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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-01-12
The Republic of France in Jeopardy.

The Dreyfus is drawing to a The court Of
itself is being criticized and denounced because
find affirming the outrageous sentence pro-
nounced and French army officer only because
a republic go pieces if
Dreyfus if would pieces if he is
not It is in reality struggle between the people and the
between great and standing and the
officials of the people. in deep gloom in other
spects. country believe the
British government is determined to fasten quarrel
her and settle for all time of the questions which have
been at issue The lack confidence of the French people
in their and has been manifested several times
lately In this instance the peculiar distrs of the
army is evinced The French business evidently be-
eves that the of his country is what it should be
and that defeat would follow beginning hostlities
with England, just surely it would in a
with Germany The French business headed
and farseeing He realizes that the army feed
which lean and that diplomacy will be ineffective
Great Britain really wants trouble with his country
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-01-12
The Capital of China.

Pekin is great city much in Of repair You can
see that city that been foundeda in con-
tradiction that has grown writes correspondent
Chicago Record Further you can see that the men
laid Pekin men Of generous deas-gsnerous
after fashion Of day and generation Inevitably
European who rides through Pen for the first time
contrasts any other great Chinese city he has known
in my case Canton. The difference is great Canton IS
needs; consequently spacious street and not
lung 1t is merely Of lane added 20
Pekn, the other hand is city built four-souare
approached and rveed by several roads that meant
be great highways IN the center is the imperial city
part Of which You may, visit srns the great wan
Of the inner center forbidden city paaowhere the
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-01-12
Old Glory Pulled Down.

They haven't much use for Southwest Kansas up
Topeka, except they him. hence
many people section admiring Leedy sole
that he refused live in Topeka The committee
of Topekans having charge inaugural exercise
subcommittee decorations raised flag the dome
capitol in of the and the
ing administration Old Glory which the Pops wont
flop the peak the house. was conspicuous
tape effort
upon part of a committee to find the flag,
the door the also found-locked.
Stanley at last appealed Topeka colored brother
who with the assistance OF Others managed get flag
up just the the great day
appearing behind continental backbone light up
Pacific Philippines where thank God flag does
the heads a people have been studying the
loyalty stripes scarce three
If Wichita capitol Topeka man had
elected governor bunting factory would
be erected in the would have been
flags inauguration day. castoria
per poserior" Pop nothing do the
governor might probably prorogue redundant
session home
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-01-12
Universal Peace rIay Come.

The promise for the Cars proposition becomes brighter
day But what is to become of Mndanao
possessions general disarmament to be the
rule? The Filipinos win what Europe does
to in the of universal However the
dial and emphatic support which Marquis Salisbury
the strongest in Great Britain foreign affairs
given to the Cars disarmament project
vince scoers that the proposal which Nicholas IL
last fall have important immediate
When the Of the Russian Empire agrees
veteran leader of the British Conservatives the aggressive
party Of the United Kingdom advocating reduction
of national ornaments when promote
to the extent of their power the peace conference which
Gar has proposed it is time take the
ousy No attempt made direction
encoura cement at the outset.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-01-12
The Secret Session Business.

United States senate the purpose confirming
treaties and inquiring privately officials
be confirmed and coordinate chief executive
sessions obvious good reasons one
protection name and character State SEN
legal fashion obtaining city councils
boards county commissioners and like pub
sessions for the purposes Of con-
sderfng matters in which they publicity This
is all wrong Public servants should nothing behind
closed DOORS There is public have
incontestable right every official act and OF
official ueranoe Of their servants and it v
long before party platforms Will be demanding open
above board work upon part public officers
especially when acting in a legislative capacity
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-01-12
Ten Millions r1ore.

