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Evening star., 1898-06-06
California Unanimous for Annexation
From the San Francisco Chronicle.

From the San Francisco Chronicle
While the Chronicle is not disposed to
credit the telegraphic statement of a few
weeks ago that Senator White had been
retained as attorney for the sugar trust on
thls coast, 1t must concede that his course
toward Hawaiian anneXa .ion is such as to
commend him for that preferment in
Iuture so far as We can ascertain, and
our sources OF information of the best,
the people OF the state of California by n
very large majority of both parties want
HaWall to be annexed territory Say
ing nothing of the all but unanimous atti-
! tude OF the press. the resolutions of com
mercial bodies prove it. But ont. such body
in California. Though all significant cham
bers OF commerce have spoken, ever took
ground against annexation, and this was
the chamber of commerce III Senator
whites home town, represented at the time
by a bare quorum of directors. All the rest.
speaking for the people of Califosnia nave
voted to let Hawaii in, not excepting The
second chamber of south arn California
that of San Diego. San Francisco has al
ways been affirmative. Even the Trades
Council has joined the great business or
ganizations here in behalf of the island
cause. The very Legislature that made Mr..
Whlte senator registered for annexation
Whom, then, does Senator White represent
IN his persistent fight against the popular
Sause; cause nat Is there to represent save
himself and the sugar trust? We do not
charge that the senator has sold himself
to the trust, but it is obvious that he con-
s1ders its views of his public duty to be
lore convincing than those OF he people
of California. That position IS lncst anorna
lous. 1t is bound to have its influence unor,
Senator whites public career, if that career
seeks further opportunity. Whether it viii
also, IN the long run, have Its influence
upon MS private career is question
toward which his constituents democra tic
ana republican, will maintain a vlsilant
interest
Evening star., 1898-06-06
The Ncrrimac Affair.

All the dispatches received thus far from
Santiago and its vicinity concerning the
exploit of the Merrimac indicate that there
has been no such work in removing the
wreck of that craft as was reported Sat
urday- 1t now appears that the collier was
sunk athwart the channel, and being longer
than the channel is wide. she offers the
most effective obstruction to navigation
imaginable She was sunk, too, so close to
the mouth of the harbor that the work of
removal by explosions is a practical i'm
possibility Every detail of the affair is
calculated TO fire the American heart with
pride and to inspire even in the enemy a
sense OF appreciation. Indeed, frem the
accounts now at hand the Spanish officials
nave carried themselves with such cour-
tesy and consideration for the brave men
OF the Merrimac as to remove in some
measure the stigma that has attached to
the Spanish character in warfare Ceryera
seems to be a kindly man. Carranza
praised him in the letter that was never
sent The prompt offer to exchange Hob
son and his companions for Spanish pris-
oners Is guaranty that Hobson's crew
VIII not be harmed and 1t is altogether
likely that within few days they will be
again among their friends
Evening star., 1898-06-06
The Preparedness of Hawaii.

Those who oppose the permanent occupa-
tion by the United States of the Philip
pines and of Porto Rico and who are equal
ly opposed to the annexation of Cuba cite
the character and condition of the inhab-
tants and the form of government to
which they have for so long been accus-
toned as supporting the contention that
American control, for very many years at
least. could only be maintained by strong
er form of government than the United
States. with its traditions and teachings,
could afford to inaugurate. The downfall
of Spanish authority will be followed by a
seriously unsettled condition of things with
the people at sea, with new jealousies aris-
ing. and with only a strong military arm
equal to the emergency.
The picture is painted in extreme colors.
The situation will undoubtedly be difficult
But no nan is justified in saying that the
United States could not meet it without
substituting for Spanish tyranny an equally
Objectionable form of American tyranny.
The Star mentions the subject at this
time, however, only to emphasize the diff
ference between the situation, whatever it
may be- in the Spanish colonies and that in
the Hawaiian Islands. In the latter there
Is a form of government fashioned as well
own and in successful operation. 1t is stable
as against all but threatened outside in
fiuences. The people accept it, obey it, and
are at peace among themselves. American
control will simply mean the hoisting of the
Stars and Stripes and the substitution of
American for Hawaiian officials enforcing
laws in no measure oppressive, and differ
ing from the laws now in operation In the
Islands only as may be necessary to ex-
tend the full benefits of American control
to the people of the islands. There can be
neither jar nor clash of the slightest con-
sequence. The people of the islands are
not only expecting annexation to the United
States, but they desire it, and have had a
beneficial experience of five years with a
government calculated to prepare them for
the change proposed.
Everything favors and demands immedi-
ate action. The islands are ready, the peo-
pie are waiting and the interests both of
the islands and of the United States. will
be intellectually subserved. The Stars and
Stripes ought to be flying at Honolulu be-
fore another fortnight has rolled around.
Evening star., 1898-06-06
Has Reed "BunkOed" the RenuhH
cans.
Washington Dispatch to Chicago Chronicle

