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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-06
FOR RESERVOIRS

The first step toward securing Con-
gressional appropriation at this session,
for the construction Of reservoirs for
irrigating purposes IN arid regions, was
taken when Representative Mondell
appeared before the Rivers and Harbor
committee, requesting the committee
10 recommend the commencement Of
work on three reservoirs along Piney
creek, Wyoming. at a cost OF $50 600. At
the last session 100000 was appropri-
ated for the purpose OF making sur
yeys Of water sources, and II the APP
preparation now asked for is granted
the practicability and benefit OF gov.
eminent EFFORT for the reclamation Of
arid regions will be demonstrated.
We believe the magnitude and inn
portance Of the problem are now better
understood than ever Secretary Hitch
cock. In his last annual report estimat-
ed that the so-called arid West. when
properly reclaimed. would support
population Of $4,000 200 souls, or more.
That is to say IN this comparatively
small area Of the Union, an empire OF
vast magnitude could be built up. The
land itself would be worth not less
than 100000 COO The opposition 20
governmental aid In the reclamation
has been based on the idea that all
this land, II cultivated would sustain
destructive competition 70 ether ag-
rouIural districts, but that reasoning
"a no less absurd than for instance the
former objection to machinery on the
ground that II competed with labor.
The point is this, that II the nation has
within easy reach millions Of dollars
worth Of wealth It Is foolishness not
to reach out for It.
Fear has been expressed that II the
government undertook the work Of re-
clamauon. a bill would finally be
rushed through Congress to give the
land away, but It is not wise states
mauship 10 delay a profitable enterprise
Tor fear OF calamitles that may possibly
happen. Every emergency can best be
met as it makes us appearance. The
problem involves the rights OF many
states. and can not conveniently be
Ieit Go each state to solve for itself. II
demands federal attention, even If some
OF the States are financially able to
do the work required.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-06
ANOTHER AGREEMENT,

The latest news from China Is 10 the
effect that the foreign ministers have
agreed. and that the understanding now
arrived at has met the approval OF the
Washington authorities The prooa-
huIty IS that the other governments
have also approved, and that, provided
the Chinese authorities now accept the
terms the peace negotiations may be
considerably advanced before the end
of The century.
u ls che American policy that has
prevailed. As to the punishments TO be
inflicted ON the guilty princes those
are to DE- in accordance with Chinese
customs. and as TO the lndemnities' the
Chinese government Is TO admit its Ia
billy and then the matter will be LETT
20 future negotiations. perhaps 70 the
decision OF The Hague arbitration court
10 case an agreement can be reached In
no other way.
This o. a humane and just way OF
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-06

dealing with the Chinese difficulty. The
foreigners In China, 90 is wen known.
arc not entirely without spot and blem-
ish Those convorsant with oriental
affairs state freely that many fore
clguers make themselves obnoxious 70
the natives. They have an undue app
probation OF their own superiority and
act as lf they were the lords and mast
tcrs of the country Instead of soiourn-
ers there. They treat Chinese customs.
traditions and institutions with con-
tempt When 20 this Is added the mani
fest intention OF appropriatng Chinese
harbors and territory and when rail-
road builders destroy farms. every
square inch Of which Is OF value to the
native population q IS no wonder that
efforts are made from time 20 time, 90
rid the country Of the foreign element
II Is but right that AN the facts be
taken into consideration in this con-
troversy, and that n there are extern
uating circumstances, the culpits be
given the full benefit Of them. The Of.
feet OF such Just and humane treat.
ment win be more beneficial than the
application OF an eye.for-an.eye prin-
ciple. And this view seems now to
have prevailed among the plenlpoten-
tlarles OF the powers. Chiua's integrity
VIII be preserved for the time being.
while the crimes committed win be-
atoned for in accordance with the Gus
toms OF the country The only danger
IN this Us, that the Chinese people, see
Ing their own government once more
In the fun enjoyment OF power, VIII
have the impression that the foreigners
are beaten, and that the contempt for
their power win thereby be increased
The lesson OF the invasion and the
rescue Of the Pekin legations may be-
come lost upon the masses Some pro-
visions, Il seems TO us. VIII have TO be
made whereby a repetition Of the out
RACES Is rendered improbable II not i'm
possible. Without some such arrange
ment the war may have 70 be fought
over again perhaps with less favor
able prospects than at present.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-06

