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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1904-10-18
III ot<a del dfa


Como siempre, aparece en- ese
lenguaje ignorado que es pecu-
liar de los misteriosos redaCto-
res del colega; pero esta mana
ma tiene TN aspecto que conv1e-
ne profundizar para que no haga
daflo, nj perjudique al pals mas
de 10 que 10 ha hecho.
Ell fondo del News, esta
resbaladizo, escurridizo, viscoso.
No obstante, Sc comprende
que guarda un ataque velado
contra ell gobernador Winthrop
y el secretario de Puerto Rico,
sin duda pOrque estos dos fun
cionarios han creidO oportuno
que Sc acabe en- el pals la desdi-
chada politica que 10 estaba des-
truyendo pOr complete.
Hondo pesar debe causarles a
los dos prestigiosos funcionarios
que sean conferences suyOs los
que Sc oponga a que en- Puerto
Rico Sc lleven a cabo las cosas
10 mismo que en- los Estados
Unidos; y los que Sc aferran a
sostener en- la Colonia, a todo
trance V de todos modos, una
politica que ha sido verdadera-
mente funesta y fatal. Ell pals
entero abre su COraZon a la es-
peranza; We, 8 adivina, 8 pre-
siente en- Ell gobernante una ga
rantia de respeto q la ley, una
seguridad de aCatamiento a los
derechos individuales, una prue-
ba de que no todo es igual en-
Norteamerica; la prensa puer-
torriquena, sin distinction de
orientaciones economicas y po-
l1ticas, todOs los diarios reCono-
cen el gran caraCter del gober-
nador y la obra tan plausible
que va realizando; y Cuando
unos por convection y otros
por amanos no han levantadO
la voz contra la neCesarla re-
novacion de metodos que esta
imponiendo Mr.. Winthrop, es
un periodico norteameriCano Ell
que inicla una protesta recu-
rriendo a TN disimulo magiS-
trail, dandO rodeOS eXtenSOS y
alentando inverosimiles preten-
stones, para colocar en- Ell cami-
no amplio que la justicia y la
honradez han COmenzado a
abrir un obstaculo que puede
ser peligroso, no obstante que 10
hayamo, descubierto a tempo
y senaladO con precision.
iLastima que sea precisamen-
te I'm funcionario, que Ell pue-
bio mira con simpat1a, el que en-
cuentre Ia oposicion entire sus
mismos paisanos, que no tuvie.
ron una Erase de prudente avi-
so para los munidores fracasa-
dos, nj podrian tenerla, porque
eran ellos los responsables pri-
meros Y los mas inmediatOs cul-
pablesl
InSensatamente Sc aferran al
error, con una ContumaCia que
asombra.
NADIA les dice, al pareCer, el
aspecto bastante cambiado de
la vida p1blica, la diferenCia
bien notada que sc deja sentir
POrque mientras en- tornO a Mr..
Winthrop Sc van sumando vO-
luntades y simpatias, de sus al
rededores sc alejan. dejandoles
en- I'm abandOnO triste de sole
dad merecida e inevitable.
Han querido colocar Ell obsta.
culo.
No les gusta abandonar los
braflales Cubiertos de guiias,
quieren 10 tortuoso Y abrupto,
porque es terreno de aventuras
y de peligros. Contribuyeron a
llenar los bancales de pedrus-
CO.'S y ahora no quieren asociar-
Sc los one van A OcunarSe en-
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1904-10-18
oue Sc despenaron de 10 alto

