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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-08

Minister Wus letter declining an invita-
ton to the dinner given in honor of Cen
eraI Otis was an extremely infelicitous de-
iverance for a gentleman of his taste and
wit and discernment. He could with as
good reason and for the same reason. de-
cline to dine with the President of the
United States. Nay, more. if his feelings
are so strong the subject of the exclu-
sion of Chinese from American territory,
he might we'll have declined his commission
as the representative of his country at this
capital When he came and presented his
credentials and entered upon the duties of
his office. he was familiar with the con-
trolling American sentiment toward his
countrymen; and hence his presence with
us-which to the American people has been
both pleasant and profitable-is to be con-
strued as an acceptance by him of the stu
alton.
The Chinese exclusion act. which sug-
gested and controlled the action of General
Otis at Manila has never commanded the
unanimous approval Of the American peo-
Pile Some of our strongest sta Rsmen OPP
posed the measure when it was proposed,
on the score that 1t was unwise and illib-
eral and they still adhere to that opinion.
1t was only the other day that Mr.. Hit Of
Illinois took occasion to say in the House
in supporting some measure bearing upon
the subject that. while he did not approve
of the policy. it was the law of the land
and for that reason must be obeyed. 1t Is
the law of the land, and still so rooted in
public favor that neither party is commit
ted, or could be brought to commit itself. to
it's repeal. The majority of the American
people regard the Chinese as undesirable
Immigrants, and favor keeping up the bars
against them.
The order of General Otis rs commander
in-chief in the Philippines Of which Minis
ter WI complains is strictly in accord with
the policy of this government toward the
Chinese and. what is more, it has received
the unqualified sanction of General OILS
superior the President of the United States.
be found. if the question goes beyond this
mere dinner-table protest, that the Ameri-
can people sanction 1t. So that it would
have been impossible for General Otis at
Manila to meet the wishes and earn the
approval of Minister WI on this subject
without going contrary to the precedents
of his own government. decision on the
point was demanded, and General Otis
rendered the only one 1t was possible for
him to render and receive Endorsement at
home Whether the policy is wise or I'M
wise, flliberal or not. the fact remains that
unrestricted Chinese immigration will no
more be allowed in Hawaii Porto Rico, or
the Philippines than on the mainland here
at home An American official who should
rule otherwise would speedily be removed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-08

The Japanese minister of agriculture and
commerce Is I'm Washington, accompanied
by special commissioner, for the purpose
of investigating the American method of
gathering and disseminating information
about the worlds commerce and trade. The
State Department is of course happy to
receive him. and Is affording him every IA
cility for the prosecution of his inquiry.
The relations between the two governments
are most cordial, and there are no foreign
officials more welcome in the United States
than those of Japan. let their errand be
what It may.
The compliment of this visit is note
worthy Since joining the family of ma
lions the japanese have been making won
derful strides in the direction of commerce
and manufacture. They are proving them
selves to be unusually alert and capable.
They are striving to reach the front rank
among the powers and those who know
them do not doubt their ability to realize
that ambition. They are constantly seeking
the best and latest suggestions for the
conduct Of public affairs. and so when they
come To US for anything 1t is a testimony
that what We may be employing in our own
affairs in that particular line is esteemed
by them worthy of their attention.
WHAT DSlilS sought at tllS time Is
something with which our consular service
has much to do. Our consuls are now
sending in every year highly valuable in
formation and statistics relating to trade,
and their reports. the most interest
Ing portions of them, are printed and wide
iy circulated. Trade papers find them ex-
ceedingly valuable and many of their ar
ticles are based upon what these reports
contain In this way the business world
keeps well Informed on the subject of for
eign trade. and the home workers receive
many suggestions as to how best to reach
and impress foreign markets with the goods
Of their manufacture
This procedure is not of American origin
but 1t has been put to better and more ex-
tensive use by our State Department than
by the state department of any other coun-
Try And yet the American pessimist will
tell you that the consular service of the
United States l. the very poorest and most
incompetent in the world. and that II is a
laughing stock wherever 1t is known An
continents TO consular positions on politt-
cal grounds and not on business consfdera
ton OF merit and capacity. weaken to some
extent. at this point or that, our official
trade representation abroad, but this fault
can be remedied without sweepingly CON-
demntng the whole consular service
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-08

