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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-06

interview given o the Rev. w Imbric
KatStlra said
Should Japan ever become the leader of the
Orient her influence will be exercised to turn her
neighbors feet into the path she has herself ire
vocably chosen-the path of close community with
the Occdent."
Now when it is remembered that Japan already
the victor China, has guaranteed the integrity
of Manchuria part of the Chinese Empire, and the
independence Corea it will be that she
what she says and that her primary aim and desire
are peace and the economic development which
only through peace The evidences of this are
many.
During the past twenty years she has not only been
studying the of but the arts of peace we'll
She has studied the latter ardently the former
and if her development has not been rapid along
economic lines, this is because the pressure OF necessity
has been less. She is building her railroads.
and equpping them completely. She is building her
factories upon the best modern lines. She is
developing her agriculture by all possible favOrlng
legislation in that drecton-has state experimental
farm and nine branch farms for the Improvement in
the quality and quantity OF crops the more careful
selection of seeds and the breeding OF fine stock
Irrigation forestry drainage the formation of farmers
guilds the extension of the farming industry through
products which enrich other countries and be
produced in Japan, have been and are being pushed
almost as actively the building of WarshlpS the
equipment of troops. Twenty years ago her banking
was entirely in the hands of foreign bankers, of whom
only three now remain The Yokohama Specie Bank
founded, and since then using the best financial
experience of the world basis she has developed
1t NAV he taken as an undoubtcd fact therefore, that
despite her brilliant in her Fundamental
policy is peace.
Her future commercial policy is still undecared
however. and some facts in this regard may be of
pertinent interest.
Baron Kaneko kentara, who is now in this country
as the Emperor's special commissioner, know we'll
His views those of the japanese tnancers. They
were expressed in public interview, in which he said
Japan must be the big salesman and the middleman
for trade the limits of which cannot at present he
appreciated by Americans. They will learn more Of
its possibilities before the present war IS ended, and
when it is ended whether Japan's advantage or
Disadvantage, there will he rush of commerce to the
Far East unprecedented in the history OF the trade
of the world. And America which is to have the
lion share of that trade cannot handle it to advantage
without Japanese assistance
Anyone interested in the future policy OF Japan
cannot study these statements too closely. They
show a policy which in itself is the best guaranty OF
peace As far as obtaining the lions share of
this trade is concerned, naturally favored in
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-06
Corea is an eX-
tremely ric h
country. Its soil
is exceedingly

fertile; its forests and its mines are
valuable. One of the latter, the
Oriental Consolidated. for which
was given to me the original contes-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-06

but has been forced INTO It Tor the
security of the Empire for the permanent
peace of the East, and for the progress
of that benefcent and enlightened civil
cation which Japan herself has imbibed
from the nations of the West and has
made her own.
| know Baron Katsura the Prime
Minister, and know what the Emperors
view is-his own view-not only Off
cially, but personally. In a published
interview given to the Rev. ". Imbrie.
KatSura said:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-11-06


organizing the Chinese army the political side and
the commercial side of a limtesS manufacturing
organization in Japan and China designed to utilize
cheap labor and flood the world with its products
Neither of these contingencies is worth discussing
because both impossible. China a nation is a
great inert of different peoples, speaking two
hundred different dialects, devoted to trade and agr
culture and ignorant and reactonary to the last
degree For Japan to organize it in anyway would he
impossible. Up to the Chinese the Chinese
desTised the Japanese, In Formosa and generally
the latter look upon the Chinese children. The
comparatively small educated class who make up
Chinese national opinion pleased at the prospect
OF the restoration of Manchuria. Chinese banners
usher the Japanese into conquered town, and the
local Chinese express gratitude and Joy But If the
war was end tomorrow, all thought of any Joint
future policy between China and Japan any line,
political commercial, would probably pass from
the public mind within the next thirty days.
With regard to Corea, however the case is entirely
different Japan has openly guaranteed the indie
1,yndence of COrea and the integrity OF Manchur1a
During the diplomatic exchanges which preceded the
war her policy with regard to Corea underwent SO
many apparent changes that she seemed to have no
policy at all Now the Corean question is exceed
i1lglv important one commercially. and it to
have been settled only lately by the agreement of
August - which has Just been made public, Under
this agreement Corea will take no important step.
financial political or economic. without Japan con-
sent In other words Corea, while maintaining It's
independent SOVEREIGNTY IS to be managed by Japan
The appointment OF ID W stevens loT twenty years
counsellor of the Japanese legation at Washington,
a. diplomatic adviser the King of Corea IS step
both definite and decided That important a post
should be intrusted a foreigner does not appear to
ind favor with of the japanese newspapers, but
the answer has been that he the for the place
While it may be attering national pride that
an American should be selected for this responsible
position it cannot be regarded putting us III the
light of a more favored nation Mr. Stevens for twenty
wears has been devoted the interests of the japanese
Government and will doubt continue to be 50 in
It's dealings with all the world. But it undoubtedly
does mean that the policy of Japan will be an open
one commercially and this is a fact which Will be
equally welcome in New-Y York in London and i'll Berlin
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-08-20

