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Evening star., 1899-03-03
Expansion According 10 Rhodes.

The views of Cecil Rhodes on the future
1f the United States will please the anti
expansionists greatly. They confirm the
warnings with which the air is at present
laden Listen TO this man. the antf-ex-
pansfonists will say. He knows what i'm
perialism means and demands, and points
cut the route and the lengths we must
travel unless We halt at this time
But as matter of fact, Mr.. Rhodes is
no authority on the subject of the future
of the United States and no proper inter
prefer of its present duty. He is an i'm
perialis;-the imperialist par excellence. He
knows only force in extending and uphold
ing empire. His operations have been ex-
clusively against stubborn and primitive
peoples. and his great success has blinded
him to the value of all other agencies but
the one which he himself employs. He
Places all of the people of this hemisphere
south of the United States on a par with
the natives of South Africa. and he expects
TO see the United States moving against
them and absorbing their countries into its
own system. after the fashion of his own
performances in the eastern hemisphere.
Interrogated as TO Mr.. Blaines plan for
bringing the Central and South American
countries into closer relations with the
United States. Mr. Rhodes pronounced il
visionary" But Mr.. Blaine's is distinctly
the American plan-the only possible plan
for extending American influence in that
direction Mr.. Rhodes thinks that Canada,
by reason of the good government that it
enjoys is not to be taken into account. II
Is far likelier. however. that Canada Will
become part Of the American Union as the
result of peaceful negotiations than that
Mexico will as the result of the exercise of
force.
The world is no very big affair in the
eyes of Mr.. Rhodes. but maybe too big to
he regulated as vet according to his pur-
poses and desires. He wants the United
States and England 10 rule the western
hemisphere. and England to rule Africa
and a large part of Asia. Thus the Anglo
Saxon race would be supreme. The United
States in the matter of Cub, and the Phil
ipp:nes is entering upon no such ambitious
undertaking.
Evening star., 1899-03-03
President LOubet.

The Star the other day remarked on some
of the criticism that had been leveled at
President Faure, who had sprung from the
plain people. and yet in office had been
most particular about all matters relating
to etiquette and ceremonial. His enemies
charged him with having developed into
mere creature of strut and show The Star
expressed the opinion that had BE been
negligent on that point he would have been
arraigned with an equal severity by these
same people. who would have characterized
him as a provincial. unfit for his high
place.
This. in way, is being confirmed now by
the criticism proceeding from this same
quarter of President Loubet. He. like his
predecessor is the son of the plain people.
but. unlike him. is himself also in appear
ance and taste, plain man. President
Faure was tall and commanding. Presi-
dent Loubet is short and unimposing Pres
ident Faure was fond of dress and elabor-
ate social functions. President I.oubet
cares nothing for dress, and heretofore has
Evening star., 1899-03-03
What Washington Has Escaped.

From the chicago News.
The city of Chicago is about to bring suit
against three of the street railway COM
panies for damages done to water pipes
through electrOlysis. 1t will be contended
by the city that neglect of the railway
companies to properly provide for the con-
ducting of their electric currents from the
points at which they leave the rails to the
power houses has been responsible for ser
1ous damages to the public mains, and in
c'dentally, II the case of the people Is sue
ceSsful. 1t will be demonstrated that the
overhead trolley system is not profitable
one for the traction companies to maintain.
The city electrician has explained that
electrolysis is due to overhead wires, and
that it would not occur if the trolIeys were
placed In conduits. OF course the railroad
officials do not care a snap of the finger
now costly their overhead systems may be
to the public as long as it seems to be
cheaper for them than the underground
trolley would be. But let the courts force
the companies to make good the damages
That are done by and through their over
head wires, and the underground trolley
will soon be established in this city.
Evening star., 1899-03-03
A Catastrophe Averted.

