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The Washington times., 1901-12-30
The Exclusion Act rn-Amcricnn.

| One hcsitates to denounce an act OF
Congress. particularly one that has been
for some years upon the statute book.
but this act is sun sly unlike any other
act of Congress with which | am ac-
uuainted 1t discriminates against &
class of Iaborers; 1t practically over
rides the testimony ot the Chinese, and
demands the testimony Of white men in
their behalf it imprisons for no bona
nde offence; and it insists upon >seizins
Industrious workers on suspicion, and
making them prove themselves innocent
against an offer ce cr ted by the law it
self. holding them in prison without bail.
No citizen OF the United States would
dream for a moment OF endeayorlng to
secure such legislation against Austria,
or italy. or Spain. Such legislation would
be instantly met, in any Of the nations
named. with rctaliatory proceedings. and
very justly.
our laws. to be effective. must be uni
form in their character and application
toward all nationalitcs. Every Christian
nation on the globe condemns the con-
duct of Spain in the expulsion of the
Jews from her borders. and now shall we
begin. or rather shall we continue, pro-
,eedings that are even worse towprd
people thoroughly innocent of any Of
fence. except that they have done their
work ably and diligently wherever they
have been permitted to work at all? The
cruel raids against Cinnamon employed
in various capacities in many Of the viii
lagos of our country, and the horrible
murders perpctrated by the so-called
citizens Of the United States at Rock
Springs. Wyo., against Chinese miners,
all done simply on the ground that they
we're Cinnamon, and therefore entitled to
no protection, certainly showed a hos
tile spirit. of course. the Incidents are
now closed but it was no proper remedy
TO punish the innocent further by hos
tile action on the part OF the United
states
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The Restriction of Immigration.

On account of he fears OF labor leaders
that there will be an overproduction in
this country that We have now more men
than we can keep profitably employed.
and that the influx OF immigrants from all
quarters threatens to reduce the wages
of workin.men some OF our statesmen
are agitatiEg the subject Of changing our
whole immigration system. There is moth
Ing Objectionable to me in this. IL the
time has indeed come when We can no
longer be. as We have been, the asylum of
the oppressed OF 9th r nations. Consider
ing our vast resources as yet uudevel-
opcd. /. myself, do not believe that that
time has come.
The extension of our domain extends
our needs. Every new mine OF gold, or
copper. or silver. or iron must have new
workers and increasing supplies. Every
possible development OF civilization brings
in more luxuries and prepares the way
for more consumers. Still, il considerate
statesmen believe the hour has struck for
cutting OFF all foreign nations from par
ticipdting in our citizenship let it be done
with fairness and impartiality.
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THE CELESTIAL AWAKENING.

China has been such cheerful sef-satisIcd som.
nambulisi FOR many ages that any significant
her appreciation of the fact that there is part
of the world and that il has moved, must give ln-
Celestial humanity both hope and pleasure
The infor1n tion that the Donager Empress Govern
men has decided 70 present compilation of Chinese
literature to Columbia University is astonishing
II agreeable \ gift from such viii have more
than intrinsic value. and Columbia will doubtless make
point @ respond in kind
in The meantime, the New Workers might add PcLng
TO their football schedule Many wonderful things
bound go into Minister Wus country through that
door.
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COMFORT NEEDFlL AS BEAUTY.

No worthy Washngtonian or loyal American regards
The National Capital other than The most beautiful
city in the United States. 1t is destined be the most
beautiful in the world.
SO far so good. Why not, then make it the most
comfortable city in the Union? Should not utility 60
hand in hand with beauty? But has it with us?
Let frankly confess ourselves that are often
too easygong in our submission public dscomforts
which might easily be removed if citizens and our
visitors would only speak in meeting.
So let hear readers whenever they see an
abse small great which local General Government
corporation individual responsible therei 'r and
should abolish.
Don't be content TO "tell it Q the policeman"
Tell it to THE TIMES.
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DINNERS TO THE PRESIDENT.
Secretary and Mrs. Root to Give
First of Cabinet series.

