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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-09
That OIney Eoon.

IL is reported from Indianapolis that some
of the Indiana democrats are in favor 81
dropping MIR. Bryan and making Mr.. Oiney
the presidential candidate. for the reason
that Mr. Bryan has refused absolutely to
abandon free silver and cDniine the cam
paien to other and more important issues,
and ha: said that he would not be salts
led with a simple reaffirma ton of the Chi
ctso platform by a reference to it. but that
il must be set out in full in the next ma
tionaI platform. This contention has con-
WINGED eastern democrats that Bryan is de-
terrn;ned to force the money issue. and that
seine one else must be looked to for leader
ship In Or of Olney it is said that he
was conservative in 1886 and that he is
heartily in sympathy with the party on all
questions except free silver
This is strange statement of Mr. Olney's
attitude toward public ques tons. As a mat
ter If fact he is not in sympathy with his
party on a single issue upon which it now
stands. He is. of course. a sound money
man. He is likewise an eSpansionist. The
no government by injunction plank of the
Chicago platform grew out of the suppress
sion by force of the Chicago rioting. which.
"a Attorney General he advised. In fact it
wa. asserted at the time that the vigorous
measures he then advocated recommended
him To Mr. Cleveland the strong man
OF the cabinet" and led. upon Judge Ores
hams death. to his promotion to the De-
partment of State. He Is a corporation
lawyer. and would not fit the trust issue.
He is not a politician in any sense of the
word. and lives in a section where republi-
can majorities this year are likely to break
the record for size and enthusiasm. 1t
SEEMS preposterous therefore to talk about
making such a man the leader of the dem
ocEacy that party is at present organ
i:.etl-
Mr.. Bryan has come to be, even more
distinctly than Mr.. Cleveland at one time
was. a platform in himself The party
could not repudiate him without repudating
itself. In a certain sense he is now the
party. If he is thrown over chaos will
come again. 1t will be necessary then to
write a new platform that will differ as
much from the Chicago platform as that
platform differed from the platform of 1892.
In an effort to escape from CIevelandism
the democrats rushed to the extreme of
Organism: and now if they would escape
from Organism they must rush to some
other extreme.
But Mr.. Bryan will not be thrown over.
form practically of his own dictation. His
defeat will then be wished for by some of
those who will have helped to bring him
forward again. and they will justify their
dislCyalty by the argument that, as matters
stand not before 1904 can the party hope
for success
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-09

Mr.. Hoar's term as senator expires on
the 18th of March, 1901. Will he be his own
successor?
The question grows out of the senator's
opposition to the administra TONS foreign
policy. That opposition is very pronounced,
and it is very courageously expressed. But
that is the senator's only difference with
his party. On the money issue. the tariff
issue. and every other important issue he
is in thorough agreement with his party
There has been no suggestion of his carry
ing his opposition to the retention of the
Philippines to the extent of leaving his
party On the contrary. it is certain that
he will work and vote for the reelection of
Mr.. Mckinley.
The republicans of Massachusetts, have
a record for a considerable breadth of view
in the treatment of the more eminent of
their pl bile servants. In his closing years
Mr.. Summer took the bit in his teeth and
went his own way, regardless of the party
whose commission ne held. He had been
elected as a republican. and yet he did
everything in his power to embarrass Cen
eral Grants administration at the time it
was coming up for Endorsement at the
polls. He practically went over to the OPP
position, and many another constituency
would have pressed for his resignation.
and. failing in that, would have made life
Il burden to him. His constituents felt
greatly aggrieved at his course. but he died
in harness.
In the matter of expansion Mr.. Lodge
and not Mr.. Hoar represents the bay state
republicans. and this will appear in their
deliverances and votes this year. But Mr..
Hoar is one of the most eminent citizens of
the state. and has held his commission in
one branch or the other of Congress for
many years. He is a man of learning and
of the cleaneSt life and he has rendered
his party and the country much useful
service. Presumably this will settle the
question of his return to the Senate. His
people will probably overlook his attitude
toward the Philippines, and remembering
only his great talents and his years of use
fulness in Congress again return him to
that body. The republicans of Maine quail
fled tt cir return of Mr.. Hale to the Senate
by indorsing the policy of the administra-
ton which he had opposed. and a similar
course will likely be pursued in Massachu-
sets in the case of Mr. Hoar.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-09
The Canal Issue.

