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The Washington times., 1901-12-28
BENEFITS OF EXPANSION.

More than few have been advanced why
Washington receive Congressional sanction for
expansion the direction of the beautiful That part
of the country outside District of Columbia has been
consistently apahetic because it evidently views the
issue distinctly local.
10 those individuals whose ideas of art not cir
by three square meals and fat purse there is
practical inspiration in the beautiful.
Washington is the place where the nations board Of
aldermen transacts countrys political business That
is the reason why every section of the United States
should he keenly interested in making the Capital what
Nashiugtonians desire to have :.
The satisfaction of the mind and well balanced
thought largely a matter of environment The better
environment. the better the thought Hence Wash
ngtons establishment should be local issue in every
community that hopes for and expects benefits. win
get more from Congress ideal surroundings than it
will a National Legislature otherwise situated
Let then have the magnificent Capital!
The Washington times., 1901-12-28
Democratic Diseord.

The Republican Senators aud Represen-
tatives are contemplating with some de-
gree of satisfaction the lack OF harmony
which prevails among their political oppo-
neGts. The Democrats make no denial of
the palpable truth that they are sadly out
Of accord. but. in general. they claim that
the differences are not vital Upon ths
tariff they say there lave always been
divergent views. growing out OF local in
terests and the immense mass OF detail
which the subject presents for considera-
tion.
But at this time there is sharp line
OF cleavage between the Democrats Of the
South and West and those OF the extreme
East. the dispute centrlng upon the Chi
cago and Kansas City platforms. The
Eastern members OF the party are espe-
eially anxious for a direct and unmis-
taxable reputation OF the money pIanks
OF those two platforms. Those from the
South and West take the ground that in
their representative capacity they have
nothing 10 do with platforms-that IL Is
for the national conventions to declare
what the party faith shall be- and where
this has been done. the Senator's and
Representatives have no authority form
ally to promulgate a new creed.
The most Of those who stood firmly upon
the Kansas City platform seem prepared
to concede that the money plank and
possibly some others will. in all probabil-
ity, be greatly modified by the convention
in 1904. but they object most seriously
TO taking any action which can be con-
strued as an admission that they were
wrong in the last two Presidential cam
paigns. There is a strong undercurrent
OF feeling among them that, as political
issue. the free coinage question is dead
that it has been killed by changed con-
ditions.
StiIl they insist that as the situation
was in 1895. and, in lesser degree, in 1900,
their arguments were sound. They ex-
press a decided unwillingness to be
driven from this position and forced to
confess error by that wing of the party
the detection OF which. they claim. was
the cause of their defeat in both Of tho
last campaigns.
An issue of this Kind naturally creates
rather strong personal feeling. ard
makes the breach seem wider than il
really Is. In fact, the Democrats claim
that there are more essential differences
among their opponents than there are
in their own ranks. OF course, the Re-
publicans do not concede this, and they
pointedly suggest that their differences
have not recently led to any serious Re-
publican defeats.
The Washington times., 1901-12-28
Under the CapitoIs Dome.

The subject of pensions is always an
interesting one In Congress. and the re-
cent attack upon Commissioner Evans
now gives 1t even more interest than II
usually possesses. 1t is a matter con-
eernjng which the general public feels
strongly. On one hand there is an almost
universal desire to treat deserving vet
Grams with the fullest measure Of kind
ness and generosity. while on the other
there is conviction that the true spirit
OF the pension laws has been greatly
abused.
commissioner Evans was charged with
narrowness and ilIiberaiity In his CON
struction OF the laws. even while il was
admitted that a considerable percentage
of the pension claims were fraudulent.
There Is no particular difficulty In a Pen
sion Commissioners fair and accurate in
depreciation OF the law. but It is exceed
lngly hard for him to keep from making
hosts of enemies. Every would-be PEN
sioner with a dubious claim feels that the
law should be so construed as to make II
cover his case. If this is not done the
Commissioner incurs the enmity not only
OF the claimant. but Of friends and COM
rades who esoOuse his cause
The Washington times., 1901-12-28
A PRopIGAL GROWN PRINCE

If cable adyices from Paris are to be relied puIthe
troubles Of the German Crown Prince financial in
stead OF physical Il is alleged that the of the
lioenzolleIs has been extrayagant and is many thon
sand dollars in debt and that his royal father has
fused poinfbank TO pay the bills.
Princes are, after ALL not vastly different from
1bc ordinary yonng at college And It has never
scen demonstrated that the prospect of nheriting a
throne productive of discretion which is as
u rulc the result of experience.
II Is evident parable Of the prodgsr. does
appeal the Rasrr strongly it did to the
The Washington times., 1901-12-28
A DISTINGUISHED RECRUIT.

