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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-25
THE MACRUM MYSTERY.
( officials Deridc the Report That He
Has denounced Citizenship.

Has denounced Cftfxensbip.
The report that former Consul Charles
Macrum has probably renowned his ale
glance to this country and become a
subject of tie Transvaal Republic, and as
President Kruger to this country. Is given
little credence at the State Department.
1t is admitted by State Department Of
ficials that Mr.. Macrum has acted in a
very peculiar manner ever since hostili-
ties began between Great Britain and
the Transvaai Government, but it is said
that 10 become a Transvaa1 subject there
would have TO be a special act passed by
the legislative body of the South African
Republic. and this. il is believed. has not
been done. Representative Tayler. who
represents the Congressional district in
Ohio where Mr. Macrum resides says he
has heard nothing OF MIR. Macrum trans
ferring his allegiance, and does not be-
lieve that ne has done so.
Mr.. Macrum also claims that he is still
in the consular service OF this country,
and il he had transferred his allegiance
to the Transvaal Government II would be
impossible for him to still claim to be
representative of this country.
Mr.. Macrum's actions have caused the
State Department much trouble and en-
and the officials of the de-
partment do not hesitate TO say that they
will be glad when he arrives in this couns
try and makes whatever report he has to
submit, thus closing the incident While
it is conceded by the State Department
that Mr.. Macrum may be the bearer of
message from President Kruger. the State
Department officials do not believe for an
instant that he will present himself as an
agent or diplomatic representative Of the
Transyaal Government.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-25
GENERAL BRooKE's PLANS.
The Former Governor-GeneraI Con-
fers With Secretary Root.

Major General Brooke, late Governor
General of Cuba, is expected to leave for
Chicago to take command Of the Depart
ment of the Lakes next week. He ar
rived in the city Tuesday night, and yes
terday afternoon he called upon Secretary
Root and had long conference with thu
latter concerning affairs in Cuba and dis
cussed his new command. He was guest
at the Presidents reception last. night.
General Brooke is accompanied by his
wife and his aide. Capt. James T. Dean, OF
the Tenth Infantry. and has taken quarters
at the Shoreham Hotel. He will have an
other conference with Secretary Root and
will call upon the President today.
General Brooke was in command Of the
division of Cuba from thu time the island
was finally evacuated by the Spanish
troops January 1. 1899 until relieved by
General Wood a few weeks ago. General
Brooke spent several days in Florida OF
his trip from Havana in order to gradually
acciimate himself to the colder climate OF
Washington. 1t is generally understood
that if General Brooke does not care to re-
tain his old command at Chicago he will
succeed Maj. Gen Wesley Merritt who
will retire in June next, in command of
the Department of the East at New York.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-25
SUFFRAGE FOR THE CIJBANS
The Masses strongly Oppose Any
Manner of Rrstrfction.


HAVANA. Jan. 2i.-The commission for
the reform of the laws held an Informal
meeting at the palace today. The general
scope OF the changes to be made was dis
cussed by the Cuban and American mem
bers. II is evident that there will be entire
harmony in their efforts. for the Cubans
understand that there will be no sweeping
away of the Latin laws, to which they
would object, but merely the ENGRAVING OF
certain principles of American law and the
looping cn of Spanish obstacles which
stand in the way of speedy justice. The
ground work OF the Roman Law. to which
the Cubans are accustomed. and which is
suitable to them, will remain. The COM
mission has established no offices as yet.
Until il dos. only preliminary work will
be accomplished. The finance commission.
whose work is not so pressing, will have
the same offices as the law commission.
General Rolofr, former Secretary of War
Of the Cuoan Republic. is engaged in re-
vising the rolls of the Cuban Army for
franchise purposes. No order has yet been
issued restricting suffrage. nor does tue
general public expect such an order.
Feelers thrown out by General Wood dur
ing the gathering OF eastern politicians
here met with disfavor from them. When
speaking in public today they decIaied
they would insist on unrestricted suffrage.
The tone of the whole revolutionary press
is opposed to any restrictions.
II the Washington Government decided
to restrict the suffrage with property and
educational qualifications. even admit ng
those who actually fought in the revolu-
ton. 1t would undoubtedly have the support
Of the educated and well-to-do element.
which is not politically ambitious. Dema-
gogues are sure to fight against restrie-
tions. while the revolutionary generals
would still have at their backs their former
forces on election day should the suffrage
be qualified. They appear to be opposed
to restriction. as was evidenced by the
speeches at the banquet in honor OF Gsn-
eral Maso. when they insisted that all the
people should he allowed to participate in
the affairs of the Cuban Republic to be.
Chief Sanitary Officer Davis annual re-
port shows that there were S153 deaths in
Havana last year, and 4fS1 reported
births. The large discrepancy betw cen
births and deaths is explained by the sup
position that many illegitimate births are
not reported. The largest number Of
deaths from one disease was 1907 caused
by tuberculosis. There we're 1853 deaths
from enteric diseases, and S22 from ma
lsria.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-25
NO SOUTH AMERICAN UNION.
Venezuela Does Not seek an Alliance
With Colombia and Ecuador

