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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-03
women Missionaries in China

The painful details of the murder of the
| American missionaries at Paoting-fu
have come to light, and this news recalls
to those who have followed the history of
events in China the circumstances which
LED 10 The death Of two OF these mission
aries, Miss Gorid and Miss MORRILL, These
TWO women, one OF whom was scarcely
more than girl. we're placed in charge
of school Tor girls near the place where
they Jcet their death, and there we're no
men aLTs, here about the establishment to
protect them. it sppcars. except possibly
some Chinese converts. When ;he hostiI-
tiles of the Boxers became alarming. n
missionary from Pekin visited the school
and emdeavored to persuade tho two wo-
men 10 take refuge in Pelin; but they re-
fused, saying that il they LETT the school
and compelled tie pupils to go home the
la tier would almost certainly be rnsssa-
cred. since 'herr large feet would pro-
claim them everywhere TO be mission girls;
= hiie Il The two american women remain
Cd and kept the school open, their pres
ence might be some sort OF protection.
The heroism OF these women. consider
ing the character OF the danger that
threatened them, cannot but excite the
admiration Of the world. They too the
chance Of torture ana death. not through
devotion 10 an abstract principle. hut 10
save women and children of alien blood
from death az the hands of their own
couutrymen. From their point of view.
their action was n plain duty. but It GER
tainly takes a rare quality OF character to
do ones plain duty in the face OF such
consequences as threatened them. As It
rrored. their lives were sacrificed BY
their msellsi courage, for the insane
sa7ages who murdered them were not
concerned with their motives or their
hcroism.
There nre two oresi ions now before the
public. One is that OF the punishment Of
the murderers. and Il xiii doubtless be
settled in time. The other Is whether the
martyrlcm Of these-two brave women is
TO b6 repeated. o,he. women can doubt
less be found who VII. If they think 1t
their duly. face Just such a fate, but is |
il The business OF the Christian people Of |
t;ia country. sitting snug and safe in |
their. homes, to ask them TO face it, IL |
Is certainly. not necessary 10 put 4 school |
for Chinese girls into lonely mission sta /
ton. where the teachers are exposed to |
the fury of Boxer -rprisi,igs. and nobody !
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-03
THE VENEZUELAN TROUBLES.
A Despatch From Minister Loomi.
Capable of Two Interpretations.

telegram received at the State De-
partment yesterday from Minister Loomis
at Caracas In regard to the controversy
over the abrogation of the pitch lake con-
eession of the New York and Bermuda
company in Venezuela is capable of two
interpretations on account of the confused
phrsseolOgy and If one of the Interpreta-
lions is correct there is apparently danger
Oh an outbreak in which American citi-
zens a2a through them. the United States
Government, win be involved
Mr. Loomis' despatch refers TO impend-
ing serious danger to the interests of the
New York and Bermuda Company and
there follows the word "thwarted" Some
OF the department officials hold that he
meant that an attempt TO do injury to
American interests had been thwarted
while others are inclined to believe that
ne meant hat the threatened danger still
exists These last do not profess to be
able to understand the meaning of
thwarted' as used by the Minister, but
they say the wording OF the message is
such as to be capable of the interpreta-
ton that Minister LOOMS attempt 10
avert trouble had been thwarted.
The adlices from the Minister are a
cause of some concern in official circles.
Rumors that disturbances directed against
Americans have occurred in the vicinity
or the pitch lakes have reached the State
department, and II was for that reason
that the training ship Hartford was order
ed to remain at La Guayra, the port OF
Caracas. The gunboat Scorpion, ordered
to relieve the Hartford. left San Juan,
Porto Rico, for La Guayra yesterday.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-03
A GOOD CHANCE FOR ADDICKS
Indications of Combination With
Colonel Du Point.

