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senator Erye's information.

1t is evident from the interview with Sem
atOr Frye printed in lodays Star that the
senatorial members Of the peace commits
sion will have some very Interesting facts
TO tell their colleagues when the time comes
TO consider the peace treaty. Senator Frye
is a keen observer as we'll as a vigorous
thinker and speaker. he tells The Star to-
day Of some of the things he learned while
in Paris regarding the manner in which
the Filipiuos were treated while they were
under the control of the Spaniards. He
was unques ti0nably shocked by these reve-
latOns. He has way of telling q fact
which makes il appeal most strikingly to
hearers, and 1t is not TO be doubted that
when the time has come Senator Frye will
be heard on this subject. The other sena-
t0rial commissioners of course, had access
10 the same line Of facts. They may be
heard With equal force against any propo-
sition to return the islands TO Spain. Sena-
tor Frye cannot conceive of an intelligent
opposition to the ratihcation OF the peace
treaty. knowing what is in it. and the cir
cdmstances under which it was framed ne
cannot believe that ii will he seriously OPP
posed by any respectable number of sena-
tors.
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After the Treaty is Ratified.

What shall be done with the Philippines
Who is in position to answer this question
at this time? The President does not pre-
tend to be. He is seeking light. as also are
those who urge the holding up of his hands.
An immediate answer is not demanded. a
premature answer would he unwise. The
problem is one that calls for consultation
and reflection, The President invites that.
He is anxious to hear from both sides
from all sides. 1t is not. of course. with
the Executive to decide the fate of the
Philippines. That will rest with Congress,
the President participating.
For these reasons the President is not
fairly open to the attacks that are now
being made upon him. Nothing exists TO
show that he has gone beyond the functions
of his office, or has sought in any way TO
dragon Congress. He has insisted merely
upon American control Of the Philippines.
The peace treaty secures that. and very
properly. But all else is open. The precise
form of military government while such
government is necessary. the length of its
continuance. what shall follow it-all that
is necessarily in the future, and less within
the power of the President to shape than
in that of Congress
There will be an appeal to pride when
The path of duty calls for grit. 1t is safe
to predict that the country will not vote to
get out of the Philippines because difficulty
attaches to governing them. We shall not
plead the baby act. 1t is equai.y safe to
predict that the country Will not take the
ground that our going there originally was
a mistake. Whatever we may do, we shall
not apologize for Dewey, or express in any
form regret for his magnificent perform
ance at Manila. The question therefore will
take this shape: We are in possession, and
proud of the fact. The way may be DIFF
ficult. but our resources are abundant and
our hearts are stout We owe n duty TO
ourselves. to the Filipinos and to the world
at large. How shall We discharge it?
Calculations based upon timidity, upon
greed pure and simple, upon a selfish
disposition to back out on any old terms.
are barred. The United States cannot af-
ford an attitude even suggesting cowardice
or incompetency i'll dealing With question
of such magnitude.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-12-26
Cheap and Effective street Cleaning

Elsewhere today will be found a state
ment of the effort which the Commission
ers are making To secure from Congress the
authority 10 proceed durlnS the next hScal
year with the system OF nund cleaning OF
The streets upon more extensive scare.
The experiments which nave been tried in
the District with hand laDor in street work
have attracted wide attention, especially
in view of the work which has latterIy been
done in New York IL the same direction.
The experiment has succeeded here. Not
only haV. the streets been Kept cleaner
than ever before, when all the factors are
equal. but the work costs less when
done by hand than when done by machin-
cry. incidentally, too, it has been shown
that the Commissioners can probably and
atisfactorily do this work themselves,
without recourse 20 a contra ctor. Naturally
in their effort 10 extend their authority n
the premises to permit the assumption of
practically the entire work by the District
on the hand labor basis they were met by
powerful influences which operated against
their desire. The contractors for street
sweeping in other large cities have noted
with alarm the tendency TO place the
street work here on d business-like fOun-
dation of municipal performance and have
sought to prevent so striking an example
as Washington would afford from endan-
gering their calling. The House commit
tee on appropriations struck out the Com
missiOners' estimate for this work and
left the matter as it stood a year ago save
that it provided that if the Commissioners
could not secure bid for the cleaning for
not more than % cents square yard for
the work they might proceed to do the
work themselves. AS will be seen by refer
ence to the statements in the news columns
the Commissioners have found that they
can actually do this work for - 1-;S cents
q square yard, while paying the laborers
S12 a day. The contractor. paying his
men 81 a day, asks a much higher price
and looks for a handsome profit. If the
contract machine system resulted in better
work the people might be willing TO pay the
higher price. But experience has shown
that it does not SO result. Therefore the
Commissioners are asking the Senate COM
mittee TO insert their amendment on the
ground that It will ensure larger wages to
the labOrers. better work to the citizens
and a saving 10 the treasury. This COM
biuGtion of assured results ought by all
means to appeal TO the Senators who are
now working on the bill and TO the con-
ferees if the item should be adopted in the
Senate.
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orable. In Cuba the conditions are all un.
toward A bloody unrest of four years il
to be taken into account. Many of the Gu
bans have been living in the saddle during
all that time, and forced to forage here and
there for a scant subsistence, and now, at
the end are without means or occupation
A man without home employment or a
penny in his pocket and under the in
fuence of a rowing habit is not fairly to be
held to the most rigid accountability.
Nor should the fact be overlooked that
the United States is contributing just now
some very unworthy people to Cuba; and
these Will help still further to complicate
matters. The rowdy who dreams of en-
riching himself by selling the Cubans new
brand of liquor. the swell sport" dream
ing of large profits from the lottery and
the paddlewheel, and the promoter of
questionable commercial schemes call for
as sharp an eye and for as firm a hand on
the part of the authorities as any Cuban
bandit or demoralized pauper.
But when the work of regeneration begins
it will probably make good progress. The
men at the top there will represent the best
American character and intelligence, large
experience in public affairs, and only sue
cess is reasonably TO be expected at their
hands
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A Mysterious Disease.
From the Cincinnati Times-Star