"asH"stoh Dispatcn TO chicago Chronicle.
Washington, June 3.-It appears now that
Speaker Reed was simply putting up DO
lltlcal "bunko' game on Representa- tives
HIT and Grosvenor when he persuaded
them to abandon the movement for a re.
publican caucus on the question of annex
ing Hawaii. Hit and Grcsvenor were cir
culating petition for the proposed caucus
when the Speaker said to them IL they
would only wait until the revenue bill could
be disposed of there would be no trouble
ABOUT reaching vote on the Newlands
resolution in the House. Mr.. Reed appeared
to be very frank about the matter, and he
went on to say to Hit and Grosvenor that
rule would be reported for the considera-
ton of the resolution as soon as the war
tax bill became a law.
The very frankness of the Speaker puZ-
Zled the champions of annexation They
knew that Mr.. Reed was not in the ma bill
OF abandoning his position on any PROPOSE.
ton and they therefore regarded with sus.
plcion his openly expressed Willingness to
give the House chance to vote on the
question of annexing the Sandwich Islands
They thought, as matter of fact, that the
Speaker was playing a trick on them, and
II turns out that they were not mistaken
The cat was let out of the bag today Be.
fore Speaker Reed gave his consent for the
House to consider the Newlands resolution
he knew that steps had been taken in the
Senate to block the passage of any measure
at this session looking to the annexation OF
Hawaii.
Evening star., 1898-06-06

combats the views of certain Americans.
who insist that everything Is confused and
drifting; that there is no vigilance OF
capacity shown anywhere. and sthat the
United States is an object of defision
throughout the civilized world.
On the subject of the American cam
paign in the West Indies Lieut. Carranza
says:
Il am very much afraid lest they at
tack Porto Rico by sea and land and put
on the attack on Havana. They are not
going TO do more than try to take the
latter. and they think then If they destroy
our fleet of taking the war into Spain.
with Havana already in their power. They
have no confidence in their army, but they
have in their navy, and they are afraid of
our army and of yellow fever, because If
the men should begin to Gle in Cuba there
would be tremendous row, as they are
not like our people.
Let us note particularly the assertion
that If American troops in Cuba were to
be attacked by yellow fever and the men
should begin to die there would be tre-
mendous row." The remark follows, that
They" the Americans, "are not like our
people,
Lieut.. Carranza is entirely correct in the
assertion that the American people would
not stand what the Spanish people stand
American government which would hurry
men unprovided for into Cuba and neglect
them after their arrival would be promptly
and soundly condemned Spain, as we
know, has sent raw levies by the thousands
to the island. with no provision made for
their comfort or security against disease,
and, as consequence, thousands have per-
ished of fever and neglect. The Spanish
people have stood that. The American
people would not stand it. But the cry of
the curbstCne managers of the war has
been, and still is. to pour troops into Cuba
and let them take pot luck. to health
and comfort.
There is no lack of confidence in the
army as the Spaniards will soon find out
The Americans will fight well ashore
as afoat; but common sense teaches that
the troops must first be put in fighting
trim before they can in justice be called on
to fight.
Evening star., 1898-06-06
The American Naxx

All additional particulars go to enhance
the value and the glory of that achieve
ment at Santiago. The heroic man who
executed the project also planned it, and
was permitted to choose his assistants.
The call for volunteers brought swarms of
offers. From top to bottom of the service,
men were eager to CO.
Three of those chosen are described as
green" men-plain and unseasoned men,
whose only recommendation for the work
was that they were familiar with the
doomed ship. Knowing her WELL they
would be the better able to help destroy
her. The ship was a collier, and those of
her old crew who remained with her after
her commercial days were ended could have
had but brief period in which to imbibe
the spirit of the fighting navy. They need
ed no time at all, as it turned out. As
readily as though they had worn the coun-
try's uniform all their days and been bred
to battle, they went without a moments
hesitation to the post OF greatest peril
were willing to die without even a chance
to fight for life. ,
And there was actually a stowaway!
Here was a man who would not be rejected,
So anxious was he to serve, tnat, without
thought OF fame or danger, with his name
not on the list Of those who had been for
mally selected, with his sacrifice not to be
known to any but those with whom he
seemed to be going to certain death, he
tucked himself away and awaited the
moment when he could show himself, and
die IL necessary with the Others
1t Is not necessary to invite comparisons
| with the histories OF other nations. We
concede. and do not begrudge. the honors
that have been won at sea by men OF other
countries-by Engiishmen In particular
Evening star., 1898-06-06
The Cnrrnnxn Letter

