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Evening star., 1898-08-17

The President has chosen wisely in Offer
ing the State Department portfolio soon to
De surrendered by Judge Day to the present
ambassador to England, John Hay. By
thls selection the country Is assured of a
continuance OF the firm Americana nism which
mas heretofore characterized the conduct
OF the foreign relations of this government
under the present administration Mr.. Hay
is in many ways especially fitted for tho
post His entire career has been such as
TO train him for the performance of the trv-
ing duties of the American premier salts
factoriy TO himself and to the nation. His
early service under President Lincoln gave
MIN an insight into the inner workings of
the government at one of its momentous
periods, aad could not have been other
wise than helpful and instructive to the
young American who had just graduated
Win nigh honors from college and was
Tlpe Ior Impressions and lessons in the
broader school Of experience. After the
ASSASSINATION Of President Lincoln Mr.. Hav
was sent abroad in diplomatic capacity
and during the various periods of his serv
Ice under the State Department he became
personally familiar with at least three of
the continental capitals, Paris. Vienna and
Madrid. thereby laying an excellent foun-
dation for his later diplomatic triumpb
after an interval of many years The neriod
OF political inactivity Mr.. Hay profitably
employed in literary and historical pur-
suits. and his collaboration with his former
associate, Mr.. Nicolay. i'll the preparation
OF the great life of Lincoln that has proved
such valuable contribution to American
letters necessarily kept alive a vivid inter-
est in American affairs and in the stages
OF the national progress, for the writing of
Lineoln's life involved the study of practi-
cally all the constructive and destructive
elements at work in the governmental or
sanizstion from remote beginnings. When,
eighteea months ago, Mr.. Hay reappeared
upon the scene as an active participant In
the country's affairs, it was as ambassador
at the Court Of st. James. recognized as
the foremost diplomatic post In the gift
ot the government, owing to the closeness
Evening star., 1898-08-17
The Dynasty Not Threatened.

One CT the great surprises of the day is
the way in which peace has been received
by the people of Spain We had been led
to expect a violent outburst at the bare
suggestion. The Spanish people. it was as
serted, would never submit. me war was
not that of the politicians, but of the peo-
pie. They had demanded the preservation
of the colonies at any and all cost, and woe
be TO any minister or to the queen regent
if foot of Spanish soil should be ceded to
the enemy.
After lively whirl of only four months
Cuba and Porto Rico are surrendered out
right and American terms as to the La
drones and the Philippines are certain of
acceptance. But there is no outbursI
in Spain. The country is tranquil. The
queen regent and her son have not been
hustled out OF the country, nor has Senor
Sagasta lost his office. The people show no
signs Of frenzy. but rather of relief that the
end at any price has come. So far the
outside world is Informed. things are NOV
ing more smoothly than they were while
the war was in progress.
Did the Spanish leaders miscalcuIate pop
uiar sentiment at home? Did they make as
great a mistake about their own people as
about the American people? Their mis-
take about US appears pathetic in the light
Of developments They were certain that
shOpkeepers and pigs could never be train
ed to meet the veterans of Spain. and they
positively despised a navy manned by mer-
cenaries and the sweepings of seaport cit
les. War with the United States was to DE
holiday work for Spain, and for which she
would receive the applause and thanks of
ali Europe.
american sentiment is not antagonistIc
10 the present Spanish dynasty. The queen
regent is an excellent woman, and her de-
votion TO the fortunes of her young son
invites sympathy and respect. Spanish out
RACES in Cuba have not been of her de-
viseInent. If it shall prove to be true
therefore, that Spain's deserved losses are
not TO react on herself or the little king
the news ought not to be and will not he
unwelcome in this country.
Evening star., 1898-08-17

