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The Washington times., 1901-12-10
BOND OFFER NOT TOO HIGH.
Mr. Gage Denies That Banks Have
Advantage of the Treasury.

Since the Secretary OF the Treasury
published his latest offer to purchase GER
tain classes OF Government bonds the ma
tional banks Of the country have turned
into the Treasury about $1,000. 900 OF their
own circulating notes. They have received
In return an equal amount OF the bonds
which had been lying in the Treasury
vaults as security for these notes.
The inference has been drawn that the
banks took this action in order 20 sell
the bonds TO the Government under the
secretary's offer of purchase, finding that
the sale at a premium yielded a greater
profit than from issue OF circulation.
Secretary Gage expressed great inter-
est yesterday in this inference. He said
that the impression that his bond pur-
chase offer was being abused. and that
mis- effort to put more money In ciroula-
ton was being defeated by the action OF
the banks in retiring s7e0o.0o0 of their
own circulation, was based on a misunder-
standing.
II have asked the United States Treas
urer." he said. Ito tell me exactly what
percentage of the current oank redemp-
tions. amounting recently TO about 81
VuV,UUU. are IN per cent bonds OF 1910.
We will have the statement ready to-
morrow morning. but think It is about
so per cent. The Importance OF this Is
that we are not buying per cent bonds
under any circumstances. 1t Is evident.
therefore. that the banks which have re-
Gently effected redemptions amounting to
$1,000. coo have not done so for the pur-
pose of selling the withdrawn bonds to
..ie Government.
Another significant fact appears While
certain banks have redeemed $1,000. 900
worth OF notes ether banks have issued
new circulation to the amount uf about
S9,O0o.0O0. So the circulation OF the coun-
try has increased by the net amount OF
$4,000, ,000 on account Of the banks. not to
mention the amounts paid out for bond
purchases. Furthermore. IL may be pre-
sumed that those banks which have ef-
fected redemption, far from intending to
sell the released bonds to the Government,
have actually sold them to those banks
which have taken out new circulation. and
they have been deposited in the Treasury
by their new owners as a basis of that
circulation.
AS for the fear that the Treasury Is
paying too high a price for bonds | may
say this: We have not paid more than
we paid under the offer of April 10 last.
when the prices we're determined by the
average market value OF bonds which had
prevailed in the New York market for sew
eral months before. Therefore we have
not paid artificial prices. or, in other
words. prices made higher by the Gov
presence as buyer in the bond
market
The Washington times., 1901-12-10

or other in this land of the free and
home of the brave.
1t has been often argued that there
should be uniform marriage laws
throughout the country instead of the
present local option system, and ii
does seem as if il would be less em-
barrassing for certain couples toknow
whether, if they are married in one
State, they will be able TO remain
married when they go into another.
But there is something, after all, TO
be said on the other side of it.
Standards of morality are not the
same everywhere, and nobody can
make them so by act of Congress.
The avowed object of marriage, from
a legal point of view, is to prevent
immoral relations and secure certain
rights, and the ways in which this
can be done differ with the tempera-
ment Of a people and their traditions
of civilization. SO perhaps it is wise
to let the various sections of the
country arrange matters as best suits
them for a while longer.
The Washington times., 1901-12-10
OUR COMMERCE WITH AFRICA.
Direct Steamship Service Needed,
Says Consul Strickland.

The State Department has made public
a report from Mr.. Peter Strickland. Con-
s1l at Goree Dakar, Africa, emphasizing
the need OF direct steamship service to
Africa.
Tens OF thousands OF tons of goods"
says Mr.. Strickland. with which Ameri-
cans could successfully compete IL they
had steamers of their own. are being
distributed here: but in the midst OF all
this activity no one could tell from ap-
pearances that such a country as the
United States exists.
Il see scores of European steamert
coming and going. loading and disaharg-
ing almost every week. but during a resi-
dence OF more than twenty years In the
country ! have never yet seen an Ameri-
can merchant steamer in Aft can waters.
Here are railroads being built and
equipped. millions OF natives being
clothed and otherwise provided with the
appliances OF civilization: wharves.
bridges, and docks being constructed. and
electric plants and appliances being in
troduced. while we are taking no part in
the furnishing of all these things"
The Washington times., 1901-12-10
why American. Succeed.

