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The times., 1897-12-04
EneIand,s Example.

The violent seizure OF the Shan Tung
peninsula by Germany is nothing sho.t Of
national thievery. Two German mission
aries are murdered by Chinese inhabitants
of the viceroyalty, and their mission houses
Demolished. Germany with propriety com
plains, and the Chinese government, in
good faith az far as we can see, proceeds
60 discover and punish the perpetrators
While this municipal operation is in pro
gress, a German fleet seizes one OF the most
important maritime ports of China, drives
the troops OF the Empire out Of the forti-
fications defending it; occupies the hay and
env1rons or Kiao Chou, and proceeds to enter
upon permanent occupation, declaring mar
tlal law in the indeterminate ''adjoiuing
district" TheL 70 make an excuse for
this piece of nagrant land piracy, the
Kaiser presents a demand upon the Chinese
Yovernn ent in the following terms:
The discovery and execution Of the rnur-
derers OF the missionaries. Mes and Hennle.
the punishment OF the implica ted officials,
including the governor Of the province of
Shan Tung, the reconstruction Of the mis-
tlohdFE buildings the pa ymenG OF an ln-
demnity Of 900 taes tabout $685.
000lto the relatives of the victims, the pay
ment OF heavy indemnity to cover the ex-
penses OF the German naval expedition
and the maintenance OF the German force
al klao Chou Bay. the railroad monopoly of
dhe shan Tung province, aud the occupa-
tlon Of kiao Chou Bay as a German coaling
Ration
We are not disposed to hold Germany
az much responsible for this Illustration Il
heartless oppression visited upon a nation
TOO weak adequately TO resent it as we
are Great Britain, that SNUG. hypocrftical.
and pharisacal power which for two cen
turtles has pursued the sane policy in its
dealings with the peoples Of Asia aud
Africa, until among European governments
II hah come TO be regarded as a matter of
course, and, for practical purposes, enc ysted
in international law. Now we see tile
cold-blooded and rascalIy course OF Eng
hand in the process Of cheerful imitation 10y
The continental nations OF Europe, and we
are minded To call attention TO the fact
and the situation principally to show
The times., 1897-12-04

America Il what beautiful AID Deatifio
demon certain political and financial in
terests would marry US in the wedlock
and paddock of holy arbitration.
As To the adventures of these European
freebooters in the Eastern hemisphere, the
logic Of our position does not permit us
TO assume any attitude other than that Of
polite protest. But the Monroe doctrine
means, and means ultimately, and ITO the
last man. the last dollar, and the last
ditch" that they must not be repeated
on this side of the world. We do not
desire the conquest or enslavement of any
people who are our neighbors, and in
consequence OF our paramount nationality
our wards, in North, Central or South
America. or the islands adjacent TO our
two continents. We viii not permit
that any European power should oppress
them, or annex or politically colonize their
territories.
Judging from the trend of human events
in the closing years of the nineteenth cen
tury, it il possible that the attempt may be
made. All right! Then there will be the
struggle of modern times, and the American
people VIII fight it out to victory or
eNtermination.
The times., 1897-12-04

The internal dissensions in the Austrian
Empire do not seen to give any promise
of early abatement. Prague PRACTICAL '
is in a state of siege, and the Czech at
tack upon and pillage of German resi-
dents and shopkeepers continues without
much Improvement. The government is
compelled to use stern repressive meas
ures, ana we shall expect TO hear Of many
summary executions. A general revolu-
ton may be averted, but the chances for
some sort of Czech insurrection are not
TO be ignored. The very means which the
Austrian authorities are forced to use,
in order TO quell the rioting in Prague aud
other Bohemian cities are calculated to
inflame the anger of the people against
the Emperor and everything German.
But that again, ar likely as not, VIII stir
up the Dutch" i'll the Kaiser, and if his
brother svy ercien should need help TO put
down any revolt aimed at Teutonic sup
preston in the Austro- Hungarian Einpira,
he would be apt to furnish it and perhaps
rather lie the job.
The times., 1897-12-04
sArunpAY. pEcEMRER 4. 1897.
The Presidents sorrow.