NEW YORK, Jan. 2i.-Gen. N BoIet !.
Peraza. confidential agent here of the
Venezuelan Government. authorized the
statement today that there will be no union
OF Venezuela Colombia. and Ecuador This
statement was made because of published
cable despatch to the effect that President
Castro. OF Venezuela. was seeking TO bring
about this cooperation.
There will never be such a union said
General BoletPeraza. Il can assert this
with positiveness. The report that Ven.
ezuela is trying to induce Colombia and
Ecuador to enter into a compact emanates
from enemies OF the government They
wish people 10 infer that. on account OF the
country's recent financial crisis. II is COM
PEELED to seek relief in union with other
republics. | want it understood. however.
that Venezuela is now on the road to pros
perity and peace and can take care of its
affairs without any assistance"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-25

The city OF New Haven. Conn. has pre-
scented for the contemplation Of the coun
try one Of the most astonishing cases Of
shoplifting on record. year-old
girl was detected in the act of stealing
valuable piece OF lace from department
store On the impulse of the moment.
this WAS hailed as a rare illustration OF
infantile degeneracy. Later Developments
resulted in the discovery of additional
facts calculated TO arrest hasiy judgment
Two families have been gathered in by
the law on the charge of Systematically
plundering the shops. Among the ac-
cused are two mothers and FIVE children.
The police authorities have unearthed at
the homes OF the accused families several
carloads of spoil. including tools, jewel
ry clothing, costly fabrics, and almost
every article Of more than ordinary value
and convenient bulk that goes to make
up the general stock Of a department
store.
The sociological professors of Yale
University promise to make a study Of
this extraordinary case, which. being un-
der their very noses, furnishes an I'M
usual opportunity for some interesting de-
ductions 1t has so many novel features
that the conclusions to be drawn may
perhaps result in modifying previous So
Geological theories.
When a hungry man steals a loaf of
bread he offends the law, and. owing TO
its present inaexibility. must pay the
penalty. Notwithstanding the extenuating
circumstances which exist. II is the same
with the citizen who. rendered desperate
by inability to secure employment, in
vades coal yard and takes fuel to keep
his family from starving In other lesser
and greater offences against the law the
motive is often apparent. and in some
OF them is Of such character that sym
pathy is spontaneously excited in favor
OF the defendant.
But II there were ever case rooted in
total dcprav1ty il seems to be this New
Haven instance of pilfering OF course.
facts may be hereafter developed TO modify
the odlous character of the offence, but II
is not probable that they will materially
alter the verdict that impetuously visits
temptation OF mothers who deliberately
teach their own offspring 10 steal at whole
sale is calculated TO excite, II anything.
more Indignation than the depravity OF
Fagin, who created the "Artfui Dodger''
and was the chief pedagogue In school
that graduated unfortunate ragamuffins
into the pathways OF crime.
From the facts at hand the New Haven
mothers who instructed their prattling
daughters IN sieighi- of-hand for pernicious
purposes were not in need They had hum.
bic but comfortable homes. They were
doubtless led to take the first step toward
prison, however, by an inordinate love of
flnery and a desire TO have their children
better dressed than the others of an ordi-
nary neighborhood. But they did not stop
after getting enough to crafty this ambi-
ton. They continued to urge their children
70 bring In piunder, and the more they Sc
cured The greater seemed to be their desire
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-25
THURSDAY. JANUARY %. IsOO.


