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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-27
Senator Morgan on Trusts.

Senator Morgan of Alabama occupies a
distinguished place in our politics; the most
eminent man in national office from the
south; a great lawyer; secure In the conf
dence of his constituents and in the respect
of the country: with a record made up in
equal parts of strong partisanship and
strong patriotism he always has something
of interest to say and he is always heard
with attention. He speaks his mind with
frankness and clearness. One may differ
from him. but one may not easily misun-
derstand him. He does not trim and he
does not dodge, and whenever he thinks his
own party needs a lecture he does not hesl-
tate to deliver 1t.
Mr. Morgan says on the subject of trusts:
81 cannot see that there is any great diff
ference between the leaders of the demo-
cratic and republican parties on the ques-
ton of trusts. Whichever party Is out OF
power cries out against the octopus; which
ever party is in power hugs the octopus TO
its breast. Political utilization seems to be
no shield against the glitter of great
wealth"
Can anybody familiar with the history of
the past twelve years. and also with the
directory lists of the great corporations,
safely deny this? The democrats returned
to power in 1893 partly on the strength OF
their outcry against the do-nothng policy
OF the harrison administration respecting
the trusts. They remained in power four
years and did nothing themselves. In turn
they were criticised by the republicans; and
yet here we are after nearly six years of
complete republican control still beset by
the trust evil and still listening to the re-
elimination of political managers as to
where the responsibility for the situation
lies.
At the same time too, We see the great
capitalists, democrats and republicans, con-
tinuing to join hands and wallets In furth-
erance of trust schemes. The ''trust-bus-
ter of one year is the trust attorney and
promoter of the next. 1t is to be doubted II
either party has ever lost dollar in the
way of a campaign contribution by any of
its fiamboyant deliverances against the
trusts Such proclamations are received in
trust circles with.great good humor, and as
part of a well-arranged and well-under-
stood game. They stir up the people, with
out injuring the objects of attack.
The remedy for trusts? Who shall say?
Mr.. Morgan presents his, and 1t is open to
discussion. But first of all we should if
possible rescue the subject from the clutches
of the politicians, who are trading upon 1t
in the most open way and playing directly
into the hands Of the trusts. great gain
in itself would be full expose of how the
trick has been turned up to date.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-27
Washinton as an Educational Center.
From the University Courier


President Harper of the Chicago Uni
versity, after investigating the advantages
of Washington as an educational center
said few years ago. Give me one million
dollars, and l will make here better uni
versity than can be done in Chicago with
ten millions" This seems a bold state
ment, but was spoken by one Of our most
successful and alert educators, who Is not
given to eXaggeration. The statement If
true then is doubly true now for the gov
eminent collections have increased imme as
urably in value in recent years. They rep
resent at present an expenditure Of more
literary collections are massed in any sin
gle city in the world By unanimous act
OF Congress they are all wide open to stu
dents, so that no outlay along these lines
need be made.
Outside universities, in order to have
commanding influence, must at great ex-
pense provide these-and yet can never
hope to duplicate that which is provided at
the nations capital, absolutely without q
dollar Of expense. Professors would teach
in Washington at % per cent less than else
where. The advantages of Washington as
a place Of residence and study would glad
ly be counted as worth the difference. Stu
dents would flock to the nations capital II
actual and definite postgraduate work
were possible, with commanding buildings
and representative faculty. 1t Is, looked at
from every standpoint the most inviting
situation for q truly great postgraduate
university which the country affords
Ten millions invested as proposed in the
much as fifty millions invested in q uni
versity elsewhere. Why will not our men
Of wealth see 1t, and make the glad con.
summation possible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-27
Cold and Little Coal.

With the temperature towering between
the freezing and the zero marks this city
is in none too comfortable condition The
coal supply is low and there Is no prospect
that 1t is to be increased materially during
the winter. The miners took two days
holiday this week and SO reduced the out
put Of the mines considerably. This short
age will be felt later. The weather reports
hold out little comfort The cities to the
west and north Of Washington are still suf-
fering from severe cold and there Is every
prospect that the condition which is caus-
Ing this indraught OF chilled air will pass
slowly. 1t is fortunate for the city that it
is a meteorological" high and not Tow
accompanied by low temperatures. In the
latter event there would be snow and high
winds and. conditions approximating a bliz-
card. This. however. is not just the season
for blixzards. Washington's visttationa Of
this sort have usually come n SAe latter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-27
Mr.. Stevenson Not to Move.
le Cincinnati ENQUIRER saws:

