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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-22
No Love for Spain in MexiCo.

The report that all classes of Mexican citizens
syinpathize with the United States in its contro-
versy with Spain is undoubtedly true, if for no
other reason than that Mexicans know, remember
and hate Spain. The revolution which freed Mexico
from Spain occurred within the present century
and, in fact, did not entirely end until 1921 The
grandfathcrs OF the present generation OF Mex
leans remember the dreadful cruelties attending
the Intellectual attempt to suppress the revolution
Spain always drives her colonies to revolt is un-
able to reduce them to subsection through treach-
cry and murder. and leaves behind a legacy of
undying hatred
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-22
The REPORT rs PREMATURE.
The site for Cotton Mill Not Yet
Selected.

Boston. March 2L-Howard Stockton.
treasurer of the Merrimac Manufactur-
ing Company. declares that the report
which has come from Atlanta, Ga. by
way of New York that the company in
tends to establish at Powder Springs,
Ga. a cotton mill to employ 400 opera
tives. is premature and not based on
tangible facts. He says that MI Pead'
the company's agent. Is in the South
looking over the ground with a view pos
siblv to selecting some suitable site for a
cotton mill.
1t has been realized that Southern com
petition might best be met on its own
ground and that. given satisfactory con
ditions. the establishment of plant
there might prove profitable. but it will
be some time yet before anything definite
is done to that end.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-22
The American Merchant Marine.
From the Troy Times

TIUH INC HOY IIuta-J
We have been accustomed to speak with little
pride OF merchant marine, in comparison with
some others, that it is with great surprise that
it is found that So many OF our merchant vessels
competent to become auxiliary cruisers in the
national Navy There seems TO be not the slight
est trouble in getting a large number OF such
vessels, the services of many having been offered
without the Government initiative. Many OF these
ships would probably be found unsuitable, but
there would be still large feet with speed, size
and gun-carrying capacity enough to make life on
the ocean wave interesting.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-22

One Z. S. Bragg, who was formerly
member of Congress from Wisconsin,
energies from a fully deserved retirement
to demonstrate the ease with which
defunct politician may be also in princi-
pie a cross between Judas and Ananias.
He shouts for America to keep its
unholy hands off Of friendly Spain and
declares that, the unyarnished facts
show the insurgents in Cuba to con-
sist of mere predatory bands, insignif-
cant in number. following the tactics of
the Apache Indians. They ambush sur
prise, cut throats, burn and plunder.
They have no government to be
recognized with belligerent rights, much
less to be recognized as an independent
state" Wise and truthful Bragg! The
Christian and chivalrous Spaniards are
the victims Of all these Apache horrors,
are they? Where is Ruiz, who was tor
tured to death in his cell? Where is poor
GOWN who was tied to a tree and sliced
with machetes for an hour before death
relieved him? Where are the 600 in
nocents starved or butchered by Spanish
deviltry? Are these not enough to make
q casus belIi. even without the Maine
massacre? Back to your hole, Bragg!
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-22

If the latest Spanish subterfuge of
"amplified autonomy ever had a chance
Of fooling the Administration, the re-
ports of Gen. Lee, recently received at
the State Department, have destroyed it.
BIanco and Pando have played their
last card. The chances are stiu that the
latter may have gone too far into the
country to transact his part of the bust
ness. Although his capture by Garcia
is denied at the palace in Havana, there
is a somber mystery about his present
address, and an ugly indisposition to
discuss it among the higher officials in
Havana.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-22

While John Bull is processing sympa-
thy for US in London, he is steadily en-
croaching on American territory in Alas
ka Our commander up there appears
afraid to act without orders. Why does
not the Government send some and
authorize him to drive the Canadians
back to their own side Of the line.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-22

From the Cincinnati Commercial Tribune)
Hon. Thomas Bracket Reed regards all
this Spanish fandango as unwarranted in
reference with the weIl-regulated pro-
ceedings of a thoroughly pacificated
House of Representatives
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-22
Lac PoIicr of Croe.ns

From the Boston Traveler.)
Let Us have peace SAYS Monevbags. II he
can save a dollar he would haul down the stars
and Stripes and allow every nation on earth 10
trample II in the dust Bur, thank Cod. the p-o-
pie are Of different mettle
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-22
Gen. Morgnn's Patriotic Proposal.


tFTOm Inc MODlIt HtSlsIeIJ
Senator Morgan proposes that the United States
build of American materials the equal OF any
ahoat and call it George Washington.
That is a good idea. There is no war vessel that
has ever borne this illuStrious name. The great
name and the great ship will 20 well together.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-22

The Senate is to be treated to another
chapter on the horrors of Cuba In the
Senate yesterday Mr.. Allen gave notice
that he had received a telegram from
his colleague, Senator Thurston, stating
that he desired TO address tbs Senate
Thursday of this week on the Cuban stu
alton. Although Mr.. Thurston met With
the saddest of Affections in connection
with his trip to Cuba, he still cannot re-
frain from giving the Senate the benefit
of the observations he made while on
that Inflated island. Mr.. Thurston is a
close observer and a good speaker and
the things he will tell the Senate will be
a strong supplement to the impassioned
address of Senator Proctor last week
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-22
Corporal Tanners Thunde bolts.

