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The Washington times., 1901-12-20
Hawaiian Cattle King in Town.

A tall. heayily-bui.t man, evidently OF
foreign blood, who possesses command
ing presence. and who was attired in
something of the style of the prosperous
planter or ranchInan OF the South. at
tracted much attention in the lobby OF the
Raleigh yesterday The visitor was Col.
Samuel Parker, the cattle king of the
Hawaiian Islands, AMI Prime Minister OF
the monarchy when old King Kalakaua
occupied the throne.
Colonel Parker isn't so much OF a
stranger in Washington after all, as he
has made frequent trips here of late
years, and numbers among his close
friends many prominent men and high Of
fcials of the Government. ...
He takes a lively interest in public af-
fairs, and is member OF the Republican
national committee. On his island pas
lures Craze many thousands Of cattle and
sheep, and he has a beautiful home. where
he dispenses lavish hospitality.
Il have been in the cattle busiu ass all
my life. said Colonel Parker. We raise
good beef steers In Hawaii but they are
not so heavy az those grown in the United
States. Ny cowboys are all natives. AID
really the work is more sport than labor
for they do little except sit on horse
All the winter we have is when the snow
caps the mountains, and as the herds are
pastured in the valleys, the men suffer
none OF the hardships OF cold and expo
sure, as do cowboys in this country
The Washington times., 1901-12-20

Newman. Miss Josephine DeShields. Miss
Lena Roach. Miss Bessie Hobart. Mr.. J.
G. Smith. Mr.. c. y. Phelps. and Mr.
Charles Schroeder. The club adjourned to
meet with Miss Nellie Pollock. 100 Eighth
Street northeast. December rs.
Invitations have been issued for the
marriage Of Miss Alice Davies Rochester.
daughter OF General and Mrs Rochester,
10 Capt. Charles Wendell Fenton, U. 5.
A., who Is now stationed at Fort Mead. s.
d. T'he wedding viii take place at noon.
January T. at the home of the bride. and
while II will be witnessed by large cir
Gle OF relatives OF both families many OF
whom will be house guests at the time.
the invitations are limited. a wedding
breakfast will follow the ceremony. Miss
Rochester is the niece OF Mrs. Bradley
Martin and Mrs. Julian T, Davies. OF New
York. and Mr.. Frederick Townsend Mar
tin. OF New YORK and Paris. all OF whom
will be among the house guests. The
maid OF honor will he Miss Ethel Davies.
OF New York, while Captain Fenton viii
have as best man Captain Langborn. U.
s. A.. now stationed at Fort Myer. Cap
tain Fenton was on the staff of General
Grant all through the Philippine cam
paign and is one OF the handsomest and
best known men in the army.
The Washington times., 1901-12-20
En-Bocr General In Parliament.

Col Arthur Lynch, the ex-Bocr com
mander who has been elected TO Parlia-
ment from Galway City, is about forty
years old and was born in Australia. He
was educated at Melbourne University,
and after earning living as a mathemat
ical master took service in the engineers
department OF the Victorian railways. "
timately he became a journalist. and
when the war broke out in South Africa
he was first engaged as correspondent for
a Paris newspaper. He acted FOR some
time as Paris correspondent for half
penny London morning paper.
The Washington times., 1901-12-20
FAvoRs BANK AT SHANGHAI.
Consul Martin Also Suggests Free
Markets In Manchurin.

That the establishment of an American
bank at Shanghai would be far step
forward in the United States trade rela-
tions with thenorient is the opinion Of
that place. a. ra4f ra-a-
Mr. Martin will. in February. return to
his post, from which he has been absent
on business. He called on the President
yesterday. Mr. Roosevelt asked him upon
his return to convey his respects to Liu
Kung vi, the Provincial Governor.
Mr.. Martin fayors throwing open the
Manchurian markets 10 all the Powers. At
present only certain treaty ports are
open to foreigners, and there is constant
danger of encroachment by certain of the
Powers
The Washington times., 1901-12-20
A Russian Authors Hardships.

Maxim Gorki, the Russian writer, Is
only thirty-three years Of age. was born
In Mini Novgorod, lest his father and
mother before he was nine years old, and
set out to make his way in the world at n
very early age. He wandered all over Rus
sia, undergoing such privations and suf
ferings that on one occasion he tried to
commit suicide. At last. after herding
with rogues and vagabonds and tramps
both in Europe and in Asia. he discovered
his vocation and has won his way to
worldwide cminence.
The Washington times., 1901-12-20
No LerI-Intion Needed for Trusts.

