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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-11-21
a New Chinese POLICY Threatened.

a New Chinese Policy Threatened.
In the tone of the Administration press
and in the current gossip of the depart
ments there is additional evidence today Of
the intense dissatisfaction felt by the Ad-
minisuation in view of the situation at
Pekin. From the divergent views express
ed by organs and officials ii would appear
that Mr. Mckinley and his advisers have
been unable 10 decide exactly what to do
in the circumstances. So far they do not
seem to be beyond the stage of complaint
and protest
The truth is that the Administration re-
allies. when it is too late TO undo the mis-
chief. that the cut and scuttle policy has
left the United States without substantial
weight in the deliberations of the Powers,
and that the terms agreed upon by the en-
T0ys have been formulated with knowl-
edge that they we're not IN accordance with
the views Of this Government The posi-
ton of President Mckinley is that only
such demands should be made upon China
as its Government can concede without Sc
rious loss Of cash OF dignity In insisting
that the princes and mandarins responsible
for the most atrocious crimes OF the cen
III oA4CAiN u puu4S-ACu Cdp4ldAAgs anu III
demanding a large money indemnity, he
suspects that some of the European Pow
ers are riding for fall; that they do not
expect or desire that the terms be accept
ed by China From the Administration
viewpoint the present programme will re-
suit n rejection, IN renewal of hostiIities.
and finally in a peace and peace settlement
on Inc basis of territorial indemnity, which
would mean sIamming and mailing up the
open door.
One Administration PAPER asserts upon
high authority. that the President is Sc
riously considering the propriety Of with
drawing from The Concert, that being the
only thing connected with China left for
him to withdraw from That course, if
adopted would be followed by independent
negotiations with our great and good
friend. the Empress Dowager. It is sug-
gested that were the United States again
10 break the concord and negotiate sep
arateIy Russia and France probably would
co the same That, it is assumed would
render the task of England Germany, and
Japan q difficult and dangerous one. should
they adhere to their present intentions. So.
It viii be observed tina. there is some idea
OF diplomatic bluff which shall bring these
proud empires to their senses. and teach
them that the American Eagle. that grand
old bird of prey, although absent, proposes
to have his way or else break up the Con-
cerL in a row.
From other sources We hear whispers
that The better opinion in Administration
circles is that inasmuch as China is bound
TO be dismembered anyway. and there is
no possibility OF our getting money in
demnity, or the open door, We might as
well 50 in with the rest and take a piece.
It is not alleged that this or the other
course has been decided upon. The matter
is 100 grave in character TO be disposed OF
without full consultation with Mr. Hanna,
whose wishes, Of course. govern the policy
OF this Government in foreign as well as
domestic relations
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-11-21
The French Gun Scandal.

In his professional zeal and enthusiasm,
Captain Lewis, Of our artillery service.
probably never dreamed that in getting
possession OF the secret of the new French
field piece. he was not securing for his
coantry a great advantage and one which
its Var Department would appreciate and
gladly utilize.
Captain Lewis, perhaps is not good
enough politician to be in the Army under
present conditions If he were. 1t seems
to rs he should have known that the coun-
try does not want any French guns, German
guns. or any foreign guns, no matter how
perfect nor how superior they may be to
anything ever seen or heard Of BY the
American Board Of Ordnance What this
Republic desires and Will have is the Han
na-Gathmann gun, and the Burlington dis
appearing gun.
the proprietor of the executive and Iegfs-
Iative branches of Government takes
lively interest In the second, it is alleged
that Brigadier General Burlington, Chief
Of Ordnance, is interested in business
way. This explanation indicates plainly the
reasons why the contribution of Captain
Lewis to the knowledge box Of the Army
ought to be rejected and returned unread.
By some oversight, this has not been done.
On the contrary, his official letter to the
Board OF Ordnance highly privileged
communication reporting his success in
capturing the secret of the French gun.
was rather promptly given out to the
press General Burlington dfsaIai-,-
knowledge of this violation of rules and
regulations. but, in some way, the docu-
meHt found its way from the secret ar
chives of his office into the hands of a
press association, and the fact will IN
doubtedly suggest some further investiga-
ton, which the Chief of Ordnance no doubt
viii insist upon. for his own sake.
His insistence viii hardly bring the de-
sired result. In the interest of those
grand and glorious American inventions
the Cathmann gun aud the disappearing
gun, the scandal ought to be hushed nm
without delay. Otherwise the public NAV
get notion that our millions, spent for
artillery. are spent upon types in which
our leading politicians or STAFF officers
take a personal interest, rather than up
on productions OF technical scientific gen
Jus purchased on their merits.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-11-21
HANDICAPPED BY QUAY.
Ex-senator's Endorsement HurtfuI
to Nfdener,s candidacy.


