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Evening star., 1900-09-29

Russian property. This means that II ID
deemed wise for the st. Petersburg govern
ment to spread It's forces southward from
Siberia to Port Arthur to guarantee an un-
interrupted land communication between
the present terminal of the great railway
line and the seaport. London has begun to
express wonder at this move. In the face
Of the Russian assurance. given In August,
that there was no intention OF acquiring
possession Of Manchuria. 1t remains to be
seen whether diplomatic notes will be ex-
changed over this situation. 1t u tradi-
tfonally unpleasant to England to observe
Russia spreading herself over Asia The
United States cannot but feel apprehensive
Of the ultimate results of Russian acquisi-
tion Of Manchuria as a consequence Of the
recent Chinese disturbances. The moral
effect Of such a move upon the o.her powers
In starting q land-grabbing movement in
all directions would be disastrous to the
American policy Of preserving China intact
and maintaining an open door Of trade. In
cidentally 1t will be interesting for this gov
ernment to learn from Russia's own acts
how far her formal diplomatic assurances
can be accepted at their face value.
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Conditions In the Philippines.

The special report of the Taft Philip
pines commission. recently received from
Manila by cable, corrobora ted all that Gen.
Gus reported as to the military conditions
IN the island. 1t showed, as Gen. Otis de-
clared, that the fnsurrection had dwindled
to condition of mere brigandage and
that it would be possible for a single Amer
lean regiment to march throughout any
island in the archipelago without being mo-
Tested. The capture of half hundred men
of the 10Th Infantry by AguinaIdians in the
island of Martinique does not refute this
assertion in any degree. 1t has never been
denied that there yet remain bands of the
Tagalogs in arms numbering several hun
dred, when assembled for some specific ex-
pedftion. Their organization. however, is
virtually destroyed. and beyond their ca
pacity to gather in force sufficient to sue
cessfully assail a company of Americans
or less. they cannot conduct opera tions of
any magnitude or effectiveness. 1t still re-
mains true. far as reports and known
facts go to show, that a regiment could
march throughout the archipelago without
harm or interruption.
Gen. Otis report that the insurrection
had been thus ended was ridicued in the
face of the most reliable considerations.
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only too apparent. Later in the present
year Gen. Schwan. upon his return from
his command in the Philippines, wrote to
the same effect to Adjutant General Corbin
describing the insurgents as having degen-
Grated into scattered bands of brigands
without cohesive organization and ami
mated largely by motives of gain. This re-
port was likewise received with scorn by
those inimical to the administration and
It's truth was denied. 1t seemed to matter
not who made reports to this effect, the
fiat denials and the scornfui rejection were
always to be anticipated from certain quar-
ters Gen. Schwan's report, which was
published in May. was not an official docu-
ment 1t took the form of a letter and
could not be regarded reasonably with the
suspicion that il had been written to order,
as has been ridiculously charged against
the products of some of the highest officers
in the army.
1t will doubtless be impossible to per-
suade the enemies of the administrat ton
that the Aguinaldian enterprise has been
effectually crushed until after election. The
correspondence just published, having been
unearthed by Gen. Funston. shows how
desperately the few leaders still cling to the
hope of Bryan's election. His defeat, they
admit, will be the signal for the absolute
submission of the men in arms. This does
not mean that every man now hiding in
the woods and mountains with gun in his
hands will surrender his weapon and ac-
cept the new regime There will doubtless
always remain a certain percentage of
brigandage just there are robbers and
outlaws in this country today in sufficient
numbers to keep busy large forces of mar
shals. constables and policemen.
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Mr.. CarIisle's Announcement.