The Cincinnati Enquirer says:
"Adlai e. Stevenson is quoted as saying
that he will not leave Bloomington, ILL.,, till
he goes to heaven. Many people look upon
the city of Washington, with it's smooth
streets parks and shade trees and hand
some buildings, as almost heavenly"
This declaration by Mr.. Stevenson dis
poses of the story recently published that
he would shortly build handsome resi-
dence in New Jersey and make that state
his home. Commenting on the story, The
Star inquired If Mr.. Stevenson could be con-
templating making play for his party's
presidential nominatio in 1904 and If this
move might be accepted as the first step in
that direction. Illinois, it was pointed out,
had never been a pivotal state in the presi-
Dental calculations, but New Jersey had,
and the revival of the old alliance between
the eastern and the southern democrats
would make it so again.
Mr.. Stevenson will take his chances where
he is 1t is wise decision. Chasing the
presidency is one Of the vainest of occupa-
tions. Changing coats, changing residences,
changing what you WILL advances no mans
ambition to fill that great office. 1t has
often seemed. indeed. that the men who
sought it the most eagerly and persistently
and with the greatest variety Of devices for
attracting anu HOiuiHS puDilC DIT teHlioh,
were in the end the most signally defeated
in their aim. Fortune passed them by. and
honored others who either had solicited
nothing for themselves at all, or else had
pressed their claims with moderation.
Illinois Is not pivotal state, and Bloom
ington is not an important town in the poll
tics of Illinois. In one sense Mr.. Stevenson
Is out of line there. But he is at home, and.
all things considered is the most distin
guished and influential democrat of his sec
ton. If fortune goes hunting for him in
1904 she will know where to find him. If
he should go hunting for her by any UNI
usual routes he would be almost certain to
miss her His record is well known. He
advocated greenbackism, which was an
earlier form Of populism. He then advo-
Gated the free coinage of silver, which was
a later form Of greenbackism. He presided
over the Senate when Mr.. Cleveland dealt
the Knockout blow to silver. When first
assistant postmaster general he rewarded
as far as was in his power all the faithful
party workers who applied to him to be re-
membered. Personally he is a man Of
charm and good nature, and probably has
as many friends among the two factions Of
his party as any other member Of it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-27
The Tempting of Mr.. Olney.

Mr. Olney may be right. but his declina-
tion of the invitation to attend the Jackson
day banquet at Omaha looks a little unso-
ciable The design was to launch a presi-
Dental boom for him, and such husky spell
binders as Tom L. Johnson and ]. Hamil-
ton Lewis were to meet him at table. This
Is the second time that Mr. Olney has put
the crown away. The first temptation
came from Memphis, where certain demo-
cratic leaders, recovering from their infat-
uation for Mr.. Bryan, had fixed their eyes
on the Boston lawyer as the man for the
role of Moses. Mr.. Olney is wary. Not
politician In the ordinary acceptation Of the
term, but a shrewd, long-headed Yankee
student. he is taking good care Of the repu-
tation he achieved while Attorney General
and Secretary of State. and he examines
all overtures from political sources with
the greatest care.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-27
The Hague Court Acceptable.

The agreement of the powers to submit
the Venezuelan difficulty to the arbitration
Of The Hague court is "a step toward the
most satisfactory solution of the problem.
Insistence upon President Roosevelt as ar
bitratOr would have been undesirable, re-
CARELESS of the fact that 1t would have
placed him in a position of some embarrass
ment. 1t would have been a confession by
the foremos. OF European states of lack
OF confidence in the machinery for the ad-
justment of international troubles which
was created under their own auspices and
hailed by them as welcome addition to
the processes Of world government. Such
q spectacle, however conditioned, could not
have done other than injure the cause Of
international arbitration substitute
for war.
Interest ceuters now upon the conditions
imposed by Germany and England to the
submission of the case to The Hague. Ad-
m!nistratiun officials in this city, with wise
tact, have refrained from formally pro-
claiming the stipulatons. holding it to be
the privilege Of the powers themselves to
make known their terms. A report has
come from abroad that Germany's insist
ence will be upon an apology by Venezuela
Tor the assault upon the German legation
and the arrest OF the German residents, as
a precedent to the raising Of the blockade
and the writing OF a. protocol submitting
the issues TO The Hague. 1t may be in
ferred that England will impose similar
conditions far as the circumstances are
the same.
On the other hand. President Castro. It is
fsported from Caracas. has accepted The
Hague arbitration plan. provided Germany
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-27
and England raise the blockade and restore
e.. him .l,s ,.oasol & heir alirz sezed

