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Hays Note to the Powers.

If there is any criticism of Mr. HAYS
note to the powers on the subject Of reas-
scmbling The Hague conference 1t will
probably play around one or other of two
points. We may be told either that the
proposition is an indirect effort to stop the
Russo-Japanese war or is a campaign
dodge in the interests of the Presidents
election ,-.-
Anticipating tie first objection Mr.. Hay
points out that the cars invitation assem-
bling the first conference at The Hague
was issued at the time when the Spanish
American war was merely halted We
were talking peace with SPAIN but peace
had not been decreed. It was still possible
for the two powers to resume hostilities.
But the cars invitation was accepted, and
no Interpretation was put upon It by any of
the powers as an effort on his part to influ-
ence the final decision of our negotiations
with Spain. And it may be added that they
We're not influenced in the slightest by the
arrangements for the conference.
As to the second point, it would not be
worthy of notice if our national campaign
had not shown some of the Presidents OPP
ponents willing to injure the country in
the eyes of the outside world for local
party advantage. He has been tagged by
them as a fury in trousers. restraining his
natural disposition WIN great dlfnculty IN
order to gather votes, but as certain, in
case of election, to flourish the big stick
and hit a head wherever he may see one.
Such men as these are certain to see, and
as certain to proclaim, small and selfish
object in this call, and to cast a doubt on
its efficacy.
Mr.. Hay, however, states the case so
clearly that all who care to look at 1t in a
large and dispassionate way. may easily do
so and profit by their reflections. The aim
is not mllennialistic. Stock Is not offered
at par value for the establishment of
factory where swords are to be turned into
ploughshares and spears into pruning
hooks. There will probably be wars after
the conflict in and over Manchuria has been
fought to its bloody conclusion. But there
are questions relating to war which, re-
naming unsettled. add to the horrors of
war when it comes. and which should, and
may be. settled at time when war is ac-
tually in progress. A few of those ques-
tions Mr.. Hay suggests. and should the
conference assemble others will suggest
themselves. There Is abundant reason,
therefore, for the Presidents action, and
1t is to be hoped that much good may come
Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-31
An Exaggerated Impression.

Lection day is comm. yoh can hear II
mighty plain;
Dey's tellin' bout de good times dat IS
comm once again.
De crops will all be bigger dan we've ever
seen befo'
An it won be necessary foh to piow to
make 'em grow.
De groceries will give credit. an send
victuals C. o. d.,
And dey'll ham you a receipt dat says dat
everything is free.
Leastways, OATS what rs 'spectin' FUN de
things de speakers say.
Yves gwineter take things easy aftuh mex
election day.
If dar's anything de matter, if you's feelin
kind O. sick,
Dey's got something dey calls tariff datn
cure you purity quick;
An If tariff doesn' fix 1t. why "fmper al
ism will.
1 don't know what it isl specks it's sum-
pin like a pill.
Oar amt no call fob sech as me an you to
criticise:
You let dem white folks be, because dey's
gettin' mighty wise.
We all tes' puts our ballots in an den goes
off to play.
Oar won be no mo- trouble aftuh mex cleo
ton day
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-31
Were They Russian Torpedo Boatsp

