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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-25

! Somebody has remarked that almost all
people. however good and worthy they may
be, have some pc, meanness which they in
/ variably indulge, regardless Of the trouble
/ it may cause. Sometimes this meanness is
a petty economy il some matter of house
hold or personal expenses. There are poo
pie who are averse TO opening a new pa
] per Of needles or pins. buying a new book,
or purhasing matches as often as needed:
others will take an uncomfortable amount
of trouble TO avoid wasting gas; and 9TH
ers-not the wisest-try 10 save money on
soap and laundry bills. The persons in
question may be liberal and even extraya-
giant in other directions, but when it
comes TO their special economy no neon
yenience is too great to accomplish saw
ing in that direction.
This is doubtless an inheritance from
days when soap. needles, matches. and
pins were more expensive and hard TO
come by than they are now. When one
may buy paper Of pins at the next cor
ner there is not much sense in trying to
economic in the use Of them; but when
the nearest store IS several miles away.
and the pins kept there are of inferior
quality, there is reason for carefulness
in the use of better ones. Many well-to-
do people come of parents who were oblig-
ed TO be thrifty, and they inherit the in
stinct for saving though past the neces-
sity.
Again, there is a certain amount Of COM
mon sense in such small savings, when
The principle is not carried to an unrea-
sonable length, since money is often fritz
tered away on innumerable trifling ex-
,enses which might have been avoided.
when these accumulated little sums might
have bought something really useful and
valuable. There are girls who spend five
or ten cents daily in the purchase Of some
small luxury which they would not miss
il they did not have ii. and at the end
of the week wonder what has become OF
the money with which they meant to pur
chase a new book. More than one young
man has found. when he began housekeep-
ing. that the unconsidered expenses Of
month in his bachelor days amounted to
sum which would almost furnish the
family table for that length Of time. when
the family consisted Of but two people. |
But, after ALL II is a question whether |
one may not better spend money little at |
q time. to oil The wheels OF existence. than |
to save IL up for some one large object |
There are persons who consider themselves |
thrifty because they save whenever pos
sibie In matters of csrfare. postage, small !;
luxuries and trifling charities, and take |
the sum OF money thus accumulated 10
buy a gold watch or a handsome piece Of |
furniture. In the satisfaction OF posses
sion they cease to remember the miles |
they have trudged through sleet, mud. and |
snow, the luncheons they have denied |
the concerts and operas, and
plays they might have enjoyed, the chill
dren they might have made happy with
some small gift Then they find that the
watch will moi go, or the furniture is
and the new possession be-
comes nothing but source OF added care
and disouiet. Such people are apt TO be-
long to the class 10 whom ii is said that
they do not own their house; the
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-25

house owns and commands them; and a
very unpleasant master it can be when
II gets the upper hand.
There are other people who seldom have
anything handsome in the way of material
possessions to show the world. but they are
apt to have a serene and reposeful express
sion of countenance. and be welcome
guests wherever they happen TO go. Chill
dren run to meet them. sure that a toy
or a bit of fruit or candy will be found in
some convenient pocket. and that small
childish plans will be listened TO appre
ciatively; invalids are apt to welcome
new magazine or a tempting dainty sent
by these same thriftless ones; friends are
entertained by them ungrudgingly. wheth
er the crockery is Clipped old fashioned or
not and they always have small sums for
this that, and the other pensioners needs.
though they may not leave thousands to
the foreign missionary societies and have
their names in the papers. On the whole
it seems as if there might be more comfort
in making sacrifice of a considerable
slice of ones income. once for all. than
in thinking about economy all the time.
and restraining ones impulses of hospi
tally. generosity. and innocent enjoyment
OF life Most OF us know that life in the
same house with those who are extremely
saving in small matters is not apt TO be
except for persons of the same
thrifty habits.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-25
CIRCULATION STATEMENT.
The Porto Ricnn Tariff.