1T l. earnestly to be hoped that the dis
cussion of the new treaty with England
viii not range along the line of partisan
ship. 1t Is question above party II in
wolves virtually a new issue. turning upon
q matter of definition necessitated by the
approach of the contamination of the ca
nal project 1t will require two-thirtis of
the Senate to sustain the proposition laid
down by the treaty. that the canal is to be
an International waterway without any ma
ticnal war use, In order to secure that
vote party lines must necessarily be broken
The defeat of the treaty outright means a
continuance Of the old conditions with the
Ciayton-Bulwer treaty remaining in force.
az attested by the action OF this govern
ment in negotiating q new agreement to
replace the old one. With the new treaty.
rejected 1t remains question whether fur
Their negotiations for the absolute repeal of
the old one can be successfully prosecuted.
But with the new treaty rejected there is
at least an open. clear field for action I'M
hampered by any recent bargain, while the
passage of the pending canal bill affords
opportunity for the government to declare
its policy In upmistakable terms.
There b yet the middle ground of action
that involving an amendment to the Hay-
Pauncefote treaty by providing for the ex-
elusive war use Of the canal by the United
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-09

states when occasion arises. But an amend
ment does not ensure agreement. for the
treaty is not under such terms certain of
ratification by the English government.
Thus amendment might stand as equivalent
to absolute rejection An amendment may
BE- adopted by majority vote. but to be-
come effective it must be accepted on the
final vote by two-thirds of the Senate. So
that al any stage Of the procedure. while
negative acton may be had by the minor
ity. positive action. making for either the
full approval of the instrument or for its
approval in amended form. can be had only
by two-:hirds, thus breaking party lines.
1t is furthermore to be hoped that the
Nc treaty will rot become available u
club to beat the canal bill to death. The
project itself should be pressed through both
houses, irrespective of the state of the
treaty relations. If at the time of its final
passage the Clayton-Bulwer treaty remains
i'll force the bill should contain "A declara-
ton of the American intention to operate
the canal strictly national enterprise
with the right to utilize it as part of the
war-waging POWER. Ii meanwhile the con-
trary policy. that laid down in the Hay
Pauncefota treaty. should have been rati-
fed by the Senate, necessarily the canal
project must conform to this dictation. in
asnuch As the two-thirds vote of the Sem
ate on the treaty would be available to
amend the can:h bill in conformity.
So the issue Is definitely drawn between
the two policies and it would be most I'M
fortunate if The decision were to be reached
through an atmosphere of partisanship or
in spirit of obstruction TO prevent the
construction Of the canal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-09
The Three-Cent-Far Bill,

The real point at issue over the Berry
bill now pending before the House District
committee. proposing three-cent fares. YES
tibuled motors and all-night cars is as to
the reduction Of fare rates. The aIl-night
cars have been provided, and may be main
tanned by order of the Commissioners with
Out recourse to legislation. The matter of
VeStibules is one of mixed sentiment and
fact which concerns a comparative few.
with the burden of public opinion appar-
emily in favor of protection for the motor
men. In regard to the three-cent fare
there does not seem to be any marked pub
lie support for the proposition. President
Truesdelrs statement yesterday before the
committee was most suggestive. in that it
disclosed the probability that under a
three-cent rate the railroad companies
would not give nearly as good service as
they do today. One of the first effects of
this reduction would almost surely be the
lowering of the wages of employees an end
TO which doubtless no Washingtonian
would desire TO tend even for the sake of a
slight saving in car fare. But aside from
this point the question remains whether
there would be a saving through the reduc-
tion in fare. The road could clearly not
afford TO give what now amount to almost
universal transfers from line to line and
the citizen would be in very many cases
Obliged to pay two fares, OF six cents to
effect rides which he can now secure for
four and one-sixth cents. Thus the pas
senger would lose one and five-sixths cents
on each long trip in order that he might
ss.ve one and one-sixth cents on each
short trip involving no transfers. In some
cases The loss on a transfer route would be
three cents greater. But it is not alone in
the matter of pennies or their fractions
that the proposed reduction affects the
value to the people Of the street railway
system. The companies are now giving an
increasingly high grade of service. running
expensive. heated cars over the finest road
bed known to science. furnishing a degree
of comfort seldom attained on rapid transit
roads Both of the corporations are ap-
parently striving to add to the convenience
of the passengers in every possible respect
II would be decidedly retrograde step to
check this development, which has not
added a 1.-THE to the cost of the service to
the people. while bringing advantages far
beyond those enjoyed here in the past or
In other cities at the present time and the
imposition Of the cheaper fare would in
evftably cause a curtailment of the con-
veniences which are now freely afforded to
passengers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-09

