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The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-27

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The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-27

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The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1899-10-27

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-21
Closing the Rargain with spain.

The very large majority given in the
House yesterday to the bill appropriating
S2p.oOoOO0 to pay Spain under the terms of
the treaty OF peace is a gratifying evidence
that the pessimism which pervades some
quarters of the body polite is not being
permitted to work out results in Congress
deleterious to the good repute of the re-
public. Tie thirty-four representatives
who voted in the negative will be a long
time explaining their position satisfacto-
rily to their constituents and fellow-citi-
zens. The 215 who voted to uphold the
governments credit abroad as that of a
nation of honor, whatever may be their po-
utcal prejudices, are true to their trust
and deserving of praise. 1t was most for
tdnate that the House permitted no amend
ments to be added to the bill declaratory of
the governmental policy. That policy is to
be framed with dehberation, after a mature
consideration of all the phases of the case
after the conditions of the Philippines have
been thoroughly ascertained, after the pres
ent warfare in the islands has been sup
pressed, after the United States has, in fact
taken possession of the territories handed
over to it by Spain. Until then any effort to
fasten upon the administration a limitation
as to purpose and intent is premature and
unwise. prejudicing the cause of good gov
eminent here as well as in the regions di-
rectiy affected. To notify the Filipinos by
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-21

The vote in the Senate yesterday whereby
the army reorganization bill was taken up
for consideration may be accepted as an
index Of the sentiment of the upper house
IN this subject Forty-four senators are
lrrayed against 20. An urgent emergency
impends, for which the proposed legislation
IS intended a remedy. The final ex-
change of notifications between this country
and Spain can not be delayed many more
lays. When that event occurs the war has
officially ceased and the right of the gov
ernmcnt to retain the volunteers in service
becomes at least questionable. The condi-
lions in the Philippines are such that in all
probability there will be need there for sew
eral thousand men in excess of those which
can be spared from the regular army on
the old peace basis for some time to come.
Whatever may be the exact measure de-
vised, whether it be the Hull bill, or the
Hawley modification of the Hull bill, there
Is vital need of the Immediate enlargement
II the permanent force. 1t is suggested
that the opposition in the senate will resort
TO a fiiibuster TO prevent the passage of the
oill before the 4th Of March. Counting to-
day there are now IL working days left of
the session, time enough TO consider this
measure thoroughly under right conditions
and To pass all the necessary appropriation
bills and some of the other important mat
ters which demand attention at this time
But if hlibuster is inaugurated there is
no telling what may happen. If it be the
purpose OF the opposition to force an extra
session they can doubtless accomplish this
result by delaying the passage of the army
BILL fer it is evident that the President is
determined that some method of military
reorganization shall be devised Immediate
~, whether in this Congress or the next de-
ponds entirely upon the record OF the pres
ent session That he will at once issue a
call for an extra session if the army bill
should fail is assured. 1t is therefore
question with these few senators whether
they care TO become responsible for the ne
cessity Of assembling Congress out of its
time to do the work which they are now
preventing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-21
a Pledge to he Redeemed,
From the New York Tribune.


Every republican senator and representa-
tive is under the most solemn obligations
TO the people to see that the census bu-
reau is organized under the civil service
rules. The national platform adopted by
the st. Louis convention in 1896 declared:
THE civil service law was placed on the
statute book by the republican party. which
has always sustained it, and we renew our
repeated declarations that it shall be thor
oughly and honestly enforced and extended
wherever practicable" That promise is as
sacred as the promise to maintain the gold
standard or to protect our manufacturing
interests. On the strength of it the repub-
lcan party obtained the support of civil
service reformers. Its campaigners con-
trasted their pledges with the democratic
demand for rotation in office The repub-
licans are now in power as a result of the
popular approval of their platform, this
plank among the rest. To break that
promise now is nothing less than betrayal
of trust on the part of all republicans who
vote for turning the census over to spoils-
men. The platform specifically said that
the republicans would extend the merit
system wherever practicable. 1t cannot
be pretended that it is not practicable in
this instance, when Mr.. Porter and the
present director, Mr.. Wright, as the result
of their experience, declare that to put the
bureau in the classified service is not mere
ly practicable, but absolutely necessary for
attaining the best results for the govern
ment. 1t is plain case of honest obedi-
ence to duty and faithfulness to pledges or
of breaking promises and betraying public
interests for ignoble ends.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-21
Hunting for Scapegoats.

