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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-22
The Chinese Situation.

Alarming statements came today from
Shanghai partly confirmed by this govern
ment'S official advices. There has evidently
been a serious disturbance at Tien Tsin.
Admiral kempff reports bombardment,
but by whom or how precipitated he does
not state. The Shanghai rumor declares
that 1.:,oo foreigners" have been mas
sacred al Tien Tsin. Thus the two state
ments. one reliable and the other from an
unreliable source, confirm the fear that tie
foreign forces are finding their way %
Pekin through Tien Tsin seriously blocked
al the latter place
One of the most disquieting features of
the situation is the decision of Ii Hung
Chang to remain in Canton. 1t was hoped
that his visit TO Pekin would make for
peace But he seems to fear either that
the reaction has gone beyond his repres-
sive influence or that the situation in Can
ton requires his continued presence. Ii is
today the only man in China upon whom
the civilized powers can rely for clear
understanding of their needs and resources.
He has Travelled around the world, has
studied international politics at Gle range
and is, moreover man of interference.
Were he younger. with a sharper initiative,
he might prove the man of the nour, to
rescue China from her suicidal course and
apply his broad experience 10 the great
task of regeneration. His court relations,
however. have seemed to sap his spirit of
Independence and today the most that can
be confidently expected from him is
cautious attitude of neutrality, and a will
ingness to speak and strike for the powers
when their influence begins to dominate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-22
XaIue of the Philippines.

1,,,.,-a Americans who have been dubious
concerning the wisdom of holding the Phil
ippir,s should be able to find in the present
turmoil in China sufficient answer to their
d ,ub;S The case there is Illustrative IN
sharp terms of the new necessities OF gov
,rnment the new relations of the powers
American producers and manufacturers do
H.. need to be persuaded of the value of the
Chinese market. when the records show
tina, within the last decade our commerce
with China has risen from - per cent of
the total to Il per cent. overlapping that of
all other nations with the exception of
England Herein may be found one OF
the reasons for the remarkable prosperity
which the United States is now enjoying
Th5 worlds market is open to us in all dl-
REGIONS. particularly in the far east, where
new wants are being felt as the modern
sz,rit slowly penetrates the conservatism OF
centuries. The rapid colonization of eastern
Asia bv Russia is throwing well within the
reach of the American trade population
already acquainted with the worth of our
goods aud eager and able to buy. The fu-
ture Of this trade is indeed bright and 1t
will remain SO as long as the Asiat!c field
Is not closed to our enterprise by native re-
action or European ambition and intrigue
Before We had any political status in the
Asiltic hemisphere our position as purVeyor
was precarious. We held our own largely
by sufferance. Now that we have strong
military base We have gained a prestige or
inestimabIe value in safeguarding our trade
interests. We have acquired a standing IN
Asia emitting TO a voice in tho resula-
ton Of affairs. Witness the respect COM
manded by our proposals to hold open the
trade door by international agreement. We
may we'll ask ourselves whether this would
have been our experience Lad we not Sc
cured 4 sovereignty in the Immediate neigh
borhood. giving us an interest almost equal
to that of Japan. We are now a power in
those seas. Within a few weeks. or even
days. We can safeguard by force of arms
any Observation-Disclosures life or right. We
have at last in Asia what We have always
lacked before-a foothold from which to
strike for our own.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-22

Young Mrs. Torkins had gazed intently at
her husband. while he talked for twenty
minutes without stopping.
"Now." said he, do you think you under
stand how things were at Philadelphia dur
ing the convention"
Perfectly, Charley, dear. After hearing
what you say, and reading all the papers
l could find. 1t is clear as day. Mr..
Roosevelt didn't want to be Vice President,
and Mr.. Platt wanted him to. Mr.. Han
wanted him to be Vice President until
he said no, and then he said he shouldn't
have it. And it was great victory for
Mr.. Hanna, because he wanted Mr.. Roose-
welt in the first place. and it's great VIC
tory for Mr.. Platt, because Mr.. Roosevelt
was forced to take it after he had said no.
and it was great victory for Mr. Roose-
welt, because without saying so he wanted
it all the time. But to tell you the honest
truth. Charley, dear she added. as she
passed her hand over her brow Il can't tell
which really got the best of it, Mr. Planna
or Mr.. HIATT. But l have always thought
from the first that William McRosenfeld
will make a lovely President
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-22
Theodore Roosevelt.