The Cabinet dinners IN honor OF the
President and his wife are secondary in
Importance in the seasons social events
only to the White House functions. The
first OF this series OF dinners which as
a rule. are the only Invitations accepted
by the President. will be given on Saiur-
day. January II. the hosts being the Sec
rotary of War and Mrs Root
Owing to the approaching retirement OF
the Postmaster General and Mrs. Smith
the regular order of Cabinet precedence in
the giving Of these dinners will not he oh
served as the out going Postmaster Cen
eral and his wife desire to gather around
their own table their friends Of rhe Cab
met circle for the last time. with the
President and his wife as the guests OF
honor. They will give dinner Monday
January 13.
The Secretary Of State and Mrs. Hay
and the Secretary of the Navy-ands Mrs
Long will not entertain the present sea
son on account of recent bcreavsnents
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OF black velvet. She carried pink chrys-
anthcm-ims. Mr. Wootteu r. Young.
brother OF the bride. was best man. After
The ceremony the relatives and bridal
party enjoyed an elaborate dinner at the
residence oi the brides parents. Mr.. and
Mrs Burdette will reside at Spcnccryillc,
Md, after January }.
Mrs. John Dey McChesney and her
daughter. Mrs. John Riker Morgan. Of
Cumberland. Md. who is now her guest.
will be al home informally this afternoon.
Cant. and Mrs S II. Gibson. OF 1925 $
Street. have issued invitations for their
silver wedding tonight.
Miss Eva Stanisiaus LOTUS. who has
been visiting her cousin at 1913 T Street
has returned to New York.
The engagement of Miss Birdie Kauf-
man. daughter of Mrs. Sophie kaufman.
Of 7lg West Fayette Street Baltimore, to
Mr.. Monroe Lang, of this city, is an
nounced.
Miss Della Fishcl, OF this city is visit
ing Miss Flora Guggenheimer, OF 1851
PARK Avenue Baltimore.
Miss Mary Potts. student Of National
Park Seminary. is spending the holidays
with the Misses Potts. Of Baltimore.
Mrs Page Morris and the Misses Nor
ris will attend the Annapolis hop.
MIR. and Mrs. Arthur T. Ramsay and
Miss Judith l.. Steele entertained the
Young ladies' who are spending their va
cation al Fairmount Seminary at dinner
at the Arlington Christmas Day. There
were thirty school girls present, besides
Misses Boydcn. OF North Carolina: Frius,
of Tennessee and Lee, of Alabama who
are holiday guests at the seminary. The
young ladies enjoyed an automobile ride
aud boN partt a. unc Of the theatres after
tha banquet
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NEW RuMoRs OF BoER PEACE.

The readiness with which the London is attuned
No the indefinite peace is'a symptom that
lead to unpleasant diagnosis by the utraConserya.
xiye if he has done with his dreams and his sleep walk
ing.
The tale told in the British Capital is that
Conferences have been in progress between General
&itckener and the Bocr leaders in the field ii is also
said that King Edwards South African commando rim.
e has reieuied and unicnt and that his latest pro-
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Gc-nan Fear of America.

The thing that moSt interested me on
a recent trip to GERMANY" said Mr.. The
odore Hillsburg of New York. at the Raj
eiGh. ''was the secthing discomfort and
uueasiness among the commercial class.
The discomfort is over the bad state of
business in the fatherland. and the un-
easiness arises from fear Of the United
states as a rival in the worlds trade.
Il attended meeting while in Cologne
which had been called to consider the sit
uatiou. Every speaker dwelt on the
gloomy condition of things generally and
every one had a good deal to say about
America They all agreed that something
must be done to counteract Yankee in
fuence. but no one had remedy to pro-
pose They don't want to lose us as
customer. and while they would like to
bar from German markets everything
manufactured or grown in this country.
vet they are afraid of a retaliation that
might make the bad conditions Of today
worse tomorrow.
Back of il all they fear us. rot in
plyysical sense but they realize that we
have enormously more money than they.
and the Germans. being practical nation,
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GIRL students Hold Their own.

