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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-22

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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-22

A home for soldiers and sailors is
about to be opened in. Hong Kong by
the Salvation Army, and AN expert
enced naval officer placed in charge.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-22

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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-22

believe Piso's Cure for CONSUMPTION saved
my boys life last summer. = Mrs 4 LIE DOuG-
Lass, le Roy, Mich. Oct. 20, 1894.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-22

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for cliildrrn
tion, allays pain, cures wind collie. 2!E.. bottle
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-22

The only animal that is really dumb
is the giraffe, which is unable to ex-
press itself by any sound Whatever.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-22
ONE ENJOYS

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste. and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, Cieanses the sys.
tenn etfcctually. dispcls colds. head
aches and fevcrs and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup OF Figs is the
only remedy Of its kind ever pro.
duced. pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach. prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects. prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeablcs substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in SO
cent bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA re syrup co.
SAN Francisco CAL.
LOUISVILLE. kk NEW YORK. N.Y.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-22

Or four years Lord Aberdeen has been
poyernor-guneral OF Canada. He is n man
OF integrity aud intelligence, and has won
hosts of friends while discharging his duties
as the Crowns representative on this side
OF the water. His full name is Right Hon
orable John Campbell Hamilton Gordon,
seventh earl OF Aberdeen. He was born in
1S47, was educated at the University college,
Oxford, and graduated in 1871. He sue.
c eded to his title on the death OF his
brother in 1870 He entered the House OF
Lords in 1876. but disagreed with his party
and voted against the government of Lord
Beaconstield. In 1886 he was appointed as
a liberal by Mr.. Gladstone.as lord Lieutenant
of Ireland, with instructions to carry out the
home rule policy. Lord Aberdeen is q
descendent of the Gordons Of Scotland
while Lady Aberdeen is a descendent of the
kings of Scotland as we'll rs Of Ireland
through the o Neills Of Tyrone.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-22

In Japan petroleum is now n we'll
established product, although the in
dustry has only been started Within
the last few years. u.s..
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-22

There are no chimneys in Mexican
houses. The cooking is, done in so
called Holland stones, with charcoal.
The fumes are injurious, but nc one.
cares $50. =
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-22
",JOSiAH STRONG,

"VHANIIES z. IAIITI.
Commander Ballington Booth says: 81
greatly rejoice over the reconciliation with
my father and think that important results
wall follow. [ believe that. hereafter the
American Volunteers and the Salvation
Army will each pursue its work in its
respective field. like churches Of different
denominations, in perfect harmony and pos
sibly with co-operation. There will, / hope,
hereafter be perfect good feeling. This is
what the Volunteers have been hoping and
working for, and we are happy at the pros
poet Of peace.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-22

In Hamburg the authorities tax dog ac-
cording to its size. ~
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-22

Silver fox skins are now exceedingly rare
and fetch fancy prices. NEa
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-22

LAWRENCE, Mass, Jan. 2l--The chief
topic on the street il that OF the III per cent
cut down to go into effect at the Paci ilc and
Atlantic mills Jan. 81. The Mule Spinners'
union, which is the only body of textile
workers in the city, have just held largely
attended meeting and discussed the situa-
ton. No vote was taken regarding strike,
but members say that had vote to strike
been taken 1t would have been carried by a
large majority. This expresses the feeling
among the local operatives.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-22

To Cure Il Cold In One Day.
Take Laxative BronoQuinn"T Tablets. All
Drug lists refund money if tfailS 20 cure. .e.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-22

FITCHBURG, Mass. Jan. 2l-The weavers
of the Nockege cotton mill, who struck on
Monday thereby compelling the factory to
close. returned to work on Tuesday. The
weavers decided to accept II reduction which
the managers state will not exceed q per
cent. The weavers, when they left work,
claimed that the proposed cut would be be-
tween 10 IA and is "a per cent. The weav-
ers were the only operatives who opposed
the cut. All the other help was willing to
work, but the refusal Of the weavers to do
SO prevented them.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1898-01-22
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this trinl nlINr Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-21
NEVJERSEY NEWS ~ BRIEF.

