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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-06

In all the accounts We get of political con-
d;tions in the west there occurs practically
the same statement as to the decay OF the
popuIist party. In Kansas 1t has all but
disappeared. The divisions there are again
under the names of the two old parties. In
Idaho. Wyoming. the two Dakotas, even
in Washington. the republican and the
democratic seceders have in large numbers
returned to their old associations. Only in
Nebraska are the popuusts now strong. and
there they have quite absorbed the demo-
Gratis and are at the head of the opposition
to the. republicans. 1t is to them that Mr..
Bryan looks for success next month. He is
with them and they are with him. and
should they carry the state for him again,
his obligations to them. already large, will
be by that much increased.
But for that matter, why should the pop
ulist party survive, even in Nebras ka
What need is there for it now anywhere?
Ii has imposed nearly all of its original
contentious on the democracy; and their
triumph at the polls under any name would
be sweet TO those who believe in them. The
democracy has been almost completely
transformed by populism. Free silver is
the only thing that remains to 1t out of its
old outfit. The income tax in time of peace
the initiative and referendum, to which Mr..
Mclean in Ohio has affixed the seal of his
approval; short tenures on the bench of the
Supreme Court-all are of populist origin.
Appropriately enough, therefore, Mr..
Bryan is the leader of this transformed
party He prefers the name of democrat,
but in reality he is populist. His populist
ncighbors indulge him in this taste and can
afford 10 do So. They well understand that
If he ever reaches the White House it will
be by influences and as the representative
q npliciaS which will LOYALTY on
his part to populist ideals He stands
by his friends. and his friends from the first
have been those. like himself, committed to
a new deal on extreme lines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-06

treated child and toward the willful waif Is
precisely that of the United States toward
the Filioinos whom it is now seeking by
legitimate means to keep within the pale
of civilization and order. Spain has been
deprived of all parental rights, because of
her cruel and unwise discipline. The United
States stands in the attitude of foster
father. The Filipinos have a long path to
tread before they reach the point of
national maturity. the longer because of
their generations of repression. For civili-
cation is not merely a matter of time, but
of environment and opportunity. The fact
that the youngster runs away from his
parents or guardians and. pitching tent
made of a stolen blanket in the nearest for
est. plays at pioneering, with a crust of
bread for provender and broom-stick for
a gun. does not justify those who are
responsible for him in abandoning him to
his folly and it's consequent sufferings and
perhaps death. Nor Is the guardian who
has replaced an incompetent parent justi-
fled in allowing the child to resist his
rightful authority. humanely applied, thus
demoralizing his own household and jeopar-
dizing the future welfare of his ward.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-06

of the reform party. or yellow caps" who,
after overcomiI much strenuous opposi-
ton from the conservatives. or red caps"
have gained the ascendency at Lhassa He
met with gracious reception at the Rus
sian capital. and secured promise that
the lamas should be undisturbed in their
religious practices, whatever might be the
political changes overtaking Thibet. So
pleased was the Khanbo-Lama with his
glimpse of civilization that he returned this
summer to Europe and visited Paris and
London. In the former city he held spe-
cial service in the form of the lamas. as an
intercession with Buddha to inspire all hui
man beings with universal good will and
mercy. 1t is easily believable now that the
invasion of Thibet by the forerunners of
western civilization will soon be attempted.
Russia is driving the entering wedge with
her railroads. England must arouse her
self to equal activity to retain prestige in
China and northern India, and being thus
cornered, Thbet and the grand lama are
certain to become as readily accessible in a
few years as Pekin. once the holy of holies,
is today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-06
AEuinaldO Knows the Terms.

From the Utica Press.
Aguinaldo knows the terms on which he
can end the war any minute he sees hit.
The United States cannot afford to do any
thing for the present except compel recog-
milton of it's authority. When that Is
acquiesced in then the other problems will
present themselves for consideration. When
peace has been finally and firmly accom-
plished then steps and will be speedily
taken to afford the Filipinos every possible
opportunity for progress and advancement
for which they can prove themselves
worthy and prepared. They stand today
as rebels They may stand tomorrow as
friends if they will. Following an absolute
surrender they will find the Americans wise
and kindly governors. The administration
and the people of the United States appre-
cate that American opportunities in the
Philippines will be best furthered and adj
vanced by the prosperity and progress of
the natives and to that end they will con-
tribute everything in their power. The
sooner the Filipinos quit fighting and come
down to business the better it will be for
them in every sense Under American rule
they will have opportunities and possible
ties never dreamed of under the Spanish.
They can exercise all the freedom which
can safely be intrusted to them and can
be virtually their own masters when they
have proven their fitness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-06

