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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-11

Although the campaign has hardly open
ed. 1t has already begun to produce some
interesting developments. Among them we
may mention the unmstakable evidence
that there is German American bolt from
the Republican camp in the Middle West
ern States. which is giving the machine
managers a great deal of discomfort.
Throughout Illinois. Wisconsin. and Ohio
a majority of newspapers printed in the
German language are supporting the DEM
ocratic ticket. and the lowest estimate of
the strength OF the movement gives sixty
per cent of the German vote in those
States 10 Bryan Were the election to be
held tomorrow. eighty per cent would be
nearer the mark, apparently.
The situation discloses one fact of i'm
portance. which Is that our fellow citizens
OF Teutonic birth are not to be scared or
dubbed this year with silver Their lead
ers declare that the currency question is
too thoroughly settled for the next four
years TO make 1t present issue. On the
other hand. they regard the carpetbag
imperialism OF the Administration and its
ownership by and subserviency to the op-
p-essiYe trusts. as vital Issues upon which
the fate OF free Institutions in this coun-
try depends, and which must be decided
fayorably to the masses this year. or
there never may be another chance. Our
Western Germans are not pleased with the
Mckinley Salisbury alliance. or with the
strongly anti-Teutonic sentiments of the
Republican leaders. They are bitter 0vss
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-11
The New.paper.eand the News.

To the Editor of IT, Zines:
The Good Citizenship Department OF the
District Christian Endeavor Union would
respectfully submit the proposition that
long detailed accounts of crimes. trials,
and executions are neither eleyating. nor
in any way beneficial to the men and
women and the younger people who read
the daily papers.
Naturally the publishers Of a newspaper
are ambitious to publish ell the news:
but at the same time the moral welfare
of the community needs to be considered
What would be thought of man who
would witness the execution OF criminal
and then go home and relate all the details
Of the affair to his wife and family
Would he not be deserving OF censure?
How is it right. then. for newspaper to
print the same details to be read in the
family? No doubt this kind OF news is
eagerly read by many people, but is it
right for a newspaper to encourage 1t.
Should it not rather be the constant aim
OF good newspaper to help people to
attain to a higher standard OF character
and living? Most CT us are conscious OF
the fact that our natures are faulty, and
we need all the help we can get to re-
strain our baser selves and build up and
strengthen the best that IS in US.
In this busy age many people have little
time for reading anything except news
papers. Boys and girls. those In school
and those out of school. read the daily
papers. How important. then. that the
papers should be carefully edited in order
that their influence may be wholly good
and not partly bad.
Wa do not argue for tho suppression OF
legitimate news, burt we do maintain that
no good purpose is served By the pubhca-
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-11

the partition of the Chinese coast PORTS
as anything but an unfriendly act. To the
limit of conscientious action that we have
fixed for ourselves We are ready to deyo c
as much of our war force and IS much CT
our treasure as may be required to main
tain cur position. To rescue such of our
citizens as may still be living, to enfor,e
our commercial rights. to punish those who
are responsible for the affronts and out
RACES committed against us. and to do our
share in restoring order. We are willing.
and it is our duty. to Loyalty cooperate
with our sister nations. Mr.. Hay has te. So
ly and distinctly defined our intentions AID
our ultima thule" in the premises
Concerning the American view of the re-
lations between this and other powers and
China. Mr.. Hay assumes the -commi tai
position justified by the circumstances.
we regard the condition at Pekin."
he says. las one of virtual anarchy"
The local provincial authorities so long
as they are not in overt collision with re-
bellion, and use their power to protect for
eisa iie duu property, we TeBaTu as rep
resentative of the Chinese people, with
whom We seek to remain in peace and
friendship
1t is convenient assumption that the
Chinese Government as such has not p.o-
NOTED the Boxer movement. and has rot
authorized cny attack upon the legations
in PekiE.' The position is permissible in
the absence of official information to tie
contrary. It is usefu! also. in that it al
lows the Executive to take the steps
thought necessary without calling Cong ess
in extraordinary session. as might be re-
quired were a state of war to be admit ed.
1t is agreeable to the attitude OF other Fer
eign Offices, who for many reasons do not
care TO, engage in formal war with Chira.
II punitive and remedial measures can be
resorted to otherwise. On the whole, Mr..
Hays Instructions constitute a notable
ard admirable state paper. the effect OF
which. at home and abroad. we think will
be creditable to the frank diplomacy-in
this irstance-of the United States.
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PAY DIRECTOR COCHRAN DEAD.
Entered the Naval Service In Sep
tcmbcr, 1861.

