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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-24

The sale " postage stamps for th'
100000 last year, the largest on record.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1900-04-24
Financial Notes.

The market was slow sluggish and
spotty.
Reading firsts were sold down to the
tune OF more than fifteen thousand shares
and points loss.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-12
The British War Loan,

The speed and enthusiasm with which the
British financiers and general public have
subscribed to the new war loan of $780,
100000 are very similar to the conditions I'M
der which the American war loan was sub
scribed. The facility with which the house
of commons approved the special budget
proposals, too, suggests the prompt pas
sage by Congress of the first emergency ap-
preparation of $4,000 900. These episodes
reveal the determination of the people Of
both countries to push their enterprises
through, whatever the cost. Had not Ding
land shown this spirit during the winter
just closing the campaign in South Africa
would doubtless have presented a very diff
ferent aspect than it does. But with three
cities besieged. with three armies held at
bay by the Beers. and with rebellion rife
in Cape Colony and mutterings of interview
ton in Europe. in short with the prospect
as gloomy as 1t could well be short of utter
defeat. the British public rose to the emer-
gency and decided to go on. matter what
the cost or the sacrifice. and the men and
the money for the performance were at
once forthcoming. The war loan has been
f1oated, of course. under more cheerful cir
cumstances. but it is not to be doubted that
it would have been subscribed just as
quickly and as enthusiastically three
months ago, when the outlook was dark. as
it has now been, when the skies have
lightened- 1t Is racial trait. and it re-
veals itself whenever occasion offers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-12

Sen:'tor Hoar is rather too familiar with
the history Of the Hawaiian revolution and
thr subsequent annexation of the Islands to
allow himself wide latitude in accuracy of
statement respecting the affairs of that epi-
S0de- His advocacy Of the proposal to pen
S'Gn Mrs Lydia Dominis, erstwhile Liliuo-
kalani, however. led him Saturday into,
statements which did not altogether jIbe
with the accepted versions His attempt
for instance. TO paint Mrs Dominis as the
inca rnation Of the womanly virtues and to
invoke sympathy for her IN her age and
poverty. has but slight basis in fact 1t is
within recent recollection that Mrs Dom
inis sturdily declined American interyen-
tion to assist her back upon her disgraced
allow her the privilege of unlimited assas-
S.uation to punish her enemies and success
fui opponents. The records of this trans
action are too clear to be misunderstood.
Ard at the same time it is difficult TO recon
cile Mr. Hoar picture Of Mrs. Dominis as
suffering in poverty with the known facts
of the comparative elegance of her mode
of existence ever since her deposition.
There have been various rumors to account
for her large income. or at least her large
apparent outlay, and at times the name Of
certain aggressive trust has been ad-
vanced in explanation However that may
he. as Senator Gailinger said Saturday,
there Is no proof at hand to show that Mrs.
Dominis is IN extreuiis sufficient to warrant
the grant OF the largest pension paid by the
United States. Mr.. Hoar's natural GAL
lantry and kindliness doubtless have led
him to dIsoelieve the many unpleasant
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-12

Just at this time of year one of the pre-
vailng hopes of mankind is that each burst
of bad weather is the sign of the dying
winter. that each snow storm is the last
of the season. each cold snap the finishing
touch Thus yesterdays light snow and
minor blizzard were doubtless hailed by
many folks as the precursor of spring. the
last lament of the elements. March is now
nearly half gone. A week from tomorrow,
March 20. spring will begin. according to
the almanac. which has habit of never
agreeing upon such matters with the popu-
lar idea So that if the season is to con-
form to the official standard the winter has
but a week more to live, and therefore it is
altogether likely that yesterdays vista
ton was one Of the true signs of the ap-
proach of spring. This is to be hoped. Par
ticularly in Washington is the advent of
the season of blossoms welcome. 1t mat
tiers but little then whether the weather
bureau scores a success in the forecast. or
as Yesterday slips on a fair warmer
prophecy to the disappointment of many
thousands. There is that in the atmos-
phere soon to envelop the capital and its
envfrons which causes all men to forgive
mistakes. to accept the situation as it ex-
lists, to appreciate the beautiful and to
swallow the disagreeable. In short it is
like taking new start in life. when OPP
tlmism holds undisputed sway and even the
frogs sing cheertly. With parks sprnging
INTO bloom, and lawns glowing with the
rich. soft green of spring, and the miles Of
trees shimmering with young buds. Wash
fngton will in few days blossom with a
beauty all its own. unriva1ed by any other
city and capable of even greater develop
ment as natures favorite
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-12

