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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-18

In the light Of our present knowledge
IL would not do TO jump 10 conclusions
relative TO the situation in The region Of
Lord Roberts operations in the Orange
Free State On the face of the reports it
would appear that General Cron3e had de-
cided TO avoid the risk of being bottled
up at Magersfontein, had divided his
force, sending a part TO Colesberg and
Stormberg and prepared TO retire with
the remainder on Bloemfontein. The in
dicstions are that Lord Roberts took the
initiative sooner than his opponent e1-
pected and that the swift movement OF
French with the cavalry division around
Jacobsdal disconnected his arrangements.
exposing him TO an attack while retreat
ing, which has been delivered by Kelly
Kenny's division. The results SO far are
that The siege Of Kimberley has been
raised, that if there is any force Of Beers
at Magersfontein 1t has become neg
Iigible quantity, ana that the western
border for practical purposes has been
cleared between the Modder River and
aafeking. This. barring things not known,
gives Roberts the desirable advance base
at Kimberley and the advantage OF a
running fight against an enemy retiring
in haste. and doubtless hsmpered by his
artillery and baggage,
There are some items which at present
must be set down on the other side OF The
account, at least tentatively. To begin
with, the relief of Kimberley imposes
upon the British general-in- chief the ne
cessry of feeding az fortunately twenty
thousand people in addition TO his normal
force This will ;nr a time greatly strain
his supply organization. The Kimberley
garrison OF iwenty-seyen hundred men is
uominally added to his strength; but II
The Town is to be used as base IL VIII
take more than that number 10 protect
II Secondly. a railway column must be
sent porth 10 take Baden-Po~ell aud
Plumer out OF the pockets In which they
are beld nv Boer comma dos. which. how
ever. may be, and probably will be. with
drawn 10 cooperate in the defence Of
Bloemfontein.
But the third consideration lis the most
| important. We are strongly impressed
with the notion that when cronje saw
the forces. huge as compared with his
| own. being msssed against him on the
Modder line. he detached. all the men
1 and guns he could spare to carr, out
Count de villebors- Msrsuil's plan OF q
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-18

left In Mania OF naughty Spain says its
prayers-which perhaps II is as well We
do not quite understand There mantilias
Of Spanish lace are the rule rather than
the exception. There the oright-sred Mes
tizas divide their attention between their
beads and their beaux. the latter apt TO
be somewhat dusky. but irreproachabiy
clad In well-cut duck. Indeed, there is
scarcely a shirt-tail visible In st. lgra-
thus IL is. by the way beautiful
Church, and Is a monument to the skill OF
the Filipino. The roof. pillars. ehancei.
choir, and. pulpit are OF wood. deiicately.
exquisiteiy carved by native artists. The
altar was sent from Rome. and is Of sculp
tured white marble. Spain contributed the
pictures, and they are OF unusual merit
for that class OF modern picture. And
from the admirably artistic paipit are
hurled eloquent denunciations, couched in
purest Castiilian. OF that particular form
OF apostacy which consists in contracting
matrimony outside the one and only
Church, transgression sufficiently com
mon q; present to Justify considerable
anxiety on the part OF the faithful The
destinations OF the American soldier have
indeed much to answer for.
Our street is seen under its most char
acteristic aspect in the early evening, after
the show on the Luneta is over; when the
spectacle OF the sunset and the mountains
and the ships has been blotted out: when
the stone bench is empty. where two old
Spanish gentlemen and padre put In an
hour OF melancholy pleasure every even
ing In shaking their heads over the degen-
Grafton and dscadence of all things: when
the military band has departed. together
with the Spaniards who have cendescend-
ed to listen to it scornfully. and the Mes
tlzas demurely. Then we drive home
through the little street and congratulate
ourselves that we have part In It. IL Is
| lighted only by lanterns hung from each
| Individual house. They are CT clear glass.
| set in tin frames, OF considerable variety
OF form, and are Illuminated by cup OF
cocoanut oil. in which floats wick made
| from twist Of hemp. Sometimes they are
| fastened to the house itself. sometimes to
the gate or wall. and. still better. occa-
! sionally to the trunk OF a great palm; and
| in their gentle radiance we deplore cleo
| tricity. These little lamps bear the same
relation to our garish lights as does the
mild tinkle OF the guitar which we hear at
intervals the whole length OF our street to
the blare OF the brass band to which we
have been listening on the Luneta- They
accord with the frefiies hanging In the
trees, and the palms waving against the
sky, and the whisper OF the surf.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-18
The Maine Monument.