Salt Lake Herald-one of the reasons
why this country has carved Its way to
the front among the world powers COM
mercially, industrially and financially is
found in the story of the Englishman who
was being conducted through a large
manufacturing plant. At one stage Of the
journey he was very much surprised and
shocked 10 see yCIng man In greasy
overalls crawl out from under a piece Of
machinery to say some thing TO the pro
prietor
Noting the expression OF his guest. the
owner casually remarked: That's my
SON." a little farther on he pointed out
another grimy workman as his nephew
I'm this country" said he, every mar
must be useful or lose the respect OF hi
friends" The little sermon, all uncor
sciously preached, tells a great truth Il
the United States. as in no other countr
on the globe, the sons OF .jch men are
making themselves useful citizens.
The Washington times., 1901-12-10
Regeneration by Pardon.

In pardoning a Washington offender
so that he may reach home To spend
Christmas with his family, which is Z
large one. President Roosevelt has
showr his Kindness of heart.
Perhaps if there were more in
stances of this Kind throughout the
country. if those who have the par
doning power were to make ii point
during the ante-holiday senson and
The before Easter period to enquire
at penal institutions concerning those
deserving of clemency, it might work
toward regeneration.
The highest civilization means the
elimination of crime. We are all. con-
sciously or unconsciously. working
toward that end-unless we are de-
Iiberately degenerating. The philoso-
pliers have said that there is no such
thing as being stationary: we are
either progressing or deteriorating-
There are m1ny men in prisons
who would be saved to themselves
and TO society by pardon at the
right time. Left too long. overpun-
ished by the slow death of their pride
and their hope, the superscnsitivc are
lost to all good influences.
The Christmas-time pardon might
be the salvation of many who have
erred. especially if, as in the case of
The Washington man referred TO.
kindly disposed and forgiying persons
offered the sinner another chance 10
enter useful employment and begin
NOW life
The Washington times., 1901-12-10
Income OF the Pope.

The financial affairs of the Pope being
one of those things not rerticularly the
business of outsiders, many outsiders
have taken an absorbing interest In them
and the volunteer experts have been able
to account for a papal expenditure of
81 800. 600 year. They also can account
for an income of 81 .00O.O 900 year The
puzzle Is TO find the missing half a million
dollars. This, work as they Will, they
have not been able to do so far. II is
thought that the Queen Of Spain and the
Emperor Of Austria. who are most devout
children Of the Church. contribute liber-
ally to the treasury OF the Pontifi, but
their aid cannot possibly amount to
enough TO cover the missing $500, 900.
The Washington times., 1901-12-10

An infant at Harvard borrowed
some money for alleged necessaries.
and when the case was investigated
it was found that fifty-four dollars
worth of the necessaries were theatre
tickets. The creditor tried to get his
money back through the courts. but
found that only money supplied to n
minor for actual necessaries could be
recovered. Hereafter when this gem
tleman lends money to Harvard in
fant he will personally see that it
goes to pay the milk bill.
The Washington times., 1901-12-10
The Beet Sugar Industry.

IF American sugar growers are not
th,. victims of unwise legislation it will
not be many years before the United
States will not import a pound Of sugar
from abroad said Mr.. d. C. Corbin, a
wealthy manufacturer and railroad build
er OF Spokane, at the Arlington.
'If we prefer to act as permanent wet
nurse to Cuba by relieving Cubans OF
tariff duties. the beet sugar industry of
the United States, which is getting TO be
of great proportions, Will be destroyed
and thousands OF farmers in the West
deprived of a splendid source of revenue.
But If as foolish and unjust thing is
done as the removal of the duties out of
philanthropy VIII not also take the tax
from refined sugar as well? Taking it
off the raw article can result in bene-
fit to nobody except the trust. and will
not reduce prices to the American con-
sumers. /, for one. do not believe that
Congress is going TO punish citizens OF
the United States for the benefit OF
aliens ="
The Washington times., 1901-12-10
FOREIGN TOPICS.
Monument to Heine.

A monument in Carrara marble in COM
memoration of Heinrich Heine was un-
veiled in Montmartre Cemetery. Paris,
where his remains repose. The monu-
ment, which is due to the initiative of
the late Empress Elisabeth OF Austria. is
the work OF the Danish sculptor Has
selriis, and was recently exhibited in
Vienna The sculptor has represented
Heine during the latter years Of his life.
II is Heine the Partisan. The head is
slightly inclined forward. The eyes are
closed, as II in meditation. Immediately
below the bust is a butterfly, the antique
symbol ii Immortality. The pedestal
bears Tyre entwined with a wreath Of
roses. On the reverse OF the pedestal
is a laurel wreath. chiseled with the
words. Dem Andenken Heine's, das
freisinnige Wien t"In commemoration Of
Hcine from liberal minded Vienna'D.
The Washington times., 1901-12-10
New Mexico's Governor.

