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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-20
Natural Laws and the Trusts.

Most Of the witnesses who have appeared
before the Industrial commission represent
ing thu trusts have taken the view that
these combinations can be relied upon to
conform to the natural laws governing
commerce ard industry. without the inter-
vention Of Legislative eDactments. This was
the attitude of Francis Lynde StetsOn, who
testified yesterday in behalf of the Federal
Steel Company. Federal laws, he declared,
would be harmful to the public interests.
The usual course of competition will surely
regulate the prices of commodities dealt
in by the trusts 1t is surprising to find
men Of 4 high degree Of intelligence put
ting forth this plea seriously. The natural
laws Of competition will assuredly work
out a balance between supply and demand
and maintain 4 normal range of prices
But only when unhampered by unnatural
conditions. \ trust is the embodiment of
sUCh conditions. 1t is a specific effort to
crush competition There can be no compe-
titi0n where the trust is ideally organized
The history of these growths is that they
constantly tend toward aggrandizement
ever growing larger through the absorp-
ton of smaller concerns How, then.
the laws of competition" operate when
there is no field? If the Sugar Trust has
secured control of all the raw material en-
tering or produced in the country and of
all the processes Of refining. what is to
prevent the arbitrary regulation of the
price of sugar by the trust? Were the
trusts controlled solely by phiianthropists
the natural laws might have a chance to
work out the suggested results. But phi
lanthropy and the trusts are far apart. AS
Controller Dawes said the other day In
Boston, il is human nature for a man or
a combination Of men engaged in a great
business commanding the trade to seek the
largest possible profits If. by adding a
cent pound to the price of sugar. the
trust can add twenty million dollars year
to its net income, no QUalms of conscience.
no respect for the dear people. will inter-
vene To prevent. The only natural law able
TO operate in such case is that of neces-
sity- The people will use only as much as
they absolutely need when the price is
high II this Is what Mr.. Stetson means
by his reference to the laws of nature as
distinguished from the laws of man he is
scarcely aiding the cause of the trusts by
his argument The people would much pre-
fer TO reinforce these elements by few
federal and state statutes. vigorously and
honestly applied.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-20

work Is under way In preparation for pro-
ceedings against Captain Carriers associ-
ates In the fraud against the government.
The ends of justice will not be served I'M
til these men are punished as they deserve.
Aside from any thought of retribution for
wrong-doing, it is necessary for the securi-
ty Of the public that a vigorous prosecu-
ton be undertaken, to raise the standard
of government work. by serving notice upon
contractors that the public treasury is no
longer open to their offerings. The gov
eminent ought always to receive the best
the market affords. as to materials and la
Dor and scientific service. Instead, how
ever. 1t Is subject to much imposition, and
the public works suffer in quality In conse-
quence The punishment of those who are
guilty with Captain Carter would have
good effect in putting a premium
upon honest dealings with the government
The record In the case Of Captain Carter,
now fully approved both by the executive
and the judicial branches of the govern
ment, commits the administration to fur
Their activity. for the guilt of the convicted
officer is merely a reflection In minimum of
the guilt of his principals.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-20