suggestions concerning the character Of
this former monarch. It is really inmate
rial. of course, as to this point. The real
question is whether Mrs. Dominis has
valid claim. Or whether she is merely an
object of charity. She has performed no
service to Hawaii or to the United States
worthy of reward. She did not voluntarily
abdieate and save the trouble of forced
eviction. She did not assume after her de-
thronement charitable attitude herself to
justify premium now. She did not own
foot of crown lands in her own right, or
even in her monarchical right. She was the
trustee for the people of Hawaii as custo-
dian of these lands, and II is no wonder
that, as was developed in the course of the
debate Saturday. she has never filed a for
NAL claim to something to which she never
had shadow of title. Some day, perhaps,
the United States may find the case pre-
scented in such shape that it can we'll afford.
as pure gratuity, to pay a pension or a
lump sum to this unfortunate misguided
woman. But all the equities demand that
such action be based upon better under
standing of her status than was sought to
be established Saturday by those who
pressed the amendment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-12
The National Junior Republic.

1t is to be hoped that as result of the
meeting held last evening in this city the
National Junior Republic enterprise may
secure the funds needed to carry 1t along on
its already successful career. with in
creased capacity for good work. This
method of training boys has demonstrated
its entire practicability. The theory upon
which the Junior Republic is based is that
ii is desirable to surround the Maynard or
the unhappily situated boy with the strong
est possible incentive to self-help. to study
10 work and to acquire a broad. wholesome
development. Every large city should
maintain such an establishment. designed
TO train the youth into good citizens. to af-
ford home for the waits, or for the eycep-
tionally mischievous and to the seeds
of self-advancement in every young soul
brought within its influence. The fact that
already the local institution has outgroWn
It's facilities and needs more money with
which to enlarge itself is the best possible
evidence of its success and its usefulness.
There is no conflict between the Junior Re
public and reformatory institutions for the.
young at present administered. The
former is designed to take up boys who
would probably drift into reform school
and to prevent this necessity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-12

The controversy over the custody of the
old District survey records. pertaining to
which report by Col. Bingham is pub
Iished in the news columns today. has ap
parently resulted in a deepening of the con-
viction that this is a national city that S
the capital it is the charge of Congress and
the executive, and that its expenses should
always be shared equally between the gov
eminent and the citizens. That is the
principle upon which the organic act Is
based. and which is now being defended
strenuously by the people of Washington.
and. fortunately, by many federal officials
as we'll. Indeed 1t Is in this spirit that Col
Bingham writes his report and that Gen
Wilson endorses it. As to the dispute over
the custody of the records there is little
reason for local concern. AS the case now
stands the District surveyor has charge of
all records relating to the private owner
ship Of the lands. while the United States
has possession of all records obtainable re-
lating TO the governments land titles
This seems an equitable convenient ar
raSeuent. and it is to be depiored that any
misunderstanding or controversy should
ever have arisen concerning the situation.
Col. Bingham's report suggests the posi-
bili{y of the question of the federal control
Of the city being involved in this affair. If
So it is to be seen that the best interests of
the District are being jealousy guarded by
federal officers. the present custodians of
the parks and public lands of the city. The
p-nding legislative appropriation bill. al
ready passed by the House, contains a pro-
vision dividing the cost of caring for these
parks between the District and the Coy
eminent. instead of. as at present laying
the whole cost and the absolute custody
upon the government. 1t is to be hoped
that this provision will be stricken from
the bill by the Senate for It disturbs an
established relation, the readJustment of
which is not demanded by any interest or
necessity. Nothing should ever be done to
weaken in any manner the federal charge
Of the parks of the District. just as nothing
should be done TO lessen the federal inter-
est in the welfare and development of the
capital as a community The present di-
vision Of the records represents effectively
he dual responsibility for the local inter-
-StS and should be permitted to remain I'M
disturbed. Whatever may have been the
reasons for this dispute at the outset, the
defeat of the pending Senate bill to which
col Bingham report pertains will leave
matters in their most satisfactory condi-
r;"n, far as the direct interests of both
the citizens and the government are con-
.ern-d.
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should Act Christ in the Pulpit.

