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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-22
COURTS AND CAPITALS
OF THE OLD WORLD
King Edward Shows No Desire to Visit
COnstantinople Mex. Spring De-
spite Sultan's Wishes.
By the MARoUrsE DE FoNrENoY.

King Edward will make another
cruise next spring IN the Mediterranean
on board his yacht. and wiz take advan-
tage thereof to pay visits both 10 the
young King OF Spain in Madrid. and 10
his brother-in-law. King George Of
Greece. in Athens. The Turkish ambas-
aador IN London Musurus 2asha, 3
moving heaven and earth to induce the
king to extend his cruise to CONSTANT
NOBLE. pointing out that II he goes &c
Athens without calling on the Srltan. It
VIII be construed by the entire world as
IN the nature Of an affront
But the King does not see his way
Just now to give any manifestations OF
regard and Of friendship TO the SULTAN.
especially at a time when public o5in-
ion throughout the civilized worlC IS
aroused against Abdul Hamid IN con-
neetion with the outrages perpetrated
by his troops In Macedonia And 50 Il
IS probable that Constantfnople WIZ not
De visited by the King and that the
sultan VINO already feels himself
sngnted Dy MS failure TO receive the
hngiish er0eF or the Garter. which has
been conferred upon the Shah OF Persia
VIII be still further "souredff against the
court OF St James by the refusal of the
King TO visit him.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-22
GOVERNOR TAFT T0 SEE
HIKADO ON WAY HOME
Japanese Emperor Has Expressed De-
sire to Meet Him-The Welcome
in America

MANILA, Dec. 22.-The Emperor OF
japan Is deeply interested in the Phil
ippines. He has expressed desire to
see Governor Taft, and an audience has
been arranged for January 4, at Tokyo,
when Governor Taft is returning TO the
United States. The steamer Gaelic has
been delayed by heavy weather. and
Governor Taft viii travel on the trans.
port ingalls, to Hongkong. where he win
connect with the stamer Korea He ex-
poets TO arrive In San Francisco on
January p.
Numerous clubs and other organlza-
lions in the United States have cabled
invitations TO him 10 attend banduets.
Few of these have been accepted. OWNS
to his desire to reach Washington as
soon as possible.
The Chinese consul, with a delegation
Of merchants. has presented to Cover,
nor Taft a gorgeous fabric cahed the
umbrella of ten thousand men" Similar
gifts were sometimes made to departing
viceroys under the Spanish regime The
gift Is a token of the gratitude of the
Chinese colony for Governor Tafts pro.
lection of trade, and especially for his
giving the Chinese equality before the
law. Heretofore they had been the vic.
tins OF extortion on the part of THEN
rulers.
Tho chambers Of commerce, the inter-
national clubs, and provincial delega-
lions are preparing q monster land and
water parade I'm honor Of Governor Tai,
upon his departure. Represen tatives of
the army and navy will escort Governor
Taft from the palace to the steamer.
The shops will voluntarily close on the
day he leaves.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-22
New Police Station Needed.
With Additional Force of Privates Who
Should Be Well Paid.

When II comes to the question OF
economizing, the human mind is be-
yond all comprehension in its work
lEgs. There Is scarcely man living
who does not painfully economic in
tie matter of small, necessary things,
thereby depriving himself of actual
comfort and even safety, only to
rulhfy and render useless all this
scrimPing by occasional acts of fan
tastie and useless prodigality. And
II would seem as though the mind of
Congress acts about as that of an IN
dividual.
A good instance in point, SO far as
the economy is concerned, is the re-
spouse to Major Sylvcster's request
that an Eleventh precinct should be
established in the Southeast section of
the city. The recent exploit of two
burglars, who, by a tedious process
and with primitive tools, looted safe
II, full view Of the street, shows how
urgent is the demand for better police
protection in this section. 1t is more
than a year ago now that Major Syl.
yester urged the necessity of the new
precinct, and asked for twenty add
tlonal men. The men were given him,
hut by an impulse of that truly fero-
cious economy which we should ex.
pect from the council of some small
New England town, their pay was
fixed at $50 per month"; 1t has beer
found impossible to hire suitable men
for that.
There are plenty of men, of course
who will work for s15 a week, but a
certain supply of brains is needed IN
the policeman who Is really depend
able, and experience has shown that
good men cannot be attracted to tho
force for less than SO per month
The city of Washington should be
thoroughly polieed in every seetio5
and her officers should be noted fol
their efficiency, courage, reputable APP
Pearance, and good breeding. There
are many such men now on the force
but more are needed, and to get then
they must be offered as much, at least
as they can make in some other oe
eupation.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-22
CLEVELAND TO SPEAK
AT M'CLELLAN'S DINNER
Hill, Parker, German, and Other Promi-
nent Democrats 70 Gather at
Sherry's, in New York.