Y es clarO que ese dlvOrCiO
entire 10 anterior y 10 presente,
debia colocarlos con respecto a
la Orientacion necesaria que
ellos necesitan tomar, a media
anqueta; y esa terquedad en-
aferrarse al error fraCaSado lue-
60 de haber visto su derrumba-
miento. les hara perder los es-
tribos y como estan en- una po
sicion dificil, sin aplomo, sin CO
modidad, sin fjeza, han de caer
irremisiblemente, sin que sea
possible medir hasta donde pue-
den ir rodando.
Lo unico que le faltaba al
diario de la congregation para
hacerse mas Odioso, 10 unico que
le quedaba por hacer va 10 ha he.
cho, ha cometido la inmensa tor
peza de perpetrarlo.
Ahora, NADIA tiene de extra
no, pues, que ell pals ensaye
una mueca de significativa ex-
preston y responda con ella a
las desainaciones diarias del Or
gano de los congregantes del
presupuesto.
Y por otra parte ell Colega es-
boza t1midamente una sospecha
que lie asalta.
iPodrfa subsistir la preponde-
rancia omnipotente de los fun.
cionarios de ciudadania doble,
81 en- la vida politica local Sc
operase un cambio conapleto2
JSerian los nuevos auxiliares
del gobierno, tan sumisos, tan
complacientes, tan obedientes
como los que han hecho delicio-
samente tranquila y dulcisima
la vida de los funcionarios re-
chonchos de la raza de los Su-
berhombres2
Verdaderamente que es POGO
halagador el sayo para el que lie
caiga hecho a medida. Sin en-
bargo, con ese sayal revestidos,
con ell habito de sum1si0n en-
casquetado es como parecen me-
nos molestos a los funcionarios
de arriba los acolitos que tengan
que llenar, cerca de elIos, algu-
mas funCiones de la liturgia of
cial y pol1tica.
Tenor pueril es ese que no
puede hacer mella en- TN ami
mo fuerte como Ell de Mr.. Win :
throp.
Cuando en- las esferas del po-
der existe la justicia y toma
asiento la legalidad y Sc vive en-
atmosferas puras de libertad y
demoCracia, no hace falta que
haya sumlsos cerca nj lejos; es-
tan de mas, sobran. estorban
Ademas, los tiempos -tienen
necesidades y cambios obliga- :
dos. SPor que ha de ser eterna
la sumisl0n EN- los unos, y eter-
nos los arrestos y las ga1lardlas
en- los otros?
"El News" ha encontrado una
sallda que no sera muy escru-
pulosa, pero tampOco es nueva.
Habla de los espanolizados.
Y estos son, para "El News" los
que han protestado de todas las
injusticias cometidas en- Puerto
Rico, a la sombra de una Repu-
blica, los que han dicho con
energia que estamos ahora en-
condolences muy iuferiores eco
monica y politicamente. a las en-
que Sc encontraba este pals en-
la epoca espanola.
Mire "El News" por donde Sc
condena el mismo y condena a
los suyos, porque ESQ 10 ha di-
Cho aqui todo el mundo, todos
los hombres y todos los diarios
puertorriquenos, desde "El San
Juan News" antes de su caida,
hasta "El Aguila'' y "El Sun
mantenedOreS de la humildad
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1904-10-18
III seXxo amiversariO

Hoy, IS de Octubre, Sc han cumpli-
do seis afios de la entrada de las tro-
pas norteamericanas en- esta Capital.
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who goes to Chicago to assume command
of the department of the lakes.
In the course of the banquet the hope was
expressed that he would some day pass
from military to civil life to head repub-
lican ticket for President. a wish in which
he good naturedly acquiesced. The banquet
was attended by seventy-fve preventative
Texans and as many ..ficers. Federal Sem
ator Adolfo Heberwish of Mexico was
among the speakers. A glowing tribute to
Japan and the Japanese army by Captain
H. 1. Ely. 26th Infantry. was vociferousiy
epplauded by the military officers in at
tendance. Captain Ely, who fought by the
side of Japanese soldiers in the Boxer cam
paign, said that Japan was a military
power of great strength and that the Rus
slams Will not have an easy victory in case
of war with the Japanese empire.
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| pointment. Mr. Humphrey wants Post
| master Stewart reappointed. but some
strong influences are supporting w. A.
| Craler. former member OF the legislature.
Consuming Lots Of Coal.
The cold weather is keeping the firemen Of
| the White House heating machinery busily
| engaged. In the White House proper two
| tons Of coal day are required for heating
and at the offices of the President the
amount consumed averages about eight tons
| month. The building in which the offices
are located is not a. large one and does not
take near so much coal for heating as the
| main building, with Its terraces and large
| rooms.
The President received no visitors after
IL AS clock today, leaving his Office about
, that time to attend the wedding OF Miss
McKenna.
Senator Platt Sees the President.
Subsequent to the ca abinet meeting yes
terday Senator Platt of New York had
tccnference with the President New York
politics and the general political situation In
| the state we're under consideratjsas 6e1atE
Platt, during the holiday recess. had con-
ferences with republican leaders Of the
state. He informed the President that there
was not note OF discord in the republican
ranks Of the state regarding the presi-
deEcy. He assured the President that New
York would send to the Chicago conven-
ton a delegation enthusiastic for him.
The political situation in New York was
pretty thoroughly discussed. but no details
of the conference beyond those stated,
were disclosed.
Presidential Nominations.
The President today sent to the Senate
the following nominations:
Attorney-John ]. Sullivan, northern dis
trct of Ohio.
Rear admiral-Capt. Charles ONeil.
Captains-Commander Francis H. B. De-
lano COMMANDER Albion " Wadhams; also
other naval promotions and the following
new appointments:
Assistant civil engineers-Frederick HIS
, mer Cooke, Ohio; Clinton Draper Thurber.
Pennsylvania.
Assistant surgeons-Robert Graham Hell
ner. District of Columbia; Robert Earl
Stoopes Ohio.
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japanese to Leave Manchuria.
MUST ACT IMPARTIALLY.
Instructions Will Be Sent to Admiral
Evans, Commanding Asiatic Fleet.

