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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-10

A discussion has been started on the
comfortably on fifteen cents day. Presi-
dent Harper. of the University OF chica-
go, has denied that he intends TO try any
such experiment. though il vas rumored
that he would but there are economists
who say that the thing can be done.
OF course ii can, but the success Of it de-
ponds on several things. One IS whether
the exDerimenter is a man or a woman.
II man, he can live quite comfortably
for tina; sum by patronizing The free lunch
counter. and some. poor fellows do when
they are in need OF cheap but abundant
fare. Women. however. have not that de-
vice open to them. They can, however,,
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-10

A correspondent OF The Times very
reasonably enquiries whether it is noL worth
the while OF the electric railway compa-
mics to give as good service as possible
in the suburbs, that these districts may
be built up and the roads in time be maze
to pay. It would certainly seem so. Man
fessly. nobody viii live beyond the city
limits unless it is made reasonably easy
to get to and from the heart Of the bust
ness section; and if the suburbs remain
deserted. the reads leading thither viii
never be profitable.
Perhaps the suburban railway is the one
thing which has done most TO encourage
migration to the city. and comfortable
some life there. Many people who would
aot think OF trying to obtain employment
n town II they were Obliged 10 live in
apartment houses or small tenements viii
AXE quite different view Of the matter
xhen they can reach their work In from
.wenty to forty-fye minutes. and yet have
4 little cottage OF their own. with plenty
sf good air around 1t and perhaps a small
garden. This is especially true OF fami-
iies where there are children. Nobody
really has any business to try to bring up
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-10
An Absurd Executive War.

(From the New Orleans Times Democrat)
As long as it was merely question OF the de-
tention OF our Ambassador by force Of rebels
and rioters, too strong for the imperial forces OF
China, it was within the province Of the Presi-
derd to take such action would secure thu re
lease OF Mr.. Conger; but now that it has passed
that point, that We are actually at war
with China, the matter Is beyond the reach and
power Of the President, and it Is for Congress
to sctte-wilat action shall take, how tar we
shall go, and how vigorously we shall conduct the
war with China. The frst step TO be taken
should, Of course, be 10 send the Chinese Min
isSr, WI, his passports. We ought not &c be
carrying on diplomatic relations with China in
Washington and war with China at Pekin-taerc
could be nothing more absurd.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-10
Mr.. Bryan's Speech.


Il IS in substance. broad application Of the
spirit not only OF the Declaration OF Independence
but OF all American history to the present rela-
tons Of the United States TO the territory wres; !.
FROM the dominion OF Spain. White Mr. Bryan
has fondness for rhetorical phrases, this is not
mere rhetoric; it is logical argument with a
practical application. 1t treats its subjects with
the gravity that belongs to it, and it will compel
many TO serious thought who have not hitherto
recognized the vide significance Of this colonial
question and all That it implies
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-10
HOW CHINESE ARE ARMED.
Great Faith i'm Lanterns. which They
Carry Everywhere.

ttrOm Lesils1s NeeklEJ
A large part of the success of Chinese
armies in times past has been due to their
ability to strike terror TO the hearts of
their enemies. so every corps has its regi-
ment OF terror strikers dressed in tie
most preposterous costumes and drilled
in outiandish poses, aerobatic feats, ard
facial grimaces.
Another peculiar part of Chinese SOL
dler's equipment is his lantern. 1t is not
to be supposed that they could see their
way by night unless each carried light,
and in one of the recent attacks on Tien-
tsin the Chinese forces advanced, each
soldier carrying his lantern. The allies
waited until the Chinese were within easy
distance and then opened on them with
rapid-fire gun, whereupon the Chinese
fled leaving their lanterns on the tield.
Still others of the Chinese forces are
armed with their ancient gingals. the first
of firearms invented. loaded with powder
and shot and touched off at the vent with
a stick of lighted incense. These old guns
have been in use among the Chinese for
upward Of zoo years.
But alongside OF these same regiments
are others using almost every known kind
OF modern arms and drilled in the tcctics
of all the great military powers. Over
fifteen makes OF modern rifles and mus
kets are known 10 be in use in the Chi
nese armies, and great decentralization has
frequently occurred by the dealing cut OF
ammunition for one kind of gun TO regi-
ment that used another.
In the main however. the Chinese have
been apt pupils. and whether trained oy
Russians. Germans. French, or English OF
ficers. they have come to use their weapons
v.tth deadly effect. The bombardment OF
q'ientsin has shown such accuracy OF gun
fire that it has been suggested that the
cun. were directed by Europeans. ut as
the rife fire of the Chinese regiments has
been no less deadly and accurate. 1t is
more probable that it has all been Gone
by chinese. VINO have thus surprised the
world by showing that they have learned
It's methods of fighting and hence,orth
must be counted as factors in world con-
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-10

