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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-15
THE TENDER CONDITIONAL.
A Shipbuiiding Contract May BE
Given n Philadelphia Firm.

The Philadelphia shipbuilding firm of
Neafie Levy has informed the Navy De-
partment that IL will accept the offer OF
the department to award 1t a contract
for building one of the three protected
cruisers to be called the st. Louis. the
Milwaukee, and the Charleston. The
tender of the department was made con-
ditional on the agreement of the firm to
certain changes in the specifications. The
department has informed the Bath Iron
Works and the Newport News Shipouild-
Ing Company, the other successful bid
ders. that II will award each contract
for building one of the cruisers on the
came terms as were proposed TO Neafie
6 Levy.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-15
THE SUGAR ORDER ISSUED.
"A Countervailing DEty to He Placed
on Russian ImpOrtatiOns.

The formal order imposing a counter
vailing duty on imports of Russian sugar
because of a supposed bounty paid to
sugar producers by the Russian Govern
ment was issued to all collectors of Gus
toms by Secretary Gage yesterday. The
order reads:
In pursuance Of provisions of section
5 of aci Of July "a, 1897. the following ret
amounts OF bounties paid or bestowed by
Russia on the export of sugars are hereby
declared for the assessment and liQuida
tion of additional duties. viz.
Il. On sugar testing not less than 80
per cent, $50 rouble per pood (36113 lbs
avoirdupois).
20. On sugar testing not less than SIS
per cent, GA rouble per pood
20. On sugar testing less than IS per
cent, 03S rouble per pood.
Department circular No. so, of April
20, 1900, is hereby suspended
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-15
MANITOBA RAILWAY DEAL.
The Government Leases the North
crn Pacific In Perpetuity.

WINNIPEG. Manitoba. Feb. 14-Premier
Robin returned from the East yesterday,
where he had been on railway business
The following definite details Of the rail-
way contract which has Just been signed
with the Canadian Northern by Premier
Robin, on behalf OF the Manitoba Govern
meRx are given out
The Government has leased In perpetu-
fty from the Northern Pacific its Mani
toba system. paying the following rental:
First ten years, $4,000 annually; second
ten years. s225. eco; third ten years, s275.-
1co; thereafter. $500 eco, with the option
of purchase at $4,000 co., This would make
4 per cent on capitalization OF $40 600
per mile.
The question OF the confro, of rates
does not appear 20 be quite as satisfactory
as at first announced. The company al
lows the Government to fix rates in Mani
toba and between points in Manitoba and
Lake Superior In case OF dispute. the mat
ter is to be determined by the chief jus
tiee of the province. whose decision shall
be final The company agrees TO reduce
all passenger rates in Manitoba to 3 cents
a mile
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-15
A RITUALISTIC CONTROVERSY.
The Clerical Union to stand by the
Rev. Mr.. Taylor.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. Feb IA coun-
ell Of the Clerical Union, which consists
of six Catholic clubs of the Episcopal
Church, In New York City, in Phladel-
pbia, in Maryland and Massachusetts, In
New York State. and in Cleveland, Ohio.
met here on Tuesday and adopted this
resolution:
That the counsel OF the Clerical Union
for the maintenance and defence OF Cath
ole principles. pledge the union to sup
port the Rev. Z. b. Taylor to the utter
most in his controversy with the Bishop
of Maryland for the liberty of the clergy
and for the Catholic privileges OF the
Church, and that this support shall be not
only moral. but also pecuniary, extend
ins to the payment Of counsel fees and OF
all court expenses; provided. that the total
outlay be limited until further action OF
the council to the amount OF 81 900"
The question at issue is between the
Right Rev. Dr. Paret. the Bishop of Mary
land, who is attempting TO compel the
Rev. E p. Taylor to conform to his in
depreciation of the rubrics. Mr.. Taylor
refused to comply with the Bishops de-
mand and consequently the Bishop re-
fused to visit Westminster or to confirm
the people who are waiting to receive the
sacrament and will not allow any other
Bishop to perform the function for him.
The clergy of the Clerical Union are OF
the opinion that is an improper way for
the Bishop to enforce what he considers
the law of the church because innocent
people are made to suffer and are de-
prived OF their rights.
Bishop Paret has called counsel of
Cancellation, which recommended that Mr..
Taylor submit to- his ruling. but this set
tied nothing as Mr.. Taylor is of the opin
he - al fn al biS
case fairly
The council of the clergy are very much
worried because of the stand of the
Bishop that his Interpretation of the law
must be observed and that he can resort
10 such means to enforce 1t.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-15
MARINE CORPS PROMOTIONS.
The Records of the Examinations
Held In the Philippines.

