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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-14
A LACK OF JURISDICTION.
Morocco's Plea I'm Answer to Amer
cas- Demand for Indemnity.

cas- demand Tor indemnify.
One of the most interesting features of
the controversy between the United States
and Morocco over the payment of an in
dennity for the murder at Fee of Marcus
Essequi. an American citizen. is the like
lihcod that the Sultan of Morocco will
appeal to all the nations that are parties
to the Madrid Treaty Of 1880 providing
for the protection of foreigners in Mo-
rocco, to prevent the Government from
collecting the indemnity by force.
Morocco claims that the United States
has no Jurisdiction in the Essequi case
citing in support of this contention Article
XIV of the Madrid Treaty, which provides
that where Moor has been naturalized
in a foreign country and then returns to
Morocco he shall. after residence equal
to the time 1t took him to become ratu-
rallied. quit his native land or else sub
init himself in all things to the authority
of the Sultan.
According to the Morocco Government,
EsseQui's ease comes within this provs-
ion, as after returning from America he
had lived in Morocco longer than five
years, the period of residence necessary
in the United States to secure naturaliza-
ton papers. Nearly all the civilized ma
tions including the United States signed
the Madrid convention. 1t is not likely,
however, that any of these would assist
Morocco in opposing the collection Of the
indemnity.
Secretary Long said yesterday that he
had not ordered any warship to Tangier
to back up demand for payment and he
had received no request to do so. AT the
State Department disposition was shown
to ignore Morocco's plea of want of juris-
diction by the United States and il the
present temper Of the officials does not
change, it is by no means certain that
there will be a continuance of diplomatic
negotiations on the subject.
While in some quarters Moroeco's con-
tention that Essequi lost his American
citizenship by continuous residence in his
native land is regarded as well taken.
there is feeling that it is useless to
split hairs in the matter and that the
most effective way OF bringing the incl
dent to close is to send an American
warship to Tangier. TIE spirit of Article
XIV of the Madrid Treaty is interpreted
here as giving Morocco no such rights as
she claims in regard to Essequi. and it
was said by an official that while the Gov
eminent had signed and ratified the trea-
ty it lad never conceded that naturaliz-
ed American citizen ever lost his rights
as such without renouncing them for
ma1ly.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-14
THE LIFE SAVING SERVICE.
Value and Efficiency Evidenced in
Annual Report.

The annual report of the Life Slvng
Service, made public today. shows that at
the close Of the fiscal year the establish
nent embraced $50 stations. OF thsse 1874
are on the Atlantic. IS on the lakes. Is on
the Pacific. and o. the falls Of the Ohio
near Louisville. Ky.
The number of disasters to documented
vessels within the field of the operations
of the service during the year was SEA
There we're on board these vessels 2 500
persons of whom 2,sG1 were SAVED and q
lost. Six hundred and seven y-thrae ship
wrecked persons received succor at the
stations. IL whom 1.iiI days relief in the
aggregate was afforded. The estimated
value of the vessels involved in saster
was So. 12I 500. and that of their cargoss
s3.S42. 500. making total value of prop
erty irperiled s9,4Ie. 1870. OF tn S amount
1924. $50 was saved and S2.235,oOO lost.
The number Of vessels totally lost was
sixty-one.
In addition to the foregoing there were.
during the year. 500 casualties to small
craft. such as small yachts. sailboats. row.
beats. etc. On board of these there were
Isl persons. TT6 of whom were saved and
five lost. The property involved in these
instances is estimated at s26TJi1. of which
$3.50, ''79 %as saved and $40. 900 lost.
Besides the numh-- of persons saved from
vessels OF all kinds, there were sos others
rescued, who had fallen from wharves.
piers, and other positions OF extreme peril.
Many OF these would have persisted with
out the aid of the ife-savng crews. Five
hundred and fourteen of this number were
rescued from dwelling houses. outbul6ings,
and other elevated places. submerged who'll
ly or IN part by the terrible flood Of the
BRACES River. in Texas. July to IL. 1899.
The crews saved and assisted to save
during the year 311 vessels. valued. with
their cargoes. at $40G6. $50. Assistance Of
minor Importance was rendered to tS5
other vessels in distress. Warming from
danger by the signals of the patroimen
were given to 1874 vessels. While the
number of lives and the amount Of prop
not be stated. IL is certain that numerous
disasters were averted which could but
have resulted in great loss Of property.
and jeopardized hundreds of lives. The
cost CT the maintenance of the service
during the year was si.5S5 a5s.
The general superintendent calls atten-
tion to the Justice and necessity of an
increase in the compensation of district
superintendent. He believes that the
district superintendent are the poorest
raid servants of the Government. consid-
ering the nature and extent of their du-
ties. and their heavy financial RESPONSE
biiity. He makes 4 strong plea in their
behalf.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-14

