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1t is to be hoped, too, that we have
had some effect on the medieval di-
plomacy of Europe. We have often
been called blunt and discourteous in
our diplomacy-no doubt with truth;
for EuroNsan diplomacy is dilatory
art, that has always been as courteous
as it has usually been mendacious.
Ministers have seldom said what they
or their masters meant. Now, if the
dealingsof civilized governments with
one another are ever to advance be-
yond evasion and cunning, the old
diplomacy must change to Republi-
can directness and frankness. 1t need
not take on discourtesy in manner,
but it must speak the truth and keep
faith. If we have even in slight meas
ure discredited the old mendacious
and dilatory methods, we have done
something toward farthering political
civilization.
Nor will the impulse that asserted
itself in the war stop with the war.
That spirit of the people once having
looked outward, American enterprise
will seek new fields of conquest-not
by arms, but by trade and legitimate
adventure. Our Navy has revealed to
ourselves not less than to the rest of
the world gur rightful place among
the nations. Modern transportation
which we'have done most to develop
has chaHged all international politi-
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CUBA LIBRE.
Written for THE REPUBLICAN.

Written for THE REPUBLICAN.
Under the starry flag,
Under the flag of the free,
Peace prOclaimS her glories
Over the land and the sea.
Never a cause more holy
Never cause so just;
ShackleS of ages broken
Tyranny biting the dust.
Star of destiny rising
Liberty's brightning gleam
Flashes around the world
America, the Supreme"
Hers is the greater glory
Outreaching poets song:
Daring to do her duty;
Checking the hand of wrong.
The Pearl of the Antilles
Arising from the sea,
Finds Liberty awaiting
Under the Flag of the Free.
August %, 1898. I'll. J.
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The complete conquest of the island
CUBA by civilizati on will be accom-
plished through American industry
and commerce, which will now follow
American arms. Brigands are as GER
tain where roads are lacking as rebel
lion where government is oppressive.
But the future of Cuba presents no
insuperable difficulties, through it's
subjection to civilization may require
a considerable time. In his procla-
nation concerning the government of
Santiago, the President indicated the
proper course to pursue; local govern
ment to be permitted, to be required,
in fact; the United States to maintain
control is necessary for the security
of life and property, but to relax it,
and at last to give it up, when a com
petent local government has been Gre
ated and tested. The process will not
be very different in principle from the
process of the reconstruction of the
local government OF the Southern
States 30 years ago. If the Cubans
do not at first show capacity for self
government. the certain increase of
American influence and even of Amer
can population in the island will great
ly hasten its coming The engineer
will follow the soldier. The harbor
of Havana will be open to the Gulf
Stream-a necessary and easy piece
of sanitary work that the Spaniards
have been going to do for century;
the cities will be properly drained,
and yellow fever will be eliminated
from the scourges of our own shores.
Cuba will present no very serious diff
ficulty till the time comes when it
may wish to be admitted into the
American Union as State. But such
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a wiahis not a sufficient reason for
its admission.

