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The Washington times., 1909-10-14
THE EXECUTION OF PRO-
FESSOR FERRER.
THE

That the influence behind the tot
tering throne of the decadent Spanish
monarchy would so far yield willing
ear to the unanimous protest of
scandalized world as to save the life
of Francisco Ferrer. was hardly to be
expected. II must be remembered
that the councillors Of young King
Alfonso have uo understanding of pub
lie opinion. They don't know what it
is. They are insulated from contact
with it. They have used every means
to prevent it's capitalization into "a
working force IN their own country,
and they entertain frank contempt for
the ideals which rule in countries
where it ia permitted to make itself
felt.
Hence the, to us, mexphcable folly
of the Madrid government in permitting
the CataIonian educator to be led up
against the stone wall of the fortress
of Montiuieh and shot to death. If
Spain were almost any country save
Spain; if there were any possible
justification for expecting enlightened
understanding of the working of social
forees-it would not have been I'M
reasonable to hope for clemency for
Ferrer.
A few weeks ago, the military muir
der of October I3-ominous date, that
would have heaped fuel on the fires
of revolution. Since that time the inn
mediate situation of Spain has been
somewhat improved by some Spanish
/ successes in the Riffian campaign and
by the suppression of the revolutionary
protests at the point of bayonets. But
the gains IN Africa and the benefits of
the restoration of comparative order
at home are likely 10 be Cancelled az
result of the fearful mistake of this
political assassination, Of the murder
of the Due a Enghien a cynical diplo-
mat observed that 1T was worse than
crime; it was a mistake And so
Of this political atroeity Of the fortress
of Nontiuich. a crime against hu-
manity is only an incident to the
/ Spanish regime; a mistake Is the
supreme concern.
The youthful King WIZ be unduIy
blamed for his failure 70 interfere
To make his life the forfeit for the
criminal blunder of others would be
the worst thing the Spanish revolu-
tionaries could do Today they have
the sympathy of the world II they
resort TO assassination as a means to
repayment in kind they viii lose much
of that sympathy. The right of
revolution is fundamental but assas-
sination can under no circumstances be
condoned or made to appear as a justi-
fable procedure.
It is a sad commentary on our times
and institutions that Europe burdens
itself with huge ornaments in prepa-
ration for possible wars OF which no
man can find logical justification while
the rotten Spanish monarchy is PEI
mitted 70 pursue its bloody way with
out interference. The powers could
/ demonstrate the utility of their author
iity and concert by a united. repre-
sentation to Spain which would i'm
pose upon tFat country realization
OF the necessity for reforms if the
present regime shall continue.
The Washington times., 1909-10-14
Haley s Comet

1Ir HALEY. whoever he is. deserves
credit for not throwing "a big tent
around that comet Of his and charging
So I0Oll.-Richmoud Times-Dispatch
4 scientist now declares that the tail
OF the HALEY comet viii sweep the
earth. That's what Bryan was going
to do to the United Statcs--CharIeston
News and CourieT-
-s +
Comets like some political orators.
go on forever.-Atlauta Cont tul'on.
=.
20 swear not by the moon, the mcon-
slant moon. interrupted Juliet
"Gcc WHIT exclaimed Romeo. IF I
swear by Mars, somebody will prove
that 10 doesn't belong at all How II
Halleys comet dog ~ Cleveland Leader
The Washington times., 1909-10-14
AWFUL SUFFERING
IN FRENCH GUIANA

PARIS. Oct. 14.-French Guiana off,
cials have not learned TO make the
punishment fit the crime according 10
II GaIunot a French government Off
cial. who returned today from the
pauaI settlement i'm French Guiana
I'm his official report Galmot says that
murderers and the most dangerous con
,irts are sent 10 the Island of Saliva
ton. where they lead lazy and healthy
lives. The men convicted Of lesser o.
lenses are nut at hard work In the tef-
rible climate Of the coast
The Washington times., 1909-10-14
All Powers
Want "0pen Door"