George A. Rice. OF Marietta. Ohio. was
at the Shoreham yesterday. Mr.. Rice
made national reputation fighting the
Standard Oil Company. Nobody would re-
gard Rice as being of a pugnacious and
combative nature TO hear his jolly laugh
and see his pleasant countenance wreath
ed in smiles. He has testified in hundreds
of suits and hearings in a dozen different
States in suits Instituted against the oil
company.
my own notion" said Mr.. Rice, lis
that we do not need any new legislation
in order to control the trusts. The trou-
BILE is that the statutes we have are not
enforced. and this is true of the State
courts as well as of the Federal tribu-
nails. My theory is that the only effective
way 10 deal with oppressive combinations
is to put somebody in JAIL but | suppose
for promulgating such doctrine I'm in
danger of being branded an anarchist"
The Washington times., 1901-12-20
POOR Lo AS LANDLORD.
Reservation Indians Permitted TO
Let Their Grazing Lands.

Indian Commissioner Jones has decided
to authorize the Indians of the Standing
Rock and Cheyenne reservations to lease
lands for grazing purposes.
This is the first time that such a course
has ever been permitted by the Govern
ment authorities. The leases Will be
under advertised calls for bids.
'rhe representatives Of large cattle in-
terests in the Northwest were given
hearing by the officials of the Indian
Office before the action was taken.
The Washington times., 1901-12-20
BELIEVES CONGRESS WILL PAY.
Solicitor Generals Views Regarding
Bills of Mckinley hysicinns.

Congress viii pay the bills Of the ply
sicians who attended President McKin-
ley" sas5 Solicitor General Richards yes-
terday.
President Mckinley was assassinated
because he was President, and naturally
Congress ought to pay any bills incurred
while he held that high office. Mr.. Nc
Kinley would perhaps never have been
shot had he not been the Chief Executive
Of the United States Government. ana
medical attention therefore being an eN-
pense attending the proceeding CONGRESS
should pay for It. and ! think II VIII
The Washington times., 1901-12-20
Congress and the Chinese.

Denver Republican-There has been
some fear expressed that the Chinese now
in the Philippines have right to enter
the United States, bu; as Congress can
subject merchandise from the Islands TO
the payment of duty. IL can also pro-
hibit the coming OF Chinese who may now
be In the Philippines. The power of Con
gress in respect to such matters is un-
limited
The Washington times., 1901-12-20
Ship Them 10 Mrs.

Boston Adyertlser-one difficulty Ia
the way of Senator Hoar's bill rDr an
international agreement setting aside an
island TO lie used for a pe1al cciony.
whittier anarchists ere 10 be banlsLea,
is that pretty much all the inhaui:..!le
islands known to exist on this planet are
already occupied by decent human beings.
But perhaps suitable one rsn be found
in the neighborhood Of the South Pole.
The Washington times., 1901-12-20
ARBUcKLEs CUT SUGAR PRICE.
Circular Issued Reducing the List
Rates Five Points.

NEW YORK. Dec. 19-The Arbuckles
cut the price Of sugar today. reducing list
prices five points. making fine grarulated
SIS cents. At the same time they issued
the following circular:
TO meet secret rebates given by other
refners to favored customers. we now Of
fer to the entire trade special discount
Of per cent on all our grades Of sugar.
This special rebate is subject to cancella-
tion at any time without notice and Will
apply only to those sugars which are
withdrawn while the rebate Is in force"
The Washington times., 1901-12-20
Gen. waIInce'- AutobioGrnphy.

CHARLOTTESVILLE. Ind. Dec. 10
Gen Lew Wallace has returned from
Washington. and has resumed work on
his autobiography. spending the greater
portion of each day on this labor The
general announces that he will complete
the book within the next year and VIII
put IL to the public by this time next
season. The book will abound in incl
dent and nnecdote and stirring events
will be given particular prominence.
The Washington times., 1901-12-20
STRENGTHENING ont Alabama rnngIc.

Capt. J. W. Dimmlck. one of the solid
and influential citizens OF Alabama, is a
guest at the Ebbitt. He is clerk of the
United States Court at Montgomery. and
a member of the Republican national
committee. Captain Dimmick did not seek
political leadership in his State. but was
chosen for that place by the best ele-
ment Of his party. as it was thought he
had the capacity for its reorganization on
better lines than in former days.
Captain Dimmick had a brief but satis-
factory interview with the President
day or two ago regarding the rather mud
died and chaotic conditions which exist
in Alabama because of the contention OF
factions and strife over Federal Offices
He will be in the city for several days
The Washington times., 1901-12-20
civu Government for philippines.

