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The Washington times., 1902-01-07
CUBANS APPEAL TO PEOPLE.
Ask Them to Influence Congressman
in Behalf of Duty Reduction.

! An appea! to Congress for the passage
of an act to reduce the duties on Cuban
! products in order to promote the pros
perity of the island has been issued by
the delegates of the Cuban Chamber OF
Commerce
The delegates are now addressing the
American people. asking them to appeal
to their representatives in Congress TO
carry their plan into effect. The letter
says in part:
We know the needs and wishes of the
Cuban people. They need access to the
markets of the United States for the sale
Of their products. IT is essential to their
prosperity. They wish The sale of Ameri-
can products extended in Cuba Under
present conditions that is impossible.
American sales in Cuba are decreasing.
The reason is simple Under a uniform
tariff Europeanqproducts can be sold in
Cuba for less than American products.
Unless the United States secures pref
erential tariff nate in Cuba in favor of
American products American merchants
VIII be driven from the field"
The act which the delegation is sup
porting provides that from and after jan
uary 1. 1902. Cuban molasses and raw
sugar up TO No. 16 OF the Dutch standard
shall be admitted into the United States
free, and all other Cuban products upon
the payment of one-half the rates of du-
ties levied and collected under the tariff
laws OF the United States upon similar
products OF the most favored nation;
provided, the people OF Cuba consent that
from and after the same date all prod
ucts CT the United States shall be admit
ted into Cuba upon the payment of one
half the rates of duty levied and collect
ed under the tariff laws of Cuba upon
similar products of the most favored ma
tion.
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be well considered, aside from the
possibility that abandoned by Amer
lea, the canal plant may fall into the
hands OF private spectators. who will
push il TO completion and create Il
dangerous rival to the pro iected
American waterway.
Ii is said that President Roosevelt
, viii consider the matter in Il special
message TO the Congress. Its i'm
portance would seem to warrant the
advice OF the Executive. The views
OF Mr.. Roosevelt would certainly help
to clear the atmosphere. which has
been suddenly beclouded by the prop
osition from Paris.
While delays are to he avoided iii
the arrangements for the construc-
tion of n purely American ship
thoroughfare across the isthmus.
there is ample cause for hesitation in
the present instance when. two path
ways. each having its special adyan-
tage, and leading 10 the same object,
have been pointed out.
The Washington times., 1902-01-07
PARDoNED BY GOVERNOR WOOD
Twcuty-seycn Prisoners in Cuba Re.
leased From Custody.

Governor General Wood of Cuba, with
the advice ard consent of the Cuban Sec
retary for Justice, has granted full pardon
to tgcuty-seven prisoners in that island.
He has granted, also. partial pardon 20
Manuel Lorenzo FORBADE and Enrique
Cagigas Junco, i.?iPrisonod fer tile crime
Of falsiijcation OF official documents. The
audencia CT Havana on July 20. 19el SEN
fenced them to imprisonment Cor four
teen years eight months and one day.
This has now been commuted TO absolute
perpetual disqualified tion" and imprlson-
nlent for three months.
Penal action is declared ended in all
matters OF crime now pending for oiienceS
committed by these two men similar TO
those for which they were sentenced ny
the Havana audencia. and which may
have been committed by them in their
capacity as judge and secretary. respect
lively. OF the Municipal Court OF ArroyI
Naranjo.
Penal action is also declared ended III
the case of Alfredo Arias, who VIII re-
turn to his duty as corporal OF the rura!
guards of Santiago. and in the cases Ok
four Other Cuhans.
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TO THE INDIAN SCHOOLS.
interior Departments Old Electric
Light Fixtures to 60 West.

Many of the old electric light fixtures
and appurtenances. which are being re-
moved from the offices Of the Interior De
partmcnt tc make way for the wires and
lights of the new plant. are to be sent 10
the Indian schools OF the West.
The work of stringing the wires for the
new plant that is to light the Pension.
Patent, Indian, and General Land Offices,
is nearing completion.
There have been many delays consc-
uuent upon the inability of The firms hav-
ing the various contracts 10 get the ma
terial with which to fill the orders.
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indianapolis Abreast of the Times.

indianapolis Will soon be able to boast
of a magnificent new hotel" remarked
Mr. +. NJ. Andrews, of Dayton, Ohio. last
night at the Riggs. Mr. Andrews is the
architect who designed the new hotel.
The new structure, which bears the
name Of the Ciaypool, is the historic old
Bates House, SO changed and reconstruct
ed that people would never know it in
the transformation. The cost Of the new
hotel will reach $1,000, Geo.
From the balcony of the ancient Bates
President Lincoln spoke in 1850 For
years il was the central gathering place
OF all Indiana's noted political leaders.
But it wasn't up TO the demands of the
times and had 10 go.
a city'S greatness is easily gauged by
the number and excellence of its hotels,
and Indianapolis, by such tes', takes its
proper place among the important centres
OF the nation"
The Washington times., 1902-01-07
0LE0NARGARINE LAW VALID.
Justice Peckhnm Rends Opinion
Confirming Ohio Court Decision.

