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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-18
The Committees,

had there been any question in any quar-
ter as to the entire fitness of Speaker Hen
derson for his new post it would have been
removed today by the announcement of the
House committees. He has insured salts
factory session by retaining the commit
tees in practically their old form, making
| only such changes as have been necessi-
tated by the changes in the personnel of
the House. Mr.. Payne remains chairman
of WAYS and means, Mr.. Cannon of appro-
priatiens, Mr.: Hepburn of interstate and
foreign commerce, Mr.. Hit of foreign af
fairs, Mr.. Hull of military affairs and Mr..
Bouteiie of naval affairs. Mr.. Ray sue
ceers Mr.. Henderson at the head of judi
cfary, stepping up one peg; Mr.. Brosius in
like manner succeeds Mr.. Walker as chair
man of banking and currency and Mr. Bur-
ton goes to the head of rivers and harbors
in consequence of two vacancies above him.
In all these instances the rule of seniority
is observed. to the end that the accumu-
lated experience of the older members of
the committee is conserved. In a body like
the House. where the committee system is
highly developed, this rule ensures good
legislation. Mr.. Grosvenor accedes to a
more important craftsmanship than before,
that of merchant marine and fisheries being
assigned to him. This committee is cer-
tain to be called upon for some serious
work during the present Congress. The
greatest interest attaches to the new COM
mittee on inSular affairs, which is fairly
remarkable for its strength. Mr. Cooper,
now beginning his fourth term in Congress.
is chairman. 1t may well be seen that the
Speaker was embarrassed in this instance.
l. was questionable whether the chairnen
of the old committees of importance and
recognized House leaders would consent 10
surrender their functions as such for a post
of perhaps temporary consequence. But
in avoiding this difficulty General Hender-
son has chosen wisely. Mr.. Cooper has ex-
perience. training and is thoroughly in har-
nony with his party's ideals as to the treat
ment of the new insular problems. If the
Speaker has chosen we'll in the matter of a
chairman he has assuredly gone beyond in
providing membership. Hit, Payne, Hep
burn. Loud. Tawney. Babcock, Crumpacker
and Moody on the majority side are group
of exceptionally representative men, en-
tjrely capable of considering in the best in
terests of the government every phase of
the various issues soon to be laid before
them. The minority side Is likewise salts
factory and seems to avoid the danger of
extremes which might accentuate party
friction. Taken altogether, todays an
nouncement makes for good government
and puts the House In splendid trim for an
assault upon the calendars and the ques-
lions. of the hour Immediately upon the re-
turn from the holidays. 1t is apparent from
this list of committees that no time will
be lost in the opening prelimiparies OF the
session.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-18
Free silver in Consress.

1t is incorrect to say that the democrats
OF the House-the real democrats-were
trapped" at the conclusion of the currency
bill debate on Saturday. That implies that
they were led into a position which, had
they been properly advised they would
have avoided, But that is not true. Dem
ocrats of the Bryan school are eager at any
time and in all circumstances to testify by
Voice and vote to their devotion to free sill
YER. Mr.. Bailey was quick to accept the
challenge OF the opposition. He and all who
stand with him fairly and squarely on the
democratic platform were honestly ready
then and there to vote for their favorte
measure
The only men routed and disconnected
were the so-called eastern democrats. who
really are not democrats at all. Naturally,
they were thrown into a panic. Anything
with tendency 10 unmask them fully is
Objectionable to them Men like Mr.. Nc
Clellan of New York had no difficulty in
finding some fine-spun excuse for opposing
republican measure carrying several
provisions But to be marched I'D to the
support of a substitute, or an amendment.
embodying the whole free silver proposl-
| ton, was too much for their nerves.
While there was no trap laid, the sound
money maneuyer was well conceived and
executed. And it was worth while. Men nj
radically opposite views on the money oues-
ton are classed as democrats They are
training under one banner and that banner
is carried by Mr.. Bryan The combination
should be held up to inspection at eyerv on
portunity. The silver men never object
They are always willing to stand up ana he
counted 1t 10 their sound money associates
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-18
The New British Military Propr,u

