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The Maryland Census Scandal.

More arrests are expected as a result of
the census Investigations in southern Mary
land. First an enumerator felt the grasp
of the law and then a county political
boss, and still the investigation goes on.
and the question naturally arises, who Will
come next? The evidence strongly suggests
the existence of plot to pad the census
returns in St. Mary's county, Maryland, in
order to get an additional member of the
legislature. There is grave suspicion that
other counties were padded In the same
way and for the same purpose, and the
future developments as to the breadth and
height of the plot will be watched closely.
The whole affair has the appearance of Il
piece of dirty politics, III which clumsy and
fraudulent methods were used to secure
local advantages. The matter has no po-
litical significance. nationally, as while the
frauds were committed by republicans. and
that party would probably have gained a
local advantage as a result, the exposure
was also made by republicans and 1t Is
officials of that party who are sending to
jail the men charged with responsibility
for the frauds. These officials have an
nounced and their actions lead to the con-
clusion that they mean what they say,
that the fraud will be probed to the very
bottom and that whoever Is uncovered will
be dealt with to the extent of the law.
Mr. Merriam in taking this course is show
ing clearly that he is the right man in
the right place. From national stand
point the worst feature of local fraud Of
this sort is the uncertainty it leaves as to
the accuracy of the census figures at other
points strict investigation of all such
frauds and stern prosecution of all Of
tenders are the only methods by which
public confidence in census figures can be
restored.
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Eunston.s Reward.

Gen Funston's reward was given prompt
ly and in such measure as to meet what
appeared to be the popular sentiment 1t
was a very substantial recognition, for 1t
elevates this young officer, who four years
ago was flibuster fighter in the Cuban
insurrection, to a position of high respon-
sibiiity and wide promise in the regular
military establishment of the United States.
No other bestowal of favors by the admin
istration as a result of the war with Spain
and its consequences approaches it. Gen.
Woods promotion does not compare with
1t, nor does the appointment of Gen.
Wheeler. Funston has before him the pos
sibility of succeeding eventually to the
command of the army. But many years
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must elapse before he can attain to this
rank, If ever. and meanwhile many events
may occur to change the aspect Of affairs
the rebellion brought a revolution of mill
tary adjustments changing the service from
top to bottom. Within a few years the
personnel of the regular establishment was
altered. Men who had been unknown civil
ians shortly before became general officers.
The highest rank was not too exalted for
their aspirations 1t Is always thus with
wars. They are radical disturbances. They
affect every relation, and it Is a logical re-
sultant that they should interfere with the
systematic current of personalities through
the channels of army promotion. Gen.
Funstons service was unique, IL not eX-
traordinary Had he been of lower rank
there would have been no generals stars
Immediately in the prospect for him. A
private performing the same task would
have been we'll promoted by the receipt of
a first lieutenancy. A captain would have
been amply rewarded by elevation to a
colonelcy. But here was brigadier gen
eral of volunteers, who. in the ordinary
course of events. would in few months
have donned civilian clothes, accomplish
ing ON the eve of his retirement from the
service feat which had baff1ed several ar
mics and which put new phase the
situation. 1t was an act of judicious recog-
milton of all the facts, and all the embar-
rassments, to invite the Kansas man to re-
main in the regular service without dimi-
mutton of rank. The people appreciate it
and applaud the President for it,
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of the American method. If left free in
private life to resume his trade of agita-
tor. he would spread as fully and as far
possible the malicious ISLANDERS against
the present American government which
he had heard in the United States from
the lips of men native born and without
other excuse for utterlng them than par
tisan bitterness and disappointment.
The problem. so far as AgufnaldO is con-
cerned. will settle itself without any spe-
cial effort on the part of the United
States. We have done him no injury and
therefore owe him nothing. He has done
us all the injury he could. and is now our
prisoner. He took the neld against us
treacherousy and without cause. has kept
it by methods of the bushwhacker rather
than those of the soldier, and has at last
been taken in a trap like long-tailed rat
There is nothing heroic in his history, or
pathetic in his present situation. No
thought of dealing severely with him has
for a moment been entertained. No thought
of pampering him should for moment be
entertained. a good rest in prison with
wholesome fare will help him physically,
and that is about all the government should
concern itself about in his case for the
present
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AguinaldO's Future.

