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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-06

True to It's custom. The Star will display
full election returns tomorrow night not
withstanding the fact that its building en-
tsrprise has robbed it for the time of some
of its facilities for conveniently displaying
the news on such occasions. A service has
been esta blished which will insure the re-
ceipt of fun. prompt and reliable returns
from the various points OF political activity.
From Maryland. Ohio. Kentucky, New
York. Massachusetts, Iowa and Nebraska
will flow a series Of bulletins and detailed
dispatches. from staff and special CORE
spondents. from the Associated Press and
from the Western Union and Postal Tele-
graph. By screen and megaphone the public
will be kept fully informed as to the situation
from 8 o'clock until the results are clearly
recorded. Thus the corner of Pennsylvania
avenue and nth street, the obstacles of
Unfavorable conditions being overcome,
will remain tomorrow night, as in previous
years. the local center of political interest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-06
The Districts Quota in the War.

Two intensely interesting local features
have been revealed by close scrutiny of the
recently published report of the adjutant
general of the army. First is the record
set forth In the statistics Of the volunteer
pines While New York. Pennsylvania,
Ohio, Iowa. Maryland, Virginia and many
other of the prominent states failed to con-
tribute their respective quotas, the national
capital sent into the field more than three
times the number Of fighting men that
could reasonably have been asked of II.
The second cause for local pride is found
in the fact that the Isl District of Column
hta Infantry was mustered out of the serv-
ice in ten days, while the average time re-
quired for the muster-out of other regi-
ments, under the most favorable conditions,
was twenty -seven days. Some day, when
all the official statistics are available, it
Will be easy to show from the records the
superior efficiency of the sorganiza ton
which represented the national capital at
the front during the war with Spain
That the District National Guard should
have sent So much material and such good
material to Cuba, Porto Rico and the Phil
ippines is unassailable testimony to the
seriousness and real value of the brigade.
which devotes itsef to preparation for
active service
The business of the National Guard is to
act as reserve police force and TO train
men Tor the war which may come at any
time. The District National Guard is at
tending to business
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-06

No better Rews, short of a pitched battle
and the actual collapse of the insurrection
could well come from Manila than that of
the dispatch of strong force northward
under Gen Wheaton To occupy the port of
DaEupan, the Gulf Of Iinguayan for
the purpose Of conducting a sharp move
ment against Aguinaldo. The campaign in
Luzon thus assumes new phase which Is
believed by the authorities to promise SAT-
isfactory developments. in a possible hem
miEg-in Of the TagaI ,eader. The field
operations have been quietly pressed for
some time Gems Macarthur and LaWtop
have been working their way northward
cautiously but effectively, the former hold
Ing to the railroad line Immediately south
OF IarIac' the rebel capital. with the latter
pushing onward in the valley of the Rio
Grande de La Pampanga- The object of
MacArthur's operations has been to hold
the enemy in compact body and prevent
him from scattering southwark and doing
damage In region in which the American
authority is already wei established as far
north from Manila BacoIor I.awton's
pan has been to keep the enemy 10 the
west Of the Pampanga. At the latest ac
counts Lawton had reached TaIayera
which lies about twenty-three miles cas-,
from TarlaC and five miles north. Thus he
had succeeded in cutting between Aguinaldo
and the direct route to the mountains OF
the east The question now to be answered
by events is whether the gap between TaIa-
vera and Dagupan can be effsctualIy closed
before the agile Tagal slips out with his
main forces
Already, it Is reported, AguinaIdo has sent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-06

1t is persistently stated in Paris that the
Transvaal government has issued letters Of
marque to a large number of vessels, both
in Europe and the United States, for the
purpose of organizing a fleet of privateers
to prey upon British commerce This state
ment is probably inspired by desire to
annoy England rather than by any founda-
ton of fact. Such a movement would be
OF very doubtful expediency. owing to the
anomalous position OF the South African
republic among the nations. A vessel en-
gagged in such an enterprise with such cre-
dentials would be no better than a pirate
and any power would be entitled to destroy
1t with It's warships without mourning the
risk Of reprisals. At the same time, to per-
init such a ship to coal and provision in a
neutral harbor would be to invite the
righteous enrnity Of England, with a strong
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-06

