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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-12-21
The Key to the Philippines.

within n week the President Of the United
States and a member OF the United States
Senate, the Hon. oRvILLE H. PLATT OF
Connecticut, have ably and periodically
argued that 1t Is the duty and the constitu-
tional power of this country to acquire the
Philippines, regardless Of the form o. govern-
ment to be established there. Since the utter
ance of neither statesman, however, was
addressed to the great reason Of all for an
nexatlon, let that be defined again.
III In connection with the Philippines we
had to consider merely our moral obi
cation to guide the inhabitants to a gov
eminent as good as that which we have
driven out, our duty could be soon dis
charged. Senator VESTS denial Of the Fed
eral power to hold territory In ~perpetuity
In a manner not In conformity with his in
terpretation of the Constitution made Sem
ator PnATT's admirable reply an indispen-
sable parliamentary record OF contradio-
ton, but the Vest argument remains as
bare and trivial in its absurdlty as ever.
The proposition that the United States
cannot constitutionally hold by national
legislation what DEWEY won throughs his
management Of the national battleships,
IL to deny that DEWEY could constitution
ally win 1t. The theory that the United
States Government cannot control tho
Philippines In the manner most approved
by 1t belongs properly in the grave Of
the now happily faded Lost Cause,
wherein Is buried the assertion that rebel
lion under the United States dominion. or
sporadic withdrawal Of consent to be gov
erned. renders the Federal Government pow
erless to maintain its authority.
Wa requires us to hold the Philippines
under the Stars and Stripes as war re-
qulred us to take them, although the war
now con%straining our statesmanship, in
stead Of being the bloody racket made by
guns, is Of the peaceful and quiet sort that
carries on with bank books. In
the language of the modern business man,
we need the Philippines in our business.
The present generation has seen with
wonder and advantage the opening up to
white settlement and domestic industry
Of several thousand square miles of
American territory. But what was Ok
lahoma to the vast Asiatic empire now
Just ready to receive the worlds enterprise
into It's own barbario civilization ? Nothing
can prevent our getting a fitting share Of
the i%ncaloulable profits Of an open China,
except the rivals who would close It again
with themselves on the inside; andto pro-
tect ourselves against suoh O blow It is de-
eirable that ne possess the Philippines, a
eoothold on Asia's shore.
Our foot is on the Philippines. What or
who shall force us to take it off?
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-12-21
The Unbroken Bryanite Combination.

The reported combination of Democrats,
Populists and Silver Republicans In the
Senate to oppose the Administration meas
ure for the increase Of the army, required
for the new necessities created by our ma
tional expansion, Is only further evidence
that the Bryanite fusion of 1876 remains
unbroken. 1t is not an alliance against the
ratification Of the treaty OF Paris, for the
policy Of expansion established by that
treaty Is 80 strong In the popular favorthat
1t will receive hearty support from all the
elements OF the combination. but is made
simply for the purpose Of demonstrating,
by common opposition to an incidental
Administration measure. that they continue
In close political accord. At most, 1t can
merely delay absolutely essential legisla-
ton. but 1t gives the allied forces further
discipline in training together. The ques-
tion Of expansion will be settled definitely
before 1900, and no party will dare to go
before the country asking for q reversal Of
the policy and the hauling down OF the flag
in the new territory added by the war.
The demonstration is significant only as
showing the country that the unity Of the
Democrats, Populists. and Silver Republi-
cans, once bitter political enemies, has not
been destroyed by the defeat OF their COM
binatlon in 1896 andagain in 1898, butwill
hold through the political ca~mpaignnof 1900.
The Silver Republicans who rebelled against
the gold platform OF that party In 1895
went squarely over to the Democracy when
their principles were advocated In the Chi
cago silver platform. The Populists fol-
lowed for the same reason, and naturally and
consistently, for it gave them what they
wanted. and the preservation Of their sepa-
rate party existence would only nave tended
to weaken their cause; and now, that plat
form still remaining as the standard of DEM
ocratic doctrine. they continue to adhere to
the Democratic party.
The Populists and Silver Republicans, by
remaining In alliance with the Demo-
cratic party because it represents their
principles, deserve the respect due to idel-
ity to conviction. They act as II they really
believed in the doctrines they profess. But
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-12-21
Humidity on tho Wabash.
From Me Bo.tOn Rpeninp yran,crtpl