From the palace TO the cot. the shadow
OF deeth soon or late falls across the
threshold cf every home. In the fatal i'll
ness OF lis venerable and honored mother f.
has fallen Gthwart the horizon Of our Presi-
dent. Like dutiful son lie kneels at the
bedside Of her who nursed him in infancy,
taught his baby lips to pray, and brought
him up H. virtue and the fear OF Col.
Remembering these things, may he re+arn
from tie sad futy upon which he has sole
from the Capital strengthened in mis- Ie-
sire TO perform the duties of his hieh II
flee as she who departs f rom his life would
have him in the strict interests of right, Of
humanity and OF the American people
The times., 1897-12-04
POLITICAL GOSSIP.

Speaker Reed, big and good -natured as
ever, when not ON his throne, reached
| Washington yesterday afternoon. He went
to the Shorehani from the station just Ike
any ordinary mortal in street car, and
carried his own han,tbag. He scrawied
his name on the register, ate his luncheon
and then set about putting his papers to
rights in his office and preparing for the
serious business that is before him. 1he
Speaker returns To Washington in the Lest
OF health and in good spirits. But his con-
tented frame of mind did not lead him un-
warily into the hands of the interviewer.
Mr.. Reed would not and did not talk OF
those things upon which his views just at
this time would be most sought after.
There is nothing that L can say hat
would add TO the stock of information for
the public" he said. Il have been in
the country, away from the busy world,
enjoying a rest, and all l know is what
have cleaned from newspapers. 1t would
be useless to attempt to speculate on what
Congress will do or will not do. 1t Ill
soon be in session. and we shall then see
how matters shape themselves"
Beyond these few generalities Mr.. Reed
did not go. 1t would be impolitic for him
20 make predictions, and no one knows
that better than the Speaker himself. Iur-
ing the course OF the evening quite num-
ber OF Congressman called to pay their
respects, and, in the privacy Of his own
room, III conference with Republican lead
ers the Spekaer unbosomed himself and
began the work OF mapping out the labors
of the coming session. The Speaker viii
oppose any and all extrayaganc in ap-
propriations. 1t is und derstood that he does
not think the session ought 10 be pro-
tracted, and some Of his close friends in
innate that he is not burdened with g
desire to reform the currency, much less
being deluded with the hope that this
can be accomplished.
The times., 1897-12-04

The Senate viii probably decide the
Oregon Senatorial case early in the ses-
sion- This, at least. is the opinion ex-
pressed In Senatorial circles Senator
Pritchard, a member of the Committee ON
Privileges and Elections, to which The Cor
bett case was referred. said 70 Times
reporter last night that the committee
would report the case favorably at its
first meeting
Readers Of The Times are familiar v vith
the facts in this case. Mr. Corbett was
appointed Senator from Oregon in March
last, after the legislature which should
have elected successor TO Senator
Mitchell failed to do So There vas no
session OF the Oregon legislature this wear.
The members assembled, but many If them
refused to take the oath of office and serve
as members. Consequently there was no
Possibility of electing Senator.
Gov. Lord was appealed to, after the
members dispersed Co their homes. to
appoint q Senator. After giving the
matter careful consideration he selected
former Senator H. W Corbett. and sent
him on to Washington with his credentials
Mr.. Curbett arrived shortly after the Senate
met in special session, ON March l 3, and
presented his papers. They were re
ferred to the Committee on Privileges and
Elections of the Senate. of which senator
Chandler is chairman. Senator Hoar
was designated to examine and report
OH the case. He has Informed the com
mittee that Mr.. Corpett has clear title
to the seat.
Mr.. Corbett expects to get several Demo
cratic votes when hts case comes aefore
the Senate Several Senators, it is cla med
by Mr.. Corbett's friends, have announced
their intention of voting to seat Mr. Cor
bett, despite the fact that lie is a go,ind
money Republican
The times., 1897-12-04

