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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-13
Longs New Secretary.

Washington, Nov. 13.-secretary Long
announced today he had appointed
Cyrus G. Wells, of Illinois, his private
secretary. temporarily to fill the vacancy
occasicned by Secretary Finney. Mr..
Wells has for the past six months been
acting as private secretary to Mr.. Long.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-13
s1eal Plant to Resume.

Canal Dover, o.. Nov. BORDERS have
been received from the New York office
Of the American sheet steel company to
nave the Reeves plant here placed in con-
d1t1on to resume work at once. About 400
men will be given employment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-13
Medical Society Meeting.

Atlanta, Ca, Nov. 1s.-The Southern
Surgical genealogical association began
its thirteenth annual session here to ay.
While the ass cia ton is south rn in name
it has a men beTship restricted to 125, from
All parts of the United States The asso-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-13
NoLnnrar Naeded.

washington. Nov. 1s.--Major Rafael
Echeverria, surgeon T.. s. ". has been
honorably discharged from the army, his
services being no longer required
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-13
Weather Indications.

Chicago. Nov. 1s.-Forecast for kan
sas: Fair tonight and Wednesday; ];
colder; brisk northerly winds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-13
Stock Brokers Assign.

New York. Nov. 13.-Grant Bros,
stock brokers of this city, have assigned
to F. C. Stedman.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-13

Cairo, Nov 13-Tvo fresh cases of bu-
bsnic plague are reported in Alexandria
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-31
Lord SalfSlurY.

Lord Salisbury's determination to retire
from the active charge of the British for
eign office in the new ministry is somewhat
surprising in view of recent declarations
that he would retain portfolio In addition
to the premiership. yet 1t Is not surprising
when his years anu the state of his health
are considered. He can no longer bear a
continuous strain, and by relieving himself
of the routine of diplomatic correspondence
he will become the better able to endure the
responsibilities of maintaining the govern
ment in the midst of the trials which are
certain to surround it in the near future
For there are grave questions which will
arise as the newly annexed South African
states are regulated. and as the Chinese
troubles bring domestic discussions and
perhaps violent assaults from the opposi-
ton. The state of Europe is not particu-
larly reassuring, even with Germany Sc
cured as any.
Lord Salisbury will doubtless remain the
dominating genius of the foreign office,
especially in view of the probability that
Lansdowne will be its immediate head.
Lansdowne is regarded a man of but
little force, and his failure In the war
Office, which was the one weak spot in the
ministrys armor during the Boer war, dis
closed that he lacks executive qualities.
He is not such character as to do more
than reflect his chiefs policies 1t remains
to be seen whether he will prove effec-
tive instrument. He will not have the
same kind of problems to solve in the for
egn office those which undid him in the
war ONCE. They Wal be less pressing in
detail but more serious In responsibility.
The retention by Lord Salisbury of the
premiership insures a vigorous ministry.
1t has been suggested that he alone of his
party could hold together the elements
which constitute it. 1t has been a success
full coalition and has accomplished some
remarkable results.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-31
Mr.. Bryan and DR.. Pnrkhurst,

Mr.. Bryan, at DR.. Parkhurst's church in
New York Sunday morning was an inter-
esting figure, and his presence there must
have suggested to those who saw him an
interesting line of thought
Just at this time Mr.. Bryan is hand-in-
glove with Richard Croker. About the To-
cal political situation he has taken his cue
from the Tammany boss. He fraternizes
with him, guides by him, and "jollies" the
Tammany organization in most cordial fash
ion He is expecting Tammany's support al
the polls next week. and should that support
give him the state of New York, and should
the support of the state of New York give
him the election. Tammany in the matter of
patronage will be handsomely rewarded
Mr.. Cookers voice will be potent in the
distribution of the offices, and Mr.. Cookers
principal object will be the strengthening
of Tammany for the mayoralty race which
takes place next year. Virtually therefore
while Mr.. Bryan is Tammany's choice for
President, Tammary is Mr.. Bryans choice
for mayor of Greater New York; and If he
wins next week he will exert himself as
Pr esident to help Tammany win next year.
DR.. Parkhurst as the whole country is
aware. holds Tammany Hall in the greatest
adherence. While an accomplished man,
pally known for his unusual. and even SEN
sational. efforts to bring the people Of New
York to a realizing sense of the depths of
the vice prevailing in the city under Tam
many rule. He explored those depths HIM
self, at come cost to his personal dignity
and comfort. and he laid bare a situation
which for the moment shocked the whole
nations sense of right and justice. Not
only did vice prevail all over the town. but
it was protected by Tammany officials in
the most open and braZen manner. The
greatest commoton resulted, and for time
both press and pulpit rang with denuncia-
ton of conditions so vile and appalling.
Now Tammany has not changed in the
slightest. 1t never changes in the direction
of good or repu table government. Mr.. Croker
is boss today as he then. The town is
as wide open today it was then, and
the allegations are that the situation is
even worse than when DR.. Parkhurst went
in person into the slums and furnished
proof of the wholesale corruption and I'M
speakable practices he found there And of
course to the extent that Tammany may be
strengthened for next years mayoralty con-
test will the cause of clean and acceptable
local government be injured.
Upon the whole. therefore, Mr.. Bryan.
sitting under the drippings of the sanctuary
in DR.. Parkhurst's church, was in rather
strange place. Suppose the reverend gen
tleman had taken Tammany for text! He
has more than once done that.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-31
The Commi,.ioner,. Estimnte..

