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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-27
Disba n q ment Mt Hand.

The distribution of the three million COL
lars sent TO Cuba for the men who fought
IN the Cuban army against Spain began in
Havana this morning. The money has been
on the scene for some time. but the neces-
sary preparations for paying it out had
been slow. And. at the end, they We're not
satisfactory. The different Cuban factions
quarreIed over every feature Of the negO-
uaLiOns, and more tnau once the American
authorities seemed 10 be on the eve Of send
ing The money back To the United States
But at last. and wisely enough probably,
General Brooke decided 10 delay no longer;
and in Havana today the Cuban soldiers
are invited 10 walk up TO the captains Of
fee and draw their pay.
That the muster rolls are Inaccurate IS
altogether likely They could not we'll be
otherwise when the character Of the con-
fict against Spain was so irregular and was
continued under such difficulties Some
unworthy men Will pocket cash, and some
worthy ones Will 90 without. In the main.
however. the money viii reach those emit
tied 10 De- remembered. Whether they
make good U.s. of il OF not Is another mat
Ter. and one beyond the power OF the Amer
lean officials N Cuba To regulate
With tn Cuban army disDanded and The
men dispersed over the island affairs
should move along smoothly. Not entirely
without hitch or Glsagreenynt II course.
There Is as much Latin human nature in
cuba 10 thu square inch d. elsewhere. But
not more. The individuals to he guarded
against ROW arr those VINO for purely self
-~- purposes ar eHGeavorIHg to SOW dis
trust of tnis government among the Cuban
people some Of them are editing uewspa-
p"rs. And these men have their coadjutprs
IH this country, though the work herr. : on
different line The agltator in cuba
abuses The people Of the United States.
Ihv asltaJ"r IL lLls country abuses the peo-
pie II Cuba The Americans are character
!zed as iHstrcere and treacherous The u
bans arr gIdlcu-ed and reyIled az deg-ner-
.ttfs and bandits. The object III both cases
is the same and that is To drive if possible
ihe Cuhans iHtO armed revolt against the
Iu.ted States
The cuban editors Of this class are. the
cable says. To have attention. Their GRO
Mes IN America need none. Their past IS
svciatIOus sufficiently discredit all of their
gulglyings-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-27

An interesting experiment is likely to be
tried soon in Luzon. according to today's
news. Gen. Macarthur has recommend ed
the immediate enlistment of company of
Macabebees as soldiers. in the belief that
their acquaintance with the country and
their tribal animosities toward the Tagals
will make them effective fighters in any fu-
ture campaigning. This is in pursuance of
the British plan in India. which has in the
main wrought excellent results. The Maca-
hebees have seriously harassed Aguinaldo
during his retreat northward and have in
many ways shown their desire to aid he
Americans This experiment may lead to
happy solution of the military problem
which is sure to arise in connection with
the administration of Philippine affairs, 1t
is clear that for some time a considera BILE
army will be needed to garrison the from
tier posts. For a time the great majority
of these troops must be Americans, In
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-27
ODtiuliSln.

The output of gold so continues to grow
That all a man needs to get rich IS a noe.
\ neat touch of Oh emistry changes the soil
To the bright magic yellow once gained
with such toll.
And the trusts, they inform US, will make
things cheap
That man needn't work for his clothes OF
his keep.
You can look in the future and clearly dis
Germ
A time when this world will have money to
So bring out your hammock and pick out
your trees,
Where the fruit feels the kiss of the warm
southern breeze,
And bushes to ripeness. Well labor no
more,
But dream of the time which brings treas
ure galore.
Wen revel in hope and we'll wait for the
day -G
When wealth is so common twill be in the
way.
Well save up our matches and each wait
his turn
To start up a blaze when there's money 10
burn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-27
The Star Has the Affection of the Dis.
trict People.

