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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-16
Sirs Glatior Statement. =


There is premise OF Mr.. Hanna's unds-
puted control of the Republican party
being put to a crucial test ut the
forthcoming session of Congress. II is
known that aside from his public utter
ances Oh the question since election he has
promised some powerful financial interests
to enact the Ship Subsidy bill into law this
winter Upon this promise some big deals
have already been negotiated, notably the
Company by the Southern Pacific Railroad
How many other deals of similar char
acter have been made on assurances, direct
or indirect. from Hanna that the Govern
ment would go into the ship bounty bust
ness, is not known. though il is reasonable
to suppose that he one referred to does
rot stand alone.
Mr.. Harna's strong point is that he COM
mitted the Republican party to the ship
subsidy proposition In the Philadelphia
platform. 1t is expected. Of course. Mr.
Mckinley, in his annual message, will
recommend the legislation desired by Mr..
Hanna, and this will give him an addi-
or Senator will dare oppose the Presi-
dents wishes at such time as this. 1t
makes no difference that Mr.. Mckinley.
while a plodding member of the House OF
Representatives. denounced all bounty leg
islation as un-American. The world moves,
and Mr.. Mckinley, of course, moves with
Il.
However, It cannot be safely predicted
that MIR. Hanna will not encounter stub
born opposition in the prosecution of his
pet scheme. The Frye bill is known to be
unpopular among the Western producers,
and 1t may be that this element will find
more than one spokesman on the Repub-
licaD side of the Senate. In the House, it
Is plain that there is perfect UNDER
standing between Speaker Henderson and
Mr.. Hanna but in the Senate 1t is differ
ent. Mr.. Frye. though the alleged author
Of the bill, cannot help 1t much in the
chair. for the President OF the Senate is
not yet an nutocrat. Hanna will have to
rely upon the party caucus, but the re-
lance will not be in vain. The bill will
pass
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Our Soldiers of Peace.

The parade yesterday of the Police and
Fire Departments of the District was one
OF those annual events in which the people
Of Washington never fail to take the most
hearty interest. Safety of life and guar
anty of comfort is involved in the posses
sion Of trained, intelligent, and brave
police force, and safety of property-and
life, too. often-depends upon the existence
Of an energetic and efficient fire depart
ment.
AS the pageant passed The Times Office
yesterday, with the splendid marching of
our best regular infantry and artillery, the
only criticism that could be made was that
there were not nearly enough OF these
guardians o: our municipal rights, privi-
leges. and homes. Indeed the wonder is
that go small body of men, compared with
the area, population, and buildings our po-
lice and fire protectors are compelled to
count with, are able to do the work they
SO handsomely accomplish. Both services
deserve better things at the hands of Con-
gross than SO far they have received. We
hope that a more liberal spirit toward
them may soon develop. All honor to our
soldiers of peace!
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RETIREMENT OF MR.. GRlGGs.
AuthoritatfveIy Stated That He Will
Leave the Cabinet.

1t was authoritatively stated yesterday
tire from the Cabinet on March 4, or as
soon thereafter as the duties Of his office
will permit. Mr.. Griggs desires to dis
pose OF certain matters Of administration
which are pending at the Department Of
Justice, before he gives up his portfolio. He
Is unwilling to let them remain for set
Element by successor. II necessary he
will remain for that purpose for some time
after March 4, but he hopes to be able to
leave the Cabinet on that date in order to
resume his private law practice in New
Jersey.
The certainty that Attorney General
Griggs will retire from the Cabinet has
already caused some gossip as to who his
successor will be. Solicitor General John
X. Richards is being quietly talked OF for
the place, and his friends are beginning to
hope that he may receive the promotion:
He was elected twice as Attorney General
of Ohio. when Mr.. Mckinley was elected
Governor. The two are close friends. ana
the President, four years ago, appointed
Mr.. Richards Solicitor General of the De-
partment of Justice. The place is most
important one, as the presentation OF FED
eral cases in all suits before the Supreme
Court devolves upon it. Mr.. Richards. VINO
has high reputation as lawyer, Is cred
tied with having filled it acceptably. In
the absence of Mr.. Griggs. he has been the
Acting Attorney General.
The suggestion made in some quarters
that Mr.. Root will be the successor OF
Mr.. Griggs is not received with much
credence around the White House 1t is
generally believed that Mr.. Root would re-
main in the Cabinet III only one OF two
places. The first is that Of Secretary OF
State, and it is believed that 1t would De
offered him should Mr.. Hay retire. The
second is that of Secretary Of War, which
he now occupies Mr.. Root is much In.
terested in his Department, and is credited
with willingness to stay in order to carry
out the plans he has already set in motion.
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MIR. CARNFGIE's PLANS.
West Homestead Mills to BE In.
creased In Number.