The Star cOngratulates the government
employees housed in the Department of Jus
uce building. the community in general and
itself upon the passage of the new building
bill yesterday. When the emergency which
had been for some weeks neglected, was re-
called TO attention Wednesday it seemed a
forlorn hope that anything could be accom-
plished al the present session toward Sc
curing the necessary enactment to insure
against a disaster at the old structure. Not
outstanding the adverse chances The Star
once more pressed the matter to the atten-
tiOn of the House. In accordance with its
warning. which revived the justifabIe fears
spected the building. Chairman Mercer Of
the public buildings committee of the House
yesterday undertook to secure unanimous
consent for the immediate consideration OF
the Senate bill. He managed the case with
such tact and discretion that after a debate
which at times skated over very thin ice
the bill was unanimously passed with an
anendmSnt limiting the cost of the build
ing TO One million dollars. The Senate late
lS~c evening accepted the amendment and
the bill was sent to the President Under
Its terms the Attorney General is to have
charge OF the enterprise of constructing a
new building to replace that which is Civ
ing unmistakabie signs OF rapid disintegra-
ton There may be some question here and
there as 10 the advisabiiity of locating a
large government building on a portion of
IA square. In this same connection there
Mas at one time disposition in the Senate
70 demand that the government acquire the
entire south half of the square. al least. in
Evening star., 1899-03-03
More TrOOps for Otis.

About six thousand regular troops have
been ordered to proceed to Manila with
out delay. This action, taken yesterday
ensures a continuance of the policy of
actively pressing the campaign against the
insurgent Fiipinos which has thus far re-
suited satisfactorily as the size of the
American force in the archipelago would
permit. 1t is not to be doubted that other
troops will be sent as soon as the President
can proceed with the reorganization of the
army authorized by the compromise bill
which he signed yesterday. Although this
bill is defective in SOM particulars and
does not reach all the requirements even
of the present emergency it nevertheless
will serve to tide the government over
period of embarrassment which might have
become full of danger also had there been
no strengthening of the military arm. It
is to be remembered that the majority of
the troops in the Philippines are volunteers
and that it is the duty of the government
to muster them out soon as possible
after the legal conclusion of the war Un-
der the terms of the new law they may be
re-enlIsted, but it is their privilege to re-
turn to this country if they so select Grad
ually their places can be filled by yo1un-
teers enlisted under the reorganization act
and so the ranks can be kept we'll filled.
But 1t will not do to weaken the American
line at Manila for a day, if the natives
are to be impressed with the power of the
United States and it's determination to
bring order out of the chaos which Agun-
aldo has created. 1t will be necessary to
keep the army of occupation well recruited
and reinforced from time to time. The men
who are now about to go to Manila are
practically veterans, many of them having
served through Indian campaigns in addi-
tion to seeing service in Cuba and Porto
Rico. The embarrassments which have
been suffered with the commssary and
other departments of the military service
in the recent past have doubtless by this
time taught their effective lessons. and it
is not to be believed that the men who now
go forth to serve the United States in troD-
ieal or semi-tropical countries will suffer
for adequate and proper food or shelter
or medical attendance. When the suffer
ingS of the troops were being widely ex-
plotted last summer and autumn certain
pessimistS ventured the confident predic-
ton that the government would find itself
unable to raise volunteers soon again This
forecast will now be put to test. II is
portion of the men who would ordinarily
respond to a call for troops would now
hesitate because through some laundering
due in the main to the confusion of
hastily organized campaign there was a
certain percentage of distress among the
troops in Cuba last year. This government
will never find itself unable to secure
enough soldiers 10 carry on its campaigns.
Evening star., 1899-03-03
Senator TiIIman's Consistency.

Senator Tfllman of South Carolina, in the
course of speech in New Jersey last Fri
day night, described with defiant frankness
how in the presidential election of 1876 in
county where there lived 300 blacks to
$500 whites the democratic majority at the
polls was 3,900 Then he made these boasts:
Can Tammany beat that? Can Phladel-
phia beat that? We beat these people by
outvoting and outcounting them and we
admit 1t. We can't repeal the Fourteenth
and Fifteenth Amendments except by force
and fraud. l told the senators this in
Washington and then I said What are
Bryan -Jeffersonian democrat. who stands
on the declaration that IAN governments
derive their just powers from the consent
of 0he white portion of the governed"
Evening star., 1899-03-03
From Six Hundred fo Three

That rumOr that 600 American troops had
been captured by the Filipinos has suffered
very severe shrinkage in the process of
confirmation. II is quite like the tradi-
tional tale about the small boy and his
warn to his father that hundreds of dogs
were througing the back yard. After much
cross examination. during which the ca
nine total steadily diminished, the lad ad-
mitted that his imagination had been fired
To- lis multiplication performance 10y two
dogs. our dog and another one" General
Otis today cables that there are just three
American soldiers in the hands of the in
surgents. If all the Filipino manifestocs
and bulletins and statistics are to be
saused upon the accuracy of the 6OO prs-
ouers tale the problem Of suppressing the
insurrection in the islands ought to prove
relatiNely insignificant.
Evening star., 1899-03-03
Library site Prospects Brighten.

