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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-15

kindred from in4olsrabis suffering
They desire 70 nres the nations
among whom they now vegetate
rom presence which Is considered
disagreeabie- Thsy wish 70 deprive
anti-Senitisn. which everywhere low
ers public morals and develops the
very worst instincts. OF its victim.
They wish 70 make unquestonable
producers out q the Jews at pres
ent reproaehed win being parasites.
Thus WI Zionisn IN an equal de-
gree serve the unhappy Jews and the
Christian peoples. civilization and the
economy OF ths world and the SER
vices Il can render and wishes 10
render, are great enough to Justify
the hope that the Christian world
too viii appreciate them.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-15

less widow OF Macmillan, who made
tee palace her home much Of the time.
and Sonora Diaz, who IS even now
experimenting and suggesting new
beauties for the garden Secretary
Root and his party win be given a
banquet by the citizens Of Mexico up
on the third day OF their visit.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-15

Ambassador Thompson. assisted by
his wife, who is TO be one Of the most
beautiful American women IN Mexico.
VIII entertain Tor Secretary Root and
party. as VIII other prominent Amer
leans The embassy is located IN one
OF the most fashionable and beautiful
parts Of the city and is admirably
adapted to entertaining large parties.
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Whole Country IL.
Tomi,l GiVing Vel
come to the Score
tay of State With
Extraordinary En-
tertainnlentS Ar
ranged in His Honor
Mexico, D. F., Sept. 3, 1907.

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tary of State, the preparations for
his reception could scarcely be
more carefully or deliberately plan
ned. The whole City of Mexico,
as we'll as many other interesting
places in the country, are under
going a perfect revolution for
Secretary Root.
Sonora Dias, the wife of the
President, is herself experimenting
the refurnishing and refitting
of certain parts of the summer
palace, ChapuItepec, that the Secre-
tary and Mrs. Root may be more
comfortable there, while the al
ready beautiful grounds. almost the
most magnificent in the world, are
being gotten ready for the big gar
len party which forms part Of
the program. As his visit was first
planned, Secretary Root would
have arrived here September 10,
Just two days after the attack on
Chapultepec by the American
troops in t847. Whether his
change from this date to the last
Of September was a bit of diplO-
macy or necessity is not known,
but, be that as it may, it is well.
The modest shaft which marks the
place where tie cadets fell in their
effort TO defend Chapultepec, is
annually decked with the most
beautiful flowers on September 3,
and Americans Join the Mexicans
in the demonstration.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-09-15

A BAH viii be given IN honor Of
Secretary Root at the Jockey Club.
one Of the most famous for its enter
tainments iu al Mexico. Governor
GuilerTno de Landa y Escandon had
arranged to give one OF the rope eKnl-
billions. "taripea." IN Jaipa, FOR the
benefit Of Secretary Root, having spe-
cial trains 70 carry the invited guests.
but On account OF the brief time the
Secretary VIII be here the "1ari1ea''
VII be given on the broad avenue
leading ID Chapultepec. upon the last
day Of his visit. A large number OF
the most famous charros in toe coun-
trv have made known 10 the governor
their desire 20 take part, and this ex-
mbition alone would be worth a trim
20 Mexico. There VIII be a dazzling
show OF gold lace, silver braid. mag
nihcent somhrer0s, gorgeous saddles.
ana other equlpage. such as one has
not seen here In many years
knowing Secretary Roots scholarly
pro elivities, arrangements win be
made 60 take him TO some OF the mos.
famous ruins % Mexico. at least thoss
not too far removed from the railway.
Near San Juan Teotthuacan. not more
than twenty-Heven miles from the city.
are the pryamids OF the sun and moon.
Of prehistoric origin Explorations OF
the ruins on an extensive scale have
been IN operation there for some time
past with tae result that IN a short
time one VIII be able 70 walk through
the streets. now being uncovered. Of
the lost city. Here are two cities.
one above the other. and both OF ex-
treme interest. leopold Batres the
geoiogist for Mexico. has for some
time been carrying on the excavations
and only recently found that one city
lay buried under another. IN q corner
or one OF the first rooms uncovered Ne
found two large polished stones. bear
Ing the symbolic figures OF the ser
pent's head. Upon their removal. he
found gallery leading 70 q staircase
He continued work until he found the
steps led into various chambers sepa-
rated by narrow corridors, and real
ICED that be was In q city similar 70
the one above. The pyramid OF the
sun Is 26 BY 7U feet inches in
height, while the top IS % by Io5 feet.
F'rescoes are found IA some OF the
rooms, and many limitations OF a su-
perb civilization, though. through the
work OF destruction carried on BY the
Spanish, OF ali picture and other rec
ords OF the Aztecs and ToItsos. moth
Ing definite OF their history Is known.
The object Of Secretary Roots visit
10 Mexico? II an American CORE
spoldent surmises a reason for il one
day, and goes 10 print President Diaz's
OFFICIAL papers here deny It. and plead
that Mr.. Secretary IS simply coming 70
view the beauties and wonders of Mex
leo, and 70 become better acquainted
with his neighbors.
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SplendOrs Of the National Palace.
There is no place In Mexico so ad-
HiTably adapted 10 sumpuous enter
tainment SIS the National Palace. It
was the vice regal palace when the
country was a province OF Spain. and
before that period. was a site OF "a
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10 present the former with an honor
airy presidency IN the club. and the
latter 10 visit san antonio either in
going 10 OF from Mexico
The minister of foreign relations.
Ignacio Marlscal. is az the head OF the
committee on entertainment In tIls
city. and while even yet the very day
Of Secretary Roots arrival is "~-
known every minute OF his wak:ag
time while here viii be occupied. The
afternoon Of his arrival win probably
be taken up with a large reception.
10 which all Of the prominent Ameri-
can and Mexican families viii be in
vited. The following day. President
Diaz viii open the National Palace
for a reception and banquet for which
preparations are even now being made.
For this. the magnificent tapestries
are being cleaned, furniture repolished.
and the table service, rich in gold and
silver. in fact, a perfect mine Of each,
IS being gotten ready.
Evening star., 1907-08-29
Boston and the Constitution.

