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lalnentab|e lnol1eIlte.

Segun 10 anunciamos ayer. danos publici
dad u carta del Sr. Rsvetllat. relatando 10
ocurrido en- O. momento que prestsba seTvicio
10 bomba de incendios & IN orden. Dice asf:
Sr. Director de La CORRESPONDENCE.
Muy sr. milo amigo:
I'm mi calidad de Jefe de Bomberoa corres.
pondiente al Barrio de Santurce, assist aver
prestar servicios organizar 10 que me CO.
rrespondfa como tai, en- el fuego ocurrido en
los tslleres de Ia Escuels de Arteay O6cios en-
10 Benefoenoia.
Contra mis- disposioiones, abaolutas On ta'
les casos, I'M Jefe Militsr tom6 disposioiones q
contrarias las mias, queriendo dejar de fun
cionar ID Bomba de Vspor en- aquelies momen'
tos bajo mi direoci6n, consiguiendo con fuersa
armada hacer detener Ia mAquina, ordenando
que 81 no se oum pla su dieposici6n, me harfa
retirar con los bomberos que eataban prestando
tan lsudable servioio empujoneSy cu'atasos
En- vista de este extra1o proceder contra
los que por humanidad haoian tai servicio,
abandon6 el lugar del siniestro ordenando el
desarme del aparato.
Como no me halo dispuesto tener que
soportar en- otrs ocasi6n un heoho anAlogo, pre-
sento mi dmisi6n de Jafe de la ouarta Brigada
del cuerpo de Bomberos de esta Capital, resi-
dente en- Santuroe; ? ju.gue ell pablico el hecho
relatado.
Qaeio de I'd. su affmo. amigo,
V2ct.r Rauetllat.
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Ell GENERAL DAVIS
Al Director dc instruction PQbIica.

Fl Brigadier General, Jefe del Departa.
mente, ha dirigido al se1or Clark Director de
instruction Publioa, la notable carta que publ.
oamos continuation. Dice asf:
sCUARTEL GENERAL
Departamento de Puerto Rico.
San Juan Junio IA 1899.
>Se,5or Victor s. Clark
Director de instruction Publioa
(Por oonduoto del Sscretario del Interior)
Muy Sr. mio
Una de lss frases de la carta que dirigi6
I'd. II timamente & certos profesores " ouyo
borrador me someti6 Ud.) ha sido interpretada
por 81 pub!ico en- sentido distinto del que sc
proponfa tuviese. Ref6rome a la frase: Gun
prosesor que Sc opone violsntamente al sistema
de educac6n que el Gobierno desea introducir.
se supone no simpatixa sufficient msnte con di
cho sistems para poder dar satisfaction como
maestro bal 10 sus reglamentos
No fu9 mi Amino con esto dar & entender
que & los profesores deberfa prohibfrseles toda
discussion crftioa del sistema de es,uelas nj :.
b!icss, tai como SO ha estab'eoido ordenado
por ell Gobierno Militar.
Una c1ftica justa eoncienzuda de las le.
yes e'colares, no solamsnte permissible, sino
que se deses; pero tanto los profesores como
otros empleados publicos, no deberan deducir
de ahf que tai discussion les autorixa para ents-
blar polemicas de oaracter polft'co, en- detri-
mento de sus obligaciones para con Ell Estado.
Els de esperar que cusntos Sc interesan por
las necesidades de Ia lila, con espscialidad por
el fomento de Ia Instruction Pdbios, no 500
no sc eximiran de sefialsr defeotcs, 81 algunos
hay en- el sistema antique el moderno, sino
ssbran ser comedllos imparoisles en- sus orr
tcss
Muy esretuosamente,
G " DAVIS.
Brigadier General, Jefe del Departamento
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SECRETARIA DE ESTADO.

