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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-06

in which lie finds little or no pleasure,
because 1t happens to be the thing to do.
and he would not feel comfortable If he
disregsrded the conventionalities of civili-
cation. There is not much of the primeval
savage in the English people and that is
why they are such colonizers. Where two
or three Englshmen are gathered to-
gether there you find at least the sem
blance of club. and when their wives
and other female relatives accom-
blossom in all its solemn glory. The Ameri-
can. on the contrary is apt TO fee little
FESTIVE in formal society-especially the
kind of American who has not always been
used TO it. He does not see its value or its
attractions. He does not think it worth
while TO scheme for its recognition. Ameri-
can women do that sort of thing OCCASION
ally. but American men seldom. They
are concerned mainly with realities.
The formal society of this country is a
can traditions based on respect for achieve
ment in some special line and Old World
traditions based on respect for no achieve
ments at all except those of ones ances-
tors In SO far 1t recognizes men for
what they are, 1t is interesting and de-
lightfu, for il is what society ought to
he-a common meeting ground for con-
genial persons. But in so far as it apes.
more or less skillfully. the emptiness and
of the most degenerate Eu-
ropean courts It becomes embarrassing and
repellent to the active and alert mind OF
the man accustomed to do things. He !
then betakes himself to his Office. his club,
Or his camp and in the safe seclusion of |
1ne of these places. votes the whole for
nal society business bore. Something !
ike that seems to be happening at New
,ort. Society leaders who lose sight of
he fact that dinners dances. and other
unctions ought TO be governed by the laws
# human nature, and not according TO
he records of the tax collector, are likely
o have a hard time. When a hostess has
he knack of gathering in her house peo-
lie who are congenial, and find each other
Interesting and entertaining. she rarely
as to go on a man-hunt when she de-
Tres to give a dinner. But If she regards
hat dinner as only piece of social ma
hinery whereby to achieve some end OF
er own, it is liable TO be a disastrous
allure. and 1t ought to be-
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-06
PREPARING CAMPAIGN PLANS.
OdeII Urged to Run for Governor. hut
Declines.

NEW YORK. July chairman odeli
and his staff at Republican State head
quarters are beginning to lay out routes
for tours OF the State by the campaign
speakers who will travel under direction
Of the committee. The speaking tours VIII
begin some time in August.
Every day that Chairman Odell spends
at headquarters visitors come in from up
the State to tell him that he must be the
nominee Tor Governor.
To all these visitors. according to re-
ports. Mr. Odell has only reafirmed his
positive declaration that under no cir
cumstances will he allow his name to
stand before the convention. Mr.. OdeII
takes the ground. it is said. that he can
be Of much more service to the party in
the place he now fills. the welfare OF
private business too. he says would de-
termine him against entering the guber-
Material contest.
Mr.. Odell has refused to enter into any
discussion. publicly. of the suggestion Of
MS name for the gubernatorial nominal
ton He has told his friends that when
the time comes IL any attempt is made to
force his nomination he will speak in
terms that cannot be misunderstood and
PUBLICLY give reasons that will be salts
factory for refusing to enter the race
Up to the present time there has been
no evidence OF a weil-organized boom
on behalf Of anyone for the Republican
nomination Various names
have been mentioned" every one repre-
senting valid constituency up the State.
but there is. so far, no evidence of any
efforts worthy OF consideration put forth
In anyone's behalf
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-06
The situation mt TIent.tu.

