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Evening star., 1898-05-31

Life in camp at this stage of the proceed
irgs has otner good and important results
tesides hardening the men and perfecting
them in the matter of drill. 1t enables
them to get well acquainted with one all
other: To take one another's measure; to
sFake down together in good comradeship
before the shock of battle puts them all
upon their mettle.
This is of value in any army, but it has
a special value in our army. The country
is large. and visiting between the sections
is limited to comparatively a few people
Many northern and western men will now
for the first time see the south; will for the
first time be thrown intimately with large
bodies Of southern men. A friendly rival
ry growing out of praiseworthy sectional
pride will set up in many ways. the COM
mon purpose being to render the common
cause the best possible service. The men
will work the harder, therefore, in prepar-
ing themselves. and later will fight the
better. for the opportunity they are now
enjoying to grow into one another's spirit
and aspirations.
There will be excellent results, too from
the plan adopted of brigading the troops
from putting men from different sections
side by side. What northern man will not
ride with keenest zest behind General Lee,
or Wheeler. or Butler? What southern
man will not give the heartiest support to
General Brooke. or Shafter, or Wilson?
This is all that remains of sectionalism.
All is friendly rivalry now for the united
country. The men of the different sections
have only to be brought together and to
know one another to appreciate how loyal
all are to the general welfare. The south
ern man has no thought of permitting his
northern brother to go beyond him in devo-
ton to the country. and he has only to go
into camp with his northern brother to
spur him up and in turn to be spurred up
by him
These days far from being wasted.
The men themselves may be impatient to
move; the strategy boards of the curbstone
and the hotel lobby may froth with indig-
nation and disgust; but successful action
can only follow intelligent preparation, and
time spent in preparation knits men to-
gether strongly against the enemy.
Evening star., 1898-05-31
The Reciprocity Program Opened.

The announcement that new commercial
convention has been negotiated with France
is a welcome one. Il shows that busy as
We are with Spain. we yet have time for
other things, and that We are proceeding
upon the confident calculation that the con-
ciusion of the war will find still in ship
shape for all the essential affairs of every
day life. 1t puts a quietus on talk about
foreign Intervention. and confirms all pre-
vious assertions that, in the matter of hos
tilities we are dealing with Spain alone.
The principle of reciprocity has a hearty
American Endorsement 1t is the American
plan, indeed, for the judicious enlargement
of trade boundaries. Absolute free trade
has never had more than a handful of
sincere advocates in the United States
but freer trade has for some years been
not only a demand, but necessity. The
growth of the country in the matter both
of production and consumption has dem
onstrated that if We are to keep up with
the procession and, particularly, take and
hold the place in the procession to which
we are entitled. we must establish good
commercial relations with the outside
world.
This duty to ourselves is palmer now than
ever. This war with Spain has shown us
our place among the nations. Our move
ments considered of worldwide i'm
portance The bare suggestion of perma-
nent American control of the Philippines
forces a recast of the whole eastern prob
lem with the United States reckored as
one of the foremost factors in the new
commercial equation.
But leaving out the question of increased
territory. the question of increased trade
still remains. Consumers of the latest
products are rapidly multiplying. The
United States has great deal to offer and
at the same time is seeking much 1t will
continue to hold the home markets for
the home products, but that will not inter-
fere with opening them to many things
UPON terms which will induce other ma
tions to come here to sell and increase i'm
portations very considerably.
This convention with France is the first
under the Dingiey law. but others are to
follow. and probably before another year
has rolled around reciprocity will again
be, as it was under the Mckinley law,
source of profit and advantage to the coun-
try in many directions.
Evening star., 1898-05-31
Mr.. Gorman's Wise Advice.

Senator German struck a broad, states
rianiike plane last Friday when he ad-
dressed the Senate in depreciation of the
partisan efforts of a majority of the finance
committee to overload the war revenue bill
with untimely. unsafe and experimental
amendments His talk on that occasion
was straightforward and frank 1t sounded
the clear note of warning to his demo
cratic colleagues that they were trending
dangerously toward factionalism at a time
when the urgent demand Is for united ac-
tion along the lines OF safety and patriot
ism The war. Mr.. German showed. is
costing heavily now and will probably cost
even more heavily in the future than the
estimates Indicate. The need for revenue
IS pressing. Wars have always been con-
Quoted with the aid of bonds. No great
nation has ever undertaken a serious cam
paign against either a domestic or a for
eign foe without resorting to the expe-
dent of borrowing. The ordinary measures
Tor raising revenue are not relied upon in
time OF such stress. Hostilities disturb
many conditions and render the usual de-
vices of governmental support hazardous.
Mr. German likewise urged that the prop
osition 10 coin the seigniorage be dropped
as unwise and unnecessary. 1t is a strict
ly factional contention Its legality ia not
admitted Its propriety Is questioned
Other times will offer for settling this
question. but 1t Is folly now to pause while
We face foe to bubble over this dis
puted point of finance.
Best of all. Mr.. German urged that party
lines be forgotten now. A democrat of the
first water. never failing in his allegiance
to the organization, a stickler for party
regularity. even to the point of personal
sacrifices. such a partisan as seldom per-
mits himself far enough away from the
leading lines of his party to become much
Of statesman. Mr.. German last Friday
disclosed a side Of his character that Is en-
Evening star., 1898-05-31