DOVER. Del, Jan. 2.-Unless there is a
revulsion of feeling between this time and
January Is J. Edward Addicks is almost
certain to be a member of the United
States Senate after that time. 1t is tao
lilly admitted here that the agreement
made by the Regular Republicans and the
Union Addicks Republicans for The organ
ization of the Legislature yesterday will
be continued or renewed in the Senatorial
contest two weeks hence. If that is done
Colonel Du Point probably will be the
other. Senator.
When the regulars accepted Addicks
proposal to unite in electing Assembly
officers they practically gave the victory
to Addicks. II they had remained stead
fast in their opposition to the gas mag
nate 1T IS confidently asserted the Demo-
Gratis would have voted for regular Re
pubiicans in organizing both houses and
for members of the same faction in the
Senatorial contest The Democrats are
determinedly opposed to Addicks. for il is
mostly to him that they owe their defeats
in the last few years
No good reason why the regulars trad
ed with the Unions has yet been advanced
Some say it was because Governor elect
HUM and Chairman Churchman wanted
harmony, but harmony that meant semi
=
the regulars had been shouting against
ever since election. If it was desired to
send two Republicans TO the Senate the
same thing, it is said, could have been
done by securing the willing aid of the
Democrats.
Addicks' case. which was looked upon
as hopeless before yesterday. is now con-
sidered to be a sure thing At present It
looks as though he will get the short term
OF four years, which is the more desira-
BILE, because the incumbent becomes the
senior Senator, and will come up for re-
election before Legislature to be chosen
at the next Presidential election. The
logical candidate for the other term of
six years to succeed Senator Kenney,
whose term will expire March g. is
Colonel Du Point. although ex-senator
Higgins may be dark horse.
Whatever the regulars do it is not
thought the Democrats will aid them now.
They are sore over the organizing of the
Assembly yesterday. and the only salve
to cure them will be the defeat of Adj
dicks.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-03

The court of enquiry created to inves-
tigate the Booz and Breth hazing cases
at West Point has concluded it's work
and is sitting at Governors Island TO
review the evidence and reach decis4n.
Today the Congressional committee OF
investigation in the Same cases will meet
and arrange a programme. 1t is asserted
in Philadelphia and other places in Penn
sylvania where the facts are known that
testimony which for some reason was
withheld from the military court will be
given fully before the committee. which
is TO hold an initial meeting in the Quaker
City within a few days.
All we have to say on the subject at
this time is to express the hope that the
Congressional inquest will be thorough.
impartial and relentless in its purpose
to expose the truth The disclosures con-
corning the hazine habit at West Point,
Bellevue, and Blackwell's Island have
aroused the country. The public demands
complete reform in this respect in our
educational and charitable Institutions.
Colonel Mills and Lieutenant Colonel
Helm declare that hazfng cannot be
stopped 1t is within the power OF Con-
gress to show them, by appropriate legis-
lation. with 2 penitentiary term and ball
and chain attachment, that they are
wrong.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-03

\ novel case before The Var Department is pre-
scented in she request 0i Governor Pingrec. OF
Michigan for thg eXtTaG,tiou from Cuba OF one
THOMPSON. ~no Is wanted IL Detroit TO answer
to the charge o. forgery. IL has alrcady been
demonstrated in ,Ec Nelly case shat no easy
nor assured legal channel al cstradition to Cuba
IL available and Il iuisht prove equally difficult
TO secure the return OF Offenders who have taken
refuge m The island. But there is not much red
tape anout ? military government, as general
rule. and The Federal authorities in CUBA would
need only administrative sanction from Wash
ngtou to establish with eli due promrtncsS Il
precedent by which future proceedings Tor extra
dition might be regulated.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-03
ROOSEVELT NOW A MASON.
The Rough Rider Takes the First De-
gree at Oyster Bay.

OYSTER BAY. L. l., Jan. 2.-This was
great night for Long Island Masons and
for members of the Masonic fraternity
throughout the United States. Vice Presi-
dent-elect Roosevelt took his first step
into the mysteries of the craft In the
rooms of Mattinnecock Lodge SOC. F. and
A. NJ. in this village. this evening. Ma
sons from all parts of Long Island City
and Long Island attended the initiation
by regular and special trains.
Four hundred or more crowded the
lodge rooms on the top floor of the hank
building, while about twice as many more
who failed to gain admittance, thronged
the stairway and the sidewalks about the
building. High potentates of the order
and the members of the local lodge uar-
ticipated in the initiation which culmnat-
ed in fitting the former Rough Rider and
Governor out with the first degree in
Masonry. All garnishing was omitted
from the ceremony, which was conducted
with dignity and absolute simplicity.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-03
HEIRS TO A GREAT FORTUNE.
T. J. Fielder and Wife Adopted by II
Wealthy woman.