Prof. Henry c. Adams. OF the University
OF Michigan. who is a guest of the Fair
FAX. is known all over the United States
for his ability as statistieian. He has
written several books ol economies which
have given him high standing
When asked about the great institution
at Ann Arbor. Prot. Adams replied that it
was in very prosperous condition. with
an attendance approXimating $500 max
ing IL, perhaps. second only 10 Harvard in
student population. OF this total abouc
S0J are young women
Co education said the professor. "is
such an old story with us that 1t is no
longer talked about NV belief is that the
girl students hold their own with the
males. There is no doubt that they do in
the studies other than scientific In Ian
guages history. and kindred branches the
girls do excellent work. but relatively
fewer OF them undertake the scientific
course
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senator seueII.

The death of Senator Sewell was the
subject of many kind and sympathetic ex-
pressions among the habitues Of the Cap
itol particularly those who were asso-
ciated with him in official lie. While not
great orator. the New Jersey Senator
was looked upon as a man Of sterling
abilities and high character. and in his
quiet, unobtrusive way made hosts OF
frie-ds Those who knew him as a SEN
ator held him in high esteem for the
qualities which pc exhibited in private
life. rather than for the fame acquired on
the field of battle in the long ago. and
his death has given a distinct tinge OF
sadness to the social atmosphere in and
about the Capitol
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TRAFFIC IN DRUGS AND POIsONs.

Whether the violent death of Miss Benner who ended
her life with poison in local theatre Saturday night,
could have been prevented by stringent law
regulating the sale f poisons is question thar is likely
be answered in the negative
The person who, for because of mental
irresponsbiy. is determined end his her life will
find way despite the opposition of the law and the
eeillance of soctous relatives and friends This has
frequently demonstrated that il is axionaic,
On the other hand. the placing of extreme rpstric-
tons upon the retail traffic in toxic liquids and sub
stances would work great hardship large part of
the public They used in enormous quantities
remedies and antisepcs. and in instances
Indispensable and Immediately demanded in the house
hold
TO frame law which might prevent few
desperate persons from seeking leihe by sedestructon
and which would at the time prohibit the head o
family from casiiv obtaining poisons for legitimate
use. would be both unreasonable from common sense
point of view ana indefensible according legal prn-
cipes.
Concerning the corrected regulations drawn up 10y
DR. Woodward for the purpose restricting the sale
narcotics in the District, there differ.
ence of opinion among those who in contact with
the buyers of stimulating posons. IT may make it
difficult for them obtain cocaine, opium, and
but they Will not be reformed and made temperate
thereby: and ii that the complaint of in
fietng harsipsPon the noiensiye greater number
the possible protection of the trsusgressinc may
entered here
However, all that be done is conscicntiou>ly
seek the best thoroughfare TO reform.
Senator Quays prospective withdrawal from political
life because of i'll health is only another reminder
The Washington times., 1901-12-30
Public Land In Alabama.

1t is not generally known that there
is any public land in the State OF Ala
bama, but there is. in fact. considerable
area. The report OF the Commissioner of
the General Land Office gives the total at
more than 40O.O 600 acres. OF which some
s59 900 acres are unreserved and open TO
location or purchase under the Federal
land laws. 1t seems little incongruous
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Eject on Com mcrcc.

Commercial experts declare that the
United states in the last six months has
lost materially in the Chinese trade, not
only on account of the war, but also on
account OF the apparent unfriendlincss Of
our laboring people toward the Cinnamon
who are in our midst and toward those
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The TonsoriaI Trust.

Joarnai Rotterdam shave costs six hair
reporting BARRIERS bankrupt
The American BARRIERS Trust hardly less rich and imposing
Moreover, American makes
week than the barber whom lie reluctantly
but meekly tips.
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Thanks 10 Mrs. shaw.

Hartford CouranHTis wife having given her Leslie
NJ Shaw viii become Secretary the Treasury
afteh present engagement Governor Of Iowa
That be a fortnight Thursday
President the United the
especially Shaw for her de.
els
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Houston Posj-The only in which Nsrcon
visionary hole pull
him just long he else for that
accomplish something hitherto fields just
thick-hcaded
brains enough shovel Main
can possibly wait uniN they shown
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once, Iil,s quiet visit.

