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Evening star., 1901-11-23
The Restless Little Republics.

The arrest of Guerra, Venezuelan minis
ter of war, on suspicion of having engaged
in conspiracy against President Castro.
IS not a surprising development in view Of
the peculiar conditions in that unfortunate
country. Castro has adopted a policy
which has led inevitably. to the destruction
of all sincere ties between him and his of
fetal associates. Cruel toward his enemies,
suspicious Of his apparent friends, jealous
of the prerogatives of his office, ambitious
to increase his power, he has naturally
forced his ministers into strictly subordi-
nate relations. The very atmosphere In
Venezuela breeds revolution under such cir
cumstances. ...- ...
Castros downfall must come some day.
Venezuela Is no Mexico and Castro Is no
Diaz. The change will probably not be by
the peaceful election Of rival. They do
not do those things that way in Venezuela.
Revolution is the approved mode. One such
is even now under way in the state.
land so beset by conspiracy, riot and
revolution handicaps itself in the modern
race for prosperity. Capital is shy Of ven
turing into so turbulent a region. Imrni-
grants seek calmer quarters for homes.
The pacific, progressive inhabitants are
drained in purse and frightened from TAX
ing active part in the affairs of state. The
natural resources of the region lie only
partly developed
Evening star., 1901-11-23
Congress and the Country,

There are some difficult problems to be
presented to the incoming Congress, but as
ability and experience count for much In
the parliamentary field they ought to be
satisfactorily disposed Of The body, in
both branches, will be well officered, and
the country need not borrow any trouble
Speaker Henderson has seen some eight
cen years of continuous service in the
House, and has been during the greater
part of the time leading figure there As
committee chairman. as debater In the full
House and as Speaker, his experience has
covered every important phase of the con-
gressional life. He has grown I'D as a
parliamentary force with the leading oues
tions that now confront the people. His
principal lieutenants, Messrs Payne. Can
non and Hit, also are veterans, and will
take up duties with which they are thor
oughly familiar. And they in turn will be
supported IN cutting out the work of the
session by a number Of men with whom
they are In accord The House ought to
move OF rapidly and sure-footedly. .
In the Senate we find an equally promIs-
ing state of affairs Mr.. Frye Is not only
one of the best presiding officers that body
has ever had. but the range of his infor-
nation is so wide and the character of lis
Judgment SO sound that his party profits by
Evening star., 1901-11-23
Europe and the Monroe Doctrine.

The London Spectator in some observa-
tions on Secretary Hays New York speech,
says:
'If America will define the Monroe doc
trine why shouldn't we formally acknowi-
edge it and pledge ourselves not to infringe
on it? America might then propose 1t to
the other powers for their Endorsement.
They could hardly refuse and their adhes-
ion would be of great use not to America
but to the cause of peace, for 1t would elm
mate many notable causes of war. The
risk of war in regard to European inter-
ference in Brazil and Spanish South Amer
lea, which is now always possibility,
would pass away.
The Monroe doctrine has been sufficiently
defined for all practical purposes. and Great
Britain has acknowledged it. Mr.. Olney's
letter in the Venezuelan case could not very
well be improved upon, although there were
a few people in the United States who re-
fused to accept it. But the British govern
ment accepted it. and it is not too much
to assume that no English statesman not
deliberately seeking war with this country
will challenge the doctrine at any time So
far as Great Britain is concerned the
United States has no serious misgivings on
that subject
AS for formally proposing the Monroe
doctrine to 1.-The other powers for indorse-
ment" the United States would probably
not think of that for moment Why throw
the question into the arena of International
debate? We well understand that the doc
trine is Objectionable to some Of the Eu-
ropean nations; and nothing Is more likely
than il invited by US to express themselves
in concert about it they would deliver them
selves in a way TO embarrass u.s. Suppose
they curtIy expressed themselves on the
subject, and intinated that we were making
too great pretensions In the world. Would
II strengthen our position for us to reply
that We were not, and that we stood ready
to make our pretensions good at the point
OF the sword? What would be the advan-
tage TO anybody of "sassing" match be-
tween the United States and Europe about
SO important matter?
The Monroe doctrine Is an unwritten law,
and should so remain There is not a power
anywhere that does not perfectly under
stand Its full and proper meaning. There
are some European ambitions that chafe at
It's scope, but they are in no position to
combine for Its overthrow. Our own Sc
curfty rests In continued watchfulness. One
way to lull US to a repose dangerous to
ourselves would be for Europe to appear to
concede the point But We shall not ask
her to do so. Just as we refused at Eng
lands suggestion to ask Europe to guaran-
tee the neutrality of the Nicaragua canal
we should refuse now to ask Europe to
guarantee the political safety Of this hem
isphere. In the one case as in the other we
feel ourselves competent to attend to the
business unaided by Europe The Monroe
doctrine is q postscript to the Declaration
of Independence. and they will stand or
fad together. The United States is respon-
sibie for both
Evening star., 1901-11-23
Big Fortunes,