Mr.. Addicks, of Delaware, having as
sured himself that he is certain to win
scat in the United States Senate, when
his State Legislature meets. came to
Washington yesterday and called upon
the President, let us hope In a Christian
and forgiviug spirit. and not to gloat.
Mr.. Addicks has been an Administration
butt and football in Delaware for ysa.s;
but 1t may be induced to overlook the
fact IL, when he is put up at the Capitol
Hill Club for six years, he will agree on
all occasions to speak only when he is
spoken to- and in all things to mind his
Aunt Hanna
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-14
On Misunderstanding Day.

When the Hon. Marcus A. Hanna begins
to carve the Bird of Freedom which has
been sent to his address by the American
people for use on Thanksgiving Day, he
will gaze upon two long lines of smiling
faces. There will be the Hon. William Nc
Kinley, bland. '-gratiiied.' and debonnair.
There will be the Hon. Thomas c. Plat.
dyspeptic, but with his little bottle OF
Croker pepsin ready for instant use. Next
10 him will sprawl the Hon. Nathan
Burchard Scott, oily and garrulous. In
smiling content on either side of the ban
quet board will sit the Hon. William b.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-14
TO EDUCATE FILIpINOS.
John r.. Proctor Write. to Americas
College Presidents.


Civil Service Commissioner Proctor said
yesterday that he had been corresponding
with a number of college and university
presidents with whom he is personally ac-
quainted. in order to ascertain how far
their help could be enlisted in educating a
number Of bright. capable young Filipinos
in this country.
"The experience Of educating the Chinese
and Japanese in our colleges was so sue
cessful." Mr.. Proctor said. that felt. in
connection with the others, that nothing
would do more for the civilization Of ths
Philippines than to educate In our country
a number OF Filipinos and send them back
to teach their people. The plan received
hearty support. and I wrote to the college
presidents to ask il they could receive such
youths as pupils. and, perhaps, allow them
scholarships
II have been encouraged by the letters
have received, and a movement Is now on
foot to raise fund to assist the young
men while in college. There is no inten-
ton whatever of applying to the Govern
ment for aid. as this is purely a private
undertaking. and will not be conducted
along the lines of Indian schools The pu-
pills will be selected with great care and
well educated. after which they will be
returned to the Philippine Islands to tell
their people Of our great country. I think
such action will be substantial evidence
OF our thoughtful care for the inhabitants
OF our new possessions"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-14