On his recent visit to Washington. Mr..
Carlisle. In reply to an inquiry by repre-
sentative of The Star said that, to set al
rest much contradictory gossip on the SUD-
ject he might In a short time conclude TO
announce his views concerning the presi-
denttaI contest We probably have that
announcement in today's newspapers in the
story telling Of the organization OF the
LAWYERS Sound Money Campaign Club OF
New York city. with Mr.. Carlisle as presi-
dent The resolutions adopted pronounce
not only against free silver at 16 to 1. but
all the other dangerous features of the Chi
cago platform and they conclude with this
statement:
That In our opinion. the defeat of
Messrs Bryan and Stevenson Is essential
70 the permanent and efficient maintenance
of the gold standard Of value In this coun-
try
Mr. Carlisle's influence. therefore. is cast
into the balance in favor Of Mckinley and
Roosevelt.
This acquisition is of value TO the sound
money cause. And in taking this position
Mr.. Carlisle exhibits quite as much courage
as political acumen. He was for years a
leader among the free silver men In the
House of Representatives. Not a mere
rhetorcan. as Mr.. Bryan is. and more pro-
found and intellectual than Mr.. Bland was,
he contributed matter of real value to the
cause He was its most effective champion
in the debates and one OF his speeches-de-
livered something more than twenty years
ago-has been the arsenal from which the
silver soldiers have been drawing their
sharpest weapons.
But as he advanced in years and expert
ence in public affairs. Mr.. Carlisle changed
his views about silver. His horizon broad
ened AS Secretary OF the Treasury be en-
joyed enlarged opportunities for the study
of the whole question up to date. and then
ii was the country became advised that he
was now a gold standard man. Mr.. Carlisle,
therefore. is not recent convert to the gold
standard cause. but is only adhering in this
emergency to the opinion he has for some
time entertained. He regards himself as
still a democrat. but draws broad distnc-
ton between democracy and Bryanism, and
considers that he is really serving the
former by fighting the latter.
Undoubtedly there are men supporting Mr..
Bryan who feel as Mr.. Carlisle feels on this
question of money. Like him, too, some of
them Were. he was, at one time in favor
of free silver. But. unlike him. they do not
take their stand with the party whose prin-
ciples on this subject are in accord with
their own present views. Some for one rea-
son. and some for another-though the rea-
sons given are the fiimsiest-they are sup
porting a man whose leadership they de
spise on a platform every one of the mate
rial declarations of which they sincerely a b.
hpr
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The Chinese Situation.

The Chinese complication appears to be a
little less difficult OF solution than IT was d
day ago. There is a noticeable less
ening OF the war rumors which have been
emanating from Berlin ever since IL began
TO appear that the United States was un
willing to accept the German proposition.
There is at the same time report in cir
culation that the Berlin government has
now abandoned Its policy of conducting a
punitive campaign as a condition precedent
to the opening Of negotiations with China
and that a proposal will soon emanate
from Germany. France and Russia Jointly
which will probably meet the approval OF
the other powers.
Such joint proposal by these three
powers would be likely TO take the form OF
q modification OF the original German plan
Ii Is reasonable to expect that it would ir
the main follow the lines of the American
suggestion. In the recent reports as to the
Japanese and Russian replies TO the Berlir
note 1t was stated that those governments
had accepted the proposition that the for
eign ministers at Pekin report upon ths
identity Of the chief malefactors among
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the Chinese, a. those worthy OF punish-
ment. This government proposes that
punishment Of the leaders be held in view
as feature of the future negotiations, but
that 1t be not made a condition precedent
to those negotiations 1t has urged that
the powers proceed with a scheme Of re-
forms which will guarantee the future
security Of foreigners In China, meanwhile
ascertaining. for purposes Of future punish-
ment. the names Of those who most
guilty of the recent crimes against ciyiliza-
ton.
II now Russia and France will join Ger
many in some such scheme 1t will be easy,
1t would seem, to secure the approval OF
England. Japan and the United States.
thus effecting working concert Of the
powers. The consent Of Austria and Italy
is to be expected in any event when Ger
many gives the cue. 1t would be stroke
for international peace and for the preser-
walton of China's integrity for the powers
thus to adopt a common understanding OF
the best means of solving the Chinese
problem. There is nothing in the American
plan which trends toward friction between
the powers or toward partition Of the em-
pire. and If 1t should be adopted in its
essentials as the basis of the new PROPOSE
ton the situation would look favorable in
deed for the consummation of a satisfac-
tory settlement.
Meanwhile there is a report that Prince
Tuan has been degraded from his new
Office and that there Is a reaction against
him In the imperial household. Other re-
ports indicate the emperor as awakening
to his perils and opportunities.
The subsistence of war stories from Berlin
is of marked significance in view of the
collapse Of the German proposal. The
question naturally arises whether they
were not a part Of a propaganda to cause
the powers to cling together on the Ger
man basis In the face of a probable re-
sumption Of warlike measures by China.
If this were the purpose and character OF
the reports they have failed utterly of their
mission.
Evening star., 1900-09-29
HumOr in the Campaign.