The action Of the Senate in throwing the
library site hill into conference today seems
To assure tbs enactment of this most de-
sirdbIe bit Of legislation before noon tonlor
row. It is not to he believed for a moment
that the Districts legislature will neglect
or refuse Ia provide q site for the building
given to the capital city by Mr.. Carnegie.
II cannot be conceived that the houses
which are entrusted with the welfare of the
nations city would overlook so obvious an
opportunity to add TO the equipment of the
District for education and enlightenment
Therefore the passing of the hill to confer
enca fer an adjustment of the difference
between the houses may he taken as a
token OF final and determinative action in
one direction or another ensuring the erec-
tiun Of the Carnegie building and its ulti-
mate occupation by the library.
As The Star stated yesterday in these
columns. il cannot be expected that the
House will. at this end OF the session. agree
tH appropriate n quarter Of a million dol
lars for site for this purpose, whether
the money be taken with outrageous injus-
tie entirely from the Districts pocket or
equally from the District and the general
government. AT no time has there been
any substantial prospect that a direct
grant of money on any terms could be Sc
cured from the House for this end. Under
these circumstances the tendency of the
conference will probably he toward the ac-
cept&Ece of the House enactment, setting
apart Mount Vernon Square for the library
building. on the theory that this space has
NOT been legally set apart and devoted to
public use as park, and may therefore be
utilized in the manner proposed without
establishing a disastrous precedent. Re
fusal to accept the proposed avenue site for
the library has exposed the project to
many dangers. but it is inconceivabIe that
cur legislature will permit it to fail.
Evening star., 1899-03-03
Infants
WEAR.


We offer a number excellent val
ueS i'll Infants and Little Children's
Under and Outer Garments for Sat
urday, prominent among which are:
Infants Cambria Slips, rufle on neck and sleeves
: - ---'''-.-----. --...-.--.--..-.....15 15c.
Infants Cambria Slips, ruffie of embroidery on
hech anu sleeves. Each. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. DC
Infants Cambria SLIPS, styles, yoke of embroid
cry ana round yoke of tucks and Insertion finished
Win I'm rum" or embroidery Earh. .........,. ygc
me me Shoulder Diaper Suspender. Each ~ 25c
oiiidrens Muslin Drawers made in seven sizas
WIN PARENT facinss. rendering 1t impossible for
Ihel In TO tear down at the sides good quality mus
IN, hniShed with hem and cluster of tucks
Sizes : TO years Per pair............1 1oILc
Siyo - -, pan .15c.
,siHe 4. years Fer pair. Observation-Disclosures. zoe
,1hiI,,S Se"is " IeT PAIR .-..,.........2 25c.
children Muslin Drawers. with cluster of turks
ana ruine of embroidery; sizes = TO II wears Per
- 22.1c.
Muslin Skirts, two styles finished with
heImstltched rufe and rIffie of embroidery En- sjc
Nhlldfehs Muslin Gowns, Hubbard style woke of
Iucksi turnover collar and cuffs: trimmed with
tancy braid; We neck, finished with rufB,. of en-
Second floor = 100 -o0N'
Evening star., 1899-03-03
The Departing COnsressmen.

We're going home, Oh. glad refrain.
We soon shall leave this toilsome SPOT.
And some of us will come again
And some of US, alas, will not
The men returning will declare
Success from merit never swerves;'
The rest, that genius everywhere
Must look for less than it deserves
Evening star., 1899-03-03
Boys
OVyS
| Furnishing Dept,

Adjoining mems, carries complete
line of Collars, Cuffs, Neckwear,
Golf Hose, Shirts in white and col
ors, laundered and unlaundered, etc.
Specials for Saturday:
Boys Fancy Madras Pajamas g. s, TO- II and IA
years sizes. Per suit 81 90
Boys New String Ties, in splendid assortment,
for 25c.
E{rstH
Evening star., 1899-03-03
Corset
Department.

