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The times., 1898-01-22
PROMPT COURT-MARTIALS. q
The Amendment to the Military Act
of 1890 Fayora hly Reported.

After considerable discussion yester
day the House Committee on Military
Affairs decided to report favorably an
amendment to the act Ito promote the
administration of justice in the army,
approved October /, 1890.
The amendment reads as follows:
THAT in time of peace the command
ing officer of each post, station and
command in the army shall, when prac-
ticable, appoint for such place sum
mary court, to consist of one officer or
such post. station or command, to be
designated by him, before whom en-
listed men who are to be tried for Of
fenSeS such as were prior to the pas
sage of the act TO promote the admin
istration of justice in the army, ap-
proved October 1. 1890, cognizable by
garrison or regimental courts-martial,
shall be brought to trial within twenty
four hours of the time of arrest, or as
soon thereafter as practicable, except
when the accused is to be tried by gen
eral court-martial; but such summary
court may be appointed and the offlcer
designated by superior authority when
by him deemed desirable: and the Of
ficer holding the summary court shall
have power to administer oaths and to
hear and determine such cases, and
when satisfied of the guilt of the ac-
cused adIudge the punishment to be in
fiicted, which said punishment shall not
exceed confinement at hard labor for
one month and forfeiture of one
months pay. and, in the case of nom
commissioned officer, reduction 10 the
ranks in addition thereto: that there
shall be a summary court record book
kept at each military post and in the
field at the headquarters of the COM
mand. in which shall be entered TAG
ord of all cases heard and determined
and the action had thereon: and no
sentence adjudged by said summary
court shall be executed until it shall
have been approved by the post or
other commander: Provided. That
when but one commissioned officer is
present with command he shall hear
and finally determine such cases: And
provided further, That no one while
holding the privileges of certificate
of eligibility to promotion shall be
brought before a summary court. and
that non-commissioned officers shall
not if they object thereto. be brought
to trial before summary courts without
the authority of the officer competent
to order their trial by general court
martial but shall in such cases be
brought to trial before garrison, regi-
rnental or general courts-martial as
the case may be.
Sec. g. That the commanding Off
GERS authorized to approve the SEN
tences of summary courts and superior
shall have power to remit or
the same.
Sec. s. That post and other COM
rnanders shall, on the last day of each
month, make report to the depart
ment headquarters of the number of
cases determined by summary court
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A Sational Democratic Newspaper