lea. We want a government on those tines.
Why, l hardly exaggerate when l say that
Tammany Hall, with Croker, would be wei
coined as an improvement on the present
Colombian system. The liberal party. the
democracy, is the party of advancement;
the conservative party. Marroquin's. the
party of aristocracy, or retrogression.
This is a savage indictment of the pres
ent government in Colombia. 1t could not
be more sweeping and severe. 1t could not
well embrace a greater range of oppression
and corruption. Tammany relief from
any ill! The admission Is at least encour-
aging to those New Workers who despond-
emily feel that they are about the worst
governed people In the civilized world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-08
Melody and Muscle.

The stockholders of the Metropolitan Op-
era House grow querulous now and then on
the subject of dividends There are times
when the future Of grand opera-that Is to
say, real grand opera, whose interpreters
would disdain to breathe for less than four
or five dollars an exhalation-seems In
jeopardy. Cincinnatfs music lovers have
come to the front with plan which may
suggest remedy The Saengerfest Musical
Association did not pay, and the Saenger-
fest Athletic Association hopes to lift the
mortgage from the real estate dedicated to
Mozart and Beethoven by calling in the
assistance of Jeffries and Rubin. The Met
ropoitan Opera House directors should
keep an eye on Cincinnati The Four Hun
dred have tried dogs. horses and automo.
biles. Why not prize fighters?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-08
ture triumphs of civilization and of the

ture triumphs of civilization and of the
worlds commerce.
Our acquisitions wrung from Mexico were
made for the specific purpose of securing
the material for new states, in order that
slave states might be carved from Mexica n
free soil. Though this was the only Ameri-
can annexation primarily with a statemak-
ing intent, the probability that our contigu-
Gus territorial acquisitions would eventual
ly become states was readily recognized,
and in every case before that of Alaska
promise of ultimate statehood was given by
the treaty to the annexed territory.
No such promise was made to non-con-
tiguous frigd Alaska. Why. then, should
we worry about guarantees of statehood to
the non-contiguous tropical Philippines?
The problem of the status of the Alas
kans was also solved off-hand. 1t does not
seem to have occurred to any one that rat
ification of the treaty with Russia instantly
transformed the Alaskans and armed every
mothers son of them with inalienable con-
stitutional rights. The Alaskans were d.
vided in effect into Russians and uncivilized
native tribes. To those Russians who re-
manned in the coded territory for three
years. preferring not to return to Russia,
American citizenship was promised. No
rights and privileges or any sort were
guaranteed to the uncivilzed native tribes.
The treaty fixed their status on the same
basis as that of the American Indian.
In the case of the Philippines the civil
rights and political status of the natives
are to be determined by Congress. Why
should the Constitution bind Congress more
tightly in dealing with our Filipino uncivfl-
lied tribes near the equator than with our
Alaskan unciyilized tribes near the pole?
If we may constitutionally classify the ma
tives of Alaska with our Indian tribes, may
we not. If the national welfare demands.
treat uncivilized natives of the Philippines
after the same analogy?
When once on any ground freedom OF
action is conceded to Congress, 1t is evil
dent from the recent experiences of the Ha-
waiians and Porto Ricans that far wiser
ulster and more considerate treatment will
be accorded the Filipinos than the Indians
or the Alaskans have ever enjoyed. Be
fore the scattered bands of insurgents have
laid down their arms American brains and
energy are developing civil government In
the Philippines. while Alaska was subjected
to direct and arbitrary military control for
seventeen wears.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-08
Brave United States MarshaIs.