Among prominent citizens of New Mex
leo in Washington are Mr.. Eugene a.
Flske, former United States district at
torney. and Mr. NJ c. De Baca. who late
ly held the office OF superintendent Of
public instruction. They are at the Eb-
bitt. and their mission here is to protest
against the reappointment of the pres
ent Governor of the Territory Miguel 4.
Otero. Captain Miller, late of the Rough
Riders, is also recorded on the list OF the
Governors opponents. The Governors
friends who are numerous, do not appear
to be troubled over the situation. They
emphatically deny that any proof Of acts
affecting his Integrity can be had. Judge
Albert b. Bali. OF Las Cruces, former as
sociate justice OF the Supreme Court OF
New Mexico, who is in Washington, said
last night:
Governor otero has the confidence of
a vast majority of our people. and has
made an excellent executive. His record
has been clean and his course has re-
bounded TO the welfare OF our people. I
am not in accord with him politically. but
believe he has been unJustly assailed."
The Washington times., 1901-12-10
Marriage LAWS In the United states.

Attention has been called 10 the
variegated marriage laws Of this
country by the Presidents recon-
mendafion thai tie marriage laws of
the Indians be made the same as those
of the whites. The question natu-
rally arises. What are the marriage
laws of the white man in this land ?
a foreigner might find it hard TO un-
derstand them.
In one State divorce Is he6ged
about with all kinds of restrictions.
and is practically impossible; in an
other, incompaiibiliiy of temper is
enough TO warrant legal separation.
In New York. until recently, the old
common law marriage held; in other
States a woman who is legally wife
cannot secure as many rights as the
common law wife can in New York.
All sorts of arrangements regarding
alimony, the privilege of marrying
again, and the custody of the children
are possible in one State or another;
and altogether. pretty much anything
except bigamy is possible somewhere
The Washington times., 1901-12-10
PERSONAL.
Anarchy and Treason.

Long ago / made UP my mind not to
| be interviewed, but | am always glad to
see members of the press, said Gen. Lew
| Wallace. OF Indiana, at the Ebbitt. The
famous author of Ben Hur" shows age
only in his silver locks. but about him
there is no sign of deerepitude. He talks
earnestly and pointedly on any subject
that interests him, and reference having
been made TO his recent magazine article
regarding Presidential assassinations, the
general said:
"One of the weak points in our sys-
TEN was the narrow Interpretation pui
upon the word treason by the trainers of
the Constitution. These grand men could
not foresee that such creatures as an
archists could exist in this country, or
that the foul doctrines they advocate
could be disseminated. So treason was
made to consist of but two offences: the
levying of war against the United States
and giving aid to its enemies. The scope
of treason being thus narrowed, nothing
could be done in advance to check the OPP
erations of those who plotted to subvert
our institutions.
The Government might look on and
witness the preliminaries tending to its
own destruction and be helpless until the
commission of an overt act. Here is where
something must be done in my opinion.
The strong hand of the United States Gov
ernment should reach out and seize upon
those conspirators, and meters OF an
archy ere they have had time TO do mis-
chief Their doctrines are in their es-
sence treason, and as such. prompt meas
ures Of repression should be employed TO
the end that anarchists and President
killers may never pollute with their in
famous presence the soil of our Repub-
The Washington times., 1901-12-10
OBITUARY.
Daniel u. Tracy.

Daniel ID. Tracy. President OF the Sec
ond National Bank of Erie. Pa, died yes
terday from diabetes. He was sixtyfour
years old and native and lifelong resi-
dent of Erie. He owned extensive farm
ing interests in that vicinity and much
OF his time was spent in the manage
ment of his farms. he taking no active
part in the affairs of the bank of which
he was president. He was a brotheT-in-
law of the late William l.. Scott and
brother of the late John Tracy. who vas
associated with NJ Scott in many large
railroad enterprises. He leaves widow
aud one daughter. Miss Anna. His two
surviving sisters. Mrs. J. w. McCuIlom
and Mrs. William A. Griswold, are resi-
dents OF Philadelphia.
The Washington times., 1901-12-10
HISTORIC SPOT MARKED.
Buffalo sinks Tablet Where Mckin
ley Lay In state.

