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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-21
SUNDAY, JANUARY q, 1900.
Germany,s Diplomatic victory.


The whole civilized world is under obli-
cation to the German Foreign Office for
the clear unassailable, and decisive manner
in which the fallacy of the British posi-
ton regarding interference with neutral
commerce on the high seas has been
pressed to an issue and temporarily set
tied. subject to further consideration by
the powers in a general meeting which
it is to be hoped may not be long de-
ferred.
England has never been charged with any
inclination to act the role OF the ingenious
youth where her immediate interests are
concerned. We have only to look back
through the pages of our own history to
find instances where the right, or assumed
right of search of neutral vessels has been
construed in any way advantageous to Brit
fish interests for the time being. In the
opening years of the present century Eng
land considered II sacred prerogatiye TO
visit any American bottom and to press
into its naval service the last able-bodied
sailor discoyerable who seemed built OF the
stuff that makes guns and cutlasses ef-
fective We will admit that only British
subjects were seized and pressed; but the
means of ascertaining The fact was looked
upon as Objectionable. Any sailor found
on an American vessel of proper height,
chest girth. and muscular development was
known at once to be Britisher by the in
specting officer. and this view of the matter
was so unacceptable that we had TO indulge
in the war of 1872 to correct it.
In very recent years Her Maiesty's Gov
eminent has adopted and enforced a rule
as TO the non eontraband character Of food
stufs which was in striking contrast with
the course pursued by the same nation in
connection with the war in South Africa.
During the Franco Chinese war the French
Government attempted to stop the car
riage Of rice to garrisoned enemy's ports;
but this. England said. was wrong, and the
traffic was permitted under English force
majeure.
Following the same rule Of conduct, the
seizure of neutral goods and ships bound
from neutral ports of Europe and America
to the neutral port of Lourenco Marques
would appear to be inexcusable, and. as
far as merchandise not contraband of var
may be concerned, Germany has compelled
England to acknowledge the principle and
to promise abandonment of the practice
For more than a hundred years America
has been pleading with the other powers
of the world to make private property at
sea exempt from capture although belong
ing to an enemy-iust as modern humanity
in war now renders private property on
land. This principle, and a closer defini-
tion of the other principle. that neutral
ships make neutral goods. and that enemys
goods in neutral ships. the same being not
contraband, are to be treated as immune
from seizure, are likely to be generally
adopted as a result of the late friction be-
tween the United States ard Germany. in
dependently. on the one hand and Her
Britannia Msiesty's Government on the
o. her
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two reasons; the deceased. It IS claimed,
for many years. had performed remarka-
bic feats of restoration upon others who
suffered from weaknesses of the flesh, and,
being a preacher supposed to possess faith
developed to its highest form. ought, in
the opinion of the average individual, 10
have been able to eliminate his own all
ment. There being according to the de-
.vout enthusiast, practically no limit to the
curative properties of the science, it will
seem strange even to the neutral and re-
spectful spectator. that a minister of the
gospel, who. for many years exercised the
power of laying on hands to degree de-
seribed as almost miraculous. could not
at the crucial moment do as much for
himself as he did for others.
The earnest but illogical devotee OF
Christian Science, so-caI!ed, will doubtless
reply that the Ansonia preachers faith
was not strong enough to save him from
dissolution. This answer has been made
before in similar cases. II is not a salts
flying one. The obdurate critic will con-
tinue to insist that il a theologian who
devotes his life to a calling. the essential
of which is an unquestioning adherence to
faith, does not possess the alleged gift of
healing in sufficient quantity or proper
quality TO minister unto himself in the
time of greatest physical need he was
certainly incapable Of curing the ills of
others. And if such a man is admittedly
weak in this capacity, it is prima facie
evidence that the layman, whose environ
ment is more communicating and worldly,
is decidedly less influential in banishing
the ills and infirmities of the body. The
natural and inevitable inference is that
it is dangerous to permit the lay practi-
toner to try his power on any afflicted
person. for the patient is more than likely
to die during the experiment That many
Of them do perish while the visionary in
dulge in lamentations has been too fire.
quentIy proved; that the Ansona preacher
might have been living today had he used
the medicines prescribed is quite prob
able; that he persisted is undenia5le, and
that faith failed to cure him is incon-
trovertible.
in some circles. especially faith cure pre-
cincts, because this very recent death has
been made the subject OF comment. But
in the interest of truth and the dissem-
ination of common sense, the use of this
case as the foundation for a text cannot
be regarded as an act of improperly. The
personal virtues and earnest lifework of
this member of the sect have no relation
to the question pertinent and under dis
cussion. The more remote the incident.
the less the influence OF any lessons to
be drawn from 1t for the purpose of en-
lightenment. And, inasmuch as no names
have been mentioned, the incident having
been utilized simply because of its illus
trative value in a growing agitation
against foolish practice. any inslnuation
Of disrespect for one who has passed be-
yond human harm must be regarded as
merely a specious substitute for a de-
fence of the Christian Science system.
which, like all other systems. scientific,
social, and political, must stand common
trial in the tribunal of reason.
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The Faith Cure.

