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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-08
A Remarkably Clean sweep.

As amended and fuller returns come in,
the fact is made all the more certain that
Mr.. Mckinley has swept the country in
a manner almost cyclonic. To some OF
our readers it may seem strange that we
should express satisfaction over such
result. 1t is true. however, that we are
glad the Republican victory has been pro-
nounced and beyond cavil, as long as it
had to come. Nothing could have been
worse for the peace and business of the
country than a close election, especially
one close enough to afford occasion for
doubt, or temptation to commit fraud.
The American people had enough of that
sort of thing in 1876 when their will ex-
pressed at the polls was overturned by
corruption and fraud. All good citizens
unite in hoping that such a thing may
never happen again.
In the present case there is no possible
question that the verdict is the verdict
of large constitutional majority. To it
every American loyal to his country and
its institutions must and will bow cheer
fully. The masses have spoken. and in
no uncertain language. They are salts
fed with and endorse the Administration
of Mr.. Mckinley. They desire to see the
principles and policies of that Admins
tration continued in force for another
four years. We may regard the decision
as faulty. but it is decree Of the roliti-
cal court of last resort, and is sacred.
If, in the developments of years imme-
diately ensuing. there should be insttu-
tional changes or radical departures from
the faith and doctrines of our forebears.
no one who helped Mr.. McKinleys sue
cess by voting for him. will have the
slightest excuse to complain. All men OF
ordinary intelligence know what influences
will control the National Executive In
the future, because they have been noto-
rious in the past. For example, it is safe
to predict that our alliance with Great
Britain. kept secret heretofore for pruden-
tial reasons will become open ana PROB
ably sanctifed by legislation. Doubtless
we shall witness splendid expansion OF
the power of trusts. and a rapid and mag
nificent growth of plutocracy as the domi-
mating power in politics and society. We
shall see the Ship Subsidy bill passed
and listen resignedly as ninety '1iilion
dollars of good yellow coin ciink cheer
fully into the pockets of a dozen trans
portation raagnates. The Constitution, IL
remembered at all. will be regarded as
a work of ancient history, and referred to
solely to show what fools our fathers
were. Many other things will happen,
but they have all been discounted DELHI
erately and with full knowledge by a
majority of the people, and accepted and
ratified in advance. For these who like
that sort of thing il is exactly the sort
of thing such people like. Thus. in effect,
said the great Lincoln. ''Vox populi, vox
na;s,,
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-08
NEW YORK BROKERS REJOICE.
Jubi1ntion Over the Victory of the
Republican Forces.

NEW YORK, Nov THE brokers.
bankers. and business men of the Wall
Street district retained their pent-up en-
thusiasm over the victory of the Repuo-
licans all day, but at 3 o'clock they let
loose and parallel through the streets
shouting and cheering. The demonstra-
ton was practically a duplicate OF the
part the Wall Street contingent took in
the business mems sound money parade
last Saturday.
1t became noised through the street that
after business hours the members OF the
New York Produce and Maritime Sound
Money League were going to march
around to the different exchanges. When
the brokers of the Cotton Exchange and
of the Stock Exchange heard this they de-
cided to join in. At o'clock the floor OF
the Produce Exchange was opened. The
members formed in line and at the head
of the column was the Sixty-ninth Regi-
ment Band. The band struck up Sousa's
stars and Stripes and the brokers pa
raded around the floor of the exchange
three times.
Leaving the building the procession
moved down Beaver Street to the Cotton
Exchange. where the cotton brokers were
waiting all ready to join. The parade
then moved to the Broad Street entrance
of the Stock Exchange. The doors were
open and headed by the band. playing
'There'll Be Hot Time, the procession
moved straight across the floor. The band
went on and out by the New Street door.
but those who were behind it did not.
They demanded a speech from somebody.
no matter who it was, and they had to
have it.
r. H. Thomas, Vice President of the
Exchange, mounted the rostrum and at
tempted to speak. He did manage to say
a few words, but nobody heard him. there
was such din. The marchers formed
again in Broad Street. The march was
continued up Nassau Street to Maiden
Lane, then to Broadway and back to the
Produce Exchange, where ranks were
broken
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-08
MARVELs OF MECHANISM.
AutOmntOns That Have Excited the
Wonder of Travellers.