the matter was withheld. This circum-
stance suggests that the English govern
ment had, in truth, no connection with
raid which caused 1t to sidetrack its policy.
1t would. of course, have been injudicious
for England to proceed with a protest
about the condition of the natives under
such circumstances, for two reasons: the
Outlanders would naturally have felt
sighted that their claims for remedial at
tentfon were passed over in favor of the
natives, and the Boer government would
have had good reason to proclaim a Brit
ish conspiracy with the Jameson raid as
gallery play. 1t is interesting to conjec-
ture what would have been the result of
the British program had not DR.. Jameson
led his men into the Transvaal at that par
tiCular juncture.
In one other particular Mr.. Chamberlain's
speech is of historical value. Her majes-
tvs government" he said. have had a
suspicion. amounting to knowledge, that
the mission of DIR. Leyds is one continual
series of negotiations with foreign powers
against the British" The present tense of
the verb is to be noted. DR.. Leyds is now
in Europe. His negotiations have not
been closed. He is still at work. Does the
colonial secretary intend to convey the hint
that there is even yet menace of a con-
tfncntal combination? If so, Dr. Leyds
must be finding his task difficult, for the
hasty assumption of the field by the Beers
without sign of foreign support would
80 EN- to indicate that President Kruger had
despaired of involving any one of the pow
ers on his side and had determined to pro-
coed with only the aid of the Orange Free
State At the same time if Dr. Leyds is
still attempting to enlist the cooperation
of a continental power. England must still
face the chance Of serious conflict much
near home than South Africa.
Finally. the speech suggests that Presi-
dent Kruger was somewhat precipitate in
fol cling the issue to conflict. for had he
waited he would soon have received a pro-
posal from England amounting to an ulti-
r1atum. Mr.. Chamberlain yesterday de-
ctned TO make that dispatch public al
though he acknowledged that it had been
pi epared when the Boer ultimatum was re-
ceived. Had this dispatch been sent 1t
would probably have been possible for
Kruger to shift upon the British govern
ment the responsibility for precipitating
hCStilities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-20
"A Battle in NataI.

4oudy reports from South Africa con-
urn the bei-eI when was entertained at
the outset OF me hosIllIues that the Bo.rs
would not continue cong an undisputed ad-
vance into Natal. There has been a battle
VI 9"iAe proportions near Glencoe which
lies midway between Dundee and Lady
smith There were about 1000 Beers en-
gagged, according TO accounts which as vet
are OF d Ineager character. The burghers
appeared 10 give Challenge thus seek ne
an engagement. and they were promptly ac-
cofnnlouated, with the result OF what seems
10 De Brush victory. The Beers were
urtFen from their position with a loss of
i've guns. There is no accurate report as
yet as TO the loss in men. The English are
reported To have suffered severely having
carried the position by an infantry charge
In the western campaign the situation IS
practically unchanged, as far as the wires
permit the case to be understood. The TAX
ing OF Nryburg was not of serious conse-
quence, Tor there was no fighting and the
evacuation or the town by the police was
IN no sense part of the general military
program. The only Importance to be at
tached to this event Is that ii gives the
Beers possession of a town midway between
Mafeking and Kimberley, both of which
places they are now investing. There seems
TO be no change in the condition of those
places, and from all accounts the British
authorities are confident that the garrisons
OF both cities Will be able to resist the
siege long enough to permit relief columns
to reach them and engage the enemy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-20
No Hnbea. Corpu. for Car,.r

The decision of Judge Larcombe In New
York this morning that writ of habeas
corpus should not issue in favor of Captain
Carter probably closes the affair as far as
the courts are concerned. 1t is not to be
believed that the defense will waste further
efforts to secure a revision of the court
martiafs judgment by civil court. for the
law is explicit in giving the army full juris-
diction over its own officers, subject of
course. to the action OF the President The
PRESIDENT has acted in the capacity of a
reviewing court, and his approval of the
verdict and sentence ends all chance of ap-
peal Meanwhile 1t Ii to be assumed that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-20
The Colonial Secretary In Debate

Mr.. Chamberlains speech in the bous,
OF commons yesterday in explanation of the
governments policy toward the South Afri-
can affair contained a number OF interest
ing revelations II showed first of all
that the colonial secretary has a temper
and that he is not above showing Ii when
baited by the opposition. His hasty lam
gCage toward member called forth the
rebuke or the speaker and placed Mr.
Chamberlain somewhat at a disadvantage.
especially as the Irish members were en-
Outraged TO indulge in ironical cheers and
Side remarks which must have tended to
interfere with the secretary's hold on the
situation.
MI Chamberlain sounded the keynote of
the anatr when he declared that racial ami
mostly was accountable for the present
trouble. and that this animosity was hasod
upon contempt. There can be no end IN
This feeling, he indicated. and there can he
no lasting peace in South Africa, until the
races have learned to respect each other
mis- Is an echo of the campaign OF 1881
Nhen the Beers came to hold the British in
low esteem Thus there is a suggestion
that the present affair is a natural enort
toward re-establishtEg the balance The
colonial secretary frankly declared the
PO4eS VI 'ie government 10 establish Eng
land as the paramount power In South
Africa, barring, Of course, the Portuguese
and the German possessions
In this connection MI Chamberlain dis
closed an interesting bit of history. which.
as he said, Is not dealt with in the bIue
books. 1t now appears to have been the
purpose of the London government to in
teryene in the TransyaaI in 1896 on behalf
OF the natives. Recommendations had owe,
been dispatched to the British commits
sioner, and were about to be presented.
when the Jameson raid upset the plans. and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-20
Billy Mason Ashamed Again.


