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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-08

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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-08

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man as designer on ladies' dress goods:
has been for some time connected with
one OF the most prominent mills in the
country and n fully competent 10 take
charge OF help. Address l.. Box 1857.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-08

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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-05-08

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Weybosset st. (mo
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-28
4 Few Queries,

Where does Aguinado's collapse leave his
american allies, the anti-cxpansionists.
who have been aiding him by every means
IN their power? Will they rise in wrath
ana denounce the governments acceptance
Of his sword? VIII they cable him to re-
consider his decision? VIII they continue
their miserable missionary work among the
volunteers in the Philippines to urge them
to mutiny before the negotiations can be
closed? VIII Mr.. Edward Atkinson, secre-
tary Of the Anti-Imperialfsm League, issue
another 3pOOo of his tracts on The He'll
of War and Criminal Aggression" and
send them to Manila? Will Senator Hoar
next winter move to give back the Philip
pines to Aguinaldo because he was COM
PEELED by force to yield his dictatorship?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-28
The Question of RruteS.

The race troubles in the south are often
beclouded by the unjust and unwarranted
congratulations that are employed to ex-
plain them. The term black brute" as
used, often conveys an idea that nearly any
black man with opportunity is liable to be-
come a brute, while the term defender of
the home" is applied to indorse and heroize
every white man who participates in the
bloody work of mob. The facts are very
different from this.
As everybody familiar with conditions in
the south knows. the very large majority
of the negroes are patient and friendly and
dociIe, and very far from being brutes.
Some OF the strongest, not to say the most
beautiful, friendships that are known exist
between black men and white men. The
relationship is patriarchal in it's character
The white man is the chief, the black man
the follower. When the white man gives
his hand to the black man and proves his
worth, he stands up for him even more
stoutty at times than he does for himself
He considers that the black mans helpless
ness and inferiority are an especial charge
upon him When the black man loves the
white man he also loves all the members of
the white mans family. He pets the
children, is humbly devoted to the mistress
OF the house, and is proud to take her or
ders and to run her errands He would die
in defense Of the household, or of any men,
Der of it.
1t is equally true that many of the white
men who exhibit such fiendishness in these
lynchings lack great deal of representing
either the education or the character OF
the south. Ring an alarm bell or raise
mob shout, in any southern city, and the
first places to be emptied are the brothels
and the bum bar rooms. The most eager
men for a niger hunt are drunken and
degraded creatures who never sat at a
sentleman's table in all their dirty lives
And when the human quarry is taken they
are the first to draw gun or knife, and the
most brutal and unspeakable in all that
follows. And yet when the story of the
tragedy goes abroad these miscreauts
without home or recognition among decent
people. are represented as worthy citizens
helping to make the fireside safe and to
keep the life of the community pure.
There brutes among the white men
as among the black men. But brutes do not
compose the majority on either side any
where Sam Hose was no more representa-
tive of the black men of the south than
the 1ynchers who tortured and killed him
are OF the higher white manhood of the
south The brutes should be weeded ont
on both sides. Not by lynchings. but bv
the cooperation of reputable and law-abid
ing citizens without regard to color If
only one or two brutes who lynch q brute
could be made to follow him speedily nv
due process of law the effect would he most
happy and wholesome
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-28
THE REPUDIATED INTERVIEW
Men Who Try to Evade Their Blum
derinE Utterances.
From the Fourth Estate

