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The times., 1899-09-21

pie. Whether it would also lead TO the
expatriation of the whole mass of negroes
is quite another question.
The hope has occurred to some practical
humanitarians that our Government might
perhaps acquire and occupy the territory
comprised in the States of Nicaragua and
Costa Rica, in order to have the inter-
oceanic canal on American soil. Such po-
session would place at our command a
country we'll suited to the African race,
and the construction work in which the
nation is expected to engage would furnish
employment to a large force of laborers,
who might in that way earn the means
necessary to make homes fer themselves.
We are net advised that any of the coun-
tries to the south Of us would, as independ-
ent communities, favor a large influx OF
Afro Americans, and we think most, If
not all Of them, would resist such move
ment. So it would seem that we would be
compelled TO buy or take territory for the
purposes of any project Of the kind ad-
vocated by General Butler.
If, as we trust may be the fact, that gen
tleman has investigated the possibilities
of the solution by emigration, it is to be
hoped that he viii give the country the
benefit Of his data and conclusions. By 50
doing he might enlist the aid and gain the
cooperation of economists and statesmen
who up to the present time have found
only encouragement in every effort to dis
cover a way out of the race difficulty
alike just to the negroes and honorable to
the proposers.
The times., 1899-09-21

Addressing a large audience of Cana
dians, Sir Wilfrid Laurier said on Tuesday
that the International Commission had not
been a success. The reason he assigned was
that the Americans could not be brought to
terms on the Alaskan boundary question.
We should think not. Canada only wants
to cut a slice out of unquestionabIe Ameri-
can territory in order to get all of the gold
field and part of our coast. Sir Wilfrid
will scratch very ancient head before he
is able 10 congratulate his provincials ON a
Dominion victory of the sort he has been
agitating for. This country will never sur
render one inch of Alaska to England or
any of her colonies or dependencies. A
fight would be Infinitely preferable.
The times., 1899-09-21
sending schIey to Coventry,
0Fr,m the cbicaoo Tribune

(fr1m the Chicago Trlbune.)
1t viii always be matter for public regret that
TIE principal mismanagement of the war happened
in the two great executive departments, the Army
and the Navy. The Secretary of War realized that
fact after the closed and had the grace to re-
sign. The Secretary of the Navy could not do
better than follow Mr.. Ayers example. The
pettiness Mr. Long has exhibited in this attempt
to bclittlc Admiral Sehey is not quality which
fits a TO hold the position of Secretary Of the
Navy or to decide upon the assignment of naval
commanders. His course will react with danger
Gus effect not only upon himself, but upon the
Administration, and II cannot but kave an in
furious result upon the efficiency and discipline
of the Navy, and the people OF this country have
come TO that decision.
If Secretary Long could be assigned to the North
and Senator Lodge to the South Polar station the
people would feel that temperamentally they had
both been well provided for and would recognize
the fitness of the assignments.
The times., 1899-09-21
.rhe democratic pnrt,.

From the Cincinnati Enquiger.)
The Democratic party is the party of the peo-
pie; it is the party OF law and order maintaining
exact justice TO the rich and the poor, and grant
ing fayors to none. II does not regulate its con-
duct with view to securing contributions from
the trusts with which to corrupt the ballot box,
or securing the support OF that Kind Of employ
ers who eoerced and intimidated poor and depend
ent voters in the Presidential election Of 1895.
The Democratic party relies upon the untram-
meled and free expression of public opinion at the
polls, and its leaders recognize only the sover-
eighty Of men in Republic
The Republican party Of today has no more re-
lation to the Republican party as it was when it
was inspired by the spirit of Abraham Lincoln
than sIaveship bears TO the eomely craft, fresh
from the hands Of the workmen, when originally
launched on her element for honest work on the
The times., 1899-09-21
THE CLEANSING OF CUBA.
Wonders Worked In the ISLAND by
american Sanitary Enterprise.