From the Cincinnati Times-Star.
For a disease of recognized standing for
over three centuries in the medical frater-
nifty remarkably little Is known of la grippe
1t has been traced back to 1910 by the med
lead fraternity, but never has it been sue.
cessfully combatted. The gathering of data
regarding it began when it became preva-
lent in northern and western Europe in
1903. In 1872 France suffered from it, in
1917 England, and in 1893 all of Great Brit
ain were visited by it. -Four thousand peo-
pie died of la grippe in 1897 in Dublin. In
1919 it crossed the Atlantic and came to
America. With theories of causes ranging
from sun spots to microbes, it is little won
der that the range of treatment is extern
sive. But one fact seems to have impressed
itself upon the medical fraternity regard
ing the mysterious influenza. They do not
fear la grippe as much as its complications
Pneumonia is its most frequent ally, though
ii invariably attacks the weakest parts OF
its victims.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-12-26

The situation in Cuba is not what the
friends of the island would have it. but
probably it is not worse than may be ex-
planned on eve.y day lines. The Spaniard.
on the eve of departure. is sullen and SEN
sitive, while the Cuban. on the threshold of
his opportunity. is over-eager and elated
The American, standing between the two
charged with the duties of counsellor and
peacemaker, does not care to be severe
with either. Moreover, he is not yet in full
possession of authority. Not until the
Spanish flags come down and the American
flags go up will his orders take the form
of law and his responsibility begin.
1t is alto gether likely. too that for some
little time to come the situation may be
undesirable Perfect order is not easily
commanded even where conditions are fay
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-12-26

The transformations manner in which the
American peace commissioners returned
home is strongly suggestive of the entire
program of American War-making. They
tarried not on the way to listen to plaudits
or cheers, nor 10 attend receptions, but hur-
ried home to hand the signed treaty to the
President and to get to their own family
circles to enjoy a Chrstmas-time reunion.
There has been no lack of disposition on the
part of the people to welcome these five
negotiatOrs with every sign of approval.
Indeed, there has been a notion floating
through the public mind that it might be
appropriate to mark their arrival with
some kind of demonstration. But these
suggestions have wisely been put aside and
the peace commission has been dissolved
without a ripple on the surface of the
stream of current events. This has in no
sense proclaimed a lack of interest in and
enthusiasm for the results of the labors
course of events there with keen interest,
exceeded only by the intense attention paid
to the incidents of the war AS far as can
be ascertained great majority of the peo-
pie have approved of the results of The
negotiations, irrespective of the question of
the ultimate disposition of the Philippines
or the method of government for the new
possessions. The work has been well done,
with dignity and skill, and the RESPONSE
bility is now transferred to the Senate The
commissioners have earned the thanks of
the nation and they have received Them
even though there was no boisterous public
demonstration.
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a year, and the term is two years, the same
as that of the governor. The duties are
onerous and important, especially at pres
ent with the canals, which fall under the
jurisdiction of this officer, so conspicuousy
in the focus of the public gaze. The men
whom the governor-elect has had thus far
in mind have all been so connected with
large enterprises that they could not afford
to accept the short-term position under any
circumstances. and especially under those
existing at present. Doubtless before he
concludes his search he will find a COM
petent man who is willing to sacrifice pres
ent remuneration and opportunities for the
sake of the political association which this
office grants Ii would appear, however.
that the case teaches that the state should
either pay more for the services of tech
meal experts or else lengthen their terms
of office in order to permit a wider field
for the governors selection when he comes
to organize his executive force Too often
this position of superintendent of public
works has been given to men without
special equipment for such a post whose
only qualifications have been their records
Of party or fractional fidelity. The canal
scandal in New York has a wide applica-
ton, for it bears instructively upon the
power Of The state TO protect Itself from
the avarice ard fraud of contractors who,
working under political systems of man.
agement, are able to cover their rapacity
until the public has been f1eeced. Gov
ernor-elect Roosevelt has promised to fer
ret out the rascals who permitted these
abuses in New York to develop and to Sc
cure their punishment. This duty will in
volve many disagreeable necessities, which
will nave to be shared by his superintend
ent of public works, and the man who oc-
cupies the latter position will meet with
many hard knocks in his effort to be loyal
to his chief and to the people. For the
next two years at least that place will be
no sinecure, and it is no wonder that the
engineers who have thus far been ap-
preached have held aloof
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-12-26
The Christmas Spirit.