Billy Mason Is not only ashamed of the
United States, but he is now ashamed of
Great Britain, and announces that he will
propose in the Senate memorial to Queen
Victoria in behalf OF the South African
Republic. and offer a resolution of SYM
pathy with the Beers. After Mr. Mason
has become ashamed of the other nations
of the world and has got through weeping
over South Africans, Tagalas and Visa
vans, perhaps he may find time to take a
view of the personal situation and see if he
is not ashamed of himself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-20
The boundary Agreement.

The formal settlement upon provisional
boundary line in Alaska today closes tenn
pOrarily a prolonged controversy and lays
the foundation for a permanent agreement.
Each side distinctly reserves all the rights
which it has claimed and thus holds fast
to any possible advantage which such a
maintenance OF original contentious may
AFFORD in the ultimate settlement of the
boundary. Yet the compromise line does
not affect any material American interest
but rather preserves intact all established
American points of occupation. while keep
ing Canada away from tide waters Thus
the spirit in which this government reads
the treaty Of 1925 is not violated, the boun-
Diary running at such distance from the
coast as to preserve American control Of
all the seaports. The Porcupine district is
included on the American side and the
boundary is made to pass some distance
into the interior beyond the village of
Kluckwan, Dyea and Skaguay of course,
are we'll within the lines, and the Canadians
have no access whatever to Pyramid har-
Dor, where they hoped TO establish them
selves in at least an open port
It IS to be noted that this agreement was
reached solely through the efforts of the
American Secretary of State and the Brit
ism charge d'affaires in Washington. Thus
In the final negotiations, which brought re-
suits. Canada was not represented. and to
this fact may be due the successful out
come Of the conferences recently held II
Is evident now that England will not per
init any petulant persistence by Canadian
statesmen at this stage TO weaken the spirit
of coTdiaity between the two governments.
The Canadian case is not so strong that
the government at London could afford to
stand BY it unyieldingly. There need be
no haste now in securing a permanent set
tiement. such as Canada seemed anxious 10
precipitate by forcing the issue OF course
the United States Will throw no obstacles
IN the way Of such a settlement but. ON
the contrary. will respond gladly to any
opening toward conference qualified to
consider the matter in its broadcast aspects.
Pending such an agreement with this boun-
Diary established the status quo in Alaska
may be preserved and the affairs of the
territory and the Dominion may be man
aged without friction or loss on either side.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-20

The expressions Of mutual confidence by
Mr.. Mclean and Mr.. Bryan are laudable
and cheering. But even in the face of all
the gentle assurances which have passed.
a suspicion cannot be suppressed that Bry-
an may be more solicitous about McLean's
carrying Ohio than Mclean is about Bry-
ans getting the presidential nomination.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-20
The joys of Distance.


Is mighty thankful. honey, when rs gain
at de map
Dat shows you whah de different nations
grow,
In Africa an Asia dey Is lookin' fob a scrap.
An dars gwine to be some doin's dar fob
sho'.
But It's miles an miles o journeyin' befo'
you reach de place
Whah swords is cuttin' an de bullets
whiz.
An says dis map has comfort in 1t fob de
cuiiud race.
Is glad dey put dat ocean whar II is
is playin' on de banjo, an my foot ia
keeDln' time,
An is cookin' Of de bacon in de pan:
An my ears dey feels de comfort of de MIL
sic an de rhyme
Case der's muffin fob to fret dis cull,d
puts away de paper whah de white folks
says dey see
DE stories OF commotion dat has riz
Oar ain no danger of dem so'iers takin,
After me.
is glad dey put dat ocean whar it Is.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-20

w, j. Bryan has reached a position where
he need not apply to J. Sterling Morton
when he desires a political position He
puts his application on file at the polls and
has at least the satisfaction of knowing
that refusal comes from headquarters
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-20