Thus far the Republican cry of fraud in
Kentucky has received very little credence
in the country. and has aroused practically
no response Even the Administration or
gars have ignored Mr.. Hanna's threat to
count the Bluegrass vote for Mckinley and
Yerkes. If the result Of the national cleo
tiou had depended upon Kentucky's thir-
teen electoral votes The Times has never
doubted that by hook or crook they would
have been counted for Mr. Mckinley. But
the Presidents majority in the Electoral
College is SO Unexpectedly large that the
situation in Kentucky is viewed with in
difference by nearly all the party leaders
except the Unsuitable Hanna.
1t requires very little knowledge Of the
Kentucky situation to realize the utter
folly OF the Republican claim of fraud and
intimidation on the part of the Democrats
when it is asserted By the Hanna managers
in that State that wrongs were committed
al the polls in Breathitt County. That baiff-
wick is Republican stronghold. and the
murderous followers OF Taylor who abide in
that vicinity certainly have rot grown so
timid as to permit Democratic rufians'
to keep tnem from voting through fear of
shctguns. 1t is expected of course. that
Mr.. Hanna will repeat this silly charge
whenever occasion warrants it or the pur-
pose in view iustifes it. but it is becom-
ing evident that Hanna is controlled By an
Interior motive. 1t is well known that
Yerkes. the defeated Republican candidate
for Governor. was not the choice OF Hanna
for the nomination. 1t is not likely, there
fore, that the big Republican boss feels
personally aggrieved by Yerkes' defeat. In
the search for the motive of his continual
harping upon the result in the Bluegrass
State. it is not improbable that it will be
found he has a scheme on foot to deprive
the Bluegrass Democracy of the fruits of
their victory in the Senatorial contest OF a
year ago.
If Hanna keeps up his cry of fraud in
Kentucky he may. after while. induce his
Republican colleagues to join him in an
effort to keep the Hon. J. c. s. Blackburn
out of the Senate. 1t is true that Black
burn was duly elected by the Legislature
which the Taylor murderers had deter
mined to control. But Taylor then ocru-
pied tho gubernatorial chair. and refused
to certify to Blackburns election. After
Taylor was ousted by due process of law
Governor Beckham signed the Blackburn
certificate, and it is this document, al
ready filed in the Senate, upon which SEN
ator Blackburn will claim his seat next
March. The Legislature which elected
Blackburn was Democratic in both
branches. and no claim was ever set up by
the Republicans that the election was
illegal. Taylor, to revenge himself on
Blackburn as a supporter Of Goebel. de-
clined to sign the certificate. That was all
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-14

<
The Queen OF Portugal is ii heroine She has
saved a human life at the risk of her own. 1t is
to the credit ii the Queen Of Por ugal that when
she saw hlr boatman in danger OF drowning she
did not stop tn consider questions OF rank or even
of personal risk. but plunged into the waves and
saved life. The incident is proof enough that
royal blood is human and not superior to the bond
of sympathy. The touch of nature that makes
the whole world kin may be felt by the king on
his throne or the beggar in his hovel. Nobility
is not so much matter OF station the code OF
aristocracy attempts to dictate, and the Queen
Of Portugal has demonstrated that true nobility
may exist with that Of titled rank.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-14

The Hon. B. H. Warner is naturally the
first to decline the Craftsmanship OF the
Inaugural Committee. Il have been in
the campaign and l am tired said Mr..
Warner yesterday, as his mind wheeled
slowly back to his Rocseveltian tour
through the darkest section of Maryland.
with all the duties I now have to per-
form, / could not assume others involving
so much time and hard work" This mix
ture of modesty and patriotic ennui is all
too characteristic of the distinguished
citizen from whom 1t exuded, but We warn
Mr. Hanna against taking it at its face
value. The Hon. B. II. Warner is the man
of men to lead President Mckinley
through the danse de luxe at the Inaugur-
al Ball. and nothing should prevent his
selection. In the Warnerian philosophy
the first is neither last nor left.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-14
The D.l.en Reapportionment.

