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The times., 1901-05-24
Chinese obStinacy.

There is another chance for a dead
lock in China. Yesterday, as stated in
the dispatches, Count Won Waldersee
declared that the German contin-
gent will not leave Pekin until the
Court has returned and he has been
officially received by the Emperor. Now
we hear that the Empress DOwageT has
notified Ii and Ching that there viii
be no return TO the capital until all the
foreign soldiers have departed from it.
Count Won Waldersee has shown him
self to be a very determined man and
the Dowager is believed to be as stub
born as they make them Between
the two, it is to be feared that there
viii be a serious hitch in the Chinese
proceedings. Perhaps we may accept
the incident as an additional illustra-
ton of the impolicy Of treating China
with the consideration which has been
shown her in the preliminary steps
of the negotiations. II there had been
a stern and unrelenting punishment in
hicted at once, after the capture of
Pekin, as Count Won Waldersee desired.
it is possible that Tsi Hsi might not
now be as truculent as she is, and the
whole tiresome game might be soon
over II it be really true that the Ger
man commander has declared himself
against evacuation before the return Of
the Court, there is reason to fear delay
and complications. The position is rea-
sonable enough, intrinsically. 1t is
quite proper for the Emperor to return
and express his regret for the murder
of Baron Won KetteIer. assassinated by
the Empress Dowager's order. True, it
did not apply 20 him alone. If the other
Ministers had accompanied him TO the
Tsung-Ii- Yamen on that fateful morn
ing. it was intended that they should
share his fate However, the atrocity
was committed against the sacred per-
son Of a Minister Plenipotentiary, and
there is an apology due to that Min
ister's country, which it is entirely ap-
propriate for the Kaiser's Field Mar
shall to demand at the hands Of the
Emperor in person.
Probably the sum total Of the busi-
ness is that the Dowager is afraid TO
20 back 10 the scene of her awful
CRIMES anu VIII ACL dlloW INT I-ulBSiOI
TO move without her. In that event
Count Won WaIdersee will either have
10 recede from his position or else or
ganize an expedition to Singan-fu for
the purpose of bringing both person
ages in, whether they like it or not.
Probably the Court might retreat into
the interior of the Empire, while the
Germans were advancing through Chi
Ii Still, it might not be bad idea
to give the Chinese an illustration Of
Teutonic hardheadedness in the way
indicated The Court might not be
captured, but the natives would be
treated to the spectacle of its running
away from the foreign devils again, and
it is likely that it would not care for
that sort Of fame.
The times., 1901-05-24
GOVERNOR ALLEN WELCOMED.
An Enthusiastic Reception Given mt
San Junn, Porto Rico.

SAN JUAN. p. Fl, May Ex-Governor
Allen arrived here at o'clock this morn
ing from the United States. He met a
most enthusiastic reception. At Il o'clock
a procession comprising the insular po-
lice, school children, and large number
OF citizens, with four bands, escorted him
from the wharf to the palace. Delega-
tions were present from Mayaguez, Fa-
jardo. Caborojo, and San German
The Governors carriage was showered
with flowers and confetti from the bal
comics and housetops. The mayor and
others made speeches OF welcome at the
palace.
Governor Allen made a brief reply and
received an improptu ovation 4 delega-
ton of girls took part in the welcome and
one of them who presented bouquet to
the Governor received a kiss from him in
return. Tonight there was a public re-
ception at Athenaeum Han, at which the
Governor shook hands with everybody.
Many of the former opposition leaders
took part in the procession. Herminio
Diaz. the Federal leader. was in the car
rage following that of Governor Allen.
The times., 1901-05-24
A CALL FOR TEACHERS.
Secretary Root Asked TO Send Five
Hundred TO ManiIa

MANILA, May 23-Mr Taft, President
of the Philippine Commission, has cabIed
to Secretary Root requesting him to send
800 of the appointed schoolteachers. one
fifth of whom will be women
The question of securing transportation
for them is a serious one. The transports
have on an average only sixty staterooms,
and it may. therefore. be necessary to
charter steamers to bring the teachers
here. Accommodations will be furnished
10 the teachers In Manila until they are
assigned to the provinces.
General Tinio has arrived here. He will
visit General Macarthur in behalf of the
Iocos prisoners. lie told correspondent
that the surrender was most complete,
not a single gun remaining in the north
western part Of Luzon. The men who
were in arms are now engaged IN trading
He added that the people want civil gov
ernment and schools.
The timely arrival Of the transport
Grant makes it possible for all the voIun-
teers to be at San Francisco during the
first week in July. General Hughes will
personally direct the operations against
the rebels still in arms
The times., 1901-05-24
OBJECT TO A LEPER HOME.
Citizens Thought TO Have Burned a
Building just Purchased.

