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The times., 1897-06-24
THE JAPANESE PROTEST.
1t Is Now Before the Foreign Az
fairs Committee.

The first formal consideration OF the
Hawaiian annexation treaty was begun by
the committee ON foreign relations yester-
day. The text of the convention was
read carefully, together with all the
correspondence. The japanese protest
was also before the committee. having
been sent there by Secretary Sherman for
it's guidance.
This protest compicates the situation,
but no member of the committee will
admit that it was received In fact, every
precaution has been taken to prevent the
secrets OF the committee-room from escap-
ing The text of this protest reads as If
it was intended by Japan to be direct
challenge to the authority of this Govern
Inent, under international law, to annex
these islands. The only serious phase uf
the case Is the probable necessity of com
peliing Japan to recognize the fact that
Hawaii has a perfect right to yield up her
sovereignty, and that having done so, and
become part of this Government, all
f,er treaty relations with other govern
rnents cease and become void.
Japan is new to International matters
and puffed up with her recent victories
over the Chinese, SO that 1t may be q
troublesome matter to convince her thr 1ugh
the ordinary channels of diplomacy that
her position is wrong. The committee
holes that this can be accomplished and
will make strong report to tie Senate
against any yielding to the demand of that
rover that she has treaty relations with
Hawaii that give her perpetual tights in
the island. But whether Japan is satisfied
or not, Hawaii will be annexed if the re-
rort of the committee can effect 1t, .nd
there is very little doubt but that the Sem
ate viii agree with the report OF its conl-
mittee.
The con sideration Of he treaty has been
referred to a subcommittee. consisting of
Senators Davis, Foraker and Morgan They
will sit from time to time and give the
matter that attention demanded by the
gravity Of the step which the convention
proposes 1t is not thought that witnesses
will be heard but any one desiring to pre-
sent their views, so long as they are in
terested and responsible parties, will be
pernitted to file briefs.
How long the-oommittee will be at work
ON this matter is uncertain, but 1t Is be-
Heved the report to the Senate will he
made before the, close Of the present ses
sion.
The times., 1897-06-24
While Master Is Away.

The business managers" absence seems
mony and obedience in the party. Mr.
Allison is an oleaginous explainer and
aroIogist, but he is not up 10 the Hanna
mark in handling the whip or the hand
cuffs. This was made PAINFULLY evident
in the Senate on Tuesday, when Senator's
Foraker and Carter accused the Hanna
ing one of the numerous Arlington Hotel
trades, and springibg a reduction on the
wool Senators, contrary to contract.
Mr. Allison promptly denied know ledge
of any agreement, but admitted an "un-
derstanding," whatever the difference may
be between the two commercial processes.
the time being, because the Democrats
joined with The Harna- -Ha vemeyer contin-
gent and voted for a reduction from
House rates of cent pound each on first
ard second-class woods, to the disgust and
perhaps surprise OF those who champion
the wool growers as against the manufac-
turers. 1t should be remarked that notice
was given of Democratic intention to
oppose adoption of the completed schedule
when that point is reached.
The Importance of the episode lies in its
fllust ration of the DECENTRALIZATION that has
struck the Senatorial Republican situat on.
Half dozen at least of HanDa's recent
hencIunen have torn away from the eau
Gus buck and gag and almost are decided
upon exercising a degree of Independence
and individual Judgment. Wherefore, we
take IL to lie certain that ''the business
manager" will hasten back from Ohio as
soon as he can. 1t is rather dangerous
experiment to go away and leave Senator
Foraker at large, to pose as the friend of
the wild and wColIy Bucke! sheep raiser.
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tan accomplished fact; but 1t promises to
be cne before the close OF the Mckinley
Administration puts a period upon the
domination or British influence III our ma
uonal affairs Incidentally to the evolu-
tion of the magnificent project. heroic
efforts, lacked by Satanic diplomacy and
the wealth of Lombard street, will be
made TO chain the American people TO the
chariot W heels of the worid-encircling
conqueror. We shall have the opportunity
offered MS OF becoming the great depend
ency and mich COW of the syndicated
colossus by submitting to an arbitration
treaty IF we con sent, then the dream Of
English statesmans hip VIII be fulfilled.
The power of the United States, once neu-
trahzed, tied and bound, the whole con-
soldated force of the empire could be
devoted to armed defense against inter
ference by Russia, Germany, Austria,
France aud Turkey.
But supposing we reject the oyerture
Then we have to consider the eyer-multi-
plying hostile guns and Qualifications en-
c;rchng rs north, east, south aud west,
and what will hey mean?
The times., 1897-06-24
Hawaii a NECESSITY.

