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The times., 1898-12-18
Mexicnn Icxtradition.

An anguished country is wrought up
over the statement that the extradition
treaty between this nation and Mexico
is about to expire, and that there is some
reason for believing that it will not be
renewed. The matter is rather disagreea-
BILE to discuss. We would avoid 1t if we
could: but the fact exists that there will
be extreme reason for some harbor of ref
uge for gentlemen who are more loyal to
their party than to the laws of their
country-say about the year 1900-and it
may be just as well to let the treaty
lapse.
place for the resort of people who
have turned their backs on the
Constitution and laws of the coun-
try is entirely plain. 1t was one
of the most painful things connected
with Mr.. Hanna's brilliant campaign of
1896 that so many of his very best assist
ants were exposed to embarrassment by
reason of not having a safe and eligible
place to go to. We are glad that Presi-
dent Diaz has seen this point and has ar
ranged to make things more advantage
Gus.
Our friend, Mr.. Hanna. will feel a
great deal more confident of himself II
the Mexican border is open to patriots
who might stretch the law and the pro-
phets in their desire to do efficient parry
service. With chance to skip to Mex
leo number of things might be under
taken that the organization feared to do
in the former canvass. 1t is altogeth er
nice and appropriate thing. Peansyl.
Vania statesmen. for example might
find Mexico a well constructed place for
an outing. People generally who are in
trouble over the indifference they have
shown to the criminal codes of their re-
specuve commonwealths might comfort
themselves by skipping the Rio Grande,
and it would be both feasible and pleas
ant for politicians whS might bribe vot-
ers or stuff boxes to cross the bridge
from Brownsville or Ell Paso.
The interests of every class of citizens
ought to be respected and promoted in a
Tree country. The existence of the ex-
tradition treaty with Mexico, has been
Tor years notoriousIy hard on our poor
thieves, forgers and such individuals. It's
abrogation will afford them an opportu-
nifty to go South and grow up with the
country.
The times., 1898-12-18

Cuba in wealth per capita and in every
admirable Characteristic of civilization.
The old Incidence will vanish in year.
and it will take but a little time for the
influence of these aggressive Americans to
dominate social and political life.
The chief dangers of colonial administra-
ton are already in fair way to disap-
pear. With these enlightened. patriotic,
industrious and prosperous young Ameri-
cans in the islands. there will be no Off
cial corruption such as that which ac-
companied reconstruction In the South
crn States after the Civil War. They
will not have it. Indeed, We may hope
that in that smaller territory there will
be less of the pernicious effect of political
partisanship than we suffer in the States
and that even among a people so long
unused TO civil liberty there will be hon.
esty in government
The times., 1898-12-18
SUNDAY, DECEMBER Is, 1898.
The retention Of curt.in Beach

\ great many ard perhaps the most i'm
portant people in Washington Will be de-
lighted to learn that the question of En-
giHeer Commissioner Captain Beach's re-
tention in his present office has been set
tied affirmatively. In meeting the wishes
of the capital community in this regard
Mr. Mckinley adds one more item to the
list of graceful and useful things he has
done since he came to the White House.
Captain Beach has made an ideal public
officer. He is recognized from Cabin John
to the extreme of Anacostia as an indus
trious. able and honest functionary. The
business men of the District and all 9TH
ers who have come in contact with him
are unanimous in the opinion that he is
the right man in the right place. They
will not forget TO accord thanks and
praise to Mr.. Mckinley for keeping him
there
The times., 1898-12-18

One sentence in report BY General Da-
vies, the American commander in Pinar
del Rio Province, is startling. 81 have
been informed by responsible citizens and
foreigners" he says. that one-half The
former population of Cuba has been killed
or starved to death" This is probably
no exaggeration and by far the greater
part of the hundreds of thousands suf-
fered the agonies of death by starvation.
1t is a reproach to the American Govern
ment that some thousands of these have
died in the past four months during which
time the Spaniards have been allowed to
continue their rule at Havana. For the
un-American few who sympathize with
Spain this fact should be unpalatable,
but one at least has affirmed the, right
of the Spaniards to suppress insurrec-
tions in their own savage way.
The times., 1898-12-18

