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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-02

gentleman who makes a business of
hypnotism has put forth the assertion
that children should be trained by this
means. He himself has three; and he
says that he has brought them up entirely
by the suggestive method. When he de-
sires them to do anything he hypnotizes
them When he wants them TO take medi-
I cine he puts them under hypnotic in
/ nuence and they do not know that they
are taking it. He also teaches them their
lessons by this means. impressing them
with facts and names while in the hyp-
motto state; and he says that they re-
I member these when they emerge into
ordinary consciousness, and that they
have become most precocious.
This may be all tue. though the average
parent would like to see practical dem
onstration of Il before believing IT, Any
man who can so hypnptize four-year-old
child as to make it believe it is not taxi
ing dose of castor oil is genius 1t
would also be nice to be able to put a
small baby into the hypnotic state at
two in the morning long enough to allow
the parents TO get some rest. But SO far
as the ordinary person knows, these
things are never done.
Suppose. however that they can be
done Suppose that child can be
brought up fed. taught punished, dosed,
and given moral instruction by hypnotism.
Would it be good for the child Judging
from the effect which hypnotic treatment
has on older people? Let US consider.
The hypnotic state, according TO those
who know about it, is an abnormal state
of being in which the ordinary faculties
are dormant, while the brain and muscles
are made TO work automatically through
the suggestion Of another person. Event
ually. the hypLotic subject finds his will
becoming weak through disuse, and he is
more and more under the control of the
person who has hypnotized him. Is this
supposed to be a desirable condition to be
in?
old-fashioned educators thought it was.
Their ideal of education was a school per-
vadel and permeated and controlled by the
individuality Of one person, wise, good, and
benefr.nt. This person was selected by
the consensus Of judgment in the com
munity and represented public opinion. All
the other teachers had to subordinate
themselves to the principal. All the pupils
had to conform TO the standard. The re-
suit was that some of the finest characters
among the students, especially if the school
dealt with young people between sixteen
and twenty, were warped and ruined by
being continually opposed. thwarted, and
made 10 feel like black sheep. We often
see the same thing in a family. The ia
Their or motheF-generally the latter, be-
cause the feminine influence reaches the
children most nearly-eontrols the house,
hold SO completely that If there are any
independent spirits among the children
they are continually fighting for the right
TO their own thoughts. For this reason
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-02
Jannnesc kindIincss.

To the meditative mind there is food for
reflection in a Japanese proverb, which
runs in this way:
''when the twin enemies, disease and poverty,
Z invade a home. he who accepts money from it,
inmates is rohber"
On this principle the japanese physician
does not accept money from poverty
stricken patients The Oriental has pc
culiar ideas on the subject of poverty. He
does not believe in the theories of iude-
pendence which govern some Western ma
lions, To him a man who would, in any
bet the most distressing circumstances. al
lay; his mother to so TO she poorheuSc,
-ould be an inconpreAensiSle being.
Equally hard for HIM 70 understand is a
condition OF society in which 8 poor man
cannot get enough TO eat. by the charity
of neighbor if not by his own work.
II is true that most physicians do
great deal of charity work. for the medical
profession has an esprit de corps of its
own, and the general sentiment among
doctors is that when a person is seriously
i'll it is no time to stand oil ceremony or
talk about fees. But It is not by any
means an unheard of thing for real estate
agents to collect money for rent when
they know that its payment means starva-
ton or disease for the inmates. In the
Orient there are plenty of unsanitary con-
ditions, but they are the result, generally
speaking. of ignorance. In the occident
the landlord knows better, but considers
that it would not be business for him to
run any risk of losing money.
The japanese have reduced kindness to
a fine point. according to the foreigners
who know them best. Their politeness is
proverbisl and the saying above quoted
indicates their sentiment in regard to the
poor. with considerable accuracy. Yet the
little island nation is reasonably prosper
Gus, and the people do not seem to have
ruined themselves by their hospitality. In
fact, it is doubtful if hospitality ever did
any people great harm.
Perhaps It would be a good thing if this
country were to adopt Oriental ideas in
certain directions. If there were more
kindliness between the rich and the poor
and q less grasping and grudging spirit
among all classes, It might be better for
the material prosperity of the country as
well as its moral welfare. The spectacle
of people freezing to death in the streets
ind little children dying from bad air in
crowded tenements, when there is money
enough in the country, put into public en-
terprises of one kind or another, not only
to save life, but to make it worth saving.
is not creditable to our civilization. It is
not enough merely to preserve the breath
full to the State. The average man docs
not at all object to being useful: ne only
wants the chance-to be. and to get some
sort of return for his usefulness. II the
capitalist will set his wits to work to de-
wise some way by which work will always
be provided for industrious men and women
who want it, at fair prices. and the cree
tion of death traps and disease holes be
prohibited by law, he will really have
done something to deserve gratitude.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-02
A NEW OCEAN RECORD.
The DeutscbIand's Fast Time ON the
Westward Passage.

