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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-07
WOULD GRANT BELLIGERENcY
The Virginia Statesman Fayors OF
fetal Recognition.


Lynchburg. Va, March 6-senator Dan
iel, writing to the New York Journal,
under date of March 3, says:
MY country is thoroughly united in
patriotic impulse and will undoubtedly
support the constituted authorities in any
steps necessary to vindicate our interests
or honor.
while the newspapers may properly
discuss the theories advanced as to the
destruction of the Maine, it seems to me
becoming those in positions of response
bilty to await the disclosures of expert
examiners and then to act according to
their nature. No good end is subserved
by excited or declamatory hypothetical
utterances. The survivors of the Maine,
as far as we have had accounts of their
conduct, behaved with becoming manli-
ness, which is everywhere honored.
I'm my opinion, the belligerency of the
Cuban revolutlonists should have been
recognized officially, as it has been recog-
nized in every other way. When Ameri-
can citizens were unjustly imprisoned, in
violation of treaty rights, by the Spanish
authorities instant demand for compli-
ance with treaty obligations should have
been made upon Spain, and our warships
should have been in Havana harbor TO
give assurance of protection.
These acts are not unfriendly. accord
ing to the law of nations, and failure in
this regard has led the Spaniards TO mis-
take American sentiment and to belittle
American character
'"The collapse of the House of Repre-
sentatiyes, which can no longer consider
ut its pleasure resolutions passed by the
Senate, in accordance with American pub
lie opinion has led TO the suppression and
intensification of the popular feeling.
In the present situation we should
await events, confident that Congress and
the President will act properly as they
may dictate. JOHN w. DANIEL.
United States Senator from Virginia.
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"The Court. of the Lords House p

Lord, / have loved Thine houses habitatiou
The holy place wherein Thine honor dwelleth
Which | account Thy fields green congregation
And Thy deep words wherein the wild bird tel
leth
His praise OF Thee
And the cool caverns of Thy singing sea.
How amiable are these, Thy tabernacles!
Thy cliffs red side wherein the swallow
buildeth,
Thy hills, wherein the soul filings off her shackles
When Thy free light the dewy submits
gildeth
Thine altar-steeps
Where down with hymns of Thee Thy cataract
leaps.
Yet count it not for sin that I have reckoned
The fairest house in Thy dear name erected
To which by angel hands the heart is beckoned
For prayer and praise and sweetness unexpected,
Thine undehled,
child.
Pail Mall Gazette.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-07

There is terror in Spanish government
circles for fear Japan may take adyan-
tage of the entangements of Spain and
seize the Philippine Islands, upon which
the mikado has long had his large and
expressive eye. IT is a diversion which
should be heartily encouraged. The time
has come for Spain to go out of the
colonial business. and there is not any
good reason why our japanese
friends should not help themselves
to slice of island near their other pos
sessions. and as desirable as the Phil
ippine group certainly is
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1t Serves Her Right.
(From the Scranton TRUTH

tFfOm The Scranton Truth.l
The romance of clipping with an Indian
has proved TO be short-lived in the ease
of the sister of Chaplain Bateman. Of
Fort Belknap, who recently caused some
excitement in Montana by marrying a
full-bIooded Piegan named Garrett White.
Mrs. White was a teacher-in the Fort
Shaw Indian school. but. of course lost
her position as soon as she was married.
She was then compelled to act as wait
ress in hotel in order to support herself
and the brave. Her troubles have now
been increased by Major Fuller. agent OF
the Blackfeet Indians. prohibiting her
from living ON the reservation.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-07

In connection with the Kohlsaat con-
version, the Chicago Tribune asks; Has
the editor received a hint from Washing
ton that the white-livered policy of pro-
crastination and of continual concession
to Spain is bad politics and will do the
party much harm?" No, not at all
Uncle Joe" Mediu should look deeper.
1t means that Senior Pie Kohlsaat has
been informed that the reorganization
committee" is now ready to allow Cuban
independence at syndicate profit Of
100000. O00 and will proceed accordingly.
All Administration organs, with their an
nexed monkeys, are necessary to the
scheme.
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II there is any truth in the story that
there is to be a struggle for supremacy
between Senior Reed. of Maine, and the
President this week the House of Rep
resentatiYes will be a first-class attran-
ton for the public. The end of such a
contest ought not to be in doubt. In an
emergency like the present the Admin
istration can command all the Demo-
cratic votes on the basis of any honor
able or patriotic proposition. OF course
that excludes the SDanish-Cuban bond
deal
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-07

