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01 t W A YKBS VTLLB, N. 0 WBDNSSDAT, APRIL 81, 1009. NO. 33. Come And Go IHB LAYMEN'S MISSIONARY CON FEBBNCB LARGELY ATTENDED. , Prominent Speaker Address ths Psople and Waynesville Makes Good Ai previously announced, this body met in the Methodist church last Wed aeaday evening and continued its aes- aions through Friday evening. Much being said in recent months about the "Laymen's Movement," and the meeting here laBt week was one of a aeries of such meetings to be held in th territory embraced by the Western North Carolina Conference in an effort to enlist the laymen in church work. There were nearly a hundred visitors in attendance upon this meeting and these, together with the local friends of the movement, gave a good house at very service. At the opening exercise Wednesday evening Dr. D. Atkins, P. E. of the Asheville District, presided. "The Lay Movement in My District ' ' was discuss ed by G. L. Hackney, R. M. Taylor and A. C. Reynolds for the Asheville, Frank lin and Waynesville Districts respective ly. Then followed a short and interest ing address by Dr. J. W. Wolling, now of Newberry, 8. C, but formerly a missionary to Brazil, for a number of years. Thursday morning an organization was effected, with Capt. W. T. Weaver, of Asheville, president, and Jno. A. Marr, of Bryson City, secretary. W. H. Willis and B. M. Taylor spoke on the subjects: "Our Bural Missions" and "The Lay Evangelist and His Field." Thursday afternoon was given to a consideration of the work among the women and children. Mrs, H. A. Dun bam and Miss Ada Buttrick each read an interesting paper on the subject fit enlisting the young people. Then Miss Mabel Head of Nashville, Tenn., in a notable address, gave a comprehensive survey of the work being done by the women of the church both in borne and foreign fields. At the evening hour, Dr. W. W. Pin son, of Nashville, Tenn., one of the secretaries of the Board of Missions, delivered a strong and telling address upon certain vital phases of the work ia all lands. Friday morning Hon. W. B. Stubbs, general secretary of the Laymen's Movement for the M. E. Church, South, spoke on the subject of the "Legion of Honor." This address, one of the strongest of the convention, was illus trated bv the use of charts, which re vealed many startling facts connected with the field. Is the afternoon Dr. O. T. Bowe and Sr. I. L. Lallance, both of Asheville, delivered strong addresses, and in the evening Miss Mabel Head again spoko to a crowded bouse on the general theme of missionary information. With this service the conference closed. It is believed that this conference baa created a more general interest in missions. The community baa caught tbe inspiration of the occasion, and if there is not a deepening of missionary ceal as a result of this conference, it must be, the fault of the people. It is to the credit of the town of Waynesville' that the people so gen erously threw open tEeir homes to tbe visitors, and that the hospitality of onr people was fully appreciated by them was shown by the following resolution passed by the conference at one of the closing sessions: That "We feel under deep obligation to Bey. J. H. Barnhardt, his eheir and bis people, for their gen erous aid and kind services in making onr meeting so pleasant and joyous; and that we recognize the generous hospi tality of all the good people of Waynes ville, extended to us in heir delightful Christian homes." . , TO OTA ntXBKM. - i The buainaa men who advertise with ' Vj are the moat progressiva men fat onr town. They are helping na and they i-i wiQ help yon if given tbe opportunity. Bead their "ads." : Help ns end help onr advertisers by mentiftii'"g to then that y ew their ' s4vrUement to n Enterprise. That help na by letting onr friend knew .'what a great benefit we esa be to then Eeatlnd ear advertiser that yon aw It In The Enterprise. t r -i News From The Capital TARIFF BILL WILL BE RESULT OF JUDICIOUS COMPROMISE. Democracy Divided as Usual Though no Responsibility on Them. (From our Special Correspondent.) Washington, D. C, April 20th. There is not only much satisfaction over the progress of the new tariff bill, but with the bill itself as amended by the Senate. It was a significant fact that every Republican but one voted for the bill as passed tbe House, as well as several Democrats. How long the bill will run in tbe Senate cannot be pre dicted, but It is hoped it may reach the Conference Committee by Juno 1st, at tbe latest. An Honest Effort at Revision. All concede that an honest attempt has been made to revise the tariff in the interests of the consumer so far as possible, and yet provide for sufficient revenue. Of course no one is going to be entirely satisfied with the new law, and it is rocognized that more than ever before the new duties must be a matter of compromise, of