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Evening star., 1899-02-10
What the Fiiipinos Need.
From the London Spectator.

The American Senate, which we take
to be next to the diet of Frankfort the
siowest deiiberative body that ever ex-
listed, intends. it is said, to ratify the treaty
with Spain on February 6. 1t is time it
should, for the dominant native class in
the Philippines are evidently getting their
heads in the air They have proclaimed a
republic, they have authorized Aguinaldo
to declare war on the United States and
they evidently expect European assistance
OF some kind. 1t is greatly to be regretted
that they should, out of sheer ignorance
and vanity, provoke the lesson they will
receive, but it is the way of the east. No
Asiatic community ever accepts new rulers
until convinced on some sanguinary day
that Providence is against them, after
which, II ienientiy governed, they accept
the decree and go on with their daily labor
The Tagals may when defeated take to
the bush, but we do not think they will.
They have a strong liking for trade and for
the sea, and as the American negro troops
will be as healthy in the bush as they are.
they will soon declare in Spanish fashion
that honor is satisfied, and that as America
is a republic they content to be pro-
tected by its flag. An Independent Philip
pine republic would in ten years be either
English, German or japanese. People for
get how intensely the Japanese desire the
islands. which would exactly double the
area of their empire. and which they would
refertiilze. They are ready even now to
pay f4O,0OO.OO0 for their possession.
Evening star., 1899-02-10
Lest We EOrSet.

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal.
for work is scarce and pantries and coal
bins get emptier hour by hour. This is the
kind of weather when men leave their
and when women sit helpless and heart
broken among their shvertng. hungry little
ones. There are no jobs to be had: the
cold has frozen the accustomed avenues
for the well-to-do, forgetfuI of the neces-
sities of those less Fortunate put off this
or that piece of work until after the tenn
perature moderateS." One kindly but
thOughtless woman said 70 an applicant:
Yes, that job ought to be attended to, but
| could not think of letting you work in
this cold. Come back when it is warmer
and l Will give you the job" And that man
needed the work to kill the demon of de-
spair within him and to put coal in his
CRATE and bread in his children's mouths
How much irony do We find al times in the
worlds kindliness The successful man
who forgets the poor in such seasons as
this may himself be warm bodily. but is
cold at heart. In the great hereafter he
may find that his indifference has prepared
for him place where the temperature is,
higher than is comfortable. 1t was said by
one of old: And now abIdeuh these three
faith. hope and charity but the greatest of
these is charity To put fire in your neigh
bors CRATE and food in his hand such
weather as this is form of charity which
wins its own reward, both here and here
after. Poverty at all times is bitter and
e-kiiling, but it pinches hardest in times
uke these, when its hands are crusted with
ice.
Evening star., 1899-02-10
Probing the Beef Scandal.

The President, as was to be expected has
taken the proper step in the matter of the
beef scandal, and 1t only remains for the
court of inquiry to obey his orders and go
| to the bottom of all the damaging allega-
tions in the case. The members of the
court command the highest respect, and the
question at issue is one calculated to enlist
their interest and industry. AS officers of
the army they are deeply concerned about
the welfare of the soldiers. and what they
have now to do relates most distinctly to
that
An effort has been made to becloud and
confuse the issue. This will not succeed.
The beef industry is one in whose legiti-
mate success the country takes a warm in
terest. 1t naturally would deplore injury
to that Industry The course of General
| Miles in moving in this matter has not been
regular There are probably few people
who do not believe that he should have
most serious question to the attention of
his superiors. He may have played to the
galleries, and with theatrical intention and
effect. But above all this rises the greater
question: Were the countrys soldiers, while
in the field preparing for and fighting the
countrys battles, served with refuse, or
with doctored meats?
This is what the country demands now
particularly to know. The charge is of the
very gravest. 1t is almost sickening as
it is said the beef itself was. If the charge
shall be established there is no punishment
too severe for the men who have connfved
at it or profited by 1t. Money from yiier
source, or by the use of more hideous
means, never found it's way into anybody 5
pocket. The blood of the beef industry will
then be upon the heads of the beef men
themselves, and the irregular proceedings
of General Miles will he paiiiated
If the charge is disproved then the beef
industry will benefit. and there will still
be time to consider in all of its bearings the
conduct of General Miles in the premises.
But first the charge of starving and poison
ing the soldiers with juiceiess scraps and
medicated meats. Let that be searchingly
Investigated.
Evening star., 1899-02-10