Entered the Naval Service In Sep
TENDER, 1861.
PHILADELPHIA. July 10.-Pay Director
George Cochran, Of the United States
Navy. with the rank of rear admiral. died
at his home In Philadelphia yesterday
aged sixty-one years. He was born In
Philadelphia and has been connected with
the paymaster's department Of the navy
since September 1. 1861. when he was ap-
pointed by President Lincoln as assistant
paymaster He became one Of the pay di-
rectors In 1891.
During the civil war he was attached
to the Wyoming. In the Pacific and East
Indies. in the search for the Confederate
cruiser Alabama. and was present at the
bombardment of the Japanese forts and
vessels at Shinonoseki in 1853. During
the last years Of the war he was attached
to the Wabash, of the North Atlantic
Squadron, under Admiral Porter. and took
part in the engagement at Fort Fisher in
December. 1864. and January. 1865.
At the close of the war he was trans
ferred to the De Soto and was with Will
liam H. Seward, then Secretary OF State.
when the treaty of acquisition of the DAN
istr West indies is said to have been made.
In 1871 he was sent with coal and sup
plies by this Government to Disco Island.
Greenland. to relieve DR.. Kane and his as
sociates- Later he was on duty on the
Potomac. and from 1875 to 1878 held the
position Of fleet paymaster of the North
Atlantic Squadron.
In 1878 he was detailed inspector Of
provisions. clothing. etc, at the Mare
Island navy yard. Cal. After another
period of three years. during which he
was on duty at the Naval Asylum. he was
appointed purchasing ard disbursirg pay
master at Philadelphia and later general
storekeeper at the League Island navy
yard.
He received the appointment OF pay di-
rector last November. having been raised
to the rank OF rear admiral in the pre-
vious July. Mr.. Cochran was a member
of the Union League, the Loyal Legion.
and was a prominent Mason.
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A CONSTITUTION FOR CUBA.
New Elections May he Held to Choose
the Assembly.

Inc Assembly
HAVANA. July 10.-At meeting Of tbs
secretaries today the question OF the
formation Of an assembly to draw up .
constitutions for the Island was discussed.
A desire was shown that the members Of
the assembly be educated men. having
higher qualifications than mere electors.
and that they have property interests in
the island
A question was raised as to the advis-
ability of having new elections for tho
members of the assembly or whether the
municipalities should be allowed to choose
them In all probability entirely fresh
elections will be held. 1t is likely also
that there will be new registration In
order to allow many who have not hitherto
registered an opportunity to vote. The
general plan. as outlined consists CT the
election Of twenty-five members. who
shall choose ten others from among the
leading public officials. such as secretaries.
civil governors. and judges OF the
Audiencia. g.
The railroads have annulled the con-
tract with the express company here.
which gave the latter a monopoly OF the
express business. This action was due to
the fact that the courts have held that
the monopoly was against the law and the
railroads were therefore threatened with
the loss OF their concessions.
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We have so frequently felt obliged to DIS
agree with the international policy and the
diplomatic methods and conduct of the
present Administration that We are glad 10
find one important movement initiated b.
our State Department that We can honestly
commend. From every point of view that
occurs TO u.s. the note Of instruction sert by
Secretary Hay to the representatives Of
this country at foreign capitals, defining
the position OF the United States relative
to the Chinese situation and question"
is admirably conceived, and. We think.
will satisfy the American people that Pres
ident Mckinley, in the case under cons!d-
Grafton. has endeavored to shape his course
In way to de,erye and win popular ap-
prevail. Mr. Hay begins his note with a
succinct declaration of principle which
cannot fail to attract the favorable ro;ice
OF foreign Subsequently, Eng.an and
Jspan-as evidence az the disinterestedness
and good faith OF this Government He
says:
as this critical posture OF afsrs in China it is
deemed appropriate TO define the attitude Of the
United stztc- far present circumstances per-
mi, this to be done We ad-4ere TO the policy
initiated by ns in 1851 Of peace with the Chinese
nation Of fuItherance Of lawful commerce. and Of
protection Of lives and property OF citizens
10y all guaranteed undsr extraterri.oiial
treaty rights and by the law Of nations. II wrong
lie done 10 citizens. propose to hold the
responsible authors to the utfcrnost account
ability"
The foregoing rightly defines the nature
and extent of American interest In TIE
troubles now affecting the world in China
We have. or had, many citizens living
within the Empire. and pursuing their va
rious ayocations legitiinately under treaty
provisions. Their lives and rights must be
protected. OF. If they have been killed,
their suaerings ard .eath must be sternly
avenged. We have, also, commercial rights
and privileges guaranteed TO US by solemn
agreement with the Chinese Government.
These we must Safeguard and perpetuate.
demanding their recognition by other
powers, with all OF whom we are entirely
willing to stand upon an equal basis OF
open free trade with China. Beyond these
purposes We have nothing to ask. We 90
not desire single foot Of Chinesc terri
Aa=s. OF necessity. we could not look una
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-11
The Famine In India.

