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The times., 1899-05-10
No Emnnimca secf for Germany.

News comes from Berlin that the
committee of the Reichstag which has had
under consideration The meat inspection
bill, substantially agreed upon between the
imperial cabinet and United States AM
bassador Andrew ID. White. has reported
against the measure, and substituted one
that is bitterly hostile 10 American inter
ests.
There need be little surprise at this ac-
ton in the light of recent developments
touching the quality of the beef
supplied to the army. Very properly it is
argued that If the contractors were will
ing to supply our own troops with pois-
onous food they would have little reluc-
tance in selling 1t to the Germans.
man capable of pcrpetrating crime on his
cwn relatives would not be too puncti-
ious when it came to dealing With stran-
gers
Possibly the bill hostile to American
meats viii not pass the Reiclstag, but the
news from Berlin shows the effect on the
German mind of the evidence taken
by the Beef Court 1t shows, too, that the
conclusions of the Court are as much de-
spised abroad as they are al home, as being
absolutely at variance with the truth and
in signal defiance of public sentiment The
Court evidently felt itself constrained to
spare Alger as much pain as possible, and
to act in accord with the well-known
wishes of the President.
How chickens come home to rcost is IL
lustrated in the insistence of the Beef
Trust that refrigerated beef was not treat
ed with chemicals, at the same time ex-
planning its immense use of boric and
salicylic acids by saying that they were
used in sausages and pork products. II
is exactly these products that Germany
would be disposed to buy from us, and
against which such severe system OF in
spection is ROW proposed. No wonder that
the Germans are holding up their hands in
horror, and that the efforts OF Ambassador
White in behalf of American packers have
virtually been nuilified. The packers ap-
parently have succeeded in cutting their
own throats, so far as German expectation.
at least, is concerned.
The times., 1899-05-10

ward its own people, resident foreigners.
and foreign interests, and toward other
States.
To move rapidly in the direction of ac-
complishinG these objects, it is vital that
our conduct in the administration OF our
self-imposed trust should be such as to
inspire the bsneiciaries of American in
terventi0n with confidence in our good
will and beneficent purpose. Above all
things our governors and generals ought
to be compelled TO refrain from the least
unnecessary interference with native re-
lgious or social organization or custom.
II the Cubans desire Chinese labor on their
plantations. l. would seem a needless
stretch Of authority on our part 10 exclude
that labor obnoxious as the same would
be il introduced into American territory.
But Cuba is not American territory, eX-
eept for the temporary purposes of mill
tary occupation. or else the declaration of
Congress TO that effect is meaningless and
fraudulent Coolie labor is an evil which
this country has decided 10 avoid as far
as it can. Perhaps it would be better for
the Cubans 10 take the same view OF II,
but. unless we intend TO annex them with
out reference TO their wishes in the mat
ter. it is a question which we should leave
them to settle by and by for themselves
The Chinese Government is doubtless
quite justified in protesting against this
arbitrary scheme of exclusion as far as
Cuba is concerned II has the right to
ask us to explain the grounds upon which
we assume the authority to issue and en-
: force such decree. II is entirely In
order for China to demand explana-
ton of proposed action which on its
face is inconsistent with our published
policy and programme in Cuba.
The times., 1899-05-10
A Pertinent Cuban Question.

Thinking people in this country have
found much excuse for the Cubsns who be-
gin to doubt the good faith OF the United
States, and to suspect that the universal
Yankee nation is without any honest in
tention Of evacuating the island and leay-
ing its inhabitants TO set up national and
international housekeeping on their own
account.
There is not a little colorado reason in
the native argument that, if the Ameri-
cans intended to leave, they would hardly
think it worth while to reconstruct the
social organization of Havana by imposing
upon its citizens the New England Sab
bath. the concept aad conditions OF which
are about as foreign to the ideas, customs,
habits. and traditions OF q Latin communi-
ty as holy water is said to be to His Sa-
tanic Majesty. But the Ludlow Sunday
closing order, which has been received
with feeling Of astonishment and indig-
nation by the Havanese, is only one OF
series OF reasons which our military gov
ernors are furnishing TO their subjects to
convince the latter that the present regime
IS not regarded by the authorities of the
United States as temporary in its charac-
ter.
In the eyes Of intellisen, cubans there is
something particularly sinister in the pro-
posed extension of the American Chinese
exclusion policy TO the island. To say the
least the proposition is also exciting con-
siderable surprise here at home OF
course, as q power in fuii military occupa-
tion. we have the right of force maieure
10 do whatever we please, and without
limit But our position in Cuba is qualified
by antecedent declaration that our distinct
intentions are to use force and arms only
in order to restore peace and 10 secure the
establishment of responsible native gov
ernment. capable of maintaining good or
der. and The integrity OF its obligations to-
The times., 1899-05-10
MRS. WHITNEY,S FUNERAL.
Services Conducted in the Garden
City Cathedral.

