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The times., 1899-12-24
Woods Cuban Mission.

Il is 10 be hoped that the fra5ernal spirit
displayed by the prominent Cubans at the
farewell banquet in honor Of the retiring
Governor General was more than skin deep.
The AFFAIR is reported 30 have been love
feast throughout with no indication OF the
temper that has been apparent on numer-
Gus occasions OF late
The designation OF General Wood as the
presiding spirit in the important work of
Cuban rehabilitation has undoubtedly had a
modifying effect upon the impatient islsu-
ders, and. if the influence is more than
evanescent, the unsatisfactory phases Of
sentiment that have been conspicuous dur
ing the past few months viii become obso-
lete
While st IS recognized fact that the
Latin temperament is historically impul-
sive and likely TO act hastily in a crisis,
this is not a sufficient excuse for the
thrusts that have been made at American
honesty by those who pretend TO be tie
| leaders Of public opinion in the island The
| ingratitude of certain Cubans hes been so
completely unwarrsuted that it is difficult
TO overlook 1t. j has made the nation TO
whom the islanders viii ever owe the debt
Of the rescued TO the rescuer suspicious OF
the integrity Of The fault finders.
Oar Cuban friends have misconstrued
the American motive, either deliberately OF
4 uncousciously. They nave forgotten that
[ 10 The promise Of ultimate freedom was
attached condition that the control Of
/ government should not be surrendered into
their hands until the nation responsible
for their release from monarchical DONNA
tion was satisfied Of their capablity OF
! self-management And they have likewise
overlooked The fact chat their ability tc
govern themselves will never be demon
strated by the picayune policy Of accusing
t.eir Iberators Of greedy and ulterior de
signs.
The responsibility Of the American Re.
public in this matter is n weighty one, ant
lit is generally appreciated. It devolye.
1 upon this Government, not only for the
| sake Of its own reputation among the ma.
tions, but for the good OF those whom Tho
fortunes of war have temporarily made it!
wards, that the rehabilitation Of affairs il
Cuba shall DC conducted according 10 1
The times., 1899-12-24
Christmas Eve.

We VIII not insul, the intelligence OF cur
readers. especially tbs juvenile portion OF
them, by observing that tonight Will be
Christmas Eve. We VIII merely assume the
proposition as granted. and prooeed 10 the
observation that the individual who is not
glad because OF the fact is not worthy 10
subscribe for or peruse an American news
paper.
This is so more than ever on The pres
ent occasion. because we are al the thres-
held Of a great period Ii may be next
year, or the Presidential election, or The
new century or the old one. Tne principle
is the same. When things of that kind I'M
pend, The proper thing TO do is 10 have a
good time and be thankful. Ordinarily it
is the duty Of the honest citizen 20 worry,
and 10 swear himself black in The face
over The evils and abuses Of the day. But
when the blessed Yuletide season comes
along. with its peace TO men Of gentle will
We need to encourage that kind Of persons.
and TO remember thar ihe current joy is
largely matter CT friendship. toys, mutual
forgiveness, and diet.
This is a serious matter because ii is
liable &c get mixed. To exemp!ify: There
is the German Diet. which has decided that
the end OF the century Will happen next
week. Then there is the peculiar diet OF
New England. which appears TO produce
dyspeptic tendencies Of an alarming Flip
mo character Upon what meat shall we
say that the Quaker co-conspiratcrs OF the
Boston baked junta feed? why Philadei-
phia capons, naturally and appropriately.
But why think upon these depressing CO.
mesdbili5ies? Did not DrLuther. after fool
ishly indulging in a Diet of Worms reform
and ever after advocate the mere glorious
( one Of wine wife. and song?"
So we whose hearts are lighted with
the splendid radiance Of Christmas time.
why should not We be open to the humani-
ties and the hospi,slities thereunto in any
wise appertaiBing? Go 10! If any man
( hits Us on one cheek with an invitation to
4 dinner, Jet us turn the other to his neigh
I bor against New Year Day Thus shall
I we arrive,
! Yesterday We spoke seriously and rever-
emily OF bays and laurels. Tonight let US
drive duh care away. and in the glow that
foods our hearthstone from the jolly
/ Christmas tree drink TO our homes and
country-homes that have been mad,
brighter in their future by the glory aut
promise Of Cur country Let us thinI
kindly OF the tired man at the helm o.
state. end try to believe that he has done
his best; that il he had AIgerism. Eagan
and Sampson TO do over again, things woult
be different. Let us swallow great draught
Of the golden liquor Of kindness ant
charity. Why, in the spirit Of this swee
and bIissful anniversary, if Long an,
CroErinshield were in the position Jha
all true Americans and lovers Of justic
and decency would like TO see them. no
body would do q thing to them,
The times., 1899-12-24
IFrom the london ChronicIc.l