Some days ago. when it became apparent
that the consolidated railway and Pana-
ma Canal lobby had been caught mapping
by the sudden development of the Hep
burn Morgan legislative movement, We
yentured to predict that the missionary
activities of those who would prevent the
American people from securing a water
way between the oceans would be largely
withdrawn from Washington and concen-
trated on Costa Rica and Nicaragua.
1t seems that we were right. Reports
are current that representatives of the
combination are already on their way to the
little Central American capitals. armed
with authority TO resort TO any amount of
bribery and corruption necessary to obstruct
the purpose Of the United States Govern
ment 10 acquire control Of territory on the
lsthmus. This was to be expected: but it
is not therefore. the less outrageous and
criminal. II illustrates the treasonabie
selfishness of some powerful Interests. who
would not hesitate to plunge the whole
country in misery. or 10 turn it over to a
foreign monarchy. if thereby they could
subserve their own sordid objects
Such conspiracy should be met and de-
feated without much reference TO the gen
tleness of the means used. II would be a
startling thing If half dozen monopolists
were 10 be allowed to block the wheels of
an enterprise of vital necessity TO the ma
.tion. in respect Of it's defence. its COM
merce, and the prosperity of its whole
citizenship. And the traitors should be
met in Costa Rica and Nicaragua in a
most peremptory and personal way. II
the Government be not in a position to
control or use appropriate agencies to ac-
complsh what is necessary. private patri-
otism should be invoked and the mission
OF treason made not only odious. but dan
gerous to those engaged in il. But it is
probable that the Government is not help
less in the matter. Its Secret Service
ought 10 be adequate TO the Identification
OF individuals engaged in thwarting its ne
eotiations with other states. by direct
neutrality-suspicious.. and the law is severe /
on such persons.
All the same. the canal will be built. /
and will be American. Domestic treason
will only affect the national sentiment on
the question by changing a settled into an
angry determination.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-25
THE STATUS OF MR.. WHITE.
Official Recognition Not Sought by
the Alleged Roer Agent.


There is reason to believe that Montsgu
White. former agent of the Transvaai Gov
eminent In London. has no intention OF
seeking official recognition from the United
States and that during his stay in Wash
ington and in the United States he will
appear In a private capacity. Mr.. White
is a trained diplomatist. who apparently
realizes that he cnn do more for the Boer
cause In the United States by maintaining
hss private status than he can by obtaining
recognition one of the Federal repre-
sentatives of the South African Republic.
AS diplomatic agent or consul he would
be hemmed in by restrictions which would
prevent him from increasing his present
right to further the efforts of the Boer
sympathizers in this country TO assist the
Iransvaal financially and otherwise.
10 seek to raise money for the Hoor
cause. or to influence action in Congress
LOOKING to an extension OF sympathy to his
country in its struggle with Great Britain.
would subject Mr.. White. as an official
representative of the TransyaaI. to the
same treatment that was accorded Lorin
N. Thurston, of Hawaii. in Washington in
the Cleveland Administration. Mr.. Thurs
toms active efforts in Congress and through
the press to bring about a reversal of
President Cleveland's policy in regard to
Hawaii caused the Administration to de-
mand Mr.. Thurston's recall. However
much the present Administration might
sympathiZe with the Beers in their strug-
gle. 1t would not tolerate the active eff
forts of an Official agent OF the Transyaal
to further his countrys cause in Congress
or through relations with American citi-
zens
There is good ground for the statement
that the Transvaal Government does rot
want to bring any embarrassing issue be-
fore the Washington Administration, and
that its present purpose is to make it
appear to the world that the Government
as we'll as the people of Che United States.
sympathize with the Beers in their strug-
gle. In this connection 1t is expected
that Montagu White will do nothing to
encourage the efforts being made by Con-
gress to bring about recognition OF Boer
independence by the Government.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-25
AT REST IN ARLINGTON.
The Remains of the Yellow Fever
Victims Hurled.


