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Evening journal., 1902-02-10
RAILROADS
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RAILROAD.

Schedule In effect November H. 1901
All trains illuminated with Plntsch
@ Express trains.
Trains leave Wilmington, Delaware
Avenue station, for
NEW YORK, week days. '5.26, '9.8,
1862 a. m; .l219. ASS, '5.1S CRoyu Linn
lted). '627, '7.42. 1852 p. m. Sundays.
'5.26, '9.se. Ills a. m; s255, ISIS (Royal
Limited, T42, '10.52 p m.
PHILADELPHIA. week days, '5.26, $40,
'6.45. 100. 300, 1888, Fi052. 1859 a. m. (;
'l2l9. '2.55, 800 s4.55, '5.1S (Royal Llmited),
.6.2l, 635, e7.42, .l052 p. m. Sundays, '5.2d
100, $50, '9.39 1858, sl135 a. m; s255, 800.
sis. (Royal Limited), 6.S5, '7.l2, SOC, 1852,
CHESTER. week days. $50. '6B. 100
500. '939 1902, 10.52 a. m; 300, '4.55. $50
'Lt2 tl0.52 p. m. SUNDAYS, 100 $50, '9.39
l055. 'll-ao a. m; 300 6s5, IA, $50, 'lO52
ATLANTIC eIrT. week days. .e45 a.
M; fl219. l55 and ISIS p. M. (Royal Linz
ted Sundays, 40 a. m. SIS D. m.
CAPE MAY AND OCEAN CITY, week
days, s6.i5 a. M s255 p. m.
SEA lsLE CITY, week days, .645 a m.
BALTIMORE and WARRINGTON,
1856 200. $40 1854. 500 CRoyal Linn
'soi' sc5 a. m. rise. 200. $40 So, "a. 90
Royal Limited, sS.0i. slOi4 D. m.
BALTIMORE and way stations, week
a. M; 5.37 p. m.
NEWARK. week days, 'L14. 655, .s.O4
'll.0l a. m; 1886 3i9. s454. 6l2 800
| fl0A p. m. Sundays, s414. s8.O4, Dos a. nlt
'l256. 5.37, 1852, SOL sl014 D. m.
| pITTSBuRG, week days. s8.04 a. m.
-, .lol4 p. m. Sundays. 500 a. M
| CHICAGO daily, 800 a. m: $40 D. m
| CINCINNATI and ST. LOUIS, s4i4 a
m; 'l256, tl0.l4 p. m, daily
| SlNGERLH, accommodation. week DAYS
655 a. m; 3.l9, 612 p. m. Sundays, 9O5 a
m; 5.S7, 7S2 p. m.
LANDENBERG, week days, 454 D. m.
| Leave Market street station for Balu
lmore, week days, $50 p. m.
| LANpENBERB, week days, lao a. m
l250, $50 p. m. Sundays. $40 a. m; $50 p
Leave Philadelphia for Wilmington
week days, 835. $50 t7.30, 1929 100 a
M; 'i2.20, ,1Sl, 215 t308. sf17, 500. $50
,5.iS. CRoyal Limited), 500, $50 '7.26, % IS
fil3j .. m. Sundays, 1885, $50, 500, lilo
n. m; $3.50, 1.T, Las, t3.0S, ass s5.4
(Royal limited), $50. t7.26, 1888, 1880 D. N
Royal Limited Is composed exclusive
lly Of Pullman Parlor, Observation ant
Dining Cars No extra fare except regu
lar Pullman charge.
Oelmarvia telephone ia
Rates 20 Western points lower than VI
any other line.
a. A. MILLER, Passenger Agent. WI
mington, Del.
n. B. MARTIN. Mar. II RAsA rEAHA.
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FLORIDA-TWO WEEKS TOUR VIA
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD.