ment that the whole matter go over
until the next n gular meeting of the
council, hen all the members could
be notified of the propos ed action and
be pres to vote anon it. Council
men Lemen and Hutsler favored held
ing the matter over. but Mr. Schlli
would not hear to it. whefeupon Mr..
THOMPSON pressed bis amendmeut o
the motion. which Mr.. Schill would
not accept.
At this point Mayor Mipghini took
a surprising stand. He ruled that no
amendment conld Re entertained, stat
ing that it was not in order to amend
any motion unless the mover of the
original would accept the amendment.
Mr.. Thompson in vain pointed out
the parliamentary error of the mayor.
but the latter stuck to his proposition,
and Mr.. Thompson's amendment was
lost. Notwithstanding the fact that
Mr.. Lemen had seconded it. Mr..
Schill's motion was then submitted for
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-08-20
COST STATE ABOUT S25, 900
WORK Of Vest virginia LegtsIsture is

WORK Of Vest virginia Legislature Is
Finished THE Tax Measures Passed.
Charleston, w Va. Ang l3-Y ester-
day afternoon the special session OF
the West Virginia legislature became
thing of the past Whatever of good
among the laws enacted or whatever
OF bad is now up TO the peorle for
their approval or rejection. Whether
there is any relief from the burdens
reforms remains to he seen. but in
the meantime the taxpayers must
stand the expense of the extra session.
which is estimated will be close to
$25, 900 when all expenses are met.
The closing hours of the session were
ouiet and orderly compare,i to the
usual wind.up of legislative session.
and considerable business was trans.
acted during the morning. The. bill
relating 20 the state penitentiary was
passed under suspension Of the rules
in both houses. The most important
feature of this measure is that il pro-
vides that guards of the institution
shall transfer prisoners from place of
conviction to the prison. which means
q saving of thousands of dollars an
nually to the taxpayers, as it docs
away with the expensive system here
tofore in vogue of the sheriff appoint
ing guard for every prisoner. Other
bills passed during the closing hours
were those relating TO the West vir.
ginia Reform school and the asvlun1.
The bill providing for tax on deeds
and other instruments failed 60 be re.
ported back from the conference COM
mittee, thus dying natural death.
Senator Cornwell. democratic nominee
for governor, presented bis resignation
to the senate before Adjournment of
that body. Before adjournment the
committee appointed to investigate
the charges of dishonesty in connection
with the letting of the contract for
furnishing the supreme court rooms
reported that the committee had be-
fore it the governor, members of the
board of public works and several
architects. and their finding was that
the whole matter had been conducted
in an honest and businesslike manner.
A majority Of the members left for
their homes in the afternoon.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-08-20
FORMER RESIDENT DEAD.
MT RoaERT W GREER DIES Ar mrs
HoME IN WARRINGTON.

