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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-29
PREPARING WOODCOCKs.

Tho last 1ays OF August are usually suggestive Of
fall and recall TO the epicurc the near approach OF
the oren-game season. Woodcoch. one Of tn" most
delightful Of all bird. Of the chase IS already in
good condition In old IA shioncd times. when these
birds were abundant I'm the marshes near New
York woodcock suppe-s began early In summer
Each yenr however. has made the bird more
scarce and In spite Of the strctest protection. II
seems almost certain that. Ike nearly all game IN"
woodcock will finally bo driven from the East
our bird is certainly smaller and differs IN color
ing from the European woodcock. which however.
ornitholoqists tell us is occasionally found In
Eastern North America The bird which mas its
way 10 our markets and tables as "woodcock Is
the Phiohea minor and a different genus or hlrd
from rs European namesake II has been called
an owl among snpe." and it's round eyes. set far
back in It's head testify TO n. nocturnal habits II
IS easily recognized from other snlpes by mis-
means as. well az by it's extra long bill, which
cooks leaving the head. make use OF as a
skeWer . -, :.
the Lest way OF treating woodcock Is to broil IT,
PICK I, wen. wipe IT well after drawing #. az the
nrcnarcd In this way; skin the heads, take out the
ewes and cut of the wings The latter are OF ~, no
thighs which are little used and therefore tender.
are one Of The best parts Of the bird. Lard the
Tor broilng simply rub the bird thickly with but
ing not Al the breast. az It Is when drawn for
ro3sting season woodcock inside and outside win
and stick re bills Of the birds through the breast
n Won prefer remove the head though II II nor
roro,alI, done Bro!l the birds until rich brown
on Inc inside and then turn and broil them on the
o,her side for three minutes. cut slices or bread
it ,h sha DC Of hearts al out the size suitable 10
hold n bird when placed upon them. and fry them
brnvn I'm butter Allow bird to each person
eerved dressing The toasts Of six birds. chop the
ivers and hearts fine add scant half teaspoon
mi Of onion Juice SAT. pepper and tablespoonful
OF butter. ~ 49, ,..,. 49,.
a,road {, aver the brown slices Of heart-shapcd
brnod or toasts and lay bird on each one Serve
them hot with a Garnish OF watcrcress ana little
,oat,ro dho.e butter spread over each one
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-29
HONORLNG TIE TROOPS.

The leading citizens of Washington. recently held
n patriotic mass-meeting for the purpose Of decid-
ing unon the most enthusiastic and at the same
time most practical way IN which TO make the
homecoming Of the District OF Columbia troops
memorable. The outpouring OF citizens. both men
and women 20 take part IN the preliminary steps
OF this reception was immease. The National Tnsa-
tire was packed TO the doors. and applause and
cheers resounded continually and the citizens We'd
with each other I'm contributing 10 the cause
The organ atoms OF Washington women which
have been most active In succoring the soldiers were
represented In IN" boxes. which beautifully
dec GRATED. Ihr box of the Washington COMMITTEES
az the Red Cross VAS esp ,idlly noticeable Win
the American and Red Cross aags intertwlned AM
occupied by Mrs. James Tanner Mrs sarah A
Spencer, Mrs Ellen Spencer Mussey Mrs. j. ellen
Foster. Mrs. Davis, OF Washington. AM Miss Helen
Varck Boswell. of New-Yo:k. In adjoining boxes
were Mrs. Hatch, pirector-General of the Daush-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-29
SOLDJER BOYS AFFLTCTTON.