Fire last evening destroyed the tannery OF the
Chrome Patent Lea her Works. on the Meadows. IN
Newark causing a loss of $4,000 OF when slZo''1
is on stock.
Acknowledgement Stryke-. In his report TO the
Governor discusses the increase Of the Regular
Army and outlines plan OF the STATE forming regi-
ments.
The Jersey City Ter contract will he confirmed
by The Finance Board this evening. without exact
inc guarantees from the contractor 10 construct a
permanent system Of sewers 10 keep the Rockaway
River. the source Of the supply free from I'M
purities.
The young man whose mysterious loss OF memory
puzzled the Jersey City police was identified yester-
day as Harry A. Litchfed formerly Of Boston, but
recently of New-York and he is held for extra
dition 10 New-York on charges OF theft and pass
ing fraudulent checks.
A number Of Jerseymen yesterday appeared be-
fore the River I'D Harbor Committee in behalf d
appropriation for the deep waterways connected
with and for ming part Of NewYork Harho-.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-21
TIE RETrRyING FIRST NEW-YoRK.
PART OF THE REGIMENT LEAVES chlcA'o-
orurps 70 RE AT HOME ON CHRISTMAS
Now Ready

PART OF THE REGIMENT LEAVES cHlcA'o-
OTHERS 70 BE AT HOME ON CHRISTMAS.
Chicago. Dec 2o.-Two trainloads OF troops con
s,e,,np ~ Ave companies of the LIST New-forK Oh
,rte.rs arrived in Chicago to-day over the bu'n"s-
,on road from San Francisco. The troops were
Companes A. Captain Palmer, B. Captain Ma''so' .I
n Cantain Oracle all from Albany; l. Cap.Aiii
vc1ntvre from Mlddletown. and L. captain ohee-
han from Newburg The Az men were ui'uei '"e
command O, Colonel T. H Barber. The hrs' Tram
orrtved AZ : o'clock this morning and departed oNe,
,ba lake Shore at II 40 The second section "'''
a, ,o15 a m and departed at l:5O this Afternoon
The regimen; since last August has oeeh ooius
.rrisor duty In and around Honolulu. One nu''
Srod and dfty sick were left in the Army hosp''d'
=, the Hawaiian capital Few OF them no"e.e''
nero seriously ill., During the four moht"' VIZ
r.gment spen, IN the tropics twenty OF It's hu'"0e'
died III 7. and N
Sar Francisco. Dec Accompanies H. n anu "
80 tho lst New-York Volunteers lett the ci'S ~
r,gbt for their homes. The men VIII De iuS'.
,hroush 80 that they may pend christmas WI"
heir friends az will Companies c, h. AM am re-
which departed yesterday COMPANY ,rnghkrepsie
sent 70 Bingham ton: Company n 10 foue"N0
and Company NJ TO Kingston
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-21
WALTHAM WATCHES.

Twenty-Five years ago tie American
Waltham Watch Company stated that
$780, 900 Waltham watches are
speaking for themselves in the pockets
of the people, To-day 100000
Wa1tham watches are in use throughout
the civilized world. Every valuable
invention in matchmaking has been
tested and adopted by this Company
during the past forty years. The factory
is the largest and most complete
establishment Of the kind in this or any
other country. The artisans are OF
expert skill and training; the machinery
Of almost incredible performance.
RESULT: WALTHAM WATCHES
ARE THE MOST ACCURATE
TJMEPIECES 1T is POSSIBLE
TO MAKE.
The Company particularly recon-
,nends the movement engraved with the
trademark "RIvERsIDE," as beng or
high quality and within the means OF
every one.
For sale by all jeweleys
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-21
GONPERS REFLECTED PRESIDENT.
THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF LABOR CON
TINUEs HIM N OFFICE

THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF LABOR CON
TINUEs HIM N OFFICE
Kansas City. Mo- Dec pat the eighteenth an
nual convention OF the American Federation OF
Labor to-day Detroit selected as the next place
OF meeting Louisville. Atlanta and Cleveland.
The following officers were reelected without
opposition: Samuel Gompers. president: ?. j. Nc
CURE Philadelphia first vice president: James Dun
can. Baltimore. second vice president James Con
nell Chicago. third vice-presdont.
John F. Mitchell. Of Indianapolis. was elected
fourth vice president He received 1863 votes 10 7S3
for John r Tobin Max Morris. OF Denver. was
elected fifth vice-presdent. Sixth vce-president'
Thomas l. Kidd. Chicago secretary. Frank Morr-
son Chicago; treasurer. John b. Lennon, Bloom-
ington, H. Fraternal delegates-To the Union
Congress Of Great Britain. Thomas T. Tracey.
New-York. OF the Ciearmakers Union. and James
O'Conneu. Chicago. Cf the .Nachinists Union 10
the Trade and Labor CoTfgress Of Canada, John r
OSulivan Boston, of the Massachusetts state
branch.
Gompers was reelected practically unanimously.
only one delegate. Isaac Cowen. OF Cleveland Vot-
Ing against him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-21
CRADLES UNDER THE NASSAU NJ 81 -

