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The times., 1899-02-19
Russia's Friendship.

| More than a quarter of century ago a
| former attache of the American legation
at St. Petersburg published large and
| rather gaudy volume to prove that IN all
our affairs that had any foreign relations
| Russia had been a quiet, but consistent
and sympathetic friend. He presented docu-
| ments that were convincing, too. since
that time there has been nothing to dis
| turb the mutual good will of Russia and
America. 1t hardly seems natural that the
most absolute monarchy of the civilized
world. in which there are political abuses
that seem intolerable to us, should be able
to sympathize with the greatest expert
mental Republic of all known time, yet the
fact is undeniabe.
We have fresh evidence of this from the
new Secretary of the Interior, Mr. Ethan
Allen Hitchcock, who has just returned
from the Cars Court, where he was the
American Ambassador The people of the
United States" says Mr.. Hitchcock, never
should forget for single instant that, eX-
pressed or unexpressed, the friendship OF
the Russian Car has been and is with
them To doubt the undemonstratlve hdei-
ity of the Car and the Imperial Cabinet Is
unjust and thoughtless. Russia VIII oe
with us on that great day in which we shall
need her help in the Far East" AS we
have said. history gives every warrant for
the confidence expressed by this observer
strange as it may seem in view oil the
widely different character of the institu-
tions of the two countries.
England and Russia are ancient foes.
Russophobia is requisite OF every loyal
Briton. though there is reason to believe
the enmity of Russia is exaggerated in the
minds of the English. The two are now
in a temporary truce. awaiting develop
ments in China. Russia disclaims the pur-
poses ascribed to her by the English, whose
feelings are fairly represented by Kip
ling II is feared that soon or late great
conflict must engage the energies ana pas
sions of Bear and Lion. 1t would be easy
TO embroil this country in the struggle If
an Anglo-American alliance should ever
blind us to the steadfast friendship oil Rus
sia, which has extended through three
reigns Even cautious students OF inter-
national politics have urged that our IN
terests must forever clash with those Of
country whose policy is an absolutism that
is opposed to whatever is most important
in republicanism; that the moral sense of
the English and their Ideas of government
are in harmony with our own. But it is
not impossible for this country to steer
clear of complications that would do in
Justice to disinterested friendship of such
long standing on the one hand, or violate
its duty to civilization on the other. To
this end it is necessary that We should, as
Mr. Hitchcock urges, always keep in mind
the record of Russian good will and the
stability of the friendship of the present
authorities in that great Empire.
The times., 1899-02-19
RELIGION OF FILIPiNos.
American missionaries Consult
AKOnciIlO Regarding 1t.


Montreal, Feb. 1S.-Rev. Mr.. McWilliams
OF the American Presbyterian Church, and
Principal Shaw, of the Wesleyan College
acting on behalf of number OF people in
terested in missionary work in the Philip
pines. had an interview today with Agon-
clio and asked him whether he considered
religious liberty assured. Agonciilo re-
piled that the Filipino Republic was de-
termned TO give religious freedom and toll
Grafton to all. Enquiry being made as TO
education in the islands. Agoncillo said
that on this point the world had been
greatly misled. He stated that 81 per cent
Of the 10000 people can read, and the
secretary added that they have over 900
schools and three universities, one OF them.
st. Thomas. founded in 1904. The deputa-
tion referred to the immense areas of land
held by monastic orders. Agoncillo admit
ted that this was a serious evil. but inti-
mated that it would be rectified. The
rights and powers of the United States
were not referred to except by an incl
dental allusion by Dr. Shaw to President
Mekinley's speech in Boston, but Agon-
clio said the Filipinos would continue TO
struggle for complete independence
THE SITUATION IN SAMOA
The times., 1899-02-19