"S"sN futsSS tp
Talking abont rainy weather." said. the
Westerner. II remember once out in Indian
cheerful view e dqmgness Of ANYBODY ever
down on the Wabash that spring.
.T nhnWHs aI 4 bs hes been : la & little Sasa dapP:'he answered.
tventy.fopr :of my ducks. Tfbteeyy had 1a aot so 50
Longer: I planted my corn II two feet q water.
gson and catfish. have damaged II Considerable.
There was about fifteen minutes' sunshine one
day, and I thought would plant my potatoes.
rain again.
"I wanted to 60 down on the bottom lands
next the Wabash to see Il the ersss va. grow
we didn't have. any diving. bell she'd rather
wouldn't, / should. feel kind Of Discouraged
Of leisure time-andt the even ones. toe, On 40
an ark. lit will only rain another week ortwo
to visit our folks that moved OF out there be-
cause they didn't know enough to stay In 0
place where they were comfortable"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-12-21
THE THEOLOGICAL REro1u11oN.
A Correspondent Mistakes the Spirit and
Purpose of The Sun.

N Correspondent N1lbtaKeB the spirit ana
Purpose of The Sun.
To THE Ep1roR OF THE SuS-Str: What you say
Of DR.. Shields and other recent Presbyterian 'verts
may be strictly true, but your apparent i'm
plication against the Episcopal communion lacks
that logical deduction which 90 endears you
to your increasing clientele. A candidate for
the diaconato is presented to the Bishop
by a priest who guarantees simply that he
has inquired concerning the candidate and thinks
him to be APT and meet, for his learning and godly
conversation to exercise his ministry duly, to the
honor of God and the edifying Of His Church." The
candidate Is then catechised by the Bishop concern
ing his belief. and II he answerthe questioning salts
factorily. what remains for the Bishop but to ordain
him? The Roman communion, 1t appears. must
never be criticised. but her method Of procedure ia
practically the same as that above outlined (from
the Book of Common Prayer. Does any one
suppose that her 'verts from Professionalism or else
where entertain exactly the same views regarding
the Deity, the Blessed Virgin, relics, modern
miracles. &C.. as 81. Thomas Aquinas. or a. an Hitter
ate Italian or spaniard OF the present dayP We, P.
E. people, have not the only open Door" for the
theological tramps that swing both ways. People do
leave the Roman Catholic C~hurch-witness Chrst's
Mission on Twenty-hrst street. Neither communion
can be consistently aSsAiled for the performances Of
individuals. EP.
NEW YORK, Dec, 10,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-12-21
IN nRrcrs.
Interesting Experiments Made by Prof. Law,
renee ne Rochester University,

Interesting Experiments hhnue ny Prof. Law
renee ne Rochester University,
From TIE Rschsster Democrat aid caron,o,s.
Probably the idea that q humble red bricp
would ever play any part In electrical expert.
ments.has occurred to fow. However. this 1,
Just what a certain lot OF bricks COMPOSING A
pier at the Reynolds Laboratory did and Will
continue TO do as long os they are within rea.
sonable distance OF the delicate electrical in.
struments used in the laboratory. A suspicion
that the above contingency might exist has
been IN the mind Of Prof. Henry +. Lawrence
OF the University Of Rochester for some time
past. That lei q reality he now feels sure,
and the methods he used to come to that con-
clusion are most interesting.
The professor. In collaboration with Otis A.
Gage, q special atudent in electricity. began A
series OF experiments covering some months.
was used In measuring the magnetic power
Ing that a The SriSEE1s were YssS other sn. thar y What t$sirr
maRnetometer had rested on, q brick. pier for
the purpose. Of making \, plumb, Not long
S heard eFV = similar hsEIse sSp;erfe nsSs SECURING sS APh 4ihFs sps,,
On his return the experiments went on. with
more zeal than ever: BriSSs 81 al varieties
great majority were found to be magnetic.
Thase na1rtSScttu uEoS. By nro water r power; known
y + st hy1Iso one ee[aISSsaiilinngs O tie PC owe We ee 81 q stssi
needle 3.3. centimetros In length. This sans
block Of clay would make noticeable defec-
lions In comparatfvely crude Instruments.
while delicate ones would iutter .perceptibly,
One Of the bricks, o plain. white one, ny
draulically pressed. possessed no magnetism.
A certain amount OF lime enters into the com
position OF d white brick, such as was used.
and fts presence undoubtedly had much TO do
with the absence OF magnetic power. II was
discovered that the bricks gained magnetism
In the. presence Of Q DYNAMO, though the sur
perceptible difference. Heating the bricks
served la n measure to decrease the magnet.
ism. though, in each case a minute amount
w. To Just what. cause this Is due neither gen.
tleman is ready to. state. II. is The present
opinion, however. that there is more Or less
made, The mode OF manufacturing + also
phenomena. AZ. stated above: the presence
while the absence allowed Of greater power
The professor thinks the. Importance Of his
discovery obvious. The slightest trace OF uns
suspected magnetic powe In tho structural
part Of q laboratory Is necessarily fatal to nice
~. Of electrical. measurements.
That clay. when worked ever so little by hui
man agency. gathers magnetic properties has
been thought for some time. Eminent Ital-
ian scientists have made innumerahle expert
ments In that line during the past half dozen
years, Their greatest proof wis found ny
oKperimentinR with several examples OF an.
client pottery which had been buried for cen.
turies.. Crude as they were. magnetism was
found to exist In no uncertain quantities.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-12-21
Transfers Out Of Place.

