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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-05

The Chinese MIDDLE

1t is today the duty of all people who
believe in the efficacy of prayer to pray
hard for the rescue of the unfortunate p
lomats. the women and children OF the
legations, and other foreigners locked up
in the shambles of Pekin. There is
human possibility that suceor may reach
in time TO save them. but it is such bare
one that our principal governmental al
thorities, although expressing confidence.
have apparently abandoned hope, for they
seem to have left it TO General Cnahee
and a small bunch OF American soldiers
and marines TO do their best, and have
Quilted their posts of duty to go on holiday
iunkets to Canton the lakes or the sea-
shore.
The most butcherly wretch in China, the
barbarian Ii Ping Heng-the man who
ordered the massacre of Paot -Fu-!s re
ported in practical command OF the Chinese
forces in Pekin. 1t is apparent that he is
in high favor at court, since he has been
able to induce the Empress Dowager 10
decaritate the two members OF the Tsung-
li-Yamen who were in favor Of protecting
the legations. What may happen 10 tier
inmates; what certainly sl1 happen to
them unless relief comes quickly. is rot
hard to guess. with such a f1endish in
fuence in control of the throne.
Unless our late dispatches this morning
should serve 10 Tighten the gloom, the
Chinese situation never looked blacker.
There Is anything but harmony of actbn
among the representatives of the civil lied
powers on the ground, if we may believe
numerous reports from Tientsin. II is
probable that the international forces have
started at last; but they should have done
SO lorg ago Uncsnny stories come TO Us
of military indifference TO the peril Of the
unfortunates in the Chinese captain
difference which We are glad to hear
neither our own nor the German Office s
have shown. Petty jsalousies and liyair.es
have delayed action. Lei Us hope that ;hey
have been gotten over. and that the re-
mairder of the terrible work in hand ruay
ough cooperation.
This country ought TO have had three
thousand troops in Pekin by the first OF
June. Probably they. would have te n
shere and the Ministers escorted safely 10
the coast. but for our fear OF interfering
with the political interests OF our British
ally. 1t is too late to think about that
now As always, the Administration has
wsvered and wabbled until the nation ard
the world have grown contemptuous.
Finally. in the Hay ultimatum. it las
taken a stand which is a good one, aud
would be better if ii had not been emascu-
lated in advance by expressions OF cen
cern only for our own people in pekin, and
by Mr.. McKinley's weak and evasive rep.y
10 the Chinese appeal for American media
ton. Nobody can tell what a day may
bring i2rth. Precious lives and the future
of civilization hang trembling in the bal
anee while the President plays politics
with his rustic neighbors on the little front
porch in Ohio. and Secretary Hay puns
around Lake Sunapee in his nspAtha
launch. All that common people can do is
to hope and pray.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-05

The most accomplished telegraph and
press censor of the day. sheng by name.
at Shanghai, declares that if the allied
forces advance toward Pekin. the Minis
tiers and foreigners in that city. who are
held as hostages, Will all be massacred.
Though not couched In such pointed terms,
the latest statement of Ii Hung Chang
comes to the same thing. Perhaps it is
because Cinnamon are unlike other peo-
pie that these responsible officials do not
seem to appreciate the fact that they, too.
have necks which might be stretched in
conceivable circumstance.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-05
King Humbert,s Cruel Fate.

(From the Terre Haute Express.)
The assassination OF King Humbcrt is one Of the
tragedies which have marked history from the
beginning Of time. The sadness and horror OF
many Of them have been dsepeRod by their appar-
ent useiessness and waste Of life The assassins'
blows have fallen without discrimination upon The
good the useful. the wicked. and the inefficient,
upon the King. ruler by inheritance, and the
President, the choice of his people, upon strong
men and weak and gentle women. The goodness
Of Queen Victoria and the harmless life of Eliza
beth OF Austria the high principle Of Alexander
and the humanity Of Humbert were no shield
against attempts upon their lives because the
assassins have been liberated. insane. or pr
vcrted. Their limited or perverted intelligence.
their mistaken views Of life, have been shown by
the uselssness of their crimes. Lincoln and Car
not fell, but the Republic lived Alexander's un-
diminished power passed 10 Nicholas, and Hum
bert is succeeded by his inferior son, brt the
conditions Of Iiay net charged, for Hum
bert himself had said, Constitutions do net die.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-05

lowed to make cession of Aiaskane ter
ritory to Great Britain. under cover of a
modus vivendi or any other means of de-
flying our fundamental law, there is moth
ing to prevent it from ceding the port and
hinterland of Portland. Me-, or from hand
ing over slice of the American bank of
the st. Lawrence River This is subject
which Congress will not fail TO take up
with angry vigor the very first time the
chance presents itself.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-05

