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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-01-18

bers had the opwer to call special meet
ing, now light members must make a re-
quest of the chairman
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1900-01-18

There were thirty-seyen members of the
Republican Ward Association of the
Eighth ward present last evening when
that body organized for 1900 at Crescent
and Communipaw avenues John Weasten
was chosen temporary chairman. Little
time was lost in preliminaries. Joseph A.
Dear Jr, was elected chairman; John
Bumsted, yice-chairman; Henry Nico-
demus. treasurer, and George N. Robert
son, secretary.
A resolution was passed, which will be
sent to the County Committee thanking
that body for retaining Mr. Wooney as
chairman, praising the administration of
that individual, and predicting success for
the party in general in the fall campaign.
Stubenvon Again In the Ninth.
Eighteen members of the Ninth Ward
Republican Association were present
when the meeting began last evening, at
the rooms of the Bergen Republican Club
Louis Stubenvoll was reelected chair
man; William F. Ely, vice chairman, and
Isaac G.. Sutterlan, treasurer and secre-
tary.
The constitution was amended to meet
the demands of several members. EIeyen
instad of eight now constitutes a quorum,
Meeting In future will be held on the first
Friday Of each month. instead Of at the
call Of the chain. Heretofore, three meml
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-01-04
The Masonic Banquet.

The banquet gwen by Mt Nebo
Lodge of Mtsons on St Johns day,
December 9th. was perhaps the most
ENJOYABLE of these annual events that
the lodge has ever given. 1t was held
At the Virginia House, and Mrs Moler
had provided rich feast that was
varied and abundant and served by
charming young ladies in the most
approved style. After the supper re-
celved proper attention.E Rush Turn
er. the toast master, took charge OF
affairs and called for responses 10 val.
ions tot9ts Thefe We're responded
to by james NJ. Mason. Jr, Of Malta
Lodge Charlesiown; H VI Turner,
Of Albion Lp.lg-.S ST.. John Nv Bruins
wick John G UnseIl, J. S Filming
A S. Dtndriig1, Robert Gibson.
Wvncoop Lempr, l. H Moler and Fl
L. Snyder, of MI N-bo Lodge Thu
b,nquet WAS attended by about IS
persons, among whom were number
of ladies. 1t was altogether an en-
ioyabe affair
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-01-04
Union Meeting.

A committee of the pastors of the
churches OF Shrphrrdstown has issued
The following call for series OF union
meetings 10 be held in the town hall,
beginning next MONDAY evening at
Z o'clock aud continuing throughout
The Week OF Prayer:
All the pastors of Shepherd>town feel
ing the great need ola spiritual awaken
iug among their people. aud with an
alarming apprehension If lhr danger OF
the uHSaved, have resolved. with their
churches, To unite their efforts 40 spec
lal rvaugclisllc services Tnr meetings
Will BE- held in the Town Hail. begin
ming with the Week of Prayer. January
:. 1900. We, therefore. earnestly re-.
quest The cooperation OF all Christians
He that wluurth souls l. wISr PROV.
II 3O) With prayrrluI interest. W.
alSo make ahcctuualr appeal 20 all the
uncuuVrrted Ul thu town aud cummuh-
ity TO attend the services Come uuT
and let Us rraSl,u together, saith the
Lord" Us. /: Isl Cumr. aud bring
your friends Every body welcome
Come aud worship with Us All The
pastors. aud their churches, say,
Come ~
COMMITTEE.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-01-04
Fun al a festival.