To THE EDITOR OF TIE sUR-Sir! While riding or
the rear platform of = De Kalb avenue car the follow
ing conversation was overheard by the writer,
About two blocks above Jay street . young. rudy,
faced IrishmAn boarded the car and gave the con,
duotor . green tranSfer. which was very appropriate
under the circumstances. On receiving this the con,
ductor remarked. +" This is no good here: you should
have given this to ne Ut Jay street" To which the
1rishman retorted, How could 1 give 1t to you 81
Jay street when yon Wouldn't stop the carr" Well,
ductoT. Well, the only way you can get 1t at Jay
street Is TO back your car TO IT,"
ON closer scrutiny the conductor noticed that II
had been. punched twenty minutes before, and re.
marked. !. You are twenty minutes late for this car,
How can be twenty minutes late for 1t whom !
The conductor now gave up In despair and went
BsooH-Es. Dec. 10. TN
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Minister CoRREA's reported desire to raise
the effective force of spain's home armyto14O.-
600 men. in order to check the Carlists. suggests
that we shall not have to use much compulsion
TO procure the military evacuation either Of
Cuba or the Philippines. Now that the troops
must 60. the Quiokerthe better for the regency.
and the greater the trained force at hand for
peninsular needs.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-12-21
The Hon.. Mr.. sneed scorna to Adopt q
Privilege.
From ths Memphis Scfmt.ar.

vi sso tAND tHtttN
The rule tina no person shall smoke IN A
street car is enforced strictly by the conductors
on all Memphie lines, but an exception Is made
John +. T. Sneed. It Is. not recorded that the
able Chancellor ever took advantage OF the ex.
ceptiQnal privilege accorded him. but Il is GER
tain that he has been invited to go In of the
platform and finish his cigar comfortably on a
cushioned seat.
."No.1'm afraid the ladies' would object" was
his resp9nse to sTch ap invitation;
was the reply Of the conductor.
~ don't know about that said the Judge.
You, heard what the old lady said about
smoking in her preaenceP"
The conductor had to confess that though he
had heard a good many stories on the rear
one
well. I'll tell you."' said the Chancellor.
and one day she was asked II she objected to a
gentleman smoking In her presence. I don't
had s any Sne exper gas ai in f tshRas line, h NY ee neIer
man has ever smoked in my presence"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-12-21
Northern Feeling for Confederate Veterans