The movement for the prevention OF
smoke nuisance at the National Capital
is about as important as most Of :he
matters that engross the attention CT the
District Commissioners. This is essen
TALLY a residence city, although it is in
eyitable that manufactures shou de-
velop here. In promoting business enter
prises we cannot afford to lose sght OF
the fact that 1t is primarily the pleasant
ness of the town as place of residence
that makes business possible. We are
not like other cities of three hundred
thousand people where the first co.sii-
Grafton is the growth Of factories. To
allow Washington to become a Chi
cago. with carbon atmosphere that
makes living discomfort and an early
death almost grateful, would BE- to de-
stroy the chief source of our growth and
prosperity.
The times., 1898-12-18

President Mckinley has done larger
service to the colored people by his visit
to Tuskegee than he could do by filling
Southern offices with negroes. He has all
most balanced, by calling attention to the
institution, ideas and labors of Booker T.
Washington, the wrongs he inflicted on
the negroes by redeeming some of the
pledges made by Senator Hanna when he
bought up colored delegates to the st.
Louis convention. The work of Mr.
Washington is the only thing that will
achieve the safety and prosperity of his
race. Education has been called the
Fourth-of-July remedy for every human
i'll, and there is no doubt that when ev-
erything else has failed we have turned
to that slow process with the feeling that
it is a last and perhaps not very hopeful
resource. But We have some proofs that
The times., 1898-12-18

The President is a shrewder politician
than the Republicans VINO are doubtful
about the propositions he has made in
the South-such as Federal care of the
graves of the Confederate dead. This was
not the result of an impulse, but of delib-
GRAFTON. By this he has won the admira-
tion of the South, just as he has won
the admiration and support of the North
by his aggressive stand in relation to ex-
pansion. He has done this at a time
when his liberation of Algerism and his
actual, though half-hearted, suggestion
of further oppressive financial legislation
made his hold on popular favor precari-
Gus. And he did it by adopting one Of
the cardinal doctrines of Democracy from
which some of the blind Democratic lead
ers have turned in scorn.
The times., 1898-12-18


in the case of thu pegy9es the influence of
such teachers as Mr.. Washngton-meno OF
color who teach not merely the lessons OF
textbooks. which are of doubtful effect,
but especially lessons of self-respect, pa
tience, morality and race ambition
and pride-must accomplish much. 1t
is not essential that the mass OF
negroes should be scholars or of
higher culture than the masses of the
whites. but that they should be impressed
with sense of their, responsibilities to
their own race. The President has given
new impulse to the whole movement.
and his visit and encouragement will
doubtless open the purses of liberal men
who look for good cause to aid with
their wealth.
The times., 1898-12-18
America, England and Japan
(From the St. Paul Dispatch.)

7I'f1tVHI
There is question but that such dreibund
would enjoy a long period OF peace No COM
bnation of other states would rashly attack it.
Its strength would be- in the first place. naval;
in the second, financial. When the immense
British navy is joined by the growing American
fleets and the ships Japan is building. there will
be question of the supremacy OF that alliance
the sea. The wealth of the allies would be
sufficient to meet any possible charges that war
could bring upon it.
The times., 1898-12-18
Negative Favors.

(From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.)
II it was true that the President permitted Mr..
Platt to choose between Mr.. Whitelaw Reid and
Mr. Choate for Mr.. Hays successor to the court
of st. James, it looks like refinement of cruelty
1t was like the choicet OF deaths left by the
mikado to condemned Ko TO- and bath in burn
ing oil was about attractive as any in the
list. Mr.. Platt doesn't love Mr. Choate the
more, he only disikes him the less.
The times., 1898-12-18
Opening and Closing Views.