and England raise the blockade and restore
to him the vessels which their ships seized.
AS to the blockade. It appears from the re-
ported German condition that this VIII not
be raised until an apology is forthcoming,
so that if the German contention Is firmly
adhered to only President Castro himself
can lead to a resumption of commerce by
rendering the apology demanded. Just
whether he can Justify a refusal to apollo
gize for violation of the sapctity of the
legations at Caracas remains to be seen.
1t is to be hoped that he will not undertake
to complicate the matter by raising addi-
tional Issues, respecting the manner OF the
submission of the ultimatums and the flight
of the ministers. There could have been
no justification for the action of the mob.
even though some of the diplomatic pre-
cedents were ignored by the fleeing British
and German ministers
AS to the ships, Of course those which
have been sunk cannot be returned. to Vene-
zuela, nor it is to be desired that preliminary
to the submission of the case to TherHague
an adjustment of damages growing out OF
the seizure and destruction be attempted.
That affair should be Jumped with the
whole Venezuelan case at The Hague and
regarded as an offsetting item. If mean
while President Castro can show that
coast patrol is necessary for the protection
of commerce and the collection of customs
doubtless the Venezuelan needs in this re-
spect will be supplied by the powers to ia
cilitate an amicable settlement
Having progressed thus far toward peace
through arbitration the parties at interest
should not allow themselves to be blocked
by excessive pride of opinion or stubborn
insistence upon trivial or impossible condi-
tons and thus be prevented from submit
ting the whole case to the established inter-
national court and from restoring political
and commercial conditions in and near Ven
ezuela to their normal status The good
offices of this country will doubtless be con-
tinuously employed to bring about this
happy result. The compliment which both
sides have paid to President Roosevelt by
asking him to serve as arbitrator in lieu of
The Hague court is none the less appreci-
ated by the country because circumstances
and the general principles of international
adjustments render acceptance undesirable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-27

half Of the winter. In late February or
March, so that unless presidents fail there
is little likelihood OF heavy snow fall and
severe freeze at present.
So the Washingtonian may congratulate
himself upon comparative comfort and good
fortune and find satisfaction in contrasting
his condition with that which might follow
a sharp storm with snow and Ice blocking
the railroads and checking the transporta-
ton of what coal the mines are able to pro-
duce to meet the demand. The censump-
ton Of coal increases rapidly after the tenn
peratures reach thirty or twenty-five. Fur
naces require more fuel to raise the tenn
perature of the inflowing air to seventy de-
grees. They burn out more rapidly, TOO,
when the air is cold and the draugnt IS
brisk There is little chance for economy
then, and the coal pile melts at rapid rate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-27
The English Language in the Orient.

The sending OF American teachers to the
Philippines has been made recent text OF
severe criticism of our government.
One of the especial grievances Of the
Filipinos against the Spanish friars was
that they kept the people ignorant in those
branches and forms of education which
would develop individual capacity. The
Spanish policy in the archipelago followed
the old Dutch policy In Java, which dis
couraged full instruction of the natives in
the language OF the dominating whites, and
which aimed to exclude troublesome
thoughts and ambitions from the people by
holding them In the bonds of ignorance.
The aspiring Fil!pinos have coveted nothing
more keenly for their people than education.
and especially Industrial education and in
struction in English. Their wish to acquire
this language Is not based on newborn
patriotic motives springing from affection
for the American tongue; but arises from
the fact that English is recognized as the
great commercial language of the Orient.
knowledge of which Is the most valuable
personal asset which the ambitious native
can possess.
In spreading education among the Filipi-
nos, who speak many different native dia-
lects, often uninteligible to one another,
common tongue OIL INSTRUCTION. Is eSSeIllldi,
and the language selected is naturally the
one spoken by the people from whom the
instructors come. Thus 1t happens that the
American desire to develop by education
meets and gratifies the Filipino desire to
acquire a knowledge of the most useful
world language. OF course 1t Is to be re-
membered that the American teachers sent
to the Philippines are really normal teach
ers, whose primary mission is to instruct
Fllipinos so that native elementary teach
ers may be thoroughly equipped for their
work of training the children all over the
archipelago.
The British policy as applied for example
in India of Systematically teaching the ma
tlves the English language as an important
part of their education is clearly the most
beneficial for all concerned and will I'M
doubtedly be steadily followed by us In the
Philippines instead of the former Dutch
practice OF rigidly combining the mass of
Javanese within the bounds of their native
dialects
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-27
The Omen Door.

The open door" in the Philippines opens
inward and not outward. All nations may
send goods into the archipelago on equal
terms with the United States. An export
duty on Filipino products sent to other
countries than the United States is one
source of insular revenue, and tends slight
~ to promote American trade in those
products. But in the Philippines as in
China. the manufacturers and exporters of
Europe and America contend on equal
terms. What need of doors at all if they
are to open wider than this?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-27
Some Oversights.