Northern Feeling for Confederate Veterans.
To TIE EDITOR OF THE suE-Sir: There La one
matter that has been on my mind for O long time.
and that 10 that the National Government should do
something for the old Confederate soldiers. and 1
believe that the time is now come for some action to
be taken in the matter by Congress.
It might bo said, and with truth, that the old,
bitter feeling that existed for q number Of years
after the war Is about gone. And the so-cailed
"bloody chasm." which our politicians kept open
so long. has been closed up until not only the
sore is healed. but hardly q scar eTists. Whatever
there was remaining has been obliterated during the
late Spanish war.
1t is with much pride that we. AZ Americans, point
to such men az Gen. Fitzhugh Lee. Gen. Joseph
Wheeler (ex-Confederates) and many others. 1t has
been ono Of the glorious results Of the Spanish war,
the reuniting Of the two sections Of our country,
North and South. as they never were before. And
the reception that has been given President No.
Kinley on his late tour through the South creates .
still better feeling.
And now. while our people are rejoicing over
such good things. apd also rejoicing over peace
declared between Spain and our country, and the
good thoughts Of Christmas time and New Years, IL
seems to me that 1t il time 10 help in some way the
old Confederate soldiers. To pension them, I think,
would be out Of the question. but we could build
homes for them In the South, where they could be
taken care of and have the same privileges in that
respect as the Union soldiers, and their last days
could be spent in peace and happiness.
served four years in the Union Army during the
war 1s01-d5. and know from experience that no
better soldiers ever faced an enemy than the
soldiers Of the Confederate Army of Northern
Virginia under those great leaders, Gems. r.
Z. Lee, Longstreet. Jackson and others. And
now that they have been left out In the cold so long,
the time Of their existence is drawing to q close, and
1t would be a pleasure to the remaining old soldiers
OF the Union Army to know that our old comrades of
the other side. the "Johnnies' OF long ago, were not
to be In want.
We have often traded tobacco and coffee on the
banks OF the Rsppahannock, IN Virginia, and shared
with them our bareback when prisoners of war. and
would be glad to share with them the few good
things Of our country.
With best wishes for our old comrades Of the
South. GEonoE w. ToMs,
Late Sergeant Fifth New York Veteran Cavalry.
STANFORD. Conn. Dec. 10. 1903.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-12-21
GhopAie Found.

To THE EDITOR OF The sus-Sir; During one Of
my perambulatlons on the east side l discovered
chopSle kat. PHILIP +. oHAHLoS. MD.
12I WEST NIHETY-RIFFH STREET,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1898-12-21

PlAs-Kiosque No. "a. near Grand Hotel, and
Kiorans No. 10. boulevard des oapuoinsa.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-02-02
Dined.

DR.. John S. McGrew entertained
Professor A. Agassiz at dinner last
evening, honored by a number OF
distinguished guests. The Balti-
more's band was in attendance.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-02-02

Captain Nilsson, at one time mas
tor OF the Mary Winkelman and
r. psalie, leaves the Islands with his
family on the Australia Saturday,
to embrace the Klondyke. His
many Honolulu friends with him
every possible success in his fresh
undertaking; with nuggets to barn
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-02-02

The Baseball League will meet in
the Chamber of Commerce on Wed.
nesday next to discuss the seasons
arrange ments.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-02-02

The bark Ceylon, Captain Calhoun
ST., is row discharging her load OF
Seattle Feed and Flour in excellent
rider A notable contrast to the
condition OF her cargo last trip
when peck of trouble was expert
enced with her damaged freight.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-02-02

Messrs. Lewis a. Co. are distribut-
ing pictures Of luscious punches
of grapes from the California
Wine Association with this years
almanac attached. Call and see
them for choice California wines.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-02-02

The amorous expeditions of bicy,
Gle riders in Kapiolani Park should
use more discretion in the future.
There are ample grounds near the
race track where "love" can be put
to a practical purpose and the
grounds adjoining the main roads
should be- tabooed. The "bikes"
left on the road might be stolen,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-02-02

Alexander Badlam, oncA a promi
neut San Francisco politician, is
dead, aged 63.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-02-02

The Kinau brought news of the
Keau Hou; having discharged her
machinery for the Pahala plantati
at Punaluu. She will go to Ha-
makua TO load II. S. Co. and p. S. NJ.
sugar for f. A. Schaefer g. Co.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-02-02

Co. B unanimously elected Adju-
tant Kenake captain. Congratula
tions to the company and yourself,
Capt ain Louis Kenake.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-02-02

The Minister of the Interior has
consented to remove the railway
track crossing on King street.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-02-02

The British troops in West Africa
have occupied Borgu in spite Of
French opposition.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-02-02