The North sea affair grows in complexitv
with every batch of dispatches from over
the water. First the belief prevailed that
the Russian admiral was seized with a Sc
we're attack of inflamed imagination. which
distorted the vision and produced torpedo
Doats that did not exist. hiding among the
trawlers. Next the Russian claim came
That there were torpedo boats actually in
the path of the Russian fleet and that the
81. petersburg government had received
warning that Japan would make a torpedo
boat attack In the North sea. Now comes
word which suggests that perhaps there
were torpedo boats in the way of the fleet.
but that they were Russian boats which
Admiral Rojestvensky failed to recognize
Ii is pointed out that the two of the Rus
sian boats are known to be disabled" and
the suspicion grows apace that they were
injured by the firing when the trawlers
struck
1t should be comparatively simple mat
ter TO demonstrate the truth or falsity of
this charge. that the Russian admiral mis-
took his own boats for those of the enemy
The boats are surely in evidence so far as
they escaped from the more or less deadly
Russian fire If Admiral Rojestvensky can
account for every member of his feet N
good order-so far as shot holes or other
Hi6lS VI SuilliTe are conference.-the Will have
negatived this charge that he fired on his
own men. If search reveals one or more
Russian boats with shot holes or new
patches covering such scars or If one of the
Russian boats has disappeared. the sus-
picion will develop into certainty
II, however, it is proved that no Russian
torpedo boats have been sunk or injured
the case reverts to it's second phase, with
the charge pending that there were foreign
torpedo boats among the trawlers. ara II is
for Russia to prove the charge Demon
stration of the presence of Japanese torpedo
boats among the trawlers would fully vindi
cate the Russian course. and throw a heavy
burden of responsibility and odium upcn
England.
All these possibilities can be and should
he thoroughly examined by the court which
Is soon to sit. Meanwhile. 1t is to be ,.x-
pected that every precaution will he taken
by England to have the Russian naval YES
seis closely watched to make sure that re-
pairs are not secretly made to them to COW
or the signs of wounds inflicted by Rus
sian guns.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-31
The Philippines at Auction.

Senator Rayner, in his speech in New
York Saturday night, said:
II would advise Secretary Taft to make
an attempt to auction the Philippine ISL
eIds Let him Call at some desirable spot
ar international sale, and see now mucn
he get for them. Tell your auoiehce'
Mr.. Tar. that this archipelago cost the
United States $500 100000, and try to get
an offer | tell you that do not .belleve
they will bring dollar in the markets Oh
the worl l..
Here is another victim of H. Parker Willis.
Judge Parker, because of his unfaminarlty
with national questions, was an easy mark
But Mr.. Rayner, leader among politicians,
should have escaped. If Judge Taft on an
International auction block were to start
the Philippines at six hundred million dol
lars. giving that figure as the American
cost, he would de serve to be prosecuted Tor
an attempt to obtain money under false
pretenses AS nan and official acquainted
with the facts, he would be guilty of ut
tering a falsehood. Pee.
But Mr. Rayner is right in the state
ment that the islands at such auction
would mot bring dollar in the markets
of the world" There would be no bidders.
The nations would await the time for a
different procedure. Were the United
States to withdraw from the archipelago,
leaving the people to their own devices Tor
government, chaos would come and outside
intervention inevitably follow. Then the
nations would agree among themselves
about the future of the archipelago, and
probably divide 1t up. as they would be
glad to divide up China. Why pay good
money for something you can obtain with
out cost?
We are told. of course, that the United
States in withdrawing should warn the
nations against interference. That would
be criminal folly We could not enforce
such a decree if it We're challenged by the
nations Cuba Is right at our door. We
could defend her with ease against out
side interference But the Philippines are
not only scattered over wide area but
are on the other side of the world. While
the stars and stripes float over the Islands
the nations not only have no thought of in
terfering. but are happy to have us there.
The arrangement is to the whole worlds
advantage. But should we withdraw. our
right to dictate and to control would be at
an end. and our ability to enforce any pol
ley as against outside nations in the mat
ter of the islands feeble. indeed.
When the war with Spain closed, the
Philippine Islands were an important part
of the problem of settlement. There they
were for us to take or to leave. Probably
nobody wanted them. but those who went
deeply into the subject-demOcrats like
Judge Gray among the number-decided
that to leave them would be interna-
tional crime. And so we took them and
there we are. Talk of scuttle. talk of auc-
ton, talk of any evasion of American re-
sponsibility does not at this time rise
above the level of campaign iapdoodle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-31
Coal Trust and Law.
From the Chicago Record-Herald.