PHILADELPHIA, Nov 21--Whiie P. A.
B. widener is prominently mentioned for
United States Senator to succeed NJ. s.
Quay, his friends regard the talked-of an
nouneement of Colonel Quay in his favor
as most disastrous to the PhilGdelphian's
candidacy.
Mr.. Widener's chances of success seem
to depend on the failure of the Quayites
to induce majority Of the legislators to
enter a caucus and the subsequent forced
retirement of Quay from the field Upon
the disintegration OF the Quay forces Mr.
WiGener would get the votes of many who
are now pledged to the ex-senator, and a
number of aRti-Quay Republicans, espe-
eiaIly from the western end OF the State,
might be Influenced TO vote for him to
make Senator Penrose's reelection two
years hence more difficult.
It is understood that Colonel Quay ia
yoTS Henry ". Oliver OF PittSbuTg, should
he have to drop out, and that his anxiety
to control the caucus is prompted by a
desire 10 hand over the place to Oliver
when the time comes to name the Repub-
lican candidate. By this means Quay
would protect Senator Penrose and injure
the chances of Chris" Magee, his long
time enemy, going to the United States
Senate. II Mr.. WideneF should be elected
this winter Mr.. Magee's election two
years hence would not be improbable
Whatever advantage Mr. Widener may
gain through the ex-Senator's failure to
control the selection of mis- successor
must, it would seem. be secured without
any apparent favor from Quay.
Quay's lieutenants are now in a state OF
stampede. They betray considerable an
noyance from reports from their country
henchmen that the Widener boom has
already invaded many counties, where
friends of the Philadelphia have spread
minutely detailed information. not only as
TO hi= business success and ability as a
speaker, but also as to his philanthropic
deeds and labors as a pubIic-spirited citi-
zen Mr. WIdener is credited with being
willing
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-11-21
FIRM IN THE FAITH.
Maryland Democratic Association
VIII Continue to Fight.

Maryland Democratic Association
VIII Continue to Fight.
BALTIMORE. Md. Nov. 21.--The execu-
tive committee of the Maryland Demo-
cratic Association held its first meeting
since the election last night at the head
quarters of the association The commit
tee decided to continue, the present head
quarters and has leased them for one
year Public meetings viii be held every
Thursday evening, at which a series Of
papers VIII be read upon the principles
laid down in the Kansas City platform
and upon questions Of local interest.
Mr.. S. s. Field, chairman of the cam
Daign committee. reported that all the ex-
penses of the campaign had been met by
contributions made to the committee and
that the association. was out OF debt. Mr..
Frank DriscoH. chairman of the sub
committee on the distribution of litera-
ture, reported that 1S2, SIS pieces of lit
erature had been sent out from the head
quarters during the campaign Since the
election great many letters have been
received congratuIating the association
upon its work.
The following resolution was unani-
mousIy adopted, a copg OF which will be
sent to Mr.. William J. Bryan:
Resolved, BY the Executive Committee
OF the Maryland Democratic Association
that We extend to our matehIesS leader,
Hon. William J. Bryan. our sincere con-
gratulatiols upon the gallant fight he
has made for liberty and Democracy and
for the preservation Of cur Republic. We
assure him of our urdiminished conf
dence in his leadership and of our unfal-
teTing purpose to continue the struggle
for the principles he so ably represents. ."
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-11-21
LINCoLN's DIAMOND PIN.
Goa 1t on a Loan and Became Ashanl-
ed of II.