BUFFALO. y. V, Dec. 9.-Trustees OF
the City and County Hall have sunk a
bronze tablet in the floor OF the main
corridor of that building to mark the
spot where the body of William McKin-
ley lay in state in this city.
The tablet was put in place last night
and is 14x12A2 inches in size. Ii weighs
1861 pounds and cost s1S5. The inscrip-
tion on It is as follows:
Here lay in state the body of William
Mckinley. President OF the United States
September 10. 1901"
The outer edge OF the tablet Is adorned
with forty-tive stars. This Is the only
public memento Of the late President in
Buffalo and II is so placed that frequent
ers OF the building can walk upon IL, there
being no barriers OF any kind to prevent.
The Washington times., 1901-12-10
FRIENDS TO PAY JUDGMENT.
Mrs. Mary Il. Wright Smith. How
ever. Prefers to Remain i'm jail.

ever. Prefers 10 htHhih th SHi''
BRIDGEPORT. Conn, Dec. 9.-Having
made no effort to purge herself OF the
contempt of court which caused her COM
mitment to the county Jail by Judge How
ard j. Curtis Saturday noon, Mrs. Mary
E. Wright Smiths friends are alarmed.
II is feared that the strain of the busi-
ness troubles through which she has
passed since her husbands death over a
wear ago has affected her mind.
This is her third day in jail. and she
1as shown no signs OF weakening in her
resolution not to liduidate the judgment
or reveal the depository of her bonds.
Today n number of Mrs. Smiths wealthy
women friends started subscription.
with the idea of paying the judgment OF
sg0O to Orrin F. Daily. Of New York, to
whom the common pleas court decreed
that she is indebted. Mrs. Smith was told
of the plan this afternoon and reminded
OF the fact that It would give her an
opportunity OF leaving the jail and still
adhering to her resolution.
She is said to have been displeased at
the move. and to have said that she will
not sanction it. IL Is expected that the
necessary amount will be subscribed by
them tomorrow when an effort will be
made TO settle the matter.
The Washington times., 1901-12-10
Greatest of All Empires.

The largest economic and governmental
unit in the world is Russia. The Gar
may not have more subjects than the
King OF Great Britain. but he has a wider
territory to rule over. In Siberia more
than third of the land-that is, more
than 100000 square miles-is the prop
cry of the Government. To open up the
fields and utilize the rivers and work the
mines and push the Industries and swell
the armies only men are needed and every
possible facility AID encouragement is
Afforded by the Government to the Gesir
able Colouist.
The Washington times., 1901-12-10
Ha. Enough of Mexico.

Il have resigned by place as Consul at
Nuevo Laredo, Mexico" said Butler Ma
hone, son of the late Senate Malone of
virginia, at the Arlington. THE consul
lar work itself was very interesting. and
life would be pleasant down there but for
the tough character of the people want
to say, however. for the Aexicans that
they are better citizens and superior In
morals and manners 10 the Americans
living Just across the Rio Grande in the
border town of Laredo. That place and
the surrounding country can furnish as
choice an assortment Of ruffians, horse
thieves. smugglers and outlaws as ever
impeded civilization. Three years of con-
tiguity to Laredo made me long for the
eflete East, and ] am back TO stay"
The Washington times., 1901-12-10
A Change of Faith.

"A week or SO ago ! stepped into a
store at Montreal TO buy fountain pen
TO replace one | had lost" said Judge II.
II. Hoyt, of Duluth, Mimi. at the Raleigh.
ITO my surprise ! was only charged 81
for II, though It was Of sort had been
accustomed TO paying $3.50 for at home.
There is no doubt that many articles OF
American manufacture are sold al great
deal less abroad than in our own country,
but it is a condition that should not ex-
list.
From Michigan, where ! formerly re-
sided. after the depletion OF certain tracts
of timber. some of the mill men moved
to Canada. where there were great
stretches Of forests. Before going they
were strictly in favor OF keeping up a
stif tariff on lumber. After investing in
her Majestys dominions the very same
gentlemen discarded their former protec-
Zionist views and today are as stalwart
free traders as can be found"
The Washington times., 1901-12-10
Girl Graduates in Berlin.

Only three women have taken degrees
at the University Of Berlin. Two are
Americans and one Jewess. The latter
was one OF the first worlen to enter the
university and the first 20 win a degree.
Her name is Bertha Neumann. The fam
lily formerly lived in Posen. She is a
phenomenal mathematician, and can cal
culate an eclipse without using pencil
or paper and can recite pages of log
arithms from memory.
The American girls are Caroline T.
Stewart. OF Texas. and Mary W. Mont
gomery of New Haven, Conn.
The Washington times., 1901-12-10
EngIand'S Turtle Farm.