PfTTSBURG. Pa, Nov. 15.-Mr. Carne-
sie's tour of inspection, made vest CT day
in company with several directors 0: the
corporation of the West Homestead prop
critics, is followed by the report that The
200 acres at present unoccupied there
will he utilized shortly for the erection
of new mills. The details of the new
plant will be decided upon at meet ng
of the directors before MIR. Carnegie
leaves. The object of the company, It Is
said. is to build fnish ng mills VIII CHI will
be adequate to turning the GU put of the
furnaces into merchant bars ANA mills.
a contract with the American Bridge
Company has been closed under VIII ch
the Carnegie Company will furnish .5 per
cent of the steel for bridge bu. lding fer a
term of years.
There is 4 report Of the revival of the
scheme to merge he Carnegie, Federal
Steel, and American Steel and Wire in
terests. Mr.. Carnegi5 is said to favor The
plan now. with the reservation only that
the Carnegie Company preserve its au-
tonomy and purchase controlling inter-
ests in the TWO other corporations.
NEW YORK. Nov. 15.-It is reported
from Pittsburg that Andrew Carnegie has
consented to the proposed expenditure of
quesne and Homestead mills and the Lake
Erie docks. The big blast furnace at Ran
kin Station, with 2 capacity Of 500 tons
daily, is now in progress of construction.
\ basic open hearth steel plant of 700
tons daily calacity VIII be built at Du-
quesne. When all Improvements are
made the company will have nineteen
modern blast furnaces with monthly
output of about 225,000 tons Of pig iron.
The American Bridge Company has agreed
10 take 70 per cent of its structural ma
terial from the Carnegie Company, which
is TO refrain from entering the bridge
building business.
The finishing touches to the agreement
between the steel billet makers will be
given at another conference, to be neld
in this city next week. The price fixed
on Bessemer rod billets not above Is
carbon is sl9.15, delivered in Pittsburg.
Wheeling MahOning. and Shenango VAL
leys. To Cleveland 30 cents ton ad-
vance over the Pittsburg price is charged.
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which they enjoyed under the Spanish re-
gime.
AS the Treaty is the supreme law OF
the land. until modified or abrogated by
subsequent act of Congress, the Presi-
dents embarrassment in this regard must
be patent. In July, 1925, before the peac.
protocol was formally presented by NJ
Cambon, this eighth article of the Treaty
Was arranged for in a friendly way be-
tween the American friends of the friars
and the White House. Probably it was
not known at that time, as well as it
now is, that if American sovereignty is
TO involve continued protection of the
Spanish friars in their possession of
three fourths of the arabic land Of Luzon.
which the Filipinos claim has been wrong
fully and illegally taken from the people
Of the island, the rebellion will go on
to the end of time. For century the
natives have been more or less. and some
times universally. in revolt against what
they consider this outrage upon their
rights.
II would be difficult for the Administra-
ton now to adjust itself to this peculiar
situation. To be sure the Filipinos might
be placated by assurances that the lands
of the religious orders would be restored
to them. But. in that case. what would
become of Republican promises to Sena-
tor Elkins and Archbishop Ireland?
1t is hard position for Mr.. Mckinley,
and he has our sympathy. On the one
hand he is confronted by the interests
of the Sugar and Tobacco Trusts, who will
not hear of free Philippine sugar or free
Manila cigars and tobacco; and by his
promise. and the guaranty of the Treaty
of Paris to protect the friars. On the
other. he has his personal consistency
and his declaration that when once the
American flag is hoisted, who will pull it
down." to remember. Then the question
recurs upon our original motion: What
does Mr.. Mckinley intend to do?
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Some Beautiful Calendar. for 1901.