The completion of the republican national
ticket makes exceedingly amusing a good
deal of the talk of which for some months
past Governor Roosevelt has been the
subject.
1t was stated in the broadcast way that
Thomas G. Platt was the author OF the
suggestion of nominating the governor for
Vice President, and that his sole object
was to get rid of a man who had proved
very troublesome to him at Albany. Mr..
PIatt would be master, and he wanted
somebody in the governors chair whom ne
could control absolutely. This, it is true.
did not consist with criticism from other
quarters, which represented the governor
as having been hypnotized by Mr. Plat,
and as playing the Platt game obedientiy
and even slavishly, but it was insisted
upon, and outsiders were warned not to
take the suggestion too seriously. Mir.
Platt had not the party's interests at heart.
but his own. and he ought not to be encour-
aged in what was purely selfish maneuver
1t was stated with the utmost emphasis
that Governor Roosevelt not only did not
want the nomination, but that he would
decline it if formally made in convention
Words to that effect were attributed TO
him and were widely copied. So strongly,
it was said, was his heart set on second
nomina ton for governor of New York that.
rather than be thwarted in his aspirations
by any means, he would retire to private
life and bide his time for reappearing in
politics and getting even with his enemies.
We see now how little Mr.. Platt or the
New York conditions had to do with the
sentiment in favor of Governor Roosevelt
for the vice presidency. He was the choice
OF the country. The republicans every
where demanded him. They would have
nobody else. Mr.. Platts personal feelings.
no matter what they might be- were of no
consequence whatever. And that Governor
Roosevelt would yield his own wishes to
those of his party if expressed with una
nimity was never for moment, as The
Star several times insisted. to be doubted.
A declination of such an honor conferred
in that way would have been suicide.
The republican party has done well, and
Governor Roosevelt has acted wisely. 1t
has secured as Mr.. McKinley's running
mate a man of high ability and great force
OF character. and he has strengthened his
hold on all of his admirers by accepting
ulain call TO DUTY
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-22

There is now in circulation printed slip
emanating. shown by headline from
tho American Raad for the assistance of
the South African Republics" Of which
Geo. W. Van Sicien Of New York Is presi-
dent 1t appears that Mr. Van Siclt n, wish
ing to test the sentiments of the American
people on the question of Intervention for
the Beers on the 9th of May addressed
tihe clergymen of the United States.' sub
hitting voting sheets to be spread before
tieir congregations and acquaintance Two
lists were TO be prepared. one of those who
Favor the United States offering to mediate
between Great Britain and the two South
african republics. for the purpose of put
ting stop TO the now going on" the
other of those who favor Great britain
In her war to conquer the two South Afri-
can Republics" Mr.. Van Siclen now reports
that he has received answers from about
300 clergymen. and that the lists contain
the names OF 1850 who favor mediation
and of only 1875 who favor Great Britain
conquering.' The lists are still coming in,
% the present report may be considered as
preliminary and inconclusive.
But is 1t not inconclusive and valueless
IN any event? Has it any real bearing on
the sentiments of the American people? The
issue as stated by the American Rad" is
wrong. TO begin with. The issue does not
lie between advocacy of mediation and ad-
vocacy of British conquest. 1t lies between
effective mediation accompanied by war
with England on the one hand and neutral
@ty on the other. For We have already gone
10 the limit in our offer Of good offices,
promptly rejected by England. We cannot
now repeat that offer. Its rejection would
be even more prompt and emphatic than
before. 1t would be humiliating now where
as then it was merely Disappointing. Ell
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-22

fective mediation means no less than inter-
vention and intervention means war.
1t is not to be believed for a moment
that 80 per cent of the people of this coun-
try-that being the ratio established b. the
returns of the Raids referendum thus
far-would vote for war with England in
behalf of the Beers Nor is it to be be-
lieved that the issues. even misstated as
they We're were rightly submitted to TIE
voters with all due respect for the CLOTH
The average clergyman is a man of peace
no; political philosopher. His zeal for
peace may lead him to forget the cost % it
if secured by this nation by force. He may
not himself the fallacy of the "Rasds'
proposition. the danger of its nisrepresen-
tations, and he may not in consequence jul
d.ciously or judicially advise his flock.
The whole business is vicious attempt
to prejudice the minds Of the people against
the honorable neutrality of this govern
mcnt a political trick which exposes Itself
upon first scrutiny
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-22
Nr. Hanna for Chairman.

