The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-01-30

The Rooat.rs-Thc Samoan Treaty Bon
hangers PolIcv-The Race question
Chambers southern Policy-Gs neral
Edward McCook on the samoan Qaes-
tlon, &C.
THE BooDLERs. -Floaier Dudley has
been politely informed by the New York
Supreme Court that he cannot push libel
suits against newspapers and at the same
time dodge rule 20 take his own tesii-
mony in the case. In other words, u
Dudley expects TO make out case OF
libel against the New York Times and
World he must come within the jurisdic-
ton Of the court and submit 10 the in
terrogation Of the defendants in the
suits. Brother Dudley can now take bis
choice between practically abandoning
the suits or returning 20 New York ana
answering the questions counsel FOR the
defendants desire to ask him As the
indiana prosecutions have fallen through,
IL is probable the lible suits will never be
heard of again.-PAi'adelplia Times
TREATIES win sAMoA.-Tho Herald
quotes the following from It's interview
with Mr. Bayard in 1881; "Our treaty
with Malicious predecessor Of course
holds good with the present king. II
guarantees Us the use of a splendid har-
Dor and cOaling station for our naval YES
sells. but up 10 the present time we have
never availed ourselves Of the privilege.
may say on this subject that | was no
tilted a week ago that Germany would
take this step.
Suppose. Mr. Secretary the CORE
spondent interjected, that Germany does
attempt TO annex the islands, will this
government interfere to protect Samoas
autonomy
"This government the Secretary dry
ly replied. is not interfering in the quar-
rels of other countries. There is nothing
in our treaty that demands such action
on our part. and so long As American in
terests are not molested do not see that
anything is left for us to DO
BoULANeER's PeLCY From the cable
dispatches we clip the following:
The French ministry expresses itself rs
follows THE ministers have considered
the effect Of the election of yesterday
and of the incidents which may In
the Chamber, as well as the measures
which ought 10 be taken in order 10 pre-
pare for an evcntuality The Cabinet
will not retire. 1t holds itself at the
disposal Of the Chamber for any ques-
tions OF interpretations that may be adj
dressed to H."
The Government evidently feared
some intention on the part Of the popu-
lace TO invade the Chamber Troops
were kept under arms al all the bar
racks. and the Palais de Industries was
filed with sQuadrons of cavalry. Inside
the Palas Bourbon there was much ex-
cited talk among the groups of Deputies.
who stood in the Sale de la PaiX waiting
for the opening of the session, but the
proceedings, when they commenced,
were of the tamest character. All Ques
tions likely TO lead 10 violent scenes
were by common consent postponed
until Thursday, and at a quarter 10 . the
Chamber adjourned
General Bouanger was interviewed,
and said.
we have now to look not behind but
before us. The characteristic feature of
our policy must be order and pacifca-
ton. The magnificent peaceful Isanifes-
tation Of Paris calmness that has marked
this great expression OF universal SUI
frage is perfect. The order that follow
cd this great act proves that our friends
condemn disorder as m8cn as they have
despised insults and calumnies
The disposition of 1889, that great
manifestation OF our national genius,
must not be troubled by.general cleo
tions. which, according 10 the cOnstitu-
ton. are TO be held on October 80 at
latest 1t is better 10 have done with
them al once.
I'VE ought 10 show the foreign ma
tons who are coming 20 assist us con-
stitution that is in harmony with our
needs. and a government which emanates
from the people instead OF bastard
REFINE in which all the institutions are
monarchical, and which has nothing re-
publican about ii except its name
RACE QrEsrrox-Miss Brain lof the
Annex Mr.. Spoonoar. YOU are, believe,
Il student Of public economy What are
your opinions on the race question,
Spoonoar l9l Haryardl-Well, We
think, Miss Brain that with reasonable
encouragement from the faculty and
strict attention TO training on the part Of
the crew, our chances for success at New
London this wear are very iiattering-
very flattering indeed, Miss Brain.
CHAND1ER's BUeABoo.-The World
saws of Bill Chambers Southern pol
icy" that be asseverates that the South h
kept solid by violating the constitution
and destroying human rights, and in
the true SO Ere les vein" rOars ont They
should beware A Republican President,
House and Senate for the first time in
twelve years means something No
doubt il means -four years more OF good
stealing 10 some Of the old gang. But
that II means anything dreadful 10 the
South no sane man believes.
If a Republican President, House and
Senate could not prevent the Southern
States from throwing of carpet-bag and
rapscalliOn rule when the strong hand Of
Grant held power and Chandler and his
pals were enabled to work the Return
ing Board frauds, what Is the same com
bination likely to effect now, after the
lapse OF a dozen years.
GEM McCooK.-Ge Edward Nc
Cook, formerly Minister to the Hawaiian
Islands, delivers the following interest
Ing opinion on Samoan affairs
Mr. Bayard evidently does not appre
ciate the fact that any power, even sec
ond-class naval power, holding tho liza
waiian or Samoan islands, would dOmi- !
not. sIo oorn,roroa of tho Norfh Pacific !
If you viii look at the map you will see /