In these go-ahead days We are getting
accustomed to municipal enterprise in al
most every shape and FORM but it is not
generally known that among the various
enterprises worked by the British Gov
ernment Is that OF turtle farming. carried
on at Ascension Island. All turtles caught
nj Ascension Island are the property OF
'hc crown. and are only sent TO England
ard other places for disposal as directed
y the Admiralty. in whose hands the
vernment of the whole island prac-
Ideally rests.
The Washington times., 1901-12-10
PRIEST KEPT FROM POLITICS.
Cardinal Richard UphoIds the Dcci-
sion of n LocnI Bishop.

PARIS, Dec. 9-Abbe Fremont an
stand as candidate for the Chamber Of
Deputies from the department of vienne.
The Bishop of Poitiers, the capital Of
the department. objected and Able Fre-
mont appealed to Cardinal Richard. Arch
bishop OF Paris. The Cardinal has de-
cided against the candidacy OF Able Fre-
mont. who has submitted to the decision.
In an editorial on this subject today the
Temps highly commends the action OF
Cardinal Richard in condemning the can
didacy of priests for seats in the Cham
ber OF Deputies.
The Washington times., 1901-12-10
Power of the West.

Concord Monitor-The political power
of the West is strikingly shown in the
present Congress as one scans the list of
chairmanships in the House OF Repre-
sentatives. where. also, the Speaker is a
Western man. Illinois alone has no less
than eight important chairmanships in
the possession of her Representatives.
The star Of empire as regards legislation
seems 10 have made it's way Westward
with wonderful rapidity in the last few
years.
The Washington times., 1901-12-10
The Very REV. n. II. KELLEY.

The Very Rev. Hugh 3. Kelley. dean c'
the diocese OF Ottumwa. Iowa. died on
Sunday from consumption OF the stomach
at the home OF his sister. Miss Mary Z.
Kelley at Somerville. Mass. aged forty
one years. He was ordained in 1855 AMI
assigned to a parish in Davenport. Iowa
Later he was promoted to the Office of
dean o. the Ottumwa diocese.
The Washington times., 1901-12-10
No Use for Have Hren..

Houston Chronicle-To resurrect the
Kansas City platform at this time in the
progress Of the nation and in the presence
Of the issues OF this momentous hour in
national destiny would be TO make the
ghosts of the dead past walk the boards
before an audience of fanatics that would
prefer the silence OF the grave 10 the
commotion OF clear headed and honest
progress.
The Washington times., 1901-12-10
L,ncher. win Take Notice.

New York Tribune-A few such lessons
as Herbert Marx. a young man from this
city, administered to some midnight reg
ulators IN Virginia a few days ago would
have a salutary effect on communities
which are always looking for an excuse
TO take the law into their own hands and
inflict summary punishment on persons
against whom they have a real or imag.
mary grievance.
The Washington times., 1901-12-10
German Hunger Duties,

Chicago Record-Herald-lt was an in
spiration Of Herr Bebel's to call The pro-
posed customs taxes on grain in the new
German tariff hunger duties" The en-
HANGED price on foodstuifs will have the
effect OF snatching bread from the mouths
of the poor, SO that the catch phrase
stands analysis we'll. ard II will continue
TO be heard as long as the tariff debate
The Washington times., 1901-12-10
Native Assnssins

Atlanta Journal-It is sad. but true.
that every anarchist who has yet struck
at the head OF our Government and
through him at the Government itself
was born and reared under the Stars and
Stripes. At the same time we should
spare no pains to keep out anarchy in all
its forms and anarchists Of every ma
tionality
The Washington times., 1901-12-10

What the Governor of North Caro-
lima said to the Governor of South
Carolina was extremely felicitous, but
what the Senator from South Caro-
lima is saying TO the Senator from
South Carolina, and vice versa. is
scarcely calculated to cement friendly
relations.
The Washington times., 1901-12-10
CURRENT PRESS COMMENT.
The snuthern Nie,r

Richmond Times-Representa Kitch-
in OF North Carolina has introduced
joint resolution providing for the repeal
Of the Fifteenth Amendment of the Con-
stitution )f the United States Here is the
simple solution OF the negro problem In
politics
The Washington times., 1901-12-10

Henry Watterson has said in the
course of lecture that the Demo-
cratic party is hopeiessly divided. The
Inference is that the party is sadly in
need of reform. Here IS chance for
the Star-Eyed Goddess equipped with
a bucket and scrubbing-brush. She
seems to have had long vacation and
might be able to accomplish some
thing.