
to go around , 4,333 days , and is in each sign
one year.
Saturn makes his revolut6n ! in 10,759 days ,
and Is two years and one-half In each sign.
Uranus Is 30,687 days In going once around
the sun , and Is seven years In each sign.
Neptune , 2,750 million miles from the sun , Is
60,127 days In making one revolution and Is
fourteen years in each sign.
( This subject will be continued In next Sun
day's Bee. Your questions answered or in
formation given , by adresslng your letter to
Aster , Ho office , enclosing stamp.
THE CASE Of .lltMtll.lI. MKADK ,
OMAHA , May 29. To the Editor of The
Dee : So much has already been written
editorially and contained In press dispatches
that It , ja seemingly Impossible that any new
facts ca'ri nqw V,0 , brought out. yet only one
side of the story has been told. Much com
ment Is .made on the "severe rebuke" that
the pre sli cht , administered to Admiral Meade
on appro'vlng''of ' his request for retirement.
Let us Inquire If It was a "rebuke. " It Is
perhaps necessary to give some of the facts.
The admiral requested that his vessel bo
ordered to New York and that he be detached
and leave of absence granted with the privi
lege of going abroad. This was about to be
granted , after some delay , when the New
York Tribune published a purported Inter
view with the admiral , In which he severely
criticised his ofDclal superiors , Upon this
Interview coming to the notice of the de
partment they asked the admiral to dis
claim or acknowledge the accuracy of the
Interview , which he declined to do. Ho then
applied , at the age of 58 , for retirement , the
compulsory age bt'lng 62 years. The depart
ment was disinclined to grant the request ,
but the president approved It and thereupon
took occasion to administer what Is called a
"severe rebuke. "
Webster defines a rebuke as follows : "To
stop the mouth. " "To restrain by expression
of disapprobation. ' ' It muit therefore have
been taken for granted that the admiral was
guilty of an Infraction of the naval regula
tions , but , If he was so guilty , why was he
not coLit-martlated , such being the method
authorized by law In such casei ? Although
It , .1 * eeneralIyKcoflced d that ( he drunrt-
ment was convinced that It would bo Im
possible to convict the admiral , and to have
put him on trial on a mere newspaper
rumor , and to have failed to convict or to
have shown his Innocence , would have made
him a hero.
It Is therefore the natural conclusion that
the department , with good sense , took the
only practicable or possible method to re
lieve Itself of the disagreeable complication.
Even If a fact , regretable as It may
be , It Is yet questionable whether officers of
established character and of distinguished
services should be called to answer for a
mere newspaper rumor , and especially a
rumor originating In the New York Tribune ,
which has never been friendly to the presi
dent. That the president should accept as
truthful and accurate a report In the Tribune
shows that the world at least "do move , "
In any event , It Is singular that he should
discipline an admiral on n mere newspaper
rumor. Isn't this the same Mr. Cleveland
who a few years ago so vigorously denounced
the press for its "ghoulish glee ? " Without
defending the admiral , If guilty , yet guilt not
admitted or proven , It must be trying for an
official of his long and distinguished services
to be dominated by a late rebel colonel and a
commander-ln-chlef about whoso war record
the least said the better. It looks as If our
president had again exceeded hU official
prerogative In rebuking an olllclal whose
offense was not established , How unfortu
nate for olllclal character and dignity If
It should bo sho\Mi that the admiral
did not make the pbjcctlonoblo remarks.
The president has repeatedly scolded congress
and his cabinet , and , us.to his party , he has
frequently cuffed them , kicked them about
as far UH his "embonpoint" would permit ,
walked over them and sit , on their necks , and
from present Indications Is likely to con
tinue the sitting to tollilly that they cannot
get him off , wiggle ag they may , Why
should he not scold an admiral ? I pause
for an answer and await the next event.
The above was written nearly a week
ago. Today the Army and Navy Ileglster
of late date Is before me from whose edi
torials I quote :
"Under the law as we understand It ,
the president has an- right publicly to
reprimand or rebuke an officer Such ac
tion li In the nature of a punishment , which
a court-martial only , tf our view Is correct ,
can Inflict. " "Goiilp baa It that some at
.AdmlrtJ Uuulc'i frbudjl reeardPre
Cleveland's endorsement on that officer * *
application for retirement as a reprimand }
and that Immediately upon the assembling
of congress Representative Houtello wilt
offer a resolution to strike from the record
of the Navy department the president's )
alleged censure. The resolution will reclta
the fact , according to the story , that It IB
without precedent to reprimand an officae
untried by court martial for a nowspapet
Interview , the accuracy of which ban been
undetermined. It will direct that all of tha
president's orders In the case , Have barolyt
the acceptance of the voluntary retirement
of the admiral , bo stricken out. An Mr.
Iloutelle Is almost certain to be chairman
of the naval committee , he will bo In m
position to press for early actlcfli any rcsot
lutlon which he may father. "
The Army nnd Navy Journal also sayS
editorially : "And no military officer , no
matter how high his rank. Is given author *
Ity by law to administer a public reprU
mand except upon the verdict of a court *
martial. " "There Is no such thing as a
'notorious fact' recognized In the services.
An olllccr must bo proven guilty before
ho can bo punished , and the fact that tb4
privilege of appealing from an executive act
of dismissal In tlmo of war Is granted ,
shows how carefully this right IH guardoci *
What Is there upon the olllclal record to
explain the rcbuko administered to Ad.
mlral Mcade ? If he has been guilty of dloU
respect toward the chief magistrate he d4 <
serves punishment , but his punishment
should bo administered through the propel
forms. To disregard thete Is a blow atj
the service Itself. Abstract justice In sucn
matters Is not what we want ; It Is justlcft
administered according to law. Our > U
not a government of majorities or by q
royal prerogative ; It Is a government bjl
law. " , (7 (
It looks as If the end of the Mcado call
was not yet In sight. 'Vl
A. E. DICKINSOM/3
The American Congrcsg of Liberal Jiff
llgloui Soclctlc * will bold Its second annual
meeting In Chicago June 4 , 6 and 6. Among
the topics for discussion are "Plans toi
Confederation of the Various Liberal Vorctt
of America , " "What Can We Do ToK therJ'
"Tho Dangers and Abates of WealtbM
"Spiritual Value of Higher CrlUcIira , " a |
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