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The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-24
PEACEFUL VIEW IN JAPAN.
Franco Russian Alliance Recognized as
Territorial Understanding.

YOKOHAMA. March ga portion OF
the press does not see anything serious
in the Franco Russian declaration. The
Jill" a leading journal however, con-
siders the prime object of the Anglo
Japanese alliance is the development of
commerce. and consequently the United
States sympathizes with it.
On the. other hand the Jill maintains
that the purpose of the Franco Russian
understanding must be territorial, France
seeking territory in Yunnan, and Russia
in Manchuria. Germay is in neither camp,
as her European policy requires her to
stand neutral between Russia and Great
Britain.
All the journals agree in the declara-
ton being an additional guarantee for the
maintenance of tranquility in the Far
East
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-24
SEES A THIRD GROUP.
Belgian Paper Views Germany and
America as Allies.

BRUSSELS, March 24.-The ''Independ-
ence Beige" reviewing the situation in the
Far East, concludes that probably Ger
many and the United States will consti-
tute a third group of allies, the formation
of which does not in itself constitute
menace to the peace of the world, but the
fact cannot be overlooked that the policy
of counterpoise to the Anglo Japanese
alliance may not yield the happy results
that optimists affect to anticipate.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-24
AGED COUPLE SLEEP
TWO NIGHTS ON STREET
Elected From Their Room on
First Street Saturday.
CLAIM TO BE WITHOUT FUNDS
Had Paid Rent in Advance to LandIady,
Who Moved-Occupy Bed on Lawn
Refuse Charity or Aid From Police
Sent Food by Neighbors.

For two nights Edward Barnes and his
wife have been homeless and have slept
on the street, sheltered from the wind
and elements only by thin eoverlet
Until Saturday afternoon they lived on
First Street between and E Streets
northwest with 4 Mrs. E. Robinson dress
maker. They rented a room from her
and paid for it in advance on March 4.
Several days ago Mrs. Robinson moved to
a different section of the city, leaving
her roomers in charge of the house
The owner of the house, Mr.. Daniel Scan
Ion, who keeps saloon at the corner
of New Jersey Avenue and K Street
northwest, called upon the parties and
asked rent of them for staying in the
house. This Barnes refused to pay, as
he said he had already paid for the use
of the room which they were occupying.
Beside this. it is stated, he claimed to be
penniless, and did not have the where
with TO comply with Mr.. Scanlons de-
mands.
Put Out Upon the Street.
Saturday afternoon Mr.. scanlon secured
the necessary papers TO have them put out
upon the street. The officers moved the
furniture to the front yard and locked the
house.
Barnes refused to move his furniture
from the yard. stating that he had no
money with which to get room, and that
he did not even have the money to move
his furniture. The police offered them as
sistancc for the night a the New Jersey
Avenue Police Station. but they refused
TO accept the offer, and would not leave
their furniture.
When nightfall came they were still sit
ting in the chairs in the yard, and later,
when bedtime came, they crept into the
small bed which had been placed in the
yard Here they spent Saturday night.
Yesterday they remained all day in the
same predicament- Barnes Is about sixty
four years OF age and sells newspapers.
This, he states, is his only means of sup
port.
Sent Food by Neighbors.
Yesterday the people in the neighbor-
hood sent them food but it was very little
of this that they would consent to eat,
and they simply sat there waiting for
something to turn up.
Again last evening Lieutenant Moore. of
the Sixth precinct. offered them shelter
at the station house, and went to the
trouble of having one of the rooms in the
building prepared for their reception. But
the story of the night before was re-
peated They fatty refused to take any as
sistance from the police. When asked
what they intended TO do, they said they
hoped to secure a room in the neighbor
hood.
Yesterday afternoon stranger went to
the police station and offered to pay their
bill in advance at lodging house. The
people refused to accept this charity.
ard last night they again slept out of
doors.
The police are guarding the property,
and are seeing that the two people are not
in anyway molested. The authorities have
as yet taken no action in the matter, but
it is thought that something Will be done
in the matter this morning.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-24
Injured by Falling From Fence.

