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The Washington times., 1904-03-05
LONDON SPECTATOR CONDEMNS
JINGOISM OF LONDON TINES

LONDON, March 5.-''We do not want
to appear as alarmists. but we wou.1
be doing harm and not good II we tried
TO conceal the fact that the present sit
uation in regard to foreign affairs is ono
of considerable anxiety says the Spec
tator.' In a long article on the effect
Cf the Russo-Japanese war on inter
rational relations, especially the rela-
lions between Russia and Great Britain.
The Spectator points out how the
Russian feeling of resentment against
Great Britain is steadily rising. the Rus
SLAMS being convinced that the British
have been the chief cause OF their diff
oulties by encouraging the japanese to
go to war"
Without considering whether there Is
any truth in this view. continues the
Spectator. the important fact is that
II is held by the Russian people and
that public opinion Is In such state
OF excitement that war with Great Brit
ain would be extremely popular"
Proceeding TO explain why the military
Iarty should try TO escape the humilia-
tiCn of a possible defeat by a small
-Nsiatic power. the Spectator" re
marks:
"A great European war would oblite-
The Washington times., 1904-03-05
MR.. MOODY DEPLORES
TRANSFER OF CLERKS
Practice of Offering inducements to Enter Other Depart
ments His Only Objection to Civil Service System.

AS an administrative officer OF the
Government. 1 regard the civil service
system OF governmental employment as
the very best that could be devised.
have no fault to find with it, and no
amendments TO suggest"
This statement was made today by
Secretary Of the Navy Moody. before
the House Committee on Reform in the
civil Service, which is conducting Sc
ries of hearings for the purpose of de-
termining what. II anything. Is neces,
sary for the improvement Of the public
service in its civil departments.
Should Be Stopped.
The Secretary went on to say that
the only criticism he had to make upon
the practice OF the system was that
there was a constant tendency TO offer
inducements to the best CLERKS TO leave
the Navy Department and enter other
branches of the service under promise
Of higher compensation, and still fur
Their promotion. That he sdG, ought
TO be stopped.
The Navy Department made n practice
to some extent of taking young men and
training them for tie service enabling
them to become efficient and grow UP in
the clerical service, and when they were
developed TO a state of efficiency there
was constant bidding by other depart
rnents to ret such clerks by transfer.
The Navy Department did not ask to
have clerks in other departments trans
ferred to it, The department. he said.
had within the past year had forty-seven
The Washington times., 1904-03-05
GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES
Will Be Specially Interested in
TOmOrrOW'S Sunday Times

The Times has asked of mem
bers of the Administration, Of
heads of departments, anG of
others prominent in official life
this question:
Should civil service employees, on
reaching a certain age, be retired
on pensions?
In response, many of those
concerned have, for the first time,
given expression to their views.
A majority of the Cabinet mem
bers are included in the number.
The replies, which treat the
subject frankly and in detail, will
be printed In tomorrow's Wash
ington Times.
Every Government clerk will
want TO see the position which
these influential men take.
The Washington times., 1904-03-05
A DR.'S FOOD
Found a Food That Lifted Him Out o.
Trouble.

The food experience of doctor ex-
perimenting with himself is worth know
ing. He says;
II had acid dyspepsia since ! have any
knowledge. from eight years old l know.
1T worked down from stomach to in
tcstines. locating at the umbilicus in en-
teritis until six years ago the agony
every few days was something terrible.
l have walked the floor for hours I'M
able 10 eat or digest If l should eat.
Medicine would not relieve me at
all. -Four years ago I began the use of
Grape-Nuts and since the first dish |
have never had an attack of the old
trouble. l take four tablespoonfuIs once
day with my supper. which Is com
posed only Of whole wheat bread and the
Grape-Nuts.
The wonderful part OF my case Is that
| have never had an attack or even any
OF the dreadful symptoms since the very
first meal of GrapeNuts Most of nv
patients know now suddenly and prompt
ly Grape-Nuts cured me and have pre-
scribed the food with good results in
many cases" Name given by Postum
Co, Battle Creek, Mich
Grape-Nuts Is regularly prescribed In
place Of medicine by many physicians
for stomach Ct intestinal trouble, lack
Of nourishrIent. brain-fag and nervous
prostratior. The result usually shows
immediat" Improvement and a speedy
complete cure.
Ten days trial of Grape-Nuts I'm place
of starchy foods works wonders.
There's a reason"
Look I'm each package for the famous
little book, The Road to MELVILLE"
The Washington times., 1904-03-05
FRANCE WILL SEND
TROOPS TO IND0-CHINA