From the Galveston News.
The Washington Star Of March p con-
tains a picture and description of the new
building on the eve of erection which is to
be the future home of The Star, The build
ing will rise 10 a height of 1870 feet divided
into nine stories. 1t will be constructed of
white marble, enriched with carvings. A
very interesting history is given of the
growth of The Star The initial number of
The Star issued December !. 1852, I'M
der the management of Joseph b. Tate, the
popular commander of the Washington
Light Infantry. AT that time Its editorial,
composing and press rooms occupied a SIN
gle apartment. The Star has become an
institution in the national capital almost
closely identified with the vital being of
the District of Columbia as The national
government itself, and as a friend and ad-
visor Of the people it has secured their
affection in an exalted degree.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-27
ptr.Cru.t Political rIatform Promises

The decision to appoint New Yorker as
Washingtnn's postmaster to succeed the
Washingturiau who now holds the once
marks "a distinct lowering Of the admins
fratiori-- high standard of executive action,
and is a slur upon the fitness and capacity
Of the people Of the District.
The platforms Of both the great political
parties declared. either specifically concern
ing he District OF generally concerning the
District under the classification OF terri
tories. that all the. fed .ral officers appoint
I'd for it should he selected from It's hoia
fde residents The postmastership OF
Washington is a federal office MI Mer-
rift is not a bona fde resident of the DIS
trict.
There is no lack of Washingtonians OF
Intelligence and ability. warmly indorsed
for this position by their fellow-citizens'
among whom the selection of postmaster
could he made.
The District recordership of deeds has
been degraded into a political sop to ne
thrown as a partisan reward TO some
striker among the colored race Inc
brotherhood Of Locomotive Engineers pro-
posed a similar treatment for the heneh' ol
their order of the p0stmastershlp OF W ASH
ington. They asked that it be turned over
TO them As Il reward for political services
in the past and an encouragement TO Pc
HIIcal services in the future.
The shifting of offices which saved the
postmastersnIp from the fate Of the record
ership enables the District to escape from
the greater Of two evils If Mr. Madden
of Detroit had been appointed postmaster
in accordance with the demand OF the
brotherhood the office would forever after
have been viewed as a pcrquisite OF that
organizations vote, just as the recordefshlp
IF deeds * now treated as pcrqulsIte OF
the coIOrcd vote. 1t would have been per-
uaurutIy devoted TO base uses as political
sop for certain labor organizations III the
voting communities, whereas now the hope
Is permissible of a sweet bye and bye III
which political platform promises will he
kept and bona fide resident may again be
appointed postmaster.
Personally the new postmaster is known.
respected and liked in Washington. He has
$50 had the experience and training which
assure to the city thoroughly capable Of
fetal. If political platform promises and
the principles Of justice and fair play are to
b smashed, this damage could hardly be
done in the interest Of an individual who is
personally less Objectionable.
Notwithstanding the considerations which
thus tend to the conclusion that lit might
have been worse" the people of Wash hing
ton are. with good reason, surprised and
grisved at this appointment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-27
Currcncy LcSi.Intion.

There seems full assurance now that the
next Congress will legislatc on the subject
OF the currency. To what extent is OF
course. question. But to some extent GER
tAlnly. special committee representing
the republicans Of the House has already
drafted bill. and Chairman Aldrich hla
issued a call to the Senate finance commit
tee to meet in New York city in June to
consider the subject. out of these two eff
forts must proceed something In the way OF
benefit to the present unsatisfactory cur
rency system.
The bill 10 be presented 10 the House is
conservative TO degree. II provides sim
ply thal greenbacks when once redeemed
for god shall not be issued again except
for gold; for the issuance by national banks
of circulating notes UP 10 the par value of
their bonds deposit. and fixes the mini
mum Of the capital stock of national banks
al S25.OO0 instead of $4,000 as at present.
But, conservative as this bill is. II has
promptly drawn the fire Of the silver men
who in 1t only fresh evidence of the
surrender OF the sound money men to the
nat tonal banks, and desire To retire the
greenbacks
II 10 clear, however, that if more notes OF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-27
Not an Unseemly Proposition.

