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The Washington times., 1901-12-19
STRENGTHENING Safeguards.

In all large communities the prob
lem of maintaining the public health
is of supreme Importance. In we'll
governed cities large part of the
peoples money is devoted 10 safe
guarding them against con1agion.
Washington has been especially fer-
tunate in having an alert and intelli-
gent corps of health officials. and the
pace of progress in the matter of pre-
caution and prevention has been well
maintained.
The bill introduced in the Senate by
Dir. Gallinger TO regulate the prodHc-
tion aud sale of milk and cream in
the District is less interesting than
the average historical novel from q
literary standpoint, but it is Of vast
importance TO the National Capital.
it will correct some Of the flaws in
the old regulations and more thor
oughly protect the families of The city
against infection.
1t has long been established that
nank OF tne NbFHl oi A4etiS'-H lisiNf
been transmitted by impure milk.
The lacteal fluid is fertile element
for the development of germ life.
Contaminated milk threatens the cN-
istence Of the infant population.
Through ii they may contract tuber-
culosis, feyers, and many other ills.
For this reason alone every intelli-
gent Washingtonian is an advocate
Of pure milk bill.
Senator Gallinger, who introduced
the measure. is a thorough physician.
and it may be taken for granted that
he has fathered series of regula-
tions that guarantee the maximum Of
safety If they are rigidly enforced.
1t is TO be regretted, however, that
Mr.. Gallinger did not append TO the
bill section making compulsory the
use of sanitary milk tickets.
The Washington times., 1901-12-19
OUR MANCHURIAN INTERESTS.
business Men Call IN President ana
Congregational Committees

The wishes of a large number of mer-
camille firms with business interests In
the Orient regarding the policy OF this
country toward China and the East we're
made known to the President yesterday
A delegation from the American Asiatic
Association of New York presented the
President memorial. The most import
ant Of the four recommendations made in
this memorial. which bears the signatures
OF 100 or more prominent mercantile
firms, was that the immunity of Man
churia from Russian invasion. or aggran-
di2e'nent should be ensured. 1t was re-
cited that Manchuria formed a growing
market for American surplus goods
The memorandum by the State Depart
ment OF March l. 1901. st.ting the senti-
ment of this Government regarding
China S afiliation with any one Power. was
endorsed thoroughly. The President was
petitioned to cast his influence against
contraction OF existing commercial condi-
tions by the ascendency of influence Of
any other power in Manchuria. This. of
course. is a request to s.e that Russia is
kept from encroaching on Chinese terri
tory.
The memorial then goes on to show the
advantages OF the existing duty on tea at
United States ports. and suggests that the
China might be approached on the subject
of reducing the export duty on tea raised
in that country. Satisfaction was ex-
pressed at the success Of the United
States DlauiDotenfi1ry in securing nIace
on the Chinese free list for cereals and
-four.
The Government was asked to encourage
by liberal patronage the construction of
the trans Pacific cable. soon to be laid
by the Pacific Commercial Cable Company.
The delegation consisted OF the follow
ing: Messrs Cyrus ID. Webb, president of
the association, and also OF the China and
Japan Trading Company; Samuel ID.
Brewster, first vice president; Joseph r.
Patterson. treasurer: o. II. Payne. of the
Westinghouse Manufacturing Company:
Clarence Cary. of New York attorney for
certain American interests in China; y.
A. Tompkins. OF Charlotte. n. c.: a. T.
Leftwich, and John Foord, secretary of
the association.
Later in the day, before the Senate
Committee on Immigration. the delsga-
tion urged that M exceptional provision
be made in the Chinese exclusion act
which would permit Chinese merchants to
enter this country without restriction.
Next they appeared before the House
Committee on immigration. and renewed
the argument Representative Kahn of
California urged rigid exclusion. He
stated that the sentiment IN the Pacific
Coast was about three to ons for exclu-
sion.
The Washington times., 1901-12-19
To Keen Track of Rouue-.