Nombrando Regidores del Ayuntamiento
de Aibonito don Joaquin Vszquez, don Do.
mingo Pagan, don Fidel Maria Santiago don
Domingo Jordan Santiago; id. de las Marfas &
don Luis Sulsona don Pedro Rafael Herman
des; i'd. de Comerfo don jose Francisco Car
mona y don Julian Torres; i'd de SAINTS Isabel
4 don jose Garcia Toro don Nioomedes sua.
rez; id. de Patillas don Manuel Morales y
don Jose Severe Perez.
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T2rGafae de todas Glasses se hacen en- ID tipo-
es'.S grafa La Co,-espondesseia. Al
eontsdo sxtricto pero prsoios m6dioos'
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!! AeENgIA !! IN!gIA De D !! ADyANA$ !!!!!|!!! ), -

Esta sociedad se dedica & la exportaci6n
importation de meroancfss; recibe g6peros en-
oomisi6n; Sc encarga de Ia administration y
venta de fncas rdstioas urbanas; con represen'
tantes de varias oasss editoriales espaf1olas y
franoeeas venden libros plasos. entregando
las obras completas; reciben los peri6dicos de
Madrid. EEL Liberals, <Nuevo Mundo. (ilus-
trado) Ella Vida Literaria, Glustrado) otrcs,
admiten suscripcioIes diohos peri6dicos re-
miten quien 10 pila una collection, gratis y
franco de porte. .
Solicitan corre sponsales en- todos los pue
bios de Ia isla. No exigen sellos para Ia con
test taci6n. 15-12
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Rafael Castro Gonzalez
Corredor dc comerco yAgene eomsIonIsta Fetaeza So

Corredor de comercIo Agens comslonsta Feraleza 58
COMPRA: Semills de <Higuereta,, ,oueros
y sebo de res, oobre, bronco J lat6n los pre-.
CLOS mas altos del mercado.
VENDE: Esoobas de milo de 2, 3, 4y5
costuras: Baules forrados. de popei y de lata
en- nidos sueltos. Una Gaia de hierro Her
rings de 11Ox9ex72 centfmetros, msiz en- gra.
no; aoeite de coco en- latas; c6dulss hipotecsrias
del Territorial aooiones del mismo; acoiones
del Banoo Popular J del Banco Espanol: ossas
en- esta Capital, Puerta deTierrs Sautoroe =
una inca en- Hsto Rey, con casa habitaci 5n ss
metros de frente { Ia carretera ia metros de
fondo: Chocolate superior corriente: Alcohol,
de 20 grades 6 mas: IRON en- oajas bocoyes y
icores de todas clases.
Sc vende: 70 cuerdas de terreno oon 7 200
palmas de oocos paridoras, & una hora de esta
Capital. 8.
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lCARPINTERoS!
Gaceta de hoy.
q CIRCULAR.
CUARTEL GENERLL
: Depsrtamento de F. r.
San Juan, Junio 13 1899.

Habiendo llegado notioia del Comandan.
to General que oiertos empleados del Gobierno
Iusular, se han descuidado en- ell psgo de sus
deudas, dando asf lugar & juioios ejecutivos y
consiguiente embargo de sus haberes; por Ia
presente &c previene todos los q1e Sc hsllan
en- este case que de volver ccasionar molestias
por tai concepto los funoionarios pagadores,
el empleado culpable de clio aera despedido en-
el acto.
PoR MANDATE DEL BRIGAD1ER GENERAL DAVIS.
w. P. HALL,
Ayudante General.
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Habitacionea espaciosas = fresoss
aW TABLE D. HorE, @N
Sci rvicio esmerado, Bafios. Sc ado.lten
abonados. Prop:etsrio
Pedro ScHsr0 Is:
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YAPoREs coRREos AMERIcAhos


DE LA RED <D1 LINE.
Para Curacao La Guaira Puerto Cabe1lo
De San Juan, salida fila que efectuara el
<Philadelphia>
el dia 22 Junio
Para New York desde Ponce
Ell <Philadelphia> Zarpara fjamente las de la
tarde del microbes correspondence al dia
s. de Julio
Ell <Caracas> Zarpara ajamente las de la
tarde del microbes correspondence al dia
21. de Junio
Admiten carga, correspondencia pasajeros.
Para Neso York desde San .J,uaa:
Ell <Philadelphia1 Saldra fijamentea las 8 de la
mafana del Jueves correspondence al dia
6. do Julio
Ell <Caracas> Saldr4 fjamente las de la ma
fana del Jueves correspondence al dia
g. de JUNO
Admiten solamente Pasaje correspondence.
Precios de Pasaje americana:
New York, Ia. $50 "a. $50
Curacao 20 Is
La Guaira 20 Is
Puerto Cabello Is Is
Ni1os memories de II anos mitad del pasaie.
Pasajes de ida vuelta, 10 p. 8 de rebaja.
Los vapores de esta linea eon recomendables
por sus comodidades especiales para pasajeros
empleando de Pto. Rico New York al rededor
de cuatro dias medio-Consignatario En- San
Juan: VILLAR y Co. En- Ponce: MORALES
y Co.
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ABANICOS JAPONESES