THE COURT OF INQUIRY FINDING OUT Norf''N"
NEW ABOUT THE ACCIDENT
The Court OF Inquiry TO investigate NV o,r,,or
~, ho,,,ashin Massachusetts, when she struck
~ obstruction near Governors Island Oh the al'e'
noon OF December 10 held its adjourned SESSION
Yesterday morning at 10 O'Clock. captain Neon
Iudlow OF the battle-ship, was one OF me tss
.,i,nessas He was followed by J. A oelI' Ils
riidt in charge the time OF ne accldehI, a,Iu
eutenant Potts the executive ofhcer OF the pdtte
sbin IA FAR as could be learned their teslifiolss
braueht out nothing 10 throw any additlona. I.sn
m the accident Mr. Bell reasserted tnat he was III
There was twenty feet OF water in the drydock
under the Massachusetts, last night Inc divers d, (
nm,,in9 series OF cradle under the entire lens n
81 Inc keel. which is bent in places as 70 nos
Coi,rt ~ inquiry will be held to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-21
TO IMPROVE NETWORK HARBOR.

A DELEGATION OF BUSINESS MEN. HEADED BY
yx.yAYoR STRONG. TO co TO WASH
INGTON TO-DAY.
The River and Harbor Committee OF the Rouse Vi
Representatives will meet a deleganoh Vi NV
Yorks business men al 1870 O'Clock to-inO''o"
rnorn,ne =, washincion 10 hear their plea FOR a"-
oitional harbor facilities for this city me arnia
mittces representing the various n ait'e $50
me- yesterday In the rooms OF the c,rono
citation and organized by electne eX~Mdyoi
chairman and William X. CorWine se0i,eIaai ,his
adjournment was then taken untl Jun "'
evening al the Arlington Hotel. WASHINGTON ,o,,r.l
TIE delegation will ask that me e ast othannci
across Sandy Hook bar be selected as tne D"o' ain
TO be improved Tor the purpose OF furnishing man
ship channel side the NdrroWs. az " - W
direct route bel ween the ocean and the Neiro"S.
Congress will be asked TO make us oep,h a. ~" 10
20 feet and its width 1000 feet. A requesl WIZ n
made for the deepening and widening OF we 49,
Bay Ridge and Red Hook channels along ne fPsiood
iyn shore from ne Narrows 10 Goverhoi raa,",gnt
SO afford passage for the deepest-ota ~ 10
sea-soing, vessels from the Narrows up I'M" N'
East River.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-21
ONE SOLDIER KILLS ANOTHER.

Creenville S. c., Dec 2D-Private Murgridse' OF
the I'd West Virginia Regiment, was shot ana IN
stantly killed to-day by Private John Maiuce. OF
the 2O3d New-York Regiment. who wounded fr'-
yate Hart OF the "a West Virginia command oy
the same shot Murgridge and Hart were at pistol
nractice lr the woods near the regimen,al camp.
N.ttice who was on guard duty, started 70 arrest
the men when II is claimed Murgridge nred twice
an him Nattice returned the fre the ball passing
through Murgrdges body and striking Hart In the
side Hart denies that either ne or Mursridge
tice 10 be turned 10 the civil authorities for
trial
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-21
FICTION N 4 REPt BLICiN GU IS.

AT a regular meeting Of the Republican Union OF
the XXVIIIth Assembly District the foHo"ins OH
GERS were elected President, William C. Hecn''
ers, vtce-president Charles c. D. Townsend sec
ond vice-president. Charles F. Delker' recording
secretary, Carl T schmitt: financial secretary,
William s Jacobs; treasurer l. Arthur Levy ser
ceant-at-arms. julius Jacobs; Board OF Trustees
Philip Dobn, Joseph Mann solomon GoldXotee e J.
Aaron Davidson, Benjamin F Hecht' Cnrisuah
Hprrlich and Henry Strauss.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-21
PHILIPPINE NATIVES CRUEL.
STORIES OF MALTREATMENT OF SPAN
ISH PRISONERS.