We are getting bad news from China. and
are likely 10 hear worse before the tables
can be turned on the barbarians. AS The
Times predicted yesterday, it is reported
that the Emperor is dead-forced 10 COM
NIT suicide by his uncle. Prince Tuan. The
story is credible, and it is probable that
the Empress Dowager has been murdered
also.
Indeed 1t is to be feared that the chapter
of horrors has not yet been finished. The
Chinese troops are making desperate eff
forts to isolate Tientsin. Should they sue
coed, the smll international force holding
that city win be as hopeless as were the
legation people in Pekin before their butch
cry Presumably the commanding officers
at Taku, will not permit the sacrifice OF
the marines. sailors, and soldiers at Tien-
tsin and will order a retreat before it is
too late. We sincerely hope SO, because
we have had enough of useless slaughter
already.
Finally, the civilized nations have
reached the conclusion that a great army
will be needed TO punish China and TO re-
store order and respect for humanity With
in the Empire. What may happen after
ward is not matter for immediate con-
sideration. China may be reorganized, par
titioned. or anything else. For the pres
ent, every State which has been insulted
and outraged in the murder of its Minis
tiers is on notice to make reprisals. We are
glad that our Government has definitely
announced the limit of its intentions, and
has declared that it will not engage in any
scheme of territorial aggrandiZement.
Having done so, il is in all the better posi-
ton to do what duty calls for. 1t is not
only the protection of the few Americans |
who may haze survived in China, that de- |
mands the attention OF President MtKi LEY. /!
Prudence, the higher politics, and justice, (
make it mandatory upon him to take a
leading part In the punishment OF the mis-
creants who have tramp,ed upon our flag. /
He need not fear that the people OF this |
country VIII not back him in such course. |
They are only too ready TO, and we may
say, also, that they are grieved to see him
indulge al such time in front porch poi
tics, when he the Commander in Chief of
he Army and Navy, ought to he at his post
Of duty
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-06
NOT READY FOR INDEPENDENCE
ola Nacion" sounds the Keynote of
Conservative Cuban Opinion.

HAVANA, July LA Nacion." the or
gan OF the Democratic Union, today speaks
its mind editorially regarding the political
condition of the country. Independence ig-
ures in the programme OF the party. but it
was always understood that the leaders
did not think the time ripe for it, they
wanting to make the best of American in
PREVENTION. However, they never openly
gave expression to the idea that Cuba was
unfit for immediate independence.
La Nacion" says that the time is not
propitious for the installation of indie
pendence, which would only result in the
actual loss of Cuban individuality forever.
At present there is not in Cuba a COM
munity OF ideas. The people are split up
into local parties. which are trying to
make patriotism monopoly Ever prov
ince has its own party. The Americans
have not carried out their promise of de-
livering the island to Cuban government
because the Cubans are disorganized and
cannot receive it. Moral peace is not
established, though material peace was
long ago inaugurated. Until the Cubans
establish moral peace they will not be
ready for independence.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-06

II is reported that Newport society is
rapidly assuming the aspect OF an Adam
less Eden. and that hostessee are nightly
compelled TO rack their brains and strain
their visiting lists because there are not
enough available men to fill up a dinner
table. The men are all of at Canadian
fishing clubs or other places where they
can live in comfort, without Formally.
II this be true. II indicates some rather
peculiar tendencies in modern civilization.
Obviously, society cannot go on entirely
without men, and II the men persist in de-
voting themselves to sport and business
instead Of to formal dinners, what is going
to be done ebout Il, and what is the rea-
son OF such a condition OF things?
One reason may be the eagerness Of the
average American TO make the most of life
as II goes by him. He is not disposed to
spend much time in doing things which
he does not enjoy. simply because his
position demands IL of him. The Eng
Mailman niously attends many functions
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-06
TEACHERS OF MARYLAND.
Addresses by DR.. Harry Fielding
Reid and Others