| NEW YORK, Sept. 1.-The steamer
Deutschland. of the Hamburg American
| Line. reached this port today. having
ords. both eastward aud westward. Her
time on the voyage Just ended was FIVE
days twelve hours and twenty nine min
utes, or five hours and eight minutes
better than that of the Kaiser Wilhelm
der Crosse. At noon of August 81 she
passed the record for the fastest days
run, making 5S4 kno.s-Her average speed
was 23.02 knots per hour. The Deutseh-
land sailed from Hamburg August rs,
Southampton and Cherbourg &c. she
passed the Mole at the entrance Of the
latter port at 9:55 o'clock on the evening
OF August 20, arriving at the Sandy Hook
lightship at SPA o'clock this morning.
She had moderate winds and sea, with
occasional hazy weather Her daily runs
were 337, SIS. $40, $40 5S3. and 1913 knots.
The Deutschland will return next Tues
day. Her sailing time will be only an
hour later that that of the Kaiser VII
helm der Crosse, and IL Is planned I'M
officially to settle definitely the question
as to which is the faster boat. The OIL
GERS OF the Deutschland expressed their
confidence today that they would have
little difficulty in defeating the North
German Lloyd Liner, but at any rate.
an interesting race is looked for.
John ". Gates ex-Chairman of the Ex-
ecutive Committee of the American Steel
and Wire Company, arrived on the
Deutschland. Mr.. Gates was not disposed
to discuss the present condition of the steel
market or his relations to the American
Steel and Wire Company. He said that he
had been abroad SO long that he was not
conversant with the details Of the situa-
ton. and that he proposed to inform him
self of them before he rushed into print.
AS soon as have had chance to learn
what has been going on" said Mr.. Gates
Il shall be prepared to state my side of
the case. l shall stay in New York only
few hours. and shall go to Chicago,
where shall remain for some time and
where l shall improve my opportunities to
look into the steel situation Until l havs
had this opportunity. you must excuse me-
from expressing any opinion
Mr.. Gates took the opportunity, however,
to deny the report that he was to take
an important part in the campaign and
that he was to stand as a candidate for
the United States senatorship from Illinois.
He declared that all such stories were
without the slightest foundation.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-02
A Halt I'm Diplomacy.