The spirit which pervades the observance
OF Christmas in these days finds expression
in many and varied ways. The churches
are filled on the day itself with hosts of
worshpers, who feel the wholesome inf1u-
ence of the life which was begun eighteen
hundred and ninety-eight years ago. The
homes are the scenes of joyous reunions
and the exchange of tokens of remem-
brance and love. Everywhere are signs of
disposition to pause in the rush of the
daily tasks and to mark in some manner
an anniversary of a world-moving, world
making event. The predominant spirit OF
the time is that of charity. the love of
giving. the desire to be helpful 70 human
ity. 1t makes itself apparent in all direc-
tons The poor are remembered with es-
pecial solicitude The thought of suffering
and cheerlcssness at such a season appeals
strikinSly TO the heart. The open purse
and the outstretched hand are signs of the
! time. The world which has fees that it
can best afford at such a time to give to
the world which needs.
1t is this spirit which should be carefully
encouraged in The great centers of men.
All cities have their pressing problems Of
charity to be solved lest hundreds perish
These cases demand relief at any cost.
The voice of the times cries out against
unnecessary suffering. The Chris mas
tendency is invoked whenever the need
arises. Whether the time be summer or
winter, March or November, the impulse
which spurs men and women to give to
their poorer brethren has had its origin IN
The doctrine which was glOrIously embodied
in the life of Christ. Goodwill toward
men,, The world has been echoing in
stronger accents the centuries have
passed. Good will toward men prompts
each advanced community is performing
year after year. The charity which means
most 10 pOsterity well as to the present
generation is the lesson of right living.
Today's poor sufferers are often, too often,
heritages Of woe from the sins and the
foiles of those who have passed away.
Misguided lives leave their impress upon
the generations following. The charity
which will teach the lesson of the right
| life, based upon the principles winch form
The foundaJ ion of the Christian belief, is
| the best charity. The giving of aims is the
! immediate token OF this charity, the hep
required by the body in the hour Of need is
| d symbol Of the help required by the soul
| in its struggles. With the aims should go
! for III d guluing toward the way where the
| travellers give, not receive, charity. The
| Christmas spirit of Christian love is the
| essence OF true charity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-12-26
A Completed Act.
From the Hawaiian Star

From the Hawaiian Star.
Some people like to chew over dead is
sues. The annexation of the islands is fin
ished and done with, there can be no pos
sible good in arguing either for or against
it. 1t is completed act and cannot be
changed. The flag of the United States
floats over the islands and will continue to
float as long as the republic lasts. There
seems no earthly reason why there should
be any further discussion of the matter AS
to our future status, that is totally diff
ferent matter, and there is plenty of room
for argument though whatever we may
say here will have very little weight, for
the Congress of the United States will give
us what it thinks best. If the news from
Washington is reliable. our status is likely
to be very satisfactory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-12-26
Age Limits.
From the New York World.