When the allied forces reach Pekin it will be
their first duty, after succOring that gallant hand
in the British Legation, 10 determine who is re-
sponsible for the outbreak. High officials must
not be allowed TO make scapsgoats Of ther sub
o. dinates. and all the guilty must be punished.
Apparently the restoration of the Empress Dow.
ager would continuance Of the reaction
aTy regime which has eliminated in the murder
Of Baron Won Ketteler and the siege of the British
Legation. This the powers could not permit
From present indications the hope Ct the Empire
il in the Young Emperor whom The Dpwager
deposed II this seems probable after investiga-
ton il will be the duty OF the allies to main
tain him on the throne. But such precautions
must be taken rs will ensure the safety OF for
eigners throughout his whole vast Domain The
civilized world must not be forced to endure the
stisr,f.,se of the Last few weeks 4 second time
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-05

A great many sneering and jibing things
are said of the shirt waist man; but he
Il manifestly the harbinger of a great re-
form. He has proved that one may dine in
pubic with propriety without other cloth
ing than a pair OF trousers and an over
shiri Why. then. may we not hope to
see the social canons amended SO that
emancipation from grinding and traditional
conventions shall extend still further. 1t
would be but step to pajamas, or even
to the cool undershirt with its accompany
ing understandings. The revolution never
goes backward.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-05

One friendly monarch having been MR.
dered and an attempt made on the life OF
another, the police authorities OF New
York and other Eastern cities have come
to the conclusion that they should take
known Anarchists who have been making
this county hatchery for their pots for
YEARS. For present purposes ii is like
locking the stable after the horse has run
away; but vigilance in the future mag
perhaps result in the saving of valuable
and innocent lives.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-05
A Republican Apprehension.

In 1896 Kansas rejected Republican ca ididatts
in all but two districts oGt OF eight Nebraska
elected only two Republicans out Of the six can
cidates Two years ago in Nebraska the Free Sill
yer PARTY he'd its OWN. In Kansas however
seven Republicans were elected. Ii Organism
equals the record Of two wars ago in those
StateS holds the districts in New York at
that time, and in Pennsylvania and Illinois, it
will need 10 gather in Cny twenty mere districts
throughout the entire country. And ii other
States should show the Indifference concerning
sound money which New York State showed in
the Congressional election Of 1888 the next House
Of Representatives would he Bryanized without u
doubt.
The most dangerous thing which oonfronis this
country is the mistaken idea Of a great muny
voters that the money question has been settled,
and that. therefore, they have nothing TO worry
about OF TO guard against on that score.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-05
THE BOUNDARY COMMISSION.
American and British Members Ar
rive From Alaska.

VICTORIA, B. c., Aug. 4.-On the
steamer Queen, which has arrived from
Alaska. were Messrs. THtman and French.
OF the American Boundary Commission.
and ". F. King. representing Great Brit
ain on the work Of demarking the boun-
dairy.
They report that they have concluded
their work on White. Chilkoot. and Chill
kat Passes.
Another passenger was W. c. Matthews.
who is accused of the embezzlement of
$4,000 at Savannah, Ga, and is being taken
there for trial
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-05
Evnns or Expediency.
oFrom the Montromery Ad,ertiser.l

