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The Washington times., 1902-02-17
Right to Construct and Oper-
ate IS a Public Franchise Held
by the People.

struction and operation will necessarily
become, for a great many years, mo-
nopoly and should not be transferred from
the control of the people,
General Greedy, Chief of the Signal
Service of the War Department, who has
charge of the telegraphic lines owned by
the Government, and who has given the
subject careful consideration and con-
structed several hundred miles of cable
under the control of the War Drpart-
ment. estimates the entire cost of Pa
cifc cable. states Mr.. Corliss. including
ships and all possible contingencies, at
$40 0G0, 600, and places the annual ex-
penses at s525, 600. His judgment is con-
firmed by the opinion of Rear Admiral K.
b. Bradford. L. 5. ~, Chief of the Bu-
reau of Equipment.
"A complete survey has been made by
our navy, at the expense of at least half
a million dollars to our people. and a
route established extending from Cali
fOrnia to Hawaii, Guam. Wake, or Mid
way. and the Philippine Islands. There is
no longer any doubt as to the practica-
bility of this project from technical and
engineering point of view
In conclusion Mr.. Corliss says: Every
part of the world has been enlightened
by cable lines, except the Pacific Ocean.
This vast body of water under the con-
troll of our own Government seems to be
the one dark spot upon the face of the
earth, and for the want of cable the
gem of the Pacific the Hawaiian Islands,
a part of our own country. are left in
darkness seven days behind the rest of
the world"
The Washington times., 1902-02-17
Representative CorliSS FaVorS
One Owned and Controlled by
Americans.

In the report of the House Committee
on Interstate and Foreign Commerce. rec
ommending the passage of the bill intro
duced by Representative Corliss. provid-
ing for Government ownership of Pa
Ciic cable. Mr.. Corliss will say that the
United States, by the annexation of Ha-
waii and the acquisition of the Philip
pines and other islands through the rati
fiCation of the Paris Treaty. assumed the
responsibility of maintaining peace in the
Pacific Ocean. This obligation was de-
liberately undertaken by this country.
people.
The future peace and prosperity of
these islands will largely depend upon the
facilities extended by our Government
OF the people there. If we are to
continue in control OF these islands, the
people must be made to understand the
character and purpose of our Govern
mont, and to feel the benefits of enlight-
cned civilization and American liberty.
This can be accomplished through the
medium of cable communications. The
advancement of our own people and the
benefit of rapid communication through
the telephone, telegraph. and railway
lines illustrate the Advantages and the
progress that may be achieved through
cable messages.
Regarding Government ownership Of ca
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The Democrats in Congress are weigh
ing in their minds what effect, if any
Representative Wheeler's anti-royalty
speech will have upon their party at the
elections next fall.
Opinion is somewhat divided and Close
who have large number of German con-
stituents are quite little disturbed. They
fear that the German-American element
among the voters may view the Ken
tuckian's remarks as an insult, and resent
them at the cOlls.
Others do not view the matter in the
same light. and declare that there is no
occasion for any German to take offence.
They point to the fact that while every
German has fond reverence for the ia
therland yet the very reason which i'm
PEELED perhaps a majority of them to mi
CRATE 10 this country was to avoid the
very thing which Prince Henry repre-
sents-the military service of the Ger
man Empire.
Those who are striving to be optimistic
about the matter also assert that the
speech will have a good effect when taken
in connection with his remarks regarding
Lord Pauncefote's attitude and the send
ing of commission at the expense of the
Government to witness the coronation OF
King Edward 1t was really for the pur-
pose of denouncing this proposition that
the speech was made.
1t will, they say. arouse a certain large
factor in the voting population against
the trend OF public sentiment toward ca
teripg to royalty.
Some of Mr. Wheeler's party associates,
while admitting that his remarks in ref
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MORE DISMISSALS
AT CENSUS OFFICE
Another Wholesale Discharge
Next Saturday..
4 Clerk Langley Says
Large Part of the Present Force
viii BE Discharged.