The Tribune cannot agree that there is
anything unseemly in presenting Admiral
Dewey with a house in Washington. That
city will eventually be the home Of his old
age. He has lived there much and Is
domiciled there. 1t is not necessary that
he should have a palace in Washington or
an establishment which it will tax his
means to keep up. All that is proposed is
modest, comfortable house, in which he
may live within his income. If it is not
given him by public it unquestionably win
be by private subscription, and it will not
offend either his dignity or self-respect to
accept such a gift. Generals Grant Sher-
man and Sheridan had residences presented
to them as tokens of popular gratitude and
approval, and Admiral Dewey can afford
to follow the example of the three
great generals of the civil war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-27
MIR. Bonaparte's DecIinutinu

Mr.. Charles J. Bonaparte Of Baltimore
deserves praise for his deClination to be-
come a vice president of the anti-imperial-
ism league because he does not believe in
encouraging a public enemy by continuing
a useless agitation here at home in the face
IF a military campaign. At the same time
Mr.. Bonaparte is to he blamed for taking
occasion, in the face of that enemy, to
utter disparaging remarks about the Presi-
lent and to declare that the war in Luzon
is unjustifiable and discreditable. Thus the
virus of Little Americansm works through
the veins. Mr.. BOnaparte however, is evil
IDENTIFY recovering from the acute phases of
the attack. Some day he may realize what
blunder OF judgment it is to proclaim the
President aggressOr upon a defenseless
people in view of the established facts.
This warfare in Luzon was started by
Aguinaido. Getting back to first principles
and causes, the war in Luzon lies at the
doors of the agitators in opposition here
in this country far more surely than at
those of the members of the administra-
ton. Flattered by American praise. en-
ccuraged by American advice. pampered
by American comparisons. his agents ac-
cepted by American statesmen as repre-
sentatives of a new world power in en-
Dfyo. II Is no wonder that Aguinaldo be-
came inflated i'll his notions of his own i'm
portance and undertook to coerce the
United States His own actions, induced
by the clamors of the anti-imperialsts in
this country, precipitated the conditions
which led to the war. MIR. Bonaparte is al
least sound in his conclusion that. mas
much as the islands seem destined to be-
come and to remain American property, the
complete submission of the inhabitants to
our authority is obviously the first step to-
ward the establishment Of a system of ad-
ministratiOn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-27
The Morals of "PersonaI" Columns.

controversy has arisen In New York
over the morality OF publishing in the ad-
vertising columns of newspapers matter
which Is vigorously excluded on principles
pf decency from the editorial and news col
umHs. The issue arises over the confession
If the mayor Of the city before the Mazet
committee that while he considered the
personal" column Of certain newspaper
immoral. h declined TO prosecute it under
the laws because he did not care to incur
The autagouisIn of the paper in question
There should be no such controversies
There can be but one standard for all parts
IF a newspaper, and that standard should
b. the highest. The paper which for linan-
cidl gain opens its advertising columns TO
immoral announcements and invitations
cannot successfully seek to maintain any
higher grade of discriminating judgment in
other departments. The moral tone Of the
whole is governed by that Of the least care
fully guarded part, The Stars policy Of
rigidly refusing such advertising, though
it involves the loss each year of much gen.
timely filthy lucre, is the only safe and
wise course to pursue
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-27

kamehameha letter to The Star.
printed today, indicates how beneficial is
the effect of annexation upon Hawaii's
prosperity. Everything is on the boom
because of the greater stability in the
political affairs of the islands, 1t is pro-
nounced real and NOT fictitious advance
in values and from the present outlook
Hawaii will soon be commanding the sugar
market unless the labor difficulty should
become so acute as to interfere materially
with the development of the great planta-
tons. The present prosperity may contain
in itself a solution of that problem With
in few months 1t Will no longer be pos
sible to import Chinese and Japanese labor
under contract and attention must be paid
to other sources Of help. The American
white !aborerS cannot compete with the
Asiatics upon the wage basis which has
lately prevailed in Hawaii Higher rates
must be paid ard these rates will be pos
s1bIe with the enormous profits which the
plantations are earning for their owners
1t is to be hoped that the effort recently
made in Honolulu to encourage white labor
TO emigrate from the Pacific coast to Ha-
wall will be vigorously pressed in season
10 provide for whatever emergency may
arise when the laws of the United States
are extended to cover the Hawaiian terri
tory. Everything should be done to estab-
lish Industrious Americans on the islands
.kamehameha" notes the hope that Amer
leans can be persuaded to undertake small
farming on shares, with the help of such
Asiatics as may remain on the islands after
the immigration laws are strictly enforced
One large profit-sharing enterprise on Oahu
has succeeded 50 we'll that attention is
being turned now in that direction. From
present prospects Hawaii promises to be-
come one OF the most prosperous portions
Of the American territory
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-27
The Oid-Tiner.

