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sian aggression inexpedient for some
time TO come, and they desire to avoid
anything that might look like an inten-
ton to take advantage Of Russia's
difficulties. Not long ago the Rus
sian Government offered to permit the
importation OF guns and war material
into AfRhanistan through Russian ter
ritory, but the offer was rejected on
the ground that the Amir did not wish
TO do anything to provoke the British.
II is also currently reported In India
that the circumstances Of tho Tibetan
expedition have rendered the Amir and
his advisers suspicious Of the whole
object Of the British mission, and that
they desire az little intimacy as possible
with their two great neighbors.
For trading purposes Russian Asiatic
subjects and British Indian merchants
are permitted TO enter the country, but
the suspicion of the Feringhi himself Is
so great that they want TO keep both
Russians and British at arms length,
How far the Afghans will be able TO
succeed in their policy of exclusion re-
mains to be seen. Much will depend on
the issue Of the war in the Far East and
whether the British Government be-
lieves the moment opportune to strike at
Russian influence In the Middle East.
The mission which has been moving
about through southern Persia during
the past three months is timed to arrive
AT Bushire, on the Persian Gulf, on April
20 on its return TO India Its ostensible
object was to look into the commercial
possibilities of that part of Persia, and
several large mercantile houses in India
were invited TO send agents to accom-
pany it, Several accepted, but for
some reason which was never made clear
they backed out at the last moment and
left it purely political and military in
character. The Persian Government
was entirely unsympathetic in the
matter, and most of the time the mission
has been under the observation Of agents
of the Russian Government, sent from
Teheran to watch its proceedings.
The chief anxiety regarding the Afghan
mission is some untoward occurrence
arising out Of the fanaticism Of some
individual Afghan or Pathan refugee
with a grievance against the Indian Gov
eminent which would alter the whole
and give Lord CURzoN the
opportunity he is thought to wish for
to test the value of the reforms Lord
KITCHENER has introduced into the or
ganization of the Indian army.
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Newfoundland Retaliat.,.

There is nothing surprising in the
announcement that Newfoundland pro-
poses to give Mr.. LODGE, Mr.. HALE and
the town Of Gloucester a dose of their
own medicine. despatch says.
The advocates OF retaliation against American,
declare they can make the crusade as effective
against Gloucester As they have already made II
against 81. Pierre
The fishing interests Of st. Pierre
Miquelon have been utterly ruined. A
similar fate may be in store for the
Gloucester industry as a result of the
narrow and shortsighted policy of
those whose selfshness wrecked the
Hay-Bond treaty.
The first step in the process appears
in an official order by the Newfoundland
Government to its customs collectors to
refuse bait licenses to American fisher
men, pending legislative action definitely
applying the bait act to American fish
cries as it was applied to the French in
1885. During that year also, the fishery
clauses Of United States Newfoundland
treaty, executed in 1874, we're abrogated
by an act Of the United States. A period
Of serious disturbance followed, and the
seizure Of American fishing boats oper-
ating in violation Of the law threat ened
international complications.
In 1855 the Chamberlain Bayard treaty
was negotiated, only to meet rejection
in the Senate Operations since that
time have been carried on under a
modus vivendi which permitted Ameri-
ran fishing vessels TO enter the harbors
Of Newfoundland and purchase bait
ice, supplies and equipment, and to hire
crews on payment Of $3.50 n ton on the
Vessels tonnage. The refusal of Ii
cDnses will debar Americans from this
privilege. This virtually will put a stop
to American fisheries, inasmuch as New
foundland has a practical monopoly of
bait. The bait used for the oifshore
fishing is the small fish caught in inshore
waters, and the law prohibits their catch
inside the three mile limit by any EXCEPT
the island people.
In 1890 the Bond-Blaine Convention
was effected on the basis Of free bait
for free fish, BY its terms American
fishermen were given in Newfoundland
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waters equal rights with the island fish
ermen in exchange for free entrance
for NeWfoundlands fish 10 the Amer
lean market, This was blocked by
the action OF Canada. on the ground
that in such a matter the interests OF
Newfoundland could not be separated
from those OF the Dominion. A contest
followed which was moro costly TO
Canada than Il was TO the island. The
point Of the issue was that while Cana
dian fishermen enjoyed equal privileges
with the local fishermen. Canada OBJ
jected to the grant Of a similar privilege
70 the Americans. In 1902 Lord KNUTs-
FORD notified the Governor-General at
Ottawa that Canada's objection could
not be maintained indefinitely. Action
on the Bond-Blaine treaty was suspended;
and the question appeared as one Of the
matters for discussion by that Joint
High Commission which split on the
Alaska boundary question before the
fishery matter was reached.
Then came the Bond Hay treaty, which
was amended to death few weeks
ago. Newfoundland has acted fairly and
most literally in the matter. granting
even unreasonable demands. II the
Gloucester interests are now made the
losers by their desire TO get all and give
nothing no sympathy should be wasted
on them. The fishermen are beyond a
doubt most worthy people, engaged in
hazardous business, Drawing storms at
the risk Of life and gaining little more
than a bare living by 30 doing. Their
number is estimated at $1,000. Their
wisdom in the matter Of the Newfound-
land treaty may be estimated at zero.
The unfortunate feature is that their
punishment is more than likely TO involve
the United States with England As they
have done in earlier days under similar
conditions, some OF them will probably
try to evade the law and be caught in
doing so. The Government will then be
asked to stretch its protecting wings and
shelter them from the consequences Of
their voluntary offences.
II a commission could be appointed
whose members would meet the Cana
dams and the Observation-Disclosures in
proper spirit a most important work
could be done by a permanent removal
Of this and other causes Of persistent frio-
ton with our neighbors. But something
Of value TO those neighbors must be given
in exchange for that which we want.
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The Drivers Fourth.