b. b. Ray and j. W. Callahan, two we'll
known railroad men, Of Chicago, mernbers
OF the American Railway League, a political
Organization which ihade several trips 10
Canton during the campaign, are IN the city
OH a mission They want the next member
OF the Interstate Cofanerce Commission 10
be practical railroad man. Mr. Ray "a Us
there are yersenough on the commission
and that what it really needs is the service
of sone practical railroad man. They nave
10 candidate, and declare they are not tere
in the interest OF any particular man set
OF men. Both gentlemen called ON Senator
Cullom yesterday and sought his influence
but the Senator replied forcibly laat he
was for Judge Littler. of Illinois. Judge
Litter, 1t may be remarked, is brother
in-law OF Senator Culloin. ana vas formerly
one of the Government directors of the
Union Pacific Railroad. MessrS. Ray and
Callahan, before leaving the city last
evening, laid the matter before Mr.. Dawes,
OF Illinois, and requested hiIu TO urge
their case before the President
The times., 1897-12-04

Reports from sirnla rather go to show
that the British forces in Northern India,
instead OF being punitive as they are
termed In fact are penitential rather than
otherwise. The amount of punishment
they are inflicting on the tribesmen does
not seem &c be greatly In excess of the
quantity that the tribesmen are giving
them. Recent dispatches show that the
natives are putting up very pretty fight,
and that the war byno means is jug with
one handle; nor is 1t over yet by any
manner of means.
The times., 1897-12-04

We have no titles of nobility In this
there should be any more hoaors to he
gained by running for office the whole
nation might be tumbling over itself to be
official. Even as it is, there are crowds OF
men who would rather hold office than be
rich, and if they can hold office and be
rich, that is what they consider the sum Of
all earthly delight. But it does seem as
if we might have some way to show honor
to gifted Americans, who are not after
offices, because they have something bet
ter to do, and are ennobling the name Of
the natoI il, music, literature and painting,
in science and invention. Russia has be-
slowed on the two de Reszkes the doubtful
glory OF placing them in the nobility. Con-
sidering the origin Of the nobility in most
European nations, and the sort of reputa-
ton they bear when people are bold enough
20 tell the truth about them, it would
seem that t. place great artist or a
great musician among the nobility is an
HOnOl WHICH an oi blSO WIN 81 ueCebI seuee
of propriety could manage to do without.
France has improved on this She is a
republic, and she has caused to be signifi-
cant the cross of the Legion of Honor. 1t
might be good idea to have something
of the sort In this country. To be sure. we
have college degrees, but there is something
little absurd about conferring the ,legrae
of Doctor Of Laws on man who has be-
come eminent in calling which had moth
ing 10 do with law or the college either.
The times., 1897-12-04

Senator McLaurin, Of South Carolina, does
not favor the proposed postal savings bank
scheme in its present form. The Senator
declares 1t would be hardship to owners
Ofreal estate, especially the ia rming portion
of our people. The national banks are Tor
hidden by law from loaning their deposits
on real estate security, hence the only
resource left the city and country owners
OF real estate is through private and savings
banks. The operation Of this plan Of postal
savings hanks the Senator says, VIII drive
all the idle money into the national treas
uiy and national banks, and leave no place
where the owner OF land can borrow
dollar. Until this scheme is amended so
those savings which so into the national
treasury can be loaned out to those who
need them, the Senator viii oppose the bill.
The times., 1897-12-04