All the desirable and reputable
makes and correct styles of Corsets
are here in ample assortment-goods
of strictly high character only.
W. C. C. Corsets, coutil, white, black and gray,
extra long, medium and short. Per pair 81 90
II. & g. Corsets, French coutil. cut bias, well
boned, white. pink and blue. Per pair. 175
DOwager Corsets, French coatfi suitable for stout
figures Per pair. 90
i. C. Gorsets, sateen, heavily boned, top finished
with embroidery, black and white. Per pair. 50 so
pair. ........-..........$35 .$3 so
Parame Corsets dainty silk, low bust sudden
hips. pink, white and blue. Per pair. SO IS
Second floor.
Evening star., 1899-03-03

The dispensary agitation may lead Sena-
tor Tiilman, after he gets through with the
question of armor plate, TO point out TO the
government an obligation to provide his
c0nstItuents with iron-clad stomachs
Evening star., 1899-03-03
A Mistaken ImpressiOn,

Il suppose" said the congressman's
friend you will be very glad to go home
and get a little rest"
"RestH' echoed the statesman: with the
opposition party looming up as it never did
before and my chance for nomination still
in doubt? My friend, leaving Washington
is like getting out of warm bed at G
o'clock in the morning to chop wood"
Evening star., 1899-03-03
SHOOTING STARS.
An Ambition.

"All the worlds a stage remarked the
Filipino who has been studying English.
Well said Aguinado in that quiet tone
of authority so characteristic of greatness,
you hustle around for a few more barrels
of kerosene and We'll see if we can't make
it fireworks exhibition
Evening star., 1899-03-03
SnAnpnSp.

Whatever happens" said the GerAan
emperor. vol may rest assured that my
voice will be heard in the worlds affairs
How about this disarmament proposal?"
That's what puzzles me. 1t is going to
be hard to know exactly when to trade off
my guns for 13-iHch monographs"
Evening star., 1899-03-03
A State of Things to BE Remedied.

IViH tfIe ClICuSU
The Senate committee on appropriations
has done wisely in adding to the sundry
civil bill provision for laying Hawaiian
cable. AT the cost of s., 500 600 such a
thing would be cheap. The country is going
to have great deal of business to. do in
the Pacific ocean, and great deal of busi-
ness to protect, and the idea of chasing its
warships about with dispatch boats to car
ry them orders is little too antiquated for
the requirements of today. The Oregon at
Honolulu and beyond reach of the tele-
graph is an anachronism.
Evening star., 1899-03-03

1t is a trife shocking to note that th=re is
the same interest as to what man ar
rested for poisoning wears, eats and talks
about as is shown in the daily doings of a
man whose life has been devoted to pa
triotic service
Evening star., 1899-03-03
- . -

In connection with the Congressional Lii
hrary appointment the Senate assumes
some responsibility when it intimates that
there is any position to which a gentleman
who has scaled the heights to the House of
Representatives could not adapt himself.
Evening star., 1899-03-03

1t is TO be feared that Mr. Bailey will
waste his United States Constitution am
munilon so recklessly that he will be un-
prepared when he gets chance at some
really big game
Evening star., 1899-03-03

The victim in the badger game which oc-
casioned commant in New York some time
ago cannot be found, and it is necessary to
suspend the trial. The gentleman has sud
denly grown bashful.
Evening star., 1899-03-03

Mr. Eagan's friends have been iiscreetly
backward about putting forward the calm
that the generals ill-temper was due to
dyspepsia, resulting from an army diet.
Evening star., 1899-03-03
"a Hot Tine.-
From the Chic

From the Chicago News.
What a great opportunity the bands miss
ed in negiecting to assemble outside of
Manila, while II was burning, and play the
weli-known national air that used to be so
frequently alluded to In Skaters reports.
Evening star., 1899-03-03
Misses Youths and
Children's Shoes.

Latest shapes; best feathers; low
est prices. We handle no shoes that
we can't guarantee,
Special.
Misses Bright Dongola Kid But
ton and Lace Boots, autopedic last.
extension sole; sizes II to 2.
SI.65 a pair. Value $500.
Third floor
Evening star., 1899-03-03
Reserved His JUDGMENT.

Now, honestly" said the friend have
you any respect for a member of the Iegis-
lature who will accept money!"
My friend" said Senator Sorghum, Il
can't afford to go on record by answering
any such question. 1t depends entirely on
which side happens to be offering the
money!
Evening star., 1899-03-03
Agin the Government.

The democratic congressman, in caucus
assembled. have adopted a policy with re-
spect to our new possessions, and it ap-
pears to be substantially the same as that
of the newly arrived immigrant who an
nounced himself as agin the government
every time.
Evening star., 1899-03-03
FilipinOs at Home.
the Tacoma Ledger.