NEW ORLEANS, May 23.-The house
on the Elkhorn Plantation, Jefferson
Parish, just purchased by the board Of
control of the Leper Home, and to which
it was proposed to move the lepers now
confined at Indian camps, was burned by
incendiaries at an early hour this morn
ing.
1t is generally understood that the
building was burned by people in the
neighborhood to prevent the bringing of
the lepers there. Bitter opposition has
existed to the establishment of a leper
house in a densely populated neighbor-
hood. Last night the State Senator from
Jefferson, the District Attorney. the mem
bers of the police jury, the board Of
health. and others waited upon the leper
board TO protest against the location of
the hospital
The matter was taken under advise
ment, but it was generally believed that
the board would refuse to grant the re-
quest contained in the protest. Threats
had been made to burn the hospital, and
these were carried out yesterday.
The times., 1901-05-24
WAR VETERANS IN SESSION.
Society of the Army of the Potomac
Meets at Chicago.

CHICAGO. May 23.-Members of the So
ciety Of the Army of the Potomac opened
their annual convention in this city
today at Il o'clock with meetings Of
the respective army corps. The va
rious corps chose presidents as fol-
lows: Ninth Corps. Major Harner,
Of New York: Twelfth Corps, Col. c. w.
Boyce. Buffalo: Eleventh Corps. Gen. Or
lando Smith, Chicago; Fifth Corps, Gen.
Henry f. Tremain, New York
The general business meeting of the
society convened at IL o'clock. Saratoga
Springs was selected as the place for
holding next years reunion. Gen. Henry
L. Tremain, OF New York, was the unani-
nous choice for president of the society.
other officers were elected as follows: Re
cording Secretary, Gen. Horatio c. King;
Treasurer, Col. Samuel Truesdell; Cor
responding Secretary, Col William f.
Fox.
The various corps then named thelr
vice presidents to represent them in the
Society of the Army of the Potomac as
follows: First Army Corps, Capt. Patrick
Delacey. Scranton; Second Army Corps,
Col. Joseph H. Twtchel; Third Army
Corps. not represented; Fourth Army
Corps, Brig Gen. George d. Ruggles;
Fifth Army Corps, Brig. Gen. James G.
GrindIey; Sixth Army Corps. Gen. J. Ford
Kent: Ninth Army Corps. Gen. Henry c.
Dwight: Eleventh Army Corps. Col. Au-
gustus c. Hamlin; Twelfth Army Corps.
Col. c. w. Boyce Buffalo; Eighteenth
Army Corps, Col. George w. Lane; Nine
teenth Army Corps, Gen. Emory Smith;
Cavalry Corps Cen J. II. Cilly; General
staff. Martin T. Mcmahon.
A resolution was adopted providing for
the election of officers to fill vacancies in
case of the death of present incumbents.
Resolutions of sympathy touching the
death of Gen. Fitz John Porter were
adopted, also a minute expressing the SO
cietys sympathy with Col. Samuel Trues-
dell in his illness.
The secretary reported the appropria-
ton of $4,000 by Congress for the pur
chase of a pedestal for a Mcclellan mon
ument The monument will probably be
placed on a site in Massachusetts Ave
nue.. Washington. This announcement
was followed by a general discussion of
the movement for the erection of monu-
ment.
The times., 1901-05-24
FAVOR THE VIRGINIA TYPE
Prominent NavaI Experts Prefer 1t
to the Mnryinnd

