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The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-02
Rakes Up the Boer War and
Makes England and France
81 Angry.
. LII Europe is discussing the ex-

4 LII Europe is discussing the ex-
~ tr%aordinary interview with the
German Kaiser, which was
printed last week in the columns of the
London Daily Telegraph. 1t is the
reigning sensation of the day. At every
capital the diplomatists are wondering
what could nave been the Kaiser's OBJ
ject in making these amazing disclo-
sures, and for the time being even the
crisis in Southeastern Europe has be-
come a matter of secondary considera-
ton. In France and England, in Rus
STA and in Germany itself what is de-
scribed as the German Emperor's
blazing indiscretion' Is being unspar-
ingly condemned, and Prince Won Bue-
low. the German Chancellor, has felt
called upon to offer his resignation,
which, however. has not been accepted,
as being theoretically responsible in the
premises.
Moments sometimes occur in the his
tory of nations when a calculated indis-
erection proves of the highest public
service" the Kaiser said. 1T is for
this reason'that 1 have decided to make
known the substance of a lengthy con-
versation which it was my recent privi-
lege to have with the Emperor.
His Majesty spoke with impulsive
and unusual frankness. saying, You
English are as mad, mad. mad as March
hares. What has come over you that
you are completely given over to suspi-
cions that are quite unworthy of a great
nation? What more can l do than l
have done? declared with all the en-
phasis at my command in my speech at
the Guildhall that my heart was set
upon peace n that it was one of my
dearest wishes to live on the best terms
with England. Have | ever been false
to my word? Falsehood and prevarica-
tion are alien to my nature. My actions
ought to speak for themselves, but you
will not listen to them. but to those
who misinterpret and distort them"
The interviewer re minded the Kaiser
that an important and l. ,uential sec
tion of the German newspapers inter-
preted those acts very differently and
effusively approved of them because
they indicated that Germany was bent
upon shaping events in Morocco.
There are mischief makers" replied
Tx Emperor, in both countries. win
not attempt to weigh their relative ca
pacity for Misrepresentation, but the
facts are as l ave stated. Their has
been nothing in Germany's recent ac-
ton in regard to Morocco contrary to
the explicit declaration of my love Of
peace made both at the Guildhall and
In my latest speee, at s~trasburg."
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-02
CIVIL WAR PRISONERS.

To the Editor of the Evening Star:
Kindly advise the number of Fedora
and Confederate prisoners taken during
Civil War, and where confined.
F. C. TODD.
At the close of the Val ia, 223 prison
ers were surrendered by the Confeder-
ates to the Union armies. The govern
ment also had in prisons in the North
9S,S00. In 1853 there was a general ex-
change of prisoners. the United States
giving up 121, 900 in return for HOS 0
Union soldiers. They were confined in
many places. From 1861 to 1864, 225,0 0
Union soldiers passed the doors of
Libby Prison, Richmond, and $4,000 were
at one time at Andersonville, Ga.-GEd.]
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-02
LISBON EARTHQUAKE.

To the Editor of the Evening Star:
Was fire the chief cause of loss of life
in the Lisbon earthquake of 1855, in
which go, 900 people were said to have
lost their lives? N. A. B.
1.-THE alarm caused by the falling
buildings impressed the frightened
crowd of people that the beautiful mar
Bile quay on the river side was the
safest place.. as it was well beyond the
reach of falling ruins. Accordingly a
great of people assembled
there, when suddenly the structure
sank dow bodily with all on it, and
no vestige ever appeared.-Ed.1
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-02
CRY AGAINST COUNTY ON UNI TICKET.

In the election calculations of the party managers in Essex it Is assume
that Newark will give a Democratic majority on the county ticket, and the rest
of The county a Republican majority, and the question is as to which, majority
will be the greater to make a plurality in the county. From the different points
of view Newark will. according to Democratic calculations. poll rom 5000 to
10000 plurality for senator and sheriff, while he county will lot g o above 1000
than 1000 Democratic for tn city IN from 5000 to 10000 Republican in the
county, East Orange being looked to for 1000 Republican. 1t IA Fort 1857
majortyn a total vote of 1895 The largely increased registration is assumed to
&c all epubican If it is city against county Newark has more han two-thrds
thu population Of HI rest o. the county, and has a correspondingly larger stock
of voters to draw upon for majrtes 81.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-02

The deliberate smashing IF a voting machine which had been placed by Sec
rotary of state Dickinson in Kmkwood. Camden county, was an unlawful act
bmt should there b surprise at it's commission? The recent votejn the districts
roughou the State throwing OUT the machines vas "a striking manifestation of
the popular dislike of a device intended to restrict the ballot and hamper voters.
In all probability. If the people of the voting machine districts had lot been
afforded IN opportunity to get rid of them, there would Ne n epidemic of
smashed machines. AS it is secretary Dickinson has taken the alarm and
sherins have been instructed to keep strict watch and ward in districts where
the machines ae to be fused his year.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-02
THE UNIVERSITY AND BASKETBALL

TO the Editor of the Evening Star:
In the issue of your paper of October
% you state that Yale was the winner
of the intercollegiate basketball cham
pionship last year, whereas it is we'll
known that Pennsylvania was the win
ner. M. r.
1.-THE year referred to in the answer is
the intercollegiate basketball season of
1867. Pennsylvania won the series in
boss, and also the series in 1907-S.-
TEd.1
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-02
SENATOR coLBy's CONCEALED CAMPAIGN EXPENSES.