One OF the women placed in charge Of Red Cross
relief work at railroad crossings in Washington Is
Mrr Pond mother Of HOLSTER Pond. whose cour-
age on the Gloucester during the taking OF Ger
yera's noet has filed his mother and friends win
much nrIdc Mrs Pond is a cousin Of cx-Prcsident
Cleveland and has recently received charming let
ter from Mrs. Cleveland about Ter son, but moro
than all else she prizes II letter sent her by Com
rnandcr Wainwrght Of the Gloucester. containing a
drawing OF the bridge. which her son stood. and
indicating his exact position.
Commander Wainwright says "Hollfstcr worked
fea-lessly and ,bly." In the midst OF her JOY nj
his prowess and that his life was spared. Mfs. Pond
has n great grief. The drums Of her sons ears
were broken by the terrific noise Ct the guns which
he wls directing. and he VIII never hear again. As
he is a fine tenor singer and devoted music this
Is A hard blow. Mrs Pond. because OF her own
boys afiction feels especially tender In her work
Tor 10 epl1 ierS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-29
HAY FEVER ASSOCIATION.
THE ANNUAL MEETING REPORTS OFFER
SUFFERERS NO RELIEF

lHE ANNUAL MEEIlNI REfOhIS OFFB6
SUFFERERS NO RELIEF.
The twenty fifth annual convention OF the United
States Hay Fever Association was held at Bethle-
hem. n. H. August 2S. There nothing
particularly startling set forth at this meeting.
The sufferers from this painful disease stlll find
themselves without a remedy. and the places
set down In the manual OF the association being
exempt from the causes OF hay fever fail In some
cases to bring relief to the sufferers
The Rev. DR.. John Peacock. OF Philadelphia,
secretary and treasurer of this association. and
wihstandng the multudinous claims made some
times by even respectable practitioners. there 10
absolutely no remedy yet found for hay fever,
called by whichever OF its thirty or more names one
may prefer
He says also that professional and scientific men
are coming TO the conclusion that IL II nervous
disease. while he himself believes that It's three
factors a neurofic habit condition, alb.
dust OF any Kind. especially pollen
The object Of the Hay Fever Association fs nnu-
shall TO relieve all hay fever sufferers. and
1t Is the duty OF each OF its members to report to
the secretary the discovery OF any remedy or
source Of relief which may come to his or her
knowledge.
Henry Ward Beecher. who victim Of this
disease. is said to have once remarked that he al
ways enjoyed attending hay fever meetings, AS In
them no member made statement that some
other member not Immediately ready to con-
tradict.
II is said that deforestation and cultivation esps-
cially Horticulture. are gradually diminishing inc
exemptness Of the Adirondack and White Noun
tain regions. Thus far Bethlehem. y. H.. has the
record Of being the best anti-hay fever location.
though Dixville Notch. y. H.. seems to be coming
who is spending this season there. says that IL 10
an IDEAL resort for hay fever sufferers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-29
MNCNTCATIONS.

Mrs. Sara G. Smith wrote about n periodical:
Mrs. Julia T.. Starr sent valuable suggestions
about the Tribune Sunshine Society fair; note
from Mrs. Mary W. Poor Informed the office OF
her change OF address, Or. Lone Sunny Tooke. the
Chinese poet. sent poems written expressly for the
Tribune Sunshine Society column; Mrs. J. c. Sher-
wood acknowledged souvenirs received Miss Mar
TIN made request; pleasant personal letter was
received from Mabel Vckroy; Miss ). l.. Chapman
offered reading matter; Miss Sadie NJ. Hull in
quircd about her duties branch president; Mrs.
Emma *. Brown expressed thanks for music. Mrs.
Frank Corduan made request Mrs. s. Bernstein
said a kind word for Invalid member Mrs. T..
a Welcher sent an instructive leahet; Mrs. j. II.
McCiowan offered 70 collect postage stamps for
needy members A II. f gave recipe for mos
quito bites. Mrs. Annie /. MAILER sent poem;
George Cornelius reported reading matter received
from B. \. H.. Mrs. $. c. i. Hocomb sent a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-29