ANNAPOLIS. July 5.-Dr. Harry Field
ing Reid. of the Johns Hopkins Univer-
sity. addressed the teachers of MARYLAND
progress at Chautauqua Beach. DR.. Reid
is chief OF the highway division of the
Maryland Geological Survey, and he spoke
to the teachers about THE Geography OF
Maryland and the Use of Maps in Teaching
It." Mr.. G. Alex. Fairbank of Balti-
more. read paper on Arithmetic" and
this was discussed by Messrs. T. 8. Stone
G. I. Wright. n. X. Eckhard, and Mrs. NJ.
A. Rowlensoh. DR.. Henry s. West, OF the
Johns Hopkins University, spoke of the
study and teaching OF English from the
teachers point Of view, the paper being
generally discussed
The Fourth Of July was passed pleas
antly at the Beach. The reading and dis
cussion OF profitable essays on subjects
closely connected with their profession
filled the greater part OF the teachers day.
and they also enjoyed many good recita-
tons and songs. The day was closed by
q great exhibition OF fireworks. This took
place at nightfall. and while IL lasted the
whole bay shore was lighted far In each di-
rection.
The feature of the day was The introdTc-
tion OF Prof. Van Sickle. He entered the
assembly hall during the morning session,
and was introduced to the meeting by the
president of me Teachers As.oc:at on Mr.
l.. l.. Beatty, of Centreville In short re-
Spouse to Mr.. Beatty's words the new SUI
perintendent said that when he left his
Western home he felt like "the man with
out a country until he found his hearty
welcome in Baltimore. He expressed de-
light at the interest in their calling shown
by the Maryland teachers. and adverted to
some of the problems of education.
Mr.. NJ. Bates Stevens, State Superintend-
ent Of Public Schools, read a paper compar-
ing Maryland education of the present with |
that OF thirty years ago, and concluded
with suggestions for the further improve |
ment OF the school system.
DR.. Henry-E. Shepherd of Baltimore, |
spoke in the Afternoon on "Charlestown in !
History, Past and Present. THE Coming !
High School, was the title of a paper read |
by Mr.. George A. Steele. principal of the !
Elkton High School. Miss Laura Coombs. |
,f Baltimore, sang during the day. and Miss |
Louise Edwards gave two readings.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-06
AMERICAN HOTELS THE BEST.
Their VAST Superiority to European
Lodging Places.
CFrOm the New Orleans Times Demoerat.)

From the New Orleans Times Democrat)
THE oftener | go abroad the less pa
thence | have with the stereotyped Eu-
ropean contention that there is no COM
fort in American travel" said New Or
leans business man, who has just returned
from his sixth trip across the big pond.
1T is the regulation thing" he continued
for Europeans TO sheer at our hotels.
What tommyrot! With three or possibly
four exceptions. which have borrowed most
of their best features from this country,
there is absolutely nothing abroad that be-
gins to compare with the average high
class American establishment. The ma
jority of the great hotels OF the Continent
are full of exasperating crudities. They
are without elevators. without adequate
bathing facilities, without arrangements
for promptly handling baggage, without
sufficient lights, without quick and cour-
teous beliboy service, and without almost
everything else that makes sojourn pleas
ant and free from care. They have a few
grand public rooms. deliberately decorated.
but the living apartments are generally as
barren of comforts as so many caves. In
most of them there are no arrangements
for heating and the only light obtainable
is a candle.
Yet the average native has the cool eff
frontery to declare that those wretched
are superior to anything we
have in the States. When oornered they
fall back on their cuisine, which.
in nine cases out OF ten. is exactly like the
sham. show, and pretence.
Quite recently l put up at a hotel In
Rome which is famous for its table d'hote
The courses were numerous, meagre. and
served with tremendous flourish. At one
dinner i recall we waited fully twenty
minutes for a pallid flour dumping. in
which black flies were distinctly in evil
dence. That was course Taken as
whole, the dinner was distinctly inferior
to meals l have eaten in many American
houses that never pretended to stand in the
very first line. The hotels in this country
are open to many improvements. heaven
knows! but to say they rank below those
Of Europe in any particular is stupid nom
sense Ii simply isn't So"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-06
Americas Policy in China.

tFrOm the san Francisco BuIletin.)
high official of the Government is reported a.
outlining the Administration policy in China un-
der four lines OF action: First to give relief to
Americans in China; second, to afford pro-
lection to Americans and American interests in
China; third. to protect American trade rights If
the ACKNOWLEDGMENT of China becomes imminent,
and. fourth, TO seek no territory in the event Of
partition. This is ground Americans can stand
upon, without distinction 10 party. The Gov
eminent could not do less, and there seems no
present need why it should do more.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-06
THE PHILADELPHIA CENSUS.
Enumerntors' Portfolios to BE Ship
ped to Washington Today.

