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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-25

that he should be shut out of picture gal
day. And there is a certain amount Of
good sense in this view OF the case.
One Of the reasons for various mistakes
which this country has made in The course
Of its history is that a combination Of
egotism and Puritanism has made some
Americans too anxious to reform their
neighbors. American missionaries. for *
ample. have assumed the right 10 go to
foreign countries and instruct the natives
in the principles OF ethics and morality,
without finding out what sort of religion
these natives had to begin with. II they
had enquired into that matter, they might
have found that their efforts would have
been blessed with larger measure OF suc-
cess. and were really more needed at
home. It is a hard task to convert an
Oriental, who inherits his religion from
thousands Of ancestors. TO a faith which
must be explained TO him through the me-
dunn Of tongue unfamiliar to the in
structor. There is no reason to suppose
that. as a rule, such an instructor has
much better success than would Mussu-
man who, after two or three years study
of English. should attempt to convince the
people Of Indiana that the faith Of
Mahomet was the only true religion. The
attitude Of too many Americans. whether
missionaries or secular travellers, is that
OF critics and teachers rather than Impair
tial observers. This attitude is not to be
assumed by the American people
in their relations with the Paris EXPOSE
ton. and most of them will be devout,y
thankful il is NOT
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-25
snbhainriani.m At lhe Ezposltion.

Now that it has been positively decided
that the American exhibit at the Paris
Exposition is 90 be open on Sunday. there
will probably be a loud and more or les
strident protest from all the Sabbatarians
in the United States They will make the
same sort of remarks that they did when
President Mckinley declined to make
state dinners opponents of the principles
OF teetotalism. and there will be 10 more
sense iu one than in the other
When We are invited to the house Of 4
neighbor-or neighboring nation-it is
not good manners to criticise the fashions
OF the house by word or action The fact
that We accept the invitation tacitIy i'm
plies willingness 10 countenance whatever
goes on there. But there are some poo-
pie who seem 20 think that they ought TO
abuse their privilege as guests to deliver
temperance lectures. preach their religion.
and otherwise bore those who think diher-
entity
such conduct is especially offensive in
matters affecting the relations Of two
countries OF different traditions and social
customs. II The American exhibit at the
Exposition we're TO be closed on Sundays.
IL would not only deprive a great multi
tude of working people from seeing this
exhibit at all, BAT it would advertise this !
whole country as a dwelling place OF
scribes and Pharisees so anxious to show
of their own self-styled merits that they |
have no care for the feelings Of their |
ueighbors II Is things like these that !
make the French aud other Continental |
nations so ready 10 call the English n. O. |
pie hypocrites. They see a certain ele- !
ment in the nation. assuming great devo- |
ton to religious principles and forms, pro-
test loudly against the Continental sun |
day" as highly immoral; and then they |
come In contact with a certain other ele- |
ment which INDUCES in all sorts OF in
EQUITIES, while the preachers do not make |
half as much noise about them as they do |
about what they call the breaking Of the |
sabbath" II is good to look now aud then
at these things as others regard them.
To an outsider it would seem more i'm
portant that the English laborer should /
be restrained from whipping his wife than :.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-25
AFFAIRS IN CUBA.
EiNers's Reclamation submftted. and
Accepted by General Wood


HAVANA, April 24.-Senor Ruis Rivera.
secretary Of Agriculture. sent letter Of
resignation to General Wood today lie
. explained that because Of the differences
arising between General Wood and himself
as the result OF his recently published let
Ter urging an the political parties 10 Pc
luton the American Government TO with
draw from the island BY December 1901
ne felt compelled to give up his ONCE
General Wood replied. accepting the re-
sisnation and expressing satisfaction with
the work done by Senior Rivera He said
ne hrst knew Of the letter through the
press. Other members OF the Cabinet had
asked him IL the differences between him
self and Senior Rivera had relation 70 auv
change in policy by the intervening Gov
eminent. General Wood says he Informed
them that they had not. adding that the
reorganization Of the country and the es-
adjustment OF a stable government were
20 De rapidly pushed. a proof Of which is
the coming municipal elections Genera
Wood further says that he and the Cabinet
an regretted that senior Rivera was una
PIE 10 lend his aid to the objects OF the
american Government and the desires OF
the Cuban people.
The resignation is taken as a matter Of
course BY the press and public which real
lied that Senior Rivera could not remain
IN Office after the letter he wrote. Cen
eral Wood is undecided as to who shall
succeed him Senior Lacoste is prominently
mentioned.
me North American Trust Company has
purchased S'sO.0o0 worth Of first mortgage
0 per cent Havana bonds the quotation Of
winch IN the market is liz bid. ia asked
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-25
A SHIP CANAL PROPOSED.

