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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-15
Mr.. Foraker on Brownsville.

Mr.. Foraker's speech in the Senate yes
terday was very strong presentation OF
a question he had made his own. 1t was
likewise a distinct success in the matter
of delivery. Inspired by an audience
which packed the chamber, and which in
cluded men of influence not in office, the
Ohio senator was at his best in manner.
at all times earnest, but never once ag-
excessively impassioned or dramatic. The
address was not in the key of the stump,
but rather in that of the court; and the
speakers triumph was pronounced. Per-
feet attention through the two hours OF
time consumed was followed by dem
onstration of unusual heartiness of APP
prevail The Senate has rarely witnessed
a scene of such enthusiasm.
Those who hold with Mr.. Foraker, that
injustice was done the negro soldiers in
the Brownsville episode. will find their
convictions strengthened by. his deliver
ance, while those who hold with the Presi-
dent are certain to find their difficulties
INCREASED. The legal aspects of the case
are presented in lawyer-like fashion. the
general aspects of the case in a broadly
reasoned fashion, while the tribute to the
negro race with which the speech con-
cludes comes with force from man who
fought in the war for the Union and as
sisted i'm the work of emancipation.
1t is reasonably clear now that at no
distant time, by some means, the ban put
upon the negro troops at Brownsville will
be removed, and such as desire to re-enter
the army will be permitted to do so. And
toward that desirable contamination Mr.
Foraker will have been easily the lead
ing contributor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-15
The Curse Of America.
From the San Francisco Chronicle.

The curse of America is it's lack of dis
ripline. In the family, the school and the
college youngsters grow up to do as they
please. There is a mawkish sentiment
which is evidence of degeneracy and which
prevents the old-fashioned, wholesome en-
forcement of authority among children
and youth. 1t is not good for society and
not good for the individuals. In every
family and in every school it is desirable
to have some stringent regulations, If for
no other reason than having them COM
piled; with. The best foundation for char
acter is the habit of submission to au-
thority, and the time to acquire that habit
is in childhood and youth. None can ever
become so competent to wisely direct as
those who have first learned to obey. The
looseness and instability in American
character has its beginning in the loose
ness and instability of family discipline
and in the insistence of silly and ineff-
Client parents that the same looseness of
discipline shall be carried into the schools,
from which it easily extends into the col
leges The fledgeling in college will turn
out a much more useful member of So
ciety If he is made to behave himself or
clear out.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-15
Judge Gray.

With an unerring sense of dignity and
propriety, Judge Gray desired his name
kept out of the Denver turmoil; and his
friends should have respected his wishes
1t is really no compliment to a man of
his high character and high judicial office
to be puffed by politicians purely for
selfish ends. AS everybody knows, there
Is nothing in the Gray boom for Judge
Gray. 1t is merely a pawn in the game
to prevent Mr.. Bryan's nomination That
accomplished. the anti-Bryanites would
turn elsewhere than to Delaware for their
man. In the case of a politician in Of
fice-one who thrives on notice--it is all
very well to draft him in such situation,
but in the case of judge of high court
who really desires and deserves privacy.
the maneuver is little short of an outrage
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-15

trees of this end of the Mali a paved
waste. naked and barren. except for mon
uDents of stone and bronze. is in per-
feet accord with the commissions plan,
against which public opinion has re-
volted. 1t is because of the purpose
of the park commission to treat the
Mall upon the basis of French formal
gardening that its project is chiefly OPP
posed. Every lover of Washington, every
enthusiastic believer in it's possibilities
as the most attractive city in the world,
ardently hopes that in the treatment of
the park spaces and the emplacement of
the memorials to the nations great men
the rigidity and Formally of the Yer
sailles scheme. the inspiration of the park
commissions plan for the Mall, will be
scrupulously avoided. and that the lines
and masses of nature will be given prefer
ence in the landscape gardening work.
Granting that the location for the
Grant memorial land surroundings do
not seem appropriate now" says the
writer Of the letter to The Star. lit does
not follow they will not become So" The
Star has frequently pointed out to the
friends of the Grant memorial project that
they are assuming a heavy burden of
responsibility in insisting upon this mis-
cradle location for their heros statue. 1t
is incumbent upon them, if they persist.
to persuade Congress, against its judg
ment, as thus far expressed. that the
tentative plans of the park commission
are deserving of execution, at an enor-
nous expense. The chances are alto
gether against this achievement. 1t is
practically assured that if this mistaken
enterprise is pressed and the memorial
is located in the Botanic Garden it will
remain there for many years to come,
hidden from view. shamed by its i'm
mediate surroundings and a reproach to
the nation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-15
The President a Party Man.