The second Pennsylvania railroad
tour of the season to Jacksonville, al
lowing two weeks in Florida, will leave
New York. Philadelphia, Baltimore
and Washington by special train on
February is.
Excursion tickets. including railway
transportation, Pullman accommoda-
lions Zone BERTH, and meals en- route
in both directions while travelling on
the special train. will be sold at the
following rates: New York. $50; Phila-
delphia, Harrisburg, Baltimore and
Washington, S4S; Pittsburg, $50; and
at proportionate rates from other
points.
For tickets. itineraries, and other in
formation. apply to ticket agents, or to
Geo. w. Boyd, Assistant General Pas
lsenger Agent. Broad Street Station,
Philadelphia.
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Via Emporium Junction, $50 o. "a. and
SIS y. m, daily.
Via Canandaigua, $50 a. m. week days.
So p ~, except Saturday. and ii.D n
m, daily.
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r,l 1rseaye Philadelphia, Broad Street Tor
5v,do' lg;N, ll.2S a m. ;l2O3. .si2s6, il3 9i6
Sdds' w, s2s, 401. 446 6.O7. B2b.' b8i 56q'
w. so. db5. IS. 1i.2o lbs D. IN. ana i21
Accommodation. 62s. 7so. s1a. iOm
~ % ~. a2b, 40i. 449, 627. 83S. 1922 and
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PhiIadalphIa nd ReadIng RaIIWaI

j. b HUTCHINSON. :. r. WOOD.
General Manager. General Pass Agent.
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WASHINGTON D. c.-PoPULAR

d. C.-POPULAR
THREE-DAY TOURS. VIA B. & O.
r. r.
Leave Wilmington at 1856 p. m,
Thursdays. February 20 and March 10.
Rate, including all expenses, 50 for
found trip. Expenses include railroad
fare. transfer to hotel and two days
board at Washington. For book OF
tours. giving itinerary and full details,
write or apply to n. A. Miller. Passen-
ger Agent, Wilmington, Del.
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o. Congressional Limited Express. Al
Nestibule PariOr Cars and Dining Cars
No extra fare other than the usual Pub
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The Wilmington Auxiliary of the
Women's National Indian Association
will meet this afternoon at 3 O'Clock
in the home Of Mrs S. T. Hilles, No.
1902 King street.
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TRAINS LEAVE BROAD STREET Sta
TION PHILADELPHIA.
FOR THE WEST


40 a. M daily fitsburg, Chicago, Cin-
cinnau. Louisville and st. Louis, CDinins
Carr.
1925 a. m. daily, for Pittsbure ana en-
cag0. (Io coaches TO pittsburg) lin
tied to two Buffet parlor Cars
H. % a. M, daily, Pittsburg and clerP
1920 p. M. daily Limited" Piitsbura
Chicago, Cleveland, Toleda, Clncinnatl
Louisville and St. Louis. Dining Carl
40 p m, daily Pittshurg. Chicago
and st. Louis Dining Carr.
625 p. M, daily, Pittsburg. Columbus 10
dianapolis, Louisville and 81. Louis,
$50 p. M, daily, Plttsburg and Chicago,
for Toledo except Saturday.
HOS p, M, daily, Pittsburg, Cincinnati
and Cleveland.
daily for Knoxville, via Shenandoah
valley Route; for Cleveland except sat-
FOR BUFFALO.
Via Emporium Junction, $50 a. N and
SIS y. m, daily.
Via Canandaigua, $50 a. M, week dayA
50 p H. except Saturday, and iLD y
m, daily.
o. Congressional Limited Express Al
Nestbule ParlOr Cars and Dining Cars
No extra fare other than the usual Pun
90 limited Express. vestibuIe Pariol
Cars, Jestibule Passenger Coaches and
Dining Car. No extra fare.
call fc- and check baggage from hotels
and resldencct
For further inrorrration. passengers arc
referred 20 he ticket agent at The sta
10 b HUTCHINSON. T. r.. WOOD.
/ General Manager. General Pass. Aren't
Philadelphia and Reading Railway
wilmington Division1
! Time table IN effect May 20 1901
Trains leave Wilmington French sireet
] = "a Toni
| chauin, Winterthur, Guyencourt, Gran
| Ogue, Coss0rt, Chadds Ford Junction.
Pocopsoni West Chester, Embreeville,
Mortonville, Coatesville and intermediate
| stations. daily except Sunday at l3I a.
m, daily 2.l5 and $50 p. m. Sundays only.
sos a. 20.
For Wavnesburg Junction. .Elversop
| and intermediate stations. daily eNceK
| Sunday, az 735 a. m; daily 2.l5 and $50 p.
m; sunday only az sos p m.
For Joanna, Birdsboro, Reading and IN
ltermediate stations, daily, except Sunday.
az l.a5 a. m and 2l5 p. m. Sunday only
at SOC n. M and 2l5 p. m.
ATLANTIC CITY DIVISION.
Leave Philadelphia. Chestnut Street
Wharf ana South street Wharf FOR At
Week days-Express. 9 a. M, a,45. us D.
m Accommodation. s a. m, SIS b. m.
Sundays-Express. 8, 10 a. m, 7l5 % M.
Accommodation. a. m. .. m.
Leave ATLANTIC CITY DEPOr-Weels
days--Express, z5, g. lois a. m. go.
$50 p. m Accommodation, 625 a M,
$50 p. m. Sundays-Express, 1015 a. m,
40, 730 p. m. Accommodation IT'S a. M
405 D. m.
Parlor cars on all express trains
LEAVE PHILADELPHIA
. For CAPE MAY and OCEAN CITY
} Week days-S45 a. M, Ais D. nj. SUM
days-Chestnut Street,S.45. South Street,
, $50 a. m.
. Jew YORK AND ATLANTIC CITY
EXPRESS.
Leaves NEW YORK CIsiberty STREET., 90
a. m. and $40 .. N.
. Leaves ATLANTIC CITY-week days
$50 g. m, us p. m.
W. q. BESIER, EDISON J. WhhkA
Genl euVt Gen1 Pe@'r AIT
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For New Castle, sis a. M; SO3 4o2 am
Cos p. M, weekdays.
For Lewes. SIS a. m. l02 D NJ. weoh-
days.
For hcnopotn, SID a. m. Tuesdaga
Thursdays and Saturdays only.
For Dover, Harrington and Dclmar 8 Is
l0.5S O. m. 400. SIS and I211 o. no. suDs
days. 1911 u. m.
For Wyoming and way stations. 500 .,
m. week days
Express for Cape Charles, old Point
Comfort ana Norfolk, 1858 a. M week
days, and 1911 night, daily.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-24
THE OySTERNtN.