1hcflcztn $GniearN enterprise.
(From the New Ycrk Herad-}
Since the Spaniar6s relinquishei their
sovereignty over Cuba and the American
military forces assumed temporary posses
sion the sanitary condition Ct Havana. as
well as that OF other cities o. the Gem
OF the Antilles" has bsen raised TO a high
modern standard. The work OF disinfec-
ton and sanitation which was Ell cted un-
der General Wood has been the subject OF
many articles and a tribute TO the talents
Of that brave and wise soldier and sur
geon.
AS in the case of Santiago. Havana has
been thoroughly cIeansed. Today she IS
enc Of the tidiest cities OF the Western
Hemisphere. which is saying a deal for
the genius CT the Yankee.
To the United States the labor of sani-
tation in Cuba has been Of great value.
and to the inhabitants of the isle il has
been, Of course a still greater blessing.
A E. Woolf, who has devoted many
years of his life to the study OF combating
disease germs. and who discovered the
combination OF sea water and electricity
as valuable disinfectant returned a few
days ago after six weeks so.ourn in
Havana MIR WooIf superintended tn
! erection of a disinfscting plant, IN which
his germicide is made
This plant was placed in operation at
the beginning of last July. 1t has a ca
pacity of 100000 gallons psr day. The cost
was about S5J,6G0. 1t was erected after an
| investigation by the American military
authorities Lieut.. d. GlIdsrsIeeve, of ths
/ United States Engineer Corps, had charge
of the work.
/ Sea water is pumped into the vats OF
the plant 1t is then subjected TO eisc-
troIytIc action. which p-oluces such
1 IN, rha kat hna0 a
geTmieide. The gerIrieide IS sprinkied In
streets and in houses wherever disease
germs lurk The American military au-
thorities are generous with the sermicide.
They give large quantities to all persons
who ask for it in Havana
The times., 1899-09-21
AGAINST MIR. ROBERTS.
The United States Treasurer's Sister
Gets n Judgment.

The United States Treasurer's Sister
Gets Judgment.
NEW YORK, Sept. 20.-Mrs. Jane L.
Brooks has obtained judgment Of the Su-
prene Court On the report CT Daniel P. In
graham as referee against her brother, Ell
lis H Roberts, for $21. 147.76. Mr. Roberts,
who is now Treasurer of the United States,
was formerly President of the Franklin Ma
tional Bank of this city. Mrs. Brooks, who
is seventy years DID, had an account OF
$37, ,591 with the bank in 1895 while he was
president. She claimed that she directed
him in July 1897. to invest $32, ,256 in
United States Government or railway
bonds. but the referee found that he put
only sl3,056 in railway bonds and that ae-
cording to the evidence before him he re-
tanned the rest without the consent or
knowledge of his sister. The report of the
referee stated that he repaid 81 500 leaving
balance of S17,700. Mr. Roberts contend
ed that the money had been loaned to him
and he sent his sister notes for the money
still due. but she returned the notes. His
defence was that he paid her interest and
that the money was not yet due ON the
loan. The referee found against him as to
the money having been loaned.
The times., 1899-09-21
De,vey,s Captains.
(From de Bosom Caobe. )

triOuI iiie DoS-oi NriVDtsJ
Is there any good reason why all the captains
Of ''Dewey's ships in the Manila fght-save the
gallant Gridley, who has gone beyond-should not
join in the reception which New York city is
to extend to the famous Admiral on his return
to waiting America? The captains who sup
ported their chief so gaIlantIy in the historic
May day contest, which witnessed the overthrow
of Spanish sea power in the Orient. may well
join in the tribute to Dewey. The people would
find them eminently ''in place. at a Dewey wei
come, helping to aceentuate and emphasize the
triumph awaiting the hero Of Manila, which can
not be too signal or complete.
The times., 1899-09-21
The P1ea for sehIer.

(From the Philadelphia Times)
Governor Lowldes is at the head of the Re
publican ticket in Maryland for reelection and
it IS an epen secret that if the systematic prsecr
tion of Rear Admiral Schiey shall be persisted in
the blow must fall upon the only Republican
Governor elected in that State since the Civil
War; and when it is remembered that the two Re
publican Senators, and the only Republican Gov
ernor Maryland has had fer many years, and vastly
the most influential Republican editor OF the
State, plead for justice TO Schley impsrious
necessity to give reasonable hope OF Republican
success it is quite time that the President should
throttle the naval bureaucratic insolence and
despotism which have brought lasting discredit
,Ipon the Navy
The times., 1899-09-21

One of the things our Cuban and Porto
Rican friends are lacking in, is the scien-
tific instinct. They energetically resent
census classification by race, and probably
are equally opposed to having anything
said about their age. sex. nativity, or re-
ligion. But they will have to stand it.
We want to take an account of stock in
our possessions recently derived FROM Spain.
and Director Merriam will not be doing his
duty if he does not insist upon accuracy in
the smallest detail.
The times., 1899-09-21
According to the Lions Taste.

tFrom the indianapolis Sews.)
The lamb that lies down with the lion, unless
it lie down inside, must lie in way that the
lion likes And yet, in the face of this condi-
tion, condition and not a theory, which all
living affairs of this world are, loom Paul.
walks with dignity and talks with a solemnity
that comport highly with situation in which a
man can help himself if he will, which is not
Dom Paul's situation at all. The world will be
glad to teel. however, that the very force of
this attitude in exciting demands for moderation
ON all sides, and it will hope that the obstacles
to continued peace may be dissolved by the
concessions OF common sense.
The times., 1899-09-21
THE CUBAN CENSUS.
4 Charge Made That the Color Line
Is Being Druwn.

