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The morning times., 1897-03-09
THEY FAVOR ARBITRATION.
Baltimore Methodist Annual Con
ference Goes on Record.

ference Goes on Record.
baltimore, March 9.-The Baltimore an
nuaI conference OF the Methodist Episco-
pal Church put itself on record on the
arbitration question today. The subject
was first mentioned in the missionary ser
mon and afterWard resolutions were
introduced and passed unanimously.
The Rev. DR.. LaCien Clark, pastor Of the
Madison Aven ne Methodist Church preached
the missionary sermon. Special interest
was taken in his sermon because he is
'slated," according to runor, to preach
to President Mckinley.
1t is reported to be definitely settled that
tie President win attend Foundry Metho-
dist Church in washington. 1t is not
so definitely settled, however. that Dr.
Clark viii be sent TO that church, but il is
thought he will be.
DE Clark told OF the importance of the
century, the most in. portant since the one
in which Christ was born. He gave the re
suits of Christian influence in the progress
among nations along various lines. Con-
cerning arbitration he said Another
fruit of Christianity has been the growth
OF the principle Of arbitration among the
nations There is a treaty now before the
Senate providing for the establishment of
this principle between England and the
United States, the two greatest nations
OF the earth. That treaty has not been rau-
fled, but 1t VIII be, and if it is not rat fed
Immediately the principle Will prevail
sooner or later.
Some people say that the sentiment
for arbitration is the result OF the terrible
destructiveness of modern engines OF war.
I do not believe it. But even If it be SO,
it is triumph of Christianity, for those
inventions are the result OF Christian
thought. 1t is not strange when We
consider that there is a prediction for
universal peace in this Bible, when the
swords shall he beaten into plowsh ares
and the SPEARS into pruning hooks, and
nations shall learn war no more"
immediately after the sermon the Rev.
C. Herbert Richardson offered the fol-
lowing resolutions, which were adopted:
whereas a treaty providing for the
arbitration of International differences
between Great Britain and the United
States of America is now pending in the
Senate Of the United States; and
whereas, said treaty has received the
approyal OF President Mckinley in his in
augural address, and also OF ex-President
Cleveland; and,
.sWhereas we believe the ratification
of such treaty will greatly promote the
interests of peace among the nations oi
the world: therefore, be it
Resolved, That we heartily indorse the
principle of arbitration, and request the
Honorable Senate to adopt the treaty now
pending in tnat body, or to provide for
such treaty as will establish court Of
arbitration for the settlement Of all inter
national differences between the nations
named.
Resolved, That copy of this action be
sent to the President Of the Senate with
the REQUEST that the same be laid before
the Senate, and also to President Nc
Kinley''
The morning times., 1897-03-09
THE ARIZONA REPUBLICANS.
They Want New Governor Ap-
pointed Immediately.

Phoenix, Ariz., March 8.-The Arizona
Republican viii publish the folio wing
editorial tomorrow morning:
lit is to he hoped that the President
will not lose any time in appointing a
governor for Arizona. The good of the
Immediate action on his part. We are
confident that il the situation here is
properly presented To him he will see the
necessity Of making the appointment at
once. The tenure-of-office bill, which
has already passed the council takes from
the governor the power OF removal. 1t is
designed TO continue Democrats in office
who ought in ali fairness, To be willing
to yacate upon the accession OF u Re
publican governor.
The trick has been pla yed before Ia this
Territory, and salaries have been paid TO
double sets Of officials. Such law
was enacted prior To the appointment of
Gov. Wolfiey, few years ago Mr.. Wolf
ley very properly disrega ried it and made
appointments of his own, His course was
sustained By the courts, but in the mean
time the legislature provided for the
payment OF the beneficiaries OF the tenure
of-office act, and both sets of officers
received payment, The Territory had to
stand the extra expense and it viii have
little experience again if the proposed
bill shall become a law. The House has
not been in d hurry to carry this I'M
American scheme into effect, but there
is little doubt that t VIII do so unless
the Presiden MT shall block the game by
naming q new governor.
An additional reason for immediate
action lies in the fact that the legislature
will adjourn March Is. A Republican
in the governors chair during the last
week OF the session would be able to DO
much for his party. We hope the rep
resentative Arizona Republicans now in
Washington will make it their business
TO acquaint the President with the stu
alton here. lie has the power to nip
this Democratic plot in the bud and ought
to invoke it,
Business men here have sent many tele-
grams OF similar support to the President
and Secretary of the Interior. A Cand-
date for governor, now iii Washington, is
telegraphing here inviting kilograms to
the President against McCord. His friends
are soliciting such kilograms promisCu-
ously in streets of Phoenix.
The morning times., 1897-03-09
BANQUETED THE OFFICERS.
District Council, Royal Arcanum
Entertained Its Friends