From the Chicago Chronicle (dem)
There appears to be good ground for the
statement in thu Washington dispatches
that Speaker Reed is organizing Il faction
In Congress against President Mckinney
They are OLD rivals in the republican party
Mckinley has risen to higher place than
Reed, but Reed means to succeed him as
President in 1890 or he will know the rea-
son why.
Reed is getting along in years. He has an
Unsuitable desire to be President of the
United States In 1900 he will be sxty-two
years old. But few men over sixty years
of age ever have been chosen for President
MCKINLEY wants to be renominated iii 1900
That will be Reeds last chance, for i'm 1904,
II he lives. he will be sixty-six years old
1t Will be too late in life to cherish aspira-
uons for the presidency.
1t Will, therefore, be understood that all
the opposition which the Speaker organizes
against the policy of the President is a part
OF the opening campaign for the republican
presidential nomination in 1900. 1t is un-
fortunate beyond description that while a
great foreign war is in progress the f.uds
and factions of the republican party should
divide public sentiment and confuse the ac-
ton of Congress.
But the patriotism Of the people will rise
also above this difficulty. The quarrels in
side of the republican party will Eot he per-
mitteo to impede the progress of the coun-
try toward its certain victory.
Evening star., 1898-05-31

titled to unstinted praise from all Amerf-
cans. His plea for action in harmony with
the nations needs was worthy of men who
have oftener broken away from factional
confnements for the country's good
The keynote of this speech was action.
Its inspiration was the urgent necessity
of the government for money wherewith
to carry on this war as BELTS great ma
ton engaged in a serious work of reform
and liberation. MIR. German is sufficiently
well versed in the ways and means of
revenue legislation to know that the adop-
tion by the Senate of the various PROPOSE
tons brought forward by a majority of
the finance committee would surely delay
the bill itself indefinitely, causing long
and complicated controversy In conference
and perhaps ultimately embarrassing the
government in it's ordinary as we'll as its
extraordinary undertakings In such an
emergency he sees hope only in the right
of the President to issue bonds under the
act of 1879 for the maintenance of the gold
reserve, an indirect expedient already util-
lied and justified by events. Thus he sees
that in any turn of the case the nation
must borrow money for it's great under
taking. and his advice to abandon in this
connection the foolish schemes of popu-
ism and free-silverism is sound and should
be needed
Evening star., 1898-05-31
Danger Ahead for Reed.
From the Columbus Dispatch.

In the meantime, the struggle at Wash
ington over the annexation resolution con-
tlnuss. Speaker Reed is not as tractable as
it was hoped he would be. He has not abso-
lutely refused to permit the resolution to
come toxa vote in the House, but he has
thus far withheld his consent. His attitude
is consider red dangerous to himself for he is
opposing the wishes of the great majority
of the republicans who placed the Speakers 8
power in his hands. There has as yet been
no open breach, but 1t Is not to BE- ques-
toned that, If there is not an early compli-
ance, there will be an explosion. There is
a hint of republican caucus on this ques-
ton. and if there Is the powsr Of the Speak
er, as 1t was created, will be broken. Hav-
ing been broken in one case, 1t will be more
apt to be broken in others; ths good that
has been derived from the rigid discipline of
the rules will go with the bad, and Speaker
Reed will go with 1t.
Evening star., 1898-05-31
Reed VIII Not he TOLERATED.

Washington Dispatch to Chicago Tribune (rep)
Many letters are being received from all
sections of the country which show a pro-
nounced sentiment in favor of annexation,
The events of the last month have changed
conditions, and this government Is justin ed
in annexation on the ground Of the STRAIT
egic value of the islands alone. Fortified by
these letters the friends of the little island
republic have taken new courage and will
insist on consideration at this session If
the Speaker does not yield early in the week
and makes an attempt to drag the matter
along he will find he will be compslled to
change front quickly in order to be with his
party. as it is now determined to tolerate
no more delay.
Evening star., 1898-05-31
Reeds Contempt for Everybody and
Everything.

