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The Washington times., 1901-10-09
Our Merchant Marine.

referring to Senator Spoouer's recon-
mendation of discriminating duties in
favor of goods carried in American bot
toms as a means of building up our
merchant marine, the Chicago Chron-
icle' points out that while the method
may be less Objectionable than direct
bounties, there is but little probability
of much success attending it; in fact,
that ii was tried for many years with
extremely meagre results. The reason,
as shown by cur Chicago contemporary,
is an obvious one. The game of discrimi-
mating duties is one that all nations can
play at and the one which imports the
most goods has a clear advantage in
the game For example, if the United
States imports a thousand million dol
lars worth Of merchandise, and Great
Britain twice as much, il is self-evident
that with a system of discriminating
duties adopted by both countries, Brit
ish shipping would be far more largely
benefited than ours would be. II IS not
to be supposed for a moment that we
could adopt such Il policy without
promptly encounterlug retaliatory
measures at the hands u other coun-
tries. Senator Spooner's suggestion in
wolves the same old erroneous idea that
we can take measures 10 build up our
industries at the expense OF other coun-
tries. and they make no effort to protect
themselves.
quite recently The Times referred to
the transfer OF the City of New York
and the city of Paris from a British to
an American navigation conn any, as a
result of which these two fine foreign
built steamers have been flying the
stars and Stripes ever since. The ref
erence was made for the purpose of
showing how easy it would be to build
up a merchant marine if the work were
undertaken in the right way We might
have gone further, as the Chronicle
now does, and mentioned the circum-
stance that whole fleets of British
steamers. aggregating in value from
sixty TO eighty million dollars. have
lately been purchased with American
capital, very greatly to the concern of
our British cousins. If those ships can
be run at profit under the British flag,
il is clear that the profit would be in no
wise diminished by substituting the
American flag, If 1t could be done. But
right here is the rub. Under our absurd
navigation laws IL cannot be done save
by special Act of Congress. Let that
body pass law authorizing the grant
ing of American registry to those ves-
sells, and IL is morally certain that our
national ensign would be hoisted upon
eyery one of them. POSSIBLY there might
The Washington times., 1901-10-09
SURGEON GENERAL RETURNS.
DIR. Sternberg Satisfied With Philip
pine Health Conditions.

Surgeon General Sternberg yesterday
morning resumed his duties at the War
Department after his return from an in
spection tour in the Philippines, extend
ing over several months.
He speaks highly of the work of the
Medical Department there. stating yester-
day that the general health conditions of
the island are very satisfactory. He said
that certain portions of the Southern
States Of the United States devoted to
rice culture are very much less healthy
than the lowland Of the Philippines
where similar crops are raised. He was
surprised to find comparatively little ma
larial fever.
IF the paddy fields along the line of
the Dagupan Railroad were in Louisiana
or South Carolina there is no doubt it
would be almost impossible for white men
to live in their immediate vicinity on ac-
count of the severe forms of malarial
fever which would prevail in such locali-
ties" said General Steri,berg 'Malarial
fevers in the Philippines are somewhat
more prevalent on higher levels. but the
submits of the mountains are as rule
more healthfuL''
Speaking of typhoid fever among the
troops, General Sternberg declared that
the disease was more prevalent in camps
in the United States during e Spanish
American war than it has been in the
Philippines.
The most serious disease which we
have to contend with" he added, lis dys-
entery, but where the troops are supplied
with pure water and are not exposed to
the hardships of a hike the disease does
not prevail There is no doubt that as
conditions become more favorable and the
troops are provided with suitable barracks
the mortality from this disease will be
very much reduced. Pulmonary consump-
tion is quite prevalent in the Philippines,
and a considerable number of cases have
developed among our soldiers. These
cases are at once sent to The United
States and are treated in the army sani-
tarium at Fort Bayard New Mexico.
The plague continues TO prevail to some
extent in Manila the victims being Chi
nese and Filipinos.
General Sternberg says he found the
medical supply depOts loaded with SUD-
plies for the sick and claims thrt the
hospitals were in excellent condition He
remarked; Certainly no troops of any
country or in any part of the world have
ever been so literally supplied with ev-
erything necessary for the treatment and
care of the sick.
The work of consolidating the Philip
pine hospitals has already begun and in
the interest of economy the hospital ship
Re Of. has been given up. General Stern
berl links the hospitals now in use are
well jcated and well adapted to the eli
mate. He was unable to go to Benguet
for the purpose of ascertaining whether 1t
is suitable locality for a convalescent
hospital as the railroad to Dagupan had
been washed away and the mountain trails
were reported impossible He thinks the
question of using the mountain resort at
Benguet cannot be determined until the
road now being constructed to it by the
phfIipDfne Commission is completed
The Washington times., 1901-10-09
Mnrnnis Itn,s Xirit.