One of the baldest and at the same time
one of the most successful fake advertising
schemes of the century is the one lately
conceived in Kansas, wherein Il sensational
preacher of Topeka has undertaken to give
the world a n object lesson Of weeks dura-
ton. by showing how Christ would con-
duct a daily newspaper. The irreverent
reverend gentleman may succeed in his
presumptuous effort to illustrate divine
methods in Journalism. and he may not: but
the odds are largely against his success
Anyway. the consensus of opinion must un-
questionably be that the Kansas evangelist
and all his kind would do vastly more
good by letting journalism alone. by striv-
ing to show how Christ would preach the
gospel and then modestly living up to its
injunctions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-12
"Ah Sin Was His Name"


1t will now be in order to make thor
ough search of No Mans Land for the
purpose of finding Charley Ross and Tas-
colt and discovering the identity of the
mysterious person who struck Billy Patter-
sen. The author of the Porto Rican tariff
bill, about whom there has been SO much
secrecy, has been found.
1t seems that the bill was written by one
Henry T. Oxnard of Grand Island, Neb.. a
man heretofore unknown to political fame.
Since Congress convened he has been at
Washington disguised a substantial far
mer with keen interest in the public
welfare. He Is the owner of a beet sugar
factory at Grand Island. built with money
given him q bonus by the farmers of
the vicinity. But that is only one of his
avocations. His principal business is said
to be that of a lobbyist at the national
capital in the pay of the sugar trust.
According to the accounts he must be
one of the smoothest of workers. His
smile is pensive and childlike and he has
an oily tongue. He is credited with
having been able repeatedly to shape leg
isiation by means of his insinuating ways
and persuasive eloquence IN private con-
ferences with members of Congress. Now
that he is in the public eye by reason of
being discovered as the author of the Porto
Rican bill, his previous record has been
brought to light. and 1t is one of which any
lobbyist might be proud. His specially has
been opposition to trade reciprocity with
any countries where sugar is produced. He
tried to prevent the ratification of the
Paris treaty whereby the Philippines came
into our possession. He wrote the Teller
amendment to the Cuban resolutions in or
der to avert the danger of the admission
Of Cuban sugar free of duty. 1t Is asserted
that he actually succeeded for two years
in blocking the movement for the anneXa-
ton of the Hawaiian Islands. He seems to
be a versatile genius with a truly wonder
full faculty for being all things to all men
in order that Congress may enact no Iegis-
iation which might by any possibility harm
the sugar trust
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The Stupid Amendment to the Hay
PauncefOte Treaty.