4 week ago Lord Salisbury allowed it
TO be understood that if France did not
get out of the Lagos territory in West
Africa he would fight. Saturday it was
reported that he had concluded not to
fight. btt TO arbitrate. The marquis is
getting rapidly into a condition which is
as amusing to the world as it is piousy
peaceful.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-07
CAPITOL GOSSIP.

Senator Hanna has once more given
substantial evidence that he intends to
see that all of his ante-election promises
to corporations are lived up to and carried
out. The latest obligation of this charac-
ter that he has paid is the one he owed
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company. Il
corporation which exiicted for its support
the naming of an Interstate Commerce
Commissioner to succeed William K. Nor
rison. The first man selected by Mr.
Hanna for this position was Judge PaXson,
of Pennsylvania, choice which was very
gratifying to the railroad corporation,
/ but which Mr.. Mckinley did not dare to
sanction, because of the chorus of pro-
tests from the people The President
sought a compromise. and said he would
name William j. Calhoun, whom ne had
sent as "A special commissioner to CUBA.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company IN
formed Senator Hanna that Mr.. Calhoun
was Objectionable to it, and that man
from Pennsylvania must be named. The
President had permitted it to be announc-
ed that Mr.. Calhoun would be the APP
pointee. and il was with much reluctance
that he consented TO cancel the prepared
appointment of Mr.. Calhoun. Senator
Hanna insisted. however. and submitted
in the place of Mr.. Calhoun the name or
Chief Justice Starrett of Pennsylvania,
and there is every reason for believing
that his nomination will be sent to the
Senate this week. 1t is needless to say
that the Pennsylvania company has not
| interposed any objection to Judge Star
rett. When the judge takes his office the
| commission will be represented by one
member from Pennsylvania. one from
New York, one from New England, one
from the Southern States and one from
the great West. The western section con-
tains three times as much railroad track
as the eastern section. but the three East
ern men will define the policy of the
| commission
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Is Spain TO get all the loose warships
and we none? Probably if Senior Tom
aso Reed and Senior Dupuy de Hale can
have their way. But, is it altogether
necessary that they should have their
way? That is a grave question of state
which Congress should decide very
promptly and energetically.
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That Vaccination.

('rom the Boston HeFald.)
Senator Proctor has been vaccinated in
Havana. Probably this precaution will
prevent his becoming the victim of a rash
outbreak.
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In St.Louis the Spanish residents are re-
ported as all packed up and ready to
leave the country the minute war is de-
cIared We wonder if they have had a
hint from the Spanish legation, and if 50
if the astute and popular Mr.. Juan du
Bose also has his stateroom engaged.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-07

Thomas Donovan. private secretary to
Gen. Palmer. during the campaign of 1896,
is soon to be rewarded by the President
for his services in opposing the interests
of William J. Bryan. Senator Palmer
and Senator Lindsay have each urged
his claim to the President. and he will
soon receive his reward in the shape of
a consular appoiI tment.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-07

We have news of the outbreak of a
plague at Dyea and Skaguay, in Alaska.
1t affects the spine. which soon becomes
a wreck and a mass of mush. We do not
know what they call the disease. since it
is a new and anonymous one. For want
of a better designation we propose NJ
Kinleyosis.'
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CIRCULATION STATEMENT.