Thu Commissioners annual estimates ag-
s,reeyate ahout 50 600 ono as the nroner total
far the District annronris,ions for the fiscal
yaar ending I,,na N 1902 This is an in
crease over their estimates of last wear but
evep this large total does NOT fnlIv meet
Inc n.cessities of the canitaI in the line of
i,pnrove,nents and maintenance There are
many imnnrtant items which arc of nacas-
s;,,, 5ro,naa f-o,, ,rasa,, o,siaaro.;o,,
hecausa of the action of Compress in taxing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-31

surplus be formed. to lead possibly to other
invasions of the organic act. 1t is far bet
ter for the District that this act be rigidly
observed and enforced and that its yearly
revenues. which can be accurately esti-
mated be absorbed annually by the appro-
priation on the half-and-half basis. 1t is
far safer that this temptation to Congress
to provide for the urgent needs of the Dis
trict out of the local taxes exclusively be
removed
The subject of bond issue to cover the
most pressing large needs of the capital is
again preached in this connection. Such
an issue is, in fact, required to permit the
proper construction of the sewerage system
planned by the board of experts some years
ago. 1t is impossible under the system of
annual appropriations to give this project
immediate existence, and with piecemeal
yearly additions to the sewers it is obvious
that by the time the final members of the
system are constructed the earlier ones
Will be utterly inadequate, the population
having grown materially since their in
stallauon. BY means Of a bond issue the
entire work can be projected and begun at
once and carried through with slight delay
thus giving to the city complete modern
system of sewers at the time of it's greatest
need.
Nhen a bond issue was proposed in con-
nection with the sewer and street extension
plans an undiscrminating opposition was
manifested in various quarters to this form
OF financing the enterprise notwithstand-
ing the obvious advantages of the mode
Conditions have generally changed since
then, however. and it may be that a con-
certed effort by Commissioners and citizens
to secure an enactment authorizing a BOND
issue for the construction of the sewers
would succeed. provided. of course the
revenues raised by the District for this
purpose were matched dollar for dollar, by
the federal government
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-31
Mr. Cleveland Regulates 1t.

One must sympathize with Mr.. Cleveland
in the matter of this latest outrage his
privacy. He has for months been besought
to give some definite expression on the sub
iect of the issues of the day. Did he stand
with Olney, or with Dickinson and Fair
child? Was his dissent from the expansion
policy of the administration strong enough
to land him in the Bryan camp, or was his
dissent from the policies of Mr.. Bryan still
strong enough to make him in effect a sup
porter of the administration as a choice
of evils? Or was his disgust with botn
sides so complete that he had become in
different as to the result at the polls?
The efforts to draw him out began long
before his fishing season ended. Pilgrims
to Buzzards' Bay on this errand found him
in his boat with fishing rod in hand and
good catch to his credit. But they caught
nothing. He waved off old acquaintance
and stranger alike when the subject of poll
tics mentioned. He refused to be in
terviewed. And since his return to Prince
ton he has continued to deny himself to
those having for the object of their call the
gathering him in for campaign purposes.
The publication of yesterday, therefore.
which purported to give Mr.. Clevelands
views. and which quoted him as predicting
a landslide to Mr.. Bryan, surprised all who
read 1t. The initials were not familiar, and
there was much curiosity TO know who had
at last succeeded where so many had failed
The explanation follows today that the
thor of the article is a western who
carried letters of introduction to Mr.. Cleve
land and was communicating with him for
the first time. The man insists by affidavit
upon the accuracy of his story, but Mr.
Cleveland denies it in toto, and the news
paper which accepted it and distributed 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-31
Nothing New Under the Sun.

