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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-17

the native independents have eight seats,
the republicans seven and the democrats
one. Thus should the two latter parties
Unite they would have tie against the
Wilcox strength and might force the confir-
nation of Governor Dole's appointments,
which the independents have promised to
oppose. In the house there will be nine re-
publicans and six democrats against four
teen Independents. making possible COM
bination which will leave the Independents
one vote short.
Should the independent program be car
ried out in both houses, through the failure
of the two minority parties to unite, the
result would be to hold Hawaii in stagna-
ton for two years, when another election
will occur. This would be accomplished by
the rejection of nominations, the refusal of
appropriations. and the ignoring Of legisla-
tive proposals intended to advance the in
sular interests. The progresstves In Ha-
wall and the friends of the territory on
the mainland hope that this program will
be negatived either through the coali-
ton suggested or through the weakening
of the Wilcox strength and that meanwhile
Congress. in the light of this experience,
will pass an amendatory law restricting the
suffrage in such manner as to exclude the
natives, who are now subject to the bad
influence Of such men as Wilcox and are
prone to believe foolish tales about the
probable restoration of the queen. Wilcox S
appearance in the House of Representatives
as delegate will doubtless hasten such an
enactment. and it is well that the repub-
licans of Hawaii have agreed. in view of
the election results. to send Sam Parker
here as representative even though he was
defeated for delegate.
One sad showing of the election Is that
the natives are in some cases as yet unre-
conciled to the passing of the monarchy.
Their ignorant prejudices and fears have
evidently been worked upon by demagogues
Ike Wilcox, and they have been led to the
polls uuthinking, regardless of the future.
intent only upon recording their dislike for
the white men who have striven for so many
years to save them from the evils Of their
surroundings 10 rescue them from the cor
ruption of their rulers and to elevate them
to plane of civilization and intelligence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-17
The Suburban Grade Crossings.

The District Commissioners intention to
take up the matter of the unprotected grade
crossings in the District suburbs, rs noted
In yesterdays Star. will bring relief to
many minds seriously disturbed by the
ever-present danger Of fatal accidents at
these places. The other day a correspond
ent whose letter was published noted the
desperately dangerous condition OF the
crossing at Brookland and recalled the fact
that nothing had been done to cure the
evils SO terribly revealed in lexington
few months ago. The Star believes that by
insistence and the application Of the laws
and the police regulations the Commission
ers can bring the railroad companies to a
proper sense Of their duty in the premises
While the Baltimore and Ohio road has
some advantage in the case Of the Metro
politan line In its passage through Ecking-
ton where the interSecting streets have
never been condemned for public use, there
are agencies available to secure protection
even at such crossings. The streets have
been maintained as such for SO long that
public right has been established, which
1t would be difficult for the railroad COM
pany to set aside should it seek to close
the thoroughfares to offset the official de-
mand for barriers. The movement for the
remedy of these conditions cannot be be-
gun too soon. The menace is continuous
and fatalities may occur at any moment at
any one of many points within the inhabit-
ed area of the District.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-17
The Hawaiian LecisIature,

In case the Hawaiian senate is a tie,
through The union of republican and demo-
crat votes a deadlock may be precipitatetl
" hich will prevent the election of presid-
ing officer. This may prove a serious OBJ
stacle 20 the full organization Of the gov
eminent. for the organic act of the terri
tory gives each house the power to eject
Its own officers. there being no ex-oficio
president of the senate, as In the case of a
state with its lieutenant governor and the
United States with its Vice President. In
the house the possible coalition between re-
publican and democratic votes would per-
nit me election of an anti-WEcox speaker
by one vote. The law contains a grain RI
reinsurance. 1t provides that the legisia-
ture shall meet on the third Wednesday In
Febl uary and biennially thereafter, and
tina each session OF the legislature shall
continue for not longer than sixty days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-17
The Hawaiian Election.

The election result in Hawaii was no
surprise. In that it was Il victory of the
natives over the whites. but rather 1t was
gratifying In that this victory was not so
pronounced as many OF the Hawaiian lead
ers feared. At one time they apprehended
that Wilcox. leading the radical native
party, would sweep the Islands. His actual
plurality over Sam Parker the republican
candidate for congressional delegate, was
g. out of a total vote of S662 Prince
David's vote candidate of the demo-
Gratis was surprisingly small. being only
1,46s- 1t was the hope of the republicans
native votes away from Wilcox, though 1t
was not expected that even this movement
would prevent WilcoX's election. II may
later prove that many of the conservative
natives at the end preferred Parker to
Wilcox or David. seeing the vicious charac-
ter OF the independent movement and hop
ing to check 1t by voting outright for the
republican candidate
The choice of wilcox IS deplorable in
that II reveals that the natives are suscepti-
BILE to his bad influence and that they are
not yet fully reconciled TO the annexation
OF the Islands. The real evil Of the cleo
ton Is found In the legislative results.
which, however. are not as bad was
feared Q few weeks ago. In the senate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-17
Chfnn's Latest Decree.