When the vote on the Payne bill. to i'm
pose the curse of Dngleyism upon tbs
American Territory OF Porto Rico, i.
reached in the House of Representative:
next Tuesday, as it will be by agreement
unless in the mean time the measure is
dropped, the country will have an oppor-
tunity to see how many Republicans in the
popular branch of our National Legislature
are true TO their obligation to support the
Constitution of the United States in the
face of demand from their party leaders
that they shall violate it, in the sole in
terest of Mr.. Hannas campaign fund. We
have almost entire confidence that the
event will develop a sufficient number of
honest Republicans to defeat the infamous
measure.
That the bill is in direct contrayention Of
the Constitution of the United States there
is not a scntilla of doubt. MIR. Lttlefeld. in
the course of his speech on Friday. clearly
demonstrated both the weakness and the
Gisingenuoasness of the contention in its
faye<.. He proved that the very decisions
of the courts cited by advocates of the
he read the full text in each case, with the
result that the same supported, not the
position of the trus; agents on the floor,
but the one opposite. II would be an in
suit TO the House 10 even think il possible
for that body 10 pass an act which a con-
sensus of Congressional orinion regards as
certain 10 be declared null and void
whenever II can be passed upon by the
coar; OF last resort.
Mr. Littleiield, in presenting the case for
The Constitution and the American people
against the oil, sugar. tobacco. and rum
trusts. and the corruption fund. made some
very pertinent remarks ON the Subject of
the difference between the people of
Porto Rico and other new American COM
classed as semi civilized or unciviized
BE called attention to the fact that Porto
Rico formerly was allowed representation
of four members 10 the Spanish Cortes;
that it had been able to raise and devote
twelve million dollars in 1898 TO the eman-
cipation of the slaves, and Just before the
Spanish war cut OF debt and had a
Such society is not 10 be treated as we
might be justified in treating the head |
hunters Of the Luzon mountains, or the 1
ignorant and treacherous Tagals who went
into rebellion against America under Ma
bini and Aeuinaldo. II is entitled TO the
equitable and generous consideration due
TO civilized and economically organized
community. 1t would be so, even If It's
rights We're not definitely and absolutely
guaranteed by the Constitution. As the
case stands. it would be deep disgi ace and
crime 10 Cypress Porto Rico as Pane. Dali
zell, Grosvenor. and their faction propose.
1t is hardly possible that their attempt can
succeed; but whether IT shall or not. the
country may be thoroughly assured that
every square foot Of American territory
whether it be on the mainland or in Amer
lear islands OF the Atlantic or the Pacific
Oceans. viii be on basis OF UNRESTRICTED
free trade With all other portions Of our
republican empire before the end OF the
present century; and that is only few
months distant.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-25
SUPPORT FOR MIR. BRYAN.
A Prominent Syracuse. v. ", Paper
Endorses His Cnndidncy.

SYRACUSE, Feb. 24.-The Evening
Telegram is the first Democratic news
paper in the State to come out editorially
The Telegram is owned by Mayor
James X Mcclure. and four years ago the
Courier" of which the Evening Telc-
gram" is the successor, opposed Mr.
Bryan. In a double-leaded editorial the
Telegram" says:
For President-william J. Bryan. The
calling Of the Democratic National Con-
vention to meet In Kansas City. July 4. Is
the opening of the Democratic campaign
which is to promote the canvass of Will
lam ]. Bryan for election 10 the Presidency
OF the United States. That Mr. Bryan will
De the Presidential candidate for the Ma
uonal Democracy has long been an as
sured fact, and Mr. Bryan's nomination
VIII be made practically by reclamation.
although the formalIty OF a vote by the
national Democratic delegates will have TO
be observed. That William + BRYAN Is the
one National Democratic leader hest cal
cuiated and equipped TO lead the Demo-
cratic and independent hosts in the ma
tional contest against Mckinley and i'm
perialism cannot be denied.
Mr.. Bryan is the logical man for the
candidacy and all good Democrats and in
dependent voters who place the interests
and welfare OF the country above mere par
tisan considerations will support Mr..
Bryans candidacy
In signed editorial Mayor Mcclure
says:
Col William ]. Bryan is sure to be the
national standard bearer of the Democracy
in the year 1900. A memorable year in the
annals of American history. the year that
marks the departure Of America from the
traditions of Republic to the strange field
of Empire.
Rome and Carthage possessed far-off
colonies and ruled the world, but the cost
of war and colony governments was so
great that these nations were ruined and
eventually annihiliated
MIR Bryan is the strongest and ablest
champion of genuine republican princi-
pies. No other candidate who could pos
sibly hold the affections of great masses
Of Democracy throughout the United
States. I have long regarded Mr.. Bryan
rs the logical candidate of the Democracy.
and with the right kind Of effort New York |
can be landed in the victorious column Of
1900"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-25
FIRST ON THE FIELD.
The Chicago Platform Democrats of
Maryland to Meet.

