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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-16
The Nation Builders,

A Missouri mother has just received
| letter from her son in the ranks of the vol
unteers in Luzon. He wrote from Malolos,
after hot time with the insurgents, and in
conclusion he said:
Il am entitled to my discharge tomorrow
but don't expect to want it at present.
This foolish young man should have re-
ceived copies of the Atkinson literature on
the crime of aggression and the outrage of
enforcing military service upon the volun-
teers. Had he imbibed the uplifting, pa
triotic sentiments uttered by the Boston
sage and statistician he would doubtless
have written to his mother as follows:
Il am entitled to my discharge tomorrow
and | mean to have ii If l have to throw
down my rifle and walk back to Manila and
peat my way home on merchantmen"
There seems to be different grain of
| Americanism running through this young
Missourian than that which has cropped
out so distinctly in the natures of the anti
expansionists. He seems to have taken
view of his duty to his flag and his country
based upon other principles than those
which inspired the composition on the
Hell of War" The Missourian is of course
a crude specimen. unlearned in the more re-
fined aspects of national duty. He needs
great deal of polishing ard trimming down
and modifying before he can hope to stand
with the little band of Boston purists and
sing hymns of praise to the spirit of trea-
son.
The New England colonies were settled
and maintained amidst tremendous difficult
ties by just such young men, however The
great west was settled and developed by
the same kind of colonists, strong men,
men of action, men of broad principles and
fine ideals This republic stands today in
Its unmeasured strength as a result of the
exertions and the patriotism and the devo-
ton of millions of men like this young Mis-
souri, volunteer. They are the republics
positive factors for progress. They are the
blood of the nation. No state lines bound
their patriotism or their enthusiasm. They
are to be found in every section of the
country. When in the course of time his
tory shall come to record the causes that
have led to the growth of this great repub-
lie these volunteers, from Missouri and
from all the states, will stand at the head
and the Atkinsons and the others of that
Xix will stand at the foot. The difference
between them is that between constructive
ness ard destructiVeness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-16
The Di-bandment Problem.

1t IS assumed that this government will
do all In its power to prevent trouble in
Cuba over the disbandment of the insular
army. Standing we do in the attitude of
liberators bound by a solemn pledge not
to assume the sovereignty over the island
as a direct result of the war with Spain, 1t
is our duty to take every precaution not
only to establish a stable government in
Cuba but also to do SO in such manner as
will leave no suspicion that we have tried
10 precipitate annexation by our mode of
procedure
Thus the situation is. as it has been from
the beginning, extremely delicate. We are
dealing with population long accustomed
to treachery and deceit As one step in re-
storing order We have sought the disband-
ment of the armies assembled by the Gu
bans in their struggle for freedom and the
return Of the soldiers to the pursuits of
peace. To facilitate this movement, which
is unques tionabIy essential TO the organiza-
ton of a civil administration. we have
agreed to pay the troops 100000 to en-
able them to return to their homes and
start life anew as civilians.
Our generosity has brought its problems
After many difficulties We have reached the
point of experimenting the payment of the
army and It's dispersal. Immediately arises
new problem. Are the troops so dis
banded 10 be permitted to retain their
arms? The voice of caution and common
sense says no" To secure effective dis
bardment the men must not only abandon
their form of military organization but
must relirquish their arms. They have no
practical use for the guns unless their in
tention is 70 use them for Illegal purposes.
To scatter the army and permit its men,
bers TO keep their arms would ensure the
organization of small bands of marauders
and thieves, composed of the malcontents,
the ne'er-do-wells and the naturally vicious
elements to be found in every army. On
the other hand to require the surrender of
the arms a the time of payment is to give
the transaction the appearance of a bar
gain for the guns, at a stated price. To the
Cuban imagination this aspect of the case
has been unduly magnified until it has be-
come the prevailing belief among many of
the people that the American purpose is to
disarn the soldiers in order to MAKE easier
a conquest of the island.
lnsular politicians are insidiously instilI-
ing this thought into the minds of the Gu
bans until a situation of the gravest char
acter has been created. The dispatches
continue to be conflicting in details, but
there is e prevailing tone of warming that
the radical Cubans are advising forcible re-
s!sJance 10 the American authority. 1t is
to be hoped that the utter folly of such a
course will be apparent to these wrong
headed people in season to prevent a con-
hict which would forever settle all hopes
Of Cuban independence and would cost
dearly in blood on both sides. In view of
our relation 10 the Cub4ns as their trustees
It behOOVeS US to be generous and consid-
crate in conducting this transaction, as
long as We accomplish our purpose of Sc
curing the DISARMAMENT of the soldiers and
the restoration Of the island TO a peace
basis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-16