In a fall from a fence near Water and
NJ Streets southwest late yesterday after
noon Wilmer Ash, fourteen years of age,
sustained painful injuries about the head
and face. He was sent to the Emergency
Hospital, where his wounds were dressed.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-24
AMEER'S RUSSIAN LEANlNGS.
Afghanistan Potentate Said to Have
Shown Decided Preference.

LONDON, March PA despatch to the
Daily Mall from st. Petersburg says
there is good ground for believing that
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-24

conditions which the Mckinley and
nestly striven to bring about were prac-
tically attained. or at least that the path
way had been cleared for an amicabie I'M
derstanding which would work for the
betterment of the civilized world.
A Crisis Approaching.
Since then, however, the feeling here is
not so optimistic. Additional informa-
ton and the opportunity to study the
terms in which the Russo French note
was couched have brought to the Gov
eminent a realization that the crisis is
approaching and that something else
must be done to clear away the danger
Gus clouds that have again begun TO
gather on the international horizon
In measure, the Government of the
United States is an important factor in
this great world game. Russia, or France,
or England, or Japan has not made any
official overtures to this Government TO
secure definition of the position il will
occupy should war come in which the one
or both Of the Powers first named would
be arrayed against one or both of the
others.
The attitude of the United States is too
well understood to permit any of these
nations to risk an almost certain dis
couraging answer from Washington. with
the consequent moral effect It would prob
ably have. But it is understood here that
the Governments at st. Petersburg and
Paris arc exceedingly anxious to ascer-
tain what may be expected from the
United States if they should become in
yolved in war with other nations over
China
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-24
BUSY TIME AHEAD FOR
MARYLAND SOLONS
Close of Legislative Session
in Sight at Annapolis.
MILLIONS FOR CITY SEWERAGE
Believed That Baltimore's Pet Measure
Is Safe-Democrats Whip Anne Arun-
del Insurgents Into Line--Mr. Straus
Now Out in the Cold

ANNAPOLIS, Md. March 29-The legts-
lative week which has just passed at the
capital of Maryland has been signalized
by two important events. The Legista-
ture is again in control of the Democratic
party. although the State leaders are not
yet in a position to dictate.
Circumstances have shaped themselves
in such way that there appears to be
at least a possibility that the Legisla-
ture will take the necessary step toward
the construction of the $12, GOO 600 sever
age system for Baltimore City, and that
the act which provides for the submission
of an ordinance to that effect to the quail
fled voters of Baltimore may pass during
the last ten days which remain to the
session of 1902
The first break in the forces of the
coalition in the House of Delegates, which
had SO effectually blocked Democratic
plans during the larger part OF the ses-
sion by throwing the balance of power in
the House to the Republicans, occurred
on Tuesday evening.
Mr.. Stratus Tried Too Much.
Straus to push through resolution to
appoint a committee to investigate the
State Normal School This measure was
vigorously fought by the Democrats ana
two of the Anne Arundel delegates who
had all along helped Mr.. Straus embarrass
the State leaders voted with their party
associates. The resolution was only car
r!ed by majority of one, and would have
been defeated except for absentees on the
Democratic side.
The next day Mr.. Straus made a fatal
misstep. He attempted to align his forces
again and selected as the test a local bill
from Montgomery county, which had
already passed the Senate and in which
there was no politics whatever.
He attempted its, defeat, however mere
ly as a test of his power. He sadly missed
his object, for on this matter the two
Anne Arundel countians were joined by a
third leaving only one with Mr. Straus
In addition to this three Republicans dis
approved of Strauss mislirected effort and
voted with the Democrats Thus the COM
tine seems to have been permanently
broken.
The return to the foldiof the three Anne
Arundel delegates makes the House DEM
ocratic by a majority of two. 1t is Demo-
cratic in the sense that the Democrats.
excepting Straus and Watts, the still re-
calcitrant county member. will vote with
their party on all regular issues.
However, the whole FIVE will absolutely
resent the slightest show of power on the
part OF the Democrntie headers. Mr.. Bra
shears, the leader OF the Anne Arundel
county delegation, has always opposed the
new ballot law making an intelligen 'e
qualification upon the exercise of the
suffrage, and he with possibly others of
the delegation will not lend their help
to efforts to strengthen the law.
4 fairly strong primary election law has
passed both houses and awaits the sigma
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-24
Provides for Interference.

