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The Washington herald., 1908-05-17
IT WAS PURELY A FROLIC.
Voyage of the Fleet Compared with
fhat of Oregon.

voyage OF the Fleet Compared with
that of Oregon.
From the San Francisco Argonaut
Let Us hope that nobody win accuse the
Argonaut of bad manners If we point out
that there are not only some crudities but
likewise some anomalies in the tremen-
dous hubbub We are making over our
guests Of the Atlantic heet-or, let US say,
what was the Atlantic fleet before il got
into the Pacific. We are receiving the
men of this feet from Admiral Evans
down to galley boys with all the honors
due 10 conqueFing heroes. while as a mat
ter OF fact nobody has done anything Of
a heroic sort. These gallants in blue have
done nothing more than in obedience 10
orders and in holiday fashion TO sail
round from Hampton Roads TO San Fran
cisco, stopping conveniently for feastinz
and dancing and for chucklng the girls
of half dozen countries under their dim
pied chins. As a maneuVer, the VOYAGE
has been most interesting: as q frolic L
has been a vast and stupendOus success.
But looking at the whole incident in dead
sober seriousness, there has been nothing
about II in the leastWise difficult or heroic,
calling for special gratitude or even ac-
acknowledgement on the part Of the public.
Looking at the matter logically, the pub
llc part would appear to be adequately
sustained at the point Of paying the bills,
which. let it be remarked IN parenthesis.
are neither few in number nor small in
aggregate.
Compared with the trip Of the Oregon
ten years ago from San Francisco to San
tiago the voyage Of the battle ship feet
has been merely a peaceful and Joyous
picnic. The Oregon went through hostile
seas and she went alone She went 10
certain danger and TO possible destruction.
She went, too, at break-neck speed, reck-
ing not OF any hazard. taking heed OF
nothing partaking OF the idea of pleasure
or comfort. There were no convoys. no
supply ships in attendance. no stopDiHg
for social diversion, no interchange Of
courtesies anywhere. It was straight and
severe business from start to finish, and
in striking contrast with the very notable
but none the less purely gala cruise OF the
battle-ship feet.
The real significance Of this cruise into
Pacific waters is political rather than
martial
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17
By Ex-ATTACBE.

Were the London Times given 10 raunt-
ing its achievements, after the fashion
Of a number Of It's less ancient con-
temporaries on both sides OF the Atlantic.
1t might add to Ii long list OF services
rendered 70 the British nation, that of
having brought about Engiand's mastery
and de facto possession Of Egypt. 1t IS
difficult nowadays ia conceive the Brit
lsh empire without its domination OF the
Suez Canal and OF the land Of the Nile.
For one cannot be held without the
other Their command Is indispensable
to the safety of King Edwards huge
Oriental empire. with its colossal wealth
and It's teeming population of more than
900 000, 900. This is SO self-eVident that
even those foreign nations who at first
protested bitterly against England's
supremacy in Egypt, are now virtually
reconciled thereto, realizing that she
has no alternative in the matter, and
that she has during the quarter Of 4
century that has elapsed since the bonn
bardment Of Alexandra, never abused
her power there at the expense Of other
cOuntriea
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17
ASIATICS ON BRITISH SOIL.