Following the bombshell burs, OF the
Russo-American coup diplomacy halts 10
catch its breath. and in some places. to
find language in which to relieve its feel
inss. Yesterday il was apparently the
intention OF the Administration not to
give out any Of the replies from the pow
ers 10 the American communications adopt
ing the Russian policy, until all had been
received; which would not happen for some
days. 1t is reported on usually good au-
thority in London that Great Britain will
not withdraw from Pekin or any other
point in the Empire until direct assur-
ances of satisfactory nature have been
given by the Chinese Government. Ger
many is retieent as yet, but the impress
sion prevails in Europe that, in this mat
ter. common cause will be made with
Great Britain. and that Austria and Italy
will back the hand OF the Kaiser. From
> Berlin it is reported that the Government
is inclined to regard the Russo-American
proposal as merely tentative, and is un-
willing to accept ii as a deliberate at
tempt to force a programme upon the
other powers, which would be nearly GER
tain to precipitate a hostile situation. 1t
may be. therefore that Mr. Mckinley will
have an opportunity to change his mind
ard intentions again before the close OF
the incident
Whether he viii or ought to do so or
not is a question which need not trouble
US at the present moment. But. as We
have before pointed out, the general re-
suits of his latest attitude, if permitted
to accrue, might be considered as of
doubtful value. The Russo-American
plan would condone the hideous crimes
of the fenjish Empress Dowager. and
would replace her in power. 1t would
make Earl Ii, the Russian tool, the
Intermediary between the powers and the
blOod-reeking throne. 1t would impose
the "scuttling policy upon England, Ger
many. France, Austria. Italy. and Japan.
leaving the field free for Russia in Ma
cturia. And it would reorganize the Chi
rese Cover mert under the very element
and people responsible for the Boxer out
RACES. the murder OF the German and
Japanese diplomats. the attacks upon the
-legations. and the foreign lives lost, in the
massacre of Paoting-Fu. and in the battles
of Taku. Lang Fang, Tientsin, Peitsang.
Ysngtsun. and Pekin.
Because of such objections to the joint
plan of the Gar and President, it is not
unlikely that it may fail to secure the
endorsement of enough States to make it
effective II would be convenient for
Mr.. Mckinley to escape from his Chinese
ENHANCEMENT on any terms. Whether he
will te able to do so on those of the
..scutfIing. ALLIANCE is vet to be seen
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-02
American Imperialism in Chinn

(From the Springfield Republican.)
With Mr.. Mckinley reelected, the outcome will
probably be either a British-American alliance
to coeree the other powers, or the requirement
by the United States of sphere of influence
The brave talk about the open door, which Mr.
Davis indulges in, may point to an alliance; yet
it may easily be designed for electioneering pur-
poses. Indeed, the whole programme of the pres
ent imperialistic Administration is obscured 50
much as possible, because of the tremendous risks
of alarming the voters just before the Presidential
election. But with Mr. Mckinley safely reelected
the American imperialists would as naturally cast
al anchor to the windward. by acquiring sphere
of influence. as the British imperialists. Why
should our imperialists, once they have secured
possession OF the United States Government for
four more years, act differently from those Of all
the other powersg
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-02
A Mental Disturbance.


Congratulatory messages exchanged be.
tween Kaiser Wilhelm and President Mckinley
on Thursday last in celebration of the compile
ton of the cable directly connecting Germany
with the United States, and in the course OF
the teleCIaphic correspondence the President per
mitted himself to express the sentiment that
every tie that brings nations nearer in their
commercial relations works 10 their common
good" VIVA, Is the matter with Mckinley, any
way? Evidently he has forgotten that the com
mercial policy he stands for requires him to IS
sumo that there is 10 mutually Of benefit to
the parties 10 trade; that the seller only prof -
while the buyer is invariably the loser. and that,
accordingly, it is TO our advantage to erect as
many barriers possible against inilowing com
merce. sell all we can, and buy as little as
possible
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-02
zeal and Impossible Issues.

