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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-26
Gov. Cummins' Plurality.

Official figures, just published show that
Gov. Cummins received in his recent race
plurality of 1000. Rather snug indorse-
ment. And yet we were told a few days
after the election by the standpatters that
the champion of the Iowa idea had had his
comb cut. The country had heard the last
of him and his fad. In heavens name, what
did these people expect? Did they not know
that the Iowa republicans had not been
blessed with a Tom Johnson as leader of
the opposition? All they got at the polls
they had to fight for in legitimate way.
The democrats passed nothing to them
under the table. That eighty thousand plu-
ralty represented. and represents. the SEN
timent of the people of Iowa on the propo-
sitiOn which they have heard fully dis
Cussed that the Dingley schedules should
be revised on protection lines and by the
party of protection. There is no room to
doubt that fact. and we shall hear some
thing on the subject from the next republic
can national convention. Mourning for the
Iowa idea has been prematurely put on
The idea is not dead. 1t is not even asleep
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-26

small collateral as In this instance there
viii be no reason to expect any further
trials in court, save as occasionally some
automobilist feels himself deeply aggrieved
at his treatment and seeks vindication.
AS long as the present license law enables
the authorities at any time to identify and
locate any automobilist there should be no
such thing as a forfeit of collateral without
consequences When the amount taken In
this case Is compared with the usual fine 1t
would indeed be better II the police were
to allow the offender to go on his own
recognizances, with the assurance that II
he failed to appear in court he could be
easily apprehended. It Is to be assumed
that at each station house Is a list of the
automobile licenses, with corresponding
names and numbers and addresses. SO that
any speed violator can be at once identified
when taken into custody.
The new regulations should not be per-
mitted to fall into disuse or abuse through
such practices. They were written in re-
Spouse to an emphatic demand by the public
that something be done to prevent this very
thing of the escape of offenders from proper
punishment. Now that the higher courts
have upheld them 1t Is the part of the police
officers and the courts to give them full ap-
plication to enforce the rule that the streets
are for the use of all the people and that
there Is no room here for specially privi-
legged classes whose actions endanger the
safety of others.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-26
Thank sgiving.

Tie nation breathes today the spirit of a
fervent thanksgiving. 1t is grateful for the
blessings bestowed by Providence upon the
land and the people. and for the dangers
which have been averted. The man who
proclaims at all times and in all places that
the times are degenerate and that the coun-
try is on the road to ruin has no hearing to-
day. Optimism rules. And it is a logical
optimism based upon the record. For it is
possible to survey the year which has
elapsed since last Thanksgiving and note
many reasons for the expressions of graft
Jude which the country this day Is uttering.
Good health and good business have pre-
vailed. Morally, this great community is
advancing steadily. Crimes and INSIDE
meanors there are, of course. in distressing
frequency. But the factors which make for
better living are more potent than ever.
The higher standards of life have been
widely maintained and the numbers of those
unSelhshly intent upon bringing their fell
lows up to that standard are increasing
wear by year. The giving of thanks this
day is not confined to recognition of the
material blessings which the ma tion has en-
j"yed. In every place of public worship
there will be sounded the note of gladness
for the preservation of the doctrines of
righteousness If there are individual
,auises for grief and regret, this days in
iuences should act as a corrective. The fun
damental principle upon which the great
national institution is based is that of a
cheerful philosophy. 1t serves as an an
Hual moral tonic. to drive away depression
and dependency, and to enable men to see
III the maze of life the threads of a good
purpose leading to good ends
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-26

Shakespeare had left instructions by will
that the play Of "OtheiIo," for instance,
should never be produced save at Stratford,
as perpetual tribute to his memory. tho
world today would respect the Limitation.
This Is a violent assumption. 1t is probable
that the world would consider itself en-
titled. under the changed conditions, 10
everything of Shakespeare's and would
proceed to help itself. 1t Is impossi-
BILE to appreciate the sentimental reason
for wishing an exclusive ownership over a
masterpiece In order that 1t may remain
monument. The greater the publicity given
to any work the greater 1t stands to the
credit and honor of its creator Physical
monuments. paintings. pieces of sculpture
and the like, of fixed nature, cannot be
dispersed to reach the people of distant
lands. But musical and dramatic art can
be spread abroad, and 1t should be, and
any effort to limit its range, whatever the
motive. is contrary to the spirit Of the age.
Wagners honorable fame as a great COM
poser will grow rather than diminish a
result of the American performance of all
his operas. Beyreuth will not be the less
of shrine for his devoted admirers because
the wonderful strains of his greatest Of
tone dramas have reached the ears of
multitude far beyond the seas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-26
The Presidents Delay.