Born AZ clearspring, nd, bnt Movess
Here After the CivIl War Where
he Lived for Numb her Of Years
Col Robert Ward Greer, former
resident of this oitv, who is widely
known throughout this section, dlea
at his home. 1i15 Rhode Island avenue.
n. W.. Washington. u. O., Monday
morning, after short illness The
news of bis death reached this city
last night and il was learned with the
deepest regret by his many friends.
He was 65 years Of age,
Mr.. Greer vas born at ClearspfinH,
Md, near Hagerstown, on May III,
1888. where he spent the early raft Of
his life. When the Civil war broke
out, Mr. Greer joined the First
MARYLAND Home brigade. IN the Union
ranks, and served with distinction
throughout the struggle At the close
of the war he moved to this city,
where he resided until few wears
ago. When he moved TO this city, he
secured employment on the Baltimore
q OHIO as conductor. He held this
position until 1875. when he gave MP
railroading TO engage in business en-
North Queen street. at which he re-
mai ed for % years.
He was prominent in the G. A. II.
circles. having been commander of
Lincoln post. of this city, for several
in its most f'ourishing condition. He
was also member Of the staff of the
commander of the department OF West
Virginia, and in 1898 was appointed
on TIE national staff of Commander
in Chief Weissert. He was members
of Tuscarora lodge OF Odd Fellows and
of Horeb encampment for 35 years.
In politics he was ALWAYS an active
republican and in 1898 received an app
pointment in the United States fish
commission at Washington. He moved
to Washington at that time. ard has
resided there ever since.
He is survived bv widow aud two
sons. Messrs. Solomon NJ, Greer aud
Robert l.. Greer. all or Washington
ID. 9.
Intermeut was at Green SPRING
on Wednesday morning at 10 O'Clock.
The remains passed through this city
Tuesday on train No.h5 over tue Balti~
more a. Ohio.
MIR. Greer was married twice, his
first wife beirg Miss Stinemetz. Of
Clearspring. His second wife, who
survives was Miss Mann, a native Of
Washington county, Md, near Han
cock
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-08-20

Who vigorously opposed the repeal of the ordi-
nance at the council meeting Monday night.
vote. and this is the way the council
stood:
For Repeal of the Ordinance-Mc-
Donald. Schill. Hutsler, Barry and
Grozinger; total, 5.
Against Repeal-Thomnson and
Lemen; total, 2.
TRIED TO KEEP 1T QUIET.
A representative of The Evening
World was present at the meeting,
and when it was seen how things was
drifting it was intimated to the news
paper man that perhaps he had better
retire. He declined to do so. Then
he was afterward asked to suppress
that portion of the meeting relating
to the repeal of the ordinance. This
was also declined. 1t is presumed that
il was desired to suppress the action
of the council because of its probable
political effect. Mr.. Hutsler, who
voted to repea. the ordinance, is a
candidate for the legislature.
MIR. SCHILL SEEN.
Mr.. Schill was seen Tuesday morning,
and had nothing to say other than that
he stood squarely upon his action Mon
davgnight.
City Attorney Lemen was also seen
and asked to give an opinion as to the
legality of the action of the council.
He declined to give an opinion until
called upon bv the council. which was
entirely proper.
Another well-known lawyer was
also interviewed on the question of the
legality of the action of the council. and
he stated that, in his opinion. the coun-
cilmen were clearly within their legal
right in repeating the ordinance by
resolution or motion, az the case might
have been. He said that. SO far as be
could understand. the process of repeal
had been entirely proper. Asked as
to whether the saloon men in the
council could legally vote ON the re.
peal of the ordinance, the attorney
stated that they could legally do so,
MS the question was one IN which thev
were only indirectly involved. The
question was not one of granting Ii.
cense, but one involving the rieht of
the public to vote on it and express
an opinion, as it were, which the
council could accept or reject, accord
ng to its own judgement.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-08-20
MORGAN GROVE EAaR.

The premium list Of tho annual
Morgan's Grove fair has Just been
issued, and contains comprehensive
review of the officers. inception. To-
c,tion and objects of the exhibit The
dates this wear will beISeptember 9. 4,
s. and 8, and the Management promises
a better exhibition than ever. One of
the rules provides that automobiles win
not be allowed uron the grounds ex-
cept as exhibits.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-08-20
MORGAN REPUBLICANS.
Nominees In That cosnty--John >.
Betzei for Congress.

Nominees In That. county-John ,.
Betzei for Congress.
Berkeley Syringe, Aug. 10. The
republican county executive. cOm-
mittee of Morgan county held meet
ing Yesterday and prepared for the ap-
preaching campaign by the election
of Mr. A ID. H. Michael as chairman.
The nominees in Morgan county this
year are as follows:
For Sheriff-George W. Biser.
House of Deleeates--Rev. M, L..
Maysilles.
Prosecuting Attornev-H. W. Bayer.
County mmissioner--James M.
Michael.
Assessor Matthias Ambrose.
Hon. John j. Hetzel. of harrisburg.
was present during the meeting OF
the county executive committee, and
in an address announced that he would
be candidate for the nomination for
congress on the republican ticket IN
this district two years hence.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-08-20
TENS FROM FOLTz,.
News and Notes from That section Or
the County.

