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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-12
ANARCHY IN CHILL.

While the American principle of non-inter-
ference in the affairs Of ether nations is IN
ouestionably sound, there would nevertheless
appear TO be occasions when every dictate of
humanity and civilization would seem to re-
quire the Government of the United States to
intervene to put an end to internecine strife
that may be going on in any of the countries
of the Western Hemisphere.
There can be no doubt whatever that all the
moral power which tilis Government possesses
should be brought TO bear actively and di-
rectly 10 restore peace to distracted Chill,
and this moral power if necessary, should be
enforced by some show Ct aggression If dipJo-
matte Iemonstrance or sn offer TO arbitrate
should prove Intellectual for the purpose.
The contest between the insurgents and the
CHILEAN Government has been marked by
brutalties and atrocities that have reflected
discredit upon the whole human race The
scenes following the capture OF lqulque nave
never been surpassed in the tsroclty and
bestiality of the participants. The whole
civilized world has read the detailed account
Of these scenes with horror and the warmest
position in the general esteem Of men, has
sunk to low point in popular disgust and
contempt. A country in which such crimes
against order and humanity can be committed
is destitute Of all claim upon the consldera-
ton of civilized peoples
As the most powerful Government in the
New World and as one long distinguished for
its stable and conservative character the
United States regards with peculiar objection
the discreditable condition into which Chill,
a sister republic in the same hemisphere, has
fallen. That condition is one Of bloody con-
fusion and anarchy, and, therefore, reflects
only dishonor upon the good name Of republi-
canism on this side of the globe.
The United States is directly interested III
the maintenance of the highest reputation for
republican institutions in this hemisphere.
1t is the natural guardian of all the repubh-
can governments of North and South
America, and it is encumbent upon it as an
obligation that cannot be aysded, TO see to it
that scenes as disgraceful to western clviliza-
ton as those which are still being enacted IN
Chill shall not be continued
That this country should contribute means
for the prolongation of the strife in that re-
public, whether contributed as in the in
stance Of the Itata or not. is fact deeply to
be lamented The public sentiment Of the
civilized world demands that the United
States should not only do nothing ~ promote
the Gillian disorder, but that il should use
its great influence at once to suppress 1t, and
TO suppress it so effectually that it will not
revive TO bring further disgrace upon Chill
and dishonor ,pon the inhabitants Of the
whole Western Hemisphere.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-12

It has been announced by authority that
the terms Of the proposed reciprocity treaty
between Spain and the United States have
been agreed upon, although the details of
the agreement have not yet been officially
promulgated. 1t is understood, however,
that great advantages will accrue TO tins
country from the treaty, and that the docu-
ment refers chiefly 10 trade between the
United States and Cnba At ayanaparticu-
larly an extensive market for our breadstuG
and agricultural products will be opened.
1t is futher announced that the great in.
ducemtnt offered to Spain TO enter into this
agreement was 10 secure free market for
Cuban sugar. and to bring this about it WAS
necessary to take off the Spanish tariff on
goods Of the largest sale N the Antilles il is
also stated that the Spanish Government for
a time insisted that tobacco as well as sugar
should be placed on the free list But Mr..
Blaine sent a special envoy to Madrid, with
the result that the tariff on tobacco was
shown to be the cornerstone Of the protec-
tive edifce, SO to speak, and that demand was
abandoned.
me lued pltNdi4S tlldl lbC htS'hAaAlOllo Nv
Madrid were accelerated by reports of
threatened instruction in Cuba, which might
result in the annexation of the ever-faithful
isle" TO the United States. Ii may be that
these reports had something to do with the
agreement. which it seems. is to all intents
and purposes exactly in accord with the
wishes of the United States.
As a result of this treaty the United States
and the West Indies will be brought into
closer business relations than heretofore. and
some of the most sanguine annexationists
think that the effect of this intimacy will be
10 hasten that which Spain breads the most
the dependency of Cuba on this country.
BE that as it may, however, the announce
ment of this reciprocal agreement will be re-
oeiyed with favor by the United States Any
thing which tends TO tighten the oppressive
and unjust burdens fastened upon the people
by the Mckinley bill will prove popular. and
reciprocity treaties are the only relief the
people can hope for until Democratic Con-
gress can effect a wise aud iudicious general
system of tariff reform.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-12
Agricultural Graphics.
philadelphia LEDGER


