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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-23
Eng land and American

Ambassador Choate has sailed for his
post Of duty He bears a message of good
Will and a cordial welcome awaits him
lie represents our best character and cul-
tGre, and that he will serve the country
ost successfully is d confident exuectarion
The leader Of the American bar. and a man.
as well. of all-round ACCOMPLISHMENTS
should not find it difficult. even at the age
Of -siXty-tive. to enter an entirely new field
and distinguish himself there also.
The existing relations between the United
States and England all that The leading
m"u of the two countries desire They arr,
friendly in every way. They are all the
Stronger for not being a matter NJ written
compact or the fruit Of formal negotiations.
They have grown out of It better under
Standing than had before existed OF each
Others Durpos IS. and out of the changes in
the VI rid which are every day calling more
loudly Tor Anglo-SaXon unity. And they
will endure.
Tn" powers of Europe do not believe this
They have persuaded thepst Ives that the
demonstration at best is but nirtation
England. they assert. is noJ the hero in the
matter of the Spanish war that the United
States has been led TO believe and they
think that as soon as the United States be-
comes convinced of this Il pronounced cool
ItSSS " III lbl4OW the present warmth of feel
ing Moreover. they are hoping for Il clash
III The extending OF trade. The Two co1n-
tries being rivals in many lines and fields
sharp business competition ard exertiou
are expected TO make a permanent attach
m"nt on general and sentimental scores i'm
possible
This il an erroneous view Of the subjec,
Neither England nor America proposes to
surrender any opportunity for individual ad-
Vdnccment 10 the other. Each will continue
10 keep sharp eye On the interests of
lumber one. This has just been shown in
the negotiations affecting questions in dis
pute between the United States and Eng
lands leading colony. In time these dues-
uou~ will b. settled, but purely on a bust
ness basis.
But :" far as the world at large i con-
cerucd reckoning should bc made, on the
permanently of the friendship between the
tw" Ergiish-speaking nations. They have
- mitch In common. and 50 much depends
on their unity Of purpose and action with
regard 10 all of the large and largest prob
lens. that they must go forward practical
~ hand in hand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-23
Fact Versus Fancy.

If rE.. FIIiuiuoS measured up TO the char
ar1er gwen them by their American eulo-
sf>tS the duty IF this government would
~, a. plain as a pikestan- If Asmnaiao
bore any resemblance whatever I" Wash
iuston or the people Of the Philippines suE-
c-Str,l the colonists whom Washington led
i'm, ependcnt government in the archipelago
would rot only be the right of those peo-
pie bat the best thing for the United
: ate~ IL could be established without any
delay and maintained without any diif1-
Guilty. The United States would merely be
salIed upon to stand 10y for awhile until
the angry waters subsidized, and then In
honor and in safety could go upon its way.
But who does not know that the picture
drawn hv the anti-expausionists is wholly
fanciful2 What of actual fact now i'll our
possession does not show the Filipinos to
be ignorant and faction-torn and incapable
Of government of any kind? Let it be adj
mitted that while Spain ruled them they
had just grounds for all the violence in
which they INDUCED. and that their present
temper and distrust Of everybody are but
natural outgrowths of It long period Of bit
ter servitudc Still the fact remains that
in the Philippines there is condition of
affairs bordering on anarchy. and that only
the presence of American troops prevents
an Outburst which would shock the world.
Fact and not fancy must shape the Amer
lean policy. The fact comes from Admiral
Dewey and General Otis who are ~. the
ground and Iaborins day and night and
under the most trying circumstances 10
meet an actual condition. The fancy comes
from drramers in their studies, timid states
men snug in office. and eloquent gentlemen
arrayed in evening clothes seeking office
and eating rich dinners in every state of
the Union.
IL hot birds and cold bottles and twisted
citations from history and departed heroes
called back and presented now in carica-
ture were safe sources of Inspiration and
safe means of Instruction the Philippine
problem could easily be solved. But un-
fortunately they are not Dewey on the
bliStering deck of the Olympia in Manila
bay and Otis watching the jungles near
The city. see matters in altogether another
light. and they are the guides that. al this
time. the American people. TO be true 10
themselves. must follow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-23
The Smallpox NisitatiOn.