senator NIrCOmHs' bill for Mary
IHnd-Deinvnre Waterway.
Mr. McComas has introduced in the Sen
ate a bill to provide for the construct on
Of the Maryland and Delaware Ship Canal
as a means Of military and naval defence
and for commercial purposes.
The bill authorizes the Secretary Of War
TO construct a waterway through the
states Of Maryland and Delaware at cost
not to exceed $4,000. 000 which will con
meet the waters of the Chesapeake and
Delaware Bays The canal is not 10 Se
less than 100 feet wide at the bottom. Z6
feet below mean low water mark. and 1'8
feet wide at that level. and is To have
locks 80 feet by 500 within the chambers
and sufficiently deep to allow The passage
Of vessels drawing % IL 20 % feet Of
water
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-25

Fr0m the Brooklyn Eaglc)
The time TO pres upon Turkey the claim for
damages Of American citizens is now: thi, month
and this summer This is the time TO teach
not only Turkey, but an the rest Of the world
including our own citizens, that we shall caf5re,
the claim of American citizens the world over
The lesson which Decatur taught the Barblr,.
pirates was worth millions TO the Development
OF america. Il never ought 60 have been for.
gotten, but it it has been second chapter Of
similar sort would immensely increase respect
for our position as a world power
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-25

Is that not somewhat curious meeting in Lon
don Of railroad magnates. one Of them being L
special messenger from President Mckinley A?
Since the United States is holding Cuba only
temporarily, by military occupation, until an
independent Cuban government is established
what has President Mckinley to do with grant
iEg new franchises or confirming old ouess Is
it purpo5ed 10 exploit the island for the advan-
tsge Of American snd English SPECTATORS, by
giving away some Of It's most important privi.
leges while it is under military control. and then
requiring their confirmation by the civil authorl-
ties when such are established. The Whole busi-
ness has decidedly queer aspect, and fuller
information will be much desired
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-25

One plank in the platform adopted by
the New Hampshire Republicans yesterday
is worthy Of national attention.
I've entrust the future government OF our new
Possessions 20 Congress and TO the President be
heving that they may lawfully control and govern
them as they deem best and feeling assured that
they will give the islands every measure Of local
sell government for which they may show them
selves fitted"
Our despatch does not say so. but when
the above paragraph was read from the
pulpit we have not a doubt that the whole
congregation responded: Hear us, good
Lord"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-25
The Elections of Senators.

TTTIW TTT T07TTW TTTIT7T TTTT-T
Il must strike most persons is mistaken policy
ta elect men ostcusib, 10 WsSo laws. no. upon
their presumed knowledge or ability in thar line
brt solely upon whether they can Dee depended
upon 60 help ia the election ct some man 20
another and Not closely related iaw-mlking body
Why would 70 uot be an escape from the existing
dilemma to have the United States Senator chosen
by delegates 10 convention called for th1t pU-
p1scY This would meet the objections OF those
who 49, opposed to the popular election plan,
and IL would also eliminate from the election o.
members Of che legislature aH clrmfuf u dis
tuIbIuCc and distraction.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-25
A BIG FIRE AT FREDERICK.
\ Fertilizer Factory burned Mt "a
Loss of $4,000.

FREDERICK, Nd. April 2i-About 2
o'clock this morning fire broke out in the
fertilizer factory Of John S. Ramsburg &
Co, on the outskirts of the city. II was
impossible to subdue the blaze and the
entire factory covering almost two acres
Of ground is practically a total loss.
As the factory is not included in the
trust. and the origin Of the fire very mys-
terious there is a strong suspicion Of in
cendiarism. The factory was very lightly
insured. and the loss Will probably reach
$50 600.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-25
To ChrIsten the Thoraton.