An album Of agricultural graphics, which
shows the average value per acre OF crops III
the various States-the average being taken
for several years. is calculated TO upset gen
orally received views respecting farms and
farming. Without going into details, here IS
a curious result Of this averaging of crops and
values per acre The whole of New England
is in The first class as TO value peracre OF crops
for nearly all agricultural products. Massa-
chusetts is in the first class for corn, wheat,
oats, rye, barley. potatoes, tobacco and hay,
and in the second class for buckwheat-
California being alone in the first
class Massachusetts, IL. of course. not
represented in the cotton statistics. Pennsyl-
vanI is not first-class IN average value OF
yield as to any Of the crops. and New Jersey
IS firs class only in the value of her hay
prOdhct per acre In the yield Of corn per
acre Pennsylvania and New Jersey are IN the
first class. but the value per acre in both
States is second class. These are hardly the
figures one expects TO find; but values per
acre depend not only on the productiyeness
Of the soil, but upon market conditions, and
especially upon the competition which may
be brought about by low freight rates on the
railroads. Taking the average for ten years
is supposed to eliminate the chance effects OF
an OCCASIONAL failure OF crops.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-12

would have right 10 disregard any ex2res-
sion of opinion and "fglIt It out on tn@r
own lines. Just rs II 10 the reserved IrIvnge
Of auy independent nation TO nulhfy tpety
IN an extreme case and appeal to arms cut
no government cares TO sacrifice the oaci1ng
Of uublic sentiment or to incur the unive rsai
condemnation of the world To take the
sense of nations on pending dinerece
would be novelty. but perhaps a good o ne.
The effect would be TO make clenrer and
stronger the unformulated body OF laws
which should govern the intercourse OF all
nations
SO far as the New Orleans case is particn-
lariy concerned there is very little doubt as
to the answer which the European nations
would give TO the Italian appeal They Will
simply say that the policy Of the Government
as set forth by Secretary Blaine is suDstan-
TALLY the one they would adopt under SIM
liar circumstances that they could guaran-
tee no more protection to foreigners tnan 10
their own citizen or subjects. and that nothing
can be done beyond the equal enforcement OF
the laws for everybody. Certainly they WILL
bold that the United States cannot be ex-
pected TO amend their Constitution Just 10
suit the impertinent demands of Italy or any
other country. in order that foreign ban
ditti and scum may he still more encouraged
10 come here for tie express purpose OF the
more readily pursuing nefArious practices
which makes them exiles from their respec-
tive countries decidedly for those countries
GOOD.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-12
The Road Question.
LWest Point Star.l

If we bad not become very we'll accustomed
10 editorial work We would be surprised and
mortified that no one seems 70 take any inter
est in what we have SAID on the road ques-
ton. We do not profess 10 be able TO give
the full details OF plan for working our
roads. We know that The present system
is expensive aud totally inadequate t. our
needs. We know that our section
of country ought to have good
roads: we know we can have good
roads if the proper system is adopted. We
feel perfectly sure that the only system which
will be worth a fig will be one that will employ
a regular set Of road hands. Road machines
are necessary 10 the successful working of our
roads. No man can become proficient in
working road machine unless he works it
for some time. Good team or steam engine
is needed TO pull the machine.
Taking Will not mend our roads. II is high
time for something to be done. The dis
comfort in travelling over our roads; the strain
upon our horses, the wear and tear upon
vehicles and the great waste of time are all
serious considerations Our people would
like 10 getsoms good immigrants 10 take up
our lands Bad roads make bad impression
upon Strangers. Nothing would help us more
in the matter of immigration than good
roads
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-12
MCPHERSON for President.
[Chicsgo Herald

An interesting piece of gossip is that Sena-
tor German is not committed to Hill as
against Cleveland, but Is grooming dark
horse in the person of Senator Mcpherson, of
New Jersey Mr.. Mcpherson is very am
bilious man and some of mis- friends predict
that he will carry off the nomination away
from both Cleveland and Hill. 1t was
noticed last winter that the Senator, while a
strong anti-silver man. avoided lifting up his
voice in the silver debate. Without any great
diffcuIty. IN the opinion Of his friends, there
fore. be will be able to satisfy the East on his
previous record. and the West on his con-
ssrvatism of last winter. The Mcpherson
men say Hill and Cleveland will get into
snarl in New work and eat each other up. that
Hill will have the delegation, and by hanging
10 it make Cleveland's nomination impossible
a nd his own as well, and that Mcpherson will
run of with the prize.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-12
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-12
ARBITRATION OF THE MALTA AFFAIR,

The proposal of Italy 10 submit the final
settlement Of the New Orleans Mafan execu-
tons TO the judgment Of the European na-
tons is well worth considering. Ii is true
that all of them together could not enforce
their judgment or cause the United States to
abate one iota the position they have as
sumed but the theory is that agreement Of
views as to the application of international
rules in extreme cases would add consider
able weight 10 these rules. Every Govern
ment would still, as now. be the final Judge
Of Its own conduct; but yet each Government
would be likely 10 be very materially infu.
eneed in its course when such cases as that
Of the New Orleans uprising are Unexpectedly
presented, if it knows that the civilized ma
tons of the world agree that ceEtHln Ans
of conduct should DO observed
II is well said that if the suggestion of Italy
should be adopted step would be taken
toward international arbitration which David
Dudley Field and others have been urging as
a substitute for war. The United States
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-12
Selecting rre.idential Electors.
New York Times. Nav.