HDHlVtOOO JHT OIyEOLO
Ultimos mo odelos reoibidos del Jap6n en-
Glasses fnas; propios para Ia fiesta del 4 de
Julio. Entire ellos tenemos el modelo La
garto, Lagarto y Arco Iris de muohf'
slmo quito detallamos 8 81 SO uno:
y Bezs' de Novedades de
Gonzalez P0dfa Hnos. 15-e
HIERbA MAL0JILL0.
Mszo de arroba completa tres centavos,
en- cuslquier punto de II csrretera en- Santurce,
Puerta de TERRA Marina. Sc haoe compro-
MISC para suministrar hierba durante todo el
afo. Avisos-J. M. Cusdrado-Santurce.
Aha
Sc hacen traduccIones del CASTE
l|ano al IngIes 8 vlcs=rarsa. Diriglrse
personaImente Q p0r carta a *nsaauetor.
ca|te del Sol. nun. 48, San Juan.
Rafael Castro Gonzalez
corsdor dc eomerco Agents eomlsonsta FortaIeza So
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18th He HELVETIA"

GRAN CASA DE HUESPEDES
CaUe de la Csxz as<na @7, antigua The SUM-
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Eel CAPRICHO."

Este estsbleoimiento es el m,jer surtido
en- tods la Isla en- artfculos para caballeros. Sc
aoaba de reoibir nm primoroso surtido de caloe
tines negros de dolores. Osmisetas orudas y
de colores. Nueva collection de corbatas, pa
IrsgQas, infnitas cosas mas Esta casa tiene
el sistema de vender mucho barato. Mad
tenemos el mas conktante surtido de abanicos
fnos,
GEL CAPRICHO, San Justo 81
Todos los vspores traen algo nuevo para
esta casa. 15-8
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HERRERO, 0RTEGA X Ca.
TETUAN 45-SAN JUAN Pto> Rico
Ell VIAJE ES SECURE.

FL buen vapor <MARTIN SAENZ, sal
dra de este puerto el dia 8 de Julio para Co =
rufia, S.ntander, Cadiz y Barcelona, admitlen'
do passjeros cargs.
DarAn mas informes los oonsigpatsrios
So5rino de Zzquierdo Ca.
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Una casa fresca,

saludable c6moda, con agua abundsnte. gran
corral cercado y muohos Arboles fyutoles, situa.
da frente & ID plaza del pintoresco caserfo de
CatafSo, 90 vende uuy barata. Para mas in.
formes, dirigirse al encargado de Ia venta Gale
de San Frandisco mum. 81. DPse-e
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RI vapor sLindisf farne,, que inaugursrA
esta nueva lfpea, llegara este puerto prooeden.
te de Hambprgo Amberes en- los primeros
dias de Julio pr6ximo. Admite carga para los
puertos cubanos espeoiamente gansdo, pre-
clos redUoidos, para Cuba y Cienfuegos.
Para inf6rmes dirigiree sus agentes:
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Giran Is visit. por cable scb:e Londres,
Paris, Hamburgo, New York, Habana, Madrid
Barcelona todas las dem,s p!azas de Ia PENN.
sula 8 islas adyace ,tes, a 900
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Uno de los mas <acreditados Restaurant,
donde SO come , se cena 6ueno y ba-ato.
Alberto hasta las IL de Ia noche-Cocina
americana, irglesa J espahola Espeoialidad en-
el mejor cafe que se tonaa en- Ia Isla Empare-
dadoe y tods clase de iambres. Helado, cho
colates, vinos y licores. al5-l
The times., 1899-05-03
MIR. ATKINSON IS SERENE.
He Is Inclined to Defy the Govern
ment's Power.