To the Editor Of The Tines:
In remembrance q the dead OF the Maine
respectfully make the suggestion that Congress as
an expression OF the sentiment Ct the American
people. proceed to build monnment over tue
wreck Of that ship in Havana barber II IS snowh
that ia its present position it is not menace
tn ar in the way OF navigation sea val eouio
be- constructed around its outlines and the i.erio,
sIled with elem earth from "Gods country
Certain portions Of the wreck could be lett s1-
no,.d and a suitable "Pro fatria monument
erected and inscribed with the names OF the oni-
GERS and sailors who persisted in that Tragedy
tile whole to be held in perpetuity as the prop
erty of the United states and under me p.osec'ion
and care OF the Government as a national esiie-
terry. o'Dh
,,--L;nu,or Fob Is. t.-1.--
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-18

Until the darkness OF ignorance and SUI
perstition has been scattered by the sun
light of education. Cuba will not be what
IL ought to be- The emancipation of the
islanders from monarchical oppression
brought them only half way on their
tourney toward freedom, which is mental
enlightenment as well as physical indie
pendence.
Under American auspices. the school
house is becoming an institution In Cuba.
Substantial rehabilitation depends to
greater extent upon It's gooi Offices than
upon any other influence. 1t does not re-
auire a great deal OF foresight to appreciate
the fact that the new Cuba will be the
creation OF the native rising generation.
Customs and practices repugnant to mod
ern ideas of liberty may be partially elim-
mated by an intelligent restrictive policy.
but education. the awakening OF mind and
conscience from the soporific influence OF
conservatism will alone make obsolete the
things undesired.
Before Americans assumed the direction
of Cuban school affairs there were only
two hundred such institutions In the whole
island. and each of them was rigidly faith
| full to the ancient Spanish sTstem. The 'e
are today 2,05s schools. of which 2ol are
in Havana, 152 In Matanzas.. and 1Io in
the city OF Puerto Principe. These statis-
tics have been obtained from ninety-seven
municipalities. 1t is expected that reports
from thirty seven others Will increase the
total number of schools by four hundred.
The children of the island are showing
an eagerness to learn that is, gratifying.
The aggregate attendance of the schools
from which reports have already been re-
ceived is more than one hundred thousand,
and it is stated by the superintendent that
the number of pupils is expected to reach
one hundred and fifty thousari by the
lst of June A systematic and thorough
American method of teaching is being In
troduced with unqualified success. Indeed.
there is a feeling that, despite their long
handicap. the young Cubsns will make such
educational strides that young America will
have TO look to its laurels. The future OF
the island is in safe hands, and there is
every prospect that 1t will be distinctly an
era Of progress and commendabie develop
mepj.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-18
THE SAMOAN STATION
Tiliey 10 Remsia Ia
Charge "a T,tui1a.

Charge "a 1Ctuffa.
Commander B. F. TIiiey, OF the collier
Abarenda. is to remain in charge Of af-
fairs at Page Page Harbor. the coalins
station on the Island Of Tutuila- IL was
announced at the Navy Department yes
terday that Commander Tilley would re-
main on that station until he completed
the work on the wharves and other oulid-
ings of the station.
The contract time for this work will ex-
pire In March next. IL is estimated that
six months more will be required to COM
pIete IL. Commander Tilley went to Samoa
with the understanding that he would re-
turn in June. but the Navy Department IS
satisfied that he will not object to remain
ing until the station has been estaDiisneu:
In addition to his shore duties, ne VIII
continue 10 command the Abarenda. when
will be assigned as station-ship Inc
original intention TO appoint governor lor
Tufuila and the other island that became
the prouerty OF the United States FRIDAY
through the exchange Of the ratification OF
the Samoan partition treaty, VIII NOT ge
adhered to. but Commander riley. al
though designated in purely naval capae-
inv. will exercise functions there similar
IN those exercised by Governor Lesry III
Guam. ....ort,-
In his capacity of the se.ior representa-
tive of the United States Commander III
Low will issue a proclamation 10 the IN
bahi,ants of Tutuila and the other Ameri-
can islands asserting the authority OF this
Government.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-18
THE HOSPITAL SHIP MISSOURI.
Captain Dillon Makes Serious
Charges Against Surgeon Arthur.