The War Department is experiencing
much difficulty in securing the correct cen
sus Of Cuba and Porto Rico. owing. il is
said. to the socalied color line drawn in
the islands 1t appears that a distinction
is being made between the whites and
the blacks and 1t Is charged that CEN
sus takers are discriminating against the
latter
The President has received protest de-
manding that this state of affairs be aboI-
iShed. and il IS thought that vigorous steps
will shortly be taken to remedy the evil.
Mr. d. H. Atkinson, the census expert.
who will supsrintend the census OF the Ha-
waiian Islands. saw Director Merriam yes
terday morning. He reviewed the situation
in the islands and was instructed to investi-
gate every detail possible in taking the
census
The times., 1899-09-21
All for Dewey.

(From the New York Comnaerciai AdveFtiser-l
Not the least among the tributes to Admiral
Dewey is the readiness with which officers Of the
various financial institutions Of this city support
Governor Roosevslt's action in designating Friday
and Saturday Of next week legal holidays
This means i great Inconvenience To these irsti
tutions. 1t means vast accumulation Of CORE
spondence and business on the Monday following
the Dewey celebrations that may tax all the en-
ergies OF hank officers aad employees to dispose Of
But it is Dewey in whose homer the Inconvenience
IS 10 be endured, and objection is made.
The feeling is universal
The times., 1899-09-21
Just Imagine.
In tLe MinneapsIis TrIbune

CFrom the Minneapolis Tribuael
Prot SchuTInan. the Peace Commissioner ysho
has returned from the Philippines. says that the
population OF the islands Is made up Of diverse
tribes more than sixty languages arc spoken. and
there Is in reality no Filipino nation- Thus, II
regard - the division Of the pcople into tribes.
the archipelago is about in the same condition
that North America when Europeans frsr be-
gan TO settle here. Ii the Europeans had with
lswn and left the country to the natives, IN what
condition Ct development woald North America b
today?
The times., 1899-09-21
An Unkiad Reflection.

(From the Minneapolis Tribune.)
General Shaiter, writing letter OF thanks to
Chicago clergyman who defended him from
certain attacks, says the spirit Of criticism which
asserts that he (Shafter) was not on the firing
line at Santiago is entirely false Il was under
fire the whole time, but was not on the firing
line in the ordinary aeceptation of the term
had no business there, and would have been OF
no service had l been there" This is rather
occult but General Shafter IS too modest in
saving that he could have been OF service on
the firing line With his huge corporosity he
might have stopped a number of bullets.
The times., 1899-09-21
RoI,inm In shees Music.
Frrm the Utica observer.)

tfrGm the Utic4 OlseEFcs-l
.It surprises me-" remarked musician 70. a
member OF the Cosburn Club '-how few dealers
in music. and musieisus generally. Know how to
roll up sheet music properly. It's simple mat
ter to Iay the music face down-thats the main
point-and roR up from the folded edge Then.
when the music IS opened and laid face up on a
table it rests on the two outer edges and the en-
tire weight Of the sheet tends to aattcn it out
into shape again. I struggle with eurIed up
music so much that l wish people who hand..
it would give this matter a little thought .
The times., 1899-09-21

I'll there are British bayonets enough in
sight to properly punetuate its paragraphs
The crisis is so near to a climax that
extra ration of schnapps, might start the
burghers over the line today or tomorrow
They are volunteers, and are as likely to
act on their own initiative as to wait for
orders from Pretoria.
The times., 1899-09-21
Englnna n SAFE Haven.
oFrom tba Boston .IourpaI.)


Ii the family of Captain Dreyfus have really
chosen England as his and their home after he i:
pardoned, they have done wisely He will fint
there an atmosphere sympathetic that of tbs
United States, and he Will be near enough tC
France to watch his interests also. There is nc
political issue in the British Isles which can b.
irritsted by his presence. jew batting is a con
tineDta diversion which has not crossed the ''sil
yer streak" Of tho Channel
The times., 1899-09-21
Had He Not prevaricated.