How times are changed in the matter of
mems fortunes, Tuesday night dinner was
given by the New York chamber of COM
merce attended by probably the largest ag-
gregation of plutocrats the world knows.
Thirty-three of those present. according to
one estimate, own an aggregate Of no less
than 81. 403. 100000, an average of something
over s42.0O0.O0O apiece OF course much al
lowance must be made for the fat round
figure IN which it is customary nowadays
to speak of certain mems fortunes. Proba-
bly, no one outside of his own intimate circle
knows with certainty, for instance, how
much ]. Pierpont Morgan Is worth. He Is
set down in the list under consideration at
100000 900. 1t is easy to add or subtract
a hundred million in this range. Just so
with D. o. Mills. who Is accredited with
100000. Five million more or less Is a
trife the computer for such a purpose
would not care to dispute. Such fortunes
are ordinarily stated, therefore, in multiples
Of five millions One conspicuous excep-
tion to this rule occurs IN the case OF
Chauncey NJ Depew, who Is credited with
trifie Of sS,OOO000. 1t is a matter for Won
der why the compiler was not generous
with him, giving him an even SIC, 900 OOO
The fact is that these individual holdings
are susceptible Of serious fluctuations. Com
posed as they are largely of investments.
and estimated upon the basis Of the mar
ket value and the earning capacity of GER
tain stocks, they may shrink or swell by
a million apiece in the course of twenty
four hours. OF course the bulk of some Of
these fortunes takes the form of real es-
tate, which Is susceptible of less frequent
and marked changes Of value. and these
estimated with comparative accuracy.
Mems wealth was more easily calculated
IN past years, when the aggregates seldom
touched the hundred thousand point. Then
the items of property were more distinct,
so many acres OF plantation land, so many
slaves, or ships or hogsheads of tobacco or
bales of cotton, or houses. With the in
vention Of the railroad and the telegraph
came changes which have led swiftly to the
almost unthinkable fortunes represented at
that metropolitan feast.
Evening star., 1901-11-23
Street Car Sanitation.

On some Of the street car lines in this
city the requirements Of cleanliness and
health are evidently not observed as strict
iy as they should be by either passengers
or managers. Notwithstanding the presence
OF the anti-spitting placard over the door
ways, the floors are often fouled In a man.
ner to offend the sense Of decency and to
affront the nostriis. Ventilators are sell
dom opened and, during the rush hours
particularly, the air becomes foul.
There is no reason why fresh air ana
clean floors and well-dusted upholstery can
not be had on all the lines. Conductors or.
better. barn managers can be instructed to
see that cars are thoroughly cleaned more
frequently. Also. that at least two venti-
lators. one on each side, are open In each
Evening star., 1901-11-23

car at all times. Conductors can be In
strncted anew by the railway companies to
warn passengers against befouling the floors
of the cars and opportunity is sure to come
soon. If the employees are thus on the alert.
to make a case In court against some per-
sistent splitter who refuses to observe the
regulations.
The public health depends in larger de-
gree than may generally be supposed upon
the conditions in the street cars Here
people in both health and disease are
crowded closely together, and In the light
of modern hygienic principles it Is in the
last degree important that every precau-
ton be taken to minimize the danger OF
transmitting germs in this manner
Evening star., 1901-11-23
King Edwards Coronation.