Miss Mary Thornton Davis, Of Worcester,
Mass, has been selected to christen the
torpedo boat Thornton. which will lie
launched at the yards Of the William
R. Trigg Company. Richmond Va. On
May Is. Miss Davis is a niece Of capt.
James : Thornton. who was executive
officer OF the Kearsarge in her victory over
the Confederate cruiser Alabama on Cher
hourg France. and for whom the Thorn
ton was named. Miss Davis was selected
by the widow Of Captain Thornton. on
whom the Secretary Of me Navy conferred
that privilege
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-25
RAILROAD CLAIMS DAMAGES.
The seaboard aud Roanoke sues the
J. Il. Mcdonald Company

PETERSBURG Va April 24-Wnliam
r. Mckinney. Of counsel for the Seaboard
and Roanoke Railway Company. today in
stituted a suit IN the Hastings Court OF
Petersburg against the James r. Mcdonald
Company for S2500Co damages
This suit grows out OF the suit recently
brought by the James p Mcdonald Com
pguv against the Seaboard and Roanoke
and Raleigh and CASTOR Railroads. The
seaboard and Roanoke Railroad Company
claims that the efforts on the part Of the
James P Mcdonald Company 70 tie up its
funds in the hands OF Il score Of firms and
corporation has resulted in very great
damage TO its fair name and credit and
hence the suit.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-25

The alarming snake stories. which Of late
have been coming from the interior OF
Pennsylvania make US suspect that our
Prohibition friends are relaxing their ef-
forts in the Keystone State It is no doubt
a great and potentially fruitful field for
them. and if they would tackle it and
leave President Mckinley and the Army
canteen alone for a while. no one knows
what good they might accomplish
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-25
THE YALE-PR1NcEToN DEBATE.
College students to Discuss the Hay
Paunccfote Treaty.

NEW HAVEN. Conn, April 24.-Frank-
lin A. Lord. 1900 Law School, of Moore
head. Mimi; Mason Trowbridge 1902 Of
Chicago. and Charles Walcott Merriam,
1900. Divinity School. were tonight select
ed to compose the Yale team which VIII
meet Princeton in debate at Princeton
May s. The question is: Resolved, That
the Hay Pauncefote Treaty should be rdti-
fed in the form IN which il was originally
presented to the Senate" Yale won last
year.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-25

CFrom the Someryille Jourual)
''Now be careful Ethel. that YOU don't eat too
MUCH said the fond mother TO her little girl,
who going to party.
NO, mother said Ethel dutiiully, "a won't
II ] can help il. But how am 1 going TO know
Just how much is toe muchg"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-25

Gram the Grand Rapids HeraldD
The southern Republicans may be unable 10 de-
liver many electoral votes 10 the Republican can
didats bat they can put up some Of the live
hest fights iu the election % delegates TO the
National Convention that tho country ever SAW
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-25

nrom The rhlIsdeIrhia RecorIl

WT0m INC TNIIddtIVNIa ReC0rI-I
De Tnquo-Guzzier has sgncd the pledge
oSodque-Do You think he'll keep It2
DE Tanque-Nu; he was afraid 90 trust himself
50 he gave IL TO has vile and asked her 20 keep il
for him.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-25

Generals Brooke and Ludlow are both
frank enough to admit that the extra car
pet-bag pay Of high officials in Cuba was
vitality necessary to their comfort as well
as to the dignity Of their position as I'M
perial pro-consu1s We do not doubt it. It
is question Of law and propriety that is
bcthering Congress for a wonder, and not
imperial necessity.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-25

The children in the Manila schools daily
salute the Stars and Stripes and take
pledge Of allegiance to it. Then they sing
My country, It's Of thee. sweet land Of
liberty" What does the Administration
mean by teaching these little ones to lie
500 They have not any country. They
have no flag
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-25
POLITICAL NOTES AND GOSSIP.
senator burrows Pnrt.-If the

