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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-08-01
Public Opinion and the Congo.

That the Congo Free State can continue
much longer to be regarded as the pri-
vate estate Of one man. TO be exploited
solely for his benefit, even though that
man be the King Of Belgium, is inpos-
sible Even in his own country there IS
a large and growing faction that demands
that the government Of that vast ter
ritory-so long as Belgium as a nation
is held responsible for it-shalI be placed
under the jurisdiction Of the Belgium par
lament But there is greater pressure
to the same end from outside sources.
To many the Congo is a meaningless
term, and yet it is one of the richest
territories on the earth. The Free State
comprises some $1,000 square miles.
Through most Of its territory runs the
Congo River, with it's many tributaries, a
navigable stream for ninety-ive miles, to
the first falls. Beyond the falls of Matadi,
the river again becomes navigable for
900 miles, clear TO Stanley Falls The
country has railways and telegraph lines,
and these are being added TO yearly. The
native population numbers some Is, 900, Oa23,
and the foreign population is perhaps less
than 5000. The country IS rich In rubber,
palm. kernels, palm oil, and ivory. Coffee,
cocoa, and tobacco are grown there; iron,
copper, and other minerals have been dis
covered. It Is plainly evident that the
country only needs some sort OF decent.
just government to become very fruitful.
Already English, French, and American
concessions have been granted in various
parts Of the Congo. and with the work
| ing Of these many of the abuses that
have been prevalent must stop. Many
Of the natives are savage; some of them
stu practice cannibalism, and 1t is alleged
by investigators that the present ruler
has openly wiuked at slavery.
The world has advanced too far to allow
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-08-01
Fairbanks at boston.

Vice President Fairbanks seems 10 be
having a great time IN Massachusetts
this week. The sixth annual reunion Of
the Fairbanks family was held az Ded-
ham Tuesday. when about 500 descend
ants OF Jonathan Fairbanks. the pioneer
Of the clan in America, assembled
from all over the country. Il was the
Vice Presidents first visit 10 the old
Fairbanks homestead, and, Of course, he
met many Of his relations for the first
time. He made a speech IN which he
said the best move he ever made in his
life was when he decided 20 become d
member OF the Fairbanks family. He sug-
gested "a Fairbanks organization for the
purpose Of buying and preserving the old
estate
In his two speeches in connection with
the Boston "Old Home Week" celebra-
ton, the Vice President scored an adj
vantage over some other Presidential as
pirants inasmuch as he spoke TO people
from all over the country and had an op-
portunity 10 become acquainted with
many Of them. II is easily diseernibIa
that he believes in making hay while the
sun shines
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-08-01
Not Afeared OF the Tarifr.

From the New York World
Apart from its effect upon the Taft
candidacy, the committees stand is sig
nlfeant as adding Ohio 20 Iowa, Massa-
chusetts, and other Republican States
which refuse to be any longer panic
stricken by the tariff bugaboo. In the
Mccoy letter, Mr.. Foraker does his best
with It: and he is no mean artist With
fire and fury he Jerks the poor old bogy's
legs and arms about and wags its num-
bling jaws. but the committee falls TO
take interest in the performance.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-08-01

From the Chattanooga Times
It is stated on the authority Of The
Washington Herald that two temperance
lecturers were mobbed in a Kansas town
for interfering with the operations of a
couple of enterprising blind tigers. If
that's the way they do it in Kansas. what
Will happen in Atlanta in 1903 If any
Temperance crank goes to messing with
the tigers" that are going to flourish in
that town? Atlanta has got a reputation
for doing things in the mob line the Kan
sas town never dreamed of
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-08-01
THROUGH THE MICROSCOPE

From the Indianapolis News
BACK TO NATURE.
Oh. give 20 me the countryside,
With all its verdant reaches,
As seen from a veTanda wide
Well sprinkled DER with peaches.
For me the babbling little brook
With nature DER It grooming,
And thereabOuts a pleasant nook
Wen fitted up for spooning.
/ ever love the lifting song
OF birds. and cen their twltter,
Which charms the more If she's along
To giggle and 10 litter.
So from the city set me free,
Free from its perturbation,
It's moil and toll, and give 10 me
a regular vacation,
And you never miss the auto till III,
carbureter quits.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-08-01