Wherever there is a true sense of ma
tional pride. the action of King Edward
respecting admission to the coronation
ceremony will be sincerely applauded
Some of his subjects were preparing to
market their privileges to rich and curious
foreigners, but the king puts his foot down
and prohibits the transaction. By his or
ders the occasion, in its onlookers as well
as in it's actors, Is to be distinctly British
He will put on the crown In the presence
of those sworn to its service. The attend
ance shall mean something.
1t will be a good thing If the influence
Of this decision reaches beyond the par
ticular affair 1t was designed to affect.
The world for some years has been run
ming to the show business. The piles of
money heaped up everywhere, and the large
multiplication of the leisure class of peo-
pie. have created demand for constant
excitement of some kind. Many occasions
have lost their original meaning and taken
on frivolous features which mar their
solemnity and beauty. Everybody Is posed
and photographed. Every scene is set for
theatrical effect and photographers. This
meets the appetite Of the idle and the
curious with bulging wallets, and thus
money invades every function. Here was
a case where it was proposed to make
the head OF a powerful empire the star
actor in a drama whose scenes would be
enacted before an audience largely COM
posed of people without a farthing's inter-
est beyond that of momentary curiosity
in what was taking place.
King Edward very properly draws the
line at the coronation ceremony. The out
side proceedings will afford visitors all the
excitement they can reasonably ask. Lon
don will be a very live and gay town for
weeks before and weeks after the simple
crowning of the sovereign. There will be
no lack of show features which legitimate
ly go with that momentous act, and they
should satisfy the longings of those who
have money to spend and are willing to
travel long distances to see stirring sights.
1t will probably be stated that the dis
appointment falls the most heavily on
Americans, but probably that is not true
We have our share of people who try to
buy their way in wherever a door is open
and a visit is worth while. but we do not
by any means monopolize that class. They
are found all over Europe. and wherever
found they and their wealth show abund-
ant cheek and energy. All such will be
served alike by this order of the British
sovereign, and the whole proceedings in
London next summer will be the better
and the more seemly for 1t.
Evening star., 1901-11-23

A New York man who failed to render the
required return of expenses as candidate
for the office of alderman on the prohibition
ticket in the late election when arrested
in consequence declared his entire ig-
norance of his own candidacy. He is unique
in the field Of politics. Candidates have
often enough been forced to accept nomina-
tions against their will and Judgment.
Others have been named without their
knowledge, but they have soon learned the
fact. But man who had to find out from
a warrant-serving policeman that he had
actually run for public Office is a novelty.
Politicians have long had contemptuous
phrase to describe a weak candidate, but
this is perhaps the first time on record that
a man in fact didn't know he was run
ming" There must be dearth Of prohibit
ZIONIST aspirants for office in the metropolis.
Evening star., 1901-11-23

Mr.. Gathmann Is naturally disappointed
because of the results of the gun test. But
by careful study he may discover some
other way Of killing people in large num-
hers. For the present, however, this par
ticular branch of civilization may be re-
garded as being at a standstill People
who were deferrfng an enlistment in the
navy until this experiment was tried may
now proceed with confidence. The usual
fashions of martial homicide viii prevail
for several seasons.
Evening star., 1901-11-23
Into the Future.