senator Burrows Pnrt.-If the de-
feat Of MIR Quay can be attributed to any
| one influence more than another it is con-
coded on all hands that the great argu-
ment Of the Hon. Julius Caesar Burrows
of Michigan is entitled to that credit Mr.
Quay's supporters learned with disTay
nearly a week ago that Senator Burrows
speech had accomplished that rarest OF
all results Of Oratory in either branch of
Congress, and especially in the Sena e
the changing Of a vote. II is known with
reasonable certainty that the trip-hammer
blows delivered by Mr.. Burrows actually
shook the confidence Of at least two Sen3-
tors in the position they had previously
taken IN the case. One Of these is Demo-
crat and the other is a Republican. What
the cause of Senator Burrows implacable
hostility to Mr. Quay was doubtless VIII
never be known il. indeed the Michigan
der was influenced in his conduct by any
considerations outside of what he con-
ceived to be his constitutional duty. There
is no doubt at all. however, that II SEN
atur Burrows had not opposed the seating
of Quay with such doggedness at every
point and finally had not cllnChed his Cp-
position with an argument which for for
and lucidity. is declared to have few equals
in the modern oratory of the Senate. he
Pennsylvania would have been seated
OF course. the Administrations helated
hostility contributed to yesterdays result.
Ii was not known until late Monday night
that Senator Hanna was against Quay.
That is to say il was not learned with GER
tainty that the Presidents political man
ager had paired with Senator Depew
against Quay until he had left Washington
TO attend the Ohio State Convention.
whi'h meets at Columbus today This in
formation was wrung from Mr.. Depew at
the last hour. and then few Senators
would believe it until they obtained it first
hand from the New Yorker. This unques-
tiouably was the decisive blow It cannot
be denied that it had a direct influence
upon the judgment of at least two men,
bers of the Senate. and perhaps more than
that number
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-25

Now. why should not Senator Penrose
resign and allow Governor Stone to appoint
Mr.. Quay his successor? That appoint
ment would be valid. Is there any limit
to the friendly devotion OF a Penrose?
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-08-13
TWIxT DEVIL AND DEEP SEA.
SILVER rs THE DEVIL; EXPAN-
SION THE DEEP SEA.
Do Not Know Where
to Turn-May fut Up
Third Ticket.

Indianapolis, August IA number of
delegates and visitors to the two anti
imperaalist conventions which are to meet
here this week are arriving today. The
first arrival of the national party is Rob-
ert A. Widemann of New York. The hope
of the promoters Of the national party is
to form coalition with the anti-impeIial-
list leaguet either formally, or in effect.
Mr.. Widemann says there are three
courses open to the anti-imperialists,
namely: To nominate a third ticket, to
indorse Bryan or to do neither, and mere
ly to work to defeat Mckinley. He says
that Bryan is regarded by anti-impelial-
lists as the less dangerous of the two old
party candidates
'But there are many of u.s. said Mr.
Widemann, who are republicans and We
cannot stomach Bryan. We find that both
the old parties arc in the hands of ma
chimes and that In the end a few will profit
at the expense of the public We are con-
fronted with a peculiar condition. II Me-
Kinley, who seems to be training his guns
against silver. is elected, he will declare
that his imperialist policy has been in
dorsed If Bryan who is attacking the
administrations imper!alist policy, is elect
ed, he will declare silver has been indorsed.
Either would be contrary to our views"
but there is a drift toward Bryan.
A preliminary meeting of the nationals
will be held in the assembly room of the
Commercial club tomorrow afternoon. On
"Wednesday morning the convention will
probably take mp the subject of nominat-
ing third ticket. Louis r. Enrich of
Colorado Springs, Colo, who reached the
city today, will be president of the conven-
ton. Isaac II. Klein of New York will be
secretary.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-08-13
CLAD To NEGOTIATE WITH CHINA
BUT MUST FIRST SEND ARMY To PEKN TO ESCORT MINISTERS
TO 0SAFETf-STRAlGHT iAlK.