From the Tacoma Ledger.
The Filipinos, armed or unarmed, are
comparatively harmless, but their allies in
Congress are capable of making considera-
BILE trouble at times.
Evening star., 1899-03-03

It is a wise congressman who, imrne-
diately before the close of session, makes
an opportunity for a speech to remind his
constituents of his greatness.
Evening star., 1899-03-03

Admiral Won Diederichs is kept in a state
of great uncertainty whether he is to be an
overworked man or the gilt-edged occupant
of a sinecure.
Evening star., 1899-03-03

Muslin Drawers, deep hem with fine tucks above,
yoke band, feIled seams 21c pair; pairs
Muslin Drawers, tucked cambric rufie, tucks
above rufile, yoke band 29c. a pair; pairs
LOT Sl-UO
Muslin Short Skirts cambrc ruf1e, French back
.Zoc.
Muslin Short Skirts, rufle Of embroidery French
.
Cambria Drawers, deep rufle trimmed with lace
and Insertion Per pair. r......................5 Soc.
Womens Extra Size Muslin Gowns, double yoke In
back, tucked yoke in front, ruffe of embroidery
neck and sleeves good length and width. Each SOC.
Cambric Gowns, We neck, Hubbard style, double
yoke In back trimmed with embroidery and inser-
tiOn. Each. .15c.
NainsOok Gowns. empire style, trimmed with fine
tucks, embroidery and insertion, good length and
width. Each. $1.OO
.Sncnna floor.
Evening star., 1899-03-03

Aguinaldo's ransom-collecting outfit will
probably be made to work overtime pend
ing the arrival of Gen. Otis reinforce
ments
Evening star., 1899-03-03

Discreet statesmen will now proceed to
wear that overworked look for ths benefit
of constituents
Evening star., 1899-03-03
A Standard of Measurement.

How many weeks till springtime?'
inquiries the signing soul.
But the important question is,
How many tons of coal?'
Evening star., 1899-03-03

The argument that 1t might have been
worse was successfully employed with a
.aL g number OF the HnN hill.s nnnnnents
Evening star., 1899-03-03

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.
Evening star., 1899-03-03
Our New Line of
COHOred ShirGimgs

For season of 90 is ready-lmported
Madras, Cheviots and Oxfords, in
excellent assortment. Wen send you
line of samples if you wish.
Evening star., 1899-03-03
Spring
Toys.

In announcing the readiness of our
10y Department for spring of 90, we
direct attention to stock that is
more complete and extensive and in
every respect superior to that of
former seasons.
Some items of special interest to
the young folks Just now are:
Evening star., 1899-03-03

Walters Headache Powders.
Instant relief. Price 1oc. All druggists Ass
for and insist on Walters. Try them feis-i2ts
SCRoFULA, BLOOD POISON CANCER ECZEMs
tetter ard all other disorders Of the blood perrs
nenty cured and all tant eliminated from the sys.
TEN. 5. 5. s.. the greatest purifier. sul7-wfm-Iy
Evening star., 1899-03-03

Also the following special values
IN Extension Roller Skates, purchas-
ed under regular prices:
essy,s eoys Extension Roller Skates. Pair oac
6irs 1 Extension Roller skates. Pair 3gc
~! a!monds Extension Roller Skates for bows or
girls-best made. Pair. i0- Do's OK of
Fourth floor SOC.
Evening star., 1899-03-03
Mems
NWaar.

w SaEs
New spring effects in Neckwear
every few days. Also Stiff Bosom
Colored Shirts, Pajamas, Night
Shirts and Underwear for present
Use.
NeckWear.
Just arrived-a handsome assortment of Neckwear
in regular shapes and the farorite ''Batwing tie;
beautiful effects Each. h......................5 .50c
Palamas.
We have enough of the Fancy Sateen Pajamas
left from Anniversary Sale to last one more
slay-Persan designs and colorings. Usual prices
81 10 and $500 per suit Special price. .$1o0
Night Shirts.
Something in Fanciiy Trimmed Night Shirts
wristbands, collar and front trimmed with silk
cord, white and coiored III appearance like the
usual 81 90 shirt. Each. h................... SOC
ColOred Shirts.
New arrivals in Stiff-bosom Colored Shirts show
ing very tasty designs and choice colorings-
with pair of separate cuffs. Each. $10o
Medium-weight Underwear.
New Underwear of natural wool and cotton mixed
-proper weights for the next three months. Per
garment .,...................T .Toc. and 81 90
Evening star., 1899-03-03
Wolen's MUSLIN
UmdergarnnentSo

First floor.