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The times., 1898-12-04
Two Heroes.
(From the Chicago Times-Herald.)

(From the Chicago Times Herald)
We hadjhoped that the country had heard the
last OF the mutual recrimimtions between Off
GERS of the army and navy engaged in the late
war. But Admiral Sampson does not seem in
clined to allow anybody but himself to have the
last word. This is a fshwife's prerogative. which
is most unbecoming in the naval hero OF Santiago.
Ii the navy had been provided with land
ereepers or the army had been amphibious samp-
son might have captured San Juan Hill and Shat
ter might have sent Cervcra's feet to the bot
tom of the sca-along with McGinty. But as 1t
was. the army did its business to the satisfaction
OF Toral. and no complaints have been heard from
Cervera of any failure on the part of the navy.
Therefore the american people wearily. yet
firmly. beg Admiral sampson and Gen. Shafter
to cease their recriminations. They are making
a holy show Of themselves and us tso.
The times., 1898-12-04

The people might naturally look to the
report of the Secretary of War for an ex-
PLANTATION OF many things in the Spanish
war to which the accompanying docu-
ments refer or with which the public has
been made acquainted in other ways.
While the Alger Relief Commission
whose existence Is not recognized by the
Secretary of Warts seeking for some
body on whom to place the blame for
certain weii-known defects and blunders
that caused great distress and many
deaths in the army, Secretary Alger
fails to note the events themselves, to
say nothing of the responsibility. As far
as his report goes, the reader would con-
clude that everything went off wonder
fully well, except that some complaint"
was made, but without reason, of lack
OF surgeons during the battles before Sam
tiago. 1t is very disappointing report.
For Secretary Alger to speak of the Re-
lief Commission would be TO imply that
there was something to be investigated
or some charges to be met. This is not his
attitude.
The times., 1898-12-04

Germany economists who think they rec
ognize on the horizon the rising of a cloud
of ominous portent," concludes Gen Nor
gan. 'The leading productive interests
have been syndicated to an extent prob
ably unknown in any other country.
From the reports of several chambers
cf commerce in Western Germany, there
have come recently signs OF impending
revolt on the part of the German public
against being further compelled to pay
the cost OF establishing and maintaining
markets abroad II Is pointed out that
one result OF the system has promoted
the export OF German raw and partially
finished materials, to be worked up u
completed manufactures in Belgium.
France. and Switzerland. II is asserted
that the syndicates have become too ef-
ficient too consummate in manage
ment and potent in control Of vast re-
sources. and that the interests of the
general public are thereby made to sut
fer"
The times., 1898-12-04

the fundamental law has had to undergo
many strains that have at last produced
very distinct changes. nearly always for
the better and to meet a condition not
foreseen in the beginning. In practical
operation, our Institutions are better than
they appear on paper. and they have
proved their power to survive every pos
sible test. As the Republic stands. it is
the product of popular government.
wise public sentiment abuses would have
undermined the structure. The unwrit-
statutes. have been the clement of safety.
1t ought to be manifest that If the
American people have been able to resist
all the ailurements of eloquent dema-
gogues or narrow reformers such as
states the scenes of revolution; if they
have been conservative to the point of
fogyism ana 10 the sacrihce OIL posti'e
benefits in their fear of mistake: If,
under a century of self-government, they
have passed through the hardest tests
successfully and have recorded slow,
but sure progress toward the highest
ideal of government for the people
surely they may be trusted to maintain
sentiment that will prevent the dis
asters which the timid, theorizng pro-
vincialists fear in the government of de-
pendeneies. There is positively nothing
to warrant their fears, but everything to
inspire hope.
The times., 1898-12-04

The Medical Record feels deeply the re-
Election on the medical profession of the
shocking scandals of the recent war. But
much as it is disposed to make the blame
as light as possible, in reviewing the re-
port of Surgeon General Sternberg. it IS
forced to say: 'It seems strange when
the deplorable conditions should have
been known, even if not reasonably an
ticipated, that no determined effort to
right matters on the part of the medical
department was made, until typhoid
fever become so rife in all the camps"
This is mild language, but strong for the
Medical Record. 1t does not express sur
prise that the surgeon general at Wash
ington should be ignorant of or indiffer-
ent to the epidemic of typhoid az Camp
Alger. which was almost within view
from his windows.
The times., 1898-12-04
should Keep Quiet.
(From the Brooklyn Eaglc.)