Senator Edmunds saws congress cannot lawfully
prevent the migration any citizen residing Philip
pines to states than lawfully prevent
the migration citizens states to the Philip
pines There is however not the slightest why
Philippine neighbors should be suddenly with
sire their They have done so under
the Spanish flag easily American flag The
same poWwow about the dangers immigration were
heard when Great Britain India, are still
curiosity in London
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-01-12

empress reigns Outside Of and surround
ing imperial city city originally occupied
exclusively by ruling classes and their dependents Be-
yond again. Chinese cyhe city of the trade Each
of these cities is complete within It's walls In the
forbidden city, walled and moaed next the
CITY, walled and beyond is the Chinese city,
great ncosing and speak, reinclos
ing all the others
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-01-12
The TIatter of rIaratime Bounties.

Germany is about to add 100000 annual subs-
dies for mail steamers plying in Australian Chinese
waters. During the past eleven years Germany paid
443O6,54S marks the German steamship lines without
this subsidy the companies would marks
But while the steamship slight loss the
growth Of German exports the to which her
subsidized steamships enormous. Moreover the
subsidies directly German shpyards
and helped to build up important industry.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-01-12
Investigation Necessary.

pretty good case has been made against Span
ish judge said have engineered plot the destruc
ton ofthe Maine 1t is evident government of the
United States cannot drop the matter that startling
facts have been brought light enerprsng Havana
editor The Of this country ought TO
investigation which shall leave suspicious fact I'M
examined The perpetrators of startled
the world last February ought brought TO Justice
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-01-12
No Watered Stocks There.

Cuba can never seem Americanized without radical
changes in the financial organization we'll equip
et and operation of the railroads of the Some of
the most important lines by companies which
have only capital stock and debt and in other
cases the capital stock exceeds the bonds threefod
up to times much That do under the
stars and stripes for it would street had lost
its enterprise and nancers had forgotten cum
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-01-12

When we took huge hunks OF Mexico not
the consent OF the greasers, still living
seem TO be enjoying themselves although them
would stin prefer Mexico.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-01-12

It doesn't make much difference perhaps Indiana
selects for but Oklahoma southern Kansas
are to be considered they would select compromise
George ". Steele of Marion
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-01-12

From the designing way IN which weather is acting
It is clear that there still people
sist that they VIII the grip and the
them.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-01-12

Leedy did not leave the govenorship opulent
smile He was not happy. He entirely satisfied
his administration governor, but his idea
tagious.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-01-12

All just powers derived consent gov
erned This is absolutely true, but the American Indian
doesn't Know It. And the Porto Rcan isn't very familiar
with the fact and the majority of people Philip
pines don't care.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-01-12

While Bryan's free silver speeches sound they
did three years ago you find wheat silver
IL The same paragraph any mora
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-01-12

Arthur Sewall, whom Democracy once threw at Popu-
sn is in favor expansion Tom Watson is in
q anything it VIII he be found
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-01-12

We should by al means rustic around find II We
ernsd.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-01-12

McCoys pugilstic ended. He banked
much the newspapers estimate Of himself
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-01-12

Dewey has thirty warships with him the Philippines
The Insurgents should assemble and that
right OF disposition the islands belongs TO
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-01-12

Mr.. Fitzsmuons has agreed TO fight Sharkey After
short preliminary during VIII talk 40 columns
the fight begin
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-01-12

Illinois feels FOR fAA Door
Philippines. But what about $-0.ooe.ooe.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-01-12

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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-01-12

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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-04-30
GERMAN-AME RICAN CABLE
Exchange of Pleasant Messages Be
tween Emperor and President