After his return from the White House
last night. where he had spent two hours
going over with the President the whole
legislative situation. Mr.. Watson OF In
diana. the republican whip of the
House. said: 1.-The President spoke as a
party man.
There is much in that one sentence. Or
dinarily, what it contains would be as
sumed The President is the leader OF
his party. He is holding Office as the re-
suit of a strict party campaign Re-
publicans in the largest numbers ever
marshaled at the polls, supported him in
November. 1904 Why should he not be
a party man? What has happened since,
what exists today. that would excuse de-
sertion on his part?
1t is common knowledge that differences
exist between the President and the re-
publican leaders in Congress on several
matters. The Presidents critics charge
that he ESSAYS too much: that he would
crowd into one session OF Congress the
work OF several sessions. even If perfect
agreement existed between him and the
Iaw-making body. The critics OF Congress
charge that 1t is purposely slow at this
time. and has no sympathy with the Presi-
dents program.
This situation has appealed of course to
a clever parliamentary leader like MIR.
Williams, and he seeks to improve IL.
Lean upon us, Mr.. President" he says.
in proffering the support of the minority
for the passage of several bills the Pres
ident favors. IF you can detach q SUI
ficient number of your own side from the
forces of obstruction 1 can add the votes
of my side, and victory will be assured
But the President is as clever at the
game as Mr.. Williams. He does not care
for victory which in the presidential
campaign would be proclaimed from the
stump as a republican defeat. Measures
obtained, if they could be obtained, by an
open alliance with democrats would be
dear indeed.
When Mr.. Watson says, therefore, that
the President is talking like party man
he gives an assurance of importance. Mr..
Roosevelt would like to see enacted into
law the measures he has recommended.
But, none the less, he is a party man,
and while his partys leader, is not Its
master. He is in touch with it's leadership
in Congress, and DESTROYS Of remaining so.
And he saw in Mr.. Watson the man who
is to carry the republican standard In this
years campaign in one Of the debatable
states.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-15
The Trackage Bill Hold-Up.

Such a day as this should weigh heav-
lily upon the consciences of those who are
stubbornly insisting, in the Union station
trackage bill conference, upon the amend
ments which propose general legislation
In this emergency measure. The people
are streaming over the station plaza and
its approaches by the hundreds in the
rain, their hands occupied with baggage
and their umbrellas practically useless.
They get to the station doors or the car
lines 'drenched and Disguised with the de-
lays of Congress. They have reason to
feel rebellious. in no other city in the
United States is such a discomfort forced
upon the people. Even in the little towns
the trolley cars run past the station.
This situation is all very we'll for the
cab drivers and the omnibus companies,
but it is hard on the great majority of
travellers, who cannot afford to hire We
hicles 1t is imposing virtually no hard
ship upon the street railway companies
They are carrying about as many pas
sengers now as they will carry in that
uncertain future time when their cars
will reach the station doors. They are
making larger net profits than they will
then, after they spend thousands upon the
changes and meet the interest upon the
loans necessary to secure the money bor-
rowed for this purpose.
The delusion that this obstinate oppo-
sition in the conference to the enactment
of simple trackage bill is in the in
terests Of the people passes understand
ing. The case is as plain as pikestaff
The companies do not want this legisla-
ton. The people want it. If certain gen.
eral measures of regulation are demanded
in the public interest let them be con-
sidered on their own merits and put
through if majority of both houses
concurs. The way to enactment is not
blocked along the regular course. "A
1t is time the House Of Representatives
itself took. cognizance of the manner in
which the emergency measure is held
up and the people are being punished at
the behest of very small fraction Of its
membership,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-15
The End Of Race Gambling.

The law against gambling in the city of
Washington in all forms is now to be
extended to carry the prohibition to the
District boundaries. In unanimously
passing the bill carrying the Sims amend
ment today the Senate closed the era of
discrimination which has brought many
evils and caused heavy losses to the COM
munity. Both houses of Congress have
now earned the thanks of the capital.
This enactment will stand as one of the
most important in years. The passage of
the bill today gives occasion for con-
graduation the more especially since it
grew directly out of decision of the
court that the modified form of bookmak-
ing at Benning could not be prosecuted
under the statutes. Thus what appeared
at the moment to be a setback in the
moral advancement of Washington has
proved to be a benefit. There will be
few to regret the passing OF the gam
bling institution which was set up twice
a year at Benning, and which was closed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-15
Churchill.