The validity of the oleomargarine law
Of Ohio was yesterday affirmed by the
Supreme Court Of the United States in an
opinion read by Justice Peekham. The
case was the appeal of the Capital City
Dairy Company from the decision of the
Supreme Court of Ohio.
In accordance with previous decisions
Justice Peckham for the court held that
the Law in Ohio came properly within the
police power Gf tiis,t state and was there
fore valid As TO the action of the lower
court in appointing liauidGtors for the
company when its property was confiscat-
ed, the question was not q Federal que3-
ton, and the court did not pass upon it.
The decision of the Supreme Court OF
Ohio was therefore affirmed.
The Washington times., 1902-01-07
FOREIGN TOPICS.
Heir to the Dutch Throne.

The next heir at present to the Dutch
throne IS the young Grand Duke of Sake
We mar. cne of the richest royal person
ages in Europe. lie is the grandson OF tho
late Grand Duchess Sophia. Next comes
Prince Albert of Prussia, the Regent OF
Brunswick, Who is also exceedingly
wealthy, as. in addition 10 his fathers
fortune and large estates. he Inherited
about eighty millions Of marks from his
mother the Princess Marianne OF the
Netherlands. Prince Albert Las three sons
so there is really no prospect of failure
in the male line of the house OF Orange.
The Washington times., 1902-01-07
WILLIAM MCKINLEY SCHOOL.
Name Proposed for the New Build
ing mt lexington.

The District Commissioners have re-
ceived from Mr.. ". +. Roderick, Secre-
tary TO the Board of Education, a recon-
mendation that the new school building
in lexington be called the William Nc
Kinley school.
This request is in the line of the pres
ent practice of the Commissioners in
naming the different schools after cele-
brated men not living. The names are
chosen from 4 list of Presidents, littera-
tears, or men prominent in army or naval
history.
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BRONZE TABLET FOR sCHLEY.
Bill 10 Commemorate Naval Vie
tories Introduced.

In the House Yesterday Representative
Schirm of Maryland introduced bill pro-
viding for the erection in the Capitol OF
six bronze tablets commemoratirg the
naval victories OF the United States. The
tablets, which will commemorate the fol-
lowing victories, are 10 cost Sl2. 600:
The Bon Homme Richard over H. II. s.
Serapis, 1TI9, John Paul Jones command
ing.
The Constitution over the Gucrriere.
1872, Captain Isaac Hull.
The Constitution over the Java, 1872,
Commander Cambridge.
The battle of Lake Eric, Commodore
Perry, 1913.
Manila Bay. 1898, Admiral Dewey.
Santiago, 1898, Commodore Schley.
The Washington times., 1902-01-07
NEW YORK INHERITANCE TAX.
Supreme Court Confirms Decisions
of the State Bench.

The Inheritance tax law of New York,
or at least that portion of it imposing I
tax on the passage of stocks by inheri-
tence, was yesterday affirmed by the SUI
preme Court. The ease was that of Alex
ander Orr and others. executors of the
estate OF David Dows, against the Comp
trollers OF the State of New York and
the City of New York. being an appeal
from the Surrogate's Court and the Court
Of Appeals of New York. The decision
of these courts was affirmed.
The Washington times., 1902-01-07
EXTRADITION TREATY SIGNED.
LOng-DeIaycd Agreement Betweer
United states md Denmark
Arranged.

An extraditon treaty was signed be-
tween the United States and Denmark
yesterday in the reception room of the
State Department by John Hay. Secretary
representing Denmark.
The treaty was initiated in the second
administration of President Cleveland.
but it was not completed at that time
owing to opposition on the part of Den
mark to extraditing her own citizens;
that is, Denmark refused an extradition
of one of her own citizens who may have
committed a crime in the United States
and returned to Denmark.
President Cleveland refused to make
treaty with such restrictions. Since that
time q number of treaties have been con-
tracted with the Objectionable clause. and
Denmark. noting the fact, has been press
ing for new treaty.
The Washington times., 1902-01-07
Governor Otero Not Worried.