Garden City, L. l., May 9.-The funeral
of Mrs. William C. Whitney took place in
the Cathedral Of the Incarnation here this
morning. In the absence OF Bishop Potter,
who sent word from Lakewood that ne was
tco i'll to attend, Bishop Littlejohn, OF
Long Island conducted the services, assist
ed by Bishop Doane, Of Albany A large
number of persons, friends OF Mrs. Whit
ney and her husband, were present. and
the floral offerings were unusually beauti-
ful. President Mckinley and many prom
inent persons were among those who sent
flowers.
The funeral party reached the Cathedral
from Mr.. Whitney's farm at Westbury,
where Mrs. Whitney died, at 1915 o'clock,
a few minutes after the special train which
brought friends from New York City ar
rived here. The vested choir boys formed
in front, and at 1918 O'Clock the march
down the long centre isle OF the Cathedral
began. The coffin containing Mrs. Whit
neys body was covered with black velvet
and was almost hidden from view by for
al quilt of orchids, lilies of the valley, and
pansies. The pallbearers were George
Pollock. Thomas Newbold. Robert Bacon,
Gould II. Redmond, Gardiner G. Rowland.
George s. Bowdoin, Frank Peabody, and
Thomas Hitchcock, jr.
In the funeral party were Mr.. Whitney,
Herbert Randolph and Miss Adelaide Ran
dolph. the two children of Mrs. Whitney
by her first husband; Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
NJ. Whitney of Boston. brother and sister
in-law of Mr.. Whitney; Col. Henry May
and Mrs. May, of Washington; Mrs. Car
rie w. Wright, Julian Wright, Mr.. and
Mrs. Almeric Paget. and Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Payne Whitney.
The burial service was intoned by the
choir and the officiating Bishops.
The body was then taken to Douglastou,
L. l., where it was inferred in the family
plot Fifty carriages carried the funeral
party to the cemetery, and at the grave
four choir boys sang a hymn from the
burial service.
The floral decorations at the Cath edral
We're exceptionally beautiful and profuse.
The chancel rail was hidden behind
wreaths, crosses. and other designs. while
the space between the chancel and the
front pews was filled with flowers. Presi-
dent Mckinley and his Cabinet sent .low-
ers, as did also former President CleYe-
land and most of the members of his Cabi-
net, in which Mr.. Whitney was Secretary
of the Navy.
\ cross OF lilies OF exquisite beauty
was sent by Cornelius Vanderbilt. Many
United States Senators and other men
prominent in public life also added to
the display of floral tributes
The times., 1899-05-10
EGBERT FUNERAL DELAYED.
The Generals Remains Are Expected
to Reach Here To-day.

The remains of the late Brig. Gen. Harry
c. Egbert, L. S. ". colonel OF the Twenty
second Regular Infantry are expected to
reach Washington today, although the
exact hour was not known last night. The
body will be taken Immediately to Arling-
ton. where funeral services will be held
Thursday afternoon at o'clock. The SER
vices will be conducted by the Rev. Alfred
Harding of st. Pauls Church. The pail
bearers will be Gen. John p. Gilmore.
Major Il. p. Parker, Captain Townsend. and
Major S. c. Mills. Secretary Alger. Gen
eral Miles. and other officers will attend.
General EGbert was killed on Sunday,
March %. while storming the trenches in
front of Malinta, a strongly fortified town
in the Philippines. He was at the head
of his regiment and had almost executed
the orders to take the town, when shot
through the spine.
General Wheaton. on reaching his side,
said: ''Egbert, You made a magnificent
fight, and Egbert smiled as he replied:
We took the town any way, general
General Egbert was a member of the
Cincinnati Chapter. Ohio Commandery of
the Loyal Legion. Sons of the Revolution.
In the Cuban campaign he was shot
through the body. He was appointed brig
adler general of volunteers for his gallant
services.
The times., 1899-05-10
MoNNETT's USE OF A FRIEND.
Charles b. Squire Denies That He
Attempted Bribery.