FrOm The Manchester Union.)
Corporal Tanner has varied the monotony a
little by issuing of his Enthusiastically fiery
talks against the publication of the pension list.
As might be expected, it contains more fire than
reason
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-22
CIRCULATION STATEMENT.

The Evening Star keeps standing at the
head Of its columns the following:
The regular permanent family circulation of The
Evening star IN Washington j. more than double
that 0f ans yJher paper whether published in the
morning in the afternoon.
Now the circulation Of The Star and
THE TIMES for the week ending Fri
day. March is. was as follows:
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-22
ECHOES FROM ABROAD.

The ffftieth anniversary of the Berlin
massacre, which has just been observed,
is the first of a series of celebrations
which Prussia and other parts of the
continent of Europe will have in the next
twelve months. The Berlin massacre" is
the name popularity given to the attack on
March Is 1915 by Frederick William Tvs
soldiers on the citizens of Berlin who de-
manded some political reforms which
would place Prussia abreast of England
and France. 1t was in number of men
killed. far larger affair than the Dos
ton massacre of 100 by the troops of
George III, and. like it's American fore
runner, it was one of the earliest Of a
series of exciting events in battle for
freedom, but the battle in Prussia did not
meet with quite as large a measure of
success as that in the United States won.
At first the liberal movement in Prussia
and the rest of Germany in 1913. which
had received its impulse from the revolu-
ton of February q of that year in
France, which overthrow Louis Philippe
and established the second republic. seem
ed to be successful. and it did achieve
slight measure of success, but not to any
thing like the extent which its champions
desired and expected. But both in their
success and failure the German uprisings
of fifty years ago have great interest for
Americans.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-22
He would Then Hear Roaring.

(From the Chicago Times-HcraldJ
A German scientist remarks that 1.-THE tiger is
remarkably weak in lung power 1t would do
that scientist good to attend Tammany cele-
bration on the night OF election.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-22
A Certain Sign of Plenty.

(From the Philadelphia Times)
Whatever other evidences of prosperity there
may be extant, the number of governorship candi.
dates in this State is certainly one sign of
plenty.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-22
DOuhIy Guilty.

(FrOm the Pittsburg DispatCh.)
Boston murderer, being arrestsd recently,
declared: Il done the deed" and the Boston
people are inclined to have him indicted for
the murderous attack on the English grammar
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-22
Que~tionasIe.

From the Wheeling Regfster)
VIII Mr. Dingley seek TO collect duty
on the two cruisers just purchased from
BraZil2
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-22

(From the Elmira Gazette and Free Press)
English good will toward the United States lust
now seems to be largely compounded with self
interest
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-22

From the Richmond Dispateh)
How will ''Fitzhugh Lee" do for a new name
for one of the cruisers bought from Brazill
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-22

nations The French demand that
China shall agree never to ALLEVIATE to
any other country any portion of the
provinces of Yum Nan. Kwei-Chau,
Kwang-Si, or Kwang-Tung. These
taken together would form q barrier
against any British expansion from the
direction of British Burmah; ana that.
OF course, is the object. England has
concession from China, permitting an
extension of the Burmese Railway into
Yun-Nan; France requires a similar
right of extension from Tonquin. FL
nally, France insists upon the cession
of coaling station on the peninsula
north OF the Island Of Hainan. England
has been similarly favored at Hong
Kong and Kaulung.
This action of the French govern
ment. coming as it does closely upon
the heels Of the cars recent demand,
will necessitate the development of a
definite policy by MI BaIfour. He is
confronted with the unpleasant alter
native f plunging his country and all
Europe into q war, the consequences Of
which not the wisest man could even
guess at. or of making a complete sur
render Of everything that his govern
ment has been contending for since the
kaiser seized Kiao-Chou. The Euro
pean war cloud, therefore, looks blacker
today than it has at any time yet and
the anxiety in London is very great.
Among other things, it is likely to lead
to a more active effort to commit our
Government to some sort of support
moral or otherwise, which can be used
against Russia. Alliance talk in Eng
land is louder than ever, and there
seems to be some sort of a thick
headed idea over there that such a
thing is possible, and even feasible.
OF course, it is not, and the American
/ people would never listen to such an
/ idea; but the exploitation of the sub
/ ject is an uncomfortable thing for us,
since it has a tendency to injuriously
/ affect our historically friendly relations
with Russia. We are glad that the
new Russian representative, Count
/ Cassini, is hurrying to Washington.
His sovereign needs a strong man here
to counteract some of the movements
Of British diplomacy, which are not
for the good, either of Russia or Amer
lea.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-22

