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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-29
The NoIunteers in Iuzon.

A glance at the record of the recent
fighting in Luzon, which has lust Gull
minated in the opening Of negotiations for
peace, Will show that the bulk Of the hot
test work has been done by volunteer
troops. This is despite the fact that the
term Of these mems enlistment has ended
with the war with Spain. and they have
had the opportunity To ask for Immediate
return To the United States if they desired
All reliable reports show that but few of
the volunteers have demanded this. the
majority OF them preferring to remain in
the field TO finish the work which they
had 50 well begun as long as there was
need Of their services Adjutant General
Corbin unquestionabiy voices the s4nt'-
ments Of all the people when ne saws that
these brave and loyal volunteers who have
resisted the temptation to return home de-
serve medals of honor for their perseye-
rance a time when the government seri-
ously needed their assistance.
II is striking commentary on the
hysteria Of the anti-expansionists who have
been loudly dsnOuncing the government for
the retention of the volunteers In service
to find such a willing spirit among their
proteges. 1t has been asserted that the
public sympathy for these men has amount
ed to a general indictment of the admins
tration for its course. This Is palpably
American people has been quick to measure
the predicament of the United States in
being thus confronted with virtual war
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-29
Divorce Reform.

New York and Connecticut yesterday fur
nished a strong argument in favor of uni
form divorce laws. an object for which
large body of intelligent citizens has been
working for some years past. Mrs. Henry
T. Sloane was divorced from her husband
at I'D in the afternoon upon her husbands
petition. The decree of the court pre-
scribed, according to the statutes of the
state Of New York. that while the husband
might marry during the lifetime of the
wife the wife could not marry during the
lifetime of the husband. At $50 o'clock in
the evening. five hours and ten minutes
after the court Of New York had thus SOL
EMMY enjOined her from matrimOny. Mrs.
Sloane was married in Greenwich Conn,
the first town over the New York state
line, to Mr.. Perry Belmont. Society accepts
these marriages as proper. just as the law
recognizes them valid, long as the
statutes Of the state in which they take
place permit them. But of what force is
the statute of the state of New York if it
thus De ignored and violated instanter?
New Jersey affords an equal opportunity
with Connecticut for the remarriage of di-
yOrCed persons who are under the lnhibi-
tion of the court. Thus on both sides the
statute is nullified almost Tally. The Iii
vorce Reform League has sought to secure
UNIFORM leSlSldtlOn on TINS SUBJ ert. II has
achieved some measure Of success here and
there, but il fails of it's object unless it can
bring all Of the legislatures 10 the same
view Of problem which is yearly growing
i'll Importance II is not sufficient to urge
that New York should repeal a statute
which Is thus made void by the license af-
fOrded by the laws Of the adjacent states
In many minds the New York law is the
only proper one on the subject. l. is a
matter of morals and ethics rather than Of
law II is TO be urged from this point of
View that the statutes Of Connecticut and
New Jersey should be amended to conform
10 that Of New York. which aims al a re-
stricuon of the divorce evil by limiting the
opportunity of the guilty party to divorce
to remarry. The New York law is strict on
the subject Of divorce in other particulars
such as permitting a full separation for A
single cause only. 1t might with profit be
copied by other states. Such nagrant in
stances Of the laws inadequacy as that
Just Afforded cannot fail 70 make a deem
impression upon the public mind however
accustomed 1t may be To observe the spec
tacie of uuwholesOme lfvorc. procedure
IL may be that eventually a public senfi-
ment will be- created sufficient to work the
reform which is so earnestly advocated and
50 seriously needed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-29
The May Meeting in richmond.

