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The evening times., 1900-04-11
The Question of Intervention.

The news of the day seems calculated to
Justify an opinion that unless Lord Rob
erts can effect a radical change in the
military situation in South Africa. without
delay. there will be a mere or less concert
ed movement in Europe la the direction of
intervention. fresh British disaster is
added to the already long list OF such
things. and another is liable to happen if
aid is no. quickly sent to General Bra
bant at wepener. The British power at
Bloemfontein appears to be paralyzed, and
we do not hear any more talk about the
early occupation of Pretoria
As The Times yentured to remark the
other day. the other great powers are not
going to give England from now until
doOmsday TO subjugate the little South
African States. and if better progress is
mot made henceforth, than has been dur
ing six months past. they will get tired
of waiting and act. Kruger's special com
1nissioBers to the European governments
have arrived in Italy. The probabilities
are that they will not be far from Berlin
on the occasion of the Austrian Emperor
impending visit to the German Capital.
They may not see him or Emperor Will
helm; but it would not be strange if they
were allowed to state their business to
Counts Goluchowski and Won Buelow, the
Austrian and German Foreign Ministers.
These Boer ENJOYS are reported as assert
ing that they are empowered TO negotiate
for peace on reasonable terms and to ar
range for truce pending a settlement.
1t may depend somewhat upon what terms
they would consider reasonable. % whether
or not they are likely to interest any cabi-
net in their scheme at present. II inde-
pendence or the status quo ante is a sine
qua non with them, II is not presumable
that any one Of the leading states of the
Continent would be willing to serve them
at this moment. Great Britain has given
notice that no such terms will be granted.
and for third party to propose them
would OF course be construed as an affront.
Nevertheless, if something is not accom-
plished very soon 10 bring the end of the
South African war reasonably within sight,
we are inclined to think that the great
powers will feel 1t incumbent upon them
10 call halt, on general principles The
question of terms would not then be one
for the belligerents TO settle between
themselves, but for a congress TO agree
upon and decree. DR.. Leyds, the Trans
The evening times., 1900-04-11
FOR A NEW CON sTITUTIoN.
strength Developing in Favor OF 81
Virginia Convention.

RICHMOND, Va. April 1.-THE strength
developed by those who favor calling a
Constitutional Convention is surprising
those on the other side of the question.
1t is conceded by the representatives Of
some of the largest corporations in the
State. The failure of Senators Daniel and
Martin to give public expressions on the
question of calling a convention has been
generally criticised. Some of the closest
friends of the senior Senator several weeks
ago expressed the belief that he would at
some time soon write an open letter an
nouncing himself in favor of the conven-
tion. 1t seems to be the impression now
that this was a mistake. or at least that
Senator Daniel is not disposed to commit
himself on this point. The fact that the
sentiment in favor of a convention seems
to be developing is certain to arouse the
opposition and cause them to put forth
more systematic efforts to either secure
delegates to Norfolk committed against
this proposition or have them go unin-
structed. 1t is the belief that before many
counties elect delegates the opposition will
manifest a stubborn though quiet deter
mination to be heard Money could be
II
clans, for use in defeating a convention.
The elements most interested in defeating
the assembling of such a body can easily
obtain campaign fund for use in accom-
plishing this object.
The counties which have thus far elected
delegates to the Norfolk convention in
structed to vote for making the calling of
a Constitution Convention a party issue
are: Augusta, Appomattox, Charlotte,
Gloucester, Nottoway, Pulaski Franklin
King and Queen, Henry, Northampton,
Campbell Botetourt Caroline, and Lun-'
enberg. The counties and cities that have
either expressed themselves aaginst con-
vention or failed to instruct are: Rich
mond county, Spottsylvania, city Of
Staunton. Russell, Prince William, Middle
SEX Mecklenburg, Fredericksburg, Wythe,
Nansemond, Mathews, and Northumber-
land.
The contest in some of the other eoun-
ties promises to be interesting, for the
meetings for delegates have been rather
quiet and little activity manifested on
either side. AS the strength of the oppo
stion side increases, however, more snap
will find its way into the campaign.
The evening times., 1900-04-11
Admiral Bewey,s Position.