IAN issue" writes the Hon Bourke
Cochran. in recent letter OF enquiry as to
his reasons for supporting Mr.. Bryan, lis
a question or controversy in process of
submission to some competent authority for
settlement or decision. No question can
be considered a political issue while it re-
mains beyond the power OF the people
10 decide it at the ballot box" This aTgu-
ment. in cur opinion. fully disposes of the
Republican contention that the currency
question is before the country at the pres
ent tire in any sense whatever. 1t is not
one open to the people to decide by their
SURFACES. It cannot b. raised during The
next Presidential term. and, therefore, It
cannot be now an issue.
The silly alarmist effort Of Secretary
Cage to make it appear that, if elected,
Mr.. Bryan might put the country on a
silver basis. by disregarding the law. and
Going for the white what Mr.. McKinley's
and Mr.. Cleveland's Secretaries OF the
Treasury have done for the yellow metal
without legal authority, has fallen ex-
tremeiy fat. II. as Mr.. Cochran and others
have explained. there is such a ioophole
in tie legislation with which Mr.. Hanna
and his associates in Congress no. loLg
ago declared that they had buried silver
forever. then II is their fault. 1t dis
plays them IN the unenviable light Of men
Who. having it in their power to enact
law which should in express terms bar The
Executive from discretionary action in the
payment of public debts in one or another
form of currency. have deliberately passed
one loose enough 70 give them the power
10 produce a scare among bankers and
capitalists with view to levying POLITICAL
blackmail for Presidential campaign rur-
poses.
But Mr. Cochran. although an extreme
monometallist, and one who believes that
the country should be kept upon the gold
basis absolutely and permanently. laughs
al the bogy man conjured up by Mr.. Gage
He says that while Mr. Bryan would GER
tsinly recommend the rehabilitation of
silver, he could not influence legislation to
accomplish such thing. and that the utter
sincerity and honesty OF the Democratic
candidate is a guarantee that he would
administer the laws Of Congress unhesi-
tstingIy and thoroughly, whether he liked
them or not
There is not a scintilla of doubt that
Mr. Cochran is right in this assumption.
as he also is in saying that in the present
campaign II is the privilege OF the voter to
know exactly for what public policy and
scheme OF administration he casts his bal
lot II he votes for Mr.. Mckinley he has
ample notice that he votes for four years
NOR, OF Hannaism. which means impe-
riallsm. the alliance with Great Britain
against an American inter-oceanic canal.
agsinst the Monroe Doctrine. and against
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-02

Carren business. then 1t Is thought its only
significance is the fixed determination on
the part of Murphy and Croker to pile
humiliation mountain high upon HILL The
Sage of Wolfert's Roost despises the Nc
CarIen class OF statesmen, though he
uses them when 1t is necessary. 1t is note
worthy. however that he never thrusts
them prominently to the front to the dis
sust OF people who use passable English
and are foolish enough to take an active
interest in politics because they become
excited over issues
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-02

prom the New Orleans Times Democrat.)
The change in the German vote could alone
elect Mr.. Bryan, but the Democracy are not forced
TO rely on that vote alone. The patriotic motives
that inspire the German Americans are felt not
only by all descendants of Saxons. Angles. Morse
men, Danes, and the seandinavians, who make up
the great body of the American nation, but the
descendants OF those other European races who
have felt the heavy hand of imperialism in the
lands from which they fed.
In this battle for Republican freedom, economy,
simplicity. industry, and abstention from entang-
ling alliances, the German voters are foremost,
they are in advancing the national and
moral wealth OF the home OF their adoption.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-02
The Cznr,s Consistency.


The same authority who called a congress TO
consider plans for universal peace is the one no
has rather Unexpectedly announced bis willing
ness to withdraw the Russian troops from China
il the other soveregns interested will withdraw
theirs. II has been taken for granted that Rus
sia would hold on to all OF China that she has
already secured a claim 10, and would reach out
for more; but this action looks as II the Gar
stil had faith in his peace project. and was will
iIg TO set good example in order to accom-
piish il
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-02

The Grand Amy Of the Republic is wasting
time and labor when il uDbraids the South for
repudiatins histories written for the purpose Of
disparaging the motives and the courage Of South
ern men. Some day the history OF the civil war
may be written with such breadth aud fairness
that il can be used in all the schools. both North
and south. Until such a history is written how
ever. the South will he compelled To draw the
line on publications that are grossly unfair and
prejudiced. and 10 substitute books which, even
II detective, Will at least not bring the blush
Of shame to the checks OF Southern children
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-02

tFr0m the SprlTl!feId RepubI can.)
NJ. Bryans speech at Topeka accepting the
Popuist nomination for the Presidency, will be
searched in vain for any sign of shifting on his
part concerning the paramount issue OF the cam
paign. He again presents his views on silver, the
income tax, trusts, and other questions, but he
expressly informs the Popuists that the supreme
issue is that which the Democratic Convention has
declared TO be paramount.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-02
DENIED BY M. E. INGALLS,.
Not Decided Upon as Successor to
Huntington.