PHILADELPHIA, July Census Scper-
visor Harry d. Beaston will make his first
shipment of completed enumerators' port
folios TO Washington tomorrow.
One box. containing thirty OF the books.
will be ready this afternoon, and second
box Is expected to be made up on Saturday.
Delay In forwarding the completed port
folios has been caused by enumerators fail
ing to file affidavits as to their completed
work, as required by law.
Communications from residents tempor-
ariiy out of town are rapidly coming in.
enabling full information concerning them
to be added to the reports. In most OF sIc1
cases the same information has to be can
celed on the census reports OF the location
In which these people are residing temper
arlly. While this makes delay here. it
Will hasten the fral work at Washington.
and result to the credit OF the local census
takers
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-06
NEW NATIONAL BANKS.
Applications for Organization for
3d.: Since March.


The Comptroller of the Currency has
issued statement showing the number
OF banks whose application for organiza-
lion were approved under the currency
act Of March II. from the date of The act
to June 30 to be 1898. with a total capital
of s17,773, 900.
Those with capital under $4,000 num-
bered 3O2 with total capital of 81. 793, 900
and with over $4,000 capital 81 banks
with total of s9.9s0.00 capital The
number Of national banks organized was
PA with capital of 81 SIS, 900 and they
have deposited s3.656.600 in bonds
The net increase in the number Of banks
on June 80, over March IA, was 1875 with
an increase of sl1, 1885, 900 capital The in
crease OF bonds on deposit to secure cir
culation was s39,775.470 June 30 over
March IA, and Of circulation secured by
bonds S57,740757.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-06
THE EASTERN HEADQUARTERS.


NEW YORK, July 5.-Republioan head
quarters in this city will not be opened
until July % at the earliest National
Committeeman Frederick S. Gibbs re-
ceived despatch to that effect today from
Joseph Fl. Manley of Maine. Mr.. Marley
is to have charge Of the national cam
paign in the East. while Senator Hanna
runs the campaign in the West
Mr.. Manley will arrive III this city late
this week or early next. Mr.. Gibbs has
narrowed the places down TO three-the
Fifth Avenue Hotel. he st. James Build
ing, and the Metropolitan Life Insurance
building at l Madison Avenue. In 1895
the headquarters were in The latter build
ing and the same rooms can be secured
now
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-06

From the indianapolis News)
The conception of the spoils system is that the
public service paid by compulsory taxation on
all the people, the sole object of which, justly,
is public business, is TO be regarded the prop
erty OF the party in power, to be Allied solely by
adherents of the party, not for fitness for the
place, but for service which can be rendered, not
TO the public, but 10 the party and because Of
personal favoritsm. This idea is essentially dis
honest
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-06
Danger signals GIimmering.


v iohh NV NaHNihha'i
Governor Roosevelt will wear slouch hat in
spectacular tour through the State of New
York, no doubt, and make much as he can
out o. his record at San Juan hill There will be
sleepless men on his trail, however, who will
dissect that record ard tell it for just what it
is worth. The element Of Imagination will not
be strong as ii WAS two Years ago, and even
then the Governor pulled through by scratch.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-06
A boomerang Candidate.


IFTUH INC NIchWohI DlfpaIth.J
Roosevel.'s rough ride in the general neigh
torhood OF the Democratic Convention is pictur-
esque and all that, but the people understand
Roosy pretty well now. That understanding is ex-
pmplited in Platt's alleged call to Mckinley Just
before the Republican Convention Relieve us Of
Roosevelt lose New York Rooeevelt. in poll
ties particularly, is dangerous to his friends
than to lis enemies
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-06

There is. of course always the danger
that if the character is alive he may re-
sent such use of his name but there is
not much that he can do about it if he
does
One of the reasons why it is improper
to keep old jokes on the stage beyond their
natural term of life is that there is no
room for new ones so long as they occupy
all the available space. There is Just as
much wit and talent In the country as
there ever was, and if the old joke can be
quietly retired after a certain number of
years there is a chance that crop Of new
ones may be produced even superior to
their predecessors. Let all editors. stage
managers, and humorous writer's ponder
over this and consider whether there is
not some way to prevent the Cha incey
Depews of the literary world from num-
mitying and paradng around contemporary
literature witticisms and situations which
have been on constant outpost duty since
the Middle Ages.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-06

This seems to be time for disappear
ances. We have been unable to locate
Abner. who is probably in Hawaii with
Eagan, laughing over the beef contracts;
and we have barely managed to secure the
address of Gage. Now, We would like to
know where Taylor. of Kentucky, is! Is
he hiding in the Canadian woods, or has
he drawn on the Republican campaign fund
and skipped for Europe?
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-06
A Lesson for All.