Much of the criticism of the President in
the matter of the isthmian canal Is based
upon his failure or refusal to turn to Mica
raEua and Costa Rica as soon as he was
advised of the adverse action of the Co
lumbian congress on the Hay-Herran treaty.
II is insisted that he should not have waited
"a day. but have Immediately opened nego-
tiations in the new quarter. The Star
shared In this feeling until the establish
ment of the new government of Panama
enabled the taking of a survey of the whole
case.
That the transcontinental railroad COM
panies followed us to Bogota and fought us
there is generally believed. They are very
rich. very well organized, and have long
been active against a canal. They did all
they could at this capital to defeat action,
but were finally Outgeneraled. The differ
cnces between the two houses of Congress,
honestly entertained. were at last adjusted
and a bill was passed giving the preference
to Panama. but in a certain contingency
authorizing a canal across Nicaragua. We
suddenly found Colombia very stubborn and
unreasonable. and at last she refused to
ratify the treaty which her special repre-
sentative had signed for her. She made
good deal of noise about the question of
locomotive was distinguishable over all.
Now nothing Is more likely than that, had
the President turned to Nicaragua. there,
too, would have appeared the railroad COM
panies on deck, ready to renew the fight
The same interests that had taken them to
Rogota would have induced them to journey
to the new field of action. And there We
should have been at even greater disadvan-
tage than we had been at Bogota: for in
turning from Colombia the President must
have put that route behind him definitely,
and made the Nicaragua route the only one
Then would have come a battle with the
railroads for control: and they have
been pretty powerful elsewhere. here at
home as well as at Bogota. We should prob
ably have been baked again. or have had
to pay dearly for everything we got.
But the republic of Panama-carefully
planned. but very suddenly executed-upset
the plans of the railroad companies: and
there. to the general surprise, was the long
wished for, long worked for, long looked for
canal 1t is idle to say that the President,
even then. should have gone to Nicaragua.
lie did not only the wise but the inevitable
thing in promptly recognizing the new gov
eminent and entering into dealings with it.
He saw the hand of fate, and. being not
afraid graSped Il.
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Parifal.

\ New York judge has rendered a deci-
sion which will permit the production at the
New York Opera House of the Wagnerian
'Pars,fll' in December His denial of an
injunction ties the lends of Frau Wagner's
nounCcd they will press the case in its reg
ular course. and seek permanent legal bar
To the continued presentation of the opera
and damages for those performances which
are meanwhile given There is, however
little expectation that the courts will inter-
fcre iu any way, inasmuch as the right of
the American manager to produce the opera
rests uron the publication in this country
Of tho fun score, under an arrangement
with the foreign publishers who bought the
rights from Richard Wagner himself. The
friends of Frau Wagner did not seriously
deny the technical right of the American
manager to produce the opera, but they
claimed that certain sentimental reasons
stood in the way. and should be considered
even bN the courts in approaching the case
1t was the dearest wish of the family of
The great composer. they asserted, that this
opera should be reserved. of all his works.
for presentation at Beyreuth, as IL monu-
ment in music to Wagner's memory. They
pointed out that he had sacrificed his all
To the ends of art, and that this need should
be permitted to remain. II the world
wished to hear "Parsifaf' let the world un-
dertake the pilgrimage to the shrine of the
master.
One advocate OF the Waenerian position
In this case suggested that probably II
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-26
Don't Borrow Trouble.
ON the Philadelphia Press.

tne iniauelpnld fresS.
There are people who are already Dor
rowing trouble over the responsibilities
and burdens which the United States will
assume in accepting a practical protector
ate over Panama and entering on the
prompt construction of the canal They
conjure up visions of untold difficulties.
If a nation We're to be influenced by that
tin1id and hesitating spirit it would never
do anything. No great undertaking is ever
projected without risk of obstacles and
complications. The American people long
since determined that an interoceanic canal
should be constructed and that 1t should be
under American control. That enterprise
from the first has involved hazards diff
culties and the possibility of complications.
Had it been carried forward under the CO.
lombian treaty with divided authority it
would certainly have presented delicate
and troublesome questions. The Panama
affair. instead of complicating it, has
greatly simplified the problem ard made
the pathway much palmer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-26
Historic Spots.
From the Washington Financial Review

From the Washington Financial Review
When Congress takes up in earnest the
considera ton of the needs of the District,
so ably set forth in the reports of the pres
ident of the Board of Trade and Commits
sioner Biddle. the Review would call at
tention to the Importance of some consider
alton being given to the preservation Of
historic grounds around and about Wash
ington. A plan for such legislation has
long been in contemplation. The late Sem
ator James Mcmillan, one OF the best
friends and counsellors the District has
ever had in Congress, was fully alive to the
Importance of such legislation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-26
Speed Violators.