pumi, as an oyster is venerable say
ing. and true, withal, but 'the oyster
question never has been accused Of being
productive of silence. On the contrary
It is an ever recurring inspiration for the
legislative orator ana it also affords a
topic for the Virginia newspaper man
whc;, he has nothing else to write about.
particularly live subject for discussion
especially when q bill is offered which is
lil5eIv to make . fresh clash between the
dredgers tongers. and planters.
Mr. Jordans bill has stirred up the.
oystermen immensely. II we mistake not.
he proposes to reopen certain questions
that were thought to have been closed
by the Baylor survey.
His contention is that hundreds of
acres or bottom are now left open TO
the public-to the longing interest. to
be more precise-which ought to be rented
ont for planting purposes. and thus be
some source Of revenue to the common
wealth.
Other matters are involved, but this
one is enough Clearly, we are going to
have another soyster war" and again the
oystermen will not be of united opinion.
while the average up-country iegslato
will hold to MS usual view that Virginia
ought TO set more net cash out OF her
oyster lands.
What the outcome will be we cannot
surely predict, but We have been OF the
opinion that since the inauguration of
the present law, matters have mended in
the oyster country. The people seem to
be more content than formerly, and Viz
gina gets more revenue; but whether the
oyster industry is developing as it should
We cannot say. However, moody need
fear that the Legislature is going to take
hasty action. There viii be plenty Of
discussion. We deem it unnecessary to
urge the Legislature to hasten slowly.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-24