For geographical and other rea-
sons Washington is the best place in
the country to centralize the nation
al effort for the prevention. detec-
tion. and punishment of crime. Some
time ago proposition was submitted
to Congress for the establishment OF
an American bureau for the identlfl-
cation of criminals. The plan includ-
ed the employment of a small Office
force and the appropriation of a com
paratively insignificant sum of money
to enable the collection of photo
graphs of offenders and information
concerning the more notorious
rogues.
1t is assumed that every cher OF po-
lice in the United States will willing
ly cooperate. IL viii be to the in
rvr,rt uI uuuuvIIuIrs rvrIl wnvIr, rvr
the reason that at any time they may
need the aid of the Washington bu-
reau in hunting down some malefac-
tor who has again made himself
amenable to the law in one commune
ty or another.
As this is the era of expert tesii-
mony, the fact that such an eminent
authority as William A. Pinkerton
endorses the Washington bureau
proposition ought TO carry consider
able weight with those who have the
power of making il a reality Instead
of project.
Mr.. Pinkerton AYERS that. once es-
tablished and given the backing of
the Government. the institution
would be an invaluable aid TO the po-
lice of America: that it would assist
them in keeping track of and running
down those who make the violation of
the laws business.
An excellent amendment for the bill
creating the bureau in question
would be one increasing the police
force Of the District of Columbia
from provincial to something nearer
metropolitan proportions. Recent
events suggest the need of improve
1nent in both quantity and quality.
The Washington times., 1901-12-19
Tn. Cabinet Change.

President Roosevelt is both fortu-
mate and sagacious in having secured
SO promising a man as Mr.. Henry T.
payne. Of Wisconsin. 10 fill the breach
in the Cabinet caused by the resigna-
zion of Postmaster General Smith.
While Mr.. Smith has been almost a
wonder-worl1er in increasing the ef-
1iciency Of the postal service, Mr-
PAYNE will he spurred to herculean
efforts for still further development
because of the conspicuous energy "i
his predecessor. if for no other rea-
son. Having had the ambition to con
troll the Postoffice Department for
wears. the gentleman from the State
whose coat-af-arms bears the terSe
and significant motto Forward
NAV be expected 10 be anything but
lethareic in the matter of advancing
the postal interests of America.
Inasmuch as such important mat
ters as the Government ownership o1
telegraphs are likely to demand con-
sideration in the near future. Mr.
PAYNE will have ample opportunity to
demonstrate his ability. judicial as
well as executive.
Ii is natural that both the President
and the people should regret the re-
tirement of MIR. Smith. Men of CAB
met calibre and demonstrated ability
are none too plentiful even in pro-
pressive and aggressive America. ME-
Smith has given the Government the
benefit of his large knowledge and
practical leadership at a great per
sonal sacrifice. however. and he re
CARDS il as a duty to himself to re-en-
ter journalism. He viii carry the
best wishes of all the nation for the
success he truly deserves.
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kansns for Roosevelt.

A keen-eyed. smoothshaven young man.
with the self-relisnt air of the West.
stood talking with friends in the lopby
of the Normandie yesterday. At his home
in Topeka. David W. Muivane is per
snnaRe of no little consequence. He is a
lawyer of ability and as POLITICAL, ,.os
shrewd enough to down such a veteran as
Cyrus Leland. taking the latter's place
as member of the Republican National
Committee for Kansas. Leland has been
power for years in the councils of his
party and at present is holding the Iucra
tive and important office of United States
pension agent at Topeka Mr.. Mulyane
wanted the place for his friend. Col. W s.
Metcalf. of the famous Twentieth Regi-
ment, and came on TO Washington TO urg.
Metcslfs appointment. He found an abir
co-operator in Senator Burton and The
news has already gone forth to the SUN
flower State that Leland's political scalp
has been taken. In brief chat concern
ing Kansas politics Mr. Mulvane said:
There is no uncertainty as to the voice
Of our State in 1904. The delegation from
Kansas will go to the next Republican
National Convention as enthusiastic and
united for the nomination OF Theodore
Roosevelt as II was unanimous for him
for second place at Philadelphia. The
next Legislature will elect a successor to
Senator Harris, who will without doubt
be a Republican. OF the men that may
be regarded as active candidates, the
names Of Congressman Curtis. Long. and
Bowersock and Governor Stanley are Of
tenest heard. Friends of Mr.. VI. a. Low.
general attorney of the Rock Island Rail
road, also contend that he would make
a first-class Senator. AS Messrs. Curtis
and Low are good friends and both reside
in Topeka. II is not at all probable that
they will run against each other"
The Washington times., 1901-12-19
SENATE BILLS OF INTEREST.
Gold Medals for Survivors of Cum
berInnd, sunk by the Mcrrimac.

Among the bills OF interest introduced
in the Senate yesterday was one by Mr..
Lodge granting gold medals to the sur
viving officers and men Of the United
States steamship Cumberland. which was
sunk by the Confederate ram Merrimae
in Hampton Roads.
Mr. Simmons of North Carolina offered
a bill appropriating s25. 900 to mark the
landing place on Roanoke Island. y. c.,
of the first English-speaking immigrants
to reach this continent. and $4,000 to
assist the exhibition of relics OF that
event and the celebration OF the ami
versary of the birth of Virginia Dare. the
first English child born on the continent.
A Joint resolution was introduced by
Mr. Mitchell authorizing the Secretary OF
War to negotiate with John I. Dolan, OF
Portland. Ore, for the purchase Of the
original manuscript copy OF the order
book of Gen. Arthur Sinclair. Governor OF
the Northwestern Territory and COM
mander Of the military forces in that re-
gion during the administrations Of Wash
ington and Adams.
The Washington times., 1901-12-19
SHIPS CREW RESCUED.
steamer Advance Brings seven snil-
ors Into Fort.