Naval officials are somewhat enlbarra ssed
as to the best disposition to be made of
United States warships on the Asiatic sta
ton in view of the imminence of war be-
tween Russia and Japan. The policy of the
administration Is to observe the strictest
neutrality between the two countries and
to keep hands off" except in the single
contingency of infringements upon Ameri-
can treaty rights in the territories in dis
pute.
The exercise Of tact and discretion will be
necessary on the part of the American
naval commanders in the far east In order
to avoid the Semblance of sympathy or
partially toward either one Of the two ma
tions involved. For that reason 1t Is prob
able that Rear Admiral Evans comma nder-
in-chief of the Asiatic fleet, will receive
specific instructions for his guidance, in
view of the impending conflict. The prin-
cipal vessels of his fleet including all the
battle ships and protected cruisers, are now
on their way from Honolulu to Guam.
When Admiral Evans fleet was ordered
back to its station from Honolulu, 1t was
arranged that the cruiser squadron should
stop at Midway Island, where there is a
cable station, to receive instructions from
the department. These instructions We're
simply for Admiral Evans fleet to await
instructions at Guam. That dispatch was
delivered to the cruiser squadron, which
touched at Midway on the Sd instant and
left the same day for Guam, the rendezvous
of the entire feet.
1t IL expected that Admiral Evans will
reach Guam In a few days and report his
arrival to the department. Inquiry at the
navigation bureau develops the fact that up
TO this moment the admiral has received
no special instructions for his guidance in
the event OF hostilities breaking out in the
far east. He has had, of course general
instructions given before the crisis became
acute. 1t Is now the purpose Of the de-
partruent to cable to the admiral a special
set o. instructions to meet the present con-
d!tions in the east, and these instructions
will be delivered to him at Guam according
to the present program. 1t Is stated at the
department that they will show no discrim-
nation whatever as between the parties to
any possible hostilities, but the admiral will
be expected to SO dispose his force as to
maintain the appearance of strict neutral
ity as between the belligerents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-06

ding by shorts who were heightened at a
reported clash between Russian and jap
anese troops. the depression of consols and
the pessimism of continental bourses, May
wheat jumped 2asak cents at the opening
today. Opening bids for May wheat ST.
multaneously ranged from S7A to SS1a. Jlly
advanced to S31a, a gain of 2asc over yes
terdays close, and September showed gain
of 13sc
Recent intimatjons that Russia's reply to
the japanese would be conciliatory had
tempted n somewhat heavy launching of
short lines and the report of a clash of
troops. although unverifed, taken in con-
junction with the drop in consols was more
than sufficient to start covering move
ment. Commission house buyEg was also
noticed as factor in the advance. At the
crest of the rise, the inevitable prof1t-tak-
ing resulted in reactions, but much of the
advance was held and the tone ruled strong.
May reacted to s1A, July to S21sass, and
September to i9zsc. May corn advanced
l cent and the oats and provisions mar
ket were sympathetically firm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-06
MARYLAND LEGISLATURE.
Both Houses Organize in Accordance
With Democratic Caucus.

ANNAPOLIS, Md, January 6-The bien-
NAL session of The Maryland Legislature be-
gan here at noon today, and. under a pro-
vision of the state constitution. will continue
ninety days. Immediately upon assembling
the officials previously nominated by the
democratic caucus were formally elected
Spencer c. Jones being chosen president of
the senate and George V. Everhart speaker
of the house of delegates.
The message of Governor John Walter
Smith was read, in which he congratulated
the legislature upon the fact that the state
Is practically free from debt. The message
made no special recommendations, that be-
ing left to Governor-elect Edwin Warfield,
who will be inaugurated January l3.
The democrats have more than two
thirds majority on joint ballot. The demo-
cratic leaders have already announced a
plan for the restriction of the suffrage in
the state, including law passed at this
session to become Immediately operative,
and the submission of constitutional
amendment to be voted upon by the people
at the next general election.
On January 10 the legislature will begin
balloting for a successor to United States
Senator McComas. The leading candidates
are Governor John Walter Smith, Isador
Rayner, Ex-Governor E. e. Jackson and ex-
Representative Joshua W. Miles.
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THE McCUMBER PURE FOOD BILL.
District Chemist Hurd Says That It
Would Repeal Local Law.

