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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-03

original demand was for concession of
land Corea was disposed to resent the
requisition and Japan was Immediately
aroused in the face of possible call upon
her for contribution to the shindy. But
evidently it does not please Russia to pre-
cipitate trouble Just now. She prefers to
go around difficulty instead of climbing
of bit of land at Masampho by bargain
serves her present purpose quite as well as
the donation of land by Corea under pres
sure. The land is secured at all events, and
II remains for Russia to decide what she is
to do with it, She will probably utilize it
as a resting place for small garrison.
Later the garrison may grow.
Herein are two instances of the Shrewd
manner in which Russia is extending her
power and influence throughout Asia and
eastern Europe. Her railroads and garri-
sons are keeping pace with each other.
Whenever there is danger of a crisis the
adroit managers at St. Petersburg change
their tune and avoid conflict But in the
end they carry their point. 1t was so In
China, and has just proved so in Corea. 1t
Was recently so in Persia and now again in
Turkey. The logical result of these steady
Vantages to both the political and the eco
nemic policies of Russia, is the enormous
expansion of the Muscovite power and the
corresponding CONSERVATION of the other
nations of Europe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-03
Shrewd Russian Diplomacy.

Russia has achieved two characteristic
victories within a few days. and both
tending to the advancement of her stead
fast policy Of expansion In Turkey there
are several tempting routes for railroads
which, when constructed, would greatly
enlarge the transportation facilities of the
government at St. Petersburg in case of
war. Some time ago Russia applied to the
porte for right Of way" over these routes.
There were immediate signs of friction.
The porte demurred. Turkey might want
to build the roads herself some day. The
manana" doctrine did not appeal strongly
to Russia, whose policy seems to be al
ways do today much Of today's task as
is possible So the Muscovite pressure
was increased little, just enough to per
suade Turkey that her old-time friend and
adviser was at hand with suggestions and
the means to carry them into effect Sc
the porte has at last yielded, still reservine
the vague right to build over such of the
routes as Turkey may later desire to &C.
cupy, and thus the Russian program Of
railroad construction is relieved of an OBJ
stacle
Meanwhile the war cloud in the far cas-
has blown aside. Corea has been ap
preached with q compromise and has yield
ed to Russia the right to acquire land ir
the foreign settlement at Masampho. tn,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-03
A Democratic BOOMERANG.
From the Cleveland Leader

When Lentz and Sulzer, the two demo-
cratic demagogues. went into the investiga-
ton of the use of United States troops in
the Occur d Alene mining region Of Idaho
they fully expected to make political capi-
tai for the democratic party. Instead of
doing that. however. they have succeeded
in proving that the democratic-populistg gov
ernor OF Idaho was responsible for the call
ing out OF the troops and for the continu-
ance OF martial law in the mining region.
Inc democratic and independent guer-
rilia newspapers which have been working
1or months to make capital for Bryan out
OF the Occur dAiene mining troubles are
welcome to all the satisfaction they can
get out Of this investigation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-03

Webster Davis resigns his office in order
to free his tongue on the subject OF south
Africa If he felt that he must speak TO ms
countrymen on that subject his ldea Oh llle
proDrieties is above criticism. AS an OH
ciaI If this government he would not have
been justified in going upon the lecture
platform with such a deliverance as ne
has in view
But how about Mr.. Davis judgment:
What can he hope to accomplish oS his
course He treats this point in an inter
view rather vaguely. He would arouse the
American people thoroughly to the justice
IF the Boer cause He would nave Great
Britain brought to understand that the
war must stop. Has Mr. Davis sui1clehtiS
considered what that would mean? Does
he not know that Great Britain has polite
" but Significantly declared that no inter
yention will be tolerated? Would he have
the United States take the war on the
hands of the Beers? Would he have this
country even associate itself with the enc
mics of Great Britain in Europe in behalf
OF the Beers? If not, what is he driving
att What purpose can he serve by going
UP and down the land reciting the horrors
of the South African situation as he saw
them during his stay in that country? Why
this expenditure of eloduence If only the
arousing of sympathy is in view?
Mr. Davis-although he may not know 1t
is about to subject himself to very Sc
we're temptation Suppose his first lecture
Is a pronounced success. Suppose his I'M
selfish offering to freedom attracts the at
tention of some mere Spectator in elo-
Quence who. with no thought particularly
about the Beers, comes Immediately for
ward with a proposition for a tour Of the
country What answer will Mr.. Davis
give to such a man? Turn him away. and
go on pleading for the Beers for nothing?
Or take him up. and fill his own pockets
with hard cash while doing his best to en-
broil his country with Great Britain?
Wendell Phillips was great orator and
a champion Of freedom. Four of his lee
lures were much in demand: African
Slavery" Daniel O'Connell,'' THE Lost
Arts and The Scholar in Republic
When asked for terms by lyceum man
ayers, he replied by putting a price on
three of the four lectures mentioned, but
invariably added, VIII speak on slavery
for nothing" Mr.. Phillips, it Is true. never
resigned an office to take a stand against
slavery, but his championship of the negro
closed all doors of political preferment to
him He would have adorned any place
within the gift Of his countrymen. He was,
indeed, champion of freedom.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-03
Busy season Ahead,