which threaten that race az the present
time. but comes to the conclusion that
the vital force inherent In II viii enable
IL 10 overcome the processes OF decay
which have been fatal to the dominant
peoples OF the past. RicciOtti Garibaldi,
son OF the famous italian LiberatOr de-
scribes the relative position and pros
poets Of the parties which, respectively,
favor the Monarchy and the Republic
IN Italy, Frederic Harrison endeavors
10 reach an estimate Of the influence
eXerted upon the minds OF men by
Christianity at the Grave Of the Nine
teenth Century" Mark b. Dunnell sets
forth weighty reasons why the Senate
should ratify "The Hay PaunCefote
Treaty" Major L. l. Seaman advo-
Gates the employment Of Native Troops
for our Colonial Possessions Charles
whitley apropos Of the recent celehra-
ton Of the FIVE hundredth anniversary
OF the birth OF Gutenberg. discourses
on THE Jubilee Of the Printing Press
Mrs Schuyler Van Rensselaer, concludes
her article on New York and It's His
t0rians." Moncure d. Conway contri-
butes some Memoirs Of Max Muller
John p. Holland gives an account OF
The Submarine Boat and It's Future
Elizabeth Cady stanton, In an article
entitled Progress Of the American Wo-
man." makes a reply to Flora Melon
aid Thompson's suggestion In the Mo-
vember number that the American wo-
man has refrigerated. Elizabeth Rob-
ms gives her impression OF Sarah Bern
hardts Hamlet" Sir A. G. Lyall, In
a paper Of profound abllity-the fourth
I'm the series on "The Great Religions OF
the World, describes the beliefs and
the outlook Of Brahmanlsm w. d,
Howells inaugurates his new connection
with the Review with a study OF "The
New Historical Romunces, and Nora
Hopper. the Irish poetess, contributes
two Christmas Carols-"The Eve OF
Mary and carol OF Mary and MARI
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-06
SMALLPOX EPIDEMos.

Emipen, physicians have long ago
pointed out that smallpox Is a disease
that prevails more frequently in the
winter season, both 10 America and
Europe. The lower temperature OF that
season may not In itself be the cause
Of lts greater vIrility during the winter
months. but The fact that cold wealth
er drives people indoors where the air
bgeathod Is ilore or less stagnant, must
Doe taken into consideration. That may
account for the fact that December and
january are more prolific Of smallpox
than other months In the year.
From an article on this subject IN The
Westminster Review, OF October, 1880
we may be permitted 70 borrow a few
statements In illustration OF this point
The writer quotes Dr. Colin as fol-
lows
THE mortality from varlola reduces
90 the minimum iu the months OF June.
July and August In September II rises
again, and continues 80 during the win.
N'i 'INNItNNINf AAl NAN' NNA AINh ~ uhdIn Gee
c.nCs. reaching the minimum in the
summer In the Lancet OF June l6.
lsU, DC is stated that smallpox cpl.
denies In London during the past
thirty-seyen years bear testimony that
tha deaths from this cause decline with
the advent OF warm summer weather.
and iirsch quoted by Ziemsen). states
Chat of 2ly smallpox epidcmics, 80 oc-
CURED In the month Of December.
whilst there were only 6 In the month
of August The epidemic OF Paris be-
gan Iu October 1870 reaching It's maxi
mum in December. thence gradually de-
cIinel until March, when II ceased"
The writer further states that the
New York epidemic Of 1871 was at the
minimum in January, gradually reach
ms the maximum by April 1st From
this period it declined until November
2jth when Il again assembled and
reached a maximum on December 3ist.
The st. Louis epidemic, IS69-7O, COM
menced in January and lasted until
May, began again in November and
lasted until the early part OF May.
1870.
The New orleans epidemic started In
January and reached a maximum In
March. then a gradual decline occurred
and The minimum was reached during
the months Of July August and Sep
tember During November and De.
cember the disease was again ia the
ascendance,
In the Philadelphia epidemic, the
writer adds II was noted that normal
evaporation was effectively lnterfered
with boy a stagnant atmosphere. which
was deficient in the usual percentage Of
ozone.
These data are all instructive and
one lesson conveyed Is the value OF
pure afr as a preseryatiye Of health.
We have repeatedly advised the es.
adjustment OF sanitary regulations and
fun compliance Herewith. as the best
means by which TO stamp OUT small.
pox and other zymouc diseases. which
usually abound In filthy quarters, and
"a tainted atmosphere. We have urged
the same measures against the disease
which Is now prevailing In many parts
OF Utah, and which is contagious by
whatever name II may be called. Pure
air. sanitary conditions observance Of
wise rules Of health, are potent against
It's extirpation, no matter what kind OF
exlerpatIon no matter what kind Of
prophylactics are made available.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-06

There is a great deal of talk about
the open door IN China but most OF
those who indulge IN Il when they use
the phrase have no other desire In
mind than that Of finding a market for
American or European goods. So long
as this Is secured they wiz care very
little whether the aforesaid goods go
into the country through Gn open door
or are boosted over a high-tariff wall.
II Is only the free trade doctrinaires
who think the thing would be better
n the trade door was kept wide open.
There IS a class OF observers In free
trade England, however, who have
reached a different conclusion, and do
not hesitate 10 say that protection helps
trade, and instance the fact that the
Russian market is Improving since IL
adopted the protective policy.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-06