New York, May 9.-Frank Monnett the
Attorney General OF Ohio, who wants to
be Governor of that State, and is prose-
cutting the Standard Oil Company. alleging
that it is a trust doing business in Ohio
in violation of the law, has stirred UP a
hornets nest by his last statement accus-
ing his friend, Charles B. Squire, of Of
fering him bribe of 100000
Mr.. Squire is a reputable gentleman of
standing in the business community lie
is the head of the Manhattan Fire Insur-
ance Company. He has not now and never
had any connection with the Standard Oil
Company. and is not personally acquaint-
ed with the men who run it. But he is a
friend of Mr.. Monnett, and has been so
all his life. He characterized Monnett's
statement as false.
Mr.. Squire's friends in this city said
they were putting on war paint and were
going after Mr.. Monnett's scalp. They
laughed at his accusation and said it was
idiutic. The attorneys for the Standard
Company were gleeful, and said they were
on The hunt. too, now, SO the next scene
will be that of the monsters hunting the
hunter.
The Ohio court will listen to an appli-
cation for the appointment of referee to
take testimony May IL. and also to an ap-
plication for the appointment of some law
yer 10 take Mr.. Monnett's place in the
case.
Columbus, o., May 9.-In the Supreme
Court today. as soon as Attorney General
Monnett asked the court to fix time for
arguments in the original contempt case
against the Standard Oil Company, Jus
tice Bradbury-asked II the two sides had
agreed upon an oral argument. No
said the Attorney General, this case seems
to have gotten past the stage of argument
upon anything"
Mr.. MOnnett then discussed the latest
phase Of the celebrated case-the alleged
attempt of Charles B. Squire TO bribe
the Attorney General. but the Chief jus
tice insisted upon one question being con-
sidered at time, and called upon At
torney Kline to speak for the other side
regarding the time to be fixed for argu-
ments on the main question. Mr. Kline
said ii was due the Standard Oil Company
that the bribery charges should be inves-
tigated before the court proceeds with
the consideration of the original case.
After extended discussion the court
ELECTED from each side that the second
week in June would be acceptable as the
time for oral argument of the original
case. The bribery charges were taken
under advisement, but it is believed that a
full and complete investigation will be
ordered.
The times., 1899-05-10
WEDNESDAY, MAY 10, 1899.
Chaate 10 the English.

We infer from some recent remarks oil
the Hon. Joseph II. Choate. that the IN
structions he received before proceeding 10
his present post included specific direction
to extend the Sampson propaganda ovsr
England. The occasion was celebration
held by the British and Foreign Sailors
Society in London on Monday night. Mr.
Chcate, after referring TO Lord Nelson as
the great typical sailor Of all ages" pro-
ceeded to remark that as result OF the
Spanish war Dewey and Sampson stood
side by side" with the British naval hero.
question that will probably suggest
itself in connection with this remark is:
For whom is Mr. Choats speaking?" Is
he expressing his own opinion only, or is
he talking for the Administration and for
the President upon appointed lines? The
whole American people VIII admit that
Dewey is worthy of mention in the same
class with Nelson. or they may concsde
THAI Nelson deserves 10 BE- categorical in
the same class with Dewey, but that Samp
son Should be lifted TO similar distinction
by an american Ambassador TO the Court
OF St James is enough TO make the dickie
birds giggle. There is no occasion to re-
vert 10 the Sampson -Schley controversy,
nor recall the trouble it occasioned
between the friends and partisans OF the
respective admirals. All that is 10 be as
certained is whether the American people
are disposed to accord to Sampson the
same distinction as Dewey, and if not, how
does il happen that an American Ambassa-
dor is misrepresenting their opinion on
the subject
II was predicted when Mr.. Choats went
abroad that he could not restrain a ten
dency to let his tongue run away with his
discretion. That prediction is being full
filled sooner than was expected. If he had
had more experience in diplomacy he would
have understood that our most efficient
representatives abroad have never been our
most talkative ones. and that what the
Stale Department pre-eminently desires is
proficiency in the art Of silence-unless the
rule can be broken with absolute safety.
which does not appear to be the case SO
far as our Ambassador TO England is con-
cerned.
Sampson on the same pedestal with
Nelson, Farragut. and Dewey. England
invited by America TO share her holy
places with the Absentee of Santiago. the
destroyer OF San Juan de Porto Rico. and
the mighty eonqueror of the Matanzas
mule, Place then for Shafter. ye Britons!
Disinter your Alfreds. your Henrys, your
Marlboroughs. and your WeIIingtons. and
let them await with Nelson the coming of
these mighty humbugs from across the
sea,
The times., 1899-05-10
TROPICAL NAVAL UNIFORMS.
Many Officers Prosc-t Against "a Pro-
posed Expensive Change.