The members of District Council, No,
1895, Royal Arcanum, celebrated in regal
style last night in the banquet hail OF the
Regent Hotel. 1t was the second annual
banquet Of the organization. Members
and guests gathered to the number OF
scores, and there was a consensus OF opin-
ion that the predecessor OF the affair.
good as it was, was marvelously out
clasSed.
The banquet was in honor of the Of
ficers of the grand council, who are
visiting the District council. The MEM
hers of the grand council are: E B.
Eynon, grand regent; Philip Walker, vice
regent: J. B. Terrell, secretary; Ben
iamin White. treasurer; orator, c. X.
Zeappone; chaplain, George Fl. Hercus;
guide. w. II Brigham; warden, DR.. Thomas
Calver. and sentry, F. R. Whitney. The
representative of the supreme council was
George II. Cooper. Among the invited
guests were a number of distinguished
people.
The morning times., 1897-03-09
.PIen sing Sacrifice.

We remember to have read some where
of the case OF drawbridge tender who
mad saved at least sixty persons from
watery graves. But he was firmly of the
opinion after this notable and brave career,
that il fifty of the sixty persons were to
see him coming down the street, they would
quickly take the other side in order not
to meet him face to face. His charitable
Interpretation Of this phenomenon, or sup
posed phenomenon, was, if we remember
correctly, that the rescued ones grew tired
of thinking time after time how grateful
they were, and now grateful they ought
to be, to the rcscuer, and hence they pre-
ferred not to he reminded of him and es-
pecially did they dislike to meet him.
1t occurs to us that the various Republi-
can leaders, and original Mckinley men,
and campaign subscribers, and torch bear
ers of Mckinley clubs, who have alone
severally made the new President posi-
bic, can confer great favor upon Mr..
Mckinley, upon the party of which he
isthe recognized head, and upon the a Ameri-
can people generally If they Will keep
out Of the new Presidents way as much
as possible lie viii not enjoy being
reminded so very often OF his very great,
perhaps his essential, obligation to them;
and his present admitted good nature
might be made to become disagreeable and
sour.
II used to be herd by the last Repub-
can President, We believe, that the ef-
forts Of all campaign workers, big and
were only appropriate and expected parts
of u Divine, All-wise and Fore-ordained
Plan by which he was to be made Chief
Magistrate in due season These cam
paign workers must look for reward, then
not to him, but rather TO the All-wise
and Fore-ordained Cause, of which he was
but the mere representative.
We do not mean to imply that Mr.. Nc
Kinley is in any danger OF putting all Of the
responsibilities and obligations of his DO
sition upon the Almighty. but we do con
tend that his real frien nds, however i'm
portant to him they may have been. will
do him a great favor by keeping out of
his way as much as possible.
Let them approach, IN other words,
the very acme Of poiiteness and generosity
and self-sacrifice; which, we do not need
to add, Implies the dumb and utter forget
fulness Of any favor. great or small, that
may have been done for another.
The morning times., 1897-03-09
THE wAsHINGTcN GREEKS.
Hopeful OF Securing the Liberation
uf Crete,

of Crete.
Kimon Nicolaides, the leader OF the " ash
ington Greeks, is full of hope as TO the
possible issue of the present difficulty.
Mr.. Nicolaides keeps in constant CORE
spondence with his fellow -countryrnen in
New York He has sent subscriptions OF
money to his government To aid them in
their war against the iuIidel Turk, and
has every confidence that Greece VIII be
the victor in the struggle. The last COM
mumcation he received was from Solon j.
Yelastos, of New York, the recognized
leader OF the Greeks in this country, and
a man who took an active part in the
former struggle of the CTetans. In this
letter he states that Gre te is ours this
time, sure.
Mr. Nicolaides says that the main trouble
with the Greeks will be TO secure the
funds with which TO prosecute the war.
He says that the Greeks cannot be cG;u-
cuered, but may be eXterminated. All Of
the rich merchants OF his country will
offer their fortunes 10 the king, and those
in this country, who cannot give their
personal services, will contribute money as
long as they possess Il cent They are
very hopeful of success, and should war
be declared tomorrow the few men who
represent the government in this city
would be reduced One-half by natives re
turning to fight for their flag
The morning times., 1897-03-09
MANY MORE OHIO PEOPLE.
That State Also Clamoring for the
DISTRICT Attorneyship.