Berlin, April 29.-Emperor William has
sent the following cablegram TO President
Mckinley:
The imperial postmaster general has
just informed me that your eXcellency has
kindly given your consent to the landing
of a new cable on the shores Of the Unit
ed States. This welcome news will create
unanimous satisfaction and Joy through
out the German empire, and l thank your
exceHency most heartily for 1t. May the
new cable unite our two great nations
more closely and help to promote peace.
prosperity and good will among their peo-
ple."
President Mckinley replied as follows:
u have received with pleasure your
majesty's telegram regarding the joining
OF the two continents by a direct cable.
II afforded ne genuine qualification 70
give consent TO the landing Of this new
cable on the shores Of the United States.
and more so as 1 saw therein an oppor-
tUnity 10 further the high mission Of in
ternational telegraphy in drawing closer
the distant nations and bringing their
peoples into more intimate associations in
interests Of mutual advantage, good will
and amity. That the new cable viii prove
an additional bond between the two coun-
tries IS my fervent wish and hope"
Emperor william has conferred the
order Of the Crown Of the First Class up-
on Pedbielski. who successfully negotiated
the German-American cable enterprise.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-04-30
NICARAGUA MUST LET UP
Cruiser Detroit Is at BIuefleIds with
WHIST Says so.

New York, April "a special from
Washington says: Secretary Hay has ca
bled instructions 70 Minister Merry a.
Biuefeids informing him that TIE Uulted
States could not permit the double assess
ment Of American merchants ~ Blue
fields on goods imported into that port
Minister Merry. wll5 has zen a. B'Ee-
fields making an investigation o. the CON-
plants q the Ame.fc4n mC-cilsIts -
that point, IS expected, under the insti1o-
tons sent him, 10 demand the retI-dinz
OF SUCH duties. as ;hey were pslI y ser
protest. and that General To--es. The
N.caraguan official in charge q ne d.
partmaat. shah Desc, from hi a-trrgts
80 enforce payment u the duties AZ fae
Detroit is at Bigeaei6s. ready &c enforce
NJ Nerry's demands. no dou5, - lest iaat
the iaci5ent VIII be closed Wlt1ou. uau.1
further trouble TIE Detroit. lrru-5iately
upon the conclusion % ne ilc-fent. So
be brought to Washington 70 participate
IL the peace jubilee ceremonies 10 Be he'd
hare next month.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-04-30

1t has been the hope of the director, Miss
Jessie Clark, from the beginning TO make
a great musical event in Wichita an an
nuai affair and, profiting each year by
mistakes of previous ones, 10 arrive event
uaIiy at something like perfection.
The May Musical Festival set for May
30, 81 and June i promises elimination
OF excellence such as is seldom reached
even in cities nearer the great musical
centers of the world. There viii be pre-
sented on this occasion three nights OF
the grandest music of the greatest COM
posers, sung by the best singers 10 be
obtained in the United States. Mdme
GeneYra Johnston Bishop is easily ac
knowledged to be the finest oratorio and
lyric singer since Parefa Rosa's time
The Boston Herald says of her voicef 1T
is the rgandest, sweetest soprano heard
here in a decade, and appears at equal
advantage in the sustained sonorous style
Of oratorio, and in the vivacious brilliance
of opera music
Charles w. Clarke, basso, is the high
priced and high-cass favorite of Chicago.
Edouard and Jean De Reszke pronounce
him singer OF unusual power and mel
ody.
Miss Marie White, the contralto, is also
OF Chicago and is assistant instructor
with the wel-known Frederick Root
j. Stanley Davis, tenor. is pronounced
by enthusiastic critics to be the finest
tenor in the world.
Miss Marie Cobb, concer tpianist. is
pupil OF Hans Won Bulow. Sgambati and
Herr Won Week The Musical Courier
speaks of her as IAN artist by the grace Of
Cd"
On Tuesday even, May 80, these cele-
brated musicians viii appear in Handlers
greatest oratorio, THE Messiah" support
ed by well trained chorus and an or
chestra of forty pieces. Wednesday, May
81, they will give the southwest an op-
portunity of hearing them in grand con-
cert. This alone will be worth the price
Of the entire course. On Thursday even
ing, June l. Hayden's masterpiece, THE
Creation. will be presented, with the
same soloists, the same chorus and COM
plete orchestra, under Miss Jessie Clark
as director and H. G.. Toler as business
manager.
a one-fare rate for the round trip has
been secured on all railroads in Kansas
and Oklahoma.
Press notice from aulkner's Journal of
April, 1742, of the first presentation of
Handel's grand oratorio, "The Messiah"
For. the relief of the prisoners in the
several gaols and for the support of Mer-
GERS hospital in Stevens steet London.
AT the desire of several persons of dis
tinction, the above performance will be
given at u. Doors will be opened at Il.
Many ladies and gentlemen who are we'll
wishers of this noble and grand charity.
for which this oratorio was composed, re-
quest as favor that the ladies who honor
this performance with their presence will
come without their hoops, as it will great
~ increase The charity by making room
for more company" Gentlemen were
also requested to come without their
swords. I'm this way" says the Jour
mai, ''the stewards were able to seat seven
hundred persons in the room instead of
six hundred
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-04-30
LEWIS ACADEMY NOTES.