Is 1t possible, after all, that General Joubart
is . Scotsman! We have hitherto been content
10 accept the common belief that the Boer
cornmandcr.in-chici is descended from a blended
Hug1snot and Dutch stock. and to trace hi-
tirbanity as well as his pltr0nymic TO France
and his tenacity TO Holland But a bold at
tempt is made to supplement- if not 70 slpcrsad5
this tradition nv the Rev. ". :. Aathc-ou. Oh
tie Free Church Manse, Cialashiels, who sends us
a note as to General Joubert's racial descent,
with the object Of giving color to a presumption
that another race might be mentioned as giving
its element to his blood
Mr. Mathcsou selects the basis OF his pre-
SUMPTION" what at first sight promises the least
effective line OF argumcnt-the genealogical char
acter OF the uamc which everybody has been eT-
planning as proof OF French origin. Here IS Mr.
Narbe,11's note: prom an old family docU-
meut l have learned that after the establishment
OF the Reformed faith in Scotland in 1000 seyef1.
Tnycrnesz-shirc Roman Catholic families gmIgrtttu
because of their religion 10 France. Among them
were Cuthberts. who Gallicised their names IN q
variety OF ways-Gobert, Johert, GouberJ and
Joubert. So the brave French Hugucnot h-er
general may have Scotch blood in his veins.
What strengthens the presumption Is 'hs NeI
authenticated fact that these CUthhcgt- mad close
associations with France, and gave IL one q.
jts great fnancers ia the person OF Colbert
We are inclined TO return verdict oi nor proven
The times., 1899-12-24
Aiming The EnemN.
nrom ID Minne.poIls TrIbune.

N'r0m the Minneapolis Tubune.)
We have no disposition TO keep jumping on q
man when he is down. but We must say that a
man who viii advise an American soldier out OF
the firing line, in front OF the enemy, 10 fire
over tie heads Of that enemy and endelyor not
10 hurt any Of thcm is actually giving aid and
comfort TO that enemy, so far his influence
extends When a soldier is given muskct and
told to fight. he is expected to do all the injury
possJle 10 the enemy in his front, and williul
and deliberate refusal to do so is i disobedience
gE orders
The times., 1899-12-24
PensiominE Deserters.

lFIUm tNe ALaNt0 JOUTNlI-)
As demagogues often do, Senator Cuilom has
overstcpped himself. b. his endeayor to catch
tLa dcsertcr vote he has brought down upon
himself tire condemnation and contempt OF q
much larger element. the brave and honest vet
era1s G; the Union Army and Of all those who
object TO seeing them degraded equal
footing with saulkers and dcsarteTs. Such bills
as that which CullGm has offered III the Senate
may do some good, however. by increasing the
demand for a closer scrutiny OF pension bills,
greater care in pension legislation, and honest
pension reform.
The times., 1899-12-24
Inv md Lvnchins.