Resolved, That the Democr attic Con-
| eressional Committee recognize with satis
faction the establishment at the National
! CAPITAL OF The washington Times, daiiy
new spaper earnestly devoted 10 Tue priu
cipIeS and best interests OF the part ano
| desire TO iinpress upon Democrats tiirouHn
out the country the advisabiiity OF accolu
ing The Times hearty and generous sup
port
This resolution is one of the best evil
dences that could be given that the
| Democratic party, through its repre-
sentative men in Congress, is the party
of Americanism and the people; that
the party is for America before par
tisan advantage. and that 1ourna'
advocating the stern old patriotism OF
Washington, Jefferson and Jackson is
the kind of organ the party ap-
proves Of.
The Times believes that the canons
of international law and the common
instincts of humanity have demanded
and still demand that we should reeog-
niZe the young Republic of CUBA,
country at our very door, struggling
for liberty exactly as we did wheh
we were colonies of Great Britalh.
That this has become party anestioh
is matter for grief 1t should never
have been allowed to reach that posi-
ton. Much as we recognize the party
advantage derived from aliSning the
Republicans as the friends OF Spain
and as aiders and abettors OF the
frishtfui atrocities which that hideous
power has perpetrated In Cuba, we
should have been better pleased 10
think that in questions of national
honor and our duties to our fellow
men, all parties were of the same mind
and action.
There is a happy coincidence in the
fact that upon the same day the Con-
gressional Committee passed the reso-
luton above referred TO, the Senate
gave notice to the world that one leg
isIatiye branch at least of the Ameri-
can Government was heart and SOUL
and by commanding majority, in IA
vor of the restoration of national bi-
metallism through which alone we can
hope to attain to the general pros
perity of the past.
The Times has never attempted 10
hide its light under bushel Time
serving and the ambitions of individ-
ual men are outside of its sphere OF IN
fiuence In the future, as in the past
it will endeayor to do justice to all
persons 1t viii not, however, support
people who are supposed TO be in the
party, if they are not or 1t
as we'll as in it. 1t will not
countenance designs to cut away
the props of the Chicago plat
form 1t will not lend itself TO any
scheme which may be sprung to put
the gold traitors of 1895 once more in
party standing, or in a position to do
further harm to the organization. 1t
will be for the party, as that great and
beneficent force in American politics
described itself in the Chicago plat
form, first, last and all the time; but 1t
viii be for country above party
The Times is a National as we'll as
a Democratic newspaper.
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Word comes from Mica aragua that our
canal commission is hard at work eS-
aiming the route Of the proposed Ameri-
can ditch, and investigating all the ques-
tions of cost, feasibility, and so on, with
painstaking and scientific care. When the
commission is able to report the country
will lave "a better idea than ever before of
the Importance of the project, and it's vital
necessity 20 the future growth OF A American
commerce. When our people at last shall
hold the key OF the Pacific, control the
transoceanic canal and reign paramount
over the Gulf. the Caribbean Sea and the
Antilles, then indeed will our trade
SUPREMACY become certain and unassail-
able But, although we sincerely believe
tina all these things are to be accomplished,
they VIII not be without the bitter and
ceaseIess opposition OF Great Britain, whose
busy finger VIC can see today in the lobby
here to fight, and fighting, the annexation
treaty.
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eted affronts that half a generation
ago would have sent a British premier
to his political grave. The British ma
ton has chafed under them, the po
litical opposition has denounced them
and the civilized world has wondered
that the Empire would endure them
without a fight.
1t is not necessary to observe that
the reason for this Quaker policy is
to be found in the fact that, for the
first time in centuries, England has
been without an ally on the European
continent. Hopeless of finding one it
seems that she has turned to Japan,
and that the two powers are making
common cause against Russia in
China. Together England and Japan
represent power enough on the sea to
cope fairly with any three of the ma
tions of the earth. 1t is just possible
that they have decided to try it on.
England had demanded the opening of
three new treaty ports. Russia has
forbidden China to open one of them
the port of Talienwan. British war
vessels are being rushed to the Chinese
station. We are informed that nine
japanese ships have gone to re-enforce
them. This may mean war, although
We are not at all convinced that Great
Britain is in a position TO wage il.
Some very uncomfortable things
would happen if it were to begin. Eng
land and Japan together might make
il hot for the Gar on the Chinese
coast; but what would he be doing?
There is the chance that the Sultan
absolutely under Russian influence
might declare a holy war against the
Queen, and involve all of her Asiatic
dominions in insurrection. That a
Russian descent upon the northern
frontier of India would follow closely
upon the outbreak Of hostilities is not
to be doubted. 1t is about as certain
that Abdul Hamid would take the oc-
casion to re-establish his dominion in
Egypt and attempt to wrest military
control of the Suez Canal from Great
be apt to happen, and, while Britannia,
with the aid of Japan, might per-
chance rule the wave" there would
be an exceedingly tropical time in the
land regions. and we are unable to
imagine that John Bull would have
the best of it.
War, as all good people tell us, is a
horrible thing; but war between our
historic rival and enemy and the only
friend we have in Europe would be
particularly deplorable. A great many
of our cousins" would be killed, and
perhaps an equal number of Russians.
That would be disquieting. We cam
not view the prospect with sentiments
other than those of terror The fact
that such struggle might enable us
TO lit out Russian privateers, and play
the same game upon EngIandthat she
dld upon US thirty-five years ago. does
not enter into the consideration. Nor
does the other one, that with England
engaged In war we should have a free
hand in Central America for a time.
Yes. war between nations is a sad
thing, but If ii must come there will be
some satisfaction in rejecting that il
VIII make pretty good market for
American foodstuns. timed meats.
ammunition and the like. Under these
circumstances it is possible that we
may De able to bear it with something
ike the fortitude which has charac
terized Mr. Mckinley in his contem-
plation of the Spanish atrocities i'm
Cuba.
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during the month. setting forth the
offenses committed and the penalties
awarded. which report shall be filed in
the office of the judge-advocate of the
department, and may be destroyed
when no longer of use.
Sec 4. That soldiers sentenced by
court-martial 10 dishonorable dis
charge and confinement shall, until dis
charged from such confinement. re-
main subject to the Articles of War
and otker laws relating to the admin
istration of military justice
Sec. ,. That it shall be lawful for
any civil officer having authority un-
der the laws of the United States. or
of any State, territory or district, to
arTeSr onS1ders. to summarily arrest
a deserter from he military service of
the United States and deliver him into
the custody of the military authority
OF the General Government.
Sec. 6. That this act shall take ef-
feet sixty days after its passage.
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Wnter Rents.