Boston has heard that there Is danger of
losing the old Constitution and is now re-
ported as expressing an indignant protest
against such a sacrlege. To the average
Bostonian mind the thing is unthinkable
Old lronsides is regarded by the Hubbites
as part of the permanent foundation. 1t is
a phase of the state of mind" Boston
without the Constitution would be almost as
sadly bereft Boston without the sacred
Goldfish. Petitions are pouring in upon Gov
Guild 10 prevent the proposed removal and
leave the famous old ship where she now is
where one can see her.
Boston's attitude in this matter really
should not count overwhelmingly In the
premises. The Constitution does not belong
to the Massachusetts city. The ancient
frigate is the property of the United States
of the people Of the whole country. There
is no peculiar connection between her and
the Boston navy yard save that acquired by
long association. The prime question to be
considered in this connection Is whether
the Constitution fulfills it's main function as
a patriotic relic where she now is or would.
be more suitably and inspiringly placed at
the National capital. where she would be
viewed and visited by tens OF thousands of
Americans annually. ..
" "dShi6Ioit 10 liic proper pidCe lot SuCn
souvenirs of the past. which have direct
bearing upon the history of the nation,
regardless of geography or local sentiment
This city should be the repository of all
the movable objects of national significance
as the city which stands pre-eminently be-
fore the people of all the states as the
center of things federal and governmental.
The practical reason for the removal of
the Constitution from Boston Is likely to
outweigh any purely local and selfish con-
siderations which may make for it's reten-
ton The aged vessel is filling a space at
the navy yard which Is urgently needed for
the practical purposes of that establish
ment The Boston yard is restricted in
area and can not well be enlarged 1t is
crowded at best. and the Constitution occu-
pies wharf room that Is urgently demanded
by the everyday business of the naval sys-
tenn. This being the case, the Navy De-
partment officials have wisely concluded
that the Constitution should be removed to
some place where wharf room is not at
premium, and are considering whethe' An
napolis or Washington Is best suited to be
her future resting place. In considering
this final issue there should be no question
OF the choice of Washington, as giving the
Constitution her most appropriate setting
and placing her within easy reach of the
maximum number of patriotic tourists.
Evening star., 1907-08-29
Mr.. Fish and His Heavy Fist.