(From the 81. Paul Pioneer Press.)
It is not to be believed that in any American
community, where justice pursues lis objects ua-
thwartcd by mercenary lawyers or hair-spHtting
Judges or obsolete forms the people viii give q
preference TO lyuching over the methods Of las.
The prevalent spirit is one of reverence for law
as the buIwark of organized society. Those who
destroy such reverence by depriving justice OF
her due, ard making travesty OF judicial pro-
ceedings, incur friehrful responsibility.
The times., 1899-12-24
EnsInnd a. . llanaser.

fFrlm the ll-Ft.fd t-ltIl-f
As q manager OF foreign countries El--rHd =
on the whole the best the human race hs5 hrea
able Ia produce EE4li~Emea are frequently oa-
void OF Ilrt, and individual EUgli-ameE Ha.e
proved very iulls developed tyrlHt=, 1H-. cas-
-acr. they are just. To -aF ta- tse Eag.l-l rule
ovgr foreign dependencies IS always rLla1lIe'..
oEegheaI.ug, and inspired By s1rdid H7atiFs-. s
clJlfyliear d, saving that the hiiuan race IS
failure. or, at least, that European civilization
ia no better DIAN those old empires o- A-.t
where tvrlnt Iftc- lyraHt rVp,o-ted tac .s'-5-l4
race TO grlfii, his oWn greed and auhireH.
The times., 1899-12-24
Rnrns Reforners.

(From the Philadelphia Record)
Year after year some Of the Republican news
paUcrs OF The State have criticised and condemned
their party before the election, and yet have
supported the Quay candidates. II these journals
should honestly eudesvor to eradicate the po-
liri,.4l corruption against which they preach in
tcl1nitteniIy they might accomplish something
toward the Improvement OF Pennsylvania rep
re,cntatfon in the State Legislature and IN the
Federal Congress
The times., 1899-12-24
ConcerniaE John /. suIIivau.

tFrom the Phi'aI,IpHfa North AmorieaH-I
Tie great man vho whipped everElaL
psrl 5i his fame and wealth i- uav Foar EIt
lie las uo fear ot peEuIy- Tie relies upon
grateful nation Co care fl- lis tl-ue- 1a1 the
d-llt De draws upon twentieth c-nr-ry clgiilzei-
l.gn v5l be houcred Some heroes eycr ranf1. %
too close 10 the great heart of tde PcoPi- c. 9e
In danger oi sinking into n5siel-.
The times., 1899-12-24

CFum tie omar.s Eee.1

ttruM -le tu--I-l trH'
The bfiher, case against the -rlul-eI a.. t.ul-
rauv in Ohio has been dismissed bs,lu-e tl- -.-
temp, 90 hribe could U9J pc traced Oh ils r.H-
paur. 4 greet corporation Ike tle ~ta-5t.i
eamrauy would aot 90 such thing. ct lurr-'.
and tine m4u who offered rEc brihe cd sia2'9
Simply proposed 60 give lie grifiug amount 1Ht
of Ej, o5u pocket tor Jhe beuchl oi p-,a..e
enterprise such is Che Standard cenIaHg -
Known I. be.
The times., 1899-12-24
oId En~Il,h PIays.
- II. -. - - J

IIT0- tHa NeN 0IA TI03'a-
fg,.ii1cr II rare first editions 81 eia Ens'-l
NAV, rei formed during lbc reigus of the stuart
kin.s we're sold hv auction rEe other tst In
London Among other lots Vas the MN- q q
cu1nedv. unpublished. euti-lcd The Cure ot e
pride. ar. Everv one ia Their Way u s
,rriften On fortv-siV leayes- and IS probably she
work oi a contemporary Of Ben Jonsou and
Shakespeare.
The times., 1899-12-24
nId-Tin,e SURGERY.