The report that there Is to be no con-
test over the Vanderbilt will and that the
heirs are therefore to get the money will
be disappointment to many members of
the legal profession.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-20

In estimating President Kruger's finan-
cial resources it should not be forgotten
that there are a number of gold mines in
Boer territory with which he can open
up an account.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-20

The operations of the Beers have not
been handicapped by the necessity of de-
voting a share of first-class talent to a
press censoring department.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-20

Friends of Captain Carter should not in
dulge their imaginations to the extent of
calling him American Dreyfus. There
is no Devils Island on the u. S. map
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-20
SHOOTING STARS.
Easily Managed.

Il suppose you will have twice as many
rooms to your hotel before the exposition
opens" said the tourist.
No" answered the Partisan landlord.
We are more resourceful than that. We
will achieve the same practical result by
an easier method. We will get twice as
much money for each room''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-20
Cautious.

Don't let Henrietta hear you allude to
her as my better half said Mr.. Meekton
behind his hand to the friend who had come
to dinner.
Il understand. The expression is a trfle
commonplace. not to say plebeian."
1t isn't that. But l wish you'd choose
another fraction. 1t would annoy Hem
rletta vastly to have you think she was less
than four-fifths, at the lowest calculation"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-20

Sir Thomas Lipton's anxiety to return
home is no doubt due to his desire to lose
no time in getting to work on another
yacht.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-20

Chicago hospitality may wear a dress
coat at breakfast If 1t chooses But It
ought to avoid any squabbles about who is
going to pay the bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-20
A Modern Convenience.

These automobiles" said the Filipino
general can be run at any rate Of speed
desired?'
Yes. general. All you need do is to sit
quietly on the seat and pull the lever
We'll. 1 guess I'll get one. 1t would be
a fine pace-maker in a retreat"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-20

Admiral Dewey's rediscovery as a pres
idential possibility by numerous statesmen
may be looked for at any time
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-20
A Noble object.

What" asked the young woman, 'is
fame?''
Fame" answered the author, with a
weary look, lis what causes a man to dis
cover that the ladies are naming their pug
dogs after his favorite character"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-20

In her speech to Parliament Queen Vic
toria said, Except for the difficulties that
have been caused by the action of the South
African republic the condition of the world
continues to be peaceful This statement
entirely ignores the operations going on in
The neighbOrhood Of Manila. Her majesty
really ought to be more accurate and more
Considerable
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-20
Sir Thomas Has Our Sympathy.
from the New York Tribune.

Sir Thomas Upton has already won the
regard and friendship of the American
people. He now has their sincere sympa-
thy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-20

The Practical Politician.
Let none his open nature doubt.
The wondering world awakes
To hear his generous grief about
The other sides mistakes.
The age-herald., 1899-01-29
1.-THE PLAY@
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 ''IIis Fathers Boy," which Roland Reed vii present here for the first time to-mor- row evening, is a farcical play by Sydnsy Rosenfeld, who has already given MT. Reed three successful plays. In the present piece, Mir. Reed has the opportunity of ap- bearing in one of those eccentric charac- ters that is peculiarly adapted to his quaint method. The play tells an interesting story and its scenes and incidents highly amusing and entertaining. Miss Isadore Rush, that charming actress who will be seen here with MT. Reed has the opportun- ity of appearing in one of the best roles she has ever had and It will be pleasant news to her many admirers to know that she has the chance of wearing some magnificent gowns, which she takes the best advan- tage of.
The age-herald., 1899-01-29
BIG GATHERING
 AT AUDITORIUM Occasion Reunion of AmaIgam- ated Association of District. AN IN TERESTING PROGRAMME Speeches by Mayor Evans, P. G. Bow man, w. H. Stanley, W. P. McCros-
 sin, ana Jas. A. VanHoose.-
 Music = Refreshments.
AN IN TERESTING PROGRAMME E