Senator Colby keeps his account of election expenses in his inside pocket.
He car be prodded into showing the account to thu public. Hiss campaign,
including his ante denominations expenses have been exceedingly large, and there
are heavy expense to be incurred in the election tomorrow. If it costs Senator
Colby forty thousand dollars for his first election campaign three years 6 his
xpense this yea cannot b less obviously h figures would 20 look well in
a public statement But in he Legislature next winter the subject of the pub
noationo of campaign expenses just pror to election will surely come u p ford dis
cusson. Logically and consistently how will Senator Colby figure in the debate
If he is reelected to the Senator? How answer the SCOTS n gbes of fellow
legislators? How explain his present attitude of conceahnent?
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-02

1t requires somen nerve in a State official to make public N official statement
like that which was sent out on Saturday by stateC Comptroller West represent
inr or rather fsrepresentn the condition of the State reasurya at the enc of
thu ncal year. The comptroller fails to give any other figures save those of
what lie claims ito be the balance in he State treasury, the UNI stated being
soS1sgs47. Ii pointo of fact. here is not a single dollar of this sur in the
state treasury a $ IN actual balance and on Saturday the treasury was virtually
bankrupt. the big surplus of over two millions of three years. g having var
ished. II a balance of nearly three millions raj in the treasury, what reason
would Governor Fort have for urging the necessity of taking for he States use
n larpe rart of te state income for III public schools of the municipalities? 1t
would b. singular for a bank cashier to make a report representing his banks
dehsa nd trust funds as part1f the banks capital but Comptroller West a
Ion an analogous act He punches together the railroad tax money belonging
10 the municipalities I'M In money pledged for payment oil contracts extend
ing over from last year.. n calls the lunch a treasury balance" when h
fact is hat OF Saturday the surplus was entirely 20 an the treasury was
deficient from $4,000 to s25OMO in its actual cash Comptroller West mits such
details as tha the expenditures for the last fiscal year exceeded the treasury
income by upwards of half a millions dollars But that will all come out in the
official wash some time after the election.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-02
AN ANCIENT ATHLETE.

To the Editor of the Evening Star:
Who was the ancient athlete who,
according to the legend, shouldered a
live bullock and then killed 1t with
a single blow of his fist, concluding the
performance by eating the whole
animal at a single meal? ]. P. H.
This Is attributed to Milo, the
wrestler of Crotona, who is reputed TO
have lived about 500 B. c. After win
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-02
HIS FIRST CASE.

"A young advocate was engaged in
his first case. Before he had proceeded
ten minutes. with full forensi force,
the Judge had decided the case in his
favor and. had. told him so. Despite
this the young man Would not stop.
Finally the judge leaned forward. and,
the politest of tones. said. Mr..
b. Notwithstanding your arguments.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-02
DID TEDDY GET U N

After looking over the names OF
places and animals in Central Africa.
we are convinced that the President has
been stung in that dollar q word con-
tract with Ainslee's. The Y~aneootup-
iooganspan river and that domestic pet.
tho Observation-Disclosures, are cheap at
the price.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-02

In Ripping Good Hamor-By 5. H.
1T WASN'T FROZEN OVER. EITHER.

About next July we will publish this
item:
John Smith fell onto the Passaic
river yesterday and fractured his leg.
With difficulty he managed to walk
ashore
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-02
THE FOOTBALL PLAYER.

He doesn't ask for quarter,
F, He never turns his back:
His n in view he dashes through
And centres his attack.
He masses all his safeguards,
He will not down or drop;
The goals in sight, he's full of fight,
Who dares the runner stop?
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-02
kerr Local ELECTION QUESTIONS IN HIND roMoRRow

