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ton of the road through the same area is
about to be signed. Honors have been be-
slowed upon him by the German govern
Tnent and every present indication is that
Germany is entering heartily into the
scheme. which is recognized as one G. the
chief features of the British governments
African policy.
Thus a new group of powers with mutual
interests appears on the European map,
England. Germany and Italy, the last
named through the recent affair in China.
The cordial sentiments existing between
England and the United States and the
newly expressed spirit of confidence in and
respect for the United States on the part of
Germany tend to bring this country into
the combination as regards International
dealings. The readjustment of the Samoan
difficulty likewise brings the United States,
Germany and England into close relations
once more.
Here, then, is a condition which would
only few months or even a few weeks ago
have been pronounced impossible. The al
lance between Russia and France and the
troubles between Germany and Austria
tend to throw three other nations into rela-
ton. Spain belongs properly to this classi-
fcation, so that on basis of Italy's friend
illness with England the great powers of
the world now, not including Japan, stand
grouped in two fours, arrangement
which is without precedent. This combina-
ton may be disarranged at any time by
new complications concerning the far east,
but If present conditions serve to carry any
weight it will stand for a considerable pc
riOd,
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Mr.. Choate's Maiden Speech.

Ambassador Choata made an excellent
impression upon his London hearers at last
nights banquet. His grace of speech, his
discretion in approaching delicate topics,
his manly respect for his own land and
Institutions. coupled with a neighbOrly ap-
probation of the greatness of England,
all drew tO-him the sympathy and applause
of his hearers. 1t is gratifying to note
that at no point did the new ambassador
'slop over" in his estimate of the new
Cordiality between the United States and
England. Yet not even the most ardent
advocate of the spirit of international unity
can take exceptions to Mr. Choates decla-
ration:
Il beg that you will not mistake nv
meaning. I do not believe that although
friends. We shall ever cease to be rivals.
In the future, in the past, we on our
side and you on yours will still press every
advantage that can fairly be taken. but
II snail be a generous and loyal rivalry.
and all questions disputes and controver-
sies arising shall be settled by peaceful
means. by agOtjatiOns, by arbitration by
any and every possible means except war
There is every prospect that the CONNER
cial competition between the two countries
Will continue to grow as their spheres of
trade activity widen. They are both great
manufacturing lands. Their finished pro-
uuctS come IN competition in all parts of
the globe. This country is in the lead in
the matter of supplying raw products and
food stuffs. and will always have the ad-
vantage over England in some features
OF that trade. 1t is absurd to expect that
any arrangement will ever be concocted to
divide the worlds trade. No spirit of in
ternationaI amity could ever withstand the
test Of such a device. Mr.. Choate knows
enough about business to see clearly that he
appeals directly to the English heart when
he talks about trade rivalry, for it is in
that sphere tnat our British cousins have
shown their finest qualities during the past
half dozen decades. In any light the am
bassador's maiden speech before a London
audience was a success. The English crit
les wanted taste of his quality as q
speaker, and they have every reason to be
satisfied with their new guest
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Find the Responsible Agents