Despite the absurd and extravagant
claims of the painfully solemn leaders OF
the cult, the faith cure continues TO
deplete the ranks OF the credulous and
add new names to the obituary list.
Notwithstanding this, however, the. con-
spicuous persons who advocate the SUI
perior efficacy OF imagination and its
substitution for drugs and surgery in
sist upon feeling indignant because the
obdurate public and the Unconditional press
decline to abstain from criticising prac
tees which are nonsensical in their claims
and too frequently fatal in their results.
Scarcely day passes that does not fur
nish additional cases utterly destructive
of the persistent contentious in behalf
of scientific healing so called. An illus
tration In point is contained in a news des-
patch from Ansonla, Connecticut, convey
ing the information that a member of the
sect has passed away. after substituting
faith cure for medicine prescribed for him
by reputable physicians. This instance Is
particularly damaging to the defence for
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THE SEARCH FOR TRUTH.
Progressive Thought Bound tn Dis
place Medieval Inconsistency.

To the Editor Of The Times:
Permit me to express my approval Of
the article which appeared in this morn
ing's Times under the caption rs Nature
Christian?" 1 wish to say that such ar
ticles are very much needed to disabuse
mems minds Of the old. medieval ideas
which cling to them in matters of religion.
In religious speculation less progress
seems to have been made in the last $50
years than in any other department of hu-
man thought Theology should be the
science of sciences. IL there is anything at
all in it. and its mission should be to ex-
plain to man his real nature and the laws
by which that being is governed. but in
stead of that. we have the great mass of
men in the pulpits planting themselves
squarely upon old. WORKOUT. inconsistent.
impossible. medieval notions when they
ought to be recognizing and teaching men
the laws Of spiritual life. which they
should Sc. reflected in the laws of nature
by correspondence But l suppose they
will continue to preach that the main pur-
pose of religion is to save man from his
God, from his wrath and vengeance. rather
than that the incarnation of God in our
own flesh was to save man from evils OF
life.
The old creeds. however have got to
90. and in the attainment of this object
Divine Providence no doubt makes such
men as the late Robert G.. Iugersoll use
full for 'the wrath OF man shall praise
thee" and the mission of such man is
no doubt to break up old stubb!e. to make
people think. though he may be destroy
ing angel considered in himself. II we
grant that there is such thing as Divine
Providence. then we must admit that it must
be in particulars as well as in generals.
in atoms as well as in bodies for without
particulars generals cannot exist The old
must be first rudely shaken by the i"ono>
clast before it passes away.
JAMES II. SMITH
washington January t6
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Charity and Justice.