Mr.. Justice Pryor retired from the bench
on Saturday because his age has reached
the limit prescribed by law. Admiral Bunce
is retiring from the navy for the same
reason.
Yet both men are in the full vigor of body
and mind.
Justice Pryor is seventy years of age.
John Marshall at eighty was still the great
est chief justice that the United States ever
had.
Admiral Bunce is sixty-two. Farragut was
more than year older when he fought the
battle of Mobile bay, and two years older
when he entered Richmond in advance of
the President. At sixtynine, when he died.
he was in active command of the navy as
the first full admiral.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-12-26
An omce That seeks the Man

Governor-elect Roosevelt Is having
hard time. according to The New York
newspapers, in finding r7an of ability to
accept the position of Superintendent of
public works under his administer lion. He
has offered the post, ii is said. to two or
three capable men already, only 10 have
them decline the honor. The situation nat
urally suggests that Mr.. Roosevelt is look
ing for man far above he possibility of
suspicion and that such men. while per-
haps not exactly scarce. are yet not tempt
ed by the position The place pays $1,000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-12-26
Speaking From Experience.

Can you add figures?" asked a man who
was looking for help in his office.
'Yassuh," answered the APPLICANT; Il reck-
ems l kin, if 1 knows Exactly whut you
means"
II mean can you take some numbers and
tell what they will amount to-"
We'll, boss, OATS mighty uncertain. Is
took TO-, lebben an foty-fo' an seen 'em
mount to as much as sebenteen dollars.
An den agin dey didn' mount ter muffin
at ALL
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Puzzled.

She stood with an unconscious air,
So statuesque, SO passing fair.
And when she spoke the passer stopped
To hear the melody that dropped.
She stood-and in her fine blue eyes,
There shone faint and sad surprise
Alas, poor girl, she did not know
Some one had moved the mistletoe.
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Consider the Treaty in Public.

1t is to be hoped that the rule of secrecy
which usually prevails when the United
States Senate is in executive session will
be set aside during the consideration of the
treaty of peace with Spain. If there are
any good reasons why objections should be
made to its ratification they should be made
public. Let the fullest light be shed on that
important document and tina will of the
people be made known as to its provisions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-12-26

The opportunity for the crowds of pur-
chasers and the crowds of sales people to
take a rest and think better of one another
is one of the great features of Christmas
cheer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-12-26

Mr.. Hobson should be careful how he con-
ducts himself in his new surroundings.
Some of those muscular Philippine bellies
are not used to our coquettish civilized
ways.
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Modest,

'Mr. Orestes Van Ham considers himself
the greatest actor on EARTH
rs that so?" responded Mr.. Stormington
Barnes thoughtfully. He's getting strange
ly modest. He used to consider himself the
creates actor that ever lived"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-12-26

The lady in the New York badger case
appears to be getting the better of every
body concerned
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-12-26
Good islands are very much scarcer.
Charitable,

What is your opinion of sending a Nor
mon to Congress-" asked the citizen who is
always eager to discuss things.
''Weu," answered the worried looking
friend I'm not going to say word about
it at this time of year. 1 wouldn't add a
syllable to make his burden any heavier.
When a man has three or four wives to
buy Christmas jeweiry and seaiskin sacks
for, he has trouble enough.
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SHOOTING STARS.
DisresDect,

Il think that young man is the rudest
creature l ever saw said Maud.
'In what respect?' asked Mamie.
He insisted on referring to the mistletoe
as Hobson-Weed.' ="
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-12-26

Before adopting journalism as a profess
sion. Colonel Bryan might do we'll to take
advice with ex-senator Ingalls,.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-12-26

General Weyler may have difficulty in
that the government needs
him as much as he needs the government
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-12-26

Mr.. Yerkes' Christmas stocking did no
sag quite as heavily as he expected it to.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-12-26

General Miles friends give him credit for
being too Old a tactician not to know what
he is about when he burns his bridges be-
hind him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-12-26

Pray let us remember, before we make free
With lands against which you declare, sir,
That while there are lots of good fish in the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-12-26

Aguinaldo seems uncertain whether he
would like to be the George Washington of
the Philippines or the Jesse James.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-12-26

Judge Day has seen enough of politics on
a very large scale to be willing to get along
without all varieties for a time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-12-26

The various chapters of the Dreyfus case
have been altogether too narrowing in their
continued in our next features.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-12-26

Senator Quay is thankful for some things
that he did not get.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-12-26

The ambition of few Cubans seems linn
tied to an opportunity to be free and easy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-12-26

Mr.. Bailey stirred up a fighter when he
tackled General Joe Wheeler.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-12-26

Some men, said Uncle Eben, 'wouldn'
hab no trouble tall bout gettin' rich eff dey
held on tight to de money dey earns as
dey does to de money dey borrows."