THE policy OF the Government Of the
United States has been authOritatively
stated to be that of seeking the perma p
nent safety and peace Of the Chinese
the preservation of China's territorial
and administrative entity, the protec-
ton Of all rights guaranteed by her 10
friendly powers by treaty and interna-
tional law, and, as a safeguard FOR the
world, the principle Of equal and IN
pa rtiaI trade with all parts OF the
Chinese empire. This was the policy
which John Hay mode famous as that
of the open door By written memo
randum, all the great powers interest
ed in the trade of China have subscribed
to it's wisdom and declared their ad-
herence to IT. a., e,....o
has not deviated ih the slightest way
from its attitude in this regard since
the poiicv was announced IN 1910,
To the Chinese this forceful reitefa-
ton OF the John Hay policy came as a
diDIomatic assurance backed by lz-lhch
guns For a that very time the Japa-
Dese government was denying The 4d-
ninistrative entity Of China BY forcloiy
Directing II the building OF the Faku-
men railway. a Chinese prolet backed
by Chinese capital. TO be GUILT entireiy
on Chinese soil
The Washington times., 1909-10-14
Greenroon1 Gossip

r. frederick TRUESDELL. who is
= playing the leading male role IN
Lillian RusselIs company TO sp-
pear here next week at the Columbia
in THE widows Might" is. a Wash
iugtOn boy Mr. Truesdel has one OF
tff most important parts IN the new
comedy
-
Texas Guinan. the niece of United
States Senator Joe Bailey. OF Texas.
who forsOok society life three years
ago to go on the stage. and rapidly rose
from chorus girl to prima donna, has
made a success in the leading role I'm
Julian Edwards comic opera, The
Cav Musician" under the management
Of John T. Slocum. The charming
comic opera is one Of the ShubeTts
bookings 10 be heard IN Washington
shortly.
Sixty-eight chorus girls and thirty-two
chorus men are in active rehearsal in
New York al the present time for Lew
Fields midUinter review 10 be called
1.-THE Jolly Bachelors" the book or
which was written by Glen Marlborough.
and the music by Raymond Hubbel,
authors Of The Midnight Sons" The
production is being made by Ned Way
burn. who also staged The Midnight
Sons A" enjoying the most prosperous run
in the history of the Broadway Theater
New York
one Of the most enthusiastic baseball
fans in the country is Louis Mann. who
is appearing as John Krauss an Old
Swiss matchmaker Ia The Nan Who
stood strl."
=
Here is a leaf from the unpublished
biography OF Charles Dillingham;;
He was at one time a member of
Of Nan YORK e.
contributed to those COLUMNS daily
posy of well-written theatrical para
graphs.
Edmund Breese is IN New York
ready for the rehearsals of ''Thc
Earth" He has given up his part I'm
"The Third Degree. now playing IN
Chicago, in favor OF James seeie"
sir Charles Wyndam and Miss
Mary Moore viii be seen at the Em-
pire Theater. New York, immediately
after the conclusion Of the run OF
Inconsistent George" They VIII be
/ seen in Mrs. Gorriuges Necklace,
''The Molluse." and David Garrick.'
probably I'm the order named.
There has been no misunderstaad-
ing between Henry W. SaVage and
George W. Lederer over Lima Abar-
banelIs engagement for The Love
Miss AbarbaneI is under tentative
contract TO Iederer- When ne was I'm
New York a few days ago AZ was de-
cided between him and Mr. Savage
I that Miss AharbanelIs commercial
value would be enhanced by her play
ing n season IN "The Love Cure"
/ Her starring tour merely has been
postponed for year.
Miss Virginia FoltE-"Fair Vir-
ginia" she has been called-Will come
once more To the foTe--thIs time as
one of Marie Dressler.s supporters
II was under Lew Fields manage
ment when 1T Happened In Nord-
Hand" was produced that Miss FoItz
gained her first fame
! Mcintyre and Health, in the John J.
/ McNaHy musical comedy, I'm Hayti -
with music by Jerome and Schuartz.
IwlI omen their road tour in Philadel-
I phia October Is Julian Rose, Marion
STANLEY. and Carrie Reynolds are i'm tn,
Supportiug company which numbers i0Q
The Washington times., 1909-10-14
Our Trade Great
Enough TO Deznand 1t.

But rIr. Taft did not stop with mere
reitera ton OF the Hay policy He went
much farther when he said
ssThe American trade in China is SUI
Recently great 20 require the Govern
meut of the United States 10 take every
legitimate means TO protect II again y
AMMUNITION or injury BY the pOlltlcai
preference Of any of its competitors
ct cannot Of course. complain OF loss
~ trade effected by use of greater en-
terprise. greater ingenuity, greater at
teDtion to the demands Of the chinese
market and greater business acumens
nv its competitors but It would nave
fl5e right 20 protest against exclusion
from Chinese trade by departure from
the policy OF the open door the &c
0uiesceuce n this policy by all lnter-
ested nations was so lmheslT atlng a n
eun1hatfc that it is hardly worth VINE
to sDeculate as TO the probable aItltllde
0f The United States were It's merchants
Interests injured by a violation or q:
How far the United States would go
I'm the protection of its Chinese trade
40 one. of course, can say
This much Is clear. however; Ihat
the merchants of the United states are
being aroused TO the importance OF their
Chinese export trade, that they would
The Washington times., 1909-10-14

children of. And more than that, the
law cannot afford to wink at a practice
that destroys the hives of so many
citizens
The Washington times., 1909-10-14
Taken AS Warning
From Headquarters