The Navy Department yesterday re-
ceIved an interesting report of the de-
cisions arrived 20 by the Naval Board Of
Experts, now meeting at Newport. r. l.
The board consists of Rear Admiral r.
u. Evans. Naval Constructor d. w. Tay-
lOr, Capt c. f. Goodrich. Commander
Richard Wainwright. Prof. p. r. Alser,
L. 5. ~. Lieutenant Commander J. 3.
Murdoch. and Lieut.. s. L. w. Xii
teue
a majority of the board has reported
adversely on the construction of armored
cruisers Of the Maryland type and hold
that one battleship OF the Virginia type
is worth two of the Maryland type. The
board is unanimous in agreeing that more
vessels OF the Virginia type are needed
by the United States Navy.
The Maryland is a sister ship to the
Colorado and South Dakota. All three
have been appropriated for by Congress.
The vessels are of 13, $50 tons displacement.
502 feet in length. They have two bar
bette turrets. and two military masts.
They will have a speed OF twenty-five
knots per hour, and will carry four S-inch
guns fourteen 6-inct rapid-hre guns. two
3-inch rifles, eight 1-pounders, and two
submerged torpedo tubes.
The battleship Virginia is a sister ship
TO the Rhode Island and has a displace-
ment of 14.9iS tons A speed of nineteen
knots is demanded. The Virginia will
have four Pinch rifles. eight s-inch rifles,
and twelve 6-iuch rifles in the main bat
terry.
Prof Alger reports that seven Mary
lands would have no chance in an action
with four Nirginias.
Lieutenant Commander Murdoch thinks
the Maryland is Inferior to any armored
cruiser ever constructed. and Lieutenant
kittelie favoTs the construction OF seven
kirginias and no Marylands.
Rear Admiral Evans advocates type OF
battleship of Is knots. 1900 tons displace-
ment, four 13-inch guns, and twelve S-inch
guns without turrets
The times., 1901-05-24
PENSION SHARKS AT WORK.
Commissioner Evans Promises
Trouble for San Francisco Agents.

An investigation of the practices of
pension sharpers in San Francisco and
their methods of annoying soldiers re
turning from the Far East has been
started by the Pension Bureau and prose-
cutions may be expected in the near fu-
ture. according to officials of the law
division of the bureau. The sharpers are
not all representatives, of large pension
law firms here. but many of them are,
and their methods are characterized as
illegal and outrageous.
1t is said that these men meet return
Ing soldiers at the docks and often per-
suade them to file applications for pen
sions even before they have been dis
charged Fees have been in many cases
collected without any possible service rem
dered and the sharper often threatens to
take up his case in Washington and make
trouble for the soldier unless paid his
fee Where an application is made be-
fore a discharge has been granted it is
void, but soldiers do not always know
this. They are also made to believe that
the attorney can get them a pension on
trumped-up disabilities, whether they are
entitled to one or not, and in many cases
soldiers have signed documents swearing
to ailments and perjuring themselves at
the behest of the pension shark.
Commissioner Evans said yesterday that
for the most part these men know the law
and kept just within it, which made 1t
all the harder for the legal department to
put an end TO the abuse. He viii renew
his recommendations. he said, to the Sec
retary of the Interior for the gradual
aboIishment of the system of granting
pensions through attorneys and cause
vigorous prosecution of all cases where
the law has not been observed. Three
pension examiners on duty at San Fran
cisco are under orders TO report promptly
TO the bureau all cases of trouble with
these men
The times., 1901-05-24
JOHN R. TANNER DEAD.
The Effects of Hunting Trip Prove
Fatal to the Ex-Governor.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. May 23-John r.
Tanner, Ex-Governor of Illinois. died sud
denly at 2:l5 o'clock today While illness
has confined him to his room in the Le-
land Hotel since Sunday. his death was
entirely unexpected. Death is believed to
have been due to rheumatism of the
heart.
Mr.. Tanner and his son made a trip to
Clay County about three weeks ago \
hunting trip was arranged there and with
Cherries Brown to pilot the party all went
to the country to engage in days shoot
ing. The grass was high and wet and on
that account Colonel Tanner insisted that
his father put on pair of boots to pro-
tect his feet from the dampness- The ex-
Governor scoffed at the prec5ution and
spent day trampinE through a swamp
shooting snipe. That night he was soak
ing to his knees. He was tired and warm
besides when the party took Il Baltimore
and Ohio Southwestern train 10 come to
Springfield. Mr.. Tanner sat beside an
open window in the coach and went to
sleep.
When awakened here his left side, which
had been next to the window, was almost
helpless. 1t was necessary TO get assist
anCe to put on his overcoat. and from
that time rheumatism has affected his en-
tire body.
The times., 1901-05-24
American Stoves.

