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The Washington times., 1901-12-01
RUSSIA AND ARMENIA.
Real Policy of the Gar shown by n
Confidential Note.

LONDON. Nov. 3O.-The motives and
intentions Of the Russian Government
with regard to Armenis are considered
here to be sufficiently exposed by ur.
Alexandra UIar. who publishes today, the
text of confidential note sent a month
ago by the Russian Minister Of he Inte-
rior to the trans Caucasian officials. The
note says in part;
Il beg to call attention to the irregular
situation Of the Armenian refugees in
trans Caucasian. Our reports state that
trans -Caucasia and be kto Turkish ter
ritory have failed, and that their number,
instead Of diminishing, is constantly in
creasing. 1t amounts now to over 0,00O.
Most of these people are wholly with
out means, are a heavy burden on the
Government. and cause trouble for the
population. This state Of things viii not,
as it seems, soon come to an end. Accord
ing to the reports the Turkish Consuls
refuse to issue return passports for Ar
menian refugees.
'I therefore beg to inform you that by
the highest decision you will prepare all
necessary measures with a view to en-
forcing upon all Armenian refugees re-
siding in your territory in March, 1902,
naturalization as Russian subjects. You
viii make lists of persons residing in
your district who are likely to be affect
ed by this measure. and add notes deter
mining their situation as future Military
conscripts. if It be necessary; besides to
have ground registers prepared in order
to fix localities where naturaliZed Armen
mans man usefully be settled as crown
farmers"
DR.. UIar points out that Russia has
never taken the slightest interest in the
Armenians in Asia Minor. She is glad.
in pursuance Of her policy OF territorial
aggrandizemeLt and increase Of popula-
tion, TO make disconnected Armeniaus
into Russian subjects one way or another.
This is why the administrative reform
suggested by the Western Powers could
not be forced on Turkey in spite of the
awful situation in Armenia.
This state Of things came out in a Gu
rious way at the time of the recent French
naval demons tratiOn. The French Gov
ernment wanted to ask, together with a
prompt settlement Of the Loraindo af-
fair, for some reforms concerning Ar
menia. At the last moment. however,
Russia interviewed and France could not
but give way to Russian pressure. Her
claims were suddenly restricted 10 money
matters, and her Government had some
trouble in convincing Frenchmen of the
necessity of not interfering in the Arme
ian question.
The Washington times., 1901-12-01
MIreIess TcIegrnphN.

1t has been strongly suspected that the
reason why so many tired people enjoy
going to Europe is that for at least a
fortnight they can get rid of letters,
kilograms. and all the rest Of the re-
minders that life is burden. From the
time the steamer loses sight of New
York till it sights the coast Of ireland
all is peaceful, dreamy, and unworldly.
comparatively speaking. No kilograms;
no hurry-up letters with a messenger
boy in blue careering over them; no
typewriter business communications;
no newspapers. It is restful and charm
ing.
But wireless telegraphy viii change all
this. 1t seems. II It is possible TO de-
liver messages In mid-ocean there win
not be so very much difference, In time,
between mid-ocean and the Chicago
Central Railway Station. OF course,
there win not be quite as much noise,
smoke. or commotion, but the business
man will be kept in touch with his Of
flee. the society woman with society;
and such is the perversity of human ma
ture that they will not feel comfortable
unless thes have the fullest facilities for
The Washington times., 1901-12-01
a National Menace.