The United States scout cruiser Salem.
which was launched from the yards Of
the Fore River Shlpbullding Company at
Quincy Mass. last week, is an entirely
new type OF war vessel, and one which
is expected to add much to the efficiency
Of the service in the event OF war. The
Salem has a speed Of twenty-four knots.
which makes her faster than any cruiser
in our navy. Some of the scouts which
are being constructed for the British
navy are 10 have a slightly greater speed.
but the Salem is built 10 keep Up 70 her
twenty-four knots in any kind of weather.
and she has more than twice the coal
capacity of the English vessels. which
will. obviously. give her q much greater
radius Of action. No other ship in the
navy has as high a freeboard as she.
This is expected to result in unusually
good seagoing qualities, to give her a
great range of stability and make her
safe and dry under all sorts of weather
conditions, besides affording ample room
for officers quarters above the water
line. Altogether. she will be able to ac-
cOmmodate eighteen officers and $40 men.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-08-01

mittee chairman decides to give over the
nation into the hands Of the cold water
brigade
Wei, why not, especially # such de-
livery Ia necessary in order to preserve
the Hon. Jim Griggs TO Congress? BY
all means let him return to Washington
with his national prohibition bill. 1t VIII
be a treat for the gods themselves to hear
him advocate II before the committee TO
which It will be referred, while his dis
cussion of the measure before the House
itself will pack the galleries 10 sunoca-
ton. Three cheers for Grim Jiggs, say
we. and long may he wavei
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-08-01

any one man to have power Of life and
death over 100000 people, even If he
is a king. There must be publicity about
Congo affairs, and it is time that the
people Of Belgium had a voice IN the
government OF a territory the abuses of
which fall on their shoulders. The de-
mand to-day is that the Congo Free State
be placed under parliamentary authority.
both in executive and legislative matters.
and that there shall be annual detailed
reports Of receipts and expenditures.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-08-01
Revision the Remedy.

From The Ohio State Journal.
The manly, straightforward, honorable,
courageous way to blot out the wrong of
the surplus IS TO revise the Dingley law,
honestly and as thoroughly as may be, at
the next session OF Congress. Surely
there Will be time enough then to make
deep cuts in the duties on lumber. steel.
tobacco, sugar, and other commodities
trust-controlled under the special privi-
leges of the DlngleY act
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-08-01
Lieut.. shackIeton's Venture.

A Washingtonian who, two weeks or so
ago, had an extended conversation with
Lieut. E. II. Shackleton, the commander
of the south polar expedition which left
London this week, expresses the opinion
that the young British officer will be able
to give a good account of himself. The
effort TO reach the south pole will be
made from King Edward VII Land next
summer The equipment for the trim in
cludes a specially-built automobile. twelve
Siberian ponies, and twenty-four dogs.
The expedition has attracted much atten-
ton in scientific circles.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-08-01

An esteemed Canadian contemporary
thinks "a sound thrashlng" would do the
United States a great deal of good. -
Every thrashing that Uncle Sam ever re-
ceived in his life has been confined en-
tirely to sound.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-08-01
ARE YOU GOING AWAY?

Subscribers who leave the city
temporarily should have The
Washington Herald mailed TO
them. Addresses win be changed
as often as requested. You can
not keep fully informed about
affairs In Washington unless
your paper follows you.
Before leaving, mail or tele-
phone your address to this Of
fee,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-08-01
mead and Conscience Clear.

From the New 10rk HeraId
The Washington Herald. which usually
speaks from experience" cannot under
stand why ardent spirits have gone UP
2 cents a gallon, when so much Of the
stuff is continually going down. AS a
rule, too, The Washington Herald IS al
ways able to think clearly.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-08-01
Sutseripuon Rae BY Nal.