VfIuHI tHt SfVIIIsuIIItI3 AlNVIlIstI.I
VIII President Mckinley virtual disgrace Pen.
sion Commissioner Evans by rer owing him to
satisfy the camur OF the pension sharks and rob
bcrs his only offence being a persistent refusal
to be party to rascaity and robbery? 1t is dis
creditable to the Administration that there should
be any ground for such question, but there is,
for all that The report that Evans is to be shift
ed TO the Pustoffce Department, If true, is simply
an evidence that the President has yielded TO tha
demands OF these who have been unable to bull
doze the Commissioner and a more traciable
man in his place. II the act is done, il will be
a shame that is all
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-05
The silence of Mr.. Reed


TTIVHI aIIIIIglETu EfPUUICdn.l
But the fact is clear that this is TO be Thoma.
B. Reeds silent year That il viii be an eIo
quent silence is clear to all. Plainly Mr. Reed /.
not ready to help carry ''canned civilization by
force Of arms to UNIV illing Asatic peoples. He il
too good American for that, and TOO regard
fu Of cherished traditions Of liberty TO rails,
his voice in behalf of policies that are alien "a
them. The silence OF Tom Reed viii be one oil
the features Of the campaign. 1t premises to be
absolute. He is 4 very busy man.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-05
Insanity Of Farmers, wives.

To the Editor of The Times:
In your editorial this morning on Insanity
Among Farmers Wivcs," it seetrs that you dis
credit the statement of Marion Harland. At
:. -. Mich. ore Of the insane asyiunis OF
The State is situated. and only few years ago
the superintendent Of that institution told me
that three-ifths OF the women inmates were farm
ers' wives. and being curious To know if the same
average obtained elsewhere | found on enquiry Of
The superintendent at Columbus Ohio that it
did, SO Massachusetts IS only fraction in ass
vance OF her sister States.
HENRY F. BLoUNT.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-05

(From the Springfield, Mass, Republican,
1t is reported from Indiana that merchant
who had inyeste,. in n large supply OF Mckinley
ard Roosevelt campaign hats, to be sold at >
cents each, cannot sell them for even l cent. and
has now begun to give them away. This. OF
course. has no bearing the strength OF the Re
publican ticket in that quarter. it indicates
rather that the people are not taking 10 the
clsptfap and red fire features OF political cam
nsjenjng 10 r-adily us they used to. 1t Is good
si0n More thinkiTs; and reading aHd less howliug
viii help nightly to an intelligent and righteous
,.crdint III tie noils.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-05
The Literature of whiskers


Ii happens in nIaay cases that what a man pro
fesses as his calling Is not by any means the sig
,,;er,nt thing he does. Thus we find that while
many profess TO practice the art OF literature
thcv raise whiskers or hair on the side and Tho
really significant thing they do Is raising wills
keTs or hair, or both. They may be able exponents
If the yandyke beard or the Samson locks without
making any claim in that direction But the din
Guilty is that they almost to man make great
clsiins regarding literature. and only the most
discerning and fearless critics are able to british
them aside and give them their due
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-05

fFrom the indianapolis Nrws)
II is certain the only thing that will crush thi.
Chinese outbreak is fear. The allies have got to
demonstrate their ability 10 conquer. They have
to pierce with shot and shell the phenomenal
ccneeii OF the Chinese. The indurated ignoran
and seif-estesm combined that make the Chinrst
believe themselves tine sulsriors of all he earth
he shaken only by facts. An allied army
driving on 10 PtIsn is the only means TO ensur,
ultimate peace, whether not it increases pres
est risks.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-05