The remains of forty-three of the SOL
diers who died of yellow fever during the
Santiago campaign. were buried yester-
day with military honors and impressive
ceremonies in that section of Arlington
Cemetery that has been reserved for the
victims Of the war with Spain. The re-
ligious services were conducted accord
ing to the ritual of the Catholic and
Episcopal churches by Rev. Father Dolan.
OF ST. Patrick's Church. and the Rev
Dr. Mackay-Smith. of st. Johns The
military ceremonies were conducted by
Major Jackson. the commander at Fort
Myer. There was present the post band
and three troops of cavalry.
President Mckinley. Secretary Root,
Attorney General Griggs. and a number OF
prominent civilians were in attendance.
Promptly at IL o'clock the band struck
up dirge. At the conclusion OF this Rev.
DR.. Mackay- Smith. rector of st. Johns
Church. Sixteenth and II Streets. read the
ritual OF the Episcopal Church Outside
of the funeral service no remarks were
made. Following this the band played
another dirge, and Rev. Father Dolan,
assistant pastor of st. Patrick's Church.
conducted funeral services according TO
the Catholic ritual. Like Rev. DR.. Mack
ay- Smith. he made no address. The dis
mounted cavalry. detailed to act as the
firing party. fred three volleys, and taps
we're sounded by the band bugler.. AS the
last note died away in the air the orders
were given and the band and soldiers
marched back to the fort. The President
and his party followed. entering their
carriage and driving around the eeme-
terry. making circuit of Fort Mcpherson.
Immediately after the exercises force
of laborers commenced the lowering OF
the boxes into the graves. The flags
which covered each we're collected and
returned to the War Department. and the
task OF filling in was begun. By the time
the whistles for noon in Washington
echoed across the Virginia hills the work
was pretty well under way. and by even
ING tho task was c0mnlefad
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-25
uneomrortabre Truths for riripino,.

Prof Dean G. Worcester, a member of
the Philippine Peace Commission. and
citizen who has spent four years among
the islands of the archipelago, made
speech at banquet in New York Tuesday
evening, in which he detailed observations
and experiences in the Philippines which
We do not fancy will be pleasant for
American Filipinos to reflect upon Among
other things the professor said.
"While ! was in the Philippines / met few
travellers who were willing 20 say the natives
were capable OF self-governmcut. cont know
where they Travelled but IL they Fpent much
time in tie north their ideas Of sell-g0Yerumcut
must be peculiar. As an instance Of the civili-
zation Of many OF the tribes. may tell YOU that
they take isuch interest ia making cellec-
ticus Of human heads, boys take in col
lecting postage stamps, They have practically
no marriage law. Their professors Of Matte.
matics, 10y counting ;heir toes are able to
count high twenty. The average man.
however. can only count as high IS thrrr. II
they see photographs of themselves. they do not
recognize The pictured face. They arc absolutely
without religion
Is it possible that wicked President. a
calious Congress, and more than nine
tenths OF the American people, all of whom
are combined to deny the divine blessings
of skull collection. promiscuity. and pagan
ism to these sister republicans" will
continue what Mr. Hoar calls that terri
Bile war" against these innocent and inof-
fensive natives, battling for liberty-ac-
cordiLg to the domestic alphabetically
as Washington end his fellow patriots did
In the war Of the Revolution?
Professor Worcester is able to give us
a luminous explanation OF the reason why
the noble Tagals believe that the opin-
ions, utteranoes, and writings OF persons
like Hoar, Mason. Wellington. and Petit
grew represent majority sentiment favor
able to their cause In America. He says:
"Thcy are intolerant Of anyone who does not
agree with their views. II any Filipino said
among Filipinos what is said against retaining
tie Islands ia National Congress, the majority
without ado would take that man out aud shoot
him. That's now they treat opposition. And be
cause OF that they conclude that the people in
this country who are supporting them must be
In tic majority, They cannot understand how
persons not in the Insiorty should be permitted
to utter such views aud live"
We have always thought that il would
be dificult to make us think amisbly Of
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-25
Tn. Bill 10 promo,. sh,,,.r

