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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-22

Replying to some observations of The
Star on the subject, Henry Watterson
frankly avows that, regardless of his for
mer position, he Is for scuttle now. He
almost enyies Edward Atkinson and his
friends their prescience. They saw what
was coming, and for that leasen-putting
it in the Dublin fashion-wanted us to get
out of the Philippines before we got in.
He, blinded by patriotism and enthusiasm,
thought that we could meet the emergency
with credit to ourselves and benefit to the
Filipinos. and for that reason he wanted
US to stay. He sees better today. Accept
ing as gospel truth the Atkinsenian state
ments of our performances In the archi-
pelago, and arguing from them that dis
grace is our present portion. and ruin may
Be our future portion if we don't watch
out, he confesses the error of his first
view and urges scuttle with vehemence.
Somehow this deliverance lacks the Wat
tersonian ring. 1t does not suggest the man
who has fought so many battles with on
ward for his watchword The first view
was the better, and decidedly the more
characteristic. When he declared for
growth. and warned his party not to throw
itself across the pathway of progress; when
he rated his countrymen as equal to the
saluted the flag and expressed the hope
that 1t might fly in the far east forever Mr.
Watterson spoke like the man with whom
the country is familiar, and whom it has
long admired That was the stuff. And by
that he should have stood till the cows
came home.
What induced Mr. Watterson to take the
back track? He knew William Mckinley,
and that he was neither a bad man him
self nor surrounded by such. Mr.. Mckin-
ley took over the archipelago, and directed
and approved of the American policy there
up to the time of his death. Mr.. Watterson
knows Theodore Roosevelt, and, however
little he may think of Mr.. Roosevet's ca
pacity a political leader he knows him
to be an honest man and admired by honest
men. He must know that his neighbor on
the one hand. Judge Taft of Cincinnati
and his neghbor on the other hand Judge
Wright of Memphis would not consent to
or execute a policy of spoliation in the
Philippines. He must know that soldiers
ike Otis, Macarthur, Chaffee, Lawton
Wheaton, and others cannot be convicted
of inhumanity in the conduct of war and
that few instances of outrage are not
sufficient to stamp the army with Ddium.
self with men who have. never shared his
faith in his cOuntrymen or in the destiny of
the republic? He ought to return to his
first position. and then stand frm-or pat,
as the word is in his bailiwick
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-22
Our French Visitors.

The arrival in Washington of the general
Of the French army and an admiral of the
French fleet. each accompanied b. bril-
liant staff formally inaugurates the Ro-
ckambeau ceremonies. The program is in
teresting in every feature, and it celebrates
a romantic and most beautiful story In the
history of our national life A friendship
which has endured for a century and
quarter is pledged anew. and with the hope
on both sides that 1t may last forever. Re
ptblics not ungrateful. At least this
republic is not. as these distinguished visit
ors are to be assured by word and deed.
Their welcome is cordial and sincere. and
the wish is universal that their stay may
be pleasant.
Lafayette has always been the dominat-
ing figure in the matter of our early French
relations. His youth. his personal charm,
and the fact that he was volunteer obey
ing individual impulses of a noble and I'M
selfish order. have woven around his name
and deeds singularly striking attraction
But Rochambeau played a great part. He
was the regular army man" He came
under orders from his sovereign. But, none
the less, he made it very plain that his
heart was thoroughly enlisted in the strug-
gle. and that liberty for the Americans was
as ardently his wish and the object of his
endeavors though he had been born an
American. He is more than entitled to his
statue. therefore. and it properly stands, as
Lafayettes does, facing the official resi-
derce of the President of the United States,
where every passer-by. in rejecting upon
what the government stands for, may be
reminded of those who came from a dis
lance To help establish 1t.
1t is happy circumstance that this cele-
bTation should occur at a time when the
French government Is represented at this
capital by one of the most successful and
accomplished men to whom it has ever is
sued that commission. NJ Cambon has won
his way TO the very high appreciation of
the whole American people. His services
have been marked by diligence and rare
tact. and his reward in America is great
respect and admiration He enjoyed the
fullest confidence of Mr.. Mckinley, and in
the negotiations for peace with Spain at
the conclusion of the Santiago campaign he
exhibited diplomatic talents of IKE first
der. and made SPAIN the~(Dnited States,
and his own country all - debtors.
And it is an equaHt happy circumstance
that the repressN)dtiveSf the United States
to France aMs te should be at once
well IN both estates to play the
iRbrtSl part assigned him in the cere-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-22
An Also Rang,

The fact that the local telephone service
is controlled by a national organization
without concern for the feelings of their
Washington subscribers-or victims, as
sentiment may dictate the words we'll
illustrated by the latest issue of the tele-
phone directory, a handsomely bound af-
fair In green and gold. of a size to warrant
the suppesftion from an uninformed point
Of view that the capital city is the largest
user of telephones in the world. Examina-
ton of this striking volume proves. how
ever. that Washington is merely an ''also
rang" Its phone list is tucked comfort
ably. If not conveniently away In the back
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-22
Hill. the Canals Friend.