The work in the Normal department <
being pushed win more than usual visor.
Those preparing themselves for teaching
are very jealous in applying themselves
20 the work in hand Al other grades are
looking for the results Of shsir years
work. which are nov. each day, becoming
more and more manifest
The school year closes on June s toward
which date al are beginning 70 look 11r-
ward auXiously.
Three more colleges IN che vest have
offered seniors from the Academy ~
trance privileges On the certificate plan.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-04-30
Woman Suffrage During Is9s-9.

Grand Rapids, Mich, April 29.-Carrie
Chapman Gait submitted today to the an
nuaI convention of the National American
Woman's Suffrage association the report
of the organization committee. Owing to
war, less work than usual was done. The
Massachusetts society devoted its entire
effort to Red Cross work. as did many Of
the officers of the association. Five thou
sand dollars is asked for this year by the
committee. The executive committee of
the association recommends the opening
of a second news bureau in New York
\ vigorous contest is on over the PROPOSE
ton TO make Washington the permanent
meeting place OF the association. West
ern and southern delegates are oppos-
ing it.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-04-30
BAIL AT TWENTY THOUSAND
Fixed in the Case of lngham and
hewitt at Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, April $.-The hearing
in the case of Former District United
States Attorney Ellery P. Ingham and
his law partner and former assistant,
Harry P hewitt, charged with cOnspir-
ing to bride w. ]. McManus, of the secret
service, during the Investigations into the
revenue stamps counterfeiting case, was
resumed before United States Commits
sioner Edmunds today.
William J. Burns. of the secret service.
by whose efforts the conspiracy was dis
covered, testified to shadowing Jacobs and
Kendig to the offices Of Ingham and New
lit in this city. Kendig rode up the ele-
vator and Jacobs remained outside. They
met again, and Burns followed them for
some distance. during which time they
held an animated conversation.
w. j. McManus, chief of this district Of
the secret service, was the next witness.
He said Newt first approached him Feb
ruary -, and asked him what the chances
were to get man into the service. Five
days later McManus again saw hewitt,
who said: Mac I've got something 20
say to you. There was man at my Of
flee today with 81, go for some informa-
ton from your office. $500 for myself and
$1,000 to spend as 1 like"
Witness replied: There's nothing In
my office worth a thousand"
McManus tod Burns of the conversa-
ton and on March saw hewitt in the
latter's Office.
Did you see that man." he asked New
1T.
Yes" he replied"
Did you get the money!"
hewitt the witness said. replied that he
had not. but the man was responsible.
McManus said hewitt then asked him
what district he covered and whether it
included Lancaster. and what character
of work he was then engaged in. The
witness told him he was on pension
frauds
What's Burns doing around here" Nc
Manus said hewitt asked.
He's a noisy devil; he's been hanging
around this Office a number II times. d"
the witness said hewitt replied.
McManus told him the district was in
his CwitnessD charge entirely.
Can you give me assurances that these
persons will be secure for one month -
asked hewitt.
Yes. I can Dc that" said McManus.
Il will meet YOU tomorrow az the Ia
Fayette. I don't want Ingham 20 see
you about the office % continued hewitt
McAIanus saw hewitt and they walked
around The City hau. when hewitt said:
Mac. only got s755 Of that money. ard
there IS little roH OF 500 in my pocket
for you
They separated ard less thau a hall
hour later McManus went 10 Newitt's Of
fee and, ne said. the money was handed
% him, hewitt saving: There's your
S19, 7 banked my So
NcManus said he gave the S=97 he re-
Ceive5 then. and another Sa5 he suhse-
quenty received. % chief Wilk.e.
William J. Flynn, another secret service
operative. testified 70 a-rsstinE hewitt
and finding on him p letter sent TO hewitt
from McMauus. which was from WTlzf@
- 1lcNauus and vas sert by the latter
IN make believe he vas wriiag IN New
it's behalf
Chief wEkis testified 70 receiving the
;we amounts Of So each from 3IcManns
This e-nciu5ei the testimony. Cammis-
sirne- E5mu-ds fxed the bail az 81 30
each. Bail was furnished
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-04-30
pidn,t Mean 20 klII the Queer.