getting the best possible rates for each section and each industry and at the same time having regard for the best interests of all sections and all industries. While the Democrats in both House and Sen ate have pretended to be disatisfied with the bill as presented, still they do not put forth any bill of their own that will give sufficient revenue and lower tbe cost of living. Mr. Clark, the min ority leader, did move to recommit the Payne bill and presented certain changes, but they were entirely per functory, and if adopted would give far from the required revenue and lit tle or no protection. Democracy Divided. The fact of the matter is, that the Democratic party today has no settled policy and is absolutely incapable of undertaking any legislation. It is split into factions, and its leaders both in and out of Congress are at loggerheads. The majority of the Democrats in Con gress are Protectionists as far as their own district or State is concerned, and it seems to be a case of "each man for himself and devil take the hind' most." This argues well for Repub lican success in the Congressional elee tions of next year when the dominant party will go before the country united and with leaders who have done some' thing, not only for their constituents, but for tbe country at large. Treasury Receipts Gaining. A most pleasing condition of the Treasury is shown so far in the April receipts, which to date are considerably in excess of the expenditures. It looks as if there is to be a surplus during Uay and June, which would reduce the deficit for tho fiscal year moBt material' ly. Predictions have been freely made all winter that the deloit would be from $110,000,000 to $140,000,000, while it looks now as if it would be less than $80,000,000. , . Should the tariff law be speedily enacted and the return of bus iness activity be rapid, there may be a surplus for the fiscal year ending June 80, 1910. Census Bill Boon to be in Operation, While the tariff bill has been debated the census bill to take the place of the one vetoed by President Boosevelt has passed both Houses and will soon be ia operation. While it gives considerable latitude to the Director, still its Civil Service features predominate. Whether any other legislation will be attmpted at the extra session remaina to be aecn, but there ia little likelihood of any of any importance. A Working Administration. As the Administration grows older it is seen that it ia to be a working on! in every respect, with little or none of the spectacular. Every Cabinet officer seems to follow the lead of President Taft in paying atriot attention to bis Department and devoting himself to Ha work in a quiet, unostentatious way. . Everywhere there ia a moat pronounc ed undertone of confidence in both he belief that the administration of Mr, Taft ia to be a successful one In fne extreme, and that it ia to be accom panied with prosperity and, good re sults to all." ' w ' .- P :C&&: Vie Froeldent "leaking Oood." Vice-President Sherman ia gaining reputation as a popular apeeehmaker, and is in great demand all over the MORE TROUBLE IN TURKEY. Saltan May Be Forced to Abdicate. The situation in Turkey as we go to press is becoming hourly more acute. General Hushni Pasha with 30.000 sol diers is outside the city of Constanti nople and the rumor is that Sultan Ab dul Hamid has abdicated the throne. The peaceful revolution of a few months ago which gave Turkey a con stitution at the insistence of a powerful organization known as the Young Turks did not place matters on a basis satis factory to the entire nation. A few days ago the reactionary idea gained expression in the revolt of the part of the army stationed near and around the capital. A change of ministry took place. Now the Young Turks with the army of 30,000 men which is being recruited rapidly by enthusiastic advocates seem to have the situation in their own hands. No one can foretell the outcome. The Sultan changed from absolute monarch to popular leader with truly remark able success. Whether he will be forced to abdicate is a question. It is reported that 400 were killed during the rioting at Adena. Bural Boxes Must Be Conveniently Placed. Postmaster Green has received notice from the postoffice department that R. F. D. mail boxes must be located so they can be reached by tbe carrier without leaving the road, dismounting, driving in deep ditches, or up inclines and' so the approach shall not be ob structed. It is not required that the boxes be placed beside the wheel tracks but they should be attached to posts firmly set at the side of tbe road, high enough to be served by the carrier without rising from his seat or reaching through the wheel posts. The carriers are directed to report to the postmaster the names of patrons whose boxes do not comply with the requirements. LOST.' Lady 'a silk umbrella with straight three-sided