davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1907-01-23
COSTLY PRESSURE.

A resident of a great Western
State puts the case regarding stiru-
lants with a comprehensive brevity
that is admirable. He says:
II am Sc years old and have had
considerable experience with stimu-
1ants. They are all alike-a mortgage
on reserved energy at ruinous inter-
est. AS the whip stimulates but Goes
not strengthen the horse. SO 90 slim
u!ants act upon the human system.
Feeling this way, I gave up coffee
and all other stimulants and began
the use Of Postum Food coffee some
months ago. The beneficial results
have been apparent from the first.
The rheumatism that l used to suffer
from has left me. I sleep sounder,
my nerves are steadier and my brain
clearer. And 1 bear testimony also
to the food value Of Postum-sone-
thing that is lacking in coffee" Name
given by Postum Co., Battle Creek,
Mich. There's a reason. Read THE
Road to Wellyil!e." the quaint little
book in pkgs.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1907-01-23
IN2EETEoNEGs OF C.TIEs.
In Excess Of That Ct National ard

In Excess of That ST National ard
State Governments Combined.
The report of Director NORTH of the
Census Bureau il regard to the tinan-
ces of cities OF 5000 inhabitants and
over says:
THE Importance OF municipal stat
istics may be noted from tie follow
ing facts: The Indebtedness, less
sinking fund assets, Of the 14S cities
containing cyer $4,000 inhabitants in
1903 was s1.1GG, S21 Gal and OF the ISL
cities in 1904 Was Slopes, 21C,933. The
Indebtedness CT the cities CT the lat
ter group increased during the year
1904 by s110,0s3,797. the indebted
ness OF cities containing 5000 to &c.
600 Inhabitants il 1903 was S1I3,1lS,-
313, and the last statistics complied
recorded an annual increase CT S1o,-
0sS,9G2. The aggregate for the two
classes Of cities in 1903 vas $780,
539,eG4. The foregoing, combined
with other facts relating to the in
eas Of municipal debt, makes it
certain that the present debt of cities
Of the United States containing over
5000 Inhabitants is il excess Of ST.
GG0,GGl,00G, or greater than that OF
the combined debt Of the national ana
State governments and OF the
ties, school districts and other mlaor
civil divisions.
The payments and receipts OF
those Cities having a population OF
5000 anil over were greater than
those Of the United States Govern
nent in 1902, but somewhat less than
those OF that government in its
last fiscal year. They also exceed
the payments and receipts Of all State
and local governments.
"In 1900, SO per csnt. Of the PEG
rle Of the United States resided in
Cities having d population Of S,G1o
and over, ard in a few decades over
oae-half OF the people will reside in
those cities. The problem Of self
government is therefore becoming one
of city government, and no class Of
statistics is Of such vital Importance
as that relating l., cities, and especial
ly to cities containing over $4,000 II
ha5itsrts"
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1907-01-23
sCALY ERUPTION ON EQ6H.
Doctors and Remedies FruitIcss-Suf.
fc,ed 10 Years-CompleteIy Cured
b. YIlree Boxes of Cuticura.

"When | was about nine years old small
sores appeared Oh each OF my lower limbs.
| scratched them with a brass pin, and
shortly afterwards both OF those limbs be-
anne so sore that | could scarcely walk.
When | had been suffering for about IL
month the sores began TO heal, but small,
scaly eTuptioEs appeared Where the sores
had been. From that time onward | was
roUbled by such severe itching that. until
! became accustomed to it, | would scratch
the sores until the blood began to flow.
Tins would stop The itching Tor a few
days, but scaly places would appear sgain
and the itching would ccompan them.
After | suffered about ten years | made 4
renewed effort TO effect Il cure. The erup-
lions by this time had appeared on every
part OF lny body except my face and
hands. The best doctor i'll my native
county advised ME To use arsenic in small
uoses and d salve. i then used to bathe
the sores in Il mixture which gave Almost
sntoielablc pain. In addition | used othe.
remedies, such as iodine. sulphur, zinc
save, is satve, - Ointment, ard
i'll fact 1 Was continually giving some rel.,-
edy L fair trial, never using less than one
U: two boxes OF bottles. All this Was
fr,iit!e=s. Finally my h~.r began 10 fall
cut end | was -apidiy becoming bald. L
Used IS -. but II did no good.
4 lev months after, having Used almost
everything csc, | thought l would try
CEtlcura Ointment, Having prevlousI;- USED
CuCcura Soap and beng. pleased with it.
-Afte: lsiEg three boxes I Was compile teIy
cured, and my hair WAS restored, after
fourteen !. aa.s ct suffering and Ill ckren-
diture Of at least $50 to $50 in vainl.- GU
'-eayoring t. find Il cure. l shall be glad
20 write TO any one VINO may be interested
in my cure. 3. Hiram MattinsIy, Yer
~,iili.on, :. Dasa;.. Aug. Is. 1905"
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1907-01-23
How poor are they that have not
patience shakespeare.
Always to Re Depended Upon.