NEW YORK, Dec 1S.-The Panama
Railroad Companys steamer Advance
which arrived this morning from Colon,
brought into port seven shipwrecked sea
men who we're taken from their water
logged vessel on December f6 at o'clock.
CAPTAIN Phillips, of the Advance. said
they sighted a three-masted schooner with
her colors set Union down to Indicate dis
tress. The Advance steamed down TO the
disabled craft. and found her to be the
American schooner EdTard W. Young.
Cant. John Maddocks. lumber laden
bound from Georgetown. 5. C., for New
York.
The schooner appeared to be in bad
condition. her decks were level with the
water ami the hold was full Of water. The
hull could be seen waving and bending
between the fore and main masts, and
was apparently breaking up
The schooner not having any boats. the
chief officer was sent with one of the
Advances boats and took out the crew
The position of the schooner when
abandoned was latitude 440, longitude
7f33.
The Washington times., 1901-12-19
Monumentto to aith VIEW York.

Major W. Sponable and Capt. L. n.
Chapin, members Of the Thirty-fourth
New York Volunteers, who have Just re
turned from Antietam, where they ar
ranged for the erection and unyeiling of
a monument on the spot where the Thlr-
ty-fourth made its gallant stand during
the civil war. called on the President
Yesterday and invited him to attend the
ceremonies which will be held on Sep
tember II, 1902. The President said he
would consider the matter, but would
probably not be able to be present.
The Washington times., 1901-12-19
THE WASHINGTON TIMES.
FRANK A. WUNSEY.

fiuence. Nothing is closer TO the in
terests of the people than the solu-
tion of the labor problem. Every
clash between men and master leaves
scars on the body polite. Every bat
tie with the capitalist leaves the av-
erage man poorer.
Not only the country but the world
is watching this latest experiment, n
test essentially altruistic. Serious
men of many shades of opinion
doubtless regard the plan for me
diation, conciliation. and arbitration
tribunal as spectacularly impractical
ble. They have seen so many wrecks
along the road to the arbitration
ideal that experience is the mother of
their doubts.
But it seems that both labor and
capital have learned something. II
appears that men of such widely diff
ferent ideas and methods of living.
such contrasts in likes and dislilles,
have at last realized that harmony is
the twin of concentration in the pro-
gramme of industrial growth. Wars
of opinion sap the lifeblood of bust
ness. Clashes in interests weaken
the machinery of production.
\ proclamation of industrial peace,
a compact to he religiously observed
and honestly carried out, would be
one of the greatest achievements of
the new century, whatever its remain
ing years may bring forth for <
benefit of mankind.
The Washington times., 1901-12-19
Woman in Motor Car Race.

Madame du CAST is the only woman who
has ever taken part in motor ear race
Driving her little twelve horsepower
panhard she competed in the Paris Bcr
lin race on equal terms with such giants
of the automobile world as Charron and
Fournier. with their great racing ma
chimes. covered the $50 miles without any
mishap worth mentioning, and finished
nineteenth in a field of 100 starters. Had
she not spent half an hour during the last
stage of the journey in helping dis
tressed rival Madame du Casts position
at the end of the race would have been
even better than ID was.
The Washington times., 1901-12-19
FOREIGN TOPICS.
tn Wit England.

An intimation has been received by the
court from Vienna that the Due dorleans
is coming TO England next month in order
TO spend a few weeks at Wood Norton.
the place near Eyesham which he in
herited from the late Due d'Aumale. II
is understood that the King and Queen
viii formally receive" the Duc d'Orleans
at Marlborough House as AN outward aud
visible sign OF the reconciliation which
has been brought about by the combined
efforts OF the Emperor Francis Joseph
the King Of Portugal, the Comtesse de
Paris. and the Duo de Chartres.
The Washington times., 1901-12-19
HISTORIC BUILDING BURNED.
National Junior Republic Forced TO
Occupy New Home.