and swollen and the victims cannot open their
eyes It is dreadful To look upon. and the suffer
ing IS intense My babies until now had escaped
II during the three years We have been forced 10
remain down here but last week the malady
struck the four. and now they are all In bed with
bardagcd eyes They have to be dressed and fed
Nothing would do but that mamma must write
TO the dear Sunshine Society. and give their love
10 the other Sunshine shut-ns. We all love the
dear Tribune Sunshine Society and send ever
much love to all the members. and thank all for
the great pleasure they have given us In
Sanitd home.
With love and best best wishes
MRS. MATTHEWS. for your ,shut-lns'
ANNIE MEAD MATTHEWS,
ELEANOR DOUGLAS MATTHEWS.
CIiARI.OTTA ANN MATTHEW'S
4. CLARK MATTHEW'S.
Olga. Fla
Mrs Matthews expects TO take her children back
10 the Sanbel Island about September
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-29
THE ANGEL OF THE CAMP.
THIS is THE TITLE GIVEN TO MRS. Bah
COCK AT CAMP WiKOFF
THE CARELEssNEss or THE PACKERS
TOBACCO APPRECIATED.

MANY SUPPLIES ARE SPOILED on ACCOUNT OF
THE CAREfEssNEss OF THE PACKERS
TOBACCO APPRECIATED.
Prominent among the energetic women OF New
York who down az Montauk giving their SER
vices in aid OF the hospital distributing corps IL
Mrs George kissam Babcock. Mrs Babcocks work
Is OF the most helpful kind. She is called the angel
OF the camp
Il stood beside her the other day said one Of
her co-workers. "as the came or OF one Of the
transports hungry-ooking that II made my
heart ache 10 see them. Mrs. Babcock Just rushed
over To thu lunchroom and ordered So worth OF
sandwiches and We handed them ont 20 the men
as they fled by on the way the e,ention camp.
we spent Saturday afternoon I'm the general hos
pial tent "a they were short OF nurses and helped
MIS- puintard feed the sick who were Just brought
In II was Il dreadful sight-those cataverous-
looking faccs-and werc not able to give them
all they needed
X was a relief to-day to 90 on board the Rest
less with William Turke and help to distribute
cigars and tobacco to the men Then we went TO he
?th and 80 Cavalry camps and gave o all the men
pipes ana cigarettes and tobacco. Their delight
was really ptiful. Each company MAS drawn up
tributed by Mr.. Turke. with my assistance and
that or a coupe Of men. 100 men were supplied,
ana the work OF giving these things was as
marc as IL was novel. All the tobacco ana pipes
were donated by the American Tobacco Company.
Major Jackson Of the 81 Cavalry and captain
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-29
uPs WKTNLEy'S coon HEALTH

Mrs Mckinley has been In such excellent health
this summer that she rarely misses her afternoon
or evening drive. II is said that her gowns have
been especially beautiful and cool-looking during
the hot weather but, matter what the color oil
her dress may be- there Is always pinned on h'i
breast a small American nag. Mrs VI iNiri'y mas
driven not only In the upper parts OF th' clty, l'
over IN the dcnsely populated quarters. where IN,
common soldiers CongreFate In large numbers, AH'
she always watches them with eyes tull OF Keen
interest that deepen to intense sympathy Tor those
who look especially weak and H. Almost duiy
sends flowers 10 cheer the men In the hospitals
the city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-29

In speech lately made on what should he done
aid the sick and wounded r"turuirs soldiers. cor
poral Jnmes Tanner paid th, following trihut" 10
Miss Bariol
'Wh.n | speak Of the matter ~ what women ar"
doing IN this righteous ctiS" slight nIIre rises
before my eye. T. hI= ihr weight ~ about e"y'Hty
years md I've hoard YrouI' who have meyer had
the privilege Of gaz.s into fhos. soulful eyes
that this face f. not haidso me-. uuf ] tell you.
when | bow my head and KISS tnc hand Of tl.ir,
Barton | feel ihat am hcudirc Jhc knee before
one Of Co.'s chosen earth
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-29
yOTVG GIRL AS CHAPLAIN.