On Tuesday the deliberations of the
consideration of the japanese protest
against Hawaiian annexation. 1t is said
that the Cabinet is divided as TO the proper
answer to make 30 Japan. We are very
sorry to hear that, because there can be
but one proper and dignified reply to
offer Japan must be informed, with
firmness and courtesy, that her alleged
interest in the matter should be dropped
at once. ANY time these fifty years the
world has been on notice that on proper
occasion the United states was likely
to annex the group, and any and all
treaties made with the kingdom or re-
public have been subject TO that general
understanding.
The Importance TO us of this possession
is too great TO allow of any doubt or
hesitation Ia the premises. The consensus
OF American naval and military opinion is
to the effect that our future standing as
a power able to develop and protect
trade between the East and the West, by
way of the Nicaragua Canal, viii de-
nend upon our occupation of the Hawaiian
Islands They represent the first coaling
station within $500 miles of our Pacific
coast. Held by us, the coaling possibili-
ties of an enemy would be thrown back
$500 or 1000 miles, and that disad-
vantage would vastly neutralize any su-
seriority over US in naval strength. Con-
troll of Hawaii would Involve control of the
pciIt of conveyance of Pacific lines OF
commerce, and in that respect, again,
would afford us a round advantage over
other nations
To make the general proposition plain
If we had Hawaii, the Nicaragua Canal,
and a military and commercial alliance
with the republic of Cuba, we should con-
troll SO much of the worlds commerce, un-
der changed conditions of traffic which
the cut across the isthmus would produce,
that Great Britain's commercial prestige
would be more than threatened; 1t would
be greatly reduced or annihilated.
Nobody unde rstands this better than do
the chief politicians and business men of
England 1t is not probable that they
would care to make direct issue with
us on anarx xation; but 1t is quite like their
government to push Japan into trouble
with us ON the same account. From that
andpont the attitude of the Milado may
be worth investigation and analysis; but
really, it Is the hand of John Bull and
not that of Japan that We need to watch
for in the business
The times., 1897-06-24
Modern
Glassware.

American ingenuity and
skill are well represented by
our assortment of 1897
Glassware, and we call es-
pecial attention to the su-
perior finish and symmetry
of this Glassware, which is
offered at remarkably low
prices.
Pressed Glass Tumhlers, 8 styles Each. 20
Imitation Cut Glass Lemonade Glasses
Each -.-..--...-...-----..o
Imitation Cut Glass Table Tumblers.
Imitation Cut Glass Water Pitchers.
1-2 gal. size. Each. ESQ
Iniita iod Cut Glass Uarafres- Each Zoe
Imitation Cut Glass Ice Cream Plates
Eaen ..-..--.-....-.--.. --....---'...--.----o
Imitation Cut Glass Flower Vases
Each OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. .oc
limitation Cut Glass Berry Bowls
Each -.---..--.-..-. .1Oc
Indsa ion Cut Glass II Handled Olive
Dishes Each -.--....---...-.--..--o
Imitasio.l Cut Glass Ice Cream Trays
Each -0oo
Imitation Cut Glass Fruit or Cake
stands Each. .loo
The Summer Table can be neatly fur
nished for very little money
Fifth floor
The times., 1897-06-24
Grosrenor.s opening Gun.

At the opening of the Toledo Republican
convention, Temporary Chairman Gros-
vcnor delivered the key speech of the
Ohio campaign, and It's subject, OF course,
was Mckinley prosperity" Mr.. Gros-
venor' S superiority to base things Ike facts
is so well known that nothing he could
say would excite surprise
Among other things, he declared that
every otio farmer knew that every item
of production on his farm is worth more
money by the pound, per capita, or by the
yard than it was last November" The
speaker was careful to excuse himself
from giving the data for his statement.
which, perhaps, was a trifle more mixed
than he intended. For instance, we are
not aware of anything connected with ordI-
nary Ohio agriculture 'by the yard, un-
less it may be the doorya ard or the barn
ward mckinley prosperity is sending
The times., 1897-06-24
American Patriotism In New York.