The world has indeed p1 ogressed when a
direct representative of the grand lama
visits European capitals to ascertain how
the peoples living beyond the sacred walls
of Lhassa regard the religious forms which
prevail in Thibet. This region has been
one of the least accessible portions of the
globe during the many years of tourist
activity. Stories of sufferings endured by
determined travellers for the sake of a
peep at the heart of the Buddhist faith are
plentiful. China and Japan begrudgingly
orened their gates to the western culture
Japan has fiourished because she has
caught the spirit of the time and learned
the lesson of progression. China suffers at
present because she awoke to find herself
benumbed by her long slumber. Thibet is
an unconsidered portion of Asia. politically,
for it lies far in the interior and IS general
ly mountainous. There are few lines Of
trade leading into 1t. with but little to tempt
the merchant and much to forbid the mis-
sionary The lamas have for decades been
regarded as the most exclusive people in
the world. Last year. however. fear drove
them from their seciusion. Russia's ever
reaching arm had approached their bound
aries, and there was a threat that the an
Client religion might be disturbed. Accord
irgly. after much debating, the grand lama,
or Gyslua -Rimpotshe. determined to send
an emissary to st. Petersburg to ask for
protection. The Khanbo-Lama Agouan
Dordji was chosen for this errand. He Is
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-06
Barkis, Coy and Aggressive.

One evidence of Mr.. Bryans continued
hold on his party is to be found in the list
of men who are willing to be his yokemate
in next years race. They may be divided
into two classes: receptive and aggressive
candidates for the Vice Presidency. Among
the receptive candidates are John r. Nc
Lean and Carter Harrison, although there
are many friends of Mr.. Bryan who sus-
pect Mr.. Mclean of Il desire and purpose
to try for the first place.
But the aggressive candidates are the
men who most in the public eye
George Fred Williams in his own way, ad-
vertises his aspirations. He is first in the
field with a string of Bryan delegates, and
his platform glisIens with devotion to the
Chicago platform. He is young, as Mr.
Bryan is. handsome. as Mr.. Bryan is. elo-
quent in degree which he comedies is just
below the Bryan standard, and he thinks
he would completely fill the bill.
Judge Tarvin of Kentucky is almost as
Industrious political traveller as Mr. Bryan
himself He attends every democratic
gathering of Importance to which he has
not been positively forbidden attendance.
and his presence is invariably the signal
for speech. His hopes seem to be very
high.
o. III. p. Belmont has his flag up, and is
giving the south and west some truly as
tonishins information about New York. OF
the accuracy of this information there may
be some doubt, but none is in order as to
his own devotion to Mr. Bryan and the
Chicago platform. He makes that entirely
plain. His contribution-widely advertised
of S25.OOO to the party's campaign fund is
probably but a starter. He is rich and
ambitious, and likes the game. He has
paid that much to come in. What it will
cost him to stay remains to be seen.
But all of this is, of course subject to re-
vision in November. What if Ohio and
Kentucky go republican? What after Mas
Sachusetts has again gone republican?
What if New York. in the legislative con-
tests. fails to show such a premonition of
a democratic uprising next year as Mr..
Belmont. in a speech which got into some
newspapers at greater length than into
others, prophesied to the Texans?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-06

The most significant feature of yester-
days failure of the international cup yachts
to sail the first race of the series was the
fact that after Columbia had outsaiIed
Shamrock in the gentle breeze which pre-
vailed for time after the start, the chal-
lenger made better Roadway in beating up
into the barely perceptibe airs which had
shifted to blow against their course On
some sides this performance is accepted as
indicating that Shamrock is the better boat
at windward work, while Columbia is faster
in running before the wind. These calcu-
latonS, however, are based upon abnormal
conditions. Yesterdays wind was far too
light to admit any kind of comparison as
to what the yachts may be expected to do
in a moving breeze. A drifting match at
fGrds a very unsafe basis for future bets
and tomorrows event, If it should prove
different from these two failures may re-
veal qualities in both boats which have as
yet been merely matters of speculation. 1t
is gratifying to find that experience proves
the effectiveness of the course rules which
are being enforced by Captain Evans and
his patrol fleet. Yesterday there was prac-
guards of the course found it easy to Sc
cure immediate obedience to warning orders
addressed to masters who showed a tend
ency to crowd over the line. Under such
conditions the results of the races, when
ever they may be sailed with results ought
to prove conclusive, leaving no room for
doubling that fair play is the order of the
occasion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-06
Dewey and the Presidency.