Miss Annie Wheeler. daughter OF the gallant
General Joe" Wheeler. who has been nursing the
sick at Santiago. and has now up Mon
tank has become especially endeared TO the men
Tor her adaptaby under all circumstance. On
The voyage from Santiago TO Montauk Miss Wheeler
several times acted chaplain In reading the
prayers for the dead the bodies were consigned
10 the watery grave.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-29

Prcslont- General OF the r $. :. When wrote
Won the other day little did dream would so
soon write you again in behalf OF your little shut
ins A. have written YOU W. are blessed with
three sweet ntilc sirs. aged twelve. nine and SIX.
and one rogu!sh boy aged TIRES While on SAINT
Del 80 cau ourselves shut-Outs. M We are so cut
d. n from communication with tho States and world
IN general There ia a malaiy that seems peculiar
t. fnis state least this part OF the state It is
sore eyes the llds become dreadfully infamcd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-29

Reading matter received from T. ~. Vulu
hud l.. g.. a dainty blue worstcd and SILK hand
lerch''f ca+c from Mrs. 5. HUI for the sun
-hfr. fair. pnges from !. 9. D.. cancelled stamps
from fA1y.' NILS handsome embroidered table
COVER fI,iI Mr. j. II iioaEand for the fair. Mrs.
it.l.pfIU SOM 100 cents .u stamps for mailing pur
i,-t- Mr.. y ST. TO''"a sent a cOrsagc sachet.
i,silnl master from Iihhie Mahlr. some
handsome rroch't'd l1c" trimming from Miss Kate
H. H4wAIr~. and IAN exquisite h"mstitch"d hand
k,rch"f ~i'l lt," edge from Charlotte K. Andrews.
for ;.l. sun. rpfr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-29

tiers Of the American Revolution: Dr. Anita New
comb MCGEE. Vi,ePresident General. and Mrs.
Newcombe regent Of the Daughters Of the Amer.
lean Revolution Of the District: Mrs Mary A. Lock
NJ. A. Gist. Mrs. Carrie NJ. Kent. Mrs Charles
Emory Smith. wife Of the Postmaster-General, who
made the speech Of the evening: Mrs. Lizzie W.
Calver. president of the Loyal Legion of Women.
and many others equally we'll known.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-29
"KJTw PETTPNS IRON SANTIAGO.

Mrs Blake Watkins the correspondent Of The
Toronto Mail" better known as XII. has been
spending some days her return from Santiago
as the guest OF Mrs. Mary = LOCKWOOD az me
"A week FOR Havana to write up conditions as she
finds them there for the paper which she repre-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-29
PA[NTEU THiY.

china tray Is both useful and ornamental
article and in tho different sizes md designs there
is an extended neld for the display Of taste and
talent.
In the design here given tho ends Of the petals
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-29
scA11OpED VEGETABLE OYSTERS

scrape the roots cut them IN small pieces. and
boil them until they are terdcr. Then tax" bread
or cracker crumns and put a layer OF each I'm a
pudding dish. Season each layer with pepper ara
salt butter and parsley, and when the DISH is 'ull
pour a quart OF sweet milk over H. and bake ono
non md
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-29
ACTIVE WORk or TWO WOUEN.

Miss Mildred Reid Of the Womans Republican
Association OF Ncw-York who has been spending
the last two months near Bostor is lust no" doing
some active work I'm securing delicacies for the
sick soldiers In the Boston hospitals. Miss Reii
and Miss Eva Corham. of Boston. are frequent
visitors at the hospitals. and have contributed ma
tcriallv TO the comfort ~ the patients.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-29

ore Of a deep buff ava rs the flower touches the
stem II IS Of a grceniSh white. -,
The foliasc is "A dusty green. The best ndapich
background for these cOlOrings " l. be or l.r biue
The border may bc Of god or any color IN harmony
with the flowers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-29
THE TRIBUNE Memo.
FOR TUESDAY, AUGUST 50.
BREAKFAST.

