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Evening star., 1898-01-26
Signs of Peace.

Havana harbor is beginning to look very
pc aceful indeed. In addition to the Spanish
warships anchored there, and the Maine
and the German cruiser already In port.
it is now cabled that a second German
cruiser and a British man-of-war have
arrived, while some French cruisers are
expected from New Orleans. The Span
iards resident at the Cuban capital are
doubtless wild with joy at these inter-
hational attentions. They unquestionably
begin to feel how keenly the world is in
te,ested in them and their achievements.
and how eagerly these messengers of peace
are sent flying to Havana in token of the
cessation of hostilities which never ex-
isted. and of the ending Of war which
never began. Through the symbol of the
warship the nations of the earth send mes
s.ges Of coIgratulation to Spain upon the
pacification of Cuba and the triumph of
Spain and of autonomy over the insurgents
in rural Cuba and the riotous anti-autono-
mistS in Havana. 1t is a famous victory,
Worthily celebrated.
Evening star., 1898-01-26
Our Chance In the East.


Our commercial connections with the far
east are increasing year by year and there
is every prospect that our Asiatic trade
will soon assume most important proper
tions. China as well ds Japan Is waking
up to new hopes ai,d new possibilities. The
people are acquiring new ideals and are
adopting new standards of life aiii the
manufacturers of this country have not
the intention CT remaining far behind the
manufacturers Of European countries IN
cultivating these valuable markets. 1t is
the duty of this government therefore, to
lCok on with more than a passing inter-
est. 1t cannot be our business to intervene
in an active way, but if Germany and Rus-
Sia are exceeding their pow ers in resSect
to China, it Is clear That we can we'll sup
port Englan1 and Japan in any movement
which they may initiate 10 prevea, ag-
gression and the unjust absorption of ter
ritories and populations. 1t Is not yet GER
tain that either the cZar CO. the kaiser has
such a dismemberinrn. % China in mind,
but they nave already seized coaling sta
tions and valuable ports, and that they
will endeavor t. extend their spheres OF
influence If they can, there IS perhaps no
doubt. No matter how it may be with
Germany it is known of course that Rus
sia, since that country has begun to de-
yelOp its ASiatic posscsslors. will have to
be reckoned with in the future in all i'm
portant international matters which con-
cern the Chinese government. The United
States canno: afford 10 remain wholly
passive in the presence of a movement;
which may be ~eighty with consequences
for American trade.
Evening star., 1898-01-26

idea Of the currency question, happy would
this great country be with regard to its
domestic Affairs! I
"Other newspapers" II b stated. ''sharp-
iy stigmatize the Maine incident as an act
of unwarranted proyocation. Most Of .nen,
however. counsel the people of Havana to
show forbearance." Az for the first state
ment. we have to put against that the fact
that Minister de LONE takes the opposite
view. As he interprets 1t, the visit of the
Maine to Havana II without o1ense to
Spain. As for the second statement, 1t Is
needless to adjure the Havana populace on
the subject of forbearance toward the
Maine or. as matters now stand, toward
the Americans in Havana The Maine and
those she has gone to protect are safe.
As The Star said yesterday. the Maine
incident, to anybody not blinded by the
maddest partisanship, needs no explana-
ton. 1t speaks plainly for itself The ship
Is at Havana on a mission. well known, If
expressed in diplomatic phrase. A very
much higher consideration than what Spain
might think about 1t was what we should
think of ourselves II we neglected in a time
of peril to protect American citizens on
Spanish territory. That tells the story up
to date. And, In the language Of Horace
Greeley. 1t makes, to every right-minded
American, mighty Interesting reading.
Evening star., 1898-01-26
Need of n New Public Building.