The veneer OF civilization is just thin
enough to permit hearty Endorsement by a
great majority of people of SIuyvesant
FiSh's fistic resent ment OF James T. Hara-
hans insulting remark. even on the solemn
occasion of directors meeting. Doubt
less today nine-tenths OF the American peo-
pie who read newspapers are expressing
their admiration for the man who swung his
right fist upon the point OF his opponent s
jaw and fioored him. 1t was not a dignitied
thing to do. Il was indeed extremely un-
dignifed- But ii was the thing that most
men would have done in the circum-
stances. and the particular circumstances of
the Fish-Harahan embrogiio were calcu-
lated to bring the blood of any man TO the
boiling point.
For years Stuyvesant Fish had been the
good friend of James Harahan. and also of
Edward II. Hartman. Then suddenly. one
day when Hartman had outgrown in the
financial world all considerations Of friend
Evening star., 1907-08-29
Bryan and the South.

Mr.. Bryan. it is stated. will. before the
meeting of the next democratic national
convention. make another tour of the south,
Travelling in the guise of an entertainer in
structtng the people by lectures he will yet
keep both ears open and both eyes peeled
for politics. and inform himself about pres
ent conditions down there.
Has he lost ground in that territory as
the result of his Madison Square Garden
speech OF last wear? His enemies say yes,
and his hard and-fast friends no. Undoubt-
edly number of prominent southern demo-
Gratis oppose his proposition for government
ownership and operation of railroads. But,
SO far. that opposition does not include op-
position to him the party's leader. These
same men predict his nomination next year.
and pledge him their support
This seems 10 suit Mr.. Bryan. Although
somewhat dictatorial. he is neither an ugly
nor a quarrelsome man. but. as a rule, gets
along verv well with those who differ with
him. At St Louis In 1904 he had a number
of lively sessions with men who were ag-
gressively against his views both as to the
candidate and the platform. but no open
break followed with any of them.
Mr.. Bryan will hear arguments on the
railroad question. He is not in hurry
ABOUT that. Time. he thinks. Will vindi cate
his opinion. he is willing to wait for the
result. But next years presidential nomi-
nation cannot he POSTPONED. That must
take place according to schedule, and Mr.
Bryan asDires to lead his party again for
the countrys greatest honor. He wants
the south's SUPPORT
Orators have always had a strong hold on
the south. The people down there respond
readily to the eloquence of the stump. They
demand in leader the ability TO state his
case attractively Their earliest leaders
were orators; and coming on down to
PrentisS and Yancy and Toombs, and later
still TO Lamar and Ben Hill and Henry
Watterson. the orator has continued to rule
the roost.
On such a public Mr.. Bryan was bound
to make deep impression. And what
added to his power the fact that the
south i'll a thirst for office, had been for
twelve years bowling before a heavy and
platitudinous man like Mr.. Cleveland. 1t
was relief to her to turn to a young man
OF the school she had always preferred,
and listen once more to periods well
rounded and appeals with red blood in
them VIII she hear him again with pleas
ure, and support him with unanimity? 1t
seems likely.
Evening star., 1907-08-29
Canada's Grand Old Man.

Lord StrathCona. high commissioner of
Canada, is unquestionably entitled to the
rank of the grand old man of the dominion
Al the age of eighty-seven he has Just
started his three hundred and second
voyage across the Atfrntic. He is treless
He goes back and forth between this coun-
try and Europe as calmly and easily as
New Jersey commuter crosses the North
river.
Donald Alexander Smith he was born a
native of Scotland, ano at an early age he
entered the ranks of the Hudson Bay Com
pany. DilIgent Industrious honest, shrewd
and jealous in the service. he rose from rank
10 rank and became in time a resident gov
ernor for that great corporation. His rec
ord as a member of the Canadian admins
tratiye system is continuous story of sue
cess, founded upon rit. Largely through
his unflinching faith and his genius TOR af-
fairs came the triumph of the first Canad ian
transcontnental railroad enterprise He
stands today as one of the great creators
of wealth in the northldnd. In 1896 he
Was given by the King the title of first
baron OF Mount Royal and Strathcona but
this honor did not Change his outlook or
AFFECT his relations with the rest of man
kind. lie kept on working. despite his ad-
vancinS years, his vast wealth and his d s.
position toward the quiet life He works
today, at eightyseven, systematically and
thoroughly. and he crosses the gang plank
of a liner with a stroIg step and zest for
the enjoyment of IN ocean voyage which
some jaded men of fOrty lack
Many youth in Canada is being en-
joined by parents and teachers to emulate
the example of Donald Alexander Smith.
now become Lord Strathcona. There are,
OF course. vast wl.ds peopled only by In
dlans and r.ch ia fur-bearing animals to de-
Velop the strong qualities of a man. There
are few great stretches of territory cross d
only by trails to bring out the hardihood
of the pioneer and later to be traversed by
the products OF the engineers genius But
there are opportunities nevertheless for sue
cess in some me lsure to be gained by
those who demonstrate the qualities that
transformed Donald Alexander Smith into
Lord StrathConq and from penniless boy
into a multi mill. .onaire. without the taint
IF dishonesty upou single dollar.
Evening star., 1907-08-29