The personnel of the Navy is worked up
over the question of change in the SER
vice uniform. Some time ago II was pro-
posed that the service blouse be changed to
suite the requirements of the tropical cli-
mate in which there win be much sea SER
vice on account OF American interests In
the West Indies and the Pacific and a
board OF officers has been considering the
question ever since. The present blouse
has high collar which fastens tightly
around the neck. To give the blouse a mil
itary appearance IL must be worn but
toned. and the buttons do not show. IL
is now proposed by the board to substitute
for this tight. close-ftting garment. a
double breasted sack coat hanging loosely
on the body. The collar Is Of the turn
down variety and some OF the shirt is ex-
posed double row of brass buttons or
naments the front. This Is similar to the
service coat worn by officers Of the Brit
ish navy. Considerable opposition to the
change has developed. A great many off,
GERS say that they canno: afford to get the
new biouses. several of which are required.
Every officer on sea duty has at least two
white duck blouses OF the service pattern
for GUNNER wear and these could not he
used IL the British uniform Is adopted.
Other officers contend that the coat is IN
military. and is very much like those worn
by the petty officers who are enlisted men
II has been calculated that it will cost
officers of the Navy Sl24 coo TO make the
change IL IL should be ordered
The times., 1899-05-10
SPAIN's TWENTY MILLIONS.
Payment Made Through Riggs Bank
of This City, and The National
City Bnnk, of New York.

On Monday two of the four So 200, 900
checks. or drafts. issued By the Treasury
of the United States, on account of the
twenty million gift or indemnity TO Spain
were handed by Mr.. Charles c. Glover,
President of the Riggs National Bank of
this city, to NJ. Jules Boeufve of the French
Legation, TO be conveyed to New York
By one of the French secretaries and de-
posted with the National City Bank of
the City of New York. for transmission to
Berlin, where, it is understood. il is to
be transferred TO the custody of Span
ish agent.
Some weeks ago when it was known that
the money was to be paid and that the
French Ambassador was TO be the agent of
Spain TO receive it MIR. Glover was con-
suited as TO the best and safest method
of conveying it to Europe. He suggested
the City Bank of New York, which exults
in an average deposit account of SI42,-
000, 600, and owing 10 its being the special
depository of the Rockefellers, has always
large amounts OF gold to its credit at the
different money centres of Europe. This
plan was adopted and the four drafts, or
checks as they might be called, were left
with the Riggs Bank for safe keeping un-
Ill Spain should request their transmits
sion, which, it was tacitly understood
would be at the rate of one each week
The drafts are drawn on the Assistant
Treasurer of the United States. New York,
and are to the order OF His ExceIlency
Jules Cambon. Ambassador Extraordinary
and PlenipOtentiary of France and Rep
resentative of the Government of Spain.
The drafts are charged to diplomatic set
tlement" account and are signed by f.
A. Vanderlip, Assistant Secretary, Secre-
tary Gage being absent, and il having
been understood that the money would be
forthcoming the moment it was asked for,
the Assistant Secretary had the distinc-
ton Of putting his name to the documents.
Owing TO the desire to accommodate
Spain in every possible way, no charges
have been made by ANYBODY.
The times., 1899-05-10
Honor to whom Honor IL Due.

(From the New York Commercial Adyertser)
From Washington down TO Grant the American
people have insisted a tumu.tuous welcome to
great American commanders on their return from
victory, and Admiral Dewey is to be no exception
TO the rule. The pent-up admiration and graft
tude OF the American people demands expression
in this way. No doubt the reception that he will
meet will he something OF an ordeal for the victor
Of Manila Bay, but he is too good an American
to complain Of this. These displays of public
feeling have wholesome effect. They are a slim
ulus 10 patriotism, ard they show that in spite
of the commercial spirit of the nation devotion
to the hag and pride in the achievements of its
defenders deep and strong as ever Where
such spirit exists there is little danger of ma.
tional decay.
The times., 1899-05-10
FUNsToM's CAREER IN CUBA.
Ii Entities Him To a Share of TIL,
American Donation.