We are sorry to hear that the Chinese
are again swarming around Tientsin.
where the international force in garrison
only aggregates six thousand men. What
a pity it is that Otis did not really sta:,sp
out the Aguinaldo rebellion. as he declared
he did, Then We could have had twenty
Eve or thirty thousand veteran troops
available for service in China. and within
weeks seil OF Taku.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-10
THE MCPHERSON ARRIVES.
Pulled OF Chubbs Reef by the Nor
wegian Steamship Jamaica.

NEW YORK. Aug. 9-The transport Nc
Pherson. with fourteen officers and AL
enlisted men of the Fifth United States
Infantry and seventeen civilians, arrived
this morning from Santiago.
When she grounded on Chubbs Reef. at
the southwest end of Fortune Island,
August 2. she landed the troops and about
200 tons Of cargo. On August T. with the
assistance of the Norwegian steamship ia
maica, she cleared the reef uniniured. took
on board the troops and cargo and on Aug
ust 3 proceeded =.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-10

(From the Louisville Courer-Journal)
What the United States ought TO do in this
horrible business seems tolerably plain. II is to
Get our people out OF hook and then 10 get out
Of China. With our power at home vast and ever
increasing and our vantage as a world-power in
the Orient, having the Philippines for a base, we
can survey the war of carnage first between the
allies and China and then among the allies them.
selves, with the assurance that whsnever We VIII
it, our word shall be law.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-10
THE CAMPAIGN IN OHIO.
May BE Innugurated mt Columbus in
September by Mr. Bryan.

COLUMBUS, Ohio. Aug. 9.-The State
Democratic Executive Committee will meet
in this city next Tuesday 10 decide upon
the time and place for the opening Of the
campaign in Ohio.
Vice State Chairman Crowley stated to-
day that the opening will very likely be
had in this city about the middle OF Sep
TENDER and that William J. Bryanand Web
ster Davis will be the orators OF the ocea-
a3nn
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-10
Honors stolen From coiored Troops

(FrOm Inc UenYtF POSt.J
The regiment that won the honors of the day
(at San Juan) was rst Roosevelts. 1t was one
tina, had gone into the war without exciting
wor derful prophecies of what it would perform.
1t was a colored regiment, the Twenty fourth in
fantry. The downtroddeh colored men made the
actual fight on which Colonel Roosevelt's martial
glory rests. All the prestige that has come to
him from the war, all the military glory that
is his, has been flched from the unassming
black soldier
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-10
From TayIor's Hiding Place.


TfTUIU -FTWF.J
The logic Of the crime against Rays King, for
Us ia that We shonld not permit anarchistic plot
to be matched here. That we have neither King
nor Glasses is no sign that have not Gov
es.Imenf. ard a Government with heavy hand
Indeed ii the Anarchists know anything of his
tory they would know that the United States
has acted on ocoasion with directness and Sc
verify that tie Governments of Europe could net
approach. In time Vi stress President is sup
ported by a public opinion in The exercise Of
powers that q European monarch could not exer
else Their ought 10 he no resting pince in this
land Of freedom for Anarchists.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-10