Boston. May Edward Atkinson ex-
pressed himself this afternoon as not In the
least alarmed at the news from Washing
ton to the effect that his pamphlets had
been seized by the Government.
THE documents referred to-" he said
calmly, "are two compilations under the
titles The Cost of a National Crime and
The He'll of War and Its Penalties in one
document, and Criminal Aggression, by
Whom Committed in the second.
The first two were made very prominent
in the whole debate in the House and Sem
ate on these questions, and are perfectly
familiar to all who read the Congressional
Record, or who have kept up with the de-
bate
When did you forward the copies?" he
was asked.
II forwarded them on April "a and %, y
said Mr.. Atkinson.
How did the Government learn of your
aetion?"
Il wrote TO the Secretary of War to get
additional addresses. because / do not do
anything surreptitiously. If have a right
to do this let the Government take that
stand If it dares."
Then you have no intention of receding
from your attitude because of anything
the Government may do?"
do appear to-" was the brief reply OF
Mr.. Atkinson.
Have you sent any of these documents
to private soldiers?" he was asked
"'0f course not" replied Mr.. Atkinson.
II do not know the addresses of any of
the privates. / have. however. a request
from the father of a Colorado soldier to
send one to his son, but he has not sent me
the address yet"
The times., 1899-05-03
IN LABOR CIRCLES.
The Stonecatters Protest Against the
Star Company.

Star Company.
A full quota of delegates from all the
affiliated organizations attended the meet
ing OF the local Federation OF Labor held
last evening at PIasterers' Hall.
The legislative committee reported that
the eight-hour law is being violated in
connection with the construction of the
sewer in the Capitol grounds, and the sec
retary Of the organization was instructed
10 call the attention OF the District Com
missioners 10 the matter The secretary
was also instructed to inform the Even
ing Star Company officially that the Fed
GRAFTON strenuously protested against its
having the stone for its new building pre-
pared for building purposes by non-union
labor outside of the District. In connec-
tion with this subject the delegates from
the Stonecutters' Union reported that they
were perfecting arrangements for the
holding Of another public meeting to pro-
test against the Star Company having
the stone for its new building cut in Yer
mont instead of Washington, by local un-
ion labor
The representatives, Of the Workingmen's
Bureau and Library Association reported
that at the last meeting OF that organiza-
tion its treasurer stated that the indebt-
edness had been paid. communication
was received from the Peace Jubilee COM
mittee asking for the name and address Of
the secretary Of every local labor organi-
zation affiliated with the Federation.
The times., 1899-05-03
THE INDIAN AND THE WIDOW
They Were Married I'm St. Paul on
Monday.

The mystery surrounding the disappear
ance of Mrs. Kate Burgess, who eloped
from her home at 31S Third Street north
west Saturday morning with William F.
Campbell, half breed Indian, has at last
been cleared up. The couple was located
Monday in St. Paul, Mimi, where they
arrived early in the afternoon, over the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad. Informa-
ton received from ST. Paul states that they
were married there
II appears that the couple had antici-
pated being married in Cincinnati but
could not procure license, as 1t was
Sunday. They then decided TO continue
on TO St Paul in order to elude the de-
tectives and relatives, who were supposed
TO be following. Arrived in St. Paul, they
procured a marriage license within half
an hour and then made an engagement
with Court Commissioner Gallick, who
agreed to marry them. Almost simulta-
neous with the issuing OF the marriage
certificate came the telegraphic informa-
ton that the couple had eloped and that
the woman had left an intended husband,
DIR. J. Wilson Hope, of the National Sol
diers' Home, at Hampton, Va, in Wash
ington on the eve OF her marriage. Mr.
and Mrs. Campbell left st. Paul yesterday
morning presumably for White Earth,
MINI. the home of Mr.. Campbell.
The times., 1899-05-03
AT YOUR SERVICE FREE
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LEADING COLLEGES.
EVERY ONE STANDS AT THE
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MORE THAN 400 PEOPLE TREATED
EVERY WEEK.