Hepburn measure, with its provision for di-
rect outiays from the public funds, be
adopted in preference to the bond plan no
large warrants would be drawn for a long
period
1t is necessary that this government take
a decided stand on the canal project with
out delay. 1t can take that stand at this
session as we'll as at another. whatever may
be the condition of the nations balance
sheet. Even Mr.. Cannon yesterday ac-
knowledged that he favored the assump-
tfon OF the canal enterprise by the govern
ment. His plea was merely for delay. De-
lay will bring only additional embarrass-
ments. perhaps additional cost. 1t will
bring no counterbalancing advantages. As
a last resort 1t would be possible to pass
this bill with proviso that no eypend-
itures should be incurred under it beyond a
specified amount for certain period, fixed
with reference to the probable passing of
the present strngency. This would amply
meet the objections now raised by the
chairman of the appropriations committee.
But ii is to be questioned whether even this
postponement of payments would be neces-
sary in view of the facts already stated.
Evening star., 1899-02-10
DeHey's Nine Months at Manila.

Admiral Dewey has now been In Manila
bay since May l last, more than nine
months. lie performed the real work which
he went there TO dc inside of as many
hours. Since that performance he has been
safeguarding the interests which were ere
ated by his brilliant achievement The sug-
gestion has been frequently heard during
the past few months that Admiral Dewey
ought TO be given Il rest, that he ought to
come home and permit his countrymen to
express theil appreciation of his ability,
his nerve. his bravery. There has been,
too. much foolish talk about running him
for the presidency. coupled with Il great
deal of nonsense about his politics.
All this has been in d measure unjust TO
Admiral Dewey. being evidence of a mis-
appreciation of his character and his own
conception OF his duty. He is an American
citizen first seaman in the service of his
country second. a politician last of all, if
ever At no time during these nine months
has he displayed the least anxiety concern
ing his attitude before his countrymen.
He has simply held to the wheel and has
steered his craft through a very tortuous
channel into what appears now to be safe
water.
For II is to be remembered that Admiral
Dewey's greatest task was by no means
the smashing of the Spanish ships on the
| morning of the first of May. His problems
| began TO accumulate after he had sent
| them to the bottom. He found not only a
| Spanish foe but German malcontent
| while in the background loomed the Tagal
| menace. ever growing darker. He had no
| troops for many weeks, and they were
| anxious weeks for the admiral. There was
/ a chance that he might be called upon to
| give battle to another Spanish fleet, which
| actually started toward him and got into
i the Suez canal on its way.
| All these conditions required careful con-
| sideratfon and treatment. They kept the
/ naval commander busy even after the
| troops arrived and the responsibility could
| be divided with an army officer. There was
| work to be done even though the Spanish
| naval force had been swept from the sea
! No one knew better than did Dewey how
| serious the Tagai menace was, particularly
| as he had opportunities to observe the
| effect upon the natives. after the wires
Evening star., 1899-02-10
Pass the Army Bill.