Mr. Grover Cleveland's cooperation in the audable
healing the breach between American labor and
capital is assured by his acceptance of membership in
industrial department of the National Civic Fedora
lion. The only living exPresdent has demonstrated that
his promote the good of the basic interests of
his country stronger than his wish for undsturbed
private life.
Mr.. Ceveands deep interest in the Of Industrial
peace is emphasized by the fact that his aid youn-
teered a time when he i'll. Restored health he
viii doubtless take leading and part in framing
the articles of confederation which viii draw The
poyer and the cmploye into closer relationship and pro-
-ide of concilation which shall neutrize the
frequent hostility between the great elements of
the industrial world.
Senator Hanna, who is Of the leading spirits in
this splendid peace project has said that he would
rather have the satisfaction of bringing il
lion than he installed at the White House His close
a1ion with both capital and labor have shown him that
labor is the very heart and capital the blood of the body
polite; that they work in harmony disease and
dissolution will follow.
\ treaty between the gigantic employing interests
Of the country and the of skill and muscle viii be
Of the greatest possible blessings Of the twentieth
century.
The Washington times., 1901-12-28
nnsis for Special Legislation.

More important to the general public.
pehaps. is the circumstance that in vast
numbers of cases the rejected claims are
made the basis of special legislation In
Congress. which. in the nature Of the sub
ject has involved many abuses and Gre
ated a great deal of ill-feeling among
members. There have been times when
the alihustering against such legislation
became almost a public scandal. As
rule this action was induced not by a de-
sire to defeat the claims that were just.
but from feeling that numbers Of them
were without merit, and that in the hurry
Of such legislation there was no oppor-
tunity to segregate the true from the
false.
The Washington times., 1901-12-28
loHN BILLS PROBLEM.

General Lord Kiicheners latest in South AZ
rira Is likely TO act as tonic British pessmsn and
the weakening optimist tha; peace in Boer-
land l. as indefinite a proposition
u win again coniure up visions of boodshcd and
treasure spent in the long strife for the ,indcation
gneands position and widening OF her dominion. If
1here is an atom of comfort in the situation, micro
scope win required detect it, and the British public
likes its satisfaction in larger quantities.
ii Is improbable that the lesson viii be read in the
word Compromise but upon assimilation il viii bc
rrsing is barren Of results either in nome
politics martial policy.
in Lord Rosebery's recent speech at Chesterfield
there a of warning that Engi-,ucn seemed 10
defect. The holiday season may for the apathy
that followed the applause.
The world interested in The question whether
action viii follow apathy and whether any earnest step
will be taken o the equilibrium of pence.
The Washington times., 1901-12-28

work to piit him out. Associated with
him are men who have waxed rich not by
theft flor an analysis of the workings OF
Tammany will not substantiatc charge
of larceny. but through contracts and in
direct taxation OF favored individuals
These men should go along with their
chief.
Able and upright citizens OF the order
of Grant and Gilroy and John Sheehan
can save Tammany from igr1minious
death. The first step is to wrest ,he lead
ership from the hands of Richard Gro
The Washington times., 1901-12-28
LATE LEGAL DECISIONS.

In an action for divorce brought by the
wife on the ground Of her husbands cru
city and neglect to her when ill, in order
to contradict his statement that "all that
was the matter With her was that she
lacked the grit his mother had she was
permitted to testify that one night when
she was III she got out of bed and crawled
across the room to the porch. procured a
drink Of water, and returned to the bed
the same way, rather than wake her hus-
band and ask him to get the water. The
divorce was granted, together with $500
alim6ny to the wife. Breedlove VS.. Breed
love (61 y. K. Rep, 1867, Supreme Court
OF Indiana
The Washington times., 1901-12-28
The .aIvation of Tammauy Han.

Anybody with half an eve can see Dick
Croker's finish" remarked Mr.. William
Ryan. of New York, at the Riggs. Whom
the gods destroy they first make mad
Croker is insane to the extent of imagin-
irg that he can longer lead Tammany
Hall to victory. He will as surely carry
it down to perdition as he has already lost
his former power. if allowed to retain the
leadership.
Croker gets his dictatorship by virtue
OF being chairman OF the finance commit
tee of the organization. Once deposed
from that office, he will cease to exert
any influence. and the good men in Tam
many Ghere is no lack OF them should
The Washington times., 1901-12-28
Chinese views OF Foreigners.