The Philadelphia convention no more cor
rcctly interpreted public sentiment in the
denomination Of Mr. Mckinley than did the
new republican national committee in
choosing Mr.. Hanna chairman. In the
one case as in the other the man was indi-
Gated by the success with which he had dis
charged a great trust. Moreover the two
men stood closely related to each other in
the matter of personal attachment, and had
the national committee failed to bring them
together again for this years campaign a
St -iuuS mistake would have been made.
But that mistake never possible. 1t
WAS but a question of the ability Of Mr..
Hanna TO serve; and as he has accepted the
honor conferred the story of his enfeebled
health is entirely disposed Of
We may we'll believe too. that, unless lie
declines. Mr. Jones of Arkansas will again
conduct the campaign of the democrats.
IL enjoys Mir. Bryitus confidence TO the
sane degree that Mr.. Hanna enjoys Mr..
Nckinley's Mr. Bryan is entitled. too. as
Mr.. NJ kinley was to have his wishes re-
si,-ctci. We have had in Mr. Jones case
a in ihat of Mr.. Hanna the story Of broken
health and a Discrimination on that account
to serve a chairman again. and probably
with no more truth Mr. Jones looks 10 be
in good physical form, and the confidence
d The great majority If democrats. prop
cry 50 called. in his ability and devotion
10 their cause is mistaken. Why then
should MIR. Jones decline an honor 50 in
canrrSIabIy his due. why should his
parry withhold it?
Thr country therefore may expect four
months Of as lively campaigning as it has
ever known. Both Mr.. Hanna and ar.
jones familiar with their duties and
with The situation. and for that matter
each has but tn turn to men with whom he
has already worked in confidence to call
Immediately into existence a thorough or
ganization Each has the country mapped
oUt. Zach has followed the changes which
haze been openly exhibited since 1896. and
has estimated their probable value in the
equation of this year. Each knows all rea-
spnah.e sources of assistance, whether in
the way of soeilbinders or checkwriters
and each has the knowledge of how best to
sound the cries for help in the proper sea-
son.
The arrangement ought to be satisfactory
all around. Mckinley against Bryan. Ham
IA against Jones. The men. their methods
and what they stand for, are well known.
and this second contest will be watched
with even greater interest than was the
first.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-22
Death of Count MuravieH.
From the New York Tribune.

FROM Inc new 1ork tribune.
In the death of Count Muravieff the Rus
sian emperor loses the man who was COM
monty regarded as his most important and
valuable counsellor, at the very time when
he has most pressing need of him. The
crisis in China is also crisis in Russian at
fairs. and a strong and experienced minis
ter Is needed in the foreign office. Count
Muravieff was that kind of man. He was
by birth and ancestry an ideal representa-
tive of the ancient aristocracy of Russia, Of
that race of savage chieftains that flour
ished in barbaric power and splendor before
the Romanoffs were heard of. In spirit,
too. he was the perfect embodiment Of the
Russian system He had all the severity
of his father, who crushed Poland so ruth
lessly. and yet so much tact and policy that
he was able to pose as the chief promoter
ofthe peace congress at The Hague. Above
ali men of his day, perhaps. he kept in
mind the long-established principle that
Russian victories are diplomatic. not mill
tary. and above all he practiced that type
of diplomacy which has given to Russia so
many victories. His place will not he easily
flled
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-22

From the Milwaukee Wisconsin.
Secretary Long of the navy is reported as
saying that ''one may rest assured that the
United States will protect the lives and
property of its citizens to the fullest ex-
tent" The Navy Department is acting in
harmony with the State Department in
these trying times. The President is giving
his personal attention to the troubles. and
the governm ent will through its navy hold
the flag in its place and hold the Chinese
government to a strict account for any in
fraction of our international rights. The
fact that none of our missionaries have
been moested in life and property so far as
is known Is evidence that China respects
our government. and dare not enter into
struggle with lis
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-22

From The New YORK Times.
The full terms of the amnesty proclama-
ton issued yesterday in the Philippine Isl
ands are very sweeping. Every one en-
gagged in the insurrection Is offered COM
plete immunity for the past and absolute
liberty of action for the future on accepting
the sovereignty of the United States. unless
he shall have been guilty of violation of the
laws of war. The criticism that it is in
tended as a starter in the campaign for the
reelection of the President does not seem
very profound. Mr.. Mckinley is not ex-
actly that kind of politician. He is much
too shrewd not to see that such a step, I'M
less it was warranted by the facts, would
react heavily against him. There are four
long months yet before the election. That
is quito long enough for the truth to be
known about proclamation issued to de-
ceive the people. supposing that he wished
to do that, which we do not for a moment
believe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-22
American Boxers.

While we are waxing wroth in this coun-
try over the atrocities of the Chinese mobs,
their heathenish fanaticIsm. their cruelty,
We should not lose sight Of the fact that
gangs of even worse marauders are operat-
ing in the streets of American cities at this
very juncture. We may. in philosophic
mood, be able perhaps to sympathiZe with
the hatred of the Chinaman for the
foreigner. Remembering his history,
traditions and environment, we may
understand his mood. even while rec.
ognizing the necessity to combat 1t for the
sake of both the Christian world and China
The mobs in the streets of St. Louis-whose
antics have just been Initiated in Dayton,
Ohio-can make no such appeal. The men
and women who are committing hourly
outrages there are supposedly civilized,
however their conduct may belle the hy-
pothesis. They have, however, earned the
utter contempt of the law-abiding people
of all cities. They have evoked for the
cause in which they have employed their
Jealous deviltry only the antipathy of the
otherwise neutral classes. Instead of elicit
ing sympathy for the strikers, they have
raised issue which has overwhelmed the
comparatively petty question of labor
rights. the issue between decency and deg
radiation, between the right of the citizen
and the license of the mob The spectacle
of women being maltreated in the public
streets because they have sought the neces-
sary convenience OF a street car in going
to their tasks is a reproach to American
civilization Many Of these women are
school teachers. who must reach their
schools at a certain time. They are phys
ically unable to walk. too wretchedly paid
to afford a carriage. Yet when, in obedi-
ence to a duty which even a mob should
respect. they venture to avail themselves
Of street car they are booted. pelted, even
stripped Of their clothes. 1t is sickening,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-22
4 Days Work.