II the admiral would consent and the
New York World had chance of success
at its President-making, the sober sense of
the people ought to protest against the
scheme. Not because Dewey is not great
man. for he is, and the country's admira-
ton of him is right, but because the eeva-
ton of military heroes to political power
merely because they are military heroes is
wrong in principle, and every country that
has followed it as practice has found it
out.
To take up a military conqueror and
make him President would operate toward
making the presidency a prize to be fought
for on battlefields, instead of a great and
sacred trust to be discharged by the man
who had proved himself wisest and worth
lest in the domain of statecraft. 1t would
make men who only soldiers hunger
after political power, and in some unfore-
seeable crisis it might induce them to pro-
woke unnecessary foreign war in order to
snatch from the field of victory rewards
they should not have.
1t is right for the American people to adj
mre Dewey for his soldierly qualities and
reward him for doing his work so well.
But If they are cool-headed and shrewd
people they will call on statesmen and keep
their warriors for war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-06

If war breaks out in South Africa, who
will prove to be the Atkinson of England
Or would an Atkinson be tolerated in time
of war in that country? 1t is often said
that the Individual enjoys as much liberty
in England in the United States. In a
certain sense that Is true But in certain
particulars it is not true. and it will be
interesting to observe If an Atkinson shows
himself in the circumstances suggested how
he will be dealt with.
Just now there are eminent and patriotic
Englishmen who are criticising the gov
ernment pretty freely. They think, and
charge that the Beers might have been
dealt with successfully on diplomatic lines,
Within limits. they sympathize with the
Beers. No shot has as yet been fired no
blood shed and men in reason may speak
out But what further shall We hear from
this source if an armed clash occurs and
English blood flows? What Englishman
will then set up as a champion of the enc
mics of his country. and publicly proclaim
the wish for his country's defeat? Who
will organize a Kruger Aid Society. put his
yaporings into the form of resolutions. and
endeavor to use the mails to hearten the
Beers and dishearten his countrymen al the
scenes of conflict?
We all remember that Burke and Chat
Ram made it very uncomfortable for LORD
North while England was at war with the
colonies and gave the colonies their SYM
rathies freely. But that was family row.
1t was Englishman against Engnshman
The Kruger of that conflict was George
the Third who had stubbornly set his face
against the existence of justice and SELL
respect in the garden spot of the North
American continent. The OutlanderS were
the men who had developed the country,
were paying the expenses of the govern
ment of the country. and were insisting
on having a stronger voice in affairs. Ihey
wen. and they deserved to win Ihey were
better Engiishmen than the king was, as
Burke and Fox and Chatham also were.
If no Atkinson appears, much to the
credit of England. If one does appear, and
sets up a reasonable piping, the English
procedure in his case will be watched with
some interest on this side of the Atlantic
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-06

The Herald and World of New York are
engaged in a more or less friendly rivalry
as TO which prints the greater volume of
advertising on week days, and each seems
to assume that New York sets the pace in
this matter. 1t may interest them to learn
that The Evening Star, day by day, week
by week, and year by year exceeds each
OF them in the volume of advertising con-
tained In the six weekday issues by SO
many columns as to place them distinctly
in the second class. AS an instance of this
state of affairs: During the month of Sep
TENDER. 1899 The Star printed 13OS col
umns of advertising, and the same days
the Herald printed LOSS columns and the
World LII columns.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-06

When parents are discovered by the law
to be cruel and unnatural in the treatment
of their children 1t intervenes to remove the
little ones from this harsh discipline and
place them under proper guardianship
1t may secure for them a home in some
household where they become members of
the family and receive the kindest consid-
Grafton. In thus transferring the parental
authority the law grants the new guardians
of the children the right to correct the
faults of childhood. to administer such dis
ciplinary measures may in justice be re-
quired to develop their wards to useful
maturity. Merely because these youngsters
have been rescued from one cruel environ
ment does not Justify them in assuming
that they may with impunity defy their
new guardians. They must obey the do
nestle regulations, attend school and in
general comport themselves in accordance
with their new surroundings As long as
the intention Of their foster parents is
benevolent and the necessary measures are
applied in a spirit of kindness the law has
no right again to intervene. nor have the
children reason to demand that they be
turned loose upon their own resources. The
child must be attended with this correc-
tional. educational care throughout its for
NATIVE years. whether this care be shown
by its natural or by its foster parents If
permitted to run loose without restraint.
without experience to guide it. without
knowledge Of the world and the means OF
honestly earning a livelihood. it is almos,
certain to become a nuisance perhaps a
criminal. The law intervenes to prevent
II from corruptng others. and. by forceful
correctional measures. seeks to save 1t
from absolute Decentralization.
This attitude Of the law toward a mall
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-06
Modern American Fortunes.