run al FESTIVAL.
At festival at the colored Baptist
church one night last week Bill Beam
er got mixed up III a row that has de-
prived him temporarily of his liberty.
Bill used languages OF the most uu-
becoming character, and made threats
which if carried ont wonld have re-
suited in general depopulatlon OF
Shepherd<town. The strong arm Of
The law was invoked, aud Policemen
Mad'Iex and FuIrz conveyed Bill to
the lookup, despite vigorous objection
on his part, and they also deprived
him of forty-two c,libre revolver
which be carried in his hip pocket
He had hearing later before Magis-
trat- D S. Rrntch, who held hun for
the action OF the grand jury, and III
default OF bail he was put in the coun-
~ jail at Charlestowu. He WAS ac-
compthlpd to that abode by his friend
George Manuel, who had been SELL
fenced to thirty DAYS IN jail bv Mayor
Harrison for disturbing the peace and
also hell for the grand jury by M tg-
istrate Rentch for resisting an officer
and threatening sundry persons With
personal violence. There will not br
universal regret that these two worth
les are to be retained behind the bars
for few months. R. D Staley, also
coIored, was fined S. and costs for
creating disturbance at this same
uulncky festival.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-01-04
Winter Weddings.

Miss Jane VIM Faulkner, eldesi
daughter of ex-senator Charles James
Faulkner. of MArtinsburg. was mar
rird last Thursday evening to DR.
William White. of Nashville, Tenn
The ceremony, which took place at
Boydvile, the Faulkner homestead,
WAS brilliant AMI elaborate one. The
house was artislically decorated with
evergreens, plants and flowers, and
presented scene of rare beauty. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. Dr..
F. NJ. Woods, OF Martinsburg, assisted
by Rev. DR.. T. DEWITT Talmage, OF
Washington. There were numerous
attendants-bridesmaids. groomsmen
and ushers-and many distinguished
guests witnessed the nuptials. The
bride received large collection OF
fine presents.
Mr.. James Edward Wilt, son Of
William Wilt. OF Rlpon. aud Miss Sal
lie Davenport TrusseIl, daughter OF
Moses f Trus>elI. of Leetown, were
married in the Baptist church At
Charlesrown Dec % The ceremony
was performed by Rev. L R Mil
bourn, pastor of the church. assisted
by Rev. S w. Cole, one Of It's former
pastors Miss Sadie TrusselI, sister OF
the bride, was maid o: honor and the
BEST man was Mr.. Charles Albin, OF
Shenandoah. Va The ushers werr
M-ssrs. Eben Trussell, Charles H
L4boyreux and Harry Gibson, OF JET
ferson county. Misses Jessie Wilt and
Lulu Wilt were bridesmaids Miss
Jennings, Of Wildwood, presided al
the organ. After the ceremony all
elegant reception wss held at the
home OF the groom's father.
At the home of the brides father,
G w. NJ. Tabler, in Op-quon district,
on the evening OF December q, 1899,
by the Rev w. |. Dice, OF Shrpherds-
town, Mr.. Carl Miller and Miss Daisy
Tabler were Joined in the holy bonds
of matrimouy in the presence of the
immediate Families and few invited
friends. Mr.. Robert Miller, brother
of the groom. WAS best man, and Miss
Daily WAS the bridesmaid.
Mr.. Taylor H. Jefferson and Miss
Carrie Wilson Burkhart, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert c. Burkharr,
were married at the home ofthe brides
parents near Msrtiusbnrg December
Goth by Rev. DR. F. NJ Woods, pastor
of the Presbyterian Church. The
house wa, decorated with spruce and
holly and illuminated with WAX can
dies. An elegant supper was served
10 the GUESTS.
Miss Mary A. Adams, of Hagers-
town. and Mr.. Clyde Huyett Wilson.
of Washington county. we've married
in Hagerstown on Christmas day
The bride ha. friends in Sh~pherde-
town, who ten Ter her their best wish
es.
Married, at the Presbyterian mansr
at DufipIds, January 3 1900 by Rev
J. E Triplelt, Mr. Leroy Hendricks,
Of Uvilla, and Miss Maud Y. Moler,
of Bakerton.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-01-04
Personal Notes.