Further testimony to the unhtnesS OF
the canned roast beef supplied as an army
ration during the recent war would seem 10
be mere supererogatio1 and the taxing OF IL
a waste of time. Enough has been ascer-
tained to convince practically everybody
that that ration was fnexpressibly BAD
that it stckened the soldiers, that 1t could
not be relied upon in any degree. fester-
day a finishing touch was given to this
demonstration by the evidence of an officer
that he found dead maggots in some OF the
cans Inasmuch as the cans were supposed
to be subjected 20 an intense heat during
the process of preparation, sufficient TO XIII
all animal life that might exist within, the
only possible assumption Is that the meat
was diseased when it was placed within the
can. 1t has already appeared from official
testimony that there was no War Depart
ment inspection of the material after that
of the Department of Agriculture agents
who looked at the cattle on the hoof- 1t
is further asserted that cattle of the poorer
qualities were used for canning, and that
even scraps and tailings were turned to
this purpose. In short, the evidence is ap-
palling1y cumulative to the point that the
canned roast beef sold to the army was
disgustingly unfit ration.
Who was responsible for the choice OF
this ration? Who in fact. determined to
accept it, knowing that 1t involved all the
chances for spelling which have been shown
to have been so numerous? What officer
of the army blundered-to put the case
mildly-into believing that canned roast
beef would form an acceptable army food?
These questions are now the only ones in
which the public is interested. The court
of inquiry may go to Omaha. to any other
center of the meat industry, may hear vol
umes of testimony as to the character of
the product in time of peace, as to the
processes of preparation, as to the quality
of the rations issued to the army. 1t cam
not approach the real function for which it
was assembled, however, until it gets down
TO the plain fact of personal responsibility
for this awful mistake. If ignorance lay
at the bottom of the blunder 1t should be
punished in a manner 20 teach a lesson to
all others who may now or hereafter be
intrusted with the duty of choosing army
foods. If there were any sort of collusion
between the meat packers and the officers
in charge of this branch of the service that
fact should. il possible. be ferreted out and
criminal proceedings should follow.
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Pacifying the Philippines,

Gen. Otis notifies the War Department
that as far as can be ascertained the only
insurrectionary condition now existing in
the Philippine archipelago is in the island
Of Luzon, where he is now engaged in a
vigorous campaign. He has already sue
ceeded in cutting the enemy's force practi-
cally in twain, dividing it into northern
and southern sections by means of his ad-
vance to Pasig. This is a gratifying re-
port. for it indicates that the task of paci-
flying the islands will not be as great as
was at first feared. The fact that the
other Islands are not in state of revolt
is reassuring. 1t discloses that Aguinaldo's s
influence is not as great as was once sus-
pected- He has evidently concentrated into
one body all the forces he could muster
and is making his main play near Manila
1t is assumed that as soon as the line
across Luzon is sufficiently established to
prevent communication between the north
ern and southern sections of the insurgent
army Gen. Otis will direct an advance upon
Malolos, which serves as the rebel capital.
Aguinaldo has heretofore shrewdly and sue
cessfully kept himself out of reach. Dur
ing his campaigns against Spain he was
never exposed to personal danger persist
emily remaining in the background while
his subordinates did the actual work of
fighting. He has apparently adopted the
same policy during this period, for there
have been no reports of his personal par
ticipation in any of the engagements
around Manila. Were he captured 1t is to
be believed that the insurgent army would
Immediately disintegrate, for it is appar-
emily held together largely if not wholly
by the force of this one mans domination.
The capture of Malolos might not be ac-
cOmpanled by the taking of Aguinaldo in
person. but it would at least put him to
flight and prevent him from maintaining
established headquarters with access to
the sea and thereby communication with
his agents in Hong Kong. At the present
rate Of progress it Is fair to anticipate that
the work of cleaning out the island of
Luzon will be finished before many weeks
have passed.
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A Problem for Both Parties,

Should delegates from the states which
rar ely-and some of them never-contribute
electoral votes to party be permitted to
go into a national convention and by COM
bination or otherwise dictate the party s
Platform and presidential candidate?
This problem as presented 10 the repub-
Ecan managers has reference to the sftu-
alton in the south. There is practically no
republican party left in the southern states.
Through the wholesale disfranchisement of
republican voters, and through other
means, political affairs in those states are
completely in the hands of the democracy.
Why, then, the point is made, should re-
publican delegates from the south be
counted in any equation for choosing a
presidential candidate for the party? The
problem is not pressing, because at the
next republican national convention no con-
test is likely to arise. The promise is of a
clear field for Mr.. Mckinley.
But for the democracy the problem is
big with Immediate Importance. The dem
ocratic faith as professed in democratic
states is contained in the Chicago platform.
The demand in those states Is for re-
affirmation of that platform next year.
But the democracy in the republican
strongholds of New England, Pennsylvania
and. as matters now stand New York and
New Jersey, is organizing to oppose this
program, and, if possible. to force the
writing of new platform and the retire
ment of Mr.. Bryan from leadership
Mr.. Bryan and his friends are, naturally,
indignant at this. They insist that the
candidate and the platform mist be con-
sidered solely with regard to those states
TO which the party looks for success at the
polls. Why undertake to shape a campaign
in accordance with the wishes of party
managers in states where the democracy
may not hope to secure single electoral
vote next year; where local sentiment Is
against the democracy. and, for the pres
ent, at least, unaiterably 50?
But, considering the question upon higher
ground, why deny the faith in the hope
OF sneaking into office? Why sacrifice self
respect and invite the censure of thought
fui men by executing a right-about- so
openly and awkwardly that office alone
would appear as the only object in view?
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The school Trustees Proposal.