Tne published letter of Lieut.. Carranza.
since leaving Washington chief of Spanish
spies In canada, Is an interesting produc-
tion- We get a frank Spanish view of the
Spanish dispositions on the sea-which is
rot complimentary-and we also get a
Spanish view of ourselves. The opinions
expressed do not proceed from a very great
authority. but. in the circumstances, they
are entitled to some consideration.
Lieut.. Carranza thinks better of US than
some Of us think of ourselves. He agrees
with the Enslishman who said that the
Americans seemed to be very much
alive" His own phrase is, The Americans
are showing the most extraordinary vigil
lance" The compliment was provoked by
the prompt arrest Of the Spy Downing here
- - An1khAx apx at Tampa But this
Evening star., 1898-06-06
At Home and Abroad.

| allus go slow on predictions.
You seldom know how they'll turn out.
But I'm goin' to break old restrictions,
Cause l know what I'm talkin' about
Events Show abundance of reason
Fur the statement I'm maxim, which il
It's goin' to be hard season
Fur folks in the monarchin biz
In most lines affairs is revivin'.
But fur kings an fur czars it is plain
Scme troubles will soon be arrivin'
Eff they don't come in out of the reign.
Infant prodiges-they're far from pleasin'-
And amateur despots new-riz
ST ould be warned it'll be a hard season
Fur folks in the monarchin biz
Evening star., 1898-06-06
What He Denied.

That translated letter is a miserable at
tempt to misrepresent me-" said the Span
ish diplomat.
Do you contradict the assertion that you
are chief of spies?'
No"
Can you refute the charges that you
have assailed men high in the affairs of
your own government
Il do not wish to-
What is it, then, that You denyT''
THE grammar
Evening star., 1898-06-06

But we may with propriety compare our
selves with ourselves. And when before,
In the whole illustrious history of the
American navy-from the days of Paul
Jones to those of Farragut-was higher
spirit ever shown by either officers or men
than has been developed in the few weeks
that have marked the progress Of our war
with Spain? country SO served cannot
but succeed.
Evening star., 1898-06-06
Both Funny and Prophetic.
rom the Scranton Pa.) Tribune.

one of the happiest cartoons of the sea-
son is printed in the Washington Star. II
is entitled "A Modern King Canute' and
represents Speaker Reed sitting on a tnrone
by the seashore vainIy striving with his
imperial gavel to beat back the rising tide
for Hawaiian annexation. Mr.. Reeds sense
of humor will be touched by this clever
idea and his good Judgment will perceive
that while the cartoon is funny it is also
prophetic.
Evening star., 1898-06-06
SHOOTING STARS.
Consulting the Rook..

Did that corporation refer you to any
books In their arguments to secure your
support of them?"
Yes. indeed" replied Senator Sorghum.
Ihey know their business. The first thing
they did was to show me now they stood
with the mercantile agercies"
Evening star., 1898-06-06

The news that China and Japan are
friendly Is not surprising. China cannot
fail to respect the power of it's former an
tagonist and Japan must hold in high
regard nation which pays it's indemnity
so promptly.
Evening star., 1898-06-06
A Dislike,

suppose" said Mr.. Meekton's wife,
who had been getting some new clothes,
you are one of these men who complain
because the fashions change so fast
NO., he answered. when 1 look over
some of the later ones I wish they'd change
faster"
Evening star., 1898-06-06

A very reliable regiment of all-round i'm
munes might be recruited from people who
have for years been doing business on the
banks of the Chicago river
Evening star., 1898-06-06

Time was when ''Hobson's Choice" was a
phrase that meant no choice at all Now
1t means about the bravest and noblest
choice man can POSSIBLY make
Evening star., 1898-06-06

III Mr. Letters transaction had the pa
triouc purpose of making provisions ex-
pensive to Spain, he will of course exert
himself to send bread down to three cents
a loaf soon as the war is over.
Evening star., 1898-06-06

For country that is not a nation of
shopkeepers, France displays wonderful
promptness in declining to permit friend
ships to interfere with business.
Evening star., 1898-06-06
Both Necessary.
From the Chicago Journal.