They Russia and Franco are com
PEELED, however. not TO lose from view
the possibly inlmical action of other Pow
ers or a repetition Of disorders in China
possibly impairing China's integrity and
free development 10 the de,riment of their
reciprocal interests. They therefore re
serve TO themselves the right 10 AXE
measures TO defend these interests"
when 1t is bcrne in mind that the pres
cut disorders are taking place within the
French sphere of influence and interests
the danger OF the situation. in view of the
reservation set forth In the concluding
sentence of the declaration cannot be
overestimated.
Nobody here is in a position to predict
with any degree of certainty what Ger
many's attitude would be should any of
the other Powers or a combination OF
Powers attempt TO seize and mold Chinese
territory Germany is the only nation
that maintains a large force of troops in
the territory which was the fighting
ground in the Picking campaign of 1900.
The Ministers of the Powers at Picking
backed by their Governments, have en-
deavored TO have her withdraw this force
but without success. and the matter is
still being agitated. In Germany's attitude
is also involved the position of Italy and
Austria, who have followed her lead in
the Chinese negotiation
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-24
No Expression of Opinion Asked.


In furnishing copies of their joint decla-
ration to the Secretary of State neither
Russia nor France asked for any express
sion OF opinion in regard to that mo-
mentous communication. 1t was learned
yesterday that an identical answer had
been, however, separately made to the
Russian and French Ambassadors. in
which Secretary Hay expressed the graft
fcatio1 OF President Roosevelt over the
statement of the two Powers that thew
are DESTROYS of maintaining peace and
the territorial integrity of China. with
an acknowledgment of the principle of
the open door, objects for which. il is
declared, the United States Government
has been earnestly striving since the be-
ginning of the troubles in China
This acknowledgment must be regarded
as expressing an understanding on the
part of President Roosevelt and Secretary
Hay that they regard Russia and France
as having pledged themselves to uphold
ing the policy to which the American Gov
eminent has consistently adhered since
the transmission to the Powers of Mr..
Hays notable communication OF July 3,
1900.
But, according to the view taken here
In the best-informed and most infueu-
tial official quarters, pledges on paper
go for nothing when a vital issue between
nations peaches point where the oppo--
tunity is presented for carrying ont long
cherished designs and where other issues
are involved that have given rise to feel
ing that must find vent.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-24

A Graphic Story.

Postal Clerks Shindel and Loving, after
their Injuries had been dressed, were per
mitted to see their wives, who called at
the hospital. Both of these men were
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-24


In the minds of men here whose opin-
ions are worthy of consideration the
greatest assurance of continued peace lies
in the fact that all the parties concerned
know that the others are making prep
arations to meet whatever may come The
effect % a sudden hostile movement would
therefore be momentary.
Russia does not know to what extent
she may have TO reckon with England If
the forces OF the Car and the Mikaio
come TO passage at arms. Japan, like
wise, is probably uncertain as to the gx-
tent OF the help England may give her if
that contingency occurs. On the other
hand there may be no certainty that
France would go TO the extent of join
ing Russia in war.
Still another element of uncertainty lies
in the position of the United States and
Germany. None of the European nations
has reason to feel assured that this Coz
eminent will not go to extremities to
maintain the principles with regard to
China for which il has used its best dip
lomatic endeavors.
II is admitted here that a possible
source of danger TO continued peace be-
tween the Powers lies in the present up
rising in Southern China.
The declaration of Russia and France
contains a paragraph which has been con
strued in some quarters to provide for in
reference on their part in just such n
state OF affairs In the language Of that
paragraph:
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-03-24
Leave for Alexeieff.