During the past few days the majority
of the clerks in the Census Office have
lived in state Of suspense. a report hav-
ing been circulated at the bureau last
week that still another wholesale decapi-
tation was to occur at o'clock Saturday
afternoon.
When the time came, however only
four or five clerks were dismissed.
Large Part Of Present Force to Go.
Mr.. Langley, the appointment clerk, in
discussing the matter Of dismissals, said:
1T is probable that another large num-
ber of employees Will be dismissed next
Saturday. There are still about 1900
clerks in the Office at the present time,
and large part of these will have to be
discharged from time to time in the near
future
II is believed by many of the Census
clerks that the promiscuous firing" vii
cease until after the passage of the bill
making the Census a permanent bureau,
and providing an annual salary of $500
for the Director.
Denies the Clerks Have II '.PulI."
Mr.. Langley denied the assertion that
only the clerks having a pull" were re-
tained. The Only persons, he said who
had obtained positions since the decapi-
tations began were expert stenographers
or proofreaiers. who were required to
perform special work, such as none of
the dismissed clerks had ever had ex-
perience in.
The Washington times., 1902-02-17
It UNFAIRLY TREATED
CUBA MAY RETALIATE
Surrender of Isle of Pines
Involved.
viii Not Hatify P1att Amendment
Unless Tariff Wall IL Broken.

That the Government of CubG when or
ganized may ombarrass the United States
by refusing to surrender the Isle of Pines
and grant the coaling stations desired by
his Government is not improbable if the
)position to reciprocity should be sue
cessful.
The President and Cabinet undoubtedly
foresaw that contingency when they took
their stand for fair dealing with Cuba
against the high protectionists of the
House.
The first duty OF the new Cuban Con-
gress win be the ratification OF treaty
with the United States embodying the
stipulations OF the Plat amendment.
Seven distinct points are authorized in
the Platt amendment. which Will be en-
braced in treaty form, to be ratified by
the Senate of the United States. and the
Senate Of Cuba, viz
First-Cuba shall not make treaties
with foreign nations that might impair
her independence.
Second-That no debt or obligation
shall be assumed by the young Republic
which cannot be met by the revenues of
the island.
Third-Cuba shall consent TO a propo-
sition from the United States to inter
vene to maintain her independence.
FOurth-The acts of the military gov
ernor shall be ratified.
Fifth-That. so far as possible, present
sanitary plans OF the island shall be exc
cuted.
Sixth-The title of the Isle OF Pines shall
be determined BY a future agreement be-
tween the United States and Cuba.
SeYenth-That the government of Cuba
shall sell or lease to the United States
land necessary TO coaling and naval sta
tions.
II the United States Congress should de-
cline TO touch the question OF Cuban con-
cessions 1t would be argued in Cuba that
II would not be reasonable to expect the
Cuban Senate TO ratify the concessions
sought by the Plat amendment
Chairman Payne and his associates on
the Ways and Means have awakened to a
realization of the seriousness of the situa-
lion IN Cuba. \ mee..rr n the committee
H""' .r TucsIay. when
-ura a.a H HrDll.s vil D. taken
H- .- earnest
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INDIAN TERRITORY
LOOKS TO CONGRESS
SHOT HIS OPPONENT DEAD.
Angry Man Fires Five Times Delhi.
crateIy mt His Victim.

SCRANTON, Pa. Feb. 16.-Peter King
was shot and killed this morning in sa-
loon kept by Thomas Sullivan. at Minook,
this county. The shooting was done by
Michael Davis, constable of the borough
of Moosic.
There was an old feud between the men
because King had refused to testify in a
liquor case. as Davis thought he was go
ing to do. When the men met in the sa-
loon the quarrel was renewed. but they
were separated.
Davis sat down and brooded over his
fancied wrongs. He at length sprang to
his feet. whipped out revolver and point
ed it at King. The crowd started forward,
but Davis held them at bay with his re-
volver. Then he fired five times.
The first two shots missed. The third
passed through Kings heart. and the
other two lodged in his abdomen. He
died instantly. Davis was then oyerpow-
cred by the crowd and later sent to jail.
He is married and thirty-ive years old.
King was single and twenty seven years
of
The Washington times., 1902-02-17
FIGHTING YwoN FATHER JOB
One Reason why President ROose-
ycit Chose u Marshal.