Announcement is made that unless the
Senate acts at this session upon the army
reorganization bill now pending before II
an extra session will have to be called i'm
rnediately after the 4th of March to ac-
ccmpIish this legislation, which is sorely
needed. The Attorney General has decided
that the President has no power to hold
one of the volunteers after the exchange of
the ratlhcatiOns of the peace treaty, which
Will officially end the war and also that
his jurisdiction over the regulars who were
enlisted to bring the army up to the emer-
gency strength of 61.0OO men ceases like
wise with that event. This creates a Sc
r:ous emergency, which must be met at
once.
Democratic senators are in some cases
quoted as saying that they will not be
parties to any plan to increase the standing
army of the country. If the republicans
desire TO assume responsibility for this
course. they say. they must take it in their
own time. when they are formally and fully
in control of both branches of Congress.
This is an unpatriOtic evasion of duty. The
situation is imperative in its demands. 1t
Is not the result of political maneuverings
nor of personal manipulation. 1t is an out
growth of the war with Spain. No man
will now venture to assert that that strug-
gle was in the least degree political 1t
was declared by no party vote The de-
fense fund of SJd.UJ,oOJ was voted unani-
mously by the two houses. Men of all par
ties helped to win the victory.
If the bill is now halted because of polti-
cal prejudices and apprehensions the demo-
Gratis will find such justification for yielding
as they may require in the reflection that it
i a republican President who now asks the
passage of the measure and that the bulk
Of the votes by which it will be passed in
the Senate will be republican, as they were
in the House. The country will more surely
place the credit for the measure upon the
republican party under present circum-
stances than though the matter were relc-
gated to another session and then sent
through in the routine of the annual busi-
ness. II is not to be forgotten that there
is credit for this policy, as well as re
sponsibiIity. The country's interests are
menaced by the approach of time when
the present army must be reduced to the
inadequate force of 27,OO0 men. The party
that stands in the way of an escape from
this dilemma will be more surely con-
demHed than the party which seeks to
meet the emergency by right means.
Fihbustering against the army bill in the
Senate will evoke certain storm of protest
and Indignation from the country. The men
engaged in it will fiRd themselves as bit
terry condemned by the thinking citizens OF
the republic are those who came SO near
10 defeating the peace treaty. There is
time for its consideration and passage and
final adjustment in conference as well as
for the passage cf all of the regular appro-
priation bills. if diligence be exercised. It
IS far more Immediately important than the
supply bills. The condition which it is to
remedy is now at hand. whereas the emer-
gency which the budgets are framed to
meet does not arrive until the Ist Of July.
Evening star., 1899-02-10
MIR. Cannon and tb. c,,.,

Admitting that all that Chairman Cannon
says about the probable revenues and de-
ficitS for the forthcoming months is true. il
does not follow that the Nicaragua canal
bill must therefore be abandoned by Con-
Eress at present Although that bill con-
templates the expenditure Of a vast sum of
money Variously estimated from SiO0 600 :
03h to $l5U.o0o,000, it does not mean that
any material portion Of that burden will
fall upon the Treasury during the next fs-
cal year The canal proposition is now
pending in two distinct forms. The Senate
bill. already passed by that body, provides
for the financing of the enterprise through
q bond issue. which would not take single
dollar out of the Treasury required or
available for any other governmental pur-
pose. The Hepburn bill, proposed as a
House substitute, places the project on the
basis OF annual appropriations. the money
10 be drawn from the Treasury as needed
1t If by no means probable that the canal
work viii call for any considerable expend-
iture. in proportion to it's ultimate cost
during the next eighteen months Much
time Ttn be required at the outset for the
securing of territorial grants from the Cen
traI American republics involved, the read
justment of commercial and political rela-
ti1ns permitting the forwarding of the work
by this government and the settlement ri
the serious engineering problems which are
now pending So that even though the
Evening star., 1899-02-10

We're reopened. of the American manipula-
tions against the peace treaty.
So the admiral remained. 1t was his duty
to stay as long as he felt that he had any
thing to do. The man who took a squad
ron in the darkness through an unfamiliar
channel, which ought to have been mined.
and was mined. as far as he knew; past
forts which should have fought him. to
face foe of formidable proportions, thous-
ands of miles from any base whatever, was
not the man to ask to be relieved as soon
as he had performed the single spectacular
task which drew from the whole world a
chorus of applause.
When the record of this episode is all
cast up 1T will be found that Admiral
Dewey has done his country as great a
service by staying at Manila as when he
sunk the Spanish fleet which he found
there nine months and more ago.
Evening star., 1899-02-10
Muslin
Undergarmemts.

We call attention to the following
lots of Women's Undergarments,
tastefully made and carefully proper
toned, representing the very best
values obtainable for the prices:
Wornen's Muslin Drawers. deep hem. two clusters
OF tucks yoke band. Per pair Pie. pairs for 81 90
Women's Muslin Drawers tucked cambria rusie
cluster Of tucks above, yoke band. Per pair, 29c.
4 pairs Sl 10
Womens Muslin Short Skirts. ruffc Of embroidery.
French back Each. Observation-Disclosures 3Sc.
WOmen's Cambria Umbrella Drawers, wide rufie
trimmed with lace and insertion. yoke band. Per
Women's Cambria Gowps. empire style, trimmed
with embroidery and insertion, good length and
width. tach h........--..- ---...-........ I3e.
Wamen's Camhric Gowns, circular yoke, trimmed
with embroidery and insertion, flushed with feath-
er-edgc braid Each 90
women's Black Sateen Skirts lined throughout,
wide rufe with fold above, French back. Each. SOC.
Mattresses Lawn Aprons. with ruffie, epauets
over shoulders and wide ties. Each. 25c.
Second door.
Evening star., 1899-02-10
A Long Freeze.