General Wheeler's observations with re-
spect to the Cubans are entitled to very
high consideration and will receive it. He
is a soldier and a statesman, and in both
fields has had wide experience. He does
not join in the outcry against the people
whose freedom from injustice and oppres-
sion the United States in going to war with
Spain undertook. He points out their de-
ficiencteS and disadvantages, but not In
terms of contempt or derision. He did not
find them intractable wholly inefficient
as allies at Santiago. They were handi-
capped by a lack of training and an ina
biIity to understand English, but when the
service expected was explained to them
they rendered it very acceptably.
But. regardless of praise or blame for the
Cubans, the Presidents instructions to
General Lawton on the subject of Ameri
can resp visibility and authority in Cuba
are wise and timely. The United States is
responsible for law and order wherever It's
flag flies. All the people of Cuba whatever
their interests nationality. or whatever
part they may have played in the revolt
against Spain, must recognize this fact.
And it is especially obligatory upon the
Cubans to do so. since the invasion of the
island is in their behalf, and the fruits of
the pacification inaugurated, when ripe.
are to be handed over to them. For the
insurgents, on any account to permit
themselves to be arrayed against the power
which has come to their rescue. and whose
intentions toward them are not to be
judged from the desires of certain unfriend-
ly individuals, would be blunder of the
proportions of crime.
AS The Star stated the other day, the
proposition that the United States now play
the krave in this Cuban business is based
upon the confession that it has already
played the fool. 1t is no less insulting than
ulwise. ~ successful knave is never
evolved from a fool. although a knave.
after long Indulgence, in the case of
Spain, may at last degenerate into fool,
and sadden the world with q most melan-
choIy exhibition The purpose of the Presi-
dent and of the American people is to deal
fairly and honoraDly with the people OF
Cuba however difficult it may prove to be
to establish a stable government on the
ruins of spanish anarchy
Evening star., 1898-08-17
Completing the Tunnel.

1t is gratifying to learn from today 8
news account that the engineer officer de-
tailed to conduct the work of completing
the abandoned aqueduct tunnel reports
that the project Is being developed as rap
idly as circumstances will permit. Wash
ingtOnians are deeply interested in this un-
dertaking, which SO closely affects the well
fare of the capital through its relation to
the water supply. There is no local ques-
tion as to the feasibility of the plan; nor
is there any doubt to the need of the
addition to the water service that the COM
pIeted tunnel and reservoir will afford. 1t
is to be noted that the present plan Is for
the government to do the work directly,
not trusting to contractors. Experience
with contractors in this tunnel has been
such as to suggest that the day-iabor
method is superior. The people will watch
the progress of the work with keen in
terest.
Evening star., 1898-08-17
Philippine Problem and Monroeism.

From the Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Monroe doctrine hasn't much to DO
with the question of the disposition of the
Philippine Islands. 1t applies to affairs on
this side of the Atlantic. 1t does not re-
qnire us to interfere with well-established
governments and well-goyerned European
possessions in this country, but it is against
further European acquisition in our dis
trict, and the war to expel Spain from Cuba
and Porto Rico has been strictly within
the Monroe and Jeffersonian lines. War
was not declared on the Monroe doctrine,
though. The appearance Of Dewey's fleet
in Manila bay was an incident of the war
to gain the freedom and independence of
Cuba Carrying on war against Spain,
we had a right to strike the enemy wher-
ever we could find him. One Of the most
celebrated naval battles Of our civil war
was SO close to a Spanish port that the
citizens enjoyed 1t as spectacle. The Mon
roe doctrine neither forbids us to take the
Philippine Islands nor requires us to. The
world acquiesces in what we may deter
mine. All the contentious we may have
cannot be held down to the rules of the
Monroe doctrine. Great Britain and other
European countries have many valuable
islands as close to our continent as Cuba
and Porto Rico are, and there is no thought
of interfering with them. Devotion to the
Monroe doctrine does not require us to-
Neither does 1t require us to keep our
hands Off the Philippines, the Carolines or
the Ladrones, or anything else that comes
our way through a justifable war.
Evening star., 1898-08-17

The war is sure to be followed by an cpl
demic of hero-worship baptisms. Children
may not wholly escape the infiictfon of In
congruous and often ridiculous names
chosen by their over-enthusiastic parents,
in the mistaken belief that it is a display
of patriotism thus to burden their offspring.
These baptismal sacrifices are to be dis
couraged. History needs no such aids in
the recording of the passing of events as
the clubbing of Mr.. Smiths latest son
'Schley," nor will the posterity be any hap
pier, wiser or better because Mrs. Jones
chooses to call her youngest daughter Ma
Mia" Yet this will be done, with many
variations. There is often laundering in
the bestowal of names upon the innocents.
and 1t is not to be doubted that many a
man has been permanently embarrassed by
the giving of cognomens by parents with
out discrimination or taste. If to this ten
dency Is now to be added the temptation
to drive patriotism into the family Bible
and modification into the hearts of the
next generation the case calls for protest.
Evening star., 1898-08-17