From the Philadelphia Ledger
In address To young men, in New York. on
Thursday night. Andrew Carnegie made the start
ling assertion that $3.50 out Of every Sl.OOl
spent in charity had better be- thrown into the
sea-" adding. Don't help the submerged tenth;
help the struggling tenth" His meaning was
that the proper persons 10 help are those who
are willing TO help themselves. and there is
great deal Of force in that position. Uuf1rtu.
nately, charity is a blind Justice and gives to
the hand that IL stretched out, regardless OF the
man who, though he may need assistance more
than his lazy brother. has other Uses for his
hands than to stretch thom out in .uppucaton
for aims
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-21

As a rule the Congressional Record Is
extremely accurate; but We think 1t must
have fallen into error in its interesting
Friday issue. In the Senate proceedings
there is a statement to the effect that Mr.
Hanna of Ohio introduced a bill to remove
the charge Of desertion from the record
of one Mulherren- As the proposition of
the Senator was understood in the diplo-
matte gallery it was one to remove the
charge OF mendacity from the record OF one
Mulhatton. so that he might be again avail
able, and believed, in the next political
campaign in Ohio
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automobile, on the contrary, has right
of way in all directions, and when it be-
comes uncontrollable is far worse than :.
runaway horse, which can frequently he
turned aside or even stopped, in its wild
flight. by a person with good nerves and
an appreciation of the situation. But even
the man who has the temerity TO try his
physical strength and articles upon
frightened equine, must hasten to sate'y
when he percevesTa mass of steel. wood
and rubber propelled by electricity and
deprived of its driver plungng toward him
with the speed of fast express.
As the automobile comes into general
use the municipal ordinances relating 10
its proper management upon the crowded
thoroughfare must. it will probably be dis
covered be changed to conform to the new
complications that will arise. Regulations
will have to be framed in behalf Of the
safety of the thousands who will still he
compelled to walk. Those who operate this
new style of vehicle will, perhaps. nave 10
secure licenses to be granted only upon
their proving their knowledge of the APP
paratus and their ability to conduct it in
its tortuous course through the streets with
a solicitous regard for the privileges OF
other vehicles and those of the public at
large. Above all things. there will doubt
less be a rule prohibiting experiments
with the autovehicle either in a city or its
enyirons by those who hope to learn to
master it. The problem OF surrounding
this new system of transportation with
proper safeguards is certain to demand the
earnest attention of municipal authorities
in the very near future.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-21

(from the Cincinnati Enquirer)
Along about this time Of year. or a little
later, Mr. Lyman j. Gage might find it more
profitable and agreeable to be president Of a big
New York bank than Secretary OF the Treasury.
The sllary OF a Cabinet officer is meagre, when
the heavy expenses Of maintaining the social life
OF Washington are considered. Perhaps this is
suggestive Of a bridge on which Mr.. Gage might
cross to private life and relieve the Administra-
ton of an embarrassment The difficulty *.
though, that no step can be taken in the present
heated condition OF the public mind that will
not be suspected.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-21

The Republican managers in Kentucky
are trying new means to attract public
support to their cause. They have issued
proclamation to the people of the State,
including all 'pious Prohibitionists and
patriotic Pupullsts,' to rally round the
flag. boys, and prevent a wicked legisla-
ture and courts from going behind the re-
turns. If the aggregate of piety and pa
triotism called for is great enough, the re-
Spouse ought to be rommensurately over
whelming. In case it is, we would advise
bystanders to keep out of pistol and dirk
range
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-21

certain novelist has attained to the dignity in
Australia Of having race horse named after
her An incident AZ tho Melbourne city poiiee
court has brought the fact into prominence. A
constable was giving evidence in a case Of alleged
Illegal betting. 'He said he backed Merry Goril
Ia, - observed the witness. Merry Gorilla"
exclaimed the presiding magistrate 81 never
heard OF horse with such a peculiar name"
lie means Marie Corelli." explained the proSecut-
ing lawyer. Then the bench. the bar the dock
and the gallery laughed in unison.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-21