Faith in America in the Asquith govern
ment will be strengthened If the newspa-
per pictures of Winston Churchill are
withdrawn. To say the least. they are dis
quieting. 1t gives a beholder pause to
think of kid filing the Office of president
of the board of trade. And Mr.. Churchill
is not kid. Young he is, and in English
politics quite young for the eminence he
has reached, but he has some years to
show for what he has DONE AS bache-
lor he is entitled to the best possible pre-
sentiment in the press, but 1t should at
least approximate the truth Mr.. Church.
i'll being American on his mothers side,
the subject is interesting over here, and
the public would be glad OF sight of his
latest photograph.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-15
Constructive Day in House.

From the New 1Ork WOIIu.
julius Caesar once accomplished year
of fifteen months. The American House
of Representatives has brought about a
day which includes already a week and
half and upon which the sun has not
yet set to a finish In the popular
branch of Congress it is still the 9Th Of
April.
With his long year Caesar reformed the
calendar. BY means of its long day the
republican House subdues a cantanker-
Gus democratic minority. Time may work
wonders; it takes an expert committee
on rules to work wonders with time
Speaker Cannon and his dictatorial coterie
may we'll be regarded with envy by that
British reformer who must gain the con-
sent of an entire parliament before he
can, by manipulation of the clock hands,
add eighty minutes to a summers day in
the United Kingdom.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-15
The Persistence Of Misunderstanding

The Persistence OF MISUNDERSTANDING
An interesting example of the persist
ence with which the opposition to the
Botanic Garden site for the Grant me-
mortal is misunderstood appears in the
form of a communication to The Star
printed in another part of the issue to-
day. The writer says that 1.-The people
at large, with their strenuous opposition,
do not seem to realize that this is only
one feature of a vast scheme which is to
be gradually unfolded' 1t is precisely
because they do realize this fact that
the people have ventured to argue against
the Botanic Garden site. They under
stand that this site has been insisted
upon by it's original proponents because
they have hoped by this emplacement
to fasten upon the government the policy
of a certain treatment of the Mall dis
tasteful to the majority of those who
have examined it.
The writer of the letter in The Star to-
day refers to ''our park commissioners"
This is a msnomer. The eminent men
who comprised the Senate's park COM
mission have never held the warrant of
the government to do more than advise
the upper branch of Congress Their re-
port has never been adopted or approved
by even the Senate. A majority Of the
House of Representatives now stands
recorded against the Botanic Garden site,
and therefore presumably against the
general Mall treatment scheme OF which
that site for the Grant memorial is the
entering wedge.
In another particular the letter to The
Star states the case in a manner to evoke
comment The writer expresses the hope
that '.the vast open space at the foot
of the Capitol grounds" will be developed
along. the lines of the Place de la Con-
corde of Paris. The proposition to sub
stitute for the grass and noble forest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-15
Ahead of His Party.

From the Rochester Post Express.
In his noteworthy speech in the House
of Representatives Representative Perkins
pleaded earnestly for some action on the
tariff at this session. He wants free lum-
Der, free wood pulp and paper and would
wipe off the duty on works of art. He is
q little ahead Of his party on this subject,
but sooner or later his party will catch up
with him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-15
Circumstances.

Dis world is full O. blessin's
If to note 'em you's inclined,
But generally dey depends
Upon yOh frame O. mind.
Blue skies dom seem so cheerful
When you's pushin' Of spade.
You 'preciates de sunshine
When you's loafin' in de shade.
De patter of de raindrops
Is like melody so sweet
An dey sets de flowers a-noddin'
An a-smilin' at yoh feet:
But dat patter ain so scothin'
An yoh feelin's ain SO meek
When yoh suddenly discovers
Dat de roof done sprung a leak.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-15

yesterday for the last time. Washington
today has the satisfaction of feeling that
it's moral welfare has been better cared
for by the Congress of the United States
than that of the state of New York by its
own legislature.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-15
TIE STAR has . regular ana psrma.
nent Family Circulation much more
than the combined circulation OF the
other washington dailies. A. . News
and Advertising Medium It has NO
competitor.

EIn order to avoid delays on account
Of personal absence letters 20 TIE
STAB should not be addressed to any
Individual connected with the once, but
uiuply to THE STAB, or to the Eddtor1al
or business Department, according to
tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-15
A Logical Position.

$50 you are in favor of local option?"
Not local option. sir" rejoined Col.
Stilwell. Prohibition
when did you become a convert to
such views?"
"Since joined the Society for the Pre-
vention of Disagreeable Noises l have
found that there is nothing like a few
drinks to tempt men to think they can
sing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-15
Customary Result.