From the New York Times.
OF the amendment 1t is hard to speak
with moderation. and it ought not to be
necessary to speak at all. since all men
with the gift of right reason should see at
glance that it is vicious and destructive
of the principle Of the treaty. The principle
and the fact Of naturalization disappear the
instant insert a provision giving to the
United States the right, conferred upon no
other nation, to make use of the inter-
oceanic canal as a theater of war and to
consider it one of its lines of national
defense 1t effectually deneutralizes
the canal 1t puts into the treaty a para
mount principle utterly destructive of the
other principle upon which 1t is founded.
the principle of universal agreement that
no act of war shall ever be perpetrated in
OF near the canal
Nevertheless, it is with reason that Sena-
tor Morgan objects to this amendment on
the ground that it would be ineffective. We
are making q treaty with England. She
may not assdh to this amendment Her
refusal. which is probable. would kill the
convention and throw US back upon the OBJ
structive Clayton-B ulwer treaty. But sup
pose she assents. What authority has she
to make grant to US Of these exclusive
privileges. enjoyed by no other nation. and
to be exercised by us to the detriment Of
any nation with whom we may be at war?
To a treaty of perfect naturalization Eng
land might readily assent. for IN that form
all nations would be likely to agree to it
at once. since the rights of all would be
perfect But why should any. nation be
bound to accept a one-sided agreement exc
cuted without delegated authority by an
other nation? Why in the name of the
Declaration Of Independence and the Mon
roe doctrine do We ask Great Britain for
this privilege to prevent the use of the
canal by an enemy in time Of war? We are
no more forced to ask her than to ask Ger
many or Russia. We should cut a more
respectable figure IL we simply asserted the
I privilege without asking anybody's consent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-12

The country Is face to face now with the
problem as to what expansion mans. And
what does 1t mean? Does it mean that our
policy toward the new possessions shall be
shaped by and for the benefit of a few pro-
tected industries in the United States? Is
our war for humanity begun in Cuba to
bear no greater fruit than that? Is all our
outlay In blood and treasure within the past
TWO years to inure only to the benefit of the
sugar and the tobacco growers of this
country? Is it for their enrichment that
are now to decide the fate of the new ter
ritory over which the flag is flying? Are
the people of Porto Rico. Hawaii the Phil
ippines, and maybe Cuba later on. to pay
tribute to a handful of planters in three or
four states of the Union? Is there to be a
penalty attached TO living under the nag at
a distance from the main shore?
The country approved of the war with
Spain. All political parties helped to fight
the war to a speedy and successful con-
clusion. The people taxed themselves heav
lily for the purpose They are still uncom-
plainingly paying those taxes, and they will
continue to do so. while it may be necessary
10 raise a large amount of money. provided
they have assurances that the fruits of the
are being garnered In a spirit in keep
Ing with the spirit which brought the war
on. 1t was not a war of conquest We had
no mercenary designs on the people to
whose relief We went Sentiments of hu-
nanity controlled US, and in the new pos
sessions We are still proclaiming such senti-
ments. Shall we preach one thing there
and practice another thing here? Shall we
redeem our professions of brotherhood and
good will for the Porto Ricans by a tariff
bill against their industries? If we decide
To do this thing shall We serve any interests
but those of the American sugar and to-
bacco growers? And in doing that shall we
not prove recreaut to our highest duty,
both to the Porto Ricans and to ourselves?
These tariff men tell US that there is both
a practical and a constitutional question
involved The reply is that the constitu-
tional question will be settled by Senator
Davis proposition to give Porto Rico free
trade by act of Congress. The practical
question is merely the question raised by
those industries which, for selfish reasons.
are urging tariff tax. They put their own
interests higher than the country's.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-12

Now let US all be civilized,
With rudeness put to rout;
The privilege is highly priced
So get your money out.
No matter what you can afford,
At prices do not pout.
Be liberal as any lord
And get your money out.
The rain that falls the sun that shines
On pastures hereabout.
On them and you We'll levy fines
So get your money out.
Salvation's free for you and me,
OF this there Is no doubt:
But if you civilized would be,
Why, get your money out
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-12

The "tncie Toms Cabin enterprise
which requires two Topsies will attract but
little attention in Kentucky. A state with
two governors is naturally used to lavish
ness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-12

The Utah democrats who indorsed Brig
ham H. Roberts may have been anxious to
avoid the delay and oratory which would
arise II they gave him any reason for de-
Tending himself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-12