Some special consular reports have
been issued regarding the possibilities
Of extending our foreign trade in heat
ing and cooking stoves. These reports,
II ress by the American housewife,
would probably make her quite con
tented with her lot, for their general
drift is that the arrangements for cook
ing and heating III other civilized coun-
tries are far inferior to those of Amer
lea
Steam heat and furnaces are prac-
ticaliy unknown In Continental Europe,
which may account in some measure
for the aversion 10 ventilation and
bathing characteristic Of some of the
inhabitants. When heat is as precious
as it is in a house warmed by porce-
lain stoves costing sixty-five or sew
enty dollars, the windows are made
double, and letting in fresh air is
contrary 10 the law-the unwritten
law of society. that is: but this is
so powerful that there is no need Of
legislation on the subject. Moreover.
bathing in an unheated room in mid
winter is not work TO be lightly un-
dertaken, especially when one has never
The times., 1901-05-24
The Cuban People.

From most available quarters we
hear good news concerning an inclina-
ton on the part of the Cuban people
TO accept the Platt terms and to es-
tablish a government on lines salts
factory to tho United States. Public
discussion. and the report of what the
Cuban committee learned during its
visit to the United States, are sufficient
to account for this change of sentiment.
The radical leaders, men like Gual-
berto Gomez and Salvador Cisneros.
are still holding out against the Platt
amendment and would defeat it If they
could But they cannot, and know 1T.
1t seems to be plain at this writing that
the American propositions will be
adopted by a majority of the Consti-
tutional Convention without much fur
ther delay Those who are resisting
that solution are doing it merely in
the interests of their personal political
ambitions. as in the case Of the negro
Gomez, who fears that the proposed
form Of government and of mutual re-
lations may mean that Cuba will not
be another Haiti for few Of its col
ored leaders to exploit and loot for
their own beneit and without refer
ence to the destruction of all chance
for an orderly government and civiliza-
ton in the island.
This country would never tolerate the
conditions in Cuba which would result
from unrestricted sovereignty. Intelh-
gent Cuhans, as well IS Spaniards and
other foreigners domiciled in the coun-
try. know this perfectly well. Oppo-
sition to the reasonable and even gen
erous proposals of the United States
will do no good The manifest destiny
of Cuba is as plain as a pikestaff.
The times., 1901-05-24
OBITUARY.

Major Horatio B. Lowry. United States
Marine Corps. retired who. for the last
thirteen years. had made his home in
Rockville. Md. died at Atlantic City We'd
nesday night from general debility. He
was born in Burlington. Vt, November
10. 1887 In 1861 he was commissioned sec
-ond lieutenant in the Marine Corps, and
the latter part of the same year advanc-
ed to first lieutenant. For gallant and
meritorious services in the night attack
on Fort Sumter in 1858 he was brevetted
captain. In 1872 he was appointed assiS-
tant duartermaster with the rank of cap
tain In 1885 he was appointed quarter
master with the rank of major In 1897
he was retired upon his own application
In September. 1SSS, Major Lowry moved
to Rockville and built fine residence on
what is called the West End Terrace.
The times., 1901-05-24
NAVIGATION ON THE NIGER.
France Sees II Chance 10 Produce
Cotton and Grain Crops.

PARIS, May 23.-The Temps" today
points out the significance of the news
that NJ L'Enfaut's mission has succeeded
IN reaching Gaya. northwest Africa, in
nat-bottomed boats with sixty tons of
provisions to revictual the troops in the
interior
The paper says that this demonstrates
the fact that the River Niger. notwith-
standing the rapids, can be used as a
means to transport to the mouth Of the
river, whence LEnfant started the pro
duct of the enormous territory which has
now been acquired by France. The Nj
ger, between Duenne and Sal, like the
Nile. overfiows its banks for distance Of
400 kilometres, the width varying from
100 metres to 30 kilometres.
The deposit is most suitable for grain
and cotton crops and is capable of sup
plying France with all of these vommodi~
ties, which she now purchases abroad.
The times., 1901-05-24
Mr.. OdeII.
MT. UutII.
From the Springfield Republican,

From the Springfield Republican,
The Presidential situation today, far as New
York is concerned. is that Mr.. Odel is stronger
than his party because his administration has won
the praise Of independent citizens and indepen-
dent Democrats, while Colonel Roosevelt is weak
er than his party because conservative people
distrust his judgment and his temper in the circle
Of national affairs. II the Republicans Of New
York should now vote for a favorite in the next
Presidential contest, who can doubt that benjamin
b. Odell would be their choice by a decisive
maiorIty2
The times., 1901-05-24

esty of leadership. Hypocrites gain
their power only by making people be
lieve in their honesty; and it is, in the
long run, cheaper to be real than pre-
tence. AS Mr.. Phelps says, the oppor-
tunity to rise comes sooner or later 10
every man; the trouble with the fail
ures is that they were not ready for
the chance when it came They had
given up their ambition and concluded
10 be content with snmething lower.
The times., 1901-05-24
CHARLES A. BoUTELLE BURIED.
Crowds Attend the Funeral Service
at BnnEOr. Me.

