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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-30
America and Japan.

The understanding reached between
Washington and Toxic As to the policy
of America and Japan toward each other,
and of both toward China. is in itself an
excellent thing, and the publication OF 1t
at this time. while certain 10 lead to some
spirited discussion, should work for good.
We assure Japan that we have no de-
signs on any of her territory, and she
us that she has none ours. That set
ties all talk about Japan and the Philip
pines, however unconvtncing that talk
may have been. AS for ourselves we have
never for day had an eye on foot o.
japanese soil having always wished
Japan the best of luck with all she pos
sessed.
The mutual assurance that All d1hei-
ences, IL any arise. between the two coun-
tries shall be calmly discussed in the
light Of all the facts testifies at once to
the observation-disclosures of both peoples, and
to the old friendship existing between
them. Old friends should never fly each
at the others throat. and it might prove
A worldwide calamity were America and
Japan to forget themselves and go to
war over an adjustable matter.
Then-and that is the meat of the egg
nOlh countries pleOSe themselves difSSi
to the open door in China. and practically
10 the preservation of the integrity of the
Chinese empire. John Hay is the author
Of that policy, and he brought all the
leading powers of the world to agreement
on the subject. What Japan consented
to then she consents to now, the only diff
ference being that the result of her war
with Russia has made her influence In
that part of the far east much greater
than ever before. But she still stands
with the other GREAT power in the Pacific
ourselves-to assist in keeping 1T open
should remove the question from doubt
and further discussion.
This policy of Mr.. Hay was warmly
approved by the American people. and
it's reassertion at this time by MIR. Root
would appear as certain to be Endorsed.
Our hopes of markets in China are as
high as when Mr.. Hay eucidated the SUBJ
ject.
treaty. This understanding is not so
described. Mr.. Hay negotiated no treaty
with the powers about the open door in
China. and Mr.. Root may not think such
a step necessary in returning to the sub
Ject with Japan alone. But that bridge
can be crossed when reached. If, as is
suggested in some quarters. the Senate
should ask for particulars the President
will. of course. be prepared to give them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-30
Democracy and the Future.

4 correspondent of the New York Even
Ing Post, in communication in which he
examines In rather a gloomy frame of
mind the present condition of the, demo-
cratic party. puts the case in this way:
rs there any means at hand TO induce
the American people to forget and over
look its serious mistakes of the last fifty
years and to forgive it for fighting on
the wrong side of every important aues
ton from the Fremont campaign of 1855
down TO date? | fear not. though I have
a lingering hope that new issues may
arise that will put new life into the party
and give II a chance for life.
But even should new issues arise. is it
not probable that The republicans would
see them first, getting on the right side
of them all? Is reorganization of the
party and the displacement OF its leaders
in the north possible? Should such leaders
as Mr.. Guffey Of Pennsylvania. Thomas
TaEgart of Indiana, Roger Sullivan of
Illinois and Charles F. Murphy, 'Fingy
Corners and Pat McCarren of New
York be retired. would that do any good
Their leadership may hurt the party. but
would not their summary removal also
hurt II. and very seriously?
The democratic party is not dead. by
any manner Of means. 1t has more than
once before been in a worse condition
than it now is. Nineteen hundred and
twelve will round out sixteen years in the
wilderness. and that is a long time The
time may even be heightened II will he
surprising. indeed. II Judge Taft does not
succeed himself in the White House. But
even then there will be democratic
party There need be no fear about that
It's leadership. however, must be, and
will be, changed One may read in the
names this correspondent gives an ex-
IL ~ in
Bryans defeat. is it possible to con-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-30

ceive OF successful national administra-
ton with men like Guffey, Taggart, Sui
Ivan. Murphy, Corners and McCarren
frequent callers at the White House and
advisers of the President? OF course the
voters took this into account They saw
what Mr. Bryans obligations would be In
case of success. and however we'll they
may have liked him they could not swal-
low such company.
Comparisons are odious, but often very
necessary in illustrating a political point.
Observe the descent Of the democratic
party in recent years. In Pennsylvania
Guffey stands where Randall and Wal
lace and Black stood. In Indiana Tag
CART is the leading man where Hendricks
and Mcdonald once led. Sullivan of Illi-
nois was denounced by Mr.. Bryan four
years ago as political highwayman. And
in New York Murphy and Corners and
McCarren figure as Tilden and Hewitt
and Hill and Slocum once did.
4 silk purse, We are told, cannot be
made out of sow's ear. Neither can
great party, which has once boosted
with good right of it's intellect and skill.
be piloted to victory by men of a low
and mediocre grade. The democracy, at
any temporary cost. must throw off its
present local leadership in number of
states. 1t is unworthy of the party
traditions 1t has failed ANONYMOUSLY.
1t represents the reckless and scatter
Drained attempts of men to do things
beyond their powers and training They
have their friends. and to depose them
means row, but the expense sooner
or later must be incurred. The sooner
the better.
Who for the places? That is a diff
cult problem Where are the democrats
of yesteryearo How many of them are
now republicans? But new men of a
much higher class then those now serv-
ing must be found. Otherwise, more de-
feats
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-30
A Bad Disposition.