(Fr0m the Cleveland Pain Dealer.)
1t is to be hoped that the pension committee
will live up to the declaration of its chairman
and in this way impose some check the incon-
siderate pension legislation which has done 50
much toward bringing the honesty of the pen
sion roll into question. But between the virtuous
professions at the beginning of session and the
acts in the general scramble towards the end OF
the session there is sometimes wide difference.
The times., 1898-12-18

Admiral Dewey assures us that with his
present outfit he could hold the Philip
pines against the world. Dewey himself
is worth ten thousand of the biggest guns
that were ever built. His message allays
all fears about the welcome the masses
of the Filipinos will extend to American
rule His personal influence has gone
far toward the creation of favorable
sentiment.
The times., 1898-12-18
Tobacco in Louisiana.

(From the New Orleans Times Democrat)
1t Is crop for which the soil and climate of
Louisiana are well suited. It was, as a matter
OF fact, more important crop here at one time
than it is today. Louisiana tobacco. perique, is
world famous, but unfortunately very little of it
is grown. There is no reasoRiwhy it should not
Efforts it can be made ope OF the most impprtant
crops.
The times., 1898-12-18

The suggestion of life RATS for the
French steamship lines is important. 1t
will be necessary to have RATS large
enough to allow the crews plenty of
room, for otherwise they viii continue to
Kill the PASSENGERS.
The times., 1898-12-18
Better BE sliced Up.
From the Cf,icaep News,

Nioh t"e SHie'So Ne"sJ
The fatuoUs Chinese are again massacring mis-
sionaries, this time English and French. As
China seems incapable both of government and
of learning from the lessons OF experience it is
just as well, perhaps. that its division among
European countries should go on.
The times., 1898-12-18
Poor. Old Christopher.
OR'
(From the Cleveland Plain Dealer

(From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.)
1t is not recorded that the stones aimed at
Christopher Columbus by the Granada women
actually hit him, for Spanish women throw no
better than their sisters elsewhere. But suppose
that mob should get held of the bones ct C. C.
just from Cuba what a time there would be-
The times., 1898-12-18
Southern Treasures.
From the Richmond pispatcl

II a Confederate soldiers grave be a thing tina,
may be properly hoRorcd-and Nr Mckinley d
clares it s-the Grand Army men ssould neve,
again be found baking at the sight of latter
ed piece of Confederate bunting.
The times., 1898-12-18
Quay and Kennex.

From the New Orleans Times Democrat)
But it is shameful to see the United States
Senator's lying under such charges; they ough,
to be like the Roman dictator's wife-above sus-
r,ifi
The times., 1898-12-18

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The times., 1898-12-18
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The times., 1898-12-18
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-21
col. ROOSEVELT SEES LEADERS
CHEERING REPORTS AS TO THE RESULT OF
THE CAMPAIGNING TOUR.