Picking Newspaper-Thc English are hrusauc
and straightforward and social amenities
Russians the other hand Chinese officials especa
all who have been delighted with the
treatment they receive there The Japanese whose
very pleased our SO boars The
French exceedingly polite according national
very please aad more friend
y han
The Washington times., 1901-12-28
THE SENATE'S LOSS.

After gallant fight William Joyce Sewell has passed
away and New Jersey of the most conspigu-
Gus distinguished To his colleagues ntNash
ington his personal friends the National Capital
the death of Senator Sewel i personal bereavement
for in his individuality he lovahe and in his public
life capable and conscientious.
General Sevell's marked by that energy
which elevates the man. from the time he began his
,,orldbattle the humble walk of mercantile competi-
his last day of service in the United
His patriotic aggressveness in the defence of the
flag during the bitter military of the COS was an
index of character and it him both promotion
and special recognition.
When he entered politics General Sewell exercised
laudabe determination that characterized his
conduct fields of Charlottesville and Gettysburg
Republicans in New Jersey early recognized him
leader and for than quarter century he had dis
charged duties of many high Offices within the gift
the people and the party.
unusual tribute was paid to the NewIersey states
mau al the outbreak of the against Spain. Ever
ready 10 his country where most needed he was
appointed a maior-general and bent upon going TO
the front. the unanimous request of the Republican
members however he yielded to the desire
that he remain in that body.
Washington will join New Jersey in mourning the
passing of capable aud distinguished Ameri-
The Washington times., 1901-12-28
CURRENT PRESS COMMENT.
Creditor of the world.

Chicago Vanderlipr that sold
in weiyem0nth other nations commodities the value
$500 o0000O during past years bought
from the OF only $500 100000
total that has shown little oskpand the
six years merchandise proeice,
lures 10000 than have bought while in all
history from beginning the up years
the foreign balance
total Of only $3S30OO{ co.
The Washington times., 1901-12-28
status of the Bilr.

II is not at this time known what view
the Pension committees will take OF the
measure. which IS OF a rather sweeping
character. While there undoubtedly is
feeling that some such !a~ should De en-
acted. 1t may not be an easy matter TO
bring about an agreement upon matters
of essential detail
In this connection 1t is pointed out that
one Of the purposes of the bill being to
relieve Congress from the consideration
of individual claims. It is provided that
none such shall be passed upon unless
first adjudicated in the court. which pro-
vision. IL Is urged. can in no way affect
subsequent Congresses or limit their right
to pass pension acts. still. there can bs
no question that with such a law in force
many cases would go to the court that are
now hurried directly into Congress.
The Washington times., 1901-12-28
THE PAPER YOU MUST HAVE.

Yesterday afternoon venerable contemporary
printed local beats" The Evening Times
'ehe Evening Times printed 27 local beats" our
venerable contemporary.
Comment is unnecessary.
If You want the in the afternoon there is only
hing do
BUY THE EVENING TINES AND KEEP on DOING
IT ALL THE TIME.
If you do you'll find out thing you didn't
know before
While the Beers would doubtless welcome peace with
open they evidently do not want it the
pean plan
If Mr.. Carnegie keeps he viii richly deserve the
honor of being the first President of AltrIria.
General De Wet evidently determined to have
something for Christmas, if It was only a few
British soldiers.
The announcement that Tanmany has gulotinc
up its sleeve proof that Mr. Croker has
his head.
The Washington times., 1901-12-28
4 CredItnhIr Trnn.nction.

New York Evening PostTf Government finds proper
SIS Chinese Indemnity. will
complete transaction unique is creitabe. Whether
practical method restitution there
Japan aud the United States the
carry away Cha dealing handsomely viii
substantially repaid only good WILL but
and in trade. and. above all. in seIi-resnect
The Washington times., 1901-12-28

An act requiring fre-escapes to be con-
structed on the outside Of certain classes
of buildings and giving the inspector Of
factories a discretion as to the number.
location material, and construction OF
such escapes, is held by the Supreme
Court OF Illinois, in the case OF Arms IS.
Aver t6l y. E. Rep, S51, not to be un-
constitutional as de!egatius legislative
powers to the Inspector And a declara-
tiou which states that the defendants
were the owners Of a seven-story build
ing used for manufa turing purposes. and
that b. reason Of the hre-escape act il
became their duty to equip it with fire
escapes subject to the approval Of the in
spcctor of factories: that defendants
never filed an application for permit for
the construction OF such escapes though
10 was their duty to do so; and that thcy
neglected to provide re-escapes- where
by man lost his life-sufflciently fixed
the liability for such death on the defend
ants
The Washington times., 1901-12-28
Suggestion for phiIan,hropist.