For ner Queen Liliuokalani is spending
her tine in Washington very quietly, and
for the most part remains secluded in her
pleasant suite at the Ebbitt. The drcari-
ness OF the weather yesterday was perhaps
the cause Of her descending to the public
reception room. There she received re
porter for The Times with courtesy she
had very little to say beyond stating that
she could not tell exactly how much longer
her stay might be protracted.
with her was Mr.. Wilcox. Ike Hawaiian
Delegate. who is a strong pe-S''"ai friend
and whose election TO Congress she vas
mainly Instrumental in bringing about.
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Patio. of French pecaacnce.


81 witnessed the strange spectacle OF
a French audience cheering the picture OF
a big German battleship in Paris thea
tire, some three weeks ago" said Mr.. J. L.
Prosser. of San Francisco. last night at
the Shoreham. AN American biograph
threw out the form OF the huge war craft
in bold relief. and the way that Gallic
crowd applauded was startling. \ minute
later the same wild huzzahs rang out
when a band of girls came on the stage
attired in the costume OF German hus-
sars.
Doesn't that Jar you?' l asked Of
young Frenchman an old-time friend. who
had accompanied me to the playhouse.
No. was his answer. we have of late
days developed quite strong sentiment
of friendship for our former foes, as this
applause testifies.' 1t struck me as quite
curious, but one needn't be surprised at
anything in Paris.
1T the French have grown to like the
Germans. the same can't be said Of their
feeling toward England The old hostility
toward Britain, instead Of softening,
seems to grow more intense. The news
papers print ugly and even indecent
things about King Edward. which the pop
uIacc reads with keen gusto. For that
matter. indecent publications of every
sort are sold openly on the streets OF
Paris. With contents so vile that IL is Won
der their sale is tolerated. In this com
try they would be suppressed instantly.
When one thinks OF the immortality of
Paris it is hard TO escape the conclusion
that the nation is decadent. | know that
there are many good people among the
French and individuals possessing all the
Christian virtues. yet the entire national
tone is frivolous. and on Il low plane OF
morality The pity Yf this is all the
greater when We reflect on their suprem-
acy in a. and the magnificent centrtbu-
tioi, they have made 20 science"
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German newspaper calls upon the President to stop
the in the Philippines. If the editor of the "Neuc
Wiener 1agebatt" viii using his hat" for
satona purposes and address himself he Fflpinos
he may with the services Of interpreter, manage
get what he
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Miss Roosevelt viii have as guests at
the White House over New Year Day
Miss Helen and Miss Christine Roosevelt
and Miss Helen Cutting. OF New York.
Admiral aud Mrs Schley will leave tn
city in a few days for a fortnight's trip
to the South.
Mrs. Richard Townsend will introduce
her niece. Miss Strong. at dinner to
thirty guests January 10. \ number Of
other guests will participate in a dance
which will follow.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ronald Randolph Fairfax.
who spent Christmas with the latter's
parents. Me. and Mrs. Charles Early. OF
Connecticut Avenue, have returned to
their home. near Roanoke, Va.
The Misses wetmore will spend he
opera season in New York
MIR and Mrs. Thomas f. Walsh expect
their house guest, Miss Fanny Reed. to
arrive today. Miss Reed is a prominent
member Of the American colony il Paris.
Mr.. and Mrs. James II. Irwin, of Cap
itoI Hn. are entertaining their daugh-
ter Mrs. y. A lMetcalf. OF New York.
In the Methodist Episcopal church at
Damascus Md. Christmas morning Miss
Lola. daughter pf Mir. and Mrs. James d.
Young. aud Mr. McHendsee Burdette, Of
Damascus Weretmayried. The church was
decorated with igresns aud flowers. The
ushers were EdkArd Cue. Everest Boyer
and Charles EtchiEon. of Damascus. and
william Gallaer. Of Washington. The
hf ide was gowurd' in nrode siik. with
trimmings of white, chiffon and light blue
paunc velvet, and a hat to match She
carried a iargeiboupiet OF white chrysan-
themums. Her {naidlof honor, Miss Annie
{. FieishelI. op Washington. was attlrcd
in light blue silk and wore "A picture hat
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just KnocL at the Door.

Atlanta CONSTITUTIONAL the people President
depended write rocing
head hen Ii messages hand painted by
Eyed Goddess. they viii find Colonel Maerson homo
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Eject ct n Nightmare.