BALTIMORE, Feb 24.-In order that
there shall be no question as to which set
of delegates to the Democratic National
Convention are first in the field. the State
Convention OF the Chicago platform Demo-
Gratis will be held next Wednesday night
in this city.
The action of the Democratic National
Committee in selecting Kansas City and
July 4 was hardly completed before the
Chicago platform Democrats OF Maryland
were in the field with the announcement Of
the convention. provisional committee
has been formed. which has issued call
for the convention to be held in Baltimore
Monday night. ao
The call is in the shape Of blank ere
Dental for delegates. 1t contains the list
Of members of the provisional committee,
and the statement that the convention Is
held 10 effect a permanent organization
and TO send sixteen delegates to the next
CATION is also advised to bring the notice
along with him and present il at the door
to the sergeant at-arms Evidently any
attempt to pack or stampede the eonven-
ton will be nipped in the bud.
The moving spirits in this convention
are from the faction Of the silver wing of
the W. J. Bryan Gold and Silver League Of
Maryland. which is known as the ''Bev
eridge Wing" Mr. W. z. Beveridge being
the ruling spirit in the organization when
it broke away from the Maryland Demo-
cratic Association last fall. The parent as
ISOLATION believes in strictly Democratic
methods of procedure and majority rule
Its members are going to carry this out
still further by going into the regular
Democratic primaries and submitting TO the
result
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-25
ALTGELD OUT OF THE RACE.
Mayor Harrison VIII Head the Iiii-
nOis DcIcgmtion.-

CHICAGO. Feb. 2i.-John P Altgeld
announced today that he will not be a
candidate for selection as delegate to the
Democratic National Convention. Accord
ing to supporters of Mayor Harrison. the
announcement means final acknowledge
ment of the defeat Of the former Governor
in the field OF practical politics, and that
the Illinois delegation to the convention
will be headed by Harrison without con-
test. Friends of former Governor Altgeli
say he is entirely satisfied with his present
position in relation to the Democratic
party. That view is in | ne with the SEN
timents he expressed in All interview today.
1t is the former Governors desire to be
the great sage OF the Democracy-a guild
ing spirit in framing the policy of the party.
Although he showed a desire TO remain
act,.e in the realm of practical politics
when he made his mayoralty race a year
ago, he has become convinced that is not
his field OF usefulness. His friends main
tain that he is now one of the foremost
Democrats of the country despite the fact
that he could not carry his home precinct
and he is satisfied to remain in an ad-
visory capacity.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-25
NICARAGUA NOT ANXIOUS.
senior Corca Denies the Statements
of Harrison Hodusnn


Senior Corea. the Minister from Mica
ragua, expressed some opinions yesterday
upon the views of Harrison Hodgson.
Director md Manager of .he Costa Rican
Railroad, recently published In a press
despatch. In this despatch Nj. Hodgson
Is reported as saying that Nicaragua is
anxious to regain possession Of the strip
Of land near the proposed Nicaragua Canal,
which was wrested from her in war about
fifty years ago
GoFra said: Mr.. Hodgson must have a
poor knowledge of geography il he de-
clares that Nicaragua is anxious to get
control OF the Guanacaste strip in order Ia
broaden her interest and influence in the
canal arrangement.
This strip OF territory was ccded by the
treaty of 1858 and not on account OF any
war II is as useless to Nicaragua for
canal purposes. as the Territory OF Alaska
would be. No part OF the Nicaragua Canal
runs through Costa Rica. Only small
portion OF Costa Rlea touches upon the
canal. and this is limited TO the strip be-
tween Ochoa dam and a point three miles
below Castillo Viejo. There is no dispute
over this territory. for that which did arise
over the question Of boundary has been
settled 10 the satisfaction OF both Govern
mests by the decision of General Alexan-
der. the American arbitrator.
II have wired my Government request
ing information on the rumors that Costa
RIGA was threatened with an invasion by
Senior Marc with a considerable Mica
raguan force. | have just received a reply
that everything is peaceful In Nicaragua
III any revolutionary exiIes from Costa Rica
are now preparing in Nicaragua to cross
over and invade their native country, II is
not known to my Government"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-25
The Passing of Luck,