FTOm the chicago NeWH.
The recent trouble with the Snake Indians
In the Indian territory explains why so
much respect is attached to the name of
United States marshal. These officers con-
stitute, probably. the bravest and most eff
fective police in the world They are not
police or constabulary in the ordinary sense
of the term. for their title and position are
of a commanding character In the sections
over which they have authority. Even the
famous Canadian mounted police is not ex-
actly the same thing for 1t is sort of mil
itary force something like the old-time
Texas Rangers. The United States deputy
marshals In the Indian territory are men
selected for their nerve and discretion and
who find enjoyment in Drawing danger.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-08
An Event.

When Willie starts to school at morn
Few people understand
How truly the occasions fraught
With import to the land.
He may be President some day.
They say, in accent cool.
And then they smile. quite unimpressed
When Willie starts to school,
He must apply his youthful mind
To problems vast ana grave
Ana grow TO be a man OF might
Both resoiute ana brave,
For en- Inc nttie chance that hs
One aay may come 10 RUE
Su1lces to command Respect
Wnen WINE Starts to scnooI
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-08
mid.

81 don't want to be abrupt" said the i'm
questionable man. "but I may as well tell
YOU, without needless circumlocution. that
l refuse to take any steps whatever toward
securing life insurance"
How about fire insurance." asked the
patient agent.
81 don't want any Of that. either. I have
been reading great deal about such things
lately. And 1 have noticed how you adj
vertise the manner in which man who
contemplates insurance dies or has a fire
just before he gets around to completing
the deal. So 1 have resolved to be on the
safe side and not make any start what
ever"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-08
CoIombia,s Government.

Gen. Rafael Tribe. the Colombian revolu-
ZIONIST, who has just arrived in New York
on an errand supposed to be connected with
the revolt now In progress, declares in an
interview:
"Of course. many will say. Oh, it's an
other fuss In one Of the American repub-
Hes That may be, but we are aiming high:
our standard Is the United States OF Amsr-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-08

Ii Hung Chang does not hesitate TO pass
sentence of death on several men who are
already deceased. Indeed these little for
malities which mean nothing but tend ia
Keep up appearances are peculiarly con-
genial TO the celestial temperament.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-08

Considering the tendency OF human ma
ture to succumb to emotional impulses, 1t
Is remarkable that Mrs. Nations saloon
smashing has not been more widely imi-
tated. The American temperament is, on
| the whole. pretty well balanced
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-08

Mr.. Quays desire to organize cities OF
the second class in Pennsylvania so as
to 'tgive them good government will no
doubt command the enthusiastic encourage
ment of that eminent municipal reformer.
Mr.. Croker,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-08

David B. Hill is becoming so popular In
Tennessee and Virginia that he might be
acceptable in case Of a call for some good
southern man. In spite Of the fact that his
business interests are located in New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-08

1t is hardly to be expected that the kaiser
will feel the same deep consideration for
his Uncle Edward that he had for his re-
spected grandmother.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-08

The Russian inventor who. on being ar
raigned for being habitual drunkard put
In plea that he had right to drink as
much whiskey as he wanted to. mistakes
the spirit of this cOuntry's free institutions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-08

1t would be too much for this Congress to
expect to get away without a large guam
tity of adverse criticism concerning the size
and purposes Of it's appropriations. Such
things very rarely occur.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-08

Delaware may yet succeed in demonstrate
ing that an abundance of United States SEN
ators is not absolutely essential to the
comfort and prosperity Of a state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-08

There must be some regrets at seeing
w. J. Bryan waste his talents on economic
generalities when the Nebraska legislature
appears to be needing advice so much.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-08

1t is perhaps misfortune that the Sem
ate cannot invent some more dignified and
ponderous word than "filibuster' to de-
scribe the processes of Intentional delay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-08

The elaborate preparations made for the
Queen of Hollands wedding insure against
any future reflections about those ''who
marry in HASTE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-08

Governor Nash proposes to handle JET
fries and Rubin both at once without
adopting the customary plan Of challeng-
ing the winner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-08

When Mrs. Nation calls on the governor
Of Kansas she does not hesitate ABOUT ao-
hitting that she has an ak to grind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-08

IL King Edward Is as memorable in public
affairs as he has been in his William Wal
dorf Aston policy. he will be hard mon
arct, for courtiers to handle
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-08

To inquiry as to who has engineered the
purchase of Andrew Carnegie's holdings
in the Carnegie Steel Company the answer
is, as usual, 81 Pierpont Morgan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-08
Chill SarcRAlll,

"Is that painter an impressionist?' asked
the young woman.
"To a certain extent" answered Miss Ca
yenne. He Is under the impression that
he is great"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-08
WOmem's UmdermuSlins.