The radical changes in the British war
program. just announced. will doubtless &C.
casion a marked halt in the field opera
lions The change of supreme commanders
does not in itself necessitate a susDensiop
OF aggressive work on the part of the Brit
th. but it is clearly the intention of the
government at London to insure if possible
against further reverses by pouring vast
numbers of troops into the field in prepara-
ton for the next move. 1t will require sey-
eral weeks to land the men necessary to
bridge over the present margin of insecur-
lty at the frontier. Other men Will mean
while be necessary to quell the rising spirit
OF revolt in Cape Colony. which is recently
reported as giving the British authorities
very great uneasiuess- The entire month
Of January. in fact. may pass before ar-
sresstve operations are resumed 1t is felt
that perhaps meanwhile the Beers NAV A.
sumo the offensive. Heretofore the Beers
have been successful mainly in that thew
have rested content with a defensive car-
paiGn. holding their entertainments and
taxing small risks This has enabled then,
with fewer men to hold back the compara-
uSely large armies sent against them nv
Methuen- Gatacre and Butler. Sho,,Id ,bay,
reverse their policy and advance to spread
disafrecton among the British colonists
they must reveal their numbers and re-
sources and extend their lines There il
therefore good reason to believe that the
burghcrs will be satisfied to occupy the
period OF inaction in recuperating and stiff
fleming the investment OF the three belea
guered cities.
These cities are the most serious item to
discount the British program of delay.
Their capture through starvation or by as.
sault would undoubtedly cause great de.
moraiization among the Cape colonists. II
is the British disposition to hasten always
TO the relief OF an invested force Lord
Roberts won his chief distinction by his
relief Of Kandahar under a great dIsadvan.
tags- He had then to DEAL to be sure, with
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-18
John Bull Wakes Up.

John Bun b'shls I" Walk UP anu W
realize the SIZE 81 hiS ~" III o'utH All I'd
ne hevd MOI y" ase" AZ III" ms
stattel II On It u'.Se' heeI'i'ii "t '"e si'u'
Ilon. iAd' 'i'S l'i'i,-'i'' " "tile' pe"P ~.
i""' So t'9e ~ w "i'''' ~ e'e
pau Des'hnihs some 'iiii'S Ma Aes s'o'
nv iti'i''i ''ii'' 'iiiis Is t'ia'' NJ"
the actual SITUATION STANDS dlsciosed' NE
SH"d " peiiu 10 ''iH'' e'dole tash win
us "h"ie power N'thins snort OF that VIII
dIS"ri thF e"''9 ne must CONSUMER
Is 10 "reach oil neutrality 10 recaii
-'''' M, On p'e'''AS pe'"siot We
n'3ue siiiiiiaF piulueF ourselves men
t''e VA va '''E'n 'i'ete were JduLtS gen
III 'lie "orth VINO 'houshl lha'
seventy -"Et 'h"tSiiid troops "ould De sur
iie'eit' 70 pii'S 'I'e S"'''h afo'hu' anu 'iieS
80 "u' iSe" WI h''l'"in' mere were o'hers'
ho"NNe'' VII" saw matters III their true
i'Sii'' an" ""iH'n MI l-luco II thdt Il great
SIuESF VIZ at MANU. ana thdt great eA-
'''''i "'"e w. htt'S>''iS 10 meet the ehier-
seh'f- N'''hef'h sherman VINO had hNed
III INT south ana knew the resourcefuI and
e'ufaSeous character OF the people, took
TINS Nie"' ana the otner faction denounced
MIN as crazy
on the southern side there was a like
misrepresentation as to the northern people.
II was boosted in some quarters that one
southerner could whip a dozen Yankees.
The north. it was declared could not stand
the gaff- well-directed thrust or two,
and there would be a dead cock in the pit
Those who held this view had occasion to
revise it after the effects of the tavern
liquor had passed off. and they had tackled
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-18
\ Wise Selection.