The revelations concerning the condition
Of the school houses which were given pub
hcity at the meeting of the school trus-
tees the other night Indicate that a condi-
tion is developing in the District Inspector
of Buildings office somewhat like that
which has unquestionably grown up in the
broader sphere of the United States super
Vising architects Office. Judging from the
report as to the condition of the new West
ern High School, there is need of reforma-
tory proceedings, giving the school authori-
ties more specific and direct control over
the construction of the buildings devoted
To public educational purposes. The school
board Is composed OF citizens who serve
without pay, sometimes at considerable per-
sonal Inconvenience. out of the desire to
participate helpfully In the administration
of the affairs of the capital. Their concern
IN the condition of the schools, as to both
the educational and the physical surround
ings. Is, therefore. of the most disnterested
Is for a part in the work of planning and
constructing new buildings. For some time
past they have had direct control over the
work of repairing the schools. and with the
best Of results. Plumbing which disgraced
the city has been gradually removed and
dangers have undoubtedly been thereby
averted. n much better condition has re-
suited from this placing of the repairs in
the hands of the board. 1t would surely
seem that in the devising of new school
house the advice Of those who are profess
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The Next Senate Will Do Better.
From the Philadelphia Public Ledger.

Admiral SIMPSONS request that his name
be withdrawn from the list of naval Off
GERS recommended for promotion in order
that his associates may not suffer because
of any opposition to his own elevation.
does him infinite credit, but Secretary
Long thinks it will not be necessary 10
take this action, and 1t is said the list will
be sent to the next Congress just as it is
That body will be constituted differently
from the last one. and will probably b.
able to legislate under less influence of
passion and prejudice than it did. These
brave men, Sampson included, deserve
well of their country, and should not be de-
prived of their reward.
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Facilities.

Gather round ye wise men:
There's homage to be done
Unto the memory sainted
OF Thomas jefferson,
Send incense from the gravies,
Libations pour in state.
To join the ceremony
VIII cost you ten per plate.
Or, If that's too expensive
You may in other haunts
Find banquets where one dollar
Will satisfy your wants.
The prospect so has broadened
That no one need despair;
Select your own opinions;
Likewise your bill of fare.
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Getting His Measure.

''Is your friend a statesman?' asked one
politician.
We'll, answered the other, "he thinks
he's that big. But to tell the truth he isn't
much more than a townshipsman."
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A Hint to Agitators.

FrOn the HaYana AdVeftlser.
Naturalized Americans like the Sanguily
brothers, who are endeavoring to foment
trouble between Cubans' and the United
States provisional government of occupa-
ton here, should not forget the fact that
the island Is under martial law and that
they, as American citizens can be punished
for treason-if they 50 too far.
Evening star., 1899-03-16
A TwO-Edged Warning,

From the Boston Journal.
This is a war. not picnic" Gen Otis
words, though spoken regarding the ap.
pearance of the wives of American officers
at Manila, none the less ominous fol
Aguinaldo and his braves.
Evening star., 1899-03-16

Boston has undertaken the task of getting
rid of the pestiferous English sparrow
thereby demonstrating that it is possible to
exterminate something that the game laws
were not designed to protect.
Evening star., 1899-03-16

Secretary of State Hay Is doubtless graft
fed to note that Mr.. Choate promises to
maintain the dignity and discretion which
have recently attached to this country's $
representation In England.
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4 Gratifying Announcement.
From thes Boston Journal

In no wiser way could Director Merriam
begin his administration than in this proc
lamation that he will organize and conduct
the census work on the basis of business
and not of politics. No announcement could
be more gratifying, and none more sure to
win for the new director the confidence and
esteem of the American people
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Careless.