MARSEILLES. March 5.-The govern
ment has requisitiored the French
steamer Himalaya. OF 300 tons. which
will be fitted 10 transport troops 70
IndO-China
The French steamer MedOc. Of 2.0S6
tons, which will leave Saigon on March
70 with the survivors OF the Russian
cruiser Nariag and the Russian torpedo
gunbOat Korietz. destroyed I'm the fight
ing on ChemulDo, viii be chartered for
the same purpose
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rate all traces Of the japanese war. A
popular war would cover up an unpopu-
lar enc and give the Russians an excuse
to make peace with Japan or withdraw
from Japan's reach and so stanch the
the bleeding IN men and money now go
ms on In Manchuria.
The Spectator proceeds TO warn the
press against giving Russia occasion for
picking a quarrel especially referring to
the progressively anti-Russian tone OF
the Times. and the impression Of par
tisanshfp." which. ii declares. 1t is Diff
tcult to Condone or even understand.
Continuing the Spectator says:
THAT the Times should give occasion
to those who desire to embroil Russia
and Great Britain is rendered more re-
marlSable by the fact that the Times
has done much excellent service In point
ing out the trend of German policy. 1t
is to be feared that the harm done by
the want of restraint originally shown
by the British press cannot now be I'M
done. but at least our newSpa pers should
realize the need of not playing into the
hands of the military party in Russia or
providing material for those who desire
to prove to France that her ally has
been treated I'm an unfair and hostile
spirit by the British people While eX-
plOsiVes are lying about there always is
need Of extra care and circumspection.
The Washington times., 1904-03-05
PFLUG SAYS SOLDIERS
DO NOT NEED CLOTHING

ST. PETERSBURG. March MAJOR
General Plug. chief OF staff OF Viceroy
Alexieff. telegraphs from Port Arthur
recommending that gifts TO the troops
take the SHAPE Of cigarettes. tobacco,
boots. belts. needles. and thread. but
tons paper and envelopes. and soap. Tie
saws warm clothing IS not required.
The offers of half Of the number OF
women attending medical lectures here
20 go to the front as nurses have been
accepted
The Washington times., 1904-03-05
AMERICAN GUNNERS
IN JAPANESE NAVY
Army Officer Who Visited Nagasaki
Surprised at Number of His Coun-
tryrnen Aboard Ships.

American gunners are unquestiona-
bly, aiding the Japs in their navy" said
an American cavalry officer who has
recently returned from fighting the no
ros down in Mindanao. and who was
smong &terday's callers at the White
House.
ION the way home from the Philip
pines, we stopped over at NagasaIi.
Tnat was before the outbreak of the
war. but the struggle was anticipated
end everything denoted great activity
OF preparation The number OF Ameri-
can gunners In the Japanese navy sur
IriSed me.
Il saw plenty of evidence OF il with
ny own eyes. and ] am satisfied that Is
the reason why the japanese squadron
las been able TO make so good snow
ing More than this. ] expect the navy
OF the japanese TO continue TO make n
good showing throughout the war. be-
cause OF the well-known ability OF Amer
ical gunners. whose efficiency has beer
shown I'm repeated tests"
The Washington times., 1904-03-05
RUSSIA CALLS RESERVES
FOR SIX WEEKS DRILL