It may be assumed with confidence that
there was not a Democrat in the United
States who did not feel a thrill of delight
and exultation on reading the other day
the declaration Of Admiral Dewey. that he
not only is 5ut always has been Demo-
crat
This announcement becomes all the
more important because Of the kind OF
Democracy il suggests and presupposes.
For Dewey halls from Vermont where
such political faith means. and for many
monotonous decades has meant ostracism
from Office. and 10 an extent social dis
ability if not persecution. The Vermont
Democrat must sacrifice every thought Of
political ambition. Fer generations the
little Spartan band OF Jefersoutaus in the
Green Mountain State annually. bienUially
and Quadrennially. have marched to the
polls. equally sure of defeat and of The
eternal justice OF their caus5 and its uu-
dying principles. It is a grand thing, this
Vermont Democracy; without fear with
out reproach. and without hope Of reward
it is always loyal to the faith to the plat
form. and to the candidates of the party.
and il is the kind Of Democracy pTCfgssed
by George Dewey
The Admiral has not been an aetiye
politician; perhaps has seldom voted. His
profession has taken him out Of politics.
n is neither convenient nor. perhaps. al
vzahle that military servants Of the ma
lion should be prominent in pushing the
interests OF any one political organization.
But that does not prevent man from
bains patriot az heart. nor from unob-
trusivcly advocating the policies OF the
party he believes most likely 10 subserve
the interests and honor of the country.
Have we said that Dewey has seldom or
never yotedo Then we are mistaken. He
cast a great many round and ccHieal bal
lots for the Union during The civil war;
and the ballot boxes represented by Mon
5oto's fleet al the bottom of Cavite Pay
show how. he and his men filled them wllh
the votes that decided the fate of the
United States as a great world power
And in every instance H. has taken his
life in his hand to vote. Good, honest
practical American politics this,
We yenured not long ago to say that
Admiral Dewey's entrance into politics
was a momentous political event As the
days go by. il is seen to be more than
fhat Perhaps even now. the trusts and
their Republican sponsors do not realize
the effect il has produced. Possibly. they
Go not yet see that the influence Of the
Dewey sentiment among the people viii
make the Democratic platform and candi-
dates invincible, The Admiral is some
thing more than sailor. His record
at Manila shows him to be a great GiplO-
matist administrator. and man Ct aHairs.
lie is not under the illusions. respecting
Jbe current political situation in both ma
5onal parties that some persons seem to
7hink him. He knows. as well as any of
his admirers, critics. or enemies can. that
the nomination of William J. Bryan at
Kansas City is a foTegone conclusion: and
that as a Democrat. il will be his pleasure
as well as his duty to support him in the
coming campaign. Admiral Dewey is a
Vermont Democrat. and a Vermont Demo-
Crat never deserts his party
The evening times., 1900-04-11
INVADING THE KLONDIKE.
A Small Peace Contingent Bound for
the Treasure Field.

PHILADELPHIA Aphil ia party Of
ten mechanics from this city left last
week to join a great army Of SOL
diers and workmen at Seattle, Wash,
which is about to move into the Klondike
region to re-enforce the United States mill
tary forces there. Major G. S. Bingham,
formerly at the head Of the Schuylkill
Arsenal. is in charge of the men. The
workmen, 100 OF whom will accompany the
soldiers, are to build permanent barracks
for the military forces at the three army
stations in Alaska.
One thousand troops will comprise the
re-enforcements under the charge OF Major
Bingham. While his army is being recruit
ed Major Bingham is gathering materials
for the construction OF the barracks. At
present the barracks used to house the 400
soldiers are rough timber houses Offering
but small protection from the rigors Of the
Arctic winter. Corrugated iron work viii
be used to a great extent in building the
new quarters. The workmen-100 Of them
recruited from Government arsenals
throughout the country, will erect the bar
racks.
There are four forts in Alaska, where
troops are now stationed where the reen-
forcing army Is 10 settle. Iney are fOTJ
Gibbon at Tannan; Fort St Michael at St.
Michael; Fort Egbert, at Eagle City, and
Fort Wrangel. Another fort will be estab-
lished at Cape Nome, the latest centre fer
gold mining.
The troops will leave Seattle on July 1
TO travel by water TO st. Michel and ths
mouth of the Yukon River By August 1
they expect to reach their destination
Already temporary accommodations are te-
ing prepared for the troops ard wOTkmen
for it is expected that six months will be
required for the completion Of the perma-
nent barracks.
The additions 10 the military force sta
toned in Alaska will be under the c,m-
mand Of General Randall. department con-
mander The rapid population Ct the god
region has necessitated the despatch Cf re-
endorsements. the troops in Alaska at TIE
present time numbering only about 400
men.
The evening times., 1900-04-11
Preferred the Barrel.