of the relations with England and the vast
importance of the common interests of the
two nations.
The new ambassador went TO London
in what was at once propitious and
an embarrassing period. Conditions were
ripe for a re-awakening of the spirit of
brotherhood and friendiness between the
Lations that had been interrupted by va
rious unpleasant Incidents At the same
time Mr.. Bayard, in earning the rather
thoughtless applause of the English peo-
pie by his pronounced Anglicism, had
thrown obstacles in the way of his sue
cessor, inasmuch as the American senti-
ment had deepened In opposition to the
Delawarean proportionately as he had won
the esteem of the English people. To seek
to foster the spirit of kindliness and to
cement still closer the ties of blood and
kindred was, therefore, delicate task for
Mr.. Hay, for he ran the serious risk of
alternating the sympathies of his own peo-
pie, which had been abruptly withdrawn
from his predecessor when he undertook to
Halter the Englishmen at the expense of
Americans and American institutions. That
Mr.. Hay has won high degree of English
appreciation of the person and the infu
ence of our ambassador without detracting
from the good opinion of his own country
men is in no degree questionable. He has
succeeded completely in fostering the VAL
liable friendship of the country to which
he was accredited and stands higher than
ever in the estimation of America His
position has been especially difficult dur
ing these last few months because of the
war with Spain, which Involved heavier
responsibilities at London than have been
known by the American diplomatic repre-
sentative there for many seasons. The
neutrality of Great Britain was early Sc
cured and under such circumstances that
coalition of the continental powers in
behalf of Spain and against the United
States was effectually prevented. 1t is not
too much to believe that Mr.. Hay deserves
a large share of the credit for this out
come. No more generous applause greets
the announcement of his new appointment
than that of England. finding a hearty and
sincere echo from all parts of this coun-
try. The new Secretary Is man of cuI-
ture and wealth and Is In all respects
equipped for the task of managing the
American foreign relations during what is
sure to prove one of the most important
periods in the history of the United States.
Evening star., 1898-08-17
The Eisht-Inch Gun at Santiago.

Early in the campaign The Star called at
tention to the fact that as between the
ships Of Cervera's squadron then headed
for these shores, and those assembled to
oppose them the Americans had a decided
advantage over their enemies in the item
of eiGht-inch guns, and 1t was indicated
that the best opinion held to the view that
this type of weapon represents the happy
and effective medium between the heavy
guns of large calibar and the rapid
IRE guns of the secondary batteries There
have been few events tending to throw
light on some of the speculative views of
the war, but as far the record stands
The Stars forecast for the eight-nch gun
is amply verified In the fight off Santiago
July this weapon received such vindi-
cation as should go far toward securing
for it more prominent place in naval ar
mament in the future than it has hereto
fore enjoyed In that fight the heaviest
guns did little, while those of smaller cali
Der did appalling execution. They were
worked faster, and time was an element
of vital value. The savage concentration
of rapid fire upon the Spaniards soon drove
them ashore, crippled. The eight-inch gun
is practically the heaviest of the ships
weapons that can be used for speedy serv-
belong specifically to the secondary battery
while 1t throws a sufficient weight and ex-
plosive charge to work terrible destruction
at the target. There were thirty-two of
these guns on the American vessels par
ticipating in this fight, and as far as the
facts can be ascertained from the various
reports they did the greatest damage. Be-
yond the eight-inch caiiber the sole advan-
tage gained in increasing the size of the
weapon Is in adding to the range and to
the impact force of the projectile. The lat
ter contributes, of course to it's armor-
piercing qualities. In the battle of July 3
the Spanish ships were but slightly pro-
tected with armor, and the eight-inch gun
was practically serviceable as were the
greater guns, while the fighting was well
within its range. OF course the guns of
larger caliber are necessary, as are those
at the other end of the line, but If this
battle is to be taken a standard or an
index Of modern naval conditions 1t is
clear that the elgHt-nch gun is sure to
stand high in the esteem of naval authori-
ties the world over result of that one
days work at Santiago.
Evening star., 1898-08-17
A Relief.