One Reason why President ROose-
welt Chose IL Marshal.
Edgar l.. Wilson. who was recently ap-
pointed marshal for the Southern district
OF Mississippi. was helped to his place
by the strenuousness of his son, now aged
fourteen. When Mr.. Wilson went in to
see the President they had a chat about
boys. The President likes to talk about
children Mr. Wilson told the President
this story:
During the Presidential campaign in
1900 my boy came home from school one
night with a black eye, but with de-
termined expression. Papa he said. I'm
the only Republican at the school, and the
boys have been trying to get me to be
for Bryan. l wish you would get me
Mckinley and Roosevelt button. SO l can
wear it to school and show EN-
/ looked around for button, and final
Iy had to send TO Jackson for some. 7 y
boy rut one in his coat and went to
school. That night he came home pretty
badly bunged up. but still wearing the
button. lie said he had to whip four boys
that day
Next day he whipped two boys and on
the third day came in much dilapidated,
but stin wearing the button. He had
gone against the bully of the school, and
won after the fiercest engagement Of the
kind the school had seen for a long
time
Good" broke in the President, "the
father Of such Republican is worthy OF
consideration
Wilson got his place. He thinks the
boy helped a lot.
The Washington times., 1902-02-17
ELECTION CONTEST
HEARING TODAY
Case of w. L. Horton Against
Representative j. j. Butler.
Contestant Charges Fraud-Mr. Hor-
ton to Present VoIuminOus Evil
dence Before Committee.

Elections Committee No / of the House
will begin the hearing today of the con-
test brought by Mr.. William L. Horton
against Representative James ]. Butler,
of the Twelfth Missouri district. The case
is probably the most interesting of any
OF the contests now pending in the House.
On the face of the returns Mr.. Butler
has a majority of about 1890 out of q
total vote of about 10000, but this. the
contestant asserts, was acquired by gross
frauds. including Illegal registration, poll
list padding, and other methods. against
which he had no redress under the Nes
bitt election law of Missouri, which does
not permit election cases to be heard
in the courts. but makes the decisions
of the commissioners final.
VoIuminous Testimony.
Mr. Horton viii place before the COM
mittee a vast amount of evidence in the
form of depositions. which are contained
in FIVE large volumes of printed matter.
besides about 100 maps and large num-
Der of photographs. showing polling
places and the operations of alleged re
peaters.' 1t is said that four notaries
were required for forty days to take ali
the depositions IN the case.
1t is understood that Mr.. Butler viii
not present any depositious. but will rest
his case upon the face of the returns.
Mr.. Horton is represented by Mr. w. E.
Fisse, and Mr.. Butler by Mr.. Tom Rowe.
The district is wholly within the city of
st. Louis.
Mr.. Butler, the sitting member, is
Democrat.
The Washington times., 1902-02-17
REP. WHEELER s SPEECH
CAMPAIGN LITE'RA TTIRE
Republicans WI Spread Broadcast Among Gesnons-
Erpecf TO Make Capital

erence to Prince Henry may be capable of
unfavorable construction by political op-
ponents, nevertheless declare an admira-
tion for the Kentuckian for his fearless
ness in making an attack which might be
subject to severe criticism. They also be-
lieve that there are many people who will
approve his utterances in regard to
spending the public money to entertain
and lavish upon royalty. and particularly
in opposing the sending of commission
to witness the coronation of Ergland's
King.
While Mr.. Wheeler was forced to ad-
nit his error in regard to the character
of the visit of the Prince of Wales as
Lcrd Renfrew, those who listened to the
discussion declare that so far as the argu-
ment is concerned Mr.. Wheeler had the
better of it.
Nevertheless, the Republicans have
seized eagerly upon the speech as good
campaign material. and are making prep
arations already to send it out to the
German voters, as indicating the attitude
of the Democracy toward Germans.
An Interesting revelation was made by
General Grosyenor during his reply to
Mr. Wheeler
1t has been the impression that the Sc
lection of Hon. Whitelaw Reid as the head
of the commission to go to London to see
the coronation of King Edward was a per-
sOnal choice made by the President Ac-
cording TO General Grosvenor's statement
such was not the case
He declared that to his personal knowl-
edge, so far as the head of the commits
sion is concerned, the late President Nc
Kinley had long ago chosen Mr.. Reid. and
that President Roosevelt, in naming him.
simply carried out the intention OF his
predecessor.
The Washington times., 1902-02-17
OF OUR NEW LANDS
DEPENDS UPON PACIFIC CABLE