who are exerting every effort to yillify the
army in Luzon and to cast reflections upon
the administration in this city.
To slay in cold blood a prisoner of war
Is justly regarded in these days as one of
the foulest of crimes. 1t is practice of
only the most abandoned savages. Even
barbarians will hold their prisoners as host
ages or slaves Civilized fighters respect
the rule which dictates the safety of the
enemy taken in the fight. The Filipinos
are known to observe this custom. which
has the sanction of the highest ctvilizat alton
and the violation of which is considered the
bitterest reproach upon the people commit
ting or permitting it.
For Americans, therefore, to declare that
their fellows are engaged in this foul prac-
tlce Is to bring to the doors of this country
the accusation of a crime of which every
citizen of the republic would be forever
ashamed. No graver charge could he adj
duced against the army of pacfication.
Nevertheless, the anti-expansionists in their
radical opposition do not hesitate to bring
the accusation, without stopping to inves-
ugate or to reason, without pausing to con-
slider that they are fouling the nest of their
countrymen beyond description. 1t is time
to call halt. The libel is in effect upon
the whole people and the lEbellers are justly
mourning the enmity of all true Americans
by their reckless indictments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-16
Waking Up the Dons.

San Juan, the capital of Porto Rico, has
not yet fully adjusted itself to American
rule or to the evidences of American enter
prise which are steadily accommodating
there. One of the first tokens of the change
of sovereignty was the establishment of q
live newspaper. 1t had the perpiexing habit
of appearing promptly every morning, which
was new experience for the manana-
inspired inhabitants of the Spanish city,
After a time the newspaper began to ex-
press opinions which did not comport with
all the traditions Of the remnants of Span
ish rule. Accordingly series of annoy
ances was started against the newspaper
establishment. few mornings ago the
climax was reached when a corporal of po-
lice entered the press room of the office
during the process of running of section
of the paper and gravely informed the fore
man that he must stop his press, as the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-16

A Foul SIauder-

The radical anti-expansionists have not
stopped short Of outrageous SANDER in their
effort to discredft their country and their
government From time to time in their
chosen organs they have caused the publ
cation OF letters said 10 be from volunteers
IN Luzon describing the crueIties practiced
Dy the American troops upon the Filipinos
A frequent charge is that the American
officers have given orders that no prison.
ers De taken and that in accordance there
with FihpinOs taken in arms-or perhaps
without arms-are killed before reaching
camp. These tales of horror are absolutely
unveritied. coming from irresponsible in(ii-
viduals whose names are usually not given
and who tell of the incidents at second
hand; no one has yet testified to visual
evidence Of the crime. They are accepted
apparently. by the members of the opposI-
ton propaganda without the slightest Dues
ton and frantic appeals are frequently
made through these organs for the admin
is.ration to stop the horror.
The charge is preposterous and against
all reason. Not scintilla of evidence APP
pears to warrant the assertions. Not even
the Filipino juntas themselves have set
forth the claim that the American soldiers
ara killing their prisoners. 1t is remarkable
and shameful that the Indictment comes
solely from the few historical Americans
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-16
The Dewey Home Plan.

