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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-12
SECRETARY LONG AT HOME.
Celebration of Old Home Week mt
BuckfieId. Maine.

BUCKFIELD, Ne, Aug. 11.-Iehn D.
Long, Secretary of the Navy, received a
hearty welcome from the friends of his
boyhood when he strolled about his native
town this morning attired in his farm
clothes.
1t was the celebration of ~old Home
Week" the exercises being held in The
Old Church on the HILL which has been
a landmark for generations. and is now
the townhouse. The social features of the
occasion seemed to centre about the
presence of Secretary Long, who has .e-
tanned the Long homestead as a summer
residence and who was the principal speak
er at the exercises this afternoon.
All day yesterday large numbers Of re-
turning children of Buckfeld were arriv-
ing and the early trains today also we're
crowded. Hotel Long. the building in
which the Secretary o. the Navy was
born his present residence being 4 later
home of the family was filed lest night,
although many OF the visitors were cared
for under the roofs of relatives.
The days proceedings were entirely in
formal. Secretary Longs address, which
was impromptu and delivered in a happy
vein, was the feature of the day. The Sec
rotary devoted his talk mainly to reminis-
cences and made no mention OF national
affairs
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-12
The Power. Murder Trial.

1t now seems probable that the case of
the Commonwealth of Kentucky against
Caleb Powers. now being tried at George
town as an accessory to the murder of
Governor Goebel, will be given to the jury
early this week. From various indica-
tions local opinion in the Bluegrass re-
gion has come to consider it probable that
the jury will fail to agree and that mis-
trial will result.
While it would be improper to express
an opinion at this time as to the strength
Of the prosecutions effort to connect the
prisoner Powers criminally with the Coed
committed at Frankfort, there can be no
question that the State has established
the fact of political conspiracy among
the Republican leaders. the object of which
was to procure the murder of the late Mr..
Goebel and incidentally Of prominent Dem
ocratic members OF the Legislature. There
is cumulative evidence that an assassina-
ton fund of twelve hundred dollars had
been subscribed and paid to one of the
eonspirators. and that day or two before
the killing the person engaged to perpe-
lTdle Tue
dollars more. 1t has also been reasonably
shown-that the three hundred dollars was
finally contributed on the day preceding
the shooting and transferred TO the hired
assassin.
1t is probable that the prosecution may
not have regarded Caleb Powers as of
enough Importance to the general result
to expose all the evidence in its possession
Of character to show the guilt of other
parties TO the conspiracy and crime There
are witnesses believed to know and to be
able To demonstrate the whole truth of the
tragedy, who as yet have not been called
upon to testify. 1t is understood that they
are being held in reserve until people not
yet under arrest have been caught and
placed behind the bars.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-12

to its preferences Of parties. gives cordial
approval to the sentiments expressed by
Mr.. Bryan in his late address. and has
ncthingto say against him or for his OPP
ponent
The Evening Post journal of indie
pendent proclivities, which actively worked
for the Republican candidates in 1896. and
which recently advocated the organization
Of third party and separate anti-impe-
realistic ticket. does not conceal its admit
ration for the principles proclaimed by Mr..
Bryan, as well as for the ability and hon
esty Of the man.
The cleveland Plain Dealer the Demo-
cratic organ in the metropolitan city of
northern Ohio. is back in line, rendering
loyal service to the old party.
In Baltimore the Sun" which was SO
blighting to the Democracy in 1896. is
cheerfully and beneicently shedding its
rays on Mr.. Bryan and the paramount
doctrine which he stands for. The Her
aid is neutral, and the American" is en-
gagged in labored and apparently hopeless
effort to make Republican showing in
November.
In Washington The Times, which was
converted from Republican to a Demo-
cratic journal after the election in 1886,
ard which now, as ever under its present
ownership. is earnestly Democratic, is the
last example which we shall now note as
showing the improved facilities as com
pared with the period four years ago for
spreading Democratic truths and for ad
vancing and maintaining Democratic, prin-
ciples.
These are but few of the many in
stances which may be cited indicating
revulsion in public sentiment from So
called "Republicanism' throughout the
country. No mention is made of the hun
dreds of German and Scandinavian papers
which have forsaken their old affiliations
for conscience sake and for the good of the
country. The prospects of Democracy are
bright and Frightening. The opposition
is intellectually demoralized. Great is the
power of the press for good, as it is some
times, also. for evil.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-12
The. water Cure for Annrchr.ts.