And the same plan whereby local
self-g'9vernment will be built up in
Cuba will apply, with modification,
to Pqdto Rico. One island will be-
come an Independent territory under
our guadianship; the other will be
directly ceded to us. But the essen
tial elements of their government un-
der our tutelage must be the same.
for themoral obligations that we have
assumed are the same, and there is but
one great principle of government
that we can adhere to.
How much territory it may be wise
to retain in the Philippine Islands it
is impossible to foresee; but the prin-
sciple that should government our ac-
t;rTs tt ics sss.r We want no .'colonies, q
can iLdaed have no colonies, " in the
continental sense; but we must fulfil
every obligation to Spain's conquered
subjects that our conduct of the war
in Asiatic waters has put upon us,
without regard to the colonizing am
billions of the European nations; and
we shall hardly fail, moreover, to
keep whatever strategic advantage
our Navy has won in either ocean.
The war, then, brings without the
sphere of English-speaking civiliza-
tion two of the most valuable of the
Antilles; incidentally the Hawaiian
Islands, and perhaps part of the
Philippine group; and these results
can be only good But in achieving
them we have achieved other results
quite as great, and no less great be-
cause they were unexpected.
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We have recovered our own national
feeling. Four months ago we were a
great mass of people rather than a
compact nation conscious of national
strength and unity. By forgetting
even for this brief time our local diff
ferences we have welded ourselves
into conscious unity such as the
Republic has not felt since its early
days. Not only have the North and
South forgotten that they were ever
at WARRIOR time and industry had al
ready well-nigh brought this result
but the Pacific States are nearer to
the rest of the Union than they ever
were before, and the great Middle
West is no longer estranged from the
seaboard. We can work out our own
problems and build our own future
with steaIjer purpose.
III. 10 ans sper.,...sAasa
of the increased respect other nations
have for us. The United States was
never before understood in official
Europe, perhaps not even in official
England. When the war was begun.
most of the continental nations failed
to conceal their contempt for us; they
now respect us as they never dreamed
they should Nor is it only our naval
victories that have given the world
somewhat new conception of the
United States. Quite as impressive
has been the absence of the old-time
barbarities of war and of war-like
vindictiveness. To send home across
the ocean a captured army, to parole
the officers of a captured squadron, to
feed not only the victims of Spanish
misrule, but the Spanish themselves,
have laid emphasis on other reasons
for war than the old reasons of the
punishment of enemies and the CON
quest of tribute bearing territory. In
humanity to the enemy this war is
without parallel. Both the power
and the aims of the Republic are more
clearly understood in Europe than
half-century of peace could have re-
vealed them, and Tin no spirit of boast
fulness) we might add the American
character, also.
Evening star., 1898-06-11

bright blue serge opening over a vest of
white pique. A high folded stock cravat of
white satin is wound around the high linen
collar and falls in two ends over the chest.
Another gown for afternoon wear has a
tight-titting bodice of brown and tan plaid
taffeta. over this is draped golden brown
smooth canvas cloth, which forms low
cut, slashed and sleeveless blouse, and dis
closes the silk bodice underneath. This
overdress closes on the left side and con-
tinues an overskirt. which is also slash
ed over the underskirt OF brown and tan
plaid taffeta. A gold belt gathers the full
ness of the blouse at the waist lEa.
An Elegant House Gown.
Our Illustration represents an elegant
house gown of black nuns yelling, covered
with polka dots of steel sequns
The skirt, OF admirable fit is lined with
black glace taffeta, and shows the favorite
serpentine fiounce, which falls in a CON
siderable dip behind, and the connection
10 the skirt yoke is concealed by five rows
of bias milliner's folds.
Tie blouse is also made up over black
tatteta glace. The back is tight-fitting over
the shoulders, but a few small folds are
gathered closely into the rounded folded
belt of black taffeta, which closes in front
with clasp consisting of two splendid
crcsrcnts OF diamonds set IN silver.
The front of the blouse is most gracefully
arranged into full cascade folds. edged with
small mllliner's folds Of black taffeta and
opening over Il full vest of Irish guipure
over white tafeta. A novel finish is given
by the large bow jabOt of Sky-blue crepe
de chine, also held by a diamond crescent
and the high folded stock collar of blue
crepe de chine. The sleeves are almost
Ught and very long. with an untrimmcd
bell cuff of the same black nuns yelling.
over black taffeta glaCe. The caps over the
shoulders are also edged with Two narrow
lows of taffeta milliners folds.
This model suggests variety of COM
bnatons and materials which may be
made up less eXpensively than the original
Striking Variations.
Thus a very striking variation consists
Of red nuns yelling with polka dots of
satin. over a lining of red tafreta. The vest
may be of white lace and the collar and
bow OF black crepe de chine with buckles
OF jet Needless to say that this combina
uon Is risque and though exceedingly chic
Is becoming to but Il few favored ones.
a famous actress. well known for her ex-
qulslte taste in dress. says wisely that rctr
shpuId not be worn below the head after
~. nor below the waist after 30
Overtri;nminS is the sartoriaI vice of the
tlne- The precept. Let your moderation be
Known unto all" Is totally disregarded bv
ly apparent in the millinery line, as the ma
jorlty of summer hats are so laden with
trimming that they look top-heavy, and are
really Hnht Tor hot weather wear; vet the
trimmings have never been more beautiful
ana the gardens of flowers which decorat
the modern hat with the fairest uro-
ductions of nature.
Evening star., 1898-06-11