ST. PETERSBURG. March 5-An i'm
perial order has been issued summon
ing the reserve subalterns and first class
reserve men Of European Russia TO the
colors for a six weeks course OF train
ing. a similar order has been issued 10
the naval reserves.
This is interpreted as indicating that
everything is being made ready for the
mobilization Of the whole Russian army,
If necessary.
According to service organ. the cost
OF the ratiOns of the Manchurian troops
averages 40 kOpecs each. OF which Is are
for meat, for tea. and for bread. The
average for the LiaO-Tung soldiers is
IS kOpecks.
The Washington times., 1904-03-05
JAPANESE RUSE FAILED
TO CORK" THE HARBOR

ST. PETERSBURG, March 5.-A resi-
dent OF St. Petersburg who has just ar
rived here from Port Arthur. having left
the day before the first japanese attack,
tells an interesting story which seems
TO indicate that the japanese planned TO
cork" the harbor before firing shot.
He says that on the day OF his de-
parture big merchantmen flying the
japanese flag approached the entrance
and In the narrowest part of the channel
suddenly stopped. signaled Il am sink
ing and began to settle
Luckily "A tug with steam up was close
by and towed the japanese vessel into a
shallow part OF the outer harbOr The
merchantmen was loaded with iron Her
captain declared he had been caught In
a storm. and the pumps. which had kept
the steamer afoat, broke down Just as
the entrance Of Port Arthur YVES reach
cd
The Washington times., 1904-03-05
JAPANESE BUILDING
RAILROAD IN KOREA

SEOUL. March 5.-The Japanese min
lister has demanded that the Korean
foreign office grant a concession for
TIE Secul-WiJu Railway 20 the japanese
In accordance with article Of the Jap
anese-Korean protocol.
Japan IS ready to start construction
Immediately. Fifteen miles Of the grad
Ing Il this railway have already been
completed Sy the Korean government
under French engineers. but no rails
locomotives OF cars have been purchased
yet.
The Washington times., 1904-03-05
TWO HUNDRED MARINES
START FOR PHILIPPINES

Two hundred marines and ten officers
left the Marine Barracks yesterday
afternoon for San Francisco on their
way 10 the Philippines.
The officers were: Major c. A. Doyen.
Captains Treadwell and Brown, First
Lieutenants Greene and Holcomh Sec
ond Lieutenants Dyer Swain, Under
wood, Greasy, and Yulte.
The Washington times., 1904-03-05
DIED.

ANDERSON-on Friday, March :, 1904, At his
residence, 324 Street southwest CLAY ID.
ANDERSON.
Funeral Monday at o'clock from Bradley's
undertaking establishment. Seventh and F
Streets southwest. Relatives and friends invited
to attend. II
WHTTAKER-Departed this life on Wednes-
day. March 2 1904, ALICE. beloved danghter
Of Henrietta and Frederick Whitaker
Funeral from Brown Memorial Church Four
tenth and Streets northeast, SUNDAY, 2 p. M.
Friends are invited Il
The Washington times., 1904-03-05
MEMBER OF PEDDLER
GUILD THREW BOMB

SEOUL, Korea. March 5-The Ped
dlers' Guild which has been the chief
eEuse OF agitation throughout the coun-
try. has been dissolved by the Japan
Csc.
a member Of this body exploded a
bomb last night az the foreign min
igter's house. No harm was done. The
Intention was 10 force the Japanese into
occupying the palace TO protect the En-
pelor. II was hoped that the result Of
thiE would be TO create general trouble.
The Washington times., 1904-03-05
JAPANESE SAILING
FOR EASTERN KOREA

SHANGHAI. March 5.--A large feet Of
japanese transports was sighted Thurs
day or the Island Of Fushima, which
Hes between Nagasah and Fusan
The transports were conveyed by sew
eTal warships Evidently they were pro-
seeding 10 some port I'm Eastern Korea.
Taken IN conjunction with the fact
that Port I.azaren. just north Of Gen
san, has been occupied by the Japanese.
this Indicates the formation Of "a mills
tary advanced base, of which Fusan will
Be the landing base
The Washington times., 1904-03-05
JAPANESE TROOPS
LANDED AT GENSAN