The selection of Mr.. Perry s Heath as
chairman of the committee on organization
and literature of the republican national
committee gives entire satisfaction, and en-
sures a thorough organization of the re-
publican forces in the coming campaign.
During the last campaign Mr.. Heath was
chairman of the committee on literature
and publication, and the excellence of his
work is attested by democrats and republic
cans alike Being an accomplished newspa-
per man he brought 20 his duties then the
experience of a lifetime in the dissemination
of news. This has been augmented by an Of
fetal career as first assistant postmaster
general, during which time he has handled
the affairs of his department in an excep-
tionally able manner. Mr.. Heath is re-
g;srded as one of the best organizers in the
administration. and his selection to the
chairmanship of the committee which is to
do the preliminary work of the campaign
is regarded a. Il wise move on the part of
the campaign managers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-18
The New District Committee.

The new District committee is entirely
satisfactory to the citizens of the capital
Not only is NJ. B&bcoek again assigned to
the head Of The body in conformity with
the wishes of the people of the District but
al of the available old members are placed
around the committee table except Mr..
Richardson. TnoSc new responsibilities as
leader II he minority and a member CT the
committee on rules neceSSitated his relief
frcm This asSISnm. NJ. Messrs Curtis
Shannon. OIel1 and White of Illinois of the
majority membership and Messrs King and
Peters OF the minority side drop out of the
lis: because II their retirement from the
House Their places are well filled and two
additional members are added giving d
membership Of seventeen, more in keeping
mUltifarious interests. The new members
are MessrS. Mercer of Nebraska White of
North Carolina, s. W. Smith of Michigan
Allen of Maine and Pearre OF Maryland for
tn, republicans and Otey of Virginia, Nor
ton of Ohio. Sims Of Tennessee and Clayton
Of New York for the democrats, thus giving
nine new members to the committee. Only
three of these however. are in their first
term. aud one Of these three. Mr. Allen is
Intimately familiar with the affairs of the
House and of the District go that he is
virtually a veteran. Mr. Babcock sur
rounded by sum excellent workers, Will
unqgestionably maintain the high reputa-
tioH which the House District committee
has earned IN the past for fidelity to the
best interests of the nations city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-18
Chicago Doesn't Want Bryan.
nm The. f'hicapD Times Herald

FROM the th1cago Times Herald.
Now that the enterprising Phiadelphians
have captured the republican convention
through Chicago's Indifference this city has
but one favor to ask. Chicago asks Phila-
delphia to take the Bryan democratic con-
venton also. Chicago's prosperity and
reputa ton as a law-abiding community is
menaced by the threat of the silverites to
again hold their convention in this city
Real estate values are just beginning tC
recover from the effects of the last Bryan
convention. Chicago is trying to outlive the
stigma of the anarchist platform that bears
its name.
If Philadelphia is the city of brotherly
love" as she claims to be. she will show
her appreciation of our generosity in al
lowing her to capture the republican con-
vention by buying the populist-democrat
convention and thus removing the dark
cloud that now hovers over our municipal
future.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-18

From the Philadelphia Inquirer.
The question that has been raised as tc
whether the Pacific cable should be a gov
eminent affair or a private enterprise is
the first thing that must be considered
and it Is to be hoped that Congress will
see its way clear to taking hold of the pro-
ject The Pacific cable should go hand In
hand with the trans-isthmian canal as a
governmental and commercial necessity
and 1t should from the very first be en-.
tirely under the control of the government
The only way that this can be done Is In
the manner indicated by Mr. Haes bill
make national enterprise of it, and by
the expenditure of an extra two millions
take it away from private speculation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-18

From the Detroit Journal.

We take very little stock In the opin-
ion that Aguinaldo Is to change his skin
and become a really fierce bandit in the
mountains of northern Luzon He has
shown no taste for such life. 1t does not
partake sufficiently of the spectacular to
attract him. To dwell in cave in the
mountains where our own troops have suf-
fered from cold, to be hundreds of miles
from communication with the Filipino
junta, earning its living by the sweat Of its
jaw at Hong Kong, and to be out of touch
with Mr.. Atkinson. and with no opportunity
to publish proclamatfons, would be a sorry
end for Aguinaldo. The insurgent leader
will never do 1t; 1t is out of his line He
Is far more likely to be drum major of the
band or chief attraction of the curio de-
partment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-18

From the Savannah News.