in our sore is brushed and beaten every
week, and kept between times in a cedar
lined closet"
In the second place a weeks wear in
warm weather does furs more injury than
{. whole seasons use in cold. When tbrv
are put away it should be seen to that
every hair is brushed smoothly into place.
and care should also be taken to Law them
properly In the chest or box Sealskin is
not often injured by moths, but furriers
state that carelessncss in wearing and lay
ing it away with the surface Hughcned
does II great injury
The best method of employing camphor is
III pieces the size of a hazel nut wrapped
each In tissue paper; thus covered the gum
VIII not injure the most delicate colors
SPIRITS of tCrpentine sprinkIed freely in a
trunk before lining with newspapers will
destroy any moths eggs that may have
found lodgment therein. but the turpenttne
must not be allowed to touch ANYTHING
which it can possibly injure
Evening star., 1898-06-11
EARRINGS AGAIN.
If You Would BE stylish You Must
Affect Them.

From the New York Herald.
Would you believe it? To be in the uodo
each girl and each woman must from now
on wear earrings. 1t is with no uncertain
noise that fashion has issued this decree
and earrings old or new-earrings from
your grandmothers jewel casket if YOU
ike, or earrings fresh from the jewelers.
may be worn. provided only that some bit
or gold or some gem glitters in your ears.
While display is never proper and espe-
cialiy not in this case, the smart earring
VIII be very large. 1t will be the hoop and
chain, CT the band of gold, or the drop. -
A curious freak Of fashion is that screw
earrings will not be permissible That is.
the screw with its solitary gem, frequently
an exceedingly fine jewel, has not come
INTO fashion with the other styles The
nook earring alone will rule.
Most popular of all probably will be the
hoop and chain. which consists of "A sue
cession of gems, turquoises. rubies dia-
n onds or pearls, swung in a hoop from
the ear, each jewel joined with its prede-
cessor and successor by u fine chain of tiny
gold links. The jewels may be of any size
and there may be any number of them A
pair OF hoop and chain diamond earrings
with the diamonds of good size would GER
tainly cost not far from thousand dollars
such a pair of earrings of pearls would also
hgure up very pretty sum.
The band of gold, without Jewels but
i"i o. 10 eACeeuiiSly electlNe. 1neSe bands
are also made of filagreed silver and fila
greed gold. The drop earring is much
III vogue, and the gems used in it comprise
also diamonds, pearls, turquoises or rubies
These jewels hang in a straight line from
the hoop, Joined by gold chains, as in the
hoop ard chain earring. There must al
ways be either three or five jewels in one
or these strings, never two or four. The
jewels in a string in these earrings vary
much in size, first small gem, then Il
in
with the largest.
Yet another fashionable earring is the
sequin earring This is simply hoop of
gold, with four or five little golden medal
liens i'll imitation of the old seauin coin
hanging from the lower edge of the hoop
1t should be added that it is perfectly good
form, curiously enough, to wear imita ton
stones of any sort in these earrings of to-
Gay. Rhinestone earrings for example
promise TO be exceedingly popular this sum
Ner.
Evening star., 1898-06-11
4 Portable Wardrobe.
From Harpers Bazaar.

From Harpers Bazaar
\ friend who is going abroad has Just
made for herself what she calls "a po.ta ble
wardrobe" She frankly says that the idea
Is not original with her, but is an English
notion. aad that she has only copied an ar
ticle that she once saw in London. The
thing is so convenient and easily made. and
the woman who travels, or who in summer
has a room in the average boarding house
with the usual lack of closet space may he
glad 10 know exactly how this portable
wardrobe is designed.
Ii is made OF a large piece of waterproe.
clcth or canvas such as one sees used for
gun cases game bags and mems mackin-
toshes. This piece is five feet long by four
wide, and Is lined with brown holland ON
the right and left sides of the canvas are
stitched flaps OF holland like the linirg,
each flap being the same width as the cam
vas, and little over half as long Across
the top OF the canvas is fastened a rod with
dress hooks. The wardrobe" is hung
against the wall with the rod at the top,
gowns are suspended from the hooks and
the flaps are then fastened over the gowns.
which are thus securely protected against
dust and dampness.
AT the back of this canvas dress-preseryer
are straps and handle attached, after thu
fashion of a shawl-strap. When the owner
of the dresses wishes TO travel she spreads
her portable wardrobe on the bed lays her
skirts and waists In smoothly, buttons the
daps. rolls up the whole thing, straps II Sc
curely, and behold. II is ready to be carried
or checked to the owners destination.
Evening star., 1898-06-11
Pleasing Contrasts.
LOON OFT FOR MOTHS.
This is the season When They Will
Give You Trouble.