Early in de mornin'
While de grass is wet wild dew
/ tells myself a story
Bout de work Is gwine to do.
An I sits beneath a shade tree
Whah de sunlight loves to play
An de Of clock keeps a-strikin'
While de daytime runs away.
Six o'clock an seven O'Clock;
Eight O'Clock and nine;
It's noon befo' you knows it,
An de dinner bell soun's fine.
One O'Clock an two o'clock;
Three o'clock an fo'-
Da's all de time Is paid fob,
An | ddsn' work no mo-.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-22

Il don't want to hear anybody sayln'
that our boy Josiar doesn't earn his salt,
said Farmer CorntosseI
You said it yourself once said his wife
well. 1 take it back. 1 don't want to do
the boy any injustice. I hav been look
in over these market quotations, an I
have concluded that Josiar does earn his
salt jest about. But If they'd a said he
didn't earn his pepper, 1 reckon I'd have
to give in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-22
The Duty of the Government.


rom tne fToSlueIce journal.
The question whether the United States
is at war with China. whether it can be
at war without declaration from Con-
sress, is not one which has much bearing
upon the present situation. 1t is the duty
of every government to protect its citizens
and the landing of troops in such a case, if
it is necessary, must be undertaken at
once. There can be fighting without a for
NAL declaratio of war. The President
would not be justified in waiting for Con-
gress to act before ordering ships and
troops to China
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-22

Ohio politicians are now talking about
Foraker as the republican candidate for
1904. This disposition to go ahead and as
sumo that the business of the present cam
paign is practically over does not show
the greatest consideration for Mr.. Bryan's
feelings
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-22
Mr.. Bryan ON the Boxers.
From the New York Press.

Mr. Bryan's silence on the question of the
Boxer outrages is growing painful. When a
man begins to sympathize with the enemies
of his country he is in a way to forget
wholly the necessity of national dignity
Filipino or Tartar. 1t Is all the same
Making foreigners respect the flag in for
eign territory is illogical to the man who
declines to respect 1t In territory Of its own,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-22

And the worst is that not all ne reproaches
of the decenA Americap<f Throughout the
or the recreant state and city authorities
into activity. The nation is Inundated by
the spectacle and by the conviction that It's
own Boxers are more barbarous and more
deserving of vigorous handling than those
who are properly to be suppressed by the
civilized world in N..ina
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-22
MOrOSe.

isn't this climate changeable?" asked the
stranger in Gum Hollow.
1T is answered the pessimistic pioneer,
until it turns good and disagreeable. Then
il stays right settled
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-22
The weather Prophets.

We'd praise you. Mr.. Hanna. all together
If some arrangement you could only fix
Which makes it easy to foretell the weather
AS It's to prophesy in politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-22

Possibly Kansas City can assure delegates
that if they have TO pass Sunday there
the arrangements will not be as stringent
as those in the Quaker city were.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-22

No one can really think the less of Theo-
dore Roosevelt because on the formal roll
call he received one less vote than did Pres
ident Mckinley.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-22

The Empress Dowager of China is sixty
years old and has had her own way abso-
lutely for three-fourths of that period.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-22

There is no reason why Mr.. GrosvenOr
should not proceed without delay with his
customary figures on probable pluralities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-22

The Boer ENJOYS. having gotten very lit
tie comfort from Washington and Philadel-
phia may conclude to trek on to Kansas
City
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-22

The Kansas City convention might fol-
low up that idea Of a papier mache ele-
phant and build a mammoth democratic
rooster Of macerated gold certificates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-22

Mr.. Roosevelt's experience as ranch
man gives some Importance to his expecta-
ton that there will be another STAMPEDE
next November.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-22
SHOOTING STARS.

Philadelphia viii now take few days off
and rest up and count money.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-22

Senator Platt would probably rather have
a broken rib than broken slate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-22
Sustained Interest.

Your life is like a romance with each
session Of Congress as a chapter. isn't it?'
exclaimed the highly imaginative young
woman.
Yes answered Senator Sorghum: land
there is lot of excitement sometimes in
wondering whether there is going to be
any continued in our next"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-06-22

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