Here is where the German uprising of
1S4S. the semi-centennial of which will
be observed from time To time for the
next few months, began to have a physi
cal influence on American history and
development Angered or disheartened
at the failure of the popular movement.
tens of thousands of Germans who took
part in it left their country in the next
few years, most of them, directly or ulti-
mateIy, coming to the United States.
These men, who were among the most
highly educated and progressive OF their
race, became an exceedingly valuable
ingredient of the American population.
Many of them, SchurZ and Sigel among
others. acquired distinction in one or
other field of endeavor. In the suisse
quent political contest against slavery in
the United States almost ali OF these. of
course, were on the side of freedom.
During the war of secession they formed
an important element of the armies of
the Union. To the extent TO which the
popular movement of 1913 in Germany
failed the failure was a serious physical
detriment to that country. 1t started
an exodus of the sort of people which
no nation can lose without injury. and
that movement. though in a somewhat
diminished volume at present is still I'M
der way. Probably republican sentiment
is much less widely diffused in Germany
now than it was in 1913. Moreover, a
few of the political reforms denied in
that year have come since. The half
century anniversary, however. of those
stirring days when the democratic wave
promised to sweep the earth will arouse
great interest throughout the world.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-22

The House of Representatives yester
day gave another evidence of the wave
of patriotic fervor which is sweeping
over the country. A generous bill for
the relief of the Maine survivors and
the dependent families of the victims
was passed unanimously. Now. let us
see the House pass a resolution recog-
nizing Cuban independence with like
unanimity and that will be a new tribute
to the memories of those who died in
the Havana massacre.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-22

The Star mag have more one-eyed
readers than TIE TIMES. and more
Hospitals and Insane Asylums may take
il in. But OF PAPERS PRINTED AND
SOLD PER WEEK, THE TINES leads
The Star more than
$4,000 Copies.
II this fact cannot be established, $500
awaits some good charity.
THE TIMES
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-22
$4,000 Copie

Readers OF The Times who may at any time
be unable 10 procure copies OF it at any news
stand railroad station railroad trains viii
confer . favor upon the management By sending
u this Office information Of the TACT.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-22

Communications intended for publication in
The Times should be tersely and plainly written,
and must in al cases be accompanied b. the
name and address OF the writer. Rejected COM
munieations VIII not be preserved, and only man
uscripts Of obvious importance viii be returned
q their authors.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-22

There is every probability that former
Congressman Sibley of Pennsylvania, the
weIl-known advocate of the free coinage
of silver, viii be member of the Fifty
sixth Congress- Mr.. Sibley was in WASH
ington Saturday evening and Sunday.
having stopped over here on his way
back from Florida, where he has been
visiting for some weeks. Sunday he had
a conference with several of the silver
leaders, supposedly about his own candi-
dacy and his future movements in the
party but Mr.. Sibley would say nothing
about what TRANSFERRED 1t is understood
however, that he will again be q caudi-
date in the Crawford district. where
he was defeated in the last election by
Mr.. Sturtevant. Sturtevant was given
the certificate on an apparent majority
Of 400, although Mr.. Sibley says he was
elected by q majority of at least 4 600
Mr.. Sibley would have contested the seat.
but his vote was not necessary in this
Congress and he has simply bided his
time. intending TO defeat Mr.. Sturtevant
at the next election.
The present member, however. seems
to have had ii tipped off to him that the
silver champion was lying in wait to
catch him in the next fight and Mr.
Sturtevant realizing what was in store.
has finally reached the conclusion that
he had better keep out Of it and be con
tent with his first and only term in Con-
Gress. Accordingly he yesterday made
the positive announcement that he would
not be a candidate for denomination.
There is no doubt but that Mr.. Sibley
will be elected, and his prominence in the
silver ranks will make him one of the
leaders on the floor Mr. Sibley's name
is likely also to figure in national poll
tics, for already is he being talked of as
the running mate of Mr.. Bryan in 1900.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-22

After Cen Grosvenor made such an
earnest defense of railroad corporations
Thursday in the House. while replying
to Mr. McEwan of New Jersey, he asked
the latter to consent to doctor the Con-
gressional Record so as to eliminate a
portion of the debate consent being nee
essary where colIoquy is involved. The
general knew full well that his position
in respect to railroads would afford his
opponents great capital next Fall, and
he will have to run in a very close dis
trict. Mr.. McEwan considerably per-
mitted some changes to be made.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-22