IRON ttle AtA<4at2 tts4) IoI-sL4tINl0H)
Col W. n Cave. of BarnweH, 5. C, who,
is now in Atlanta on business. is IN pcs
session of a unique relic ii the shape Of
a diamond pin which was at one time the
property of Abraham Lincoln, and which
is the only piece of jeWeITy of the kind
that President Lincoln ever wore The
pin is Of the oId-fashioned style Of cluS-
ter brooches. with a clasp at the back for
the purpose of securing IL to the frilled
shirt fronts worn by gentlemen fifty years
ago The centre diamond is a large, par
ticularIy white one, and Il is surrounded
by number of smaller bFilifants.
The pin has q strange history Some
years before the war and prior to the
time that Abraham Lincoln was begin
ming 10 loom up as a Presidential posi-
bility, while practicing Law IN Illinois,
he met a young dandy from New York
State whose sporting procIivities had
caused him 10 run short of funds The
young fellow went 20 Lincoln for assist
snce, and left with him as security for
a loan a handsome diamond pin For
some reason he never returned to re-
deem the pledge, and from that day Lin
coin did not again see him.
Lincoln was naturally a man OF quiet
taste in matters of dress and seldom we're
jeWelry CT any kind. However, his acct
dental possession OF fine ornament
proved : temporary temptation to adorn
himself One day James Meyers. stock
dealer Of Kentucky, and q close personal
friend Of Mr.. Lincoln, who had known him
intimately from childhood. went TO Spring
field on visit AS soon as he saw Lin
coin TIRE pin attracted his attention.
Well who'd "a thought that Abe Lin
coin would be strutting around the streets
with diamond pin in his shirt 'front.'
exclaimed Meyers il mock surprise Lin
coin looked vaguely abashed and tried to
explain. The explanation ended by his
taking the pin from his shirt front and
pinning il On Meyers. insisting as he did
so that he did not want it and was only
too anxious to get rid of it. Meyers kept
the ornament for some time and finally
gave It to friend, James Drurnmond.
Drummond was captured during the war
by the Federals and died st Fort Monroe
IN 1856 sale OF his property and personal
effects took place at BarnwelI. 5. c.
Among the latter was the pin that had
belonged 20 Lincoln. Colonel Cave bought
II for small sum He knew its history
and prizes the relic highly. Some years
ago Colonel Cave was offered $1,000 for
the pin, but refused to part with it.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-11-21
DEATH OF JOHN E. BOOKER.
A Virginia Editor Expires Suddenly
With Cerebral HemOrrhage.

With Cerebral HemOrrhaEe.
SUFFOLK, Va, Nov 21.-As the result
of sudden stroke of paralysis, brought
on by a cerebral hemorrhage, John Ed
ward Booker. owner and editor of the
suffolk Herald former president of the
Virginia Press Association, Democratic
chairman of Nansemond county, and for
six years. beginning in 1893, Nansemond's
delegate to yirginia's General Assembly,
died last evening. aged ffty-two years.
His death was sudden.
Yesterday Mr. Booker did some business
at a bank about noon He then went into
a Doctors Office. complaining OF feeling i'll.
After taking a dose OF medicine Mr. Book
er soon sank into ccmatose state. from
which he never rallied.
The deceased leaves a widow who vas
Miss Fannie N Barnes, of Charlotte coun-
ty. Va; two daugnters-Mrs. Frank A.
Bennett and Miss Elizabeth s Booker
and son. Clarence. He also leaves I'VE
brothers and sister in Texas. Mr.. Book
er belonged TO several secret orders and
was once member OF the Grand Lodge
Ancient Order United Workmen The de-
ceased was born in Prince Edward county
Va but when yeung moved to Charlotte
county, where he was a commissioner of
revenue He came to Suffolk twenty-four
years ago and engaged in the hotel bust
ness. but soon connected himself with the
Suffolk Herald. . whose proprietor he had
been for many years.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-11-21
CALLED BANDITS By A BISHOP.
Masnates Treated TO Surprise at
Their Banquet.

Magnates Treated 10 a Surprise at
Their Banquet.
NEW YORK, Nov. 21.-Facing an audi
ence Of four hundred of the richest men
in the world, whose combined wealth ex-
ceeded 5. eco. 900. 000. the Rt. Rev. William
Lawrence, Bishop OF Massachusetts. at the
1920 yearly banquet of the New York
Chamber Of Commerce in DeImonico's last
night, denounced the trusts, styling them
the modern bandits.
Many Of the greatest trust owners and
trust organizers and financial hackers Of
trusts in the country were among the dim
ers. The bishop spoke calmly. but deeis-
lively. He called upon his hearers to take
heroic action. even at great cost to them
selves, and dictate the line of honor where
the trusts must stop.
The speech Of Bishop Lawrence was the
feature of the banquet as well as the sur
prise. He is d newcomer as an after-din-
ner speaker in this city. His utterances
last night, while unexpected, were gener-
oUsiy applauded.
1t was expected that the speech of Post
master General Charles Emory Smith
you'd prove of vast interest II has been
the custom OF President Mckinley to utiI-
lie the annual dinner of the chamber to
announce, through some member Of the
Cabinet, in an informal way, the policy OF
the Administration on questions of import
to the finance and commerce of the ma
ton.
1t was expected that Mr. Smith would
say something definite about the ending
OF hostilities in the Philippines and re
auction in the huge expenses of the coun-
Try, but he merely touched upon those
cushions which had been threshed thread
bare by the Republican orators in the re-
cent campaign.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-11-21
BAPTIST CONGRESS MEETS.
Trusts Discussed at the Session In
Richmond