From the New York SUM-
Nr. Alexander Ector Orr, in congratu-
Iating Queen VictoTia on the occasion of
ner ju.iJee, in the name of the Chamber
of Commerce OF the State of New York,
referred To the fact that the original
charter of that body had been received
directly from the hand of your iIlustri-
GUS ancestor, King George the Third"
This must be deemed to be the most
remarkable utterance inspired by the
Queen s jubilee, at least fIom any Ameri-
can source.
Whatever our views of Queen Victoria.
we have not been accustomed in this
country 10 regard George III as an Illus
trious character.
We wonder whether Mr.. Alexander
Ector Orr has ever taken time enough to
read short but expressive document,
commonly known as the Declaration of
for the asking, or, at ali events, by the
expenditure of a few pennies, at any
book store. We would suggest the pur-
chase of q copy for the library OF The
Chamber of Commerce, and if the treas
ury Of that organization is not in such q
condition as TO warrant the expenditure.
we viii cheerftdly contribute the peces-
sary amount.
Having obtained copy OF the Declara-
ton Of Independence, if Mr. Orr anil his
associates viii turn to the second page OF
that memorable instrument, they will find
a clear and cogent statement of the various
acts by W hich the ''illustrious'' George III
endeared himself to the American colonies
i'll the time OF Washington and Franklin
and Hauccck and Jefferson
Read q few of the meritorious perform
anccs OF the 'iHustrious" monarch Of che
Chamber cs Commerce:
HE has abdicated government here by
declaring Us out Of his protection and
waging war against US.
HE has plundered our seas, ravaged our
coasts. burnt our towns, and destroyed the
lives of our people.
HE is, at this time, transporting large
armies of foreign mercena ries to Complete
the works of death, deso1atiOn, and tyr
amy already begun, with circumstances
of cruelty and perfidy scarcely paraIleled
in the most barbarous ages, and totally
unworthy the head of civilized nation
HE has constrained our fellow citizens,
taken captive on the high seas, to bear
arms against their country, to become the
executioners of their friends and brethren,
or to fall themsel yes by their hands.
''He has excited domestic Instructions
amongst US, and has endeavored to bring
on the inhabitants of our frontiers the
merciless Indian savages, whose known
rule of warfare is an undlstinguished
destruction Of all ages, sexes, and con-
ditions-''
One hundred and twenty-five years is
long period, but ten times as many years
will net serve TO soften or mitigate tue
severity of the Judgment which all pa
triptic Americans must pass upon the !n-
famous treatment which this country re-
ceiyed at the lands Of the British SOW
ereign, whom it pleasesthe Chamber OF Com
rnerce of the state OF New York to
characterize as the Industrious" ancestor
OF Queen Victoria
The times., 1897-06-24

Tic codification commission nominated
by the President Monday will have a nice
thing of 1t. II VIII he given acconmioda-
tons by the Government, and each of the
three members viii draw a larry of So, 900
a year. 1t will probably take quite a long
time to codify all the penal statutes of
Jhe United States, and the berth VIII not
be given up any earlier than possible. Of
the three members, Messrs. Thompson Of
Ohio and CIl,ersoH are wel,-known ex-
members of Congress, and both men are
good lawyers. Mfr Thompson was one of
the most ardent of the Mckinley men in
Ohio. and has been active in Republican
conventions for many years. Judge Cui-
berson was chairman of the Judiciary
Commit &c Of the House while Mr. Crisp
was Speaker, and is one OF the best cum
stitutional lawyers in the country. OF the
legal qualifications OF Mr.. Poyk;n. of Mon
tana, but little rs Known here. He was a
member of the national commit tee from
his State for -four years and refused TO
bclt the ticket last year.
The times., 1897-06-24

It is nanifestiy unfair to criticise the
doings OF subordinates OF the Finance Com
uiittee 70. their presence on the floor of
the Senate during the tariff debate Ia
situations have been aimed at these
men, both In the newspapers and on the
floor by Senators in debate. Not one OF
these men would participate In this mat
ter e he were not compelled TO by reason
of the nature OF his employment. aud their
position is such that they cannot reply tn
the limitations that have been made with
respect TO them Some Senator ought
to rebuse this practice, and defend men
whc are helpless in the face of attack
Among the men in the present employ OF
the Finance Committee are the following,
and every one of them has an honorable
record for COED and faithful service: Col
George C. Tichenor, Of the board OF ap-
praisers. at New York. Thadeus : Sharrets,
president of the board OF appraisers, New
York. BENJAMIN Durfee. finance expert, of
the committee, s. n. D. North, special
employee of the committee; Arthur Shel-
ton, stenographer OF the committee, and
James s. Morril. clerk of the committee
The times., 1897-06-24
CAPITOL NEWS AND GOSSIP.