on the other hand it was nothing but
labOrers and ho0dlums that were re-
sponsible in Vancouver. Baron Ishii, the
japanese government representative who
investigated the troubles, in a recent
japanese magazine article, declares that
American laborers are benlghted, ignor-
ant, ard intolerant, and at the same time
are a great political factor He puts the
blame for the Pacific Coast riots on them,
and especially on the Irish-Americans.
His views in this particular are shared
by some Of the Ottawa authorities. who
want to see Canadian labor cut entirely
loose from that of the United States. de-
claring that almost without exception
any trouble that Canadian labor has got
ten into comes from the labor organiza-
tlons Of the United States.
The trouble at Vancouver IS the same
old story OF race antipathy that has been
known from the time that the Canaanites
hated the people Of Israel. Anglo-saxons
have ever insisted on Anglo-saxon su-
premacy. And to-day England is having
trouble with the Aslaties not only in
Canada. but in New Zealand Austria
lasia, and IN South Africa. In every
self-governing British possession the peo-
pie have made a solemn resolve 10 keep
their several countries 10 themselves.
and 10 receive only such immigrants as
they can asslmiiate. And It IS declared
by English writer's who are thoroughly
acquainted with the situation that these
countries are prepared TO make any sacri-
fee to maintain Angio-Sax0n supremacy.
SO long as England and America can
hold in check that tide of Asiatic emigra-
ton that Is ambitious TO sweep out into
the newer portions of the world, where
opportunity is young and mans destiny
a large one. all is likely to be well.
But 1t viii take the combined diplomacy
and the combined strength OF the two
great Anglo-Saxeu nations to accomplish
Il. Even South America is awakening
to the danger Of Oriental immigration.
and the situation there Is not much less
acute than in our own continent. A prom
inent japanese writer. discussing the
hope Of ultimate success in colonizlng in
the Western world, Acknowledges the
seriousness Of the opposition 70 his peo-
pie when he says that If they hope 30
succeed as colonizers like other races or
nationaiities, they have yet 10 see their
tracks covered with the bones Of mar
tyrs who have perished in the struggle.
Copyright. Is1s. By Frederic J. Haskin.l
To-mOrrOw-Which VIII England
Choose:
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17

70 one Of them in a season, especially If
they have brothers or other near rela-
tiyes at the Academy.
> Questios-How should one address a lady whom
he has never met. but Shom be knows by reputation
in a neteg Is Il good form 70 write TO some one yoa
know Wel IN the third peTsons GENE
Answer-Afadam. No. It is inexcusable
to write to person who is really ones
friend IN the third person, and the use
of this form should be accepted as an
intentional rebuke or snub. since It could
hardly be credited TO ignorance.
G. Quesii0n-How soon should ons expect call
from the person on whom he has left letter Of m
toductiouy A reply in your next Issue would be sp
meciated. ENGLIsHMAN.
Answer-A letter Of introduction should
receive immediate attention. and call
made or an invitation extended by the
person on whom II Is left within twenty
four hours after its receipt
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17
Gradually Take Control.

The appointment of English and French
comptrollers Of accounts. selected by their
respective governments. followed. and
then the railroads and ports. having been
hypothecatei as security for foreign loans,
were also turned over TO English and
French management. virtually independ-
ent Of Khediviate authority The next
step was the appointment OF English and
French high government officials to seats
in tie Egyptian cabinet. receiving their
instructions from London and Paris. and
enjoy ing the right of vetoeing the meas
ures of their colleagues and the DEGREES
OF the Khedives.
Ismail on finding himself shorn OF
every vestige Of power, made a desperate
attempt to recover It by dismissing hi,
foreign ministers. and was thereupon
compelled to abdicate in favor Of his son.
Tewfk, whom he hated. The next two
years witnessed still further alienation
Of Khedival authority TO English and
French control. OF course, this was dis
tasteful to all classes Of Egyptians. Out
side interference always is unpopular.
especially in Oriental countries, where the
intervention usually comes from people
of different race. hue, creed, customs,
tradition. and mode of life and thought
Derived from such a source. even the
most manifest advantages and benefits
lose their SAVIOR. and become obnoxious
Consequently, the pashas and beys who
had fattened under the maladministratlon
Of Khedive Ismail, and who found their
interests impaired, experienced no diff
Guilty in exciting a popular insurrection,
which had for its object not merely the
elimination Of all foreign participation
IN the internal administration OF the
country. but even the expulsion of ali
foreigners from Egypt, the people being
given to believe that III that way all their
obligations to their foreign creditors
would be cancelled and their debts wiped
out Of existence. The insurrection was
inaugurated and fonented by some bril-
liant but wrongheaded Englishmen, such
as Wilfrid Blunt, who professed to see
In the agitation not an appeal TO racial
and religious fanaticism, but merely
praiseworthy nationalist movement in
favor Of a constitutional form OF govern
ment, which was, OF course, an absardity.
The insurrection. however broke out,
and foreigners were forced to fee. The
French government Of the day, being
afraid TO embr0h itself with the other
powers. notably with Germany. by armed
action in Egypt, hesitated SO long about
accepting England's invitation to join
her in dispatching ships and troops to
the Land OF the Nile that England un-
deTtcok the enterprise herself. The in
surgents, who had obtained possession
OF Alexandria, having fired upon the Brit
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17
one Countryt enc People.