President Mckinley is being run to a
point where life is fast becoming
burden to him, notwithstanding the new
honors which he has lately had conferred
upon him. In addition to the thousands
of persons from Ohio, who want almost
every office within his gift, those who
formerly lived in that State but now re-
side in the District, and who want to he
appointed to District offices, are adding
to his troubles great deal.
EX-Lieutenant Governor Hart, of Ohio.
and Il. G. Taylor both now residing in
this city. are candidates for District At
torney, White there are others who claim
to have also had residence in that
State and want the office. Hart and
Taylor are the only two who seem to he
at all prominent in the contest, and both
of these are inclined to base their claim
for the place upon the ground tnat they
came from Ohio Each are reputed law
yers of ability, with experience, and
capable OF filling the office should either
he selected, but that they are in fact
from Ohio will no doubt initiate against
them.
1t is hardly in the nature of things
that Mr. Davis will be selected by Presi-
dent Mckinley though ne may be allowed
to serve under his present appointment for
a short time. Yet some of bis friends are
impressed with the belief that he will re-
sign before many weeks. In case this is
done, the name of c. Maurice Smith, one
OF the prominent lawyers at the bar, will
be presented To the President. Mr. Smith
is well known, and has from his boy
hood been stanch Republican. That the
President will appoint an Ohio man in
the place is not believed.
Mr.. A. A Birney, the last before the
is an avowed candidate in a certain con-
tingeney and he is said to have strong
following. Mr.. Brney is alleged to have
declared that he has no desire 10 embar
raSs Mr.. Davis chances but If Repub-
lican is to he chosen, he will be a candi-
date and thus the matter rests SO far
as they are concerned.
The friends of Mr. Tracey L. jeff ortls
have asked him to enter the race. They
point to his record as a prosecutor, de-
clare 1t cannot be cxcclled, and that for
all the requisite qualities he has no SUI
perior. Mr. Jeffords is understood, how
ever, to be averse to making a fight for
the place, owing To the intimate relations
he has sustained TO Mr.. BiTney and is
sustaining to Mr.. Davis. 1t is said by
his friends that he has only to ask for
it to get it, as he is personally quite
well acquainted with President Mckinley.
The morning times., 1897-03-09
WILL TALK WITH sIcKISLEY.
General Sangnilly Wants to Discuss
the Cuban situation.


New York, March S.-Gen Julio San
gully, who was recently released from a
Spanish prison, win probably leave to-
morrow for Washington, to seek anautlience
with President Mckinley.
Tie general believes he can tell the
President few things concerning the
treatment of Americans in The island OF
Cuba which may influence the policy OF
the new administration in its future atti-
tude toward this whole question.
SaDguily will also make an effort to
see and talk to Secretary Of State Sher-
man He has great hopes of Sherman ON
account OF the latter's warlike course in
the Senate Committee on Foreign Rela-
tions.
Upon being interviewed as to his mis-
sion at The Capital, Sanguily expressed
the hope that he would obtain the de-
sired interviews.
Il want to, show the President how
vitality essential it is that there should
be United States man-of-war in Cuban
waters to project Americans against the
horrible brutalities of the Spaniards.
Il believe in President Mckinley re:
marked SangWlly, While l was lying
in my dungeonin the Cuban fortress kept
up heart by repeating to myself, When
Mckinley gets in we shall have war
ship. l knew that that might mean death
to myself and many others, but the fates
of future prisoners would be happier. You
can imagine my surprise when | found
myself liberated under Cleveland and
Olney.
Il want TO tell the President that Wcy-
Ter. in his journeys into the interior, never
left any live Americans behind him, not
even women or children. | shall not
ask for any interference by the United
States. We don't need that. We can
end this war ourselves ana that before
the year S out
''We are confident, however, that the
new Administration win pursue a firnser
course toward the Cuban question than
the old. Secretary Sherman appears from
his previous utterances to be an American
to the backbone, All we ask is not to be
blocked Suffer US to take arms TO Cuba
without molcstation-we ask nothing more
and we will end this war.
"But the United States should no longer
fail to protect its own citizens from out
rage and assassination. United States war
ships should no longer disgrace the flag
by assisting Spanish cruisers 20 police the
coast feelconfidentthat under Mckinley
the end of these things Is at hand. -
Gen Sanguilly was asked whether 1t was
true whether he would return at once
to Cuba at the head Of a strong eXpedi-
tion, and assume the command left vacant
by the death OF Maceo.
Il cannot discuss that now" said he,
evasively.
1t is reported that when he has had his
interviews with President Mckinley and
Secretary Sherman, Sanguilly viii go to
Philadelphia, where a reception in his
honor is planned for March %. Beyond
this he declares he has no plans but the
knowing ones say that he viii soon return
to Cuba as the right hand to Maxine
Gomez.
The morning times., 1897-03-09
Bradley and Hanna.