No attention CilI be paid to anonymous
contributions, and no communications TO
the editor tCiH be printed except over the
name Of the iCriter.
Manuscripts offered for publication tCiI
be returned Il taaUailabIe, but stamps
should be sent ,Cith the manuscript for
that purpose.
Al communications Intended for this
newspaper, iohether for the dolly or the
Sunday issue, should be addressed 10
THE WASHINGTON HERALD.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-08-01
Unwilling Pupils.

I Er0m the BALTIMORE Amerlcan.
No one can deny that the United States
| has worked wonders for the improve
ment of the Philippines. The attitude OF
the Filipinos themselves, however, is
4 that OF the little boy who has his face
washed very much against his will.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-08-01

Ir0m Inc blHtuu htIaI0
Gov Glenn. OF the Tar Heel State,
has finally done so we'll that it's a pity
he didn't omit his congratulatory procla-
nation announcing the triumph Of the
State over the Federal authority. That's
where the governor Stops over.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-08-01
Make a Thorough Job of n.

From the Indianapolis News
Referring to Senator Foraker's uncer-
tainty as TO where the revision of the
tariff should begin. it is respectfully sug-
gested that 1t should begin al the begin
ming and go straight through to the end.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-08-01

From the Houston Post
The Ceosa River catfish editor Of The
washington Herald has returned from
Georgia and is once again pounding the
MulIany herring line good and hard,
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-08-01

II President Roosevelt can't get a lob
at Harvard after he kaves the White
House, or finds it impossible to be elected
to the Senate from New York. or TO make
a living writing books, Il may be that
he will ind a berth waiting for him
across the Pacific From the far of
Phillpplnes-from the city Of Zamboanga,
to be explicit-there comes the suggestion
that he be placed at the head of the
Philippine commission and made COM
mander-in-chief Of all the forces in the
islands. This recommendation appears in
the form Of a communication 10 the
Mindanao Herald from our old friend
NOX Populi, who fears japanese aggres-
sion. and believes that a strong army
should be got together in the Philippines.
and strong man put at its head What
we (meaning the United StateSl want. "
says this trans-PaCifiC voice Of the people.
lis d standing army Of 100000 men, with
a reserve OF 100000. The garrisous in
the Philippines should be materially in
creased \ native army of 10000 men
(based on the Indian or the Egyptian
army should be organized and financially
supported by the nation. Such a corps
would be invaluable. in conjunction with
American troops. should a foreign power
ever attempt 10 occupy the islands" The
strongest man the country can afford
should be governor general Of the islands
and commandments Of the insular
army, Vox Populi says, and adds: I'VE
know of only one man who possesses the
necessary qualifications, and who would
make good under such conditions. That
man is Theodore Roosevelt"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-08-01

AT an altitude of 10000 feet in the Alps
it is said that one may drink unlimited
quantities OF liquor without becoming in
toxicated. This would appear to be fine
place at which TO have a high old time.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-08-01

The Charleston News and Courier is
discussing the things that might happen
If Andrew Jackson We're President
And in the very same issue IL seeks to
convince The Washington Herald that
it is cooler in Charleston than in Wash
ingtOn.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-08-01

A Chicago practical joker undertook 10
brighten his superstiuous friend by play
ing ghost The friend. who was somewhat
of a joker himself. playfully swatted the
would-be ghost on the head with an ak
handle and fractured his skull. Ii Is pos
sible that a sure-enOugh ghost will come
out OF the mix-up.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-08-01

Mr.. Bryan's Commoner says govern
ment ownership Of railroads is not an Is
sue. II does not claim 10 have scored n
scoop" In making this announcement,
however
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-08-01
Where RIind.Tirera Rare

From the Charleston News and Courier.
II the prohibition bill passes In Georgia.
the esteemed Washington Herald is cor
daily invited TO spend the vacations IN
Charleston hereafter.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-08-01
More Trust Infnmv

From the indianapolis Star
In addition to other orenses, the beef
trust is accused Of trying to get a mo-
nopoly of manufacturing elks' teeth from
cow bones.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-08-01
Poor Nan. Adrnntnre-