1t is in order to CONNIE I'd the activity of
the District officials who have to do with
the regulation of the public health in this
smallpox emergency. There have been an
unusual number of cases of the disease and
much Quarantining has been necessary.
Yet so thorough have been the methods
employed, within the limitations estab-
lished by circums tances, that there is to-
day practically no public apprehension
whatever. Nothing more surely handcaps
the efforts of the officials in such cases
than the excitement of the people and their
disposition to break quarantine. Several
years ago. when the last previous local
visitation of the smallpox was experienced,
there We're many symptoms of public
alarm. Fortunately in this case there have
been sufficient reasons to distract public
attention from the progress of the disease
to give the authorities free hand in fight
ing ii. The interna tional complications
the war in the Philippines and the blizzard
have all contributed to this desirable ef-
feet, serving, as ii were, as counterfeit
tdnts. Congress has promptly granted the
fund of $4,000 requested for the purpose of
suppressing the disease and 1t is not to be
doubted that with this ample appropriation
in hand the Commissioners will be able to
stamp II out. fne disease is thus far of a
continued public calm and confidence in
the authorities and no reason whatever for
alarm or panic.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-23

structure in the name of the patriotic wo-
men of the country is indeed appropriate.
The accounts of the enterprise thus far
rendered are most encouraging. At yester-
days session a large sum was subscribed in
short order, bringing the fund IN hand to
practically $4,000. More is needed ard will
nnquestionably be secured to permit the
construction or the purchase OF a building
which will he ereditable to both the orgari-
cation and the city. The possibilities of the
plan for the advancement of patriotic in
terest in the war of the revolution and the
concentration of national attention upon
the modern symbol of the struggle which
laid the foundation of the republic are
practically unlimited. 1t is characteristic
of American women that whatever is I'M
deI'taken in their name Invariably succeeds
1t is therefore not to be believed that the
Continental Hall project will even mo-
mentarily lag in its march toward complete
and brilliant success
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-23
The Continental Hall Project

Washington views with pleasure the pa
triotic enterprise of the Daughters of the
American Revolution in raising a fund for
the erection of a Continental Hall In this
city This project is IN line with many
others, some already accomplished. others
under way, Others only in contemplation
which tend to nationalist the capital still
further. by causing to be permanently rep
resented here all varieties of national or
ganizations and impulses. 1t Is as logical
proposition as could well be devised. To
erect here. In the city bearing the name of
the great continental. and dedicated to the
uses of the sovsrnmsnt which he helped
first to create and tAea 70 adxninistar. q
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-23
Vote on the Hawaiian Bill,
From the Chicago Tribune

FROM the Chicago tribune.
Among the important bills which il is
said the Senate Will not have time to vote
upon al this session is the one providing a
form of government for Hawaii. The Sem
ate. however, had plenty of time Saturday
to consider and pass eight measures of
trif1ing Importance as compared with the
Hawaiian. any one or all of which might
have been deferred without detriment to
the public interests. Senatorial Courtesy
and the inalienablc privilege of CAB have
brought Congress to the point when the
greater the Importance and urgency of a
measure the less the likelihood of immedi-
ate action. In difficult questions like the
Nicaragua canal there is excuse for going
slow, but with Hawaii and similar meas
ures there is no such excuse. The Hawaiian
bill was framed by a competent commits
sion. If it proves defective it can be
amended later without prejudice There is
urgent need for its adoption. Let the nine
ty senators ne gwen leave to print that's
what the Congressional Record seems to
be made for-and a vote be taken on the
Hawaiian bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-23

taking of testimony was concerned, in
order that no trace of suspicion should rest
upon the completeness or the fairness of
the investigation.
The issue in the present case is far more
important than In the Gazette affair. The
efficiency of great government bureau
which annually handles many millions of
dollars is to be ascertained. Not alone the
people of this city, but those of every other
city in the country particularly where pub
lie buildings have been or are TO be erected,
are deeply interested. The matters to be
adduced in testimony before the commit
tee have in some measure been outlined in
the columns of this paper. The readers of
The Star are doubtless familiar with the
general trend of the charges which have
been brought against the constructors of
this building. 1t is due to them and to the
readers of newspapers throughout the
country that the detailed facts offered in
substantiation of these charges and also
in reputation of them should be made public.
III the sessions of the committee are
thrown open hereafter-as they assuredly
should bet is to be expected that the
testimony taken at the four-hour meeting
which started the process of investigation
Will be given out for publication
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-23
Civil Service Rules Practicable,