arefers for her locks to be described as.
Titan rcd Can you tell me where the
;ovs are?, demanded the raw-honed ma
iron, who loves children and Christmas
but rules by spanking. rs this the pace
where the leather goods are Kept
auerieG tho sweet young thing, who hopes
to give her favored ore 15-cent pipe
rack in exchange for a s4i solitaire.
Tell me where / go to reach the race
department" commanded the seit-cenh-
dent young mortal who is soon TO DC
married. Just now she is making many
pretty but mysterious garments. which:
FOR rnodesty's sake. we describe with the
Johnsonian word .'subterraneors.
Direct me TO the crockcry and tnware
department." said the poor wretch VINO
smells of turpentine soap and kerosene
oil. but hates Tor people to Know she
locs her own cooking.
And so on and so on. and UP and down
ma UP and down.
IL ain stood it all brarely for long.
Ion, me. But the day came when he
ceased to gusii--wffen his patience ran
7ry. For some millions Of times he had
politely replied: Il do not know. madam;
ask the clerks" This answer. the best
he could give. was not accepted in good
Gath. They scowled at Fountain; they
ainted at his obtuseness; they muttered
about his curtness: they intimated that
!c was an elevator boy who didn't Gle
vate; they threatened and they scolded
but through it ali they continued TO ask
questions. So Fountain went crazy. And
We congratulate him on the wisdom of
his course.
His friends took him home Thursday.
The people there knew Just what was the
matter. They weren't shocked. They had
sxpected it. HE has told me repeatedly
ti,at women shoppers asked him SO many
questions that it bothered him" said
,clative. And then he added-though it
wasn't neccssary-"Jin has often said to-
me shat so many questions made him
nervous
Mrs. Fountan-ycs. the deranged ele-
GATOR boy" has wife, tearfully eS-
planned:
NE has told me that some Of the wo-
men are disagreeable, and that when he
vas unable 10 answer their questions
hey made remarks about reporting him
% his supeiicIS.
Oh. the pity. the cruelty of it ali.
The case has created no little interest
in Chicago. or rather-to be more spe-
cifc-it. has opened many peoples eyes.
Folks are not marveling SO much be-
cause Fountain went crazy as because
the rest of his associates in the depart
ment store haven't gone crazy.
1t is believed that the poor elevator
hey may recoyer-that is, ii he keeps
away from the elevator and the shop
pers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-24
PICTURESQUE SCENE
IN POPE's LIBRARY,
C.-d;u,,s Present to PoptiG Their
Christmas Greetiugs-A Plea for
Spread of Christian De-
nlOcTIcS.

ROME. Dec 22.-.fhere was ptctur-
esoue scene in the Pope's private library,
when all the cardinals living In Rorns
presented the Pontif with their Christ
mas greetings the visitors wore their
gorgeous red robes
\ remarkable fact was that with the ex-
ception of Cardinal San Stefano and Car
dinal Parocchi. all the assembled pre-
lates, many OF whom were created car
dinals when Pfux IN. was pope. appeared
exceptionally well, animated and full OF
plans for the future
Cardinal San Stefano. as doyen OF the
Sacred College, read the congratuiatory
address The Pope spoke at some length
IN reply. and expressed Keen sorrow at
the fact that his jubilee year was embit-
tered by painful events. re.errins eFi-
IDENTIFY to the divorce Dill. The Pontiff.
in this connection remarked: What they
want is the fall of Christian order, and
the reconstruction OF the States on the
basis of pagan nattralism.''
The Pope pleaded for spread OF Chris
ton democracy, ION the lines preached
by the Church, to oppose the seditious.
sociaIistic democracy which acknowledges
no God
After receiving the Apostolic benediction,
the cardinals withdrew.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-24
HELD UP ON A TRAIN
BY NEGRO ROBBERS.
Daring Crime Committed Near Iron
Gatc-Frcd SpiIler Badly Wound
ed by One of the Dcs-
pcradoes.

CLIFTON FORGE, Dec. 2S.-(Special)-
Fred. Spiller and another white man.
named Rudisill. were held up on east
bound freight near iron Gate. Saturday
evening last, by two unknown negroes
SplIer who resides at Buchanan. and
Rudisll at Eagle Rock. had large sum
Of money with them. and as no passenger
trains would run east on the night in
question they boarded a freight.
Two negroes were also on the train, and
after leaving Iron Gate they went over
the train and discovered Rudisi!l and Spill
Ter.
They had revolvers with them. and Or
dered the two white men to give up all
The valuabes they had. whereupon Spi!ler
refused. and one Of the desperadoes shot
him three times all the shots taking effect:
one in the left breast. one in the abdomen
and the third entering one of his limbs.
When Rudisill saw that his compa MON
was wounded he commenced a hand-to-
hand battle with the negroes. and Knock
ed one from the train.
ONE NEGRO ARRESTED.
This negro was badly injured and was
arrested, and is now in jail awaiting trial.
The ether escaped, and his whereabouts
are not Known.
The condition Of Mr.. Spiller is serious.
and his wounds may prove fatal Both
of the white men are highly respected. It
is supposed that the negroes knew of the
money for they had planned the hold-up.
Mr.. E. NJ Einswiler, OF Clifton Forge,
was robbed OF SO III Railway avenue the
same night. and two business houses Were
broken open, but no booty was secured.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-24
LUVANNA'S GLAD TIDINGS.
The Venerable W. II. Haden Now
Happy Bridegroom.