Some of our esteemed contemporaries
appear TO think that Gov. Bradley's ap-
pointment of Major A. T Wood as Senator
from Kentucky was intended as a small
Joke on Senator Hanna. To pay out the
latter FOR insistence upon the immediate
calling of the Kentucky legislature in
extra session.
II is reported that Gov Bradley has
Interpreted Senator Hanna's anxiety as
being in the interest OF DIR. Hunter. a
prominent candidate for the seat that
Senator Blackburn has filled SO long and
well SO the story goes that the gov
ernor made the appointment feeling sure
that the appointee would not be adj
Tnitted- tie also called the legislature to
meet on March 13 instant. when the real
fun ma Ice expected to begin
Whether or not the Kentucky executive
is capable OF a joke, or being so thinks
he has pelpetrated one at the expense of
the President-maker. is matter we
Uot not OF We dc know. however, that
another. AMI what one might term an
adjoining, governor, was recently and
popularity supposed to be standing ON
his dignity with that Imposing national
parsonage, and speedily ended in giving
hin Just what he wanted
Gov Bradley may be u bigger man
than GOV. Bushnell, and Mr.. Hanna may
mot have his way in, and the man lie
wants from. Kentucky; hut it would lot
be safe to bet that he is not going 10
get both.
The morning times., 1897-03-09
Jonah.

after all, says the New York Tribune,
1.-The verdict OF history will be that Mr
Cleyeland's highest claim to greatness is
based upon the service lie rendered the
country III breaking up the Democratic
party
From a Republican standpoint this is a
truth more precious thanrubies. The Dem
oCratic party is alive today only because
it cast its Jonah at the national conven-
ton of 1896.
1t is now for the Republican whale to
say what it shall do with him along the
Jersey coast.
The morning times., 1897-03-09
Facts for the Million.

The Republican tariff hill viii pass the
House and be held up in the Senate.
There the measure which is TO become
law will be carefully pieced together.
The result viii be an Aldrich hill which
will resemble the original DingIey bill OF
the House no more closely than the actual
Wilson tariff resembled the Wilson bill
Ii is really OF very little consequence
what the House does in the present emer-
gency. In aiming TO secure the necessary
revenue the House bill Will neces ssarfIy fail
to protect the trusts, and these interests
will seek their remedy in the Senate, and
find it. 1t will take time, but the end
is certain.
President Mckinley will not be pleased
with the completed measure, but he Will
sign it-some time in July, probably; pos
sibly in June.
The morning times., 1897-03-09
DEATH OF MRS. w. II. BEECHER
Lived just Ten Years to Day
After Her Husband.

Stamford, Conn, March S.-Mrs. Henry
Ward Beecher died at 10:42 this morning.
Mrs Beecher died at the home of her SON.
in-law, the Rev. Samuel Scoville.
She was conscious for twenty-four hours
before her death and her end came peace
fully None OF her relatives, except her
daughters family and niece, Miss Billiard,
was present. The family consists OF Mr.
and Mrs. Scoville and their son and daugh-
ter.
William Beecher, Of New York was here
Yesterday, but he went home last night
All the kinsfolk are within easy call, how
ever.
No arrangements have been made for
the funeral, and it is probable that none
will be made until this evening or to-
morrow.
The fact that the patients rugged con-
stitution had enabled her to rally from
the very shadow Of death several times
in succession accounts for the absence of
her children and relatives when the end
finally came. Most of them were worn
out with watching and anxiety, and were
unable to be in Stamford last night and
this morning
The morning times., 1897-03-09
Certain ribald Western newspapers a