Mr. w. J Fraley, Of Cannonsburg.
Pa, made ten DAYS visit to his rel
atives and friends in this vicinity dur
ing the holidays. Mr.. Fraley is
former JEFFERSON county boy who has
prospered in that busy part of Penn
sylvania, and We were glad to see him
looking so well and to know that he
is doing SO well.
Messrs. Washington and George
Murnan and Miss Nora Murnan, of
Winchester, and Miss Lila K-plnger,
of NJ ,rtinsburg. visited the families of
M-<srs. w. NJ Sheetz and Charles E.
Walters in this place the past week.
Mr.. George C. Rissler, a former
vel! known resident OF Jefferson coun'
ty. now leading citizen of Pheasant
Green, Mo, is visiting relatives and
friends in this section after an absence
of % years.
Miss Jessie hardwood. of Stras-
burg, and Miss Mamie Mcdonald, Of
Clarke county. Va, visited the family
of Rev. J. l. KILLER the past week.
Miss Meta Schley is visiting her
aunt, Mrs. Hunter, in Hagerstown.
She attended the new year ball Mon
dav night in that place.
Mr.. Robert Thompson. formerly Of
this place but now OF Pittsbnrg. Pa,
visited his friends in this section
Christmas week.
Mr.. John A. Trundle, Of Chenille,
Ohio, is visiting his relatives and
friends in the Bakerton neighborhood.
Mrs R I M4gruder, of Washing
ton, visited The Misses MAgruder III
this place during the holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs Ashton Boswell are
visiting Miss Bessie Kuode at Point
of Rocks, Nd, this week.
Miss Susie Legge, of Oakland, Nd,
has been visiting Miss Katheryne
Lyme, near Sharpsburg.
Miss Julia Blackford. Of Sharps.
burg. is visiting Miss Brownie Wysong'
near town.
Miss Anna N. Scott, formerly Of
Duff-lds, is visiting friends in this
county.
Mr.. B S Pendleton has been con-
fined to his room by sickness this
week.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-01-04
Rev. G. n. Rockey Resigns.

Rev. c H Hockey, pastor of the
Lutheran churches of Shepherdstown
and Uvilla, last Sunday rendered his
resignation. and will accept a call
from Zion Lutheran church at Waynes-
boro, Pa. A few weeks ago, upon In
vitaiion, Rev. Mr.. Hockey conducted
service and preached in the Waynps-
boro church, and his unanimous call
WAS the result. After consideration
he finally concluded to accept the call,
and his resignation to the church In
this place th-reupon followed. 1t Is
to take effect the first of the ensuing
February. Rev. Mr.. Hockey has been
pastor of the church here for six and
a-half years, having come here from
Columbia City, Indiana. He is re-
garded as one Of the ablest. as he Is
among the most popular, ministers OF
the Virginia Synod, and is vice-pres-
ldent OF that body. He is An active,
progressive minister, aud his pastor
ate here has been a successful one
The handsome modern church at Uvll.
Ia is monument to his energy and
good taste. and the large pipe organ
in the Lutheran church in Shepherds
town WAS secured by his efforts. I'm
der his ministry the various auxiliary
church organizations have been kept
well organized, and many new mem.
beers have been added 10 the church
There will be much regret among the
members Of his church and in the
community generally at the departure
OF Mr.. Hockey and his estimabIe IA m
lily from this place. He succeeds Rev.
H S Cook at Wayneeboro.
The Waynesboro Record, referring
to the call, says: Rev. Rockey came
here not AS candidate for this min
isrry, so announcing it when be
preached. But the great feeling OF
tiSftcrion inspired in every member
of the church suggested him as the
man of the hour, The unanimity OF
the ell cannot be otherwise than a
source of great satisfaction to Rev.
Hockey"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-01-04
Drank I've and Sued the Railroad.

A somewhat novel suit has been in
stltured by Thomas Delaney. OF
Sharpsburg, against the Norfolk &
Western Railway Company. The suit
grew out of alleged neglect on the
part of the railroad company. Thorn
as Delaney, the complainant, and
Herbert Nose returned from Nc
Kresport, Pa, to Sharpsburg for the
Christmas holidays They took the
Baltimore and Ohio AS far as Shenan-
doah Junction, and while waiting at
that place for the Norfolk and West
ern train for Sharpsburg, it is said,
DELANEY went 10 the water cooler to
get a drink of water. Instead of get
ting water it is. charged that in the
dimIy hghte.I room he got hold OF
can containing some We that was
nse,l 10 scrub the floor and had been
left beside the cooler. As result Of
getting this I've !nto his mouth. Della
new saws he was terribly burned and
MANY of his teeth made loose. He
SAYS the I've was so strong that when
ne spat it out against the wall It
splashed back on his face and burned
him.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-01-04
1883 1000
v. LiCkIider.
New Years Greetings !
1888