Representative Cooper OF Wisconsin,
Chairman of the House Committee on "a
sular Affairs. conferred with Secrstary OF
War Root Yesterday in regard to Dill
for civil government for the philippines
1t viii be introduced after the hoiicays
and hearings will be given by the fom-
mittee
The Washington times., 1901-12-20
No Monopoly ON Air.

Chicago News-Marconi has been told to
move on. as an Atlantic cable company
has a monopoly of Newfoundland Prob
ably. however, he viii be able to pick
his messages out of the atmosphere
somewhere else, exclusive rights to the
use OF that medium not having been
granted TO any one as yet.
The Washington times., 1901-12-20
A RAILWAY PROPHECY.
Paul Morton says One of Three
Things VIII Happen.

NEW YORK. Dec. 19.-Paul Morton.
vice president and general traffic di-
rector of the Atchison. Topeka and Santa
Fe Railroad, says that one of these things
in the railroad business is sure to hap
pen within the next few years:
First-The legalization OF pooling.
whereby the railroads can make enforci-
BILE contracts among themselves for the
division of traffic.
second-The unlfcation OF membership.
Third-The taking over of the owner
ship Of the railroads by the Government
TO own and to operate them as is done in
Germany and other parts of Europe.
The Washington times., 1901-12-20
MCCLELLAN SHORT OF COAL.
Transport Forced to Put Into Ber-
mudn to RcpIebish Bunkers.

NEW YORK Dec. ia despatch from
Bermuda, received today at the army
building. said that the Transport Nc
Clellan had put into that port for coal,
and after replenishing her bunkers. sailed
today for New York. She is due here on
Sunday. She was not disabled by the
storm. and all we're we'll aboard.
The Mcclellan is from Manila. and has
three companies of engineers. one OF
which will go to West Point, and the two
others to st. Louis.
The Washington times., 1901-12-20
Count Peeci Coming Here.

ROME. Dec. 19.-Count Camille Pecci,
the fayorite nephew OF the Pope, will
visit Cuba early in 1902 TO inspect his es-
tate near Santiago. He is delighted with
the passage Of the control Of Ne islard
from Spain. After visiting Cuba Count
Pecci will proceed TO the United states.
The Washington times., 1901-12-20

With the passage. of the Philippine
Tariff bill through the House on Wednes-
day evening IL was understood that the
work OF that body was substantially fin
ished until after the holiday recess. AS
has been stated, the vote was practically
a party one only three Democrats voting
for and five Republicans against 1t. The
votes OF the three Democrats. who are
from Louisiana. was fully anticipated. as
were those of I.ittlefeld and Mccall, Re-
publicans. who opposed 1T; but the action
OF the three Republicans from Minnesota
-Heatwole, Eddy. and Stevens-in going
against their party measure was some
thing of a surprise to the public.
The reason given for their course is
that they objected TO the double taxation
of certain Philippine products, resulting
from the export duties imposed by the
local government of the islands and the
import duties collected in the United
States In the view, of the Democrats,
this was one OF the smallest objections to
the bill and II is sbrewdly suspected that
the opposition of the Minnesota mem
hers was, in reality. broader and deeper
than the objections stated imply. There
was. in fact. some undercurrent of Re
publican dissatisfaction with the bill,
even among those who voted for II. But
all this signifies very little. either legis-
latively or politically, for 1t is a mem
ber's vote. and not his inner thought that
fixes his status with reference to a meas
ure.
The Washington times., 1901-12-20
MARRIED TO A PRINCE.
Miss Hazel singer Weds Roumnni-
an NObiemnn.

PARIS. Dec. l9.-Prince John Ghika.>
lieutenant OF the Roumanian Hussars.
and son OF Prince Alexander Ghika, Rou-
manian Minister TO Turkey, was married
TODAY to Miss Hazel Singer. daughter of
Charles J. Singer. of New York.
The Washington times., 1901-12-20
Chicago. for Insfnnce

Chicago lnter-ocean-Sir Robert Ball
says the moon is surely edging away from
Us. and considering the many things that
she IL compelled TO witness, who can
blame her?
The Washington times., 1901-12-20

In certain circles the fact that the
Government has a growing surplus
has caused almost as much anxiety as
though it were growing deficit. The
field for the Don't Worry Club is a
growing one.
The Washington times., 1901-12-20
CURRENT PRESS COMMENT.
JOY Re>opd The RocL,.