From the Kansas City Journal
To the students of government and 20
those who take deeply 10 heart the great
questions of the relations between the
States and the government there IS a
profoundly gratifying reflection in this
evidence Of the ultimate solidarity OF the
Union-the assembling of the supreme
representatives Of the Federal and State
authorities ''in committee of the whole"
to consider "the general good" State
lines are wiped out, but not arbitrarily
or with the surrender Of the slightest
prerogative. while this tribute to the
oneness OF the many" is being paid.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17
Eeypt Then Rankrupt.

Many books have been published about
the manner in which the ancient pros
perity OF the land Of the Pharoahs has
been restored under British direction. its
administration reformed, life and proper
~ made secure. and financial and COM
mercial credit placed upon the highest
plane. although prior 10 the battle OF
Tel-el-kebir. Egypt was so hopelessly
bankrupt that the prospect OF her pres
ent fourshing condition would have
been then regarded by most people as a
foolish and altogether Utoplan dream
Lord Miner, Sir Auckland Colvin. Sir
Donald Mackenzie Wallace. Sir Edward
Mallet, that wonderfully able and lucid
writer, Edward Dicey. and. last of all.
Lord CromeT, have rec0unted the process
by means Of which modern Egypt. as II
is to-day, has been evolve4 from the
ruin Of thirty years ago. But one will
search in vain in all these volumes
clever though they be, for any mention
of the services OF the London Times in
first landing England on The banks or
the Nile.
These is a very general impression,
not only in Great Britain, but also
abroad. that England blundered into
Egypt and has been compelled hy the
force of circumstances TO remain there
indefinitely. The notorious reluctance Of
Gladstone in particular, Of John Bright.
and Of other English statesmen 20 un-
dertake any military action in Egypt.
the pledges which they gave TO with
draw at the earliest possible moment.
= nd fhnt~ cfnnar. 80
promises have contributed TO this popular
belief. Some Of the authors whom ] have
mentioned above. notably Lord Cromer
and Sir Donald Mackenzie Wallace, have
still further strengthened this view,
which in the eyes OF foreign nations is
perhaps the most pleasant and British
one TO perpatuate
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17
British Control Necessary.

But the fact remains that the Times.
which has always been the organ, par
excellence. Of Englands imperialism.
realized from the moment when the Suez
Canal became an accomplished fact. that
imperial interests demanded England's
mastery Of the Land Of the Nile. And
the Thunderer laid its plans accordingly.
prompted thereto by no selfish interest
but solely by that intense patriotism
which finds so eloquent an expression In
the life and letters just published of its
famous editor. John Thaddeus Delane.
whom even the NatlonaIists admire so
greatly that they ascribe 10 him without
a shadow Of reasOn) Hibernian descent.
and the family name Of Delaney. Every
page Of the life and letters Of Delane
breathes this imperialism. tempered BY
essentially English level-headedness and
sober common sense. and demonstrates
how very often the great paper which he
directed for so many years subordinated
its own interests 70 those of the State.
II is through this. indeed, that it has
become, more than any other great Eng
llsh newspaper, the great national organ
Of the British empire regarded as such
at home and abroad.
Delane's relations with Lord Beacons-
field were OF the most intimate and
closest character. In fact Delane was
about the only man whose criticisms
Beaconsield. especially in his later years.
would consent to accept and TO whose
advice he would defer Many stories have
been told Of the manner in which Lord
Beaconsfeld made his amazing coup of
obtaining for England financial control
Of the Suez Canal, through the purchase
of the Founders shares Of Khedive Is
mail. There are several people who claim
credit for having advised Disraeli in the
matter
But il the truth were known it would
be found that Delane played an important
role in the affair and that II was the
counsel that he gave In this connection
that proved more weighty than that of
any one else. True, no mention Is made
thereof in Dasent's Memoirs of his uncle.
But then the book Is full Of manifest reti-
eences. and it is possible that we may
have to wait for full story OF the trans
action until the present Lord Rothschild
who was the financial agent Of the Tory
premier in the purchase of the shares
relates what he knows about Il. or until
Lord Beac0nsheld's voluminous letters
and diaries are published by Mr. Mony-
penny. one Of the directors and editors
of the Times. and to whom the vast mass
OF documents left by Disraeli were turned
over by the latter's literary executors
after the death a couple Of years ago Of
Lord Rowton.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17
shine. hv comnnrIson.