The city authorities Of Cleveland are
taking measures to prevent the spread
of tuberculosis in the city. 1t has been
found that one out Of every fifty inhao-
itants is suffering from some form Of
tubercular disease. and the city fathers
in dismav are adopting health reguia-
tions As matter of fact, scrutiny
of the population of almost any city IN
this or other civilized countries would
reveal a percentage as great or greater
than that discovered in cleveland. In
the coal mining districts Of Pennsyl-
vania the proportion must be infinitely
greater than two per cent In New
York. in the congested district of the
Fast Side. it undoubtedly is higher
tuberculosis has become a disease in
6nitelv more dangerous and infinitely
more prevalent than rabies. Yet do we
take merely Intellectual precautions
against its spread. In Washington for
a long time and in New York compara-
lively recently regulations have been
adopted for the prevention Of expecto-
ration in public vehicles.
Ignorant magistrates in New York
have by their decisions made the useful
law an absurdity. The filthy condi-
ton of the trolleys and the elevated
railroad cars is eloquent of the laXity
with which the law is maintained in the
great commercial city. In that filth
lies danger which, with the increase
of scientific knowledge and of sanitary
regulation. must lead to definite action
by the authorities.
Daily. every one of US is exposed to
dargers that in a less familiar or more
dramatic form would lead to immediate
action on the part of the Government.
As it is. we breathe in microbes by the
gallon. reckoning nothing of the effect
unon our constitutions. Tuberculosis is
a more serious matter than smallpox
or scarlet fever, but because its ap-
proach is insidious. its spread is per
oitted unhindered. We in Washing
ton. have our broad streets, our fre-
ouent air spaces, and our spreading
suburbr to thank for an antidote that
New York and the congested cities do
not possess. 1t is an expensive method
of preventing disease, but it is effective,
it is sane.
The Washington times., 1901-12-01
WANT MR.. KNOX DEPcSED.
Antitrust Lcague Opposes ConHr-
nation of His Appointment

At a regular meeting OF the joint com
mittee of the Antitrust League Of the
District Of Columbia last night. attended
by everv member CT the body, the follow
ing resolutions were unanimously adopt
ed and the secretary ordered to transmit
the same to the United States Senate on
Monday for their consideration:
Whereas the joint committee of the
Antitrust League and District Assem-
bly, Sc. Knights Of Labor did. on Septem-
Der 6. 1861, present to Hon. p. c. Knox.
Attorney General OF the United States,
the petition embodying not only ample
and probable cause for min TO take ac-
tion against certain parties guilty OF vio-
lating the Federal antitrust law, viz:
the United States Steel Corporation. the
Railroad Combine. the Standard Oil Com
pany. the Armor Plate Trust and Anthra-
cite Coal Combine. but also submitted
positive proof of violations of law on
the part of at least two OF the above
trusts. viz, the Armor Plate Trust and
the Railroad Combine, which latter sue
ceeded the Joint Traffic Association, and
continued the Illegal practices of that
trust. after it was ordered dissolved by
the Supreme Court of the United States,
in 1898: and,
Whereas recent events in connection
with the organization of railroad trust
known as The Northern Securities Com
pany,' by the same offenders who were
enumerated in our petition to Attorney
General Knox, dated September 6, 1901
have aroused the Indignation of the peo-
pie of tive of the great Northwestern
States to such an extent that the Gov
ernors of States are calling special ses-
sions OF Legislatures to take action to
prevent the consummation Of this con-
spiraey against the public welfare; and
Whereas said Attorney General p. G.
Knox has neglected to perform his plain
duty to the interests OF the people Cf the
United States in these premises, greatly
to the injury OF the public welfare; and
Whereas this official negligence of said
Attorney General p. c. Knox, in failing to
enforce the law against trusts has en-
abied men who ne admits were his former
associates and employers in the Steel
Trust to escape prosecution and punish
ment: and
Whereas said Attorney General P. c.
Knox has, by this conduct. exhibited an
apparent carelessness and neglect of duty
which mark him as conspicuously unfit for
the Office which he now holds; and
Whereas the aforesaid p. c. Knoxs
name Will De presented 10 Ine SelR-e LOT
confirmation in the Office OF the Attorney
General OF the United States at this ses-
sion of Congress; therefore,
Resolved, That We respectfully petit
tiOn the Senate of the United states when
the name of P. c. Knox is presented to
your honorable body. that il be referred
to the Senate Committee of the Judi
ciary, in order that a full and fair ex-
animation into all the facts in the case
may be had. and that your petitioners
and other citizens who have been injured
by the culpable neglect of duty oD the
part OF Attorney General P. C. Knox may
have opportunity to be heard in the
case"
The Washington times., 1901-12-01
Nepotfsu.