The Cab and Carriage Drivers Union
Of Chicago has a thought Of great pith
and moment. 1t has notified the four
associations Of livery drivers in that town
that members of the union will not drive
funeral coaches unless the liverymen
pay to each driver rs per cent. Of the
gross earnings.
This proposition has the simplicity Of
genius. Only slight practical additions
are needed TO make it fruitful. A repre-
sentative Of the drivers should be sta
toned at each port Of exit Of livery
coaches and the drivers rs per cent
should be first lien on the gross receipts
OF course, only union freight will be
carried -.
Might not rs per cent. Of the employers
gross receipts be deemed, Professionally
at least, an acceptable substitute for
wages generally? 1t looks promising
Sociologists should consider carefully
this form of wage fund.
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The GRAY OF Evening.

Exactly What did the Chicago Merchant
Tailors' Association prescribe or make
elective in what Chicago calls gents
evening wear? The news columns OF
the Chicago Chronicle utter this doubt
full oracle:
In the matter Of evening dress the conventional
black unfinished worstsd is permissible only at
times and those times, be n known. are the fune-
lions az which Tuxedo Is au fart
Apparently the customary suit Of SOL
emn black is tolerated only. II may be
allowed, but it is no longer au fat, like
the Tuxedo or tailless spiketail; still
less IL it bon soir, au revOir, en- rapport,
au gratin or la fourchette.
In short, full evening dress will con-
tinue to be worn in the daytime, accord
ing to the interesting local custom, but
a variation will be played upon the
Tuxedo known in the hieratic Ian
guage as the stag sawed-off." The
Hon. ALBERT MATTHEWS, president Of
Chicago Chapter, emits the great secret:
No longer will It be possible for a man TO pur-
chase a fun dress suit together With Tuxedo
coat and be fully equipped. Fun evening dress
will bs black, as usual, but the Tuxedo will be cray
"A dam gray. TO be sure, but quite distnTulshable
from black
Gray is but beginning Brighter and
more brilliant hues will come. The Hon.
HINKY DINK' s nocturnes are of green and
gold, blue and silver, scarlet and silver
Chicago will follow his shining path.
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The Price.

A distinguished traveller from New
iburgh is now bestowing the light OF his
countenance upon various other rulers
and eminent characters in Europe. While
he holds no official post, he still under
takes to govern the State of New York
and TO impose taxes upon its citizens
The caucus Of Republican members
Of the Assembly tonight will decide
whether this illustrious absentee is TO be,
IN effect, the Legislature Of New York
His Stock Transfer Tax bill and his
Mortgage Tax bill are measures admir-
ably calculated TO injure tho people OF
the State, to mulct and drive away bust
ness and to smash the Republican party
Of New York TO smithereens.
Rather a high price, perhaps, for the
political economy Of the Wanderer That
Is for the caucus to say.
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Mamie SuEnr AHernres.