From the Fourth Estate.
1t is not an unusual thing for public men
to deny the authenticity of interviews AL
legged to have been had with them IN, nevus
paper reporters. when the views expressed
are not of a creditable character or con-
tain opinions which. for political or social
reasons, ought not to have been made pub
lie.
Numerous examples of this have coma
under our own observation Members of
Congress, holders of municipal offices
prominent leaders Of the bar and even
clergymen have baen known to repudiate
remarks they have made to journalists
in order to set themselves right" with
their supporters.
The most recent case of this kind is that
of Gen. Miles, who whan called before the
army beef court of inquiry denied in en-
phatic tones that he had ever stated to a
reporter of the New York City News Asso-
citation that he had overwhelming evidence
that the 'emblamed' beef was treated with
chemicals.
The writer of the interview, which was
widely published. was Sidney Reid a cara
full newspaper man of wide experience
When Gen. Miles reputation of the inter-
view was brought to his attention he look
I'D up his notes and found he had reported
the generals views CORRECTLY He then
consulted Earl Berry of the Times who
! was present when Gen. Niles made the
| statement, and found that his version of
| the matter was the same as his own.
Later Mr.. Reid went before the board of
| inquiry and stated the above facts, which
| to an unprecedented mind. would seem to
indicate that Gan Miles is In most I'M
comfortable position.
These distinguished gentlemen when they
| make blunders either of speech of ac-
ton expect the newspapers to help them
| out. They repudiate their own utterances
| and take no thought as to what effect this
course may have upon the reporter who
| wrote the article. 1t makes no difference
| to them what fate befalls him as long as
| their own honor is preserved.
| Newspaper writers are frequently dis
| charged at the instance of just such men
/ as these, although 1t is to be said to the
credit of decent journalism that papers of
| the higher grade require something more
| convincing than a mere denial of an in
| terview before bouncing a reporter.
| There is no more reason why high Off
| cial should be protected" when guilty of
| unbecoming conduct or Incorporate ex-
| pressions of opinion than thu humble toiler
| of the shops.
| Let these men once understand that they
| cannot control the press, that reporters
| have as much care for their own reputa-
| tons as the generals for theirs and that a
| writer's word carries just as much weight
| in a court of law, and perhaps the time
| will come when prominent people will not
| dare 10 deny their own words or deeds
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-28
Prospective Peace.

rrbera vas only 4 faint hope that the at
tack On CaIurnpit would bring the Filipino
Insurgents to their senses. 1t was feared
that they would continue their tactics OF
retraating after a show of resistance But
the good news now comes that AEuinaldo.
firing of the useless warfare, has obtained
'perrnfsSior'' from the insurgent govern
rnent to sue for peace. and that negotla-
tons 10 that end have been opened.
There is every reason to believe that the
end is az hand that the war Of pacification
Is soon to close. Heretofore Aguinaldo mas
stood s,uF,bo-nIy In the way of advances
for peace. He is reported to have slain
those Of his generals who have counseled a
surrender. He has evidently exhausted
every means to keep his army intact. But
late reports have shown that the forces
were becoming discouraged. and that it was
only by the utmost exertions that they
were held together. The daring work Of
the Americans has taught them that the
white man can fight in the brown mans
country against the greatest obstacles.
Each time the rebels have made a stand
they have found the Americans splendidly
organized and indefatigable in pursuing an
advantage. As regards mere soldiery the
insurgents have been no match for their
antagonists. Their spirit was weakened by
repeated reverses. and perhaps by a grow
ing suspicion that their leader was unwise
and unreasonable in further resisting the
American sovereignty. Once in a while
some gallant American soldier-officer or
enlisted man-wOuld perform an act Of dar
ing TO their utter decentralization. What
could he done against a foe which. despite
the strangeness and the difficulties of the
country. advanced so fcarlessly and main
tanned a successful campaign against ire
mendous climatic odds?
IT remained for Col. Funston Of the 10th
Kansas Volunteers. who had already won
applause for his bravery. to strike the de
cisive blow. The Star a day or SO ago
noted the repeated acts of heroism per
formed by this officer. Almost Immediately
there followed an account of his dash
across the Rio Grande in the face of over
wheImInE numbers. Gen. Otis in his dis
patch mentions this as q remarkable mil
itary achievement" and says that the
eT3issaries who entered his lines to confer
for peace negotiations expressed their adj
miration IF the wonderful feat of the
American army in forcing passage of the
river. which was thought impossible"
There was no withstanding so determined
a foe. led by such daring and skiIIful Off
GERS.
1t is. Of course, TO be understood that the
war IS not yet definitely over, for the ne
gOti ltions for peace have only entered upon
the initial stage But it is great advance
to find AguiHaldo seeking terms whereas
only a short time ago he was beheadinG
generals for suggesting peace The cam
paign has been brilliantly conducted, de-
spite obstacles which We here at home can
probably appreciate only family. All praise
should be gu en- to the American army of
the Philippines and its commander, and
three hearty cheers are due to Col Fun
stOn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-28