RICHMOND. Va, Nov. 2L-The Eight
eenth Annual Session of the Baptist Con
gress OF America opened here last evening
in the First Baptist Church The address
Of welcome was delivered by Governor Ty-
Ter, in his most eloquent style Rev. VIII
liam "a Clarke, rector Of st. James Epis-
eopal Church, followed in an address OF
welcome on behalf Of the Christian com
munity. Rev. DR.. George Cooper. pastor
OF the F5rst Church, OF behalf Of the Bap-
lists of the city extended cordial welcome
to the visitors.
DR. a P Montague President OF Fur
man University, South Carolina. and presi-
dent OF the congress, responded in care
fully prepared address. in which he re-
viewed the advance OF the Protestant
Church.
The topics for discussion were: The
Ritschiian Theology, Its Meaning and Use"
The writers are Prof Gordon 3. Moore. D
H.. Of FuFman University, and Rev. " B.
MatJesC2, Red Bank, " J.
The most interesting feature Of the day
in the congress was the discussion on
trusts The subject Of this discussion was
rs the Trust Beneficial OF Injurious TO
Society" Rev Dr. Quay Rosselle, OF
Homestead. Pa, was the first to read an
essay on this subject. The other was Prof
Charles W Needham. Of Columbian Uni
versity. Washington.
Dr. Rosseile defended the trusts IN pa
per OF twenty minutes length and was ap-
plaudeG when he concluded. He traced the
Development Of trusts. The process was
one of natural evolution, declared the
speaker. DR.. RosseIle denied that Govern
ments derived their just powers from the
consent Of The governed and asserted that
these powers rest upon the consent Of God
Prof. RosseIle declared that the sociaIistic
movement is growing and predicted its Ill
innate victory.
Following Dr. RosselIe. Prof Needhsm
read a paper on the trust subject He ap-
proved them as a benefit TO society. He
thought, however, they. should be controlled
by the State.
Hon. H. R Pollard, tire City Attorney for
Richmond spoke strongly in opposition 20
the trusts The speaker quoted decisions
OF State Supreme courts, ex-Presldent
Cleveland, and ether eminent authorities TO
show that trusts are hurtfuI TO society
Mr.. Pollard referred TO the increase by the
Salt Trust a week OF so ago Of the price
of salt from $3.50 10 $3.50 per 100 pounds.
He asked If there was anyone in the audi
ezee who believed that this increase in
price was the result Of the increased cost
OF production to stard up Il want 20 put
your picture" said the speaker, ''on the
frontispieee OF NUuch2usen. 40 one
stood up.
Prof. Frank Dixon. o. Providence, r. l.,
said that trusts, when controlled By the
law. were a blessing. but that trusts not
controlled by law or above the isw ere an
unmitigated evil. He takes the ground
that trusts have not yet come within the
law. Mr. Frank Dickerson, Of New York,
a member of the Tiuplate Trust. contend
by the trusts they will be brought down by
ed that when prices are put up too Ligh
competition.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-11-21
AFrEa LoNDoN,S sUBWAYs.
Westinghouse Company Reaching