It is reported that the famine distress
in India is increasing. although rain has
fallen in some parts OF the country. OF
was the absence of rain, which resulted
in failure of crops. but the present rain
fall is likely only to increase the suffering
and mortality. New harvests cannot be
gathered till next October. and many OF
the people who have hitherto been able
to eke out bare existence have now come
to the end Of their resources. The British
Government is. apparently. doing all it
can. but aid cannot reach the starving too
quickly or be afforded too abupdantly. It
is also desirable that peasant farmers who
are absolutely destitute shall be furnished
with two or three dollars each to buy seed
for their fields. SO that all the work Of
relieving the distressed peasants will not
have to be done over again next year.
Washington's Committee Of One Hun
bred will receive contributions through its
treasurer, Mr.. Clarence F. Norment, and
The Times joins with its contemporaries.
the Star" and the Post" in announcing
Its readiness to transmit to the Committee
of One Hundred whatever sums may be
contributed for the purpose of saving the
lives Of the starving people of India. When
it is remembered that India contains four
times as many inhabitants as the United
States. and that its area is much less. and
its common folk generally accustomed to
live on the simplest food. 1t will be seen
that the problem Of distributing this food
in time TO do any good to the recipients
is one in which it is necessary to have
all the help possible. 1t is not the easiest
thing In the world to get together rice
or millet enough to feed several millions
of people. absolutely dependent on each
years crops for each years food. and
starving when anything fnterferes with
that crop. not because they are IMPROVE
dent but because in the present state OF
civilization in India things cannot be
otherwise. It is likely that after some
years mere of British rule. canal building
modern improvements. railways. organized
government. and other advantages OF
modern civilized life. such horrors as
those of the present famine can be avoided.
1t may be feasible to make the country
produce more, and In case OF scarcity. 1t
will surely be possible in future to reach
the victims more quickly, and thus dis
tribute aid more effectually. Meanwhile
there is nothing for the civilized world to
Go but assist in the work OF present reiief.
What happens fifty or hundred years
from now is not our business. What hap
pens today is.
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From information gathered at Admins
tration headquarters. it would appear that
President Mckinley hesitates to leave his
front porch at Canton. liz order to be at
his post during the acute stage OF the
crisis in China. II that view is correct,
he should cut his communications with
Cleveland. and think for himself OF the
picture his present position presents to
the country. At any hour news may come
from Pekin that would make him bitterly
regret his absence from the Capital in
such time of emergency. In storm
the place for the steersman is at the
wheel!
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READY FOR THE NOTIFICATION.
President McKinIey's Cottage Pre-
pared for the Event.