FTom the Ashevie IN. CT Citizen)
Oscar Carpenter was sentenced some three weeks
ago TO work on the streets thirty days for va
grancy During the three weeks Of his incarcera-
tion here Mr. Bostic has never succeeded in get
ting stroke Of work out of Carpenter although
he has tried every suggested by his ex-
perience. Yesterday the gang taken to Pine
Street. One end knocked out Of barrel a
hole to fiji the tired mans neck was made in the
other end, and This Man Won't WORK was
painted on the side In this loud costume Carpen-
ter marched with the gang took his stand in the
middle Of the street while the Others worked, and
simply grinncd. When asked this morning
whether he would take out the barrel or pick,
he decided upon the barrel, being easier to
carry
The evening times., 1900-04-11
A FIRE IN PETERSBURG.
Valuable Leaf Tobacco Destroy ell by
the FI=meS.

PETERSBURG Va. April 1.-THE most
destructive fire that has occurred in Pc
tersburg for a very long time was that here
last night. when the large frame leaf to-
bacco factory. a building about 25O feet In
length. Il shaped, on Pine Street. owned
by W L. Nenable, a prominent tObaccOGisJ
OF this place. and occupied by W G.. Dun
nirgton & Co. leaf tobacco buyers. was
burned to the ground. In the building
were over one million pounds Of the finest
leaf tobacco in bulk and hanging which
had been purchased for the Austrian Gov
ernment and which was awaiting ship
ment, all Of which was entirely consumed.
The loss is estimated at fully $3.50
which is covered by insurance The resi-
dence of T. f. Waugh. which was in close
proximity to the fire, was very badly gut
ted. Rod Williams a fireman was badly
burned about the face and was suffocated
by smoke
The evening times., 1900-04-11
The Diary of MOIiere's Troupe
Fron the London Cbroniclel

IFTOIl Ihe LOnuon IhIOnlCIe.)
Among the rescued treasures Of the Comedie
Franchise there is one (says our Paris corre-
spUrdenD which is looked upon as its sacred
book. lie Registre de Lagrange which was
left in VI. Jules Clarete's room. is the record of
the affairs of the theatre during the interesting
period from 1859 to 1855. by Charles Yarlet de
Ia Grange, of the kings comedians Al
though intended only a business collection of
programmes. receipts and other details the au-
thor virtually kept diary of the Moere troupe.
marking the joyous episodes with blue ink the
deaths with black diamonds. and the births with
crosses. The style is simple. and the value OF
the Mss. is incalculablc. 1t will be added to
the museum of the Theatre Francais. which is
being transferred to the Louvre
The evening times., 1900-04-11
EXCURsIoNIsTs IN TROUBLE.
Captains Unexplained Action
Leaves Them Stranded.

BOSTON. April 1.-THE fact that trou-
bic OF some sort had Oyertaken the Clarke
excursion party. which left here for an
Oriental cruise on the Dominion Line
steamer New England February 1. has
been known in local steamship and tour
list circles for over a week but up to yes
terday nobody here has received any def
mite information as to the exact nature
of the difficulty.
II appears that all went well until the
ship arrived at Naples on the return and
the 500 passengers went up to Rome for
a two-days' stay. During their absence
Captain McCaulev. for some unexplained
reason, had their baggage landed and
steamed away for Liverpool
In addition 10 having their clothing. etc.
ruined in the landing and being obliged
TO pay duty on everything. a number Of
passengers. including several women. are
stranded in Rome and dependent upon the
American Consul
The evening times., 1900-04-11

Owing TO the open winter the prospect
plums this year. Some of them will be
ripe when the Porto Rican bill passes,
and the President appoints a Governor and
Executive Council for the island. Ratifi-
cation of The Hague Convention will ripen
a few more, as there are representatives
OF this country on the permanent board of
arbitration to select. With the Coastitu-
tion and the Civil Service merit system
out of the way, President is not without
some means of rewarding his friends these
DAYS.
The evening times., 1900-04-11
Exhibition Cab Fares.
(Erom the London Chronicle }