Washington Dispatch to the Boston Globe.
Much more than mere opposition to the
annexation of Hawaii Hes behind Speaker
Reeds antagoniSIn.
He has always been against the war. and
speaks of it now in terms of sarcastic con-
tempt.
He wants Congress to adjourn, with the
retention of the Philippines endangered
through lack of action on Hawaii, and he
Is in hopes that the President will, as
soon as the Senate departs, conclude a
He is averse to seeing any glory rest
upon the administration of President Nc
Kinley. and If he could have his way peace
would be concluded even under the present
condition of affairs.
Evening star., 1898-05-31
Only I'm the Interest of Spain.

From the Cincinnati Enquirer tdem)
We question no mans motive in either
house of Congress who opposes the acqusi-
ton by the United States of this inestima a.
BILE advantage. but we do say that the
American people will expect some appar-
emily reasonable explanation why this ac-
QUESTION should be rejected or its rejec-
ton advocated by any American repre-
sentative.
No interest on earth can be subserved at
this time except that Of Spain by cutting
the United States off from the immediate
possession of the Sandwich Islands
vote against such annexation Is an act
of hostility to the administra ton and a
declaration against the occupation for any
purpose whatever Of the Philippine Islands
Evening star., 1898-05-31
Shameful Timidfty of the House Re-
publfcans.

Shameful Timidity of the House Re-
publicans.
From the Chicago Tribune (rep)
Mr.. Reed is preventing Hawaiian legisla-
tion in defiance of the wishes of a majority
of his party in Congress and of the people.
heels OF his obstructive policy regarding
the Cuban question: is more than the peo-
pie can endure. They are weary of his
arrogant use of power.
There were a good many persons in this
part OF the country two years ago who
thought 1t would be wise to make Mr.. Reed
President. A study of his course as Speak
er during the last year has convinced them
that he is too much governed by his preju-
dices and his enmities to be safe Presi-
dent. Embittered by the defeat of his presi-
dental hopes, he has antagonized the ad-
mlnlstratiCn. He has opposed it's measures
without good reason for SO doing. Repub-
HCanS do not select as presidential can
oidates persons who have no policy except
the qualification of their revenges.
1t IS singular that the republican repre-
sentativeS, who are the immediate victims
of Speaker Reeds methods, do not assert
themselves and put him wnere he belongs.
They are the majority of the House He
is not, though he acts as If he were. They
can depose him from his dictatorship, and
there is no reason why they should be es-
pecially considerate of his feelings in do
ing so. He has been a hard master His
ranners and his methods have been SO
tyrannical that it is strange the members
have submitted to them so long.
AT this time Mr.. Reed is standing be-
tween the people and Hawaii. They wish
him to get out of the way If he does not
they wish him to be run over by the ma
jority. The people cannot understand why
the republican members should hesitate to
hold caucus and overrule the Speaker.
The timdity which those members are dis
playing is surprising. 1t is shameful and
discreditable to them and to their party.
They behave as If they were afraid of the
Speaker. Yet they gave him the power
which he has abused and they can take it
away from him. They cannot do it too
quickly to please republicans in this part
OF the country
Evening star., 1898-05-31

After Uncle Sans forbearance toward the
Lafayette neither Spain nor France should
find it in their hearts to question any cour-
tesies which Great Britain may show the
U,Rited States
Evening star., 1898-05-31

1t Is now disclosed that one of the shells
hred from SIMPSONS fleet at San Juan
stopped the town clock. 1t does not require
Spanish shell to queer the work of the
CLOCK In Washington that serves in this ca
pacity. The dial in the post Office tower
would not be observable far enough away,
under any circumstances, to afford con-
spicuous mark for hostile gunners
Evening star., 1898-05-31
Ladies' l Wash Suits.

M ODEL costumes from Paris. Made only Of
lVN comparatively inexpensive Organdies and
Lawns, and with only modest quantity of lace,
such exquisite creations take ones breath away
At any rate the writer wouldn't dare attempt descrp
tons. Iwould be desecration Well leave the ad-
]ectlves to yol, and make you willing purchasers be-
cause OF little prices$675 to SIS for costumes worth
from $Io to $40.
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Young Ladies' l Suits.

II HERE just in time for class days and other spe-
Ii II cial occasions. Lovely costumes that belle
the old aging: Beauty unadorned is adorned
the most comparatively pretty girl will be made
superatively with suit wisely selected from this
new collection S675 to SIS the prices But price
is not the factor The Pure White Berufled Gowns
here at S675 will lend more beauty to fair girl than
many OF the more fancul suits at higher prices. Sec
them ALL and Judge for yourself
Evening star., 1898-05-31
Hard Times for Oraclcs.