The Chicago Inter Ocean" suggests
that it would be a good thing to call out
the fire department to dispense Anarchist
meetings This is q frst-rate suggestion.
There is , rooted objection in this coun-
try to prosecuting people ON account of
their exercising the right Of free speech;
and any attempt to interfere with such a
meeting with powder and shot would prob
ably awaken some sympathy for the VIC
tins. The best thing TO do with them is
to disperse at once their meetings and
their aspirations toward glorious martyr
dom, by making them ridiculous. When a
long-haired long whiskered orator arises
in wrath and howls for vengeance on all
rulers of society alike; when he advocates
blowing up palaces with dynamite and
shooting innocent girl sovereigns like the
little Queen OF Holland. and benefcent
and beloved rulers like the late King Hum
bert, wheI he advocates ruin, rapine, and
anarchy as a remedy for the alleged
wrongs which society has suffered through
the institution of government his remarks
are incendiary enough TO justify the belief
that he contemplates arson. He would
warmth of his remarks if put to practical
use. would save him the trouble Of buying
coal. It is quite appropriate that such
feryid oratory should be brought to the at
tention Of the fire department. whose BUSH
ness is 10 quench incipient flames.
The most effective way to dispose OF sny
mischievous and semi-criminal movement
is to make it ridiculous. II it be of any
real worth, new idea will stand ridlcule;
but the Anarchist movement has hitherto
attracted some adherents from the fact
that the members pose as prosecuted Great
ures, champions Of the down trodden, and
so on. Hence, any real persecution would
only strengthen their ranks. But dous-
ing with cold water from the hose of
fire engine would probably have some eff
feet 1t may also be stated, without any
exaggeration, that a goodly percentage of
the attendants at such meeting look as il
even an enforced application of water in
some form would do them good.
This country can hardly afford to win
the reputation of being an incubator for
assassins, and IL Anarchist societies are
going to take advantage of the freedom of
apeech allowed here to hatch plots against
al the crowned heads OF Europe, 1t is like
ly to involve this country in disagresable
complications. Something really ought to
be done about it; hut the question is
''What?" and II is a somewhat difficult enc
to answer
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-12
Circulation Statement.


Inasmuch as the report that the Car
has ordered NJ De Giers, his Minister at
Pekin. to accept the pToffered Chinese safe
conduct and leave the city, is regarded in
London as serii-official. ard. therefore. en-
titled to belief, it is possible that it is
true AS might be expected, English pub
lie opinion cons.rues the action as one OF
deep and dark perfdy. It is even charged
in some quarters that de Giers is to be de-
liberately sacrificed in order that, through
his murder. Russia may become possessed
of a grievance superior to that of Ger
many. whose Minister was killed by
mob.
More conservative Englishmen suspect
that Russia has a secret understanding
with the Chinese Government. providing
for the protection Of the Russian Legation
and its people without regard to the other
Ministers and foreigners. We cannot
credit such revolving theories. 1t is much
more probable that the Car has authorized
his representative to quit Pekin in the
event that the latter believes in the good
faith of the Chinese authorities and their
ability TO guarantee the safety of the Min
isieT anu HIS Suite en- ECule 10
the coast and not otherwise.
1t must be confessed. even at that.
that the independent action OF Russia in
the matter assuming the story to be trr-.
is calculated 10 produce an unpleasant i'm
preston. Every consideration of interna-
ticnal politics and OF humanity requires
that whatever is done or attempted for
the relief of the foreigners in Pekin shall
be in the way of joint action on the part
of tie powers. Separate and independent
negotiations for the succor of a part OF
them would expose the remainder TO added
danger and would surely result in the end
in the massacre of the three thousand
Chinese converts who are dependent upon
relief by the international troops to save
them from torture and death. 1t is not
possible to believe that the humane and
manly Nicholas OF Russia is unmindful of
tho conditions and careless of the lives OF
the Legation people other than his own. OF
OF the native Christians. He must realize
that the course attributed to him would
naturally tend 10 make harmonious action
by all the civilized States now working
together for a common object. extremely
difficult in the future. We are in hopes
that the late cable news this morning may
put more satisfactory face on the mat
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-12
ANTITRUST DECREE IN CUBA.
A Contrac. of the Pan-Americnn y
press Company Annurled.