The report that Marquis Ito is on u
mission the purpose Of which is to
bring about an alliance between the
United States. Great Britain. and japan
against Russia, may very properly be
received with great deal Of allowance.
This eminent japanese statesman is
considered by many to be the greatest
man in the Orient. This view of him
rests largely upon the extent to which
he has imbibed Western IDEAS, and tEe
comprehensive grasp which Ee has ac-
qUiTed of European and American poll
tics. These circumstances tend to dis
credit The report.
At different times within the last year
or two the intimation has been thrown
out that Japan would jump at az alii-
ance of the character indicated, and
that Great Britain would not be averse
to one. But Marquis Ito undoubtedly
understands that in the present temper
of the American people there is rot the
slightest probability of the United
States entering into such cOmbina-
ton, or for that matter, any other. In
this respect there has as yet been no
y
of friendly relations with all foreign
Governments and entangling alliances
with none" The time may come when
an exception will be made to this rule.
No one can say with certainty what the
future has in store. But at this time
there is nothing to indicate a pToba bl e
change. Our relations are friendly
with both of the great European Pow
ers named, and the desire in this coun-
try is that nothing should break those
relations. Situated as We are now, for
US to enter into an alliance with Eng
land against Russia or with Russia
against England would be downright
| diplomatic idiocy.
If it should ever become proper for
US TO ally ourselves with any nation Of
Europe. it is impossible to say now
where our interests would carry us.
But we know that under present con-
ditions we want no alliance, and need
none. We are amply able to take care
of our own interests without the help
OF any other nation, and there is no
earthly reason why we should deliber-
ately undertake to help other c5untr. es
out of their troubles. present o= pros
peetive. Least of all have we anything
to gain by courting the enmity of any
great European Power.
1t is fair 10 suppose that the Marquis
Ito understands all this perfectly, and
while it is not unlikely that he would
be greatly pleased to see such an al
lance, we can hardly believe that it is
his mission TO form one. Probably t, o
much importance has been attached 10
some casual expressions lie has
dropped. If he really had such an OBJ
ject in view, he would scarcely be TAX
ing the public into his confidence until
he had assured himself of how the
American Government felt about it.
The Washington times., 1901-10-09

men, and the destruction of Spain's re-
naming sea power. will live in history
while the nation shall live or be remem-
bered. In return for his magnificent
contributions to the glory of his ser
vice and his country he has been re-
viled. slandered, and misrepreseuted by
a ring in the navy envious of his fame
and jealous of his accomplishments.
That ring. after a bitter persecution OF
three years, of late has been ''prosecut-
ing" him with undisguised malice be-
fore a Court Of Enquiry Of his own ask
ing. The result is already evident TO
the American public. The ring has sur
fered a complete failure and collapse.
We are sure that Admiral Schley,
who now retires to enjoy weil-earned
rest from the storms and battles of
life time, does so with a feeling of deep
gratitude to his fellow-countryInen
who. with degree of unanimity seldom
displayed in relation to the personality
or achievements of any living man,
have testified and still testify their CON
hdence in and admiration of the Victor
of Santiago. And we hope that the ad-
mirai has enough Of gratitude in his
composition TO devote a residuum to the
enemies who in trying 10 undo have
succeeded most brilliantly in confirm
ins popular belief in him, and in show
ing themselves what they are,
Admiral Sehley undoubtedly stands
today, ia the opinion of this country
and of Europe, as the foremost man Of
his generation in the American Navy,
Admiral Dewey alone excepted. That
ought TO be glory enough tor anyone.
The Washington times., 1901-10-09
PERSONAL.