When a person gets UP in the morning
With a dull headache and a tired, stretchy
feeling. it is an almost certain indication
that the liver. or bowels, OF both, are de.
cidealy out of order.
Lest Of al doctors. takes this means to
give warning that she needs the he:p and
gentle assistance which can best he OBJ
ta.nel from that old family rene iy, Brand
reta's Pills, which has been in use FOR
over a century.
They arc TIE same fine laxative tonic
PHI your grandparents used, whcn doctors
we're few ard far between and when PEG
lie had to have a remedy that could as
so!uteiy BE- depended upon.
lsranireth's Pills can be depended mon
anil are sold in every drug and medicine
store, ether lain or ugar- coated.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1907-01-23

rae for vars. The constant flow CT
urine kept my system depleted, caus-
ing nervous chills and night sweats.
Alter trying sever different climates
and using all kinds OF medicine l had
the good fortune to hear of Deans
Kidney Pills. This remedy has cured
me. I am as well to-day as l was
twenty years ago, and my eyes:gnt is
perfect"
Sold by all dealers. 50 cents a
box. Foster-Milburl Co., Buffalo,
n, Y.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1907-01-23
Cu--e1l.; %vsntc.

Negroes plan to Il a line Of
steamers frcm Baltimore to the
jamestown Exposition 10 aecomodate
tolored persons only.
The Omnibus Claims oil wss dis
cussed Iii the housa for i've hours,
but no action was taken.
Important demands, among them
an eieht-hour day, it is said, will he
made Of the railroads Of the country
bv railroad laaor.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1907-01-23
HOWS TR3S:
W e ofe! One hundred holm re Rar,u1 r.

We ofe. One hundred dollars Reward ro-
a!y case Oh latarra lna1 .uuuot pp ,,,re,, =.
i THIS Latarru Lure.
~. AENEY Il Co., Toledo, O.
We lh- nlcels1shed. have known +. J.
tleuty Tor the INST Is } ears, and b~elieyenim
ersectlf loaorapt, in ali business transac-
:ions and inan:.aiiv able 10 carry OUT any
ohii.atlous made Dy their tirn.
WEST x IRUAx, WnosesaIe Druggists, To-
,tdo. v.
."ALDJhe, k1NSAN Il MARVIN. Who,ssal,
druggists, Toledo, ..
lia!A,S tiaSArrl Cureit-tl +nir:eeau lv, ~
rfdirectiyupontheo blood and au.uous,,r-
noes OF the system. Testimonials sent fras.
illct, 'ac. pof postle. Sold by ali Druggists.
lake nali's fanlllv IiIts ior constellation.
Victory gives no account Of her ac-
tloEs.-Cultis the Batavian.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1907-01-23
4 Cheerful Suggestion.

so yca are going to marry Count
Facasa," said Miss Cayenne.
Yes" answered the impression
abIc Le:ress. "He says he would
love re il l hadn't q cent"
"We.l, ct his rate CT spending
money there may be q chance for
I'm to prove i1.'-Waslingtcn Star.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1907-01-23
Nherc the l1oHcY EIics.

E.cz=-"Yes, I've been to New
York si1cc I saw you Last"
Wic.-s-"xes? You didn't stay
loag."
1ioEG-"No: It's hard to stay
long in New York; it's SO easy to
SIT s5o-"-o5iladciyAia Public
Ledger.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1907-01-23
Fer Uoman's EuTrSgc,

Mrs. True-"Aren't you glad you
Cont have, 10 voteo"
Yrs. Personal---very., 10! I'm
worried to death fo- fear John won't
vote TIE way 1 want him to; I'd a
great deal catho: do it E5self."-
D5t-oit Free Press.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1907-01-23
An Inference.

"I always Try to practice CHARITY"
said Miss Fas=ay. My motto is,
DO unto all men as you would nave
them 90 unto you"
"G-acious:" exclaimed Hiss Pert,
"you don't really kiss them, do you?"
philadelphia Press.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1907-01-23
Germs end GtuH;Iitv.