HAVANA. Aug 1.-THE decree issued
yesterday in regard to the taxes to be
paid by banks and corporations has caused
considerable objection. principally on ac-
count OF the supposed advantage to private
enterprises as against corporations. Many
81 ehe protests are due TO the bad English
$50, alton o. the decree which really
m. ~ us 70 advantage to private concerns.
me 1ontencic5o Administrative has de-
cided against the Pan-Amerjcan Ernress
company In the appeal OF that corpora
ton In the matter of the decree Of ,ha
Government in regard to the CARRYING ~
express packages. The Pan-American Ex-
press Company had a contract with a rail-
road company by which the former corpo--
alton practically had monopoly Of the
business of carrying parcels and packages
across the island over the lines OF the
railway The decree issued by the Govern
ment annulled this contract. Then the
express company appealed. By today's
decision the express company loses and the
contract is arnulled once and for all.
Governor-General Wood has appointed
Senior Gener Secretary of Justice Gener
Is lawyer OF long experience. He is he
dean of the Lawyers Association of Ha-
vana, and has been politically prominent.
At one time ne was spoken of az the can
didate OF the Nationalist party for mayor
OF Havana 1t Is expected thai he Will
suggest many reforms IL the procedure in
the courts
At a meeting of the municipality of Ha-
vana today 1t was proposed that, pending
the adoption Of the charter. the old city
law should apply. This proposition will
probably be favorably acted upon inasmuch
as the officials will probably desire to
change the stsff at present running things
In the city. The new Secretary Of Justice
Gener and one OF the councilmen are
agreed that the present Havana officials
belong to the Opposition party. and Will
upset the running Of municipal business
unless removed.
The question Of church and state came
up again today. There was meeting
called OF committee appointed to inves-
tigate the matter. This committee con-
sisted of Bishop Sbaretti and three judges
They were supposed to look into the ques-
ton Of the value OF church property. but
when 1t came TO a question of making
decision two of the three judges declined
TO serve Their declinations were based
on the ground that. although the claims
OF the church might be just, any Judge
who would decide in favor OF the church
would lose caste with the people. Con-
sequertly they declined to serve on the
commission or to make any recommended
tions except that the intervening Govern
ment should wait till after election be-
fore taking any definite action.
In the mean time Goyernor-Ge1eraI
Wood will appoint committee Of five to
study the entire subject.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-12