The reunion of the Anna lgamated Asso- citation of the Iron and Steel Workers of the Seventh district, which took place at the Auditorium last night, proved one of the largest most successful and enjoyable la Dor gatherings ever held in the city.
 The members of the several local lodges, with their families and friends, began to pour Into the building at early hour. and by o'clock nearly two thousand people had assembled.
 After an overture by the orchestra, the meeting was called to order by William Gio- son of Gate City, who, on behalf of the several lodges, extended to all hearty welcome
 Mayor Frank V. Evans as called upon and responded in brief address. He sta ted that he had come to the meeting in dis obedience to his physicians orders, but that he felt that he could not be absent on the occasion. He emphasized the fact that he was not a candidate for office and could not therefore speak openly on any subject He called attention to several important measures before the legislature, and said that he hoped they would be given serious consideration by the people and that the 
 brought to bear on the powers that be. In the course of his remarks he gave his hearty indorsement to the Moody dispens- ary bill and to the Greater Birmingham bill, to which he referred most vigorously.
 Addresses were also made by F. G. Bow man, M. H. Stanley, w. P. McCrossin and J. A. VanHoose, which were heartily ap- plauded.
 MT. Bowman admonished organized labor for not standing together to secure politi- cal rights, and referred to the bill intro duced into the legislature to abolish the board of county commissioners, which he said was a high-handed attempt to de- prive men of the right of trial by jury, guaranteed by the constitution. MT. Bow man stated that he was not defending the acts of any man or set of men, but that he was prepared to take issue with the govern or or any other perscn when the peoples rights were being trampled upon or threat ened.
 MT. Stanley, MT. McCrossin and MT. Van Hoose made enthusiastic speeches. Mr. VanIIoose being substituted for National President T. J. Shaffer, who was prevented from being present by other engagements.
 During the evening the following interest," ing features of the programme were also rendered.:
 Chorus-W. T. Griffiths and others.
 Vocal Solo-Mrs. w. T. Griffiiths.
 Recitation-James Worsey
 Vocal Solo-David Williams.
 Quartette-J. Hoskins and others,
 Song-Ed. King.
 Negro Stump Speech-F. Wagner.
 Song and Dance-Miss May Kenna.
 Club Singing-Prof. Harry Miles.
 Refreshments were passed around and af- ter the programme had been rendered the hall was cleared and dancing was induged in until late hour
The age-herald., 1899-01-29
BASEBALL SITUATION.
Committee Will See What Gan Be
 Done.

In response to a call for a meeting of base ball enthusiasts looking to the organi- zation of local club, a number of gentle men interested in the game assembled in the office of Attorney M. J. Gregg yesterday afternoon to discuss the situation.
 Alex Dallas was called to the chair, and Walter o. Lindsay was elected secretary. The several communications which have been received from Mr. Eaton were laid before the meeting and fully discussed. It raise $l,5OO, and several plans were sug- gested.
 General Manager Clarke of the Birming- ham Traction company was. present, and stated that his company would build an excellent park at North Birmingham and would put on a special service for the games, making the run from the city to the park in nine minutes.
 It was decided to appoint a committee of three composed of Alex Dallas, R. H. Baugh and George H. Clarke, to ascertain what amount could be raised to report to a meeting to be held at the same place on Thursday afternoon next. It was the sense of the meeting that MT. Dallas should be elected to fill the position occupied last year by MT. Eaton. MT. Lindsay was in- structed to communicate with the league officials and to ascertain exactly the status of affairs, together with the standing of the clubs already in the league
 If it can be shown that the other cities mean business, there is no doubt but that the money can be raised to place winning team under the management of Frank Haler in the league.
The age-herald., 1899-01-29

Oyster loaves, put up on five minutes notice, at Geder's restaurant.