CHEEFOO, China. March Sword
reached here today that japanese troops
have landed in some force at Gensan.
on the eastern coast Of Korea.
They are not proceeding north toward
Nladivostok. as might be expected but
are Instead making for Ping Yang.
where they viii REINFORCE the Japanese
FORCES already there. The forces at Ping
Yang are also being re-enforced daily
from Seoul and the western coast
The Russian advance column. which
is now situated at An-Ju. about twenty
five miles north Of Ping Yang. IS small
In numbers
The Washington times., 1904-03-05
Commissioners Oppose
Increase in Salaries
Recommend UnfaVOrabIe Action Upon Nor
rell Bill Giving Policemen Higher Wages,
On>ACCOunt of the Districts Finances.

faithfully. they do not deem il wise. al
this time. in view OF the state OF the
Districts finances, to recommend Ia
vorable action; but hope that some OPP
rortunity will present itself in the tu-
ture. when the proposed increase VIII
commend itself to the favorable consid-
Grafton of Congress.
This Is the result of the bill introduced
iT Congress some months ago by Repre-
sentative Morrell providing that tne
Metropolitan police force be divided into
the following three Glasses with the sal
aries mentioned
Class l. $500 a year; class 2, sl.0S0 year,
and class 9. 81. 200 year. Prtvates from
class ! were to be promoted to class
after two years service. and promo
tons from class to class 3 should De
made after five years service.
The Washington times., 1904-03-05

vent IL. urging on Japan the fact that
the British press did not represent the
attitude or wishes OF the British gov
eminent.
Official advices from st. Petersburg
have shown that Count Benckendorff' s
representations cleared away many sus-
picions entertained by the Russian au-
thorities
Russia does not desire unfriendly re-
lations with Great Britain. She there
fore met the British government half
way. and 81 is understood that Count
Benckendorff was charged with most con
ciliatory message by the Gar This
new phase Of the situation. which has
been the subject OF converse ton biz the
foreign minister. NJ. DeiCaSse and the
The Washington times., 1904-03-05
GOVERNMENT WINS
JAPANESE ELECTIONS

TOKYO. March 5-The election re-
turns collected by the secretary of tho
house of representatives show that the
Constitute nalists have elected 80 mem
hers. the PTOgressives, Sc; the Imperial
lists. 20; and Liberals, 26 and the I'M
classified parties. 107
1t is conservatively estimated that the
government viii have $50 supporters
and all important measures arc assured
Of 4 safe majority. 1t Is expected that
ali urgency war measures will be car
ried unanimously at the special session
OF the diet
The Washington times., 1904-03-05

There is now small chance for the Dis
trict policemen TO obtain a raise" in
salaries. This is shown by Commissioner
Vests Endorsement on the bill now
pending In the House providing that the
police shall receive additional compen-
sation for their services.
IF the proposed bill should become
law" says Mr.. West. 1T would require
the payment of s7O6.6SO a year for police
salaries. The increase proposed by this
bin over the present salaries paid to pri-
Yates of the police force would be
SOS. $50
While the Commissioners believe that
the proposed reorganization of the force
would afford deserved promotion TO the
men who have served il so long and so
The Washington times., 1904-03-05

arnbassa doris credited TO France. has
given rise to a feeling i'm official and dip
lomatic circles that II viii be possible
after all TO Confne the Far Eastern
war to Russia and Japan.
The regretted action OF various Euro
pean countries I'm arming is not consid-
cred as having any other bearing than
preparation for eventualitics. which, I'm
the present optimistic frame of mind
of the authorities, are not likely to
come TO pass.
There Is doubt still IN official circles
regarding the policy OF Germany to-
ward Russia AdviCes received here indi-
cate that Germany assured Russia that
France inspired the recent note OF Secrc-
tary Hay regarding Chinese neutrality
while France asserts that Russia Is
satisfied that Germany mace the FIRST
suggestion TO the United States
The Washington times., 1904-03-05
HARDINGE WILL BE
AMBASSADOR TO RUSSIA

LONDON. March liking Edward has
approved the selection o. the Hon.
Charles Hardinge, assistant under sec
rotary for foreign affairs and brother Of
Niscount Hardinge. to succeed Sir
Charles Scott as British ambassador at
81. Petersburg. Sir Charles retires at
the end Of April
Sir EldOn Gorst. financial adviser to
me Egyptian government, will replace
MT. HardInge In The FOREIGN Office
The Washington times., 1904-03-05
DEATH RECORD.