The Raphael Tuck & Sons Company Utd) OF
New York. has issued its calendars for 1901 The
artistic publications of this house. always among
the signal attractions of the holiday season. are
unusually beautiful this year.
The Shakespea,ean Calendar FOR the new century
is a triumph of the photographers art, each page
containing. in addition to the Illuminated text.
sprays of daintily tinted flowers and picturesque
little scenes.
A wster-color portrait of Longiellow adorns the
cover Of the calendar that takes the poets name
The sprig of mGnorette that half wells the frame
is real enough to be fragrant most-while .
pretty glimpse of the nature the poet so loved
is shown by a rustic mill stream with ducks
padding in its rippies and swallows wheeling
overhead
alma Mater the largest and one OF the most
brilliantly colored calendars in the collection. is
illrf ;rated throughout with full length pictures
of pretty girls Gowned in the dashing colors Of
the college named. The pages are caught to-
gethcr with silver rings and tied with siken cords
of Yale blue.
The '.Grccian Grices'' are a succession OF tall
and divinely fair maidens classic in raiment and
pose One carries an antique vase, another leads
a small child who bears branch OF snowy
blossoms. Others dance In that medieval, sway
ing fashion, SO gracefui-in pictures-wh!le sill
another makes a pretty tablcau Of herself with
a casket OF gems.
The Guardian Angel will appeal to the de.
vout believer in those heavenly guides. The
theme of this calendar is the life of woman
from her cradle to old age. In each of these
stages there is pictured beside her, ever uplift-
ing and always beautiful. tall and gracious
presence arrayed in misty, c!oud-like robes with
opalescent wings.
days of Delight as typifed by pair Of
bewitching II rather precocious children in gor.
geous costumes, who dance, promenade, and co.
guette generally through the half-dozen pages,
is blazoned throughout with appropriate selections
and decorated with meritorious designs.
Each calendar is caught with silk cords and
tassels Of some bright color and Is boxed safely
for mailing.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-16
PRESIDENT JORDAN MAY GO.
Mrs. stanford Likely to Force Him
Ont of the rniversity.


SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 15.-Rumors are
afioat that President Jordan, of Leland
Stanford University, may be forced out,
now that Mrs. Stanford has asserted her
self regarding the management of the in
stitution.
TIE resignation OF Prof. Ross, COM
PEELED to quit his position by the oppo-
sition of Mrs. Stanford, is the subject OF
discussion among the faculty, most of the
professors expressing regret at the policy
Of limiting free speech.
President Jordan spoke plainly about
Prof. Ross and his resignation IL is
said that Jordan's personal trouble with
Mrs. Stanford is because of his lectures
on evolution and his pronounced anti
imperialistic views. DR.. Jordan has at
tempted in vain to prevent interference
with the freedom of speech of the pro-
fessors.
Prof. Ross yesterday issued state
ment in which he pointed out that his lee
ture on the dangers Of Asiatic immigra
ton and favoring municipal ownership
we're things that aroused Mrs. Stanford's
anger.
The students and majority OF the
professors regard Ross resignation as a
direct blow to freedom OF thought and
speech at the university, and they don't
hesitate to say SO frankly. One of the
things which has attracted students to
Stanford was its entire freedom from all
sectarian and conventional restraints.
Perfect freedom was allowed in the choice
of studies and the professors have always
felt at liberty to express their views
fully and fairly. This sentiment was en-
dorsed today by Prof. George E Howard,
head of the department OF history.
In place of his usual lecture on the
French Revolution, Prof. Howard devoted
the hour to q discussion Of Ross resig
nation ana its meaning. He declared that
the forcing out Of Prof Ross was blow
at the fundamental right of free speech
and a disgrace from which the univer-
sity would never recover.
THE greatest martyr to any cause is
the man who surrenders his position be-
cause Of his belief" he said. 1t is far
better for DR.. Ross to 20 out into the
world without a single thing to do and
to trust to his own brilliant mind and
his position In his science to further his
aims than to remain here with his power
of speech abridged and his science for
himself alone and not for the world
As Prof. Howard uttered these words
the students applauded again and again
and there was great demonstration.
Prof. Howard concluded his speech with
this sensational utterance:
II do not bow down to the Market Street
Railroad. do not doff my hat to the
Six Companies: neither am afraid Of the
Standard Oil Company"
This bold defiance of Mrs. Stanford's
position may cost Howard his professor
ship. Indeed. 1t is reported tonight that
he may resign to show his sympathy with
Ross.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-16
GOVERNMENT CROP REPORT.
Increase Indicated in Average Yield
of Germ and Potatocs