A hearing was held today by the Senate
committee on manufactures on the pure
food bill introduced by Mr.. McCumber. SEN
ator Hepburn presided.
Health Officer Woodward and Prof. Hurd,
District chemist, appeared before the COM
mittee and said that under the wording of
the act proposed the present pure food
legislation of the District of Columbia would
be repealed Members Of the committee did
not think this would be the effect Of the
act, but said that they would SO amend it
that such Interpretation would not be pos
sible.
DR.. Wiley Of the Department of Agricul-
ture. William r. Smithers, general counsel
of the Food Manufacturers and Distribu-
tors Association, and A. j. Wedderburn.
secretary Of the Pure Food and Drug Asso-
citation were also present. Mr.. Smithers
favored a wording of the bill that would
allow the largest degree Of jurisdiction In
the court possible, while DR.. Wiley desired
that the authority Of the Department Of
Agriculture over the legislation be more
far-reachinR
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SENATOR DIETRICH's TRIAL.
Date Of His Alleged Offense an Impor'
tant Matter.

OMAHA, Neb.. January 6-When the in
dctment against Senator Charles H. Diet
rich. alleging bribery in connection with the
Hastings. Neb. post office appointment is
called tomorrow the defense will refuse to
admit that Dietrich had become United
States Senator when the alleged transac-
tons took place.
The charge Is made in the Indictment that
Senator Dietrich negotiated with Fisher as
early as January of the year in which the
legislature elected Dietrich to the position
Of senator. Gen. Gown. who represents
Senator Dietrich, contends that there could
be no violation in the building lease charge
basing his contention on the same ground
as in the bribery charges This question
will probably be the first to be adjudicated
when court convenes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-06
TOOK UP PANAMA TREATY,
Senator Morgan's Proposition to Delay
Voted Down by Committee.


The Senate committee on foreign rela-
tions today began consideration OF the
Panama canal treaty. The time was occu-
pied principally by Senator Morgan In a
discussion Of the last clause OF article - Of
the treaty. relating to the conoessionary
contract with Lucien N. B. Wyse. now own
ed by the new Panama Canal Company.
and which. under the treaty. gives absolute
title to the United States SO far AZ the re-
public of Panama is concerned. Senator
Morgan attacked this right Of Panama to
surrender title.
When the treaty was called up Senator
Morgan requested that consideration be
postponed for one week in order to give him
an opportunity to prepare his objections.
Republican members OF the committee op-
posed this motion and 1t was rejected. AL
Of the democratic members Of the commit
tee except Senator McCreary supported
Senator Morgan.
The committee will meet again tomorrow
and probably every day for a week or more
before the treaty can be reported to the
Senate. No action was taken in regard to
the nomination Of William I. Buchanan to
be minister to Panama. which was held up
after being confirmed. by a motion of Sem
ator Morgan to reconsider.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-06
E. H. BRIGGS TRIAL BEGINS.
Charged With Completely in Alleged
Post Office Frauds,

NEW YORK, January 6.-Former Repre-
sentative Edmund H. briggs, charged
with completely in the alleged post ONCE
frauds, was placed on trial today before
Justice E. B. Thomas in the United States
circuit court in Brooklyn. The indictment
against briggs alleges he accepted money
for using his influence to have the Post
Office Department purchase the Brandt
Dent cash registering machines.
The greater part of the day was taken UP
in the selection of a jury. Hugo Hirsh.
counsel for briggs, moved for dismissal
on the ground that the indictment did not
name a specific time when the money is al
legged to have been paid to briggs Judge
Thomas denied the motion pending q re-
examination by him Of the Indictment.
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WILL VISIT FLORIDA.
Subcommittee Of House judiciary
Committee,

The House committee on the Judiciary to-
day appointed Representatives Palmer of
Pennsylvania. Pearre Of Maryland and
Clayton of Alabama as a subcommittee to go
to Florida and investigate the impeachment
charges which have been filed with the
committee against United States District
Judge Swayne of the northern district Of
Florida.
The committee fixed January 16 to take
up the Grosvenor bill limiting the meaning
OF the word Conspiracy" and January 20
as the date for considering the Hepburn
bill making liquors in original packages
subject to the laws of states into which
they are shipped.
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ENGINEERS FOR JAPAN.
Party Engaged for Mikado's Navy
Sails From London.