his personal effects from Tarlac to Bayam-
bang. which lies about twenty-five miles
north on the railroad, or hall way to the
gulf. Such action would indicate his in
tention to make Bayambang the next stop
ping point of his so-called capital. This
move would facilitate the American, plans
rather than retard them. It would keep
Aguinaldo west of the line Lawton is mark
ing out and would add to the chances of
closing the gap between Lawton and
Wheaton. 1t is likely that Gen. Lawton, in
moving forward to hem in the Tagal, will
follow a road which runs to the northwest
from Alaga through Casanova, San Juan
de Guimba and Cuyapo to Rosales, the
River Agno. The only other road, leading
in the same general direction, swings to
the north and covers a larger area of ter
ritory before approaching the apparent OBJ
1ective. LawtOn IS not now on the Resale
read, but little to the east. From Aliaga
to ROsales there are no roads leading east
ward across a wilderness TO the more north
erly road just mentioned. Gen. Otis wires
today that heavy rains have interrupted
LaWton's progress.
The success of the enterprise depends, of
course, upon the number of men Gen. Otis
Is able TO place in the field to complete the
Gordon. Gen. Wheaton carries about $500
with him to Dagupan bare.y more than
enough to garrison that place, and as
suredly not enough to enable him to con-
duct an advance into the country In such
vancouver as this it is OF vital Importance
to keep the line intact, with garrisons at
sufficient intervals to give the alarm If
the enemy attempts to escape and to offer
sufficient resistance to hold the enemy in
check until larger body arrives. 1t is to
be believed that Gen. Otis has timed the
campaign SO that he can insure sufficient
force The transports now arriving
with troops and the railroad is at his dis
posal up to and beyond Angeles With
Dagupan established as a base 1t will be
possib to pour troops into the country
from the north, giving them quick transs
portatlon around from Manila by water.
The complete cornering of Aguinaitlo
would have decisive effect in checking
the instruction. The chance for doing so
appears to be brighter now than at any
previous time since the war began
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-06

AGAIN Admiral Dewey has been sounded
on the subject of the future and again he
mas declared that he has no presidential
aspirations. This time, however, the, utIas-
tion was put to him if ne would accent a
presidential nomin2 ton in order to save
the country. man OF thoroughly level
he ad could make but one reply to this and
mat the admiral made: The country is not
10 be expected 10 be in any such desperate
condition next year
Personal popularity is, of course. a most
important factor in a candidate for office
ana II sometimes happens that a combfna-
ton OF circumstances invests some one man
IN an emergency with unusual interest and
attraction Admiral Dewey Is very mich
admired everywhere and by everybody. He
s'ehus ABOVE all others for American pluck
and capacity in the line of our sea power
The people, without regard to party or sec
ucn' accept him a hero worthy to rank
With the best sailors in our history
But let us suppose him a presidential can
dlcate- He would at once become a target
Tor criticism, and he party nomina ting
him be required to explain all the reasons
Tor its choice. Let us suppose him tho 70
publican nominee What effective ranII-
could the party make to the charge that
having failed with the men who had shaped
us policies, 1t was now trying to hold on to
power by the aid of shining personal rep
Utation? What assurance would that be of
better things, and especially "a the nominee
stands for the very things which hal
brought about the rejection by the party Of
the old leader?
Let US suppose Admiral Dewey the nor1i-
nee of the democracy. What would he
stand for? Anti-expansion, when his guns
al Manila had mad expansion an irrevoca-
Die TACT? Free silver. when the section OF
his birth and breeding is as soIidIy for
sound money fishes are for watero A
lax exercise of the national authoritvo A
man who has walked the quarter deck for
forty years. becoming. at sixty-four, a
spineless reasoner about constitutional
bubbles?
There are some men-doubtless sincere
friends Of Admiral Dewey-who, out of un-
bounded admiration for the man, are anx-
ious TO see him enter politics. But their
wisdom is to be questioned The admiral
him self questions it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-06
The Partition of SamOB.