The Paris cabmen are getting somewhat alarmed
about their prospects during the Exposition pc
riod. and have appealed to the Minister who
controls these matters to allow them to raise
their fares Visitors to the Paris Exposition of
1889 will be surprised that such permission should
be thought necessary, as normal fares were then
practically unknown, and cabmen would demand
four or five francs in place of the usual one
franc fifty centimes without a blush. Whether
ii is good policy thus TO raise the fares is an
other question. Fortunately there arc tramcars
and omnibuses in Paris, noti to mention the pros
pect of an underground railway.
The evening times., 1900-04-11
sugarmaking in Vermont.
Hrom the Burlington, 10. News.l

c. W. Fitzsmmons, of Underhill. brought ht-
teen gallons of new maple sugar into town today,
which represented the product made from LOO
trees during the last week. He got ninety cents
a gallon for it, Mr. FitZsnmons owns one of
the largest sugar bushes in the State He says
that the flow Of sap SO far has been light He
further stated that many owners of maple
chard. in Underlil and other parts of the State
were cutting them all down fer lumber, because
lumber brought q lot of ready cash, and for the
reason that many farmers have become discour-
aged about the ravoees of the forest worm,
which is killing the sugar maple. Others are
tapping but small per cent of their trees In
dicatiOns point to a small supply of maple
sweets this year even If weather conditions prove
favorable.
The evening times., 1900-04-11

Mr.. Frye, the Superintendent of the
Public Schools in Cuba, is enthusiastic
over the idea of having a Fourth OF July
celebration in the island TO commemorate
American and Cuban independence together
No one seems to propose anything of the
kind for Porto Rico; perhaps because the
joke would be too CHASTITY.
The evening times., 1900-04-11

The story that the American military
attache, Captain Reichmann. commanded
the Beers in the affair at Korn Spruit, is
revived in Europe. 1t can hardly be true,
but if it should prove to be So this coun-
try would be placed in an embarrassing
position. The matter seems to demand
some investigation by the War Depart
The evening times., 1900-04-11
Probably Prearrnnged.

eve come now,' said the campaign orator.
pausng a moment to take drink OF water. Eve
come now to the marrow OF the subject"
''How do you know it is the marrow" inter-
rupted jeering auditor near the door
II feel it in my bonesF INSTANTLY retOrted
the orator.
Hereupon the enthusiastic crowd cheered for
five minutes, to the great and overwhelming con-
fusion OF the other fellow.
The evening times., 1900-04-11
POLITICAL NOTES AND GOSSIP.

Like the Clark Cause.-The only case
that at all resembles the Clark case
occurred nearly thirty years ago. A man
named Alexander Caldwell, of Kansas, now
all unknown to fame, resigned from the
Senate under hot fire. Caldwell entered
the Senate March 4, 1871, and resigned
March "a, 1873. Charges of bIi-
berry were pending against him,
and it said that on condition
the Committee on Privileges and Elec-
tions. which had been carefully investiga-
ting his case for two years would not re-
port against him, he resigned. He was
succeeded for the uneXpired term by
former Governor Harvey. The amount of
money alleged to have been used by Cald-
well is not a matter of record. The suppo-
sition is that whatever was spent for him
came from the Golfers of the Pacific lard
grant railroads. which were then even
more assertive in Western politics than
they are now. A few years after the Cald-
well scandal John j. ingalls, also had to
defend his right to a seat in the Senate
against charges of iTregularity involving
the improper use of money by his railroad
supporters. Nothing came of the ingalls,
case except the usual amount of Eoise ard
palaVer AS to Senator Clark, the I'M
preston is strong in Washington that he
will resign before the Senate gets chance
to vote on his case, realizing, it is said,
the utter hopelessness Of saving himself
from the unprecedented humiliation of be-
ing denied his seat by formal vote of his
colleagues, should he make further re-
sistance. Their il is believed he viii re-
turn to Montana and seek reelection. As
Senator Carter also will be a candidate for
reelection at the hands of the next Leg
iSlature at Helena, it is not clear at pres
ent how the parties in that State can %
reconcile their differences as TO send to
the Senate a Democrat and Repubi an.
Still, Senator Carter's supporters speak
very confidently of his reelection, as co
also the supporters of Senator Clark. 1t
is supposed that the politics of Montana
have become so inextricably mixed that in
the small matter of the election of United
States Senators party lines cut no figure.
The Democrats certainly Will carry the
electoral vote of the State for Bryan. On
this point there is 10 difference of opini n,
even between Senator Clark and his i'm
placable enemy. TIE opulent and reckless
Marcus DAILY. Presumably. then, sCme
kind OF agreement is 10 be made between
Messrs. Carter and Clark for control of the
Legislature, whereby each will secure an
urimpeachable certificate Of election to the
Senate.
The evening times., 1900-04-11
CURRENT HUMoR.
For Two Reasons.