In view of recent revelations Of Chinese
official insincerty in the matter of punish
ing the high officials who are guilty OF COM
plcty in the Boxer agitation, 1t Is 1mpos-
sible to put satisfactory estimate on the
value of the latest edict which DEGREES GER
tain degradations for some of these person.
ages. Prince Tuans deprivation of rank
and imprisonment for life would perhaps be
satisfactory to the powers If guarantees
could be obtained that his rank would not
be restored In the near future and his pen
atty RENTED. There is 1t Is unfortunately
only too apparent no assurance In Chinese
edict. The Chinese government is evidently
trying to avert the embarrassment of meet
ing the demands Of the powers. This can
only be done by such representation
achievements as will stand for reforms.
The punishment of Tuan and his associates
however, is only one Of the purposes of the
powers. They seek primarily the institu-
ton of such changes In the Chinese public
system as will prevent recurrence Of the
anti-foregn agtations. The removal by
death or Imprisonment of half a dozen Of
the principal reactionaries will not serve as
a permanent guarantee. Other agitators
may arise at short notice II unchecked by
a responsible. effective system of govern
ment, headed by an emperor who can be
met directly and held to account for the In
juries inflicted upon foreign interests or
persons.
While these things are being considered 1t
cannot be concealed that the powers which
are honestly working for a pacific settle
ment in China are anxiously watching the
effect upon the Chinese public and official
mind Of the punitive expeditions which the
allied army, under Count Won Waldersee, Is
now conducting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-17

excluding Sundays and holidays. while the
governor may extend the session for not
more than thirty days. Should the Wilcox
party secure control of the houses. and
proceed to oppose the governors appoint
ments and acquisitions for funds, the
blockade could last only two months. The
law provides that in case the legislature
fails to act upon the appropriations the
government shall be supplied as to its ex-
penditutes at the rate of the last preceding
appropriation law In this case, however,
there is no pending budget and the gov
ernor looks to this first legislature to es-
tablisL the rate of expenditure. 1t is hoped
that the legislature will, even If under con-
troll Of the Wilcox party. permit the abso-
lute!y necessary funds to be supplied, thus
setting If motion the machinery Of govern
ment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-17
Rosebery's Dream.

Lord Rosebery's conception of what might
have happened if the American colonies
had not been alienated and II representa-
tiyes from these shores had been admitted
to parliament is. Of course, pure fantasy
Yet it IS worthy of some attention. Lord
Rosebery holds that only Pitts lordly am
billions, causing hIm t. leave the house OF
commons, prevented such course of &C
ton as would have held the colonies loyal.
The weakness of his reasoning lies in the
assumption, first, that the colonies would
have received represent alton in the imperial
parliament anu then that the influence Of
these delegates would have caused the
adoption of fair and reasonable scheme
of representation. Even If this assumption
can be accepted. 1t Is impossible 10 follow
Rosebery to his conclusion that the over
whelming influence ot the American vote in
parliament would have caused the removal
of the seat of British government to these
shores He has not taken cognizance of
the check exercised by the house Of lords
upon any such growth and chance. In
deed. If this obstacle can he removed by
Lord Rosebery's theory. there is no end to
the possibilities of his vision of what might
have been. For if the American members
In parliament could have forced the house
of lords to consent to a revolutionary
scheme of proportonate representation.
they could have forced other changes In
the organization Of the government, and
might indeed have wholly subverted the
monarchy in favor OF western-born
scheme of popular rule. These speculations
are not very profitable. however. Yet Lord
Roseberys conceit is interesting in that 1t
pays a high compliment to the American
character and to the supposed capacity OF
the American mind to force the changes
demanded by conditions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-17
The Boiling Pot at Gotham.