Nadrid. April =s.-Tae nan ws7 vas a.
rested n the Comeaia theater las- even
Ing with q revolver and dagger or his
Ce-s81 AM wh7 Ess sgsp@ct@t q having
designs CT the life q t5e q1een regent. iz
al army veterinary aame5 chane1a. r.
says he zss intoxicated and had 70 IT,
rea;i7a 4 attacking anyone. The 8-Ihof-
5rses attach n importance % re AFFAIR.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-04-30
MUSIC ARD DRAMA.
NAY FESTIVAL.

The previous presentations % Handlers
greatest oratorIo. The MESSIAH az
Wichita have resulted in such q success
borh artistic and financial tast chs man
asement IS Uarra1te5 in S-nf6eEee -
the future. and the risk s. takes Z add
tional expense 10 secure sin greater at
fractions Z me way q celebrated so.o-zts.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-04-30
PORTO RICANS ARE ALL RIGHT
InsuInr Commissioner Kennedy Is
Enthusiastic in His Praise.

Washington, April 29.-Gene:al Rcoe-t
p. Kennedy, president of the insu,ar
commission. has returned from his tour Of
inspection in Porto Rico. NJ. Curtis f.
the only member of the boari now an
sent. and he IS expected by Monday. when
a meeting Of the board will be he'd and
the preparation ot TIRE commissions re-
port begun. General Kennedy &c lined 10
anticipate the probable recommendations
of the board but he spoke enthusiastically
Of the people and the soil Of Porto Rico.
1T is he said, "one Of the most fertile
lands on the globe and the people are cal
culaJed TO become good citizens. They
are industrious. intelligent and hospi-able.
and loyal 10 the United States" Gen
eral Kennedy said in reply to question
that he heard very little talk of terri
toriaI form of government Tor the island
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-04-30
Club Department
Kansas Social Science
federation.


This department of The Wichita Daily
Eagle is devoted exclusively to the inter-
ests Of cub women and the State Fedora
ton.
The cultivation Of an interchange OF
thought cannot be too strongly urged. Re
ports of clubs and any special features Oh
club work are solicited.
All communications should be sent to the
presidentI
OFFICERS OF THE K. S. s. F.
President. Mrs. S. R. Peters. Newton
Vice President Mrs. H. G. Toler. Wichita
Corresponding Secretary
....-.....A1rs. George W. Puett, Newton
Recording Secretary. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Mrs. J. N. Miller, Council Grove
Treasurer. Mrs. Hill P. Wilson, Lawrence
Before another issue of the. club COL
umn in the Eagle, the fourth annual
meeting Of the State Federation will be
over, reports be made. methods discussed
and a new corps Of officers elected. New
names viii head the next official club
column, but the same clubs viii report
their work and the same individual
workers viii continue their energy and
club activity. The Federation is beyond
the experimental age, and with the hearty
cooperation Of every club and the loyal
support Of every member in It, each year
will be better than the preceding one, in
better work, broader views and more
practical helpfulness, living to the senti-
ment Not for self, but for all"