(FrCm the London Telegraph.)
4 grim souvenir OF an oldtime war was on
view in a cutters window in the East End. 1t is
an cbony-haudled saw, which, according TO the
inscription on q brass plate attached TO the I'M
pIcueIt was used by surgeon Of the British
army 20 amputate the limbs Of wounded soldiers
al Blenleim, Malplaquet and Families.
The times., 1899-12-24

programme calculated to ensure peace
able change from military to civil control.
The laying of foundation for a new re-
public is always a gigantic task. and one
involving intricate problems fer the master
spirits of the enterprise. When the labor IS
like that presented in Cuba, where the
masses are unfamiliar with the personal re-
spousibuity growing out of al established
right to enjoy life liberty, and the pursuit.
of happiness. wisdom dictates that the
metamorphosis must be carefully con-
Quoted A benighted people. just emerging
from a condition of autocratic control
which has approached serfdom. cannot he
expected to enter into the practice OF rep
resentattve government without pref ara
tory course of education. To the average
Cuban, liberty is a dream, thing sho n
Of al practical features He is Ignorant of
the requirements in the way OF intelligence,
of judgment, Of self-control for the proper
exercise of those precious privileges ira ed
to the Declaration of Independence,
However. as this is an age Of remarkable
progress and it is to be presumed that the
Cubans. in common with other civilized peo-
Pies. have been inspired by the spirit Of
the times. it is to be expected that, under
the proper guidance. they will pass from
the chrysalis to the butterfly state more
rapidly than they would have done a hun
dred years ago.
General Wood has a splendid opportunity
and appears to appreciate that, in discharg-
ing his duties. he will make name for
himself He possesses the facilities for do
ing as great service TO the Cuban people
as did their most heroic patriots, though
what he accomplishes will not be of such
a theatrical or demonstrative character. He
will be thrown into intimate contact with
the actual conditions and this should make
him the best judge of the time when af-
fairs are ripe for transition from the direC-
ton of America to the control of those
chosen by the natives.
But that day viii certainly not be has
tened by any untoward demonstrations on
the part OF those whose appetite for office
is greater than their desire for the realiza-
ton Of Cuban hopes. And, if General Wood,
in his work OF making Cuba worthy Of the
great blessings Of independence, is menaced
in the least by the clan or faction which is
loolishly impatient, it is to be hoped that
he will take the summary action pertinent
TO the occasion. The Cubans must be pa
| tient tc be fres. For a profitable example
OF patience and self-sacrifce, they might be
! referred TO the chronicles OF the American
Revolution.
The times., 1899-12-24
The Income of sovereiGns.

lFrom the Chicago NeWs.)
Russia's Gar has an income Of 81 900 per hour,
the Sultan $3.50, the Emperor of Austria $500 the
Kaiser $3.50, the King Of Italy $3.50, Queen Vic
toria tie same the French President $3.50. the
King Of the Belgians $50. and the President OF the
United States $50 per hour.
The times., 1899-12-24
49,, - I.nn1nn GLoba.l }

recalled The Figaro" asks: is it Breton or
provencaIg" and adds that one thing is certain
General Joubert is a pure Cet. His name, N
fact. is composed OF two Celtic yocableS bert
which is meant to indicate pine; hence the
translation OF Jouberts name would be Mount
ai pines
The times., 1899-12-24
Her Fault.
CFrom The Boston TravelcrO

From the Boston Travelcr)
Eve come to tell YOU. sir, that the photo
rraphs YOU took of us the other day are not at
all satisfactory Why. my husband looks like an
ape"
well, madam, you should have thought Of that
before You had MIN taken
The times., 1899-12-24
CIRCULATION STATEMENT.

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The times., 1899-12-24

One Sampson, Of Chicago. is he'd for ez-
tradition in the beautiful Irlsh town Of
Limerick. He IS not resisting return TO
the United States. on the contrary, it is
said that he is anxious to get home in or
der to be a candidate for election to The
Illinois State Senate. There is nothing
strange about this. Ever since the founder
Of the family yanked the Gates of GAIA, a
pull has seemed to go with the name
The times., 1899-12-24