Inc Dewey home proposition, first sug-
gested in the columns of the BROOKLYN
Eagle. is taking form in good season and
under such eminently appropriate auspices
that the success of the plan in entire dig
nifty is assured. There is no question that
the requisite amount of money for the pur-
chase of an adequate residence for the Ad-
miral of the Navy will be Immediately
Forthcoming. Having been placed upon a
national instead of local basis and being
given into the charge of high officials of the
government as a committee, it appeals at
once to the citizens of every state and re-
turns will not be measured by geographical
boundaries. Without question all sup
porters of and contributors to the fund
recognize the fact that Washington is the
only appropriate city for the establishment
of the home. As Admiral of the NAVY the
hero of Manila will have an established
official function when ashore and it is
proper, aside from any personal or senti-
mental considerations, that he should re-
side here. Doubtless many foolish sugges-
lions will be advanced in the course of the
preliminary consideration of the enterprise.
and efforts have already been made to util-
lie the movement for advertising purposes.
But the observation-disclosures of the officials
who have taken charge of the affair NAV
be relied upon to prevent any abuse of the
peoples patriotic enthusiasm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-16
Overstrain and Death.
From the New York Herald.

The sudden death of former Governor
Flower is an impressive lesson bearing upon
the direful results of mental strain and the
inevitable penalties of overw0rk The num-
Der of prominent and influential men who
have been similarly stricken down In the
full tide of their usefulness is not only a
subject for serious comment, but is an ap-
palling evidence of the ruinous wear and
tear attending the usual struggles for sue
cess IN the many lines of human endeaVOr.
With a mistaken ambition to prove how
much can be done within given time there
is very little consideration as to the safe
outcome of the effort. In meeting the over
whelmingly self-impOsed duties of today
we are culpaby thOughtless of the demands
OF the morrow. We all know that this ter
rible crOWdlng process in our business
methods is the leading element of our mod
efn civilization. 1t is the question of get
ting the most light for our burners without
calculating the vital expenditure which
may make such result possible. There
are thousands who are unconsciously fol-
lowing the example of the lamented de-
ceased, and whose sudden taking off is
mere matter of daily postponed retrbution
for outrages against moderation and rest
We must believe in other things If we
would save ourselves in this hour of hurry
strife and greed. In the hope for better
conditions We must however, admit that
as Americans it is almost impossible to
take things calmly. 1t is rush or nothing.
Our business environment is stimulating to
the last degree. We breathe the very air
of excitement. Everything we touch thrills
US with new purpose. Our trains are not
fast enough. our hours are too short, we
mortgage the night to overpay the day,
and with hand on telegraph ticker and ear
| to telephone we defy time and space as
necessary conditions of our ordinary living.
Nervous exhaustion is known all over the
world as an American disease. and we are
| apparently proud of our invention. 1t is
becoming in US sometimes, as in the present
| instance to ask ourselves whittier We are
| drifting. If the blower is constantly up,
| how long will the fire last? The world
| would probably go on as well as now even
| if all the hard-worked and tired mortal 5
| here and elsewhere would stop a while to
think, to rest and live.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-16
Thursday at The Hague.