Prof Agassiz lectures at Punahou
tomorrow evening under the aus
pices of the University Club.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-02-02

1t is said that Generals Blanco
and Come are to have a conference
in regard to discussing peace nego-
tiations in Cuba.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-02-02

A letter from Chief Engineer Ed.
V. Everett has been received in this
city stating that the Wilder steamer
Maui would positively leave San
Francisco for this port during the
first week Of February.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-02-02

The Cuban filibustering schooner
Title is a total wreck and four OF
her crew drowned. Charges OF
treachery are made.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-02-02

Minister Dsmon's speech before
the Council of State appears in full
in the S F. Call Of the 26th.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-02-02

The S. F. Calls jubilee edition
stands unsurpassed in California
journalism.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-02-02

The schooner Kaukeaouli after
experiencing very rough weather at
Paauilo for nearly 20 days, returned
to port yesterday morning with 1000
Gags of d sugar to T, II Davies q
Co. shipped to the bark S. @. Allen.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-02-02

The Adam w. Spies sailed this
afternoon for Kahuui to load sugar
Tor New York for the combination.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-02-02
Married.

WooDwARD-RIcHARDs-At Kameha-
meha School, Honolulu, february l,
1898, Ralph Frank Woodward to
Miss Grace Richards, the R-v, d. p.
Birnie officiating aud the Rev. @. M.
Hyde assisting.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-02-02

The Brussels Socialists have ore
ated scenes Of riot and disorder in
the Chamber Of Deputies.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-02-02

Meeting to elect officers of The
Waverley Club this evening at 1880.
See notice
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-02-02

Prof Koebele aud Jos. Marsden
are booked for tour OF inspection
Of Hawaii
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-02-02

The Mikahala arrived from Lihue,
Kauai, this morning with 5045 bags
LIP. sugar for the Aloha and Arago.
The James Makee with NJ. S. Co.
sugar arrived later with load for
the Il. p. Rithet.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-02-02

The Princess Kaiulani will give a
dinner this evening at her Waikiki
residence to Mr.. Civ. Davies, who
will shortly leave for England
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-02-02

Great Britain is determined at all
hazards to maintain her influence in
China.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-02-02
NOTICE.

- SUBSCRIBERS ARE RESPECTFULLY
- notified that all subscriptions are pay
able strictly in advance by the month
u. ! TESLA,
II " NppeuaV
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-02-02

The American Lnrcnn Eas post
poned it's election Of officers for one
week.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-02-02

Major Hawkins of the "Royal"
wishes it to be known that Pabst
Bohemian has superseded the fam
Gus draught Of Doppelbrau, The
latter in bottles is an excellent tonic
at %.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-02-02

Read what w. w. Dimond has to
say in regard to Limoge table ware.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-02-02

Genial Josh" Tucker is Slated"
for the sergeant at. arms OF the
House OF Representatives. He ia
thoroughly capable and has the adj
vantage Of experience.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-02-02

The Mauna Loa left at 10 a. m.
to day for Hawaii with freight and
passengers.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-02-02
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEWS

Ladies' day at he p. I. @.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-02-02

Senator Morgan has finished slob-
boring out 6bs about the islands.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-02-02

The U. S. S. Maine has arrived at
Havana and exchanged friendly
sautes.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-02-02

BY the Mauna Loa this morning
were the following passengers: f.
NJ. Swanzy, DR.. Lindley and wife,
Geo. W. Fisher, Mrs. Fredenberg,
Messrs E. d. Tont, Limo and Elder.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-02-02

Every word you read about the
Criterion Barber Shop can be veri-
fed by visit to this shop.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-02-02
The Mariposa from the Colonies
tom rrow.

The Australia sails for San Fran
cisco next Saturday at p. m.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-02-02

Captain Godett OF the Spies ship.
ped several japanese sailors in place
OF several deserters from that vessel
just previous to sailing for Kahului
this afternoon.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-02-02

Col. Little, OF Hlo, is in town
looking as il Hawaii agreed with
him.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1898-02-02
Born.

FocKE-In this city, February J.,
1898, to the wife OF H. Focke, a
daughter.
WrLoox-Iu this city, February l.,
1898, to the wife OF II. w. Wilcox,
daughter.