representative Young yesterday intro
duced in the House bill that calls atten-
tion to the pressing need for new public
building i'll this city. 1t provides for the
purchase of ground in the vicinity of the
Capitol, on which shall be erected build
ing to accommodate a bureau of archives
the census office, Indian Office, civil service
commission, geological survey, bureau OF
education, pension Office agency, for the
storage of documents and patent office
models and for other purposes" Most OF
the bureaus named were To have been
housed i'll the building originally provided
as a city post office, now approac hing COM
Fiction, but later transformed by Iegisia-
tive enactment into d general post office
departmental building. This change neces-
sarlly prolonged the term during which the
miscellaneous bureaus now IN rented quar-
ters must await their proper establishment
III government building and now Ii is pro-
posed to erect such house for them ac-
CordinS To the terms of the bill Just pre-
sented. When the post office building site
was acquired the adyisabiity OF secur-
ing an additional block of ground ad-
Jacent 10 that site for public purposes was
strongly urged. The land that might then
nave been secured at a low price has in
creased in value in view of the benefits be-
slowed upon it by virtue OF the proximity v
OF the departmental building. The sugges-
tion of an adjacent site was advanced in
line with the well established belief that
all future government structures should be
located on Pennsylvania avenue. This pro-
ject has the endorsement of numerous au-
thorities and is favoraply regarded by
many of the leading members of both
houses as tending to carry out in their full
ness the original plans for the beautifica-
ton of the capital city. That at least one
commodious building should be soon con-
structed is well established as a prime
necessity. Considerations as to the site
are secondary, but the Appropriateness
and the desirabiity of a location on the
south side of Pennsylvania avenue can not
he overlooked
Evening star., 1898-01-26
High Telephone Rates.

The telephone company has acted iniu-
diciously in bringing to a legal issue the
contention between 1t and a hotel propri-
etor in reference to the use of the hotel
telephone by the guests of the house. The
case IL In court and the legal considera-
tions in connection with 1t will doubtless be
adjusted according to the law and the
contract, but the matter serves once more
to bring sharply to public notice the high
rates charged by the company that enjoys
the monopoly of the local field. There has
of late years been considerable complaint
on the part OF the telephone users of the
District as to the prices charged for the
service and this attitude has several times
resulted in tie petitioning of Congress to
adopt some measure Of relief. Hitherto the
company has succeeded in staving of all
action and the rates remain the same The
only move that has teen made by the cor
poration to mollify the patrons of the
phone has been the offer Of the So
called measured service. which was sup
posed to give all the benefits Of telephone
accommodations at a lower annual cost
than before. But this service has not been
extensively rstronizej, being accompanied
by certain inconveniences, and the main
cause Of complaint as to high rates re-
mains. Having possession of the monopoly
solely at the sufferance of Congress it
would seem to be only prudent on the
part of the corporation to seek to ac-
commodate all patrons to the fullest extent
compatible with the proper rights of the
stockholders. The latest move however
is hardly to be regarded as in that line
The guests Of a hotel. it would appear. are
surely entitled to avail themselves of the
presence of telephone in the house they
patronize. " hile the company may have
technically a right to insist otherwise Il
may prove an impoitic move to assert that
right in view of the disposition of the
people to protest against the extortionate
rates that now prevail.
Evening star., 1898-01-26
Government Control of the Erie Canal

Government Control of the Erie Canal
From the Chicago Tribune.
In initiating steps for the transfer of
the Erie canal to the general government
the state of New York very distinctly In
dicates that 1t has found the canal very
large elephant on its hands. which 1t
is anxious to dispose of on the most favor
able terms. One reason for this action is
undoubtedly to be found in the fact that
within the past few years 100000 has
been expended on the enlargement of the
canal. and now $7.OOO,OO0 more is needed
to complete the work. In the earlier
stages of its history the canal was of in
estimable value to the trade of New York
and the western states, especially those
adjacent to the great lakes. but the null
tiplication Of railway lines throughout all
this region has diminished its value for
commercial purposes. The only reasons
which could justify the general govern
ment in assuming responsibility for this
work would be the enlargement Of the
canal so as to make 1t possible to trans
fer American naval cruisers from the At
lantic to the lakes in case Of war. Such
a work would. at least for the present,
put a quietus on the project for the con-
struction Of a ship canal from Lake Onta-
rio to tidewater on the Hudson.
Evening star., 1898-01-26
A Bit of Hawaiian Hi.torx