The historic old frame structure near
Annapolis netion. occupied by the Ma
tional Junior Republic was destroyed by
fire yesterday morning. Almost all Of the
furniture in the house. with the exception
of a quantity Of kitchen utensils, was
removed before the flames gained much
headway.
The cause of the fire is unknown, but
the blaze is supposed to have originated
in the chimney of the structure.
TIE new building. which was recently
completed. will be occupied Immediately
and no Inconvenience Will be caused by
the fire. 1t was originally intended to use
the new structure in connection with the
ola one.
The Washington times., 1901-12-19
RELIEF ASSOCIATION WORK.
Secretary Pearson sabmIts n Report
to District Commi~-ion-r~

The Citizens Relief Association.
through its secretary. Mr.. Raymond A.
Pearson yesterday submitted to TIE Dis
trict Commissioners . report OF It's work
for the past year The report SAYS that
the sytem OF dispensing relief only upon
the recommendation of the Associated
Charities has proved satisfactory in Civ
ing aid to the deserving poor. By this
means the duplication of relief has been
avoided and the claims OF INSCRIPTIONS
persons have been reduced In a eonsid-
cradle degree.
The report says that though every case
has been thoroughly Investigated. no per-
son really suffering is ever compelled to
await investigation. his immediate wants
being provided for. 1t Is the practice to
furnish sufficient aid to last until the
facts can be ascertained and proper ac-
tlon taken. This careful method ls said
to work for the benefit Of the community.
as 1t encourages the unfortunate and de-
serving and seriously discourages the
improyident.
The opinion is expressed that the asso-
citation working in harmony with the AS
Sociated Charities is able to meet all de-
mands without resort TO the establish
ment OF special relief stations. except in
times OF the most pressing emergency.
The secretary informs the Commits
sioners that the following persons have
been appointed upon the board Of man
ayers for term OF three years from the
first Wednesday in November:
Mrs J. W. Babson. DR.. Teunis 5. Han
lin, Bishop John F. Hurst. Mr.. Talimadge
A. Lambert Mr.. Herbert W. Lewis, Mrs.
J. II. McGiIl. Mrs. Charles Moore. Col.
George Truesdell. Mr.. John B. LaFner.
and Mr.. Simon Wolf.
The secretary calls attention to the ap-
pointment OF Mr.. Rudolph Kaufman. vice
Mr.. Herbert Lewis. who has left the city
10 take charge OF the work OF associated
cha rifies in San Eranciscn
The Washington times., 1901-12-19
A CONSUL GENERAL IN ERROR.
Official Correction of Statement
Contained In n Report.

Even Uncle Sans exclusive official or
gan is not immune to the errors which
sometimes bring sorrow to the newspaper
world. This morning advance sheets Of
consular reports contain card apologize
ing for story in an earlier issue.
Some months ago this daily publication
had a very interesting and somewhat SEN
sational account of slave trade alleged
to be carried on at Massena, capital OF the
Italian colony In East Africa
The offending reporter was Consul Gem
eral Long at Cairo, and he made. says
the Italian Government. a mistake in his
geography. This morning he corrects the
matter, but apparently he has not lost his
lob
The Washington times., 1901-12-19
NOMINATIONS CONFIRMED.
senate Acts on All But Five Army
Changes Since March.

The Senate yesterday confirmed about
700 nominations and promotions In the
army embracing, with five exceptions.
the entire changes in the army since last
March.
Among the exceptions are appointments
under the Judge advocate generals de-
partment and six or eight other promo
lions or appointments against which pro-
tests have been made. either against the
officer or owing 20 a mistake in name or
The Washington times., 1901-12-19
Matched Him for $500.

The presence of Mr.. John r. Mclean
in the lobby of the shoreham caused a
friend to relate an incident of former
years, in which the Cincinnati man and
Col. Joe Hickey we're the chief actors.
MIR. Mclean" said his friend, was
interested in the fight that Leedom Of his
State was making for sergeantat-arms of
the House OF Representatives, at the
opening of the Forty-eighth Congress. He
had come to Washington, and while
walking down Pennsylvania Avenue
stepped in to buy postage stamp ut the
historic old Willard Hotel. In the lobby
was Colonel Hickey, and somebody in
troduced him TO Mr.. Mclean. The
colonel was boiling over with enthusiasm
anent the speakership fight between
Randall and Carlisle. He was so elated
over the idea of Carlisle's success that he
wanted to bet somebody IS 600 the Ken
tucky man would beat the great Penn
sylyania Democrat. II was an exciting
contest, but Mr.. Mclean was not par
tieularly interested in the outcome
Colonel Hickey time and again challenged
him to the $4,000 wager on Carlisle At
last Mclean said:
Il don care anything about your
speakership fight and don't want to bet
on it, but to please you will sport a little
at game We both understand I'll
match you for s. .GQ0''
The offer was made as coolly as though
he had simply proposed TO match for the
cigars, but there was serious ring in
the Orleans voice. Colonel Hickey turn
ed red IN the face, hesitated, scratched his
head and finally said:
Mr.. Mclean, / haven't $4,000 with me,
but I'll match you just once for $500 -
Very WELL" said Mclean
Colonel Hickey laid down a silver half
dollar and it was agreed that his op-
ponent should match it. Mclean put
down like coin and when both we're un-
covered two heads were revealed. Colonel
Hickey didn't want any more of it. but
walking 10 the Office, wrote out a check
ior the sum lost and withdrew to the
privacy of his apartments for the rest of
;he evening.
The Washington times., 1901-12-19
seek Removal OF Confederate Dead.