Michigan Republicans talk about contest
ing the constitutionaiity Of the act passed by
the Democratic Legislature providing for the
electi,n Of presidential electors by con-
gressional districts There is no manner OF
doubt about It's constitutionallty. and the
plan vsodld have much TO commend it if II
were to be adopted by all the States at once.
The result OF the election would be a closer
expression of the popular will. and this
method of choosing electors would prevent
the concentrated efforts that are made %
carry onrtain entire States supposed TO be
pivotal, 4" which i'll the past have led 10 much
corruption and some treacherOus political
trading A better plan still would be that
often advocated Of having no electoral coli
lege, and apportioning the electoral votes Of
but that would require an amendment Of the
Federal Constitution So far rs electors are
concerned they may be appointed" in any
manner that the Legislature of State directs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-12
greeley. Re,ort on Webb.

Mr. Dana at the Tribune celebration, said
Mr.. Greeley was notable, as very many OF you
undoubtedly remember. for free easy aad
careless style Of costume. and no sometimes
carried it to almost the verge of eccentricity.
He was tine opposite of a dude General
Webb, in the Courier and Enquirer. assailed
him for his style of dress, saying that was not
proper OF respectable that q man who edited
a newspaper, and a Wing newspaper especial
ly should ,ress in that way. General Webb
had recently been pardoDed out of States
prison, where be had been sentenced on ac-
count of fighting a duel. He had been par
doned by Governor Seward. Mr.. Greeley re-
torted Our dress may be pretty awkward
but il is nothing 81 what Webb would have
worn if Seward had not pardoned him."
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-12
The 1tata.
philadelphia Record.l

Since some revenue officers up in Behrng
STA undertook 10 capture a Canadian sealing
schooner by putting one sailor on board there
has been nothing in navnl affairs more anus
ing than the exit Of the CHILEAN steamer
Itilia from San Diego harbor, carrying with
her the Deputy United States Marshal who
was supposed to have seized" her. Yes
sells that are prepared for fight can't be taken
possession ofin thus fgurative style. If the
marshal had flung some Of the ltatas valve
ge,r overheard he might have kept her III
port: but with her engines 10 good working
order II was a toregone conclusion that she
woslld sail merrily away. seizure or no seizure.
1t takes big guns, and plenty of them to Sue
cesfully seize a war-ship nowadays.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-12
DEATHS.

FRAYsFR. Sunday, May l9tn, a. Pi zibo
AM, MARY ARMISTEAD' beloved VIE Oh MIL
The funeral will take place TOBY .t1esring
at u clock NJ. from the Second iie''' WI
church. -, Ill .+.and without
further notice
WEIDMAN.-Died. May II, 1891, az tne rel
1orca 81 1doinh Dill No 223 east Grace street,
Mrs b. c. WEfDMAN, Of Pottsyille' Pa INQUIRER
OF Mrs. Adolph Dill.
WHITWORrH Died, at the residence OF ner
~, n n ! Woodbridge in Hanover county
Va at o'clock A. NJ, May iltn, MISS 1sa ToHA n
FrnersI at 2 o'clock p. NJ, MAY 18TH, from her
father residence at Paineville' Amelia county,
Va. ..- - .ho family in
yited to attend.
GEOPFAITH-Died. at 1874 st. James Japn%e6F sfrssES
Sunday night at 1920 o'clock. fhfDEfh1e ~ ~ .
VII aFI MINE, wife Of Mr.. William Goep1alth;
aged sixty-two years and four days, 49,. r...,,
funeral will take place from Bethlenen E ral
oelical lutheran church, corner sixth ana Olay
streets. at 10 clock A. VI. IO-DAl.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-12
TUESDAY. MAY ~. 1891.
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Many Thanks.
Estate of yesterday

Our neighbor, THE TINES got out fine
edition yesterday showing tho trade of Rich
mond and giving this city fine advertise
ment. The paper throughout bristled with
telling facu. We extend our congratula-
tons to Tia public-spirited management of
Tar TIMEa
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-12
Great Britain and America.
New York Tribune.l