From the New York Times.
That lion-hearted champion of the 18TH
milan canal. James ]. Hill, has not too
soon or too loudly raised the voice Of warn
ing against the folly Of building a water
way subject to destruction by the terrific
volcanoes that stud the Nicaragua route.
His Is the voice Of sincere solicitude. the
heartfelt. earnest appeal OF man known
the world over as the great bulwark Of our
canal policy.
When the cloud-piercing volcanoes Of the
Nicaragua route are sketched for US by the
hand of some promoter of the American
syndicate that has acquired an interest in
the Panama canal which it Is anxious to
part with for cash to the United States
government. we perceive the motive of sor-
did calculation. When persons VIGOROUSLY
hostile to any canal draw up the awful
catalogue of the erYptions, quakings, cata-
clysms and catastrophes that have shaken
and torn Nicaragua and Costa Rica since
the dawn Of history, In contrast with the
lovely peace and tranquility Of the Panama
region, the familiar policy of employing
the remote project to kill off the one that is
near and imminent is again revealed. But
James ]. Hill speaks with the perfect dis
interestedness Of these railroad connec-
tons:
President of the Great Northern Railroad
Company.
President of the Northern Securities Com
pany
Director of the Chicago, Burlington and
Quincy Railroad Company.
Director Of the St. Paul, Minneapolis and
Manitoba Railway Company.
Director Of the Mason City and Fort
Dodge Railroad Company.
Director of the Erie Railroad Company.
No man in the country has so many rea-
sons for viewing with alarm the proposal
to build canal under the belching craters
Of COseguina and Ometepe.
What contrast between these sober and
well-weighed words of Mr. James J. Hill,
as eminent for his scientific knowledge Of
the habits Of volcanoes as he is for his I'M
selfish devotion to the cause Of the inter-
oceanic canal, what contrast, we say be-
tween his warning utteranee and the light
minded and frivolous observations of the
isthmian. canal commission.
Strangely enough, the isthmian canal
commission failed to report upon the danger
that the canal would some time be over
whelmed by volcanic fires and filled up
solid full Of lava. The members of the
commission went over the route. They must
have seen the hundreds of volcanoes spout
ing forth molten matter, superheated steam
fire and birthstone. Probably they did not
know what they were.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-22

Of the book, behind Aberdeen. Md. Annap-
oils. Baltimore. Bel Air. Md, Cumberland,
Ellicot City, Falls Church. Fork. Md.
Frederick, Frostburg, Glyndon, Hagers
town, Hayre de Grace. Laurel. Iona
Md; Martfnsburg. W. Va; Piedmont. w,
Va: Rockville and Sandy Spring. While
this arrangement Is the result OF the Sc
quence of the alphabet. it is rather humil-
iating as well as fnconvenient to the local
patrons Of the corporation, who assuredly
pay enough for their service to be entitled
to an edition of their ewn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-22
The Age of Surprises.

$50 you want permission to carry a pis-
toll" said the police official
Il do answered the very wealthy Wo-
man.
For personal protection?'
NE l never carry money around. but I
understand that some of these highway
robbers carry large sums of cash at times.
l want a chance to meet them on their
own ground and take some of 1t away from
them
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-22

The coal barons may have hopes of MAX
ing fuel SO expensive that it will be scarce
even In the place of future punishment.
where all consumers devoutly believe coal
barons must go.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-22

A bull fight was one of the features of
the Spanish kings coronation. The exhi-
btion may have afforded an interesting
suggestion if the king contemplates re-
form administration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-22

1t is now limited that Toledo. Ohio. is
charging itself with municipal corruption
In the hope Of being mistaken for a me-
trODOliS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-22

Men are great creatures of habit and it
will take some Pennsylvanians a long time
to get out of the way of doing as Mr.. Quay
directs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-22

Herr Most is in Jail. where he can get his
meals regularly and keep out Of trouble. In
his case Incarceration il philanthropy rather
than punishment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-22

Croker's knowledge of feline nature was
sufficient to make him feel that he could
abandon the Tammany tiger without fear
of permanently losing it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-22

Gen. Wood win be respectfully remember
ed as government official who managed
to get maximum share of results with
minimum of wear and tear on brass bands
and other emblems of power.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-22