From the Detroit Free Press.
One thing Justly inferred from the elec-
ton in Ohio is that she will not furnish
the next republican candidate for Presf-
dent. When She comes to the center on
an off year with a plurality of 10000 she
puts herself where the Warwicks conven-
ton may say that anybody can carry
Ohio. Besides that, there is man from
New York who has the power to nominate
himself, and has only to pursue the course
mapped out by himself to do So
Evening star., 1901-11-23
Fav0rs Curfew Law,
From the Charleston News and Courier

From the CharIestOn News and Courier.
The astonishing fact" Is made known
that 'in more than thousand towns and
villages of the United States curfew ordi-
nances are In force. Their general pro-
vision is that boys and girls must be off
the streets by O'Clock. except when out
with parents or guardians" The really
astonishing thing Is that any city or town
should be without such q law.
Evening star., 1901-11-23

It is now said that Mr.. Roosevelt's mes
sage, instead of being the shortest on rec
ord. will be the longest. Mr.. Roosevelt Is
apparently depended upon to make it posi-
tive in it's quality, one way or the other.
Evening star., 1901-11-23

King Edward Is transacting business quite
as efficiently as II his crown had been duly
placed. The main purpose of the corona
ton, after all, is to give the bank clerks
and others a holiday.
Evening star., 1901-11-23
Cynical Advice.

The man who talks the whole day long
And tries to elevate the throng
Is destined oft to be forgot,
Or else We murmur "tommyrot."
But he who takes his simple ease
And never chides, but tries to please,
And never thinks and seldom tries
Is praised for wisdom to the skies.
So, gentle youth, this lesson heed
As eagerly you learn and read:
Unless your talk is very small
'Tis better not to talk at all.
Evening star., 1901-11-23

Admiral Dewey's position in the court of
inquiry Is a trying one. In fact Mr.. Dewey
seems destined to be thrust into positions
which make great demands on his diplo-
matte faculty.
Evening star., 1901-11-23

Ex-President Cleveland has quit looking
up remedies for social conditions and is
confning his research to remedies for a bad
cold
Evening star., 1901-11-23

M. S. Quay is not stopping to indulge in
any sentimental reflections of the set tu,
Brute" order. He will simply proceed to
be as disagreeable as he knows how
Evening star., 1901-11-23

The English people have at least the sat
isfaction Of knowing that the war is not
causing them as much difficulty as the
Boer taxpayers are experiencing
Evening star., 1901-11-23

China's great wall is unmistaka5le evil
dence that the celestial kingdom may also
claim credit for a prior discovery of the
advantage of an exclusion act.
Evening star., 1901-11-23

President Castro has arrested his minis
ter Of war for conspiring against his gov
ernment A man in Castro's position nat
urally gets cynical and distrustful in "a few
years
Evening star., 1901-11-23

Mr.. Low discovers that there is just as
much eagerness to get on a reform payroll
as on any other kind
Evening star., 1901-11-23

II China could guarantee the arrival of
a number Of people Of the WI Ting Fang
sort. there would be no need Of an exclus-
ion act.
Evening star., 1901-11-23
A Holiday Reaectfo1

You know twill soon be Christmas
By the frost, the song, the joke;
BY your strongly generous impulse;
By the fact that you are broke.
Evening star., 1901-11-23

1t was, unfortunately, impossible to have
the weather made to order for the Presi-
dents yachting trip.
Evening star., 1901-11-23
Helpful.

Don't you think it's mans duty to be a
little helpful in his homer said Miss Mag
gle Zeen.
"Of course, I do answered Mr.. Meekton
Il am now engaged in studying stenography
and typewritins to be able to take
down Henretta's speeches"
Evening star., 1901-11-23
WHAT
From the Minneapolis Times.

From the Minneapolis Times.
We must not whisper q word against
the tarif because times are good and we
must not say a word In condemnation of
monopoly because prosperity prevails
What will happen when the lean years
Evening star., 1901-11-23
One Reason.
From the st. L

From the st. Louis Globe-Democrat
The immense amount Of money paid
foreign ships for freight bills help to ac-
count for the current expectation of gold,
Evening star., 1901-11-23
Equal to the Ordeal.
From the Boston Herald.