Gen. Lawton's interrupted work in IuZon,
brought to mind by today's impressive ser
vices at the Church of the Covenant and at
Arlington, is being quietly carried on by
his former associates and his successors.
The insurgent armies were scattered into
small bands before he was shot and the
Instruction had already entered upon the
stage of brigandage The late reports from
Manila show that the army is being en-
ployed in extending the area of undisputed
American authority and in opening up the
hemp ports in order to permit a free flow
of trade. The engagements reported occa-
sionally are of slight consequence. while the
steady capture of rifles and cannon tells of
the gradual crushing of opposition to the
new sovereignty. The rebellion had virtu-
ally closed when Gen. Lawton fell In a
few weeks a constructive peace commission
will be at work at Manila and elsewhere in
the archipelago, instituting civil govern
ment in the most orderly sections and rein
forcing the military arm in the unquiet
provinces with such civil institutions as the
conditions warrant. There is nothing in the
situation at present to warrant the belief
that the state of affairs in the Philippines
will henceforth call for any marked degree
of attention from a sensational point of
view. The pacification of the islands, with
all the hard work which that process en-
tails. Is virtually finished From time to
time accounts will perhaps be sent from
the interior of brushes between garrisons
scouts and the diminishing forces of
banditti representing the remnants of Agui-
naldo's army, but there is no danger now
that the insurrection will again reach pro-
portions to call for campaigning on large
scale. The fact that Gen. Otis has asked
for leave of absence In order to secure a
needed rest at home is ample evidence that
the serious military problems have been
solved. This thought is of some comfort
on Gen. Lawton's funeral day, for 1t shows
that his work was not in vain and that the
cause for which he died has triumphed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-09
Opposition to Neutral Canal.
From the Chicago Post.

rom lhe 'nl'aSO fU5t.
Not one dollar we imagine, will the House
appropriate for the construction of Il canal
that our enemies will be able to use against
us in the event of hostilities. Our position
or great intcrnd tiondl questions has always
been too advanced for the old world. but
to jeopdrdiZe national safety and welfare is
pure weakness and scntimentality, not gen.
une liberalism. The diplomats of the world
are doubtless laughing in their sleeves at
our simplicity. OF course they would well
come a neutral interoceanic canal-built at
our expense but would any nation, SINH
larly situated. entertain with any degree of
patience such an altruistic suggestion?
We are the moral sovereign on this hemi-
sphere, and the Monroe doctrine, recognized
by England and respected by the other
powers, vetoes any attempt at interfering
with any policy we may deem essential to
national protection.
Equal treatment in times of peace is all
that the highest morality can demand of
US. No power would have the audacty
to challenge our right to make the canal
an adjunct to our military power No
power has ever dreamed Of debating to us
in the premises. The Senate should reject
the treaty and the House should manfully
adhere to its own measure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-09
A Determination,


I've made a resolution, and I've fixed 1t I'D
to stay.
It's one that 1 forgot to put in shape on
New Years day
l don't want any cheering nor laurels on
my brow.
L don't want any mixing in a politicians
row.
For they've counted up the ballots
They used derringers and mallets-
l am scared to death and sick at heart and
sore
L m a patriotic party,
But my health is none too hearty,
And I'll never run for office any more
SO go ahead and make your speeches, elo-
quent and free,
to me-
Just hunt dusty corner on oblivion's high
est shelf,
And leave me there in silence, where I may
enjoy myself.
have heard the musket rattle,
l have smelt the smoke of battle,
And I've heard the distant lannon's sullen
roar.
l have gone through one election,
And from now till resurrection,
1 will never run for office any more.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-09

1t is claimed by the friends of Senator
elect Bard of California that he did not
spend as much as the cost of a cigar to
secure his nomination" This is a scan
dalous state Of affairs. which should forth
with be investigated by the Senate upon
the arrival of the rev senator There is
evidently need for the injection into Cali
fol mia of some of the Montana method of
purifying politics" A parallel inquiry
into the manner of Bard's election along
with that now being pursued through the
mire of Montana factionalism would be
most instructive as to the way In which
similar results are reached By differing pro-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-09
Cleaning Out the Tagalogs.
From the Philadelphia Record.

The operations of Gen. HOBBIES expedition
I'm northern LuZon and the adjacent islands
have disclosed clearly the disorganized and
predatory character of the Tagalog oppo-
sition. The chief towns are practically at
the mercy of hordes of banditti, whose law
less and INSCRIPTIONS chiefs tax the in
Eabitants without mercy, and leave anar-
chy in the wake of despousm as they go
from place to place. A benefcent rule UNI
Ger American military officers Is infinitely
and its popular acceptance is assured
wherever the civilzing influence of COM
merce has been felt and appreciated. Fac.
freshly garrisoned town is in effect new
link in the chain which binds the islands to
the mighty federal system.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-09

cesses. 1t must be confessed that the
California system has it's disadvantages,
such as the loss of full representation in
the Senate for ever two months of an i'm
portant session. and it is believed by most
People that it could be profitably supplanted
by the method of electing senators by di-
rect vote. But it at any rate commends
Itself as more economical than the Wyo-
ming plan and more speedy than the Penn
sylvania process
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-09

