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Evening star., 1899-02-06
AgonciIIo and His Advisers.

The flight of Agoncillo to Montreal on
| the eve of the battle at Manila is more than
suspicious. 1t is practical yeriication
of the belief that he has been advising his
principals in the archipelago to strike a
blow before the vote upon the treaty This
Tagal has been in Washington seeking &c,
| secure official recognition of the so-called
Filipino republic. BY every means at his
disposal he has sought to force the admin
istration to acknowledge his presence in a
formal manner. 1t Is alleged that he has
been in constant communication with the
enemies of the administration and the op-
ponents of the treaty. He has been able to
secure. through private means publication
in the Congressional Record of his mem
orial which the Department of State first
| refused to receive and then refused to
| transmit to the Senate He is accused of
| having sent dispatches constantly TO the
| Filipino leaders. and 1t is asserted, and not
| officially denied, that he is known to have
sent one message, about ten days ago, urg
| ing that an attack be made upon the
| Americans before reinforcements arrived
and before the treaty was voted upon by
| the Senate.
| 1t Is most significant that AgoncIllo left
| Washington in hurry at midnight on Sat
| urday night, just as the news of the fight
/ ing at Manila was being received in the
| offices Of the morning newspapers He
| claims to have gone to Montreal to secure
| dispatches which this government had in
| tercepted and prevented from being deliy-
| cred to him. This pretense is not to be
| accepted in the light of the coincidence of
| his flight at the very time of the attack
| upon the American lines The circum-
stances of the battle and the manner in
! which II was precfpitated indicate that it
! was deliberately sought by the Fflipinos.
| Some natives. it is wired, attempted to en-
/ ter the American lines and were challenged
| by a picket. They retired without resist
| ance and repeated the attempt twice The
| third time they were fred upon and i'm
] nediately a signal gun sounded and the
| assault upon the Americans was begun
Everything points to premeditation.
| There had been previous affrays between
| American pickets and Filipinos without
causing battle There Is no evidence of
this being an impromptu affair. The time.
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An tnprOyoked Act of War

me action Of the Filipinos in attackfng
Inc American troops at Manila was no less
than an invasion Of American soil The re-
sponsibiiity for the bloodshed lies with
Aguinaldo in the eastern hemisphere and
with his allies In the United States se,a, =
in the western hemisphere.
The American troops are in r,oss.ssio,, 90
Manila and its environs by the right of
conquest and by virtue of the terms OF the
protocol They captured the city bv ss
sault, as matter Of fact immediateIv
after the protocol was signed, but before the
news Of Its signing had been received nv,
the commanders of the military and naval
forces Whatever rights were thus earned
by force OF arms were amply confirmed bv
the formal instrument of truce which
placed them in possession of the city. bay
sno harbor OF Manila pending the framing
and ratification of treaty OF peace.
80 Tor all the purposes of occupation and
administration and as regards the rela tions
with the Fflipinos, the city OF Manila and
It's necessary defenses have been American
SOIL since that time, and in attacking, I,
the insurgents have committed an ACT of
war for which they and their Ama,5car
coadjutors are alone responsible
The situation might possibly have bean
different had the American troops bean
landed at Iloilo and bloodshed resulted
therefrom- 1t is well understood that the
crisis at that city was precipitated by the
premature evacuation of the place by the
Spanish forces. 1t Is believed that this was
part of program of annoyance to the
American government in its efforts TO solve
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Thc RennnnsihiIity.