Hawaii is as necessary as the Nicaragua
canal. The annexation of one and the cut
ting Of the other are measures of simple
prudence that have already been neglected
too long,
Evening star., 1898-06-06

The Spanish censors might increase the
Importance of their services by letting the
lethargic Madrid press alone and deyoting
their attention to private correspondence.
Evening star., 1898-06-06

Oakland. Cal. June 3.-The directors of
the Oakland board of trade have instructed
Secretary Shaft to draft strong set Of
resolutions, to be forwarded to the Califor-
mia senators. urging them to use every
effort to secure Hawaiian annexation as
soon as possible.
Evening star., 1898-06-06

Mr.. Reed declines to be put in the atti-
tude OF having changed his mind. He
merely recognizes the inevitable.
Evening star., 1898-06-06
Opposition UMwise,

This Hawaiian question has been SO thor
oughly discussed in Congress and out Of
Congress. and the necessity of annexation
is SO great, that opposition is unwise and
ought MT to be successful.
Evening star., 1898-06-06

De LONE will be required to make room
in his corner of back-numberdom for Senior
Carranza
Evening star., 1898-06-06
Unpatriotic Senators.

Speaker Reed has decided not to oh
struct the will of the people in the matter
of annexing Hawaii. but unfortunately
there are number of United States sena-
tors who are not SO patriotic.
Evening star., 1898-06-06
Instructions From Madrid,

The Spanish warrior heard the cry,
Go forth with courage rash!
You carry en- the war, while l
Will carry off the cash."
Evening star., 1898-06-06

The annexation of Hawaii will be a well
come refutation of the pessimism which
mas declared the sugar trust alI-powerful
Evening star., 1898-06-06

1t Is to w. J. Bryan's credit that while
he desires tent, it Is not for sulking pur-
poses
Evening star., 1898-06-06

Lieutenant Hobson's matter-of-fact name
represents another setback for the war
poets.
Evening star., 1898-06-06

Percale Pillow Slips. fine and soft-excellent 70
summer use, 45x3Sla inches,
25c. each.
Evening star., 1898-06-06
Rugs for the
Summer Home
AT Greatly Redut

We shall offer this week a LARGE
number of Rugs in carpet sizes, es-
pecially suitable for summer use a;
the following low prices:
Reversible Rugs in green, terra
Gotta, garnet, salmon, red and vari-
Gus light colored effects.
2 x3 yds., 5000. Reduced from Sc
23x33 yds., 5000 Reduced from SI2
3 x4 yds,, SI2.oo. Reduced from SIC
Evening star., 1898-06-06
Also this special lot of
Ready=to=Use
Sheets and Pillow Slips,

Made of good quality muslin torn
from the piece, with generous hens,
such as you would have if you made
them at home, at prices that hardly
cover the cost OF the cloth alone.
Sheets===
7Gs Muslin Sheets, good quality. measuring 6sx9O
inches.
$50 each.
Evening star., 1898-06-06

1000 pieces Tariatane, in all the desirable color
for covering pictures. chandeliers mirrors. stat,
ary, ETC.,
I2dc. yard-$I.25 a piece.
Evening star., 1898-06-06

fI0 usekeeping
Departments
Offer the following exceptional val
ties, many of which, in all probability,
cannot be repeated in the near
future:
John 8. Browns Famous Irish Damask Pattern
Cloths, 2h yards long and yards wide Special
value,
$500 each.
500 dozen White FrInged Fruit DOylies. with
catstitch border,
5oc. a dozen.
200 dozen Al-linen Hemmed IIuck Towels, 1886
inch. Speciai value
I21c. each.
100 dozen Hemmed Glass Towels for pantry and
kitchen use. Size 2Tx33 inches.
$500 a dozen. Regularly $500.
100 dozen Bleached Turkish Bath Towels. Size
25x52 Inches.
25c. each Regular price, 35c.
A case OF Checked Nainsooks, extra sheer, for
aprons, chldren's wear ana Hen $ unuergafmehts,
&c. yard.
Another case Of 36-inch Beached Cambria Mus
lin,
sc. yard.
Another case of Fruit of the Loom Bleached
Muslin
&c. yard.
Percale Pillow Slips. fine and soft-excellept for
summer use 45x3Sle inches,
25c. each.
1000 pieces Tariatane in all the desirable colors.
for covering pictures. chandeliers mirrors, statu-
ary, etc.,
I2Ic. a Nard=SI 2S a Diece.
Evening star., 1898-06-06