When the mercury goes seven degrees
below zero in the official thermometer
one morning and eight degrees below the
next morning Washington is cold indeed.
Usually when the mercury takes a spurt
downward it is only for a few hours. ordi
narily rising Immediately after it has
touched the zero mark. But this time It
seems to enjoy the experience and has re-
peated its performance with a little more
zeal, while the capital ShiverS and remem-
berS that recent mid-winter thunder storm
and wonders. The official forecast is for
another cold night, with perhaps rise i'll
the temperature tomorrow. 1t IS to be
hoped that the rise will come soon and will
remain until the snow has been melted and
the poor people are relieved from their In
tense suffering These two bitter mornings,
in a climate which is rarely marked by
such manifestations have unquestionably
caused great distress. Even the best built
houses present a problem In heating. while
the more fiimsy dwellings of the poor are
scarce any shelter whatever when the zero
mark is reached and maintained. The de-
mand, therefore, is for fuel particularly
and fuel must be given to hundreds of peo-
pie or they will surely freeze if this low
temperature continues any length of time
Evening star., 1899-02-10
A Rude Awakening.

Man is of earth. He shall not rise
On fancy's golden wings;
For. II he tries, some rude surprise
Discomfort straightway brings
He seeks to steer far from this sphere
But with a sudden lurch
He wakes to find, with pangs severe,
He's tumbled from his perch
Oh for some fair and distant realm
Where life through dreams might glide,
With joy forever at the helm,
Our sole and trusted guide;
Where no such phrase as this might stir
The mortal from repose,
That daily admonition, Sir,
Yer water pipes is froze."
Evening star., 1899-02-10

With the Sund of $4,000 for the removal
Of snow and ice granted by Congress yes
terday in their hands the Commissioners
can dc a great deal in d short time toward
clearing the streets OF the obstructions
which are how piled high in them. The
present emergency was not to be foreseen.
The SHOWS came in sucC CessiOn, without in
tervals enough between them to permit any
extended street cleaning work. The ex-
traordjuary repetition of the process soon
exhausted the appropriations. too, and
within few hours the local authorities
found themselves in a predicament for
" hich no blame Is really to be attached to
any ore. II was the result of a most un-
usual combination of circumstances rather
than Of any particular negligence. 1t might
perhaps have been in q measure avoided
had the House acted more promptly upon
the Commissioners recommended tiOn for a
larger fund for this purpose in advance Of
the actual emergency. Put when the trial
came Congress answered the appeal of the
authorities with cummendabIc proInptness
and liberality. the House accepting the
Senate amendment materially increasing
the sum with 4 minimum OF hesitation. 1t
Is to be questioned whether much could
have been done even with the most ample
funds in view Of the sudden and severe fall
In the temperature. The snow has been
frozen SO solidly in places that ii is hard to
remove 1t from the streets and the work is
attended with more difficulties than have
been encountered before in several years.
II will be well. however, for the appropria-
ions committees of Congress to bear this
experience in mind in framing the annual
provision for this purpose, 50 that the Dis
trict may be more ready to cope with the
emergency whenever it arrives.
Evening star., 1899-02-10
A Model
Toy DeDar rtmemt

Is to be found on our roomy, pleas
ant fourth floor. Not the Toy De
partnent of an hour or a dav or a
month, but an all-the-year-'round
one that is as complete in the staple
Toys in June as in December.
Among the many things to be
found are:
Dolls of all sorts and descriptions
Ianles of every conceivable name
Whips, skates. both roller and ice
Iron and Mechanical TOYS
Rubber ard Kid Balls
Marbles, Agates, etc
Carts, Guns, Swords Reins
Air Rifles, Drums
Dinner, Tea nd Toilet Sets
Dolls Furnishings and Furniture
Woolly and Skin-covered Animals or
whether in contemplation of purchase or Otherwise
Fourth floor. e'
Evening star., 1899-02-10
Punishment, Not Revenge,
From the Chicago Journal,

The demonstration of physical force lin the
Philippines) should be such action as would
characterize power magnanimous and be-
nign-punishment, not revenge-furnishing
precepts OF sef-contrei and assurance of
other way can this country worthily dis
charge its trust. in no other way can it
prove that its civiliza ton is superior to the
condition of savagery, in no other way can
il win the confidence and respect of the is
landers and of civilized nations In general.
Evening star., 1899-02-10
Proper
COrseGs.