1t isn't every country on the face Of the
in q day for foreign accommodation with
out experiencing considerable embarrass-
ment. The United States seems to be equal
to the ordeais however. 5@.t.
Evening star., 1901-11-23
Away With Pulls.

From the Birmingham Age-Herald
President Roosevelt will not accumulate
enemies by dispensing with political pulls.
He cannot carry that fashion too far.
Evening star., 1901-11-23

The change Of fashions is shown by the
number of people now willing to confess
that they have cold instead of la grippe.
Evening star., 1901-11-23

Richard Croker has not yet learned to
drop his HIS. But he occasionally drops a
few KS and VS. on an election.
Evening star., 1901-11-23
SHOOTING STARS.

It begins to look as If the Bulgarian bri-
gands employed press agent
Evening star., 1901-11-23
Taken for Granted.

Il see that man Is abusing me again, >"
said Senator Sorghum in a tone of annoy
Evening star., 1901-11-23
The Correct Dress TRIMMINGS

Most OF them direct from Paris and including Spanges greatly
IN evdencespangles wrought hundreds combinations and
Shapes Black Application trimmings shown many designs
Also Handsome Jet Bolero Jackets; also beautiful combinations OF
effects - ~ ~ N9
Also Fancy Paementeries various effects any Of which
entirely ' " "'n
Also Persian Betting with gold Silver
Gimp also Pearl Gimp and Garniures Black Spanoe and C
Medalions, in various sizes. = fe ~ o"
We also show complete line of Buttons Fancy Steel Dres
den, Enamel, | 10y ~' ie'-
floor Ehenthst
Evening star., 1901-11-23
Bravery.

1T takes brave man to be a physician
said the tinorous person. 5000
What makes you think so?''
Germs"
"But we all have to fight them"
Eyes. But the physician is the one who
has to meet them face to face under the
microscope. I don't hesitate to admit that
If 1 were to find germ looking me square,
1y in the eye 1 should get scared and rum"
Evening star., 1901-11-23
Can't Bury Dole.
From the Chicago Tribune.

HrOuf tu6 Cf0aBO IEiUune.
The esteemed Honolulu Sunday Volcano
continues its regular weekly eruptions OF
Anti-Dole ashes and lava.
Evening star., 1901-11-23
Merry Xmas Depew.

From the Atlanta Constitution.
All the world will wish Chauncey Depew
merry Christmas.
Evening star., 1901-11-23

Yes. He says you have grown inordi-
nately proud and that your pride must be
Evening star., 1901-11-23
A JournaIistic Feature Exn1ained

"Josiar," said Mrs. Corntossel, did you
ever see them hints on agriculture that
gifts into the paper?'
Yes. I've read EN-
"Well, did you ever try to run farm by
'emr.
Gracious! No! You see. the city folks
that takes the paper has good deal Of
curiosity about how a farm Is rum It
don't make much difference what you tell
'em as long as you keep 'em interested"
Evening star., 1901-11-23

Il suppose he thinks that what makes me
proud is my money; and that the way to
humble my pride Is to take some Of it away
from me. Tell him to come around"
Decorah-posten., 1901-07-12
Stor R%asiemaneel.

Chicago, ST., Doe SuIi. 2rnabts
OF Bptbias Observation-Disclosures bar
Ell llnberbalance til et 9eIeb al
$225,267. Sroenens cperite 9oee
hoIot 1teoe Der ibag for al unberiesc
aasiens Stiuing. 9ogens acmman.
oant, Sgeen .. Setbers. sap oenue
Roppprt. San bnpSe baieret Den
paa officieIe SSnbberetninser fra
Observation-Disclosures / Slinois,
Connecticut os Sermont. Ssr Sroe.
men fan sienoptase asiuranceiorret.
ming maa electromagnetic eritaties.
@eo @eSets SIutnirg bIep Def
ioreSIoaet at uoitsSe Sobn ". Sinlep.
iom pnr Yreiioent for llnberitsttel.
iesfasien j Den Geriobe, oa Tengene
beapnote al foripinbe, Men Sorila,
GET bleo lagt paa goroet, bn oct bier
iaet pna @soet. at SIR, Siniep piloe
inbfinbe Jig paa SperIosens n9ite
Wapoe for al i~oripare iis.
Decorah-posten., 1901-07-12
Sclpbrvuup