Preparations are being made for great ex.
pansion in rice culture in Texas next year
In one county in that state there will be
an increase Of 1900 acres. with increases in
other countries running up into the thous-
ands of acres. The lands that will be
planted were up to year or two ago re-
garded as fit for grazing purposes only.
Then, however, such lands were planted in
rice, and yielded good crops. The soil is
black and the lands fiat and even. Rice
culture is a new industry for Texas, but
those who are booming 1t predict that in
the near future the state will be an impor-
tant figure in the rice markets
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-18
Flag-Furlers in Minnesota.


From the st. Paul Dispatch.
Lynching has never been, and never will
be, popular form of amusement in Min
nesota. therefore, the Minneapolis traitors
who assembled to assail the flag last night
will go unscourged, except in so far as pub
lie contempt may reach their case. Public
opinion will never abate the view, however
that the whole nest of snakes should be
given about ninety days on the rock pile.
They are such inconsequential worms, with
one notable exception, that any other form
of punishment would be TO elevate rather
than degrade them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-18

who shade their eyes and look uncomfort-
able whenever the light is turned in their
direction.
What an opportunity for dramatic effect
and he likes to produce dramatic effects
Mr. Bryan missed In not accepting appotnt-
ment to the Senatei II free silver could
cause such commotiou in the House. how
much more commotion could It have been
made to cause In the Senate under his ener-
getIc and e.oQuent leadership
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-18
Disposed to Be Technical

Did you say this was comic opera
war; asked the Filipino soldier who came
into camp with a flag of truce.
That remark has been made
well, general says he's willing to
take you at your word. He wants to know
if you can fix the show UP so there will be
fewer marches and more dialogue"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-18

do 1 understand you to say you are in
favor of great waves of reform?'
''Of course, 1 am" answered Senator Sor-
ghum. You don't want to see the same
fellows getting all the money all the time,
do you? The thing to do Is to keep sharp
watch and see that you are not one of the
people to get left OUT
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-18

As an editor Mr.. ]. Sterling Morton writes
some very forceful political articles. But
his hints on farming are scarcely what
would be expected from an author with his
experience in the Agricultural Department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-18

Governor Pfngree has in a speech remind
ed the farmers of Michigan that they can
select governor who will act fearlessIy
and honestly in the interests of the entire
people He modestly refrains from men
tioning names
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-18

The South African excitement leaves
Paris vainly struggling to get few words
in edgewise about the great show next
wear
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-18
An Artistic Criterion.

Can that prima donna reach a high
nCte?" asked the man who didn't know
much about music.
"A high motel" exclaimed the enthusiastic
manager II should say SO. A hundred
dollar bill is easy for her.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-18
Not Like Real Financiers,

1 fear he will not rise to fame;
He has indeed a studious bent.
But all with ease may read his name
Wheneer he signs a document.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-18

Molineux has already done so much to
help out the prosecution in his case that he
now feels disposed to remain quiet and let
the district attorney shift for himself
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-18

The feuIs which were considerably sus-
pended during the election season have
resumed the work of keeping Kentucky
LUMINOSITY before the public eye.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-18

The capture of Madam Aguinaldos ward
robe may be causing some delay in Fill
Pine matters The lady may have discov-
cred that she has nothing fit to wear to a
surrender
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-18
Southern Eyes Opened.
the Memphis Commercial-Appeal.

Ex-Gov. Porter of Tennessee, Gov. Jones
of Arkansas. Gen. John B. Gordon of Geor-
gia and Senator Morgan of Alabama are
four southern leaders who can tell hawk
from a hernshaw. Ip short. they can see
very clearly that expansion is the thing for
the south.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-18

The Queen of England has not called O.
Mr.. Alfred Austin to help her say some
thing appropriate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-18

Aguinaldo has ceased to offer any claims
to being the George Washington of the
Philippines. He Isn't even their Dom Paul
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-18
SHOOTING STARS.
As Time Progresses,

Il suppose you feel that you are well in
formed on the currency question:
mo, answered the man of grave manners.
II can't say l do"
But you used to-"
Yes. But 1 have studied it whole lot
since then"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-18

The frequency with which guiding spirits
or the Filipino Instruction are captured
leaves room for the suspicion that Aguinal-
do is an unmitigated sham.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-18