KEEP local ELELTOV UUE5TIOFS NV MIMI
The antispring election act was devised to confuse local questions WIZ
national tissues. The estate and city seemed safely Republican in naional politics,
and to ida OF hose who drafted HI law was that with the local, county State
and national elections on one day the tail wondg g with the hide Then n
voting machine vas introduced to further prevent independent voting All this
was done he IT renembered, in te sacred nam of reform IN there were
very zoe people. Of the kind Tho cannot see further than their precious noesn
politics, who approved because the thin bore the reform-l label Tomorrow IN
charter election for Mayor, Board of Works, aldermen am freehoders VIII be
complicated with the election for senator assembBmen. sheriff ant supervisor
ad with the elections for President and members Of Congress and necessarily
hundreds OF votersw will vote on local candidates contrary to the way they would
voters will be DISTINGUISHED because they wrongly mark their ballots an the
rejection of these ballots Jay deea the will of thu voters in some cases., and
even change najoiies in public boards The legislature has Kept TINS oao'
election act N the statute books year after year, despite protest. tut tn voter,
by reghuteiy keeping in mnd the Importance of the tissues of he charter cleo
tfn, al defeat the object of this partisan law. An increased majority for
Mayor avssIng tomorrow will powerfully simulate isr repeal
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-02
CAN EAST ORANGE MORSE cAnNoNlsMa

The Seventh congressional district in pTtc comprises East Orange, wherein
The last presidential election 1854 Republican votes were poned and only s5
Democratic votes. That was in the Roosevelt election flood East Orange will
vote heavily for Taft, but What will its vote be IN respect to the congressman
and Cannonismc East Orange brides itself or its intelligence. its civic spirit and
its patriotism. VIII it tomorrow discriminate between Mr. Taft n Mr. Wiley,
who was for a twoyear term a compliant servHor of Speaker Cannon and who,
II reelected, will vote to make Mr. Cannon speaker of he mex House and
controller of naiona. legislation?
1t is unlawful for abor unions to impose fneso on heir members in ride tic
coere them into joining N a strike according to a new decision by the Massa-
chusetts Supreme Court which hs made ermanen a emporary injunction to
prevent liz imposition of a 500 fine IN certain union members This is a lev
rulng, hi will b AIKEN cognizance Of in other States
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-02
ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

ming many prizes in the Olympic games
he is said to have met death in trying
to tear apart a split tree to reach some
honey that had been deposited within
it. R~ebounding, the tree caught both
of his hands as in a wise, in which
helpless condition he was devoured by
wild beasts.-Ed.1
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-02
DISTORTED PROVERBS.

AS We sew so shall We rip.
The early worn is gotten by the bird.
A rolling stone gathers no moss. but
it certainly raises the dust, somehow.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-02
CAN A READER ANSWER?

TO TIT EuItuI Ut III EFtHr1B- StdT'
Kindly tell me who is the author of
the following line:
"Witnered and child by the cold
worlds frown."
If the poem isn't too long, kindly
publish 1t. L. A. B.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-02
A LULLABY.

David had just returned from STAY
ing the giant with his sling.
Where have you been?" asked his
mother.
Rocking Goliath - Sleep"
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-02
HIS MISTAKE.

He caught her in the dark and kissed
her,
Then tried to bluff it out with this:
II thought you were my sister Nary"
She laughed and said 1T is"
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-02
THE SILENT VOTE.

1t has been discovered that there are
800 dead men registered at Bayonne.
We haven't learned yet whether there
are any candidates among the number.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-02
ON THE QUIET.

This is a grave situation remarked
the man who was laying out the ceme-
terry site.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-02
CHARLES LAMB.

: When stark oblivion froze above
their anne
Whose glory shone round
. Shakespeare's. bright as
. One eye beheld their light shine
!. full as fame's,
! One hand unveiled it; this did
. none but thou.
. Love, stronger than forgetful-
. ness and sleep,
. Rose, and babe memory rise,
and England hear;
. And all the harvest, left so long
I toreap,
. Shone ripe and rich in every
!, sheaf and ear.
A child it was who first by grace
. of thine.
/ Communed with gods who
!. share with thee their shrine,
. Elder than thou vast ever now
! Now that l lay before thee, in
. thanksgiving.
: Praise of dead men divine and
ever living,
!. Whose praise is thine as thine
! Is theirs, Charles Lamb.
!, -Swinburne. +.
~
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-02
BILL SURE.

You'll be 1t tomorrow, Bill,
But which Bill it will b
Cannot be doped out at this time
With any certain T.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-11-02

the court has concluded to decide this
case in your OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES In
quirer.,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-10