NASHVILLE. Tenn. Jan. Samuel NJ.
Murphy. a citizen of Nashville lately de-
ceased, left an estate valued at from 81.
000.00O TO $4,000. GOO. The probating of his
will in the County Court today was at
tended with sensational incidents. Mr..
Murphy leaves S5O.OC0 each TO his nieces,
Mrs Nora Kibreath and Mrs. Mary Gard
ner. He leaves the remainder OF the es-
tate to his wife. There is a provision in
the will that in the event he outlived his
wife the estate be divided equally be-
tween Mr.. and Mrs T. j. Fielder. Mrs.
Murphy and Mr.. Fielder are appointed
executors.
Immediately after the probating of the
viii Mrs. Murphy, through her attorneys,
fled papers legally adopting Fielder and
his wife as her children and heirs to her
property. Felder's acquaintance with the
Murphys has been of scarcely a years
duration. He is Georgian. and came
here in the employment OF the Nashville
Street Railway Company, of which Mr..
Murphy was director.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-03

The Fifty-sixth Congress reassembles
today for its final session. Its masters
have but two objects:
First: To pass the Army bill.
Second: To pass the Subsidy bill.
The Democratic minority in the House
amounts 10 nothing; but the Democratic
minority in the Senate can defeat both
these bills. and it should do so.
The Subsidy bill is a steal.
The Army bill contains grant of power
to the President which is in fat violation
of the Constitution OF the United States.
Neither bill should become law. No
honest man in House or Senate can
vote for the one o. the other.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-03
FOREIGN CONSULAR OFFICERS
4 List OF New Appointments Recog-
nized by The state Department..


The State Department has recognized
the following new foreign consular off,
GERS:
Martha Goro Vice Consul OF Japan at
Manila, P. l.; Giuseppe Saint Martin, Con-
sui of Italy at New Orleans La. for the
States of Louisiana. Texas Mississippi,
Alabama, Florida. Arkansas. and Tennes-
see and Indian Territory; Auguste Jouve.
Consul of Monaco at New York city: Fee
lice Beauregard Consul OF Italy for Porto
Rico and the adjacent islands. TO reside at
Havana Cuba; Uyera Kisa boro. Consul OF
Japan 1t San Francisco. Cal; William
Hugh Montgomery Sinclair Vice Consul OF
Great Britain at Manila, p. l.: Michele
RicciO, Consular Agent OF Italy at New
Haven. Conn; Francisco Garcia Pereira
LeGo. Vice Consul of Brazil at New York:
Walter 3. Cook, Vice Consul of Brazil at
Brunswick. Ga; George Armesley Barks-
dale. Vice Consul of Brazil at Richmond
Va; Thomas Rain Walker. Vice Consul Of
Great Britain at Honolulu. Fl. l.; Escipion
Canal, temporary Consul of Bolivia at
San Francisco; Enrique Nulfi, temporary
Consul of Bolivia NJ New York: II ~
Isenberg, temporary Consul of Germany
for six months ar Honolulu. II. l.; Henry
Alexander Ramsden. Vice Consul Of Great
Britain at Havana, Cuba; Thomas Fitz-
Gibbon. Vice Consul of Great Britain al
Cardenas. Cuba; George L. Fowler. Vice
Consul OF Great Britain at CienfucsCs,
Cuba: John J. D'Costa. Vice Consul of
Great Britain at Matanzas. Cuba: Arthur
l.. Brcslcr. Consul ad interim Of Nirara
qua ut Detroit. Mich; Ramon Mendez
Capote, Consul al interim OF Nicaragua
at San Juan, Porto Rico: Carl Hugo Ar
nal, Consul ad interim OF Nicaragua at
Newport News Va; Francisco Canein
VendrelI. Vice Consul ad interim Of Mica
ragua at Ponce, Porto Rico; Antonio
Rolling. Consul Of Peru at Havana. Cuba
Manuel Ma Coll Altabes, Consul OF
Spain NJ Cienfuegos. Cuba
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-03

