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Evening star., 1902-02-13
Mr.. Whitney and New York.

Don NJ. Dickinson suggests William G..
Whitney for President In 1904. Mr.. Whit
ney is n master hand at the game Of poll
tics. and II successful In his declared pur-
pose To free himself from all business cares
viii be at leisure that year. but he may
not care for a try at the White House.
Under certain circumstances he would
make a strong candidate. But those cir
cumstances do not exist, and 1t is difficult
to see how they may be brought about.
He represents Clevelandism as distinctly as
Mr.. Cleveland himself does In fact. as
We know the article that goes by that
name. Mr.. Whitney Is the author Of IT.
But for him. Mr.. Cleveland would never
have returned to the White House. His
third nomination was secured largely
through Mr.. Whitney's exertions: and 40
what we know today as Clevelandism grows
out of that accomplishment.
The nomination OF Mr.. Whitney would be
the sharpest possible challenge to Bryan
ism. On the money question and on tina,
Of the power Of corporate wealth he stands
for things which. as Mr.. Bryan believes
are q menace to American Institutions. He
Is Wall street personifed. His candidacy
would operate on the Bryan wing OF the
party. and particularly west OF tho Missis-
sippi. as a red rag does on the boss Of the
pasture.
AS things are shaping themselves In New
York. 1t looks very much as II the democ-
facy there might try to name the party's
next presidential candidate at next falls
eubsrnatorial convention. The republicans,
VINO have had control Of the state since
Evening star., 1902-02-13
Governor Taft as a Witness.

Governor Taft will resume his story to
the Senate Philippine committee on Friday.
He has proved to be a most Interesting wit
ness His replies to all questions have
shown not only familiarity with the sub
ject under consideration but q perfectly
frank spirit In dealing with 1t. Evidently
there is nothing he cares to conceal or 10
refine away. One gets the impression easily
from his recital that the situation in the
Philippines is in every way difi1cuit. anu
that much remains to be done before a
comprehensive American order of things
can be fairly inaugurated. At the same
time one sees that in Governor Taft's opin-
ion there is not hing in the situation superior
to the American capacity, and that we have
but to push on steadily and with courage
to master every difficulty that presents
itself. He comes of gritty stock himself,
and such an opinion is natural to him.
III max seem a strange compliment to pay
the witness. but the chief value of his tes-
timony is in the fact that so little of it IS
new. The anti-imperialsts have been
serting that the country being fed with
lies from Manila: that the reports were
either prepared purposely to mislead,
else censored at Manila had that effect
when they reached these shores. The pres
.ent Investigation was set on foot on the
strength of that allegation. 1t was init
mated that the government would not relish
having its officials put the stand and
Under oath.
Wen, here is Governor Taft the govern
ment's principal official. and he confirms
nearly everything on the leading points in
controversy that we have had by press re-
port from Manila. The attitude of the Fill
pinos who accept. and that of those who
reject. American authority are described by
him as already reported. The general char
acter of the people remains unchanged by
his disclosures The question of the friars'
holdings: that of Chinese immigration; that
OF the advsability of inviting American in
yeStnentS; that of education; that of OPEN
ing up the country generally; all are treat ii
by him they have been by others COM
peten to speak. We feel that We have
/. had the truth from the beginning, and that
statement and. analysis. is only giving us d
larger view of its value. And so far moth
ing has appeared which should give any
practical f,Fir-minded man text for COM
planning of American performances in that
part of -he world where Americans until
recently Were strangers.
The Investigation, it is true. has just be-
Gun- Governor Taft is the first witness
But no man will appear on the stand from
either side whose opportunities for learn
Ing the facts have been 80 great or whose
credit for sense and sound Judgment is
higher.
Evening star., 1902-02-13
The Panama company's Title.