To the Chinese merchants ssselr.,...s
az the banquet board, 10 vhor, H.
speech was being interpreted sentence
by sentence, this came as = sIirect 49,
sage frC~ Washington that the Trnftes
states world power, intends I'm
future to back its merchants with it,
guns.
These same Chinese merchants and
their comDatriots in official life Al that
time were worried over the policy Of
japan in placing obstacles 10 the way
or railroad, river and harbor, mlninE,
and other physical developments OF
Chinese resources AR TAFT knew What
was IN their minds when he said to
them.
The United States and others who
IaVor the open door policy sincerely
VIII if they desire not only WelcoTnr
but VIII encourage this great Chinese
empire TO take long steps iu admins
IN me development OF her natural re-
sources and In the Improvement of the
welfare OF her people
In this way China win add great
strength TO her position as a self-re-
specuug government, may resist all
due exclusive or proprietary privileges
IN heT territory, and without foreign
aid, enforce an open door policy OF
equal opportunity TO all
Not content with this encourag cement
20 the Chinese refOrmers, VINO are the
Chinese business men, Mr.. Taft took
long step III advance Of ali other for
eigners Of authority who have discussed
the Chinese problem, and put himself.
and inferentially the American Govern
ment, square on record In favor Of
China FOR the Chinese. he said
The Washington times., 1909-10-14


wonderful. When the United States
wants TO serve an important notice on
Japan. she does it by the process of an
official whack on the head Of Minister
Crane. When Japan wants 10 notify
the United States of an important i'm
preston, she does It by the medium of
a note TO the Picking government
After all, the New York campaign
might be worse. At least, Mr.. William
Travers Jerome is not even trying now
10 be a factor IN It,
Every once in while the Weather
Bureau does something that makes ev-
erybody realize that fl deserves better
than 10 be the eternal butt of small
wits The saving c. life and properte
in the recent Gulf storm. as a result Or
the timely warnings issued. Is the new
est case IN point
Gables report that Japan IS concerned
over American activities. Tha ks; we
can return the compliment with interest.
Mr.. Richard T. Crane speaks IN with
the tone Of man quite confident Of his
lifting power
up in our section of the universe after
long absence, is certainly living I'D to
its reputation as a bringer Of trouble.
Rhode Island Republicans in conven-
ton have resolved that they are proud
Of contributing the man who made the
tariff measure. They appear TO have
monopoly of that sentiment.
Judge Anderson. Of Indianapolis. has a
way OF talking the plainest and most
straightforward common sense in spite
Of the fact that he has TO make il sound
learned.
The wet-vs dry campaign in Chicago
is getting animated. Another suburban
bank has been robbed by an auto
driving brigaud
Those Arizona folks haven't forgotten
their cunning. They managed 10 hold
up the Presidents train
The Washington times., 1909-10-14
No Need to Fear
China's DEVELOPMENT.

or the reasons I have given IL does
not seem 10 me that the cry OF China
for the Chinese should fFlghten any one
All that is meant By it IS that China
should devote her energies to the de-
velopment of her immense resources, to
the elevation Of her industrious people,
and to the enlargement OF her trade
and TO the administrative reform OF the
empire as great national government
Changes Of this kind would only in
crease our trade with her Our greatest
export trade is with the countries mOst
advanced in business methods and In
the development of their particular re
sources"
The Chinese remember always that
the United States is the only one Of
the great powers which has not at
tempted to grab a slice Of Chinese ter
TitOTy. They also recall always that
after the fall of PektDg and the end
of the Boxer rebellion, IL was the
United States which prevented the
great powers Of Europe, and Japan
from partitioning China. These two
facts cause the Chinese to look upon
the United States as their trUest and
withstanding that they chafe under
the operation Of the Am szican exclu-
sion laws. In this light, note the
significant part of Mr.. Taft's address
when he said.
prOvement in the last two years I'm
the relations between the United
states and China. In the first pEce,
through the earnest efforts Of PTest-
dent Roosevelt. the administration Of
the Chinese immigration laws OF the
United States - been made much
more cOuSideTa1e. again, the United
States has exhibited its wish TO do
full Justice to China. by a return. or
IL for injuries and expenses growing
out of the Boxer troubles.
The Washington times., 1909-10-14

view political obstacles 20 ifs expa nat~z
with deep concern and that this -
ing Or theirs would be likely to ~ ex-
preston 20 the attitlde Of the American
The Washington times., 1909-10-14

After all, the New York campaign
might be worse. At least. Mr.. William
Travers Jerome is not even trying now
10 be a factor IN it.
The Washington times., 1909-10-14
Recalls Speech
OF Taft at Shanghai.