Thanksgiving day is over and the kicker
grimly gay
Exclaims, Once more l can resume my
customary way.
The season set aside for formal graft
tude is DER.
What JOY to find that l need not be
thankful any more.
Il can talk about the public in sad, sar-
castle vein;
l can talk about my neighbors; / can
bitterly complain
OF human nature as l see it passing day
by day
In individual forms or in the general ar
ray.
"Oh sweet relief. to drop the mask of
comfort and content
Which custom bids me don midst those
on simple pleasures bent:
The appetite for feasting is to some a
solace great
But the days of indigestion are the days
l celebrate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-30
The Building Inspectors Office.

The coroners jury in the case of the
fatal building collapse of last Monday
has found no one responsible for the
accident but announces its discovery of
lax methods and conditions of mad
equacy in the building inspectors office
calling in its opinion for thorough inves-
tigation. The District Commissioners
have promptly declared their determine
ton to ascertain. the exact condition of
the building department. and will doubt
less proceed without delay to inform
themselves on this subject Their inquiry
Ii is to be assumed, will be conducted
publicly The subject is of vital i'm
portance to every resident of Washington
and the entire community is interested.
If faults exist In the organization which
is supposed to safeguard the people from
the disastrous consequences of dishonest
or incompetent construction they must be
discovered and cured. If there are not
enough men to insure a thorough in
spection the conditions must be reported
to Congress in terms that will lay the
responsibility for further inadeuuacies
squarely upon the legislators. If the
building inspectors office is badly ad-
ministered the Commissioners have their
own remedy. The prime necessity now is
TO learn the precise state OF things. No
body is under accusation A belief OBJ
tains. however among many citizens that
there il something wrong somewhere. and
il is due to everybody concerned that it
should either be dispelled by the proof
of its error or carried through corrCbora-
ton TO the point of effective reform and
correction. There should be no question
in any mind regarding the efficiency for
the protection of the public of this branch
Of the District government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-30
The New York Senatorship.

In withdra wing from the senatorial race
in New York Mr.. Woodruff has perform
ed an act creditable to him. both as man
and partisan. 1t simplifies the situation.
and should lead as likely it will. to the
selection of Mr.. Root for the Office by ac-
clamation. Mr.. Woodruffs name was
the only one in opposition arresting any
attention. and now that it has been with
drawn. both unanimity and enthusiasm
in filing the place should follow.
In the Senate Mr.. Root from the first
will be conspicuous figure. and should
have committee assignments according to
his talents and the service his party will
expect of him. Ordinarily. new sena-
tor starts at the foot of his classes. But
as these matters are adjusted by party
caucus there should be no difficulty in
providing for man much out Of the
ordinary
Mr.. Platt. whom Mr.. Root will sue
coed. is third on naval affairs and fourth
on finance. Both committees are impor
tant Mr. Depew is third on judiciary and
sixth on commerce-two good assign
ments. With Mr.. Root in office it may
be considered advisable to give New York
a new deal-and of course a square one
all round
AS a suggestion, 1t may be said that
the acknowledged leader of the New York
bar would serve we'll on the judiciary
committee. Mr.. Depew, though educated
for the bar. has practiced little His
success has been achieved in other fields
the railroad field, and that of popular
oratory And maybe the man who has
presided over the State Department so
we'll would be capital selection for the
committee on foreign relations. Mr.. Root
would bring to the business of the latter
committee a thorough knowledge of de-
tails and large equipment as a debater.
Strong as the committee now Is. ne would
add TO its strength. and no other com
mittee Of the Senate will have more i'm
nortant affairs before it during Judge
Taft-s first four years in the White
House.
In this matter New York is setting an
example which should be followed by
the republicans of other states with sena-
torships at their disposal. The strongest
men should be chosen. Party fealty
party activity. personal popularity, are
good, and worthy of praise. But a man
may deserve such praise and not fill the
measure of the senatorial office. Simply
to have always worked hard for party
success and to possess a wide acquaint-
ance among and influence with the rank
and file of party workers, should establish
no claim to a seat in body where many
strong men meet, and only strong men are
effective
The republicans. as the result OF death
or resignation, are not in the force in
the Senate they were a few years ago.
These losses should be made up. and
the opportunity now presents itself In
several states. Laege politics is always
the best politics to play in the filing of
the highest places.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-30
word before the ship reached the former