The preliminary estimate OF tine average
yield per acre of corn In 1900. as published
In the forthcoming monthly report of the
statistieian OF the Department of Agri-
culture. is 25.3 bushels. as compared with
an average yield of 2j.3l bushels in 1899
Of Zi.16 bushels in 1SDs and teu-year
average of 2I.f. The Indicated yield per
acre in Ohio Is 3. bushels: in Indiana and
Iowa. SO: In Illinois 81; In Missouri 2s;
in Kansas. 10. and in Nebraska. 26 bushels.
The average. as TO quality, Is S55 per
cent, as compared with So per cent in
last year. ard s2.1 per cent in November,
1898. 1t is estimated that Al per cent OF
tle corn crop of 1889 was still in the han,,s
of the farmers en- November L. 1901 as
compared with 80 per cent of ne crop of
1888 in farmers hands Oh November l,
1899. and rs per cent Of that OF 1896 in
hand on November I. 1898.
The preliminary estimate Of the average
yield. per acre. Of buckwheat is 10 bushels.
against an average yield OF 1856 bushei; in
1898, and a teD-year average of 15S The
average for New York and Pennsylvania.
the two States of principal production. is
IA bushels. The average as to quality Is
80 per cent against Ss.4 per cent in No
vember last. and S5.2 per cent in NO:smbsr.
1885
The preliminary estimate of the average
yis,d per acre OF potatoes is 500 bushels.
against an average yield Of $3.50 III 1899.
751g in 1898. and ii ten-year average OF
.G.6 bushels. The average as to quality is
ssh per cent. against ola per cent in No
vember last, and si.1 per cent in November.
1898.
The preliminary estimate of the average
yield. per acre. of hay. is LIS tons. against
an average yield of l.35 tens IN 1899. LIS in
1898. and ten-year average of LIS tons.
The average as to quality IS S9.' per cent.
against 92.S per cent in November last, and
9i5.2 per cent In November. 1898.
An estimate of the wheat crop will be
issued as soon IS the Individual farm re-
turns are available for comparison with
the reports from the Departments regular
correspondents. This will be not later than
Decmbr 10
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No Protection Needed.

IRON the Philadelphia Rccord)
The main obstacle in the way of revival OF
American shipping is in our unjust navigation
laws, for the continuance O., which the Republican
party is responsible. and which place unrea.on-
able restrictions upon the purchase of ships
destined to fly the American flag. The specious
plea which lies at the bottom OF these restTic-
tions is. OF course. that because of the greater
cost OF labor and material American slspyatds
cannot compete with those abroad. Industrial
facts best show the ialsity OF this statement.
Ii veA-.h. rlpnnt be built cheaply in Ameri-
shipyards elsewhere, why did the Rus
sian Government Order ships in Philadelphia?
And why did the Atlantic Transport Company
place an order fos tive great vessels in this coun.
try az the same time that similar order was
given to Belfast firm? Cost, not sentiment. in
fucnces such action. American shpbuidcrs, ii
is clear, need no protection.
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EMERGENCY RATION TESTS.
Western Cnvnirymen start on n T.
Days March,

WICHITA, Kan. Nov. 15.-Capt. F
W. Foster and twenty-five troopers Of
Eighth United States Cavalry have
Fort Reno, o. T., for a ten days ma.
through the Caddo Indian country to ma
second test OF the emergency ration
The test will be novel one, as the thr
cakes of sweet chocolate which constitute
a part Of the rations tested On the mare
to Fort Sill will be omitted and a prepa
ration composed OF condensed milk will b
substituted. Tney also will make a more
severe test OF meat compound. a food
prepared under the direction and super
vision of the War Department.
Captain Foster is Of the opinion that
condensed milk food will prove to be a
great success and give better satisfaction
than the chocolate, which was Of little
service during the test Just completed. The
milk food is made up in the form Of waters
and when dissolved in water II forms a
kind Of soup. Soldiers who have tried the
preparation say it is palatable and affords
considerable nourishmelt.
A detailed report OF both tests will be
sent to the War Department shortly by
Captain Foster
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Movement. of Naval Vessels.