I've learnt a lot O. Spanish words.
I've got SO l kin tell
Bout "ultimatums," protocols"
An "armistice," as we'll.
But joyously I hail the time
When 1 kin rest my brain
By askin' "How's the price of wheat2'
An What's the chance O. rain?"
Old friends is best. These recent themes
Were dazzlin' 1t Is true.
The clash Of steel-the roar of guns
They thrilled us through an through.
But swords may turn to plowshares now
In comfort, once again.
Well query, "How's the price O. wheat?'
An What's the chance O rain?"
Evening star., 1898-08-17
To Help Pay Expenses.
From the Philadelphia Inquirer,

From the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Is Spain going to pay all Of Uncle Sans
bills for this war?
No one expects her to- No demand has
been made on her. 1t would be foolish to
do so. She has no money. She won't pay
a cent.
Tfen what is all this absurd talk about
"lmperialism"-a term used by shallow
pated individuals who do rot know the
meaning Of it-when Uncle Sam proposss
to take an island or two to help pay ex-
penSeS?
Evening star., 1898-08-17

city's supplies. In the next breath Car
rama remarked that the Americans have
yet to find what good-for-nothing fellow
the Cuban insurgent is. The American es-
innate of the Cuban fortunately does not
depend upon such shifty standards.
Evening star., 1898-08-17

From the Oakland (Cal) Tribune.
The war Is actually over without Bryan
having been heard of in any way, except
as on the army pay roll. His democratic
admirers are accusing Mckinley of keep
ing him in the background, but then if he
had been sent to the front they would have
said the President was endeavoring to ge,
him shot. so 1t is as broad as it is long.
Evening star., 1898-08-17
Embnrrassinp,

Il felt really sorry for Mr.. Meekton the
other night" said the man who is given to
gossip. You know, he used to be quite a
singer in his youth
Did his voice fail him."
mo. He didn't give 1t chance. Some
thoughtless person asked him to sing that
old bass solo. Let All Obey. in the pres
ence of his wife,
Evening star., 1898-08-17
Joe and Joseph.

From the New York Mail and Express.
Most of the reports announcing the ar
rival at Montauk Point of the rough riders
and other troops from Santiago state that
among those on board the transports were
Gen. joe Wheeler and Lieut.. Joseph
Wheeler, jr. Here is. a distinction in ia
miliarity between father and son which
speaks eloquently of the affectionate re-
gard in which the former has come to be
held by the people of the country at large.
Evening star., 1898-08-17

The Spanish newspapers are now. in all
seriousness, refusing to honor Christopher
Columbus and accusing him of being an
evil genius. A slight sense of humor would
have saved tina Dons a great deal Of en-
bSrrassmenl.
Evening star., 1898-08-17
SHOOTING STARS.
A SuaDiciOu.

Il guess" said the boastful puginst PEN
sively, that fellow I've been trying to get
a match with has Spanish blood in his
veins"
Il suppose you're going to publish that
so as to irritate him."
mo. I'm in earnest. I never saw any
body that was 80 hard to find and so easy
to whip when you once get him cornered" ="
Evening star., 1898-08-17

General Blanco's tribute to Spanish arms
in connection with his resignation IS a re-
minder that the general did not get close
enough to real fighting to know what Span
ish arms really amounted to.
Evening star., 1898-08-17

The New York political managers are SOL
emnly assuring Mr.. Roosevelt's friends that
the rolling stone gathers no moss. But
after looking over the familiar names on
the program the public may conclude that
political moss is not what is needed.
Evening star., 1898-08-17

The German emperor goes to Jerusalem
accompanied by 200 clergymen. 1t is to be
assumed that the kaiser is too much Of a
gentleman to use any lese majestic coercion
in theological discussions which may arise.
Evening star., 1898-08-17

The amount of interest surrounding Zola
should warn tho French Academy to look
out for talent If it desires to keep up Its
reputation as a bright and progressive or
ganization.
Evening star., 1898-08-17
Stern Necessity.

In F'ancy's realm the youth would stray
Mid scenes Of gentle mirth.
But all the same he has to pay
His rent on solid earth
Evening star., 1898-08-17

Uncle Sans army need not be afraid of
anything on earth SO long as it keeps its
health This latter consideration is, how
ever, important
Evening star., 1898-08-17

England's official life should not mourn
Colonel Hay as lost to it. AS Secretary
of State he will have numerous opportuni-
ties to be neighbOrly.
Evening star., 1898-08-17

The anti-expansionists are eloquent In
telling what might happen, but are very
deficient in their precedent department.
Evening star., 1898-08-17

There will be a sincere effort on the part
OF the American public to welcome General
Miles as enthusiastically as the citizens of
Ponce did.
Evening star., 1898-08-17
''If they're Rich's
shoes they're proper" I"
Ten=two r.