Send the royal eXecutioner here imme-
diately.' said the Empress Dowager.
us there anything wrong with his work."
asked Ii Hung Chang.
Yes: he bungled this execution of the
Chinese emperor frightfully. 1t was full of
typographical errors
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A Sign of the Season.

Twill soon be spring, It's safe to say,
Although no buds unfold.
But always, when springs under way,
One takes this fearful cold.
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Noteworthy.

Remarkable fellow that" remarked tn,
admiring friend. He could play the piano
by ear before he was seven years Old
Il don't See anything"
THAT isn't the point. He quit it entirely
after he grew up
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Mr.. Eagan will very discreetly place
himself in Hawaii where the news of any
investigation cannot reach him until it is
too late for an interview.
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Bat They Won't Take the Warning
From the Cleveland Leader.

Ten per cent of the American volunteers
in the Philippines are said to be desirous of
remaining in the islands permanently The
anti-expansionistS should warn them
against the risks they will take if they do
so.
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The Merit System PersonfAed.
rom the Syracuse Posi- STANDARD

In this matter of Herbert Putnam's ap-
pointment there can be no critic so sour as
to refuse the President credit for an honest
effort to get the best man that can be had
There was no politics" in the Putnam
appointment 1t is the merit system per-
Sonified
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The Filipinos planned another surprise
for the American troops, but, as usual, the
astonshment was not provided with proper
facilities to prevent recoil
Evening star., 1899-03-16

Mr.. Hanna proposes to proceed industri-
ously with campaign work. He is perfectly
frank in indicating that there is no especial
need of rest in his case
Evening star., 1899-03-16

Mrs. Place has now reached the conclu-
sion that Mr.. Roosevelt's enemies are right
in their opinion that he ought never to have
been elected governor of New York
Evening star., 1899-03-16

Congressman Roberts may do something
to aid the arguments of people who think
statesmen are under-paid by inquiring how
a man can be expected to support three
families on five thousand a year
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There would be little cause for complaint
II as much care had been employed in pro-
viding army rations as has since been used
in explaining them.
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SHOOTING STARS.
Perfectly Willing.

Il suppose" said the friend of the poll
tician, who was in trouble, that you can
leave your case in the hands of posterity.'
No replied the politician sadly. NO
such luck"
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Hoar Muddled On Heroes,

| From the IDuisy lie Courier JOURNAL.
Senator Hoar writes in the current Scrib-
ner of his "reminiscences of Webster Is the
senator sure he is telling US about the right
man? 1t is not long since he got his Wash
ington and Aguinaldo mixed up
Evening star., 1899-03-16

The Empress Dowager of China continues
her -dastardly attempts on the emperor 5
life with cyanide of printers ink
Evening star., 1899-03-16

General Gomez is doing what he can to
compel his Cuban assembly to move on and
stop creating a disturbance.
Evening star., 1899-03-16

Discoveries of Andree are occurring so
seldom that it is to be inferred that some
body is negecting his business.
Evening star., 1899-03-16

Cuba has not gotten sufficiently in touch
with affairs at large to arrange to cele-
brate ST. Patrick's day with a bull fight.
Evening star., 1899-03-16

Mr.. Bryan proposes to make sure that
the politics course is to his taste before ac-
cepting a dinner invitation.
Evening star., 1899-03-16
A Tip to the Cubans,

From the Chicago Times Herald.
The Cuban insurgents have raised hades
long enough: now let them raise cane.
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-11-16
CITY NEWS.
Steel ranges at Futrelles.