By studying Dom Paurs people France
might get some valuable points on how to
run an army without any dossier compii-
cations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-18

The Beers are not disposed to make any
especial demands on Senator Mason's SYM
pathizing facilities.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-02-04

Washington, Jan. 2S.--Agoncllo, the
representative OF Aguinaldo, authorized
the following statement today concerning
the published reports that the govern
ment had intercepted dispatches from him
to Aguinaldo in which he advised that
the Filipinos would have to fight ion their
independence and nov WAS the time to
act:
THE statement Is absolutely false and
is calculated TO excite feeling and ami
mostly in this country and to prejudice
the Philippine cause. No such telegram
has ever been sent by me. The falsity
OF the statement is shown by the fact
that 1 have cabled my government to
continue the same friendship which was
borne on the battlefield against Spain.
The Philippine people have no wish
and no purpose to fight against the
Americans unless they are driven TO it..
Their only desire Is TO strengthen the
bonds now existing"
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-02-04
DESTROYED A LUMBER YARD.
Large Quantities of Valuable MahoR-
any Wood burned.

Chicago, Jan. 3l.-The mahogany lum-
Der yards OF Rayner, at Morgan and Full
ton strets, and L. G. Austin's box factory
burned yesterday causing loss OF 1925
600. The fire was discovered in the lm-
Der yards by the Waterman. Famed by a
strong wind, the large building of well
seasoned and valuable lumber was all
ablaze before the arrival of the first en-.
gines of the fire department.
The fire spread from the lumber yards
to the, boarding house owned by Mrs.
Smith. The house was destroyed and IS
dodgers were driven into the street in their
night clothes with the temperature at
zero.
Ten of the fremen were on the roof of
Austin's box factory when it caught fire.
The flames broke through the roof be
meath them and they We're forced to Jump
to the ground. All OF them escaped with
out any serious injury. A few minutes
later the roof fell i'll. The box factory
was totally destroyed.
The stock of the lumber yard, which
is block long and half block wide was
valued at about $4,000 and it Is the
most extensive loss.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1899-02-04
SITUATION IN THE PHILIPPINES
OTIS is EASILY IN CONTROL.
He Has Sent All the News From There,
Good and Bad-Says AguinaIdo's Men
Are About Half Equiped--our Govern
ment Does not Recognize His Agent.

Chicago, Feb l.--General Otis has been
very frank in his advices TO the war de
partment in regard to the conditions with
which he is eontending. He has not hes
itated to send bad news as we'll rs good
news and whenever there was anything
of importance to communicate has prompt
Nv transmitted it. He has not been over
sanguine as to a peaceful solution and
for these reasons the war department OF
ficials attach considerable importance TO
the cheering message recently received.
General Otis has been confident from
the beginning OF the present difficulties
with the Aguinaldo forces that he would
be able to cope successfully with any at,
tempt to override the authority of the
United States. He believes that his
troops are sufficient in number to defeat
Aguinaldo's army if a clash should come.
The American force at Manila consists
of about 10000 men, while OF Aguinaldo' 5
main army of about 10000, only half is
believed TO be armed. AT Iloilo 1000
American troops are quartered on board
transports Should conflict occur they
would nave dpOuL LiidI nlilubtl VI III lllCu
Filipinos to contend with.
One transport, the Scandia, is on her
way from San Francisco to Manila with
1900 soldiers aboard. She should reach
her destination early next month. The
transport Grant is on her way from New
York to Manila with 1900 troops for Gen
eral Otis. The remaining regiments I'M
der orders to proceed to Manila will get
away within the next two weeks from
New York and San Francisco. These re-
Inducements number about 1000 soldiers
OF the regular army.
No action has been taken by the gov
eminent in regard to the presence in
Washington of Aguinaldos agent, Felipe
! Agoncillo, who has been active in keeping
the Filipinos at home informed as to the
purposes OF the United States in regard
to the islands and sending advices which
are displeasing to the authorities in Wash
! ington. For the present Agoncillo will
not be molested, but it is generally un.
derstood that the government has deter
/ mined to take measures against him il
an outbreak be precipitated by the Fill
pino forces at Manila or elsewhere in tn,
Philippines.