An automobilist was arrested the other
day for violating the speed regulations and
was permitted to leave the station house
after depositing five dollars as collateral
He failed to appear in the Police Court and
his collateral was forfeited. His name Is
known through the number Of his license.
Offenders who appear in court and defend
themselves are fined from $40 upward to
the maximum. according to circumstances.
IL now the police are going to accept such
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-26
The Spirit of the Day,

Turkey is a roostin'
Mighty high dis year;
An chicken IS expensive
An beef is purity dear.
But de rabbit will be runnin'
In a little while fun now.
l hasn' got no turkey,
But Is thankful anyhow.
I hyahs de folks a tellin'
How dey amt .a-feelin' right
An l reckon 1 is lucky
Jes' to have an appetite;
An de 'possum will be hangin'
Very temptin' FUN de bough;
hasn' got no turkey.
But Is thankful anyhow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-26
Carefully COMPARED,

Don't you think your personal business
is responsible for a great deal of lost time
In your official capacity?'
My dear SIR" answered Senator Sor-
ghum. Il have always found that 1t Is
easier to make up for lost time than it is
for lost money"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-26

The sidewalks of this city give evidence
that the anti-spitting regulation is not be-
ing sufficiently enforced. There has been
no case in court for weeks and yet the
streets are freely bespatt tered. Have the
policemen forgotten about the ordinance or
do they shrink from interfering with the
resumed prerogative of the splitter to fol-
low his own thoughtless convenience? The
public has had sufficient warning to war
rant systematic enforcement of the law
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-26
Criticism.

THE man who played the ghost to your
Hamlet didn't impress me being at all
supernatural"
He wasn't answered Mr. Stormington
Barnes. He was natural SUPER"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-26
Preferable.

A holiday is comforting.
The busy world must surely like
A time when all of us quit work
Good-na turedly without a strike.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-26

The Beers who are striving to re-estab-
lish their farms and other enterprises can
have the satisfaction of knowing that Dom
Paul was thrifty enough not to need any
pension
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-26
Meat.
From the Kansas City Star.

The condition of the meat market fully
establishes the fact that the packers of
thoroughly operative conabinatio to con-
troll the prices Of live stock and meats,
and that they do. thus arbitrarily, and,
contrary to the spirit and letter of both
state and federal laws. regulate such prices
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-26

Panama will not allow the threats of
war to deter 1t from enjoying a genuine
Thanksgiving.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-26

1t is seldom that a statesman of the pres
ent day embellishes a speech with quota
items from the classics. But quotations
from the market reports not uncom-
On
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-26

1t is said that Richard Croker is de il .ous
of allowing his political career to be for
gotten. This is a difficult ambition. All
that l. necessary to get an idea of Croker 5
past is To look at Tammanys present.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-26

The American Federation of Labor
showed the same foresight that Congress
Invariably displays in leaving something
over to be attended to at the next meeting
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-26
Drowning.

From the New York World.
When the water in Wall street seeks It's
own level. an operator says 1t is doing
now. there are apt to be many drowning
casualties. .
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-26

Besides answering a great commercial
purpose, the isthmian canal may be very
handy when 1t comes to turning the hose
on belligerent demonstrations in Central
America.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-26

Pugilist FitZsimmons now runs the
chance of being Kissed when he gives a
boxing exhibition that is not brisk enough
to suit the spectators. A few years ago
such lack of respect seemed impossible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-26

Mr.. Bryan will have to argue long time
to convince Mr.. Joe Chamberlain that 1t is
the coinage question and not the tariff
question that ought to be agitating Eng
land.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-26

1t is not likely that the dispute between
great capitalists will ever reach a stage
where the consumer is called in to umpire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-26

When hunter returns from a days
sport he is no longer questioned as to the
game he brings. 1t is good form to merely
congratulate him on not being shot HIM
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-26
Today!

From the Philadelphia Press
: Church, turkey, foot ball-that is tn
order of the day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-26

Mr.. Smoot IS being assaied by the ladies
"t the land on all hands, and he seems to
know better than to talk back much
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-26
SHOOTING STARS
His Explanation.

'Why does people crowd into the great
cities?" asked Flooding Pete, as he looked
up from the newspaper
Oats easy" answered Meandering Mike;
NEARLY everybody you see in de country
wants to put you to work on a farm"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-26
Thanksgiving.