pureu Tor the Event.
CANTON, Ohio. July 1O.-Fourth Of July
flags and bunting were hauled down at the
Mckinley horse today to make room for
awnings over the porches. and the lawn
is being cleared for the notification crowd.
There were many callers at the house to-
day. but only enc of them was willing to
talk politics either before or after he had
seen the President. That one was full Of
enthusiasm over what he regards good
chances Of the Republicans carrying Mis-
souri,.
The caller was ]. E. Schooler. OF Grant
City, Mo-. Republican elector of the Third
district. and an alternate to the Philadel
phia Convention. He was accompanied by
his wife and children. and said they had
merely stopped over for social call. al
though, he is going home tonight to work
on campaigning In the West.
What do you claim for your own State,
Missouri? 2" he was asked.
II believe the unexpected is going to
happen. that our electoral votes will be
cast for Mckinley.
''On what do you base such expecta-
lions r.
The best element OF the Democratic
party in our State will not support Bryan.
They are opposed to the 16 to 1 issue
and do not think there is anything in
imperialism. They believe In expansion.
Furthermore. do not believe Bryan is to
be compared to Mr. Mckinley in ability.
and they do not like the men Of Popu-
fistic ideas who have become SO con-
spicuous In the Bryan party"
Between two drives the President de-
voted some time to his response to Sena-
tor Lodge. 1t Is not expected that he will
make a long address. There Is going to be
a great deal of whoop aud hurrah about
the notification committees II one may
Judge from the announcement coming from
local committees in charge. Alliance sent
word today that the Morgan Engineering
Company employees would head a delegation
of thousand or more from that city. This
makes gun carriages for the Gov
as well as other heavy work. |
Masslilon sent word that a delegation was |
coming from there. the Tippecanoe Club, |
Of Cleveland. is to send a good sized es-
cort With the notification committee.
Senator Hanna and other committeeman |
and the Presidents old regimental COM
rades. A number of Canton shops have |
agreed to give their men time off to hear |
tho speeches. the clubs Of 's6 are being |
called out. and plans are partly matured |
FOR the Business Mems Association to Join
In the march.
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BROKERS CHARGE CONVERSION.
(iurIey & JOHNSON Bring Suit Against
New York Factor.

n New York Factor.
NEW YORK, July 1O.-Arthur NJ. Hun
ter. stock broker. was today made de-
PENDANT in suit brought in the Supreme
Court by William B. Gurley and Richard
A. Johnson to recover s52,s06.66. which
amount the plaintiffs asserted he had
wrongfuliy converted to his own use.
The plaintiffs, who are partners in busi-
ness under the firm name of Gurley &
Johnson ,set forth in their complaint that
between April II. 1899 and February 0.
1900. they employed Hunter as their
broker to purchase for them certain
stocks and other securities. The plaintiffs
said that they advanced sums of money
as margins and that Hunter furnished
the remainder Of the purchase price of
the stocks and securities which he bought
for their account.
The plaintiffs charged in their complaint
that subsequent to February 8. 1900. Hun
ter sold the stocks and securities which he
had bought for them and appropriated to
his own use the money realized by the
several transactions. This is the language
of the complaint in regard to the charge
OF conversion:
THE defendant appropriated the said Sc
curities and converted the same to his own
use. wrongfuliy and by fraud
The plaintiffs asserts that Hunter had re-
i;sed to return to them the stocks or the
s52.S06. and sued him to recover that
amount.
These are the stocks and securities which
the plaintiffs said Hunter bought on ac-
count: Fifty Chicago. Burlington and
Quincy, so United States Leather. 100
Chicago. Milwaukee and St. Paul, 100
Metropolitan. so Chesapeake and Ohio. so
american Cotton OIL. 2.1Ce American
Tobacco. leo Peoria, Decatur. and Evans
vile. $50 American Sussr. 100 Columbus
and Hooking Iron. 3e0 New York. Ontario
and Western. $50 Pacific Mail Steamship
Company. 100 Chicago and Rock Island. $50
American Smelling and Refining so
Illinois Central so Manhattan. and 1 GER
tificate Of preferred stock Of Northern
Pacific Tt
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-11

Attorney General Griggs has smoothed
his battled front and now concludes that
he will not throw terra Gotta Department
Of Justice in the teeth of a misery Con-
gress On the contrary be will wait for
the next session and see whether more
flies may not be caught with molasses
than vinegar. Incidentally. he would do
well also to make up his mind that con-
tracts for building ought to be open to
general competition, and not regarded as
the legitimate loot of favored political
contractors. The previous announcement
of such view might be of assistance to
Mr. Griggs in securing the hopedfor ap-
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-11
CONTAGIOUS ONLY TO NEGROES
Disease Similar to Smallpox Pre-
yulcnt In Caldwell Parish In

NEW ORLEANS. July 10.--A fatal dis
ease which the local physicians believe to
be smallpox, but concerning which there
is some doubt, has broken out at Column
bia, the seat of justice. in Caldwell Parish.
this State. and the authorities have APP
pealed to the State Board of Health for as
sistance. So far there are fifty cases OF
this disease.
Its pecularities are that II attacks
negroes only. although whites have been
thrown in contact with it, and that every
person attacked dies sooner or later. The
board of health is inclined to think the
Caldwell epidemic Is a genuine smallpox
of virulent type. Two physicians were
sent to Caldwell today with a large num-
Der OF tents for the sick.
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DECLINED BY EVANHoE.
Ex-Detectfve Might Have Been Chief
of Haynna'S Police.