From the Chicago NeWs.)
al don't think the editor will sit on this Joke,
said the funny man. as he laid down his pen.
Because Of the point, l presume said the
horse reporter.
NO. but because it's standing joke. replied
the man Of humor; zone of the crowded street
car brand you know"
The evening times., 1900-04-11

vaal diplomatic agent in Europe, for
months has been working ably and cease
lessly for Intervention; but he has not
been more useful to that end than blum
dering British generals have been, and ap-
parently still are in the theatre of war.
The evening times., 1900-04-11
Preferred Quicker Relief.

(From the Chicago News.)
Convict-Well did the guvnor git NE pardon
petition2
Warden-YGs. and put il on file.
Convict (eagerly)-Say, tell him to return me
petition if unavailable and 10 send de file along
wild il.
The evening times., 1900-04-11
A Condition, Not 81 Theory.

(From Harper's BazIr)
Poticus-The question is what shall we DO with
our possessions
Younghub-rl tell you what l do with mine;
/ walk the floor nights with it.
The evening times., 1900-04-11
Accurately Stated.

(From the Indianapolis Nevs.l
Yabsley-Are you still living at Mrs Hash
crofts?
Mudge-No l am slowly dying there, though.
The evening times., 1900-04-11
Easily Solved.
(Fron Tit-Ri.s !

Master-Describe the route you would have to
follow to get to the Martinique Islands
Pupil first proceed to Southampton
''Well and then2''
Then ! go on board 4 steamer, and leave the
rest to the captain, who knows the way much
better than | do
The evening times., 1900-04-11
)mar Khayynm I'd to Dat.

Grom the Chicago Record.)
Weep for the past if you want to
But let me herewith say,
Twill redden your nose. twill spoil your eyes
And make you waste Today
The evening times., 1900-04-11

The story comes from Louisville that
Taylor, if legal difficulties of a deterrent
nature do not intervene. will be sent as a
delegate to the Republican National Con-
vention. That body is expected to endorse
his course. and it would seem 10 more
than right that it should. Taylor may
have been trifie extreme in his methods,
but they should not appear improper to a
party which glories in tie bull-pen hor-
rors OF Idaho, and cheerfully halls the
wholesale starvation of the Porto Rieans
as machine triumph Goebel is dead and
the Republican party viii still live-at
least until November.
The evening times., 1900-04-11
Her Maverick.

(From the Denver Post)
That Texas girl who scared her fellows cheek
with a red hot poker had. been taught by the
customs of the range that it was her privilege
to brand and claim a maverick wherever she
found it.
The evening times., 1900-04-11

The District Democrats had merry
time al their primaries Yesterday with the
natural result that two contesjing delega-
tions Of six viii proceed to Kansas City
and claim admission 10 the National Con
vention. The question seems to be one
between Mr.. William J. Bryan and one
James L. Norris, Of Washington, D. c The
National Convention itself viii decide it,
and We have nc doubt will decide it prop
erly.
The evening times., 1900-04-11

The Best Dressed Senator.-Visitors
to the Senate during the past week have
observed with conflicting emotions Of as
tonishment and admiration that the best
dressed member Of that august tribunal
at present is the Hon. Francis Marion
Cockrell of Missouri. Senator Cockrell has
been somewhat careless of his attire here
tOfore and il is natural, therefore that
when he blossoms out as the glass of
fashion and the mold of form there should
be surprise Senators Wolcott Hale. and
WetmOre. who have become famed as the
best dressers in the Senate are not in
the same class with the distinguished Mis-
sOuTIan at this moment. His new sarto-
rial adOrnmsnt is not Is gaudy as that OF
any of this trio, but in cut and texture as
viewed from the gallery it il much more
an fait not TO say CONNIE II fait. also de
riguer. likewise hang-up. Senator Cock
reli's Easter suit is OF solemn black. but
il fits him like a gloye-aye even to the
trousers thereof which. by the way. not
only are of proper length and width but
also are carefully creased All that he
now needs TO be in the height of fash
ion is a gay Ascot tie and collar of the
latest design. The report is being circu-
lated. and is finding credence. that Senator
Cockrell even has adopted spats as the
crowning glory Of his recent conversion to
the ways Of the fashionable world. If this
is true the spats will complete a raiment
that is at once swagger and becoming.