(From the Cincinnati Enquirer)
Some years ago jeweler of Bou,cgne,
France, constructed wonderful automatic
conjurer. This figure correctly dressed in
black. performed various sleight-of hand
tricks with remarkable dexterity and. when
it was applauded gracefully saluted the
spectators 10 the right and left One of its
tricks was the following 1t struck table
several times and made egg come out
of it. II then blew upon the latter. when
out of 1t came q br. that tapped its wings
and sang. and afterward entered the egg
again.
This. however. was nothing as compared
with the automatic fly manufactured by
John Miller. and which flew around the
table during dinner and alighted upon
the hand of its owner and manufacturer
to the great establishment of the guests.
Another wonderful piece of mechanism
was a minute coach. to which were har-
messed several horses, and which rolled
over the table. Upon starting the coach
man cracked his whip and the horses be-
gan to prance. and then became quiet and
started off on a trot. The coach stopped,
and the lackey jumped from his seat. and.
opening the door. handed out a hand
somely dressed lady who saluted and then
re-entered the coach The lackey closed
the door and jumped upon the box. the
whip snapped and the horses galloped off.
The famous mechanical flute player was
n life-like figure. standing by the side Of
a broken column, upon which it slightly
leaned. 1t was capable of playing dozen
different airs with remarkable ease. To
effect this result there was system Of
weights that actuated bellows placed in
the interior of the automaton. and through
an invisible tube forced air to the flute
where it acted in the usual way upon the
stopple of the opening. In order to obtain
the modulations. and consequently com-
plete air, the fingers of the automaton
were movable and closed the holes of the
flute Theoretically when at rest. The I'm
gers were moved by wires and cords that
were tautened and relaxed by the play Of
a toothed cylinder.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-08
HOPE STILL LIVES.
New York Anti-Im perinlist League
to Continue Work.

NEW YORK. Nov. THE Executive
Committee of the nti-Imperialist League
OF New York will meet tomorrow to decide
upon the date and place for a general
meeting Of tie league to. consider plans
for continuing its work through the COM
ing four years. The leagues of other cities
will shortly take similar action, and
general meeting of delegates has teen
called for November at Chicago.
Members of the league In this city said
today that the result of the election was
no surprise to them and that it did not
discourage them. They were nearly unani-
nous in saying that If President McKin-
ley's colonial policy had been the only
issue presented to voters, the election
would have gone decisively for the oppo-
site party.
Il do not understand how anyone can
say that our work has been done for moth
ing and in vain" said an officer of the
league. Everything l see and hear con-
vinces me that the better element of our
people are perfectly in sympathy with our
objects. When our indianapolis conveu-
tion recommended the support of Bryan.
especial emphasis was laid upon the cleo
ton of Congressman opposed to sorcible
annexations OF territory, and the returns
of the election are by no means 1iscour-
aging in that respect"
In the course of the campaign just
closed the league has distributed $4,000
pamphlets and documents.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-08
SUING HOWARD GOULD.
His Former Valet Claims Heavy
Damages for Injuries.

NEW YORK, Nov. THE suit of Frank
d. Mowbray, Howard Gould former yal {.
for $4,000 damages for injuries received
on board Mr. Gould's yacht Hildegarde.
on July 4, 1898. while he was setting CT
fireworks for the delectation Of Mr.
Gouid's guests. came on for trial this
morning before Justice Giegerich In the
Supreme Court.
Mowbray alleges that "Mr Gould negli-
gently ordered him to fire off some signal
rockets for mere display" One of them
exploded and blew out Mowbray's left eye
and dug hole in his chest.
The valet asserts that Mr.. Gould was
anxious to have the facts kept secret
and agreed with him in consideration of
his silence to employ him for life at
salary of $50 month. Mowbray accepted
the offer and Mr.. Gould kept him in his
employ until August 10. 1897, when he dis
charged him, after the statute of limita-
tions had barred his right to maintain a
suit against Gould for his injuries. Now
bray's suit is really for breach of CON-
tract.
Mr.. Gould. in his answer. denies the
validity Of the contract. and sets up the
statute Of limitations against any claim
for damages.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-08
ELECTION IN PORTO RICO.
The Republicans Win n Sweeping
Victory in the Island.