\ correspondent of The Star suggests
toihcldinS In part in SiAto Lopez's promo
sitl"n, that ASuinaldJ be permitted to
visit the United States and an opportunity
given him TO study American institutions
al close range He thinks the result would
be of benefit both to Aguinaldo and to this
country Let us examine the proposition
Aguinaldo in the United States at any
time In the near future would be a hero I'm
anti-imperialist circles. and would go about
under the guidance of the Arkinsonians.
lie would see everything through their
eyes. and accept everything at their valua-
uon. Instead OF being encouraged to re-
spect the American order OF things he
would be counseIed TO despise it, As in
tsrpreted to him by his American friends
it would stand only for democracy in de-
cadence. He would he assured that the old
and Virtuous order WAS now a thing of the
past. and that only the dregs of what the
fathers had established remained I'VE
nave fallen upon evil times III this coun-
try. would be a wall assaiIing his ears
every day.
lie would return home then in what
frame of mind? Convinced, of course that
the United States is rotten concern from
top to bottom; that 1t is operating or
false pretenses; that It is trying to pre-
scribe one rule of conduct for the Philip
pine Islands while following another and
on unworthy one itself To the exten,
therefore that occasion offered, he would
throw his influence at home for unworthy
Things II installed IN office of any kind
n would conduct il after his conception
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Lord Salisbury Illness.

The certificate of the physicians in the
case of Lord Salisbury will not allay un-
easiness, but may increase It, The fact
that a certificate was considered necessary
is the point that will attract attention Be
sides. assurances always open professional
participation In public discussion of the ILL
ness of an official filling a great post 1t is
considered both the wise and the diplo-
matte thing to do.
Lord Salisbury is only seventy-one, and
has been physically. intellectually, and tenn
peramentaIly the ideal Englishman. Well
set I'D and broad-shouldered; of solid rather
than snowy parts. and widely Informed,
with enough cynicism in hts composition to
restrain the over-enthusiastic, and enough
enthusiasm to wake up the lethargic, he
has had health, strength and success, and
has made an impression on his times. He
has inspired calm confidence rather than
frothy attachment, and his appeal to the
country last year was triumph of the
first political proportions. He may be des-
perately sick. or only tagged from a long
strain. He may be tired of office, only
desiring a resting spell. But whatever his
condition or purposes he is a man who
today rightfuIly fills large space in public
attention, and his death would be serious
loss TO his country.
But English affairs would not lack for
capable direction In the emergency. There
are two men who In particular are excel
lently qualified for the premiership. Mr..
Balfour Is now and then accused of list
lessnesS-of lacking the snap and cheek es-
sential In political leadership In this ag-
gressive age. Something of a bookman,
fond of fashionable sports. he occasionally
gives the impression of being better suited
to the library or the golf links than to the
house of commons. But no one denies him
ability or debating power. and when he
does lead it is usually with success.
Mr.. Chamberlain, after Lord Salisbury Is
probably the ablest man in England. and
admirably suited to the conditions and
contentious of this day. The issues are all
of a practical and business-like character
and he Is the product of the manufactory
and the counting room Shall England hold
her own in this great worldwide contest
for trade which is now In progress and
growing In vigor and spirit all the time :?
Who the better prepared to see that she
does than this hard-headed man of affairs
informed in all the details of business /?
His enemies use his business career against
him. They sneer at him as ''tradesman'
But in an era of trade. when the world is
being advanced and the great mass of man
kind uplifted by its agencies this Is but
the gabble of cads even in England Mr.
Chamberlain as premier would undoubte edly
give his country firm and progressive
administration
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Venezuela and the United states.