An opinion of much greater value than
that of any native American, however
gympathetic. on the subject OF the treat
ment of the Filipinos, is that OF Ramon
REYES Lala, born in the Philippines and
educated in this country, of which he is
a naturalized citizen. He is intensely in
terested in the future of his native islands.
In recent public address, he expressed his
belief that the attitude of the Pr sident was
favorable to the Filipinos, who are still
unfit for self government. He thinks it
will take years for the Americans 10 edu-
cate them for intelligent citizenship, and
that when they are made to understand the
benefit of American sovereignty they will
never cease 10 be grateful for their release
from the oppressive rule of Spain. In
book on the philippine Islands" which
he began many years since, and which is
just published he says he was banished
from his home because of his sympathy
with the insurgents of twelve years ago.
He says the overthrow of Spanish power
has opened a new era to the Filipinos, and
he does not seem to share in the critical
spirit in which some of the minority Sen
ators have assailed the Administration for
enforcing American authority. He assures
the people of the islands that they will
live to recognize and appreciate the un
sullied manifold advantages and benefits
incident to American occupation and to a
close contact with this honest, vigorous
type OF manhood"
The times., 1899-02-19
A Man From Manila.

In order 10 obtain the fullest pleasure
and satisfaction from the defnitive ad-
dress of the President in darkest Bos-
ton" it is necessary that one should have
had the sense Of bitter disappointment and
humiliation. so often expressed by The
Times. over the long delay in assuming
the mastery of the Filipinos; to have felt
that by a fatuous patience by the lack of
any distinct policy that could appeal to
the fears or admiration or self-interest of
the Malays, We were fostering a sentiment
of contempt that would eventually cost the
lives OF many of them and OF some of cur
own gallant soldiers.
That The Times was not mistaken in its
criticisms Of the Administration that it
was true that in Withholding force and
allowing native insolenee and daring TO
reach the point OF constructing intrench-
ments from which 10 attack our troops
We were making an avoidable conflict in.
evitsble, We have proof in the careful
statements of Judge Advocate General Jew
EFT, who has just returned from Manila,
which port he left on the fourth OF Janu-
ary On hearing that the Filipinos had at
tackled the Americans and had been driven
back and whipped, he exclaimed with
fervor: Thank God, we have at last
policy regarding the Philippines Then
he affirmed what The Times urged with
such persistence on the President, that
might is the first requisite for an en-
during peace that the Filipinos will give
rs no trouble after the malcontents and
guerrilla leaders are captured, and that
we must not forget that the utter alb
sence OF policy is TO blame for this trou-
bic" and that "Aguinaldo, liar and fraud
though he is, has had cause TO doubt our
good faith" The Times is particular to
quote some OF Major Jewetts expressions
because he confirms the accuracy of the
opinions il pressed on the Administration
during that irritating period OF senseless
waiting and seeming impotence. He says:
Aglinaldo used 10 come to see me nearly every
day, just as he went 20 visit General Merritt lie
would ask. "what is your Government going to
do with usg' We could not tell him. lie ma.
turally believed ms liars and cheats He couldn't
conceive Of powerful nation without fixed
policy. Thea he took to uttering falsehoods to
the world about tie american occupation.
This was before the Peace Commission
met and American officials could not assure
The times., 1899-02-19
Call the Soldiers,
tFrom the St. Paul Dispatch )

fI"m the II. Paul Dispatch.)
The most singular feature of the War Enquiry
Boards investigation is that only commissioned
officers were called to testify The epaucted
soldiers ate little Or none Of the beef that WAS
complained Of They had tie privilege Of reject
ing any unfit meat put on their tables and buying
something better, but the enlisted men were
obliged to eat the ration or nothing
Some prejudice evidently exists against allow
ing private soldier to testify against his superior
officer. 1t is founded on the old distinctions Of
caste between the rank and file and the holders
Of commissions. Bat such notion should not
prevent the getting Of the best evidence Instead
Of calling officers to testify whether their men said
they were sick, would it not be better to ask
the men directly: Would it not be more in ae-
cord with judicial rules OF evidence and common
The times., 1899-02-19
THE SITUATION IN SAMOA.
Diplomacy Expected to Smooth the
Recent Trouble.

The difficulties arising out OF conflicting
claims to the Samoan throne. which re-
Gently resulted in complications that for
a time threatened to become serious, will,
IN all probability. be finally settled by The
diplomatic representatives OF the United
States, Great Britain, and Germany The
three governments which are parties TO
the Berlin treaty. In the mean time. ac-
cording to the terms OF a proclamation
issued by the consular representatives of
the three powers. the Mataafa party,
which is now practically in possession OF
the government, is recognized as a pro-
visional government, pending such dip!o-
matte treatment.
It is stated positively that no radical
steps will be taken on the arrival at
Samoa of the Philadelphia, under Admiral
kautZ. He Will merely consult with the
consular representatives OF all three
powers. upon his arrival there. and do
whatever may be necessary for the pro-
lection of all interests. in accordance with
the terms OF the treaty. He will not do
anything which may interfere in any way
with the diplomatic settlement of the
trouble.
The times., 1899-02-19
Philippine Occupation.