ship and fidelity to personal ties, came q
stroke of railroad policy whereby Hartman
secured the custer of Fish from his long
held position president of the Illinois
Central railroad and his replacement by
Harahsn. This maneuver naturally caused
III feeling. II was a characteristic Harri-
man move-ruthless, inconsiderate, selfish.
Harahan lent himself to 1t willingly, for it
gave him an exalted position. He perhaps
reckoned shrewdly that he taking his
chances in accepting favors from Hartman.
who Is notoriously Indifferent to the fate of
his subordinates, and shifts them his
fancy pleases.
Such being the founda ton. the events at
the directors meeting yesterday followed in
easy sequence: Fish on the floor reading
resolution severely scoring the Hartman
manageme of the property an unparlia-
mentary interruption with motion to ad-
journ. an equally supplementary putting
of the question and an instant declaration by
the chair that it was carried, with the an
nouncem ment that the meeting stood adjourn
ed. Had Stuyvesant Fish remained calm
in such situation he would have been more
than human. Being normal man. he spoke
his mind and animadverted scathingly
about Hartman tools and puppets" This
evoked denial from Harahan. in the form
Of the statement that Mr.. Fish was liar.
The climax was wholly to have been e1-
pected
AS between Stuyvesant Fish and Edward
Fl. Hartman. exponents of the modern
railroad policy. the country will not hesitate
long in choosing. The former has not been
addicted to the sharp practices which have
brought modern railroad financing under
cloud of popular disapproval. He has pur-
sued a decent. straightforward course. Har
riman's way. the other hand. has been
the way of conqueror. He has smashed
right and left through the doctrines of fair
dealing and has evolved a new school Of
railroad administration which has done
more than any other single element to bring
the transportation business into disrepute
with the country
Perhaps now that the affair has passed
Mr.. Fish Is sorry he swung his fist, but
there will be few to question the provocation
or to sympathze with the victim of his we'll
directed blow.
Evening star., 1907-08-29
Unmaskine Taft.

What may be the real object of this lat
est journey upon which Secretary Taft has
set out?
The commonly accepted explanation is
that he goes to the Philippines to inspect
the situation there and get a line on the
first workings of the assembly That is
reasonable and persuasive An advocate
of the assembly, as a means of educating
the Filipinos in the art of government
the Secretary should desire to see at close
range the wheels go round. and be able
- make suggestions on any matters reauir-
ing Improvement. AS the head of the War
Department he has supervision over the
archipelago, and as its former governor
general already has large knowledge of
its needs.
But some people have other views. They
suspect that the trip has to do with the
next presidential election Observe. they
suggest, how pat this stumping tour comes
in. Before he embarks for the Philippines
Secretary Taft will have delivered a score
OF political speeches. and in them SUBJ
mitted his whole program as a presiden-
tial aspirant: and on his way home. travel
ing through Europe, he will be the object
of marked attention, which will answer
as SO much advertisement. These persons
believe that William 7. is sly as Joey B.
And now We are told that the real milk
in the cocoanut, the genuine darky in the
woodpile. the truth. the whole truth and
nothing but the truth, is that nesotiattons
are on foot for the sale of the Philippines
to Japan. and that Secretary Taft will
stop en- route and get the mikado's latest
figures. The islands are on the bargain
counter. and as Japan is a friend of ours
We should like to see her take advantage
of the opportunity. She can never hope
Evening star., 1907-08-29
As Times Change.