The Navy Department has received the
records of examinations for promotion in
the Marine Corps held in the Philippines.
The following named officers passed their
examinations for promotion:
To be captsins-First Lieuts. p. s.
Brown, J. F. McGill. L. NJ. Gulick, d. ID.
Porter. and A. J. Matthews.
To be first observation-disclosures Lieuts.
H. j. Hirshinger. H. d. F.. Long. II. r.
Lay, C. C. Carpenter, C. B. Taylor, A. 5.
Taylor. A. s. Williams. F. NJ. Eslick, L.
NJ. Little, J. G. Muir. and F. u Wis" Use. j..
All these officers have been given con-
ditional commissions as captains or first
lieutenants The records Of the examina-
items of about fifteen other officers Of
marines, now in the Philippines, have
been forwarded TO the department by Rear
Admiral Remey.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-15
"BLoCKHEADS'' HIS TOPIC.
An Interesting Lecture Delivered by
the Rev. F. ID. Power.

One of the most interesting and enter
tanning lectures that has been given in
this city for some time was delivered
last night by Rev F. D. Power, entitled
"Blockheads,' at the Ninth Street Chris
tian Church. under the auspices of tho
Christian Endeavor Society.
Mr.. Power is we'll known throughout
the country having been Chaplain OF the
House of Representatives during he
Forty seventh Congress- and also the
pastor of the church which Garfield at
tended while President. He has delivered
this lecture in almost every city in the
Union. and everywhere it has been
heartily received
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-15

There is a hint OF menace in the re-
marks made by the Commander in Chief
OF the Grand Army of the Republic in re-
gard to pension legislation in the present
Congress. They seem to indicate an in
tention 10 discipline Comrade Mckinley
unless he shall use the force of his office
and patronage to force through whatever
1t is the organization wants. The veterans
observe that there is plenty OF executive
power on tap for the benefit Of trust
measures before Congress. and wonder why
some of ii is not available in their be-
half
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-15
ovERTAKEN BY AN ENGINE.
A Mail Carrier Killed While Riding
Railway Tricycle..

SANDY HOOK. Feb. Thames Flood,
who today acted as a Substitute mail car
rier. while on his railroad tricycle.. bring
ing the evening mail from the Highlands
of Nayesink, TO the Fort Hancock post
Office was overtaken by the ordnance loo
omotive, which struck and instantly kill
ed him. His body was taken to the hos
pital at Fort Hancock. where the surgeons
said that his neck had been broken.
Flood was unmarried and until lately
was employed as a laborer by the engineer
department but was laid OFF IN account
Of the weather.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-15

deeply and knowingly insults the Ameri-
can people. The United States Senate Is
not called upon TO ratify and endorse the
insult. On the contrary, it has no right
TO ignore popular opinion in America. uni
versal professional opinion abroad, evil
dence, facts, and Justice, to please the
dispenser of patronage. 1t is the duty
of the Senate to administer a stern rebuke
to Mr.. Mckinley. and the rebuke should
be ready for delivery without days de-
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-15
CARRIERS APPEAL FILED.
The Ex-Cnptaln's Case Now before
the Supreme Court.

The record in the case Of the appeal OF
Oberlin VI. Carter, formerly captain in the
Corps OF Engineers. from the decree Of
the United States Court for the district
of Kansas, was filed yesterday in the Su-
preme Court OF the United States. Judge
William C. Hook denied his application
for release from confinement In the mill
tary prison at Leavenworrh on writ Of
habeas corpus. This is the third time
Carriers case has been in the Supreme
Court. On the other two occasions it re-
fused to interfere with the action of the
Federal courts in New York
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-15
NEW STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
Canadians Organize Line on the
Great Lakes.

MONTREAL. Quebec, Feb. IA new
steamship company has been organized TO
compete with the Richeiieu and Ontario
Navigation Company for traffic on the up
per lakes and st. Lawrence. The new
company Will be known as the Buffalo,
Toronto. and Montreal Steamship Com
pany and will operate a regular service
of steamboats, for tourists and regular
passenger traffic from Buffalo, y. Y, TO
Montreal, via Toronto.
Two steamers now plying on the Fall
River line have been purchased and will
be brought to the st. Lawrence by way OF
Halifax. Hon. J. R. Stratton. Provincial
Secretary in the Ontario Government. is
the president. and H ". Van Every gem
eraI manager
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-15
In south American Eyes.


