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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-26
The Prosperity of Cuba.

The fact that the independence of
Cuba is due to the good will of the
United States, manifested through the
expenditure of blood and treasure, at
fords a basis for national interest here
m the welfare of the island. 1t is ex-
tremely gratifying, therefore, to note
the genuine and substantial progress
which has been made by the Cuban
people.
In the first place, the population is
steadily increasing and now amounts
to 10000, With this growth of pop
ulation has come a proportionate COM
mercial development The value of the
importations during 1910 was over
$Io3yoooooo, an increase of over $I6,-
100000 as compared with the previous
year, while the exports reached an ag-
gregate of $I44oooooo, or over So
100000 more than in 1909 The figures
for the present. year show that this prog
ress is being maiHtained. The expen-
ditures are being economically admins
tered, so that on the 3Ist of last De-
cember there was 100000 in the
treasury. These statistics demonstrate
that the island is assuming a CONNER
cial prominence not hitherto enjoyed,
and that the continuance of a peaceful
and stable government will insure great
prosperity.
In Havana a comprehensive sewerage
system has been constructed, and Glen
fuegos has also been improved by the
addition of sewers and water works.
Throughout the republic much has been
done in building improved highways,
thus rendering it less difficult to trans
port produce Considerable sums have
been expended in the improvement Of
rivers and harbors. while every effort
has been made through a department
Of agriculture to aid the planters and
growers throughout the island Being
an essentially agricultural people, the
public schools teach the rural children
the value of intelligent farming. In
addition TO this. the higher branches
are not neglected, while circulating Ii
braries have been established so as to
stimulate the acquisition of knowledge
In the matter of sanitation, also. there
has been much intelligent and effective
work
1t is not surprising, under these cir
cumstances, that the Cuban people are
optimistic over their future When in
trusted with sclf-government they were
in municipal or state admin
iStration. but they have shown capacity
and enthusiasm. If they continue to
progress they will vindicate the action
of the United States in their behalf and
will more than Justify the sacrifices
which this country made in order to
give them independence.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-26
Changing the Worlds Map.

1t is a case of the survival of the fit
test with nations as with individuals.
Harsh as the doctrine apparently seems,
its truth was demonstrated by Charles
Darwin in the animal and vegetable
kingdoms, and experience has shown
that it applies with equal force else
where in the world
Just now the principle finds its dem
onstration in the changing conditions OF
Europe Gradually all the weaker
countries are being annexed or alb
sorbed by the greater powers. Morocco
has practically ceased to exist as a po-
litical entity, and Turkey has lost one
of its most valuable possessions, with
the time not far distant when it will
disappear as a separate government.
Egypt is merely an appcndage of Great
Britain. and it will not be long before
Persia VIII be divided by England and
Russia Under the agreement of 1907
between the two latter countries, the
partition of Persia was begun. England
laid claim to a sphere of influence"
containing $4,000 square miles and
100000 people. while Russia allotted to
herself a territory with $4,000 square
miles and 4 population of 100000. The
balance Of Persian territory. with only
$4,000 square miles and 100000 peo-
pie, was allowed to remain under the
Persian government That this division
was not a perfunctory matter was dem
onstrated when Russia recently sent an
armed force to invade Persia because
her Sphere of influence" had not been
respected. Persia has apologized al
though her action was plainly within
her right because she has neither the
army nor the navy to maintain her own
independence.
Persia is unfortunately situated be-
tween AsIatic Russia and British India.
and will eventually be ground between
the upper and the neither millstones. The
revival of a national spirit in Persia
will not affect the ultimate result. I'll
comes too late, The Persian govern
ment has too long been supine and help
less to manifest strength at this late
day, As consequence, it will soon be
obliterated from the map 1t will
become the prey Of the more pow
crful nations. exactly as Turkey. long
characterized as "thc Sick Man of Eu-
rope" will also fall into the capacious
NAV of some greedy power
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-26
Two Propositions.