AS Mr. Cleveland insists, with energy,
that in the matter of Hawaii his heart was
always true to Poll. 1t Is not amiss to re-
call how very rear he came to plunging
this country into an abyss OF darkest crime
and shame in his effort to carry out his
Hawaiian program.
Mr.. Blount had returned from his mis-
sion. and Mr. Cleveland had digested the
report of the Investigation" He then
formulated his plan for the overthrow of
the republic and the restoration OF the
monarchy. He wanted a man for minister
upon whom he could implicitly rely to obey
orders-a duplicate IN that particular. II one
could be found. of Mr.. BIount. A rumor
obtained that the place was first offered TO
ex-Gov. Proctor Knott Of Kentucky and de
clined. Ex-Congressman Willis of Ken
lucky accepted the appointment, and after
receiving fun instructions here left for
Honolulu.
A very lively curiosity existed to what
the new minister's instructions might be.
He was accredited TO the Dole government,
and 1t seemed impossible that he should be
going otherwise than a friend. Still, Mr.
CieveIand's views were well known. and
this lent encouragement to the speculation
that something truly surprising would soon
follow the arrival Of Mr.. Willis at his post
Mr.. Clevelands admirers pointed to the
fact that he was very determined man
and insisted that whatever he had instruct
ed Mr. Willis to do would undoubtedly be
done.
There being no cable. the tension was
CREST A ship which, in her voyage across
the Pacific. had called at Honolulu arrived
at San Francisco while the excitement was
AT its highest. The officers when question.
Evening star., 1898-01-26

ed were very close-mouthed about matters,
but an Old sailorman of the crew was less
discreet. end said. In his breezy way:
'Heiis been a-poppin' down there''-mean-
ing H0noluluE"before this The remark
was teiegraphed all over the country. and
everybody believed that an armed clash
had occurred at Honolulu. with the United
States authorities leading the forces Of the
rotten monarchy rs against those OF c1vilix-
alton and progress.
Fortunately, when the news came, the
breezy old salts prediction was not fulfill
ed. Hell had not been 'a-poppin'" at Hon
olulu. but no thanks to Mr.. Cleveland.
Had not Mr.. Willis been man OF caution
and discretion, resolute enough, even while
serving 30 self-wflled q chief In 70 bad q
cause. to pass for himself upon matters of
such tremendous moment. the old sailors
phrase would none too strongly have de-
scribed what would have taken place at
Honolulu. At the bare suggestion that Mr..
Cleveland was on her side and wanted to
restore her to power. the ex-Queen indi-
Gated an expectation of having the axe
sharpened and the block brought out and
treating the town to the spectacle of a
wholesale beheading. At that Mr. Willis,
Notwithstanding his Instructions, drew the
line
Suppose 4 less discreet man than Mr.
Willis had gone on that mission. Suppose
the ex-queen had played her cards with
more shrewdness, holding back her de-
signs on her enemies until she had them
completely In her power. What a record
that would have been for the United States. !.
And how comfortable 1t would have made
Mr.. Cieveland's berth In the White House
for the remainder of his term!
Evening star., 1898-01-26

The cables from Madrid are a mixture of
childishness and nonsense on the subject of
the sending of the Maine to Havana
One announcement Is that, following
Washington's example, the Spanish gov
ernment will instruct Spanish warships to
visit few American ports'' Well, the
American ports. all of them, are open, and
have been all the time. Order rules in all
of them, and life is safe both for inhab-
itants and for visitors. Why not make a
grand tour, beginning at Portland, Maine
and running down the coast? 1t could be
done with entire safety to the Spanish
ships. 1t would be accepted as mere swag-
ger. and would add to 1.-The gayety of the
nation" No hostile gun would be pointed
at an amusing spectacle like that. The
American people have a keen sense of the
ridiculous.
The newspapers offer some delicacies.
The impartial says:
Europe cannot doubt Americas attitude
toward Spain. but the Spanish people, II
necessary, will do their duty with honor"
America has never tried to throw any
dust I'm Europe's eyes on the subject OF her
attitude toward Spain As for the an
nouncement that the Spanish people will do
their duty with honor. that Is welcome
The only duty they owe the United States
Of particular interest just now relates to
Cuba. IL they will get out of Cuba, SO that
the island. which they have transformed
into hell on earth. may have peace and
prosperity and independence. and no longer
be a plague spot right at the doors of the
United States, they will appear as awaken
Ing. IL tardily, at least fully to the re-
quirements of honor and duty.
The Epoca says:
I'VE cannot suppose the American gov
ernment so naive or badly informed as to
imagine that the presence OF American war
vessels at Havana will be q cause of salts
faction to Spain or an indication of friend
ship
Right you are. Senior. There ts nothing
more clearly understood In the United
States than the real meaning Of the pres
ence OF the Maine In the harbor Of Havana.
II our Statesmen could only get as clear On
Evening star., 1898-01-26