FORK UNION, VA. December .
(SpeciaI)-Owing to the formidable en-
barge of mud. the attendance IT our
County Court yesterday was considerably
below the average. Among those WHO
braved the red muck-nlre OF Palmyra
was the venerable w. Fl Haden, JUST
returned from his bridal tour Ills radl-
ant smile and graceful accept9nce @t
hearty congratulations conclusiEeiY
proved that a widower of 81 can be IS
much at home in the matrimonial halter
as any OF the young Tnac5E Ms VINO 90
not understand how Cupid sway can
extend away up into the sixties
also recognized on the courthouse
campus Mr. s. Bryant Andrews the well
known Instructor in the machine shops
of the Virginia Polytechnic institute.
Among those who have returned noma
for the holidays are Mfr. Z. =. tiiuen.
Miss Mary Miller Snead. Mics Ruby
Snead, Mr. Julian Jones. .4iss Carrie
Snead. Mr.. Campbell Jones Rev. Z. II.
Hatcher and family. Mr.. J. 2. Snead.
Jr and Miss Maude Shepherd.
In a style more strenuous than usual
our people have seized Christmas by tho
forelock. and for many DAYS everything
has seemed "saited down for . high Old
time.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-24

Smith himself spoke as one who from the
outside" had known Grace church and It's
rectors from the very beginning.
He spoke at first of the splendid men
who had filled the rectorship OF Grace
church, and dwelt especially upon his in
innate friends Bishops Atkinson and
Coke. the former Of whom had labored
SO earnestly for the unity OF the Episco-
pal church. and the latter for the unity CT
the whole church of Christ. He predicted
the time would surely come when the
Masters great last prayer would prevail.
and His church would truly be one. He
spoke most eloGuently of the part the
Episcopal church had thus far played,
and deemed the Chicago Quadrilateral TO
be magnificent platform on which all
could unite
1t was most inspiriting address. and
when it was concluded the whole body
present rose to it's feet with hearty APP
plause and remained standing until he
had left the room to take a train.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-24
ADAMS on STATE RIGHTS.

Mr.. Charles Francis adams, who might
cd 10 the toast "Fore1athers.' at the New
England banquet in that hospitable city,
seems 10 have met with very cordial re-
ception He IS far in advance of most
New Englanders in discussing constitu-
tional questions. and a few months ago
did not hesitate to say that Robert z.
Lee was worthy o. a monument in Wash
ington city.
In Charleston the cradle Of secession"
Mr. Adams. in discussing the political
conditions Of the country at the time the
Federal Constitution was framed. said:
In studying The history of that period,
we are again confronted by condition
and not q theory; but as I read the rec
ord and understand the real facts OF that
now-forgotten social and political exist
ence. IN case of direct ana insoluble issue
between sovereign State and sovereign
nation between 11SS 10 1861 every man
was not only free 10 decide. but had 10
decide for himself; and, whichever way
he decided he was right The Constitu-
ton gave him two masters. Both he could
not serve; and the average man decided
which TO serve in the light of sentiment.
tradition and environment. OF this | feet
rs historically confident as / can feel
OF any fact not matter OF absolute record
or susceptible OF. demonstration.
Ny. Adams recently expressed a purpose
to visit this city soon. desiring among
other things once more 10 see cur grand
Washington monument,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-24
Chrf.tmas Gifts.