1t is reported that the President in
tends to do away with nepotism in the
public service. He does not see why
members of Congress and other people
should be permitted to make the Gov
ernment service a family affair.
There is no reason for this except ira
dition. but that tradition is rather a
powerful one, and dates back to the
time when Noah sailed the seas with
his family as mate, boatswain and crew.
The first thing which the average man
thinks of on attaining high office is
how he can reward his friends and rela-
tives; and If he does not think of it for
himself. they will all find some way to
make him think of it. Moreover, some
of these people would be incapable of
holding any position which they had to
acquire AID keep solely on their merits;
and yet they have to live.
1t is a great temptation for the Sem
ator or Representative to put them
where they will do no particular harm,
and may do themselves some good. He
is allowed a private secretary; he is
privileged to make certain appoint
nents; if he does not put some of his
clamoring relatives into these places
what is he going TO do with them? 1t
takes strong man to say under these
circumstances: No; I can do nothing
for you: the thing which will be best for
YOU and infinitely more comfortable for
me will be to let you go out and hunt
positions for yourselves as other people
have to do. The fact that you are a
second cousin of my wife's brother-in-
law has nothing whatever to do with
your ability to fill the position of CEN
sus clerk"
In certain exceptional cases the plan
of having family employed in some
one branch of the Government works
very well. There are Anglo-IndiaI fam
lilies whose history for generations has
been mixed up with some one branch Of
the Government service. There are
American families in which at least one
son always goes into the army, or the
navy, as the case may be. The child
who grows up with the idea that he is to
add honor to his name in some particu-
lar calling is more likely to prove eff
cient. other things being equal, than one
who has not this tradition to help his
ability But all this offers no argument
for the Congressman who puts his rela-
tive by marriage into an easy place
with good pay in order 10 get rid of
him
The Washington times., 1901-12-01
Insurance and Christmas Trees.

Certain fire insurance companies in
Philadelphia have been reaching out the
finger of prohibition toward the Christ
mas tree. They state that If certain
forms of Christmas display are used in
house, and the house catches fire and
burns down. the contract of insurance
will be void The value ef a whole
house would be rather large price TO
pay for Christmas candles. 1t would be
something like the situation described
in Charles Lambs famous essay on
roast pig.
Two things will happen if this view
becomes general among insurance com
panies. First there will go up howl
of protest from all the Juvenile mem
bers of the community; for Christ
mas tree without lights is worse than
Hamlet with Hamlet and the ghost
left out What is the use of a tree
which must be enjoyed in the dark?
The commotion which this is likely to
raise with Young America is calculated
to make the insurance companies stop
and think a little.
The other consequence may be the
invention of something which will sat
isfy the insurance people and be more
satisfactory to the family than the old
time Christmas candle. 1t is undeniable
that that candle had fashion of be-
coming tipsy and leaning over and
dropping tears of wax over whatever
happened to be underneath; and if one
of those hot drops happened to light on
the nose of an upturned, enquiring face
there was trouble. Perhaps something
can be devised which will light the tree
successfully and cheapiy, and without
danger of setting fire to the house; and
in that case the insurance companies
will be unconscious benefactors.
The Washington times., 1901-12-01

being subjected to the very annoyances
from which they have fed.
The really satisfactory way to rest is
to 60 somewhere and bore ones self.
The nearer a tired person can come TO
having nothing whatever to do the bet
ter it is for him, but he generally OBJ
jects to the process about as violently
as, when a small boy, he objected to
taking castor oil. He also goes on his
round of excitement with the same de-
termination which he evinced. when
rluch younger. in eating green apples
and other things. Human nature is
queer. II the doctors could keep people
from getting i'll instead of curing them,
we should have the millennium on this
earth in no time; but il would have to
be done by hypnotism or something of
the sort
The Washington times., 1901-12-01
FOREIGN TOPICS.
Submarine Ferry Bouts.

NJ. Goubet. the inventor of the French
submarine boat, is endeavoring to adapt
that style of craft to the channel traffic
between England and Europe, and has
constructed model of a boat designed
for this particular purpose. This las
been shown in working order to a num-
ber of persons whom he hopes to interest
in the scheme. The craft is to be fasten-
ed to a cable and thus work its way back
and forth at a uniform depth under the
surface The advantage claimed tor this
kind of a service is that the discomforts
almost Invariably experienced by the trip
on the surface will be avoided.
The Washington times., 1901-12-01
Hn,Y He Took Them.