One of the evidences Of progress visible
in the present age of the world is a dimi-
nuiion of the belief in luck Once upon a
time this belief afforded superstition its
strongest foothold. All sorts OF signs
and msscots were thought to bring good
fortune. and here and there was poor
wretch pursued by what he regarded as
persistent bad luck. which no effort of his
own could avert or destroy
The course Of human events Is. as every
one now comedies determined by law: and
the workings OF this law are so complex
that now and then things occur which
look like caprice. simply because we do
not understand the remote cause which
produced an uniooked-for result. sun.
the idea of the unvarying relation of cause
and effect has taken firm root in the
minds of the people of this eneration.
and the consequence is a much saner way
OF looking al this world.
In spite of this growing sense Of logic.
however, the human race silf. probably.
for some generations, continue to be
swayed by the firmly established super
stition that luck and not law, controls
human affairs. Grant Allen once ex-
pressed the gloomier side of this view in
a poen beginning
A crowned Caprice Is god Of the world
This. of course. is blasphemous ac-
cording TO the views OF the orthodox. but
after all. some OF their own notions of the
government OF the human race are not
unlike that. Until very recently the idea
prevailed that there was an overruling
power which performed miracles. called
special providences, for the benefit of those
who believed certain things. while others,
skeptical in regard to these matters
would find that all Law had been set aside
that they might be punished Ii was de-
elsred fatty that human reason--the fac
ulty which tells us that two and two
make four-was utterly Enthusiastically in
all matters pertaining 70 morale and re-
ligion. and liable to lead us into quae-
mires OF error and sin. II mankind must
accept. without seeing the reason for H.
certain dcgmas as mascot, in order TO
escape the penalty OF breaking the laws
which reason has established az tiose OF
the universe, il certainly does ,ok as II
a crowned Caprice were at :he head of all
things.
The more sensible view, which IS coming
to be generally held, is that the moral
law lie in accordance with the highest
form o; human reason, and that, so far as
We know. the Creator OF all things is the
embodiment Of this Law. There are un-
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-25
The Democratic Convention Date.

CHICAGO, Feb. 2i.-At meeting of the
executive committee of the Western Pas
senger Association yesterday it was de-
cided to issue instructions to the various
passenger agents at Kansas City 10 wait
upon the citizens committee. in charge of
the Democratic Convention and urge that
the convention date be changed. 1t is ar
gued by railroad officials representing lines
with Kansas City terminals that it will be
impossible for the railway companies to ac-
commodate the convention crowds in addI-
ton to the usual Fourth Of July traffic,
and although the railways are not disposed
to abandon the effort to handle the throngs.
they will make strong attempt to have
the convention held a week earlier or
later
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-25

There is report to the effect that The
splendid new battleship Kearsarge is to 20
to France 10 represent the American Navy
on the occasion of the opening Of the Paris
Exposition. If Mr. Mckinley wants the
Navy adequately represented he should, in
addition, send over the two American win
ners in sea fights. Dewey and Schley.
hint has been conveyed TO US from the
Bureau OF Salvation that this will not be
done. because the Department desires TO
impress Europe with our ultra peaceful
tendencies and purposes These great
fighters are men of war who have smelled
powder and seen blood. They would con-
vey the idea of American belligerency. As
a real exemplsr of the other sort OF thing.
of an extreme type, 1t is to be presumed
that Long and Crowninshield will unite in
insisting that sampson be sent instead
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-25
NTisunntipd tbnse.