On several occasions our attention has
been called to a Congressional reap2ortion-
ment scheme, alleged to have sprung like
. goddess. full armed" from the jovial
brain of Representative Dalzell of Penn
sylvania. This eminent statistician end
reorganizer, 1t is said, thinks that while
the House of Representatives is an I'M
wieldly body already, and, therefore,
should not be increased numerically, it
might well be left as it stands, and the
basis Of popular representation increased
to cover the necessities of the case.
We have observed in this connection
many remarks in Republican journals
suggestive OF belief that the Dalzell
plan, which is to increase the ratio of
representation from 174,000 of the popu-
lation. as at present, to 100000 of The
population to one representative, would
result in the loss of districts in the South,
and gains. with large fractional claims TO
extra Congressman, in the North. But we
are unable to find that any material party
advantage would accrue on the strength
of the named proposition The present
representation of New York is thirty
j
the new arrangement. Maine would
lose one. So would New Hampshire,
but with fraction SO large (202. $3.50,
as to save 1t from reduction. Massa-
chusetts would gain one, and Vermont
lose one. The net loss to the Mid
die and Eastern States named would be
just one. We have not figured on all in
J;,,,., lx,,t t,,~ ,,I
typical States for illustration.
Let lis see how the gains and losses in
the North Atlantic region would compare
with those in the States which the dorni-
nant party would most like to Cypress
and cripple. According to the Dalzell
scheme Louisiana, which has now a dele
cation OF six in TIE Frrse. would still
have that many and fraction of 127,62
upon which to base some claim for IN ad-
dltional member. Mississippi would neither
gain nor lose The same is true of North
Carolina and Arkansas South Carolina and
Tennessee would each lose one.
II there were nothing more in the pr po-
sition than would appear from an :naly-
sis OF its exoteric features, 1t might be
considered a reasonably fair one. But
we are satisfied from past knowledge and
experience that Mr.. Hanna and his ma
nipuiators will by no means be content to
reapportion Congressional representation
on the mere basis of 100000 people 10 one
Congressman, without restrictions or fav-
oritism as between sections, or States OF
the Union The Dalzell projection may be
. good enough stalking horse, but we are
confident It is not the whole thing
II is much more likely that. for pur-
poses OF representation. an attempt will
be made to lop on from Southern popula-
tions q number OF units assumed by the
reapportioners rs the equivalent OF persons
dfsfranchised In the several States which
have limited the suffrage. The represen-
tation OF North Carolina. South Carolina.
Mississippi and Florida could be largely
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-14
THOUSANDS WITHOUT HOMES.
Appeal in Behalf of BraxOria County
storm Victims.

AUSTIN. Tex. Nov IA written ap-
peal signed by County Judge NJ. S. Mum
son, jr. and number Of other prominent
citizens Of Brazoria County. asking aid
for the storm sufferers of that county.
was received here today. The appeal says
that nearly $4,000 people in that county
have been left homeless by the great
storm. and that most of them are with
out means of support
Up to this time the public has con-
tributed about se2. coo for the relief OF the
sufferers. This has answered their more
immediate needs. The appeal states that
winter is upon them and they have moth
ing to keep them from actual suffering
for the next eight months. They urge
that shelter, food and clothing be forth
coming
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-14
The Campaign Poor Man.

1t Is a disingenuous of language to call
a man poor who is in the enjoyment Of cam-
Portable livelihood. 1t Is not fstteriHf to the
pride of persons so situated. and they do not
enjoy it. The inequality which campaign lgits-
tors seek TO picture existing between the rich
and the great body Of the people who ca ~
on the indtist les Of the land is largely fictitious
1t is nothing like so great is represented
4 man with a comfortable home and with the
means 81 maintaining his family has conipassed
the essentials precedent to coatentment and hap
piness. He is in position to bemoln his
fate OF TO regard himself oppressed or in
ittrcd
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-14

The dead silence which followed the Pres
ident's touching invitation to the mem
bers of his Cabinet yesterday to remain
with him for another four years is said
to have been suddenly broken by shrill
saueal of delight from the foot of the
table: Vince, whee, Mr.. President" said
the Secretary of the Interior. Il don't
know what the other fellows'll do; but
I'll stay, thank you, sir And the Presi-
Dental brow remained unclouded, though
seven pairs Of eyes sought their chiefs in
silent sympathy.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-14
FOR SUBMARINE BOATS.
Builders of the Holland to Erect N
Testing Plant.

NEW SUFFOLK, L. l.. Nov. 13.--The
Electric Boat Company. builders of the
torpedo boat Holland, have arranged to
have n permanent testing plant here. They
have leased property on the shore and have
entered into the contracts for building
breakwater and basin for trial purposes.
They will also have a machine shop for
alterations and repairs. Six boats OF the
Holland type will be sent here.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-14
FOR VETERANS OF THE GREY.
Louisiana to Vote Larger Amounts
for Confederate Pensions.