The suggestion of Senator Foster Of
| Louisiana. that before we think Of closing
| with the Panama people In respect to the
istEmian canal their title should be investi-
gated in France. Is a good one. 1t was
made to Mr.. Pasco the lawyer member of
the isthmian canal commission and he
Immediately assented to it. He had pre-
viously given his own opinion on the sub
ject. which was that after careful in
vestigation he was fully convinced that
under the French laws and the usage of
French courts that company has a valid
title to the franchises and right of way to
the canal, and could. therefore, make a
transfer to the United States which would
hold in law But recognizing the great
Importance of the subject he agreed at
once that the question of title could not be
too fully considered
And if we go to France for professional
opinion we should go at once. and secure
the best legal talent obtainable. There are
wide differences on the point here at home
Mr.. Pasco is a lawyer of distinction, has
looked into the matter, and gives one opin-
ion. Senator Morgan is a lawyer of dis
tinction. has looked into the matter and
gives another. and the very opposite opin-
ion. The Alabama senator does not believe
that the French company can give title
to what it is Offering us, and so states in
opposing the acceptance of the company s
proposition.
The point is not only important, but it is
practically the one point in the whole con-
tr0versy which is not clear. The engineer
ing problems have been explained over and
over again. and no further investigation is
necessary as to them. But the fact that
the Panama project as undertaken by
Frenchmen failed. that great sums of
money were sunk that scandals resulted
and much bitterness was engendered in
France. cannot but provoke comment now
that the company Is negotiating with en-
couraging prospects for the sale of it's
property and the rights which 1t claims to
the United States government.
This government does not Of course want
to buy into colossal lawsuit 1t does not
want to take the chances even of inviting
litigation by reason of its tempting wallet.
If the Panama Company has clear title
to the property it is offering. that fact will
add to the strength of it's position in the
negotiations. But if there is a doubt about
the matter in the minds of eminent French
lawyers We should know it, and know 1t
as soon as it can be communicated to US.
We want canal bill passed at this ses-
sion of Congress, and one that will enable
to put in the spade at once. Paris, as
Mr.. Pasco suggested. is not far away and
the sooner we cable there and secure an
opinion the better. When the Philippine
tariff bill Is out of the way in the Senate
a canal bill ought to be reported and
pressed to it's passage.
Evening star., 1902-02-13
The Goblin and Short Dispute.

One phase of the controversy about Eu-
rope and the Spanish war seems to turn on
an alleged personal activity of Lord Paunce-
fote. He is represented as the bad boy
who tried to lead the other boys off :
That proves too much. Lord Pauncefote
may have been a Very bad boy then, and
may be one now but he certainly could not
have undervalued the representatives of
the other foreign powers at this capital
There was not sissy among them
They were all able and experienced men,,
and not one of them had ring in his nose
for Lord Pauncefote or anybody else
1t is not at all surprising to learn that
there was some discussion among these
men about a possible prevention of war be-
tween the United States and Spain even
after President Mckinley had declined the
good offices of the powers In the interests
Of peace. They had warrant for it in the
editorial deliverances of certain American
newspap pers, and even In some of the de-
bates of Congress. The President was
charged with a suspicious hesitation Why
did he not strike at once? Was he trying
to find and take a back track? These In
quiries grew SO bold that Gen. Grosvenor
replied 10 them specifically in the House,
and assured the more impatient members
Of that body that the President had no
thought of running away.
But it is all over now, and we are on
good terms with everybody. even Spain.
We shall show by our special embassy to
King Edwards coronation how much we
appreciate England's friendship. and within
fortnight now by our reception of Prince
Henry how passing was the bad impression
made by the German admiral In Manila
bay who gave Admiral Dewey so much un-
eaSineSS and ANNOYANCE
Evening star., 1902-02-13
Mr.. Tillman at Providence.