handle of wood. Return to the Enterprise office and receive reward. country. His recent speech before the TJtioa Chamber of Commerce on "Our Country" bristled with patriotic utter ances whioh were substantiated with unanswerable statistics concerning our present administration is a strong one in this respect and the country ia going to be the gainer thereby. There ia no disputing tbe fact, that the Republican party baa never been so strong in ita leaders as well aa the rank and Die of the party aa it ia today. The young men of. the country . are almost .nil Republicans and thousands of all ages in the South are leaving the Democratic party and joining the party of progress and wisdom, , ' OH. LOOK WHO'S HERE! RECOMMEDATIONS FOR PHILIP PINE TARIFF. President Taft Submitted Special Mes sage on the Subject. The President last Thursday sent to Congress a special message regarding the Philippine tariff. This message trans- mittcd recommendations by the secre tary of war for a revision of the Phil ippine tariff so as to permit as much customs revenue as possible for the is lands and at the same time to extend to the islands the principle of a pro tcctive tariff for its industries. Under tho conditions which will arise from the enactment of the tariff bill pending in congress which provides under certain conditions for free trade between the Philippines and the Vnited States, the revenues of the islands will be con siderably affected and numerous pro tests have been received here on this account. Generally speaking the bill submitted by tho President makes a slight increase in tbe rates of duty now prnvidod in the Philippine tariff, but its framcrs say its tendency is to insure so far ns practicable the benefit of the Philippine market for Amerioon manu factures and products. Tho President's message follows! The President's Message. To the Senate and House of. Represen tatives: 'I transmit herewith communica tions from tho Secretary of War, en closing one from the Chief of the Bu reau of insular affairs, in which is transmitted a proposed tariff revision law for the Philippine Islands. "This measure revises the present Philippine tariff, simplifies it, and makes it conform as nearly as possible to the regulations of tbe customs laws t luo United States, especially with re mrcc lit packing and packages. The present Philippine regulations have been cumbersome and difficult for American merchants and oxportera to comply with. Its purpose is to meet the new romli tiona that will arise under the wi-stion of the pending United States tariff bill whioh provides, with certain limitations, for free trade between tbe United States and the islands. It is dawn with a view to preserving to the islands aa muoh custom revenue aa possible, and to protect in a reasonable measure those Industries which now exist in the is lands. "The bill now transmitted has been drawn by a board of tariff expert of whioh tbe Insular collector of customs, Col. George B. Cotton, was tbe presi dent. The board held a great many open meetings in Manila, and conferred fully with representative of all busi ness interests in the Philippine Islands. It is of great importance to the welfare of the islands that the bill should be passed at the same time with the pend ing Payne bill, with special reference to the- proviaiose of which it was ' pre pared. ' Thorndyks in Baltimore American. NEWS IN BRIEF. Gleaned as We Go to Press. Deputy Sheriff D. L. Heasley of East Spencer, who on yesterday duugerously shot Juincs Keesler at the latter 's home over a family dispute, walked into Spencer yesterday afternoon and sur rendered to the Sheriff, J. H. McKenzic. Boy Burned to Death. Salisbury, N. C, April 19. Jnnies, a four veur old son of Mr. mid Mrs. 0. J. Kariker, was burned to death in a barn nt their farm home near Salisbury this afternoon. The barn was discovered on fire and the family rushed to the scene, when to their horror the charred body of the boy fell from the loft burned beyond recognition. It is believed the lad set fire to his own death trap und could not escape. Asheville Stirred Up. From Tuesday's "Asheville Citizen": The mass meeting held at the court house Inst night in the interest of law and order, following sermons on the sub ject preached ut most of the city churches Sunday, was attended by an audience which more than filled the court room, many standing in the aisles. and the enthusiasm at times reached u high pitch of demonstration. Revenue to Be Sufficient. Washington, April 19. Senator Al- drieh, chairman, of tho committee on finance, in opening the debate of the pending tariff bill ussurcd the senate in most positive terms that the bill report ed from tho committee on finance would produce ample revenue for tho government. Ho suggested that if, by any possibility, these estimates should prove to be incorrect the duty of con gress would to