How did your husband come out on
the races?'
LAS usual" answered young Mrs. Tor
kins; with no money but with new
system that's bound to win a fortune
next time
Never make fun of mans good reso-
lutions.' said Uncle Eben. eff you keeps
on maxim 'em often enough. some Of em
is liable to go through by accident"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-15
MANY Descendants Probable

From the New York Evening Post.
The Philadelphia woman who be-
queathed sum of money to be used for
the care of two pet kittens doubtless did
not stop to consider the legal questions
which could arise out of the reversions,
remainders and the like Of legatees with
nine lives apiece.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-15
Supply and Demand.

'Tis now with interest one sees
The sight is sad as we'll as funny
So many presidential bees
And such a small supply of honey.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-15

Emma Goldman exemplifies the fact
that woman need not be very good
looking in order to cause a great deal of
mischief.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-15
Long Speeches.

From the Norfolk Virginian-Pilot.
Many a comical blunder is perpetrated
by the misp. acing of a comma, and many
a speech would be more interesting II a
period were put in 1t earlier.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-15
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Not Disappointed.

Are you disappointed because your
convention did not indorse you as IA
vOrite SON."
No" answered Senator Sorghum:
these infant prodigies very seldom
amount to much.''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-15

disposition manifests itself on the
part of Senator Chandler to expose the
tricks before the display of political magic
actually begins.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-15
Hunt Cover!

From the Pittsburg Dispatch.
limitations that Hartman and Morgan
have knives up their sleeves for each
other in connection with the Erie matter
amount to a warning for innocent by
ISLANDERS to hunt places of real safety.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-15
The UNEMPLOYED.
From the Los Angeles Times.

There is plenty of vacant land to be
farmed, and farmers have plenty of work
for laborers to do The unemployed of
the cities have themselves to blame il
they are hungry
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-15

Interest in New York politics is largely
due to the fact that nobody is allowed to
enjoy an absolutely sure thing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-15

Scant enthusiasm manifested by Gov.
Hughes when his boom was first suggest
ed now seems to have been evidence of a
prophetic sense.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-15

Castro has never shown the slightest
ambition to become famous as the pos
sessor of a nice disposition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-15
Some Connection.

From the Pittsburg Gazette.
The noted philologist who is trying to
trace a connection between the words
"millionaire'' and millinery strikes a
responsive chord in every masculine mind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-15

Senator Scott places before Uncle Sam
the old and sensible question, why pay
rent when you can own your homer"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-15

Governmental authority in China does
not feel called upon to interfere in any
boycott plans affecting japanese trade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-15
Telephone Service.
From the Indianapolis News.

From the Indianapolis News.
Once in a while a subscriber feels that
If he were called on to assess the tele-
phone company he'd make it $4,000, 600
fine and 1900 years in the pen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-15

Ex-Secretary Shaw is getting to be one
of those interesting people whose futures
are always uncertain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-15
Wise Governor.

From the Detroit Free Press.
Foxhall Keene says that Gov. Hughes
doesn't know anything about horse races.
Apparently he knows enough not to bet on
'em.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-15

A great deal of the interest i'm the Dem
yer convention rests in a certain curiosity
as to how rarefied air will affect the ora
tory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-15

Mr.. Bryan's friends have gone almost SO
far as to indicate that even first ballot
will be an empty formality.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-15

Count Boni and the prince should re-
sumo friendly relations and exchange
hard luck stories.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-15
oh! Horrors!
From the Springfield Union.

A. Boston pastor says that the only way
man could justify the use of tobacco
would be to consent to let his wife share
its use with him. But suppose his better
half should insist on selecting the brand?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-15

There are indications that Gov. Johnson
will rather enjoy being candidate for
the nomination after he gets used to 1t.
The Glenwood post., 1908-02-22
REPUBLICAN GOVERNMENT SUCCESS IN THE STATE AND
THE NATION

1t the general belief Colorado Republicans that party
affairs Colorado better shape than they have been for
long me and this hopeful feeling of the best possible ndca
ons of victory in the coming elections
The rumph of the Roosevelt which received
the endorsement not only of the Republican but of large
number of broadminded Democrats this other together
with the that the Republican candidate for president this
will be identified with the Roosevelt policy and competent
forward naturally the Republican party this state
prestige and confidence that fail to have beneficial effect
Besides that have the and the preceding
state administrations vivid with the turmoil
strife that resulted from the Democratic indifference law and its
enforcement
That the infinitely Republican than
der Democratic rule clearly than the
past four and is Of the Democratic
party to this state would surely be the signal for revival
of those unfortunate conditions disturbance that
depored by everyone that desires peace and prosperity
Further matter of knowledge that the
migration to the which has been heavy in the
strengthening the Republican there
ieve the Republican majority fall will be than
it two years ago.
Toward this desirable end all Republicans should cooperate
memberng that the easiest up Republican
to the people candidates whom people viii be glad
prove-Pusblo Chisftain.