(From thc PIllIddcIphla Iimes.)
The great plea for "expansion'' has been the
extension OF our commerce. In wha. should he
our hest commercial field are making no prog
RES. ON the contrary We are relatively losing
ground because the people OF South America are
Growing afraid of us. They believe that we are
noIding Cuba in the interest of spectators, and
aben the yenezuelans a speculative trust that
holds valuable concessions endeavoring to coerce
Their own Government through the naval power of
The United States, wonder their hostility is
aroused The friendly intercourse our merchants
have been trying TO cultivate with the South
American republics is ncutralized by the Mckinley
pntirr
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-15
TIL. President Unaeeiaea.

The President has reached no decision
in regard to attending the Confederate
Veterans reunion at Memphis, about
which there has been considerable coptro-
yersy. If he decides to attend ii will be
incident to his Pacific Coast trip, and as
an extra session of Congress may prevent
him from making that journey, no def-
mite plans have yet been arranged.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-15

From the ST. Louis Globe Dem,

Or0m the 81 LOUIS Globe DemOcrat.)
Men who stand near the President are still
predicting that extra session Of Congress will
be held. Perhaps they are correct. The Cuban
question may make called session necessary
and there is q prospect that this will not be
the only Issue which cannot safely be made to
wait till next December The Philippine civil
government question is of considerable importance
for lack 6. time.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-15

The Princess Mercedes OF Spain has sue
ceeded in marrying the man Of her choice
at last. in spite of Government opposl-
ton and almost revolution. II is evil
dent that the young lady is person OF
character and pluck. and the world in gen.
ersl will wish her happy years and good
luck in consequence.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-15
A. W. 1oNeFELLow DEAD.
A Brother of the Poet Expires in
Portland. Maine.

PORTLAND. Me-, Feb. 14.-Alexander
W. Longfellow, brother of the poet.
Henry W Longfellow. died here today.
He was eighty-six years old. Death was
due to old age
He leaves widow, two sons. and two
daughters.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-15
A timely JineIe-senator Han,

A Timely Jingle-Senator Hans
brough came into the Republican cloak
room of the Senate the other day when
Senator Jones of Arkansas was speaking
at length on the Subsidy bill. THAT re-
minds me of little gimcrack that. have
composed, or plagiarized from some one,
he said. 1T runs as follows:
There was a young lady of Arkansaw
Who could more wood than her nav could
saw;
She could sling a little ink,
And drink little drink,
And ehaw more terbaccer than her paw could
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-15

II used TO be the boast OF the Republic that
our people were not burdened with a standing
army. We have got the most expensive
army in the world and spending much
for military purposes for all other depart
ments OF Government together. What are
getting in return for all this it would puzzle
any imperialist to tell. We not getting even
glory
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-15

From the Wilmington Every Evening

From the Wilmington Every Evening"
The cracking OF the party whip by Mark Hanna
does not seem TO scare the Republican members
OF The Legislature who oppose the election Of
Ross Addicks to the United States Senate. Even
the mandate OF the official head of the party or
canization is powerless to compel them TO reward
political traitor with honorable office,
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-15
Uncle joe. Hnt.-Of all the din

Uncle Joe's Hat.-Of all the differ
ant kinds of headgear worn by members
of Congress the most striking is the little
round, soft hat worn by Representative
Cannon, Chairman of the Committee on
Appropriations On anyone else 1t might
look ridiculous but on Uncle joe as he
is affectionately called, it becomes part
Of the man and partakes of the wearer's
rugged personality. 1t is crush hat
such as is worn in travelling, and he is
apparently very fond of 1t.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-15

The order has gone forth TO import
battalion Of Porto Rican native troops to
take part in the inaugural procession.
They Will represent the imperial idea, as
the East Indian contingents did so hand
somely at the late Queen Victoria's iubi-
lee. West Point and Annapolis are to be
here in full force. 1t would be difficult,
perhaps, to include bodies of our Tagal,
YgOrote, and sulu soldiers in the pageant;
but under the leaderships OF subject
princes and chiefs they would sdd much
to the splendor of the occasion. The ex-
royal family of Hawaii might also be util-
lied to advantage, and so might our own
blanket Indians. There are opportunities
for neat and appropriate display which,
we fear, have escaped Gen. Francis V.
Greene's notice. But he is excusable The
war between his trust and the Venezuelan
Government must be like newlaid asphalt
on his mind.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-15
CAPITOL NOTES AND GOSSIP.