(From the Philadelphia North American)
Had Otis told the truth, had he not claimed as
victories what were not victories, had he honest
" acknowledged the difficulties of the situation,
giving the rebels credit for the strength and fight
ing abilities which We now know they possess,
the country might have wished for another gen.
eral to replace him, but it would not have felt
the anger which comes OF being deceived, nor the
contempt for Otis which is the reward OF fatuous
Inendacity.
The times., 1899-09-21

Enthusiastic Ohio Republicans Of the
equally good" kind, should be careful
how they gather campaign subscriptions in
England thus early in the game. Mr..
George Washington Thacher, an earnest
party worker, of Dayton, has been incar-
cerated in London for pernicious parti-
sanship. The charge against him is OBJ
tanning money under false pretences.
The times., 1899-09-21
The One Thing Needed.
(From the Nashville Banner.)


If sufficient force be sent to the Philippines TO
garrison every town of Importance in the archi-
pelago, while an army in the field keeps Aguinal-
dos force fighting, what recourse can the Iagal
insurgents have but to surrender Such plan Of
campaign ought to be practical, and its execution
would certainly prove effective.
The times., 1899-09-21

The fact that Counselor Abner Nc
Kinley is away out West with a special
car loaded with friends, need not worry
the friends of Captain Carter in the least.
1t is proper recognition of the pro-
prieties. and, in any case, Wayne Mac
veagh is able to attend to whatever re-
mains TO be done.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-08-30
CUBAN CENSUS pRocnAmAr1os.
VII MArk Inauguration of Repub lit an
Form of Government
(BE Telecranh y

. WASHINGTON, Aug. .29.-It is I'M
derstood that the presidents D. oclama-
ton relating to the taking Of the CEN
sus Of Cuba will be made public al
havana very soon.
although it is Well known that the
taking Of the census is a preliminary
step to the establishment Of a repub-
iilcan form of government in Cuba. il
is positively stated at the War Depart
anent that there is nothing in the cen
sus proclamation to justify the asser-
ton that the United States intends to
give immediate independence to Cuba.
Inc taking Of the census will be fol-
lowed by municipal elections, and the
Inauguration of autonomy in localities
where it is demonstrated that it is en-
pedlent The taking of the census will
require at least two months Of constant
labor and it is probable that the com
plete returns will not be tabulated be-
fore the ebginning of next year. The
Withdrawal Of american troops ana the
termination Of the existing military
government is not looked for at the
earliest for several months.
Only a few days will be required f3r
the cities and towns. but the rural dis
tricts and the mountains and inacces
sNble localities will require considerab, e
time. ~ I'M
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-08-30
eAifiEh CoCRTNIAKTIAL CASE.
Attorne y General Grlggs May Make His
Report at AN EARLY DaEe

WASH INGTON, August 29.-Attorney
General GriGG.s is expected to return to
washington Tomorrow, but it is posi-
pc lhat nc may not reach here until
next Monday. No one here knows when:
the attorney general will make his re-
Port on the Carter court-rlartial case
TO the President although there are ner
soon. q, m -
;, There is some ground for the belief
thsat the attorney-general's report " hen
II is Forthcoming will be much broa err
than has heretofore been intinlated. II
IS SAD IN some quarters that it. viii
not only deal with the case of Caprain
carter as shown by the record bul5wilI
point out the connection Of others with
the case and direct special attention Is;
them. t's'|>' - -
This. if it proves true, will account
tor the long period the attorney gen
eral has given to the consideration Of
me case The record is exceedingly
Solunlnous and the labor and time III.
vowed III its examination, Simply in IFS
pea on CAPTAIN Carter alone. would
. immense Following out it's rami-s
hcatlons as to others would refnlira
much additional labor and time. 'e
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-08-30
MANY SEEK COMMISSIONS

WASHINGTON. August 29.-With
about 100 commissioned places yet to fill
IN the ten new regiments under organ
ration, Secretary Root finds himself
overwhelmed With applications ever
greater than the sum total Of those re-
':aived at the beginning of the Spanish
american war It is said at the War
l,eiarta1ent that the large majority Ct
the men who held commissions in the
volunteer army in that war are again
applicants for service in the Philippine
campaign, reinforced by nearly all Of
those who held reconnaissance
places. This safe Willingness to re
enter the service is said to be observa Bile
among the enlisted fen and the officials
clte as a case in point Colonel Belts
regiment, the Twenty-seventh, made. VI
or es ger cent. of men who served as
volunteers in the Spanish war and i
per cent. who We're in the regular army
IN that war or Il total percentage Of 81
in one regiment.
Secretary Root has resolved to enter
tam no personal applications for com
missions and insists that all be trans
tlllted through the regular channels.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-08-30
WORST IN sEvssrY-r1vE YEARS.
weather Bureaus Special Report on the
Recent Hurricane