The anthracite trust can discriminate.
confscate property and ruin Independent
companies. 1t can victimize competitors
and consumers alike. 1t can control the
output, charge what "the traffic will bear
and compel dealers to form coordinate or
subsidiary conspiracies In restraint OF
trade. That it has done these things the
public has had ample occasion to find out.
Whether 1t has contrived to keep within
the bounds of the letter of the law remains
to be seen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-31

The Princess of Wales felt called upon to
say that it is vulgar for women to smoke.
1t is a relief to note that she found no
necessity for remarking that it is also con-
trary to etiquette for them to indulge in
strong drink and profanity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-31
SHOOTING STARS.
The Problem.

"Do you think the automobile will ever
take the place of the horse?" asked the man
who was standing around watching the
tourist trying to repair breakdown.
my friend" was the response, that Is
an unimportant question. The problem now
is to get a horse to take the place Of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-31
The "Sucker'' in Wall Street.
|, the Providence Journal.

The outsider might as well sit down with
a neighbor and match dollars against dimes
in the fond hope that his luck will suffice
to overcome all the chances against him,
and enable him to win In the end Yet there
are plenty who are ready to engage in such
a game, If its true character is not made
too glaringly apparent. and probably there
always will be. 1t is not surprising, there
fore, that Wall street is rejoicing over the
return of the sucker"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-31
HeartleSS.

"Bliggins talked to his wife so harshiy
the other day." said the gossip, that she
actually wept-"
oThe monster! Did he relent then?"
"No He merely said 1t was cheaper than
sending her TO an emotional drama to have
a good cry"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-31
Appreciation.

To read them DER love to pause,
Those poems in the magazine,
They really soothe me more because
I never know just what they mean.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-31
Is It So9
From the Columbia State,

The next mob that attempts to disarm q
militia company Is likely to hear something
to the advantage of law and good govern
ment. The fate of the Statesboro' company
is not such as to encourage duplication OF
its performance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-31
Only Prune Juice.

From the Easton tPa.) Free Press.
Temperance orators have been appalling
us with the enormous consumption OF
liquor. Now it has been discovered that
IS per cent of 1t 10 only prune juice.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-31
Hogs.

From the Jacksonville Times Union
A well-known Florida agriculturist who
Is in the city today says he will kill 100
hogs this year. We have few OF the APP
proved streetcar-corner-loafng breed we
would let go cheap.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-31

Judge Parker is hopeful. although he has
learned enough of politics to know that
landslide cannot be reckoned on a
reliable factor in election.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-31

TIN order to avoid delays on account Of
PERSONAL absence, letters to THE STAR
should not be addressed to any individual
connected with lie office, but simply to
THE STAR, or to tho Editorial or Bust
ness Departments, according to tenor or
purpose. -..-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-31

Judge Parker says that he follows farm
ing from choice, and the republican man.
ayers do not believe that the voters are
going to interfere with his preference.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-31

The Hague continues to be known as
headquarters for peace. although the plant
has not been completed to supply the de-
Tnand
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-31

The campaign orators have about ADAM
doned hope of convincing the voters that
the election of any one man can send the
country to ruin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-31

"a man acts mighty mad" said Uncle
Eben. when he's chasin' boy outn DE
melon patch. But deep down in his heart
he wishes he was de boy"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-31

In about four months the public will
again be wondering why the date for in
auguration Is not changed so as to secure
a chance for better weather.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-31

That Admiral Rojestvensky should fire
upon the Blestyaschtchi is not only in
credible, but unspeakable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-31

Mr.. Bryan has managed to arrange mat
tiers 50 that he will have political interests
to look after. even in the event of Judge
Parkers defeat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-31

There is only one short week for the cam
paign to avoid becoming famous as the
auietest in the history of the country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-31

1t begins to look as If vodka could. in an
indirect manner, be as deadly as wood al
cohol.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-31

The airship that fails because of some
thing other than a motor breakage will be
a novelty.
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A Long Fall.