DR. Wilbur Fisk Paddock has decided to
retire from the rectorship Of St. An
drew-s Church, Philadelphia, after an
active service of thirty-eight years.
Henry Savage Landor. artist, linguist,
and explorer is described as short and
fragile, yet wiry aId capable of great
endurance Cold he Is said hardly to
feel at all.
Stephen w Dorsey. eK-United States
Senator. business man, and ranch owner,
and of Star Route fame, was to have
been examined in supplementary proceed
ings in New York court on Saturday,
but he failed to appear. The Judgment
was for 5000 upon notes given for bor-
rowed money Senator Dorsey has made
his home in the West for many years.
Lord Roberts maintains his reputation
as the most complimentary general in his
tory. He appears as kind of military
Santa Claus. showering medals, deeora-
tions, and official bonbons over the heads
OF IA rejoicing army.
President Roosevelt will attend the BIZ
centennial at New Haven october 10. Ad-
miraI Sampson has also accepted his in
vltation to be present The Yale corpora
tion has requested the entire Second Regi-
ment. Connecticut National Guard. to
serve as military escort during the visit
of President Roosevelt.
John D. Rockefeller occasionally uses
the long-distance telephone when away
from his New York Office, but not for
important business. For such purposes
he never uses the mails, There is "a phi
yate wire from the office ia his mansion
at Forest Hill Ohio, and the Standard oil
millionaire when at the latter pc mt
transacts business just as though he were
in New York He never writes mes
sage, but talks to a trusted and reliable
operator.
When Memo Shaul of HerlSimer, N Y.
died he left $4,000 to be divided anong
his third cousins. explaining that by third
cousins he meant the children 'of those
persons related to me as cousins" Three
hundred and seventy persons, from all
narts of the United States. represented BY
fortv-eight attorneys. are asking for
share In the estate. They have been di-
vided into four classes and the court VIII
be called upon to decide which class is
entitled to the residue of the estate after
costs are paid.
The Washington times., 1901-10-09
CANNOT REcTIFY OFFENCE.
sixty Thousand Books With Coin
Imprints Evidently Distributed.

The manager of a Boston book concern
called on H. A Taylor, Assistant Secre-
tary of the Treasury. yesterday in regard
to a request which the Boston firm recent
" received from the officials Of the United
States Secret Service to destroy certain
plates. the imprints of which, represent
ing coins OF the United States. appeared in
an edition of school books issued by ths
firm.
The manager of the firm called TO assure
the Chief of the Secret Service, who is out
of town, that his firm was not aware OF
the fact that it was trespasslus on United
States statutes by publishing imprints of
United States coins. He said TO Mr.. Tay-
Tor that his firm had contracted with the
Cuban and Philippine authorities to fur
nish 60 600 copies Of these books. and that
they had been furnished and sent to their
various places of destination.
As the Chief of the Secret Servi'e re-
uuested the firm to destroy the plates. the
representative OF the concern said ne
would at once comply with the order
But he also stated that ii would be almost
impossible to make search for the 60OOJ
books and cover up the page which bears
the imprints of the coin
Mr. Taylor advised the Boston man to
consult with the Chief of the Secret Serv-
ice when he returns to the city.
The Washington times., 1901-10-09
SOUTHERN LINES HOLD OUT.
VIII Not Cease Issuing Special Rate
Excursion Tickets.