Every present sign points to a busy sea-
son in Washington The spring opens upon
a prosperous city. absolved from the tur-
moil of politics. assured of good business,
and with several large projects in hand to
give employment to many hundreds or per-
haps thousands of workmen. manufacture
ers and laborers. Although the govern
ments construction program is by no means
as long as the necessities demand, this
years schedule of building for public pur-
poses insures considerable activity The
printing office and the Department of JUS
tice, both of which are to be begun soon,
will of themselves make a lively season.
Then there is the public library. soon to
be started, which will swell the total of
wage-afYording employments. Private en-
terprise will put forth many notable evil
dences. The new Wizards, the new Union
Storage and Trust office and warehouse
and the large buildings at the corners of
7th and D and New York avenue and 14th
streets will form striking additions both to
the city's beauty and facilities for transact
ing business and to the seasons work
There are also in hand plans for many pri-
vats dwellings of large size and a number
of apartment houses.
Indeed the present outlook is that the
year will materially contribute to the pros
perity of the capital. But 1t is as an evil
dence rather than a cause that this pro-
gram of construction is gratifying. 1t
shows that the city is at present enjoying
a steady flow of business, that capital is
confident and abundant and that men of en-
terprise are anxious to invest in the most
permanent forms of municipal improve
ments. There is no BOOM however. and
the city is to be congratulated upon the
fact. There is always danger of reaction
following such unusual impulses in enter
prise. Prices are abnormal then and money
rates are unstable. Men often make invest
ments for which they are imperfectly pre-
pared, depending upon anticipated profits
to cover their expenditures. with the fire.
quent result of collapse and a shaken mar
ket. 1t is far better that the community
enjoy a period of quiet, steady activity,
| with all conditions normal and with good
assurance of continuation. than to flash
| forward with a series of brilliant operations
| which run dangerously close to wild specu-
i lation. Washington IS not given to these
| feverish activities. and owes its present
prosperity In large measure to the fact.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-03

In the course of few months the splen-
did home provided for the Washington pub
lie library by Mr.. Carnegie will have been
completed and the institution will be in
stalled within its walls, ready, as far as
housing is concerned. to fulfill its appointed
function part of the educational system
of the District and purveyor of literature
TO the people who are shut out from the
facilities of the Congressional Library.
Meanwhile Congress should take thought
for the adequate equipping of the library
In its most important feature, the supply
OF books without which the most beauti-
full or the best-appointed building in the
world would be worthless. The Commits
sioners have just approved a request by
the board of trustees of the library for an
increase in the annual appropriation for
the purchase Of books from $1,000, as writ
ten in the District bill as it passed the
House, to 5000. required by the present
needs of the institution.
This plea should be granted without hest
tation- In its present stage of existence the
library needs a larger sum for this pur-
pose than it probably will need in later
years Indeed. the yearly allowance for
books might be placed at 10000 without
straining any of the proprieties. 1t is to
be expected that as soon as the library is
established in the Carnegie building the
public demand upon It for books will
greatly increase 1t would be harmful to
the prestige Of the institution II this de-
mand were to be largely disappointed in
the early stages Much OF the efficiency Of
such establishment arises from the con-
fidence which the readers have in its power
to supply their needs If after few appli-
cations people begin to find that the vol
umes they coyet are not to be had their
interest in the institution wanes and the
spark OF what might with proper care de-
velop into a genuine literary flame is ex-
tinguished.
In building up a library collection great
care is necessary in the first stages to In
sure economy and the highest possible de-
gree Of literary scope. 1t Is desirable.
therefore. that the increased book-purchase
allowance be granted this year. that the
money can be spent TO best advantage IN
anticipation Of the move into the larger
quarters. With one full year in which to
buy the necessary standard works of refer
ence and circulation the trustees can create
a much better collection than though they
found themselves rushed at the time of re-
moyal both with the details of book accu-
mutation and the transfer 10 new quarters.
Such enterprises call for elaboration and
ample means, and Congress cannot afford
to cut too close in this case
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-03
1t Rests with the People,