To TIE EDITOR or THE SuS--Str, An article In
10 days Sun regarding maple sugar making con
talns statement so misleading that wish 10 cell
attention TO Il. The average yield OF sap from a
maple tree In the month OF March Is given nteen
gallons day. This Is much TOO high. n tree
yields one baTrel-thlrty-,wo gallons-in the whole
season It Is considered a good yield, and sugar.
maker In Vermont expects that all the trees tapped
viii yield ono barrel each during the season. 4
barrel OF sap will make, on average. one gallon
ofsyrp, and one gallon Of syrup about nine pounds
OF sugar n tree yields nine pounds OF sugar In
the season II Is a good producing tree In two
weeks OF good weather for sugar making 100 trees
will yield sbou, 800 pounds ofsugar " every tree Is
good one and all conditions favorable. As matter
OF fact, 100 trees In an average season will yield
about 400 pounds. This Is IN Vermont. cannot
say whether other localities will do better than
this or not. II, L. MANCHESTER.
PAU Vt, Vt, March "a
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American bureau II our political au-
thority IL withdrawn ultimately, tho
people will have been trained TO the
American ideals Of democracy and able
to stand alone. we are laboring and
planning for a people Of no mean spirit
and no small ambition. The Filipino IL
quite as eager and ambitious as his sue
cessful neighbor the japanese. .
Material advantages can neither be taken
advantage Of nor enjoyed by a people
illlterate and ignorant. Development OF
markets and Of trade only accompanies
higher standards Of life, and these pro-
coed from an advance in education. II
the work done by the Bureau Of Educa-
ton succeeds, the American government
implanted in the islands will succeed. .
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In Afghanistan.

There Is much speculation both in
England and in India over the causes Of
the prolonged stay at Kabul of the British
mission 10 the Amir Of Afghanistan
When Mr.. DANE whois the head Of the
Emission and chief of the political section
of th5 Indian Government, set out for
the Afghan capital early in December
Last It was announced that he and his
mission would be back in India not later
than the end Of January. II is now
more than three months since its arrival
ut Kabul, and up to about a fortnight
ago nothing was known in London out
side Of Government circles Of what
progress was being made in the nego-
citations or when they were likely TO
terminate.
Rumor pointed TO considerable d.
Vergence Of views between the Amir and
the British envoy and some OF the pro-
posals on both sides were emphatically
rejected, particularly the British offer to
extend the Indian railways into Afghan
istan and the Afghan request for q port
on the Arabian Sea. with a strip Of terri
tory across Beluohistan, through which
20 build an Afghan railway.
The desire Of the Amir TO have direct
relations with the British Government
through an envoy residing in London
was also set aside Other points on
which there was expected TO be difficulty
we're the British proposal TO have the
training Of the Afghan Army placed I'M
der British officers, the importation of
arms through British territory, the e1-
tension Of Indian telegraph lines into
Afghanistan and the acceptance of the
annual subsidy, which has been left un-
touched now for several years, leaving a
large sum in the hands Of the Indian
Government. 1t Is believed that the
Amir has been found refractory TO all
these proposals, ind not disposed to be
conciliatory in ths matter of ASYLUM
given to Afridi and other raiders into
territory claimed by the British, but the
ownership Of which is disputed by the
Afghans. He is also said not TO be
satisfied with the treaty conditions under
which England bound herself during
his fathers lifetime 10 assist Afghanis-
tan against foreign aggression: he finds
the phraseology loose and the intentions
liable 10 misinterpretaton.
II is acknowledged by the British
that the obligations incurred by them
need clearer definition, but tie repeated
defeats Of the Russians in Manchuria are
held by the Afghans to render engage
ments depending on prospective Rus
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To TIE EDrroR or THE SUH-Sir: The Rev. Dr.
Leighton Parks, In a sermon which the Churchnan
has deemed worthy OF publication In Its issue OF
March Is, rates as the prime cause OF divorce the
higher education OF women.
VIII THE sun kindly furnish statistics, n any
are available, as 10 the comparative number OF
divorced women who are also college graduates
Observation had led me TO believe that the college
bred woman, when she mATries at all, marries well
and permanently: while the women who ngure In
proceedings for divorce are drawn from the more
frivolous contingent In all grades OF society.
Il not the wTetched marital existence which the
good doctor refers 10 caused by the wfes attempt
TO read Browning TO her weary spouse In the evening
q rare condition. Has II ever been used plea
for securing separation or divorce:
am neither married nor a college graduate, but
am merely seeking In a wholly unprejudced spirit
for accurate Information from the most Trustworthy
source know OF. ".
ELlyABErH, March n.
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Early Candidates.