We begin the New Year by making
a reduction on all our Fancy China,
&c Embrace this opportunity if you
wan, Bargains
We are prepared to give You h'g
values in Shoes made expressly for
the winter season for Men. Women
aud Children Everything needful in
Boots, Shoes and Rubbers YOU can
hud here
Ia our Grocery Won can find every
hing in season of the very hest for
the least money, AMI We will DO our
best to supply Your wants
There has been sharp advance in
I'll lines Of Goods, but We buy for cash
aud will give yon the benefit of our
purchases by selling on the shortest
margin.
We want Bacon, Lard, Apples,
Beans, Butter and Eggs in exchange.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-01-04
Baggage Car Burned.

On Friday, December 22l, the bag
gage car on train No. l Of the b. &
o. Railroad was entirely destroyed
bv fire about half mile below Duff
fields, together with all its contents
OF baggage and express. An oil lamp
that hung in the car dropped to the
floor and exploded just before the
train reached EEgles, and Baggage
master Jackson WAS unable to qnench
the blaze. He fought the fire few
moments and then stopped the train
Near Dufiields, where the train men
and passengers made vain attempts
to put ont the fire. They could do
nothing, however. so IT, car was I'M
coupled and with the assistance Of II
passing freight engine thrown over the
embankment. 1t WAS entirely con
sumed, together with great deal Of
baggage and express matter. Moth
ing was saved except three or four
buckets of oysters Miss Roselle Mer.
cier of Augusta, Ga WAS heavy
loser. Her trunks, which were de-
stroyed. contained ID handsome gown
which she had gotten TO wear at the
White Faulkner welding and other
clothing, Jewels and presents valued
at $500.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-01-04
Good Ice Crop.


The cold wave that set in last week
sent the mercury down to within SIX
degrees of zero, aud The Potomac river
at this place, as well AS all the ponds
in the n.ighborhood, were frozen over
soiiiy The ice on the river ranged
from four TO Fix inches in thickness,
and while skaters have been enjoying
it greatly it brought still more pleasure
to the ice dealers. Men and teams
have been busy since Monday, and
AL the ice-honses in town have been
or are being filled. The ice Is firm
and clear aud solii, and great quanii-
lies are being put away against the
time of need uext summer, when mint
luleps AMI other things get ripe.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-01-04
Working N aht and OAY.

The busiest aud mighlirSr little thing
thai ever was made /, DR.. Kings New
Life Pills. Every pin IS sugar coated
gobule of health. that changes weak
l.,SIltp strength. listnrSS into energy
brain.fag into mental power They re-
wonderful in bUilding mp the health.
Only pc per box Sold AT RciuhartS
Pharmacy.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-01-04
Oyster Supper.

Oyster Supper.
The lalies Of the NJ. f. Church at
Uvllla will holl an oyster supper IL
the Uvill4 nall on Saturday night
January 9th. The pnbhc il cordial,
invited to attend. Proceeds foi bene-
ht of the church.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-01-04

Daniel Shup Ford, for more than
40 years the proprietor, publisher and
edItor-lu-chIet of the Youth : Compan-
ion, died At his home IN Boston re-
Gently. aged II years. He lett large
fortune.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-01-04

r b. Thirkield. Health Inspector OF
Chicago, says. "kudol Dyspepsia Cure
cannot br RECOMMENDED IoU highly.
1t cured me OF SeNrrr dyspepsia. Ii
d lgc>lS what You cat aLd Cuits ihdiees-
tIuu. h. arthur aud all iUIms oi uyspvp-
Sia. j. e. Gibson.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-01-04
Briefs.