CINCINNATI, Ohio. Sept From sew
eral sources there has been story in cir
culation that NJ f. ingalls, has been de-
cided upon for president of the Southern
Pacific system, succeeding C. p. Hunting
ton. Mr.. ingalls, is at Hot Springs, Va,
with his family and in answer to n tele-
gram today replied as follows:
Hot Springs Va never even heard Of the
report until your message. NJ. +. INGALLS,.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-02
The People Weary,

From the Cincincinnati Enquirer)
Mr. llama speaks truly when he SAYS: "The
time is at hand when every man is called on to
contribute what he can to perpetuate this Ad-
ministration." That part of his warning is in.
tended for the trust magnates. They were Of
opinion formed from Mr.. Hanna's early campaign
huncombe talk that the Presidential fight would
be walkover for William Mckinley Hanna now
feels that they have Jordan TO travel. The
people viii not aid ito perpetulte this Admins
tration' They are tired unto death with it.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-02
The More the Merrier.
rrom the London Spare Moments.l

(FrOm the London Spare Moments.)
At a certain country manor in Derbyshire there
lived many years ago a iocund squire, noted as
much for his love OF good joke as for his sport
ing propensities Being out hunting one day,
he rode so well that the only rider in front Of
him was his servant. Sammy.
He however, soon disappeared. as in vaultins
4 hedge, he dropped into an old disused quarry
ON the other side.
The squire. close on Sammys heelS' lniiheul-
atcly followed He found Sammy shouting warn
ing as hard as his lungs would permit hut he
sam, sam! sam. tina silly fool; ho'd thy
rois. and let a few more come ini
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-02

it is often found that a woman gentle.
quiet. persuasive. and not too decided in
her opinions brings up a family better
than a stronger character, if the latter
happens not to have grasped the idea that
all human beings have right to original
ity. Hypnotic influence, generally speak
ing. is demoralizing
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-02
Aids to Siberian EmIgrants



The Russian Government is distributing large
numbers of pamphlets, in which the advantages of
Siberia Tor col0nists are described in tempting.
Language Since in 1898 nearly million peasants
have enig,Ited to the region opened by the new
railway. 'sley receive reduced rates. get land
at low rates, and even advances OF money. while
seventy-three schools and more than one hundred
chuI ches hive been huilt for them
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-02
The Edmunds Attitude

(From the Wheeiing Registcrl
Ex-senator George r Fdmunds of Vermont, is
away from the Republican PARTY, yet he criti-
cises the Presidents ''evpansion" policy and
saws he has been guilty Of unconstitutional acts.
Ii Edmunds had a little more backbone he would
come out openly for the cause Of the people. and
so would Senator Hoar and lot of Oth.t promi-
nent people
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-02

General Otis. who will succeed General
Wheeler in the command of the Depart
ment OF the Lakes on September 10. is ex-
pressing optimistic opinions in regard to
an early end to the instruction in the
Philippines, which he suppressed and ter
minated a long time ago. Among other
things. he believes that the harvesting
of the sugar crop in December will have
I soothing effect 1t will remind the Tagals
of the sweetness of peace.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-02
Hanna Pulling Every String.

(From the New York Journal)
The Administration is working every branch OF
the Government at high pressure in the interest
oi the Republican party. The Postofiice Depart
ment is particularly overworked Its activity is
especially marked in the direction of refusing
second-class privileges to publications uniavorable
to the reelection OF Mckinley and facilitating
the circulation of those that are friendly.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-02

Representative Mudd of Maryland, who
was at the White House yesterday, was SO
confident that his State would be found
solid for the trusts and Sampson in No
yember that. it is said. he will get good
appointment in the navy pay department
for a young constituent of his almost i'm
mediately. There is nothing like conf
dence in these matters.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-09-02
Mich Men and Their Cnsh.



The rich contribute far NOR to charities than
the public knows The many hospitals. dispen-
sarics, private schools, scholarships, homes for
the agec and deorepit, are testimony to their
largess, and there are thousands Of instances Of
personal help for worthy and struggling business
men, artists. inventors, aud people o; the pro-
fessions that never come to the ear of the public