Inc hcUubIhCuhS WIN IL 5HeephhS
Victory in the Island.
SAN JUAN, Porto Rico. Nov. THE
first general election in this island
was held yesterday, and it was quiet and
orderly in all respects. Between $4,000
and $4,000 votes were cast, the Repub-
licans securing an overwhelming victory.
Senior Federico de Getu, Republican, was
elected Commissioner to the United
States.
Every member of the Legislature is a
Republican. Not a United States soldier
nor an armed man was present at any of
the polling places. The election was con-
Quoted by the people themselves in the
most creditable manner. This victory of
the Republicans stands for immediate
legislation On progressive lines. 1t means
protection of property interests. mora
schools. and better roads. and indicates
the strong attachment of the people to
the American Administration
Official returns from 1I3 precincts show
a total vote of As, 946. with forty-s.x pre-
cincts to be heard from.
The Executive Council today fixed De-
cember as the date for the meeting OF
the Legislature.
Governor Allen is delighted with the
outcome of the election. He says it
means forward step for Porto Rico.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-08
PEARS CLAIM ADJUSTED.
Honduras Will Pny the $4,000 In
demnity Demanded

In despatch to the Secretary OF State.
Mr. Everett. the Charge dAffaires Of the
| United States at Guatemala says he has re
ceived a telegram from the Minister Of
Foreign Affairs of Honduras saying that
the Honduran Government has directed the
immediate payment Of the indemnity de-
manded by the United States FOR rhe muir
der OF Frank Pears. and that the draft will
be forwarded at once
The Pears case has been source Of con-
troversy between Honduras and the United
States for long time. Pears was from
Pittsburg. Pa. He went to Honduras on
business about the time a revolution in that
country was ending. While walking through
the streets of a town he was challenged by
a soldier. but not understanding Spanish.
continued TO advance. soldier fired,
killing Pears
1t was shown by the evidence gathered
by the United States that Pears was In
plain sight Of the soldier and that no out
break was expected in the town. Relatives
OF Pears made claim for indemnity, which
was backed by the United States The
Government of Honduras strongly resisted
the contentious Of the United States.
claiming that the shooting was justifiable
in time Of internal trouble. While the mat
ter was in the stages of diplomacy. home
relatives Of Pears made an arran cement
with Honduras by which they we're to re-
ceive certain property concessions in lieu
of the payment of an indemnity. This
compact was repudiated by the United
States. and the State Department made an
Independent claim of $4,000 against Hon
duras on the ground that as Pears was an
American citizen. his murder was an out
rage against the United States Government.
Honduras was not willing to pay the
money and the State Department then
changed its request to demand second
demand was necessary to make Honduras
take the action Of which the State Depart
ment was informed yesterday.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-08
DANGEROUS TO RUN IN PARIS.
The Splinter Mny he Suspected Oi
Being an Assassin.
(From the New York Tribune,

(From the New York Tribune-)
From the account of his adventures in
Paris given by young American artist
lately returned after visit to the exposi-
ton, it is dangerous to run in the streets
of the French capital.
81 often run to catch car here says
the now enlightened young man, "and l
tried it over there with a tram. 1t was
lust outside the Ecole Militaire. The
tram was not far. ard could easily have
caught it. but l hadn't gone many yards
when big soldier with sword and a
gun jumped out and calld 'Halte' l am
not big, and l had no gun. SO | halted.
The big soldier then made me a speech
in French. though l told him | was in a
hurry. He seemed to be looking over my
head, which though at the time was done
for effect. to make me feel my insignfi
canoe. l kept on. saying 'Oui. QUIZ like Il
scared Guinea pig. to show l agreed with
him, but he kept up his Grafton, looking
over my head all the while, until the tram
was gone. When the tram turned the cor,
ner l got mad and said: oh, go to -
and then the brass buttoned idiot dropped
his arm and let me pass.
'Afterward. when told X--about it.
he said the soldier thought 1 had come
from assassinating the Shah Of Persia or
the President. Y says the soldiers
and gensdarmes in Paris always think
that, when they see any one running in
the street. Nobody ever runs to catch a
train in Paris; they only run when they
have assassinated somebody. The soldier
was not looking over my head merely for
effect; he was looking to see if the gems
darmes were coming after me, and what
l told him to go to had nothing to do with
his letting me pass: he let me pass as
soon as he thought enough time had
elapsed to allow any gendarme who might
be in pursuit of me to heave in siEnt.
The Paris gensdarmes are made up nitre
for looks than sprintng. 1 guess K
knows all about it: he has lived :. long
time in Paris
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-08
ENDORSEMENT FOR QUAY.
General Eilkin on the Re-
suit in Pennsylvania,