tffom the brooklyn Eagfej
Mr. Carl Schurz proposes -'the submission OF the
question OF expansion or no expansion to pop
uFa- vote It submitted to a popular vote
last month, in an informal manner. The results
were satisfactory to the friends of expansion. and
its opponents should also be satisfied Very sig
nifcanty, Mr.. Schurz does rot say that if the
vote which he proposes should he for expansion.
he would abide the result. There have been cleo
tions by the result of which he refused to abide.
with increase to his fortune but with decrease 10
his fame. Samuel J. Tilden elected President
Of the United States in 1876. but another man.
who was not elected, put IN the Presidency.
and Nr Schurz took Cabinst place under that
other man. without moral qual1n- The au-
thority OF elections is a subject upon which Mr..
schurz should Pnly be silently eloquent and in
audibiy suggestive.
The times., 1898-12-04
AN ODD CHRISTENING.

(From tie Detroit Free Press.l

(From tie Detroit Free Press.)
There lives man in Detroit, inteili-
gent, prosperous and happy. who does
not know that he has a living re,ative in
the world. He bears this deprivation
philosophically. and seems to regard it as
something of distinction to be alone in
the world
Nearly fifty years ago" he relates Il
was picked up by a slow sailing vessel
some six hundred miles out from Liver
pool was iusty youngster of five.
Iashed to mast. a pleasing assurance
that the parents whom 1 barely recall
loved me and had a care for my safety
in the catastrophe that must have caused
their own deaths / was cold, hungry.
thirsty and sleepy when taken aboard
the old-time trader. My appearance was.
of course. against me. and my clanio- 10
be supplied with creature comforts did
not please the gruf captain. who had Il
dense ignorance of children and their
management His first order was to give
me the ropes end. but there was success
full intercession, and I was cared for.
while he growled at his hard luck
But the captain took sick and found
more comfort in my prattle than in any
thing else provided for him. He took a
great liking to me and called me his son.
AS soon as he was up he decided that L
must be christened. one of the few things
that he knew should be attended to in
the case of children OF course. there
was no chaplain aboard, SO the captain
himself undertook the ceremony. he
gathered the crew about and with
mixed knowledge OF his duties he arei
about him as he asked whether any one
knew just cause why l should not be
christened.
"a IF there is he roared. speak up like
a man or forever hold your clapper.' Then
he suddenly cracked a bottle of wine over
my head and christened me-"
Here the citizen laughed and added lat
he was nine when the captain d-ed, ard
had made his own way ever since.
The times., 1898-12-04
Francis Joseph of Austria.

tFt0M tlt NIl-tssJ IrtVIu.J
As il his personal troubles were not enough.
the reign Of Francis Joseph has been enc pro
lclged effort 10 keep his wsErins and factionai
subjects living together in peace Austria-IIun-
gary is not a Unitcd nation. but it is a eouI-
munity OF peoples of different races, languages,
traditions, sentiments and interests, bound to-
gether simply by the force OF strong central
government and the popularity OF the emperor.
Francis Joseph IS beloved by his people, and his
personality on many occasions las been the only
force that could prevent disiutegrstion and dis
solution OF the empire. The next in line for the
throne has 10 such hold on the affections Of the
people and aftzr the death OF Francis Joseph it
IS fsared that the forces long threatening dis
ruption cannot then be held IN check Even in
this jubilee year OF the beloved emperor the DIFF
ferent nationafities within the empire could not
restrain their aHimosity for enc another
The times., 1898-12-04