The conference at The Hague is at hand,
and the world is Interested 1t is difficult
TO give the meeting a name. 1t is not a
conference as 10 disarmament, for disarma-
ment will not be proposed. 1t is not strict
ly speaking, a conference as to peace, for
at present there are only little patches OF
war on all the earth's surface. There are
some matters relating to still further hui
mauiZiHg warfare''-whatever that may
mean-and these will be taken up. Inter-
national arbitration which, like a motion
TO adjourn. is always in ORDER Will also
come up. and is likely in some form to be
approved. But narrowed down even in this
way, the conference has claims upon at
tention. and both soldiers and civilians will
follow the proceedings closely.
Russia Is expected to cut out the work.
The project is hers and it may also be said
that no other great power has more at
stake Of whatever is TO be affected by the
meeting. Her program as power. always
ambitious, was never more ambitious than
now. She is very busy within her old Dor
ders. and the scope Of her reachIngs out Is
considerable The car is a young man OF
energy. and his principal advisers have had
large experience in large affairs. They
have likewise the distinctly Russian talent
OF closing their eyes when awake and
keeping them wide open when asleep.
Whatever this conference may mean as far
as Russia is concerned. it may safely be
assumed that it does not mean millenniaI-
ism 1t is expected TO bring in some prac-
teal way. some everyday grist to Russia S
mill.
The worlds interests demand peace, and
the world was never better prepared TO
command peace. Mere talk, it is true con-
tributes little to any end. but this talk
at The Hague. likely to be copious and
brilliant and assuring. will additionally en-
phasize the hard fact that all the powers
are well armed. that sympathies between
certain nations are we'll understood. and
that war for any power lightly inviting it
would certainly be very disastrous The
United States is for peace on practical lines.
and Its voice TO help command 1t and pre-
serve 1T grows more potent every year
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-16

Oh, willy Aguinaldo.

Oh, willy Aguinaldo.
1t is hard to understand
Why you don't lay your arrows down
And take your pen in hand.
With all the advertising
You've managed to secure
You would doubtless find much profit
In a little lecture tour.
If the mob with garden produce
Should its craftsmanship exert,
You need not care. At lodging
You are wondr0usFy expert
And If your essay causes
Further symptoms of a chill,
Play upon your golden whistle
And declare it's vaudeville.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-16
Telling His Troubles,

cts no use" exclaimed Willie Washington,
I never can learn to say the right thing
a the right time. 1 told Miss Slimmins that
her eyes shone on me like the stars above"
That's old, but pretty" answered Miss
Cayenne.
Eyes. But she is one of these remarkably
tall girls who resent any reference to their
height"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-16

The Cubans evidently fail TO consider the
feelings of countless curio collectors in the
United States who would be willing to pay
good prices for their arms If they would
consent to lay them down.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-16

noise of its operation disturbed the peace of
the neighborhood. Thus it is to be seen
that Porto Rico Is waking UP, literally and
fguratively. 1t takes an active American
newspaper to inject life into a sleepy COM
munity. The noise of the American presses
will soon be heard in other long benighted
parts of the world, and the result will be
to the eternal betterment of the surround
ing areas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-16
How 1t Started.

'Phwat was it yez said started the fight?"
asked Mr.. Rafferty,.
1T wor this way" answered Mr.. Dolan:
Mccain wor taiktn' large an loud about
his prosperity, an he says he We're goin'
ty give his youngest roide in is horseless
carriage. An l says is it that blue wheel
barrow yez name, McCann?"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-16

1t is to be hoped that Maj. Gen Ludlow
has by this time thought better of his
order providing that workmen must not
allow their undershirts to be exposed. No
obstacle, however slight, should be put in
the way of any Cuban who feels like going
to work
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-16
One Way to Achieve Justice.

This $4,000 verdict against white mob
down in Kentucky for lynching a negro is
calculated to touch the pocket, if not the
conscience, of those who undertake to dis
pense justice and dispense with it at the
same time. Perhaps the Caucasian con-
science may ultimately be reached through
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-16
A True Statement,

In resolutions adopted the other night at
the birthplace of the Grand Army Of the
Republic, the city of Decatur Ill., we find
the statement that those who. for political
purposes, attempt to belittle the deeds of
the army and navy are unfit to be called
American citizens" True, every word of it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-16

A pitched battle between cowboys and
Indians on one side and college students
on the other in the town where an ex-
President resides Is another of those little
episodes which give Europeans such queer
Impressions of the United states
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-16
SHOOTING STARS.
Questions of Duty.

81 intended said the German emperor,
ito be guided in this matter entirely by my
duty
Eyes, your majesty" answered the off,
cial; Il was desiring to call your attention
to the small amount of duty we have been
in the habit of collecting on these American
articles
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-16
The Man Who Gives Out Letters.