The people Of Providence Rhode Island,
are represented as having been startled by
a lecture delivered by Senator Tillman in
that city the subject Of the negro in
America. There was every reason for their
feelings, because Mr.. Tillmans views on
that subject are calculated to startle think
ing people. They are very extreme views
To what extent they are representative is
a question But undoubtedly Mr.. T.llman
has company, and that company must be
reckoned with in any effort to solve what
is called the negro problem.
For time the complaint in certain south
ern circles was that the negro was being
educated on false lines. Why undertake
to cram him with book learning. 1t was
asked. when his condition SO plainly called
for instruction in the elementary mechan-
ical arts? What good would be q knowi-
edge Of history. or the flourishes Of English
composition, to a man who was at the bot
tom Of the ladder. and must climb, II at
all. with his hands and by slow degrees:
Why not teach him something he could
turn to everyday account? Give the coun-
try rot q horde Of half baked school teach
ers and preachers and bum politicians. but
an army Of capable laborers and mechanics
who. to their own and everybody else's ad-
vantage, would answer the ends Of every
day existence.
This reasoning was 80 cogent that men of
the Booker Washington type adopted It,
and. aided by their white friends. set to
work to fit their race for better things on
everyday lines. And they have made and
stu are making very considerable progress
Industrial schools have sprung up all over
the south. and are turning out many ca
pable workmen. It was only the other day
that correspondent OF The star-a demo-
crat, writing from Florida-called attention
to the fact that 90 per cent OF the labor
that rebuilt Jacksonville was performed by
negroes.
And now comes Mr.. Tillman and declares
that this II all wrong; that by equipping
the negro In this way we are bringing him
into competition with the white man. and
that the white man Will not stand It.
Clearly then, II ws ere to follow Mr.. TIL
man. where do We pun upf II the negro
is to be denied all opportunity and kept In
ignorance and helpaessness, his interests
Evening star., 1902-02-13
Political Sleep-Walkers.
ON the New York Evening Post.

1t Is time that the tariff Rip Van Wrinkles
at Washington walked up. With every
nent danger of persistence in a policy Of
trade exclusion, with western republicans
growing more and more outspoken In their
demands for tariff revision, the sleep-walk-
pice over which they and their party and
the country are In peril Of falling, unless
they open their eyes and retrace their steps,
Strategy" may be against their doing any
thing, but common sense and the obvious
needs of our commerce cry out for laws and
treaties which will make trade instead Of
killing IT,
Evening star., 1902-02-13
Father Time.

Father Time has a scythe, as the picture
books show.
And all things in turn he lays level and
low.
We greet him with dirge or with rollicking
rhyme.
He's man for all measures, is old Father
Time.
He sings as he marches with you and with
me.
He will merrily stride If you give him the
key.
And much that he does with his scythe as
it swings
Depends on the mood of the song that he
sings.
So NOW me my troubles away from the
earth
And leave me the blooms of affection and
mirth.
Be gentle in blazing the path must climb
And Wen journey along and be friends,
Father Time
Evening star., 1902-02-13
Racing Into Insanity.
From the New York Herald

Public disapproval Of the inhumanity Of
the old six day go-as-you- please walking
races, brought about the present regula-
tton that no contestant shall be on the
track more than twelve hours in twenty
four. It was thought this would prevent
the spectacle OF physical suffering 80 heart
lily condemned. but the fact that two Of
the contestants In this weeks race have
already been driven insane, seemingly
shows that there Is still room for an insis-
tance upon more humane conditions.
Evening star., 1902-02-13

1t is hoped that Santos Dumonts airship
will lead to means of reaching the north
pole. 1t is evident that nothing will con-
tent the restless scientific mind, this side
Of the actual accomplishment of this per-
ilous journey. And yet no one has ever
suggested that there is anything at the
north pole which we cannot find at our own
doors every winter
Evening star., 1902-02-13
Girlish Condolences.