Whatever else may be said of this cam
paign, ii has not lacked for humor of
distinct and very relishabIe character. And
il should be added in justice to the demo-
Gratis that they have supplied much the
greater part of 1t.
The fun began at Kansas City with an
Ice Trust man assisting in drawing a plat
form against trusts, Mr.. Tiliman Of South
Carolina reading in stentorian tones. and
with solemn visage Of approval. a declara-
ton against government by force, and
Richard Croker proposing for Mr. Bryan's
running mate an obscure official from the
city of New York. Those things tickled the
country. and were accepted earnest
OF quite as good things to follow. And
quite as good things have followed.
In time Carl Schurz. who had got net
ted in his own sophistries and gone over
70 Mr.. Bryan. came forward with reply
u the charge that. in the event of his
election. Mr.. Bryan, through the agency of
a silver Secretary of the Treasury, would
be able 10 force silver payments over the
governments counter. Mr.. Schurz did not
believe his possible. but pointed out that
If il was true the republicans had the
remedy in their own hands. They had only
10 tie Mr.. Bryan's hands with additional
legislation next winter, The country would
suffer no loss II the republicans after re-
pudiation at lie polls. would leave as
parting legacy TO the country legislation
fatty opposed 10 the November verdict,
We had then he news that some OF his
friends-a southern man two among the
number-were advising Mr.. Bryan 10 speak
a word for manhood suffrage in the United
States. Imagine the candidate for the
presidency whose principal support comes
from states where the minority rules and
by force. rebukng those states directly for
their disfranchisement of voters,
We have now the discovery by Tamman ny
Hall that the republicans are preparing to
corrupt the ballot boxes In New York state
Fancy Tammany uneasy and in virtuous
mood on that point! Fancy Jesse James,
in his palmy days, insisting on the safety
Of the road, Fancy Mr.. Croker joining in
Mr.. Coler's outcry against commercial
ism in politics. Fancy the devil himself
opposing trade in sulphur except in the in
terest Of the establishment of trust.
The end is not yet. Five weeks remain
and in that time. with everybody on the
alert and anxious TO contribute TO the cam
paign by suggestion or otherwise we ought
10 enjoy still additional flashes of this
spiril of the day. But even II it should
tern out that the record is now complete,
the country has had much TO be thankful
for in these lighter touches of those who,
consciously or unconsciously. have contrib
Uted 10 the public's entertainment.
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Duty Done.

1t won't be my fault If they go
An vote the way they oughtn't to.
I've talked for hours in hopes to show
En- all exactly how to do.
An though from eloquence so grand
My throat was gettin rather sore,
/ tied a rag around IT and
kep' bravely talkin' as of yore.
l bought myself campaign book,
1t cost as much as fifty cents
When duty calls 1 never look
AT any question of expense
I've daZzled EN- with what / know
I've talked it at 'em through an through
1t won't be my fault il they go
An vote the way they oughtn't TO-
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The Removal of Weeds.

The health officer in his estimates calls
for an appropriation of 5000 to enforce
the provisions of the act requiring the re-
moval Of weeds from vacant lots in this
city, explaining that with his present force
and funds it is impossible to give adequate
attention to the matter. 1t is the hope OF
oil lovers of Washington to see the weed
nuisance effectually abated. 1t is pity
that the beauties OF parks. parkings and
ornamental vegetation should be in large
measure spoiled by the intrusion upon the
view at frequent intervals of weed-grown
lots and even entire squares OF land. 1t
was gratifying to the public, therefore.
when Congress took cogniZance of this con-
diton and passed law in March, 1883,
which requires the owner, agent or oc-
cupant of any land in the city or more
populous suburbs to keep such land free
from weeds of a height of more than four
inches and providing measures for their
removal by the District in case the re-
sponsble person cannot be found. The law
carries its own operative force, and all
that is necessary Is that the attention of
the proper authorities be called to the ex-
,stence of the weed nuisance to insure an
abatement. II the health officer has not
sufficient force fund to enable him to
comply with the laws provision. there
should be no hesitation in granting his
reauistion. 1t might. however be pos
sbie to reduce the cost by requiring all
policemen while on their beats to note the
existence of weed-grown lots and to make
report of such conditions require atten-
tion. They are now required to report
upon other nuisances. and this added duty
would entail but little labor. for the weed
nuisance is always plainly in evidence. A
hearty cooperation between the police and
health departments would soon rid the
city of weeds In large degree
Evening star., 1900-09-29
Hawalfs Weather.