Folt p. o., Aug l6.--The members
of the BediDgton Sunday school will
hold their annual picnic at the sulphnr
lot next Saturday, August 90.
Last.week the writer made trip
through the lovely Back Greek valley
and the ches tnut ridges of western
Berkeley. He found luxurious
growth of vegetation. and the people
still maintain their urual hospitality,
so characteristic Of that section. No
one needEgo hungry in that part Of the
county. where peace and plenty
abound.
One OF onr farmers report Is % bushels
of wheat to the acre for this year.
Miss Bessie Daily is the guest on
friends at Greensburg.
Mr.. David Anderson is home rem
Dixie.
Mr.. J. v. Quinn is now recsssrst-
ing.
Mrs. A. NJ. Foltz will make an ex-
tended visit to Hampshire county In
the near future.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-08-20
BRAKEMAN R0DEY KILLED.
Crushed 90 a Pulp uDder a Car In the
BruBswick Yards Monday.

Herman Rodev, jr., a Baltimore d.
Ohio brakeman, residing at Brups.
wbick. Nd, was killed in the yards
at that place Monday morning. He
was riding on the top of freight car,
which was being pushed bv the yard
engine when the car jumped the track
at the switch and turned over. Rodey
was pinioned under the car, and was
dead before bis body could be ex-
tricated. He was crushed 10 a pplp
from his shoulders to his feet. He was
aged about 22 wears. He was mem
Ter of the Potomac lodge, 3. r. T.,
of Brunswick, which will have charge
OF the funeral. He is survived by
mother, sister and step-father
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-08-20
HOUSE BLOWN UP.
sTRiKEhs ACCUSED OF SREcKtNG
BUIEDtNG WITH DYNAMITE
Several Members of the Family Of
Superintendent Davis Said 90 Have
Been Injured by Explosion.

The house of Superintendent Davi
of the Aus7en Coal and Coke Co., near
Newburg, W. Va. was blown up ~
d -namite Sunday morning, aud Will
it is reported that several members of
the household were injured the de-
tails have not been secured, owing to
the iDaccessl bilitv of the works. TIE
first information the authorities had
that trouble between the company aud
its miners had occurred was eally yes
terday morning, when Warden Haddox.
at the peni'entiarv at Moundsville.
was wired Ev the Austen Coal Co
asking for bloodhounds and men.
Tire warden was unable to furnish
hounds, and Cumberland was wired
for the dogs. A strike has. been in
progress at tn, Austen plaut for some
weeks. and the company believes some
of the diggers blew-up the house. 1t
was totally demolished by tremend-
GUS charge of an explosive set off by
electricity from distant point. The
Superintendent and servant were
seriously cut and injured bv s,liuters,
but The peculiar force of the explosion,
which blew out the lower floor and
the walls was such that the upper
floors sank to the ground with the
occupants.
A posse was formed at Newbnrg
and has gone to the scene. Strikers
officials deny that their members arc
responsible for the outrage.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-08-20
GOVERNORS PROCLAMATION.
Designates Monday, eptember b, ns a
Legal Holiday.

Goveror White has Issued his apnual
proclamation designating Monday,
September 8, as Labor day in West Vir-
ginia. With the view of carving out
the spirit and beneficial objects of the
law. and in recognition of the dignity
of honest industry and it's command.
ing importance.in the commonwealth.
as also in token of the highly prosper
GUS industrial conditions existing
throughout the state, il is recon-
mended that all Vest Virginia estab.
lishments employing workman be
closed uDon that day, and that en-
ployers cooperate with employees in
every way possible in worthy obsery-
ance of the occasion.
Wherever found, whether in mines
or in banking houses. in factories or
in public offices, in stores or in the
fields, human industry is emit tied to
respect as well as to tie right TO earn
substantial reward.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-08-20
AN EARL YMCRAING BLAZE
Fire Damages Store and Building
Of Mr.. G. WelIinger.
CAUSE or BLAZE UNKNOWN
Department Checks Flames ana Prevents
Disastrous COrfagraon No H.
Surarce Carried.
sUtarce Carried.