Washington. August 13.-The depart
ment of state to-day made public the re-
ply of the United States government to
Minister Wu's communication delivered
on Sunday morning notifying the depart
ment of the appointment of Earl Ii Hung
Chang. envoy plenipotentiary to negoti
ate with the powers This reply was sent
to Minister WI at Ave o'clock Sunday
afternoon and is as follows:
Memd4n0lnl:
Touchihgf the imperial edict of August
8, appointing Ii Hung Chang envoy plen-
ipotentiary to conduct negotiations on
the part OF China with the powers and
the request for cessation of hostilities
pending negotiations communicated to
Mr.. Adee by Mr.. WI on thee12t of Aug
ust 1900.
The government of the United States
learned with satisfaction Of the appoint
ment Of Earl Lii Hung Chang as envoy
plenipotentiary to conduct negotiations
with the powers and will, on its part.
enter upon such negotiations with a de-
sire to continue the friendly relations 50
long existing between the two countries.
1t Is evident that there can be no gen.
erA4 MegOtiati0n between China and the
powers 50 long as the ministers OF the
powers and the persons under their pro-
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-08-13
LOSSES At PEI TsANG.
Army Was to Rest Three Days at
Yang Tsun.

London, August 13.-As the allies We're
to rest three days at Yang Tsun it Is
supposed that a further advance was be
gun August 10, but no word has come
through from Yang Tsun since August 8,
on which date the Japanese commander,
in a message to Toxic, said 10000 Chinese
We're confronting the allies. The Japan
ese losses at Pei Tsang August We're
300 killed and wounded. The Chinese left
200 dead on the field.
The object of Chinese diplomacy, as
appears from the great efforts being
made in London and at the continental
capitals, is to induce the powers to sus-
pend the march of the relief expedition,
but it has been without success in case
of any government.
An explanation as to why some of the
Pekin cipher messages are dated Isl Nan
is made by the Great Northern Telegraph
company which points out that 1t mas
regular courier service between Pekan
and Tsi Nan and that the wires are work.
ing from the latter place.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-08-13
QUICKSILVER SUPPLY SHORT,
May Have to Get Hot and Cold With
out Knowing It.

Boston, August 13.---Some fear Is felt in
the trade that the worlds production of
quicksilver is likely to prove unequal to
the growing demand. The total supply
in 1899 was about $4,000 TASKS from Spain,
Italy, Austria and California, the prin-
cipal sources of supply. This was less
than for. quite number of years with
an exception of two The production of
the Cinnibar mines of California the only
large producers upon the American con-
tinent, has declined from 79,S0O TASKS in
1883 to only 2S, 100 in 1899 The principal
mines of Spain and Austria, which have
been producing fer nearly two thousand
years, are the only producers of import
ance except Russia producing $500 TASKS
last year, none of which came out of
that country. Spain produced 39,340 TASKS
in 1899 and Austria only $4,000. Hope for
future increased supplies of quicksilver
comes from New South Wales. where
cinnibar ore is said to be plentiful and
English capital is now turning in that
direction with a view of testing the value
of the ores.
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-08-13

lection remain in their present position
of restraint and danger and that the pow
ers cannot cease their efforts for the de-
livery of those representatives to which
they are constrained by the highest con-
sideration of national honor except un-
der an arrangement adequate to accom-
plish peaceable deliverance We are
ready to enter into an agreement between
the powers and the Chinese government
for a cessation of hostile demonstra tions
on condition that sufficient body Of the
forces composing the relief expedition
shall be permitted to enter Pekin nm
nolested and escort the foreign ministers
and residents back to Tien Tsin, this
movement being provided and secured hv
such arms and dispositions Of tnoopx "a
shall be considered safely by the eener-
ais commanding the forces composing the
relief expedition.
(Signed) ALVAY A.. ADEE !
Acting Secretary. Department of State
Washington, August u. 1900
The text of the reply to the oyertnrea
communicated by Minister Wu was tele !.
graphed last night to the Representations
of the United States force. The CONS
munication was sent to the governmenfn
Of the powers cooperating IN the relIef
movement
Daily inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1881-1901, 1900-08-13
ON THE. ROAD TO TAKU.
Troops and Artillery Reach Nagasaki
in Safety.

Washington, August 13.-The war de-
partment has received the following from
General Barry:
"Nagasaki, august 12-Adjutant Gen.
eral Washington: Transport Sumner
arrived this port on the tenth. No cas-
ualties occurred. Health Of command ex-
cellent. Will proceed Taku on Indiana.
(Signed) I- BARRY"
The Sumner carried battalion Of the
18th infantry The Indiana also will take
aboard siege guns and Maxim field guns,
which Gen. Chaffees has requested and
which Gen Macarthur will send from
Manila, 1T will take about three days
for the sIniiiana to reach Taku.