Denver News-At last we have a Presl-
dent who is aware of the fact that the
countrT west Of the Missouri River is on
the map.
The Washington times., 1901-12-20

United we stand, divided we fall,
would also be very appropriate slo-
gan for labor and capital.
The Washington times., 1901-12-20

General Frederick Funston will
have no cause To complain of an
empty stocking. His wife has Just
presented him with boy and the
Senate Military Affairs Committee
has favorably reported his nomina-
tion to he brigadier general.
The Washington times., 1901-12-20

1t is believed that Mr.. Croker has
made up his mind that when he is no
longer able TO talk he will continue to
make motions.
The Washington times., 1901-12-20

The Bulgarian brigand and some
other people appear to be unwilling
TO do anything in the way of helping
along the millennium.
The Washington times., 1901-12-20

Although the hatchet has been
buried in Missouri. it is believed that
the place of interment has been
plainly marked.
The Washington times., 1901-12-20

1t is to be hoped that the local
slcuths will never he forced TO the ex-
tremity of advertising for clues.
The Washington times., 1901-12-20

The Senatorial committee assign
ment panaeea has apparently blighted
the threatened resignation crop in
South Carolina.
The Washington times., 1901-12-20

The political Christmas tree seems
TO have been fairly well laden with
plums.
The Washington times., 1901-12-20
Two shocks.

Atlanta Constitution-oregon has felt
an earthquake shock. So has Fairbanks
OF Indiana
The Washington times., 1901-12-20

Yesterday was devoid of interest in
either house. both Senators and Repre-
sentatives evidently being anxious to
make no further serious efforts along
legislative lines until they had been re-
freshed and strengthened by the good
cheer OF the holidays. A recess has been
taken until January 6. and upon the re-
resembling of Congress at that time &
is believed that one of the first measures
Of Importance to be taken up will lie the
Nicaragua Canal bill. In the Senate Mr.
Morgan and in the House Mr.. Hepburn
are ready. and both are said to be conf
dent that prompt and favorable action
will be obtained. Mr.. Morgan, in partic-
ular. is especially happy over the pros
poets. believing that the ambition which
he has cherished for years is about to be
realized.
The Washington times., 1901-12-20

Senator Jones of Arkansas left for lone
last evening, presumably to look over the
political situation in his State. which as
Is well known, involves his reelection.
There is said to be contest for his seat,
and doubts have been freely expressed as
TO whether Mr.. Jones will be returned to
the Senate II is claimed by his friends.
though that these expressions emanate
either from persons who know nothing OF
the political conditions existent In Arkan-
sas or from those who have some special
reason for desiring them to be accepted.
II Senator Jones has TO any appreciable
extent lost his grip on the Senatorship, the
reasons for 1t are not apparent in this lat
itude. About ;he only objections urged
against him are that he was national
chairman of the Democratic party in two
losing Presidential campaigns, and that
he has earnestly advocated the principles
OF the Chicago and Kansas City platforms
Viewed from a Democratic standpoint
these objections do not seem TO carry
much force. The obvious truth is that in
neither of the last two Presidential CON
tests was II possible for the Democracy
to win. while II is very hard TO see how "A
Democratic chairman could have done
otherwise than TO stand firmly and con-
sistently on the Democratic platforms.
The Washington times., 1901-12-20

Senator Penrose of Pennsylvania has
introduced bill which is giving little
quiet amusement 10 the Senators and
Representatives of the silver mining
States. The bill provides for an ad valo-
rem duty of 25 per cent on silver i'm
ported fror: other countries. In view
of the fact that the great bulk of our sill
yer is exported. the value OF such duty
for protective purposes is not clear. 1t
is protection in form. but without much
substance.
Some prominent Western men express
the opinion that, standing by itself, II
would do no particular harm, but that If
other countries should take similar ac
tion it might operate TO the serious dis
advantage of our silver mining indus
try.
The Washington times., 1901-12-20

The Secretary OF the Interior and Mrs.
Hitchcock entertained anothe; dinner
company last night. Their guests were
the Chief Justice and Mrs. Fuller. the At
torney General and Mrs. Knox. Judge and
Mrs. vanderyenter. the Assistant secre-
tary of State and Mrs. Hill, Surgeon Gen
eral and Mrs. sternberg. Colonel and Mrs.
Bingham. Senator and Mrs. Plat of Con-
necticut, Miss Hitchcock and Mr. Swisher.
Secretary and Mrs. Hitchcock also have
dinner invitations out for December q.
when their guest OF honor will be Miss
Alice Roosevelt.
The Washington times., 1901-12-20

The only obstacle to peace and
civilization in the Philippines is the
Filipino.
The Washington times., 1901-12-20

brated the twenty-hfth anniversary OF
their marriage last night with a reception
at nockemeyer's Hall. 719 Sixth Street
nor Invest from to II 30 o'clock
The Washington times., 1901-12-20