When Christmas day has passed away
We look about us, and we say:
Despite this most abundant cheer,
There's room for pleasant gifts next year.
For instance, We have not received
The remedy, for which we grieved;
Which. once it's use was understood,
Would make the naughty trusts be good.
To criticise is not polite.
And yet we'd like more anthrac cite;
We'd like more meat than we afford
At present at the festal board.
We're grateful for the blessings fair
The year has added to our share;
Yet we must own there are lot
OF things that Santa Claus forgot
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-27

President Palma's salary is, of course.
the subject of criticism But no man ever
ote" salary without provoking the sus-
picion IN some quarter that he was not
earning 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-27
SHOOTING STARS.
His Deficiency

so you think you will have titled SON
in-law.''
Yes answered Mr.. Cumrox; mother
and the girls think we'd better take another
partner in the concern. My name is all
right on a check, but 1t doesn't carry any
weight worth mentioning on a visiting
card"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-27
HeartlessueSs.

II wouldn't say anything unkind to q
person behind his back" said Maud
Neither would l." answered Mamie; I'D
rather say it where he can hear it, so as to
have the fun of seeing him get angry
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-27

Some men," said Uncle Eben, talks so
much dat dey can't think O. muffin wuf
sayin', on account O. DER own disturbance"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-27
Where the Responsibility Law.

do you think Josh's inventions will
work. asked Mrs. Corntossel.
II hope So" answered her husband; II
know mighty well that Josh won't"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-27

Inc men who are now being experimental
on With prepared foods must be more or
less annoyed by the roast turkey literature
prevalent at this season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-27

Another box of poisoned confectionery has
been sent through the New York mails
Never eat anonymous candy is a pretty
safe rule.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-27

President Castro is hoping for hero to
turn up in the nick of time and pay off the
mortgage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-27

MI Jones Of Toledo seems to think that
PRESIDENT Roosevelt is attending to affairs
ABOUT as well as he could do it himself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-27

Mascagni has had an experience in this
country which must be deplored by every
admirer Of his undoubted talents
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-27

1t would probably annoy the kaiser to
feel that parsonage Of his dignity is to be
constantly called upon to arbitrate family
Jars.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-27
Approval.

II much admire mems honesty"
The rogue exclaimed, with eynic glee;
eff all folk were as bad as me
What competition there would be-!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-27

The cold wave is reminder that coal
ought to be mined even II holiday vacations
an Pennsylvania have to be curtailed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-27

Every now and then The Hague takes on
q passing share of Importance, much as
Oyster Bay does in the summer time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-27

Miss Biggar will no doubt proceed with
out delay to collect dividends on the ad-
vertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-27

Mr.. Bryan cannot reasonably expect to re-
main comfortably at home in Nebraska and
run Mexico's finances.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-27
A Sea Of Troubles.

From the Indianapolis Sentinel.
+, Mascagni appears to have accumulated
more trouble In less time than any other
musician on record.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-27

An effort will be made to settle the Fene-
zuelan situation without any consultation
with J. Pierpont Morgan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-27

Any remarks about excessive heat during
the summer are now much regretted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-27
It Jared.
From the P,tt.burr pi,patch.

From the Pittsburg Dispatch.
Kiplings reference to 1.-THE Goth and the
shameless Hum is calculated to Jar the
Anglo-Saxon alliance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-12-27

A general rustic of new leaves Is expected
In the coal regions next Thursday.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1902-09-18
PACIFIC CABLE
ON THE OCEAN
Steamer En- Route to San Fran
cisco Terms Nay Be
Rejected.

NEW YORK, September 4.-The Trib-
une says: Information was received
in this city today that Clarence H.
Mackay was passenger on the steam
ship Teutonic, which sailed from Liv-
erpool on Wednesday. His object in
coming to New York at this time is to
assume the duties of president of three
big corporations, the Commercial Gable
Company, Commercial Pacific Cable
Company and Postal Telegraph Com
pany.
The rejection of the terms of the pro-
posed contract between the Government
and the Commercial Pacific Company
may be announced after the arrival of
Mackay in this city. Some of the con-
ditions imposed by the Government are
regarded as ~prohibitive, and Mackay
will probably not use the Government
soundings An Indication of the inten-
ton of the cable company to reject the
terms proposed for the use of the Gov
ernment soundings is the recent action
of the company in sending a steamship
to take new soundings.
That portion of the company's Pa
cific cable which is to extend from San
Francisco to Honolulu is on the cable
steamship which left England weeks
ago, and it is on the way around Cape
Horn to San Francisco. It is expected
that the cable will be laid and in use
bv December 1st. Parts of the cable
which is to extend between Honolulu
and Manila are being manufactured by
English firms.