The local officials at Paterson. N. j.,
are unable to believe that there are any
Anarchists worth mentioning in their vii
lage. They do not accept the idea that
a plot to murder King Humbert could
possibly have been hatahed in their neigh
borhood. In all this they are consistent
ly incapable and bueolic. All the evidence
goes to show that the murder Of Italy's
King and of other rulers was planned in
Paterson. The State and National gov
ernments are acting upon that assump-
ton
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-10

IFFpm nc SaVaElal -NVNa'J
While there is nothing in politics for the sena-
tor thar would appeal strongly 10 the average
man there is something in it that appeals
strongly to Senator Hanna. He feels that while the
Republican party is in power he Is the man that
is running the Govcrnment-tlst he Is directing
the destinies Of 4 nation of 40.DOO6OO people
Power IS sweet TO him. and it is all the eompen-
sation he wants for the hard work he does for his
party From his poiat OF view, therefore. there
is a good deal in politics for Senator Hanna.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-10

CFrom the Philadelphia Rccord.)
Much sympathy is expressed by the Republican
organs in Pennsylvania for the illterate negroes
who aye about to lose the elective suffrage in
North Carolina The Republican leaders in Penn
sylvania are, in fact, partial to illteracy that
they have provided by law for an assistant to ac-
company the ignorant voter into the election
booth in order to facilitate the deposit Of his
ballot and witness its sale
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-10
COST OF THE MoLINEUx TRIAL.
Expert Witnesses md Detectives
Claims Against New York.

NEW YORK, Aug. 9.-Comptroller Coier
against the city for special services in con-
nectien with the trial CT Roland B. Moli-
neux for the murder of Mrs. Kate Adams.
The statement shows that claims IN the
aggregate of $50.476.s4 were made against
the city by handwriting experts. physi-
clans, special detectives, and others
Bills amounting to ss,6S7.I7 have aeen
settled so far, with deductions amounting
to 81 500
There are still unpaid bills amounting ID
s4I, 81. upon most Of which the comp
trolier has notified the claimants that
they must either accept reductions or sue.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-10

The elimination OF the negro vote therefore,
in North Carolina is really advantageous to the
Republican party. thinks Hanna. since that
marty can better appeal to white voters without
CARRYING the heavy load of race prejudice This
i a view that is unsuited to Mr.. Hoar's tenn
r,eramtnt. but it is the view that has most
weight with she powerful OF Mr.. .HanHa's
nartv who are dead tired Of carrying the negro.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-10

Just by way of getting over his horror
at the atrocities in China. the Sultan of
Turkey is arranging a little diversion OF
his own in Armenia. 1t is reported that
Governor OF Bitlitz, has massacred two
hundred Christians and burned their VII
lage. This act. We suspect, may have
been in response to Mr. Hays latest de-
mand upon the Sublime Porte for that
missionary money.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-10
Chronic with Abdul Hamid.


.
The Sultan has owed So many bills for years,
and has been frequently and vany threatened
Nv creditor Governments that the amounts viii be
collected by force unless there is prompt and
full settlement. that be pays attention to such
aruoyanccs 1t is but the buzzing OF another fly.
II il were hornet. prepared TO use its business
rnd il might be another matter
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-10

People who are compelled TO remain in WASH
frgton turing these hot summer months VIII ind
considerable pleasure in drinking a cool glass Of
Heufich,s beer Heurich's qaenches the thirst,
eools the blood. gives appetite. and quiets the
neryCs thus assuring perfect est during the hea tet
term. Macrzcn Senate. and Lager can h had
by 'phoHng GSi Arlington Bottling Co.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-10

Mr.. Hanna is reported as complaining
of the apathy which he thinks marks the
campaign on the Republican side. He is
simply hypercritical The Western steel
mills are cutting wages. and there are
many signs that the trusts will inaugurate
panic among the laboring class If they
can. by means of reductions, half time, or
loekouts. in order to coerce votes for Nc
Kinley and his peculiar kind of prosperity.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-10