Steel ranges at Futrelles.
Mechanics tools. whitney Company.
MILK drinkers. Try Matthew'S Jersey
milk.
Luscious fruits OF all kinds at ]. L.
d Co.'S.
Gas nantes. the best made whitney
Company.
Linoleum. all grades, at h. II, He'll.
veg q Cos.
Stove repairs for any stove made. Whit
ney Company.
Fresh breakfast foods always on hand
at J. l.. Bell q Co.'s.
Bee the fine assortment Of iron beds and
rockers at Futrelle's.
Bee the ready embroidered lunch cloths,
doiles, etc, ut the Economist.
Guns for rent. Loaded shells for sale.
Albuquerque Cycle and Arms Co.
We want TO show you over our stock Of
up 10 date harness. j. korber x Co.
New plaids for skirts and ladies suits
just arrived this morning. b. Ilfeld Il
20.
Small profits and quick sales is our
motto. j. U. Gideon, 200 south First
street.
We have received q new consignment
OF Japanese and China mating. Albert
Faber.
Look Into Kleinwort's market on north
Third street. He has the incest fresh
meats in the city.
Now is your opportunity TO lay in a
good supply OF table linen. Lunch
cloths, etc, at the Economist sale.
You can save from 10 to 20 per cent by
buying your furniture, stoves and ranges
from ]. .. Gideon. 2O5 south First street,
The l.. IL. b. s. will give a ball at Ar.
mory hall on Wednesday night, Nov. %
the proceeds OF which will 20 10 the ben.
eft Of Temple Albert. Tickets fifty cent
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-11-16
LOCAL PARAGRAPHS,

Max X. Becker has moved into VIM.
Archer's new house on Fruit avenue.
Geo. ID. Bowman, the United States
gauger, left this morning for Santa Ne.
Dr. W. d. Radcliffe. the well.known
physician and surgeon at Belen. Is In the
city.
Joe. p. G~oodlander. the 81. Louis drug
traveller, Is again In the city with his
samples.
Capt. ]. ". Fleming, coal mine inspec-
tor, Jane In from Gallup last night and
went south this morning.
G. @. Clark. the Kelly, N. NJ, hotel
keeper, came In from the south yesterday
and Is registered at the Grand Central.
Hon. r. X. Twitchell, one OF the at
t0rneys Tor the Santa Fe, came In on
No. l last night and returned north on
No. 2.
Hon. X. l.. Baca returned TO Santa Fe
last night. He Is one Of the parties
most interested in the Ceboletts land
grant cas-
Jesus 8. Garcia has gone TO Las Cruces
TO visit his wife, who Is there ON q visit
to her parents. During the absence OF
Mr.. Garcia, kugenio Yrisarri will OH
cists a. deputy collector Of Bsrnslillo
county.
The Social Dancing club met again
| Tuesday night, and about thirty couples
responded TO the roll call. Next Tuesday
there will be q cake walk. All the mem.
bers will take part. The dance will last
till q late hour.
Louis Hemple, who has been very III
| with typhoid fever ct the home Of Mrs
Charles Fowler. will leave for his home
In Bartlett, Texas. tonight. He will be
accompanied BY his brother, George. who
arrived q short time ago.
Many Of our citizens regret TO learn OF
| the resignation OF ]. j. Frey as general
manager OF the Santa Fe railroad. Mr.
Frey and family, who recently became
identified with this city by their resi-.
dency, have many friends here and else,
where In New Mexico, and they natur.
ally regret that his name will soon be
withdrawn ~ general manager Of that
great railroad.
The Walter L. Mains circus will reach
this city tomorrow morning at 8 o'clock,
and will pitch tents on the vacant lot.
on east Railroad avenue opposite the gas
works. This circus IL showing this after
noon In Socorro. An accident happened
to the circus train a. II nesred SOc0rro
One Of the cars on which was q cage oil
wild animals tipped over. and the men 10
charge Of the cage had considerable DIFF,
icuty In preventing the beasts from %.
Gaping.
A merry lot Of young people Assem-
bled at Miss Gilmore's studio In the
academy building last night about ten
o'clock to await the appearance Of the
Leonids scheduled TO show during the
early morning hours. While possessing
their souls In patience the time wss
pleasantly passed In playing games and
Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1899-11-16

The Jsffa Grocery company have a
snap In poultry this evening and to-mor-
row, Dressed chickens at 10 cents a
naund