They were in a smoke room in Talgarth.
and we're discussing the joys and sorrows
of active service in South Africa.
well. rye been with the army out
there. and had very interesting time, .
said soldieriy looking fellow.
Ever get really close to the Boers2'
somebody asked.
..Ratheri 1 once took two of their Off
GERS"
.-Unaided2"
Certainly. And the very next day l
took eight men. with their horses"
"AlI wounded. l expecti" sneered lis
tener. You didn't get hurt Of course?"
Just a slight scratch-that's all And
next day took lot of transport wagons.
and followed that up by taking Boer
kraal and a big gum
Mister" said the dlsagreeable man OF
the audience. Il have seen some OF the
finest specimens of anything that you can
call to mind. but wish to state that you
are without exception, the biggest liar
that eve~ trod this earthi"
The goodnatured r1conteur looked an
cry for a moment. but then an amused
smile stole over his face as he said;
"Oh, no: I'm not that. You see, am
Answers.
The Washington times., 1901-12-01
Roman Fort in England.

A most interesting memorial of the
Roman occupation OF England has just
been sold under the auctioneers hammer.
This is the Roman station OF Ambog-
lanna. the largest on the famous wall
which marked the limit of the Roman
province. After an existence OF 1,SOO
years the walls of the station, five feet
thick, are in a wonderful state of preser-
walton. The gateways are noble speci-
mems of Roman work. Some of the
wedge shaped stones in the arches are
stiu to be seen on the ground. The in
terror of the camp is marked with lines
of streets and ruins of buildings. The
estate which claimed this ancient memor-
ial of the past was sold for $4,000.
The Washington times., 1901-12-01
Kidding Lisbon of Rats.

Lisbon has been suffering from pest
of rats for which the general antidote OF
cats, traps and poison proved abortiye
AS a last resource bacilh were employed
and the municipal doctors were commits
stoned to iuocuIate some rats with an in
fectious disease. 4 suitable virus, harm
less to man. was found, Few Ta's were
captured and inoculated and then releas-
ed The experiment proved great sue
cess, for the bacillus rapidly spread and
the rats died with wonderful rapldity, so
that in a very short time the city was
freed from the rodents. Ii is now propos-
ed to clear vessels from rats in the same
way.
The Washington times., 1901-12-01
Wraps the Fancy in smoke.

A remarkable shell of new type that
has just been introduced into the German
army is stated to be receiving the close
attention of the British War Office.
BY the Introduction of a cartridge COM
posed Of amorphous phosphorus into the
ordinary charge of smokeless powder a
thick white smoke is emitted when the
shell bursts, thus showing the gunners,
even at the greatest distance, how close
the projectiIe has gone to the enemy s
position.
BY increasing the proportion of this
chemical. an operation which does not
lessen the bursting effect, it is held to be
possible TO deposit in front of the
enemy's position a thick wall of white
smoke, which for many seconds will al
together obIitcrate his view of the field
The experiments in the German army
have proved highly satisfactory, and it
is said that the invention is almost sure
to be adopted ~ England.
The Washington times., 1901-12-01
Let the Government Build Them,
(Columbus Press

AN1AAiApAa AlEa5.J
The question of building some ships of
the new navy in the Federal navy yards
will come up in the next Congress. The
Government has at the present time three
well-equipped plants. viz, the Brooklyn.
the Norfolk, and Mare Island yards.
These are prepared to build ships of any
class and they have not been treated right
in the past; they should at least have
built some Of the new ships The Govern
ment would then be protected from the
ship builders trust and able to demon
strate what it really costs TO build these
monsters Of war. The profit on them un-
der the outside contract system Is i'm
mense. All other countries build at least
so per cent Of their warships in their own
yards. II is time to break up this naval
ring. The administration of the Postoftice
Department, Of the United States mints
and the manufacture OF its own guns and
heavy ordnance are standing proofs that
the Government can cut under contract
ors
The Washington times., 1901-12-01
A Private Cable Assured.

Chicago POst-Unpleasant news for
those Congressional gentlemen who are
determined to squander the surplus and
prevent the reduction of the special
war" taxes is presented in despatch
from London and an interview with the
general manager of the Commercial Cable
Company. The necessity of an appropri-
alton for a cable to Hawaii and the Phil
ippines has been alleged as one of the
excuses for a do-nothing policy in the
pleasure to record the disappearance OF
this hollow pretence, though the Nicar-
aqua Canal and the rive- and harbor bill
are still left to the artful dodgers
The Washington times., 1901-12-01
Elusive LibernIity.