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Communications intended for publication in
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and must in all cases be accompanied by the
name and address Of the writer. Rejected com
rnunication~ viii moi be preserved, and only man
usoripts Of obvious importance viii be returned
l. their auth0Is.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-07

Mr.. George r. MACPHERSON, ex-speaker
of the New Jersey Assembly, visited the
Capitol yesterday and met some of his
New Jersey friends. He informed Times
reporter that he came to Washington to
tender a call to Rev. Hugh Johnston. Mr..
McKinley's pastor. to be pastor OF the
State Street Methodist Church at Tren-
ton. the most fashionable church of that
denomination in that city.
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SUBSTITUTION RATES

STBSCRITTION RATES.
MONTHLY. BY CARRIER:
Morning. Evening and Sunday 1850. FIFTY Cents
Morning and Sunday -- --.. Thiriy-iive Cents
Evening and Sunday ........ Thirjy-five Cents
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-18
Rich Men of ChieaqO to Own a New Race
 track.
ThOrOughbreds Will Be Kept Out and There Will Be
 No Betting.
Intended Simply for a Gentlenaen's Driving Park and Matinee
 Course.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

CHICAGO, Jan. 17.-Chicago is to have another race track, and at once The new track will be unique On 1t runners will have no place whatever for it will be devoted exclusively to the pacer and trotter.
 Lovers of harness racing are disgust ed with the results of the efforts in the past two years to keep sport alive in this city. They point to the last two meetings of the Northwestern Breed CTS Association at the Washington Park track, during which large purses were hung up, and for which the fastest horses in the world contended. At these meetings the strict letter of the law was observed, and there was no pool selling or bookmaking, with the result that the association quit many thou sand dollars loser and was forced out ot existence. Experience taught a les son which will never be forgotten.
 there are in the neighborhood of 100 men high in social and business stand ing in Chicago who are lovers of fast horses, and who have their money in vested in them. The scheme is to buy property, either in the city or near it, oulld tracks, stables and grand stand, ana to have matineeS much on the or der or those held in Cleveland and New York. There will be no pool selling or bookmaking allowed. It will simply be a gentlemen's driving park, where own CTS and their friends may go and drive thelr own horses and enjoy the sport Whlch at present is denied them.
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rading a semblance of absolute solidity of forces. It is admitted by them that this is the strongest trump card that the annexationists can play and that if the President cannot win the trick then their situation is forlorn indeed.
 Perhaps the general impression is correct that had not J. O. Carter de- cided last month to go to Washington, President Dole would have remained at home for the opening of the Legisla- ture next month. This of course is de- nied by the organ of the Annexation Club, which claims that MT. Carter went because MT. Dole is going. This is putting the cart before the horse. It further asserts, on a baseless founda- tion, that MT. Carter carried with him sack of nearly $40 900 to be used in opposition to annexation and Hawaii's best interests" It states that S10,000 came from one house, and members of the club credit this to an English firm. The story is too absurd to contradict authoritatively. although if money is wanted for legitimate expenses it will doubtless be found.
 This being the sorrowful anniversary of the sad events of 1895 the anneXa- tionists' press is rubbing it in" on the unfortunate misguided Hawaiians and others who were VictimiZed and misled by mysterious combination, the Se- crets of which some day may be di- Vulged, and which # is honestly be- lieved by many are known to some of those who benefited by its failure This is not the way to promote harmony and peace in a community in which. not withstanding the essential differences in political opinion at this juncture of our affairs, all are desirous of being friendly and of trusting to fate to set everything right. Fortunate is it that the political press does not echo the sentiments of its patrons who are more sensible. This was fully eXemplified on New Years day, when all stores, in cludfng the numerous Japanese. were closed, the town deserted and all went merry holiday making on the bay, at the cricket fields, at baseball or at Cy- clomere Park, with luaus and dances innumerable.
 The irrepressible little Anti-Annex- ation Journal is keeping the town in roars of laughter by it's parodies and sarcasms on the Presidential "junket- ing trip" It is so rejoiced at what it believes to be an error in the policy of the Government that it is as good na- tured as it is poignant in satire.
 Our next holiday is January r. the anniversary of the esta blishment of the Provisional Government On that day tho Acting President and Minister of War, MT. Cooper, is to review our mili- tary and civil armed forces. Let us hope he will have better weather than the present storm of rain ard wind
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-18
PREMIER MELiHE
 THREATENED THAT THE
 CABINET WOULD RESIGN
So tie French Chamber Of Deputies Did Not Force the Publication of Drey-
 fBS' Alleged Confession.