NEW YORK. Oct. San unsuccessful
effort to induce the Southern railroads
to stop issuing excursion tickets between
important commercial centres. North ana
South. was made by the general passen-
ger agents of the trunk line railroads az
a conference in this city today. The ram
roads in the Southeastern Passenger Asso-
citation had in operation nearly all last
winter n round trip reduced rate between
New Orleans and New York, via wash
iugton. Although the trunk lines refused
to become a party to this reduction IN
rates. and exacted full fares between
Washington and New York, the reduced
rate was SO lower than the regular
round-trip fare between New, York and
New Orleans.
The conference today was attended by
nearly all of the members of the Trunk
Line Passenger Committee and three rep
resentatives of the Southern roads, H. e.
Hardwicke, of the Southern railway sys-
tenn; c. l.. Stone. of the Louisville and
Nashville, ana A. ii. Hansen, of the hi
nois Central. The trunk line men asked
that the practice of issuing excursion
tickets between commercial centres either
be discontinued or that such excursion
rates be SO regulated as not to affect
u ettht- II was III butu
that the making of a reduced rate from
New Orleans to New York by way of
Washington excited the jealousy of other
intermediate competitive points, and
aroused a demand for reduced fares in
other directions.
The Southern railroad men stuck to
their policy, however and it was agreed
TO postpone the discussion until some fu-
ture time. Commissioner L. p. Farm ar
was authorized, in the meantime to APP
point subcommittee from the trunk
lines to take up this matter with the
Southern subcommittee.
The Washington times., 1901-10-09
VALLEY FORGE.
A Shaft in Memory of washing
toms Men.

An occasion of patriotic and national
interest will be the dedication of the first
monument erected to the heroic dead of
Valley Forge by the General Society,
Daughters of the Revolution.
This handsome obelisk of granite is
fifty feet high, and at the base appear
two bronze panels, one containing the
seal of the society and the other repre-
senting a scene of camp life at Valley
Forge. The inscription will read:
ITO the Memory of the Soldiers of
Washingtcn's Army Who Sleep
in Valley Forge.
The original Colonial flag. with thir-
teen stars, has been carved in the shaft
above the panels.
The unveiling will take place on oc-
tober 10. and will be attended by large
number of Daughters of the Revolution
from many States. The President and
members of the Cabinet have been in
Vited; also the Governors Of the thirteen
original States, and many distinguished
representatives from patriotic organiza-
tions. special train on the PennSyl-
vania Railroad will leave Philadelphia for
be in waiting at the latter place to convey
guests to the site of the monument The
public is cordially invited
This great work has been achieved by
tht SOClttS III INO years llHts anu IL 10
hoped that 1t may be an initial step to-
ward moro fitting commemoration and
preservation OF this spot, whose historic
significance is unique.
The beautiful country chosen by WASH
ington fer his famous encampment lies
today in almost the same primitive con-
dition rs in the winter of 177f-1S. and it
seems the duty of the nation to thus
preserve it. To this end bin was pre-
sented to Congress in December last. ask
ing that Valley Forge be made ma
tional reservation, and it is hoped that this
worthy project may be realized in the
near future. President Mckinley was
heartily in favor of this work of the
Daughters of the Revolution. and had sig
nified his intention of being present at the
dedicatory ceremonies He had also prom
ised to sign the bill when passed by Con-
greSS.
The Washington times., 1901-10-09
SHIPBUILDING ACTIVE.
Many New Vessels Constructed Dur
ing Past Month

The Bureau of Navigation yesterday
morning issued its monthly report. which
shows that during the month of Sep
tember there were built in the United
States l39 YES e :. of 2O.O55 gross tor Of
these s4 were wood sailing vessels of S,751
gross tons; 50 wood steam vessels, of ). .4Os
gross tons, and steel steam vessels of
5.90S gross tons
The largest steel steam vessel iIcluded
IN the above figures vas the Denver of
4,5iy gross tons, built at Wilmington by
the Harlan & iIollingsworth Conn rny
The report also shows that one wooden
sailing vessel Of Z gross tons was built
in Porto Rico
The Washington times., 1901-10-09
RIGHT TO SELECT HoMEsTEADs.
Involved in Pending Application in
the Interior Depa. lTnent.

The cases of the Kern ell Company Va.
Clark and the Gray Eagle Mining Com
pany vs. Clark were heard on review yes
terday at the Interior Department, the de-
partment having rendered a decision last
week The cases come up on the appli-
cation of Clark, who claims the right to
select homestead lands under the act of
June {. 1897.
His right of selection is contested by
a number of people who claim the lands
selected by him to be mineral, on ac-
count of recent oil discoveries. The lands
in question are situated in lhe Visalle
land district of California.
The active attorneys on either side, are
Jeff Chandler Shirley Ward. of Los An
geIes: Senator Thurston. of Nebraska;
Mr. Kirkenbach. of Baketield. Cal; ]. S.
Chapman, of Los Angeles, and Frank
Short of Fresno, Cal.
The Washington times., 1901-10-09
Reciprocity md Annexation.