Muslin.
&c. a yard.
Evening star., 1898-06-06
Fruit


We call especial attention to the
extra quality Machine-made Fruit
Jars, which we are now offering, put
up In lots of one dozen in wooden
case, complete with rubbers and ad-
Unstable wire fastener for opening
and closing the jars.
Best quality, with smooth edges, pint size,
6Oc. a case.
Evening star., 1898-06-06

600 Muslin Sheets, doube-bed size, measuring
72x90 inches excellent muslin.
4Oc. each.
Evening star., 1898-06-06

Also one lot Of Vacuum Fruit Jars, put up in
same way, "
75c. a case
Evening star., 1898-06-06

Jelly
Tumblers.
Now is the time for Strawberry
Jelly. We offer 10 bbls. of Tin Top
Jelly Glasses at the low price of
Ioc. dozen.
Fifth floor.
Evening star., 1898-06-06

100 dozen Bleached Turkish Bath Towels. Siz
25x52 Inches.
25c. each. Regular price, 35c.
Evening star., 1898-06-06

Another case Of 36inch Bleached Cambria Mus.
lin,
sc. a yard.
Evening star., 1898-06-06

100 dozen Hemmed Glass Towels for pantry and
kitchen use. Size 2Ix33 inches.
$500 dozen. Regularly $500.
Evening star., 1898-06-06

A case OF Checked Nansooks extra sheer, fo
aprons, children's wear and mems undergarment,
Sc. yard.
Evening star., 1898-06-06

Canvas Dress Trunks, steel clamps. sheet-iron
bottom. hardwood Stats strap hinges, best brass
lock, deep tray with partitions
2S- inch 3o-inch 80 inch 34-inch 36-inch
Evening star., 1898-06-06

500 dozen White Fringed Fruit DOylies. with
catstitch border.
soc. a dozen.
Evening star., 1898-06-06

Cedaf=IlTled
Box or Wardrobe Couches.
These Couches have all the moth
preventive qualities of the expensive
cedar chests for packing purposes,
with the additional advantage of a
soft, comfortable Couch or Lounge,
and the cost is about one-third that of
a cedar chest.
Covered with selected printed
denims
Third aeer. '1 ~
Evening star., 1898-06-06

200 dozen All-linen Hemmed Huck Towels 1885
inch. Speciai value,
I2Ic each.
Evening star., 1898-06-06
$3.o5 $4.35 $500 $500 $5.25

1896 S4.35 S4.bo S49o S5.25
Canvas Dress Trunks. steel clamps sheet-iron
bottom best strap hinges hest Excelsior lock and
lock bolts. cloth lined throughout. deep tray with
hat box. extra dress tray-aud particular point
all should notice is, all parts riveted through
with washers
32-inch 34-nch 36inch
$500 $3.50 $500
Fourth floor.
Evening star., 1898-06-06
Special Sale of
Trunks, Bags, Suit Cases, etc.


Canvas Dress Trunks, steel clamps, shect-iron
bottom, two brass locks iron bound-a slightly,
well-made Trunk
2S-inch 30nch 32-inch 3i-inch 36-inch
S3.65 $3.o5 S4.35 $4.o5 $4.05
Evening star., 1898-06-06

Leather Club Bags, imitation alligator, linen
lined-special value
Pinch 13-ineh 14-inch 15-inch 16-inch 1T-inch
Evening star., 1898-06-06

Cowhide Suit Cases, linen lined best brass lock
inside strap leather corners. &c.
S3.o5 each. Value $4.5o.
Evening star., 1898-06-06

Hose Reels only SOC. each.
Fifth noer.
Evening star., 1898-06-06

Real Grain Leather Cowhide Club Bags nicke
trimmings
Pinch 13-inch l4-inch la.inch lG-incl
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1898-04-30
A Professional Man.


A very quietly dressed little woman of
middle age entered one of the large ready
made clothing establishments recently and
asked TO see some suits for her husband
says the Philadelphia Record. She had the
measurements with her and evidently was
taking full charge of the matter A num-
Der of patterns were shown her, but at
each she turned up her nose and said: on
that's not good enough for my husband. a
man of his position must have something
better than that" So the obliging sales
man brought forth suits of finer texture
until he had reached the. most expensive
material in the ready-made stock. After a
good deal of fussing and examining she.at
last selected pattern which might do
though l really think he should get some
thing little finer !" She paid for the gar
ments I'm bills taken from quite fat roll,
and as the salesman returned the change
and thanked her he yentuEed to ask who
"Mr. Schmidt was and what was his
position. What! Don't you know my hus-
band?" was thereby. 'sWhy, he's a pro-
tesslonal rat-catcherr'