Ohieans Who Travel Mucb.-That
Ohio Republicans know when they have
a good thing is evidenced by some Curl
Gus expense accounts that have been in
Cured by the Hon. Vivian Fagin, United
States Marshal for the Southern District
of Mr.. Hanna's State and his Office depu-
ties. The annual statement for the De-
partment of Justice for the fiscal year
ending June 30. shows that Marshal Fagin
travelled on Government business ELSA
miles al a cost of 81 $50. ard also that one
of his deputies. certa q Mr. Huwe. trav-
eled 26,610 miles at cost TO the Govern
ment OF 1929. Du-i5s the year it APP
pears that Marshal Fatyin made two trips
across the continent and the distance
Travelled by him nearly equals the ciFcum-
Ference OF the globe. 1t is said that the
number OF miles Travelled by Marshal Fa-
gin and his deputies during the year Is
three times greater than the distance tray-
eled by the officials in any other marshal's
Office in the United States. Ohioans are
great travellers when in official station,
as witness the perigrinations of the amia
Bile Mr.. Mckinley and the bluff Mr.. Hanna.
but It is contended to the credit OF these
teo gentlemen tis5 they do not tax the
cost of their travel directly upon the Gov
eminent. Still. Marshal Fagin has had his
expense account allowed by the Depart
ment OF Justice without word of pro-
test, and 1t is. therefore, argued with some
reason that it does not become the critics
TO jump on him.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-10

lFTom The hailsas NlJy Star.1
The condition OF Secretary Hay is probably not
more serious than might he expected in the case
OF a man remaining in Wellington during the
month Of July,
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-10
POLITICAL NOTES AND GOSSIP.

The Brave Mr. CoIer.-The Hon.
Bird S. Coler has iefed Croker and all
the ether bosses in New York. IF 1 were
candidate for Governor, It wouldn't make
any difference to me whether all the peo-
pie at Saratoga were against me or not,
declared Mr.. Coler yesterday. Croker.
Grady, and various other sachems Of Tam
many are summering at Saratoga, and, of
course, Mr.. Coler referred to these PEOPLE
in his bold def" In a recent newspaper
article Coler used this significant Ian
guage: When in the course of public
investigation some months ago a prorni
nent political leader said, L am working
for my own pocket all the time he told
in terse phrase of unvarnished truth the
exact condition of modern politics in the
great cities of the United States" Coler
had Croker in mind when he wrote the
words quoted. Everybody who keeps
posted on New York politics understands
this. The interesting question now g,
What will Croker do about 1t? From the
first there has never been any doubt about
his opposition to Coler. The young Comp
troller is not the sort OF material out OF
which the Tammany chieftain would want
to make Governor. Indeed, Coler has
never been acceptable to the bosses of
Tammany in his present position. 1t is
even doubted that he would have been
taken up by Hugh Mclaughlin. the boss
OF Brooklyn, and forced upon Tammany in
the first election under the charter OF
Greater New York II Mclaughlin had
understood the kind OF man he was deal
ing with. But Coler is now a distinct
lively strong personality in the politics OF
New York State. No man in recent times
1.
tion as long as ne has. That he would
make an inyincible candidate for Governor
is conceded on all sides, and that his can
didacy for that Office would strengthen
the national ticket goes without saying
In view OF these facts, why, then, should
he not be nominated Is the question up
permost In the minds of Democrats every
where. 1t is said that the Hon. William
Joel Stone, of Missouri. who has been Sc
lected by Mr.. Bryan to manage the ma
tional campaign in the East. Is agitating
this question with energy and intelligence.
and that he VIII keep 1t prominently be-
fore The party's national managers until
the important fact is borne in upon the
minds of the Tammanyites that when they
tacitly coveuanted with the Bryanites at
the Kansas City Convention to give the
ticket and the platform earnest and loyal
support they agreed not to stand In the
way OF the opportunity oHereu 10 iho
party by the announced willingness OF men
like Coler to make a fight for the party
In New York. AS the chances OF Mr..
Bryan's success increase ii must become
apparent to the Croker ilk that their IN
terests demand the nomination OF the
strongest possible candidates in New York,
Irrespective of Croker's personal or bust
ness relations. 1t is evident that II Tam
many expects to share in Bryan's victory
il behsoves the leaders OF that organiza-
ton to buckle down to work.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-10