From the Nashville Banner.
Port Arthur is making such long fall OF
It there must be a great smashing when 1t
happens
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-31
Chance for a Prophet.

From the Hartford Post
Will voiceless campaign ever be tried in
this country?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-31

Passengers on the new subway in New
York are inclined to give IL credit for not
being any slower tLan the elevated road
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-31

Mr. Cleveland spoke little, but took no
chances on getting into Mr.. Bryans ter
ritory
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Doing Better Than Usual.

'Isnt that Russian naval officer over
whelmed with grief after damaging one o.
his own ships?"
mo. He is proud because the Japanese
didn't do it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-31

TIE EVENING STAR has a regular and
permanent Family Circulation much
more than the combined circulation OF
the other Washington dailies. Az q
News and Advertising Medium it has
no competitor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-31

| an covert Cloth JACKIE
Of the new herring-bone GOV
strictly all wool. Jaunty 2i-i
Loose. sfx-button, box front ei
Butchers plait in back. Belt
High collarless style. outlined
stitched. cloth. Full top
leg-'o-mutton sleeve IN
Lined with good quality N
satin. SO value, at. ........ "
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ATTEMPT TO AssAsSlNATE.

ODESSA Sept 23An unsuccessful has been made
to assassinate O police
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cecil BROWN WRITES, ROBERTSON ANSWERS

To the Territory
of Hawaii:
At the request many residing
and elsewhere in this Territory have decided
atora District notwithstanding the
nomination from the Republican Convention held
the 10th
claim that unwarrantabe interference by certain officers
of the Executive Department of the Territory defeat
that Convention and that these
offices directly and oercve the Convention particularly
the Office holding delegates compel against regardless
of the of delegates
constituents Much of the proof of this charge
the Convention had feel raised
of such Importance the Territory should
put the matter to the test propose.
One of the chief functions of the Legislature
pass judgment upon the Executive
the people of judgment upon
official evil will seevident
if Office holders permitted the and prerogaves
of their offices securing control of these Conventions
down and encing opposition and proetation by individual
In opinion the Executive should interfere with the
kept separate distinct sepa-
and distinct duty perform carrying the functions
my abide decision the Con-
vention but the circumstances and mischief of allow
such practices establish
established
they will naturally be openly against good
and legitimate wholesome
the side of corruption and bad
and ntimida public freedom speech
that believe opportunity should be offered clear and
nistakeab the their
conviction these methods
Under these candidacy
Republican naturally follows.
CECIL. BROWN
Honolulu, Sept. 1904
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-09-23
DEATH OF JOSEPH
THE GREAT CHIEF
OF THE NEZ PERCES


The story of Chief Joseph of the Nez
Beree Indians is one of the romances
of Americas dealings with the red
men
What is now the State of Idaho and
part of Oregon was the original home
of the Nez Perces. The tribe welcom-
ed and succored Lewis and Clark on
their wonderful expedition to the Pa
cihc in 1904. 1t was the Nez Perces
who sent a delegation East and asked
that the Book might be sent them
that they might learn the white mans
religion. They welcomed Whitman
and spalding. the devoted missionaries.
protected exploring parties and settlers
from other tribes, refused to listen to
the proposals of the Mormons that
they join against the United States.
both before and during the Civil War,
and. within a period of almost seven
~ years there is only one case on rec
ord where Nez Perce shed the blood
Of a white man. and that happened in
a brawl in 1862 In all Of our history,
perhaps. there is no such friendly rec
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ord made by any Indian tribe as that
Of the Nez Perces. Their reward was
treatment which one historic \ charac-
terized as the meanest. most con-
temptible, least 5ustifable thing Of
which the United states was ever
guilty"
The white men crowded In about
their lands and by various devices
tried to gain possession Of it. The
government tried to force the Indians
to remove to small reservation. Gen.
o. o. Howard was sent out from
Washington to enforce the order. The
Indians We're given thirty days to
move. Joseph saw that it was in
evitabIe and wished the tribe to move
but hot-headed braves prevented this.
The 30 days passed and some OF them
started out to XIII. Within three days
20 white settlers were murdered. The
Nez Perces placed the bodies Of their
victims on horseback and paraded
them through the camp. White Bird.
next in authority to Chief Joseph, who
Continued on page %
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Merchants Take It
Up at Their
Meeting.
It May be Elsewhere
Than Bishop
Block.