LONDON, January 6.-The party of ma
rine engineers from the Clyde district en-
gagged by the Japanese government to pro-
ceed Immediately to Japan presumably for
service on board transports. sailed for
Japan yesterday They embarked at Liv-
erpool on board the British steamer Lake
Erie, bound for ST. John, New Brunswick,
whence they will be transported by rail to
the Pacific coast.
Another draft of Scotch engineers left
Govan quietly for Japan a week ago. The
summons they received was so urgent that
the men left without having provided them
selves with outfits
A detachment of 100 British naval pen
sioners and naval reserve men and ten Brit
ish officers started for Genoa, Italy, today
to assist in the navigation to the far east
of the Japanese warships Kasaga and
Niasin. formerly the Moreno and Riva-
davia of the Argentine navy. The railroad
station was crowded with sightseers. who
manifested great enthusiasm. There were
repeated cheers for the gallant little
Japs.'
Holders Of American and other foreign
wheat on the STOCKTON corn market put up
the price l shilling per quarter this morn
ing in consequence Of the far eastern situ-
alton.
In connection with the effect of the possi-
Bile war between Russia and Japan on the
food market Baron Hayashi, the Japanese
minister. said today that he had been over
whelmed with offers from manufacturers of
canned goods. People do not seem to un-
army does not need such ration. From the
private to the general we live on rice and
dried fish, which necessitates practically no
transport
japanese to Leave Manchuria.
PEK1NG, January Ga dispatch received
here from New Chwang today announced
that the Japanese commercial houses had
instructed their agents to send their fam
lilies away from ManChuria.
Mr.. Evans Sails for New York.
LONDON, January 6.-The staff Of the
Z. s. consulate and a number of personal
friends bid farewell today to Consul Cen
eral Evans and Mrs. Evans at Waterloo
railroad station, previous to their departure
for Southampton, where they embarked on
the Hamburg American line steamer
Deutschland for New York.
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industrial Conditions in Cape Colon.

Industrial Conditions in Cape Colony.
In view Of the reported bad condition Of
trade In the Cape Colony and throughout
South Africa. Sir Henry Mortimer Durand
the British ambassador. acting upon in
structions from his government, has re-
quested the cooperation OF the Department
Of State in discouraging for the present
emigration from the United States to that
region Of persons without independent
means. Recent reports show that many
skilled artisans In Cape Colony have been
present conditions, and there seems to be no
prospect Of improvement In the near future.
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ooREAN TROOPS DIsAFFEcTED.
Fear Of Revolt Led to Landing Ameri-
can Marines.

PARIS, January Ga dispatch received
by the French foreign Office from Seoul
gives the circumstances leading UP to the
landing OF American marines in Corea 1t
says:
chiefly because of = pay arrears, band is
threatening to engage In an outbreak at any
moment. although no actual disturbance
has occurred up to this time. As a pre-
caution the American minister asked for
@ marine guard, which was landed.
Two British warships, two Russian and
one American are in the harbor of Che
mulpo. The naval officers say they will re-
main at Chemulpo until the crisis is over
The Corean authorities admit they cannot
answer for the loyalty and discipline of
the troops, but the Americans are the only
ones thus far conside''r~ the landing Of
marines necessary
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MORE VESSELS AT COLON.
Increasing Our Nava! Strength in
Isthmian Waters.

kilograms reaching the Navy Depart
ment announce the arrival at Colon Of the
gunboat Topeka and the torpedo-boat de-
stroyers Truxtun and Stewart, and the ar
rival at Panama OF the gunboat Petrol.
Orders have been sent to Rear Admiral
Wise. commanding the training squadron at
Pensacola, to proceed with his squadron to
Gnsutanauio n is attended, If isthmian
conditions win permit, to relieve several Of
the cruisers now on duty there with the
ships Of the training squadron. in order that
the larger vessels may participate in the
winter maneuverS.
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RUSSIA STANDS PAT.
Will Not Abandon Alleged Rights in
Manchuria and Corea.

ST. PETERSBURG, January Ga dis
patch from Port Arthur says the Russo
japanese crisis is commented on by Vice
roy Alexieff's organ, the Novi Krai. as
follows:
NO threats can make Russia abandon
her legitimate rights in Manchuria or In
Corea. The interests OF Russia and Japan
can be reconciled without violating that
country's (Corea's) sovereignty. The out
come OF the negotiations depends on the
number OF ironclads at Port Arthur and of
troops in Manchuria. Russia does not fear
war. but she does not desire It. and there
fore Is seeking to render Il impossible..