Carr. John A., Is, 81 Prospect ST. y. E
Dickinson. Richard B.. p. q. s. soldiers Home
Doyle. Pauline J.. 80, s73 St : vs.
Gayle. Robert Edward. %. lIO6 y Capitol St
Green, James, s.. 80 Willow Tree Alley 5 "
kearney. Mary, days, 915 18th ST. Y ".
McAtee. Francis, 20. Georgetown Univ. Hospital
Patterson. Martha J.. 81 SO 9th s.. ;. r
Petrone, Filomena. g mos, g 18th St s T.
Poston, infant Of Elmer and Ruth, Z DAYS
Washington Asylum Hospital
Reed. Helen NJ, So 800 lfCh ST y W
Swain, Francis, , days ~ 10Th St. y. T.
Textbook. Emma s. s. lGl1 DIST St
Tomlinson. Eliz c., g. 1922 9th St y W
Walters, Raymond, g. GA Pickford Place y. F.
Wenz, Margaret, 81. 5i4 L st. y. Z.
The Washington times., 1904-03-05
mot UNDER CONTROL"
SiGkALED BY LINER

QUEENSTOWN. March 1.-THE Cunard
Line steamship Campania, from New
York February r. for Liverpool, which
arrived here tonight, reports that on
March 2 she passed an Atlantic Trans
port Line steamer displaying signals
mot under control"
The Washington times., 1904-03-05
FkVORS PENROSE
FOR CHAIRMAN
Quay Endorses Plan to APP
point His Colleague.
WOULD PLEASE WALL STREET
President Talks With Pennsylvania
Also Indicates Veto of Indian
Land Bill.

Senator Quay OF Pennsylvania was at
the White House this morning for the
first time in weeks. and since his recov-
cry from his recent illness. He has
been much bettered by his sOjOurn in
the South. though not fully restored TO
health. He said he knew nothing OF the
plan TO make Senator Penrose national
chairman, but added: Senator PEN
rose would make an excellent chairman.
and I should like to see him have the
place"
Talk In White House circles indicates
strong prospects for the selection OF Mr..
Penrose for the craftsmanship 1t IS
said he would not only be entirely sat
isfactOry TO Wall Street. but that the
party has TO bear in mind that a large
percentage OF the campaign furd comes
from Pennsylvania. The fact that Pen
rose would have the unwaYeTing back
ing of Quay is given as another reason
for his selection.
Chairman Sherman. of the House In
dian Affairs Committee, had a talk with
the President this morning over the bill
for the opening of $1,000 acres Of land Of
the Rosebud reservation in South Da-
kota for settlement The bill provides
the land shall be sold 10 settlers at 81
an acre The President has given no
ticc he will veto the bin as il now
stands He faVOrs selling the land by
auction, but there is much opposition TO
this in the West. IL is not unlikely a
compromise will be reached whereby the
lano will be sold at a minimum Of s.
The Washington times., 1904-03-05
HOTEL
YIELDS MORE BODIES
Total Expected to Exceed Twenty-One New Find IN
dentfed-LeSS Than One-third of Debris Removed

II was taken out at o'clock this morn
ing II was that Of young man about
twenty years old, whose identity is not
yet known.
Less than one-third of the debris has
been removed. 1t Is now believed the
death list viii exceed twenty. the figure
fixed upon yesterday.
The Washington times., 1904-03-05

NEW YORK, March 5.-Two more
boGIes have been taken from the ruins
of the Hotel Darlington. which col
lapsed Wednesday afternoon, making
seventeen in all that have been recov-
cred. The sixteenth body was found
yesterday afternoon, and was that OF
Emil Henschenn. a plumber. Body No.
The Washington times., 1904-03-05
WOMEN UNDAUNTED
BY SIBERIAN RIG0RS