New York lrlDune.J
There has always been doubt botn IN the
r1n;tsd tates and in Great Britain as to
'Dhetber these two nations, bound together by
w NAM ties of kinship and or common in
se 20 were entitled to describe one another
az foreign. An English court Of law has, how
ever lust issued decree which definitely
settles this much disputed question. A lady
was left a legacy of some $4,000 last Christ,
mas, on condition that she should
marry neither a foreigner nor any
one Of the name of Smith. The lady, how
ever chose TO wed an American and the ex-
ecutors of tbs will at once declared that she
had forfeited the legacy by marrying a
foreigner. The defense put forward that
Americans were not included IN that category
was oyerruled by the English Court Of Probate,
which has decided once and for all that
Americans are foreigners.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-12

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cREfM or THE PRESs.
~..u,ut. ON Current Topics Cuiied FRO"
Leading Journals.
CPhiladeIphis Time

philadelphia TimesI
They have contested elections in indlan1 indiana,
hrt the Hoosiers believe in short con'es.
and lots of fun for the spectators wn'ie ~
Lasts Two candidates for treasurer at mny last
t1wn who tied each other at an eec51Su var ard
wonday decided the contest by avv-Ss saIi
mo- Monr rsss in which one Of the contestants Ien
Down and the other fell over hun, er ,hsn
ing 10 the goal. This was 0s Tbe crowd
long v eUI.' chance to bet and shout, and the
were ~ treasurer within three days of the
Town n II the case had been carried to the
elSo some one might have discovered that
u Uo;tbsr candidate mad ever been a citizen,
n asd tbe town would have been without
s az The foot-race plan OF setting an
election contest is short. sharp and decisive
and worthy of further application
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TIE Bishop of Manchester, England, de.
clsres that English society is rotten to the
core" And q contemporary hazards the
opinion that tho core itself - not above re-
nroach-p
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-12

ADVOCATES for national flower should set
tie on the ''Jimpson" weed. The true name
OF that celebrated plants Jamestown" weed,
and it was from jamestown Island that this
Republic OF the United States got its real
az ~
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-05-12
VIRGINIA.

VIRGINIA
DR.. Baker was refused bail at Abingdon yes
terday.-Georee Jordan killed Edward West
in Appomattox county Sunday wreck be-
tween freight cars occurred on the Chesapeake
and Ohio railroad near Balcony Falls Sunday
night.-Judge J. u. Horsley opened his cir
cult court in Lynchburg yesterday.-Ac-
counts from Floyd county arc TO the effect that
the present drought there is more damaging to
the crops than the recent frost proved TO be-.
Benjamin Johnson, living near Lebanon,
fatally shot himself accidentally few days ago,
There Is a row among the negro Baptists Of
Danville--The colleges of Danville are making
elaborate arrangements for their commence
ment exereises--Edward Sheehan, of Staun-
ton, was killed by 4 train at Buffalo Gap Sun
day.-Mr. L. j. Jones, Of BuenR Vista.
received stroke OF paralysis yesterday
The farmers Of Nottoway county are complain
Ing of the drought, which. coming so soon after
the frost, is doing great damsge.-Prepara-
tions are actively progressing for the hanging
Of Walter johnson (colored) on the ED instant.
NORTH CAROLINA.
Two young ladies in Tarboro have professed
Judaism so that they might marry their Jewish
lovers.-Miss Annie Williams, Of Washington
county, ~ kss MAo dtCAutuiolAy pulhoN W hS1tit
4 few days ago.-The proposition TO build a
railroad from Richmond to Ridgeway, n. O., is
exciting much interest.
NEW YORK.
Secretary Blaine is suffering from an attack Of
indigestion--Th pronouncing Of DR.. Briggs
as hereto by the investigating committee Of
the Presbytery creates some adverse criticism.
The Lumber Trade Association has shut of
the supply OF lumber to the building trade in
New York
GENERAL.
The United States war ship weighed anchor
yesterday and left for the South in pursuit OF
the Itata.---Confederate memorial exercises
we're held in Raleigh, N. G. yesterday.---The
grand lodge Of Odd Fellows Of North Carolina
will meet IN Oxford to-day.--Mr. Jasper Smith
was killed near Bristol Tenn, Sunday in a run
away, and his wife and children seriously in
jured.--Another forged check has been dis
covered in Charlotte. n. ca reward has
been offered for Buchanan, the murderer of Off
Ger Williams, OF Chester. s. C.-rresident
Cleveland made speechi.n Buffalo, n. Y. last
night--A terrible explosion occurred in Dur
ham Yesterday