asked at the Shoreham concerning the
fight being made to prevent his confirma-
tion by the Senate, CO.. VI. a. Otero of
New Mexico answered:
Il am not greatly worried at the op-
position TO my confirmation. In this mat
ter | have the satisfaction of knowing
that about all the good people of the Ter
ritory are with me. The hostility of
those who have arrayed themselves
against me is really a compliment. When
a public official is conscious of the sup
port OF the best element of his people
there is no reason TO worry"
The Washington times., 1902-01-07
TIL EEEllls EEEE.al:lssls
~

Two old-time circus men--WhitiDg Al
| len and George Starr-,nade the rounds
of the Capital yesterday, paying their re-
spscts to old friends. m ,..
We'll, ! assume you want something"
said Representative SuIzer of New York.
jocularly addressing Mr.. Allen. You
never ceme around unless. you do. We
don't see you when you come to town
with the circus and have something that
we want
Mr. Allen said he and Mr.. Starr were
here to consult with DR.. Salmon, Chief
OF the Bureau of Animal Industry Of the
Agricultural Department, concerning the
admission of the Barnu1m & Bailey ami
mails into this country without any un-
necessary delay because of the rigid
quarantine laws. The Barnum show,
which has been exhibiting On the Con-
nent for five or six years past. will be
returned to America in the fall, SO Mr..
Allen told Mr.. Sulzef.
Hon. Abner Taylor who represented
a Chicago district in Congress for many
years, threaded his way through the maze
of seats in the House yesterday morning
ana Hnaly stopped III lroHt oi thcie
Joe" Cannens desk.
Hello, Taylor" said Mr.. Cannon, ex-
tending friendly right hand. Where
have you been? Haven't you grown taller
since you left here?"
mo, I don't see that I have. Gracious,
amt l tell enough now?"
Mr.. TAYLOR was one of the tales. men
in the House, and his only competitor
since his time is the Hon. Cyrus Sullo-
way Of New Hampshire, who stands y
feet inches in his stocking feet. Mr..
Taylor is a millionaire. and for many
years was one OF the central figures in
Illinois politics. He spends much OF his
time in Washington these days.
Representative Hepburn of Iowa, who
has charge of the Nicaragua Canal bill,
sprunga surprise on his colleagues yester-
day. With rs much certainty as the ris-
ing CT the sun Colonel Hepburn has ap
pcared every day in the House wearing
brilliant red or deep pink carnation in his
buttonhole. Yesterday, to The surprise of
every member of the Carnation Club, he
The Washington times., 1902-01-07
Tie SANDER of President Steyn.

During my stay in South Africa l be-
came exceedingly well acquainted with
President Steyn OF the Orange Free State
and with several OF the leading men who
are fighting for Boer independence, said
Mr.. Albert e. Robinson. the noted war
CORE spondent and political economist,
last night at the Arlington.
1t has been charged that Steyn was
bought by Kruger's gold and made a
needless sacrifice of his country by his
alliance with the Transvaal. In my opin-
icn this is 4 slander of the basest sort
The villain who barters the lives of his
fellows fer coin doesn't stay to share the
hardships and dangers of war, as Steyn
has done. He has been facing the Briton
with the same courage that all his people
have shoWn-a courage that challenges
the admiration of the world.
The truth is that under the terms of
the alliance between the two states the
Orange Free State could not in honor re-
fuse to cooperate with the South African
Republic.
While 1 am satisfied of the Injustice
OF the war as waged by the English, l
believe that in the end the Beers will
have to give up the fight. The odds are
simply too overwhelming, and it isn't in
the nature of things that they can 20 on
hghting indefinitely. Ths.eost to England
Is something frightful, and | don't see
how the Empire is eyergoing to be COM
pensated for the TREMENDOUS financial
loss, net TO speak of the Fearful waste of
human life.''
The Washington times., 1902-01-07
SUCCEEDS HISTORIAN MAcLAY.
Cohocs Man Appointed Labercr at
New York Navy Yard.

John \. Kearney. of Cohoes. n. Y, Is
a special laborer at the New York navy
yard, "vice Edgar Stanton Maclay," ac-
cording to an order issued late yesterday
afternoon by Secretary Long. His pay
is the samc-$2.48 per day-as that of the
historian whose violent language in crit
icism OF Admiral Schley and the latter $
conduct cf the Santiago campaign caused
his dismissal from the service by Presi-
dent Roosevelt.
The appointment, beyond the words
quoted. makes no reference to the un-
pleasant episode which precedes.
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Memorial 10 Yicioria's son.