Charges Against Surgeon Arthur.
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 17.-captain
Dillon. master of the hospital ship Mis-
souri,. has asked for survey OF his vessel.
and Major W. H. Arthur. surgeon. who
has commanded her since she entered ser
vice. has been released from duty on her.
Captain Dillon considers that he was for
tunate in getting the Missouri TO this
port, although s4500 had been expended
In making her ready for service. He
charges that Major. Arthur has cost the
Government a large sum, because he per-
sisted In commanding the Missouri. though
he was density ignorant OF nautical affairs.
Captain Dillon declares the ship was not
seaworthy when she left New York, and
that the board OF survey ordered to ex-
anime her was a mere farce. He says that
in reconstructing the ship Major Arthur
had electric dynamos placed under and
within twelve feet OF the main compass
and chronometer. The electric current
affected the compass and the bridge was
constantly shaken by machinery. The hre
apparatus was worthless. The chief en-
gineer reported directly TO Major Arthur.
Captain Dillon says that a boiler which
had been condemned In New York was
put In the vessel. and the Missouri never
made more than ten knots, though she
made twelve and one-half on Ler trial trip.
Dillon also says the superstructure OF the
Missouri, is so poor that II there had been
heavy seas the two forward houses would
have been carried away.
Under Major Arthur, $4,000 has been
spent to make the vessel into a model hos
pital ship. but Dillon says she is today
a mere she'll and cannot be kept in sailing
condition.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-18
The BOer ar.
lFrom the chIesso Reeord.l

tF1om The Chicago HecoTd)
The engagement. in South Africa beer no re-
sembiance TO those Of past history. The scene
is unrelieyed BY single dash Of cslor The
soldiers and officers alike wear costume Of .
Gun shade, which blends easily into slinost any
background. Net even shoulder strap is worn
and Gags have been discarded Troops ave almost
never PLAYED into action. and no heroic drummer
boys lead the line OF advance. Officers and mer
Allie carry rifles, and there is no sabrs~"rins
The modern soldier in fact, is no longer
sculptor's model; he is an earnest lsborins man
and during working hours he Looks the part
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-18
Tn. Porto Rsc.n outrage.

tfrom tie Philadelphia TInef.p
In the present state Of things, We nave simply
relesred the Poro Rcsn. from Spanish rule
ard Destroyed their market relations with spain
without furnishing any substitute al all. We
govern tbem by military force and maintain our
Lii rasiririlnns araiIsf ihcir prodncts
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-18

The War Department desires 1t 10 be dis
,inctIy understood that the number OF SOL
diers in the Philippines who have gone
crazy under the command OF Otis has been
greatly exaggerated. Only two hundred and
twenty-three are now on the list. Why
il should have been SO cut down We are
at loss TO imagine. Perhaps those who
suffer only from some form OF monomania
are not included. IL SO, We can understand
il: because 1t is well remembered that,
few months ago. there was Donomsniacal
epidemic throughout the army in Luzou.
consisting of a Wild desire. to get q gen i
eral in command at Manila.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-18
sentimental interference.


tFIOin the tnitiso 4NeNS.J
v.;,,, ,;tv councils over the United states
arc nsssinr resolution. asking President Mckin-
ias ~ mediate in the Trsnsvssl war. These city
iaihers do not seem to know that they are ask
~ ,hs President 10 violate the Monroe Doctrine
~, mhrou t,,is, country in European wal.
There Is. however,. one time that would be ap2ro-
80, tor such action on the part Of munich
ppaity-namely, after it has done all its legitimate
work toward giving good COVE nment IN us o ,Sin
r;,y Nv the time each council has done TINS
~: wsr in south Africa will be ancient history
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-18
carnegie aud FrIck.