Attorney General Elkin. of Pennsylva-
mia, who was in the city last night. gave
out the following statement with the
sanction of ex-senator NJ S. Quay:
THE election returns from all the dis
tricts in the State have been unofficially
received. They show that the regular
Republicans have swept the decks clear
in both branches of the Legislature. The
stalwart Republicans have working ma
jorty in both the Senate and the House.
There is no longer any doubt of the re-
suit. The Republicans Of Pennsylvania
have given vote of confidence to Senator
Quay. They have repudiated fusion and
Fusionists. They have declared in favor
of majority rule and party regularity.
Senator Quay will be elected when the
next Legislature meets by substantial
majority without the aid of n single in
surgent vote. He will have at least 80
votes on joint ballot Taking ali IN all
this is the greatest victory ever won by
the stalwarts of Pennsylvania.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-08
VERDICT FOR AN EMPIRE.
Germans See Endorsement of I'm
perinlism in the Election.

BERLIN, Nov THE National lei
tung'' expresses satisfaction at the result
of the American elections, firstly, because
of the cordial personal relations between
Emperor William and President Mckinley,
the repeated expression of which has cor
responded with the friendly settlement of
important questions, and also because the
reelection of Mr.. Mckinley will have a
favorable influence on international cur
rency.
The paper declares that a Democratic
victory would undoubtedly have caused a
renewal of the currency war, a danger
which has now been obviated.
The "Tageblatt" declares that the Unit
ed States, in addition to declaring for
gold standard. endorses Imperialism. 1t
says that in spite of Carl Schurzs attitude
during the campaign the German Ameri-
cans had large share in the victory.
Germans here" the "Tageblatt" says.
hail the result of the election as a tri-
umph of sound money over revolutionary
experiments of a nature that would shake
the whole foundations of international
AUIeuNeI, dlluGuSH
NcKiAley was not friend of the Ger
mans in the strict sense of the term, yet
IL must be noted with satisfaction that
the relations Of the two Governments have
lately been considerably ameliOrated and
now there is no serious ground for fric
ton between Germany and America in any
part of the world. The Samoan difficulty
has been settled to the satisfaction Of
both aud they are fighting side by side in
China, and Mckinley's initial distrust of
Germanys territorial aspirations has been
dissipated. We hope that during mis- new
term other questions at issue will be solv-
ed. notably that relating to treaties of
commerce.
The "Vossische Zeitung" commenting
on the election in the United States. says
that the blessings of sound money and
prosperity were too evident to allow the
exchange of the Mckinley system for ex-
periments. The paper adds that Germans
cannot but be pleased with the continued
consolidation and strengthening of the
economic situation in the United States.
The only section of the German press
that is disconnected with the result is the
agrarian and bimetallic organs.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-08
M'KINLEY TO ROOSEVELT.
The Presidents Response to His
Running Mates Message.

CANTON. Ohio. Nov. 9.-The President
today answered Roosevelt's congratula-
tory telegram of last night as follows:
Canton. Ohio, Nov. Z.
Hon Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay,
N Y:
81 heartily appreciate your kind ex-
preston and congratulate you upon con-
GLIDING in health one of the most memora-
BILE campaigns in our political history.
civilian MKINLEY"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-08
REFUNDING TO BE STOPPED.
An Important Treasury Order Will
Pc Issued Soon.