Genius" said the sage, rs the
Infinite capacity for hard work"
And Stupidity" observed the
young man WHO had put through q,
few good things, lis the inability to
make Others do the herd work for
you.'-JvGge.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1907-01-23
AGTlcR.

gather" cried the stage-struck
youth, "ycu must let muh choose me
own course. l feel that 1 YVES born
fo- the boards"
We'll, gosh ell he~nalcciS!" an
svered tho father, "ain't I tryin' ter
make c carpenter Of ye?"-Clevc-
land Leader.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1907-01-23
Spalkers.

2ar-. Culne--"I: IS queer how re-
na-Aaa3y good the children have
been since we returned from Cairo"
NJ. Gunne--"Oh, they are wise"
11-3. GuIler-"Wise to WHAT"
MI. Cunner ITO the fact that I
brought back a collection of hard
EGyy:oa sandals."-Chicago Daily
News.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1907-01-23

Details Of the great railroad SIS
TEN controlled by E. H. Hartman
were shown I'D at the Interstate
Commerce Commissions investiea-
ton. So. 3-'07.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1907-01-23
A leading Question:.

"Mr. smitherS!"
"Wc,l, Johnly?"
when You were e little boy an
felle1s co-Ee to see yolr Sisters Gid
they ever give you q quarter to so
out an Observation-Disclosures.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1907-01-23
The Ind OF EEor Romance.

Che had rejected him and he went
forth acdly, received to shake the
dust CT the place from lis shoes for
ever.
- vas q yecy dusty place, however,
and he was forced to apply to a
~hoot3.ac1 20: a Eyc-ceat shine
brooklyn Liz.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1907-01-23

Austin, Texas,
writes: "I was
afflicted %fol'years
with pains across
the loins and in
tho hips and
shoulders. l had
h headache also
and neuralgia.
My rigat eye,
from pain, was
Of l.ttlo rca ~
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1907-01-23

Jewels worth $4,000, which were
lost by a Cuban couple ON a railroad
train, have been recovered.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1907-01-23
InGcr e.

Ec3d-"I heard he YES worried
oTc- his new auton0b;e."
GreeIe-"Wcll, I saw him out yes
te7day, ard. ne YES worrying under
it Just tlel.'-Ionkers Statesman,
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1907-01-23
WORLDS WONDER COTTON

A rev species: first sold hast spring; was
planted by 100 different farmers; has pro-
uueed from to 6bales per acre; highly pro-
!lftc big boil. small seed, good staple E.
humphreys, Goodwin & Co.. Memphis, Tenn.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1907-01-23
1Io-iSJ

"Charge fo- the guns:" command
ed the captain Of industry WHO was
in the steel business.
And the bookkeepers cid SO with
a observation-disclosures.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1907-01-23

Better suffer for truth than profit
" falsehood.-From the Danish.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1907-01-23

Itch cured in 30 minutes hv Woolfora's
Sanitary '%4ation: never fails. Sold by Drug
@ist<. Mail orders promptly filed by pr.
E. Detchon Med. Co. Charlottesville, Ind. 81.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1907-01-23
tYust Like q Woman.

"Sae doesn't reri-e ct their pres
elt circumstances"
why is that?"
81 90 Let know, unless i. is be-
cause they are greatly reduced."-
CourioT-JoIrcal
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1907-01-23

Vice begins in mistake and ends in
l2nominy.-The Rambler.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1907-01-23
The Age We Live Ii.

"-aGs, I was at the opera lawst
night"
Much attecGance:"
Not much. Two millions IN one
boz and C paltry hawif-miliiol in
Observation-Disclosures.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1907-01-23

All IS soon ready in an orderly
house.-German.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1907-01-23

The man is a fool who when ask
ed for his opinion gives it.-Punch.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1907-01-23
Easy.

Yeact-"Did your wife ever study
any languagss:"
Ccimsonbeak-T;,o; she didn't
have to. Language oGe to Ter
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Salesman.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1907-01-23

Mrs; Winslow'sS Soothing syrupfor Children
teething, %softeDs thegums, reducesinfiamma-
ton, allays pain, cures wind colo, 25ca bottle
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1907-01-23
The Date.

"Wacn does ore coase to be a
bride and become a married wom-
an?"
The cay the postmal brings her
husband the first bill from tie dress
ElaAer."-Judge.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1907-01-23

FITS, St. Vitus'D ancn:-Seryous niseases per
nna1ientlycured by DR.. Klia.a's Great Nerve
Restorer. ~ trial bottle and tre;ttise free.
Or. Il. f. Kline. Id. ISL Arch ST.. pAila., Pa.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1907-01-23

Vanity, that divine gift that makes
a woman charmiag.-L.ord Racons-
Geld.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1907-01-23

L. y. Fowler, al alleged swindler,
vas captured IN Philadelphia.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1907-01-23

The danties Of the great are tine
tears of the poor.-Horaee.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1907-01-23
nD Vlss Think
For X2uys9sGEsssfG