The sudden activity of the British naval
and fort authorities at Esquimault, re-
ported from Vancouver. and which ap-
pears to have been excited by cipher
message from Her Britannia Maiesty's
consul at San Francisco. must mean that
Fenian naval expedition Is about to make
a descent upon the sacred shore of British
Columbia. Another terrible war may be
about to break loose to rob Mr. Hoar of
his sleep.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-21

From The Binninghlm Arc-Herlld.J
No one can till Senator Morgan's shoes when
this question is before the Senate. The dema-
gogical egotism Of his opponent is childish when
he claims that he could and would rush a Mic
aragua bill through Congress in a jify. Only
Senator Morgan can push to contamination this
great measure that will bring untold wealth to
this State. We should keep linn in the Senate
until the canal is opened, free and neutral to all
nations
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-21

(From the New York Commercial Advertiser)
The Irishman never seems happy unless max
inr bull The Irish historians at their dinner
last night wrought themselves into a frenzy OF
enthusiasm for the poor Beers and then capped
the climax by declaring that all the generals OF
the British force that doing anything against
the Beers were Irishmen. Whichever way the war
comes out, the patriotic Irish Of America will
have cause for a drink.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-21

him any higher or different functions or
duties. In fact MIR. Allen knows as well
as another that we do not and at present
could not establish diplomatic relations
with the South African Republic without
committing mortal offence against a
country with which we are at peace, and
with which. it may be said, we are in suf-
fcient danger of having plenty of differ
ences without hunting up any on the side
nj rnr.nennt
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Accepting the situntion.


IFr0n THe NInnelU07Is T0hUne
Ex-senator Edmunds took the sensible view Of
the situation. from his standpoint, when be- said.
in addressing a committee at Washington: Tile
United States has expanded. / am an lnti.cx-
pansioUist but | am bound % recognize the
facts as they exist II all the ants would be
thus philosophical they would ave themselves
vas, deal Of worry.
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Pence aud War.
from the indianapolis New.

n TTIH INT TTI'ITIUITIITs NtW7-I
The Hague treaty will be reported fayorlbly
to the senate. For the benefit Of readers that
may have forgotten about that convention it
may be said that The Hague Conference was one
in which the civilized nations Of the world met
and declared war against one another
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-21

We are getting new light on the phil
osophy of life, morals. and of politics every
day. as result OF evidence given in the
Montana senatorial inquest. One of the
witnesses, yesterday. said that ten thou
sand dollars was cheap price for a leg
islator to sell himself for If he is right,
we pity future statesmen whose senatorial
ambitions are to be at the mercy of as
semblymen in Columbus or elsewhere. The
market is evidently excited and rising.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-21

According to the majority report Of the
Roberts Committee. the Utah man is not.
has not been. and legally could never
be a member of the House of Representa-
tives. BY what authority. then. has he
been carried on the rolls as a member and
received and receipted for salary as such
from the time of his election to December 2.
1899? Who is it in the House who pays
membership salaries to non members?
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-21

(From the Chicago NewsD
GLOW drowsy the country seems at this hour"
ventured the girl in the crimson cutter
Eyes. responded the gallant lover, even the
graveylrds are yawning"
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From the Hartford Courant)
II Daniel Webster, or the like Of him, were
senior Senator from Massachusetts, today. mum
Der Of things would re notiseAhiy different.
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Senator hanna will never rise to the leyc. OF
statesman. but there are depths Of demasosy
from which he can save himself II he desires
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-21