There is prospect now of a large ana
lively meeting of Virginia democrats IN
Richmond next month to consider the prop
osition of securing some popular expression
on the subject of the United States senator
ship to be filed by the Legislature next
winter. The organizers of the movement
are anxious to have the state committee
call a state convention, which shall declare
the partys choice for senator, the decia-
ration to be binding on the legislature
when it meets 1t is said, however. that
the committee does not favor the propost-
ton and that some other means will have
to be adopted to secure the desired result.
The whole matter is to be discussed at
Richmond. and unusual interest will attach
to the proceedings
The movement is characterized by its OPP
ponents as an effort to defeat Mr.. Martin.
1t is asserted that. as matters now stand,
Mr.. Martin is assured of reelection. II
that is true the junior senator must have
an exceedingly strong following in the
state. and it is difficult to understand how
it could be shaken by a state convention
proposed. Mr.. Martin himself treats the
matter very automatically. He evidently
does not favor the movement, but takes no
stand against it, and announces that any
method of choosing the senator that the
people may adopt Will be satisfactory to
him.
These Virginia democrats are on the right
track. The Constitution of the United
States should be amended so as to pro-
vide for the election of senators by direct
vote of the people. But, pending the result
of the fight for that. the states should
adopt some means of ascertaning the peo-
pies choice. The time is ripe for the
change. The very worst evils of the old
system have just been illustrated in half a
dozen states. and in four of them a choice
was defeated altogether.
Virginia. so far, has had no senatorial
scandals Richmond has never been the
scene of money traffic for the senatorial
office But Virginia is not proof against
such scandals, and should take her pace in
line with other progressive states to make
them impossible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-29

One of the dispatches from Manila con-
corning the ueace negotiations says that
there was much grumbling among the FIJI
I5fno ernissaries when General Otis refused
to recognize their government and insisted
upon an unconditional surrender. and that
they threatened that if peace were forced
on such terms it would not be permanent.
Such talk should not decrease home conf
dence in the early ending of the war upon
satisfactory conditions. The Filipino lead
ers are doubtless playing for leniency.
They cannot fail to realize that the United
States will not yield in the matter Of gov
eminent and that they cannot be recog-
nized as other than an insurrectionary
force. They cannot hope to be allowed to
retain their arms and ammunition when
they surrender When the army of an
tablished power Is defeated in battle or in
a campaign the victor often grants this
privilege. 1t is counted among the honors
of war. But what use would the Filipino
rebels have for war-making materials If
they were disposed to accept the sover-
eighty of the United States? Their sur
render must be accompanied by their dis
armament, in order to make the peace per-
manent and effective. Two conditions may
be extended to them, even though they
yield in unconditional surrender gen.
eral amnesty may be declared and asSur-
ances which ought to be but are not unnec-
essary may be given that there will be no
confiscation of property 1t is futile for the
FilipinOs to talk about an unstable peace
forced upon such terms. 1t may be ex-
pectei that there will be soreness among
the leaders and some few of their follow
ers after the war is closed All insurrec-
lions leave their scars. There may be up
risings here and there before the people.
long trained to suspicion and unrest, learn
the lessons and realize the profits of peace.
Some of the foremost Of the now rebelliOus
natives may be treaCherOus- 1t is part OF
the Tagal nature. There may be secret i'm
portations of arms. But there can never
be a widespread, determined revolt against
the sovereignty of the United States as
long as this country furnishes good gov
eminent and keeps its promises. The per-
manence Of the peace is not to be deter
mined by the terms which are now given
10 the insurgents, but by the success of
the United States in demonstrating itself
as an honest. kind and just administrator.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-29
ScditiOn.

Mr.. Edward Atkinson, secretary of the
anti-imperialists of Boston and elsewhere,
explains that while copies of his pamphlets
on war and aggression were sent to officers
and civilians in the Philippines of his per-
SOnai acquaintance, there was no issue 10
the soldiers. At the same time there is
good reason to believe that these seditious
ranks. and contributed to the discomfort
which the anti-expansonists in this coun-
try have diligently sought to develop among
the soldiers. Mr.. Atkinson says that he is
aware that letters We're written to the men
by relatives and others, advising them of
the right of the volunteers TO be returned
home on the instant of the declaration of
peace. II Is not likely that the adminstra-
ton will take steps now to bring such con-
duct to account. for IL is clear that the
greater part of the military work in the
Philippines has now been done and no
practical benefit would flow from a radical
move against the unpatriotic workers. But
it is nevertheless to be noted that this line
of action is unquesttonably improper and
were it associated with a graver military
condition than that which has existed in
LuZon Ii would warrant the most vigorous
steps toward punishment Mr.. Atkinson
has long posed as A practical reformer. He
has compiled volumes of statistics to prove
many sorts of propositions. He claims 10
possess rare knowledge of men and events
But he confesses himself now In this con-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-29