Viewed from the standpoint of the Con-
stitution. it seems pity that Governor
Mount. OF Indiana, should not have re-
turned 10 his allegiance to that instrS-
ment by making New Year present TO
Governor Beekham. OF Kentucky, Of the
fugitives from Justice charged with muir
der, whom he has been protecting TO the
loss of his own good name and the dis
grace of his state. But figs do not grow
upon thlstles. and Republican Governor
who respects the Constitution where it
conflicts with the immunity of Repub-
lican politicians from the crimes they
may have committed. is indeed rara avis
in ferris
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-03

will contend that the girls are any bet
ter or wiser for being educated at such
cost. II there is any one lesson which
emphatically is taught by this awful
tragedy. it is that mission schools in
China. especially those in which women
are employed, should be located in the
treaty ports where they can, il neces-
sary. be properly defended
1t is ali very well to say that the blood
Of the martyrs i. the seed of the church,
but those who say it will do well to try
q little martyrdom themselves before they
consent to the massacre of American wo-
men by Chinese savages.. The very people
who placdly cite that stern old proverb
refuse to investigate and clean out the
pest holes of the towns in which they live.
because they are afraid of catching some
disease, or hurting their regulations. or
losing money. If half the money spent on
missions were spent in preventing pauper-
ism and vice in this country, Chinese Dip
lomats and scholars might find less fault
with American institutions, and might
even conclude-that Christianity would be
good religion for China. The amount of
money spent in ameliorating the condi-
tion of the Chinese in this country looks
rather small beside the sum spent for mis-
sions in China; yet one would suppose
that the economical plan of procedure
would be to set up mission. schools among
the Chinese who come here and let them
carry the news back to China when they
go. rather than to spend three or four
times as much money in planting schools
where they are not wanted. There is alto
gether too much red tape about the aver
age missionary society, and it is well to
remember that the founder of Christian
ity himself took particular pains to ex-
press his disapproval of red tape when
ever he encountered it. and that. unless
his character has been greatly misiudged,
he would probably do tie same today.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-03

fFrom the Kansas City Star. }
While Emop an nations are apprehensivc Of
the DEVELOPMENT 81 American commerce. even in
the face Of their tarn Determinations against IL
manufactures in America sill cry out about
their inability to comPctc with the -'pauper
labor OF Europe. If their sense OF haluor IS
at all acute. they must smile at the ahSurslity
OF the situation. TN side OF the Atiantie tiic
nations of Europe arc protecting themselves
against the Product OF expensive american labor
and an European economist is calling on the
PoSers 10 enter into an Industrial alliance assrst
tine growing competition OF the United States.
On the Other side. these much feared industries
refer "a themselr-s piantively as infant
struggling concerns. On this bass they appeal
to the public pure Tor aid. The people then
pass laws compelling themselves TO pay higher
prices for products until concern like the
Carnegie Steel Company with n capital OF
Sa5,oto,Ooo, can make Sil.eoo.o 900 prodt in
year. This thing would be amrsins TO the gem
eral public il tiic cost OF the joke not 50
great
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-03
BRYAN BAGS TWENTY DUCKS.
The Nebraskan Reviews the Scene of
the Galveston Storm

GALVESTON, Tex, Jan. William J.
Bryan returned here today from Lake Sur
prise where he has been shooting ducks
fer the past three days. AS a result of his
skill as a hunter he bagged twenty ducks
which he distributed among the boatmeE
at the landing. After a shave and bath,
Mr.. Bryan made tour of the storm swept
district and expressed surprise at what
mad been done toward its rehabilitation.
Accompanied by his son he left at 80
p- m. for Houston, where he will spend
the night. Tomorrow night he will lee
ture in Palestine, the following night in
Tyler, and Saturday night in Sherman.
From there he will return direct To Lin
coin. He said ne enjoyed his hunting out
ing immensely. but mad nothing 10 say of
a political nature.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-03
oNTARIo's FURNITURE TRUST
Nineteen Factories in II Combination
with S3.OOO.OOo Capital.

MONTREAL, Jan. "A combination of
three-tourths of the furniture factories in
Ontario has just been completed, and will
bear the name of the Canada Furniture
Manufacturers, Limited. Its capital will
be $4,000. 600. Negotiations have been un-
der way for two years. Nineteen Ontario
factories are represented and they have
elected Simon Snyder. of Waterloo, as
president and W. X. Hobbs, of London. as
vice president. The object is to push the
export trade and to specialize the work
of the different factories. The headquar-
ters of the company will be in Toronto.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-03

iFrom thc Houston Post)
i nav ne true ihat cotton is stil the ruling
staple Of the South, still king, hut his days oil
absoluiism gone, notwithstanding he may
now and then as Tor this year, temporarily as
sert his supremacy once more Peculiar ooudi
,ions which the Post pointed ont months age,
have favored the staple this year, bun We have
no assurance that these conditions will exist
next year OF tho next after that unless the South
IS wiser in this day than it has been heretofore.
To drop Other crops next wear. abandon diver
siGcation, and bend every energy and utilize
every acre in the production OF record break.
ing crop, ii favored by the weather would mean
the dethroncnent Of the king again aud the re.
duction OF his subjects to an undesirable plight
ppca MARI
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-03
THE HANDIwoRK OF FLINT.
Formation of Trust i'm the Manufac.
turc of Farm Implements.