Discussion of the precedents for American
annexation and government of the Philip
pines develops very clearly the fact that
whatever may be the practical evils ana
dangerous tendencies of the republics ex-
parsion into Asia. there are no unaccus-
toned terrors in the spOok of so-called I'M
perfalfsm. There is nothing new under the
sun From the very beginning OF the re-
public anti-imperialists have greved over
American violations of the Declaration OF
independence and have beheld the empire
rising upon the ruins OF repuplc' aiieauS
lettering to its fall
Elsewhere in The Star extracts are
printed from the Patriot of Utica, New
York. Of August, 1898. which are simply
SAMPLES of the anti-imperialistic denunc-a-
lions of the Louisiana treaty that are
found in the debates of Congress and IN
the newspaper and pamphlet literature Oh
that day.
"fan an empire so unwieldy. so nearly I'M
civilized be subject to one government
and that republican,? DOCS II not
threaten to sever and if not TO sever 10
snbjugate the Union?" "A momentous
crisis is at hand
eve are to give money. of which we have
too little. for land, of which we already
have too much" 1--WE pay for the pur-
chase upward of $4,000, CW-that Is, 81 Tor
every man. woman and child in the United
States" Compare anti-imperalistic estl-
mate CT 1900 of $3.50 market price or
Filtpinos) And why should our rulers be
grinding the face of the poor in purchasing
land which they. nor their children, nor
their childreu's children, to the latest gen
Grafton will ever in all probability, see
cultivated"
The simiarities between the criticisms OF
the. Louisiana and Philippines purchases
make an interesting study. Frances title
to Louisiana was attacked on far stronger
grounds than those alleged against SPANS
title to the Philippines. Remoteness in dis
lance and uncivilized and lawless popula-
ton were urged against both annexa ions
In both cases violations of the Constitution
and of the principles of the Declaration of
Independence were alleged. The constitu-
tonality of the tariff treatment of the &C
qusitions was in both called in question
In both instances the empire raised its
hideous head, a momentous crisis was at
hand, and the republic tottered to its fall
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-31
Ever-Present Reasons.
From the Pittsburg Dispatch.

The Presidents proclamation mentions
but a few of the many reasons why the
American people should be thankful. They
are enough, of course. There may be 9TH
ers between now and the date set for laying
aside worldly cares and returning thanks
to benign Providence. During the year
there has been a demonstration as never
before of the marvellous natural resources
of this country for which its people should
always be thankful to the Oliver of all
Good for the opportunity which our form
of government gives to every Individual to
develop and enjoy those resources The
Puritan fathers established the custom Of
having day for thanksgiving on far less
provocation than the modern citizens Of the
republic have, because they found 1t a land
Of plenty, with freedom to live and worship
as they chose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-31
SHOOTING STARS.
Good Intentions.

Il suppose you have more faith than ever
for the economic principles for which you
are contending''
We'll" answered the political orator ito
tell you the truth. I have been SO busy
learning new anecdotes and gathering facts
and figures to give local quality to my vari-
Gus speeches that haven't had time to fol-
low my economic principles as closely as I
wanted to- But I'm going to get book
and read up on them some more as soon as
l can get time
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-31
Success of the Paris Exposition.
,r,p, tho PHILADELPHIA Record

Conducted without disguise from it's out
set as a money-making enterprise for
French officials and concessionaires, the
Paris exposition has nevertheless developed
a drawing capacity beyond all precedent in
the history of similar enterprises in Eu-
rope. November 5 was the date originally
pleading for another week, and may get it.
it is all a matter Of business. Verify, in
fInning worlds fair with an eye single
to profits, Jean Crapaud can give Uncle
Sam some cogent and instructive lessons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-31

The correspondence published today be-
tween Secretary Hay and Ambassador
Pauncefote relative to the Anglo-German
agreement as to China confirms all that has
been surmised regarding the attitude Of
this county toward that fact. Secretary
Hay takes occasion to reaffirm the Ameri-
can doctrine Of the preservation of Chinese
integrity and the maintenance of the open
door. AS to the third clause. over which
there has been so much controversy, he
very properly declares that 1t refers to a
reciprocal arrangement between the two
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-31

1t Is urged in behalf of the man who
claims to have obtained the Landslide in
terview with Grover Cleveland that he is
not newspaper man. This declaration
was unnecessary in view of his own &C
acknowledgement that he carried the interview
around with him for at least seven days be-
fore he published it. No practical newspa-
per man would have let as many hours
elapse before he had placed his alleged
scoop in some first-class Bryanite journal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-31

1t must be a matter of some little pride
to AIvord. the defaulter, to reflect that he
was working for a bank whose operations
were not in any way hindered by the loss
Of nearly a million dollars.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-31