Golden drop pums.
Wheatena sugar and cream.
Clam frtters lemon sauce. Drowned potato cuhcs
Rolls French coNee.
LUNCHEON.
Graham bread sandwiches.
Tomato curry Baked beans. Pickles
Wafera Dutch cocoa
DINNER.
VermicclN soup.
Cold slaw. Picked pears.
Broiled Southern kinensh. lemon
Veal outlets. Dreaded. String beans.
Creamed potatoes Scalloped vegetable oysters
Peach and tapioca pudding. hard sauce
Layer cake Cheese.
Melon Coffee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-29
DISTRIBUTED

Souvenir booklets have been sent 10 Mrs. A. VI
Morris. Ms Mary Patton Mrs. $ Curtis and Mrs
Fannie " clark. reading matter 20 Mrs. J. G.
Sn,rW and "t'ncc Sam samples for fancy
work for the fair. to- Mrs " Painter. pictures 10
John Co-k~y. cancelled stamps 10 John SeabOrn
and \ Iankn~.k. scrap pictures 10 Mrs. -. d
Jayne. music 20 Miss j. Goodrich. and a book
Jet 20 MI Allen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-29
THE TRTBTNE PATTERN.
TIsSUE-PAPER PATTERN Or bOA
RIOUSE NO. T.4io. FOR COUPON
AND 10 CENTS.

For ordinary wear In country or ci'y no garment
"a 90 satisfactory as blouse OF this kind IL may
no worn wl:h kilt skirts or knee trousers or FORM
the unper part OF Brownie overall sui'. striped
outing flannel Is the material here Illustrated tho
how tie of blue checked silk giving oeco"'ns
finish n, the neck. The simple Shaping i os 81
dor and undcr-arm seams which join 'front.' anu
81 ,oce,hsr hands being stitched on 10
strengthen tho shoulder seams. box piea' ~
formed AZ the edge Of the left front through "iS"
button-hoes are worked 10 effect the closing III CEN
ire A narrow hem or facing finishes the io"''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-29

Then for the first time the Red Cross was in
possession Of the ship. We watched the whole
oehe' We saw the flag planted on the shore amidst
'o0o cneers aud yes Of Joy the tents pitched, and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-29

Orange and red are the royal coiors OF Ho''''
onA arr row much worn in that country as a token
- ,o,.,l., toward Queen Wilhelmina on her APP
~ cbirg corona don \ postal card recently fe-
ce,ved by a Eew-York woman IRON ROTTERDAM W.
OF these coOrS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-29
CONTRIBUTIONS

charming letter touching several topics and
Mrs. X l.. tirVp expressed gratitude Tor the sun
shine gifts that had frightened her sickroom.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-29

Mr. Florence Craven. with the exception or riot-
once Nightingale is the oldest trained nurse IN
England She treasures among ner Geo AZ us Nv Nv
Iron cross the order OF merit presehttu 10 "'f "
William Of Germany.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-29

Mice Ethel +. stevens who has been studying MI
RovaI Academy for three years under John Ihomas,
harpist to queen Victoria. has won the proZs . snr
silver medals and also the certiilcate OIL 'he'' Ava
proficiency IN her art.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-29

and bottom are finished with straight cuffs ut tho
wrists Bouses In this style are made OF serge.
flannel chcviot. pique duck linen Gaiatea gihg.
ham. jean. cambria or lawn, and simply stitched
on the free edges.
To make this blouse FOR boy OF eight years OLD
will require and half yards OF material tnirsy
inches wide The pattern. No. $40 Is cut In sizes
for boys Of four. six. eight, ten and twelve years
old
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-29

Wright. OF the 9Th thanked rs IN tho q their
men, saying that the tobacco dii them much
good as food. for many o. tho n'u had been plring
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-29

Present duties nre ours: future destinies in
Gods hands. BE content to leave them there In
trust.
Sent by F. II. Lane.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-29