!" 3,ba new advertisements in the
,I,lsrER tbs week
:, a.. Katie smider fell while skating
A o,5sr day and disloc'ted her arm
u, ,.mb-rs of the Lutheran choir
laS s. &c early Christmas morning
-.., becirs on taxes the LIT Of
,,l lo.T,, Pay up and save money.
s..-, the new year by subscribing
',s. REGISTER if You are not now
,...,- Of S. a month has been
! l,oW.bur f Thomas, OF kear-
s.-..r savings Bank has de,
,.,.j,t- a.os. ,yml-snuual dividend
%3rreen'.
" vrar. has closed his restau-
.,a,I.. r..c- IL expects to go
M " .r..r.r1 Pa.
w. ..,o he gotten for .
lac r. S,s dollar, Now iss
=. nj. tine TO subscribe.
inch Of snow fell last
A0''i .,.,.,rgaud Sunday night
N'ia'':.! r.rrows5 il.
i-,'-' , .ooo;,1
j. I. '.. 80, We" ,ha HOLIDAYS He
F.'''-." .,....-rr cficer.
-'''' '~
Mss Anne L''N'''ei S%,e ~ as BE-,
"o' r.rr..l1y evening.
E'-'' .'''
Ms julia Remnant gave a very
.s',ab.- grry to a nomosr OF ner
I'aa5 '''7''' ''s' ''''
Pas, Fsym,u. bakeman on the n
IN Railway. w5s squeezed between
n. tgur-r, o.,gocaI the other day.
AC Moore will sell valuable live
crs near Shenandoah Junction next
T.ir,sjsy. January 10th. See ad
,.,-,ensa,
Sheriff Baker or a deputy viii be ~
S.t,a-ri.,oHu "Wednesday OF eac
". 10 receive taxes. Fay up and
ave interest
-,.-sr.- time in many wears
a.rs w., DID, public entertainment IN
a..g7a .a. Ia SaegLerdstown dur
%. tie holidays.
Ina r.., has purchased Of
r...- e.,,-....,r4r his farm mean
Summit pun. containing about l75
are. .gr $1,000.
-n.. I,,.,r.ss cool dnrino dnll
.-~ir...... rr. Pr.rsrrp raarb.
..-,' 81, ra,{..r.-rry = and
asli.t will not bring results.
7,.,r.. p..r,,.ra.t RpiIJing Asso.
-, ,.r ,,.., n~ n. r.Ismr,;on
-. W., \f,,Isr ovsr;,.o ny, ~
., ..- ~. ~. - : o'rIocl,
r. %, ,..,, NO., ,.,,,o,,oa
49, - 49, "'I.,,l,a &c ~, oonn,r
II. ~. aa,,.' - y. 100 NOV.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-01-04

Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever.
100, ze. II G. c. G. fail, druggists refund money.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-01-04

Married, at the Presbyterian mansr
at Dufirlds, January 3 1900 by Rev
j. + Triplptt, Mr. Leroy Hendricks,
Of UvilIa, and Miss Maud V. Moler,
Of Bakerton.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-01-04

Miss Mary A. Adams, of Hagers-
town. and Mr.. Clyde Huyett Wilson.
of Washington county, we've married
in Hagerstown on Christmas day
The bride has friends in Sh~pherd--
town, who ten Ter her their best wish
90
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1900-01-04

.I,.f p1 'oaayer'ence the REGISTER
Nm, n AS, Issue tailed to give an ac-
H,ri. .. he reading by Mr.. Waitman
a,,, M. ID Shepherd College hall. II
nr. NO late to say rhtt Mr.. Barbe
3,r,.' rrse and arpreci,tive au-
asr,,. '.'-l'ry treat of the most
b. ogr character He read from
III, h, P'eas and short stories, and
aae "JsIaIy genius was manifested
,~.sIoaSaly by bis excellent en-.
atb. c Cy:'lTed an Interesting account
tr,5,V Christmas n exercises Of the Ba.
Eog. .aD'"y school, OF which ]. A.
pa. r '''Prliurenjont. bnt lack ot
W. d o meo's US FROM publishing it.
y pro Snr Correspondents also sent as
&gin's ,'mme Of exercises Of III.
saaI rpGIlc school, Mrs. Mary A.
ave teacher hpr for the same re -.
I'd are unable to print it .tLi.
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-08-10