At first he was the person who
Got all the credit while
The sun was warm and skies were blue
And fortune seemed to smile.
They called him glory's favorite knight,
leader Of the throng;
He was, while hopes were gay and bright
The hero of each song
But they who very swiftly rise
Some share Of risk must face.
AS fortune paled, to his surprise
He slid from public grace.
His luster did not wholly fade;
He still was known to fame
He was, whene'er mistakes were made,
The man who got the blame.
Evening star., 1907-08-29

for better terms. Now Is the time to close
with US, or forever after regret the failure
to do so.
This, forcibly anything else now
current, illustrates the time of the year and
the disposition Of the public to be enter
tained. No wilder yarn was ever put in
circulation. We have no thought of selling
the Philippines. and Japan has no thought
OF buying. but IL our impatience with our
oriental holdings had grown desperate, the
administration would not dare to talk
formally about sale until the electorate
and then Congress had given some express
sion on the subject
As The Star has repeatedly said In the
past seven years, the Stars and Stripes will
continue to float over the Philippines for
long time to come
Evening star., 1907-08-29
Bryan on Taft.
From the Philadelphia Ledger.

That Mr.. William Jennings Bryan still
occupies very advanced ground on those
introduced into American politics Is evil
denced clearly by his statement in the
Commoner in reply to Mr.. Taft's recent
excellent speech. 1t has been difficult to
conceive of his conversion to conservative
policies, though some have been asserting
that he was a much wiser man for the
travel and observation which have been
his portion since he sprang into public no.
tice with his crown Of thorns and cross
of gold. His deliverance respecting Mr.
Taft recalls all his fiamboyant roles of the
past and treasures US very little In regard
to him as the Moses of democracy in the
campaign of next year.
Evening star., 1907-08-29
Have The Star Follow You.

Readers Of The Star may have The Even
ing and Sunday editions mailed to them In
any part of the country at the rate Of 6oc
per month, or The Evening Star only SOC
per month. The address may be changed
cs frequently as desired
Evening star., 1907-08-29
The Ships Of War.

From the New York Sun.
We-do not believe the feet will go to the
Pacific.
We are incorrigible in our conviction that
there is still greater power in this coun-
try than Theodore Roosevelt.
We believe that the public opinion of the
American people will forbid the departure
of their war vessels or, If they depart
will demand their recall.
Evening star., 1907-08-29

1t took England about sixty years to de-
eide that 1t is not wrong for q man to
marry his deceased wife's sister. 1t is
depressing to consider the matrimonial
postponements for which this case of the
laws delay must be held responsible.
Evening star., 1907-08-29
SHOOTING STARS.
A Process Of Effacement.

DO you think that the automobile is only
a fad?'
Certainly not answered the motorist.
But pedestrianism is doomed. With auto
mobiles constantly increasing in number 1t
is only question of time before people who
walk will become extinct,
Evening star., 1907-08-29
The Statesman's Breadth.

From the Baltimore sun.
The governor of New York is not only a
clear-headed, practical executive, but he
has the statesman's breadth of Thought in
discussing principles of government. and
also in directing the application of these
principles to the end that the peoples in
terests may be secured at every point
Evening star., 1907-08-29

Every now and then Judge Parker offers
an opinion on some topic of public interest.
But he never gets far enough into the ar
gument to suggest the possibility of his re-
suming politics.
Evening star., 1907-08-29

Though faro bank may disappear to a
large extent from Saratoga, the village
can always look forward to some excite
ment in the way of a horse race or a politi-
cal consultation.
Evening star., 1907-08-29

Mr.. Bryan thinks the country needs a
clear bugle note of reform. The impression
has been that bugle notes of reform have
been so numerous and diverse as to cause
confusion
Evening star., 1907-08-29
A Resourceful Man.
From the Boston Post.

From the Boston fost.
Mr. Cortelyou Is a resourceful man. un-
deferred by any too delicate regard for
precedent. In the present case he seems
to have devised q simple scheme to avoid
a "stringency" which hitherto has been re-
garded as unavoidable
Evening star., 1907-08-29
Sole Survivor.

From the Columbia State.
Since the warden Of the Wilmington. Del,
prison has condemned that relic of barbar-
ism, the whipping post. Mr.. Roosevelt Is
left as it's sole advocate.
Evening star., 1907-08-29

Sweden must fall in line with other
European countries and agree that If there
Is any one thing this country really does
know, 1t is how to entertain a prince.
Evening star., 1907-08-29

The report that Richard Garfield is selling
out because he is broke is a shocking blow
10 the admiring faith reposed in him by
many gamblers as the champion sure
thing man