You told Charley Chubbins you thought
he sent that beautiful valentine
Yes Charley is very nice young man
with good prospects,
But you know well enough that he didn't
send it,"
"Of course. But it didn't do any harm to
let him know that / shouldn't have been a
bit angry If he had"
Evening star., 1902-02-13

The daughters of the American Revolu-
ton have talked of holding a secret meet
ing. Possibly they will be able to give the
United States Senate some advice on how
to make an executive session fulfill the re-
quirements
Evening star., 1902-02-13

and those Of the white man alike would
seem to require either that he be driven out
of the country, or else formally re-enslaved.
And yet both propositions are preposterous.
Transportation is a physical impossibility.
There are millions OF negroes in the United
States. and where. granting the disposition,
should we send them? And who. after our
appalling experience with the institution.
would vote for African slavery again?
Evening star., 1902-02-13
The Average Taste.

Music Is a very desirable accomplish
ment," said Mehitabels mother.
That's right" answered her father. IF
a girl likes a young man she can play
comic opera and make him feel perfectly
at home and If she doesn't she can give
him a few samples from sonata and
make him weary"
Evening star., 1902-02-13
New Inauguration Day.
From the PHILADELPHIA Ledger.

rIoA tne 1nuauelpnla Ae04er.
The House should pass at once the SEN
ate joint resolution providing for a con-
stttutional amendment changing the date
Of presidential inaugurations, In order
that the necessary consent Of the states
may be obtained In time for the reform to
take effect at the next Inauguration. Ev-
erybody wants the date changed, and there
is nothing to argue over, nor is anything
to be gained, politically or otherwise, by
delay.
Evening star., 1902-02-13

Lincoln's birthday served to demonstrate
that people Of every shade Of political con-
viction are not above taking advantage of
a great mans absence in order to pervert
his remarks to their own purposes
Evening star., 1902-02-13

Chicago can assure Paterson, N. j., that
a town need not allow conf1agration to be
anything more than temporary Interrupt
ton of business.
Evening star., 1902-02-13
SHOOTING STARS.
The Slight Deficiency.

He dances beautifully" exclaimed the
young woman.
Yes" answered Miss Cayenne. There
are so many men nowadays who do
things well enough to take up time and
not well enough to get paid for them"
Evening star., 1902-02-13

The man who produces the comic vaIen-
tines has never been accorded the credit
Que him as pioneer In some phases Of
modern Journalism.
Evening star., 1902-02-13

1t is discouraging to note that the music
hall audiences will cheer the same prize
fighters year after year, while some mill
tary and naval heroes do not last more
than six months
Evening star., 1902-02-13

Whitelaw Reid, as trained journalist,
ought to be able to turn out a very inter
esting story Of what occurs at the corona
ton. If he is not otherwise too busily en-
gagged
Evening star., 1902-02-13
Extra Hazardous,

From the Boston Herald.
They have started q company in Lon
don to insure people against catching
smallpox. It Is interesting to note that no
risks are taken on anti-vaccinationists.
Evening star., 1902-02-13

The discovery that there are germs In the
Capitol should not occasion alarm If they
get at all assertive Senator TiIlman will
scOid them
Evening star., 1902-02-13
Dissemination.

II am afraid that your boy lacks deter
mination.' said the neighbor.
That's where you wrong him." an
swered Farmer Corntossel. Il never saw
anybody as determined not to work as
Josh is"
Evening star., 1902-02-13

OF course it will not be assumed that
Prince Henry felt it necessary to go to
New York in order to hear grand opera at
It's hest
Evening star., 1902-02-13
So Near. Yet So Far.

Twill soon be March; then April fair:
Then May, with blossoms sweet and rare;
Then June, with roses all aglow -
And yet we have to shovel snow!
Evening star., 1902-02-13

The Mormon leaders are ever alert to de-
clare that their faith is being vindictively
pursued. Such declarations always result
in a more punctilious observance Of the
rules for contribution to the church,s funds
Evening star., 1902-02-13

A prominent Londen newspaper intends to
do away with racing news and betting re-
ports. A number of very aristocratic sub
scribers will be disappointed.
Evening star., 1902-02-13
Inhunanity.
New York Tribune.

From the New York Tribune.
Wfll a stone be given to Cuba and not the
bread which she needs 30 sorelyf Such in
humanity on the part Of Congress is simply
unthinkable.
Evening star., 1902-02-13
Senator DRYDEN.

