The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-05-16

time. and while we have not the nsures
nj hand. we know that In Richmond there
has been within the past ten years
gratifying increase In the NUMBER OIL saw
ings banks, in the number OF deposltots
and In the amount of deposits. rms IS
true doubtless OF other Southern commN-
mites. and It Is encouraging. But we
need to learn much and the instruction
in thrift should begin IN lie scho's.
Children ought not TO be taught TO be
pensioners, but they ought to be taught
the great lesson of saving, for thriit lles
at the foundation of every fortune winch
a man builds up for himself.
Observation-Disclosures
The question of reduction OF naval ar
mament came UP In the British House OF
Commons on Thursday last. and the
speakers suggested that the government
take the first step In proposing reuuc-
tlon to other Powers. Sir Charles dixie,
advanced radical. said he thought this
might be possible. In view Of the I'M
proved relations between Great Britain
and France those two nations might tax
the matter over. and Subsequently APP
proach Russia. Even If Germany did not
agree to reduction. the three lowers
might effect something. 1t was not neces-
sarv for Great Britain to build against
the United States.
we wonder what our British cousins
win think when they learn that about
the time this discussion was going on IN
the House of Commons, President Roose-
Welt was haranguing the Westerners on
the Importance OF making our navy
stronger and providing our ships with
stronger guns.
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The people OF Richmond have recently
been luxuria.ting In clear water. Inc
water from the James has been during
the past several days as clear as crystal
and when James River water Is clear II
Is as good as any water on the face OF
the earth. IL we could always have such
water as we have been enjoying recent
tly there would be no cause for COM
plant. Tho James Is our natural water
supply. 1t gives us an abundance OF
water at all seasons OF the year. free
from practically all impurities. except
mud. II we can only manage by our set
fling basin or by any other device to get
rid of the mud our water problem VIII
be solved.
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While the balance OF trade continues
largely in favor of the United States the
balance Is not altogether as large as 1t
has been and considerable amounts of gold
are being engaged for shipment across
the water. No less an authority than
the Springfield Republican informs us that
cone large and growing factor In our
current debt account with Europe is the
continued marrying OF foreign titles by
American reresses To maintain these In
ternational establishments residing abroad
we have to export increasing quantities
of merchandise or gold above imports.
These marriages are proving of no small
advantage to Europe in the way of main.
tanning Its position as worlds creditor"
Observation-Disclosures
The little one-horse republic OF Saliva
dor, somewhere down in the Central
American group, is getting quite naughty
and will perhaps have to be spanked.
Having submitted to arbitration small
claim that was urged by the United
states. she now refuses to abide by the
decision that was against her and VIII
not nay up. Uncle Sam will probably
not use any battleshps to enforce col
lection, but In some way he will manage
to get the money and perhaps will take
advantage Of the opportunity to let all
the other little republics down In that
part of the world understand that where
the Monroe Doctrine applies. common
honesty in the matter Of paying debts and
abiding by contracts must also prevail
indianapolis always knows what she
wants, and does not hesitate to ask for
the same For next year she only wants
two vice-presidential candidates and
both the great national conventions.
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No good fishermen talks while watch
Ing the cork. The country will not hear
from your Uncle Grover for several weeks
yet.
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General Diaz has only to get his own
consent to accept the presidency of Mex
leo, In order to be sure OF his reelection
It is so different In this country.
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If something Is not doing about Dr.
Crum's salary by tho time the President
gets back home. there will be another
demonstration OF strenuousness.
Observation-Disclosures 5egt
On Tuesday, then We'll have to say good
bye. May all the members OF the longest
Legislature on record be able to explain
1t all to the voters We can't
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Iowa has sprung another "idee," It Is
to beat her own record this year on a
corn crop. There Is something In that
Iowa idee.'
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES l4
Canadians are skirmishing around for q
national anthem, having just discovered