Reb @ins, Wiun., ODE Suli. Bait.
&. Bisrso os 9uitru feirebe fit Sslps
brpllup Grebas Gften, os ben lutberife
Trefolbisbebsfirfes Menisbeeslemmer
inofanot fig for at sratuleie Sslpbru-
beparret. 8ait. Bisrso er 6Ormanb
for ben norlte Sprpbes Minneiuta 9i,
ftrift; 9iitrittets groiesiprer Ds Yra.
fter furarebe BAN sjennem Irpi. $.
Nlen peb 2abies' Seminary en- tor
Bans fulb at sslp. YaitOr gisrsO
bar tiblisere Baitor for 9refolbiebebs
Menisbsb Der, % bans samle Wenisbebss
lemnier slemie BAN life paa Sslpbrpl>
lnpsbasen; repraienterebe al fin mapas
renoe 8reit. 8. o. Waselien, GAP be
BAN en- anben pelfplbt Sung ium ct
3esn paa beres astelie os beoite On.
Hpr
Decorah-posten., 1901-07-12
Sra Sonsilet
til 2Geteifabet

2incoIn, Reb., Doe Suli. @enia.
min s. 9alef fra Hidarbion County
bIep for ct Aar iioen bpmt til ipu
Gars Sustbtis for Teneo. Oct piite
fig, at bans SprbrpoeIie bleo beaaaei
for at ifi9rme en- Sen, % inbflpoel.
iesrise Raboer bar iioeu isst at faa
bam benaobet.
@n al De inrieite al SaIefs Ben.
ner par gnfen Naria SIouatp, 80
aar eammeI, Ell teffeIis Dame 90
gier al $4,000. Soas inbfanbi
bum ia hos @upernsr Sapase
StatstapitoIiet % boo Gam inoft9n'
big at frisioe SaIet, meo bpem bun
par troIopet. @%unernsren bab
benbe faffe 9geteifabstiuabeIie ca
bringe Gountpoommeren til aopito'
Iiet. iaa ifuIhe ban isrse for Reiten.
Salef bIeo bragt iub ira SGnailet, %
aoofienSte @etineeIierae. Sielier
bIep forrettet | 9apiioIiet al Domino
rem, % Iarret reiite til Ii6aroion
Gountp iaften.
Decorah-posten., 1901-07-12
SYNepeiten.
aoninI SObnion fort9fer, bporbau
ben berier | &ina.

4oniuI Sobnion / gmop, &ina, bar
til Statsoepartementet | Waibington
inoberettet ON 0ploepeitenS Seritn.
ger oeromfrinss Sans Rapport er
oateret 14oe Wai, % ban meobeIer,
at Beiten iaar optr9ber Ianet tibIi.
gere eno iabnanligt. 0en ipreber fis
birtigt os 0soeliebeoen bar ppret
f%orfaroelig. San tan life opgipe
nsiogtise 3aI. men ban tror bog, at
Der alene | Mmop meo Soritnber er
inbtruffet op til 100 OsosfaIo pr.
DAG at Better, og | De andre gper
omfrine Gmop berifer ben iamme
EiIitanb. @neiiffe 99fspasiaeerer
maa life meofslee Sfibe til Manila.
flyer ban.
Sra Sonsfoua berettes ON, at
Here GiropGere er ansrebet at Ec.
item.
Sra often er osiaa Beiten brast
til europa. Gen Soc SilIi anfon
ben frantic Camper "2aoS" fra Doto.
bama til Warieiles meb Is Tilf9lbe
at 9ploepeit omboro. 91in De ara
biffe 2oiteiiaiiere bar angrebet.