Vernon white, Of Attleboro, Mass,
holds the football championship FOR in
iuries on the field Here is a list Of
them
lsg5-Left leg broken above knee
joint
lS95-Left collar bone broken,
lSsj-Right ankle spraIned.
lSsG-Nose broken twice.
ls9G-Back severely wrenched.
lS91-Three fingers on LETT hand
broken.
1S91-Ankle broken
lS9S-Rib broken.
lS9S-Wrist sprained
lS99-Left leg fractured and splint-
cred.
lg0O-Head severely Injured.
l900-Two ribs broken.
lsOo-Legs temporarily paralyzed re-
sultlng from kick
l90O-The ribs previously fractured
were rebroken.
II he had been injured IN battle in
that manner It would almost bankrupt
the government TO pay his pensions.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-06
New York sun.

The terms given above are vindlctlye,
and worse. for they are impossible II
lis not In the power OF the empress
regent to punish those la whose power
she S.. It is not possible FOR China TO
pay an indemnity that is beyond her
resources. What President Mckinley
has held out for all along is a common
sense policy Equity and common
sense are. after an. only two different
that the Washington government knows
the right thing. 1t is the one guar
antee that the whole affair Will not be
muddlcd.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-06

When the powers left lt 10 the chi.
nese to make the punishment of the
leaders Of the antl-ChrIstIan and anti
foreign movement as severe as posi-
Bile they lett II to those who IN the
matter OF cruel and unusual punish
ments are masters Of the art OF gliding
refined gold
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-06
rnE CHINESE NEGorIArIoNs.
Chicago Record.

Chicago Record.
III Is gratifying to learn now that the
administration Is acting with the ut
most caution In choosing between the
Two courses Minister Congers assent
TO me German program does not COM
mt this government, which has been
sounding other powers as to their will
ingness 70 adopt the more moderate
policy advocated az Washington. There
is az least some reason to believe that
If this nation stands firm in its present
position il will win Russia and France
TO Us side, and in that event Great
Britain and Germany probably would
go with the majority rather than un-
dertakc the risks Of Independent action
For the present Secretary Hay will do
Wen to maintain his attitude of pro-
test against the excessive demands.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-06

The United States has so fat kept a
STRAIGHTFORWARD aud honorable course
In the Chinese complications, and has
avoided all the snares set for IL by
those powers that are anxious TO get
10 committed TO schemes against the
political and territorial integrity OF the
Chinese empire There Us no difference
OF opinion among intelligent and un.
prejudiced Americans on that point.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-06

Representative Kitchen Of North
Carolina. has introduced IN the House
a resolution for am amendment to the
Constitution TO repeal the fifteenth
amendment he must be OF the op.n-
ION that the civil war was fought Just
for fun" and that the people didn't
mean IT,"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-06

A contemporary Is quite positive that
Mr.. Geoghegan did not understand his
position In the late school election, and
Mr.. Geoghegan Is equally positive that
he did. This Is a case where the con-
temporary's Acknowledge IS not 70 be
rolled unOn
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-06
KRUGER AND THE WAR.

Anti-British papers are inclined %
see I'm recent exploits by Beers. espec-
Tally those under Dewet. evidences that
the war In South Africa Is far from
ended The probability. however. Is
that the sporadic fighting that Is stil
reported IS part Of the program. the
other part Of which Is carried out by
Paul Kruger IN Europe The Boer
raids. probably are intended to give
emphasis to whatever plans the ex-
president may propose az European
courts. But with Germany refusing him
a hearing and the Holland premier in
tlmating that his government cannot
at present ask Great Britain for ar.
bltration, Il Is difficult TO understand
what object the Beers can hope to gain
by continued guerilla warfare. Even
the capture OF 400 British soldiers can
avail nothing. since the Beers are no
longer IN a position 20 take care Of
them, and the Napoleonic method OF
dIsposing Of cumbersome prisoners Of
war can no longer be applied.
When everything IS considered, Il ap-
pears reasonable conclusion that the
war win be actually at an end. when
ever President Kruger feels convinced
that his mission to Europe is failure.
That Is his last effort for the dearly
bought independence Of his people
In the interest OF the Beers them
selves It can but be earnestly hoped
that they win, before long. take this
view OF the situation. Prolonged re-
sistance can have only one effect. II
viii furnish the British forces an OPP
portunlty for retaliation which will be
all the more bitter the longer it is con-
tInued Such a struggle would mean
the bottlng out Of the present genera
ton Of Beers, amid untold suffering.
for no matter how war Is conducted. Il
means death and desolatlon to guilty
and innocent alike.
Il has been predicted that the war
win be ended In four months. and that
is not an unreasonable estimate. Much
viii depend on the statesmanship of
Great Britain and the party that now
holds the destiny Of the country In It's
hands.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-06