& Ma u ~ al ~
Or, do Sca open Scur mouth like g ?ours
bird ahG gu!p down whatever food or meai-
cine max he offered ycu?
,s ,t.\ II - 4, y
U~As~.steE@raan intelligent thinking wcr1aa.
In need offelSf from weakness, nervousness.
pain and sulSes5ng. then it means much to
you that theFeGAs 1ae tried arc TIVE hQ.est:
Rea.clle- sold q
druggists l2E The anEe 81 xo!2aa.s ills:
- r. 81 IL III
The makers Of Dr.. Pierce's Favorite Pre-
scription. for the cure Of weak. nervous. run
down. o~ver-worked, debilltatcd. pain-racked
women, knowing this medicine to be rlade up
OF ingredients. every one OF which has the
strongest possible Endorsement OF the leading
and. STANDARD authorities CT the several
schools of practice, are perfectly willing. ard
In fact. are only too glad to print. as they do.
the formula, or list OF ingredients, OF which
it is composed, IN plain English, on every
bottle-wrapper.
The formula OF DR.. Pierce's Favorite Free
scription will bear the most critical examina-
ton OF medical experts. for it contains no
alcohol. narcotics. harmful. OF habit-forming
drugs, and no agent enters into 1t that is not
highly recommended by the most advanced
and leading medical teachers and author
tiles Of their several schools c: practice.
These authorities recommend the ingredients
q Dr.. fiefce's FaTorIte Prescription Tor the
cure OF exactly the same ailments for MlIch
1a's zs: : ): 2Ss : !! :: ssz!@ !;
No other medicine for wo1nan's ills has any
such professional endorsement as DR.. Picrce's
Favorite Prescription has received, In the I'M
qualified recommendation Of each of its
several ingredients by scores OF leading medi-
cal men Of all the schools OF practice. Is
such an endorsement rot worthy Of your
consideration?
=: - i. &. -
A booklet OF Ingredients. with numerous
authcrative professional endorsements by tie
leading medical authorities Of tais country,
VIII be mailed free to any one sending nanlo
and Adde'S with request for same. Address
Dr. R Y. Pierce, Buffalo, n. y.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1907-01-23
Piles Cured in G to IL DAYS.

Pazo Ointment is guaranteed to cure env
case OF Itching, Blind, Bleeding OF Protruding
Plles i 6to 14days or money refunded. SOC,
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1907-01-23
Virtue conquers envy.-Motto
the Scotch Earle Of Galloway.
UTTERLY WORN OUT.
Vitality Slapped by Years of Suffering
With Kidney Trouble.

Capt. J.. W. Hogun, former post
master Of Indiano1a, now living at
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1907-01-23
HoM,S This ,

OF all Hlen sailors suffer most from rneu.
natisna.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1907-01-23
Found Him So.

Ubett-"The idea CT .Slikker
claiming to be q hard working man
is the richest thing I've heard late-
L."
KoaGorc-"WcIl, he is, by
George: He's the hardest man I
ever tried TO voc-."-Chiccgo T1i-
Eulc.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1907-01-23

To Cure a Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Guinine Tablets,
Druggists refund money it it fails to cure.
E. W. Groves signature is on each boz. sc.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1907-01-23
a Word 70 the CnWisc

IT'S o1ly proper to advise
Some youth about this town
That no nan can expect to rise
Until he settles down.
Philadelphia Press.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1907-01-23

A birmingham, firm which makes
Il Speciality OF hand whistles has a
metallic design reputed to carry a
distance of two miles, which has re-
Gently been adopted by the police
force in many of the large toWna.
Carolina watchman. [volume] (Salisbury, N.C.) 1871-1937, 1907-01-23

Or, do yca open your mouth like q ?ourg
bird ah4 gulp down whatever food or medi-
cine max be offered you?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-06-13
ACCORD AT THE HAGUE.
Intimotion That america and Britain
May act Together.

London. June 12.-Great Britain continues 70
be reticent regarding the instructions given to
the British delegates to the Hague Peace Con-
ference. all efforts of members of Parliament to
draw out the Foreign Secretary, Sir Edward
Grey. having failed. The Liberal government
since coming into office has maintained a policy
Of silence on all leading questions, this being
necessary account of the wide differences OF
opinion among the rank and file, particularly on
such subjects as the discussion of the question
of limitation Of ornaments. the inviolability of
private property at sea and contraband of war.
1t is understood. however, that result of
the negotiations which Ambassador Reid and
Joseph II. Choate have been carrying the
United States and Great Britain have agreed to
act in accord on certain questions to be
brought up.
Mr. Choate. who was accompanied by Ambas-
sador Reid had a conference this morning with
Foreign Secretary Grey. when the American
delegate to The Hague formally introduced
to the representatives of Great Britain, with
whom Mr. Choate will leave for The Hague to-
morrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-06-13
VERDICT ON EDGE HILL ACCIDENT.
Coroner's Jury Severely Censures Chauffeur
for H. C. Johnson's Death.