Two beautifully painted glass windows
have been placed in the south wall of
the royal pew at Whippihgham Church,
Isle Of Wight, in memory of the late
Prince Alfred. Duke of SaXe-Coburg-
Gotha. One is representative OF St Eliza
beth Of hungary and the other gives the
figure of the angel of the apocalypse.
with an anchor below. An inscription
says: Erected by Victoria, II. l.. In
memory of her dearly beloved son Alfred
Ernest Albert. Duke 6; -Coburg-
G0tha, Duke Of Edinburgh"
The Washington times., 1902-01-07
TO SIGN HIS NAME 1900 TIMES.
President RooscycIts job in Filling
Out Army Commissions.

President Roosevelt will have to sign
his name 1,S0O times within The next few
days.
This will be necessary in filling out the
commissions of that number OF army Of
fcers who were nominated for promotion
before Congress ILct, and whose promo
zion have now been confirmed.
The Washington times., 1902-01-07
Subsistence Supplies in China.

the Commissary Department, L. S. ~,
from Hongkong. in commenting on the
subsistence department in China. the in
spector general takes occasion to remark
that the supplies were SO numerous and
of such variety and abundance during the
recent expeditions as to be worthy of ma
tional congratulations.
The Washington times., 1902-01-07
In 81 Prohibition state.

Philadelphia ltem-Does prohibition
prohibit? The sheriff of Cumberland
County, Maine, Of which Portland is the
leading city, reports that last year he
made G51 arrests for the sale OF liquor,
seized 9.5j3 gallons Of the stun. and col
lected from the convicted S25.4 .429 in fines,
and yet Maine is supposed to be State
where prohibition Is strictly enforced.
The Washington times., 1902-01-07
IMPROVE MT. VERNON SQUARE.
Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars Ask
ed snr Public Library Grounds.

The Secretary of the Treasury yesler-
day transmitted to the House of Repre-
sentatives a letter from the Secretary OF
War containing communication from
Colonel Bingham. Superintendent OF Pub
lie Buildings and Grounds. asking an ap-
preparation OF S25 .o00 TO be expended on
the Improvement of Mount Vernon Square.
where the Public or Carnegie Library l.;
located. The letter was referred to the
Committee on Appropriations.
The Washington times., 1902-01-07
Hindu Priests Dcci,iou.

The new waterworlls at Calcutta
brought pious Hindus before the question
whether they could drink from the same
sources rs the Christians. The religious
leaders, on appeal, gave the diplomatic
answer that they might drink this water,
since they had 10 pay taxes on il. and
this constituted a penancc for doing SO,
The Washington times., 1902-01-07
British Industry in Germany.

The latest British ent arpi.ise 80 succeed
in Germany is aha of plum pudding max
ing The Gerhians themselves cannot
make them, but an English woman has
started a shop in Berlin for the supply of
these seasonable delicacies. The Empress
is much interested, and has ordered sey-
eral for the royal household at Potsdam.
The Washington times., 1902-01-07
~ El!Z2 kElR EC4Plra Del1EE E

appeared with beautiful white flower in
his buttonhole. 1t created more comment
among members than anything done by
Congress during the day.
Representative Grosvenor of Ohio is all
ways looking for big game in his oratori-
cal hunts. He was chatting Representa-
tive Swanson about the leadership on the
Democratic side of the House.
Swanson. wish you would tell me who
is the real leader said the general. 81
want to go cunning for him. There seem
to be so many Democratic leaders that
man wastes all his ammunition firing at
alleged leaders without striking the real
one"
! Well" replied Swanson. eve may be
little long on leaders. but We have them.
Down in my country. you know. when a
man first goes duck hunting we always
allow him TO fire several times at decoy
ducks. After he gets so he can sight a
gun across the water we give>him a real
duck to shoot at. You try your ammuni-
tion on decoys and if you do well we'll
give you real duck.
The elevators in the House are en-
gineered by big silver-plated wheels, and
the conductors do not stop at the first
floors with as great accuracy and prom pit
itude as they did when the old strand rope
and lever were in use. Representative
Norton CT Ohio was riding down in one
yesterday when it stopped several feet
from the ioer. 20 g4s-s
''That elevator reminds We of roulette
Wheel" declared Mr.. Norton. 1T always
stops just where you don't want it to.
- had my bet On the floor
Statuary Hall, or the Whispering Gall
lery, as il has been called for years. be-
cause of the echoes. resumed its old ap-
pearance yesterday morning. the scaffold-
ing which disfisured e during the period or
putting on the new roof and new ceiling
having been removed. --.r,er..
To the great qualification of the Capitol
guides and the habitues it was found
that the echoes were not destroyed, but
on the contrary they are more pronounced
than ever.
Ex-Speaker Reed was at the Capitol
yesterday. When asked what his business
here was. he laughingly replied that he
was ''simply looking around and having
q good time
In point of fact he expected Supreme
Court decision yesterday in case in
which he is interested. but he was dis
appointed, as the decision was not hand
ed down.
The Washington times., 1902-01-07
RoTUNDA ECHOES INTACT.
Whispering Gallery Not Destroyed
by Recent Capitol Improycmcnts.