Senator William Vocation Allen CRATES
that '.if the political party to which 1 be-
long were In power 1t would not be forty
eight hours until the news would be flashed
across the ocean that the hand of the
butcher must be stayed in South Africa -
There is no telling what the populist party
would do il it were In power. and 1t is not
particularly pressing question, for Eu-
rope will not have to take its orders from
the populist party as long as its leaders and
spokesman are such men as Allen
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-09

From the Minneapolis Times

The magnificent growth Of our commerce
suggests the need Of a corps of skilled
, consuls. Our interests are 100 great to be
intrusted to political appOintees chosens in
recognition of partisan services and par
,, eeled out among the states at SO many
consular offices of such and such classes
pefa6state. A reform of the consular CORPS
along the lines indicated would be of inn
mense benefit to American commerce.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-09

What shall we do now?'' said the Fill
Pine.
Nothing. answered the general irri-
tably They've taken the thing up in
America. We don't want to mix in and
take chances on spelling the argument, do
we?'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-09

You think l had better simulate insan-
typ said the accused man.
Il do" answered the adviser.
Whats the best way?"
We'll. you're no actor. of course. If I
were you I'd get some South Africa war
maps and repeat the geographic names
over and over. In the course of a short
time L don't believe you'll have to pretend
al all
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-09
A Suspicious Nature.

What is your opinion about your pros
poets in this war;"
Il decline to answer, replied the Boer
general This may be a treacherous ruse
to take my mind off business and get my
men to evolving abstruse military theories
instead of sticking close at the fighting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-09

N the New York Herald

Differences of opinion among senators over
this agreement should not be permitted to
defeat or delay the main purpose In view,
which Is the speedy provision for the con-
painful suspense of the nation while the
battle ship Oregon made her long and tedi-
Gus voyage from the Pacific. the American
people resolved that waterway must be
cut across the isthmus, and the Possession
mination.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-09
Her Literary Deficiency.

She could talk about the classics in very
knowing way:
She was fine in mathematics and in art
made some display;
She was cultured and accomplished both in
poetry and song,
But whene'er she read cook Rockwell,
she somehow got it wrong
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-09
EXPLAINED,

Il must confess to a great deal of ego
tism." said Willie Washington.
lndeed?' responded Miss Cayenne
Yes. l think about myself entirely toe
Iuch.
"Oh, that isn't egotism. That's merely
the usual human tendency to worry over
trifies.''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-09

From the New York Nall and Express
To be Vice President of the United statas
is too distinguished an honor to be hawkad
about the country among the ImpossibIes
or the Reluctants. Few men are EQUAL to
1t. and none too big for 1t. Those who re-
gard themselves in either light are gener-
ally mistaken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-09

DIR. Leyds did not get invited to dinner in
Berlin. Possibly the emperor was afraid
of taking chances on another Webster
Davis episode.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-09

1t Is an unfortunate fact that reports of
the killing of missionaries in China are not
so unreliable as the reports of the killing
of emperors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-09

Col Bryan's ambitions to reach the White
House may be in some degree due to a
hope of being so situated that his life will
not be a perpetual lecture tour
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-09

If the Count de Castellane succeeds in
borrowing all the money he wants it may
cause some apprehension about the outflow
of American gold.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-09

The English army may become so wary
as to march around the kopje next time
instead of trying to occupy 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-09

Mr.. Addicks of Delaware refrains from
Offering any opinions on the case of Senator
Clark of Montana
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-09

The abrupt close of the Molineux testi-
mony visibly affected the demand for hand
writing experts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-09

The French have no sympathy to offer
in connection with the Boer ambition to
dominate the Anglo-Saxon race in South
Africa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-09
SHOOTING STARS.

Mr.. Macrum is not taking any chances
on promulgating unedited interviews.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-09

OIn order to avoid delays. on nc
count of personal absence. letters to
TIE STAR should not be addressed
To- any individual connected with the
Office hut simply to THE STAR. or TO
the Editorial Business Depart
ncnt~. according to tenor or purposr
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-10-13
Phillips Estate Sued .

T. McCants Stewart, attorney at law
for Robert Dalziell and VIM. Woller of
San Francisco, has brought suit against
Jos. A. Gilman, administrator Of the
estate of John Phillips, deceased, to re-
cover the sum of $4,596.19 which is all
legged to be due them for plumbing ma
terial furnished the late John Phillips.
The attorney states that he has re-
quested the payment of the bill. which
was presented within the legal limit al
lowed to creditors of estates, but has
been unable to procure anything from
the administrator. Judge Humphreys
has ordered summons to issue requir-
ing the administrators to appear before
him at chambers on Tuesday, October
16, to show cause why the petition
should not be granted.