Let the record be kept straight, and let 1t
not be forgotten. The aggravated compil-
cation at Manila is the work of Americans
some Of them high in office. Aguinaido has
not been encouraged so strongly by outsld-
ers in his resistance to Dewey and OTIS as
by men right here in the United States
Openly and repeatedly he has been ADVISED
to bestir himself; that now was his time;
that ratification Of the treaty without quail
ifcation would mean the subjugation OF
himself and all LIS people for selfish and
imperial purposes. These sentiments have
fallen from the lips Of senators and repre-
sentatives in Congress. been indorsed by
few American newspapers. and been echoed
with platitudinous solemnity by an ex-
President of the United States. Is it any
cause for wonder. therefore, that Malay
adventurer of enterprise and capacity.
should at last have been spurred on to the
folly of striking the American shield and
demanding battle?
Such a spectacle as has been presented in
this country for month past was never
presented here before. and would not be
possible in any other country under the
sun. We hope too. for the credit of the
country that anything approaching 1t in the
exercise of the petty pride ~ personal opin-
ion, and in Willingness to advance per-
sOnal fortunes at the expense of the coun-
try, may never be presented here again. A
treaty of peace, having peace alone for its
object negotiated by five men of the high
est character and ability and of national
reputation. approved by the President and
his cabinet and by overwhelming express
sion of public sentiment is held up by a
small minority of senator's one-third of
whom are on the eve of dropping into po-
Htical graves and the lives of American
soldiers and sailors supporting the flag
seven thousand miles from home put in
jeopardy! A month of spouting ends in the
uncovering of a candidacy for a presiden-
tial nomination and an international trag-
edy. Will the delegates from Nebraska,
California. Washington the Dakotas and
Colorado to the next democratic national
convention be likely to support that candi-
dacy? Are the friends of the loyal men
from those states and from other states
who are now made targets Tor Tagal bullets
in an effort to advance that candidates as
pirations to be expected TO rally TO his
standard? 1t is very certain that they will
not and should not They will remember
him long as they live
There are anxious times ahead. The
American flag is up. and again the Amerf-
can blood is up. To a greater degree than
ever the country is on trial before the
world Had We taken counsel of our fears
while Spain was in arms it would have been
shameful enough. But to retire now. pre-
cipltately. before the guns of the Filipinos
turned upon us in ignorance of our inten-
tions, and encouraged by a few schemers
and caucus-fxers here at home, would be
an unspeakabie exhibition of unpardona ble
pusillanimity.
Evening star., 1899-02-06

the Philippine problem. However that may
be, and whatever may have been the provo
cation and the military reasons for an ag
gressive action to reduce the insurgents to
terms, the fact remains that no such action
was taken, the troops were kept on board
the transports and the insurgents were un-
molested- The American authority was not
extended beyond the city of Manila.
Thus the American case is greatly
strengthened through this act of forbear-
ance and caution. In proportion as the ad-
ministration has dealt considerably with
the Filipinos the blame for the battle just
fought rests upon the natives and their al
lies in the United States. The record of
this government is clear 1t will bear the
closest scrutiny by the world.
These Filipinos have ignored the words
of reinsurance sent to them by President
Mckinley. They have been taught by GER
tain Americans that their liberties Were in
jeopardy; that this country was about to alb
sorb them without considerations: that the
American constitution was 10 be ignored in
wild endeavor to make territorial acquisi-
tions out of the war with Spain. Their ar
rogance has been stimulated their fears ex-
cited. their agent in this city-now fugi-
tive in Montreal-has been taught to believe
that his people were to be sacrificed to
American greed.
They have indicated incapacity for self
control and displayed the folly of unreason-
ing barbarians by this assault They are
not, however, so much to blame Ameri-
can slanderers of our own people and Amer
lean accessories to the murder of our SOL
diars al Manila, who have aided and abetted
the Tagals in their attack upon the United
States
Evening star., 1899-02-06
No Haste in Cuba.

Some of the Cuban leaders are urging the
immediate establishment of Independent
government in the island. They can see
no reason for the American army of occu-
patton. They look upon it as both a bur-
den upon the people and an expression of
distrust of them. They are very sure that,
with opportunity, the Cubans could at this
time demonstrate capacity to regulate their
own affairs and safeguard all interests in
Cuba. General Collazo voices this impa-
tience in long letter which a former
Spanish organ in Havana is at pains to
print.
Haste in this matter would be as disas-
trous to Cuba as discredtable and dis
cOuraging to the United States. Disaster
would be certain to follow. The Cuban peo-
pie are in no condition today to begin busi-
ness for themselves. That they are not is
no reflection whatever on them. The island
has been in a state of turmoil for many
years. and protracted Spanish misrule has
left many difficulties that may not be left
to mere chance for removal. trained and
steady hand is required to shape matters
at this period
The United States is justified in putting
restraint upon the Cubans. In a grave
emergency it put restraint upon itself. No
declared than those who had opposed hos
tilities-frends of Spain in very thin dis
guise-began to clamor for an immediate
invasion of the island. ''On to Havana
they cried. The Spanish are there in
force. Now go and take them" When it
was replied that the season was not propi-
tious for gathering troops in Cuba, it was
urged that there was no more danger from
fever on Cuban soil than in the southern
camps.
This, of course, was nonsense, where it
was not maliciousness, and the suggestion
was put aside. The administration took it's
time, and had no thought of an early inya-
sion of Cuba until Cervera lodged in at
Santiago. That forced the government S
hand. 1t was necessary to dislodge him
and finish him, and land demonstration
was part of the plan. AS soon as the
American troops got ashore the difference
between Cuba in the rainy season for the
unacclimated and the camps they had left
was made frightfully apparent. In the
camps the men had all been hearty and had
kept their feet. Around Santiago they be-
gan to fall at once. The whole army
would probably have speedily been on its
back if the recall had not been sounded.
The United States having profited there
fore by care and calculation in going to
Cuba's relief, it is fully justified in urging
care and calculation on the part of the
Cubans, now that the relief has been es-
tablished, in the matter of setting up Il
government for themselves These impa-
tient Cuban leaders have all heard of
Rome and should reflect with an open
mind on the well-authentcated fact that
the great town was not built IN day.
And it IS equally true that too much haste,
like superfiuity of cooks spoils the broth.
Evening star., 1899-02-06
His Way