Capitol lovers were happy yesterday.
The frame work has been removed and
Statuary Hall is under its new roof with
plaster cast instead of painted ceiling.
The marvellous echoes, which it was
feared might be destroyed, remain in
their trystins places. The two most i'm
portant have already been tested. A can
vas stretched over part OF the hall keeps
the other under cover for the present.
but it is believed IL will emerge in
due time. 1t is still the world famed
whispering gallery.
The Washington times., 1902-01-07

As a matter of fact, the Filipino
revolutionist should not be unduly en-
couraged by the success of his brother
in South America. The wild man OF
the archipelago is "up against "A
game where brass bands and military
feathers do not count.
The Washington times., 1902-01-07

Judging from a certain physiolog-
zeal revelation concerning the new
Secretary OF the Treasury, he will be
decidedly tlatflooted when he takes
a stand ON amy of the financial qucs-
tions 10 come before him.
The Washington times., 1902-01-07
& Warning INamnIe.

Milwaukee Sentincl-Webster Davis
predicts that President Roosevelt will be
nominated next time and defeated by Re
publicans. There was a Webster Davis,
and there will continue 10 be a Web
stcr Davis. II is better so.
The Washington times., 1902-01-07
CURRENT PRESS COMMENT.
Training School for Financier..

Salt Lake Tribune-Governor Shaw has
been devoted Methodist for over twenty
years. and undoubtedly owes his skill as
9 iinancicr 10 his experience in raising
the money 20 pay the minister.
The Washington times., 1902-01-07

Chicago Newz-When the new line Of
refrigerator steamers between this-coun
try and England is started it will be pos
siblc 10 bring over Alfred Austins poems
without having the insurance rates in
crpa gpd
The Washington times., 1902-01-07
10 Mics AN Hour by Rail.

There has been constructed in Berlin,
under the supervision of several expert
electricians. Il railroad car which. it is
hoped, can be made by the use OF elec-
tricity TO travel safely over rails at an
average rate of POO kilometres an hour.
The Washington times., 1902-01-07
piichci in TOO High n Key.

Syracuse Herald - Young married
couples who start out on the assumption
that life is 20 be enc grand sweet song
are likely 10 find themselves suffering
rom sore throat before many weeks have
f.lgegI
The Washington times., 1902-01-07
THE DISTRICT APPROPRIATIONS
Commissioners 90 Appear Before the
House Sub-I ommittcc To-day.

This morning at half past ten O'Clock
the District Commissioners will be given
n general hearing by the subcommittee
of the House Committee on Appropria-
tiOns on the revised estimates of the
District as submitted by the Commission
ers. After the hearing the subcommittee
will adjourn for q week in order that the
members of the committee may have time
to examine the estimates.
The Washington times., 1902-01-07

john Euil makes n decidedly inter-
esting somnambulist, but there is con-
siderable trepidation lest he fail to
awaken before he walks off the roof.
The Washington times., 1902-01-07
Crushed Again.

The Topeka State Jourral-The Vene-
zualsn revolution is crushed again. This
is believed 10 be the FIRST crushing 1t has
received This year-at least it is the first
one recorded
The Washington times., 1902-01-07

\ well-known writer has been com
pairing President Roosevelt and the
Kaiser. The German Emperor should
appreciate the compliment.
The Washington times., 1902-01-07

Although extreme quiet prevails in
Albany County. New York, David E.
Hill is probably as eager to get out
OF that .furrow" as Lord Rosebery,
The Washington times., 1902-01-07

New York Is 1nding out that re-
form is mott ready-made garment; it
has 10 be fitted.
The Washington times., 1902-01-07

There is no yerification of the
rumor thai the Sick Man of Europe
has composed another bit of ragtime
for the Concert of the Powers.
The Washington times., 1902-01-07

Mr.. Crohcr's Jersey golf practice is
probably an indication of an early
he@ira 10 Vantage.
The Washington times., 1902-01-07
The Largest Stone Arch.

The new stone viaduct in Luxemburg,
Germany, will be the largest stone arch
in the world. IT will have span Of
1855 feet.