Certain ribald Western newspapers are
limiting that it's about time for GOV Long.
the new Secretary Of the Navy. to get out
the fiddle and the bow and play a horn
pipe right between decks in the Navy De-
partment. This gives Us the occasion to
remark that Gov. Long has no fiddle. and
he has no bow-unless he is keeping them
mighty shady, and that there is not one
chance in 5000 that he will play a horn
pipe for the sailors of the Navy De-
partInent between decks or anywhere else.
Mr.. Long has distinguished himself in
heXameters, and it may be that, descend
ing from heroic verse. he has written credit
able nursery rhymes; but the fiddling habit
of his youth, If he ever really possessed IL
(Which we strongly doubt, has been al.
most wholly forgotten. We take this
means, therefore, Of asking cur esteemed
contemporaries, West as we'll as East, not
to refer to this painful subject again
The morning times., 1897-03-09
Patriots PecuniariIy Embarrassed.

New York, March 5-Mr. BOtassi, the
Greek eonsul-general, has received over
100 kilograms and 500 letters from Greeks
all over the country volunteering TO go 20
Greece and fight. The cOnSuI-generaI said
today that most Of the writer's Coupled
their desire to 20 home with the condition
that their passage be paid. He had received
notice from his government this morning
that ali Greeks who wished to go home
to fight wilhave to pay their own passage,
as the government has made no provision
for such expenditure
The morning times., 1897-03-09

They would then find what their chance
was Of securing an appointment under
political pressure; and they could also
determine whether they had better he eX-
amined The number OF agreeable places
brought within the civil service rules by
Mr.. Cleveland at various times seems to
most persons unexpectedly large. And it
is large. Appointing officers can remove
pIace-holders, it is true, but there is no
temptation 10 do this when the process by
which they might bring about the appoint
ment of friends or of party sympathizers
is so nearly impossible. The whole eitua-
ton ought TO be perfectly clear to the
officeseeker, who should first ask him
self, Am | trying for place for which
must be examined? If 1 am not, how
many candidates are contending with me?
And what is their hackinge Is it superior to
mine or not?"
The TIMES has already pointed out that
the antagonists OF the present civil ser
VICE system dTt dlN ' NOM Lloob
yociferously at this time for two good
and Sufficient reasons One is that they
serve notice upon their officeseeking con-
stituents that they can do nothing for
them, and for the reason stated. This
tends to discourage and To keep away
those bucolic supporters who have not
yet come to Washington. Another reason
is that the antagonist Of the system ap-
parenuy manifeSts wild desire to do
something fur all OF his constituents, il
he only could. In some cases, no doubt,
lie goes so far al to discuss with close
friends and ofriceSeekers from home the
advisability of trying to upset the merit
system. There is great temptation to
do this. in order. possibly, to let the
candidate down easy. But we believe this
is mistaken kindness. and bad politics
also for the office broker IN the end.
The morning times., 1897-03-09

Should Servia and Bulgaria act quickly the
.sultan's army would have to be divided, or
if concentrated be subject to attack from
Greece on the south and from the others
on the north and northeast. In all these
by the powers would not amount TO any
important hindrance to King George or
help to his antagonist
The foregoing fairly epitomizes the con-
ditions under which the gallant little state
of Greece defies the interfering. dictatorial
power of England, France, Germany,
Russia, Austria and Italy, The outcome
of it all cannot be predicted or even
guessed at as yet.
The morning times., 1897-03-09
The Civil Service system.

The impression that something may be
done by Mr.. Mckinley OF his close friends
TO put out of the classified civil service
some of those places now within it, and
especially those places which Mr.. Cleve-
land has recently brought within it, is
confined almost exclusively, we believe,
TO the officeseekers and their friends
Whatever the honest critics of the merit
system may say, it is here for good; and
while the examination scheme can be
improved and can be applied more gener-
ally all through the service Itself, moth
ing can disturb the general plan This
is true, not only because such an attempt
would make the Presidents life too mis-
erable TO live, but because the system is
wise and deserving in the main
1t wouldbe well for our friends, the office
seekers, 10 examine carefully the lists of
places that come within the civil service
rules and the lists Of places that do not