A despatch to the "Moring POST from
Berlin says that Admiral Alexeief, COM
mander- n-chief of the land and sea forces
in Russian East Asia, has been granted
leave of absence for several months. This
is construed by some as proof that the
situation in the Far East is regarded at
st. Petersburg as being free of any likeli
hood of complications.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-05
TALENT in GREAT FORM
FIVE WINNERS AT THE
MONTGOMERY PARK RACES.
Good Field Easily Disposed Of by Abe
Frank, the Derby FavOrite-
Results of Other Races.

MEMPHIS. Tenn, April 4.-The talent
was in great form to-day and succeeded In
picking five winners at Montgomery Park
The only favorite beaten was Draw Lad. in
the third race, at six furlOngs, and the
winner, Our Jessie, probably carried more
money than the aged horse. The feature OF
the day was the easy manner in which Abe
Frank. the Derby favorite, disposed of a
good field. The colt, despite his heavy i'm
post, was an odds-on favorite. Kafir got
away in front and led the field 10 the turn
for home, when Abe Frank moved up and
won in a canter by a length from Lou
Woods.
The first race, for two-year-olds, was
taken easily by Schorr's Escher-Carmen-
cita colt, Spencer Reiff. which won pulled
up from Allan. III. l.. Coleman spread
eagled his field in the second race, at a
mile and a sixteenth, winning by TWO
lengths from Pirates Queen, the second
choice. Our Jessie received strong support
i'm the third event. at six furlongs. although
Draw Lad was favorite. Our Jessie made
all the running, winning easily from La
Crimae.
Bennett showed another good two-year-
old in the fifth race in Foxie Kane, a hand
some chestnut colt by O"nondaga-Patty or
Cork. on third. he ran around the leaders
and won in a canter. South Breeze was
played all over the ring to win the sixth
scramble, at a mile and a sixteenth. He
justified the confidence OF his hackers by
winning handily by half a length from Ida
Ledford.
A large crowd witnessed the days sport.
The track dried out considerably from yes
terday's rain but remained slow. Winners
in order: Spencer Reiff, 4 to 5; H. l.. Cole
man, even; Our Jessie. o to 2; Abe Frank,
l to 2; Foxy Kane, 4 to 5; South Breeze,
4 TO <
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-05
THE ABBOT-LORD DERBY RACE.
Contract Signed by the wner of the
Horses and TrOtting Association.

NEW YORK. April A contract was
signed by ex-Fire COMMISSIONS John F.
Scannell and f. z. Smithers to-day and by
William A. Engeman. treasurer of the Ma
tional Trotting Association, by which the
association gives a purse of $4,000 for a
race, best three in five heats. at Brighton
Beach, between Scannell's The Abbot and
Smithers's Lord Derby. The race will be
trotted during Grand Circuit week, Aug
Ills. The Abbot has a record Of 2:03L and
Lord Derby a record of 2:06h.
This will be one of the most important
t~rotting races ever held. There Will be no
side bets. Smithers and Scannell met to-
day and the former said he would bet $1,000
is said. would have bet even money, but did
not care to give odds. The race will be
trotted under the National Trotting Asso-
citation rules, with the specification that
distancing is to be waived. This means
thai should one horse break and be dis
tanced he still has a chance in the race
The Abbot broke in the second heat with
of ii. BY the terms of the race 5000 goes
TO the winning horse and 5000 10 the loser.
Another stipulation IL that both horses
SHAH be in good form and that the track
shall be in hrst-class condition. Otherwise
either owner may refuse TO start his horse.
This Will insure a race under the best pos
sible conditions.
tween the horses. will not be the last, as
both are under contract to race with Bo-
ralma, T. w. Lawson's trotter. Two races
for purses OF 10000 each are to be raced
for by the three horses, but The Abbot
Lord Derby race is to take place first.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-05
END OF MINERS STRIKE.
Rochester and Pittsburg Company
Men to Return to Work.