From the Philadelphia Public Ledger
A popular and progressive President in
a contest with Congress always appears
at an advantage. and in the present in
stance the Executive. for the very reason
that he knows what he wants and is not
ashamed 10 ask for it, shines by conlpari-
son with the Inalingering House.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17
Active Policy Begins.

It is from the time of the purchase Of
thase suez Canal shares by the English
government in 1875, for sum of $50
oc.0o0, anc which are worth now at mar
ket rates considerably over s1O0.00o0 200.
that may be said to date the active policy
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17
JAMESTOWN NAVAL STATION.

Some Interesting Assertions as TO
It's Lack of HeaithfuIness.
From the Medical Record.
There is a proposition before Congress
TO purchase the site Of the jamestown
Exposition for a naval training station,
but it would be wise before taking action
to find out whether young boys can live
In health in a place which had always
been considered uninhabitable IN summer.
The soldiers in Camp Captain John
Smith managed to get through the sum-
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17
Don't Breed Flies.

From the Baltimore American.
AS the summer approaches it is well to
remember that flies carry disease, and
that the cleaner the home is kept the
fewer win be the flies.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17
THE SOCIAL ARBITER
Fashionable Summer Resort Pointed Ont as
Necessary EpI.

NofE-The ArbIter VIZ be glad to snswer any
Questions OF social nature that may be sub
sniItea. such questions should be addressed to
4hs Arbiter, care The Washington Herald
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17
In the KIIIIng nusineas.

From the Ohio State Journal
The Black Hand Society appears to be
in position to attend to any one the
Widow Guinness may have overlooked.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17

ish ships while plundering the European
quarter OF the city. the bombaTdraent by
the British feet ensued. English troops
were landed, and England's military oc-
cupation OF Egypt and sole control OF
the Land Of the Nile became an accom-
pilshed fact, and has continued ever since.
Urged British Occupation.
New. from the time OF the purchase OF
the Suez Canal shares until the bonn
oardment Of Alexandria and the disem-
oarkation Of the English redeoats IN
Egypt, not day passed without the
London Times containing long and costly
cable dispatches from Alexandria and
caro- IN every one Of which was re-
peated. in one form or another the cid
refrain, 10 the effect that the only sal
walton for Egypt, the only relief FOR all
the miserable peasantry from the grinding
taxation and cruel oppression. and the
only chance for the foreign holders OF
Egyptian bonds 10 obtain their due Law
IN the British occupation Of the delta
Of the Nile The amount OF money which
the Times spent during these six or
seven years in cable tolls must have been
something enormous. For messages Of q
column and more In length. dated from
Cairo and Alexandra. appeared regularly
every morning, supplemented. Of course.
by periodical leaders Of similar purport
on the editorial page II was the popular
opinion created in Great Britain by
these cabiegrams and letters from Fgvpt
that rendered the British occupation OF
the Land OF the Nile possible. Public
sentiment in the United Kingdom would
nave disapproved Of any such action in
lSi5 By 1852 British Statesmen and neo-
pie had been educated by the Times 20
appreciate not merely the policy. but the
absolute necessity OF the step. while for
elen nations mad. through the same
agency. become Teconciled thereto. 7 NAV
add that notwithstanding the fact that
BRUSH guns pounded into utter ruin the
wealthiest and most important CONNER
elai center Of the Levant. on the occasion
or the bombardment Of Alexandra. the
price OF Egyptian bonds in London and
Paris increased from 80 to 40 per cent
within twenty-four hours afterward
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17