Ex-Governor Black of New York struck a
true note when he said at the Roosevelt
demonstration the other night that Anti
imperialism is not an issue; it is only a
phrase" Nobody in this country is in favor
Of imperialism" Nobody wants to set up
an emperor or an imperial way Of doing
business. The democrats have used the
term "imperialism'' a synonym for ex-
pansion. but they have merely been fitting
at Windmills and most of them know it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-31

kHHslS CIty sstHr,
The captain of the British cruiser Psyche
declares he fired the twenty-one gun salute
which the commandant at Governors Is
land failed to hear Now the question is
whether the British admiralty should sup
ply it's cruisers with megaphones or the
War Department should furnish It's forts
with ear trumpets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-31

The manner in which he adapts his
speeches to the temper Of the community
through which he Is passing would indicate
that Mr.. Bryan considers politics as large
ly a matter of geography.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-31

contracting powers upon which the United
States does not feel called upon to express
an opinion. This exchange Of notes formal
ly makes the United States party to the
principles underlying the Anglo-Gernian
agreement. It shows that there is no diff
ference between those powers and this gov
eminent and hence it ought to further the
chances of a peaceful and otherwise salts
factory settlement of the Chinese problems.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-31

1t is stated that women as a rule take
very little interest in elections after they
are accorded the privilege of voting. This
result was suspected by most students of
human nature
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-31

Possibly it would be a relief if New Jer-
sey would confine itself to the propagation
of trusts and not undertake to make new
contributions to police literature.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-31

There were no courtesies exchanged when
Rooseyelt's train passed Bryan's. Both
candidates are too busy to stop for any
needless bowling and scraping.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-31

Hobson is now listened to in serious
speeches while the girls are f1ocking about
Mr.. Bryan and trying to kiss him. There
is no telling what this country will do next.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-31

1t really looks as if Mr. Cleveland would
have to content himself with noting that
there are no indications that the fishing in
America will not continue to be first class.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-31
Neither Edifying not Clarifying.

A newspaper man is to appear in the pull
pit of a Milwaukee church, and the minister
is to be the editor of the newspaper for one
fore made, have not proved edifying, and it
is not likely that this one will add to the
glory and influence Of either of the men en-
ga ged in it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-31

There's no USE said Mr.. Cumrox. Il
amt going to try to superintend the educa-
ton of my daughters any more
why not?''
they're getting along where can't fol-
low 'em. hear 'em chattering sometimes.
and l can't tell whether they are reciting
their Latin lessons or counting out for a
game Of hide and seek
'One O de worst mistakes you kin make, ;"
said Uncle Eben. lis to be SO skyaht O.
maxim mistakes dat you doesn do muffin
at ALL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-31

The men who interrupt and howl down
speakers would probably be surprised and
grieved If they were accused of interfering
with this countrys boasted freedom of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-31
The CRlamatiSf.

''PrOsperity's a myth" l sigh.
Some things by contradiction go.
l shall be prosperous by and by
With money made by saying so.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-31

Possibly Sir Thomas Upton can make
enough money out of pork to get a yacht
monopoly and so be sure Of owning a win
ner,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-31
A Promising Child,

Whats the matter with our cherished
infant?" inquired Mr.. Blykins. as a series
of prolonged yells reached his ears.
why he's lost his temper, and he's stand
ing in bed clutching the foot rail of the
brass bedstead with both hands and shout
ing at the top of his voice" --
Let him alone. He'll be great political
orator one of these days. He thinks he's
on the rear platform of a train"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-31

week from today will bring around
that depressing next morning feeling to
large proportion of the population.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-31

Richard Croker evidently regards Mr..
Bryan as one of the young men whom it
would be useful for him to have in poll
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-31
A Permanent Prophecy.


have stood in awe and trembIed while
heard grave men declare,
Twas an hour of awful peril, and that
doom was in the air.
With some men using sophistries, and 9TH
using cash,
They tell me there's no doubling that the
country's going to smash.
But here's one ray of comfort: my parents
often tell
How years ago. upon their ears the same
forboding fell;
How. every time two parties came together
with a clash.
A lot of frightened people said, ''the coun-
try's going to smash!
My grandsire says that he observed the
same when he was young,
He's known the time when dire dismay was
preached by many tongue.
He tells me that his father, my great
grandsire. oft would dash
Before an audience and declare, "the coun-
try's going to smash!
So history repeats itself. When future
ages dawn,
l guess the country will be here, though all
of us are gone;
And our great great grandchildren will be
hearing phrases rash
From people who inform them that 1.-The
country's going to smash"