PARIS, Jan. IA semi-official note relative to the demand that the alleg- ed confession of Alfred Dreyfus to M Lebrun-Renaud should be published, says: If the Government conceded the demand it would bring under dis cussion and appear to place in doubt the authority of the Dreyfus decision. Moreover, the Government does not consider that it has the right to make such communication for reasons ana logous to those which determined the court-martial to try Dreyfus behind closed doors."
 There was great excitement in the Chamber of Deputies to-day when M. Cavaignac, Republican, demanded a discussion of the semi-official note is- sued to-day, in which the Government declined to make public the alleged confession of Alfred Dreyfus to M. Le- brun- -Renaud. The Premier. M. Moline. in refusing to discuss the matter. de clared that if the Chamber voted it's immediate discussion the Cabinet would resign.
 The Hobbies of the Chamber of Depu- ties were crowded, and there were heat ed discussions, even among the usually cool-headed politicians.
 The session opened with a speech rom M. Jourde, Republican, on a mi nor question respecting prisons, but in view of the impatience of the mem bers he abandoned his speech on the prisons questions, which was adjourn ed until tomorrow
 The Minister for War. General Rf- lot; the Premier, NJ. Moline, and M. Cavaignac here entered the house. and the President of the Chamber, M. Bris- son, announced that he had received a request from M. Cavaignac to question the Government regarding its Dreyfus note. M. Moline asked him to adjourn the matter. requesting the Chamber to reassure the country by continuing its legislative labors.
 He said the budget must be voted, and the Dreyfus affair, which had be- come party question, should be set aside.
 Continuing, the Premier said: "The Governments policy has already had excellent results at home and abroad, ana we appeal to the wisdom of the Chamber to put an end to the exces- sive agitation"
 The Premier concluded with a refer ence to the honor of the army and the respect due to the judges, and asked Tor vote of confidence in the Gov ernment.
 M Cavaignac refused to be satisfied With this harangue. He declared the terms of the semi-official note were not acceptable (cries from the Leftists), protested against the silence of the Minister for War at the time the army was attacked, and urged the publica- ton or the alleged confession of Drey- fus.
 When the vote was taken the House. by BIO ayes to 257 noes, decided to shelve the discussion.
 several small anti -Dreyfus demon strations took place this morning in va- rlous parts of Paris. None of them was of serious nature, and those talk ing part in them were soon dispersed.
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during the transition period. I desire to be in Washington long enough to be of some service to the Executive of this country and to the Hawaiian Lega- tion."
 The President disclaims any desire to appear before any committee in an offensive way, and he thinks 1t would not be wise to appear before any legis- lative body at all. Speaking of the eti- qUette Of the situation, he said:
 'I do not suppose I am really wanted in Washington, but this question of an- nexatiOn is close to my heart, and it is my desire to serve my country in any way that I can. I shall not become a pleader for the cause, but I want to be here ready to expedite matters all l can if the treaty becomes the policy of this country"
 The President is not boastful regard ing the probabilities of the case, nor does he make such extravagant claims as some of the more bitter annexation ists. Tn response to a question as to the sentiment of the natives on the subject, he said:
 Tt would be a very difficult matter to say what proportion of the natives are opposed to annexation. I think the more advanced and intelligent favor the treaty with the United States. Of course there are a great many who op- pose it, and who are bitter in their sentiments. I believe it may be said that most of the white people of the isl ands are in favor of the treaty, as it now is, or of something of substan tially the same character. It is gener- ally understood that there would be some such government, for time at least, as that which is now common in the case of Territories of the United States before they are admitted to full statehood"
 President Dole denies that he comes to this country clothed with any un- usual powers relative to assenting to amendments of the treaty. He says he might advise the Government of this country about what would be ac- ceptable to his own people, but his opinions would in no manner be bind ing.
 T hope to be in San Francisco three or four days" he said, "but the pro gramme has not yet been definitely ar ranged. I hope to visit President Me Kinley while in Washington, though no official correspondence has passed be- tween us on the subject"
 President Dole spent the day quietly at the hotel. He was called on during the afternoon by General Shafter and his staff.
 President Dole and party occupied a box at the Baldwin this evening and witnessed the performance of "The Man From Mexico" His box was decorated with the Hawaiian and American flags and he was the cyno- sure of all eyes. In the third act the portieres were Hawaiian flags and the ladies in the cast wore the coIors of the Paradise of the Pacific.
 Mayor Phelan has extended an invi- tatiOn to President Dole to take break fast with him tomorrow morning at the Pacific Union Club. Governor Budd has been invited to be one of the guests.
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TO INVESTIGATE TIE
 CHARGES O. BRIBERY.
Speaker Mason Appoints | Committee, q Majority Being Men 0pposedto
 Senator Hanna.