The training ship Prairie has arrived at
Havre. the training ship Dixie at Bizeria.
the training ship Topeka at Villefcance.
and the gunbcat Vixen at Key West The
monitor Amphitrite. used as a gunnery
practice ship. has sailed from Boston for
Tompkinsville,= the cruiser Albany from
Singapore for Manila. the collier Leonidas
from Norfolk for PENSACOLA. and the train
ing ship Monongahela from Hampton Roads
for Tompkinsville. towed by the tug Po-
tomac. The gunboat Annapolis has been
placed in commission at Norfolk. The gun
boat Don Juan de Austria has been ordered
from HOngkong to Cavite.
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There are other counties where the difference
is almost as little, but think Of st. Lawrence
the banner Republican county, with more than
10000 voters, giving Mckinley Just one vote
more than four years ago!
Mr. Bryan's vote in the State was 676,l67, a
gain of ,19s over 1896. OF this "A ,55s was
made in New York and Kings Counties
This close parallelng OF the Republican vote,
in view of the fact that in four years many voters
die, many young men come of age many change
their residence. and good many supposedly
change their opinions, is OF the oddities OF
the campaign.
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THE HIGHFLYER SURVIVORS.
Crew of Lost Steamer Rescued by the
Georgian Prince.

PHILADELPHIA. Nov. 15.-Fourteen
waits of the sea were brought to Phila-
delphia today by the British tank steamer
Georgian Prince. They composed the
crew of the Norwegian bark Highnyer
Their battered vessel was sinking. The
men were prepared for death. when the
Georgian Prince came into sight and res
cued them. The Highiiyer left CampbelIton.
Prince Edward Island, nearly a month
ago. She met severe gales, which carried
away the small boat and started several
leaks in the barks hull. On November
D, when the rescue was made, the bark
was sinking fast. Before leaving her the
crew set the Highfyer on fire SO that the
hull below the water line might not re-
main menace to navigation.
II was late this afternoon when the
Georgian Prince dropped anchor at the
mouth Of the Schuylkill. The rescued
men were given chance to go ashore.
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THE CONVENTION CLOSES.
The Agricultural Experts Elect Of
hccrs and Adjourn.

NEW HAVEN, Conn, Nov. 15.-The
fourteenth annual convention of the Amer
lean Association OF Agricultural Colleges
and Experiment Stations closed at Yale
this afternoon. The officers elected for
the next year were as follows:
President, A. W. Harris, Maine State
agricultural College: Secretary and Treas
urer. E. B. Voorhees,. New Jersey State
Agricultural College; photographer, A. C..
True. District of Columbia. and Execr-
tive Committee, II. H. Goodell. Massachu-
sets State Agricultural College; Alexis
Cope, Ohio: C. w. Apphercon. Kentucky,
and X. C. White, Of Georgia.
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The Mormon Deal.

From the Manchester N H. Inica)
II was conceded ON all sides prior 70 the cTec.
zion that the Mormon vote OF Utah held the
hTianoe Of power in that State, and II nov.
appears that the State has gone for Mckinley
by very large majority. This must have come
as great shock 10 very many pious Republicans
who have long regarded the Mormon Church as
an ally OF the Democratic party Hebceiorth.
they must face the fact ;lt 1t is Que of the agen.
cies which has been flrrdslIed M Mckinley to
work out The grand des.gre OF Providence in our
heather nosseSsiors
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GOOD ROADS CONVENTION.
Governor Tanner and Mayor Harri-
son Issue q Call.

CHICAGO, Nov ia circular letter has
been sent out over the signatures of Gov
ernor Tanner and Mayor Harrison, calling
attention to the National Good Roads con-
yention, which begins in Central Music
Hall next Monday, and continues for three
days.
The call for the convention was made at
the convention held at ST. Louis two years
ago, when 200 delegates were present.
The sessions next week will be attended
by even a larger number of delegates. The
representation will be one delegate to each
2,CCO of population, and in addition dele
gates have been appointed by Governors OF
States. mayors of cities, and by various or
CARNATIONS.
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Immigration to Cuba.

The Division of Customs and Insular At
fairs of the War Department gave out for
publication yesterday the following
statement OF immigrants that arrived
at the port Of Havana, Cuba, dur
ing the fiscal year ending June
80 1900. The total number of immi-
grants for the period named was 81
1O7, of whom 1.2S6 came from the United
States; 1865 from Spain. Ss1 from Mexico.
and $40 from other countries. The total
number of Chinese immigrants that ar
rived at said port during the period named
was 57S of whom 506 came from China (via
United States), s from China (via SPAIN.
and Ga from Mexico