to "reduce expenditures and make them conform to actual reve nue conditions and not to impose new und onerous taxes." Will Not Rely on Sentiment. Flushing, L. I., April 19. That the "unwritten law" will not figure in the trial of Captain Peter C. Haine Jr., U. S. A., for the murder of William E. An nie, at the Baysido Yacht club last Au gust, was tbe positive statement made today by John F. Mclntyre, chief coun sel for tbe defense at the opening of tho trial before Justice Oarretson in the Supreme eourt here today. "I respectfully recommend that this bill be enacted at the present session of Congress, as one incidental to and required by the passage of the Payne bill. WILLIAM H. TAFT." " Adequate protection to the principal products of the United States, Mr. Col ton says, is given by the bill, and to bacco and sugar are treated aa ia the measure passed; by th house. New Era For The South FBEXENDSHIP OF OUR GREAT PRESIDENT MEANS MUOH. Era of Good Feeling Certain to Begin in Dixie at Once. Secretary of War Dickinson, as guest of honor of the Southern Club of Chi cago last week, made a speech before that body which should endear him to every true son of his native Dixie. He referred to the unselfishness and greatness of Prosident Taft in taking such a firm stand for the good of the South, and declared that the next four years would be a period of great de velopment m this section. Mr. Dickinson spoke substantially as follows: Rare Qualities of the President. The ages produce only at rare inter vals men whose hearts go out spontane ously to those who oppose their ambi tion, whose patriotism oomprehenda within its strivings for the public wel fare impartially every part of the coun try, however affected by political dif ferences, whose courage dares pursue an unexplored way which may invito harsh criticism and strong opposition and whose wisdom is prescient to cor rectly interpret the spirit of the times. Those rare qualities are combined in the President of the United States who, judged by all the standards by whieb men are tried, gives such promise as justifies the American people in ex pecting nil the nntional prosperity and happiness that can be vouchsafed by an able, wiso, honest and fearless ad ministration. T am deeply impressed with the belief that great good is com ing to the South under tho administra tion of President Taft. While a cold, distnnt, unsympathetic President would not necessarily retard the progress of tho South, it is certain that one with a warm, bie heart, beating in unison with our hearts, a mind alert to discern and a disposition keen to promote what will redound to our welfnre. n cheery smile that lifts tons, will act as a tonic, in spiring hope and stimulating to high endeavor. Era of Feeling Dawns. The next four years should be a period of great development in tho South. An era of general good feeling, emphasized by the great head of the nation on many occasions that will he presented to him, will give more con fidence at home and abroad, and both are greatly needed. Capital will not continue to be alarmed as it has been in the imst bv unkind criticism. A higher respect for the law, a greater ob servance of order, should and will fol low. Tho prevalence of a kindlier senti ment will bring about a greater toler ance of differences in opinion and pro mote n freer discussion, which always brings enlightenment. The South has been much disposed to resent criticism from the outside and to stifle it at home. There can be no more fatal bar to progress, though there will always he some who prefer the swny of prejudice, who would rather continue conditions that foster appeals to ignorance und mission, and who would rather rnlo in a stngnant civilization than be rolegul- ed to the obscurity thnt awnits them when better ideals prevail. Economic and industrial conditions will exert a more profound influence In shaping the destinies of the South than thev have hlthorto. More and more are we realizing the necossity for co-opera tive exertion. The old civilization or the South in its nature fostered Individ ualism and developed personal inde pendence at the expense of communsi interest. Under this system was pwl.s"l e trenirth of character, a elf-re,!nne and a personal independence and our- aire that have never been surpaeaea, but there was a corresponding want of that development which- aanncee a neonle throuch the Influence of co operative capital and the union of all civic forces for the promotion or tne general welfare. . Co-Operation th Watchword. 1 What more itrikinir illustration ha the world ever given of what my b urnnniiihaA than that furnished by the public-spirited people of Chicago, ' who Moa end out of season, co-operated to advance It welfare. In Its fomntiv . . . ... m -..I..JI iwhvfnn. vsss a aaw xmuroaa was (Ooaelnded on wvrata peg ;
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