OF haN0haS FOices
NEW YORK. July 10.-It became known
today that Frank ~ Evenhoe. formerly
sergeant IN the detective bureau Of this
city. had been offered the post of Chief
OF Police of Havana This Offer was made
few days ago to Mr.. Evanhoe through
Chief OF Police Devery. Although 1t car
ried a salary Of $4,000 year. Mr.. Evan
hoe declined the offer. Mr. Evanhoe left
his dogs and his boats at his country home
at Centre Moriches. l. l.. to visit Chief
Deyery in this city. and personally refused
TO accept
For the purpose OF recognizing the
police force OF Cuba's capital General
Wood had outlined g plan modelled upon
that OF New York City's police force, and
so wrote to Chief Devery. The general
asked the chief to get for him a strong
man Mtu could be the head OF Havana's
ex-Detective Sergeant Evanhoe as the man
best qualified for the position.
Chief Devery had O twenty years ac-
auairtance with Mr. Evanhoe. as PATROL
man. a detective. and as detective sergeant
It was also known to the chief that Mr..
Evanhoe but for his modesty. could have
been captain and had a big chance Of be-
ing at one time mean OF Ine usteOli'o
bureau in this city
Upon his retirement from the detective
bureau. Mr. Eranhoe and his wife moved
to Centre Moriches Here he bought a
point of land that juts into a bay. The
land was in an ideal spot. but no one
saw its possibilities unit, Mr. Evanhoe.
who had made some money in Wall Street,
bought it ~ reasonable price. Evan
hoe planned house according to his own
ideas.
The rear looks out across the bay. Hero
porch was built. and on top of this vas
built d green light that throws its rays
all over the bay and serves the boatmen
for reckoning From this the house got
it's name. the "Starbcard Light" Here
with his wife Mr.. Evanhoc wished to spend
his DAYS and for this reason he declined
the offer of chief of police OF Havana.
Mr. Evanhoe was accounted by Super
intendent Byrnes as his star detective. II
was Detective Sergeant Eyanhoe who said
that the two servants. Dunlop and Turner.
had stoien>Mr Burdens diamonds. He was
prevented from arrestiIg the Inel yet
when the truth became known. Mr. Evan
hoe was sent to London to bring the fugi-
tivas back to this country.
Many years ago murderer escaped
from this city, and Evanhoe traced him to
Newark, N J. Evanhoe pu, on Jump
err and overalls and secured employment
In Newark. He got into the company OF
the murderer and succeeded In arresting
him. In Wall Street he did effective work
But his- arlhs.'on now Is to enjoy Life
on his own estate s
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The Reunited PhnInnycs.
From the Omaha World Hsrald3

VfIUfH lHt VIiIaIia with IT IdIu1I
Four years ago the Democracy was div ided. but
despite that division its candidate received more
votes than had before been cast for Demo-
cratic candidate for the Presidency. aud more
votes than had eve. before been cast for Presi-
Dental candidate. Today the forces of Democracy
united, the rank and file is enthused. the
prospects OF Success were never brighter. With
leaders who are trustcd.i with platform that
stands for the best of Amcricanism, with a conf
dence that is augury of success, the Demo
cratic hosts have entered the campaign. The hour
Of Denocracy's greatest triumph is at hand
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-11

With the most difiident politencss Japan
is trying to explain to the powers that.
much as she would delight in accepting
their mandate to go in alone and settle
China at her own expense. there are rea-
sons why she must forego the pleasure.
One of them is that she has not the
money. That being the fact Japan thinks
that the diplomatic row in Europe over the
question of allowing her to do what is
financially impossible for her. is. TO say
the least. trife premature