Secretary Of War TAFT has been Sc
lected by the Ohio Republicans to pre-
side over their State convention, and,
therefore, the acute politicians Of the
Western Reserve announce that he has
entered the race for the Republican
nomination for President in 1908. Sena-
tor FORAKER Of Ohio is also a candi-
date, and already President ROOSEVELT
is pictured as Withholding patronage
from him on the ground that it might
be used to injure TAFT. The Hon.
CHARLES WARREN FAIRBANKS gallops
through the South exuding wisdom
and high ideals. In Wisconsin the Hon.
ROBERT MARION la TOILETTE wrinkles
his brow over the problem, Is the
lightning more likely 10 strike Governor
or a Senator?
Three years and more must pass before
the nominating conventions meet. In
that period many a promising boom
will appear, swell TO great proportions
and then collapse, disappearing with
a loud bang, or gradually, quietly, un-
ostentatiously. Thirty-six months is a
long time for any candidate TO keep the
pre-convention enthusiasm OF his fol-
lowers at white heat. He must sit pretty
constantly in the limelight, and unless
be is of conspicuous, daring originality
n thought and utteranCe, like Mr.. FAIR
1870 - =. -lisl>la - sssFss~e the same
bought over and over again until his
auditors, overturned, get stale. He is
likely to bore and weary his adherents.
A three years race" is too long. As
-convention days approach, late conner.
to whom the voters are less accustomed,
may enter and distance the tired and
faded contestants.
About the meanest thing the enemies
Of a candidate for the Republican nomi-
nation for President in 1908 can do to
him is to force him to the front in 1905.
He may be able to stand the strain,
but the chances are that the boom that
grows big Immediately after one cleo
tion day will be pretty thoroughly fiat
tened out before the time to make real
preparations for.the next arrives.
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Major z Hauonrgle Richardson IN ne Ntnsi,sn
CeHiurV

Major z Hauionrple Richardson IN ne NinstssHfh
CeHfurV.
Two hundred dogs, chiefly sheep dogs. are a.
present attached 10 the German forces operating
In Herrero Land under General Won Trotha one
OF them, Flock, has been sent home TO Kiel in
valided. lie was wounded by bullet IN the en-
gagement OF Opajbo while scouting In front OF the
sklrmlshing line. lie displayed the greatest fear.
lessnesS under nre. and worked faultleSsly untIl
disabled.
The Japanese are using number OF dogs for
Teconnoitring purposes; they are attached 70 IonE
ROPES and well trained. The Russians are employ.
Ing dogs for sentry and messenger work.
Capt. Persidsky OF the late Count Keller's stan,
writing from Odessa, says: In finding the wounded
men with which the mlet nelds are strewn, nothing
has succeeded like our seven dogs; their Intelligence
especially the English bred ones is extrAordinArv
have been asked several times TO supply dogs
10 the Russian army, and only quite recently was
commissioner TO purchase sheep dogs In the HiFh 1.
lands for the German Ambulance dog training
establishment. Perhaps, instead OF breeding and
exporting dogs for foreign armies, we may soms
day md our dogs Of service TO their own country.
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British Versus American Trade With
Canada.