The exact situation. automatically,
between the United States, Japan and
China, at this moment. is niumined in
a most striking fashion b. the spec, n
which William Howard Taft. then Sec
rotary of War made at Shanghai IN
the autumn of 1867. on the occasion OF
his famous trip around the world.
At that time he pledged the United
States to stand, between China and ag-
gression. The time has come when that
aggression is graVeiy threatened by ia
pan. Mr. Taft mas become President.
The course his Administration may be
expected TO take, in the circumstances,
is excellentIy set fortf by tLa 1907
speech.
on that tour Of the world, Secretary
TAFT went to Tokyo as the personal rep
.resentattve of the President. The Japa-
nese saw in him the bearer Of an olive
branch, and in Tokyo he declared war
between the United States and Japan
was an unthinkable crime.
Then he went 10 China A. a banquet
iE the Aston House in Shanghai he told
the Chinese that the United States was
Chfna's friend and would see her
through her troubles. At this banquet
he addressed representatives of the
business, official and professional Chi
nese world. The heads OF the gigantic
China Merchants Company, and the
famous Six Companies. representing
four-ffths Of all the internal commerce
of China, heard him. Further, they had
q private conference with him, from
which they came forth smiling and
happy.
When Secretary Tar save these as
surances, the American battle fleet was
already making preparations for its
sensational cruise TO the East. and all
the world was wondering what IL meant.
UtteTsnce Became
Sensation of East
Unheralded and almost unheard Of in
the United States. that speech promptly
became the sensation of the East. Tt is
known and published and circulated in
every Asian country where there is uu-
rest and uncertainty, fear Of foreign in
reference or ambition for independence
of European espionage,
Declaring that Americas far Eastern
policy Is one Of positive and determined
The Washington times., 1909-10-14

Miss Virginia FoitE-''Fair Vir-
ginia" she has been called-will come
once more To the foTe--thls time as
one of Marie Dressler's supporters
IT was under Lew Fields manag e-
ment when ut Happened in Nord-
land" was produced that Miss FoItz
GAINED her first fame.
The Washington times., 1909-10-14

Mcintyre and Health, in the John ]
McNaHy musical comedy, IN Haytf"
with music by Jerome and Stewart.
phia october Is Julian Rose. Marion
Stanley. and Corrie Reynolds are in tins
supporting company which numbers 100
The Washington times., 1909-10-14

Edmund Breese is IN New York
ready for the FehearsaiS or THE
Earth" He has given up his part On
"Tbe Third Degree now playing I'm
Chicago, in favor Of James Seeley.
The Washington times., 1909-10-14

Here is a leaf from the unpublished
biography OF Charles Dillingham;;
He was at one time member of
the stan OF the New York Sun. he
contributed to those columns a daily
posy of well-writteu theatrical para
gra phS.
The Washington times., 1909-10-14

Sir Charles Wyudam and Miss
Dire Theater. New York. Immediately
after the conclusion of the run or
Inconsistent George" They viii be
seen in Mrs. Gorriuge's NecklaCe,
1.-THE Molluse." and David Garrlck,
probably I'm the order named.
The Washington times., 1909-10-14

DR.. Jessis G. O'Couneu and his daugh-
ter. Miss Anna Louise O'COnueI. have
gone to Atlantic City, where DR.. O'Con-
nell is recuperadng from his recent ill
ness.
The Washington times., 1909-10-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles r. Warning. OF
1904 Q street, have cards ont announcing
the birth of a. son, William Tunstall
WaTing. August 10, 1909.
The Washington times., 1909-10-14

! Gables report that Japan IS concerned
/ over American activities. Tha ks; we
can return the compliment with interest
The Washington times., 1909-10-14

This periodical comet that IS looming
up iu our section Of the universe after
/ long absence, IS certainly living up to
/ its reputation as bringer Of trouble.
The Washington times., 1909-10-14

Rhode Island Republicans in conven-
/ ton have resolved that they are proud
Of contributing the man who made the
tariff measure. They appear TO have
monopoly OF that sentiment
The Washington times., 1909-10-14

one Of the most enthusiastic baseball
fans in the country is Louis Mann. who
is appearing as John Krauss. an old
swiss matchmaker Ia THE Nan Who
stood Still"
The Washington times., 1909-10-14