ire broke cut last M, nday in the
one -and-a-balf story building on the
cnrner OF Burke and Swartz street,
owued BY Mr.. q. wellinger and oe.
cupied hv him as a store room. The
fire staried under the counter about
the center of the store, aud before il
was noticed. the flames had gained
considerable Roadway. The canse Of
the blaze is unknown.
The fire was first seen by AR. John
Lowmau, resident OF that section,
about O'Clock, and he az once notified
the family of Mr.. wellinger, who in.
yes igafed ard sent the alarm in. The
department answered Immediately and
soon had the flames under control. II
was hard at first 10 locate the fire, as
the building was filed with smoke.
There is no clew to the origin of the
fire. and Mr. Wellinper is at loss
to known how IT started. There were
no matches at the place where the
flames started, aud nothing of au ex-
plosive nature, snch as generally starts
a fire. The damage to tie building
was small, while the stock was dam.
aged to great extent both bv fire and
water. Mr.. WellinRer has not esti.
mated his loss, which will be total,
as there WIS no insurance
No one had been in the store since
Sunday evening about.6 o'clock, when
everything was all right. Later in
the evening members of the family
passed the store and at that time there
were no siens OF fire A LARGE crowd
soon congregated at the scene, al.
though the hour was rather early.
Mr. Roscoe Lamar. while on his
wav to the fire on his motorcycle,
collided with small boy, and as q
result botn were sent sprawling in
the street. Neither was Injured aud
the damage TO the machine was
trifiine.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-08-20
REPUBLICAN, MASS MEETING.
WIN be Held ON Merit monday evening
ats O'Clock In Court Ho1se.
doing well.

The republican mass meeting at
which time two justices OF the peace,
two constables and two school com-
missioners III be nominated. has been
set for Monday evening, August %. at
8 O'Clock in the circuit court room.
The date was selected by the executive
committee on Saturday evening. There
will be quite con Jest for all of the
offices, rs there are q number Of as
piraDts in the field. For the Office OF
magistrate there are no less than nipe
can 1idates, while several are after the
coustableship also. Several ola Office
holders are among those who are after
the Office of magistrate. II is likely
that no school commissioners will be
nominated at the meeting.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-08-20
OR. CLEVER CALLED.
Congregations Ask Baisi.
more Minister 60 Become Pastor.

Christ's Reformed church. Hagars-
town, and Salem Reformed church.
near Hagerstown, constituting ore
pastoiate. Sunday voted a call to
Hev. DR.. Conrad Clever, pastor Of the
Third Reformed church Of Baltimore
and one. Of the leading ministers OF
Potomac synod. Ii is understood Dr.
Clever will accept. He will succeed
Rev. George Albert Snyder, who
leaves Tuesday to accept the presi-
dency Of Catawba college. Newton,
N. q.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-08-20

Mr.. O. .. Rigsby Now Head OF the
Republican Executive Committee.

At the recent meeting of the county
executive committee of the republican
party Mr.. o. S. Rigsbv, formerly city
sergeant of Martinsbure, land a popn
lar and well.known republican, was
elected county chairman to succeed
DR.. w. t. Henshaw, who had served
in that capacity for several years.
The selection of Mr., Rigsbv is re-
garded as q good one, and he will no
doubt make things interesting for his
friends the enemy.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-08-20
HEIR TO RUSSIAN THRONE.
z,rtaa snve BtrtB ros ~ az Peters.
bur. LRst Friday

81 Pete sburp. Ans "a At ?
,l)ck this Of ernoon it was officiallv
announc frgm tae rossl p hce that
TIE C2arin had beea derive ei Of u
sou. There Is z est rejoicing in tvs
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1904-08-20

city ever the birth OF an heir to the
throre of Russia, and immediately
upon the fact becoming known the
widest enthusiasm prevailed. Both
mother and child are reported TO be
doing well.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-05-22

the Buffalo Convention oflss7, and at this
session he had the honor of drafting the
report OF the committee which drafted
the use of the $4,000 donated by Mr..
childs and Mr. Drexell for the erection
OF a home for aged printers, Through
the efforts and directions of this commits
tee there now stands at Colorado Springs.
Col. a magnificent horae the pride OF
every printer in tho United States, Mr.,
Booth has been member Of the local
union for twenty-five or thirty years.
and has held many responsible Offices.
He was elected several years ago TO the
Virginia Legislature from this city. His
experience In this body and his conser-
vative manner in deliherating on mos
mentous questions arising will make him
a commanding figure In this body Mt.