Fsorn he Chlrig" Times Herald
The warm. damp davs in early June are
those in which the ravaGes of that little
pest. the clothes moth, are most to be
dreaded.
Now it is 5hdt the slender. innocent-look-
ing fly deposits th= eggs which later hatch
out into thv worm which makes such havoc
among furs and fine woolens. Therefore in
laying away such valuabes for the sum
mer care should be taken that no eggs are
packed away with item. Tar and cam
phOr are q no avail if the moth has al
ready deposited its eggs The articles
should all he well brushed and beaten
ar the most elaborate. precautions will be
IN vain. on the contrary, If you are sure
there are no moths in the fUrS, and there
i no hole through which they can enter
they will be safe. After beating and brush
ing. wrap each article separately in news
paper. for printers ink is one Of the best
Of moth DTeveutIyes- Indeed. bags made OF
Il double thickness Of newspaper pasted
not ssWCi, together with the edges turned
over Tor ar inch OF two, are the next best
thing to II not quite effective as the
more expensive tar paper. II to this he
Fdded the security afforded by the liberal
Use Of caHpnOr there viii be no cause
I.r anxiety.
The best mnth-proof chests are of cedar
wood. and III very handsome houses there
Is usually cedar closet for the storage of
t.ae wool rs and fUrs- Cedar-Iincd trunks
Irly 5e purchased for half the price of a
cedar c.-st, but If these are too expensive
moth proof chest may be made of an or
dlHary packing box lined with tar paper
the sticky black kind being best. This
must he lined in turn with two or three
ta'nknrSses of newspaper to protect the
articles from The tar Then lay furs in
the box. with n wspd Ders between each
layer. and fastel the box securely.
i44uIvs are apt To imagine that care in
putting away furs Is all that is necessary
for their preservation. that plenty OF cam
ihOr Is insuranC. 2gIinst al. harm This is
great mistake. In the first place, neither
TAR nor carnpkor will prevent eggs already
deposited from Matching. Indeed the pIsn
pursued By the fur dealers who undertake
tie care Of valuable furs during the sum
IEer Is constant attention The head Of the
fur department OF Cne Of the leading stores
when asked what moth destroyer he used
answered:
"A man with stick. Every fur garment
Evening star., 1898-06-11
Cleaning and Dyeing Feathers.

From the Ladies' Home Journal
To dye feathers black, first wash them In
pat OF boiling water in which half a tea
spoonful Of soda has been dissolved; then
rinse and put In the dissolved dye as pre-
pared Tor silk. holding by the tips of the
stems and moYinS in the boiling water.
Rinse In cold water, dry between soft cloths
ana over a stove where they may be waved
IN the warm air. If the feathers come out
TOO light black add more dye Curl with
the back Of knife drawn under two or
three tiues OF feather at "A time after heat
ing the knife slightly over IL warm iron.
winch makes IL curl quicker. White feath-
ers may be gently sOused IN warm soapsuds
uhti! clean, rims d in clear water and dried
and cilried according 10 the plan given for
dyed feathers
Evening star., 1898-06-11
Designed by Rouff. the Famous Co.'S
tuner of Paris.
STYLISH C0LORS and MATERIALS
TaiIor-Made Dresses Still High in
Popular Favor.
WRAPS FOR SUMMER WEAR
es15+fynt II. By q NBsidvfA
Special Correspondence of The Evenin. Star.