(Fron the NlnneapOIis IrIndNt.ll
Tho suit Of Frck against Carnegie is calculated
q, re,pin,I one Of the old saying that when roaies
an ont honest men BY their own Not That
Frick and Carnegie are necessarily roeues' pu.
~ SroTr,o,,s profits OF their business shows that
tbsv have been able to practice extcrton upon
the public in some manner, and the Ight Oh
nub,ieity turned upon their affairs by the law
suit may lead our lawmakers to put. Their hnstfs
upon the proper corrective.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-18
4 Porcine Tragedy,


Pe.haps the most thrilling. II not the mos.
ns,bstir ;nciden, o. the latest foods in western
Massachusetts, was in the piggery on the shores
Of the Agawam River, up IN spIineheid. Inc
,i,.y rose 80 fast that the proprietor Of the sty
was unable 10 rescue the inhabitants. and. as the
Ill b,onil.r nuts il, the swirling eddes caught
icrt, .iah, pigs in their angry whirl. and after
a shrin sqnssiing that woke the Agawam echoes,
.r,pt ,lOWu,
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-18

There is a small boy at lslington whose isthtr
ia a Frenehman. but who nimseli was born "a
England and has lived here all his ne. tonss-
'enti,, H.. considers himself 10 he Engiishman.
H. has recently gone to school, and has been tAs-
Ing his hrst lessons in English history Fhe o,ner
NIGHT he locked up from his book, nusingg' an"
sap Para ~ we licked you awtulls at the battle Of
Waterloo didn't weT
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-18
Dor. for Fire Purposes.

dTrom the New York Tribune.)
Horses are scarce in Dawson CITY whiis uogs
iio ,',,..~o,s and so the latter are used by the
,re department. They are so trained that at the
ian Of the FIRE bell they Jump at once into pace,
90 that their collars can be snapped about their
necks Then they GO tearing on down the S'f'e''
" t,st AZ any metropolitan fire department.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-18

Vicious constructions of Constitution and
law do not take long TO exert their effects
From the manner in which the interests
OF the District Of Columbia are viewed by
certain members of Congress. 1t is plain
that they have adopted the Payne princi-
pie, that the Constitution of the United
States does not operate ex proprio yigore
in this dependency.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-18

,F,on, the Chicago Inter ocean,
l.. t.c, I, Mr.. Mckinley he the astnte politician
,,I,i,,, all Who know him believe him TO be. he
,,isht v.u begin Immediately the search ior an
.n,.,i.,, h.sJ Of the state Department.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-18
rho T.,le.t Of Europeans.

CFrom the Chicago Chroricie)
The sxedes are probably the tallest people IN
rurope. and have, on the whole, erect, handsome
figures To some extent TINS sdVantase = uus "
nsy.ical exercise for Ling's Swedish gym"'s.l,s,
~ comnulsorv in the elementary schools, ahd.
az SD in other schools and colleges.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-18
uncompiimentnry Frankness.

(Fr0m the Chicaeo NeWsJ
civ suortsman-Any game around hereG
Fafmer-Yes: the woods are hull Of it,
civ Sportsman supposed It had been P''V
we'll tilled off by now.
Farmer-oh. no. No cue ever hunts around here
lut yon city fellows.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-18
chc,n E,ec,rlc Lighting.

CFrom the Philadelphia Press'Y
The total production OF incandeseent Temps ~
the United States is about sO,uop'uo per AN sas
i.mps sppear arc AZ coo. The price OF the amp
has been reduced in twenty wears from - 10 1u
average Of Is cents.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-18
Mr.. wannmnker'. Prediction.

trrom the Philadelphia North hmtIiean)
Nr. quay will never again sit in the United
states senate either on Governor Stones appoint
ment OF by choice Of the Legislature. He da,
las Passed
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-18

We have nothing particular against the
Massachusetts Institute OF Technology.
and ordinarily would not like = see it de-
stroyed or injured; but public policy is
often necessarily paramount to private
considerations, even those of charity and
mercy For this reason, as Icing as Samp-
son has refused the presidency OF the
school. its trustees would do a great and
noble act OF benefcence to suffering SER
vice if they would offer the job &c Crownin-
shield.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-18
A Complicated Motive.