From the st. Louis Republic.
There are some solaees In poverty. For
instance, the poor man never gets a
BLACK Hand letter demanding 81 ZOO or
bis life.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-08-01

1t is queer what a difference one little
letter will make sometimes. For in
stance, some people summer at the sea-
shore, while others simmer at home
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-08-01

A Colorado bride packed her husband
in her trunk and shipped him TO the
honeymoon destination. She was evil
IDENTIFY determined to lose no time In put
ting the lid on her better half.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-08-01

New York City has a rag-pickers'
union. Wouldn't II be fine If some one
would only syndicate the rag-chewers and
hold them down to strict working hours =?
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-08-01

The Khedive OF Egypt has sixty wives
and speaks six languages. Doubtless he
finds it hard TO get along with even so
few as six.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-08-01

rs the bathing suit a crime?" de-
mands a contemporary. If IL is, II is a
mighty small and insignificant one.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-08-01

Where is all OF our gold?' asks a New
York financial paper. Our impression is
that Messrs John D. Rockefeller and as
soclates have the greater part of It.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-08-01

A scientist informs Us that Adam was
a brunette. At least, the records indicate
that Eve was the more light-headed Of
the two.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-08-01

Councillor LapOndanilvzevski pro
nounces the Russian situation very
grave" says a contemporary. But how
on earth does he pronounce Lapondanilv-
zeYski2
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-08-01

An Indiana woman was fined for de-
strOying two kegs OF beer with an ak.
Considering the state of the weather, it
is wonder the judge did not send her to
the lunatic asylum.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-08-01
CHARGE OF THE THERMOMETER.

It develops that J. Pierpont Morgan
studied mathematics IN Vevay, Swift
erland Maybe this has enabled him TO
figure so largely IN recent affairs.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-08-01

A Baxter (Mo.) girl WIS recently chris
tened Silence" Shakespeare says ISL
lence Is the perfect herald Of JOY"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-08-01

Indianapolis policemen wear rubber
heels on their shoes, by direction Of a
new city ordinance. This will enable
them TO slip up quietly on offensive rub
bernecks.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-08-01

Were those flying fish. Mrs. Hashus?"
inquired the humorous bOarder.
They We're not. sir. Why do you ask?'
I seem TO have a wing"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-08-01

A Georgia woman has Just passed away
who claimed TO be 1H years of age. If she
admitted that many years, 1t would be
real interesting to know Just how old she
really was
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-08-01
Let Us Have Peace.

1T is time for this thing 20 stop"
What do You meanf''
THE President should grant an amnes-
~ and allow the nature takers, molly
coddles, and reactionaries 10 return from
exile"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-08-01
On n Dark Sen

Something by Henry James, eh?'
Yes; I am blowing through It.
We'll, keep your fog horn going"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-08-01

If The Hague conference really wants
to do something for the peace of hu-
manity it might attempt to settle the
Ohio row.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-08-01

A weil-known college professor says
there are too many men in the world.
You never hear a prOfessoress making
any such statement as that
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-08-01

i can't bear that man Graball." de-
clared the steel magnate.
why not?" asked the fee magnate
His very attitude seems to say; I'm
more entitled TO immunity than thou
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-08-01

Down ip Georgia the water wagon ap-
pears to have run over the Hoke Smith
band wagon.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-08-01
OId-time Slogan,

From the Boston Transcript.
Get rid of the surplusF What a
strangely familiar sound that hast
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-08-01
The First Moves.

Twins"
IN weigh EN-"
An right. And I'll telegraph Roose
Velt."
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-08-01

II is charged that King Peter of
Servia viii not pay his bills. Evidently
ne is determined to be every inch a King.
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MEN AND THINGS.