1t is perfectly practicable to put the GEN.
sus bureau under civil service rules. II is
as practicable to organize census bureau
in accordance with the rules as to organize
any one of the many other bureaus in
Washington. The work is not hastily be-
gun nor quickly terminated. Over a year
is given for perfecting ,he system and
getting ready to take the census, and then
the bureau will be occupied for several
years in compiling the returns For such
employment experts are needed. 1t would
be disgraceful to give these places to DO
litical hacks. Our rulers are much con-
cerned with the good government they are
going to give or dependents. A good
preparation for that undertaking would be
some common honesty and good faith. in
governing at home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-23
No Secret Inquiry,

The inquiry into the circumstances OF
the construction of the Washington post
ONCE building. which was started yesterday
by subcommittee. by the order of the SEN
ate. involves most important research. IL
not only Immediately affects the record of
this local structure, but ii takes within its
sweep the conditions surrounding the con-
struction of practically all other public
buildings throughout the country. and fur
thermOre offers an opportunity To examine
closely into the methods Of work in vogue
il the Office Of the supervising architect
Of the treasury. II is, indeed capable of
throwing much-needed light upon a subject
which has mystifed the citizens of this
country for many years, namely. why it is
that the work Of public construction is pro-
verbally slow and costly beyond the ex-
perience OF private builders
In view of the breadth OF this inquiry il
Is. therefore, TO be hoped that the sessions
Of the investigating committee viii not be
SECRET. was that OF yesterday, which
started the work 1t is the invariable rule
that ali such procedures are open 1t is a
point of punctiIio' that whatever In the line
OF congressional investigation affects the
Integrity or efficiency OF any individual or
set Of individuals shall be public. II is only
Necessary in this connection TO point to
one notable instance within the recent past
10 demonstrate this policy. In the case of
the Senate investigation into the circum-
stances attending the award Of the con-
tract for the publication of the Patent
Office Gazette. several years ago, conducted
by the committee On printing. the doors
We're thrown open to representatives OF the
press and, indeed, to such of the general
public as could gain access to the room.
That inquiry personally affected at least
two high officials Of the government, and
Il Was rightly regarded as necessary that
the inquiry should Be open, a. far ~ the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-23
The Black Mau.

Singin' bout de black man,
Settin' in de sun;
Glad ter git job ter do
An gladder when it's done.
Has it's disadvantage,
Dis color Of is skin,
But he hasn' got no burden"
'Ceppin' when it's gin.
Singin' bout de black man,
Doesn' make no bluff;
Takes life as it comes along
An says it's good enough.
Doesn' halter listen
Ter all dis white folks din;
Hash got no burden
Not wuf mentionin'.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-23
An Enyer Inunirx.

Il am very much afraid said the diplo-
mat, that you are going to lose your pres
tige.''
Am l ?" answered Ii Hung Chang, whose
possessions are so varied that he cannot of
course remember about all of them. I'm
sorry to hear that. How much is a pres
tige worth in Chinese money!"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-23
SHOOTING STARS.
An Irreverence.

George Washington" remarked the
strictly practical parsonage, was first in
war, first in peace and first in the hearts of
his countrymen and all that sort of thing
Yes"
But he'd probably be the last to get his
constituents their share OF river and har-
Dor appropriation if he had to get into the
present hustle
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-23
The Fool Killer Remiss In His Dutv

''Of course" says the Boston Advertiser
when the Island of LuZSn is 'pacified' by
the slaughter of perhaps 50.OOe natives the
American forces must go to the next island
and do some more killing and SO on
through the 400 islands," Not necessarily.
If killing is our main object We can find
inviting territory for it nearer home, and
especially in those parts of New England
where the fool killer seems to have been
sadly remiss in his duty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-23
The Charm of Mystery.