Judge Taffs Aspirations.-withou
doubt there will be a great effort made by
the Republicans to jam through some leg
islation concerning the Philippines The
Spooner amendment to the Army Appro-
priation bill will be pressed. This method
OF getting Through their scheme is pre-
| ierred by the Administration partisans to
| an open and aboveboard introduction OF a
bill which would give a greater freedom
ior discussioHl BY lacking the amend
ment TO the end of an appropriation bill
me Republicans hope TO achieve two
thlngs. They will be able to accuse any
democrat who attempts to discuss the
measure at any length of blocking legis-
iatlon on appropriation bills and WIZ be
able to keep many who would desire I'M
DER other circumstances TO express them
selves upon the line of policy opened up
| in relation to our colonies from giving
any full voice to their opinions. In other
words, lacking on the Spooner amendment
to the Army Appropriation bill Will be in
a measure applying a cloture rule to all
debate upon the Philippine question, and
this, undisguisedly, is what the Admins
tration seems to want Those opposed to
the colonial policy must therefore ex-
| press themselves but briefly, the great
| matter of our relations to the islands in
the Pacific will be but scantily aired, and
after a few short hours of argument the
majority will saddle upon the country.
seemingly for but few months, but IN
reality for a long time, the scheme OF
domination oppression, and land grabbing
which the advisers of the Administration
seem to desire.
There appears to be behind this appar-
ent haste to do something an ambition on
the part of Judge Taft to acquire power
He went to the islands, as is well known.
with the promise that, whenever it should
be possible to establish a government in
the islands, he should be at the head OF
1t. The pacifcatIon of the natives has APP
parcntly not progressed with as mucn ra-
pidity as he would have desired, though
he has taken every opportunity to make
the citizens OF the United States believe
SO, by his report, and by the long cable
dispatches he has sent describing the
triumphal entries ne has made into the
Tagal cities. 1t was only few months
ago that lie wrote to friend in this coun-
try. asking why nothing had been done
declaring the attitude of the United States
toward the islands, and expressing sur
prise that there had been so much
delay. At the Capitol ii is well I'M
derstood that he has been using his infiu-
ence with the heads of the Administration
to forward some sort of legislation. He
has been the second violin long
enough, and wishes General Macarthur,
the military government, and all the
rest to which he has been subordinate, out
of his way. If the Spooner resolution goes
through it Is believed he will be satisfied.
There is to be opposition, and probably
strong opposition. The great question Of
the colonial policy of the Government is
not to be settled, even temporarily, with
out a statement at some length from the
opponents Of the imperialists now holding
the reins p
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-15

No More Pensions.-The hearts of
the Senators gave a little jump the other
day when Senator GaIlinger rose, and for
tho Pension Committee made the an
noLncemeat that no more pension cases
would 10 considered by it. That state
ment sounded the knell of many buoyant
hope. ITO all importuning crippled and
aged constituents. Senators will now have
to turn deaf ear. and the members of
the much overworked Pension Committee
will be able to catch up. Senator CALM
gers announcement meant that no pension
application from a Senator would be con-
sldered. though the usual bills coming
from the Pension Committee OF the
House would be reported. The House CON-
mittee has made similar decision, and
therefore the MANNED and dependent vet
eran will have to go without his pension
for at least another six months.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-15
=Taeing Him.

Caddie Gin stage whisper to Bifhn. who 10
frightfull nervousel Don't you get nervous, sri
It's all right I've told every enc OF EN- ,ea
can tplay.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-15
The Development Of Individuality.