The fact that the announcements of Of
fensive plays have been withdrawn in some
cities after a protest by citizens is a suffi-
cient indication OF the validity of the plea
that the stage must be reformed by moral
suasion rather than by law. Managers will
not long fly in the face Of public sentiment
They cannot afford to do so. The way to
stop bad plays is to refuse to go to see
them. The whole trouble has been that
the very persons who lament the degen-
eracy Of the drama crowd the theaters
where indecency runs rampant. II they are
awaking at last to some sense of their
responsibility there Is some hope for q bet
ter state OF things.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-03
Mr.. Depew on Storms.

Mr. Depew speaks always with ease and
interest, and generally very happily, but
his argument yesterday in favor of the
Porto Rican tariff was far from strong
and one of his illustrations was singularly
inaccurate. Taking the ground that the op-
position to the tariff was but little furry
observable here and there, he said:
THE history of remedial legislation pre-
sents no example of baseless excitement
ike that which prevails over this measure
in certain parts of the United States The
localization of the storm is unprecedented.
1t has great volume and force in one state
with little evidence of it in the adjoining
commonwealth. A northwestern state may
have the fever while the middle states and
New England are normal. In every in
stance in the contests of parties where
principle was at issue the sentiment of the
party in one state has been equally pro-
nounced in every state. This phenomenal
locaIiZation of interest compelS the conclu-
sion that a mere matter of providing means
Tor carrying on government and relieving
distress has been exaggerated into an acute
struggle over fundamental principle of
right or morals, or both
Let us start with New England. Is there
any evidence of the storm there? Inquire
of Mr.. Littlefield of Maine. Mr.. Proctor of
Vermont, Mr.. Hoar of Massachusetts, and
all the leading daily newspapers of Boston.
Representing, as they believe, their con-
StltuentS, tney are all against the tarlH.
Coming on to New York, are not the
board of trade of New York city, and, with
but two exceptions, all the newspapers of
prominence there, safely to be consulted
to local public sentiment on this subject?
They are against the tariff
May the leading newspapers of Illinois,
Indiana Ohio, Iowa and Minnesota be sup
posed to understand and reflect public opin-
ion in that quarter? They all against
the tariff.
Mr.. Simon of far away Oregon is against
the tariff, and gives some very excellent
reasons for his attitude.
The south, with the exception of Louis
lana. where the cane sugar growers are in
control, is soldly against the tariff.
Can so serious a disturbance over so wide
an area be properly characterized as only
local storm? Hi, there!' hailed a man
from a mountain peak in the days of the
rising flood when the ark came floating by.
There was no response. Whereupon this
individual is reported to have said: well,
go on with your old boat, I don't believe
it's going to be much Of freshet anyhow
Republican members of the House repre-
senting close districts may be misled by
Mr. Depew's assurances, but they, may
| change their minds about the size of the
''freshet' before this years campaigns are
| over. If the storm against the Porto Rican
| tariff is not general. We have not had one
| in this country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-03

Aguinaldo has been heard of In Singa-
pore. which he seems now to propose to
make his base of operations against Ameri-
can rule In the Philippines. 1t remains yet
to be seen how active he will become and
how far he will be permitted by the British
authorities to exercise the prerogatives Of
a political fugitive in a neutral port 1t is
somewhat gratifying to have the slippery
fellow located at last. He has been vaguely
reported as being at q number of places,
but with slight evidence of his actual pres-
ence anywhere. Formosa was supposed to
be his most likely hiding plaza. But he
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-03
Expectancy.

Some day. some day twill all come right.
The tangled skein will all unwind
And we will grasp the colors bright
And leave the somber threads behind
The sun Is slow and rest Is sweet,
Yet fears draw round US when it sets
And sorrow comes with winged feet
And joy but heralds new regrets.
Fen while we taste, sweet draughts will
turn
To bitterness that hurts us sore;
We learn to love and. loving learn
To feel the loved ones loss the more.
And yet, when reasons" light grows male
There shines through darkness still a raw
OF faith untaught which cannot fail
And leads us onward to some day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-03