{Madeline Bridges in Brooklyn Life.)
Don't give me slippers. for they never mt:
Nor yet padded lounging coat because
Not twice year will I get into it
Slirt-slecves 1 much prefer; ah, pause,
ali. pause.
Ere on a smoking set you cast your eyes:
have score: and as for smoking caps.
OF these I'm sure 1 own what would suf-
fec
To nicely furnish forth dozen chaps.
Don't give me penwipers: I never wipe
a pen-who does? No neckties, for you'll
choose
A dot or figure, where like a stripe
And handkerchiefs 7 only get to lose.
Don't give me any article of dress
And bark! Of all things underneath the
stars.
No shaving mug-and. If you'd save dis
treSS
In your dear precious life. don's give
cigars,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-24
cRAzEp EY SHOPPERS,

All the newspapers are writing about
Jim Fountain. We take our turn now.
Fountain. once source OF 10y, has, ceas-
81 to bubble over with GOOD nature. He
has gone crazy-stark mad. If the truth
must be known. And il is ali because he
WIS eaih'sd INTO insanity by the woman
patrons oi me chicago store where he
50 -. - as elevator boy Each and every
blessed one OF The bargain-seek-
''-a' q question 10 ask him.
aao sometimes eight or ten OF
lii''.a nfsd their queries sisaa,ta-
neoas.y- VIVA. noors are The .urs on >.
1ae saessa-hs.rec woman xao
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-24
THE K.1sER,s COURSE.

One of the most gratifying things about
the proposition OF the European allies
that President Roosevelt arbitrate the
in making it was taken by the Emperor
Of Germany. However embarrassing the
proposition may have proved TO Mr..
Roosevelt. 1t etfectually. we ,hink, dis
poses OF the charges thar Germany was
The sw.csed partner" Ia the European all
hsnce. that. at heart the Emperora1s not
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-24
A G!imDse of Aryonia.

ARVONIA VA. December 23.-(Sp>-
cial)-Nr John McLave. received q tele-
gram Friday from Hastings, y. Y. an
nouncinG the death of his father in that
civ Mr.. NcLave accompanied by his
wife and little son. Evan. left on tho
early Saturday train for New York
Nj Hampton Nicholas. who is the en-
gineer OF the Blackstone railroad. return
ed TO his home Saturday. where he VIII
remain till work is resumed In January.
1903
Miss susie NJ. Wilson and Miss Maci.
Williams. OF Rollins Institute. arrived in
Arvonfa Saturday for the holidays.
Cadet Lawrence Pitts of Blackstone
Academy. is visiting his parents il this
place.
nah Moore Academy. Md. is spending
her vacation at her parental home. in
Arvonia.
Sheriff William Williams butchered TWO
fine ncgS last week. They weighed re-
spectiyely tST and 4S4 pounds.
FATAL FIGHT OVER DICE,
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-12-24
aoosEvELT,s DELICATE POSITION.

IooSES tIf.t'e DEiLsSAiE fUSl tOR
The formal request OF the European
allies to President Roosevelt that he act
as arbitrator in the Venezuelan contro-
versy places him, Beyond doubt. in an en-
harrassing position Under any circum-
stances the Office of arbitrator in such af-
fairs is not an enviable one. but in the
case Of President Roosevelt he would be
confronted with a particularly delicate
situation in administering its duties.
Not, the least delicate phase OF the
situation would lie, as Congressman Rich
ardson said, in the fact that We have large
interests III Venezuela, somewhat similar
TO those Of the allies. and arbitration by
the President OF the United States wouli
be like mans sitting as Judge in his own
cause Yet, we can readily understand
grace. The request OF the allies carries
g compliment to and an expression OF tha
highest confidence IN this country In
view OF the Roosevelt suggestion that the
controverted points be submitted TO The
Hague tribunal. insistence that ne con-
sent 10 become arbitrator Is q recognition
of our paramount influence in Spanish
America.
Washington specials state that the
Presidents closest advisers have been
somewhat at sea as TO what he should
do hui with all Inc unpleasant posi-
bilities" involved in acceptance. they do
not see how he could shrs the response
bility Of arbitrating should it be virtually
forced upon HIN. That is as We see it.
also
However in the event OF Mr.. Roosevelts
acqutcscence. it would be well not TO cross
the unpleasant possibilities" bridges un-
Ill we come TO them. LIT 1t be remem-
bered that lie will have very safe coun-
sellors at both the Washington ard
Venezuelan ends of the lne-at Wash
inSton III the person of Secretary Hay,
and in Venezuela in the person of Minis
ter Bowen. the latter OF whom is one of
the most experienced and acute ~plo-
mats in the service Of the government.
lie has served in important positions I'M
der both Republican and Democratic ad.
ministrat!ons.