Mrs. j. F. Kelsey and Mrs. Ashby
Blythe. the president and secretary OF the
Gen. u. A. Mnury Chapter. Daughters
Of the Coniederaey. Of Philadelphia, asked
the Presidents assistance yesterday in
movement to remove from the National
Cemetery at Germantown to Richmond
Va. the remains Of ia unknown Confed-
crate soldiers.
Senator Pritchard. who accompanied
the ladies' 10 the White House, VIII IN
troduee a Joint resolution making pro.
vision for the removal OF the oodies.
is understood that the President deems
the remova! OF the bodies advisable.
The Washington times., 1901-12-19
No Chance for Tons"rinI NihiIists

No nihiIist will ever get a chance at the
Car OF Russia with razor, at least in
the guise OF barber. The autocrat has
his beard carefully trimmed. but with
scissors. Even this is treated as re
sponsible and important function and Of
the four grand masters of the court, as
they are called one always attends the
Car when his Majesty is under the bar
ber's care Not that any doubt is felt as
to the fidelity OF the tonsorial artist. The
family OF the Guelabovski have been bar
bers TO the imperial house of Romanon
rrom The time of Car Paul
The Washington times., 1901-12-19
Tired of omce-HoIdinS.

"A man doesn't know what II is to be
truly happy until he gets rid forever OF
the buzzing bee of political ambition. "
said ex- Representative Jesse Stallings OF
Alabama. at the National.
No more of office holding for me.
thank you. / am engaged in far healthier
pursuits. ! run a grist mill, saw mill.
country store. a plantation, practice
law at Montgomery, and am kept fairly
busy with these and several more occupa-
tons In the years | spent at Washing
ton / acquired some valuable experience,
but / would not repeat it again were it
possible"
The Washington times., 1901-12-19
GRADING CONNECTICUT AVE.
The Preliminary work on Specihea-
tions Rapidly Progressing.

The District Commissioners recently re-
ccjved a petition signed by Joseph Paul
and others. requesting that the work OF
grading Connecticut Avenue extended
from lie Roy Place to Kalorama Avenue
DC done at once.
The Computing Engineer has reported
20 the Commissioners that at the time
he petition was received the speeihca-
tions were being worked out. and that 1t
is now the intention to press forward the
work on the avenue as fast as cireum-
stances will allow.
The Washington times., 1901-12-19
cIn.inr ,he Rrcnch.

Unless the spirit Of the nineteenth
century Is stronger than that of the
twentieth. more will come out of the
labor-capital peace conference than
mere oratory. The delegates who
have convened in New York and
taken the first practical steps for the
creation of court deserve all the
encouragement that can be given.
Public opinion is ever a moving in
The Washington times., 1901-12-19
SEEKS $4,000 FROM ENGLAND.
Physician Captured While. Adminis-
tering to Beers Appeals to Senate. :

DR.. A. F. Coreoran, of Chicago. cali
on Senator Cullom yesterday to urge him
to present to the Senate claim again :
Great Britain for $4,000.
The physician says that be went to the
Transvaal with the Red Cross party. In
South Africa the Beers outfitted him with
drugs and medicines. and he went about
ministering TO the sick.
The British he says. captured him. co
fiscated his outfit. and took him to Eng
land Senator Cullom will ask for an In
vestigaton.
The Washington times., 1901-12-19
Lord Roseber,,. Lend.r.hip.

Philadelphia Ledgcr-Lord Rosebory's
speech was expected to put forth a plan
for the unification OF the shattered Lib
eral party. but its unifying tendencies are
problematical. He did urge the Liberals
to get together but the adoption of his
policy and leadership will mean that the
Liberal party viii be displaced, and that
a new Liberal party, scarcely rccogniza-
bic in essentials from the Conservative
party now in power, Will force the old
Liberal leaders and Liberal ideas into
the BACKGROUND