jeet 70 the jurisdiction of the United
States. and has NOT renounced his al
Ieziance or been naturalizast eIsewa hare.
he is citizen OF the Uuite.i States
To be a voter here he must have the
qualifications prescribed BY Section 20
Of the Organic Law
Question & If a man vas a eitizsn
OF the United States but Afterwards
became citizen OF some other country
than the Hawaiian Islands. he should
be regarded as an alien should be
not72
A II he has renounced his allegiance
to the United States and ms been nat
uraIizsd in some other counIry than
the United States or the Hawaiian Isl
ands he is an alien and can become :
citizen and a voter only by being nat
uralized again
Question ). Has the board OF regis
tration any power to administer oaths
except the one under whien a man
gives testimony to the board? Or has
the board power TO administer the oath
OF allegiance TO the United Statesa"
A. Boards of registration ere created
AuI lHe PURPOSE u Examining 4ppi-
eants for registration as voters and de-
termining their eligibility" Sec. %.
App. to Civil Laws OF 1897.
The power to confer citizenship by
naturalization is confined to the courts.
specified in Sec. 2165 of The Revised
Statutes of the United States. and the
boards have no authority 70 administer
oaths for that purpose
Very respectfully yours.
tSigned) E. p DOLE,
Attorney General
The Honolulu republican. [volume] (Honolulu, T.H.) 1900-1902, 1900-08-10
he GOES TO BATTLE
AGAINST THE BOXERS.
GENERAL WILSON ON AMERICA
MARU EN- ROUTE TO
CHINA.
The Late Governor of Matanzas
Gives His Views on Present
Conditions in the
Orient.

Brigadier General James Fl. Wilson
who has been ordered TO China TO take
hand in the direction OF military op-
eratfons under General Chaffee, arrived
in the America Maru yesterday He
came almost direct from Cuba, where
he has been acting as governor of the
department of Matanzas and Santa
Clara, and has made one OF the fastest
trips between the two points ever ac-
complished. General Wilson has a
thorough knowledge OF the country that
is now the scene OF military operations
by the allied powers, but when seen
last evening he declared that he did
not have enough confidence in his
guessing abilities to say how easily the
forces would affect an entrance into
Peking.
Discussing affairs in China, General
Wilson said:
81 have been all over that part OF
China half dozen times, and although
it is some years since l was last there.
it is the same today as it was then.
China does not change much with the
passage of years. | wouldn't attempt
to say. however, what kind of success
the relief corps will meet with in its
dash for Picking. | believe 10000 men
are a sufficient force to overcome al
most any obstacle in China, unless, as
dispatches indicate, the Chinese have
thrown up earthworks sufficiently
strong to impede seriously the opera
tions of the allies The Chinese in
themselves. armed or unarmed. are
not an obstacle for a force of 10000
troops of the other powers. As mat
ter of fact there are no well drilled
troops in China The Chino-Japanese
war proved that, and the Chinese have
done little or nothing in the way of
improving the efficiency of their arms
since that war. If the powers could set
aside all their jealousies for the time
being and turn over the job of dis
ciplining China to the Japanese. jap
an would make short work of it. Japan
could land an army in Peking in very
short time"
When asked if he could anticipate a
condition of affairs that would lead the
administration, in event of the dismem-
berment of China by the powers, to
take hand in the cutting up OF the
empire, he said:
Il have no idea at the present time
that the administration contemplates
or ever will contemplate the acquisi-
ton of territory in China. But con-
ditions are always changing, and in the
Orient are changing rapidly. No one
can tell what the future will bring
forth"
General Wilson said he could say
nothing about his plans. He does not
know what service is expected of him.
whether he will serve on the staff of
General Chaffee or in active service Oh
the field, or even what his destina-
ton is.