The destruction of Cervera's fleet is de-
scribed at length in the May number of the
century Magazine. The story is that of the
captains of the ships engaged in the battle,
prepared by themselves. 1t is graphic, in
forming and thoroughly readable; and
what marks 1t more than all else is the ex-
quisite taste which prevails throughout
The authors deal generously with one an
other, and all unite in a sailors praise of
the vanqushed foe. The total absence of
all jealousy or boasting is a triumph of it
self, in which both the navy and the coun-
try may properly take pride.
The captains were the men TO tell the
story. because it was a captains battle
And this would probably have been as true
If Sampson had been in his place in the
crescent when the enemy came out There
was but the one thing to do, and that al
ready stood ordered. Every man steered
his ship straight for the enemy and be-
gan pounding him 10 the best of his ability
Not single general order was given, or
was required. after the ball opened. Each
captain did what he thought was best and
was demanded. and each showed an ex-
cellent judgment as to what was necessary.
The victory was brilliant and thorough, and
there was glory enough for all"
After reading this spirited narrative, pre-
pared, so evidently in every line, by men
who knew their subject and how to handle
it. one is forced TO regret all the more seri-
Ously that out of battle fought so Loyalty
according to plans that had for weeks been
so We'll laid contention about honors
should have arisen which has caused 50
much modification to the navy and to all
1t seems like burlesque on achievement
that land-lubbers, who couldn't paddle a
iTNx xvi na will yx-irh afa+t
should seize and muddle the topic and that
in the end it should have been possible for
a populist senator. with his mind full of
the initiative and referendum, to hold up the
| awards which the President had made, and
which were entirely acceptable to all the
officers in nterest-the gallant and deserv-
ing Schley among the number.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-29
Well-Earned Prosperity.

From the Norfolk Landmark.
One of the best all-around newspapers in
the country is The Washington Evening
Star. 1t publishes all the news that is
worth publishing. and its reporters al
ways on the alert for anything of whole
some interest to human nature AS many
clever stories of everyday life are written
by members of The Stars staff as can be
| traced to any other newspaper in the coun-
try not excluding even the great dailies of
New York
Editorally, The Star keeps well up to the
excellent standard set for itself in it's salu-
tatory many years ago when 1T said I'VE
mean that The Star shall be Independent,
outspoken, honest, expressing itself freely
upon all questions of public interest, but
always, we trust, with fairness and good
| temper" That is just the sort of policy
that makes a newspaper Institution in
its city. The paper which plays for sensa-
zion and habitually tears a passion to tat
tiers makes terrible din, to be sura. but it
does not produce half so strong an impress
sion or win half SO much confidence as the
Journal which pursues the tenor of its way
in calmness and dignity, commenting fear
lessly but politely upon the affairs of the
day. quietly but vigilantly guarding the
public interest, and sounding its own
praises little possible.
The adoption of such a policy has made
The Star permanent place in the regard
of the people of Washington. The paper
has prospered from the first. until it is now
one Of the soundest and best-established
pieces of newspaper property in the United
States. In Mr.. Crosby S. Noyes The Star
has an editor-in-chief whose services have
been fnestimably valuable. To his able and
high minded management is to be attribut-
ed a great portion of the papers remark
able success Its substantial progress is in
Dictated by the fact that it has Just let the
contract for the erection of a magnificent
ten-story building which will make a
dwelling suitable for its necessities and in
keeping with its Importance The Land
| mark takes the sincerest pleasure in con-
graduating its Washington contemporary
| upon this evidence of signal and we'll
earned prosperity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-29
Left Behind.