The misunderstanding with Venezuela
has been of such gradual growth, with so
few sensational episodes, that it has in
the main passed generally unnoticed during
the rush of more striking events and the
development of more dramatic situations.
Yet the recall of Minister Loomis from
Caracas indicates that the two govern
ments have reached the point of severe
diplomatic strain and Immediately there
arise rumors of war, the first sign that the
controversy has interested the general pub
| lic- There is probably little real foundation
for these reports, or for any apprehension
that the United States will be forced to
the extreme of an armed protest.
The recall of Minister Loomis does not
sever diplomatic relations with Venezuela.
The minister Is wanted here for purposes
of conference. The necessity of bringing
him from his post at such critical time
indicates, of course, that the government
realizes that the case Is serious, and that
| it must have the fullest possible knowledge
before taking the next step. This is the
| only suggestion of extreme gravity as yet.
The controversy Itself relates to the treat
ment by Venezuela of of the two
American rivals for the asphalt privileges.
As between these two claimants the gov
ernment of the United States. presumably,
has no choice. There is nothing of record
to indicate that the United States has ex
erted it's influence on side the other.
Certainly there Is no suggestion of a dis
position to push forward to the point of
war with Venezuela in order to aid one of
the corporations.
The asphalt controversy, however, has
apparently revealed the fact that the gov
ernment at Caracas is disposed to discrimi
nate against the United States, to hold the
government at Washington in disfavor, to
put a handicap upon all private American
enterprises. 1t is somewhat difficult at
first to understand the causes of this spirit.
Had it not been for American intervention
Venezuela would have lost a large and
valuable portion of her territory. Prop
erly, the government at Caracas should feel
disposed to consider the United States as
its benefactor. 1t may be that the radi-
cal sentiment in Venezuela holds the United
States responsible for the failure of the
little republic to secure it's extreme claim
before the boundary arbitrators There
was talk after the award which showed
that some elements in Venezuela blamed
| the United States for the loss of the terri
tory which in the compromise given to
England.
Whatever the exact cause the prevail
ing spirit in Venezuela appears to be one
| of jealousy of and dislike for the United
| States. 1t finds vent, 1t is said. In repeated
! acts of injustice and it may be necessary,
| to preserve the prestige which the United
| States must maintain in South America
| for it's own security, to administer re
buke. The whole question will doubtless
be discussed and determined in the con-
ference shortly to be had with Minister
I.oOniS.
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From the Kansas City Star.
In granting new trials to Caleb Powers
and James Howard, convicted as acces-
sories before the act to the assassination
of Gov. Goebel, the Kentucky court Of ap-
peals has vindicated the majesty of the
law against popular rancor and partisan
clamor. 1t was plain, at the time Of their
trials, that these men were the victims of
the complete overthrow of the anti-Goebel
cause brought about through the fierce in
dignation that followed his murder by his
enemies. Assassination is abhorrent to
Americans and the furious foes of Powers
and Howard plainly took advantage of the
bitter popular >revulsion against them
caused by their alleged crime, to poison the
fountain of justice. The men may be
guilty as accused. but they did not have
fair trials.
In reversing the trial courts the Ken
lucky court Of appeals has given another
example of the great fact that. while cow
ardice and wrongs are not unusual In
America, yet courage and right are the
general rule, and truth, crushed to earth.
rises again under the stars and stripes
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His Conclusion .

Sometimes said Senator Sorghum, pen
sively. Il am inclined to look on what some
people call honesty as downright egotism.' -
Il don't quite understand you.''
well, don't know as 1 can make 1t abb
solutely clear. But have always gone on
the principle that every man has his
price"
80 l have Observed
We'll, sir, the bids that some people
have refused would indicate a self-valua-
ton which deserves to be characterized by
no less an epithet than inordinate van
ity.'"
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Is Life Worth LiyinH

Is life wuth livin'? I dunno
Maybe not an maybe so.
Haven't time, the truth to state,
Fur sech serious debate
When the sun Is kind an warm
An the sky is free from storm,
When the buds are lookin' out
At the grasses round about,
An the wakenin' through the wood
Sort O. sets you feelin' good,
I jes' haven't got the time
Fur the solemn an sublime.
Life wuth livin'? 1 dunno;
Maybe not an maybe so.
When the birds begin to sing
l can't stop fur figgering.
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Cumbersome.

do you consider it good taste for wom-
an who marries to retain her former name
and merely add her husba and's to 1t"
Certainly not" answered the lady from
Chicago. There is charming friend of
mine, a grass widow, who, under sucn a
system. would be known as Mrs. Eliza
Jenkinsby- Smith h-Thompson-Brown- Smith
ers and several more that 1 can't remem-
her -
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The New Jersey court of appeals has
handed down decision which insists that
trusts must not, on acquiring new proper
ty, issue stock for an amount in excess of
It's value. If New Jersey can successfully
assume parental dictation as to what the
trusts can or cannot do, 1t will become a
bigger state than either New York or Ohio.
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A True Hero.
From the New York World.

From the New YORK Wofid
Jesse NJ. Roper, in command of the Petrol
in Manila harbor, went to his death fear
lessIy, nobly. in the effort to save the lives
of some humble shipmates. He had not the
aid of the excitement of adventure. He
had not the hope of fame or reward. His
was an exhibition of the highest, the most
inspiring form of physical and moral cour-
age He belongs to the ranks of those
heroes that can be held up as examples
omissions or apologies.
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A Great Chance for Erving.