Manila, Nov. II (via San Francisco Dec. 2O.-
The assertion so strenuously made by the
natives that they are highly civilized race is
not borne out by facts. according to spanish
refugees from the north who have just reached
here They say tina. after the surrender Of the
town OF Apart the insurgents formed a parade.
whose central feature was a Spanish lieutenant,
who carried along the streets suspended
from q bamboo pole, to which his hands and
feet were tied, Just as hogs are carried along
here by coolies. On arrival at the plaza the
procession halted. the pole was placed upon two
forked sticks. and a squad OF rebels proceeded TO
terrorize their helpless victim by shooting as
close to his head as possible without
wounding him. When the unfortunate man was
unconscious from terror the procession moved on
again. Another story is told Of a Spanish off,
being confined in cell with his hands tied
behind his back. and compelled to eat the por-
tons Of food allotted him from the floor OF his
cell like dog. Not satisfied with this his cap
tors said to have hooked rope to his swol-
len wrists, and by means of pulley overhead
pulled him off his feet until he tainted.
Still another refugee states that because he
threw some papers which he did not wish the
rebels to have into cesspool the natives
dropped him into the hole and compelled him to
recover the papers. After this he was paraded
through the streets for hours.
INSULTS TO SPANISH PRIESTS.
The Spanish priests who were captured Jared
somewhat better, according to reports. The
rebels organized them into extempore brass
band to head their procession. and by dnt or
kicks and blows compelled their captives to pro-
duce plants of discord, which highly amused
the natives The natives indignantly deny these
allegations. and their newspapers retaliate by
printing horrible stories Of atrocities practsed
by the Spaniards before the surrender of Ma
Mia, one Of them even publishing the afiidavlt5
of the victims
Aguinaldos official organ. The Republican
Filipinos," announces that its Paris correspond
ent. presumably Agoncio. says that the Philip
pine group has been coded TO the United States,
which will grant Independence 10 the F1lipinos
after a time, which is to be fixed by protocol,
and will not be less than six years, If the Fiji
pinos show that they have satisfactory faculty
of governing themselves"
Agunado has fit to remove the embargo
upon Americans, and has issued an order grant
ing the right to travel through the territory at
to all foreigners except Spanards, long as
they unarmed. None. however, may APP
proach within two hundred yards Of any forts
or intrenchments. or carry a camera, under pen
atty of arrest. Any Spanard who sets foot on
Philippine territory, II captured. Will be tried
by military law.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-21
TWENTY-FIVE HORSES BURNED.

,.,cr CHARLES IN NEWARK DESTROYED BY
FIRE.
The stables Of the New-York Biscuit Company
In Atlantic-st Newark we're destroyed ny hre last
night Twenty-Five horses. thirty wagons SIX car
riages and the other contents OF the stao,e VI
h,1rned SIXTEEN horses were saved. the Ne"drh
Cbandelje~ WORKS over the stables. and T. ".
Ieonards plumbing establishment were also
burned The total loss is $500 fully insured Inc
cause OF the fire is unknown
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-21
he MAS HEAVILY ~ DEBT

Frederick F. Weeks. the appraiser OF the estate
Of the late Robert Sewel Of Tarrytown, yesterday
filed his report with Surrogate Sllkmah Oh west
chester County. He reports the assets to be *lSs-
"a. .. and the liabilities or debts 1924 7 r. leaving
n deficit OF s66 1893 ~ Mr. Sewell was lawyer
and always lived well in Tarryto~n ne vas COIL
sidered a wealthy man.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-21

FOR their work and aim 70 preserve ORDER anu i
government. do not think this Governrei'ss r NJ
tends 10 aniagonize the priests and 40 NOT mum
Il would be wise do A. for AguinalGo ne -
a semi -ba rbarous fellow. although shrewd ana am
bilious He Is Jealous Of the power OF the press.
He resigned from The Church under the imIItsa!yl
that the would bring him I'm favor WIN tne
1o-cff
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-21
REBELS EXERCISE AUTHORITY IN CITY
TROOPS UNDER cONTRO1>-AN ANTI-AMERICAN
NEWSPAPER SUPPRESSED