Cincinnati Enquirer - 1t is remarked
thar the Alaska boundary question is of
snail moment to the British Empire COM
par with good understanding with the
United States. Still, we should not be
porc.ne on that account. Let the matter
stand purely on its merits. The Govern
ment OF the United States should insist
on il rights, but it does not want to be
too much beholden to Great Britain. 1t is
the present diplomacy of that country to
put us under obligations.
The Washington times., 1901-12-01
LARGE CONTRIBUTIONS ASKED.
Emergency Hospital to Observe Do
nation Day on Tuesday.

Tuesday next will be "doEation day" at
the Emergency Hospital. Efforts are be-
ing made TO ensure a large increase in the
contributions made imperative by reason
of the greater demands made upon the
institution.
Probably half of all of the emergency
cases in the District of Columbia are
treated at this institution, and the work
is becoming SO great that it is but mat
ter of a short time when additional ia
eilties will be required. The hospital re-
ceives but $4,000 d year from the Gov
ernment revenues. and it is necessary 10
raise by private subscription at least an
equal amount.
Acceptable donations are not restricted
to money, but may be of any article that
is serviceable around a hospital
The Washington times., 1901-12-01
CAsTRo'S ANSWER A REFUSAL.
Would Accept Chiie's Mediation IL
Colombia Pays Indemnity.

According to advices received by the
State Department, Chile considers Presi-
dent Castros answer to her offer of medi-
alton between Venezuela and Colombia as
a refusal of her offices. The offer is there
fore withdrawn. and differences between
these South American Republics must be
settled in some other manner. A similar
offer made by the United tSates vas
treated with still less consideration.
Castro in his letter to Chile said he ac-
cepted the Iatter's offer, provided that ne
gotiations were on the basis Of an indem-
nifty to be paid Venezuela by Colombia.
The breaking of of diplomatic relations
by Colombia does not necessarily mean
war, according TO State Department views,
but it is step always taken prior to
declaration of war. Much depends upon
Castro. State Department officials believe
that his purpose in demanding an indem-
nifty from Colombia was for personal peeu-
latiOn. Should war with Colombia seem
to Castro to be likely to forward his am
bition and his fortune, there little
doubt here that he would precipita arm
ed conflict.
The Washington times., 1901-12-01
Primitive Mexican Methods.

The state of Sinaloa. in the Republic
Of Mexico, is a long, narrow strip of coun-
try bordering on the Gulf of California, -
said Mr.. ]. c. Eubank, of Colorado, at
the Shoreham.
81 have been mining out there for the
past five years. and have become used to
the loneliress and isolation that at first
was fearfully oppressive. A more out of
the-way country is not to be found on the
American Continent The people are
primitive in their ways, and densely' ig-
norant. They plow the earth with a
forked stick as their ancestors have done
for centuries, and never a piece of mod
ern machinery, or farming implements
such as we use, have they seen. There
are, however, a few of the wealthy class
who own big estates, and are highly edu-
Gated. Ignorant as the common people
are, they are courteous and hospitable
to degree that is surprising ard very
agreeable to strangers. They are
good laborers, steady, and reliable, and
by their willingness TO toll for low wages
make mining fairly profitable. One dol
lar day in Mexican money is the high
est wages paid. The climate is simply
perfect and luscious fruits grow wild in
the greatest profusion."
The Washington times., 1901-12-01
4 Friend of the Horse.

Col David T. Littler. of Springfield. ILL.,,
a breeder. and as fine judge Of horse
flesh as can be found. stood in front of
the Riggs and admired beautiful pair of
horses hitched to fine rig standing near
the curb yesterday afternoon.
There's a team worth owning" said
he land the man who does own them is
to be congratulated on not following the
barbaric practice of the day. which makes
docking the tails fashionable. 1t is not
only cruel to use the noblest animal God
has made in such fashion, but it spoils
the looks of the horse as we'll When l
was a member of the Illinois Legislature
l introduced a bill which declared that
tail-doclling was crime. and provided
a severe punishment. There ought to
be a law against it in every State in the
Union, and l am glad that the President
has put the seal OF his condemnation on
the practice by refusing to purchase
horses that have been shorn of their
natural appendage."
Colonel Littler is in fine health and
spirits. Some years ago he gave dinner
in Washington that was greatly talked
about on account of the menu. 1t was
magnificent spread at Chamberlins, at
tended by many noted men. and yet every
article on the table was produced on the
model farm of the host out in Illinois.