- Ill
WASHINGTON, August 2a-Tha
weather Bureau has issues a special re-
port OF the gale of August 18th, 18th and
Istn, which was so disastrous to ship
ping IN the vicinity Of Cape Hatteras.
observations at the Weather Bureau
statlons showed that at 4 A. NJ, Of the
l'th. mere was wind velocity of seventy
,,.l.eS an hour. 1T increased in intensity
untll l +. M, when it was ninety-th,.ea
m r an hour with extreme yelocit:as
rom Nv 10 l40 miles an hour. AT lhat
n n the guages We're blown away and
greater velocity S1N = ::
me NJ, hurricane was the most severe
IN the past seventy-five years. The
tota! Joss at Hatteras alone will amount
e from $4,000 to $4,000. The fishing
business which is the principal indusrry
lias oeen Tor the present entirely swent
ava 1t is an interesting fact that tia
iaighest wind velocity previously report
hour. ~ . -
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-08-30
EMPRESS AGENT ABscoNDs.
w. A. Airheart Is Dtfnulter to the E.
rent of $1,000.
(By Telegram,


BRUNSWICK, GA. Aug. CIV
Airheart, Southern Express agent at
brunswick has disappeared. and is a
dsfaulter to The extent OF $1,000. Air-
heara disappeared Sunday SuDerin-
tendent Mark O'Brien came here AT
once TO Investigate, finding the snort
age as stated. In the safe Mr.. O'Rrien
iound a note from Airheart, in which
he said: -
-, ITO the gentlemen opening this safe:
ms is my last chance. could not
stand the temptations of this town.
D- Brunswick. My only regret is on
account OF my friend. Mark O'Brien.
Yours for other parts
wv. a. AIRHEA RI"
4Alrheart who was formerly an cx-
press messenger, succeeded P. H. Ma
Dry little over year ago after Mabry
mad skipped with $4,000. Mabry was
caught and the money recovered. Air
heart led.a fast life in Brunswic
winch, It is said, accounts for his
downfall.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1899-08-30
Ordered to Relieve Infantry at
Scene OF Recent Riots.
BLACKS TO BE TRIED TODAY
Address Issued by Negro Leaders of Mo-
Intosh County to Their Race Has
Had Excellent Eject. No
Further Outbreak Expected.
(By Telegrauh.D

DARIEN, GA, august 29.-Four
troops OF cavalry have been ordered to
relieve the infantry on duty here since
last Thursday. The cavalry will be
under command Of Colonel Lawton, Of
the First Georgia regiment, and will re-
main as long as it is deemed necessary
TO Keep troops for the preservation Of
order
The tug Crescent city has sailed Tor
savannah with a guard Of twenty-five
soldiers to bring here the twcnty-eight
rioters confined in the Jail at that place.
Ihere are eighteen rioters in Jail here
The trials Will begin tomorrow morn
lTg before q special term of the Superior
Court The third Delegate was arrest
Ell this morning without trouble.
ADDRESS IS EFFECTIVE.
Inc address issued by the negro lead
crS or Mcintosh county to their race is
having an excellent effect. It is an
able paper and signed by six preach
ers. the postmaster the chairman Of the
Republican party, the collector Of the
port and one editor, all colored.
It says in part:
with the unfortunate causes that
led to the present condition of affairs we
nave nohlng whatever to do. They are
matters for the Superior Court and by
that tribunal they will De adiudica ted.
We are concerned only in restoring
peace and in doing SO as quickly as
possible without the shedding az anoth-
er drop of blood
Avoid ell fear and excitement on acr
count OF the presence Of the soldiers.
They are here for the protection OF the
lives OF men and women of bth races
equally and to see to it that the law
is upheld and obeyed.
DO NOT CARRY FIREARMS.'
Avoid every act that has even the
appearance of laWlessness. Do nor car
~ amy firearms. BE very &carer 1il &t,
observe ol SCI. I! the law with regard the.
carrying 2 81 c2ncealed 9Wea pons Speak:
temneratelY about current affairs.
tssYerysNor
WORDS ma tsi11a incIte sor
may be abusive: Let them ST. u q q
home And by all means, let every man
see to it that no colored woman shall
show her face at the courthouse. or IN
the streets adjacent thereto, during tina
coming session of the cour
we must understand that he eourte5
are instituted for the settlement Of ali
questions OF right and Wrong. The,
soott OF the entire psople is paramount
70 the interests OF any Individual. The
courts must sustained their officers, q +
an hazards must be obeyed and pros
tected.'' -