Thurston's TrIumph.-A very notable
triumph is being claimed for Senator
Thurston in the settlement of the fierce
wrangle over the office of census super
visor for the Second Nebraska district. 1t
will be recalled that a week or two ago
Senator Thurston defeated the confirma-
ton of name sent to the Senate by the
President at the instance of Representa-
tive Mercer OF Omaha. which is the pOliti-
cal centre of the Second district. Senator
Thurston had warned Mr.. Mckinley of his
hostility 10 MERGERS choice. but the Presi-
dent ignored this warning with the view,
it is said, Of putting to severe test his
influence In the ST nate. After his man
was defeated 1t Is stated that the Presi-
dent fatty notified Representative Mercer
that he would not again listen to his ad-
vice on the appointment OF the census
supervisor and appealed to Senator Thurs
ton ;or a suggestion. The Senator then
named supporter Of his in the person OF
one Wheeler. This name was sent to the
Senate and confirmed without opposition
Senator Thurston's victory Is regarded as
especially significant in view Of the fact
that his term expires next year and he
is not a candidate for reelection.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-21

Illinois Republicans. - The IMAM
nounced presence in Washington during
the past few days OF the Hon. Dave" Lit
tier. of Springfield. has excited a great deal
Of curiosity in the Illinois delegation. For
years Mr. Litter has been known as sena-
tor Cul!rM's political manager. and it is
not doubted that his visit to this city at
this interesting juncture in the Illinois
campaign has TO do with the plans of The
Cullom machine as cOntradstinguished
from the Tanner machine. Mr. Littler has
not been much around the haunts of men
during his stay in this city. but has been
seen frequently in earnest confab with SEN
ator Cullom and Representative Walter
Reeves. Until John X. Tanner relieved the
terrible tension Of the situation by retiring
from the gubernatorial race Mr. Reeves
was being pointed out in all select circles
as the Administration candidate for gov
ernOr. which meant that he also was the
candidate OF the Cullom machine But i'm
mediately following Tanners retirement, IL
is said. that Mr.. CullOm managed to get
very busy with grave affairs of state when
ever the expeCtant Reeves hove in sight
Whereat Mr. Reeves begun TO get "huffy"
and to intimate to Uncle" Shelby that he
would meet him face to face at Philippi
This growing arrangement. it is said. was
what brought the astute Litter to Wash
ngton. Since his arrival here the Senator
and the Representative have been seen
more together. and Mr.. Reeves. even, has
permitted himself to be interviewed by
Chicago correspondents, through whose
newspapers he has informed the faithful in
Illinois that. in his opinion. the man who
would dare oppose the reelection Of Sena-
tor Cullom would commit treason. 1t is
supposed the Senator will shortly recipro-
cate in similar terms touching Reeves
gubernatorial candidacy. At least, i, is
significant of something Of this kind that
Mcssrs. Littler and Reeves should have
arranged to return to Illinois together next
Tuesday
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THE ROBERTS CASE.

Washington. Jan. 20.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-02-01
MANY SAW zAzA.
Belasco's Play Seen by a Large
Audience.
Action Is Interesting and Com
pany Good.
THAT is NOT ALL.
Play Is Morally a Stigma on
the Stage.
Plot Indecent and Few Redeem
ing Features.

The curiosity Of several hundred To-
peka theater goers was satisfied at the
Crawford theater last night. ''Zaza,'
the play which a year ago set all New
York agog, and brought fresh laurels
to Mrs. Leslie Garter and increased
fame to David Belasco, the playwright,
was seen for the first time here BY an
audience which practically filled the
opera house. Mrs. Carter was not with
it, but the evidences of Belasco stage
craft in the lines, and situations and ar
engagements We're there, and the Topeka
audience, like the audiences of New
York and of other cities where the piece
has since been presented, proved by ap-
plause that its admiration had been eX-
cited. The burst of hand clapping after
the conclusion OF the fourth act formed
the heartiest testimonial that has been
rendered players and situations in To-
peka in years.
'Zaza" is indecent. It's atmosphere
is immoral. It makes violation of the
social laws into public entertainment.
Cnholy love is its beginning and it's
end. And still, Notwithstanding all
this, the story has been so skillfully
constructed, so cleverly put together.
that the play is deeply interesting.
Therein lies the power of Belasco's
stagecraft. TWAS fire he had to work with
when he took the Berton and Simon
play of the French stage to fashion for
production before American audiences,
and it was fire that even in these days