has doubtless chosen Singapore because Of
its better cable and mail facilities For
mosa is but poorly supplied with these es-
sentials to a first-class filibustering estab-
lishment.
1t is not difficult to imagine Aguinaldo's
program during the coming months. He
still has his agents throughout Europe and
Asia. and. doubtless, in this country as
well. He assuredly has his mouthpieces
here, who. however, are gradually losing
f1uency. He is. of course, primed to the
fact that great national campaign is at
hand. From one of his several capitals
this Tagal Washington has already pro-
claimed William Jennings Bryan as the
savior of the Philippines and given him a
Character as worthy the support of all
enemies of expansion. So it is to be ex-
pected that Singapore will shortly blossom
forth as one of the branch headquarters of
the Bryan party, with its appropriate out
put of literature.
Thus Aguinaldo will have busy season.
What with hiring vessels to run the block
ade. buying arms for his bandits, subsidiz-
ing the native press of Manila in his inter-
ests, raising funds and contributing to the
campaign of his great and good friend in
this country this lively chap will find his
hands well filed. OF course, he will run
some risks. He may offend the British
government by his activity and place his
liberty in jeopardy. Or he may become
fired with enthusiasm and venture into the
archipelago. where the American troops
are waiting for nlm. But intrigue at Sing
apore Is preferable to the uncertainties of
the camp and the discomforts of the peri
patetic capital. If he knows when he Is
well off this Tagal agitator will rest tight
on neutral soil and, the billardists say,
play close to the cushion
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-03
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-03
EnElands Military Strength,
ON the New York Journal of ronna-oa

Continental nations with their immense
armies have looked with contempt upon
the small military establishment of Great
Britain. But for home defense the sea rem
GERS large army superfiuous, and for for
eign operations the continent has sudden
ly discovered that England has the largest
army in the world. Count Sternberg of
Austria, who has just returned from South
Africa, where he served under Gen Cronje
SAID in an interview in Paris: There is nc
continental power which could have armed
and sent so many troops such a great dis
lance from home"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-03
Power of the 0Ad.0
From the Philadelpbia Record

A proverb from the French says that "a
thing which pleases Is already half sold :"
This constitutes no ordinary tribute to the
power Of the advertisement The news
paper subscriber reads an advertisement.
becomes pleased with the description and
prices OF certain goods. and thus a pur-
chaser is nearly won.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-03
Holland Rose Bushes

We have received word that our annual fmporta
ton OF Holland Rose Bushes has arrived in New
iorR' ana as soon as the custom house passes upon
them they VIII be forwarded to us. We are now
taking orders for them to be delivered ,u,n,.5to,
upon arrival. which will probably he about saun,,y
next. These come in the best varieties and include
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-03
SHOOTING STARS.
At n DISADVANTAGE.

Il suppose you have learned some val
liable lessons from the United States re-
Gently said the stranger.
Yes" answered the Porto Rican, "the
only trouble is that we can't find any islands
hitler than OURS to play the same trick on
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-03
Davis and White.
From the New York Tribune.


Mr.: Montagu White having failed to force
President Mckinley to do as the Beers
want him to do, Mr.. Webster Davis comes
back from his pilgrimage to lend his en-
deavors to that end. 1t is agreeable to
know that in so doing he is saving his own
face from burning and his soul from being
haunted by the faces of the Beers. "Oom
Paui face would be fearsome thing to
see in the dim watches of the night
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-03
A "ifely Pride.

MY dear said Mrs. Blykins, Il wish
you would pay more attention to base ball.
You want me to be a base ball crank,
eh?"
Yes, dear. That's it. 1 don't see why
you should miss any think in your line; and
you really aren't as versatile as you used
to be"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-03
Content.

did you say they made fun of my
speech?" said the statesman with the I'M
waverng self-esteem.
Eyes. I'm sorry to annoy you, but
''Oh. it doesn't annoy me. You know you
can't be sure anything Is q real work Of art
until somebody burlesques or satirizes it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-03
Spring Exposition of
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Artistic Lamps and
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the China and Glassware of direct Importation
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-03

Kansas City has taken steps to protect
the delegates from the hotel keepers. This
action might be valuable pointer for the
people who are running the Paris EXPOSE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-03
A Situation Explained.

did you lose any money at the races?'
Not cent answered the patient man
That was lucky"
well. 1 suppose so. But 1 was entitled
to some luck. You see 1 had my pocket
picked just before the first race started
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-03

The republican party has a number OF
electrifying orators but none of them is
suspected of being in training for cross
OF gold'' stroke at the Philadelphia con-
yentiOn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-03
Spring.

The shine Of spring fits DER the skies
To cheer the country and the town.
And still our hopeful spirits rise
And still the mercury goes down.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-03

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-04-03

The Kentucky situation becomes more
complex as time passes The man with the
Winchester is growing altogether too con-
spicuous in politics.