NEW YORK, Dec. 22.-Ex-President
Grover Cleveland is 10 speak at a din
ner to Mayor Mcclellan at Sherry's on
Monday night. January 4. TO which
David b. Hill. Alton b. Parker. and
Arthur Pue German have been invited
The dinner viii be given to Mayor Nc
Clellan by the citizens Of New York. -
and 25O invited guests will attend The
arrangements are in charge OF a com
mittee Of which Bourke Cochran Is
chairman He will preside at the din
ner. Others members Of the committee
are August Belmont. ex-Secretary Of
the Treasury John c. Carlisle. John d.
Crimmins. George Ehret, ex-Comptroller
Ashoel p Fitch. ex-MayOr Hugh J.
Grant. Hugh Kelly. Joseph c. Hendrix.
ex-ComDtroller Theodore W. Myers. NJ.
Marley Platzek. Nathan Straus. J. Ed
ward Simmons. and Abraham r. Law
renee
It was announced last night that Mr..
Cleveland had responded by letter 10
the invitation. accepting 1t and accept
ing an invitation to speak. Replies
have not been received from Senator
Hill. Senator German. or Judge Parker.
With Cleveland. Parker, German, and
Hill at table in a dinner to the new
Democratic mayor OF New York. the
politicians said last night. it would be
likely that the Democratic candidate for
the Presidency could be found at the
first table. They said the public might
look for speeches from these statesmen
Undertaking 10 outline what In their
opinions should be the Democratic plat
form In the coming campaign
When that dinner IS over we may
find Mcclellan uncovered as a candidate
for governor said a Tammany leader
last night
Yes. or for President" said another.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-22
Accuses Prince Frederick.

Prince Frederick OF SchOenburg-Wal-
denburg, who is engaged in divorce pro-
ceedings with his wife. the Infants
Alice of Spain. daughter OF re Pre-
tender Don Carlos. wishes il to De
known that II is he who is demanding
the divorce, and not the princess. He
likewise insists that he is completely
innocent of originating the story to the
effect that she had eloped with her
Italian coachman. a report which she
denounces as a stupid invention"
The infanta. when she heard Of thig
story, at once returned to Dresden with
her brother. Don Jaime. and issued a
statement. published far and wide ID
the effect that the elopement report was
husband. whom she accused OF not only
the p-rossest kind Of misconduct but
also OF having imprisoned her in her
apartments, and of having repeatedly
beaten her. These assertions were In
dOrsed by her brother. Don Jaime
1t is in reply thereto that Prince
SchOenburg-Wa has now come
out with a letter 10 the press. counter
signed by his legal advisers. in which
he declares that IL Is not she. the IN
fanta who is demanding the divorce. but
ready in their possession. along with
other testimony furnished by him, a
confession written and signed by his
wife. admitting to her husband and 10
his lawyers. not merely that she had
been guilty of misconduct but. more
over that her son was not the offSrg ing
OF her husband.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-22
A Sun" Fake.
"Ex-Naval Officer" Frees His Mind
Anent the Wood Case.