The abuse of the President. In which
several OF The speakers at the antl-impe-
rialist conference in Philadelphia INDUCED
on Friday afternoon, can find no justi;ica-
ton either in taste or logic. II is not
worth while to point out that the use of
such terms as 'tyrant.' traitor and
murderer merely betray poverty of
mental resources on the part of those who
employed them. The Scriptural yea and
nay" will always remain the standard of
forceful utterance and the maxim Of GER
tain English statesman, that ii is better to
prove a man guilty of mendacity without
calling him a liar than the reverse pro-
cess. is as true today as when it was
uttered.
But in the instance under discussion, the
offence was against the truth of history
even to a greater extent than against the
convention of respect for the Chief Magis-
traje OF the Republic. or against that tenn
perance OF speech which comes from the
consciousness of power. The President is
neither traitor nor tyrant much less
a murderer Least of all is he ans Of them
as viewed in the light of Democratic an
mails ard traditions. In upholdlng the nag
and extending the blessings OF civilization
he is but following in the footsteps of
those pioneers OF expansion. jefferson,
Jackson. ard Polk. There could be no
more conclusive evidence Of his sincerity
than what followed the moral crisis
through which be must have passed in
order 20 advocate policy of expansion,
which. by its very nature ~will destroy
the protective system of which he has
been for years the chief apostle. The force
of his convictions has driven him to
course which threatens to ALLEVIATE from
him the affections and the material aid of
many who have been his most powerful
friends, politically. in the past.
The attitude of the anti-imperialsts,
whose conference could produce nothing
more persuasive than abuse. smacks more
Of treachery than does the course which
the President has pursued. Perhaps they
should be forgiven for knowing not what
they do. but the ignorance which fails to
see in the expansion policy of the Al /
complete and final annihla-
ion of the un-American prohibitive tariff
system, under which the party in power
las oppressed and fattencd, is as deplora-
ole as the transgression of which they
hoL ghtlessly accuse the President
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-25

from the Chicago Times Herald)
President Mckinley cannot afford to mistake
the clainor OF the sugar and tobacco lobby Tor
the voice OF the American people. II the com
mittee bill comes to him i'll its present shape
nothing short Of an absolute and uncompromis-
ing veto will save him from the ugly charge Of
sacrificing plain duty to the Tordid demands
Of two protected industries, already in bad odor
with the American people For political effect
the President could not wish Congress to do him
greater service than to give him an oppor-
tunity to smite the % per cent Porto Rico
compromise tariff with cieanc ringing Amer
lean veto. The mere hint Of such an intention
would defeat this unworthy legislation for the
arrangement and spoliation OF Porto Rico
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-25
THE DEWEY ARCH FUND.
a Total of sbout stG6.OOo Has Been
Subscribed.

NEW YORK. Feb. 2i.-This has been an
off week for the Dewey Arch Committee.
Since the total of sl6i.cC0 was announced
on February 10 considerably less than
s.. 600 has been collected
The certified cehck for the proceeds of
the Carnegie Hall concert has Just been
received by Secretary Nieoll. The net re-
ceipts amounted to s4.56S.i2, not far from
the committees last estimate OF 1880.
The plan requesting each subscriber to
promise a renewal of his subscription for
1901 and 1902. as suggested by President
Charles T. Rarney, is meeting with gem
erous response. Among others, ]. w. Selig-
man & Co. and Frederick B. Jennings have
agreed TO pay the amount of their original
subscriptions for two years more.
1t may be stated as certain that the COM
mittee is planning another entertainment
for the fund. This will not be on the same
line as the concert. but the committee is
not yet ready 20 announce its exact nature.
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Mr. McKinI-y's Opportunity.


Tn. proposed tafih bill is net only objection
able as unconstitutional unjust. and inconSi-i emit
but is inhman and oppressive. II will add 10
the burdens and wretchedness from vh.h the in
hsbitant- OF this island suffering, 50 that the
last estate OF the people whom we nave res.
cued'' from Spain would he worse trIu The first.
The situation Is Gae which Mr.. Mckinley could
reverse with word if he has IN strength anil
courage to st md up for the commrrr.ll principle
which he advocated in his message. His is the
responsibility for the dangerous precedent when
IS proposed t. be established, o, we'll ~ Tor ih-
wrong which t.e bill will entail upon Porto Rican
,ommerre and enterprise