Who is it ever slow in ire?
Your Uncle Sam.
Who takes long aim before he'll fire?
Your Uncle Sam.
Who is it, when no other means
Present themselves. his foemen cleans
From Cuba to the Philippines?
Your Uncle Sam.
And then when wars red sun has set
Ger Uncle Sam,
Who Is the readiest to forget?
Why, Uncle Sam.
Who. having millions and to spare
For friend and foe removes all care
And pays the damage, then and there?
Your Uncle Sam.
Evening star., 1899-02-06

the hour and the circumstances all unmis-
takably suggest that the leaders were act
ing upon advice from Washington and, per-
haps, Madrid and Berlin. The London
agent of the Filipino junta is reported as
saying that it had been considered as ad-
visable that some blow for independence
be struck before the American reinforce
ments arrived and before the treaty was
ratified, in the belief that the natives could
win and that a victory would demoralize
the advocates of the treaty.
The questions arise: Was Agoncillo ad-
vised to this effect in Washington? BY
whom? When?
Evening star., 1899-02-06
AguinaldO's WiIIfngness,

From the New York Tribune
The effort to make Washington or a
Bolivar out of Aguinaldo encounters the
obstacle that he has twice sold out his
country and twice backed out of his bar
gain as soon as his purchase money was
safe in his hands. No doubt he is in the
case of the Irish patriot who, accused of
Sellhg out his country, thanked God that
ne mad a country 70 sell out. So far as its
commercial availability is concerned the
Filipino patriot evidently does not regar rd
MS own as exhausted. and if not still in the
toms go for nothing.
Evening star., 1899-02-06
n Hint for Practical Jokers
From the PhIIadelphIa North American.

iioih tHe HilduelpIla North American,
Another practical joker has come to
grief. At Red Bank, n j., a man tried to
scare friend by playing ghost, and was
CONSCIOUSLY shot. He more fortunate
than the western practical joker who, a
week ago, played highwayman to scare a
irlend and was killed. Joking has certa in
limitations which devotees of the merry art
of jestins will do well to study.
Evening star., 1899-02-06
An ApprehenaiOn,

Il suppose" said the Hawaiian citizen
that the United States is willing to admit
by this time that We are not likely to make
any of the trouble predicted by the anti
anneXationists."
Yes" answered the other; 81 sometimes
wonder whether We won't have to create a
little disturbance in order to avoid being
wholly overlooked"
Evening star., 1899-02-06
Good Results of Annexation
From the TacC ma tWash.) Ledger.

The result of the annexation of Hawaii
and the prospect of extending United
states laws to the islands is already seen.
VI nfty-hVe vessels now loading for Homo
lulu, twenty-five are American bottoms
Within a short time every vessel engaged
in the traffic between this country and the
islands will be under the American flag.
and the number from Puget Sound will be
increased ~
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Fiiipinos Will Learn the Lesson. Too
From the Kansas City Star.