We are likely to be treated for some days
to come with very amusing reading from
the Spanish cortes now in session and
wrangling over the war. Yesterdays ses-
sion of the houses was indicative Of the
temper of the legislators in opposition to
the government They want everybody
who had anything to do with the collapse
of the Spanish campaign punished. In the
senate Count d'Almenas complained that
though five months had elapsed since the
surrender not a single general had been
shot. He denounced Weyler Primo de Ri
vera, Blanco, Cervera and Linares as fail
ures. The army of lions had been led by
asses. In the chamber Senior Annix de-
clared that Santiago had been surrendered
without military reason, and indeed, that
the surrender had been arranged between
the Washington and Madrid governments,
and that President Mckinley, after thus
fixing the case, wired Gen. Shafter to make
a sham attack in order to give excuse to
the Spaniards to yield. 1t is evident from
these assaults that the Sagasta ministry
will have a hard time in the cortes for the
next few weeks. TIE demand for the blood
of the generals who failed to whip the
United States will not, of course be COM
piled with, but it serves to show why Spain
Ldi4Gt 1Utie IS no iOleTdllCe Will uIlSuC-
cess. The condition of the Spanish war
chests and arsenals and navy yards was in
no wise the fault of any single ministry.
1t is not to be conceived that one in
telligent public parsonage in the empire
did not know that in military strength
Spain was ridiculousIy inferior to the
United States, even after every allowance
had been made for the Unpreparedness of
this country. Nevertheless, when the
struggle was forced upon the nation by
the wrong-headedness of the government
and the people, and the men in command
brayely met their fates in due season, there
was no applause for what they did but
only condemnation for their failure to ac-
complish the impossible. The sentiments
of Count d'Almenas were cheered yester-
day by the people in the galleries. When
he demanded the execution of those who had
failed to slit the ears of the Yankee pig
the clamors of approval became so great
that the galleries were cleared. It is natu-
raj. however, that Spain should feel sore
over defeat and that some one of the OPP
position should cast aspersions upon the
commanders. Indeed, what else have we
done on this side, even though we Won
remarkable victory?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-21

When a protest from patron of the
lexington branch of the City and Sub
urban railroad line against the non-opera-
lion Of that road was laid before the En-
ginser Commissioner yesterday he ex-
pressed his astonishment that the line had
not been in operation since Sunday, Feb
ruary II, and set about at once to ascertain
the facts of the case. 1t Is indeed strange
that for aight days this important factor
in the ctty's transportation business was
permitted to remain idle, in defiance of its
charter and without adequate reason, with
out molestation or admOni.ion
This occurrence brings to notice the fact
that there Is no specific provision of law
10 compel street railway company to
operate its line save that contained in TIE
act Of June .. 1s9S. relating To abandoned
tracks. That law provides that whenever
a street railway shall not have been regu-
Eariy operated for railway purposes upon a
schedule approved by the Commissioners
Tor period OF three months the Commas
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-21

sicners may then. ia their discretion, notify
the company 10 remove such unused tracks
and to restore the street to good condition.
Should the company fail 20 comply within
sixty days, the directors of the company
shall be deemed guilty of nlisdemeanor
and liable to fine of $40 day for further
neglect of the mandate of the Commission
ers. This applies only to prolonged periods
of abandonment, and does not affect such
situations as that just noted. There should
be further provision of Jaw ID the effect
that all city transportation companies
which, within certain specified time after
the abatement of a storm which may tend
10 obstruct the tracks and prevent traffic,
fail to operate their lines shall be equally
guilty of misdemeanor and subject TO fines
imposed upon the officers or directors
1t is to be assumed, of course, that a
traction company will not neglect the
chance to carry passengers longer than the
stress of weather may require. This as
sumption is based upon the further ny
pothesis that there is profit in operating
the road This condition. howaver, is not
inyariable. 1t does not exist in the present
case of the City and Suburban road. 1t
may recur in other instances, and to guard
against such awkward delays as that
which has just terminated by the tardy
action of the owners of the lexington, 1t
would be well if the Commissioners at the
next session of Congress, were to secure
the adoption of an amendment to the law
OF June %, 1898, ana then to ensure some
process of police supervision over the city
lines to enable them to know when tie
roads are running and when they are
stopped.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-21
4 Good start.