CHICAGO, Jan. "A formation of a
trust of sixty concerns, manufacturers of
plows and cultiyating machinery, is said
to have been completed by Charles R.
Flint. one OF the most successful organ
izers of trusts in the United States. Ex-
Judge William l. Vincent. according to
news from South Bend, has secured sixty
written options on the largest pillow and
cultiyating concerns in the States of Hi
nois, Ohio. Indiana, New York. and Miehi
gan. ~ -ss,
A conference is TO he held in New York
this week, when Jedge Vincent will pre-
sent his options and action will be taken.
1t is said the capital stock will be $685.
600 400
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-03
Should Victoria Die.
lFrom the rhiIadelphia Time.l

IL is quite conceivable that the death OF Queen
Victoria at this time would be an advantage
rather than a loss to England and TO civilization
Tie Government is practically in the hand, of
the Cecil family, but Lord Salisbury himself
has come to be regarded the veteran who Lays
supcrfluous on the stage. and England sadly
needs the inspiration OF some new leadership
While no ono can tell Just how much OF posi-
tive force Albert Edward would bring 10 bear
on the conduct OF public affairs. he would
bring at least a living and popular personality.
active sympathy with modern life and, above
all, change
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-03
HARRISON MADE a DIRECTOR.
indianapolis Gas Consumers Feel
Certain Of Protection

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. Jan. For the
past two years the natural gas companies
of this city have been agitating against
the change from the 'open CRATE" TO the
meter" system of measurement. ana two
or three ordinances embodyirg the change
have been introduced in the common coun-
ell but none was passed.
The attempt TO force meters upon con-
sumers engendered much feeling against
the compaI ,es and the Consumes Trust
Company today made a concession to the
people in elec;ing General Harrison di
rector. He has notified the company that
he will serve and his membership on the
board is taken as guarantee of a change
in policy and the restoration OF good feel
ings
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-03
Lei the Called Jade Vince.


II General Nlrs carries cut his reported inten.
ton Of answering the pronuncamento issued by
the late Russell \. Algcr hc will do exactly what
that politicai cadavcr most earnestly desires.
AlCor has everything To gain and nothing to
los ly a rcopening OF the 'embamed beef con
tIpycrsy. Miles cannot possibly benefit by it.
The country passed uPon the matter two years
ago GeneIal Miles should allow Alger to howl
until he gets tired. No one will pay any atten.
ton TO the cx-Seerctary OF War unless Miles
dignihes him by opening the controversy.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-03
TO REPLANT THE TREES.
Government Plans to Restore the
Chickamauga Forest.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. Jan. 1.-The
Government is making preparations to
restore the forest on the reservation em-
bracing the Chiekamauga Chattanooga
National Military Park. For this pupose
the Department of Agriculture will send
here a corps of expert fOresteTs. who will
direct the work of Teplanting the trees.
Thousands OF dollars will be spent in re-
storing the trees. Some parts of the park
before the Government acquired it were
almost denuded OF trees by relic hunters.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-03

Evidently. there is whole lot Of explana ion
due from Colonel Heistund The charges Of Naio
Hawkes., that he indnced- 10 work up a henri
combination on Heistand's promises OF official
iayors, are altogether toa specific Ia he ignored.
AEain, IL may be pcrtinch' 10 remark that the
American people not fading up The whit,
mans burden" for the pcrs' nal financial benefit
Of army officers postoihee officials Unless we
shall have honesty in colonil administration, we
shall fail Eiiseiably in the tifoit.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-01-03
ToLEDo's GAS SHUT OFF.
The Default in Payment Resented by
Private Contractors.

TOLEDO Ohio. Jan. Private con-
tractors who have been furnishing natural
gas to the city gas department shut off
the supply today because the city has de-
faulted in payment More than six hun
-dred consumers are without gas and con-
siderable suffering ensues.
The shutting of of the gas supply ends
Toledo's attempt to apply the principles
OF municipal ownership to the natural gas