Fifty-fOur-cent Gas la Londcn.
a late issue OF Daily Consular and
Trade Reports contains an interesting
statement from Mr.. Robert J. Wynne.
United States consul general. with head
quarters IN the British capital, who an
nounces that the Metropolitan Gas Com
pany OF that city has increased its
charges 6 cents per 1000 cubic feet. as a
result OF advances IN the cost OF coal.
The price OF coal. the consul general adds,
Is said to have gone up 30 per cent in the
last two years, as a result Of the great
| activity in the iron trade and heavy
demand for fuel from foreign countries
The duty on coal exported from Great
! Britain was repealed last October. Mr..
Wynne says, and at once there was a
material increase In orders from abroadl
The most striking feature Of Consul
General Wynne's report is the statement
that the increase Of 6 cents per 900 only
brings the price Of gas up 10 . shillings
and pence. or 81 cents. This is espe-
! cially significant in view OF the situation
In Washington. whose people are paying
81 per 1000 to two enormously prosperous
concerns, which are now preparing TO
cut melon" for the benefit of stock
holders. Persons familiar with both Lon
don and Washington say It is incOlceiv-
able that conditions in the two capitals
: are so different as to warrant or explain
/ the circumstance that people here are
compelled 10 pay nearly 100 per cent more
| for gas than their British cousins.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-08-01
PRnPHECY.

Ere long viii come the katydid
Mysterious. in greenery hid,
With song insistent
About how. as the seasons range.
EftsOOn Viii come decided change
From things existent
We know not with what Kate was
charged.
Nor why disputes, prolonged, enlarged,
Should be a token
OF other things but this shrill tone
Tells summer that its warm backbone
VIII soon be broken
CHARGE OF THE THERMOMETER.
Though clouds obscured the sun.
Though the rains had begun.
Though the storm Numbered.
Though 1t made people sigh
It's not 20 reason why,
It's but 10 mount on high,
Nearer q hundred.
o. the Wild flight Il made
Ninety-odd in the shade!
All gasped and wondered.
When just about TO flop.
II the darned thing would stop
Short Of a hundred.
Before the ofT5T Of Indiana farmers of
% a week with board and the company
Of their daughters is accepted by pros
pective harvest hands they viii probably
have TO forward photographs of the girls.
It develops that J. Pierpont Morgan
studied mathematics IN Vevay, Switz-
erland. Maybe this has enabled him 10
figure so largely in recent affairs.
Ready for the Press.
With sitting heat and cooling breeze
The summer moves on by degrees.
We may. too know
It's on the 90
BY neglige bagged at the knees.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-08-01
General Humidity.

Little drops of H2O
On a persons brow
May be noticed. as you know,
Frequently just now.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-08-01
The Unlosable Mr.. Gripes.

Bolt your meat" says Dr. Wiley. How
about spiking our drinks. doctor?
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-08-01

The Washington Herald is dehUered By
carrier in the District Of Columbia and as
AIerdndFiG, Va, at IS centS per month,
daily and Sunday, or at 2j cents per
month lUithOut the Sunday issue
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-08-01

Representative Champ Clark. Of Mis-
souri,, told a story about former Represen-
tative Henry 4. Johnson. of Indiana, in
one of his Chautauqua lectures recently.
Although Mr.. Johnson came to Congress
as Republican, he and the Missourian
were very good friends. and Clarks ad-
miration of the Indlanian continues to
this day In his lecture he spoke OF
Johnson's skin In debate. and told the
story in connection with that character
istic Of his friend.
Mr. Johnson he said, was engaged
in debate with an Illinois Congressman,
and called him an ass. This was un-
parliamentary, Of course. and had 10 be
Withdrawn Pursuant to the order of the
Speaker Mr.. johnson said:
1 withdraw the language I used. Mr.
Speaker but I insist that the gentleman
from Illinois is out Of order
How am l out OF Order2' demanded
the Illinois man, with considerable heat.
Probably veterinary surgeon can
tell you retorted Johnson. This was
parliamentary. and went into the Rec
ord, D."
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-08-01

With sitting heat and cooling breeze
The summer moves on by degrees.
We may. too, know
It's on the 90
BY neghge bagged at the knees.
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What VIII Happen in Atlanta!

lin yelling Place. Washington. D. c.