the coming century Will range through the
unciviiized well as the civilized world
in his search for subjects. and all litera-
ture. through translation, will be open to
him. This condition of things can hardly
fail to result in a great uplifting and
broadening of thought.
Another momentous fact in the st al on
is that spiritual laws are better UNDER
stood now than ever before, and the
genius of the future stands better cha- c.
of coming into right relations with tie
world in which he lives There is less
harmful tradition to rid ones self of, and
the writer can come nearer being on COM
mon ground with the rest OF humaniy han
he could when he must either be hampered
by social and religious conventions or sc.
apart from his kind. Thus the writer of
the future will be an intellectual/democ a.,
and the work which he will produce Will
be the literature of humanity.
1t is coming to be understood, too, that
the genius, in order to do his work, mu
believe in himself in the eternal ver.tiss
and in the absolute logic Of the spiritual
universe He must know more OF these
things than other men. He must add TO
his intuitions mathematical accuracy OF
knowledge. He cannot afford to waste
himself or risky personal experiments. He
must know what life really is and de-
scribe it honestly as he sees it. Tie
modern passion for realism is the Fl st
step toward this. The world row Demands.
not pleasing fiction, but absolute fact.
When the readiEg public reaches the poi1t
where it does not hamper the writer at
all by demanding that he treat any sub
ject with caution and circumspection. it
will gain still more. At present it resenis
lies, but enjoins silence about certain
things.
The intuition of the genius is ony
another name for revelation. 1t is part
of that mysterious spiritual power which is
only now beginning to be understood and
studied, ard which manifests itself cruiely
in such phenomena as those of hypnotism
and clairvoyance. and more subtly and
strongly in the influence of the orator
and the wisdom of the student of character.
The laws of the mind are only of recent
discovery. They are closely connected
with those of ethics. great ethical
awakening means also great intellectual
royemenr
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-12
Brynn,s philippine Policy.

(From the Chicago Record)
II will no longer do for the supporters of the
policy Of the Administration to charge that the
opposition has no programme for the treatment
Of the Fiiipincs. Its programme is definite and
is now known to all. The time has come for
more definite statement OF Republican policy and
its defence on its merits. After this speech aud
the evident Democratic purpose to press the fight
on these lines there be evasion OF the
issue.
Mr. Bryan. after having stated his belief that
''if this nation suuenders its belief in the uni
versa application of the principles OF the Declara-
tion of Independence it will lose the prestige and
influence which it has enjoyed among the nations
as an exponent Of popular government" closes
with final appeal for the continued moral
premacy of the Republic. We only add that
all Americans, of whatever view of the great
question discussed. should read this notable
speech. 1t is an important contribution to 4 great
discussion
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-12

Hrom the Kansas City star)
No public utterauce made by AIF. Bryan since
his nomination at Chicago in 1896 shows such
serupulous care and well digested judgment as
his address Of acceptance at indianapolis yester
day Ii the Republicans hattered themselves with
the anticipation of a aamboyant and horid effort.
they have been bitterly disappointed. There are
no pyroteclnics in Mr.. Bryan's discussion of i'm
periaIisn at Military Park yesterday-nothing re-
sembling his famous Chicago metaphor about
cross Of gold and a crown Of thorns. The mani
fest purpose to safeguard himself against ridicule
on the change OF extravaganza and exaggeration
has been abundantly successful.
1t is believed that it will be admitted by fair
minded Republicans that Mr.. Bryan has presented
his side OF the case in strong and skillful man
ner. lie makes no venture in the direction Of
ornate rhetoric The obvious purpose of the
speech is to appeal ia the convictions of the
reader. and it reflects the sincerity which is .
part Of Mr. Blyau's nature and character.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-12
THE DAY AT CANTON.
President MeI<inIey's Letter of Ac-
ceptanee Not Completed.

CANTON. Ohio. Aug, ll.-After dinner
this evening the President and Mrs. Nc
Kinley and their guests went for a drive.
All were seeking the greatest comfort OBJ
tainable on a hot day The President and
Secretary Cortelyou resumed work later in
the evening.
The Presidents letter of acceptance is
not yet completed. 1t was generally ex-
pected that it would be given out before
starting for Washington, next Thursday,
but no such intention is yet announced.
Col. Myron T. He-rick and wife came
down from Cleveland this afternoon to
visit the MeKinleys over Sunday.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-12
Hannn and History.