REBELS EXERCISE AUTHORITY IN CITY
TROOPS UNDER coNrRoI>-AN ANTI-AMERIcAN
NEWSPAPER SUPPRESSED.
Manila Nov II. via San Francisco. Dec. 2o.-It Is
stated on trustworthy authority that the rebels
are imposing burdens commerce within the very
walls OF Manila For instance. per capita tax
is levied on every passenger who is foolish enough
10 accede 10 the demands upon the ferry across the
bay 10 Cavite. Then again, collectors stand at the
gates Of all the large factories on payday and
nlulct the employees according TO their wages as
they go away. OF course this only affects the
Filipnos but II tends TO show that the rebels can
and doing pretty much they like In spite OF
the authorities.
So far their troops are concerned they are
for the most part amenable 10 reason Some or
them who are quartered in the suburbs presumed
10 exercise their authority, but after Aguinaldo
had summoned Pho Depilar and one or two other
turbulent spirits TO Maloos and kept them under
his immediate supervision there was no further
trouble. They still surround the city, but at such
q distance as to no longer be menace 70 the peace
safety OF the suburban residents OF Manila
The "Vos Espanola,' rabid nnti-Anericah an
paper. has oeen suppressed by the authorities and
It's editor arrested for printing lioeous articles;
the "Diaro de Manila" which was founded in
lsi9 has suspended publication, and two Others,
expected to follow suit. On the other hand half
a dozen Filipino papers in crcula tion and any
number Of American publications. The Mania
Times" an evening daily. was the nrst Newspaper
Two days later THE American, morning paper,
which claims 70 have the only AssocaIIeed Tress
news in the East. appeared Ihen came Inc 80
man" tri-weekly; Uncle Sam and several more
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-21
THE ARCHBISHOP FEARS NO TROUBLE.

THE ARCHBISHOP FEARS NO TROUBLE
Archbishop Ireland. who has been in the city LOOK
try after some business affairs. does not think the
acquisition Of the Philippines will be productive OF
trouble between the Roman Catholic Church there
and the United States Government. The Arch
bishop In expressing his views on the subject SAID
..1he Church in the Philippines will undoubtedly
accan CONDITIONS as she finds them, just as she &C
cents them in this country. The priests VIII up
hold this Government just as they upheiu op@'''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-21
NEW TRANSPACTFTC LINE.

THE ATCHIsON ROAD WILL RUN STEAMERS
MONTHLY FROM SAN DIEGO CAL.
San Francisco. Dec e.-The Atohison Topeka ani
Santa Fe Railroad has established its Oriental line
and has announced to the people OF the Orient. ac-
cording to recent advces from there. that the
steamer Belgian King viii be the first vessel 10
sail from the other side The steamer will sail u
San Diego. which will he the Western terminus ot
the road. The Belgian King will go by way OF
Kobe. Yokohama and Honolulu. She will leave D.
kohama on January and will be the pioneer o. the
new line monthly service has been arranged
for. The Belgian King is of 1873 tons register
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-21
HUSBANDS RIGHT OYER WIFE'S ESTATE
ST LOUIS JUDGE HOLDS THAT THE OLD COMMON
LAW THEORY 40 LONGER EXISTS.

St Louis Dec. N-Judge Wood. In the circuit
Court has reversed the ruling Of the Probate Court
In regard 10 the administration Of the estate OF
Mrs Mary 3. Mcpherson. holding that the common
law that gave the husband absolute right over the
personal estate Of his wife. has ceased TO exist
In his decision Judge Wood said: The common
law theory OF marriage has long since ceased %
exis; everywhere especially in this State: the law
has long since recognized the wife having sep
arate existence and separate rights and separate
interests"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-21
JAMESTOWN TO VOTE WITH MACHINES.

jamestown. n. Y. Dec. a-At meeting Of the
Common Council last night twelve voting Machines
were ordered. and Will be used at al, elections
hereafter.
The San Francisco call., 1898-03-11
THE FUTURE OF JAPAN.
Professor Moses Questions Her Claim to a Position Among Great
 Military Powers

BERKELEY. March 10.-Professor Der nard Moses, who recently returned from a visit to Japan, in a lecture at the uni- versity, gave an interesting account of recent economic and political changes in the Mikado's realm. Tn spite of a cer- tain tendency toward old ideas" he said s'in the matter of dress. for example, there is a stronger tendency toward west ern ideas. The recent war with China has had the effect of sweeping away the old provincial spirit in Japan, and a broader patriotism has appeared. The Chinese influence upon Japan has been greatly weakened, and it is probable that the tendency toward western thought and civilization will continue. Economic con ditions in Japan show a tendency toward western methods of production, yet there is no indication that wages in Japan will ever rise to what they are Tn the United States.
 sfStill it is difficult to discover just what Japan relies on to make her a great nlili- tary power. Japan at present has de- ficit, and even with the Chinese indemnity there is no prospect of her income com ing up to her expenses. And Japan has not the industrial resources to be able to stand a deficit The Japanese have a lack of mechanical thoroughness. and