Tor confederate PENSIONS.
NEW ORLEANS. Nov. 13.-The politi-
cal canvass of the vote OF the Louisiana
election shows that the amendment au-
thorizing the Legislature to vote aslarg-
er amount for pensions to Confederate
veterans has been carried by practically
unanimous vote. The article of the con-
stitution amended is one which intends the
Legislature to make an annual appropria-
ton for Confederate veterans not to ex-
coed $4,000 a year. This limit has now
been taken off.
The Confederate Veterans Employment
Bureau has decided to ask the Legisla-
ture to require that. In all public service,
Confederate veterans be given the pref
erence. The Confederate camps and the
police juries OF the parishes will join in
the demand.
The complaint is made that the Confed-
crate veterans have been completely
crowded out OF all State and local posi-
lions by the politicians. The Legislature
is asked to intervene in their favor.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-14

The war taxes are to be maintained for
the present, the President, 1t is said, hav-
ing determined tc advise Congress that
without them there might he something
near a deficit at the end of the year. Tbs
will be roaring good news to the brewers
of the country. who were assured that If
they would cash up handsomely for the
Republican campaign fund, they would lie
treated literally as soon as Ccner IS con-
yened. The joke is completely on thtm.
and they ought to enjoy it.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-14

An order has been issued for the hen
orable discharge Of Russell Harrison
from the army, in which h. holds C m
mission as lieutenant Colonel of volun-
"a departure from right principles and
hold that the flag is only representative
of and not a distinct thing from the Con
stitution, must not expect any fayori e
sonnyisn. or other benefits at the hands
of this Administration.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-14

We are sorry to state that there seems
to be slight hope for the recovery OF Sem
ator Davis. of Minnesota. who yesterday
was reported weaker and suffering from
complications which. it is greatly to be
feared. are beyond the reach of medical
or surgical skill. The latest bulletins
from his hcme seem to leave little room
for doubt that another distinguished fig
ure in our national life is about TO be
called to join the majority.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-14
DESTROYED BY FLAMES.
The Largest Lumber Mill in Cali
fornia Burned Down.

SAN BERNARDINO. Cal. Nov. "a
Brooking's lumber mill, the largest in
California, was burned yesterday. The
forest back of the mill in the mountains
The loss on the mill is 100000 and go
men are thrown out of employment.
The fire started in a tramway leading
10 the mill. 1t was soon beyond control
Four hundred men tried to save the mill.
but failed Sparks were carried into the
forests. where many of the pine trees are
a hundred feet high, and spread rapidly.
The damage promises TO be very large.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-14
No Ground for Regret

(From the Charleston News and Couicr)
I've made an honeet fight ON an honest plat
fo!m,' says Mr.. Bryan, land having done our
duty us we Jaw it, we have nothing to regret"
are Democrats in principle can say amen to
the words Of their honest and courageous leader.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-14

TFIOrH ITt BtSIUIi tIUUt.I
Owners of ''bobtail nags," whose creations are
distasictul TO many sensitive people, will
now take notice that the first families of England
have discarded what the New York Tribune'' de.
clar1s to be "a cruel and blrbarotis nracti,r'
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-14
\ Republican Af,er.housht.

One Of the interesting speetacles OF the future
will he the appearance OF Mr.. Roosevelt in the
Vice Presidential chair. On the basis OF natural
selection considering the Vice Presidency an
office by itself. that will he an extraordinary
arrangement. Mr.. Roosevelt and the Vice Presi-
dency are about well adapted for each other
q oil and water.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-14
Grounds for Apprehension.


OF course. the pOstmastcrs and other ap-
pointive Federal officers consider that their terms
OF office have been virtually extended to eight
yeas. But there may be some disappont.
inents The ''hungry" within the party are still
many and they will become clamor0us.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-14

From ocean to ocean, and rom Lands End
To John O'Groate's. the American flag is up to
stay.''-St Louis Globe Democrat.
Not in Alaska!
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-14
ADDIcKs FULL OF HOPE.
of Election to the Senate
From Delaware.

]. Edward Addicks, of Delaware, ac-
companied by State Senator Frank Alec
and Col. W. B. Barnard. called at the
White House yesterday to congratulate
the President. Mr.. Addicks was in good
humor as g result of the election. He
says he has succeeded In getting a friendly
Legislature and has no doubt of being
elected to the Senate