The stage amt what it used to be-
He murmured in a plaintive key.
"A good prize fighting drama fails:
The star of scandal sometimes pales;
For acrobats they do not care:
No more skirt dance makes them stare;
They seem to clamor-it's q fact
For plays, and people who can act.
l never thought such things to see.
The stage amt what it used to be-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-27

trust can be placed. Gradually their places
can be taken by native troops as rapidly
as these learn the lessons of military train
ing and reach the right standard Of adher-
ence to the government
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-27
Careless.

I'm strongly tempted to discharge that
Agoncillo,'' said the Filipino chieftain.
What's he been doing"
I'm his last communication he accidental
ly included the bill of fare from his hotel
in Paris. He has no business to remind me
of what he had for dinner when l am living
on hard-tack and water
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-27
PhilanthrOphy.

What makes you stand still and let
that man talk about horses to you by the
hour? You aren't interested in racing
No" answered the amiable citizen. But
it cost him hundreds of dollars to learn all
that horse talk. He ought TO have some
fun for his money.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-27

From the St. Paul Pioneer Press.

Of. faui PloBeef PreSs.
The American automobile is already
achieved What it needs next is a we'll
articulated system of roads to run on,
along which the inns and repair shops will
spring up In immediate response, as they
have done already in answer to the more
modest needs of the American bicycler
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-27
An Appropriate Emblem.

Il wonder why Peace is represented by a
dCve?' asked one of the men at the con-
ference in Holland
Il don't know" answered the German
delegate, unless it's because a doveIl get
scared and hide quicker than almost any
other animal"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-27
Evidence Tint Counts.
the Indianapolis Journal,


1t is remarkable that every prominent
American who has visited the Philippines
either before or during the present war
and made a study of the location and re-
sources of the islands favors their reten-
ton by the United States. This is true
of civilians and of military and naval off,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-27

a Mexican undertook 10 throw d bull to
the ground III order TO afford amusement 10
an audience N Neekawken. NOT only did
the bull refuse 10 be thrown, but he scratch
ed th@ NcNlcan's arm I'LL ii bled. As d
Climax The performer was arrested for
cruelty 10 animals Mexicans Will take
warning and remember that bulls have
some rights in this country
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-27

Now that Rosa Bonheur is dead her pic
lures may be depended on to sell for many
times the prices paid her, however liberal
they may have been.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-27

Coney Island has just been afflicted with
a 100000 fire, in addition to the competition
now offered by New York as a wide open
amusement village.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-27

There are indications that this summer
will produce thu usual number of beverages
, with brand-new names and the same old
effects
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-27

In contemplating the franchise tax law
Mr. Platt cannot understand how a rising
young politician like Mr. Roosevelt can be
50 careless about his campaign fund
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-27

The French paused moment in the dis
cussion of the Dreyfus case to have little
fighting over whether or not Hamlet was
fat man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-27

The small number of Cuban soldiers who
stand ready TO answer the payroll call is
exciting some surprise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-27

Sir Alfred Austin has the advantage of
getting his poetic license direct from the
queen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-27

Col. Bryan declares that the trust ISSUE
viii form one of the most important Planks
IN the next democratic platform. He will
have some difficulty in establishing mo-
nOpOIy Of antitrust sentiment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-27
SHOOTING STARS.
Somewhat Sarcastic.