DUBOIS. Pa, April Authentic infor-
nation was received in this city tonight
that the strike has been settled and that
on Monday morning all mines Of the RO-
chester and Pittsburg Coal and iron Com
pany will resume operations. This infor-
nation came quite Unexpectedly TO the
public as well as TO the striking miners,
but is no less reliable. The announcement
comes from Indianapolis. where l.. w.
Robinson, general manager for the coal
company, has been the past two days, in
conference with President Mitchell. OF the
United Mine Workers. Bernard Rice, men,
Der OF the national executive board from
this district. and other officials of the
United Mine Workers Of America. The
conditions OF settlement have not yet been
made public. further than that all differ
ences have been adjusted mutually salts
factory 10 all concerned and that work will
be resumed next Monday. The announce
ment viii bring cheer 10 ten thousand
miners and their families. besides hundreds
of railroad shOpmen. as well as TO every
community in the region.
Orders have been issued tonight at the
Buffalo. Rochester & Pittsburg Railroad
offices 10 rush all empty cars 10 this end of
the line To- be i'm readiness for resumption.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-05
WILL NOT DESERT MACK.
Lajoie Declines IN National; league
offer of $1,000 n Year.

PHILADELPHIA. April 4-Lajoie. the
second baseman of the Philadelphia Amer
lean League club. to-day refused an offer
of a salary of $500 a year for three years
made him by an agent of the New York
National League club. In pursuance of the
decision Of the National League at it's
meeting in New York yesterday to make a
raid on the American League and induce
it's star players TO desert that organization
an agent of the New York club came here
and made the above offer to Lajoie. The
player positively refused to entertain any
proposition coming from the National
League.
To a reporter to-day Lajoie said: II have
received nothing but the best treatment
possible from President Shibe and Manager
Mack. l am under contract 20 the Phil
adelphia American League club for two
years longer. / have no intention of repu-
dating that contract, and all the offers OF
the National League will not induce me to
desert the American League. I am salts
fled with the treatment / have received
from Manager Mack and intend 10 show
my appreciation OF IL by remaining loyal TO
him"
Manager Connie Mack said to-day that
he knew nothing personally of the attempt
on the part of the National League man
ayers 10 induce his players 10 desert. He
said he has had the assurance OF every
members of his team that they will live up
TO the terms OF their contract.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-05
TURNER'S AS GYMNASTS
ANNUAL CARNIVAL Is GIVEN AT THE
GERMAN HOUSE.
Work of Hugo Fischer, the Director,
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Exhi-
billions by the Classes.

The annual gymnastic carnival of the
Socialer Turnvereln was held at the Ger
man House last evening. the large audi
torium being crowded with spectators. The
exhibitions of skill and muscle and the
graceful maneuvers of the classes in their
special drills won the admiration of the
spectators. There were 400 participants in
the programme, the exhibition opening with
a grand march and tableau by all partici-
pants, the men, youths. boys, women and
girls taking part in the intricate marches.
Hugo Fischer, director of the Turnverein.
arranged beautiful drills for the various
classes, and the effects were spectacular.
The torch drill given by the first division
of the girls class was one of the most in
teresting features of the programme. Each
of the girls carried colored torches. and
with the house darkened the effect was
brilliant. The second division of the girls
class gave a hoop drill that was very pleas
ing. In all of the drills the cleverness of
Mr.. Fischer could be seen, for he eliminated
the old methods of having several rows
of turner's stand on the stage and go
through the same movements. Instead he
arranged a course of movements, causing
each of the drills to present a series OF
StatueSque pictures. This was especially
noticeable in the wand, ring and dumbbell
drills.
The club swinging by five members of the
ladies' class was one Of the best features
of the entertainment, the performers dis
playing great skill in their movements with
Indian clubs. The boys displayed their
gymnastic training by exercises on slant
ing ladders, bucks and horizontal bars. The
athletic members of the mems class did
some artistic groupings on ten horizontal
bars, parallel bars and side horse. The
women showed better training in their
dumbbell exercise than the members of the
mems class did in a similar drill.
Mr.. Fischer was congratulated for the
manner in which he has trained the varf-
Gus classes and was presented with a beau
tiful basket of flowers by members of the
TurnVerein.