MOSCOW. March 5.-Large numbers
OF educst ted young women of the better
classes are seeking to obtain employ
ment as nurses in the army. and repre-
sentatives OF the Red Cross Society in
various parts Of the country are simply
inundated by applications.
Each applicant is informed OF the ter
rible rigors OF Siberia, but not one in
ten IS daunted by the prospects acid
out.
The Washington times., 1904-03-05
BIBLE SOCIETY CENTENNIAL

The British and Foreign Bible Socie: v
is now celebrating its centennial ami
vcrsary IN London, and IL has been sug-
-Ecsted that tomorrow shall be observed
as Bible Day Contributions will be
and all evangelical churches OF Wash
mgton are expected to materially OBJ
serve the day.
The Washington times., 1904-03-05
AMERICAN MARINES
IN NORTHERN KOREA

SEOUL. March Sixty American ma e.
zines have been sent 10 protect the
American company's gold mines at In
SaT. in northern Korea. THe American
missionaries at Gensau have been order
ed to come to this city
Unsan is forty miles northeast of An
ia, where the Russian advance guard Is
located
The Washington times., 1904-03-05
MERCHANTS IN MOSCOW
PUT BAN ON AMERICA

TARIS. March SIN a dispatch from
st. Petersburg a correspondent OF the
Petit Temps" says:
THE merchants OF Moscow have de-
ided TO boycott all American goods TN
I'll such time as American hostility TO
Russia ceases
The Washington times., 1904-03-05
sEvENTY-FrrE CENT GAS

Representative Sulloway has intro
duced bill to fix the rate TO be charged.
for gas in the Dist:act of Columbia at
IS cents per 1000 cubic feet The bill an
Plies 20 both the Washington Gas Light
Company and the Georgetown Gas Com
pany.
The Washington times., 1904-03-05

demands for transfer of its efficient
clerks
Speaking of the question of efficiency.
Secretary Moody said that in the Navy
Department Sik per cent of the clerks
were over sixty years of age; there were
many more than seventy years Of age,
and thirty-three under twenty-one
There were six discharges in the year for
inefficiency
In this connection Secretary Moody
paid n high tribute to the President for
his efforts to maintain the efficiency of
the service. He said that Just before
Mr.. Rockwell was made Assistant Sec
Tetar! Of the Navy the sy stem Of eff
cheney record was adopted, whereby the
standing Of each clerk was reported
every six months
The President. then Assistant Score
tary or the Navy. was the first to d.
rect discharges for inefficiency. a policy
which had been since pursued in the
department. Promotions in the depart
ment, be said, are made upon the eff
cheney record as reported sen1i-annually,
anc ne explained the method by which
the degree OF efficiency Is ascertained-
OF course. he said. IL was a matter
which was determined by the judgment
OF the chief Of the division.
Civil Pensions Scored.
Il do not think" continued the secre-
tary. that l can find language too
strong to express my disapproval of I
civil pension system by the Government.
The pensioning of those in the military
arms Of the public service is as far as
the Government ought TO 60
Undoubtedly. Secretary Moody said, #
the head of a department had the
same authority TO employ and discharge
clerks that a business man has at viii
that there might be some Improvement
IN the public service, but such. he de-
clared, was not practicable, because Of
the pressure which would be brought
10 bear for the appointment Of clerks
who were not efficient. Altogether. he
thought the present civil service system
vas the best that could be devised.
"Twenty-Year Fellows"
Even I'm clerical work. the Secretary
thought the element OF experience was
important A member of the committee
suggested that every two years there
was change Of from % to 30 1-3 per
cent Of the membership OF the House Of
Representatives. yet Congress ran along
smoothly.
Yes" interrupted Representative
Mann. land those fellows who remain
here for twenty years run the House OF
Representatives"
Secretary Moody Joined In the laughter
which followed this apt and truthful
remark.