bles Mr.. CorIiss says the actions Of other
nations in such directions should be con-
sidered. He speaks of England. who for
fifty years, he declares. has been con-
stantly acquiring, by purchase and con-
struction,' c9ble communication with her
vast possessions, until she has expended
upward OF 800 ,0OO. .o0O for this purpose and
operates her own cables connecting her
colonies.
England has now constructed racine
cable from Vancouver to Australia at a
cost of nearly S9,00OO00, and in order to
give her tradesmen and manufacturers
the benefit of this communication at the
least possible expense has fixed rate OF
. shillings. or so cents. a word for cable
messages.
France. Germany, and other nations
are not sleeping upon their rights. as
the people of the United States have
been" comments Mr.. Coriss, but are
establishing Government telegraphic com
munication with their respective posses
Sions.
Il therefore contend that the Pacific
Cable should be owned controlled, and
operated by the Government of the United
States. 1t should be made by an Amerl-
can manufacturer, laid by an American
ship, under the American flag. and oper-
ated at actual cost for the dissemlna-
tion of knowledge, the proper direction
of our army and navy, and the advance
ment of our trade and commerce in the
Pacific. The transmission of communica-
tion should be held by the State.
The right to construct and operate the
Pacific cable is a public utility or fran
chiSe held by the people. Its control is
an inherent right of the nation; its con-
The Washington times., 1902-02-17
PRESIDENTS SUNDAY WALK.
Senator Lodge, His Companion, Finds
Trouble to Keep Up With Him.


Trouble to Keep Up With Him.
Despite forbdding weather and muddy
roads half covered with snow and ice,
President Roosevelt took a long walk in
the country yesterday. Senator Lodge
was his companion. and it is safe to say
that the Massachusetts statesman has not
had the benefit of more vigorous exercise
for long time.
The President struck his fastest walk
ing gait as soon as he left the White
House, and there was no let-up for two
hours. Mr.. Lodge. although hale and
healthy. never walks as rapidly as the
President when he has his own way. and
persons who saw them walking yesterday
were amused to see his efforts to keep
up with his companion and join in an
earnest, continuous conversation at the
same time.
The route selected was through the
northwest part OF the city and across
Rock Creek into the wooded country, usu-
ally deserted by carriages and pedestrians
except in the summer season.
The walk was taken in the afternoon.
In the morning the President attended
the Dutch Reformed Church with two Of
his children. Last evening Commander
and Mrs. Cowles were his guests at din
ner.
The Washington times., 1902-02-17

tional shame, which follows in the wake
of such demonstration. and compels re-
pudlation without regard to political af-
filiatons.
I'VE have included the parentheses-ap-
plause on the Democratic side-in order.
in passing, to express deep personal re-
gret that Democratic partisanship should
have considered it necessary to approve
such coarse and vulgar language. abso-
lutely lacking in dignity and good sense
1t is the sort of talk which politicians in
dulge in who have no clearer idea of the
real dignity of the masses than of the
obligations which always rest on gentle
men, wherever they are"
The Washington times., 1902-02-17
HOUSE TO CONSIDER WAR
REVENUE TAX BAI.EIfENT
Chairman Payne Expected 10 Demand Vote WedneSdDy-
Proposed Amendment Seems Doomed.

great deal of anxiety. 1t will also preclude
the possibility of any Of the Democrats
presenting an amendment to take the duty
off tax-made articles, or to bring in any
other proposition not germane to the sub
iect.
The Democrats wiil, however, under
general debate, take advantage of the op
portunity to do some tariff talking, and
will very likely seek to criticise their op
ponents for their failure to extend relief
TO Cuba in the way of tariff reductions as
recommended by the President.
Although several of the appropriation
bills are ready and have been reported.
they will be allowed to wait until the
revenue bill is disposed Of. 1t is probable
that either the postoffice appropriation
bill or the diplomatic bill will then be
taken up.
The Washington times., 1902-02-17

The House will today take up the con-
sideration of the measure abolishing the
war revenue taxes. Today and tomorrow
the dill will be open TO general debate
and on Wednesday under the five-m minute
rule, and at the END of the day Chairman
Payne will demand vote.
There will be practically no opposition
to the abolition of the war taxes. aud the
special rule of the Committee on Rules
will preclude the introduction of any
amendments not directly relating to the
war revenue taxes.
This will prevent Mr. Babcock from Of
fering as an amendment his bill to wipe
out the tariff duties on certain articles of
the steel schedule, which proposition has
been causing the Republican leaders a
The Washington times., 1902-02-17
Denies the Clerks Have "puII.u
Imiureh While Sknfinr

William Mccarthy, aged thirty years,
while skating on the river front at the
Bathing Beach yesterday fell and sus-
tained a fracture of the right leg The
police sent for the ambulance, in which
Mccarthy was removed to the Emergency
Hospital. He lives at 1917 Street north
west. Friends were notified of the acci-
dent md visited the unfortunate man at
The Z spital.
The Washington times., 1902-02-17
MR.. SHEPPARD ILL.
Texas Congressman in Critical
Condition Mt His Residence.