Philippines our government should re-
tain such land as may be necessary for
coaling station and naval bases.
Alaska and Porto Rico.
We demand for the people of
Alaska and Porto Rico the full en-
of a territorial form of government
and the officials appointed to ad-
minister the government OF all our
territories and the District of Co
lumbia should be thoroughly
dence.
Panama Canal.
We believe the Panama canal will
prove Of great value to our country
and favor its speedy completion.
Pan-Amerfcan Relations.
The Democratic party recognizes
the Importance and advantage of de-
veloping closer ties of Pan-American
friendships and commerce between
the United States and her sister ma
the taking of such steps, consistent
with Democratic policies. for better
acquaintance, greater mutual conf
dence and larger exchange of trade.
as will bring lasting benefit not only
to the United States but to this
constitutions, forms of government.
ambitions and interests akin to our
own.
Asiatic Immigration.
We favor full protection by both
national and state government within
their respective spheres of all for
eigners residing in the United States
under treaty, but we are opposed to
the admission of Asiatic immigrants
who cannot be amalgamated with our
population or whose presence among
us would raise a race is5ue and In
volve us in diplomatic controversies
with oriental powers
Foreign Patents.
We believe where an American
citizen holds a patent in a foreign
country, is compelled to manufacture
under his patent within a certain
time, similar restrictions should be
applied in this country to the citizen
or subject of such country.
Conclusion.
The Democratic party stands for
Democracy; the Republican has
drawn to itself all that is aristocratic
and plutocratic.
The Democratic party is the cham
pion of equal rights and opportuni-
ties to all; the Republican party Is
the party of privilege and private
monopoly The Democratic party lis
tens to the voice of the whole people
and gauges progress by the prosperity
and advancement of the average
man; the Republican party is sub
servient to the comparatively few
who are the beneficiaries Of govern
mental favoritism. We invite the CO.
operation of all, regardless of prev
ious political affiliation or past differ
ences, who desire to preserve a gov
eminent of the people by the people
and for the people, and who favor
such an administration Of the gov
eminent as will insure. as far as hu-
-f<c< "a
shall draw from society reward
commensurate with his contribution
to the welfare of society.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-10

various services of the government
connected with waterways in one SER
vice for the purpose of aiding in the
completion of such system of inland
waterways, and we favor the creation
of a fund ample for continuous work
which shall be conducted under the
direction of commission of experts
to be authorized by law.
Post Roads,
We favor federal aid to state and
local authorities in the construction
and maintenance of post roads.
Telegraph and Telephones.
We pledge the Democratic party to
the enactment of law to regulate the
rates and services of telegraph and
telephone companies engaged in the
transmission of messages between the
states under. the jurisdiction of the In
terstate Commerce commission.
Natural Resources.
We repeat the demand for internal
development and for the conservation
of our national resources contained in
previous platforms, the enforcement of
which Mr.. Roosevelt has vainly sought
from reluctant party; and to that
end, we insist upon the preservation,
| protection and replacement of needed
| forests. the preservation of the public
domain for homeseekers, the protection
of the national resources in timber,
coal, iron and oil against monopolistic
control, the development of our water
ways for navigation and every other
usual purpose including the irrigation
of arid lands, the reclamation of swamp
lands the Qualification of streams, the
| development of water power, and the
! preservation of electric power general
| ed by this natural force from the con-
| troll of monopoly: and, to such end we
urge the exercise of all powers, ma
| ional, state and municipal both sep
| arately and in cooperation. We insist
upon a policy of administration of our
| forest reserve which shall relieve it
of the abuses which have arisen there
under and which shall. as far as prac-
| ticable, conform to the police regula-
lions of the several states where they
are located which shall enable home
steaders as of right to occupy and ac-
quire title to all portions thereof which
are especially adapted to agriculture
! and which shall furnish a system of
| private citizen as to the larger manu-
| facturer and consumer.
Hawaii.
| We favor the application of prin-
ciples of the land laws of the United
| States to our newly acquired territory
Hawaii to the end that the public lands
| Of that territory may be held and uti-
lized for the benefit of bona fide home
steaders.
Philippines.
We condemn the experiment in i'm
| perialism as an inexcusable blunder
i which has involved US in an enormous
| expense, brought us weakness instead
| Of strength and laid our nation open
| to the charge of abandoning a funda-
/ mental doctrine of self-government.
| We favor an immediate declaration
of the nations purpose to recognize the
| independence of the Philippine islands
as soon as a stable government can be
established, such independence to be
| guaranteed by us as we guarantee the
independence of Cuba until the neu-
! tralization Of the islands can be Sc
cured by treaty with other powers. In
| recognizing the independence of the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-10
Hawaii.

We favor the application of prin-
ciples of the land laws of the United
States to our newly acquired territory
Hawaii to the end that the public lands
of that territory may be held and uti-
lized for the benefit of bona fide home.
steaders.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-10
Arbitrary Power of Speoker

The House of Representatives was
designed by the fathers of the consti-
tuition to be the popular branch of our
government responsive to the public
will.
The house of representatives as con-
trolled in recent years by the Republic
can party has ceased to be a delibera-
tive and executive body, responsive TO
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-07-10

We believe where an American
citizen holds a patent in a foreign
country. is compelled to manufacture
under his patent within a certain
time, similar restrictions should be
applied in this country to the citizen
or subject of such a country.