II the Parisians who may behold Washington's
statue in their city will contemplate seriously
his character and career. they will learn some
much-needcd lessons OF self-eontrol and vrtuous
patriotism. And there are Bostonans who might
prottaby visit the Public Garden for similar
inspiration.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-06
IrrepnrnIblc LOSSES.


Can the st. Louis street ear employees place
their finger on single thing which they have
gained by the strike Just ended which affords
compensation for what they have lost in wages
and in chances OF employment, to say nothing
of the loss of life occasioned by the movement?
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-06

On every Saturday the Jabberwock. Har-
ries, speaks a piece on National Guard
matters in the Washington paper for
which he was once reporter. His ema-
nations are not interesting from mill
tary point of view, except as they contain
the words 1.-The commanding general"
about twice in every sentence. This week,
we presume, We shall be enlightened by
his views on the bombardment of Wash
ingtop. the naval battalion matter. and
some further remarks on the May case.
The prospects seem to be that Harries will
be removed; consummation which a vast
majority of District citizens earnestly are
praying for.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-06
Both Personally Clean.


No political party afford 10 run the slight
est risk Of having its candidates in important
elections assaulted unclcan And never has the
United States been in more satisfactory posi-
tion in this respect than now, for both Mr.. Nc.
kinley and Mr. Bryan are in their personalities
and private life an honor to American manhood
and worthy OF the respect OF American woman.
hood
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-06

From the Concord People and Patriot)
There is great contrast between the exuberant
enthusiasm of the Kansas City Convention and
the cold clamminess of Mark i!auna's late gath
erinr And there will be the difference
between the parties the day after election
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-06
Mr. Bryan's Power.

Considering that he has never had the oppor-
tunty TO win high renown, either in war, in.
Congress or in high executive position, Mr..
Bryan's power is the most remarkable instance
Of political leadership our history has afforded.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-06
TO PREACH IN CUBA.
The Rev. G. l.. Todd. of Boston. Ac-
cepts Havana Passionate.

BOSTON, July 1.-The Rev G. L. Todd,
of the First Congregational Church at
Merrimac. is to resign to go to Cuba as
pastor of the First Congregational Church
CT Havana, which has almost a hundred
members. Senior PersltO, professor in the
University OF Havana, who is here with the
Cuban teachers. is deacon in the church.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-06

From the Indianapolis Press)
1--WE arc party who do things" says Henry
Cabot Lodge But not always. There is the late
and unlamentej Force bill, Senator.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-07-06

The man who tells us that the Cubans
are not fit for self government will get
in trouble. The new elective municipal
council of Havana is already discussing
the question of paying the soldiers OF the
late revolution. There is nothing that so
pension list. Imitation, they say, is the
sincerest fiattery. Our Antillean brethren
are not bit dense
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-08-23
Almas Temples Annual Outing

The annual outing of Almas Temple will!
take place tomorrow evening at River
View, and in anticipation of a large attend
ance three steamers have been engaged for
the occasion. AS usual, an enjoyable pro-
gram or entertainment has been prepared,
and 1t is the intention that the fun this
year will be greater than ever before The
Shriners never do anything by halves and
they feel satisfied that their patrons this
year will not be disappointed.
The proceeds of the excursion are to be
devoted to the Christmas charity fund Of
Almas Temple, which is dispensed with a
liberal hand. This custom has become one
OF the features of Chrstmastide wherever
the influence OF the Shrine extends and
has been the means Of doing much good and
giving great happiness to those who have
been the recipients of the ShrIners' bounty.
The program is to be made enjoyable by
fireworks and vaudeville performance in
part, a drill of the Arab Patrol and some
features which the knowing ones say will
surprise everybody in and out of the Shrine.
If pleasant evening is desired we know of
no more enjoyable entertainment than this
one OF Almas Temple. Every lady who
takes part in the excursion is to receive a
handsome silver souvenir spoon