Having been criticised al home because of
MS popularity here, Minister WI asks his
government to recall him because his atti-
tude on Chinese exclusion has caused him
to be dislked- Willy WI,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-22

President Palma has the office-seekers
and financial crisis on his hands, 1t is a
brilliant opportunity to prove himself the
man of the hour
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-22

The girl graduate is now compelled to run
the gauntlet Of suspicion as to whether she
wrote her own essay and made her own
gown.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-22

The Automobile Club of America has itself
undertaken the task of regulating speed
1t takes an automobile to catch an automo-
bile
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-22

The London shopkeepers naturally hope
there will be enough Americans on hand
to assure the financial as we'll as the ar
tistic success of the coronation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-22

Mr.. Nixon says he will not throw mud at
Tammany- Perhaps he thinks such an op-
Grafton would be as futile as gliding re-
fined gold.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-22

From the New York Times.
The best possible understan ding between
Germany and the United States is one of
the best possible things for the peace and
the welfare of the world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-22
American WIN Be Dean.

From the Phfladeiphia Press
No matter what country gets its creden-
tials for minister to Cuba In first to Ha-
yana. there is no doubt about Uncle Sans
being the diplomatic dean In fact. and all
the world knows it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-22

If the United States continues to be thus
prosperous and popular, 1t will accumulate
a fine collection of statues in the next few
years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-22

In Justice 1t ought to be stated that some
games are not so silly as their names sound.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-22

Mr.. Bryan has always advocated indie
pendence for Cuba and was on the ground
to see that the goods were properly deIiv-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-22
SHOOTING STARS.
A Gift.

my young friend" said Senator Sor-
ghum, you have an exceptional talent for
speech making s..
YES" complacently replied the states
man who gets a great deal Of applause
from the galleries. II feel justified In say
ing that oratory is gift
That's what 1t is. There are mighty few
people who can get paid for 1t nowadays.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-22
Looking for Excitement,

You can't tell me- said young Mrs. Tor
kins. that poker Is as good a game as pro-
gressiye euchre."
why not?' asked her husband.
There isn't enough excitement. I've
known men who have played poker for
years without getting angry and not speak
ing to each other. Such a thing doesn't
often happen in progressive euchre."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-22
An Estimate of Art.

Have you ever written anything that
you were ashamed Off" inquired the severe
relati
mo" answered the author But hope
to some day. / need the money
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-22

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. to
the Editorial or Business Depart
menfx, according to tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-22
Another FridaV Feast of BARGAINS.

al menu full STRENGTHENING values Your dollar
interest these odds and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-05-22
Attitudes.

The COW had just Ger leaped the moon
And in a tone Of utter grief
They heard her say. Strive as may,
l cannot catch the price Of beef"
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-08-11

The Sandersyille correspondent OF
the Picayune stated in his report of
the speaking in that place last Sat
urday night that it was observed
that the people present were greatly
IN the majority for Bowers and that
Bowers would carry the county by
an overwhelming majority. These
correspondents are supposed to give
the news as it occurs and not be
prophesying something that is not
likely TO occur. Any one who has
kept up with the canvass knows that
Bowers will not carry a single coun-
ty by .'an overwhelming majority
even if be carries any of them by
any majority at all.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-08-11
WITH SILENT CONTEMPT.

The statement is sent out from
Jackson by the Jackson correspond
ents that the governor will not pay
any further attention to the state
ments made by Phil A. Ruch some
time ago In regard TO the emOezzle
ment of the funds of the treasury.
It occurs to The Progress that the
governor considers himself person
age of more Importance than his po-
sition in life entities him to, and that
since very large number of people
through the newspapers have init
mated their desire, even if not COM
mand, that he should, if he could,
defend himself against these state
ments they will take these silent
contempt proceedings of the govern
or in broken doses and by no means
with any relish. According to the
governors tactics in this case he can
now go to the treasury and steal a
few thousand and tell the people
they can believe that he is guilty or
not and be d-n. From his stand
point of argument 1t licenses him to
violate the law with perfect impuni-
ty and if the people kick he will
simply point them to the court pro-
ceedings in the Rush case, indicating
that he is bigger than the people aud
that his character is above reproach.
But Governor Longino will find
that he has made mistake in this
matter. The circumstances are such
that the people will not look upon
them as the governor pretends that
he does. All men are innocent in
the sight OF the law until they are
convicted, and as Rush has hereto
fore bore a splendid reputation and
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-08-11

Work Will commence on Private
John Aliens fish hatchery soon and
when completed John will sit around
the pond and watch sucker born
every minute" This will give the
o gentleman from Tupelo something
to do the balance of his life-That is
while he is not drawing his salary as
one of the commissioners of the st.
Louis fair.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-08-11
SURE THING.