From the Los Angeles Herald.
Mr.. Dryden. the new senator from New
Jersey, can hardly be q prosy speaker IL
there Is anything In O name.
Evening star., 1902-02-13
Reciprocity Would Pay.

this country II they could sell their sugar
and tobacco at remunerative price, BY
intelligent tariff legislation we ought to
have practically all Cuba's foreign trade
although we now have less than half,
Evening star., 1902-02-13

Having omitted regular silk advertisement last week
the accumulation became something especially Black
Silks due the big They of Black aetas Peau
de Soies Peu Cygne Satin Liberties Japs ongee Satin Ouch
Crepe de Chimes Corded Taetas Habuas Fig
ured Taa Rhadames The line OF Coored skthe lengths
all good for waists skirts and nngs-he prices all
are h from n 252o to- to Ss% lower S than piece price -
Evening star., 1902-02-13
That Eighteenth Century Town.

It Is curious fact that there are at
present more miles OF horse car lines In
operation In the city Of New York than In
all the rest Of the country combined There
are 110 miles of horse car lines In New
York city and only lot miles in all the rest
Of the United States.
Evening star., 1902-02-13
Lively Selling i'm the Upholstery Department.

100 ALL-WOOL SMYRNA MATS, SIZE IS BY 80.
WHICH SOLD FOR 75c.-REAINANT Roc
FOUR SHIRT WAIST BOXES. COVERED WITH
CRETONNE; BRASS HANDLES; SLIGHTLY
NANT PRICE. ................... y .WU
STRIPS OF INDIA MADRAS DRApERY.
EACH YARDS LONG; CAN BE USED FOR
PORTIERES OR LAMBREQUINS. Gn OE
SOLD FOR $500. REMNANT PRICE. y 40
WHITE ENAMEL IRON BEDS: HEAVY
RAILS AND BRASS MOUNTING; SLIGHTLY
SCRATCHED. SOLD FOR $500. CD mQ
REMNANT PRICE. CE.................... VAovC
THIRD FL.OOR-UPHOISTERY DEPT
Evening star., 1902-02-13

DIn order to avoid delays on ac-
count of pers0naI absence. '~f<e-a ="
THE STAR should not be addressed
TO any indi iu connrctcu
Office, but simply to THE STAR. or to
the EdItoriai or business Depart
ments. according to tenor or purpose
Evening star., 1902-02-13

l MOU NTAIN WARDROBE TRUNK, STRONG
IiY BUIIT. EVERY ATTACHMENT COMPLETE.
SOLD FOR 90. REMNANT en- g 6N6N
8 THREE-FOOT HARD OAK FIRE SCREENS,
FANCY CARVING, FRENCH CRETONNE FILL
ING SOLD FOR $500. REMNANT SD 80
Is XERX FINE NOTTINGHAM LACE CURTAIN
ENDS. MOSTLY 2 YARDS LONG. SOLD De-
FOR soc. REMNANT PRICE. ........... AONs
56 ITALIAN SILK-STRIPED SLUMBER ROBES
NEW, FRESH GOODS SOLD FOR RR-
$1.25. REMNANT PRICE. OOCs
800 YARDS OF 1s-INCH-wIDE FLOOR on
CLOTH, FOR STAIR AND CARPET RUNNERS.
SOLD FOR 25c. PER SQUARE YARD. 81,
REMNANT PRICE. ...................... o.
Evening star., 1902-02-13
Lively Selling i'm the Suit Department.