Some one signing himself AN ex-
Naval Officer" and who dates his let
ter from Philadelphia, writes to the
New York Sun" about the utter dis
regard of all justice to army officers,
t. army discipline, as well as the
Presidents duty as COMMANDMENT
Chief of the Army" displayed by
Theodore Roosevelt in "using his Off
eial position to help a personal
friend" OF course "An ex-Naval Of
iieer" refers to the appointment of
Brig. Gen. Leonard Wood to be \
major general.
1t seems to us that the alleged Sex
Naval Officer" is holding down a
three-legged stool in the "Sun" office.
Certainly, if he ever was IN the ser
wee he failed to grasp altogether the
NEST elementary principles of diseip-
hne-one of which forbids, except
when invited, the criticism by subor-
dinates of their superiors Be this as
it may, we desire to draw today the
attention of "ex-Naval Officer" and
others engaged in critieising the Ad-
ministration for exercising its judg
ment in this case, to the fact that
President Mckinley in 1898 promoted
one Captain Sampson over the head
Of number of his seniors to the rank
of rear admiral and placed him in
command of the most important and
powerful feet then operating against
the enemy In doing so President Nc
Kinley, aided by competent advisers,
exercised his best judgment, and if we
are not greatly mistaken his judg-
ment was, on the whole, a good one.
But whether it was or not, it will not
be denied that it was to him and to
his Administration, and to no one
else, that the country primarily look
ed for results; and thus looking for
results the country was also willing
to leave to him and his advisers the
selection of the tools by which to
work out those results.
Aside from the fact that it was
William Mckinley, and not Theodore
Roosevelt, who promoted General
Wood, and that IN not nominating
General Wood to the rank of major
general the President would violate
the very rules of promotion which HIS
critics would have him consider as
unalterable as the laws of the Medes
and Persians, we should like TO know
why President Roosevelt should be de
MED the right of that free exercise
of his judgment which was without
question accorded to his predecessor
The charge that the President is
using bis official position 10 help a
personal friend" in a case Of such
importance as this is too monstrous
We might almost say vile, 10 merit Sc
rious consideration 1t could never
lave originated in the mind Of an
''officer and a gentleman"
We renew our assertion that sex
Naval Officer" is a "Sun" fake.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-22
CUBANS WOULD SUSPEND
PAYMENTS TO CHURCH
House Attacks Agreement Made by
General Wood and Votes to
Abolish AnnuSl Rental.

HAVANA. Dec 22.-The house of rep
resertatives. by a vote OF 40 TO g. has
passed bill suspending payments to
the Catholic Church, which have been
made by virtue of the agreements of
october q. 1901; January IL, 1902. and
May 10, 1902, the notification of which
is asked until the question is definite
~ settled as to whether the agreements
are legal.
Under the arrangement made by Gen
eral Wood and Archbishop Sbaretti the
state pays the church $50 600 annually
for the rental of certain buildings occu-
pied by the state. The principal build
ings thus used are the custom house
and the University IF Havana. The
contract gives the state. the option to
buy these buildings Ia 1906 for $780,
COO There is also another contract in
volving church property in Santiago.
the amount there being 100000.
The church received this award after
a Cuban committee reported that the
property belonged TO the church under
the concordat of 1852 between Spain and
the Hoy See. Before the intervention.
Spain paid the church In Cuba about
$4,000 yearly for the support of wor-
ship Tie only property that was re-
turned to the church was that which
Spain actually held at the time of the
Intervention. The bulk of the property.
which was previously seized, had been
sold
The opponents of the church argued
in the house of representatives that the
United States had no power to exercise
acts of sovereignty In Cuba, and that
Mgr. Sbaretti could not represent the
religious orders to which the property
belonged because they had been sup
pressed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-22
Our Merchant Marine.
Its Restoration, Under Existing COndi-
tions, an Iridescent Dream

Its Restoration, Under Existing Condi-
tions, an Iridescent Dream
Whenever anybody rises to remark
that our merchant marine should be
restored, by legislation or otherwise,
10 the place in the worlds commerce
1t once occupied, shouts of approval
60 up in every quarter and patriotic
fervor pervades the atmosphere.
Those who venture TO oppose liberal
subsidies are classed among the goats,
and those who are inconsiderate
enough TO oppose facts to sentiment
are often enough accused of being
wanting in public spirit.
Let us clear our minds of cant-if
we can. TRADE follows the flag" we
are told. Sounds well, no doubt, and
from the tail end of cart, ten days
before election, appeals to the unso-
phistieated voter like a veritable sock
doloeer. But it isn't true. Trade
doesn't follow the fiag-it follows the
price. Every experienced merchant
will tell you that.
Mr.. Sielcken, Of tile New York
Board of Trade and Transportation,
recently had occasion TO make re-
port to the board which, to our mind,
sums up in few words the chief diff
ficulties in the way of recovering our
oeean-earrying trade. Said he:
In this country the number Of able-bodied
men willing 70 90 on the seas at the price this
labor commands Is limited. In the United
states we are missing this element, and but a
small proportion living on the seaboard can
be found willing 70 take the wages offered and
willing TO undergo the hardships and the perils
connected 0ith seafaring.
ANOTHER serious disadvantage in running ships.
that Is TO say regular lines, is the fact that We
export in bulk such an enormous amount Of
tonnage and import such small amount com
pared with the export. In order for ships to be
run successfully and reasonably there should be
q freight both ways, which. with very few
exceptions is not the case.
Is Il wise, from a political, economical stand
point, 20 enter into the mercantile marine ques-
ton without considering the fact that the
prosperity Of the principal customer is essen
tial Ia the prosperity 10 the United States? 4
fair competition for mercantile honors on the
sea is quite different from forcing the issue
through Government legislation. and aid 20 do
. losing business
This Is common sense. This Is sane.
This Is business. Protection has done
much, even if it has not done all it is
claimed to have done, for this coun-
Try. The loss Of the ocean-carrying
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-22
Magnificent Galveston.
The Resolve of the Wrecked City to
Prevent Another Flood.