Special Corresp, ndrnee of The Evening Star.
PARIS June t. 1888.
The tailor-made costume in it's various
more OF less elaborate forms has ingra-
t.ated itself So firmly with the woman of
today that the Independent jacket is rarely
seen. and the cape alone is accepted as an
outside garment which meets the require
ments Of the fashionable toilet. The new
cafes are all long and Invariably pointed
in front and back, and they are made of
silk. velvet or satin and deliberately decor
ated for elderly ladies. while the young
lady or matron prefers the plain but per
fect-httins cloth cape, generally serpentine
III form and untrimmed except by rows of
stitching.
The practical woman gladly greets such
combinations and arrangements as will
IermIt the use of old materials and she
VIII! therefore, approve Of the fashion of
ntrasting sleeves. a fashion which proves
most cpnv enient for the restoration Of a
last years gown, and. moreover one which
IS particularly chic and becoming when the
Ch-m3Srtte yoke or vest CORRESPONDS with
Tie sleeves and gives The appearance of q
blouse worn under the bodice. Striped or
plaid six combined with plain cloth or
velvet with figured wOrSteds produce the
II - satisfactory results, WI ch are further
aFdet Q" by the small eDau!eJs of cloth.
which must not fail to surmoun, the very
slightly fulled shoulder of the modern cos
tune.
Pleasing Contrasts
his rage for combinations also rnanifests
Itself in the skirt. which may contrast
from tie bodice provided that the contrast
De harmonious. and the trimmings cores
pond with those of the bodice
PLAID skirts are made bias in bell form
and have seam down the center of the
font. which joins the large plaids into
graceful s@lf-trimming points. The bodice
70 he worn with such a skirt must be self
ColOred. of the darkest shade in the pIaids
\ handsome travelling gown for d tail
brunette consists OF bright blue and yell
lOw plaid skirt, made as described above
ard Il tisht-ftting cutaway basque of
Evening star., 1898-06-11
The Fashionablc Accent,
From the Philadelphia Pres.

From The Ph1Iadelphia Press.
The fashionable accent is an important
detail to be considered by the maid who de-
sires to seem one of the society elect She
must avoid lisp unless she wishes to
brand herself a half century behind the
times. The broad "a" of the Angloma MIA C
has also seen its best days. The southern
drawl, with its apparent Indifference to the
existence of the average final syllable, is
tnreadbare. To be up to date from a vocal
point of view 1t is necessary to cultivate a
soft, low voice. an cnunciation SO distinct
that occasionally you convey the impress
sion that the capital letter is at the end Of
the word, and a certain vivacity of utter
ance that throughout Europe is associated
with the modern American girl.
Evening star., 1898-06-11

r n A QUIET N Il w
II Il G nd to w n
stands a quaint old
house, one of whose
Eamhr el roof e d
legends dates back
to the days Of the
Boston tea party"
it is related that in
those stirring times
the mistress Of the
house was a little
lady of exceeding
great spirit. who.
when fprhib5ep nv
Evening star., 1898-06-11
Delayed.
From Life .

First American author--"How soon before
your next novel appears.'
mot for three weeks. 7 haven't started
on It yet
Evening star., 1898-06-11
To Rcju, enate Straw Huts.

From the Ladies' Home Journal
Women's black straw hats may be given
4 new lease OF life by revarnsh hing them
which really takes the place of dyeing
using some black sealing wax pounded into
small pieces. and over which enough
methylated spirits to dissolve it has been
poured, then mix thoroughly, and applv
with a soft brush to the hat covering
every crevice of the straw. Blue straw
mats may be freshened in the same manner
using blue sealing wax.
Evening star., 1898-06-11
No Reason Why They Should Not
Lead the World.
REVOLT AGAINST FRENCH DICfATION
Cannot Equal Us in the Matter Of
Summer Gowns.
SEASONABLE NJ MATERIALS

Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star
Copyright 1898. by the International Literary and
News SeIvfce.)
Evening star., 1898-06-11

Genius Is the boss OF circumstance; talent
the henchrnan of success.-Life
Evening star., 1898-06-11

NEW YORK, June 10, 1893.
Evening star., 1898-06-11

Strawberry fruit sirup to be used for a
summer beverage is made by boiling a few
pounds OF fruit in a granite or porcelain
kettle set in a second larger kettle of boil
ing water. Strain the juice through cheese
cloth cotton batting. Measure the Juice
and allow a pound of sugar TO each pint of
juice Boil together five minutes and bot
Tie tight.
Hot and cold water pitchers In old En-
glish and squatty Dutch shapes are among
the seasons specialties for country cottage
Use.