word before the ship reached the former
port.
Consider the advantage the modern
woman has over her sister of the past. In
the old days the bride-to-be might seek
in vain for her swain across the great
pond. Now the magnetic. currents guide
her unerringly to the harbor of matri-
mony. Meet me in Europe says the
successful wooer. Where asks the
willing maid. "Oh. wherever it is con-
yenient; I'll send an aerogram before
YOU land 1t is so perfectly simple and
SO delightfully."- economical of time. There
have been telephone weddings; why not
wireless weddings? Then maybe Will
come wireless divorces. This is a prompt
world.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-30
A Wife by Wireless.

Wireless "up-to-dateness' has scored
a new mark of difference from the old
ways of doing things. The other day
woman sailed from New York to meet
her fiance in Europe. where they were
to be married. She did not know on
sailing day where she was to find her
afianced but had no doubts and went
off happy. for he. being a thoroughly mod
ern member of this highly scientific.
time saving social scheme. had cabled
her to say that he would send her de-
tailed instructions by wireless as soon as
he had arranged his affairs to take
few days for his honeymoon He could
not know whether he could meet her in
Cherbourg or Bremen, but would send
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-30
Progressive Night Riding.

respecters OF persons. Their latest ex-
plot in Tennessee is the whipping of two
boys for idleness and a man for talking
too much This is calculated to add a
great deal to the gayety of that commu-
nifty If the mscreants are bent ON pun
ishing all persons they do not like, who
may hope to escape lashing? The
man who talked too much had probab bly,
censured them, and they regard a single
word of that kind as too much. Gov.
Patterson has big job on hand in deal
ing with the undesirable citizens of his
state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-30
America and Japan.
rom the Philadelphia Ledger.

From the PhlIade1phla Ledger.
The understanding with Japan AZ out
Lined in the dispatches from Washing
ton IS of immense Importance to the
world and particularly to the United
States. The text of the agreement should
be published at the earliest moment, but
the mere outline indicates tremendous
diplomatic triumph for America-a tri-
umph in which Japan and the nations OF
Europe. and especially China. share. The
"underst anding'' means the removal, as
far as may be. of the chances of disas-
ter, trade disputes. irritations of all kinds,
of war and war talk and the opening of
an immense field for trade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-30
Talk Peace, Not War.
rom the New York World.

From the VIEW
When so many bonds of friendship and
amity ex st, when such powerful causes
are operating by the pressure of common
aims and desires to cement a closer friend
shin between the two nations, the silIi-
ness OF the lingo shrieking about COM
ing war with Japan is as manifest as it's
wickedness The publication of the terms
of the friendly understanding which has
heen reached should put a stop forever
ia the evil activities of demagogues who
have been trying their feeble best to stir
up trouble to foster extravaganza in naval
construction and to make work for fight
ing men,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-30
The Colored Brother.
From the Brooklyn Citizen.

President Roosevelt made an entirely
sensible speech at the laying of the cor
ner stone in Washington of branch of
the Young Mems Christian Association
for colored people. There was no poll
tics in the address. which is. perhaps, the
first condition of anything that shall turn
the attention of our colored brethren in
the right direction Not that they are the
political equals of the white man, but that
as compared with moral, intellectual and
industrial advancement, any advantages
to be derived from office-holding are in
significant, is what the average man,
whether white or black. needs to be
taught.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-30
The Aggressive Spirit.

"Why does that distinguished citizen
insist on going into the wilderness on a
shooting trip
perhaps he would rather hunt lions
himself than be pursued by the lion hunt
ers at home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-30
THE STAR has Q regular and psrma-
nent Family Circulation musA moro
than the combined circulation Of the
other Washington daiues. As News
ana Advertising Medium 1t has no
competitor.

fEIn order to avoid Delays on account
Of personal absence letters to THE
STAR should not be addressed to any
individual connscted with the ONCE, but
simply to THE STAB, or to the Editorial
or Business Department. according to
tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-30
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Practical Experience.