THE TINES. in all its editions Morning, Even
ing and Sunday, will be sent to one Address
Tor FIFTY CENTS per month Addresses changed
as often as desired.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-19

are continued for the time being, with
a few specific exceptions, but the ter
ritorial legislature provided for win
have the power and duty OF making
such changes, additions or repeals as
circumstances may demand. subject TO
the executive approval Even in our
Western territories, congress has re-
peatedly changed or abolished the ter
ritorial government, and It can change
or abolish this II there should be need
but the scheme OF 1t seems well adapt
ed to its purpose and there Is every
reason to hope that It win be grad
ually established ON basis that viii
admit OF safe development, to the
prosperity Of Puerto Rico and the ad-
vantage Of the United states,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-19
GOVERNMENT PROPOSALS.

Proposals for fresh beef and mutton:
Office Chief Commissary. Vancouver
Barracks, Washington. April 5. 1900
Sealed proposals for furnishing and
delivering fresh beef and fresh NUT.
ton for six months beginning July 1.
1900. will be received here and at Offices
OF commissaries az Fort Stevens, Ore
gon; Boise Barracks, Wallace and
Camp Osborn, Idaho. Forts Casey.
Flagler, Walla Walla. Wright and
Vancouver barracks. WASH, and Stag-
way. Fort Wrangle and Valdez, Alas
ka, until II n. m. May 3. 1900. and then
opened. Information Furnished on ap-
plicatlon. Envelopes containing pro-
pusnls should be endorsed Proposals
for Fresh Beef and Fresh Mutton" and
addressed TO commissary OF post 90 be
supplied, or to Major James N. ALI
son. Chi. comy.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-19
AMERICAN PUERTO RICO.

SIR. Allen. who is to be appointed
as the first governor OF Puerto Rico
under the organization Just enacted.
has shown himself. as assistant secre-
tary of the navy. a very headed
and efficient officer and he win carry
with him 10 his new post an excellent
administrative experience and the con-
fidence OF all who have been brought
in contact with him. He win relieve
the military governor who is now in
command of the island and will have
the responsibility and the nonor Of
putting into operation the civil govern
ment Of Puerto Rico as a territory Of
the United States.
The government thus provided is very
similar to the ordinary territorial
form. though with essential modifica-
tons required by the unusual condi-
tons existing there. Some Of these
notifications are borrowed from our
old colonial system. The governor is
assisted by an executive council, ap-
pointed by the president. which con-
stitutes the upper branch OF the .egis-
lature. the lower branch being elected
by the citizens, with an educational
or property qualification. 1t may be
recalled that the original government
provided for Louisiana after Its an
nexation was by appointed council
alone. so that this new government
for Puerto Rico is much more demo-
cratic in form, more broadly demo-
cratic indeed than anything the peo-
pie Of Puerto Rico have hitherto i'm
agined.
The theory that congress had not
the right, Under the constitution, to
make any distinction in law between
Puerto Rico and the United States was
purely sentimental. That it was not
practical is illustrated by single item
in the present act, which imposes upon
foreign imports into Puerto Rico the
same duties that are levied upon i'm
ports into the United States, except
that duty Of five cents a pound is
laid upon coffee, which is admitted into
the United States free. If there could
be no distinction in the revenue laws,
the coffee growers Of Puerto Rico
would be wothout the protection they
really need. In the commerce between
Puerto Rico and the United States the
duties levied are fifteen per cent of the
present tariff, the whole revenue to go
to Puerto Rico.
The laws now in force in the island
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-19
TACTICS SPILLED.
New York Tribune.

New York Tribune.
There is said to be several gallons
of water wasted in this city for every
one that is used. But that is nothing
to the waste Of fine tactics in presi-
Dental year. The deep laid plans of
the democrats have been as many as
the sands Of the seashore in the last
forty years, but not one has been found
less barren than sand. Twice they
have succeeded, not by any contrivance
or device Of their own, and each time
their devices in office soon put them
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1900-04-19

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