President Dole's arrival in Washington
today is al event of importe nee. foreshad-
owing II does the union of the United
States and Hawaii Mr.. Dole comes as the
guest of the republic. He Is welcomed
heartily as the chief executive of nation
similar in orea nzation to this affiliated In
principles. in ties of blood and in the recog-
milton of manifest destiny that demands
the joining together of these two peoples.
Mr.. pole's purpose in coming to Washing
ton is frankly avowed. He Is here to aid
in the fight for annexation. There Is no
diplomatic concealment of his errand. The
treaty now tending In the Senate. awaiting
the inevitable consummation. was the act
of the government of which he is the head.
A similar document WIS drawn by the
same government five years ago and would
have received the ratification of the Senate
had it not been withdrawn by a President
bitterly hostile to the project of union.
Mr. Dole. therefore, stands as an exponent
of annexation and when the government
CoIacil at Honolulu recently voted that he
should make the long journey to Washing
ton in the interests of the union Of the two
countries, the step was taken with dignity
and with a full appreciation of the peculiar
circumstances of tine case. This visit shows
Row very much in earnest the Hawaiians
are In their desire to become q part of the
United States.
Nj. Dole is man of fine presence pleas
ing address and marked capacity for ad
Tinistration- He is a type of the men who
have rescued Hawaii from the depths of
mOnarehical oppression and made 1t a free
and prosperous state. Brave, jealous and
Intelligent, these men have created a re-
public and low that the time is ripe for
union. when all events point Enthusiastically
TO annexation as the necessity of the hour.
they strove feariessly and successfully for
relief from the burden of a corrupt mon
archy.
1t will be well TO remember as Mr.. Dole
makes his appearance here the spectacle
presented by the former ruler of Hawaii
who paid Washington a visit in state.
Kalakaua. An instructive contrast will be
afforded by such a recollection. Kalakaua.
the last of the Hawaiian kings, was given
hearty welcome. but the nation could not
take him seriously. He was a huge inter-
rational joke His successor on the Ha-
waiian throne is here. practically an exile,
no longer the least factor in any considera-
ton of the Hawaiian question. Not merely
in contrast to these two representatives of
royalty but in comparison with any of the
worlds rulers. the president of Hawaii
finds favor in the eyes of the American
people 4 worthy exponent OF the civiIi-
cation that prevails in the beautiful islands
that are now Offered: to this country.
Evening star., 1898-01-26
Baby Carriages
And GOcarts.
1888" Styles.

By placing our orders several
months ago we are enabled to show
much earlier than usual Our 1895
styles of Baby Carriages and Co
carts. These goods were made ex-
pressly for us from our own designs
and patterns, and you will find many
styles never seen before and which
cannot be seen elsewhere.
We now have 100 distinct styles on
sale, which we shall continue to add
to from day to day. Every Carriage
shown is new one, and 1893 values
are decidedly better than those of
any season gone.
At $500 each
Baby Carriages. nicely upholstered, best springs.
steel wheels. best running gear, patent axles.
At $3.50 each
Roll Body Carriages several STYLES. richly up
holstered, patent axles best springs steel wheels
An unusual value.
At $7.05 each
We offer some handsome designs in Rattan and
Fancy Carriages beautiful upholstering best run
ming gear. patent avles, steel wheels.
At $1,000
We have the best value offered in q Roll
Body Carriage handsomely upholstered In drab
corduroy, pongee parasol. lined with green best
springs. patent brake. etc.-aso a splendid assort-
ment of Fancy Carriages at same price.
At $3.50 and $500
We have used special care in selecting these
lines, and We give vou the choice of a very large
assortment at both prices. Upholstered in cordu-
roy and rich printed velvets, best running gear
and all the devices.
At $3.50 to $1,000
We show many beautiful designs and several
novelties. The shapes odd and attractive; the
upholstering is rich and adaptable TO the various
styles Of body. The goods are strictly frst-class
in every particular.
GOcarts.
Our stock of Gocarts is very ex-
tensive, and comprises many new
ideas. Scores of STYLES, from the
plainest to the most elaborate, and
each price represents the best in
trinsic value obtainable.
$2.45 to $1,000 are the prices.
Fourth foor
Evening star., 1898-01-26
An Uncertain January.

Oh. gentle weather man, be fair.
And serve noble cause;
Shall we put on our wooden wear
Or travel out in gauze? t....-
When forth we fare for pleasures fling
The playthings of the fa.es,
Shall We our tennis racquets bring
Or will we need our skates?
Will skies with torrid sunshine sizz,
Or be o'ercast with gloom?
oh. tell us; will the blizzard blizz,
Or will the violets bloom?
Evening star., 1898-01-26
ITEMS Shirts
To Order.