This is Washington institution; it belongs TO
the people. We wish you to come whenever you
have an ache or pain, desire the advice of a
physician Don't feel under any obligation to
buy penny's worth of medicine. The physicians
are employed to make examinations and give ad-
vice absolutely free
To those suffering with catarrh. asthma. bron-
chitis. throat or lung troubles, a cordial invita-
tion is extended to call and receive free trial
treatment of our Inhaler. as we believe we have
the only true and complete for these dis
eases.
Our success in curing Rheumatism, Dyspepsia.
Kidney and Bladder Complaints, Liver Troubles,
Neuralgia, Piles. Blood and Specific Skin Diseases,
Female Ailments, Childrens Diseases, and Nerv-
Gus Weakness is shown by the thousands of testi.
monials that have received.
Open daily from a. to s p. m. Sundays,
to > p. m 623 Thirteenth Street northwest
The times., 1899-05-03
THE A. P.,s JEALOUS FAKE.
History of the "New York Sun's'i
Treason News Beat.


Treason News Beat.
New York. May 2.-After the Cabi-
net session of Friday, April q. a
Washington dispatch was sent to the
New York Sun and published on
the morning of Saturday, the 22d. in which
it was stated that there had been some talk
at the Cabinet meeting which indicated
that the Administration had discovered a
plot on the part of the anti-expansionistS
in the United States to cause trouble in
the Philippines of character not hitherto
anticipated Further along in the dispatch
the statement was made that it had been
limited that the alleged dissatisfaction
among the troops in the Philippines. some
of whom had expressed a desire to come
home, was to some extent traceable to
movement that originated and was being
carried out in this country.
This dispatch, giving to the public the
first inkling of the very serious propa-
ganda of sedition being carried on in the
United States, attracted such wide atten
tion that the news organizations called the
Associated Press was moved to discredit it
for the simple reason that its reporters
had not succeeded in getting the important
news. but on the threshold of their nves-
tigation the reporters found ample proof
OF the entire accuracy of the Suns" dis
patch. The result of their Investigations
was not allowed to he published in the
newspapers which depend upon the Asso-
ciated Press for their news. but. on the
contrary. they were furnished with the fol-
lowing dispatch, which many Of these
newspapers published. but which others
more discreet placed in the waste basket.
a. q Washington, April -
Cabinet officer is authority for absolute
denial of the story that the Cabinet yesterday
discussed an alleged conspiracy to weaken the
United States in The Philippines.
The official proof of the entire accuracy
of the Sun original publication, expos
ing the treascuablea conduct Of the anti-ex-
pansionists and giving the lie direct TO the
denial of it sent out by the Associated
Press on April -. adenial that was known
to be fraudulena when it was written. was
furnished yesterday by the official an
nouncement that the seditious letters from
the anti-expansionists would be seizsd by
the agents OF the Government and that the
writers and senders;were in danger of I'M
mediate prosecution for treason if they do
rot desist from their unlawful attempt to
break down the Goysrnment's policy in til,
Philippines
The times., 1899-05-03
THE COMMERCE OF THE EAST.
MIR. Barrett's Address -Before London
Business Men.


London, May 2.-Hon. John Barrett, for
merly United States Minister to Siam, ad-
dressed large representative gathering
OF members of the Chamber of Commerce
today on the condition and possibilities OF
the East. Albert G. Sanderman. President
of the chamber, presided. Among those
present were several members of the
House of Commons, Mr.. Jameson, British
Consul General at Shanghai; the President
OF the Manchester Chamber of Commerce,
Hon. Robert p. Porter and Mrs. Little. =
Mr. Barrett candidly asserted that the
influence OF America would join that of
Great Britain in the preservation of COM
mercial interests in the East, not through
any sentiment of race or blood. but because
of the fact that thereby America would
be enabled to secure a portion of Great
Britain's trade. AT the conclusion of his
address Mr.. Barrett received hearty vote
of thanks
Mr.. Barrett will sail for New York from
Southampton on the American Line steam
er New York, which leaves on Monday
next
The times., 1899-05-03

stalling marshal, and Mary ]. Fill. as dep
uty installing marshal: Miss Annie r.
Norris. c. T.; Miss Belle Frame, V. T.;
Miss Blanche Neff. R. S: Mrs. annie
Bright, chaplain; Walter II. Fill, guard; !;
G. G. Campbell, sentinel; +. Irwin Cole
f. s.; A. A. Campbell, P. C. T., and John
c. Daley, treasurer.
The times., 1899-05-03
i. o. G. It. Installation.