So Christmas is Admiral Dewey's birth
day. When we come to think about the
matter, it is quite natural that it should
be so. Old Santa Claus evidently enter
tanned a most friendly feeling for the
American people sixty-two years ago to-
morrow, when he hung the infant Dewey
on the national Christmas tree We never
before have appreciated the synchronism
Of Christmas Eve and Dewey eve; but it
appears to go.
The times., 1899-12-24
He Hnh Reen Done.

tFrom The Detroit Free Pre5s)
I'D like TO paint your pcrtrai,, said the
artist Have You ever been done in OLE
'Yes: I lost q cool thousand in a petroleum
speculation once"
The times., 1899-12-24

Bad as Aguinaldo is. and much as he de-
serves to be strung up Immediately upon
his capture, should that happen, we are
compelled to pity him for being not only a
cutthroat, but a fool. He has dragged his
unfortunate wife along with him in his
flight. until she poor woman has sue
cumbed to hardships and died If he had
possessed a grain of sense he would have
lad her conveyed TO the nearest military
Manila and given the care she needed.
Americans DO not war on women-even
though they be The wives Of bandits.
The times., 1899-12-24
An Interesting BiI.-A bin

An Interesting Biil.-A Bill viii be
presented by Representative Brosius Of
Pennsylvania for the relief of the employees
of William NJ. Jacobs, of Lancaster, in that
State When the cigar factory OF Jacobs.
the counterfeiter, was seized by the Gov
ernment officials last April. ten days wages
were due 100 employees aggregating 81, 700.
Ever since the ccnfscation attorneys have
been making efforts to secure the payment
OF The claims, and recently they received
a communication from Washington stating
that the payment could only be made by q
special act OF Congress authorizing the
Commissioner of Internal Revenue to set
lie the claim.
The times., 1899-12-24
yashviIIe's Amhition.-Renr

NHshviIIe's Ambition n.-Bepresentatfye
Gaines of Tennessee is the author Of a bill
directing the Secretary Of War to detach
from the gunboat Nashville the gun which
fred the first shot in the Spanish war and
deliver ir 10 the city Of Nashville, where it
is 20 be placed in one of the public squares
The proposition is said to have originated
with the municipal council a Nashville
Mr. Gaines in the Introductory paragraph
of the bin took occasion to laud the State
of Tennessee in the following manner:
Whereas Tennessee yulor made American iude-
pendeu5e possible by turning back al King
Mountain the tide Of defeat and misfortune that
had then almost made the Revolution failure;
and
Whercas Tennessee yalor at New Orleans in
achieving such signal triumph over lesions that
we're soon themselves to win untldiHE laurel5
upon American arms that has kept the world in
awe; and
Whereas Tennessee yaI0r in the Civil War, on
both sides in which she furnished TO each side
more brave men than many States did TO either,
forever recorded upon the scrolls Of glory in
imperi~hable deeds OF unequaled daring chap
ter upon patriotic sacrifice and ChIva.roua eN-
Dloitaiion that will forever be textbook in the
school Of war; and
Whereas Tennessee y4lor in The Spanish war
awaited only opportunity 10 exploit itself with
4 fail quota OF volunteers eager for the fray
and ready TO emulate that fearless utrepidity
that enabled John SEWER 10 hght hundred
BATTLES and lose not one,
The times., 1899-12-24
The House EmpIoyes.-Thfs CO

The House i1mpioyes.-This coming
week. according to the story circulated al
the Capitol yesterday, Doorkeeper Glenn,
Clerk Mcdowell Sergeant-at-Arms Cass0n,
and Postmaster McElroy will have a con-
ference ard agree on their slate OF ap
pointments Owing to the reduced Repub-
lican majority there viii be many changes
in the personnel Of the House employees that
come under the respective House officers
It was said yesterday that a plan had been
agreed on whereby every Republican Repre-
sentative would be allowed to have at least
on5 appointment. This new arrangement
The times., 1899-12-24