The vice committee" of Tammany Hall.
ordered by Richard Croker to wage war on
the lawless. has solemnly started at work
with Mr.. Croker asseverating his sim
cerlty. Bishop Potter. who leads the purity
movement at present, has forced the may
or's hand and caused the issuance of orders
to the police authorities and the district
attorney to enforce the laws and cleanse
the city. The president Of the police board
has been brought to admit that there are
vicious conditions which might be abated
and that the police are corrupt DR.. Park
hurst has uttered a scathing comment on
Cookers "deathbed repentance" Taken
altogether. the great city is having lively
time as the Big Boss sails away. He has
stirred up a pretty row. and will rest while
his slaves sweat under their burden of
sham reform.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-17

The assault upon Emperor William ap-
pears to have been a petty affair without
political significance. A crazy woman. dis
turbed by her eviction from her home for
non-payment of rent, sought to express her
frenzy of spite by hurting a Ratchet at the
emperor's carriage. 1t was apparently an
irresponsible act, and has no further mean
Ing than that there is a disposition per-
haps in some of the poorer classes In
Germany to regard the emperor as respon-
sible for their personal ills. William has
been strangely free from such attentions
throughout his reign, despite the intense
prejudices which he has aroused against
himself in some quarters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-17
Anxiou. About the C.ar.
From the Chicago Record.

From the chicago HtCOfu.
Although the illness of the emperor of
Russia seems not to be particularly serious.
his empire and all the European powers are
in great concern lest 1t should become more
threatening. His majesty's health is none
too robust at best. and typhoid fever in
ST. Petersburg, where it is peculiarly prev
alent in the fall and spring, might easily
prove too much for him to resist. The
powers, with hardly an exception. would
specially regret a change in the imperial
policies of Russia The czar has been re-
garded not only as a counteracting force
to the strenuous energies Of the German
kaiser, but as a restraining power against
strong influences in Russia, which, II I'M
trammeled. would lean toward an even
more rapid extension OF Russian authority.
Not all Of Russia was in sympathy with the
peace rescript OF the emperor. e-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-17
The High Joint Commission.
From the Pittsburg Dispatch.

From the PIttsburg Dispatch
An effort Is being made to clear the
way for a resumption of the negotiations
of the Anglo-American commission by set
ting the Alaskan boundary dispute aside
for direct agreement between the two gov
ernments This is a wise plan. The e.ec-
tions of both countries have been held
and there is no political buncombe to in
terfere on either side for the moment. The
commission had made some progress to-
ward the settlement Of minor ques-
tions, such as the Maine boundary, fish
cries regulations and immigration. before
the Alaskan boundary dispute threatened
a rupture. These questions might now be
taken I'D and settled. The Boring sea con-
troyersy and the protection OF the fur seals
Is one of the most important and urgent
questions before the commission. There Is
no reason why 1t should not be taken up
and determined. for II approached fairly
there is nothing terribly difficult about it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-17
Holiday Cheer.

Now let's be gay and festive
With true autumnal cheer.
And set the fireplace blazing
All steadily and clear.
And as we watch with smiling
The flames that upward roll,
Wen even toast the barons
Who rule the price Of coal.
Come set the roast before US,
And We will eat our fill,
And bid the traveller welcome
With heartiest good will.
But, If he will not tarry,
Well still feel some relief
Considering how Chicago
Has raised the price of beef.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-17
A Candid Celestial.

'Why do you insist on these dilatory
methodist" inquired the diplomat
We'll" answered the cruel Chinese off,
cial who has snow-Hakes for blood cor
puscles. things are going along in what
ought to be very satisfactory manner.
Your troops are killing off lot of our citi-
zens. That keeps them from emigrating
into civilized countries and at the same
time relieves our density of population. the
situation comes nearer being a solution OF
our trouble about excessive population than
anything we have yet struck"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-17
Movable Schools.
From the Indianapolis Press.

Movable schools is a Boston idea, and a
good one. 1t oftens happens that the de-
mand for room is beyond the supply, or
that temporary quarters are needed while
building is progressing. After trying tenn
porary buildings and destroying them when
used the plan has been adopted Of build
ing small houses of three or four rooms in
sections. which are put up and taken down
at small cost. The city now uses nine of
these. sometimes having three on one lot.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-17
Where the Hitch Occurred

II am not going to try any more to ex-
plain all the intricacies Of finance" said the
very learned man.
Il don't blame you" replied the super
fetal. There's no use Of trying to explain
them"
You are quite wrong there. There Is
nothing easier in the world than to explain
them. The only difficulty Is that the ex-
PLANTATION can't be understood"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-17

There has been a falling off in the de-
mand for potato patches under Mr.. Pin
gree's scheme in Detroit This does not
necessarily indicate that the idea was not a
good one. Prosperity diverted much labor
that might have taken advantage Of the
privileges into other and more remunerative
channels.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-17

Minister WI Ting Fang is to deliver an
address in Philadelphia on 1.-The Causes OF
the Unpopularity of Foreigners in China
Minister WI is assured that owing to
marked differences between Chinese and
civilized customs he may speak his mind
freely without the slightest danger Of being
mObbed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-17