Ever since the New York elections, Mr.
Platt has been working with the industry
of despair to "azzle out of it, SO far
his sue }ess has not been encouraging. He
has made many praiseworuhy attempts at
explanation, carefully emitting mention Of
any trade with Tammany to ttirowthe great
municipal election, in order to beat Seth
Low. Soon after the results Were known
he issued a statement in Which he declared:
THE Republican defeat in New York city
was a local defeat. 1t had its cause in local
controversies. In the State above the
Harlem River the Republican majorities
were all that could be desired" The New
York Tribune takes up this assertion and
tears it in tatters. The Tribune reminds
Mr.. Platt, that the Democrats elected the
mayors OF Albany, Troy, Syracuse, Roches-
ter and Buffalo, and that the straight Re-
publican votein the assembly was reduced
assemblymen were lost in Westchester
county, and one each iii Clinton and Co;t-
land counties. Pluralitics of Republican
assemhlymen elected were greatly reduced:
In Herkimer, from ,962 to 18; Sullivan,
from 773 10 Il; Yates, from 537 to 9s;
Third district Queens, from ,229 TO 10T;
Orleans, from LAO to 100; First Ulster,
from 66e to 21s, and, Alleghaney, From
3,277 10 2s8. If these pluralities are
"all that could bedesired, F." the Hon. Thomas
c. Plat is q man easily 81 tisfied.
The times., 1897-12-04
WIRE TRADE MONOPOLY.
Combination Perfecting Necessary
Arrangements for Consolidation.

Continuation Perfecting Necessary
Arrangements for Consolidation.
Pittsburg, Dec. "a leading broker here
says the success of the proposed wire trade
combine is assured. 1t is one Of the most
gigantic in the history OF the business world
and viii include every wire rod and wire
nail mill in the country.
The work of appraisement is in progress
and Will be finished by January l.. The
combine offers two-tlirds cash down for
the plant, the other third To be taken in
stock. The capital stock is fixed at
$50,o00,o00, and no pooling arrange nents
on prices are contemplated. 1t will also
include blast furnace with its own ore
supply and three steel plants.
The times., 1897-12-04

The press is asking some questions rs
to the Instructions which the Wolcott
monetary commission received before its
departure for Europe, and it is sad
that like questions VIII be asked in the
Congress before long. When in London,
Mr.. Wolcott is understood to have stated
to the French ambassador at the court OF
st. James that ne and his associates
Were empowered under certain conditions
to accept proposition for free coinage
at the ratio OF 15 12 TO /. In view OF
the back track which the Administration
has taken ON the subject OF International
hmctallism, 1T would be Interesting to
learn just what authority Mr.. Mckinley
did confer upon the commission.
The times., 1897-12-04

Cuba finds friend in Representa- tive
Curtis OF Kansas, who reached Washington
yesterday, but not such friend as would
cut loose from the Administration and in
sIst that something he done at once. Mr.
Curtis believes the Republicans win act
in harmony with the President and be
guided by his wishes. II Spain wants fur
ther time, and the President is willing
Mr. Curtis says his party should acqliesce.
On the currency question Mr.. Curtis views
are similar to those Of nine -tenths OF the
members who haze. come in. He believes
IL would be waste OF valuable time TO
take UP the subject, and would precip,tate
needless disturbance OF business oondi
tons, which have already adjusted them
selves TO the new~tarifr and only ask 10 be
let alone.
The times., 1897-12-04

Prince Bismarck considers it american
arrogance" for this nation to remark, in
the polite terms of diplomacy, that 1t
would give us a sensation or indigestion
If Germany were TO annex Haiti. Eyi-
dently he does not see anything arrogant
about the Violent seizure OF a Chinese
province by his own Kaiser. There
are some Indications that the Car does,
and that he may feel compelled TO call
Emperor Wilhelm down. In which case
he wiz come.
The times., 1897-12-04
UPsALA COLLEGE ENDOWMENT
The Institutions Is Supported by
Swedish Lutheran Churches.

Elizabeth, N. j.. Dec. 3-Eighteen acres
of land have been dora ted to the faculty
of Upsala College, now located in Brook
lyn, ard Of which pr j.. II. Beck is presi
dent. An endowment Of 500, 900 tas
also beel made. The land is situated IT
New Orange, two miles northweSto OF Eliza-
beth Tlans are out for the construction OF
eight buildings, including the university
building, chapel, dormitories, etc.
The college was organized in Brook lyn
five years ago, with a small roll Of stu
dents. The institution is supported by a
direct tax on the ninety Swedish Lutheran
churches established in the North A ;la attic
States.
The times., 1897-12-04
Bows Overcoats.