From the Springfield Union.
Erving Winsow thinks that there are
twenty other leaders who will be willing to
take Aguinaldo's place as leader Probably
IL there are not he will volunteer to go to
the Philippines and fasten the golden whis-
tie about his own neck in the interest Of
Afreedom."
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No Room for Douht.

You speak with great positiveness about
the sincerity of our friends religion"
There can be no doubt whatever of his
sincerity was the answer. why, sir,
that man would rather go to church on
Sunday than play golf.'
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The Usual PROGRAM.

what is that great bubble that floats to
us over the water?' said the man who was
Just coming home from Europe.
"Oh, that's the usual collection of en-
thusiasts who are trying to get In early
and establish claims of being the first to
mention Funston as a presidential possi-
bility."
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Spring Prudence.

The weather bids us note each hour,
And genially employ it,
The suns up earlier every day
In order to enjoy it.
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The fact that Colonel Bryan does no,
like David B. Hill will not cause the sage
of WoOlfert's Roost great uneasiness
There are so many people who do not like
David
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1t Is possible that j. Pierpont Morgan is
not quite so powerful as the czar. But Mr.
Morgan has compensating advantage in
not being put to the trouble and expense of
maintaining armored trains
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IL must be little hard for father-in-law
Zimmerman to come home after hard
days tussle with young Manchester's debts
and be obliged to address him your
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The gentlemen who were convened at
The Hague some time ago in the interests
of peace, might without improperly say
a few words of solemn reminder to Rus
sia and Japan
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The public finds 1t hard to get over its
surprise at discovering that when Mr. Car
negie said he did not care to die rich, he
was not merely making epigram
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This government would be justified in
contentediy taking 1t for granted that
whenever circumstances require a hero,
there will be one forthcoming.
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BY sending few delegations to WASH
ington the Cuban legislators may gradually
familiarize themselves with that glorious
American institution, the junket.
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Mr.. Altgeld of Illinois has ceased to be
feared as national fire brand and is
now regarded by many people as merely a
Chicago local politician
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Mr. Hanna's experience with refractory
legislatures calls attention to the fact that
his success has been as manager; not as
referee
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General Funston managed not to be over
looked in spite of the fact that he did
not get any open carriage or horseback
position in the Inauguration parade.
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Considering that Richmond's big hotel
was built from cigarette profits, it's going
up in smoke was a not Inappropriate dem
Ouement.
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Considering the time 1t took to choose
them. the new senators from Nebraska
ought TO be men of extraordinary quality.
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DIn order TO avoid delays. on &C.
count of personal absence, letters to
THE STAR should not be Addressed
to any Individual connected with the
ONCE. hut simply to THE STAR. or to
the Ediforial or Business Depart.
ments according to tenor purpose.
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The difference between George Washing
ton and Aguinaldo now becomes unmis-
takably apparent.
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SHOOTING STARS.

Aguinaldo no doubt considers this "Apri]
Fool day a dismal failure
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1901-02-19
PRESIDENT OF PRESIDENTS.
4 distinguished Lady Indeed Is Mrs

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KEPT IN THE DARK,
Lord Cranborne Denies knowledge
of Threatened Exuediffon

Lord Cranborne Denies Knowledge
of Threatened Expedition.
London. Feb. 49, The under secretary
of state for foreign affairs, LORD Gran
borne, replying 10 a question in the
house OF commons Yesterday said that
SO far as the government was aware no
power was contemplating an expedition
to the interior of China. If so the Eng
fish commanders would require fresh
Instructions Lord Cranborne said com
mercial interest was Great Britain's
principal interest in China. There had
been great delay in the settlement Of af-
fairs. but such delay must be expected
in dealing with the Chinese. !.
AS to the question of indemnity. Lord
Cranborne said the British minister at
Pekin, Sir Thomas satow, had been in
structed to gather together the claims
that were to be made.
Referring to the railroad dispute Lord
Cranb0rne said Russia had assured the
government that the occupation Of the
Pekin-Sha Hal Kuan railroad was
only temporary and that the railroad
and materials would be reAored at the
end of the occupation.
Lord Cranborne added: II am bound
to say that in all our dealings with the
Russian government In this matter we
have hAAA rAnainad in Tia naaak 1riAnAls,