Mr.. Bryan has been offered a number Of
positions paying good salaries. There is no
doubt that as Industrious a man as Mr..
Bryan would be a valuable acquisition to
many concerns.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-17

No doubt Mr.. Bryan is gradually getting
into frame of mind which will enable him
to peruse this years Thanksgiving procla-
nation in proper spirit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-17

If Richard Croker should ever turn re-
former In real earnest his treatment at the
hands of scoffers and the dismay among
his henchmen would constitute a great
American tragedy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-17
A Lack of Acquain lance.

why do poets affect such contempt for
money!?
We'll" answered the young man with
longtsh hair. possibly it's because we never
get sufficiently familiar with 1t to learn its
more gentle and endearing qualities
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-17

Jeffries and Corbett have decided that the
election excitement has cleared away suffi-
GENTLY to warrant them in coming forward
and taking possession Of the megaphone.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-17
A Paraphraae.

This world is but fieeting show
BY fond illusions ruled.
Unhappiest are they who grow
So wise they can't be fooled. o."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-17
SHOOTING STARS.
His PersOnaI Opinion.

DO you think that craftsmanship Is on
the decline?"
NO" answered Senator Sorghum. as he
riff1ed the leaves Of his check book. Il am
strongly of the opinion that some of 1t is
on the accept"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-17

Ex-President Kruger refuses to be inter-
viewed. Dom Paul is not in position
where advertising can be of any practical
use whatever.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-17

MIR. Jones of Toledo occasionally quotes
poetry. He is now inauiring. Where are
the votes of yester-year?'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-17

The Chinese government will please I'M
derstand that large sum In cash goes with
every apology.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-17

MI Carnegie proposes to keep on making
money as usual But he also keeps on CIV
Ing Il away.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-17

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-11-17
The s'Standard" Dictionary.

An exceptional opportunity is being presented students law
DOCTORS business librarians and literary general
the best dictionary the world the English language
penomenay low price When "b" the word advsedy
that what those who ought know of the STANDARD"
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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-11

Can he Testified by the Farmers
Near Wolfe city.

Wolfe City Texas, January s.-w~lre
City starts In With the new year with
brighter prospects than for several years
past, although the cotton crop was fully
one third less thai, last year, The oats
crop was much larger than in former years
and a good market right here at home and
Ian immense corn crop this fall that
brought fair price.
The wheat acreage sowed this fall 10
simply enormous for this section and a
more promising prospcct this county has
never seen. The volunteer oat crop is also
very fine and Il there is not a severe freeze
later on great deal OF It will make fine
crops.
This section OF the country has felt the
beneficial effect OF q deep water port %
the coast OF Texas this year more than
any previous years.
-Four years ago with a crop OF corn
not nore than one fourth as large as this
years crop. farmers were forced TO sell
corn 10 cattle feeders for from Is 20 II
cents per hushel while this year they have
had a market all the season from % TO %
cents per hushel. This increase In price
was due exclusively to deep water at Gal
weston. All North Texa1 will hail with
delight the time when Houston will have
succeeded in getting deep water port.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-01-11
The san Antonio Full.

San Antonio. Texas. January 10.--Tws
and quarter inches OF rainfall In twenty
four hours ending at o'clock this even
ing on the ground already thoroughly
soaked flooded tho streets OF the city to-
day and sent the river on BOOM the like
OF which 1t had not enjoyed since 1889.
The rain was accompanied by lightning
display and wind OF thirty-four miles
velocity. The streets were covered with
great sheets of water whirling and eddy
ing down grade towards the river. Tho
heights on the east side OF the city were
sending down into the heart OF the city
torrents OF water which united In the
neighborhood OF Alamo plaza. The storm
sewers were unequal to the volume Of
water and the seas on the streets ran over
the curbings and In some instances poured
into the cellars OF business houses and
residences. doing severe damage. Among
the heaviest losers arc the Menger hotel
and Guessaz & Ferlat. The damage to
the Menger hotel will probably reach $780,
0oo. IT consists of injury TO the power
house and machinery which Mr. Kamp-
mann is erecting for the hotel at the cor
ner of Bonham and Crockett streets. The
damage TO Gucssaz & Ferlot is placed at
about $1,000. being damaged printing stock
which they kept in their basement. The
hre department steamers are pumping the
cellars dry.
The damage done by the unusual rise OF
the river could not be ascertained. but
enough fragments OF fences. outhouses and
wash tubs came sailing down the stream
TO warrant the assumption that the loss
was quite heavy.