IL would doubtless be gratifying to all
three of the powers concerned if some
practicable method could be found to ter
inmate the present unwieldy and unsafe
'rlpdrute agreement as to Samoa. 1t has
worked badly from the first. causing end
less friction and leading few months ago
TO bloOdshed and death. 1t brings a mini
mum OF benefit TO the three powers and a.
maximum of worry and embarrassment.
1t Is now stated that the governments are
at work upon an agreement which shall
end the triple protectorate and insure COM
parative peace to the islands and immunity
TO the powers from the threat of ruptured
relations The United States is in the
easiest position in this affair 1t holds
treaty title to the harbor of Page Page. in
the Island of Tutuila, the smallest of the
three principal members of the group 1t
now stlpulates, 1t Is understood, that in the
partition OF the islands or the settlement
oI ute upon one of the three powers, it
sllaI at least retain Tutuila. This PROPOSE
uon Is virtually accepted, 1t is said, and
the only question now at issue in the pend
ing negotiations is whether the remainder
of the group shall be divided between Eng
land and Germany or taken over intact by
one of them.
division would be practicable for besides
Tututla there are only two large islands,
tpoiu. on which Apia is located, and Savaii,
with several small towns and more terri
tory than any other island. There are sew
eral much smaller islands, which could
readily be grouped with reference to these
larger ones, save Manua and adjacent Is
lets, which lie about seventy-five miles east
OF Tutuila, ard which might on an even
distribution, fall to the United States At
the same time it Is difficult to apportion the
islands on strictly geographical basis
Cpolu, besides containing Apia, possesses
at that point one OF the finest harbors in
the group, better even than Page Pago 1t
Is more thoroughly under cultivation also
and so 1t Is the prize of the lot. 1t is far
more valuable for these reasons than
Savaii, though the latter is somewhat
larger Savah has no good harbors and
Is very mountainous. Consequently on the
basis of division between England and
germany there is certain to be hitch over
the assignment of Upou. One fact Is
somewhat embarrassing to England in this
connection Most of the plantations of
Upoiu are held by Germans, who are, Of
course, very anxious for an exclusive Ger
man control of that island al least and
might not welcome the English authority
with the desirable degree of appreciation
Were 1t not for this fact, which Germany,
OF course, reckons upon, it would probably
be easy to arrange trade which would
leave England sole owner outside of Tu-
tuila. She is willing, it is understood. to
give Germany equivalents In other groups
where Germany has interests, in exchange
for the German claims TO Samoa This
would probably be the best solution of the
problem, despite the preponderance of Ger
nah interests in Upolu. and 1t Is to be
hoped that some such arrangement will be
effected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-06
Effect of Dewey's Guns in CONSTANT
DOpIe.
From the Minneapolis Tribune.

In the Christian Endeavor convention at
st. Cloud Prof. Pearson of Mortified gave
a striking illustrate of the benefits of our
national expansion policy in a leaf from
his own experience. He said that he was
in COnstantinople. in prison. when Dewey
won the battle of Manila. and the next day
he was liberated. The Turkish sultan could
not understand the principles of justice,
but he could understand the remarkable
efficacy of Dewey's guns 1t is not surpris-
ing, therefore. that Prof. Pearson should
declare that he wants to see the American
flag in every port and to see 1t respected
Respect for the American flag Is the surest
guarantee of respect and liberation for
American Christian missionary effort in all
quarters of the world
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-06
An Official Confirmation
From the Memphis Commercial-Appeal

The report Of the Philippine commission
ought to silence the blathering aunties who
are clamoring for they know not what.
gentlemen Of the highest Character ana
aolity. They spent months in the islands
and they made a full, thorough and i'm
partial investigation. They brought with
them the olive branch and found only de-
ceit and punic faith.
Inc commissioners say that we are doing
only that which We could not avoid doing
ana that our duty Is now to hasten a com
pIetlon or the war suppress the rebellion
establish good government for the peoDie
ard help them ON the way to self-govern-
ment.
There is nothing new in the report: moth
ing that the country had not ALREADY
known. 1t is merely official and author
itatiVe confirmation of what the sensible
people of this country have been saving all
the time and it should shame and silence
the speech factories who are going about
the country talking through their hats
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-06
Our Power Must BE Established.
From the Boston Herald

Inc Philippine commission thinks that
American sovereignty over the archipelago
Will prove great political boon to the peO-
Pie IN extending education and developing
capacity for seif-government 1t believes
TINS to be necessary for the preservation of
peace and order among them. Its Ian
suase IN TINS connection is: Should our
power by any fatality be withdrawn. rhc
commission believes that the government
OF the Philippines would speedily lapse into
anarchy, which would excuse, If it did not
necessitate' the intervention of other pow
ers and the eventual division of the isIands
among them From which 1t clearly fol-
lows that. not only as a duty to our own
nation, but In the fulhlment of an obligation
I ntfI our nation has assumed toward the
Philippine Islands themselves # ia nacaso
sary that our power be established there
ana continued until these islands are
brought into different condition than thai
which is upon them now
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-06