Galveston is considering a plan
which seems likely to be carried out,
and which, if carried out, viii be rs
magnificent performance as any city
ever achieved in the history of the
world. 1t IS nothing less than the
raising of the level Of the entire food
ed district eighteen feet. This means
the elevation of about two square
miles Of populous territory.
When, after the food, it was an
nouneed that the business meu of Gal
weston were determined to rebuild
their wrecked houses and offices, the
opinion of the country was divided.
While recognizing the splendid cour-
age of the undertaking, many felt
that it would be foolhardy to attempt
to build permanent city in a spot
sc liable to another disaster of pre-
cisely the same sort as that which
thrilled the world with horror. The
present scheme, however, is to prevent
such a repetition. 1t is estimated that
by raising the level OF the city as
planned, and building it with especial
reference to possible floods, with -
strong sea wall and levee, the people
may be made as safe as those of any
other Gulf State, and, in fact, safer
than the population of New Orleans,
which has been warned that big IL
dial wave would mean practical ex-
tDction for her.
If this thing goes through, it will
be a monument to American courage.
ingenuity, and engineering skill such
as we have hardly had before on this
continent. To an outsider it seems as
if no one who suffered from such a
flood as that which devastated Gal
weston could endure living in the place
afterward, much less sinking capital
there. But here are these plucky
Texans not only rebuilding their city.
but sending a defiant challenge to the
powers of nature. All honor to them,
and may their work outlast the gen.
crationsl
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-22
A Good Appointment.
Dr.. ]. o. Skinner, Superintendent of
Columbia Hospital.

The directors Of Columbia Hospital
have done well in selecting DR.. John
%. Skinner as superintendent. Dr.
Skinner is an ideal man for the place.
A gentleman, a soldier, learned in his
profession, scholar of wide and va
ried learning, kind, gentle, sympa-
thetic-he will, we are sure, admins
ter the affairs of the hospital TO the
utmost satisfaction of the most crit
cal. DR.. Skinner Is, above all things,
an executive man, and that is what
Columbia Hospital and kindred in
stitutions need.
He is a native of Cambridge, Md
He was a contract surgeon IN the
United States Army during the Mo
doc war, in which he distinguished
himself by conspicuous bravery.
Quite recently bills were introduced
in Congress by Senator McComas and
Congressman Mahon authorizing the
President to bestow a medal of honor
upon him for his bravery and gallan-
fry in action IN the campaign against
the Modoc Indians. Under a terrific
IRE from the Indians, DR.. Skinner
went between the lines to rescue a
wounded soldier Two brave men who
had attempted the rescue had been
killed by the Indians, who were in
trenehed IN the lava beds of Oregon.
In the face Of what was considered
certain death, the young surgeon,
Skinner, calmly and quietly went out
between the lines. The Indians op-
ened fire Skinner erawled inch by
inch Toward the wounded soldier. The
redskins struck him once, but on he
went. He finally reached the wound
ed man and brought him safely with
ir the lines.
DR.. Skinner is a retired army sur
geon, with the rank of major. In the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-22
A NOisOme Household.