The announcement is made that the
Administration has decided to occupy every
important point in the Philippines as rap
idly as the re-enforcements sent to Cen
eral Otis will warrant. There is not the
least difficulty in the way Of taking pos
session of any island, but in several it is
necessary to form garrsons to hold the
towns against marauding bands. The in
structions sent 10 General Otis and Admi-
raj Dewey are not such as to interfere with
the policy of the former in dealing with
the Filipino army, or its scattered rem
nants in front of his long line. 1t will be
left for him TO assume the aggressive when
it appears TO him TO be worth while TO at
tack and disperse any body Of rebels that
may become menace or an offence. Yet
as his force increases it will be expedient
TO prevent the rebels from intrenchng
themselves in any stronghold.
The situation throughout the islands
except where the Americans are in full
possession, as at Manila and its suburbs,
Iloilo and perhaps Cebu-is chaotic The
combatant natives are in state of
terror, business enterprises OF all kinds
are suspended, bands of rebels and ire
sponsible brigands invade the villages and
the country to rob and outrage the help
less people. 1t will soon be necessary for
the Americans TO issue rations 10 the fam
lilies of men who are in armed rebellion
against our authority. Already the ad-
vance of an army of native women
and children has come into the towns
where our troops are stationed. The in
terests of foreign residents and agents and
OF the plantation owners who are now in
Manila are menaced by armed bodies of
outlaws. All these things make it impera-
tive for the Government to establish troops
wherever there are people and property
enough to warrant the step.
There will be little fighting for Our SOL
diers in this. The navy can repeat its
Iloilo performance in the case of nearly
every island, clearing the way for the SOL
diers by a lively bombardment wherever
resistance is offered. The outlaws have no
appetite for fighting as was shown by the
ease of General Miller's advance on Iloilo.
1t is in holding such towns and in forming
a rural police force that the Government
can use native soldiers as soon as the fol-
lowers of Aguinaldo desert him, as they
will when hunger becomes sharper. We
must expect that for some time after the
rebels have ceased their warfare, many of
them will organize predatory excursions
to rob as well as annoy and perhaps tor
ture the natives who submit to American
authority. There is no reason TO doubt
that most OF the people of the towns would
gladly acknowledge the supremacy OF the
Americans if they were not deferred by
the fear OF the rebels.
The times., 1899-02-19

One element of interest in the New
York poison mystery is the apparent folly
and inefticiency of the detective service.
Nobody seemed TO question the story told
by Cornish that he had received the poison
that killed Mrs. Adams by mail but the
detectives began wild search in Newark
for men with red wigs. The confusion
and reluctance of Cornish on the stand and
his contradictions of former statements,
together with the assertion of the letter
who rented a box and received medicines
by mail, turns suspicion toward him. AL
most the strangest feature Of the case is
the course of the authorities.
The times., 1899-02-19

lrrom the Chieaso N.ws.N J

An interesting experiment in egg storage WAS
recently tried at Leith. In June a hatch of
50.G0G Scottish. Irish, and Danish eggs werr
sealed up in storage apparatus, and were
opened and examined tonr months atterwar,l
and only small proportion Of the eggs Nege
found unfit for use. In This method the eggs
are kept cool and the air allowed to have
f.ec access around each egg. which is kept in
nm upright position The eggs are turned pari-
udicallv, that the yolk oi the egg Is con
stantly imhcdded in a!humCn. Til, IS accom-
pIished hy placing the eggs in frames which
by the action OF lever can he inclined in dit
;ercnt directions needed In this way ~ Goa
eggs can be turned over IN 4 minute without
any chance Of breakagc.
The times., 1899-02-19
The American Spirit.
Ernpr-tl,o n,r,Ltyp E.1I.