To the Editor OF The Times:
BY an. ordina nee Of 1868, the city
councils of Washington exempted churches
from paying water rents. Under cover OF
this unconstitutional ac,, the city until
sri. collected no water rents from This
class of users, and the District aut hOritieS
since that date have. without aut nOrity
of law, extended the exemption 10 George
town and tEc county. To cure the de-
feet, some one has procured the Insertion
in the pending District appropriati bill
OF clause tp. a. leEislating the eS-
emption Of al churches from water rents.
This would be the pra aCtical effect. though
IN form 1T gives the power to the District
Commissioners TO exempt them.
A there are now go churches. and The
number is Rapidly increasing. the ag-
gregate donation is from $4,000 o. 81 .oOG
annually. other water users must make
this amount good don't believe thar one
church in ten would sustain suCh an
exemption. Common honesty would for.
bid.
Congress has no right 70 pass such a
law. 10 might a we'll vote $50 70 each
church. LAWYER.
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The Rimetnlllsf.

Three statesmen went saiIL. away iron,
tue West.
Away from the West. where the sun
goes down.
Zach thought OF the fIoIlar thai s4itpd
hiuu hest,
Ana each thought the su-er one finest
in town"
For statesmen must work. tboueh prices
Dc cheap;
But If you Con't watch they'll fool you
a-h-ap;
When silver men he groaning.
Three statesmen sat up in a London club.
And tested With dukes as the sun went
down.
Bot how, 10 square Gage aye, that was the
rub.
Ana shut Off the laughter convuIsing
The tom.
For statesmen must feast. whoever may
sigh,
Though snccrs te many and eoidbugs high;
AND silver kings be groaninS-
Three statesmen sneaked cut ~ old London
town,
In the early dawn as he tide went out:
With an aIr subdHed and with eyes cast
down.
And the goIdbugs derisiveiy shouting a
shout;
Yet rhey'u had fun though Others put
up
So nary d one OF them cared a tup-
Pence hotT many folks We're a-rnoaniu@.
-POSEY :. WILSON
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lid and, beam brilliantly over the