The best and nobbiest Boys
10 sell at the price.
Dark gray Cneviot, cut correct
length, lined with double-warp
Itailan cloun, side vents, snappy
anu stylish-but above all warm
and worthful. No So coat is any
better. Sizes, 6 TO is 81 OO
years ................... ~ ''NO
The times., 1897-12-04

butter and other produce becomes natural
lied on the wharves, and that is all there Is
about it The English people won t buy any
ones else goods 50 long as they can get their
own, and by this simple method the supply
is made 5 inexhaustibIe as the widows
cruise OF oil.
The times., 1897-12-04
Boys Shoes.

The special Shoe selling is giving
you chance for the boys that you
want to take advantage Off you
want to save more than you ever did
before.
BOYS Black Satin Calf, lace s hts
warranted all solid lea ther, good
shapes, sizes l 2 to . 1-2, xI -
worth $1.75. Today only. p L
Another lot of Boys Black Calf
Shoes that are good value AZ So.
Comfortable shapes. Sizes q O7
1-2 to 12 only ....... p l.NI
The times., 1897-12-04
Circulation Statement.

Communications intended for publication
IL The Times should be tersely aud plain y
rTftten and must IN all cases be accompanied
By Tie name and address Of the leyiter Re
ieoted communications ioiH not be preserved,
and onlp manuscripts Of obrious importance
WiR Be returned 10 Their authors.
The times., 1897-12-04
BRYANT ORDERED TO Leave
Child Wife of Gen. Clay to Return
Soon 10 Him.

Valley View, Ky. Dee. 3.-Mrs. Cassius
NJ. Clay is improving rapidly, and expects
soon II return to her husband at Whitehall.
She has ordered william Bryant. who is
said to be a former admrer, and Who mas
been with her since her illness, to leave
the house.
Sensational disclosures are expected.
The times., 1897-12-04
SPECIAL PRICE, $3.50.

Extra line Imported Atwood Scotch Chew
lot Cloths, made up into BOYS Suits WITH
extra pants handsome pa items, servicea bic
colors Tor dress or everyday wear. sizes
10 l5. Sizes up To : have braided collar.
pairs pants with each suit.
The times., 1897-12-04
SPECIAL PRICE, $500.

About 90 Combination Suitsls,t OF CtheIOt
We advertised last week-well made, well
fitting, double seats and knees A Few sizes
missing Extra pants with eaUnsuit. WolJn
The times., 1897-12-04
SPECIAL PRICE, $3.50

All-wOUI Navy Blue ChnchHa Refers
guaranteed fast color, nicely lined with
serge and plaid cheviot, handsomely braid
ed with black Hercules braid. Sizes 3 to
s. Worth S5.75.
The times., 1897-12-04
SPECIAL PRICE. $3.50

For little reIlows-very good quality Blue
CheviOt Sailor Blouse suits -absCIutely
all wool, neatly trimmed with red " mite OF
black braid, plated sleeves, Lanyard and
whistle with eaen suit sizes ) 10 10.
Worth $500.
The times., 1897-12-04
Boys Clothing.

Don't miss today, mothers. 1t
will be day specially fruitful in big
bargains for the boys We guaran-
tee TO be cheapest-but it's the guar
antee of bestness coupled with it that
makes our prices really the lowest.
A lot OF Short Pants Suits not
over 80 of them all wool, good,
neat patterns honestly made, III
REFER and double breasted styles,
the former braid trimmed sizes
from 4 TO 1 . years-and the values
run from $3.50 10 $3.50. % NO
The choice ................ ~ w
Were very fortunate IN our ability
TO keep on with this Black and Blue
Cheyiot barga ming the goods are
jumping up every day -Dut here
comes a lot of Snort Pants Suits,
fast color and all wool, made in
double breasted style, with double
seat and knees, that are worth
SO. sizes 4 to II years "a 0O
Today ............-....... ''NO
Gray Cheviot Brownie Suits, the
popular style for the 4 TO SIS trim
med with braid and emblem in SILK
embroidery. Right TO call 1t bar
gain when you can't match theln
for S3.60-and we offer - IN
them at ...-.--.......-....
The times., 1897-12-04

Rcoders oj The Times scho may al any
fine Be unable 10 procure copies Of It at any
ners stand, railroad station or on railroad
tf0i'S lciU confer a Jarer upon the manage
n'ent By sending 10 utis office Information Of
he fact
The times., 1897-12-04
SPECIAL PRICE, $3.50.