At a regular meeting of Goodwill Lodge.
No. 7, l. o. G. T., held at its hall, 51+
Ninth Street northwest, Monday night. the
following officers for the ensuing quarter
were installed by Lodge Deputy John Z.
Daley, assisted by ]. l.. Bright, as in
The times., 1899-05-03

John Davis. coiored. q blind man fifty vc,rs 81
age, who lived at l2l5 Second street soiith,yest.
while walking unattended in the vicinity of hi
home about il-Z5 O'Clock last night, accidentally
ieii INTO the James Greek Canal, between n and
Streets. An effort was made by H,rhoyr,ss,e- a.
saiion and the crew Of the police beat TO recover
the body, but at a late hour last night had not
been successful
The times., 1899-05-03
The Raleigh on for Wilmington,

The Navy Department was notified yes
terday that the cruiser Raleigh had Ieft
philadelphia for Wilmington. y. C., where
she is TO be presented with a silver set As
was generally expected, Captain Coghlar
was permitted TO remain in command oi
the cruiser. Notwithstanding his recent ut.
teranees concerning the attitude of the
Germans in Manila Bay. Captain Coghlan
VIII remain in command of the ship in
definitely.
The times., 1899-05-03
AT VIRGINIA BEACH.
High School Cadets Arrange for ,
Outing.

The High School Cadets OF the District
are organizing themselves into a provi-
sionai regiment for the purpose of going
into camp about July 1 for three weeks
at Virginia Beach. 1t is estimated that
200 High School boys win go in camp. The
encampment plan is being carefully out
lined by officers o. the National Guard and
the officers OF the Cadets.
The times., 1899-05-03

on the part of Germany, but in this case
the Emperor reaffirmed his faith in God
and missionaries and seized Kiao-Chou.
Subsequently he sent Prince Henry there
and later Admiral Won Diederieh, TO hold
Kiao-Chou. ] believe Germany will con-
tent herself with obtaining an agreement
that the representatives of Russia and
Great Britain at Pekin will not interfere
with the plans of Germany. The Russians
are apparently all-powerful at Pekin at
present. That wonderful old woman, the
Empress Dowager. relies on them.
.'Ail parties in Japan desire peaceful
solution of the Eastern problem. but look
with sadness upon the ultimate dissolution
of China. Gradually the Chinese are los
ing their dislike for the Japanese and are
beginning 10 look more to the island for
assistance. The trade, always good. is in
creasing. In fact, China is the great mar
ket for Japan's products, and as the Japan
ese are constantly developing their manu-
factures their markets in China must be
protected at any cost Shutting them out
of the market means ruin for the island
They are peaceful and realize in a contest
at arms with the Western world they would
have little show, consequently they devote
themselves to commercial enterprises more
than military, and merely progress suffi-
eiently along military lines to show they
ait uol tllHtl fdiOi VI tuS
means of defence
Japan's Fricndlfness.
Japan is friendly toward Russia and
England, France and Germany, and, above
all. toward the United States. 1t has. no
alliances and is seeking none. Japan and
the United States have nothing to fear
from the acquisition by England of the
Yangtse Kiang Valley. England has al
ways maintained an open door policy with
her colonies and territories. and to depart
from this custom now in the case of China
would be an overthrow of long established
English commercial principles. With ia
pan and the United States it is principally
a matter of custom duties. Neither coun-
try desires to acquire territory in that
quarter. Still l should think the United
States would insist upon the promise that
no discrimination should be made against
her in any of the provinces subjected to
foreign influences. either Russian, English
German. or French.
Il am satisfied of this. that the agree
ment between Russia and England means
the United States will hold the Philippines
against all comers, and that before exc
cutting the agreement England probably
received assurances to this effect from the
United States Government"