National Legislators are said TO be inler-
esting themselves this season in the matter
of family trees, and geHeaIogy promises to
become a Congressional fad The story is
told that a certain Western Representa-
tive managed to discover thar one OF his
maternal ancestors was knighted in the six
teFnth century and this wheJted his desire
to follow out his line. He finally ran head
foremost against an obstacle and had 10
resort TO Gen. T. G. AinswOrth OF
rbe Record and Pension Division of
the War Department. General Aims
worth had the records searched
aud 1t was found that certain
branches OF the family had performed mill
itary service in the French and indian
wars and the American Revolution, but
thar one OF them. and il happened to be
the especial one in which the Representa-
live was Interested had been guilty of fur
nisbiug information TO q handsome young
woman who was acting as spy for General
Burgovua before the surrender at Sara
toaa. General AiuswOrJh and the Repre-
sentative talked the matter over and came
10 the conclusion that there was some JUS
tidcation for this lapse on the part Of the
Congressnan's : distinguished ancestor.
Another Western man spent d long time
in endeayoring 10 identity himself with
Revolutionary history. He became lost IN
the penealoeical taugIe. and sought General
Aiusworth's assistance. The letter which
he received from the general was brief.
but poiuted 1t ran something like this.
your distinguished uncle was 4 soldier
during the Revolutionary period. He was
in command of a company of Hessians.'
The times., 1899-12-24

Representative Cushmau, of Washing
ton. IS building up a reputation as
humQrist. His maiden speech in the House
a few days ago was replete with epigrams
and bright scintillatiOns of wit. His
predecessor. James Hamilton Lewis
was epigTammatic, too, but he had more
Of satire and caustic irony in MS words
than humor. Mr. Cushman although he
cCnvulsed the House during his speech.
expressed himself as disappointed with his
first effort. He had, he said, intended TO
wax more serious but. from force Of habit
on the stump, he drifted occasionally into
u vein of pure, campaign wit.
The times., 1899-12-24

To the average lawyer. a first appear
ance in the Supreme q lrt is in the nature
Of a severe ordeal ~ as he viii. the
timid attorney cannot help being badly
frightened when he arises to address the
august tribunal One prominent lawyer
who was for many years intimately con
nected with the court says that in his eX-
perience. numbers OF attorneys we'll ad-
yanced in years and the practice of law
have been known to utterly break down
in their argument.
The times., 1899-12-24

Former senator Pugh is seen occasionally
at the Capitol He had a long and honor
able career in the Senate. and was a mem
Der Of the Judiciary Committee for many
wears Mr.. Pugh looks much the same as
he did when ia the Senate and though
near TO the three score and ten mark, dis
plays much Of his pristine vigor and
sprightiness.
The times., 1899-12-24

day of the present Congress till the holiday
recess there were introduced in the Senate
1881 bills. The last bill was presented by
Dir. Davis Of Minnesota, granting authority
TO the Minnesota and Ontario Bridge Com
pany to erect a bridge over Rainy River,
near CathcaTts Point, just below the con-
fluenoe of the Bauderte River With Rainy
River.
The times., 1899-12-24

THE TIMES COMPASN.
WALTER STTLSON HUT. .HiNS. President
PUBLICATION OFFICE,
THE HUTCHINS BUILDING.
CORNER Tenth AND ID ST5 NORTHWEST.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1899-11-10
MR.. BOUTELLE'S VIEWS.

Boston. November 9.-Charles A. Bou-
tslie of Bangor. was In the city to-day
and to a reporter who interviewed him he
said: 81 have bsen interested in tie
Republican Victories this week and be-
lisve that 1t shows the principles for
which the Republican party stands are
still dear to the hearts Of the great mass
of voters.
~ believe that Mr.. Mckinley will be
nominated and reelected"
"what will be done with the Philip
pines?" Was asked.
'ThAt Congress must decide and be-
live that Congrers will decide wisely.
The President is now simply carrying
out the treaty with Spain and rsstor ing
order in those islands."
Mr.. Boutslle did not consider that the
slecsians this week indicated whether
or not the people In the several states
favored expansion.