A million dollar Federal building is
IN store for Honolulu in the near
future. The Treasury Department has
taken up the bin introduced by Dele
gate Kalanianaole and is pushing the
matter. A few days ago the local Fed
veral officials were ordered to send to
the department. an estimate of the a.
mount OF floor space required by their
respective departments. At the same
time request was made that the off,
cials ascertain the wishes of the mer-
chants of the city as to the site of
the proposed building. The cost of the
structure which would house all the
Federal departments in this city was
estimated by the washington officials
as about one million dollars.
In December of 1902 the United
States government sent Commissioners
Eustis to Hawaii to obtain the ideas
of the people as to sites and to as
certain the needs of the Islands. After
much discussion the Bishop lot op-
posite the Young Hotel was chosen;
Mr. Euztis took the recommendation
TO Washington. Now it seems as if
the whole matter were to be opened
again.
The plan was to have the Bishop
Estate exchange it's property for land
owned by the Territory and then for
the Territory to present the site thus
acquired to the government. It now
appears that the Federal officials do
not wish to have the land presented
to them by the Territory but would
prefer to buy it in the open market
They want site bounded on three
sides by streets.
The matter was laid before the Mer- |
chants Association yesterday and con- |
siderable discussion ensued. The senti- |
ment of the association was decidedly |
for the Bishop site as being centrai
and convenient. Objection was made |
to it on account of its narrrowness
which would be a handicap if a build
ing as large as that planned were
erected on it, 1t was pointed out that
no room would be left for lawn or
park around it. Nevertheless, the ad-
yantages of the site seemed to out
weigh the disadvantages named.
Several other locations were men,
toned, the old Gibson property near
the Opera House and the Young Hotel
being among them. Several contended
that it would cost less to remodel the
Young building than to build new :
structure. Mr.. Won Hamm intimated
that the building might be sold If a {
offer was made. 1t was
urged that the, matter of site should
De thoroughly discussed SO that rec
might be ready before I
Congress assemblies.
The request of Delegate Kuhio that c
he Chamber OF Commerce and Mer- c
hants' Association assist financially q
n maintaining a competent secre- P
ary to the delegate in Wash- a
ngton was discussed by the Rer- C
hants' Association. The idea is to a
Implement the $1,000 allowed yearly by
congress for this purpose SO that n
nan may be obtained who viii be able a
o help push Hawaiis interests at the
apitaI The matter was favorably n
iscussed and referred to committee. ii
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Prince Cupid and the candidates for
the Senate will devote the coming week
to the Fifth district and the Delegate
viii spend the following week on Ka-
uai
The committee on campaign lftera-
ture in the Hawaiian language decided
that documents should be issued by
the Central Committee from time to
time and that each district could pub
lish literature pertaining to its own
local isuses
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MANY REPUBLICAN MEETINGS ARE TO Be HELD

According to plans determined upon
at two COMMITTEE meetings in Repub-
lican Headquarters last night every
day of the campaign from now until
election day will be used for diligent
work
The committee concerning meeting
dates decided that meetings should be
held in both the Fourth and Fifth dis
tricts every evening until the campaign
closes.
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opposed his nomination in the conven-
ton.
Those who, in good faith, supported
him have been betrayed in the worst
possible way. A bolt such as Mr..
Brown has made strikes at the verv
foundation of healthy and honest party
politics without which our free institu-
tions cannot be maintained.
There is only one thing for the voters