Lord Russell appeared as defendant
in the charges brought against him BY
his wife. Then he sued her for di-
vOrce. equally without success After
that his most intimate friend insti-
tated proceedings against Lady Rus
sells mother, Lena Lady Scott, for
libel. the earl giving testimony in court
against his wife and his mother-in-
law; then Lord Russell himself
brought a libel suit against the latter
and had Lady Scott sentenced to a
term of prison. After that he took q
prominent part in the bankruptcy pro-
ceedings against his mother-in-law
then he came to this country, obtained
a divorce in the West and proceeded
to marry here an English woman, for
which ne was prosecuted on his return
by Lady Russell No. 1 for bigamy. his
trial on this charge by the house OF
lords landing him in jail for about a
year, and now here he is again at law
with the house agent to whom 1 have
referred
His former. wife is every bit as per-
sistent in keeping her name before
the public. and IN the intervals be-
tween her various lawsuits manages
TO attract attention by appearing in
performances of the song and dance
variety at the music halls.
Ii will be interesting to see what will
happen next For il may be safely
assumed that, having succeeded in OBJ
husband. she win ere long once again
make a bid for public attention by
some new sensation Of the unsavory
order
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-22
DR.. ]. O. SKINNER
OF COLUMBIA HOSPITAL
From the Army and Navy Journal.)
A DESERVED REWARD.
Military Department.
Oregon Agricultural College.
Corvallis, Ore Nov % iQO2

Oregon Agricultural College.
Corvallis, Ore Nov IS 1903
To the Editor of the Army and Navy
Journal
Survivors of the Modoc war will note
with pleasure the announcement of the
Introduction Of II. r. 3S02-"TO besrov a
medal of honor upon Major j. o. Skin
ner, surgeon, U. S. A, retired" The
bravery and devotion TO duty displaved
by the young contract surgeon, J. o.
skinner, during the campaign against
the Modocs was notorious among en-
listed men engaged In that campaign
The writer can never forget the impress
sion made upon him by seeing this
young surgeon calmly and skilIfullv at
tending the wodrded under a heavy fire
at the fight at LorSss Lake Cal Nav
TO- 1873. / have never seen a finer ex-
hibition of courage than that renern-
Der also that there were stories afioaf
Of this same young surgeon going to the
lines during an engagement in the Mo
doc stronghold. What that meant only
those who were there can fully apprs-
eiate. This reward. which would have
been given at once had he been a com
missioned oticer or an enlisted man has
been G long time coming. / trust that II
has almost arrived
c. b. HARDIN
Major. Twentieth Infantry.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-22
Countess RusseI's Troubles.

The divorced Countess Russell seems
10 have had cruel reason TO re-
pent her consent to resume married life
with her husband. William Brown, az
ter his release from the prison into
which he had been thrown for having
made a false declaration in the mar
riage register by representing himself 70
be Prince Athrobald Stuart de Modena.
a natural son of the Emperor OF Aus
tria- For Brown. who was former
valet and the son of a coachrnan still
in domestic service. is shown to have
commenced ili-using Lady Russell from
the moment that she consented to re-
main his wife, after hfs release from
TAIL.
In fact. the evidence pc esented IL tie
LONDON divorce court. which mas JUST
granted a divorce y. 4Ier favor. shows
that Brown was IN the habit Of beating
and kicking her, her health entirely Civ
ing way under the brutality to which
she was subjected
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-22
ROOT STANDS UP FOR
ACCUSED FILIPINO
Thinks Legardo's Side of Case Should
Be Heard.

Secretary Root does not approve of
the manner i'm which charges were made
against Benito Legardo. OF the Philip
pine Commission, and thinks they were
brought through spite. Publication of
charges before the accused persons
have had an opportunity 10 defend
themselves is disapproved by the Sec
rotary.
Legardo exhibited great bravery when
Aguinaldo was causing trouble in the
islands. On several occasions Legardo
made peace overtures TO Aguinaldo
when danger attended his act. He is
one of tho three Finpinos on the com
mission.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-22
PENNSYLVANIA WILL GET
S92O,O79.88 WAR CLAIMS

The Comptroller of the Currency has
passed on the claim of the State of
Pennsylvania for reimbursement for
expenses incurred i'm the civil war In
aid Of the United States. The Auditor
for the War Department certified a bal
ance due the State OF $920.O79.SS. The
Comptroller holds that the claim was
properly adjusted
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-12-22
MET FOR FIRST time
ON THEIR BRIDAL DAY
Virginia Farmer and Kansas Widow
Make Short Work of Courtship.

CUMBERLAND. Nd, Dec. 22.-Luther
A. Drifting. of Edinburg. Va. and Olive
Myrtle Carson. or Great Bend, Kan,
were married here today by the Rev.
w w. Barnes. Of the Methodist Epis-
copal Church.
The bride is a widow, twenty-eight
years old. and the bridegroom IS thirty
farm in the Shenandoah Valley. The
pair met here for the first time today.