Mrs McLanahan will give a tea for the
Yale Glee and Banjo Club Friday. Deem
ber "a from to o'clock.
The Washington times., 1901-12-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Cropper will give a Christ
mas Eve dance in honor of Miss Loring.
The Washington times., 1901-12-20
UNDER THE CAPIT0L'S DOME.

a matter of absorbing interest to the
Pacific Coast members of both houses is
that of Chinese exclusion. The Ceary
law is about to expire by limitation and
they are intensely anxious for new leg
islation to take its place. although they
desire TO make it still more stringent.
Energy is a quality that has always
been highly developed in the delegations
from the land OF the setting sun. and the
present ones are no exception to the
rule. They know what they want why
they want II, and they are keenly on the
alert to obtain the objects OF their de-
sires. They feel strongly upon the ques-
lion OF Chinese immigration, being op-
posed to II both upon industrial and So
Geological grounds. They claim that the
inhuX of Chinese laborers tends not only
10 reduce the wages of American labor,
and lower its standard in that way, but
also by association and pernicious ex-
ample. They say that when the Geary
law was passed il was difficult for de-
serving white girls TO secure employ
ment on the Pacific Coast the field usu-
ally occupied by them being almost com
pletely filled with Cinnamon: besides
highest degree corrupting and degrading
in its influence upon the morals of the
youth in that section.
The advocates of exclusion contend that
the opposition TO il is solely in the in
terest of few traders who desire TO en-
rich themselves by selling their goods in
China. 1t is admitted that the enlarge
ment of commerce with China in this way
would benefit some labtrers in the United
States, but. at the same time. it is in
sisted that the free admission OF Chi
nese would injure a vastly greater mum
her. II is also strongly urged that there
is no true humanitarianism in allowing
myriads OF Mongols to migrate to our
country for temporary purposes only,
undermining American labor and degrad-
ing American morality at the same time
Holding these views. the Representa-
tives of the States and Territories lying
west of Kansas and Nebraska have ap-
pointed committee TO draft bill that
will harmonize with the course OF the
judicial decisions and at the same time
leave no loopholes for evasion Mr. New
lands of Nevada is chairman of the com
mittee, and the bill. when formulated. will
be submitted to the entire Pacific Coast
representation for approval.
The Washington times., 1901-12-20

At the last meeting of Minnehaha Social
Club. held with Mr. and Mrs. A. c. New
man at their home, 1914 Thirtieth Strev,
Mr.. A. C. Newman was elected secretary.
In the geographical prize game the
prizes were won by Mrs. George Hall.
Mrs. X. A. Dnsmore. Mr.. J. ". Jett, and
Mr.. Clark Ford. Among those present
WE Mrs A. E. Newman, Miss \. NJ.
The Washington times., 1901-12-20

Another pretty home wedding of
Wednesday evening was that uf Miss
Grace Edna Merrill and Mr. Webster S.
Ruckman at the residence OF the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs Norris II. Merrill.
903 French Street northwest The parlors
and reception hall were artistically deco
rated with holiday greens and palms. and
the lights of the chandeliers were softened
with shades Of red. At 7:30 o'clock the
officiating clergyman, the Rev. S. H.
Greene, ID. D.. of Calvary Baptist Church
took position under an archway of ever
greens in the front parlor, and the grace
ful little flower maiden, Miss Dorothy
Donan. entered. preceding the bride and
bridegroom, who were otherwise unat-
tended. From to 10 a largely attended
reception of held, at the close of which
Mr.. and Mrs. Ruckman left the city for a
short wedding trip. After February 1
they will be at home at "A L Street north
east. Mr.. Ruckman Is one of the special
examiners in the Patent Office
The Washington times., 1901-12-20

Mrs. Roosevelt and Miss Alice faced The
the downtown district to do some Christ
mas shopping. 1t is no uncommon thing
to see Mrs. Roosevelt in the streets for a
walk with two or three OF her children
Often in the shops the saleswomen are rot
aware of the identity of their distin-
guished customers until the White House
address is given. when gathering OF
clerks tells that the news has been quietly
circulated
The Washington times., 1901-12-20

Mrs Benjamin warder gave an Informal
dinner last night. Her guests included the
Charge d'Affaires of the French Embassy
and Nine. de Margerie. Count Quadt of the
German Embassy. and Mr.. Walter Berry.
After the dinner Mr.. Berry gave a box
party to the play for the hostess and her
guests. Mrs. Warder will give series of
small musicales. the first TO be given on
the evening OF December "a The second
will take place on January I.