AN admiral is the man who stands on
the bridge and says Never give up the
ship,' isn't he?'' asked the impressionable
OIL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-27

Sometimes he says that" answered Miss
Cayenne, land then again sometimes he
merely says. Never give up the prize
money!"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-05-27

Oln order to avoid delays, on Rc-
count of personal absence, letters to
THE STAR should moi he addressed
to any individual connected with the
office. bur >5UipI, to THE STAR. or to
the Editorial or business Depart
ment., urrs. riding to tenor or purpose.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-10-22

strongest were selected to explore for
other lands After eight months few
returned and told of a land far away
where there was plenty of grass for
cattle and plenty of game. The greater
number of the Beers elected to remain
in Natal because the suffering of the
last treck was fresh in their minds, but
others resolved to make journey
again.
The country in which they settled
was not half as good as the one they
left behind. But they were frugal,
Woodworking and prospered. Their
numbers increased so rapidly, and much
land being needed for the cattle, some
of them passed beyond the Vaal river,
whence comes the name Transvaal, and
established the South African Republic.
They lived in the greatest harmony
with their brethren in the Orange Free
State. Sometimes one president ruled
over both. They were happy and at
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-10-22

canLv at

der Boer management the affairs of
that country went steadily from bad to
worse, until twenty-five years ago, its
government was bankrupt and on the
verge Of dissolution. 1t was perfectly
evident that without some foreign aid
it would go to ruin altogether and
relapse into barbarism. The progress
i've element Of the people therefore ask
ed the British government to take 1t
under its protection. To this appeal
Great Britain, of course, promptly re-
sponded.
But a majority of the Beers were
from the first opposed to the British
occupation. So after two or three years
of British rule they rebelled. They OBJ
jected to being taxed for the support
of their own government and the i'm
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-10-22
JAMEsON'S RIDE.


Wrong! Is it wrong? Well, may be:
But I'm going, boys, all. the same.
Do they think me Burgher's baby,
To be scared by a scolding name?
Go tell them to save their breath;
Then. over the Transvaal border,
And galllop for life or death!
II.
Let lawyers and statesmen addle
Their pates over points of law;
If sound be our sword, and saddle,
And gun-gear, who cares one straw?
When men of our own blood pray US
To ride to their kinsfolk's aid.
Not Heaven itself shall stay US
From the rescue they call a raid.
III.
There are mothers, and children, too!
AID they cry, Hurry up! for pity!"
SO what can brave man do?
If even we win they will blame US;
If we fail, they will howl and hiss.
But there's many a man lives famous
For daring wrong like this!
Nv.
$50 we forded and galloped forward
AS lard as our beasts could pelt
First eastward, then trending nor ward,
AUST over he rolling veldt;
Till we came on the Burghers lying
And their. bullets came kissing, flying.
Like hail on an Arctic wind!
v.
Right sweet Is the marksman's rattle.
And sweeter the cannon's roar,
But It's bitterly to battle,
Beleaguered, and one to four.
can tell you, 1t wasn't a trifie
10 swarm over krugersdorp glen,
AS they piled us with round and rife.
And ploughed US, again-and again
vi
''Then we made for the gold-reef city,
Retreating, but not in rout.
They had called to US Quick! for pity!
And they said. They will sally out.
They will hear us and come. Who
doubts it?
But how if they don't, what then?
We'll, worry no moreabo ut it,
But fight to the death. like men,
VII
mot soul had supped or slumhered
Since the Borderland stream was cleft;
But we fought, ever more autnumbered,
Till we had not cartridge left.
We're not very soft or tender.
Or given to weep for woe,
But 1t breaks one to have to render
Ones sword to the strongest foe.
VIII.
Il suppose we were wrong, were mad
men,
Still / think at the Judgment Day,
When God Sits abe good from the bad
men,
There'll be something more to say
We were wrong, but we aren't half
sorry,
And. as one of the baffied band
would rather have had that foray
Than the crushings OF all the Rand"
ALFRED AUSTIN.
SWinford Old Manor, Jan g.