(From the Philadelphia Ledger)
To deny fair commercial concessions to
Cuba In order to force the movement for
annexation would sully the American
name. with respect to annexation the at
tftude of the United States should be that
of absolute non-intervention and non
interference 1t is possible for the
United States to make the CONNER
ciaI conditions In the island intolera-
HE nv a narrow. ilibcral. and oppres-
sive policy. conditions from which there
could be no escape save through anneNa-
ton. The United States is bound by the
highest sanctions of honor not to force
annexation by this or any other course.
The Washington times., 1901-10-09
Democrats May Lead.

(From the Brooklyn Eagte-)
The Democratic party has been the par
ty OF tariff reform and is free 10 lead m
the campaign for reciprocity and for the
lowering OF the tariff barriers TO make the
continued expansion Of our trade easier
II is not handicapped by the presence IN
it's councils OF influential prOtcctionists
who are unwilling to surrender a single
advantage which they have lcen gn1oSins
for years under existing laws. There rs
no danger Of a serious split Within lt7
ranks. such as now threatens the Repup''-
The Washington times., 1901-10-09
A New Departure.

(From the New York WORLDLY
President Roosevelt has done excellently
well in appointing Ex-Governor Jones. of
Alabama, to n vacant Federal judgeship,
He made this selection because no Repub-
lican candidate of such eminent fitness
was presented for the place. And he said
in further explanation: Il am going to
make such appointments as viii make
every Southerner respect the Republican
party" This is new departure, indeed.
The Washington times., 1901-10-09
MINT Is Needed.

tFrom the Chicago Reeord-Herald)
What Pennsylvania needs is an iniusio'
Of the vigorous aud strenuous ruTitah'si'i
that is b, st typined in the personaliiiIiy -, W
Theodore Roosevelt the kind thai VIZ - -
meelSlv submit to political plunder. cor
rupttun. and misrulc.
The Washington times., 1901-10-09

Lord Kitchener reports five Boer com
mandos in Cape Colony. His brother,
Gen. F. w Kitchener. is in contact with
some of them. and Gen Bruce Hamilton
is trying to take care of the remainder.
Heavy fighting at Vryheid and elsewhere
on British ground is mOmentarily expect
cd The war is progressing quite active,y
The Washington times., 1901-10-09

Mr. Wu, Chinese Minister TO this coun-
try, has contributed a hundred dollars to
the Stone ransom fund. Mr. Wu is one
of the ablest diplomats in Washington or
any other capital.
The Washington times., 1901-10-09
4. prediction.

tFrom The ST Iouis Globs-Dcmoerat)
The conditions are not Democrats u,
1901 In any part Of the country ou's'ue VI
a few Southern States,
The Washington times., 1901-10-09
WILL VISIT INDIAN SCHOOLS.
Assistant Secretary Ryan Departs
for an Extended Western Trip

Thomas Ryan, First Assistant Secretary
of the Interior, left Washington yesterday
for an extended trip to the Western
States ard Territories. Judge Ryan ex-
poets to be gone for some time. and dur
ing his itinerary will visit a number of
the Indian schools and reservations.
The Washington times., 1901-10-09

The session of the Court Of Enquiry
yesterday was barren of sensational in
terest. Commander Wainwright was on
the stand during the day and corroborated
the testimony Of previous witnesses, that
the chart upon which the Navy Depart
ment relied TO show Admiral Schiey in an
unfavorable light was compromise be-
tween nayigators and was not reliably
accurate 1t rather looks TO an outsider
as il Captain Lemly were stringiag out his
presentment of the case with view
to wearing out the Court and rendering
its members the reverse of eager to hear
extended evidence on behalf of the appli-
cant.
The Washington times., 1901-10-09

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