1t is understood that the Treasury De-
partment is about to issue an order doing
away with the privilege heretofore allowed
of converting bonds of the old issues into
the new refunding 2 per cents.
The ground upon which this step will be
taken is the fact that the Government will
have a use for some of the old issues for
itself The Sinking Fund law calls for the
retirement OF about $50. COG, 900 worth Of
bonds every year. In eight years this
would amount to $500. 900. 900. or large
share of what remains Of the bonds availa-
ble now that the conversions have reached
figure so close TO $4G0, 600 900. 1t would,
if the revenues of the Government continue
abundant, be more economical to cut OH
the high interest rates and wipe out the
principal of the old issues at the same
time than to let any more be converted
into thirty-year bonds, even at per
cent rate.
The order to stop refunding will proba-
bly, be issued in a very few days. 1t has
been in contemplation for some time. but
the absorption Of public attention in the
election has caused its postponement.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-08

(Elnm the Now York Journal.

IFIOin Inc NEW 1OFK JUuIhaI.J
William Mckinley has been reelected, but in
a fashion that be no source Of pride To him
nor OF humiliation TO the Democracy. The enor
nous Democratic gains throughout the country
show that the party Of Jefferson is fast cmers
ing from its long eclipse. Beyond doubt Mr..
Bryan would have been triumphantly elected but
for two things.
The fist the instrusion of the silver is
sue. Free silver was dead, and unpopular that
even its corpse was enough to drag any man
down TO defeat.
The second was the policy OF cutting loose
entirely from the Philippines. That was not in
accord with the spirit of the American people.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-08
conrrntu,utfon and Advice.

While We congratulate Mr. Mckinley upon his
victory, W. repeat that he should not regard it
rs a narrow PARTISAN triumph or as an encourage
ment TO persist in the mperiali5tir course that
has caused the revolt Of many thinking men Ct
his party. II necessary to assure sta
lity and prosperity within our own borders.
Now that this has been accomplished and the
hands OF the Administration have been strength
encd. we hope thai MIR, Mckinley, as the ESecu
tive of the whole American people, will abandon
his habit of throwing down the rcins.' and.
sorting the prerogatives OF his high office. will
take hold of the situation in the Philippines and
in China with frmer grasp and will guide the
nation ito the paths outlined by its founders and
which it has long pursued with justice and
honor abroad. peace and prosperity at home.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-08
CROKER TOO PROMINENT.
George +. Washburn's Explanation
of MIR. Brynn's Defeat.

BOSTON, Nov. President George F.
Washburn of the Bryan Club of Massachu-
sets blames Croker's prominence in the
campaign to large degree for Mr.. Bryan's
defeat. In an interview Mr.. Washburn
says:
"Inasmuch as the contest was one of con-
science against capital, another serious
mistake was made in allowing Croker to
come SO prominently to the front His
name and methods are obnoxious to the
American people. They do not comport
with a patriotic movement on a higher
plane.
Whatever Mr. Bryan may have gained
by his trip to New York was much more
than offset by the tremendous loss in
Cured by 1t outside Of that State. There
is nothing in his character or career that
conforms to Crokerism. The exigencies OF
the campaign compelled his canvass in
New York and Croker awaited himself of
the opportunity to thrust his obnoxious
personality to the front, which led to re-
vulson of feeling
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-08
THE ATLANTA SAILS.
She Goes to Join Rear Admiral
Schley's SuundrOn.

NEW YORK, Nov. AFTER lying of
Tompkinsville nearly a week since her
official trial trip. the rebuilt cruiser At
lanta sailed this morning for South
America to join the South Atlantic Squad
ron under Rear Admiral Schley. Upon
her arrival at her station the Montgomery
will be relieved and return home for re-
pairs.
The Atlanta is practically new ship.
She has a higher freeboard. making her
look loftier. her speed has been increased
to fifteen knots by new engines. and
changes have been made in her armament.
which now consists of two eight-inch and
eight six-inch guns and secondary Bat
terry of rapid-ire guns.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-08

some of the more prominent were a posi-
tive handicap upon his efforts. He, We
and all citizens must accept the sweep
ing victory of Mr.. Mckinley as conclusive
for the country wants. But all decent
Americans will join with us in doing
who has made such magnificent strug-
gle for the cause he believes to be the
cause of the people.