The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-11-06


opinion can do II better Great Britain
found In the Straits Settlement forty years
ago the same class of people that we are
dealing with in the Philippines The
Straits Settlements are in the same geo
graphical group as the Philippines These
people were barbarous and piratical for
~ years go. They have been changed
into one of the most orderly and prosper
GUS peoples on the face of the glObe-com-
munities which largely govern themselves.
! have no doubt that the same results can
be brought about in the Philippines. That
Congress VII follow Great Britain's ex-
ample in regard 10 these islands Is my
own and he general conviction of all peO-
pie Hho have thought upon the subject
/ believe that in a year from to-day
things Will be In a composed condition in
the Philippines, and from my study OF the
Filipino nature / believe that the rebel
lion once ended all likelihood OF further
revolt will be removed forever. with gov
eminent once firmly established we SHOULD
follow the British example in the Malay
dependency by giving a large proper ton
OF the responsible positions to trustworthy
natives. The Ffnpinos possess many quail
lies Of self-goYernment, if guided by a
steadying hand
Il do not believe there will be any more
serious revolutions in San Domingo, and
ia case revolution should break out there
l should not advise any interfe -ence from
the United States un 'ess our interests were
seriously impaired. The Monroe doctrine
has been more firmly established by the
events Of the last two years"
His Theory of Success.
Among the most interesting co lection of
books in his house are seventy-four sub
stantial volumes in French on NJ dame
Roland. These were used in prepar ton
for lecture given several yea ago be-
fore leading womans club in S. Paul.
They were imported for the occasion as
reference books by Senator Davis, who
was able 10 find out little on she subject
in local libraries. This incident is an indi-
cation of the thoroughness of the man.
When asked by the writer why he requir-
ed so much information for comparat We
ly inconsequential occasion, Senator Davis
made a characteristic reply: "One can moi
have too much knowledge Of a subject. /
did not need all that informa ton for sin
gle lecture. 1t was my reserve. / btl eve
in superfiuous knowledge. II is superfiu
Gus knowledge that differentiates US. l
believe, speaking generally. that young
men. starting out in life are much more
nearly equal in capacity than is genera ly
supposed. l have little faith in the thing
called genius 1 think any young man can
attain success. and great success, by COOL
hard. studious labor, not in termittent la
Dor, but constant, conscientious fort. The
men who have achieved success are the
men who have worked, read, thought moro
than was absolutely necessary, who have
not been content with knowledge sufficient
for the present need. but who have sought
additional knowledge and stored il
away for the emergency reserve. 1t
is the superfiuous labor that equips a man
for everything that counts most 20 fe.
There would be fewer wasted Opportunii
if there was more real ability TO grasp
them when they present themselves. / be-
Faftr n halfa
1 was proficient in my line of work bur l
was not content with being merely good
telegraph operator. / wanted to be a good
citizen and / qualified myself for that po-
sltion by doing what | nave called super
fuous work. l advise every young m
10 do the same thing. Good citizenship
is a duty that requires careful study of
general politics / do not believe in
young man taking up politics as pro-
fession. Politics Is a vocation that accom-
panies the ordinary business of lie. If
the community needs man to take a pub
lie part in its political life it will call him.
There is no such thing as making an op
acknowledgements make the oppor-
tunity The great things is to be ready
for the opportunity"
His Wife Helps Him.
Like every man who understands the
psychology of social life, Senator Davis
Acknowledges the great debt he owes to
his friat.eleh ms With women rhouE all
women in eres, it has teen chiefly women
of the cid French salon type, women of
great sub Lefty of thought and feeling and
high accomplishments that have won and
held his friendship. In Mrs. Davis lie re
Allies these graces of mind IN the fullest,
and 10 his constant and sympathetic asso-
ciai with her for The past min, teen years
he attribu es a large mea sure of mis- sue
&c. s Their married life has been period
of rad ant happiness. Mr.. Davis, devoting
an MS talent, his aspirations, his con
slant thought to the wi who has entered
into the most minute details of his daily
life She Is the one object upon which
this calm, logical man becomes unreserv-
ed y enthus asst g, upon which he sseaks
with an impulsiVe vigor that one would
hardly asclibe TO one Of his conservative
temperament. His descriptions are eulo-
gistic.
"A woman of brilliant beauty, of tre-
mendous magnetism and unbounded tact.
Her influence in my life has been immeas-
uerab e. Excee DINGHY fond of society and
possosse OF many social gifts, she has re-
heVed me of The tax of social duties in
dearee which l cannot describe. Eloquent
" when I am wearied or busy she has kept
cop from disturbing me with a supr me
tact that has sent them away pleased
and satisfied without realizing that they
had been cleverly def ated of their pur-
pose 10 interview me. She never tOi gels a
face. ard people who have met her at
crowded RECEIPT on are o ten surprised to
find her according 10 them recognition
years later"
Mrs Davis is woman of great physi-
cal strength and enjoys all outdoor sports
She is skilled horeswoman, a good
sailor and an excellent swimmer In per-
son she is above the medium hight with O
magnificent physique, a beautifully poised
head. crowned with glorious brown hair,
a brilliant complexion ana expressive eyes.
Anxious to keep pace with her gifted
husband, she devotes a part of her day 10
an earnest study of history. she is an
accomplished linguist, and when Mr. Dav>
is became the head OF the Committee on
Fore en- Affairs her linguistic accomplish
ments did her good service. While in
Paris with Mr. Davis the eX-Empress Eu>
genie, who was stopping at the same no
tel, became interested in Mrs. Davis ana
a warm friendship resulted.
n. Eggleston.
THE HARDWICK AMENDMENT.