The presence Of Colonel Theodore Roosevelt az
the headquarters Of the Republican State Commit
tee, In the Fifth Avenue Hotel several hours
yesterday, seemed TO inspire all the workers there
with additional confidence and enthusiasm he
had considerable correspondence TO attend to. nut
he found time to talk with many Republicans who
wanted to see him. He told any number OF
times that his campaign trip to the northern part
OF the State had gained thousands or votes for the
Republican ticket. His reply to such congratuIa-
tious as a rule was THE reports Of the meetings
will have TO speak for themselves. Letters ana
tc.sCrams were received from Republicans at many
places along the lines OF Colonel Roosevets next
campaign trip which begins on Monday urging
that his special train be allowed TO stop for few
minutes al those places. Some changes Will be
made in the schedule time Of the train IN COM
pllance with those appeals.
II shall go to Poughkeepsie tomorrow after
noon" Colonel Roosevelt said In reply 10 a ques-
ton as to his movements for the remainder OF THIS
week "and will not return until Saturday
When reminded that he had a home at oyster
BAY he said: I'm inclined TO think III not find
time TO get there again until Election Day
In the afternoon Colonel Roosevelt went 70 the
headquarters OF the Republican County COMMITTEE
at 40 I Madison-ave. and spent an hour taking
to the district leaders whom he had invited 10
meet him there He introduced TO them oy
President Quigs Of the County Committee ana ne
said he wanted 10 hear plain truths ABOUT tie con-
dition Of the campaign work I'm the districts OF
New-York County. The leaders in turn talked
about the registration and the work that was pelng
dom, 10 increase Republican registration IN their
districts about the campaign meetings 10 oe helu
and about rhc vote that might be looked for 90
mel Roosevelt came away from the meeting IN d
cheerful frame Of mind. He said his TAX WIN me
district leaders had been satisfactory anu
After the departure OF the Colonel the leaders
spent some time in discussing plans for holding ad-
ditiona meetings in the districts IN tle liz
d.lys OF tho campaign. All the energies OF the as
tric associations will he directed to-day ana 20
morrow i'm bringing Republicans 10 register
and thus paving the way for a large Repuohcdh
vote in the city. - .. hots
= REGULAR meeting last evening in the hai OF me
United Charities Building at twenty -seconmo 10 So ~,
erd Fourth-ave. but account or the three Idrss,
mass-meetings most OF the delegates rename ne
auav from the committee meeting and there was
49," Guor,n The result was that the committee
,,,oettnp v.9s called 70 order and adjourned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-21
SPANISH CASE STANDS STILL.
PEACE COMMISSIONERS WITHOUT FRESH
INSTRUCTIONS FROM MADRID.

Paris oct. 20-The Spanish Peace Commits
sioners have not yet received from Madrid
either instruction permission 10 bid adleu
to Cuban sovereignty without further seeking
10 attach 70 this sovereignty some condition pro-
viding for the assumption Of the Cuban debt by
the United States. II they as at present
disposed and instructed. the Spaniards will not
at to-morrow's meeting recognize afiirmatvely
the position Of the United States. Should they
fatty reject American insistenCe the Spaniards.
while recognizing the physical power of the
United States against unaided Spain. will
dumbly extend their palms upward and shrug
their shoulders. They regard the situation az
pitiable and are not averse to any sympathy II
may excite.
They affirm that the American answer To
their debt propositions is very long and that
they have not yet had time TO mediate fully
upon 1t. They. apparently. intend not to yield
and will tomorrow make another written pre-
sentiment and expect an extended discussion
thereon. Whether they will tomorrow he met
with or at the close of the session receive az
10 Cuba the American ultimatum Of terms ana
time must he then developed. While this is
possible It is now not quite probable.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-21
THE ANGLO-FRENCH CRISIS.
MARCHAND's REPORT TO BE TELE-
GRAPHED FROM CAIRO TO PARIS
KEELING; IN FRANCE.


Paris Oct. 2O.-M. Delcassee, Minister Of For
eign Affairs. has ordered that the report Of
Major Marchand as TO the situation at Fashoda,
which IS expected at Cairo tonight. be tele-
graphed textually.
Owing to its probable length. It Is expected
that at least forty-eight hours will he required
to reduce II 10 the French cipher code at Cairo
and to translate it I'm Paris
The alleged war preparations of France are
the absorbing subject Of discussion here at pres
ent. According t the French papers, there were
important naval experiments at TOulon yester-
DAY evening. y notiNa Of torpedo boats was de-
tailed TO make an endcavor TO force the entrance
ut the harbor and the whole garrison was called
10 arms and the forts and batteries were
manned. ready for instant action. The result OF
Tie experiments has not been made public
Vice-Admiral Barrera presided yesterday ~
secret council OF war at Brcst. In which the
chiefs OF the maritime forces took part: Conn
Dental orders were subsequently issued TO the
garrison.
The "Aurore" asserts that five classes OF the
Naval Reserves around Rrest have been ordered
70 hold themselves in readiness for active ser
vice.
The drift OF opinion on the Fashoda questof
among commercial men in Paris. was shown ny
a resolution adopted this afternoon by the
Municipal Council OF this city. urging the
French Government without sacrihcihS the
material interests Of the country, 10 use lts Ut
most efforts TO avert a conflict with Great brlI-
hin over this dispute
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-21
SITE FOR LAFAYETTE SIAIth AShED'
FORMAL REQUEST OF THE PARIS MUNICIPAL
COUNCIL BY COMMISSIONER PECh.