St Louis DpatchSome day wealthy philanhro-
instead Of building university viii found uniyers
where the neglected children of large cities
tanned instructed night the year.
made in childhood lasting possible educational
be with little ones
The Washington times., 1901-12-28
THE WASHINGTON TIMES.
FRANK A. MUNSEY.

thcr of the original Emperor William is therefore, likely
proong The cornhus diet in the hope that the antc
patton of fatted calf Will through the medium of grow
ing appetite. work sautary rform in the young gentle
who it il asserted has ved like prince despite
parental economy.
The Washington times., 1901-12-28
Safcr mt Home.

Philadelphia Record-Therc much method in the decision
British Office Withdraw twenty batteries
lery
that the hindrance mobility in the
warfare; persons inclined leyy might suggest that
would be safer from capture England
the eyaIdr
The Washington times., 1901-12-28

An habitual drunkard. within the mean
ing OF the statute making it an offence to
sell to such. is defined by the Supreme
Shiun (66 Pae. Rep. 650l, to be one who
becomes commonly or frequently intoxi-
Gated, and not necessarily one who has so
surrendered himself to the habit that he
must drink to excess and become intoxi-
Gated whenever the temptation is pre-
seHted. and an opportunity afforded him
to do so.
The Washington times., 1901-12-28

The mere fact that one of two servants
has committed an assault upon Tie other
in a quarrel does not OF itself necessarily
constitute Justification for the master
in discharging the assailant. holds the
New York Supreme Court. Appellate di-
vision. in the case Of Burt VS. Catlia tI2
n Y Supp. 9s4D. The employer OF the
discharged servant contended that the
conduct OF the latter in striking another
servant was so prejudicial to his business
that he might lawfully terminate the re-
laticn. But the court held that the cor
reetness of this position depends upon the
circumstances Of the personal encounter
between the employees.
The Washington times., 1901-12-28

Baltimore Herald-It is pleasant note the European
controversy wcn
manifestation Of friendship for America Spanish
American az have rival dispu-
this claim than witness dispute natio
displays antpathy Young west
The Washington times., 1901-12-28
HALLWAY rnr snnitniinn-

St Louis starIt proposed to Introduce special
Southern Western consumptves right
isolate tuberculosis patients anywhere
tany do railway ventilation pro-
The Washington times., 1901-12-28

The protest against the Paris cartoonist because of
his vicious caricatures OF foreign rulers will probably
have wholesome effect. The trouble with the French
carcatlrst is that he fails distinguish between
listio lccnee and arListic liccntiousness.
The Washington times., 1901-12-28

Louisville Courier JournaThe Chinese Government
employ American salary OF $4,000 year.
There will be difficulty securing There
million Americans who usually advising
own Government gratis.
The Washington times., 1901-12-28
shni,rspeare's Innings Vow.

Lake Tr1une-Lesle stephen has taken the reverse
kcspeare controversy
considerations suggest Shakespeare
but Shakespeare Bacon fair stroke.
quite as probable the contrary claim
The Washington times., 1901-12-28
PERSONAL.
Tightening the struggle for Life.

| Tightening the struggle for Life.
\ greatly sought-after gentleman in
the hotels Yesterday was Dr.. Richard
| Theodore Ely. the most noted authority
probably on political economy in this
country and director in that branch Of
study. as well as of political science and
history. at the University of Wisconsin.
Dr. Ely is of small stature. with hair
inclining to grey. Glasses hide his sharp
blue eyes. He has written a number
Of books regarded as standard works
on the so-called dismal science" and
many of them have been translated into
foreign languages. He was born in
Chautauqua County. y. Y. forty-seven
years ago and his early life was spent on
farm
Or. Ely smiled when a Times man pro-
pounded to him the oft-aslSed question:
rs the struggle for existence growing
harder?"
That is a question rather difficult TO
answer briefly he replied. Il should say
that. taking conditions as at present. the
struggle is not more severe than in the
past. 1t must be remembered that there
Is constant social progress and local re
forms which ameliorate the condition OF
mankind. Thetlaws passed in some States
against child labor and limiting the labor
of women may be cited Then another
factor is labor-saying machinery, which
has reduced physical drudgery.
Profit sharing with employees tends
also to help the lot of those who toll
What may happen in the future genera
tions is. of course. a matter Of specula-
tion. but as regards the present. the bat
tie of life is not more difficult for us
than it was for our predecessors"
The Washington times., 1901-12-28