% s1Ss FSgR R1EErsSr S9aEs AND
MADE OF
BIEES
E a f HH
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-08

Wanted: few reliable substitutes for
execution purposes" is a line that may yet
appear In the Chinese newspapers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-08

Dom Paul has had an operation on one or
his eyes, But DeWet has both eyes open,
as usual
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-08

Don pass too much O. yoh time Whaf
dey sells GIN said Uncle Eben. when {
man gets to be saloon fixture. he generl3
goes to smash in hurry, wifout waitin
fob lady to come roun' VIII an ak.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-08
SHOOTING STARS.
One Small Word.

s'It is a mistake said Senator Sorghum,
ITO suppose that l have not sensitive dis
position. Why, 1 remember an occasion
when Just one little word made me feel
blue for a week"
when was that?'
"a long time ago. L went to big capl-
talist and asked him for a subscription to
my campaign fund He said no.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-08
C1hildrem's Dresses and Slips.


INFANTS CAMBRIC YOKES OF
HEMsTTCHED ROUND
NAIMSo0K THREE DETERRENT
AN
HEAsTITCHED RUFFLEs
OF
STITC AL.
CAMBRIC DRESSES AD f WITH
HEMsTITCHED
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-08

DIn order to avoid delays. on ac-
count of personal absence, letters to
THE STAR should not be addressed
to any individual connected with the
Office. but simply to THE STAR. or to
the Editorial or business Depart
ments, according to tenor purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-08
More interesting Selling Tomorrow.

Many good values placed the bargain list Our whole aim in
business look after well We
all times by giving much merchandise honest
dollar entitled to- purchase isn't exactly what thought
be- and exchange
willingly comply with your request.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-08
WashinGton's Municipal Government
From the Galveston Tribune.

There Is no cleaner, Quieter, better-gov-
erned city in the world than the national
cepital. and IN the view Of competent OBJ
servers-including successive congresses OF
the nations greatest etatesmen-the pres-
ent state of affairs Ii due solely to the gov.
eminent By commission,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-08
What is Meant.

The outs who struggle to get in
Oft make conditions warm.
They merely mean remodel
When they use the word reform.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-08
Hosiery Reduced.


MoMESs nP9RTGp HERM 10c
sRIEs FINISHED WITH 12c
A
i've
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-08
Toilets, Jewelry & Leather Goods.

f Femme cnESNG
WaopBqRS
EasrMNs
AIDES
G9tI BAGS De AND @
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-02-08
Knit Underwear LOVELY Priced.

Chldrens Cotton and 2o-whic
&c., TOR E. 3 - - aIe
plainthese odd and sold for &c.,
Chdrens Nazareth Waists well made with of but
Women Gray FeeeLined Union Suits buttons down the 'front.'
all which sold tor 49c tor 2oc
Womens Heavy Fleece-Lne Silk Finished Vests,
and white made with pearl buttons; all siesod for
500;
Women Pure Silk Hand Coceted Vests made low neck and
sleeveless pink blue and lavender slightly faded from show display
sold for
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-02-09
A TERRIBLE DISASTER
The Explosion of DynNhis Causes
Death and DesIruefbn.
A VILLAGE WRECKED
The Fragments Of ~ Persons We're
Gathered and Buried In One
Grave Miners Below the
Surface Barely Escape.