Very fine Atwood Heavy weight Blue
Serge sailor Blouse Suits-very stylish
and handsomely trimmed anu bIabied with
soutacne braid; elegantly made sizes to
IL. Worth $500.
The times., 1897-12-04
Bows Knee Pants.

SOC opportunity thatn be 75c
the next lot We buy.
Blue, Allwoul Cheviot Knee Pants,
both in Junior anu regular short
pants styles, former with bows and
steel buckles; warranted all SAc
wool; sizes, 8 TO 16 years.. OON
The times., 1897-12-04
SPECIAL PRICE, $3.50.

About . AH-wool Cheviot suits tmanu-
facturer's samples elegantly made, best
materials double seats and knees, Sswed
throughout with SILK Sizes TO 10. Worth
S5.75 and S6,75.
The times., 1897-12-04
listers.

oxford Mixed Cheviot, long cot
and warmly lined with fancy wool
made with big collar, ulster pOciS-
cts: sizes TO IA, We don't rX-
pect TO be able to duplicate tLls
Offering edn again TINS sea. 50. 80
The times., 1897-12-04
SPECIAL PRICE. $500.

Very stylish Brownie and ..StanIey''
Suits handsomely trimmed with reti. white
or black silk bTaid-3 pieces, coat, pants
and little vestie. Tie newest, most stylish
suit OF the seaSOn. sizes . To ;. Worth
$500
The times., 1897-12-04
SPECIAL PRICE, $500.

Very fine All-wooI Navy Blue Kersey
Top Goats single breasted fly front, velvet
collar, proper length. Sizes To 10.
The times., 1897-12-04
For the Older Boys
the Young Men.

Lot of oxford Mixed Overcoats,
cut medium length, with velvet
collar, double slit t9hed seams and
Italian Innings; sizes, / to ..
Regular SO value. Toda Us
6gyt6s 6gge5s So eenellt ..... oy a cit.ei So. 50
The times., 1897-12-04
Refers.

Another lot of rs Blue Chinchilla
Refers, with fancy Innings: those
with the sailor collar nave brass
buttons and are braid trimmed;
those with ulster collars "a s0
are plain. Sizes 3 to TO-. - ~
Here are some S4 Blue Chinchilla
Reerers, with sailor or ulster col
lar: fancy Innings and black or
9faSs SIS buttons. Sizes ) to 81. 50
The times., 1897-12-04
SPECIAL PRICE, so.

Atwood Chfnchfla Refers for large BOYS
sizes to l6-navy blue, absolutely rasG
color, strong plaid lining, cut extra long;
high ulster collar that viii turn up and
protect the ears. Worth S5.T5.
The times., 1897-12-04
Smoking Jackets
and Bath Robes.

We invite you ladies to he per
fectly free 10 come In and inspect
our stock of House Coats mi BIin
Blankets. We don't want YOU -
feel that you're expected To buy
until you're ready. We can arf,rd
TO have you make compa riSons. We
know the more looking arlun ys.u
do the more conspicuous, as the best,
our line becomes.
We're showing all the noTe tics,
and all those ever-popular staples.
We are sure We've got four CT Iva
times the variety that's TO 10 ssen
anywhere else, and Saks' prices at
Christmas time are no different
from saks' prices ali the year around
ALWAYS LOWEST.
We viii take charge of your selec-
tions for later delivery, If you ,v7Lt
us to. Any exchanges that may be
necessary after Christmas cheerfulIy
made.