It is hasty to do so." He then pointed to some numbered paragraphs in a TRIBUNE article, headed "What's the Matter with Yellow Jacket ?" saying "That's what I refer to." To gain time for general reflection and resolution, I took up the paper and looked it over for awhile, he remaining silent, and as I hoped, cooling.

I then resumed saying, "As I supposed.

I do not admit having written that article, nor have you any right to assume so important a point, and then base important action upon your assumption.

You might deeply regret it afterwards.

In my published Address to the People, I notified the world that no information as to the authorship of any article would be given without the consent of the writer.