chihuahua. Mex. Feb. Sword has
Just reached here Of one Of the most
terrible disasters that has ever occurred
in Mexico. I'm explosion in the san
Andres mines, situated in remote 10.
cality of the Sierra Madres, in the west.
ern Tart Of the state Of Durango, caused
the death of 81 men, women and chill.
dron and injured many others.
The catastrophe was due 20 the explo-
sion of dynamite which was stored in
an underground chamber OF the mine.
Electric wires connecting with the hoist
ing machinery passed through the room
in which the dynamite was stored and
il is supposed that these wires became
crossed, thereby causing fire which
set of the dynamite.
All Of the killed and injured were
located ON the surface most ut thcm oc.
cupying residences in the immediate
residences in the immediate vicinity.
The explosion tore away the whole top
Of the mountain on which the mines
were located Women and children
were blown into small pieces.
At the time Of the explosion there
were several hundred miners at work
in the lower workings Of the mine and
strange TO ray none Of them was scri-
ously injured although they were all
severely shocked in the terrific force Of
the explosion. They rushed TO the sur.
face through one Of the shafts that was
not filed with debris. and the sight
that met their eyes, thealmost complete
destruction Of the little village, is indie.
scrihable.
The worko gathering up the frag'
ments " the unfortunate victims Of the
explosion that We're scattered over the
mountains was begun and they wer,
placed together and buried in one grave
But few Of the mangled remains were
recognizable.
The san Andres mines Is one Of th,
largest in Mexico. IL is valued at SEQ
100000. 1t has produced many millior
dollars worth Of ore.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-02-09
Green No, Re.,tui 10 the Eyes.

II seems as though cherished notions
were no sooner on an apparently firm
foundation than some lnconsiderate
Iconoclast comes along and throws
them down. People have for many
years supposed that the color green
was restful 20 human eyes and have
been referred 20 the green grass and
green foliage that nature has been 30
prodigal with for the benefit Of wearled
vision.
Now. according TO a German profess
or Of Berlin. nature wasn't thinking
Of human eyes when she made her pro-
fuse verdant display and that her col
or scheme was carried out absolutely
regardless Of the visual needs OF hu.
nanity. lie says that green does not
protect the eye. and he denies that Il
has any beneficial effects whatever
lie declares that green paper. green
shades, green glasses, green decora.
tons and green umbrellas are all a
mistake and that by Increasing the
green light we are simply provoking
a nervous disturbance.
lie says that each Of the colors tires
a different set Of nerves Of vision. and
therefore looking AZ one particular col
or saves one set VI nerves at the ex.
pense Of another. The best method
he says. Is 10 dim all Of the rays Of
light by smoked or gray glasses, which
rest all Of the optic neryes.-New York
| nernld.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-02-09
sat. Way 20 watch Flights.

The colonel aud I sat talking under a
shade tree In front " the town post.
office when a dognght started down the
street
Come on said rs sprang up.
Come this way" replied the colonel
rs he seized my arm and drew me into
a doorway.
But | want 20 see the dognght."
protested
Yes. reckon you DO. but you also
want 10 keep clear Of the shooting"
why should there be any shootlugT
because one dog has got 90 lick 10th.
or. and the owner Of the licked dog
Amt roIn TO let Il rest that way. There
they sor'
Ten minutes later we stepped out. 70
find one man lying on the ground with
two bullets In him aud some people
carrying away a second with half a
dozen.
"Dogflghts are bewtlful affairs" said
the colonel as We walked away. but
the safest way to see one In Kentucky
Is 10 wait I'LL It's all over and the dead
carried ofr."-Chicago News.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-02-09

Raising hogs for the ma rket has
become a very profitable industry
in this section and is growing con.
tinually. Several thousand head
have been shipped from Bryan
this season. That this country is
splendidly adapted to raising hogs
is indicated by an item IN the jew.
EFT Sun. A correspondent writing
from Centerville says: "Walter
Harrison gave your reporter the
weights of some hogs killed in the
woods and which had never eaten
grain Of corn. One weighed 356
pounds, two weighed 29S pounds
each, and two 262 pounds each"