kleptomania. But. in spite of all this, the
servant is the person accused sometimes
without any positive proof. And whether
the accused person proves guilty or not,
he or she has been subjected to the
humiliation and misery of being sent to
Jail, and perhaps to the apprehension of
undeserved punishment When the poor
man understands these things, and then,
in the columns of the daily paper. sees
histories of this or that corrupt official
or business man who has undoubtedly
gained wrongful possession of millions of
dollars. what chance is there for the
development of d standard of public
morality?
1t is time that intelligent people of
wealth and position considered this thing
the employer should be polite and con-
siderate to, the, empioye. Ore is that 1t
is duty re owes himself; the other is
that it is duty which he owes to his
feliow-man.l The conduct Of the old
fashioned European aristocrat was based
ON the former. the American idea of
politeness on tine latter But no matter
which theory governs mans relations
with those whom he considers his infe-
riors, he should not treat them with less
courtesy than he would wish used toward
ever much of a martinez he may be in
matters of social usage, who thinks
lie would like to be locked up on a false
accusation, he ought to be given the
chance to try it. 1t should be remem-
bered that the poor man has little be-
sides his good name. If he has been put
in jail without cause he has been hurt
as the man of wealth and position can
not be hurt. The latter can set himself
right with society; il he is innocent he
loses nothing in the eyes of his fellow
men by his trying experience. With the
poor man 1t is different. Those who have
heard of the case remember that he was
arrested; they may not remember that
| he was acquitted. And for all these rea-
| Sons the Chicago clubman should be
| taught 4 lesson.
The times., 1898-12-04
Needed Di.cipIine.

A lively sense of justice is shown by
case of clubman of that city. This
gentleman missed some money from his
room at the club, and jumped to the con-
clusion that colored woman, a servant
who had been in that vicinity, had taken
ton there was no proof of her guilt, and
the gentleman of the club was obliged to
drop the prosecution. The Chicago paper
inquiries:
Isn't it about time that stop should be put to
this sort OF thing by retaliating upon men who
make reckless and unsubstantiated charges against
people who happen to occupy humble positions in
society?
of retaliation:
Why shouldn't the injured servant institute
suit against him and obtain from him by legal
process the reparstion which he is not manly
enough to tender voluntarily? Let her sue him,
and for good, round damages She is very likely
to recover them and in any event the effect OF
the suit will be to discourage so-called ''rcspec-
table" citizens who imagine that poverty and dis
honesty necessarily go together. Make the club
sweat, pour encourager leg autres," if for
nothing else.
This has the right sound. 1t is good,
straight American common sense. There
is no manner of doubt that some of our
self-styled "best people" are not half so
careful as they should be to spare the
feelings of those whom they consider
their interiors. When a man or a wo-
man misses money or jeweyry the first
suspicion frequently falls on the SER
wants of the house. Experience has
proved that the sneak-thief often does
his business with such skill and precau-
ton that one would suppose that some
one familiar with the house must have
committed the theft: experience has also
shown that even the most careful and
systematic people occasionally mislay
things; and now. and then there has been
positive proof that some people moving
In good society have been afflicted with
what they call. when they are found out,
The times., 1898-12-04

Mr.. Carnegie is by all odds the most
hysterical of the little group of un-Ameri-
can citizens Of foreign birth or sympa-
thies who oppose the retention of the
Philippines by this country. Yet there
is note of arffciality in his lucubra-
tions, which suggests that he is victim
of the literary microbe; that having ac-
quired millions as a business man, he is
envious Of those who have chosen power
bty with culture and is struggling for the
power of expression that is dear to the
Scot But he gfows tiresome with his
fantastic abise of the President He
must learn that there are limitations to
the power OF riches. He may influence
legislation to favor his manufacturing in
terests by generous campaign contribu-
tions, and, if he Win cultivate the favor of
Senator Quay, he may even influence
some appointments to office; but his ambi-
tions carries him too far when he at
tempts to turn the President from a poll
cy that is approved by an immense ma
jority OF the American people.
The times., 1898-12-04
Newspaper Influences.
CFrOm the indianapolis News.)