Senator Allison states positively that the
duty on hides will remain in the tariff bill
to the end, and that the only possible
question about the matter was whether
the tax should be made specific or al
valorem. The latest Developments intiicate
that the specific rate OF ] cent pound
viii be adopted, and that it will go through
the conference committee in that form.
The difficulties now being encountered in
bringing the Northwestern Senators into
line on the wool question make 1t addi
tionaily hard for those who are opposed
to a tariff on hides to make any progress.
The cattle raisers and big sheep owners
are represented by less than dozen men
in the Senate, and an effort to reduce
the rates on raw wool is but another argu-
ment, as they view 1t, for maintaining
the duty on hides. Senator Burrows of
Michigan, whose constituents are largely
interested in securing free hides, yes
terday replied toii several letters from
Michigan people interested in the tanning
business. In which Ibe stated thai in his
opinion the Senate would adhere To tie
tax IN spite of ali that can be done to pre-
vent 1t. di
The times., 1897-06-24
LADIES' CHESS CONGRESS.
Mrs. WorraH, of Brooklyn, Playing
Against Signorina Fagan. of Italy.

London, June 23.-The Hon. Horace Cur
zop Plnnkett, n. p, opened the Ladies In
ternationaI Chess Congress at the Hotel
Cecil this afternoon. There are twenty
competitors. Two games VIII be played
daily until each of the players play every
other In the first round, Signorina
Pagan, of Italy, was matched against Mrs.
Wcrrall, of Brooklyn. Their game Was
Adjourned Signorina Pagan had the dd-
vantage Of position.
Mrs Sydney, of England. defeated Mrs.
Stevenson, of Montreal. In the second
round, Madame dc Lavigne, of France, de-
feated Mrs Stevenson.
The times., 1897-06-24
CUBAN MASS MEETING.
Enthusiasm Aroused and Many
Members Added TO the League.

Members Added TO the League.
The mass meeting which was held last
night at Confederate Veterans Hail, in
the Cuban patriots interest, was a great
success. Tie hall was crowded and the
speeches were inspiring
The meeting was in charge OF Gen
William. Brown, president of the National
Cutau League, OF this city Mr. n. E.
vowles WAS secretary One OF the sub
stantial results of the occasion was that
about 1GO new members were added to
the League
The addresses We're by Hon. Charles
Turner, pr winn, surgeon general OF the
jnsureent army in Havana province, aud
Col. r J. Hinton. Col Winn spoke In
tercssinsly OF his experiences in the Cuban
hospita,s, and of his manner of escape,
the particulars OF which, however, have
already been published. Col Hinton was
In Cuba during the former revolution, and
entertained the audience with personal
"reminiscences, which were Wen chosen and
told. Mr. Turner had a good subject and
handled 1t well.
The announcements was made that a
mass meeting under the auspices OF the
wotnan's Cuban League will be held at
Columbia Theater next Sunday afternoon
at o'clock.
The times., 1897-06-24
remind US of,

The Senate appears to be undertaking
the Hawaiian question with proper spirit
and good sense. Yesterday Senator Nor
gan introduced a bill TO admit Hawaii as
a Territory of the United States, the
laws of this country to become operative
in the islands on July 4, 1898. This
action ought to bring the japanese in
cident to termination. Japan must
see that, no matter how unple asant the
fact may be to her, this country means
to have Hawaii and will not tolerate the
least interference from any quarter.
The times., 1897-06-24

Bushnell bowed to the inevitable aud took
the guhernatorial nomination with Kurtz
out in the cold. The convention indorsed
observes that eve commend the course
OF the President and express our confidence
in his speedy and patriotic disposition of
the Cuban question:
The times., 1897-06-24

Reports brought back from Liberia by
returning emigrants ought to serve as a
warning to the oolored people of Amer
place as the American negro could seek, in
search of fortune or employment. There
are plenty of localities In Mexico and
attractive in point OF fertility climate,
end social conditions, where land can DC
had. and from whence it is easier to get
home again
The times., 1897-06-24
LAWYER Mattingly Seriously III.

Mr. William F. Mattingly, well-known
member of the District bar, has been
lying dangerously i'll at his home, 1 JIG
street northwest, for fbe past two weeks.
Mr.. MattingIy is suffering fIcm violent
attack of maIa al fever, complicated with
stomach trouble. Drss ssowers and Busey
are attending him
The times., 1897-06-24
TyyENTY-oNE POISONED.
Unknown Fiend Puts a Deadly Drug
in Spring.