Prussia's revolt was a success in the
particular that it sought a constitution
and got one. 1t was a failure in the re-
spect that this constitution was not the
sort OF a one which the Liberals wanted.
Frederick William " of Prussia, the
granduncle of the present German Emper-
or. was an impulsive, romantic, erratic
prince, who lowered on the borderland of
insanity for years, and who died of brain
distemper He began to dabble in democ-
racy in 1SfS as the present head OF MS
house did in his coquetry with the Social
lists a few years ago, and promised the
people the reforms which they asked. His
brother. who became King of Prussia af-
terward and Emperor of Germany in 1871
the grandfather of the present kaiser
had to fly from Berlin because the popu-
lace thought he gave the orders for the
troops to fire, and went TO England for
safety for a time. Frederick William os-
tentatiously became a revolutionist him
self in the tumult which the massacre
caused. He stood at the balcony of his
strong at the funeral of the victims
passed, and in general made himself "one
of the people" The popular movement
| in the German states. however. was soon
| checked the Prussian convention which
was framing a constitution was dissOlv-
| ed, and the king granted one of his own.
| but it stopped far short of meeting the
peoples demands.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-22

Congressman Savers of Texas is great
ly handicapped in his contest fpr the gu
bernatorial canvass in his State owing
to the demand for his presence in Wash
ington under the present conditions. The
other candidates for the place are Attor-
ney General NJ NJ. Crane, Lieut.. Gov
George T. Jester and Col. r. NJ. Wynne
of Fort Worth. The fight is said to be
between Judge Savers and Crane. The
convention which meets a Galveston on
the I'd of August will be the largest ev-
er held and will consist of LOS delegates
The campaign is now on and is growing
hotter every day. Judge Sayers was to
have opened his campaign at GAINESVILLE
April 5th, but has indefinitely postponed
his personal appearance in the State. In
view of the impending trouble with Spain
and the important position he occupies
on the Appropriations Committee which,
in the event of war, will be charged with
grave responsibilities, Judge Sayers's
high sense of duty precludes the proba-
bility of his leaving Washington. He
would prefer to be defeated in his ambi-
ton to close his career as governor of his
State rather than leave when duty re-
quires that he should remain here. If,
therefore, he does not secure the nominal
ton his friends say it will be due to the
fact that he deliberately remains out of
the State in obedience to his sense of du-
ty'as a member of Congress.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-22
CAPITOL GOSSIP.

Eight Republican and two Democratic
senators we're interviewed by member
of the House as to what they thought
this country should do in respect to the
Cuban question Seven of the Republic
and both of the Democratic senators said
emphatically that the time had arrived
for armed Intervention. and that this
sentiment is gaining force in both Houses
of Congress. The one Republican who
did not answer the question SAID ne
would wait until the report on the Name
disaster was before him before he would
express an opinion.
Mr.. Simpson of Kansas has again made
his appearance in the House, after an alb
sence of two weeks He had been to his
Kansas home and during that time had
visited each of ther thirty-siX counties
which constitute his Congressional us
trict Mr.. Simpson looked contented, and
in reply to a question said that he had
no doubt that he will be returned to the
Fifty-siNth Congress.
Senator Sewell Of New Jersey is in
trouble. He is the brigadier general of
the First Brigade of the New Jersey Mill
tia, and should war be declared between
this country and Spain and the New Jer-
sey militia be asked to go to the front.
the general would have to go or resign.
If he goes to war he must resign his seat
as senator, which the Administration
would not want TO see him do, because
he is a gold standard Republican. If he
does not go to war his enemies in New
Jersey will ascribe unpleasant reasons
for his refusal even If Congress did pre-
sent him, two years ago, with a medal
for gallant and meritorious services at
charlottesville. Gen. Sewell recently, in
an interview printed in a New Jersey pa
per. said there would be no war, and If
there is none he will be helped out Of
dilemma which at present is decidedly
embarrassing to him.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1898-01-13
He Saved His HIT.

At Scotch weddings some years ago
it used to be the custom to batter the
hat of the bridegroom as he was leav-
ing the house in which the ceremony
took place. On one of those occa-
sions newly married couple (rela-
tives of the bridegroom determined
to carry out the observance of this
custom to the letter. The bridegroom
heard them discussing their plans and
dispatched messenger to the car
riage, which was waiting, with his hat
some time previous to his departure.
Then, donning the hat of male rela-
tive who had plotted against him, he
prepared to 60 out to the carriage.
No sooner had he got to the door
than his hat was furously assaulted
and almost destroyed. He walked
put of the house amid the laughter of
the bystanders and entered the ve-
hicle; then taking his battered hut
from his head he threw it into the
hands of it's proper owner, exclaiming
Hey, Mr.. Dougall, there's your hat, y
and donned his own, amid the cheers
Of all present. Mr.. Dougall was the
unhappiest looking man in Scotland
for some timo after that.-London
Telegraph.