FoRMAL REQUEST OF THE PARIS MUNICIPAL
COUNCIL. BY COMMISSIONER PECK.
Paris Oct 2o-At the meeting OF the MunlclpaI
Council OF Paris to-day the president OF the 'onh-
oil read a letter from Ferdinand ". Peek. Oniled
STATES Commissioner 10 the Paris Exposition OF
1eco asking on behalf Of the Lafayette Monument
Committee a site In the Exposition grounds for
,ha rronosed statue 70 General Lafayette
The Dr.sllcnt thanked the United states 'or
"tbis evidence OF sympathy and republican brotn-
er,,ncss and said he had forwarded the request 10
,ho rvnosition Commissioners, with recon-
n,ordation that II be granted
Mr. peck accompanied by Professor Benjamin
7, ,t,oodword Assistant Commissioner 10 the TX
,,osition and Lieutenant A. {. Baker, WIN 'hcH
,i,es to-day visited Rcims. where they viewed 'he
Co,bei,ol and were introduced TO Cardinal Ian
oe,fcux Archbishop Of Reims. VINO gave u''h
cordial celcomc The Archbishop sald'
- am happy 10 meet a party repre- sentins the
,,,,s,r, and energy Of that brother RepubHc
which can be held up as an example OF NIltt ~ iM
tit,rg Natiou il ca pa bic Of attaining ana WIZ
,i1rN,,gh cot.rurisc and intelligence mas drH"',iVu
ia.dfrc position among the nations aHu AEPPH'9
%, a.. ,,rrd with the products or lis lndua'I! -,
;-he Archbishop referred in terms o. lr mn -,
odu.iu "a Archbishop Ireland, whose PEI , ,.'in. -
ord erudife elOQu"nc' mas "r'PI' '''i'
and taught her mucn. .,..a of tho marty
"'iH r'ter in the day the members OF ue pai ~
h c,ere the guests OF Count ChahcoHr r,e,, 10, e',
ocg son were taken by special talh 10 oif tSe
s,,ar luncheon there they Whne II '""' "' ~
champagne vaults.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-10-21
SAYS DRETFUS is IN PARIS.
A PARIS PAPER ANNOUNCES THAT HE is IN
MONT vALERIEN PRISON

Nun NALERItN PRISON.
Paris. oct. 20.-An evening newspaper an
nounces that Captain Alfred Dreyfus is already
In Paris, and is now confined in the fortress at
Mont Nalerien to which he was secretly
brought.
1t is believed that the Court OF Cessation will
take up the Dreyfus case next week. and the
general impression Is that the decision will he
In favor Of revision. The Court has obtained
documents concerning Comte Esterhazy, the late
lieutenant Colonel Henry and Nine Pays. and
their mutual relations. 1t will demand all the
documents bearing the case and call wit
nesses, including Lieutenant Colonel Pcquart.
NJ. Cavaignac. the fo rmer Minister for War.
is credited with the intention. when Parliament
reassembles, Of calling upon the Government to
take the question Of Dreyfus revision out Of the
hands Of the Court Of Cessation: but il is be-
leved that no precedent exists for such inter-
ference.
The "Soir' says: M Faure Will send
sage TO the Chamber OF Deputies regarding the
Dreyfus case when Parliament reassemb bles and
1t is predicted by some that ne Will appeal for
a reconciliation OF the factions disturbing
the countrys tranquility"