San Antonio, Tex, June 23.--A attempt
at wholesale poisoning is reported from
Llano county. A Methodist eamp-mee.ing
is being held in grove and some person
poured Il large quantity of poison in the
spring where W alter was obtained Twenty
one persons drank the water. and ali were
poisoned. Several OF them are In a
serious condition.
The times., 1897-06-24

During the last fiscal year our Cuban
trade amounted to only SAT ,54S,eto.
compared with Sl02, ,s64, POI few years
ago. This year the probabilities are that
it will not reach $4,000. GOO This Is
the kind of thing We get in return for our
alliance with Spain against human liberty
The times., 1897-06-24
Washington Men Honored.

Schenectady, ~ Y, June 23. AT the grad
uating exercises of the class OF 81 at
Union College today honorary degrees were
conferred as follows: Phi. D., upon James
E. Benedict, Washington, D. c., class Of
80, and LII. D., Rev. Sheldon Jackson,
D. D., also of Washington. and of t he class
of '55
The times., 1897-06-24

During these days of jubilee the ven
erable Queen of England is a sacred per
son TO ali her subjects but one-Mr. Alfred
widow seems to say:
I'm nuptiaied to my people; have wed
their deathless Will"
We know now whom Thurber used to
remind IL S of.
The times., 1897-06-24

home we are not likely TO hear anything
more concerning the next arbitration
treaty until his return in the autumn.
him short Of a peerage.
The times., 1897-06-24

Senator Teller is one of the most sensi
tive OF men when he is speaking. The
other day he was talking on the wool
schedule, W hen the Senate was all ex-
citclnent. Mr.. Allison was conferTing
witt several Senators and endeavoring To
fix up some amendment that would be sat
isfaetory To the recalcitrants. Suddenly
stopping, Mr. Teller looked at Mr.. Allison
and said sotto yoce: II wish if you in
tend to have a caucus you would retire
from the chamber and let me finish my re-
marks" The conference stopped.
The times., 1897-06-24
Gen. Ansnn Mills Retired.

Brig. Gen Anson Mills was yesterday,
al lis own request, retired because Of forty
years service. 1t is probable that his sue
ccesor win be Col Caleb H. Carlton, Eighth
Cavalry.
The times., 1897-06-24

When John Gooinow, Of II nDesota, was
nominated 10 he consul generals at Shanghai
The most prom;n ent original Mckinley man
OF Minnesota got his reward. Mr Cool
now was for the President first, last
and all the time. He IN young nan,
active IN Eepublican leagCe ciIcies AMI a
hard political worker generally. This is
an other personal appointment OF the
President.
The times., 1897-06-24
"A Denim Table Covers,
fringed and embroidered.
37Hc each.
Fancy Cretonnes, Sateens
Porch Curtains.

AXIS feet, Inside Bamboo Each. 500
4xS feet. outside Bamboo. Each $50
6xS feet, outside BaIn5oO. Each..-..SI
10x10 feet, Outside Bamboo. Each. So
Fourth floor.
The times., 1897-06-24

bill was introduced in the Senate
by Mr.. Perkins for the appointment of
commission Of nineteen members, repre-
senting the differeht Industries and em-
ployments, to collect Information and con-
slider and recommend legislation TO meet
the problems presented by labor. agri-
culture and capital
The times., 1897-06-24
CABLE TOLLS COME HIGH.
Enthusiasm Sent Out by Mail TO
Save ExpenSes.

ing, Gable Tolls Come gh; Enthusiasm
Sent on by Mail to Save Expenses, - the
Sun viii print without comment the fol-
lowing extract from the 4 ssocfated Press
account of the jubilee as printed in this
mornings Herald, under a London date:
THE enthusiasm throughout was as
already sent out in advance"
The times., 1897-06-24

President Mckinley having intima ated that
Greater New York, the Republican mag
mates are in terror for fear he may do
or say something TO identify himself with
1t. They assert that, in the view of
the masses, Mckinley Is only another name
for Hanna, and that anything savoriug of
that potentate would sink the party out
of sight. The people are suffering from
a surfeit of McHanna prosperity already.
The times., 1897-06-24

''The talking machine said Mr.. Arthur
Mora, Of Chicago. as the Riggs, yesterday,
lis now used in Chicago as an afd in the
teaching OF foTeig gn languages. A friend
OF mine is an instructor iL Spanish, aud
has a number OF cylinders, or records,
which are intended 10 assist to a correct
pronunciation. The student sits down
with the talking machine, and listens TO
its repeated pronunciation of a certain
woTd and then tries IL Tor himself There
are also special lessons in reading and
spelling I he Instructor recently So
ictted q young business man to take a
course nf lessons in Spanish on the talking
machine. Why, didn't know you could
get those machines 10 talk foreign
Ian ngGssesr said he''