RooseyeIt's Resentmenf.-As IL do
string to prove TO the skeptics that he
really did vanquish the Spanish army in
Cuba, single handed and alone, the Rough
Rider ON Friday evening issued a def"
to the stupendous Mr.. Hanna. Mr. Hanna
sent a small boy with an order command
ing the Rough Rider to appear forthwith
at national headquarters The Rough Rider
didn't obey. He sent the Hon B. B. Odell
whom he has declared unfit for Governor
of New York. to see Mr. Hanna and inform
him that If he wanted to see the Rough
Rider he could come down to his hotel.
And it so happened that Mr. Hanna didn't
desire TO take orders from an inferior. and
SO the two did not meet during the day.
This is the story as It leaked out piecemeal.
The Rough Rider doesn't deny it. and Mr..
Hanna declares that IL is all news to him
IL is believed that Mr.. Hanna wanted to
deliver another little lecture TO the Rough
Rider on the interesting subject of dress
The lone nero OF San Juan Hill is som
going to exhibit himself around the countrv
again, and ii is said that Mr.. Hanna has
decided that he must array himself like a
statesman or stay at home. But the coun-
try would not know the Rough Rider IL he
should don any other garb than that Of
the eInDattltu COWBOY. ana When this fact
is properly impressed upon the mind of
Mr.. Hanna by Senator Scott and others who
are now working on him it is thought he
will see the ACCESSIBILITY OF permitting
the tail Of the ticket to suit itself in the
matter of sartorial adornment. AT the
same time. the incident is of Importance
II at this early stage Of their association
the Rough Rider is asserting himself what
can Mr.. Hanna expect IL the ticket should
be elected 1t is pointed out that in his
capacity as Senator Mr.. Hanna might
be pleased on occasion to make a speech
and the Rough Rider might ignore all
presidents by refusing to recognize him.
Then there would be trouble sure enough
In view of the fact that the conqueror of
Spain declared at a dinner party in Al
bany last winter that If he should be called
to preside over the Senate he feared he
might lose his temper and hurl the gavel
at the head of Senator Allen or Senator
Tillman. ii is pertinenty enquired if he
9uld dare throw anything at Mr. Hanna's
head if trouble, should arise between them
IN the Senate.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-05

(Ffom the LouisyiIIe UJurier Journal)
Anarchists in New Jersey are holding meetings
at which they eloat over The assassination Of
Humbert ard boast that they will do more work
OF that kind. There ought to be a way to stamp
out that nest Of snakes. Free speech in this
country does not include the right to publicly
encourage and threaten assassination
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-05
The Future of CuI,n.,sa

tFrom The 81 LOUIE Llpbt-D emorral.1
The business interests of Cuba will always
favor the American connection. Independence .or
Cuba is probable at the outset. ana then il indie
pendence provIs TO be failure. i. has been in
most of the other Latin American countries the
Cubans viii have ready way OF making this
fact known to the world. and OF Joining the
American Republic The United States will
always he ready to receive them.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-05

on the other hand. any mere modification
Of the existing act, no matter how radical.
would still be regarded with more or less
suspicion and prejudice, both at home and
abroad.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-05

A Philippine outpost, consisting OF a
lieutenant and fifteen men, surprised and
all hands killed or captured by the late
who were completely crushed
by Triumphant Arch Otis months ago,
seems TO indicate the presence OF a more
rigorous press censor at Manila.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-05
A Hot weather Test.
From the Boston Evening Trar

From the Boston Evening Transcrpt.)
sbe-Are you sure you love me. Georgey
He-Love your Do you think il didn't I'D
be sitting here sweating out cuffs and collars.
WHEN | might be cool and comfortable at home
with next to nothing ong
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-05
And again

''There is certainly something unborn. nor yet
come forth, different from anything now forHu-
lated in any verse, or contributed by the past in
any land-somethng waited for. craved, hitherto
non-expressed. What it will be- and how, 80
knows. Il will probably have TO prove itself
by itself and its readers. One thing. it must run
through entire humanity (ths word and
meaning solidarity has risen to us moderns)
twining all lands like divine thread, Swinging
all beads. pebbles or gold from God and the
soul. and like Gods dynamics and sunshine, Illus
trating all and having reference TO all"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-05