COLUMBUS. O.. Jan. r.-Speaker Ma son of the House of Representatives this afternoon appointed the committee to in Nestigate the alleged attempt to bribe representative Otis of Hamilton County to vote for Marcus A. Hanna for Senator. The committee is composed of Represent atlEes Rutan of Carroll County, Spellmyer of hamilton. BoXwell of Warren, Rankin or tayette and Kenney of Mercer.
 SpelImyer and kenney are Democrats, and voted for McKisson for Senator. Tho other three members are Republicans, but Rutan voted for McKissOn. making the committee an anti7Hanna committee. The committee met tonight and elected Mir. hutan chairman and Spellmyer secretary. A subcommittee was appointed to call upon the Investigation Committee of the Senate and arrange for joint sessions. This arrangement will probably be effect ed as it would only serve to cOmplicate matters if. the committees acted sepa- rately. A joint session will probably be held tomorrow, when plan of procedure will be agreed upon. The Senate commit tee has already fixed upon time for be- ginning its investigations.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-18
BATTLES OF ANARCHISTS
 AND STUDENTS
Continued from First Page.

Count Munster, the German Embassa- dor, and Count TOrnielli, the Italian Ambassador. as witnesses to the inno- cence of Dreyfus.
 LYONS, Jan. 17.-An anti-Jewish stu dent demonstration took place here to- day with cries of Down with Drey- fus." The office of Ie Peuple, which has supported Zola, was attacked, but the staff made a sortie and drove away the students.
 MARSEILLES, Jan. 17-A crowd of 5000 persons made a demonstration here to-day against the Jews. They cheered the Army Club, whose officers appeared upon the balcony, shouting "Vive Ia France" and displayed the tricolor, which the crowd cheered frantically.
 Another crowd paraded the streets with cries of Death to the Jews" and Shame upon Zola." They gathered in front of the synagogue, until the police dispersed them
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-18
GERHARD BESTED BY CANS.
CoIored Lad Given tie Decision When be
 Police Stop the Ffobt.

CLEVELAND, Ohio Jan. 1.-The twen- ty-round go between Frank Gerard of Chicago and Joe Cans of Baltimore was stopped in the fifteenth round by the po- lice, and Referee siler gave the decision to Cans. who nad landed three times to Gerrards once throughout. In the sec ond round Gerard knocked Cans clear off hls feet with long,. swinging uppercut under the jaw, but after that the coIored man had the better of it.
 Gerard started in with a cut over his ielt eye. received at Chicago in recent fight, and Cans knocked it omen in Inc trst round. Gerard bled profusely all through, and was weakened by loss of blood. Cans kept jabbing him in the face With both hands and in the fifteenth round knocked Gerard down twice in quick succession. Gerard arose stagger- ing, and the police stopped the match.
 est and shiftiest men ever seen in a ring here.
The San Francisco call., 1898-01-18
IVES WINS FROM CATION.
Easily Captures the First Game or tie
 Billiard Tournament.

CHICAGO, Jan. T.-Frank Ives and William Cation played the opening game of the handicap billiard tournament to- night in Central Music Hall. It was at the S-inch balk line. no shot in balk. At the end of his tenth inning Cations score was 94 while Ives had only Ill to his cred it. Then the expected happened. Frank gained his stroke and by clean cut play ing put together 132. He followed this with 1Oo in the twelfth inning added 31 in the next, and then ran the game out with 19. Schaefer and Spinks play to- morrow night. Ives did very little fancy work, but played in better form than he has shown in practice Score:
 132 eN iun'
 Catton-Total, aS; average. '; high run, 2o