"What we must have said the re-
former. sis more legislation to control the
railways
II don't know about that, answered
the man who travels. The more railway
LEGISLATION is agitated the more excuses
the ticket sellers seem to have for chars-
ing the limit for fares
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-30
Difference to an Autocrat.

Every man should have thermometer
in his room, said the health expert.
II don't know about that. answered
Mr. Timmins. Its liable to make you
assume an over-conf1dent manner when
discussing the temperature with the JAM
tor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-30

Discussion is INDUCED in to whether
Castro should be welcomed in Europe
But he has the sense of security which
comes to the thrifty person who makes
sure of having the price in his pocket.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-30

The car intends to walk through the
streets Of st. Petersburg. The bomb
throwers may be restrained. but there is
no telling what the bicycles or automo-
biles NAV do.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-30
Rockefeller's Memory.

From the Atlanta Constitution.
Il don't remember. See my auto
biography All book stores. Yours
truly Johndee."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-30

Senator Foraker not only admits thal
he gave time and attention that he co"'o
snare from legislative duties to STANDARD
Oil. but takes frank satisfaction In 'he
fact that he proved competent attorney.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-30

Kaiser Wilhelm Is not the first states
man TO discover that it requires the high
est diplomatic ability to be successfully
interviewed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-30
Shop Early.

From the New York Tribune.
Reminders of the desirablity of doing
holiday shopping early are timely. peril
nent and potentially profitable to the per-
sons on both sides OF the counter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-30

The necessity Of spending much time
on the witness stand naturally compels
Mr. Rookie Teller to leave many details of
his business in the hands of others
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-30

Perhaps it is something of a relief to
Mr. Bryan to find that he is not burdened
with the cares of cabinet selection or
the work Of tariff revision.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-30
The Way Of Tammany.

From the Milwaukee Sentinel.
Will Tammany explain? says MIR. Bryan.
No. it won't. Tammany does as ii pleases
and never bothers about explaining any
thing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-30

Richard Croker does not say So but he
very possibly feels that this country is
not what it used to be when horse racing
Was a protected industry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-30
Suppression.

From the Philadelphia Ledger.
There are few things harder to suppress
than a suppressed interv ew.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-30

Howard Gould's wife is anxious to do
all that she can to keep him high In public
estimation as a good provider for his
family.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-30

Thomas l.. Hisgen says he has had
enough of politics. That was a case
where a very little went a long way
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-30
The Good Fellow.

From the Dallas News.
It does look sometimes as il no one
ever tries to be a hale fellow save
those who can't AFFORD 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-30
The Billionaire's Plant.

Wealth has its hardships. without doubt
AS ofttimes has been stated.
The best I get is to turn out
And be investigated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-30

The shopper who waits till the last
minute makes life little harder for him
self. the salespeople and the delivery
men.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-30
Looks That Way.

From the Chicago News.
Is one to infer from Lord Roberts
speech that the British empire. on which
the sun never sets, is afraid to so home
in the dark?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-30

Tom l.. Johnson is one of the few
statesmen out of employment who are
not looming up as litterateurs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-30
Power of Publicity.

From the Boston Transcript.
Great is publicity. 1t shows that we
can elect a President for about third
of what it used to cost.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-30

De boy dat stops believin in Sanity
Claus said Uncle Eben, lis bout de
same as crowd up folks dat don want
muffin but cold facts. De pride dey takes
in ben' wise fails to compensate 'em foh
de fun dey's missin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-11-30

Some of the men who used TO be tfSlhs
to catch the Speakers eye are NO" al'ei
his scalp.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-19
CITY PEOPLE HARK
BACK TO NATURE
Southern Railroads EncOur-
aging This Movement.
THE METHODS THEY PURSUE

Norfolk and Western Runs Educa-
tionaI Trains and Establishes Ex-
Population Seeks Homes in the
Old Dominion Commonwealth.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-19
A.be.to. shing1e. pe.irab1e.

An asbesos shIngle roof. when properly
made, viii outlast the life of the cuiiding
itself, says the June Popular Mechanics
The simple exposure TO the elements
causes the cement covering Of the ashes
tos fiber to crystalline. and IL becomes
more and more serviceable as time rolls
on steadily toughening and hardening
with exposure. The fact that the ele-
ments take better care of these shingles
than the best paint or dressing does away
with this expense.