Brooklyn EageThc appearance the literary supplements
metropolitan journals enough rghen
who find their spread
whole pages and readable away.
committed
tme tablp for New Jersey.
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4 Public BencTactor.
The Fate OF Genius.

Chicago Record Herald-The who wort
saved lot Of ello-Io families from di9grace
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"a Mas % Dream,

Syracuse Heiald-Thc Is that William
Bryan already made $4,000 The
a curious coincidence that this OF
the United Perhaps Bryan that
President told the II
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THE WASHINGTON TIMES.
FRANK A. MUNSEY
FRANK A. MUNSEY

posals 10 the burghers tempered with something like
liberality
Without debating the principles and wrongs involved
in the wearsome conflict, the civilized nations would
doubtless rejoice with Great Britain its termination.
Grimyisaged is welcome parsonage to the bet
ter elements of mankind, and wherever he may plant his
bloody foot and raise his standard destruction his de-
Parture is always looked upon great blessing
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Something to Be Proud OF.

Des Moines Leader-Chicago a claim distinction
which highly crednable The forthcoming report the
reau will the
credited TO a city a people
The Washington times., 1901-12-30

What's the with great railroad COM
panies? Isn't il about time that they make the public
Mushrooms at their depots fit for human use?
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Chinese Enterprise.


II the Chinese are to be Christianized
and civilized there must be some chance
for assimilation with our people The
reason up to the present moment for so
little assimilation has been the strin-
seney OF our laws. which have given him
tthe Chiuaman) no right to enjoy the
fruits of his labor, and which have posi-
lively denied him in spirit and letter
every privilege OF citizenship. Some
Cinnamon that know became citizens Of
the United States before the statutory
prohibition. They have uniformaly be-
haved well and shown themselves indus
trious and worthy citizens. have yet
to see an exception to this rule | know,
furthermore. many families that have
grown uD in spite Of the prohibition of
citizenship and have become thoroughly
American. the childuen attending our
schools and the larger youth graduating
from our academies aud universities one
Chinaman said to me a few weeks ago in
the city OF Portland. Ore. that he had
been in this country more than twenty
years; that he had paid many dollars OF
taxes into the Treasury of the United
States, and had done his duty to the full
acceptance of his neighbors. and yet he
could not be allowed the privileges of
citizenship which have been given to
thousands of worthless men Of other ma
tions after a short residence in the land.
The mayor OF Toledo. Ohio. truly says:
IF the nation THAT is. our nationI that
has boasted of being the birthplace of
freedom is TO prove its worthiness to be
free il must extend the same liberty to
others that 1t claims for itself" He re-
membered the words OF Lincoln: They
that do not grant liberty to others are
unworthy OF it for themselves, and under
Just God cannot long retain it," Many
facts have come to my knowledge where
Cinnamon have been seized, kept in pris-
on, cruelty treated, and. as | am credi-
bly, told. mulcted of their u,oney and
property. II all being done ostensibIy in
the execution Of the stringent exclusion
laws. / feel confident that our Repre-
sentatiyes and our Senators who are now
in Congress viii very thoroughly con-
slider the whole matter before they again
pass any law against the Chinese people.
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tnproTe.sIonaI Conduct

Chicago NcwsTha Alabama lawyer who shot his client
violated all precedent Heretofore has customary for
the lawyer to insist from tc houseops that his client
rood be shot.
The Washington times., 1901-12-30

The Kaiser suspects that Venezuela is in hiding be-
hind the Monroe Doctrine. and he is apparently looking
for place TO jump
The Washington times., 1901-12-30

The announcement from Constantinople that steps
will Immediately be taken the release of Miss
Stone would be gratifying if had not had preyi
oms experience with tie futity OF steps.
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The Henson MhS

Boston likely why Jennie
juno was able give much her time
without nogccting domestic her
husband was night editor who had sleep
Iay i'm. I
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No Use crowaing we.imins,cr.

Hartford CouranThe suggestion Congressional iunket
to the coronation should be squelched promptly United
States will be sufficiently without
kind besides the available the Abbey
prc-cm
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4 Cheerful Prediction,

St Louis Dcmocrat--The coming year will
another improvement business corresponding
crease the wages n all classes Of employees.
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To paraphrase Emerson. the South Americans would
II the Stars aud Stripes.