Topeka, Kan, May 9.-An interesting
question will be presented to the War
Department in few days by the friends
of Brigadier General Funston here, who
say that he is entitled to share OF the
So, coo 900 allotted by this Government to
the Cuban soldiers. 1t is reported here that
under the division agreed upon the privates
in the Cuban army will get SIS each, but
it is believed that the officers viii receive
a much larger amount, especially Funston,
on account of the many wounds he receiy-
ed. Funston was in the Cuban army
nearly two years. When he lef: New York
early in the struggle he went directly to
General Gomez and volunteered General
Gomez was impressed with his earnest
ness and instead of putting him in the
ranks as a private, as Funston suggested
gave him command over one Hotchkiss
gun. In a battle shortly afterward. Fun
ston attracted attention by his good marks
manship with the gun and was promoted
His brilliant work in successive battles
earned him additional promotions.
The times., 1899-05-10
THE END OF TWO GAMBLERS.
rhcy Morally Wound Each Other
in Duel.

Dallas, Texas, May 9.-Daniel Cannon
and Carroll Lewis. partners in the man
agement of gambling room at 316 Main
Street. fought duel in their place of bust
ness at $50 this afternoon and both are
nortaIly wounded. Cannon was shot
through the right arm. left hand. and left
eye. the latter bullet coming out at the
back of the head. near the base of the
skull. Lewis was shot through the left
breast. just above the heart the bullet
coming out near the small of the back.
Business trouble caused the tragedy.
The times., 1899-05-10

Alger having been handsomely yindi-
Gated, there is pleasure in observing that
Captain Csrter's case is now in way to
receive attention. 1t is not a matter 10
be disposed of hastily, because the impli-
Gated contractors must have at least until
the sixth of July in order that they may
take advantage Of the statute of limita-
tions. But, shortly after that date. some
thing will be done, and the captains
friends and hackers sincerely hope that
since he is no guiltier than others who
have escaped punishment. he may be
equally fortunate in the outcome of his
case.
The times., 1899-05-10
The Scvcntx-Eirst
(From "a Eroo.Iyn Elele.l


often when the soldier is eager To enter into
a fight there arc excellent reasons for his remain
ing Just where lie Is. lie may be wanted on the
reserve. he may be needed TO meet an expected
fink movement; he may he required to help in
some engineering work. such the repairing of
bridges or the clearing OF distractions, SO that
rccnforcemenis can be hurried up. lie is not sup
posed TO think or argue. hat only to obey; there
fore the men OF the Seventy-hr-t Regiment did
what they believed To he right when they re-
maincd ut tie ford, while tho regulars in the
same brigade crossed and attacked the hill. But
As soon IS il was apparent that their officers had
funsed and that they were delaying the other
regiments. it is to their credit that they dis
obevcd the frld officers and took their example.
il not their ORDERS from the Regular Army men,
Joining in the charge up 'he Hill. suffering
siderable loss in killed and wounded. reaching the
block house with the other soldiers. and eomin.;
out OF the fight with proper share OF glory.
The times., 1899-05-10
YOUTH REVIVED IN OLD AGE.
Seventeen Marriage Anniversary of
New Jersey Couple.

Elizabeth. N. J., May 9.-William Har-
vey johnson. aged ninety-fiv and mis- WIFE
aged eightyfive years, yesterday cele-
brated the SEVENTEEN anniversary of their
marriage in the little cottage at Union
n. j., adjoining the famous Meeker Inn,
where they have resided sixty years. Chill
dren, grandchildren. and great-grandchil-
dren were present at the celebration. A
daughter by Mr.. Johnsons first marriage
aged seventy three living In Newark, N
j.. was present.
Thirteen children were born 10 the
couple. ten of whom are living. All
the children and grandchildren all
well along in life. romped and gamboled
about the house and lawn and crowned the
smiling couple king and queen of May.
The times., 1899-05-10
= personiGcn..on OF Humility.

(From the Chicago IouTndl)
EIgan is charitable and naguanimous. He will
kindly refrain from criticisng the action OF the
Washington Commandery OF the Loyal Legion in
cxpelling him from the order. 1t might cause
i'll feeling, and there has been enough Of that al
ready. OF course. there are things that might
be said, but lie will not say them. lie is on his
way to the Hawaiian Islands TO begin his long
vacation and il the Loyal Legion wants TO take
such action on the mere finding of Il court martial
he will not let spoil the pleasure OF his
outing. As walking, breathing model OF hu-
mility ard kindness Eagan is now the best
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