The court of inquiry in the matter OF
the beef scandal tegins its work along log
icaI and business-lite lines, and it is only
necessary that those lines be strictly and
thoroughly followed for the findings of the
courl. whatever they may be. TO meet with
respectful acceptance
The charge made is that portions of the
canned meats furnished to the soldiers on
the Cuban and Porto Rican campaigns
very considerable portions-were unfit for
use. and when used through necessity had
an injurious effect on the men The same
was true of certain meats IN bulk In the
effort to explain this the words "em-
balmed." and ''dOctOred,'' and poisoned
have been employed. The charge eman-
ated from General Miles. who has appeared
as the first witness and given his authori-
ties. Those authorities are now following
the general on the witness stand. and it is
10 be hoped that all of them may be called
and examined at length.
The first thing is to establish the fact.
With the fact established, the next thing
will be to Tx the responsibility, and once
that is fixed the law and public sentiment
will do the rest.
There are. or appear to be, any NUMBER
OF side issues involved, but they should
not be permitted to hinder or confuse the
real question. 1t may be accepted as a
fact that the beef industry as a rule Is
conducted legitimately, and that millions
are being fed by it upon meats which are
wholesome and nutritious. So much the
worse then if It shall be established that
the soldiers of the country while preparing
FOR battle OF while in battle were served
with refuse OF with medicated meats. They
were entitled, by all means, to the best
procurabie. The citizen in the security of
his home had not so great claims to con-
sideration as the soldier had. If their sup
plies were tempered with, those response
BILE for the crime, whether war officials or
contractors. or both, should be most
yerely punished.
Official jealousies are not materially to
the point. The War Department never pre-
scented the picture of a happy family, and
it never will Nor is it important to ex-
plain why. The present organization has
manifested no more internal strife than has
been observed in others a grave charge
has been made. and reputable men are now
,estifying the subject. If the court
sticks to the text the country will be sat
is1ed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-21
ASuinaldo's Government Represents
Itself Alone.
From the London Chronicle.

Outside Manila, Iloilo and Cebu to speak
roughly, the Philippine interior is an un-
known land. Only an occasional orchid
hunter has penetrated its virgin forests.
Finally, the hatred of the natives for the
priests was so deadly that they We're all
ways ready to fight even without leaders
The first sign that the last rebellion had
broken out up country was that the black
robed bodies of murdered priests came
floating down the PaSig river past Manila
The natives would have no such incentive
as this to resist the Americans. From the
Spanlards. too, they had nothing to hope;
from the Americans they have everything
In word, the little band of Westernized
natives does not represent the inhabitants
of the Philippines; it is without either the
knowledge or the power to govern the is
lands; it is incapable of serious resistance
even II the chief reasons for such resistance
had not already vanished. Firm action by
America would Immediately reduce the
problem to the simple one of judging how
much Sef-gOvernment could be immedia tely
granted, and for this firm action the world
is entitled to look.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-21
Cart on the Muck-COyered Snow

1t is to be assumed that the Commission
ers will lose no time in removing the last
remnants of the storm of last week from
the streets. The refuse-covered piles of
icy snow which now are found in the gut
tiers at intervals will not melt as rapidly as
did the snow which was spread over the
streets Little by little they trickle off into
the sewers. but so slowly that their ex-
istence for many days is assured unless
they are carted off bodily. There is more
than offense to the eye in the presence of
these mounds. The snow of which they are
composed contains much dirt of all kinds,
scooped off the street surfaces as the ma
terial was cleared out of The car and wagon
tracks. Little of this refuse flows into the
sewers. As the weather becomes warmer
these piles will begin to scatter odors and
perhaps disease germs. 1t is quite as i'm
portant that they should be carted off to
safe distances and dumped where they will
affect the public health in no degree as it
was that the street passages and cutters
should have been cleaned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-21
still Time to Correct.
From the New York World.

The census bill as passed by the House is
extremely bad. 1t exempts the thousands
of census appointees from competitive ex-
animation: 1t makes political spoils of the
entire service; and, as no less experienced a
man than Robert P. Porter-strong parti-
san as he is-has testified it diverts the
mind of the superintendent of the census
from his proper work and converts him
from statistician to a busy broker in
spoils Mr.. Porter further testifies from
his experience that system of this kind
compels delays which render census work
largely valueless and cripples the office
with incapacity from top to bottom
There is still time for the Senate to COR
rect the blunder of the lower house
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-21
Telephone Rates in Baltimore