There is no reasonable excuse for
a man wearing badly-ftting Shirts,
when, for the price of the ordinary
dress shirt, one can have shirts made
to measure. which, with us, means a
perfect fit and frst-class workman
ship. We are now better prepared
than ever to produce fine Custom
made Shirts at the lowest possible
prices.
Evening star., 1898-01-26
It's All Right.

From the Philadelphia Record.
The Chinese minister at Washington has
given notice that. owing to the difference
in time between America and China, the
Chinese new year day, which many cele-
brated in this country yesterday (as they
have done on that date for forty-eight
years., does not begin until this morning.
But as the celestials do everything upside
down there is q certain poetical fitness In
the miX-up.
Evening star., 1898-01-26

The German emperor has seen fit to be-
SOW upon the editor of a German paper
advertisement to the extent of an arrest
for lese majestic. During his incarceration
the editor can console himself with the re-
Election that this is a case where the sane
tlm's loss will probably be the circulation
departments gain.
Evening star., 1898-01-26
ThOuGhtleAa.

How dare you, sir!' she exclaimed in.
digrantly to the mathematician.
How dare 1 what?' he queried.
How dare you study algebra In my pres
erce, when it involves the declaration thai
X is an unknown quantity?"
He bowed his head in humility and res
ignation. He lad forgotten that the sensi-
tive lady was an ex-queen.
Evening star., 1898-01-26

MIR. Croker will at least be pleased to
observe that neither Of his rivals for the
position Of boss has offered any claims to
superior virtue like those with which Mr..
Low irritated Mr.. Platt
Evening star., 1898-01-26

The New York man who has, within the
last few months. been charged with wife
teating, bigamy and perjury will presently
be in a mood to look upon the compare
lively restful atmosphere of a penitentiary
with feelings of relief
Evening star., 1898-01-26
President Dole.

Pray pardon the assumption
OF folk who pause to scan
A mortal who seems different
From ordinary man.
For none before was ever seen
Excuse US while We stare
Who seemed so eager to resign
A presidential chair.
Evening star., 1898-01-26
An Opinion.

DO you think times are going to get bet
ter?" inquired the apprehensive citizen.
"Of course do" replied the enthusiastic
friend. Conditions are already beginning
to adjust themselves into equilibrium. 1t
is a great satisfaction to me to note that
the supply of warships at Havana is
promptly and precisely equal 70 the de,
mand.''
Evening star., 1898-01-26
SHOOTING STARS.
Investigations,

1t is an old-time fact: and still
Anew twill oft surprise the land.
Folks seen to know a lot until
You get them On the witness stand.
Evening star., 1898-01-26

The page who wore bicycle clothes into
the Senate chamber was properly rebuked.
He should be made to realize that there
are privileges which belong only to the
great.
Evening star., 1898-01-26

Mr.. Dingley. In substance. declines to
admit that in 50 great country as this
prosperity can b. regarded as hanging by
a cotton thread.
Evening star., 1898-01-26
New Arrivals
I'm NeckWear.

We have just put on sale I8 dozen
! Mems White China Silk Ascots and
Puff Searfs at
25c.
( Also so dozen Mems 1ls-inch-wide Colored Silk
String Ties and excellent shapes In Band Bows
to match-made Of new 50-cent quality Neckwear
Silks.
Special price, 25c.
First 6onr.
Evening star., 1898-01-26
WOOdWard nd Lothrop,
10th. nth and F Sts N w.
10th. nth and F SITS. N. w.
Until further notice, store will close at $50
This Business

stronger better organized any past
OF exceptional interest every will multiplied
day by day. The quckened spirit enthusiasm
nues every department doing everything can
done consistently for the greatest good customers
Evening star., 1898-01-26

New York's rapid transit will have to be
very rapid indeed to make up for the time
the public has lost in efforts to secure it.
Evening star., 1898-01-26
It's a Great Town.


From the Chicago News.
President Sanford Dole OF Hawaii Is well
come to Chicago and whatever he may
find to his liking In II. Despite its politi-
cal barnacies and a few raw moral spots
Chicago IL the greatest city In every re-
spect that President Dole will see during
his absence from home.
Evening star., 1898-01-26

OF course IL will annoy General Weyler
10 observe that powder is being wasted at
Havana in the firing of amicable salutes
Evening star., 1898-01-26

China's time is largely taken up in the
negotiation OF loans. 1t is the Micawber
among nations.