Dolly swift-IIe Is very fond Of golf, isn't he
sally-Gay-I do not think be is Is fond q eei,
as he is fond OF being thought TO be fond %
golf
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-18

Philadelphia has apparently relapsed
into it's proverbial slowness. The recent
jubilation in the Quaker City, after being
designated as the successful bidder for
the Republican National Convention, ap-
pears TO have been slightly premature.
The price was one hundred thousand dol
lars, but less than one-third OF that sum,
according to reports. has materialized in
actual cash. The difficulty of securing
funds now being experienced by Phiia-
delphians arouses a doubt as to the value
Of politica. conventions from business
standpoint II the Quakers do not lose
the Republican powwow through pro-
longed lethargy and financial disability
they may be in a position next June to
provide other cities with interesting sta
tistics bearing upon this matter.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-18

Nl..ourI Republicans. - The usual
usdrepnial fractional fight amorg the MIS-
souri, Republicans has begun. This time
the war is differen Mt from its predecessors
in the important matter CT leadership. For
nearly thirty wears heretofore the war has
RACED furiously along lines marked out by
Chauncey Ives .Filley. Four years ago
FiJley was completely eliminated, and the
Hon. Richard c. Ksrens took bis place as
the Missouri boss. Presumably the elimi-
nation of the troublesome Filley meant
peace and harmony in the Republican party
Of Missouri. But 1t seems that the iates
have decreed otherwise. Or psybe IL was
Mr.. Mckinley who did the decrecing
ANYWAY. there is now on between Colonel
Kereps and Secretary Of the Interior
IIitchcock a war more bitter than any ever
waeed for and against Filley. When Filley
Was The bugbear.rJ Messrs. Kerens and
hitchcock were fast friends and political
lilies Mr. Hitchcock is said never to have
taken an active personal interest in poll
Tics In those days. and left everything TO
Kerens Indeed II Is stated that when
President Mckinley announced the selec-
t,on of Mr.. Hitchcock for the important
most of Ambassador 10 Russia, the party
workers In st. Louis did not know In what
ward he lived. When he was transferred
from St Petersburg 70 inc nesu VI Tue III
terror Department the same element in
Missouri were inclined to cry out In alarm
lest the President had made mistake.
But IL is claimed by the friends OF Mr..
Hitchcock that he not only has measured
nm TO the Official duties of his office. but
also its partisan political opportunities.
and Is now moving ITO supplant Co.onel
Kereps as the party boss in Missouri.
Kerens. it is said, is making desperate
6qbt 10 maintain control of the machine in
bis state. but with all of the Missouri pat
rouare In Secretary Hitchcock's hands, IT is
believed Kerens is leading forlorn hope.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-18
senator chandler. Opportunity

Senator Chaudlcr's Opportunity
The shabby treatment accorded the civil
service principle by the House, In viola
ton of Republican platform pledges, Will,
IL is thought, give Senator Chandler an OPP
portunity to even up with his enemies
when that subject reaches the Senate for
discussion. The political Importance to
the party in power of repudiating the civil
service reformers on the eve OF a national
campaign is well understood by the prac-
teal politicians, but IT is not believed that
ID will make the same sort OF appeal 10
large element OF sane and conservative
voters in certain close States. Senator
Chambers reelection depends in some de-
gree upon his renewal Of the fight in diff
ferent form for the upholding Of the civil
service laws. at whose fragrant violation
he last summer boldly charged Commits
sioner Brewer an appointee OF the Presi-
dent, with counteBancing an6 defending In
the sensational proceedings brought
against Senator Gallinger. At that time
Senator Chandler firmly declared his in
tention to call Mr.. McKinley's attention
TO Commissioner Brewers alleged shield
ing of the yioators of the spirit and letter
of the civil service rules. If the Senator
has lone this. no mention OF the iact
has been made 1t is believed he prefers
TO yentilate the matter in the Senate, and
that with this view ne will submit some
observations before the session Closes