Westinghouse Company Reaching
Ont in the British Metropolis.
CHICAGO, Nov. 21.-The following Lon
don dispatch is Published in one of the
morning papers:
Concealed amid the verbiage Of a two
column legal notice. another American
raid on London's transportation preserve
was brought TO light today. Tie Westing-
house Electric and Manufacturing Coinpa-
ny, through its British organization, an
noHnced its intention OF leasing and ope-
rating the great underground system Of
the Metropolitan District Underground
Hallway. This information was conveyed
through the notice of proposed aPplica-
ton TO the parliamentary powers for per
mission to convert the road from steam
to electricity.
On its face this seemed an indication
merely that the Westinghouse concern had
succeeded in battling it's American and
European competitors IN the race for the
roads big reconstruction contract, but
investigation has disclosed d far more am
bilious scheme.
Mr.. Walker c. Kerr, of Westinghouse.
Church, Kerr & Co., Of New York, has
come TO London to consummate the trans
action, and when I saw him tonight de-
ciined to talk on the ground that discus
sion Of the matter would be premature at
this moment He admitted, however, that
his company was ready to build the road.
or run it. or both
When the full import Of TIE Westing-
house move was realized. goI sternation
spread Through The host Of American and
British engineers in London, no have
been hoping TO capture the reconstruction
job when the bids should be opened in De-
eenDer l. While there is nothing concIu-
sive in a mere proposal to lease the rail-
way property, il is pointed out that the
Metropolitan company is not overbur-
dened with funds and is more than likely
70 entertain the sweeping offers made by
the Westinghouse corporation. In fact.
according to one Of my informants, a taeit
understanding already exists; otherwise
the Westinghouse company would not
have undertaken the expensive experience
OF d parliamentary campaign
The same man limited that the rival
American and European contractors
might be expected to unite and fight the
Westinghouse lease legislation in Parlia-
me1t, rather than ID be wiped out as COM
petitors for one of the richest pieces OF
electrical work IN the world
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-11-21
uL-EFFEcTs OF TOBACCO.
Excessive Use Causes Affections Of
the Heart.


(From the United states Tobacco Jourual.)
Tobacco has long been known to cause
paIpitatIon OF the heart in those especially
susceptible 10 its influence. This always
has been considered nevertheless to be
nothing more than a passing incident. The
paIpitation usually disappears when the
use of tobacco is discontinued or limited
A physician from ConStantinople reported
at one of the sessions OF the International
Medical Congress at Paris a series of
cases of organic LESSONS of the heart for
which, in his opinion, the excessive use
of tobacco was primarily responsible In
all these cases tobacco had been used to
great excess and the smoke was inhaled
and drawn into the lungs French and Ger
man physicians, in discussing the report.
told Of other cases of organic heart dis
ease for which there seemed to be 10
other reason than the abuse of tobacco
Many of them occurred in cigarette smoIs-
ers, but the general opinion OF the medical
men seemed to be that cigarettes are not
particularly harmful in themselves, but
that this form of tobacco tempts to more
frequent smoking and also encourages the
Inhalation of the smoke
There seams to be distinctly growing
impression among medical men that for
persons who are susceptible to its infiU-
enee the use of tobacco even in moderate
quantities does harm. temporarily or per
manently- The symptoms of this evil ef-
feet are 10 be found mainly In the heart
aad vascular system It is noteworthy that
lately French medical men have to a cen
siderable extent abandoned the use Of to-
bacc6. American physicians attending the
Paris congress are apt to add here that the
Government monopoly in tobacco has done
much to bring this about. The cigars Of
the 'regie''-that is, those made at the Gov
erGment manufaetory-are so bad and the
tax on all other brands so prohibitive that
the only sensible thing to do in France is
not to smoke at all.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-11-21


Bishop Lawrence. of Massachusetts,,
spoke rather plainly at the New York
Chamber of Commerce banquet at Del
monico's last night. He was addressing
four Kindred Of the richest men IN the
country, and he ventured to warn them
that trusts and monopolies were exciting
some suspicion among the common PEG
pie The right reverend orator, among
other pretty good things. said i am
not so much afraid Of the rich man IN
politics as I am Of the poor and weak
man in politics and the rich man out
side There was a world OF sense in
that remark The bishop must be ia
miIiar with life in Washington. where
the. poor and weak man in politics" is
guided in his views, and as to his votes.
by the @rich man outside"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-11-21

In his address in Philadelphia last
night, Mr.. WI, the Chinese Minister, said
that China should not be judged accord
lag to the foreign standard Mistakes
have been committed on both sides Let
US profit By our past experience and avoid
similar mistakes in the future There is
much sense in the last remark. It was
serious mistake for the Chinese to attack
the legations and TO torture and butcher
American women and children It should
be avoided in future by the permanent oc-
cupation of Pekin. and the railway line
to Taku. by the demolition of the Chi
nese forts, and various other reasonable
preventiyes. As a reminder to the Chi
nese public that civilization is not to be
outraged with inpunity, every Official
guilty of participation in or connivance
at the atrocities should be publicly ex-
ecuted, and that operation in justice
ought 30 begin with the bloodthirsty
murderess who is still the ruling power
in the Empire.