Representative John L. Sheppard of
Texas is seriously i'll at his temporary
residence in this city. 1119 K Street north
west
Mr.. Sheppard has been slightly indis-
posed for two or three weeks. but not TOO
ill to attend to his duties at the Capitol.
About 10 O'Clock yesterday morning he
was suddenly taken with All acute attack
of Bright's disease. and a physician was
hastily summoned Mr.. Sheppard Suffered
from violent commissions and was urcon-
scious for nearly the entire day, Last
night his condition was reported to be ex-
tremely critical.
Mr.. Sheppard is serving his second term
in the House and is very popular with
his colleagues. He represents the Fourth
district of the Lone Star State, AMI his
home is at TeXarkana.
The Washington times., 1902-02-17
CHEERS FOR LEE AND JACKSON.
G. A. Il. Members Applaud Mention
of Confederate Heroes.

BINGHAMTON. N. Y, Feb. is. = The
sound of vigorous cheering rom members
OF the Grand Army at the names OF
"StonewalI' Jackson and Robert f. Les
caused sensation here last evening. when
Gen. John b. Gordon spoke on 1.-The Last
Days of the Confederacy."
General Gordon, who is the only living
Confederate brigadier general. was es
corted by the Grand Army posts 20 the
lecture hall. and grizzled veterans of the
Grand Army of the Republic .lleI the
platform. At the mention OF the names OF
Lee and Jackson they cheered loudly.
The Washington times., 1902-02-17
NATIONAL GUARD BILL.
General Dicks Niilion-DoiIar Meas
urc Receives Nnny Endorsements.

The Military Club, through its commit
tee on legislation has sent to officers of
the National Guard throughout the
United States q copy of the bill adopted
at the recent convention in tnis city
of the Interstate National Guard Associa-
tion.
In reply many endorsements of the
nllion-doIIar measure in behalf of the
National Guard introduced b. General
Dick. of Ohio. in the House OF Repre-
sentatives. have been received.
When the work of securing endorse
ments Of the bill is completed they will
be presented in the form of a memorial
to Congress in support of the measure.
The Washington times., 1902-02-17
SCORES WHEELER'S SPEECH.
Democratic Newspaper Regrets the
Partisan Applause 1t Caused.

NEW HAVEN, Conn, Feb. 16. - The
New Haven Register" the leading Demo-
cratic paper of Connecticut, today, in
commenting on the speech of Congress-
man Wheeler, of Kentucky, in which he
made bitter attack against Prince
Henry, said among other things:
He has brought upon his native State
a reputation for boorishness which his
people cannot regard otherwise than with
chagrin. There is, too, a sense Of ma
The Washington times., 1902-02-17
wEINBRENNER FOR MARSHAL.
Republicans secure His appointment
in Eastern Missouri District.

Representatives Bartholdt and Joy, the
Republican members of Congress from
Missouri. announced after visit to the
White House Saturday morning that Mr..
George B. Weinbrenner, of st. Louis.
would be appointed United States marshal
for the Eastern district OF Missouri.
The Washington times., 1902-02-17

-.~,,Iss as yet the ques-
tion Of what the future government of
the new territory shall be. The problem
is somewhat different from that in the
case of any Of the recent acquisitions.
The islands are inhabited By a peaceful
and civilized community. with well-estab-
lished laws and institutions.
stratcgicaI Position.
The islands are three o! the Lesser An
tilles-St. Croix, St. Thomas, and ST.
John. They have population of "a goo
and an area OF 30 square miles. They
arc chiefly desired by this Government
on account OF their stratcgical position,
at the entrance 10 the waters between
North and South America, the Gulf of
Mexico. and the Caribbean Sea.
Negotiations have been taken up al diff
fcrent times for many years between this
country and Denmark foc their pur chase,
but until the present treaty have always
been abandoned before completion.
St. Thomas is one OF the largest coal
ing stations OF the West Indies. One of
the recent consular reports states that
steam navigation Of the ocean. with
cable facilities, has caused this port TO
lose the position OF commercial provider
for the West Indies, but as coaling sta
fion it is without peer, all things con-
sidered." The amount OF coal handled
has been increasing rapidly. and is now
from 5000 TO 100000 tons year.
Commerce Now Deprcssed
The commerce Of the islands has been
depressed during the past few years The
West India hurricane of 1899 cut down
the export OF the group materially, and
unfayorable business conditions made it
,.. -'N'n for them to import as large a
n Tr@fr i.-l.4,Isr 9bicl s-a for
@ U.. - -~~se has
.a f.1.y Aer' -v beet 3. a,r cy.- sti
I.- imports OF ,ae ,fIauds a-e 1om--