The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-11-26

United States from Manila IN one OF the
government transports. The debates
furnish some mighty interesting read
ing" having to do much with daIaliGg
statistics and deadly historical compare
sons. The administration is arralgned
most mercileSslN ut all points. The
theory that annexation would create new
markets is utterly destroyed by Com-
mercial quotations and opinions of dis
interested men i'll position 10 know
whereof they speak Here is one ,nottd
from Assistant Adjutant General Bel
ford's article in the April Review Of
Reviews: If American capitalists
would invest money enough II the Isl
ands to control the output of one g the
principal products, large returns would
be secured The Philippine Islands
are a rich field for exploitation by 81
gigantic trust, burt their richness in fer
fifty and production is not for the
misses of the people
The question. Are the |ilipinos in
capable of governing themselves" is
discussed with some amusing sa.lins and
convincing statistics as to races and
education in the islands. 1t is shown
that the Christians, numbering about
100000, are in sympathy with tie
Aguinaldo government. Private Smith
says, $50 you see the sentiment against
American canned liberty as Tom Reed
calls it. is about unanimous, ard even
if we accept Senator PHatt's new lee
laration of independence, All just pow
ers of government are derived from the
consent of some of the governed wc
must find our saving some among tho
polygamous and slave-holding Mohamme-
dams of the little Sulu group. who were
bought by General Bates to fight the
Tagalo and Visaya Christians, as the
British hired the heather Indians TO
fight the cclonists."
Aguinaldo is proved to be nan
of incorruptide honesty and humane
character by references to Senate Doc.
81 and by the testimony of such men
as Consul General Il. Spencer Pratt,
Murat Hhlstead. Lieutenant Calkins,
and Consuls Williams and Wildman.
An especially hard hit is dealt wheel
Private Smith compares Mckinley
instructions to Governor General Otis
with the proclamation to the Elamitss
of the Assyrihn King Asshurbanipaj,
who after invading Elam and laying
waste the country killing the men and
filling up the wells, and causing the
death of the Elamite King, sent Belibni
to be governor general over the conquer
ed country and proclaimed; My peace
to your hearts: may you be well. | SIN
watching over you, and from the sin
of your king. Nabgbelzikri, | have sep
arated you. Now / send ito you my
servant Belibni to be my deputy over
you. | have joined with you, keeping
your good and your benefit in my sight.
Notice is very cleverly called to tie
fact that Talleyrand. in his letter Gr
November %, 17S2, gave every reason
for France to seize upon the American
colonies that the imperialists give FIR
the administration having seized upo',
the Philippines. Moreover, a marked
similarity Is shown between the trear-
ment Of the Filipinos by Mckinley and
the handling of the colonists by George
H.
Altogether. the administration gets it
hot aud heavy. and it is all done with
strength and convincing power that
is pleasant TO follow.
DIFFERENCES. by Hervey White.
Publishers: Small, Maynard Il Co,
Boston. Price, S1.50.
We are reminded somewhat of Walter
Besant in reading this very up-to-date
story, dealing as it does with the great
problem of helping the poor. 1t is 4
fascinating tale of charming youns
heiress giving up fortune and friends
for the sake of the workingman she
loves and the work that she Graves.
The scene is in Chicago, where Gene
We've Radcliffe elects to live i'll Settle
ment House so as TO be able to give
systematic help to the poor Of the neigh
borhoCd To her one day, as she Is
dispensing rations to the unfortunate.
comes machinist out of work. She
helps him, takes a sympathetic interest
in him and his affairs, and gradually
finds in him one Of natures princes.
The book is delightfully."- written, and of
absorbing interest; but we cannot help
wishing that the author had omitted
such expressions as placid hair and
harsh drops Of rain
THE TERRITORIAL. ACQUISI-
TIONS OF THE UNITED STATES,
by Edward Bicknell Publishers:
Small, Maynard 4 Company, Boston.
Price soc.
This is a brief historical review of the
circumstances and manner OF all OF
our territorial acquisitions, beginning
with that Of the Northwestern Territory
and ending with the annexation ~
Hawaii The book is naturally called
forth by the discussion of the results OF
the war of 1898. and gives in detail ali
the precedents that the government has
TO help in shaping its course in the pres
ent critical time. The author possesses
a clear and brief style, pleasing withal.
There is no partisanship apparent.
Facts are stated, with their causes and
attendant circumstances; but personal
opinions and prejudices are not intrnd-
ed. nor are they to he read between
the lines.
Just at this time the book is Of much
interest, and doubtless will be much
read.
THE ENCH TAINTED TYPEWRITLR,
by John KendEick Bangs, with Illus
tlaticns by Peter Newell. Harper u
Brothers New York.
The readers of Bangs previous Sly
gian tales will be glad to make the ac-
quaintance of this new number OF the