Oh, foolish Filipinos, you've discovered
'-- your mistake.
At last you learn what all the others
knew '.- 80 49,
You undertook to make our iron warriors
bend and quake
BY doing as your grandsires used to do.
And it's something to your credit even at
this tardy hour,
This willingness to recognize stern fate
And own the modern marksman is the hero
of the hour.
Your little bow and arrows out of date.
Your kind is not uncommon. There is many
wiser man
Who aims at glory with a slender dart
Or seeks old-fashioned Cupid when he fam
would form a plan
For laying siege to some fair lady's heart
And he plods along, forgetting how the
world has moved away
And what mighty modern forces lie in
wait.
And when he's caught in ambush, he can
only sigh and say
That his little bow and arrows out of
date.
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The Deadly Skipping-Ro
From the Philadelphia Telegraph.

The skipping-rope has its death-lurking
season for its fair young devotees much
the same as the thin ice lies in wait for the
venturesome skater and the inviting sum
mer stream lures the overheated bather to
his doom. The death of little Ida Morris
calls attention to the ever-present danger
that lies in the fascinating pastime of rope
jumping, and demonstrates the necessity
for some sort of supervision to keep the
sport within the bounds of safety Often
youngsters to escape the watchful eyes of
their parents or guardians, will take their
ropes to school and occupy the recess time
in jumping. Perhaps an occasional adj
monttion from a teacher. or. what might he
better still, an absolute prohibition of the
practice would be greatly appreciated by
Solicitous pareuta
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-29
SHOOTING STARS.
A Hone.

What do you think of my sons prospects
in Hte? inquired the young mans father
Well answered the professor, The may
be great and financially successful poll
tician one of these days. He says L don't
remember to almost every question L ask
him
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-29
Ups and Downs,

Are you willing to lay down your arms? ?"
asked the American
OF course" answered the Filipino chief
tain. But hate to do it without manag-
ing to lay up a little money at the same
time
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The prophets are already at work on the
coming November elections which occur in
eleven states. The usual announcements
that this Is an ''off year may be conf
IDENTIFY looked for
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-29

General Otis refuses to humor Aguinaldo's
little whim for being considered great
diplomat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-29

Mexico is thinking Of anuexing some
Central American states. This is another
Indication that Senator Hoar has been
arguing in vain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-29

Aguinaldo may be able to wind up his af-
falrs so as to be incidentally mentioned in
connection with the peace jubilee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-29

III. Camben should accompany the paw
ment Of the $2U,GO,OUo with a caution not
TO waste it on such frivolties as lotteries.
bull fights OF Spanish navfes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-29

| In speaking of the Filipino congress. Gen.
| Otis pauses only long enough to remark
| that he does not believe there is any such
|
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-29

Having tried a legislature and a jury
Senator Quay will now let the L. s. Senate
exert itself or bis case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-29

Agoncillo probably has an overdue sal
airy account that he would like to have
considered in the terms of peace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-29

Kansas can point with pride to Col.
Funston an example of what it can
produce besides corn and politics
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-29

Perhaps Col Bryan did wisely in keeping
16 to l handy in case Aguinaldo should
surrender and the Philippine problem solve
itself
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-29

Mr.. Reed will go into New York quietly
and not precpitate any dinner complica-
tionS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-29

The axiom that a man is more good-na-
tured and tractabIe after good dinner is
being practically tested in the case of the
Cuban insurgents.
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Very Careless of Him,

Brave man that" remarked the Europe
an diplomats valet; brave, but very care
less
What has he done?" asked the butler.
He has gone into the peace conference
and forgot his mail shirt and brass
knuckles.'
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Mind yoh talk, sonny" said Uncle Eben
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de truth when de truth doesn' happen ter
be none o yoh business"
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