That was a very lively time that
prominent minister OF the gospel and
leading lawyer OF williamson, W. Va
had. the former being killed ana the
lat;s. probably fatally wounded The
remarkable thing about the whole az
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-06

a Cologne dispatch Informs the world
that Mr. Kruger walked in the rain
when seeing the famous city II has
no Importance except as showing that
the sun doesn't shine for the old man
these days.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-06

The report that Washington is con-
siderns the withdrawal OF Minister
Conger as London has Withdrawn Sir
Claude Macdonald. on the ground that
be has failed to live mp 10 the spirit
OF his Instructions and has been carried
away by AN acute sense Of the injuries
OF which he was the subject or eye
witness. into acquiescence I'm the most
extreme demands OF his colleagues, in
dicates the gravity of the situation,
from the American standpoint. and
throws doubt on the statement that an
agreement which viii lead TO a general
settlement has been reached
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-06

Holland win give Mr. Kruger a rous-
Ing welcome, but It Is very doubtful
n the phlegmatic Dutch can make IL 20
enthusiastic as the mercurla French
did. But Il Is fitting that the old home
Of the Beers should give their presi-
dent a reception worthy Of his fame;
and In the eyes of European diplomats
the reception win have no political sig
ul0cance.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-06

victoria has a better command Of the
Queens English than the President has.
She can write a speech opening parlia-
ment I'm three sentences.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-06

fair is that IN the midst OF nylng bull
let's no one but the participants were
hiL 10 Is almost "a record
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-06

The opening article IN the North
American Review Tor December Is an
ESSAY. never before published, by Hon
ore de- Balzar On which he discusses the
principles and the methods OF Modern
Government W. J. Bryan writes OF the
causes which produced the Republican
victory IN "The Election OF 1900. and
the effect which the result Of the cleo
lion may have UPON the future Of the
country Lord Charles Bercsford con-
eilerine the Future OF the Anglo-SaN-
on Race" describes certain dangers
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-06

In Victor. Colo, they exhibit the club
that was thrown at and hit Gov.
Roosevelt. An enterprising town is
Victor
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-06
REMOVAL SALE OF PIANOS!

~ Elegant be sacrificed: pianos
"a in 30 days regardless Of prices; 70 pia-o have the
waiting shot buy hlghgade piano
than actual the this
stock Of superb pianos Just what they have been waiting
before offered
beautiful pianos the latest designs wood
cases exhibited This
fake ad, but absolute Nothing Every piano
large stock win be slaughtered be
First come first choice Sale begins Monday 26h m
Store VIII be evenings until o'clock night while lasts
Special payments necessary
Parties residing Of the city wishing this sale
vi" be furnished catalogues and prices application and viii receive the
same treatment as though they in the make their seeo
tion.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-06
RECENT PUBLICATIONS,

In the December number Of Gunton
Magazine ,he following special topics
are treated on. Consequences OF Rail
way Prosperity" H. T. Newcomb; Tn
tegrlty OF Newspaper Discussion, The
Editor 1.-THE Root Of Evil in Japan.
A Reply" $. Yamaguchi, NJ. a; and
New York's Moral and Political
DUTY" The review OF the month takes
IN the national election, and foreign
opinions on the election General Mac
Arthur's Philippine report; the Chinese
problem: political isolation the bene Of
the South. the truck-store system, and
Cubas constitutional convention. The
Gunton Co, Union Square, New York.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-06

The too brief career OF Francis Gu
bert Atwood has been carefully watch
ed by those interested IN satirical and
humorous art, and his death at an early
age has left a vacancy without a sue
cessor. Mr. Attwoods best work was
done I'm recording from month to
month IN dainty yet forceful vlgnettes
the most striking events OF contem-
poraneous history. Gathered together,
they put IN attractive form a pictorial
history OF ten years Of the worlds do
ings which Is most unique. The collec-
ton makes n luxurious book and taste
fully bound In cloth and gold. and
carefully printed on heavy paper.-Life
Pub. CO.. New York,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-06

The American saloon seems to be
firmly established IN Manila whether
any other OF our institutions are or not.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-06

Now let the concert at Pekln proceed
without any more discords
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-06

Chicago Is experiencing reign Of
lawlessness. why doesn't she try Al
lens Reign Of Law" as an antldote?
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-06

The ministers at Pekin have reached
an agreement. Now they VIII begin
TO reach out for other things
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-06

The Duchess Of Manchester's pet is a
bull dog, but her husband Is a Johnny
Rull
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-06

The schools viii continue to be
American and they win go on just the
same.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-06

What more natural than that there
should be a fight over the army bill?
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-06

II isn't every government that IS
confronted with a problem OF how best
TO reduce is revenue.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-06

4 New York preacher says 1T Is haz-
ardous TO die rich" Not more so
than 20 die poor