GRAND CLEARANCE SALE OF ODDS END
10 OXFORD GRAY COATS FULL q
INCHES LONG, REDUCED FROM $500 CD I'm
LONG OXFORD RAGLANs WITH VELVET
COLLAR, TURNOVER CUFFS = RE- G. zE
DUCED FROM $3.50 TO. .............. ~Os 10
18 FINE ALLWOOL WINTER WEIGHT JACK
ETS. IN TAN, CASTOR AND BLACK-HAND-
SOMELY SATIN LINED = REDUCED c. nm
FROM So co. $1,000 AND $3.50 To. >. VO sWW
WHITE SATIN LINING = REDUCED c. mn
rhoM $IO.UU ~ $Os~O
2 FINE BLACK SILK VELOUR JACKETS,
HANDSOMELY LINED WITH THE BEST QUAIL
ITY SATIN-REDUCED FROM $3.50 &1E mn
TO-. .............. -............. W = OsO
4 LONG LIGHT TAN COATS. MADE OF I'M
PORTED kERSEY CIDTH-PER-
FEET FTTTING-REDUCED FROM $40 6h0
$500 TO. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. ~ 0VsVV
6 ALI-WOOL OXFORD AND BLACK CLOTH
WALKING SUITS. REDUCED FROM 81 S0
$12.7O AND $500 TO. ~ eOV
SUIT DEPT-SECOND FLOOR.
Evening star., 1902-02-13

ENDS-LAST CHANCE.
1 RACK FULL OF FINE LONG COATS IN
BLACK. CASTOR AND GRAY; REAL SWELL
GARMENTS, WHICH ARE TAIIIOR-MADE AND
PERFECT FTTT1NG-WHICH WE HAVE RE-
DuCED FROM $3.50, 5000 $3.50 6 m GAO
ALSO IL HIGH-GRADE WALKING SUITS,
WHICH SOLD FOR $3.50 AND @nR MM
$25.0O-REDUCED TO. O.............. - OeWW
! 8 FINE NEARsEAL CAPFss, FINISHED LIKE
sas SsSoiNE 90 ~ sEAL-kEDucED FROM $1,000
1 BLACK WOOL CREPE COSTUME FIN
ISHED WITH WHITE CHIFFON Gn6N MM
VELVET COSTUME. HANDSOMELY TRIM
REDUCED TO-. QOOsOW
2 FINE LONG SILK COATS. LINED THROUGH
OUT WITH AIL-SILK FANCY LIN G26N 10
ING-REDUCED FROM $500 TO-. SpVVsVV
1 HANDSOME SILK VELVET NEWMARKET.
EXCLUSIVELY FUR TRIAIMED-RE GEM MM
DUCED FROM $125.OO TO......... QOVsVW
New-York tribune., 1902-08-18
ENTERING THE BACK STRETCH AT vALsBURG

Mcfarland as far in front OF the Chicago man. The
time was excellent considering that most Of the
men are unaccustomed to following pace. and the
fact that the last quarter was ridden unpaced.
TavIor did not start a he does race on Sun
days Hurley the amateur champion, IS saving
himself for the championships. and did not appear
The half mile consolation for amateurs resulted
in victory for the colored division, the winner,
Dove and the second man. Bailey, are both col
ored men. The summaries:
Faf-miIe Cnoycel-W0n by Charles Lanber;son. Kear-
J r. Mcdonald Orange, second Arthur Wear
Newark third Time l:10%s
One-rnile handicap (aratelr)-Won by H Z. Chappey
Fails 80 YARDS: " l. Losee, Brooklyn 20 yar1s
ft2J yards. third
90 Garrar Nev-Yorl C16a varde) fourth Time 2.n14
One-Inile. motor paced Cprofessionan-Won by Frank
I. Kramer East Orange: F :. Mcfarland san Jose
Cal, second James Bowler. Chicago third Tine l59.
FIalF-rnile consolation tar1ateuT)-Won by " T Dove
New York: Bailey. New-York second. ". L
osee Brooklyn third: ". F Vanderveer Coney Island
Time, 1,07.
F-ive-rnie handicap ,rroressionao-von by F A Nc
Farlqnd san rscratcO William Martin Lowell 600
yards second John T'e1ell Iynbrook 600 gards third
A GOO yar1s) fourth: Thomas
Butler Cauibrdgeport go vards>. fifth. TINE 1929