Admiral Dewey and Messrs. Schurman,
DENLY and Worcester. All five of these
men know precisely where the adrninistra-
ton stands on the subject of the pacifica-
ton of the islands. They have already ex-
pressed this determination in a proclama-
ton which asserts the intention of the
United States to assume the administration
Of the affairs of the archipelago and to give
the people good government
While the surrender is to be Immediately
considered as only a military factor in the
progression toward good government in
Luzon. yet it undoubtedly has most IN
portant political significance. 1t will vlrtu-
ally remove the last serious barrier be-
tween the United States and a complete as
sumption of governmental control of the
entire Archipelago. The moral effect upon
the inhabitants of the other islands of
Aguinaldos yielding cannot be overesti-
mated He is the total of the spirit
of resistance against American sovereignty.
His collapse opens the way TO a thorough
organization of the affairs of the archi-
pelaEo upon a businessike basis, as fore
castcd by the commissions proclamation.
1t is evident from the dispatches which
have been received OF late that the various
deliverances of the commission have had
great weight Win the natives, whether at
peace or in arms. The purposes of the
United States have been clearly and frank
ly stated. Every promise has been kept.
Coupled with this spirit of Cancellation ex-
pressed by fair words and fair deeds has
been the persistent military campaign,
which has shown the people that the
United States is fixed in it's intentions and
unyieIding in it's policies.
hYD no iGla nd Of
the far east in closer touch with civilization
than ever before. The day of Aguinaldos
surrender will be day of advancement for
the Philippine Islands. 1t will be the open
Ing of an era OF good government in a spot
where heretofore has been only savagery
or tyranny. The people of the islands have
been saved from both and will soon be en-
joylng the blessings of peace under
beneficent rule which admits them to the
greatest possible participation in the ad-
ministration of their own affairs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-28
Surrender and Government,

IN the negotiations which are about to be
opened between Gen. otis and Aguina!do
for peace in Luzon a single condition CON-
fronts the insurgent leader He must ac-
cept the sovereignty of the United States
Regardless of particular terms as 10 GOV
ernm7nt He cannot dictate COMPROMISES
as 70 the future regulation Of the affairs
or the archipelago. Whatever there may
be in the way OF negotiations must relate
solely 10 the treatment Of tn insurgenr
army upon its surrender. In short, uncon-
ditional surrender as to the sovereignty
over the Islands Will OF course be the Amer
lean mandate. while II may be coupled with
terms Of Kindness to the men in arms.
Gen Otis forecasts this determination in
his reply to the deputauon which originally
called upon him from Aguinaldo and Luna
according to press dispatch from Manila
They asked him to declare an armistice
TO permit Aguinaldo TO summon the Fill
pino congress TO decide whether the people
wanted peace. He declined to recognize
any form of government among the in
sUrgents. thus insisting upon conducting
the conferences along strictly military
lines.
Gen Otis Is a member of the Presidents
Commission now in the islands studying
the conditions. The other members are
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-28

The west suffered yesterday severely from
n series Of cycionic storms which destroyed
lives and property in several states Some
of the disturbances were terrific in their in
tensity. Scattered over a wide area they
developed exceptional local characteristics.
The roll Of losses is not yet complete 1t
was day of disaster, tempering the day
Of rejoicing which follows on the receipt Of
the news from Manila. Such widespread
devastation was seldom before known
within so brief period. These storms
clearly rose from A common origin. for they
covered an area fairly contiguous and noted
in the past for the sudden disturbance OF
the clements.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-28
AUS Well That Ends We'll,

Good for the President and good for
Germany, The COghIan incident is closed
ana nobody is much the worse for it, Can't
CoghIan mas had his fling. told his story
SUM his song. all in haste and ilI-advisedIy
but with no blood or murder in his heart
Germany has INDUCED in a protest nat
urally enough but probably with some ap-
probation Of the fact that the incident had
a svIni-humorous aspect and was not bid
or an excuse for war. And the President,
sane and thoroughly just, both as Chief
Executive and as gentleman. in his view
of the Csc holds the scales true, and in
making the proper acknowledgements to the
German ambassador remembers the worth
and gallant services OF Captain Coghlan.
That IS the way to do busines-for two
great powers TO dispose Of tribe All of
the gentlemen who are now meandering to-
ward The Hague could not have done bet
ter.
While this subject is up the people ought
70 be fran with themselves and with the
outside world and confess to their share
OF what has been out of plumb in this case
and in other cases which have provoked
comment since the war closed We have
all been feeling pretty good. and have been
thirsty FOR particulars. The fighting men
who have returned home have all been he
sieged-held up it may be said. at the point
Of the pen or tongUe-for whatever the Off
ciai dispatches had failed to explain or dis
close Nearly all have responded. II
seemed the proper thing 70 do. and all have
acquitted themselves eutertainingly. If at
times little out Of line with the strictest
olhclaI regulations But there has been no
boaStlng. nor any wiilful purpose to annoy
or offend anybody We have simply been
Oh r fr-.- 10,
fashion over a bit Of enterprise which has
seemed good TO US.
The American people are not on a hunt
for a scapegoat. No such animal is needed
IN their business. Discretion Of speech is
an admirable thing in public or private life.
but the lack Of II does not necessarily ONT
law a man Particularly a sailor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-28