Cfrom the Philadelphia Ledger.)
Tue member who introduced The bill 10 give
this extraordinary reward, as we'll as those who
mas advocate it, should clearly inform congress
and The country what tne distinguished services
we're to warrant its passage 1t does not appear
that it could have becr for his services ia the
Santiago campaign. for mis- participation therein
seems to have rather been passive than active.
During tie battle Of san Juan Hi he was miles
from the firing line, aud he was further. 50 badly
informed Of the progress Of events that he him
self. ia one Of his dispatches TO the Secretary OF
War, intimated purpose to abandon his position;
he minded to retreat rather than advance.
and only persuaded 10 tie latter coursc
through sine repre-. ntatiyes Of other generals who
actively participated i: the fighting
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-25

From The hansas Guy sjarl
There Is no trust "a tho whole land which is
more oppressive aud incycusable thsu that which
controls printing paper and lays the publishers
Of newspapers under tribute Il has been truly
defined lev!ing tax on intelligence. since
it subjects to cytorlion all classes Of popular
Literature. Thcrc is reason Tor this form Of
robbery. II is harmful 10 cyerg interest in the
country excepting the monopoly which profits
by it, II comPels publishers 10 pay an excess
siyc price ior the material which Is used In dis
ssminatine useiul intelligence among people, and
by maintaining = tariff on wood pulp aud print
ing paper. il aids in the defamation Of American
forests
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-25

the cut-throat Malays who are so much
admired by some of our senatorial and
other professional long range philan-
thropists. but it must be said that Pro
fessor Worcester's description of their
estimate of domestic treason is something
really in their favor. 1t must indeed be
impossible for a distant people of another
race and different standards to con
ceive that Americans could witness open
treason against their flag and country
a couple of hours
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-25
PROMPT ENGLISH PREPARATION.
Flour Seizure to he Considered In
the Cape Town Prize Court.

The State Department has been notified
that the British prize court at Cape Town
will. in few days, take up the case of
American -four and other foodstuffs on
the British steamer Marhona, seized by a
British cruiser OF Delagoa Bay, Portu-
guese Africa, on suspicion that her cargo
was intended for the Beers. The British
Government having admitted that the seiz-
ure was in violation Of international law
and no charge OF contraband being made.
the court will unquestionably direct the
release of the American goods. The State
Department has been informed by repre-
sentatives of some OF the owners of the
American goods detained that these own
ers are willing to sell their property to
Great Britain.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-25

Again we are reminded that the Senate
is an independent. deliberative body by the
fact that Senator Aliens resolution. direct
ing Secretary Gage to tisgorge the facts
about that secret conclave in Philadelphia
and concerning the Standard Oil bonds,
has been adopted. Little things like this
serve to encourage public opinion that our
legislative system has its nose above
water, notwithstanding the great work ac-
complished by the Hon. Thomas Bracket
Reed
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-25
shin Subsidies,

From the Boston HeraldJ
We confidently believe that the tiac Is shortly
coming when, as the result Of The equalization
OF the price Of raw materials. we shali be able
to build iron and steel vessels in this country
at prices which will compare favorably with
those Of any foreign constructors But when two
American vessels are competing for freight and
one enjoys a subsidy and The other does not. il
is obvious that unfair advantage exists which
mus tell against the latter
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-25

On the strength of the decision by the
United States Court of Appeals. in New
York it begins to look as IL former Cap
tain Carter would have to serve out his
penitentiary sentence. We could wish it
were equally probable that his partners
will not be able to stave of proceedings
until the statute of limitations comes TO
their relief next July. Some of them are
very influential politicians
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-01-25
ARMY AND NAVY COOPERATION
A Course of Lectures TO Promote
Efficiency in COnst Defence.

The Secretary OF the Navy has written
to the Secretary of War suggesting that
class of army officers be sent to. the
Naval War College at Newport. r. l.. to
co-oprrate with the navy in a course @dc-
signed to bring about uniformity in the
operations of army and navy in time OF
war.
The idea Is to have army officers de-
liver lectures on coast defence and other
matters pertaining to the military serv-
ice, which may be made more efficient by
combination with war vessels.
Naval officers will deliver lectures also
and the classes of both services will. it
is intended. discuss the ideas advanced.
with a view to reaching conclusions for
harmonious action by land and sea forces
operating against an enemy The qtes-
tioa of uniform system of signaling
will be discussed alse.