child and beam brilliantly over the
prospect of a titled son-in-law. Add
to this the fact that If he is in America
his affectionate relatives will be ena-
bled to miss him and his spicy COM
panions from the restaurants and
promenades, and the advantages of the
scheme are (from the Duchess of Dev-
onshire's point of view simply great.
But there is another point of view
which is found on this side the water.
If this plan is adopted and the young
man arrives here in search of some IN
nocent girl who knows nothing about
him, and whom he can marry win
some expectation of stealing her for
tune, it is to be hoped that he VIII De
properly introduced to society through
the newSpaperS.
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For the first time the present Speak
Ell Of the House was yesterday observ-
ed TO blush. The red flush was brought
to his cheeks when, during the ordina-
ry routine of business, the bill for the
relief of Thomas b. Reed" was an
nounced by the clerk. Half of the MEM
berS were unaware of the existence of
such a bill. and its announcement was
wholly unexpected by the crowded gal
leries. AS soon as the reading clerk
mentioned the title of the bill a hearty
outburst of laughter came from most
of the members on either side of the
House, and the people in the galleries
almost yelled with delight at the idea
that Tom Reed had applied to Congress
for relief. The Speakers face became
as red as the much-quoted bride, but
his annoyance was concealed by thun-
derous raps with his gavei for order
The clerk continued his reading until
Reed. a soldier was reached, when he
was again interrupted by loud and de-
risive laughter from both the floor and
galleries. This second outbreak caused
the Speaker to smile a little as he
pounded for order. When quiet was
finally obtained the clerk continued his
reading, and all present Were made
aware that the Thomas B. Reed in
question was Pennsylvania cavalry
man, who had performed creditable
service in the war, and not the far
famed Thomas who rules the House
of Representatives with a rod OF iron.
The bill passed
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The grand army of office-seekers will
be interested to learn that man is
now occupying consular position who
neither asked for nor received the ap-
pointment, and that the man who was
appointed and confirmed is still clam
oring for place.
Robert X. Miller, of Milwaukee, after
months of waiting, received word by
telegraph some time ago from friend
that his appointment as consul to Cal
lao, Peru, was assured, and that the
papers and instructions would be for
warded without delay. Days and weeks
went by. Robert X. Miller heard moth
ing further. In his anxiety Miller
finally decided to come here and see
his Senator. The statesman immedi-
ately visited the department with his
constituent.
What is the matter with the papers
of Mr.. Miller? Why is his appointment
held up here?" shouted the Senator.
There is nothing the matter with
him." was the reply. Mr.. Miller has
been officiating at Callao for month
or more"
Nonsense, cried the Senator; that
is Mr.. Miller by my side. Mr.. Robert
X. Miller, of Milwaukee,
Hastily referring to a record book
the bureau chief discovered that Rob,
eft X. Miller was accredited to the po-
sition, had received the papers, taken
the oath and accepted charge of the
office about four weeks previous to the
date of the Senator's call. Finally ii
was agreed, with the consent of ALL
that Robert r. Miller should remain
where he was, and that Robert K. Mil
Ter should be nominated for an African
consulship. Then another mix-up oc-
n 1rt-ed oh
showed up who was an applicant for
consular appointment in England, and
wanted to know why he had been sent
to Africa.
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CAPITOL GOSSIP.


Representative Jehu Baker, who in
1886 defeated Hon. William r. Morri-
son, but who afterwards deserted the
Republican party, becoming a Populist,
may Fave a pretty hard fight on his
hands If he desires to come to the Fiji
ty-sixth Congress. The leading East
st. Louis Populists have received a
circular from the Congressional Com
mittee Of the district, requesting them
to sound the rank and file of the party
on the question of renominating Mr..
Baker, in return for a place on the
legislative ticket in EACH of the sena-
torial districts of the Twenty first Con-
gressional district. 1t was known for
some time that such a combination
was expected. but it was supposed that
the general voter would hear nothing
of the scheme until after the conven-
tions.
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On Thursday next the Senate VIII vote on
the Matthews resolutions, the same one Mr..
Mckinley siipporte d when he was member
of the House. 1t declares the right OF the
American Governments payitsbonds, prin-
cipal and interest, in silver dollars. "A mn
iority OF fifteen or sixteen seems to be Ger
tain in favor of the resolution. 1t Will be
rather a racer for our friend, Mr. Gage, but
then gentlemen in his position are wrong
to get gay and retroactive.
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Bryan. Chas. G. Sloan. John $. Webb.
John Z. Galloway n. f. Young. Chas
B. Fonda, Jas. H Hopkins. J. Sprigg
Poole, r.. II. Ferrel, W. F. Hart. Alex
Wolf. J. Il. Buckclen. DIR. w. =. Evans
Chas. Derekas, John L. Prosise. and
Elphonjo YOunes.
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Germany is willing that Prince George,
of Greece, should be made governor of Crete.
This indicates that Germany wants peace on
the island None of the Greek princes have
distinguished themselves in the direction Of
war. Evidently their best hold is in the
civil line
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In spite Of the refusal OF witnesses TO
testify Mayor McKisson thinks he has a
case against Mr.. Hanna, and will try to
see what he can do in Washington. We do
not think it will be much. If the purchas
ing power Of money is great in Columbus, it
is no less so farther East. 1t viii be long
time before Mr.. Hanna : seat in the Senate
goes to the auction shop.
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EX-Mayor Strong, OF New York, has sue
ceeded Secretary Bliss as president OF the
Protective Tariff League. Nr. strong is
a rerormer, exactly as Mr.. Bliss used to
he. His new position doubtless should he
regarded in the light Of post graduate
course. When he gets through with it
he may bc as completely cured of reform
as his predecessor is.
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Hands Off.