A few weeks ago the Canadian Manu-
fdctursr and Industrial World submitted
an interesting statement OF British trade
relations with Canada in comparison
with those Of the United States. It's
general conclusion is that the preferen-
tial tariff rate granted by the Dominion
TO the mother country has been Of doubt
full benefit 10 Canadian industries.
This publication calls attention TO the
fact that in 1904 Canada bought from
England, under the preferential tariff
dutiable goods Of value Of 33s, AIS, sos,
and free goods OF a value Of SIC, sS7, 74S
During the same period imports from
the United States, under the general
tariff, were valued at s77543,7sO for
dutisble goods, and at t732s2, 1875 for
non-dutiable goods. Total for Eng
land, tS5.slS $50; for the United States,
$3.50, S26, SIS.
comparison Of these figures with
those Of the year 1901 gives an interest
ing illustration Of the direction OF the
trade movement. The increase in the
respective accounts appears as follows:
DUTIABLE GOODS.
Great Britain te,77ss5i
United states .94s 5o7
EoN-DUTIABLH.
Great Britain Sb2i .2SS
Unied states .i0'sason6
A striking feature in the comparative
trade is in the non-dutiable imports.
The Canadian Manufacturer gives the
total Of lO4 items, including raw ma
terial and semi-manufactured products,
as S62, Il0,975. OF this the United States
supplied s2.5 per cent, Great Britain
9.s per cent, and the rest OF the world
~ per cent. 1t is true that a portion OF
our sales Of such articles includes spe-
cial products, such as anthracite coal,
leaf tobacco and raw cotton. But the
larger part Of the group consists Of
wares which are clearly competitive.
Another interesting feature is the eK-
port OF wares manufactured in Canada.
The British preferential went into opera
ton in 1893, with an advantage to Great
Britain Of 80 1-3 per cent. on a consider
able number of important items. Dur
ing that year, 1898, exports Of Canadian
manufactures appear thus:
To Great Britain a22 90
To the United States. sS47 b28
The 6g,irea for last year are not imme-
dately available, but the year 1902
shows:
10 Great bnlaln. .tlsbo4alt
To the United states ...............,..... isoA7lb
Trade within the empire loyal
hearts and similar phrases are beau
tiful expressions Of a beautiful senti-
ment. But the dollar goes where it will
do it's best work. SO far as Canadian
dollars are concerned, they evidently
prefer rail and lake travel to a trans
atlantic voyage. The committee which
is to sit during the vacation Of Congress
TO consider tariff matters can best use
its time in devising plans for the large
extension Of our commerce, import as
we'll as export, with our northern neigh
Dor. Whatever we can do for Canadas
enrichment by letting down our bars,
or by freely opening our doors TO her
products, will bring abundant returns
in the shape Of orders for our goods.
Politically, Canada belongs to herself.
Commercially, she should be part and
parcel Of the United States as fully as
Texas is.
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African Hnsnitnlitr

From ne CeniuTV Mdoaftns.
Hospitality may be considered a. one Of ths
characteristics OF the whole African race Il Il
considered the duty OF every cltiEen To entertain
strangers without the smallest oompensation.
Places OF rest stand always open, and when Thea,
arc found occupied by strangers man Foes ana
tells his wife. who will send her servants with va,ey
for the stranger 10 wash their feet for. a. they
wear no shoes they naturally need such accom-.
mediation. Aherward rooms and cloth yrapDer,
are given them, food Is brought from all auarter..
or they are Invited 70 eat with the people They
continue 70 be 90 provided for, even n thev stsv
months. Their garments arc also washed and
returned 10 them. On leaving they generally
make q small gift 70 the wife OF the host thou1h
not more than two three cola nuts or two or three
English pennies
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sman Trains on EnEIIsh Rallwn,r.

FToW NcTlbntTB WdQdzInt.
A friend Of mine was standing on the tow.
ering deck Of the Cedric last summer when
she came alongside the dock at Liverpool
BY his side was a huge Californian, who was
making his first European trip and was full oil
curiosity. He looked far down from the upper
deck 10 the little train Of coaches that was
waiting to carry the passen gers up 20 London,
and asked what they might be. He was told
that II was the special train 20 london;
the big Californian said why, when !
was a boy. I used to play with trains like
that"
The comparison was not lnapt. As late
a. the year 1900 tho average freight train
Load in En- gland was but fifty tons that is
TO say, the average trainload was only equal
to the capacity OF one Of our modern freight
cars There has been some improvement
since then. and there is now a marked
tendency toward heavier equipment but II
all seems like toy equipment when com pared
With our own heavy traina
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Jimmy Collins says the champs
On the bunting have their lamps
Old Fox Gun,h and bis crew
Say this year Nsw YORK. Is due.
Asked who'll wiz II, Fielder Jones
white SoI!" yells In thunder tunes.
Manager lAioie says, "Oui,
This years naE belongs 70 me-
But" says shnguine Connie MACY.
Philadelphia n top the stack
Detroit, ST. Louis. Washington
Say they have Il good a. won.
Each erases from the slate
Places numbered two 10 EIGHT.
Eight for one and none forseven,
Won't The umplres be IN hsavsnt
hAuHicn hoRnIs.