that OF a succession Of brave deeds. He
has not been uselessly intrepid, but seems
to have set the pace for his men at times
when courage was most necessary. AT
Malolos and at Calunpit he displayed quail
tiles which equal those Of the worlds most
noted soldiers. Hobson's performance with
the Merrimac was no Drawer than was
Funston's charge across the Rio Grande
In the face of overpowering odds. He would
ornament the regular service. He is sure
of ringing welcome from all the people
when he returns to the United States, for
he stands forth conspicuously as the most
brilliant personal success OF the Philippine
land campaign
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-28
Sagasta the Silent.

The world once listened to my voice
Wheneer I'd speak. 1t had no choice
Save careful cognizance to take
OF all the trouble l might make.
But now, alas, no more they tell
My deeds each minute.
On land and main they're raising cain,
But I'm not in it.
What matters it what 1 may think.
When czars and kings from battle shrink
Though We dissent, none are alarmed.
Since we already are disarmed.
No more 1 shout. They'd turn away
Should I begin It.
OF peace they talk or wars rude shock
But I'm not In it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-28
Elegant
Corsets.

We direct attention to exquisite
Partisan novelties of our direct inn
portation, in styles specially adapt
able for the prevailing mode OF
costume for the present season. We
also show full assortment of Net
Corsets, Girdle Corsets and Bust
Girdles.
Parame Gorsets, dainty silk batiste and coutl low
bust and short hips Others with low bust straight
front and long hips Per Sax to SII.5O
Lily of France Corsets exquisitely embroidered
6atste and e9ntll; straight is 5000 to $500
Girile Corsets, made of handsome wide ribbon
in beautiful shades Of pink and blue. Per So 20
Bust Girdles, made of lace insertion and 81 "a
wide ribbon. Per pair. .....-----....... ~
Bust Girlles, made Of white batiste,
nl nlyr trimmed with lace and ribbon. $500
Second tlOOr.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-28
Colonel EnnSfnn.

1t Is intimated at the War Department
that a brigadier generals commission will
be offered to Col Funston of the Goth Kan
sas Volunteers as a reward for his heroic
conduct In the Luzon campaign. which cul-
minated in his gallant dash across the Rio
Grande and the decentralization of the
flower of Aguinaldo's army. No man ever
deserved recognition and reward more
clearly His record in the war has been
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-28
Extreme CRufinn.

This isn't very good" remarked the
naval officer, as he ruefully gazed at the
restaurant table.
why don't you complaint"
Il don't dare say word against 1t. It's
a German pancake"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-28
A SeriOus Matfer

I'm glad to see that you We're not at all
sensitive about our talk about the Yankee
pig, remarked the Spanish diplomat
Not Bit answered the American.
They can put the Yankee pig into all the
songs and paragraphs they choose But
when Germany tries to keep him out of
the market-that's different"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-28
irreVPrencp.

''Do you play whist?" asked the young
woman.
Il suppose I must say yes answered the
man who works out the problems in the
papers. But L must say that the word
play seems very trivial and out of place
in connection with SO serious a pursuit"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-28
A Model Newspaper Establishment.

From the WATERFOWL tN. y Standard.
The Washington Evening Star announces
that on April 1t will turn over its present
site to the builders to erect upon it a mode
newspaper establishment and a noble addi.
ton to the conspicuous buildings in the
national capital. Sic itur ad astra.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-28

Senator Frye is the kind of an American
who not only loves his country. but who
has faith In its capabilities for national
achievement. His affection Is not of the
paternal and patronizing sort which fears
to see a cherished infant grow UP and as
sumo responsibilities
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-28
Not Till Then.

81 suppose you will be ready when your
country calls you?" said the friend.
Yes, sir" replied Senator Sorghum, con-
fidentially, but I'm going to keep right on
bIuffing till that happens. I'm not going
TO lay down my hand till my country does
call me-"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-28

Following its custom of giving its readers
immediate access 20 the news of first i'm
portance, The Star issued an extra edition
this morning soon as possible after the
receipt of the information that Aguinaldo
had opened negotiations for peace In Luz
zon BY this means the glad tidings
reached practically all Washington by
noon.