fha St Tnui. Star

tFroni the st. Louis StarA
1t is about time the affairs of Cassius Nj.
Clay and his wife should be dropped. Let
the children alone. Let them look down
their rain barrels or slide down their own
cellar DOORS just as they may see fit
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wln England and Japan Fight:

Mans tines during the past twelve
months it has secmed ss IL nothing
shoIt of miracle could prevent war
between Great Rr.tain and Russia. n
one direction after another the gov
erumenl Of Lord Salisbury has pock-
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The London Times considers spain in
grave peril" Our esteemed contemporary
does not know Mr.. Mckinley or the Re
publican party.
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If our Democratic friends in Congress
really want to do first class thing, they
viii organize Immediately for non-parti-
san census in 1900.
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SO, 81 ard $50
Refers, 81. 50.

All the snalllot OF fine Novelty Reef
ers-in French BoucIe, 4 Astrakhan, Gov
ert, Chnchilla and theviot; daintily
gotten up, " it'll braid trimming or
fancy stitching and plain and novelty
Buttons. They're the last OF the lit
tie Swells''-$b, 81 ana $500 have
been the prices.
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Circulation Statement.

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IN The Times should Be terSely and plainly
acriHep and must IN al cases be accompanied
by the name and address of the eriter he
jcctcd communications ,riU nnt be preserved.
cnd only manuscripts Of curious importance
sriH be returned 10 heir aastaoss.
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Reef Refers. 800.

Only enough left for today Don't
be arrdid OF tue price. These Refers
couldn't be bought to sell today under
So. Blue chinchilia, fancy lining, brass
buttons, sailor collars, About 40 OF
then. Sizes, 3 to years.
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Pants Pa as?,u Suits, S3.25.

Choice of all the odds and ends,
singled out OF Our regular SO line.
may he no two alike, bat any OF Our
SO patterns are extra choice. Both
REFER anu doUble-breasted st yics. We
are pointing out actual sa wing for you.
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Ladies' Dressing SacqueS.
Ladies Jackets.
Clearing at any cost.

Lot of Black Kersey TailOT-made
Coats, lined with changeaDle taffeta
silk: strap seams Reduced "a. .05
Black Persian Lamb Cloth Coats,
made with shield front, tailor finish,
and heavy black satin lining. 80 SO
Si2 was IT'S price. To-Day -..-- DO. ~
Lot OF Venetian Tan Covert Cloth
Coats, wit tbstrappetian and 81 itclIe q sea ms
shield front. velvet cOllar and made
just like a mans coat. We marked
them very low at $3.50 ST SO
What are left................. ....RI'.JV
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The older January gets
BOYS CLOTHING.


Our cutting is along the lines Of the
boys needs. That is what adds to the
attractiveness of our deep reductions.
Pants, SIC.
There are about 800 pairs and they
are in all sizes from A to Il years
Drab and Brown shades. Corduroy rs
higher than il was-but 75c is what
these were worth when they were
bought at the first OF the season.
$500 and s3.25 oo
Short Pants Suits, S1.9o.
200 in the lot. All wooI-all dark,
neat and desirable patterns taken
right out of the store. Some Refer
and some Double breasted Jackets.
Broken lOts-but any buy from 10
Ia years can tie fitted i'll one style or
another.