For all cur blessings we oxc much to an in
telligent and Independent public opinion and that
public opinion Is honestly reflected in our news
papers, The iEfuenee vieided by tho papers Is
due TO that fact. And their merits grow out OF
the soundness of their constituency. This is an
important matter for the reason that the press
has 30 much power in this country. The work CT
reform eIn be greatly firtherrd or seriously I'M
peded by the newspapers. II they are eonseisH-
tious, serious, intelligent, and progressive they
can do much to improve conditions. But if they
are mercenary. fippant. silly, and TesetionsTy.
their influence must be bad
The times., 1898-12-04
A Contrast.
From the New Orleans stAtes.o

(From the New Orleans Stdtes-)
This unstinted admiration Of the President for
the Hon. Wiilism r. Day il in singular contrast
to the modest selfdepreciation manifested by the
latter statesman. He yearns for private lie with
a mighty yeIrHing. and yet he sacrifices himself
the altar ef friendship io- the major and
negotiates international peace treaties when he
would far prefer to te forseloSiEg ehIttel mort
gagts or sIgui 9 clothes line case-l line OF work,
indeed for which he is specially adapted, if all
accounts are true. But he VIII probably make
the e-owuin= sacrifee-ii Judge Taft can be in
duced to resign. There are no limits 10 Mr. Days
seltatnCgatitn as there are none to the majors
admiration.
The times., 1898-12-04
The Jewish Multitude.

tFrom the Lancaster Examiner.)
The Jewish Year Book estimates that there are
about II OOO, eco Jews in the world. half OF them
still under Russian jurisdiction. notwithstanding
their wholesale expulsion from the empire during
the last six or seven years. When We consider
the fact that the Jews have no king, crown or
bishop and nationality, 50 far owning and
governing territory is concerned, it is amazing
what powee they WELD in the intellectual and
monetary world wherever they find abiding
place.
The times., 1898-12-04

The medical profession. at least. is
learning the exact truth about the condi-
tions at Montauk Point The various pa
pers read to medical societies by sur
geons who were there do not represent
things in the same light that Col. For
wood, the medical purveyor. did in his
testimony before the Alger Relief Com
mission, probably because they knew
more about the abuses The whole busI-
ness, from the camps of mobilization TO
Montauk Point, was utterly disgracefui
from a medical point of view. That many
hundreds of soldiers were foully murdered
and other wrecked is no longer a ques-
ton. The fault, in nearly every case,
was the inefficiency of the men selected
to run things by the Secretary of War
The times., 1898-12-04
one of the Mistakes of Hoar.
from the Troy Times. }

In opposing American Possession Of the Philip
pines Senator Hoar declares that the Constitution
was framed upon the theory that sovereignty Is
not a salable article and that rhe people OF tie
United States have conferred upcn nobody the
right To make purchases in their behalf. In max
ing such statement the senator apparently for
gets that Thomas jefferson, acting Tor the people
# the United States, purchased sovereignty over
LOUISIANA. No one Will dispute that jefferson was
familiar with the provisions of the Constitution
and probably better informed Is to its in
tent than constitutional lawyers of the pr,S-
cnt Jly.
The times., 1898-12-04
An Eternal separation.
G-rom the BROOKLYN Easle1

.'oh. for one hour of Warng,'' says the New
York World. So far the World Is concerned.
the aspiration Is natural. Col. Waring is in
heaven and the World knows that Il will never
see him again But Commi sioner Mccartney IL
getting the better OF tae situation here every
day aud the World will have to put up with him.
possibly until he joins Col. Warins- Then Cur
esteemed contemporary will be forever separated
from both.
The times., 1898-12-04

Franz Josef deserves the praises which
the Austrlahs bestow on him this jubi
lee season. He has, by his own personal
qualities, kept the empire intact in spite
of all the adverse elements that are likely
to tear it asunder when he dies.
The times., 1898-12-04

What most surprises and disgusts some
of the people OF Havana is the American
hobby of cleanliness, The idea Of sqian-
dering forty thousand dollars for cleaning
the streets whenit might be used to start
a lottery is too much for their patience.
The times., 1898-12-04

The persons who are making war on
General Miles will discover that they need
all their influence to protect themselves
When the whole case is summed up by
the American people. they will do well If
they escape the seyerest penalty. General
Miles has right, justice, and the American
people on his side, and only needs an open
attack from his enemies to become
popular idol.
The times., 1898-12-04
possc. and Hearer~ Not Wanted.
[From the Hartford Conrant.