We show a choice collection oi
handsome Corsets, including exclu-
sive styles OF our own direct inpor-
tation, trimmed with dainty laces and
ribbons and with silk laces to match
White and delicate colors in all the
best styles. We specially recommend
the following:
l. c. Corsets, coui1, straight front. low bust,
short hip Per pair. s21a
F. n Corsets, French cout cut bias, gored hips.
Per ......................S So 90
r. d G.. Corsrts dainty pink and blue coutil, low
bust, sudds hips. Per pair. ...-..........Sl 10
W. Z. O. Corsets coutil well boned extrn long,
medium and short. Per pair ir..............-.S 81. 90
r. & G. Corsets. good quality coutn. Per pair. .foc.
Second floor.
Evening star., 1899-02-10
Infants
Clothing.

Mothers these days have wonder
tul helps in the matter of garments
for their little ones. They cost 50
little ready-made that it seems foolish
to make them.
Iamoric Long Slips, full from neck. rufie on neck
1c
Iambric Long Slips. round yoke Of tucks and In.
scrtlon, finished with rufhe Of embroidery ia 30c
Camnric Long Slips, yoke Of embroidery neck and
sleeves hnlshed with ruffie of embroidery Each 5Oc
Long and Short Flannel Skirts Each -. 25r
Chlldreh's Muslin Drawers, with hem and cluster
Vi tucks; sizes TO years. Per pair. l2Isc
ST. 10 Sa ~ psttr .i5c.
aze an.n u =! years Per pair 25c.
Sizes 10 to II years Each. ch................ l5e
canton Flannel Waists, with one row OF but
e. 1.1C.
canton Flannel Waists, with two rows Of but.
1I1d.an' ~; .-2Jc.
ti1c.
The Acme Shoulder Diaper Suspender. Each .25c.
Second floor.
Evening star., 1899-02-10
Not an Unhappy Fate.

"A public Official said the theorist, ''is
servant of the people,
Yes" answered Senator Sorghum. but
sometimes servant gets to having right
pleasant time after he gets things to run
ming his way, with nobody willing to take
the job of discharging him.
Evening star., 1899-02-10
Camlpbeli's Condensed
Assorted S0uOs

Are being demonstrated in Housefurnishin- De.
partnent, Fifth foor. "
All necessary Ingredients. such as meat stoe4
butter; seasoning, etc, have been added and a liz
te boiling water Is all that is required 10 make a
delicious soup. ~ "
An assortment Of ten kinds to select from.
Sample served free on fifth floor.
Evening star., 1899-02-10
SHOOTING STARS.
A Mistake.

"All we want" said the Filipino, "is to be
independent
Il don't blame you for that answered
the American, but you want to get little
more polish. At present you are afflicted
with the somewhat primitive idea that the
only way to show your independence is to
go out and insult somebody
Evening star., 1899-02-10
An Indication.

Did you say that man was possessed of
great wealth.
Yes" answered the citizen who keeps
track of all that is going on in his neigh
borhood.
How do you know"
He afford to keep all the snow
cleaned off his walk as fast as it falls and
hire all the work done"
Evening star., 1899-02-10
Watch the Fire Hydrnnts,

From the New York Herald.
Fire hydrants should be carefully watched
during the present cold spell, and the
authorities should see that they are not
only kept clear of snow, but also that they
ara not frozen, as was the case yesterday
in that tenement house fire In BROOKLYN.
The firemen should not be hampered in
their work.
Evening star., 1899-02-10
Mem's s New
ColOred Shirts.

We offer a special purchase Of
Mems New Colored Shirts below the
usual prices, as follows:
Colored FercaIe Shirts, With vertical and cross
stripe bosoms; cienr, stylish designs; one pair Of
round -cornrred cuffs to match
zsc. each. Usually SI.oo.
Evening star., 1899-02-10

The temptations to interfere with Amer
leans at Manila and with Englshmen at
Apia are calculated to make the German
emperor wish there were not quite 50 many
O. the Anglo-Saxon race