Viewed in the light of subsequent events.
our patronage Of Aguinaldo was a grave
mistake, for which we are paying heavily.
but the report of the commission on this
point Is conclusive that while we commits
ted an error, we never committed ourselves
to recognizing Aguinaldo as anything mora
than he was-a leader of natives In tusur-
rection against Spain. Bad Judgment we
undoubtedly manifested. but of bad faith
we were not guilty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-06

chance of a declaration Of war. 1t is ques-
ttonable in the last degree whether any
power is willing to assume such a respon-
sfbtlity even as an indirect means Of en-
broiling England IN a war. The United
States would assuredly take every possible
precaution to prevent the use Of it's ports
for any such operations, even though 1t is
not actually on record as subscribing to
the Geneva convention, which prohibits pri-
watering.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-06

What we ought to do said the white
haired gentleman with the pleasant voice,
is to gently persuade these remote and
backward countries. We ought to approach
a few good maxims-'
or course. answered the English army
officer; that's what I've been saying all
along-Maxims and Gatlings and Noroen-
feldts and all the rest of EN-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-06
A Dilemma.

Doctor" said Mr.. Meekton. would you
mind giving me certificate to show that
cold has made me hard of hearing?"
why, what's that for?''
L want to show 1t to Henrietta. She was
reading about a Utah politician this morn
Ing and suddenly she said: .Leonidas, would
you vote for a man If he had more than
one vile? If L said yes she might think
was bigamist at heart. and If l said no
she might think l was opposed to wives on
general principles. So had to hurry down
town without saying word
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-06
The Only Sensible Conclusion.
From the Baltimore American.

The commission has come to the only
sensible conclusion-namely. that Aguinal do
must be suppressed vigorously as the
climatic conditions will permit and after
that is done the natives can be made to
see that what this country offers to them
will be the most acceptable and profita BILE
government they have ever known
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-06
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There are number of prominent people
who will have difficulty in celebrating
Thanksgiving with enthusiasm. The only
way in which their personal views can be
indorsed would be by a sacrifice of party
at the polls.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-06
Secrecy.

Beware of the man who loves secrecy"
said the person who deals in generalities.
Hes got me scared now answered Sen
ator Sorghum. II always did say this
Australian ballot was mighty bad idea
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-06
The Day Before Election.

I've made out my ticket
I'm ready to vote.
I'm blythe as a cricket
With resonant note.
And never a care will l borrow
The things which distressed us
VIII cease their dismay.
The cares which oppressed US
VIII all pass away
Promptly. day after tomorrow,
Our candidate brings
A fond prospect to view.
The wonderful things
Which he says he can do
Are anudotes sure for al sorrow.
SO I'll just Sit me down;
For, if he tells true
Through country and town,
The mil,enntum's due.
Promptly. day after tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-06
Hard to Please.
From the Dallas News.

The antl-expansionists declare in one
breath that 1t Is a crime to fire on the men
of the noble Aguinado, and In the next
breath complain because Otis confines him
self TO the towns and is not making more
progress in the war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-06

1t is asserted that Ohio took advantage
of Mr.. Bryan's absence to wake up to the
Importance Of free silver as a campaign
issue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-06

Mr.. E. L. Godkin will be remembered by
many people as a gentleman who gave
some very doubtful advice in exceedingly
good English.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-06

A number of prominent Boer citizens feel
that their health demands journey to the
sea-shore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-06
A Cynfc's CaIumny

It's said that he who'd write his nam
(Of calumn1es tbs sure the WORST
Upon the scrolls of present fame
Must write it in check book first
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-06

Mr.. Mclean says without qualification
and without reserve that Hanna is beaten.
Mr.. Hanna still hopes to force him to print
a retracti)n.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-06
The Two 'FIuence,

It's influence that counts In politics. -
said the voter.
res, answered the practical politician;
but not so much as affiuence"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-06

Mr.. Marconi and his wireless telegraphy
Will tomorrow evening take back seat and
yield to the man with the megaphone.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-06

man III Admiral Dewey's position could
scarcely be expected to care much about a
small prosaic matter like the presidency
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-06

Mr.. Goebel expresses himself as feeling
confident that his election law will not be
captured by the enemy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-06

Kentuckys mountainous have Obligingly
consented to suspend their other feuds in
order to attend TO the election.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-06

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Mrs. Langtry is said to be displeased with
her latest husband. The husbands opinions
Of Mrs. LangtTy do not seem to count.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-06

The Beers keep up the firing with a per-
sistency which indicates that they realize
their need of practice in artillery work
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-06

Aguinaldo is doubtless much annoyed at
not being allowed to come close enough to
Manila to hear the election bulletins read
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-06

If General Joubert could capture a ton
or two Of lyddite for his own use he would
doubtless modify his protest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-11-06

From the chicsso Tribune.

The assaned-of-his-country party con-
s!sts now. so far as heard from, of Senator
Billy Mason and senator Pettirrsw