went in 1886 TO fiOngkonE and Macao IN
negotiate the opium conventions. There can
be little doubt that in some respects his
usefulness might have been greater if he
had kept himself Gsore in contact with
the outer world
For quarter Of q century at lest the
final ms truetiOns given successfully to
every British Minister on his appointment
to Pekin might have been summed up in a
half dozen words: When in doubt consult
Sir Robert Hart" The influence which he
thus exercised over British policy in tho
Far East cannot be said to have been
wholly beneficial, for in his uncompro-
missing loyalty to those he served. he was
bound to act above all. whether consciously
or unconsciously. as their advocate and
champion. The British Governments offer
ed him the post of Minister at Pekin in
1855, and he began By accepting il. But he
never actually took up the appointment.
and within three months he fo-mally
placed his resignation in the hands OF Lard
Salisbury. who had in the mean time sue
ceeded a the Foreign Office.
Sir Robert Harris position in the Chi
nese capital was, socially as well as po-
litically, unique Whatever friction might
exist in diplomatic circles, the customs
compound was recognized by all TO b. nsn-
trail ground. a passionate lover of rluSic.
in a country where there were few cppo--
tunities of gratifying such taste, ne hal
collected and trained hand of Cinnamon
with a Sprinkling OF Portuguese. from
Macao AID half-castes from Manila, VIC Dse
weekly concerts in his compound were one
Of the features of social life in Pekin dur
ing the summer months. But il was. par
haps, only with children that he ever Gu
tirely threw off natural reserve, amount
ing almost 10 timidiiy. From time TO time
he used to turn over his garden TO the
young folk of the European community
for an afternoons frolic. and then the
slight, alert figure Of the inspector general
might be seen romping with the best OF
them his ogn shyness melting away in the
sunshine OF their Juvenile spirits.-Lonaon
Times.
The sun., 1900-10-07
NE DIDN'T RUY 4 saw.
II sounded Easy when His wife Proposed II.
but II Wa. Different In the shop.

When tho man with tho red m,lstache started
down the stairs his wife ran to the door and
called him back
Donald she said. I want you to go into a
hardware store to-day and get saw. Don't
forget It. please We need one badly"
Being an accommodating person the man
with the red mustache said he'd get 1t lie
chose the luncheon hour a. the most opportune
time for making his simple purchase He wa,
IN a good humor and he smiled hlandly when
he went bustllnG into the store and said, 4
want a saw. please
The clerk who had come forward 10 wait on
him had a merry twinkle In his eye and the
twinkle overfowed at the question and spread
all over his face in dlmples
What kind Of a saw" he asked
The prospective purchaser began to perceive
what an intricate business the buying OF a saw
really iR.
why" said he. Il don't know. just a saw
Any kind will do | suppose
The clerk sighed If you only knew what
you want to use it for. perhaps could advise
What wan, to use it foTI;- echoed the man
OF 't" course nrS At least my folks DO ''' " '"'
saw what" asked the clerk.
Il don't know admitted the nonplussed
The clcrk frightened up again and led the
way to the rear Of the store i will show you
n few Of the different varieties Of saws we have
on hand" he said Observation and an cI-
PLANTATION OF their uses and prices may assist
Won In making a decision Here's n metal
saw II IL the hardest saw there Is II Is made
Of highly tempered steel and will saw iron.
copper lead and all manner Of metals II Il
small In size and sells for e. 10 g. ~, according
to the styln Of the handle which comes In boeCh-
wood and oak the latter being moro expensive
l. that the kind Of saw you wantf"
The man with ia" rod uustAche was sOrely
IarpleNsd NO" said he. Il don't think 40.
We have no metals at "ur honse TO work on.
thai know oi
"P.rhaps Won would like meat saw" suc-
cested the clerk. Steel in those ~ ~ hardly
a. hgh aRrldc and could let Sou have good
enc for dollar. liut YOUR" not hu,ChCr|
The man who wanted y saw shook his head
mournfullv end the clerk continued
There l. n regular ki'ch"n saw, for general
utility purposes. which will cost ruu only 80
cents How docs that s'rika you? No? Then
here's the cabinet mlkors saw. can give
Won A very good one FOR 50 Then ] have over
hero pm'rbars' saw. tn" I'm" delicate 81 W. used
hv MI manner Of IrtINccrs and the ordinary
wood saws WHICH viii cost Won anywhere from
50 cents 20 81 H. that back room We have
saws buzz saws and circular saws II vou
want 20 pay n hig price you'd better take ono
Of the la,tcr IN give YOU u good ono for $50.
Would YOU like to SEQ 'hcu?"
Tic yan with IN" rod mustnche locked
nbuut him worderinRv
No, thank vp'l b" said. never dreamed
that there We're - many different kinds ~
saws guess | wont take any ill find out
lust whist kind want
The clerk bowed 1lTahlv. I regret being
unable TO make = sale" he said. but | really
think that IN" wiser pl-n."