tFrCm Inc FhiIadfIphla RccorI)
Chairman Hanna says that he has carefully read
Mr.. Bryan's Indianapolis speech. and he expresses
the hope that the speech will stimulate people TO
read the history OF the country and ascertain
whether the great men quoted by Mr. Bryan really
held the views which he ascribes to them The
chairman might set some of the young men OF
his literary bureau to work the subject They
will find that what Washington, franklin, JefTer-
son. and Lincoln said Of imperial methods Of gov
erbment has been correctly cited and properly
applied by Mr. Bryan i. would have been well
had Chairman Hanna and the other Republican
leaders thoughtfully studied the advice of the
great men Of the nation before undertaking to
launch their fatal bark OF Imperialism 1t may
not be too late yet.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-12
The Alaskan ontrnce.

From the Springfield, Mass, Republican,
Since Great Britain in the last year has mex
cusably destroyed two promising Republics in
Africa and has done to death by force Of arms
the nationality OF race as worthy Of a national
existence as the British; since. thereby. a ter
ritory about large as France and Spain com
bined has been added TO the swollen dominions
OF the crown, it is now a dissSreeable dose to
make the British Empire still bigger by cutting
into the territory of the United States Frankly,
we haven't so much stomach for it as we had
wear ago.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-12

There Is very strong reason TO suppose
that during the next half century some Of
the greatest books. plays, ard poems
which the world has ever seen will he
written. The grounds for this are that
the spiritual universe is Just being opened
to the Occidental mind. and that the world
Of thought Of all nations is coming to be
common ground. Whereas the bookworm
of former centuries had at his disposal
only the literature OF two or three living
nations. and but limited part OF the
works OF ancient authors, the author Of
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-12

CFrom the Chicago News.)

(From the Chicago News-)
MFR. BRIAN realizes the value of definite policies
in presenting issues to the people and on the
subject of Imperialism the advantage Of clearness
of view and purpose tests on his side "a compared
with the vague utteranccs Of the Republican plat
form on the future Of the Philippines SO far as
imperialism IS concerned, Nr-Bryan has made
strong and taking argument based on American
principles and traditions. Whether he viii be
equally successful in presenting the other issues
OF the campaign in his letter OF acceptance re-
mo ms to be seen.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-12
uoar,s Pointed Remarks.


Nffom Inc tfhtdBo throhclc.)
The adherence Of Senator Hoar to President
Mckinley is not strong enough to induce tie
Republican National Committee to circulate the
speeches made by Mr.. lioar in the Senate on the
Philippine question That enterprise will be left
TO the Democrats. The speech in which the vet
eran pointed to William Mckinley as the Pre-i-
dent under whom the decline OF the Republic
was likely to set in will be especially effective
reading in the cool fall evenings and even on
Sundays
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-12
Important to Farmers.


All things that grow out Of the ground, such
rs peas, corn, and the like. must be planted in
the increase OF the moon, from new to full; all
things that mature in the ground, like potatoes,
must be planted in the decrease or waste OF
lie Inonn from full to ncw
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-12
Praise From the Enemy.

(From the Hartford Coursnt)
Mr.. Bryan's speech of acceptance will be read
by an enormous number OF Americans and il will
have the effect of awakening many Of them TO
sense Of the evils of imperialism. That he com
maids public attention to an extraordinary ex-
tent nobody denies, and for the fret time per
hsps he has fully discussed great public ques
lion in way to do harm.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-12
The Ross anathe stump.

(From the Portland Areus.)
Hanna is TO take the stump in this campaign.
That is well. The country will be interested to
hear what the boss has to say on the non-ez-
istence Of trusts
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-12

''Whose yesterdays look backward with a
smile" Yours will il you drink Heurich's beers.
Co., for case OF Maerzen. Senate, or Lage.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-08-12
An Unpntriotie Analysts.

NNIVIII INT II'IIduIIlIIIs T IVss'J
That 4 diplomatic youth who, IL response
to the question, ''what motives took the British
volunteers away from their homes to the war in
African said locomotive"