The Aberdeen Examiner is of the
opinion that Capt. w. H. Hardy,
candidate for congress in the piney
woods district, is a prophet when he
predicts a large population for that
section of the state In a few years.
There is no doubt that south Missis-
sIppi has come to the front with
wonderful strides in the past fifteen
years, and the prospect is that even
longer will be taken in the near
Observation-Disclosures.
No doubt about this section COM
ing to the front. Pine timber is not
all that is here. The lands are highly
productive and this can be made the
garden spot of the world. And it
might be added in passing, that Cap
tain Hardy is the man who led the
way in developing this section, which
splendid, self-sacrificing work the
people appreciate and are going to
show their appreciation by sending
him to congress.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-08-11

The other day the city council of
Jackson passed an order that each
policeman within thirty days from
that date must rid his beat of all
the blind tigers or consider himself
discharged. AS the blind tiger keep
ers can afford to pay the police more
money than they are paid by the
city it is likely they will continue to
do business at the same old stand, as
will also the blind tiger. But other
parts of the state Will watch the pro-
ceedings and the ultimate results
with considerable interest since 1t is
claimed by the police that they can
not get evidence enough against
these blind tigers to convict them.
In this case, however, it seems that
the evidence must come some way or
the men on the force are to lose their
Jobs. In case Jackson succeeds in
breaking up the blind tigers in this
way other cities may try 1T, but it is
very doubtful about the breaking up
part.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-08-11

has never yet been Invested OF it,
even in the recent trial, his state
ments are looked upon as absolutely
true and if not successfully refuted
by the governor, the silent-con-
tempt dodge Will not take with the
people and should not. Mr.. Rush
did not purge himself on the stand
and he had no excuse or could have
gained anything off the stand. The
evidence goes to show, and the peo-
pie will continue to believe 1t until
otherwise convinced to the contrary,
that Mr.. Rush was put up as the
scapegoat of Showers, Armistead, the
Jackson banks and Governor Longi-
no, and the contempt proceedings of
the governor will be considered as
an acknowledgement of this fact un-
til better and stronger evidence is
produced. An analysis of the case
goes to show that the money was
taken from the treasury and loaned
in violation of the law With the
knowledge of all the parties accused
and yet not one has been punished
or is likely to be. The people may
endure this, but the Progress does
not noI;ouo thay will
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-08-11

Congressman McLain says were it
necessary he could raise a row in
congress and thus get a great deal Of
advertising In the papers. It's not
necessary for him TO do anything Of
the kind. He has made splendid
representative without the row and
has done it in such . sensible and
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-08-11

practical way that be is getting all
the advertisements of a nature that
is highly appreciated by his old con-
stituents of the sixth district. If the
man who is to take his place in this
district does as we'll as that gentle-
man has done the people will be well
satisfied with MIN.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-08-11

The Lexington Advertiser truth
fully says: ''You can send boy TO
college until his head becomes hoary
with age-until his parents becomes
disguised, and until his teachers are
moved to profanity and tears-but
YOU can't make scholar of a natural
numbskull no more than you can con-
vert vulgar BLACKBOARD into min
lister of the gospel. But of all the
fools on earth the educated fool is the
most pltiful.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-08-11

The St. Louis Globe-Democrat, a
partisan republican paper, admits
that the republicans will have de-
creased majority In the next con-
gress and warns the party that over
confidence may cost them defeat.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-08-11
rHE eoyERNoR 1sINA BAD FIX.

1t is not likely the governor will
reply to the Rush statement. He
cannot hold his own in debate with
the author of that statement. Be
sides the governor is in a bad fix
himself in connection with the treas
ury scandal. He is violator of the
law. He disobeyed plain and en-
phatic command Of the law when he
failed to institute proceedings against
Treasurer Showers. The governor has
lodged this feature of his maladmin-
istration, and none of his organs have
made explanation or excuse for it,
Vicksburg Post.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-08-11

Some of the free silver advocates
are now saying that the democrats
who voted for Mckinley IN the last
election cannot be debarred from the
democratic primaries. 1t is q little
remarkable how cunning these fell
lows are. When they thought Bry-
an was going to reach the pole they
would have had seventeen fits if one
had suggested such an idea that is
now advanced by them. Why, bud
dies, it will not be long before you
will consider 1T the greatest honor to
be called sound money, Cleveland
democrat.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1902-08-11

At Rayne, La, the other day ali
old negro was taken from his cabin
and nearly whipped to death. While
this was going on two white men at
Columbia, Texas, were being muir
dered by negroes. Thus the work
goes on.