From the Chicago Inter Ocean.
One Of the most beautiful features Of our
modern Thanksgiving day is that it marks
the end Of the foot ball season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-26

Governor OIelrs remark that reform is
needed in New York city sounds very much
like something that has been said before.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-26
Flat Sermons.

From the New York Mail and Express
Perhaps 1t isn't fiat life that Is affecting
church attendance SO much as fat sermons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-26
Would Try ANYWAY.
From the Chicago Tribune.

TUfn tne OHIcHgU IrIUuHe
We believe, too. that Gen. Grosvenor
could make an excellent guess as to the
kind of weather that will prevail on cleo
ton day next year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-26

A number of nations feel sure that Rus
STA ought to have a drubbing. but are I'M
certain as to the way to go about 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-26
Is It Sop

From the Anaconda Standard
The usual foot ball matinees at 2
o'clock this afternoon. Ambulances may
b ordered for 200
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-26

Sometimes" said Uncle Eben. "a man
thinks he's devoutly thankful when he's
jes' feelin' a low-down satisfaction in beln
luckier dan his neIghbors"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-26

Line Of Women's
III me Com fort"
Shoes. in lace and
congress: hand made.
$3.50 value. To close
out at.............
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-11-26

Line of Women's 2
and 3-strap Slippers;
dress kid: high and
low heels: worth 81;
to close out at.......,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-04-03
THAT ROYAL SILVEWkRE.

That joint resolution OF the
House, offered by Representative Ke-
liinoi, is now before and referred to
the Public Expenditures committee
OF the Senate, relating to the trans
fer of certain slverware now held
and claimed by the Government as
its property. This lot OF silverware,
we understand, comprise a complete
dinner and tea set, and was present.
ed by the French Government to
King Kslakaua 10 1875. Since the
overthrow, it has been held and
claimed by the several governments
following it, and is now under the
control OF the Superintendent of
Public Works. But the idea OF our
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-04-03

Legislators is to transfer its control
and custody into the hands OF
Princes Kawananakoa and Kalani-
anaole, with the evident intention
OF passing the same absolutely over
to them. The resolution was finely
wordsd, evidently the work OF
masterhand aud lawyer. IT is claim
ed by that resolution that they are
and should be the rightful ones to
own them, because they became and
are the heirs OF the late Queeh Dow
ager Kapiolani and also OF His late
Majesty Kalakaua, by whose will his
personal property and effects be-
came vested in his widow, and she
in turn willed all her property not
otherwise specifically disposed Of, to
her nephews. But to deliver the
same over to the princes as being
"the representatives in family and
estate" OF his late Majesty is cer-
tainly TO ignore the prior right and
claim Of Her Majesty Queen Liliu-
okalani, who was in all earnestnes
and justice the last sovereign of the
Hawaiian Monarchy. We feel that
this property should be hers by
right, and il not, have the same de-
posted in the Museum.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-04-03
BY AUTHORITY.
NorARIHS PUPLIC.

All Commissions as Notary Public
throughout the Territory issued
prior to the Both day OF June, A. D.
1900, are hereby recalled, and new
commissions will be issued in their
stead on being applied for.
LORRIN ANDREWS,
Attorney General, Territory OF
Hawaii.
Attorney Generals Office, March
30, 1903 2466-5t
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-04-03

For and on behalf OF native Ha-
waiian, he said that "the native Ha-
waiians who sat in the back part of
the hall should be the owners OF
small farms, and would be il they
had received any encouragement
from the powers that be-" He asked
that the bill be passed in the inter
est of these Hawaiian small land
owners.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-04-03
TOPICS OF 7HE DAY.

And the Pauoa Springs purchase
bill passed third reading in the
House yesterday. 1t is now up to
the Senate. The price is a big one
to pay, but it is held that the water
is much better than what this city
is at present having from it's Nuu-
anu source of supply.
Certain Chinese presented them
selves at the Treasury with pass
books, demanding their return
money. They failed to get any
thing, as the matter is now up to
the Governor and the Legislature
to devise the ways and means ior
these people to get the money due
them.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-04-03

prosperity Of the country depends
upon the rise and fall in the price OF
sugar"
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1903-04-03

But Representative Fernandez
referred to the duty of Home Rulers
to their constituents, causing Mr.
Bsckiey to speak in most vehement
terms and challenging Mr. Fernan-
dez to prove otherwise. The exemp.
tion intended in this bill will surely
not affect the revenue much, the
cause OF Mr. Fernandez's anexiety
for the loss to the exchequer, as the
land to be exempted are clearly and
plainly waste land, and instead OF
being loss, much gain will event
uslly result therefrom.