We have been complaining of the heat
here, but it Is nothing TO what has been ex
perienced on the mainland and in Europe
Our highest has been SO in the shade. Ir
London recently 80 degrees have been reg
istered In the shade and LIB degrees in the
sun. There were twenty-five deaths from
sunstroke and sixty cases Of heat prostra
ton. In New York the same story Is told
Taking a sample August day, at midnight
Ii was 81 degrees. at midday o. from
pm. till pm. 1t was 95. at p. m. 1t was
80 at pm. 1t was So. There were fifteer
deaths from heat and sunstroke and fifty
cases of prostration. We ought to con
gratulate ourselves upon our climate. which
is far better and milder than this frightfu
heat of the temperate zone.
Evening star., 1900-09-29
The Rebuilding of Galveston.
RON h.. RI,stI Er.,t

Some newspaper correspondent has called
attention to the subsistence Of the coast
along the Gulf Of Mexico as a reason why
the people of Galveston should abandon the
site of that ruined city and try to build the
new Galveston on some higher ground than
"a mere sandbank-" Any geoiogist knows
that Galveston is not sandbank but Is a
part of the mainland, with the same clay
formation. 1t is true that parts of the
coast are subsiding but the subsistence Is
so slow that it would take ages. in the
natural course of events, to submerge any
of our seacoast cities. The building of sea
walls has made more than one city, as wit.
ness ST. Augustine, and much of Holland
st. Petersburg was built on piles and made
land, and Galveston. with it's splendid har-
Dor. can be made safe from the ele-
ments. The efforts of the people of Gal
weston to rebuild their ruined city are
worthy Of every encouragement.
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The Occupation Of s1anch.ria.

Explanations OF Russias conduct In Man.
churia are being received IN a roundabout.
unofficial way. They tend to aliay appre-
tensions as far as they go. But the fact
remains that Russian troops. are pouring
over the province Of Kirin. displacing the
Chinese forces and establishing Russian au-
thority. 1t In hard to believe that such
authority. once established. will ever be
reifnquished. Yet the Russian explanation
Is that these are merely temporary but
necessary military movements to guard
Evening star., 1900-09-29
A Pie Problem I'm New England.
From the Hartford Post.

The action OF the Hartford w. G. T. U. In
condemning the use Of cider In mince pies
Is attracting the attention Of the press. and
the editors look At the situation from va
rious points Of view. The Ansonia Sentinel.
for instance, warmly defends the use OF
cider IN mince pies. ana earnestly argues
the morals. On the other hand, the Boston
Transcript commends the Hartford women
for denouncing the use of cider for pie pur-
poses. Brandy Is decidedly preferable" It
says.
Evening star., 1900-09-29
His Sense of Pride.

Henrietta" said Mr.. Meekton. There is
one request which / should like to make of
you
What is it 30
If l get to acting a little bit overbearing
don't notice it. At any rate, don't hold it
up against me. You see, every once In d
while / get to thinking of the fact that l
am Henrietta Meektons husband, and
can't help feeling just a mite naughty"
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Sure.

Yes, sir said the sad-looking man. II
am one of the few people who can tell with
accuracy how the stock market will CO.
How do you manage it?'
Easily. / get interested in a stock and
put up my money. Then i can sit down and
feel morally certain that ii will go the other
way"
Evening star., 1900-09-29

Dom Paul will be content to get away
with his bank account without stopping to
gather up any of the bouquets that the En-
glish have been throwing at Boer military
vaI Ior
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SHOOTING STARS.
Frankly Expressed.