Did you say the young man who has
proposed to you is millionaire?' asked the
trust magnate.
Yes. 1 have had it all explained to me-"
she answered. His resources amount to
just about a million.
We'll. l suppose it would be wrong to
snub him. We must remember that in this
great and glorious country poverty is no
disgrace"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-06
Cannot Add to It's Desirability.


Admiral ]. G. Walker and other members
of the isthmian canal commission have re-
turned from Europe The commission pass
ed a month in Paris, studying the unfinish-
ed Panama canal. then investigated the
Kiel canal, and after that the North Sea
canal at Amsterdam. and subsequently the
Manchester ship canal. Much valuable in
formation has doubtless been obtained in
regard to the construction Of canals, but
nothing has been learned that will make
the practicability and advisab ility Of the
construction of the Nicaragua canal any
more certain than It was before.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-06

A Massachusetts scientist claims that he
Is the discoverer of the system of wireless
telegraphy which has made Marconi fam
Gus. Litterateurs are not the only people
who have plagiaristic troubles
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-06
A Tribute.


The hero came. The wondering crowds
drew near,
And with their plaudits shook the hemis-
phere.
The red fire burned; the music loudly
played,
And cavaliers rode forth upon parade.
And from the towns and farmlands swift
there came
Great multitudes to swell the vast acclaim,
And one and all in that exutant band.
Stepped up and tried to shake the hero's
hand.
And still to show his patriotic love.
He strove, too proud to wear boxing
glove,
He welcomed all, nor gave of pain hint
But swathed his fist in arnica and lint.
Write it with chisel on enduring stone!
Write 1t where names of men revered are
shown!
Write it. that all may read who pass the
spot,
His hand was swollen, but his head was
not"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-06
SHOOTING STARS.
A Welcome Phrase.

who is that MANI" asked Aguinaldo.
He is a life insurance agent"
We'll, let him come in and see me when
ever he wants to. He said something about
a cash surrender, and if he can give me any
advice on how to arrange one it will be
worth money to him"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-06
A Suggestion for chicaso.. Fe.t,v.,
From the Chicago New

Senator William e. Mason repeats fer
vently his declaration that he bushes with
shame for his country's action in the Philip
pines. 1t might save lot of money in red
FIRE and Examinations IL the fall festival
committee could get Mr.. Mason to stand
upon a pillar and blush at regular intervals
during the night parade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-06

If Gen Otis can manage to achieve de-
cisive results without delay, he will find
that this country's supply of red fire and
enthusiasm has by no means been ex-
hauSted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-06

Richard Croker says he is giving his en-
tire attention to the yacht race. But there
need be no apprehension. as he is not in a
position to introduce Tammany methods in
reaching decision.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-06

John Bull and Uncle Sam can afford to
be entirely amiable over the yacht race
Whatever the outcome may be, the cup
will, in sense. remain in the family
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-06
The Yachtsmen.

We couldn't raise a breeze, tits true;
But. gentle guests, pray do not frown;
We had little fog or two
To make you think Of London town.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-06

1t is decided that the Brooklyn has had
enough glory reflected upon it by Admiral
Schley and the Chicago is entitled to an in
creased share of naval distinction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-06

The difficulty experienced by the yachts
men justifes the protests which arose dur
ing the recent hurricanes against having
all the wind used at once.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-06

1t is to be hoped that Gen. Eagan's anx-
iety for a vindication will not become so
great as to tempt him to offer any off,
hand remarks on the subject
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-06
Some Satisfaction

Well said the Boer, there is some
comfort in the situation. whatever way you
look at it,
But the English soldiers vastly outnum-
Der you
Yes; but even If they win a victory it
will be another job for the poet laureate.
And this Afrikander dialect is something
terrific
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-06

In return for the attentions which Col
Bryan has bestowed on New York, Gov.
Roosevelt will consent to make a few
speeches in Nebraska
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-06

If Jouberts generalship is as thorough
as President Krugers piety the English
have reason to be cautious.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-06

The Spanish minister's compliments to
Admiral Dewey will in all probability
raise another wall from Gen. Weyler
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-06

Gen. Otis should now proceed to fully
justify the Presidents expressions of con-
fidence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-06
Objected to the "Coon Song"

''Whuts dat you wah singing" asked the
old man.
Oats de lates' coon song" answered Mr..
Erastus Pinkley.
well, you oughter go on bout yoh work,
Std O. maxim yohself laughable tryin' to
initiate white folks ways"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-10-06
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