Have You any more ideas about how the
cars ought to stop" asked the nervous
citizen.
Yes" answered the city father. II think
it might be fine idea to have two motor
cars to each train. Then one can stop on
the near side of the crossing. while the
other goes on to the far side and waits for
the other to overtake it. In that way we
could stop on both sides at once"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-12

Liliuokalani and Aguinaldo are both Of
the opinion that Mr.. Hoar Is one of the few
real gentlemen in the Senate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-12

President krugers plans for peace condi-
lions Indicate an entire willingness on his
part to overlook the fact that there has
been any fighting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-12

guessing contest to which side the
cars will stop on next might be inaugurated
In supply the deficiency IN excitement
caused by the departure of the ball club
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-12

Col. Bryan has no reason to feel under
very much obligation for what Is to 1 has
done for him In the past
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-12

The Shah Of Persia may have hopes of.
becoming as much Of diplomatic financier
as Ii Hung Chang has come to be consid-
cred.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-12

From the Pittsburg Commercial Gazette.
Engene V. Debs has been nominated for
the presidency. This Is a case in which
the adage about the early bird gets an
other knockout
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-12

The Beers should remember that IL does
not take a great deal of careIessness about
flags of truce to forfeit the admiration of
the civilized world
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-12
A Distinction With q Difference.

In his views on the Quay case Senator
Hoar waves all presidents carelessly aside
but when 1t comes to the Philippines he ia
an enthusiastic advocate of pracedents: that
is. presidents as he views them. 1t looks
like distinction with very large differ
ence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-12

"A lot of women love to get together and
talk over great mass of impractical sub
jects,'' said Mr.. Biykins. land then go
home and leave the world no better nor
wiser than it was before"
Yes" answered his wife. with serene
amiability. sometimes women do so. But
they didn't get up that peace conference at
The Hague some time ago"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-12
Have Done With It's Wretched Trf-
fling,
From the Philadelphia Public Ledger,

Congress should have done with its
wretched trifiing. Let give Porto Rico
free trade, as recommended by the PresI-
dent and as demanded by public opinion
and the representative press of the United
States.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-12
Suggestion to the Commissioners.
From the Washington Post.

1t would seem that the matter might be
solved to the satisfaction of all by having
the street cars stop the far and near
sides of the intersecting streets on alternate
DAYS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-12

Porto Rico Is in danger Of reaping a very
large crop OF shattered ideals
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-12
FulIness and EMPTINESS.
" Misunderstood,

Did that traveller say we Filipinos are
a great racer asked one native with an
expression of satisfaction.
NO" answered the other. He simply
said we are great lot of racers"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-12
SHOOTING STARS.
A Short Cut to Results.

1T seems to me that science doesn't pay
as much attention to hypnotism as it ought
to, said the man who makes irrelevant re-
marks. What has become of all the great
mesmerists?'
They're working" said Senator Sor-
ghum They're quiet, but they're keeping
busy. And after seeing what my friend
Oxnard could do in this Porto Rican mat
ter by waving his hands at the ways and
means committee few times I'm half in
clined to think all this political speech
making and essay writing is a sheer waste
of time"
Fullness and Emptiness.
The man who tackles politics
Will have his hands full, they declare,
For this short life Is full of tricks,
Which bid the sojourner beware.
He'll have Lis hands full, that is plain.
And when he's finished with the fight,
He pauses often to complain.
His pockets all are empty quite.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-12

O&r yard for S1.15 Silk-warp Sublime.
the sister to Lansdown-12 inches
wide. in tan grays and new blues.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-12
Dress Goods.

Second FLOOR.
Inn per cent discount on ali Black Wool
Dress Goods, including the new
Crepons and Grenadines. 4 perfect light
on this second floor makes a selection good
for you. Bad for us-were the black not
properly black.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-03-12

Nh<- yard for the Pnlais Royals we'll
known 2Oc Silk finish Percalip.s.
as good rs most sold ut 25c yanI,
Only i2c for the ordinary Ice Percaiines.
in black and all the new colorx