Judge Anderson. Of Indianapolis, has a
way Of talking the plainest and most
straightforward common sense in spite
OF the fact that me has to make il sound
learned.
The Washington times., 1909-10-14

The wet-vs.- dry campaign in Chicago
is getting animated. Another suburban
bank has been robbed by an auto
driving brigaud
The Washington times., 1909-10-14

Mr. Richard T. Crane speaks up with
the tone Of a man quite confident Of his
lifting power
The Washington times., 1909-10-14

Horner-Rand0Iph ANNOUNCEMENT.
Mr.. and Mrs. George +. Randolph, OF
Tuckertown, n. j.. announces the mar
riage Of their daughter, Miss Florence
Isabel Randolph, to Enrol Osman Hor-
mel, OF Tuckertown and Washington. D.
c, The wedding took place Tuesday
October 8, at Tuckertown
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-11-10

The members of the literature COM
mittee of the Hammond Woman's club
were entertained at the home of Mrs.
George P. Stout, Carroll street yes
terday afternoon. 1t was the regular
study meeting and there was the usual
large attendance Of members present
The meeting was a very enjoyable and
interesting one and the members are
very much pleased with the course Of
study they have chosen for the winter.
Mrs. John A. Aubry was chairman Of
the program department for the day
and she was assisted by an able com
mittee of ladies. William Dean How
ellis was the author and the special
study was "A Modern Instance. The
following program was given and at
it's close the members met informally
in the parlOrs for conversation. An
nouncement was made at this time for
the next regular meeting which will
occur next Tuesday afternoon and Mrs.
Eugene Cooper will be hostess at her
home in Warren street.
Paper: THE Life Of Mr.. William
Dean Howells" F. NJ Hickok.
Paper: "A Modern Instance" as a
study Of incompatility and temper
ment-Mrs. John a. Aubry.
Paper: Minor Characteristic j.
F. Irish.
Paper: THE Art of Mr.. HoweIls"-
Mrs. Shanklin.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-11-10
4 PHEASANT PARTY.

Miss Amy McGregory very pleasant
~ entertained the young ladies of the
Inter Sc club and few invited friends
at the home of Mrs NJ. Louisa Woods,
in Carroll street. last evening. 1t was
the regular weekly club party, and the
guests met informally for an evening
Of bridge whist. The guests played
at small tables in the parlors. and aft
er a pleasant social hour spent In the
games, embroidery work was enjoyed
until late hour, when the hostess
served her guests with a dainty course
luncheon. During the evening arrange
ments were completed to attend the
matinee in Chicago Saturday, and the
young ladies will see Eleanor Robson
in The Dawn of a Tomorrow" at the
Grand opera House. The next party
will be given as usual Tuesday even
ing OF next week. and another pleas
ant time is anticipated. Miss McGregord
had as her invited guests, Miss Alice
Groman and Miss Lydia Jones. The
following are members of the club:
Misses Ethel Elright Mary Krost. Mary
Ibach, Florence Loveridge. Agnes Mel
kle, Edith Goodman. Mae Campbell
Fannie Ruhstadt, Ellen Clark, Irene
Mott and Alice Holm
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-11-10
a BEAUTIFUL CHURCH WEDDING.

beautiful church wedding was sol
emnized this morning at o'clock when
Miss Catherine Nondorf and Mr. Fred
Lukmann were united in marriage at
st. Margar taoint taointn uTAOIN 40
st. Joseph's Catholic church. The hour
for the ceremony was s o'clock and the
Rev. Father Plaster officiated at the
ceremony the nuptial high mass being
read The usual pretty ring ceremony
was chosen. Many friends and rela-
tives of the bridal couple attended the
church ceremony. The bride was attired
in a beautiful gown Of catawba shade
messaline satin. 1t was fashioned in
semi princess style and had trimmings
of rich lace and braid. She wore a
large picture hat in the same shades
with plumes Her flowers We're Ameri-
can beauty roses and she carried large
arm bouquet Of them. Mr.. and Mrs.
Lukmann left at noon for Chicago
from where they will leave for various
point sin the east They will return
to Hammond and be at home at 651
East Sibley street after Dec. l. Both
Mr. and Mrs. Lukman have a wide ac-
quaintance of friends in Hammond who
will extend them their best wishes and
congratulations. Mr.. Lukmann is
prominent in business circles here, a
former engineer at the fire department
and now he is connected with the Ham,
mond Pure Ice company as engineer.