II has been noted that during the last
fifty years there has been rapid progress
In what may be called indiyiduaiism-th
maintenance Of the rights of the indiv.d-
ual in separation from, or, If necessary.
IN opposition to. the general tone of the
community. People nowadays can do as
they like. in civilized lands. and still meet
their fellow mon on common ground, TO an
extent which was not possible two genera
lions ago. This struggle for independence
The Irish standard., 1901-02-23

he held-coroner, city chamberlain and
fire commissioner-decently and with
out scandal. No city money stuck to
his fingers"
If Richard Croker be the rutfian, cor
ruptionist and barbarian which this
writer paints him, then it would have
been moral and metaphysical impos-
sibility for such man to conduct the
important Offices he held "decently,"
rs his traducer confesses, "and with
out scandal" Mr.. White informs us
that John Kelly was the warm friend
of Richard Croker. The people of this
city know that Mr.. Kelly never con-
sorted with rascals. All the profess
sional reforlners of today, except Mr..
White, are careful to skip Kelly when
arraigning Tammany. Why? Because
Kelly drove Tweed and company out
of Tammany, and put Tilden, O'Conor,
Seymour, Belmont, Schell and Hewitt
in their places. The last-named gentle
man, Mr.. Hewitt said in public
speech that monuments would not ex-
press half the debt the people of New
York owed to John Kelly; and one of
the most eloquent of the utterances of
the same Mr.. Hewitt was eulogy of
his on Richard Croker himself,
]. FAIRFAX MCLAUGHLIN.
New York, Feb. 4.
The Irish standard., 1901-02-23

y Durham collier, being no scholar
himself, took Il huge delight in show
ing off the marvellous learning of his
boy. "Here, noO," said the fond parent
to Il friend one day; "just listen to oor
Tommy, an you'll soon fin oot what
wonderful skoller he is. Moo, Tommy"
he proceeded, "just tell us what gender
is tina feyther." Masculine" replied
the scholarly Tommy. "Didst tina hear
that?" exclaimed the parent. "Isnt
it wonderful? And what gender is tina
mother?" Feminine" continued Tom
my. moo, my mon, hear that agen?"
almost shouted the ecstatic father.
can noo, Tommy" he proceeded, pick
ing up a metal teapot which lay on the
table, what gender is this pot?" New
tor responded the lad. "Newtor,
didst tina say?" cried the father. "Well,
WELL" he continued. turning apologeeic,
ally to his visitor, ''tiat's the very fust
tonne as liver knaad oor Tommy naak
a mistaak; an still he isn't so very far
wrang-he's only said 'newtor' instead
of 'pewtor;' that's aa'.''
The Irish standard., 1901-02-23

vided where Miss Come can hold q
reception for the ladies of Chicago un-
der the auspices of this club, and
every arrangement will be provided
for her comfort and convenience.
There are probably no three names
that could at this period of Irish his
tory evoke moro enthusiasm in the
hearts Of the people of that race than
those of Maud Come, Major Mcbride
and John DAILY.
The work that Miss Come has done
for the Irish people has endeared her
to the sons and daughters of the Green
Isle as no woman ever was endeared
to them before, with the possible ex-
ception of the dead singer of the Land
League-Fanny Parnell.
Major Mcbride. the beau ideal of the
Irish soldier of liberty, the very soul
of valor, IS the glory and pride of the
martial sons of Ireland. His heroism
on the bloody field ut Colenso, where
his brigade captured British cannon,
cavalry, ''horse, foot and dragons"
has been told throughout the world,
earned the admiration even of his foes,
the praise of the old burgher president,
and the gratitude of the Boer nation.
He is the type of man who forcibly re-
calls the days when other Irish bri-
gades Won laurels at Fontenoy, Gre
mona and other "far foreign fields" so
many years ago.
AS for John DAILY, he was Il member
of the "old guard" of the Fenian Or
ganization, and for his participation in
this and later natioral movements suf-
fered untold miseries in the dungeons
of English prisons. His fellow citizens
of Limerick town have shown their ap-
probation of his services by twice
electing him as mayor Of that ancient
and historic city
These three are row in this country
working for the benefit of Ireland by
aiding the cause Of the Beers. The
proceeds of their lectures and mass
meetings will go to the furthcrance of
that cause and to tire aid of an organi-
zation whose duty will be t< prevent
the enlistment of Irishmen in the Brit
ish army.
\ most enjoyable and diversified
program of eleven numbers, containing
speeches, recitations and musical fea-
lures, is now being prepared for the
night of March 2 and will be published
as soon as the finishing touches have
been put to it.
For all these reasons the Emmett an
niversary of the opening year of the
twentieth century promises to be the
greatest held since the dark and bloody
days that preceded and followed '9S
in Ireland.