No heelers or party bosses as official represen-
ia,ives OF the United States in our new posses
no money hungry SPECTATORS. with eyes glued 10
the main chance! For the sake Of our credit
in the eyes OF the world if for nothing else let "
start off respectfully and deCen;ly this tinr--and
then keep straight ahead in the same way.
The times., 1898-12-04

Senator Francis E. Warren. of Wyom-
ing, is among the late arrivals. He said
yesterday that the sentiment of the West
was decidedly In favor of our holding on
to the Philippines and all of the other
territory that We had acquired from
Spain. 81 do not think" he added. that
there will be any special delay in the rat
ification of the treaty Of peace. The rat
ifcation of ttc treaty, however. will not
determine what disposition we viii make
of the Philippines. 1t will only trans
fer the sovereignty of those islands from
Spain to the United States. Whether We
shall keep them or not is a matter for
future determination. They will become
our property, and We will have the right
to sell them or add them to our territory,
as seems best
The times., 1898-12-04
a Home Comparison.

(From the chiesso Tinres-Hesald.y
When Gov. Roosevelt gets chance to look into
the canal scandals in New York he will think
he has struck the Chicago Mver.
The times., 1898-12-04

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The times., 1898-12-04

The Republicans. however. are not
having a monopoly of the Indictment noto-
riety. Senator Kenney, of Delaware. Is
In the same boat. Like Quay, Kenney is
charged with certain irregularities in
connection with a national bank. The
outlook ahead for KenEey is said to be
more gloomy than that for the Pennsyl-
vania senator. fIe has not got the re-
sources of a Quay and his experience in
such matters has not been as extensive.
The times., 1898-12-04

Communications intended for publication in
TIE TIMES should be tersely and plainly written.
sud mus. in all cases be accompanied by the
rsme and address OF the writer. Rejected COM
ruunications will not he preserved, and only man
uscripts OF obvious Importance will be returned
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CIRCULATION STATEMENT

THE TINES. in all its editions. Morning. Even
ine. and sur.iav, will be mailed TO one address
for FIFTY CENTS per month. Addresses changed
as often as desired.
The times., 1898-12-04

The question naturally arises. is a gov
ernor of State or the President really
amenabie to the law the same as a pri-
vate citizen. In the event of the conyic-
ton of either before legally cansti-
tuted tribunal. would not the convicted
party have the authority to issue par
don to himself? In the absence of any
precedent the question will probably re-
main open until 1t is decided one way or
another.
The times., 1898-12-04

Readers Of THE TINES who may at any time
ie unable to procure copies Of it at any news
stand or railroad station or on railroad trains
will confer favor upon the mansgemen. by send
ing 10 this office information of the fact.
The times., 1898-12-04

and flavor The import during 1875 ShoWei
great activity until practically cut cff
by rile German government for the de-
clared reason that danger to German
chards was feared on account of the San
Jose scale, which restrictions are stll
vogue.
The consumption of coal. which forms
an accurate index to manufacturing and
commercial activity. increased consider
ably the product of German mines in
1895. being 80. .lo0.oo0 tons, and in 1891. 35.-
70o,oo0 tons. Besides the domestic supply
Germany imported more than 100000
tons in the latter year besides 100000
tons of brown coal and about 500 00o tons
of coke.
In the district of Dortmund the num-
ber of men employed in coal and iron
works increased from 1885 in 1896 to
IT, 1853 in 1897. Fifty-two of the principal
iron works and collieries paid dividends
averaging 106S per cent in 1897, against
7.5s per cent during the fiscal year
1S9i-95
Other great industries like the manu-
faeture OF coaltar dyes and chemicals
paid dividends ranging from is to % per
cent, and the electrical manufacturing
companies have worked literally night
and day through months of phenomenal
activity.
The year 1896 saw organized in Ger
many 1S2 industrial companies. with 26s,
$4,000 marks ;sss. a2222 0ie) of capital, whiie
1897 brought forth s5i- new companies,
whose aggregate capital reached 3So,i.O,
900 marks (ss0. .55l 500. OF these. not less
than eleven were electrical companies.
with total capital of ss.al0.0oe marks tse2.-
2G7.7So). Nearly all these investments were
taken at home.
The phenomenal Industrial ldevelopment
of Germany during the past twenty years
has been the combined result of . na-
tionai policy under which the skill end
enterprise of manufacturers and mcr-
chants have been directed. encouraged
and sustained by every resource of the
imperial and state governments.
There are. however, not wanting II
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