This half-price sale is
causing a great sensation.
So seldom a shoe store ac-
tually sells for half price
though they often advertise
to do so. We1take it as the
best means to dispose of odd
lots quickly. In this sale we
include shoes which have
become shelf worn, and in
dozens of instances you get
immense value for your
money.
In the $2.o8 sale we also
include in addition to the
mems $3.50 and 81 linen and
canvas and tan shoes and
oxfords, all the ladies' high
grade black, tan and patent
leather oxfords which sold
for $3.50, 81 and $3.50.
You can order these by
nail-or anything-and be
assured of the most perfect
satisfaction. Hundreds of
Our patrons away for the
summer are ordering foot
wear in this way.
We have complete line of
sizes in military officers tan
and black riding boots. New
York and Philadelphia stores
are asking So more for iden-
teal qualities.
b. Rich's Sons,
''Hish-grade footwear for the elite"
1t Ien-two F St.
Evening star., 1898-08-17

If Alphonso XIII fails to make good
king it will not be for the lack Of solemn
and substantial warnings.
Evening star., 1898-08-17

There are still susricions that the Don
Carlos revolutionary band Is chiefly COM
posed OF the drum major.
Evening star., 1898-08-17

Sonny" said Uncle Eben, do yoh bes'
whah you is needed. an doan' vase yoh
life tryin' ter be sumpn what nature didn'
cut you out for. Remembuh dat de misfit
man, like misfit clothes, allus comes
cheap"
Evening star., 1898-08-17
Housekeeper-s' Table.

trirst hoor.)
GyTable Linen. Bed Covering, Towels-a big
table I1th street entrance filled with splendid
bargains. A hint: 62-inch All-linen Bleached
Table Damask - 59c yard value 3Or
Evening star., 1898-08-17
Great Dates.

from the springfield Republican.
The great dates Of the war are easy to
fix in the mind:
February Is.
April q.
May /.
July /.
July 3.
August IL.
No one in the whole country needs to be
told what each stands for.
A Pioneer.
From the Worcester Spy.
Jernegan is the only man that ever
"saited" the sea.
Evening star., 1898-08-17
pc for ST. .48 Umbrellas.

tFirst foor.b
s1.4s is the average value. Some but
81. %. We're S1.15. Last few Of ND,
many mighty lots. Choice for........... >@S
Evening star., 1898-08-17
48c. each.
From 69c., soc. and S1.W.

Boys and Girls Washable Hats, Caps and Tan
OShanters, linen and white duck; also Boys
Straw Hats.
l5c., 25c. and soc. each.
Evening star., 1898-08-17

30 Boys Linen Separate Collars and Shields
neatly trimmed, prettily braided, all sizes.
1215c. each. From 75c.
Third floor.
Evening star., 1898-08-17
CN1ildren's Bargain Table.

(Third foor.)
O19c for last Of those 75c Null Hats with
straw brims. :. Wash Dresses for girls / to 10
years and boys to years to be re- hCNc
dueed from 15c, csc and Sl.25 to only.... W.
Evening star., 1898-08-17
Shoe
Department.

In order to acquaint you with the
new location of Shoe Department
third floor, adjoining Women's
Ready-to-wear Outer Garments,
we offer tomorrow the following
special item at greatly reduced
price:
Women's Tan Oxfords. derby toe, turn sole,
we'll made and stylish Shoe.
Sl.55 a pair. From $3.50.
Third floor.
Evening star., 1898-08-17
More &c.
Table Tumbaer.s.

We offer tomorrow another 10
bbl. lot of New Clear Pressed Glass
Table Tumblers, with imitation cut
bottoms and with or without bands,
neat top, at
&c. each.
Fifth noor.
Evening star., 1898-08-17
Fourth Floor Table.

upholstery. efc.3
u Sc yard for &c Scrim 40 inches wide. DO
yard for ioc SAkoline. I9c for Tapestry Squares
worth up 10 81 yard. 19c for 25c Window Shades
..--9Se for $l-50 Oak Screens, silkoline oiled.
Evening star., 1898-08-17

Second fioor)
tyThe 1900 yards Of best French orgsndtzs
and Dimities lately purchased have sold So rnpidT
that the pieces in pretiest designs and clars have
already reached the remnant table Choice e.
tomorrow, per ward. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Nv