The Sick Man of Europe seems to have a positive
genius for keeping debt However. the world VIII not
believe that the latest proposed loan is for the payment
Of doctors bills.
The Washington times., 1901-12-28
Reform win a Capital II.
\ job for Nr. Hr,nn

Mobile Register-one the
shortsome
The Washington times., 1901-12-28
InrrntItadc of the Cubnn..

Pittsbqrg Dspatch-The illustrates
the spe with which services
in cause
The Washington times., 1901-12-28

"rouohin an appcrtanin to- Deyery, it might also
be interesting to learn where he got his.
The Washington times., 1901-12-28
4 lin for Tr,In.
Courtins Our Friendship.

Houston PosTcsla would better get his line commun
caon Wars eaablLshed Marcon beat him
The Washington times., 1901-12-28

\ Judgment debtor gave his check to Il
constable in full settlement of the judg
ment. On examining the check the con
stable found clerical mistake therein
and held the check toward the debtor to
noint out the error. The debtor snatched
Inc checi, out of the constable's hand. On
suit by the constable to recover the CHECK
or the value thereof the New York Su-
premc Court. Appellate division tPausin
The Washington times., 1901-12-28

II is only natural for prominent Cnbans seek The
being the nations first President but IT is
both and absurd for them TO sacrifice their
country's interests 10 their rival ambitions
The Washington times., 1901-12-28

Nashville American-The customary Christ
mas this morning may attributed prcdaor
nature and voracious appetite o the office
The Washington times., 1901-12-28

If Cubas political factions viii inter their clubs they
will be rewarded With fine crop of olive branches
The Washington times., 1901-12-28

A Federal judge has 40 authority to ap-
point a com. m.1issioner tc require persons
make afIidavits to such facts for use on
an application Tor the appointment Of q
receiver because such persons refuse to
make afIidavits voluntarily. holds judge
shelby of the United States Circuit Court
Of SIabama in the case OF Crenshaw vs..
Miller on Fed. Rep. 45o).
The Washington times., 1901-12-28

In a prosecution for burglary where
there is a special defence Of temporary
insanity. supported by testimony that the
defendant had three fights without appar-
ent provocation on the night Of the al
legged crime. the Court OF Criminal Ap-
meals of Texas. in the case of Cleland vs..
state ,65 $. W. Rep. 1891. held that It was
not error for the prosecuting attorney
in his argument to say that the fact that
defendant fought every man he met that
night was no evidence Of his insanity.
when he had as much as three drinks
under his shirt"
The Washington times., 1901-12-28
Social Purity in ireland.

Nowhere in Ireland is there any eyi-
dence OF the social evil" said Mr. Lucien
Julien Walker. former United States Con-
sui TO Cork. at the Riggs. "The record of
the country in this respect is something
remarkable. and is doubtless uaequaled
in the world. The law. of course. is
factor in the suppression OF outward man
ifestations of vice. but public opinion IS
back of the law, and back of all is the
authority of the church. which has for
generations been exerted in behalf OF the
maintenance of that purity in which the
Emerald Isle excels."
The Washington times., 1901-12-28

Mr.. and Ne Henderson entc5taln q
last night Tbeirh guests we're The Rus
sian Ambassador. The Austrian M.niste.
and baroness HenseImuller, General ana
The Washington times., 1901-12-28
Two Public Aui.nnce..
The Excuse From Tennessee.

Antonio ExpressTexans have decided that III
pestiferous green bug and the pedder go.
The Washington times., 1901-12-28
A word to The Magnates.

Republcan-Between poor grade of baseball in
wrangling all winter it about time the National
place that the
Of game
The Washington times., 1901-12-28
90 West.
Boston Journal-Now

Boston JournaNow that Francisco IS to have at
o. 3s the temptation Of young
take Horace Greeey's be than
eyer.