Your logic l can't comprehend,
He murmured with sigh.
The statesman winked and said: My
friend.
In truth no more can I.
Il sadly fear / must confess,
II | were understood
And did not make the public guess
That | would be no good
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-23

There is not much hope of getting up
demonstration among the wheelmen to con-
vey an impression that they feel the need
of more bicycle policemen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-23
The House should Act.
From the New York Tribune

General disappointment and disapproyal
would be caused by failure on the part
of the House of Representatives to pass
the bill which is designed to make George
Dewey Admiral of the United States navy
Whatever may be thought of the compare
his title is unique and indisputable The
Senate has already passed the BILL and the
House ought to lose no time following its
example.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-23

North Carolina might amplify the pro-
gram of the street railways and set aside n
few small offices to be competed for at a
Jim Crow election
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-23

Agor cil!o's disappearance is not so i'm
portaft as it might have been considered
mad 1t occurred while he was whispering
words of comfort and encouragement to the
anti-eXpansionists
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-23

The Spaniards in Madrid are endeavoring
to convey the impression that they are
warlike and formidable by few inter-
changes of iuelistic conversation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-23

The freedom with which the Filipinos
handle kerosene indicates disposition to
make sure of the fireworks whether any
pretext for celebration arises or not
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-23
SeIf-Denial.

Did you hear Puffers Grafton on George
Washington" asked Mrs Corntossel.
Yes answered her husband.
Was he as egotistic as usual?"
NO. He was right modest, fur him. OF
course, he talked about hisself a good deal.
But he gave you to understand that when
it come right down to a pinch he was
willin to take a back seat to Washington
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-23

Gen. Shafter does not think much of
Speaker Reeds craftsmanship. Mr.. Reeds
opinion of Mr.. Skaters generaship is I'M
known.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-23

Some Of Mr.. Eagan's friends will be in
clined to think that General Miles is tax
Ing a mean advantage of the recent warn
ing against undue violence of language.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-23

President Loubet's troubles are such that
little thing like a resignation rumor would
not discourage him in the least
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-23

Aguinaldo has not had the temerity to
send representative to this country to
influence legislation against the Hull bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-23

The bows and arrows with which his
soldiers were equipped We're pathetic as
Asuinaldo's gold collar was ridiculous.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-23
Mr.. Bryan's Position.
From the Detroit Tribune,

1t appears that Mr.. Bryan is willing to
concede tent room to the imperiaiistic side
show only on condition that It won't inter-
main tent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-23
Another Difficulty.

I'm sorry for our president, said the
French official. He has an ordeal before
him. in which he viii not get half the SYM
patty he deserves. He owes it to the pub
lie to have some pictures taken
That is simple enough"
ut seems so. But think of man in his
position being told to look pleasantly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-23

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-02-23

GOOD FOR WE'LL eEorLE AND SICK ONES
Liebig Company Extract Of Beef
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-01-29

did not fall in and fight that / would kill
him and save the Indians the trouble"
The Lipans upon one occasion surprised
Big Foot and made him a prisoner. Their
chiet Juan Castro, who was one OF the
smartest Indians that ever lived, amused
himself by bringing out hideous old squaw
and telling the prisoner that his only hope
OF escaping torture and death was lodged
in the hands of this old woman.
You, Big Foot" said the chief, you
Killed her husband in battle and unless you
take his place and marry her at once my
people viii burn you alive
Big Foot gazed for a moment upon the
weather beaten, SCARED visage of the mon
strosity and cody said to the chief while
your people to light their fire.
Castro laughed heartily. few days
afterward Big Foot escaped and fed to
his home. To his surprise, when he rode
up to his gate, ne found Juan Castro there
to salute him. This chief stayed over night
with him. He wanted to make an alliance
with the Texans against the Comanches
President Houston and execute the treaty
for him. Castro and Big Foot were ever
after warm friends and when the great
chief died the Lipans invited Big Foot to
his funeral.
During the civil war Captain Wallace re-
manned on the frontier in the service OF
Texas. II wanted nothing to do with that
see the Union dissolved, and l could not
fight against old Virginia, and would have
fought a regiment before l would have
shouldered a musket on either side lie
could easily have been a general in the
Southern army, but he would storm and
foam in wrath whenever the war was men
toned. Captain Wallace was never mar