Hard Times for OracIes.
Now we've got i'm bottled,
An then agin We amt;
Now the Spaniard's boastin' loud
An now he's feeling faint.
Now the French are friendly
An next they're helpin' Spain.
Germany f1ops toward our side
An then fops round again.
Now We'll move to Cuba
In a determined style;
Then we'll think the matter Ger
An wait a little while.
l like to 'blige my neighbors,
But it keeps me on the rack
A-tellin' what has happened an
A-takin' of 1t back
Evening star., 1898-05-31
The Question of sustennnce.

What are We going to do?" inquired a
Spanish officer who was taking account Of
provisions
We'll have to wait till they come in and
attack u.s. replied the admiral
But they won't come in"
We'll, in that case, don't anything
for us to do except to go ashore, and see If
we can't run a farm"
Evening star., 1898-05-31

SPEAKER Reed has had enough experience
to realize the dangers which beset the man
who suddenly discovers that he is greater
than his party.
Evening star., 1898-05-31

Washington Dispatch to the New York Journal
Speaker Reeds troubled care that con-
gressmen will not have time to attend to
their campaigns IL they are allowed to stay
here while the Senate debates annexation
is regarded as a grim bit of humor by the
two hundred members. principally repub-
lican, who are anxious to vote for annexa-
tiou
Evening star., 1898-05-31

From the New York Mail and Express.
Representative Johnson of Indiana is still
resolutely opposed to the annexation of
Hawaii, but the rest of the republican party
is heartily in favor of it. When a vote is
taken on the measure the Hoosier states
man will be classified briefly as SCATTER
Inc
Evening star., 1898-05-31

The scientist who predicts that the Ian
guages which will ultimately survive are
Russian, English and Chinese offers a
strong inducement for European immigra-
tiCn.
Evening star., 1898-05-31

The manner IN which Spain adopts a poll
Icy of isolation is u reminder of the way
Senator Wellington consents to go out of
politics.
Evening star., 1898-05-31

The expressions of public opinion in re-
gard TO MIR. Reds selfish obstruction policy
must be unpleasant reading to him, but
they may teach him 4 wholesome lesson if
he is not utterly blind.
Evening star., 1898-05-31
ThOuEhtleaa.

1t was great, mistake said the Mad
rid press censor thoughtfully.
ITO what do you refer?" inquired the
cabinet member.
Permitting the papers to call those
Americans Yankee pigs After having be-
Titled them with that epitnet we will never
In the world be able to explain how they
came to whip us"
Evening star., 1898-05-31

Admiral Cervera's policy may have been
infiuerce6 by the naughty European gentle
men who issue challenges to 6uels but neg
lect to state where they can be found.
Evening star., 1898-05-31

The bathing beach is now under way in
better shape than ever to strengthen Wash
ington's claim to rank as an ideal summer
resort.
Evening star., 1898-05-31

David b. Hill should not fail to remind
Richard Croker that the peaceful blockade
idea meets with disfavor in the minds of
many humane people.
Evening star., 1898-05-31
Speaker Reed and the Sugar Lobby.
Washington Dispatch to tha New York Herald

Popular opinion IL what Is now relied
upon to carry annexation through Con-
gress. 1t is believed that when the country
thoroughly understands that Speaker Reed
and the sugar lobby are preventing the
government from gaining such a clear right
to use the Hawaiian Islands as a military
base that no objection can. be raised the
protest9 ~ be 30 vigorous that all opposi-
ton wiz be swept asids&
Evening star., 1898-05-31
SHOOTING STARS.
Lofty.

Is that young man a person of lofty
ideais?' inquired the girl who reads poetry.
Lofty ideals!" repeated Miss Caysnn Il
should say so. He won't be content till he
has raised the price of wheat to 81
Evening star., 1898-05-31

Senator Mason has been spar.d one form
OF Iii luck Nobody has yet attempted to
steal his patriotic thunder
Evening star., 1898-05-31

Reverge is sweeti exclaimed the un-
original man.
That's what 1t is" remarked Senator
Sorghum approvingly. Il guess some of
those Hawaiian opponents of the sugar
trust will realize it before they get an
nexed."
Evening star., 1898-05-31

Having bottled Cervera, the land and
naval forces will next see to it that Blanco
is sandwiched
Evening star., 1898-05-31

Speaker Reed opposes the annexation Of
Hawaii That settles II. The scheme is
dead unless the czar can b won over.
Evening star., 1898-05-31

Deweys luck" lies mainly in the fac.
that he happened to be born with brains.
Evening star., 1898-05-31
DnnEeroua Industr.