Those who ask the people of the United
States 10 believe thai they cannot do things ask
them forget that they have done things. A
democracy does not mistrust itself Its temper
is confident Its attitude toward internal affairs
is hopeful Its front toward foreign affairs is
aggressive cheerful, and, if occasion calls, even
fierce. Ii will not take counsel OF the fears of
those who think il cannot live its own pace Ii
regards their warnings almost with dcrision II
thinks those warnings are due TO the fact that,
for various causes, il has retired the men who
sound them from public duties. The apprchen-
sions OF parents about are a par, Of the
affection and Of the comedy of nature But
the sons 20 right ON. The world is peoped. the
world is developed, new careers formed, and
histories are made by men who. as they
the line of age themselves become moni-
tors, conservatives, and remonstrants
The times., 1899-02-19

(from the Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
We protest against that provision xhic,, mo-
lub,s the carriers from wearing overcoats
Where is the sense and what is the reason5 The
men on service here had 10 make trip after triD
last week with the thermometer far below zero
and with no protection in the way OF ul>ters ur
top coats. That some were not frozen Is more
a matter Of luck than management kindly
hOu>ehOdcrs in certain suburbs were so touched
ly the mems appearance that they were invited
in and given reserved seat over the register
Possibly, the would have lost his place for
this infringement of the rules, but it is 10 he
hoped his supcriors viii never find it ont in
such way as TO be able to locate the Of
faD.l
The times., 1899-02-19
QUAY OR MAGEE.
One or the other VIII He Elected
This Week.

Harrisburg. Pa, Feb. 1S.-The deadlock
on the senatorship may be broken by the
Legislature next Thursday. There is moth
ing in sight TO justify this suggestion ey-
cept the remark of a well-posted
leader OF the Quay forces, who said that
the end was near. He did not say whether
Senator Quay would be reelected but in
timated pretty strongly that it would be
Quay or Magee. There were but fifteen
votes on the joint ballot today, and that
will be the story for the next two or three
days.
The times., 1899-02-19
OiilciuI LnnppOsf..


The piaring Of lamppo,ts in front Of the house,
OF the chief magistrate, of towns i an ancient
custom. We find in Heywood's English Tray
eller'' that posts were 50 placed in front Of
sherhs' houses. Reginald says:
What b:ayc carved posts; WHO knows but here
In time. -ir. You may keep your shrievaltie.
Aud he one a III SerjantS1
From. shcriHs the practice extended to the
houses OF MAYORS and provosrs 1t has been
suggested. with some probability that the posts
we've at first intended for the afixing Of prncla-
nation, which it the duty Of the sheriff.
10 nuMLsh.
The times., 1899-02-19
The Montana senator.


We have received two papers from Montana
which present the respective sides in the late
contest Tor United States Senator there. Alter
reading them both we are inclined TO think that
the State has taken the hest action possible i'll
the election OF ". A. Clark to that office From
This distance, the fight against him appears
to have been a mean one II was not set on
foot and carried through by Il man who him
self was a candidate for the place. hut by a
personal enemy of Mr. Clark who sought TO
wgeak his malice upon him by defeating him for
the s.uatuTSlt;p.
The times., 1899-02-19
Negro Education.

TTTDh Tnt BTOOkINN EdRIt.l
A negro who read and write and cipher
and WHO las trade is more valuable to his race
than who knows all about the force OF the
Greek PARTICLES, but is unable to earn his own
living in the village in which he lives. Classical
education spoils more negroes than it helps. Let
that come later, when the is prepared for il.
but today the energies of the leading negroes and
their friends should be devoted to the spread o!
industrial training The foundation must be laid
before the roof is nut on
The times., 1899-02-19
A Phenomenal Fighter.

IT TUT!I TIT '"IIdTI IITIts.J
soldier of gigantic stature and enormous
strength has had the honor of being presented
to the Emperor lie is Private Yamashita, OF
the Third Regiment of the Nagoya Field Ar.
tillery lie enlisted in December last, and is
now - years Of age. HIS muscular strength
is such that he can carry field piece on his
shoulders and climb mp mountains where horses
are not available. He regularly receives two
mems rations OF food, and his uniforms etc.,
are specially made 10 tit him.
The times., 1899-02-19
One Redecmins Point.