Inc natives, having been permitted to
have their way, now fancy the Americane
are afraid of them. However, the orders
from Washington doubtless stringentlv for
oa9e an armed clash with the Filipinos
states generals feared them. The sttitnda
OF the government has always been the
same toward the weak that of extreme for
Dearance' but striking hard when the time
find it so. I'M
Evening star., 1899-02-06
30c. each; 6 for S2.25.
Early Spring Special Sale of
1900 China, Crockery, Glassware, Lamps and
Housefurnishings

Quality the primary consideration in the selection of stocks
Probably other classes of me chandse offer such
the substitution of inferior grades for the better charging the
And it's the daily that
reveals the difference
We buy but standard frquat, bestwearng uptodae
goods these several lines and sell the lowest possible
prices.
Much of China and Glassware is of direct Importation
the shapes and decorations
effects are here for those who wish them.
Our Holsefurnshng Store the fifth floor with its
feet of selling perfect
convenience has recently been reaTanged and the goods ed
thereby aordng increased facilities for shopping and saving of time
and trouble.
Thus penddly equipped complete and
pensve everything nedfu for the dining bed
the kitchen and other the modern home than
offered before and early
attention special sale which
designs and best qualities exceptionally low prices.
Evening star., 1899-02-06
Incandescent Gas Lights.

lncandescent Gas Lights.
We handle only the best American Incandescent
Gas Lights. and Will not sell qualities We cannot
recommend. We have sold thousands OF these in
our city and when properly used they give perfect
satisfaction.
We offer our best Incandescent
Gas Lights, with mantle, mica Chin
ney and opal 1uted shade, at
SOC. complete.
Same with Welsbach mantle, 6oc.
complete.
Our man will put them up for you
for IOc. extra.
Evening star., 1899-02-06
SHOOTING STARS.
Delicate Distinctions.

DO you think" said Mr.. Orestes Van
Ham, this manager will pay me all the
money 1 earn?'
Il guess So, said Mr.. Stormingt ton
Barnes, with the quiet superiority of a
veteran. But 1 doubt whether he will
ever pay you half of what he promised
YOU
Evening star., 1899-02-06

The few Filipinos in arms appear de-
termined to make it impossible for this
government to assume any save an i'm
perialistic attitude toward them.
Evening star., 1899-02-06

Possibly events in the PHILIPPINES will 20
shape themselves as to restore Mr. Hob.or
10 MS former pedestal. He has had ad-
monitor which will surely enable him tn
receive congratulations temperately in The
future " INC
Evening star., 1899-02-06
Expansion Anyhow.
nm the st. Louis Star,


Notwithstanding the opposition on the
part of some of our United States senators
to expansion, Pittsburg trolley cars are to
be sent into Egypt for use on the streets of
Cairo. Only little time until the great re-
neXation or not
Evening star., 1899-02-06
\ Good Law.

From the Seattle Post -Intellgencer.
A law has just been enacted in DelaWa re
to punish persons who commence a crime
In Delaware which is completed elsewhere.
This is to cover cases like the Botkin.
where poison is alleged to have been sent
by mail 1t should be initiated WIDELY.
Evening star., 1899-02-06
Her Imnresainn.

Who is Aguinaldo?' asked Maud.
Why, don't you know" Responded
Mamie. Hes a Malay"
"Oh, yes! How stupid of me. One o
those people who come from Malaria"
Evening star., 1899-02-06
Unlike Others.

Oh, wherefore, Mr.. Otis
VIII you thus remotely roam,
And actually fight instead
OF quarreling at home?
Evening star., 1899-02-06
The True Soldier,

From tie Kansas City Journal
One of the most admirable characteristics
or genuine soldier is soldierly silence.
Your true military man is neither growler
nor a rattletrap.
Evening star., 1899-02-06

Spain's sympathies in the fight with the
Fihpinos are necessarily somewhat COM
plicated.
Evening star., 1899-02-06
Table Turrnbhers.

Table TurmbRers.
Thirty-nine different styles to Sc
lect from. New, up-to-date designs
in good quality Glassware We quote
2 specials as follows:
Lot No. Ten barrels of Choice Clear Pressed
Glass Table Tumblers, with without bands near
top and with plain imitation cut effects near
bottom.
&c. each.
Evening star., 1899-02-06

1t is limited that the New York poisoning
case has brought the detectives into such
exalted social surroundings as to slightly
embarrass them.
Evening star., 1899-02-06

Chicago people are kept very busy dodg-
ing footpads who desire to take their val
uables and brbers anxious to give them
money.
Evening star., 1899-02-06
Grip Varieties.
From the Gil

From the Cincinnati Times-Star
The Russian grip is prevalent in tbe
orient The kind in China is entirely differ
this country. "
Evening star., 1899-02-06
Local jealousy.

From the Detroit Journal
Just as soon as Canada is annexed B,1f
falo will be put down on the maps as East
Detroit.
Evening star., 1899-02-06

If General Eagan had only been on hand
to make a few remarks to the FIlipinos he
might have awed them into subsection.
Evening star., 1899-02-06

The real expert in the Adams poisoning
case appears to be the person who ad-
ministered the dose
Evening star., 1899-02-06
Cause of the Trouble.