I'VE must be careful" quoth the bee
There isl't any doubt,
That if the sugar trust should see
How. for this land. with sweets we're free,
'Twould try to keep us out
Evening star., 1898-05-31

Sf, for Genuine japanese Straw Seats. Jus
~ the thing needed for summer time, whel
the door step is the coolest place to sit.
Evening star., 1898-05-31

Tor, yard for the usual 25c to Zoe Japanese
~ Mattings In art figures and eolors. To
see them 10 to admire and buy.
Evening star., 1898-05-31

1SC yard for the high grade JAP Mattings in
-OS carpet designs. Generally sold at fancy
Evening star., 1898-05-31

1Sf- yard for the usual 25c Jointless Mating.
ho~ Heavy weight and honest In every respect.
Cheap at 25c yard.
Evening star., 1898-05-31

ST for Steel Ice Picks with iron head. And
~ only 1Oc for Galvanized Iron Refrigerator
Pans with two side handles
Evening star., 1898-05-31

Or pound for Chinese Camphor that will cost
y " you 25c at the drug stores. Use the "Chl-
nese" and Danish any anxiety.
Evening star., 1898-05-31
No More Moths.

Af each for Manahan's Moth Sheets, extra
W. strong and large, 36x40 inches.
z r. for Manahans Double strength Tarine
OOS Moth-proof Bags, size 23x32 inches. Soc
for 30x5O, and 69c for those 30x6O inches
Evening star., 1898-05-31

M0C for the usual CSC Water Coolers. Japanne
W IN assorted col0rs. Family size.
Evening star., 1898-05-31
Mating.
Fourth hoOr.)

Imported prior to the rise in
prices, bought and to be sold at 20
per cent less than prevailing quota
tions.
2<, yard for the usual 10c to 121hc China Nat
~ tings. Superior weight to those usually Of
fered at the prices.
Evening star., 1898-05-31

02f, for 2-quart-sze Gem Lightning
wv Ice Cream Freezers. Usual price is 81. As
Evening star., 1898-05-31

AC for Mason's Patent Fruit Jars. Choice Of
W. pint and quart sizes. Complete with rub
hpr &c
Evening star., 1898-05-31
Screen Doors.

Fourth fOOr.)
MSr for Wire Screen Doors. in all sizes. SSc
WV for those with fancy hardwood frames.
Don't forget to bring measurements with you.
Evening star., 1898-05-31
Window Screens.

Fourth hoor)
06DC for Self adjusting Wire Screens, with
Il wv walnut finish frames. Size 1Sx1S inches
adjustable to 25 inches. Larger sizes, up to ~
inches, at slight advance in cost.
Evening star., 1898-05-31

SH 0S for Comfort Rockers OF finely polished
oak and mahogany. Big leather cob
bier seats: restful back and arms. Good value at
Evening star., 1898-05-31

VSC for Superior Bamboo and Bend Portieres.
and only csc for India Seats of various
woods, with open seat
Evening star., 1898-05-31

SX GS for japanese Screens OF black cloth.
embroidered In gold Four-fold, SO
Evening star., 1898-05-31

Sd AZ for Cooper & McKee's Family-size Ice
we W. Chests. A wonder At the price. See
Evening star., 1898-05-31

KS for . feet of good Garden Hose; COM
plete with attachments.
Evening star., 1898-05-31
For the Garden.

SU e instead OF 81 35 a dozen for the Pure
Linen Silver BleacLed Table Napkins.
Evening star., 1898-05-31
Miscellaneous.

hOc for Tin Toilet Sets. japanned In assort,
colors- Foot Bath, Water Carrier al
Slop Jar. ALI for 60c.
Evening star., 1898-05-31
Table Linen.

Azc yard for 62-inch-wide Al-linen Blcached
WV Table Damask. Better tlap the best
heretofore here at soc yard
Evening star., 1898-05-31

ZSC fer Sets, consisting OF solid steel rake and
spade, with long handle. Only &c each for
Trcwels.
VC for 2-qunrt Watering Pot. 13c for 4
quarts. 19c for quarts 25c for quarts.
Evening star., 1898-05-31
Refrigerat0rs, etc.

(Basement Ho0r.J
The 'Jewett' is the best and,
therefore, the Palais Royal has the
Washington agency.
GA zS for No. 10 "Jewett, holding 35
VT'Ho pounds Ice. The list price is ST..