Miss Chaner Of this city. has received great
praise from Colonel Nicholas Sem. CHEZ
., en- GENERATING staff Of the Army who has just re-
turned from Porto Rico. He says this Red Iross
nurse worked night and day with untrins ze&'
rInisterng 10 the sick and wounded soldiers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-29

edge. through
which tape or
elastic Is run
10 hold the
fulness In po-
sition at the
waist. W h Ito
the droop Is
arr a nged In
regular sailor
blouse style A
useful pocket
W II h pointed
ov erlap 10
stitched to po-
sition or the
left front.
A turnover
collar finishes
the neck. tho
pointed ends
faring apart
over the box
pleat.
Regula on
shirt sleeves.
gathered op
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-29
NsuINE FUND INCREASED.
NE,rS FROM TIE SOUTH.

one dollar was received from one who styles her
~ "a working woman.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-29

7, Is said that the Spanish Queen frequently visits
tho hospttals IN Madrid and speaks kindly to tho
natiaots and I'm deserving cases secures their re-
lease from further military duty. .,
renee which the queen is often heard saying 10 Tue
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-29

Comment has not yet died out over the case OF
Christina Lnlte a servant in the house OF vienna
merchant who has Just come into possession OF
la-ge fortune inherited from her father, q Insurer
who was several times arrested and put into prison.
The girl brought up in the greatest pehury anu
was entirely ignorant of the great wealth nlddch III
hcr fathers house and found after his death
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-29

The Young Women's Christian Associaton VIII
give another Of its regular Monday evening enter
tainments tonight at No. East Fifteenth-st The
nro1romma will irclude singing by the Summer
Choral Society and musical drills and physcai ex-
ercises by the classes in physical training Iners
will also be exhibition OF the summer Work Oh
the association
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-08-29

Miss Helen Hay. daughter Of the Ambassador 70
England is popular in London society. a. 'a'
opening OF the public gardens at Walwcr'h sno "a.
chossn "a omen the gates The key was engrevco
with the American and British nass ana tile ar'S
OF the settlements few days before this shs 81"
accorded tho honor OF dancing In the royaI quao'
rie AT the state ball in Buckingham Palace
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-01-27
URGING ANNEXATION.

The reception rendered in Chicago to
President Dole OF the Hawaiian re-
public, prompts the Record of that city
to urge the annexation of the islands
by the United States in the following
strain:
However strong may have been the
sentiment against annexation rev
years ago, the fact which cannot escape
the attention of Congress now is that
the Hawaiian problem today Is not at
all the Hawaiian problem of the past.
1t has become evident that the Eu-
ropean powers are desperately endeav-
oring to secure the control of Chinese
trade. "A large part of which rightfully
belongs to the United States, and that
they are gathering In hungry swarm
on the Chinese coast hoping to domi-
nate the Pacific with their ships of war.
These tactics render 1t imperative for
the United States to accept the guar
dianship of this nations natural out
post, Its colony and ally, the Hawaiian
republic, which asks for annexation and
is worthy of that honor.
THE question IL, simply, shall this
great advantage of owning Hawaii be-
long to the United States or to some
foreign power? There can be no doubt
either that the possession of the
islands viii be of value because of this
new movement ny European puWtrS
or that If the United States distinctly
renounces annexation some other pow
ers soon will be at work laying plans
to get Hawaii for themselves. 1t is
undeniabiy the case that Hawaii now,
more than ever, is the key to the
Pacific. Nor Is 1t to be overlooked that
Hawaii will give the United States a
great tactical advantage when the
Nicaragua canal Is finally completed.
Annexation. in fact, has become large
ly matter OF necessity since Europe
has moved its offensive operations to
the far east. The question is whether
the United States Is or Is not to figure
in the grand commercial future of the
orient. In these circumstances there
Is but one course for Congress to pur-
sue. II should accept President Mrkin-
ley's advice and vote for annexation"