FROM Baltimore News.
The reduction of telephone rates in
Washington, which is contemplated, might
very well be followed by a similar conces-
sion to the public here 1t must come
sooner or later. The Washington reduc-
ton was not voluntary on the part of the
company, but was compelled by Congress.
tnhappily, Congress cannot do as much
for Baltimore. When we read of the low
telephone rates in some cities in Europe,
where the instrument is not in ANYTHING
like the general use to which we are accus
toned in this country, the wonder i: that
the companies have been able to keep up
their high charges in so many American
cities. The Baltimore rate of S125 per year
Tor telephone service is outrageously high
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-21

congressional enactment, out of place and
out of time, III a mere endeavor to embar-
rass the President, that they are to be left
severely alone by this government, is to pro-
long indefinitely the condition of insurrec-
ton which the American soldiers are now
striving to suppress. As soon as Spain has
ratified the treaty and the notifications of
the two countries have been exchanged,
and the money due TO Spain has been paid,
the question of adjusting the conditions
which that transaction has brought to us
will present itself. and not before
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-21

Perhaps the grounding will be satisfied
with having crowded into two weeks far
more than enough winter weather to ac-
count for six weeks of average climate un-
der Washington conditions. 1t ought to
satisfy the president little beast to know
that he has given the capital and indeed
the entire country, for that matter. one of
the worst chillings which it ever endured.
If he is considerable woodchuck he will
come out of his hole for keeps and let the
spring advance with no more blockades.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-21
Two M0nOnys

me contrast between yesterday and Mon
day week ago was something to startle
even the oldest resident within the range
Jf this variable climate The day of the
great blizzard the temperature did not rise
above . degrees, the winds were savagely
S~lt:, the snow fell in binding quantities.
ne streets were piled high with drifts and
he city was in a desperate condition. Yes
.erday the skies were clear, the tempera-
s ure rose 10 - degrees. the snow had nearly
all melted away. there was no wind and
ave for the occasional piles of dirty ice
refuse in the cutters OF some streets the
city wore every sign of enjoying April
weather Indeed the reaction from the in
tense cold TO the spring heat Of yesterday
WAS almost too sudden. The warmth en-
aervated as the cold benumbed a week
previous The change illustrates the won
dertu! range Of climate which is to be ex-
pvrienced in this latitude and longitude.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-21
InactiOn Exclaimed.

He struggled with a deadlock
Ere in Congress he was placed,
But Uncle Jim had cash to burn
And midnight oil to waste.
He labored hG and studied.
And learned the outs and ms;
And when he landed, Here" says he,
rs where my rest begins"
And that is why your uncle
To his desk so seldom goes;
lie worked so hard to win it,
He'll need years of sweet repose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-21
New Use for Monitors.

From the New York COmmerciaI Adyertiser.
The ingenuity of Dewey has discovered
new use for monitors in land fighting
Their shallow draught enables them to be
al chored near shore, where they can throw
their great shells ten miles inland. There
must have been amazement-for the insur-
gents in these meteoric apparitions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-21
As 1t Seemed to Him,

How shall we govern the Fflipinos," ask
ed the interviewer.
Il don't know" answered the busy mill
tsry man. ut will be time enough to think
Of that when we get them out of the notion
of trying to govern u.s.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-21
Busy People.

Il tell you" said the. unobtrusive man.
that Paris mob must be made up of Won
derfully well-informed people,
But they merely parade the streets and
shout
Yes; but think of how often they turn
out and how much study it must take to
know exactly what they are shouting about
every time"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-21
An Effort to Initiate,

ooh, this world is but bubble,''
Says some pessimistic prig.
Then his lung-work he will double,
Thinking that's what makes it big.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-21
Concentrated,

DO all army officers use violent profan-
fty?" inquired Miss Prym.
Certainly not answered Miss Cayenne.
IT is evident that a very few of them I'M
dertake the responsibilities in that line for
the entire organization"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-21

The witnesses in New York's poisoning
mystery have faculty for going on the
stand and saying a great deal without tell
ing anything.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-21
, census should BE Free From Politics.

IL there is any public enterprise which
should be especially free from the inftu-
ences or politics, that enterprise is the TAX
ing of the census. Any other view of the
subject seems like an affront to common
intelligence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-21

Col. Bryan desires to experiment fully
upon this country with 16 to i before I'M
dertaking to establish 1t in Asiatic coun-
tries
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-21

General Miles is willing to substitute
theory for "pretense,' and leave the rest
to the dictionary
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-21

Col. Bryan finds substantial chances for
fight almost scarce in politics as they
were during the war
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-21

The Filipinos continue to labor under tn,
delusion that arson is civilized accom-
plishmert.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-21

President Loubet is making the most con-
spicuous plea for harmony in current
politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-21
SHOOTING STARS.

General Miles is careful not to fire any
exclamation points at random
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-21

The persistency with which the Tagais
ars upon hospitals is another evidence Of
the demoraIizing influence of the Spanish
sOIdiery