Banbury England. June 12.-The inquest into the
death OF II. c Johnson of California. was held
here to-day. Mr.. Johnson was killed in auto
mobile accident ct Edge Hill, near here. on June
10 and at the same time three other members OF
the party, his wife and Mr. and Mrs. John H
Blake of Philadelphia, were injured The inquest
lasted three hours and the jury handed in verdict
that deceased met his death by the upsetting
of the motor car, and great blame attaches TO the
driver for allowing the car 10 get beyond control
He should DO severely censured. and the Jury be-
Ieves the authorities should give more prominent
notice OF danger presented by the corner where
the accident occurred"
After the delivery OF the verdict the coroner
censured the chauffeur, a man named Kent in
strong for his careIesSnesS. Kent VINO Is
III and weak result or his injuries and the
shock appeared TO feel his position keenly.
Mrs Johnson testified In her bedroom that she
believed Kent slowed down on approaching the
scene OF the upset, but according 10 other witt
nesses the was travelling at dangerous speed
on the hill Kent testified that he started down the
hin at eight miles an hour. He gained speed OF
fourteen miles ana then applied the side brake
when the car skidded and g tire burst When the
crash came he said, he certainly was not exceed
ing eight miles an hour de was not aware tnas
the hill was dangerous.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-06-13
INFLANING THE PUBLIC.
Japanese Paper Magnifes a Trivial
Incident at BerkeLeu.

Toxic. June 1.-THE "Asahis' correspondent
at Washington reports an attack upon a jap
anese flower grower at Berkeley. Cal. resulting
In the destruction of a greenhouse and other
property. This has famed the fame of indig-
nation already strong here, and has served TO
confirm the popular belief that violence of the
Klnd Is not accidental. but the result Of a deeply
rooted feeling against the Japanese
Toxic. June 13.-Several papers this morning
print photographs of the wreckage caused by
the attacks on Japanese restaurants in San
Francisco. This appeal to the eye, coupled with
strong words describing the sufferings of COM
patriots has further infiamed popular indigna-
ton. The Mich Ncht' commenting on the
photographs says:
The situation is doubtless grave and calls
for prompt measures on the part OF both gov
ernments.'
The ''Hochi' says: THE stage for negotia-
lions has passed, and the time for action has
been reached"
The paper adds that 1t does not mean to advo-
cate war, but commercial retaliation.
San Francisco, June 12-Referring to the al
legged attack a Japanese flower grower at
Berkeley, Thomas G. Walker. representing the
Japanese Association of America says that II
was a trivial affair. Some boys had thrown a
few stones at a greenhouse belonging to a Jap
anese, but the damage was slight, and the asso-
citation would take action in regard to the
incident leaving the local authorities to deal
with the offenders.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-06-13
DOOMED TO FAILURE At THE HAGUE
Washington View Of Japan's Alleged Plan
to Retain Conquered Territory.

Washington, June 12.-Any attempt the part OF
the japanese delegates to the Hague Conference
obtain consideration for a proposition TO recog-
nize as tenet of international law the right OF a
belligerent to retain possession permanently Of the
territory OF its opponent which It occupied at the
time of making OF peace is doomed TO failure.
in the opinion Of the officials here. There sew
eral reasons for this opinion. In the first place
It is pointed out that while, in accepting the Rus
sian invitation to The Hague Japan, while reserv-
ing to herself the right TO introduce special sub
jects for consideration, qualified this statement
with the condition that this should be done only
after reasonable notice" 1t is believed here that
1t is now late for any such notice, in view of
the fact that all the powers TO be represented at
the conference have passed on the details of the
programme and have suitably instructed their dele
gates.
Another reason is that political topics es-
pecialiy barred in the invitation the conference.
and as this Japanese proposition would tend to
reopen questions supposed to have been settled by
the Portsmouth Treaty relative 10 the division CT
interests in Manchuria, Corea and Sakhalien, it
would without doubt fall under the ban.
II is further pointed out that there is nothing
new in this proposition In fact, II has become
rather antiquated and unfit for modern usage. Lat
ter-day practice Is for conquertng nation to OBJ,
tain as much OF the territory of it's unsuccessful
enemy possible, the usual result of peace ne
gotiations being a compromise between extreme
views