Every one cannot have a country place
many cannot have even a bungalow
with a bit Of land in the woods or on the
seashore-but for those who can have
neither OF these there are many heaIthfuI
out-of-the-way places where one can get
away from the beaten track of fashion
and live ones own life unmolested. An
through New England there are quaint
little towns stretched along the seashore
or nestled down among the hills, where
the people are glad TO take summer
boarders:" and il the beds ale hard ana
the fare plain, the scenery is beautiful.
the air glorious. and the communion with
nature soul-satisfying. 4 never knew
what il was to live before last summer
said society belle when asked what her
plans were for the coming season. Two
years ago I passed the summer at Bar
HaTbOF. That was not SO bad. but I was
as tired at the end OF the season as
was at its beginning. We were compelled
TO lead such strenuous lives. The sum-
mer before that / went to Narragansett.
and one season there took twenty pounds
OF Of my poor bones, which I can III
spare Summer before that We were at
White Sulphur. OF course, you know an
about White Sulphur, where they dance
the german from morning until night
But last summer I went to a little para
disc On the coast of Maine. where there
were aot q dozen strangers altogether,
The Washington herald., 1908-05-17

To-morrow-which VIII England
Choose.
Rock Island Argus., 1908-07-29
For Clerk of Supreme Court.

The Chicago Federation of Labor at
its meeting on Sunday last, endorsed
John L. Pickering of Springfield for
the democratic nomination for clerk
of the supreme court, this notwith-
standing Mr.. Pickerings opponent for
the nomination, J. NJ. Quinlan, is res
ident of Chicago This fact speaks
highly for the popularity of Mr.. Pick
ering among the wageworkers of the
city by the lake; and he is equally as
popular among those of the entire
| state. Mr.. Pickering's popularity with
the people of the state was strongly
attested in his campaign for the same
office in 1902, six years ago, when he
came $4,000 votes nearer election than
the head of the ticket. He was nearer
state ticket since Cleveland. Steven
son and Altgeld carried Illinois in 1892.
| Having made such vigorous and
lcreditable campaign in 1902, he de-
serves denomination this year. Mr..
Pickering has been in the democratic
harness in Illinois for 25 years, and
has done effective service for the party
as political correspondent for the st.
Louis Republic and the Chicago Her
aid. His nomination for clerk of the
supreme court at the approaching pri-
mary election (Aug. 81, will aid in
making a strong and popular state
ticket
Rock Island Argus., 1908-07-29

his man. and presently they were
lunching off the remnants of the ham,
per's contents.
The evening fell. and Betty insisted
upon going below Esterbrooke held
back as they entered the saloon. Here
was babel of sound. Babies and
children cried through hunger and
fear, and tired mothers sought inef-
fectually to secure quiet.
Through the confusion Osbon passed
with the assurance that two rowboats
had been sent out to forage and that
food would presently arrive. His good
'humor had not failed him, and wher-
ever he passed he left a trail Of
smiles behind.
At the sight of the mass of rugs
borne by Esterbrooke's man Osbons
eve frightened. and after seeing that
Betty was made comfortable the rest
were Communicated for the women
and children. Esterbrooke -ventured
protest, but for once Osbon forgot to
smile.
"Your order got us into this hole,
he said fiercely. IF | hear another
board"
He looked as though he longed TO do
it. and Esterbrooke subsided with
suddenness that was surprising.
The return of the boats with such
stores as they could obtain helped TO
| lessen the discomfort. OsbOn dealt
out the supplies with a careful hand
and n CHEEKY word. and presently the
| women and children sought rest on
the saloon floor. The men gathered on
| the lower deck and smoked and slept
as their fancy dictated.
Esterbrooke. finding the situation
| intolerable. at last engaged some Of
the crew to put him ashore. When
] the morning. sun began to paint the
1 east and Betty came out of the cabin
| for breath of fresh air she found
Osbon leaning against a pillar and
searching the horizon for the smoke
that should signal the advent of the
| rescuing steamer.
you have been up all nightT she
asked. with quick sympathy.
| Osbon nodded.
"I never did like to sleep in a coal
bin." he explained. This was hard
coal too"
How did Mr.. Esterbrooke stand it?'
she asked.
He went ashore" explained Osbon.
'.He felt assured that you would be
looked after
with you on board" assented Bet
ty tenderly. You were a host in
yourself, dear, II guess l love you
even if you are not romantic"
Good humor is better than romance
sometimes" he said softly as he took
her I'm his arms. But / never thought
that il would win you for me. dear"
Betty looked into the heavy lidded
eyes, now glowing with affection. and
saw the man behind the boyishness.
I'm glad 1t did," she simply said.
And to that Osbon added amen"