BANGOR, Ne. May 23.-The funeral of
ex-Representative Charles A. BouteIle.
whose death occurred on Tuesday. was
held in the Central Congregational Church
in this city this afternoon.
The service was attended by the largest
gathering which has been seen at any
funeral here since the burial of Hannibal
HamIin. The services were conducted by
the Rev. John S. Penniman, pastor of the
Central Church. In the body of the edi-
flee We're large delegations from Grand
Army posts. the Loyal Legion, and many
local societies besides representatives
from the national. State. and city gov
ernments.
After the service the body was taken
to Mount Hope, where the burial took
place in the B0titviis family plot At the
grave the Grand Army burial service was
performed. Public buildings and many
places Of business were closed during the
funeral.
The times., 1901-05-24
The West Point Cadets.

tFTOm The BaItlmOTe HcTa!d.)
II is matter Of congratulation to the citizen
ship OF the country and TO the high official stan
dsrd Of the American Army that Secretary Root
and Superintendent Mills have taken the last
outbreak in hand and acted promptly and yigor-
ousiy.
They should continue this course, If II be ither
necessary until gentlemen only remain a. cadets
at West Point-they may be addicted to foilies
common 10 youth. but let them be gentlemen.
The times., 1901-05-24

Some evildoers- appear likely to get
their deserts. Two volunteer subalterns
have been sentenced to terms in Leaven-
worth prison for completely In the com
missary frauds at Manila AS far as
appears, they are persons OF little station
or influence. That is the sort to catch it
on such occasions
The times., 1901-05-24
Premnture Nominations.

(From the st. Louis Globe-Democrat)
Naming candidates for either the Republican
or the Democratic nominations in 1904 at the
present time is exceedingly risky. Many things
can happen in the next three years which viii
alter the present outlook so far Is regards the
chances OF any Republican or Democrat now
being mentioned for nomination.
The times., 1901-05-24

''Sirs Bonine's confession will not stand the
test OF analysis in court or elsewhere. II would
be unwise for her to depend upon fimsy
defence. Chicago Tribune.
1t all depends upon whether any serious
effort is to be made to convict her. So
far, none has been made by the Washing
ton authorities.
The times., 1901-05-24

Mr.. Roosevelt has been strangely out Of
evidence lately, but here is his chance.
over in West Virginia there are child
eating bears. One has just killed three
little children. There would be more glory
in bringing down a few dozen beasts of
that direful character than in shooting
many mountain lions.
The times., 1901-05-24
HonorahIe conrcrintion.

qTom the Indianapolis News.)
No idle man is safe in Kansas Nebraska now.
He is likely 10 be taken up, guarded and pressed
into service in the harvest fields.
The times., 1901-05-24

From recent consular report from
Hungary it seems possible that coal from
the United States may be successfully
sold in the markets OF that country be-
fore long. Germany has little and Aus
tria not a great surplus for export. If
half the Morgan stories that are told are
true, we could compete with the United
Kingdom in the coal trade even in the
dual monarchy.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-10-24
Her KIND of People.

"When the governors coaching
party drove up to the hotel in VIII
Jamestown list week says the Bos-
ton Transcript, 1T naturally att
traeied a esesiderable crowd to the
broad verandas In ihis gathering
Nas o colored woman, wearing
smile and accompanied bg
a little miss z Of 8 years old. The
latter advanced as the party alight-
ed, and holding out her hand, said;
How do you do, Governor Crane:
Ny father IS a governor, too Who
IS your fatherg asked the governor
Governor Mc1Iillin, Of Tennessee,
was the reply. The little maid
seemed 10 assume that The duty Of
entertaining deyolved largely upon
her, and She discharged it with
much sweetness and unconscious
oraan
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-10-24
prlne Eatfnr cnntsat.

tThey haa an aalnE contest tie
other night at Pin H0oa school.
house
~Wh0 won'
"Ben sputteFs-he ate nine head
of eabbage'N
"Dldn't ii make him slckg'
"No. He just tooA q spoonful
Of Or. CaidwelNs Syrup Fepsn.
That prevents stomach trouble Of
any kind, they sayf7
AID 8 Aarts.