II am a man of few Words said the
busy citizen.
81 am glad to hear it,, answered the
caller, with superabundance of assurance
I've got a whole lot to say to you. and
the fewer times you interrupt me the bet
ter I'll be pleased"
Evening star., 1900-09-29

Mr.. Roosevelt can congratulate himself
on one fact In connection with his little
scrfmmage In the far west. Alfred Austin
Is not in a position to write any poetry
about II
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Generosity.

do you think republics are ungrateful?"
asked the statesman.
mo, sir answered the professional poll
tician. IF you know how to work it, you
can coax much salary and incidental
profit out of republic you can out of
any form of government l know of. AS a
matter of fact. a republic is one of the
easiest institutions on earth"
Evening star., 1900-09-29

The democratic orators are disposed to
overlook their opinions that the salvation
of the country depends on 16 to 1 unless
vigorously reminded of them
Evening star., 1900-09-29

Mr.. Adlai Stevenson is evidently willing
to let Mr.. Towne share the oratorical
honors. while he remains content with his
chance of being Vice President.
Evening star., 1900-09-29

1t Is a lucky campaign orator who does
not have to depend on his audiences for
getting some of the things he said during
previous campaigns.
Evening star., 1900-09-29

The loneliness on Mr. Bryans front
porch is something that approaches melan.
choly desolation.
Evening star., 1900-09-29

The Chinese have original methods Pos
sibly the empress dowager merely wants
10 maintain Prince Tuan In a position of
great prominence that the finish will be
more spectacular when she chops his head
Evening star., 1900-09-29
Ont of Sfyle.

Alas! how swiftly fashions change
In modern thought as well as dress.
We fill the air with phrase strange;
Then leave them to forgetfulness.
About the tariff all the land
Once raised a most persistent row.
But other matters take command,
And no one mentions tariff now.
Evening star., 1900-09-29

The strikers are very sensibly disposed to
leave the inflammatory talk to the cam
paign orators.
Evening star., 1900-09-29

Mr. Bryan should not refuse a nomina-
ton in 1904 until 1t is offered. Admiral
Dewey made a mistake somewhat similar
to this.
Evening star., 1900-09-29

The Sultan of Turkey Is congratulating
himself on the fact that that little matter
of indemnity Is temporarily lost In the
shuttle.
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Provisional Contracts.
From, tho CT IoufS Glohe- -Dpmocraf

Many business contracts are drawn up so
as to be null In case of Bryan's election. If
the foundations OF the national currency are
to be disturbed no one can make q definite
calculation three months ahead.
Evening star., 1900-09-29

Washington wonders just now whether
Prince Tuan will become the Dorsey Foultz
of
Evening star., 1900-09-29

UIn order to avoid delays, ON ac-
count of pers0nal absence, letters to
THE STAR should not he addressed
to any individual connected with tho
once, but simply to THE STAR, or to
the Editorial or Business Depart
nsuts. according to tenor or purpose.
Arizona republican., 1900-09-15
WATER STORAGE WORK
Another Interesting Meeting of the
 Committee Yesterday.

The water storage general committee held its usual semi-annual meeting in the office of the board of trade yester- day morning at 10 o'clock. There was a good attendance and all sub-com- mittees were represented.
 The subcommittee all reported pro- gress in the matters respectively as signed to them. The most gratifying report was from the finance committee, which announced that it was meeting with flattering success in the raising of funds, several new subscriptions hay ing been secured.
 The executive committee as well as individual members, are studying over the various plans presented and will soon be ready to report to the general committee.
 Nothing was ready for final action however, and an adjournment Was talk en till 10 o'clock next Tuesday, when all the subcommittee will be prepared to make interesting reports on their work. At this meeting, as in fact a all meetings of the general committee the public is invited to be present and not only hear what is going on but present any new plans that may be suggested to them
Arizona republican., 1900-09-15
MUTINY AMONG PIMAS
Indians Refuse to Send Children to
 School.

News reached Phoenix on Thursday of an uprising among the Pima Indians on the Sacaton reservation, which promised bloodshed for a short time. The government school opened last Monday and several of the bucks re- fused to send their children to the school The Agent, Elmer Hadley. in sisted that the school rule be Obeyed but the Indians stubbOrnly stood their ground and even hinted at violence if Hadley persisted in his insistence. Hadley came to Phoenix and, going be- fore United States Commissioner John stone swore out warrants for two of the ringleaders. Accompanied by United States Deputy Porterie, he re- turned to the reservation and reports from there last night stated that the difficulty had been adjusted, the In dians consenting to put their children in school.
 The trouble created much surprise. q s the Pimas have been accounted among the most peaceful of all Indians, they having, ever since the time of the first settlers. been considered most friendly to the whites and the advance of civil iZatiOn.