Admiral Kautz had a perfect right to put
his sentiments into a private letter. DipIo-
mats do that every day in the year. And
surely naval officers are even freer beings
The curse of the modern world is the man
who gives private letters to the papers, who
publishes his fathers and mothers love
letters after they are dead, and the fight
ing men who talk and print too much, thus
lowering the public esteem for the great
and useful profession of arms
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-16
Victory First.
From the Philadelphia Inquirer.

1t is barely possible that after peace has
been restored In the Philippines the people
of this country may listen to arguments
against territorial expansion but just at
this particular moment the main fact be-
fore their eyes is that the flag is being
fired on by somebody or other, and that
that somebody or other must be run down.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-16
He Can't Please All.

From the New York Mail and Express.
Mr.. Andrew Carnegie Is playing in hard
luck. Those who condemned him for his
accumulation of millions now criticise Sc
devote these millions to the betterment of
his kind Apparently there Is only one
thing more reprehensibie than multi
millionaire. and that's phianthropist.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-16
Giving Him a Chance.

"Josiar says the highest place in the land
amt too high for him. remarked Mrs.
Corntossel with motherly confidence.
Well" answered the old gentleman, with
chilly compliance, "ef Josiar thinks he kin
climb poles without gettin dizzy, mebbe we
could get i'm a job at bein a telegraph
lineman."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-16

Mr. c. P. Huntington thinks that this
country has too much popular education,
but falls to point out any nation which
has fiourished by restricting such priv
ilegeS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-16
One of the best.

From the Philadelphia Star
The Washington Evening Star, in addi-
ton to being one of the greatest money
makers, is one of the best newspapers in
the country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-16

The colors red white and blue are in
cluded in the flag used by the Fiipinos.
All that will be necessary is a modification
of the design
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-16

If the Fflipinos had been sufficiently
civilized to have a few insurance COM
panies, the burning of towns would have
aroused native indignation long before
this.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-16

Senator Hanna seems confident Of his
ability to handle the situation In Ohio
without hanging out of the window watch
ing for flags of truce.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-16

China would doubtless appreciate It If
England and China would arrange to have
any collisions without the Intervention OF
a buffer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-16
A Short Stem.

He signs. although he sings tune
OF May, with gentle phrases;
He signs because he knows that June
More hot will be than blazes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-16

Mr.. Quay expects to go Into the Senate
as one of the most aggravated cases Of
injured innocence that recent events have
developed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-16

There Is general sentiment to the effect
that Admiral Dewey ought to have a per-
manent home in Washington. and not the
mere temporary residence which political
position implies.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1899-05-20
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ana persons del sexo opuesto al entrstonsa
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dal pcnssihisntos = susnos yoluptuoeos; s.
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La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1899-05-20
CuraciOn infaIible y radical por la
hSIONiCiLIII
de UL RICI
NEW YORK
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Este remedio puede titularse ma.
ravilloso por la bondad de sus efectos.
Sc garantlza el alivlo y la mejorfa
desde la primera Gaia.
Haoe desapareoer en- pooos dfas la
dyspepsia estomaoal instestinal Y
hatulenta, DILATACION do est6ma-
go, agrio y acedias, peso 6 hinchax6n
al estomago despues de las oomidas Y
doiores-dlgestiones lentas y peno
sas-sonolenola y pesadez-repug-
nanoia, eructos, gases, sed, y6rtigos,
marcos, Gt1Str0tgid simple v de la
AN EMIA. Catarro cr6nico del es-
tonnage, v6mitos, diarreas CON coli
COS y pujos 8 cronicas.
cr6nlca y enteritis. s.-Diarreas fetidas
8 NAL olor.-Diarreas de los tfsicos 6
infecciosas. Todo trastorno digesti-
yo cede prontamente CON este .eficax
remedio.