From the Chicago Times Herald
1t appears that the trouble with the Alas
kan Indians is due to the chemical reaction
which always results from the mingling of
firewater with the gastric juices of the un-
tutored savage.
Evening star., 1899-02-06

Mr.. Platt continues to be reticent about
booming New York republican for the
presidential nomination in 1900.
Evening star., 1899-02-06

Asuinaldo is suffering from serious de-
fusion to the effect that all civilized armies
are as easily frightened as those of the
Spaniards.
Evening star., 1899-02-06
Wash Dav Outfits.

one lot of Washday Outfits consisting of Gal.
Hahlzea iron Washtub 20 inches across ton; Best
dozen Cedar Clothespins. A''
70c. for complete outfit.
Evening star., 1899-02-06

Aguinaldo is but thirty years of age He
is worse than any boy orator.
Evening star., 1899-02-06

1he farewell between AgoncilIo and his
senatorial sponsors must have been very
touching.
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A Maternal Misunderstanding.

Il see,' said Mr.. Corntossel, ''by this
paper, that in this present fight Admiral
Dewey did splendid execution on the enc
mys flank"
Well" answered his wife, I'm down
right glad to hear it. That young Aguinal
do has needed spankin' this long time"
Evening star., 1899-02-06
rubber Bath Tub Mats.

Rubber Bath Tub Mats.
We call special attention to the
Round Corrugated Rubber Mat fol-
putting in the bottom of bath tubs to
protect the enamel when filling
pitchers, etc.
Ioc. each.
Evening star., 1899-02-06
New Toilet Sets.

We offer crates Of Choice Quality 0piece Toilet
Sets in two attractive shapes and four colorings,
neatly decorated ! dainty designs.
SI.oS set.
Evening star., 1899-02-06

Lot No. 3-Thinblown Table Tumblers,- in choice
effects. including Greek, star and feur-de-lis de-
signs.
&C. each.
Evening star., 1899-02-06

White Slop Jars.
We offer another crate of Plain White Uncovered
Slop Jars
6oc. each.
Evening star., 1899-02-06
Coal Hod Sets.

| SOdI IIUu ,OEIS.
we oHar one lot OF Coal Hod Sets. consisting of
Japannnd Coal Hod. / Long handled Janonna5 Star
ei, Cold-handled Stovelid LITTER.
24c. for complete outfit.
Evening star., 1899-02-06

Lot No. 2-Clear Thn-blown Table Tumblers,
&C. each.
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Roosevelt Doing Well.

From ihe Atlanta Constitution
Roosevelt is doing exceedingly well. DIR.
Parkhurst Is after him.
Evening star., 1899-02-06
Sweeping Day Outfits.

one lot of Sweeping Day Outfits as follows.
H.st suai1ty Zoe Broom. 1 Japanned Drlstpap
Mire-drawn Dustbrush, 1 Long handled Feather
Evening star., 1899-02-06

Gas Globes.
Our stock of Gas Globes is priced
unusually low. New dainty, artist
callv shaped Gas Globes cost no
more than old clumsy styles.
We offer two new styles OF Daintiy Etched Gas
Globes in neat effective patterns, to fit either four
or fiye-inch holders, at
Ioc. each.
Evening star., 1899-02-06
Open Stock Dinner Sets.

We call special attention to our complete line of
Open Stock Dinner Sets, from which you can buy a
single piece complete set and replace broken
pieces without delay any time inside of two years.
We quote few items from our best selling low
priced English Porcelain Open Stock. which gives
universal satisfaction. dainty decoration choice
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4oc. for complete outfit.
Bissell's Carpet Sweepers

Bisselfs Carpet Sweepers.
Bissells Carpet Sweepers are the
best and most satisfactory sweepers
made.
we carry several STYLES and qualities. and invite
hi I hSpeFlioh All of our Sweepers are sold ON n
three days trial, and if satisfactory at the end
Si OF .hat time your money Will be cbeerfully re
We offer five cases of BissclIs ''Popular'' Garnet
SWeepers, with handle, complete and ready for use
Evening star., 1899-02-06
SI.OO each
Also sold on 3 days trial.
Iapanned Bread Boxes

We offer Special lot OF weI-made Jananna,,
Tread Boxes, in the four best sizes at prices re-.
markable for their lowness - f ie