Senator ioar is probably right in thinking that
Congress should adopt some general principle 10
guide it in the matter Of Couferring marks Of its
appreciation upon deserving citizens. although the
knowledge that such action was taken according
TO a hard and fast rule must dctract somewhat
from its value, but the indiscriminate besowal OF
thanks and medals on every temporary hero de
tracts from their value, 100. stil, Mr.. Iioar was
quite right in Withdrawing his objections to the
distinction conferred upon Helen Gould.
The times., 1899-02-19

Callahan fi"spondtntly D-shure, an Owe lin
leading a dogs luiie ever since oi got married
kerrigan tthoughtiuiy) Perhaps yoz wint u
the wrong clerk, Callahan, an got Il dog Ii
crnse nstid NV a marriage license.
The times., 1899-02-19

Sometimes at lonely dead OF night
Wcitd sounds assIil the ear.
And in our hearts is culd alright
TO think ghost is near.
Why should feel swift through US thrill
\ sense Of awe and tlrcads
1t is the living work ,s i'll
And not the peaceful dead!
Clinton Scollard
The times., 1899-02-19

CFrom the indianapolis Journal.j
"a man IS as old as he ieels,' said the gen
tlenian Of the old school, "and 4 woman as
old as she sI!s she is.'
The times., 1899-02-19
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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1899-09-28
ANTITRUST CONFERENCE.
The Gathering of Governors and
Attorneys General at ST. Louis
to Discuss Trusts.
UNITED ACTION WAS THE KEYNOTE.
Ten States Were Represented mt the
Meeting, Seven by Governors and
The Others by Attorneys General
or other Accredited Delegates
The Proceedings.

st. Louis, Sept. 21.-The conference
of governors and attorneys general
called by Gov. Sayers of Texas, to
meet in st. Louis, assembled in parlor
B, of the Planters hotel, yesterday.
First Days Proceedings Called to
Order.
Att'y.-Gen- z. c. Crow of Missouri
called the conference to order at II a. m.
Seven governors and seven attorney
generals answered to their names, and q
little later two others, representing their
respective states, were admitted
The governors present were: Sayers of
Texas, Jones of Arkansas, McMillin %
of Michigan, Shaw of Iowa, and Stephens
of Missouri.
The attorney generals were: Smith of
Texas, Davis of Arkansas, Crow of Mis-
souri,. Nolan of Montana, Taylor of In
diana, Campbell of Colorado, and Oren
of Michigan.
C. G. Hefner, insurance commissioner
of Washington, brought credentials with
him from the attorney general of that
state, authorizing him to represent it.
He was admitted by an unanimous vote.
Monroe McClurg, democratic nominee for
attorney general of Mississippi, was ad-
mitted to seat to represent that state.
SO. in all, 16 were present
The parlor was crowded to it's limit, and
standing-room was hard to obtain when
the conference was called to order his
duty had been assigned to Atty.-Gen-
Crow at a short conference held in ad-
vance. Among some of those present
were Congressman Bailey, of Texas; Will
lam Sterrett, of the Dallas (Tex) News;
W. L. Bass, of Brooklyn, n. Y, a writer
on economic questions, who attended the
Chicago meeting. and large number of
Missouri politicians. including Sam B.
Cook, A. NJ Dockery, ex-Goy. Stone and
J. H. Whitecotton.
Two addresses were read at the fore
noon session, one by Gov. SayerS of Tex
as, and the other by Gov. Stephens OF
Missouri Both elected much applause,
and evidently met with the approval of
most of those present.
Gen. Crow said that he had attended the
Chicago meeting, and had participated in
its deliberations. 1t had been called for
educational purposes. he said, while the
present gathering was one representing
official power.
Gov Sayers was elected permanent
chairman, and Paul B. Moore, of Mis-
souri,, secretary.
Governor Savers Speech.
Cow Sayers spoke for half an hour.
Among other things, he said:
AT the very threshold of the proceed
ing upon which We are about to enter 1t
reasons that induced me to suggest this
conference.
mo motive prompted my action other
than the desire to induce IL possible, con-
cert of action among such governors and
attorney generals of all the states as
might attend in an effort to suppress an
evil which has become gigantic in proper
tions, and which, in the opinion of a very
large number of good and patriotic citi-
zcns of the republic, threatens the most
serious and disastrous consequences to
the country.