The recent Good Roads Congress in
Richmond discussed two propositions,
one of which deserves to be condemned
and the other to find general acceptance.
The Objectionable suggestion is that
the Federal government shall undertake
the construction of good roads through
out the States; the commendable resolu-
ton dealt with the employment of con-
vict labor to build the highways
The Philadelphia Record voices 4
very general sentiment when it SAYS
that if there is any form of public en-
terprise that could be considered of
purely local concern it is the construc-
ton and maintenance of public high
ways. State aid to road-making within
State borders is proper. but when it
comes to extending Federal jurisdic-
ton over this work. Congress might
as we'll" says the Record, BE asked
to appropriate money for opening, grad
ing, and paving the streets of our
cities" The proposition is, of course,
an outgrowth of the belief that
the Federal Treasury is the legitimate
subject of attack for every purpose I'M
der the sun. Even men who are other
wise intense believers in the rights of
the States seem willing to abandon
their convictions if by so doing they
can secure an appropriation.
The liberal constructionists Of the
Constitution might, of course. find in
'fhe general welfare" clause ample au-
thorily 70: Federal aid to State road
building. but II is to he hoped. after
ALL that the question will MT he al
lowed TO arise The States themseIye.
orgh, n take a pride in improving
their own roads without Federal assist.
ance There Is M reason why the pea-
pie oi the United States. as q whole.
shoilld he taxed b. build roads within
w. borders n the individual States
There y. however every reason why
rsntia lalpf should b. utilized IN rad
Improvement The ifraimrm - ea
tleii. especially in che samh. where
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-26

With the announcement that the Ritz
Carlton Hotel Company is negotiating
for the purchase of the. residence of Mrs.
Jennie Riggs, 1917 1 street, Washington.
is given the prospect of a notable addi-
ton to it's handsome hostelries.
According to the report, cash offer
Of S35O,0OO has been made by the hotel
company and rejected by Mrs. Riggs.
II is understood that negotiations are
still in progress for the property, and
that the company has options upon
number Of sites in Fifteenth street and
Vermont avenue between H street and
Thomas Circle.
Site Well Considered.
The Ritz-Carlton people have for
many months been trying to discover an
attractive entry into the local field. The
company conducts hotels in New York.
Pittsburg,, and Montreal. Work has al
ready been started on a 100000 struC-
ture in Philadelphia. and plans are in
progress for a Boardwalk hotel in At
lantic City.
The Riggs property has a frontage of
200 feet on I street and runs back about
ninety five feet to an alley.
1t adjoins the handsome structure now
in course of construction for the Army
OF I street and Farragut square. 1t is
considered significant that the style OF
architecture being worked out in the club
structure conforms to nicely with the
general lines followed In the planning Of
hotels for the London concern.
The selection of the Riggs property as
a site for the hotel follows close on the
recent trend of a certain class Of bust
ness in that direction. With the COM
parativeIy recent utilization of II street,
between Fourteenth and Seventeenth
streets, for business purposes. that sec
ton Of l street lying due north has been
taken bodily from the residential classi-
fication and set down on the business
list. The most notable OF recent move
ments that way are seen in the proposed
new Franklin Square Theater in l
street, opposite Franklin Park: the cree
ton OF the new building for the Univer-
sity Club on the northwest corner of
Fifteenth and / streets, the recent pur-
chase by John p. Story and f. c. Brain
crd for $4,000 of the Gloucester apart
ment house ! street, between Fifteenth
and Sixteenth Streets, for conversion
into a business building, and the cree
ton of the Army and Navy Club on the
corner adjoining the Riggs residence.
Big Investment Likely.
1t is understood the hostelry will be
an apartment hotel. with an extensive
cafe and dining-room. Including the cost,
of the site, it could hardly represent the
investment of less than $1,OOO.OO0.
1t is understood that P. A. B. Wide
ner. of Philadelphia and New York, is
representing the Ritz-Carlton firm in the
deal. Mr. Widener Is building the Phil
adelphia hOstelry for the company, and
will also construct the Atlantic City
hotel.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-26
CURIOUS BITS OF HISTORY.
ny A. w. MACY.

THE BRAvEsT ENGLIsHMAN.
At a critical moment during
the battle Of Waterloo the sue
cess OF the allies seemed to de-
pend upon the instantaneous
closing OF the gates Of the VIII
lage OF Hougomont. they were
promptly closed In the most cour-
aEeous manner and In the very
nick 90 time by sir James Mae
donneii. In after years an Eng
ilah gentleman wiiled the sum OF
1880 10 the braveHt man IN Eng
land" The enecutora Of the ea-
tate appealed TO the Duke of
WELLINGTON, who told them the
story ~ nir James Macdonald,
and said, NE n the man 10 whom
yeu should pay The tsoo" Hat
Nhen they vent % niF James be
said Z cannot claim ell The cred
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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-26
DIXIE" NOT CHEERED.
Remarkable Fact ChronIeIed
from Birmingham.

A Remarkable Fact ChronIeIed
from Birmingham.
From the Birmingham News
At a local theater the other evening
the orchestra played Dixie" 1t was no
uncommon occurrence for a Birmingham
theater; It would not have been uncom-
mon had ii occurred in New York, Chi
cago. or San Francisco. To those reared
in the South, Dixie has ever been the
signal for spontaneous applause
On the occasion mentioned above there
was not a ripple. One tired soul toward
the front tapped his programme once or
twice against the seat in front of him,
but after that subsidized
Birmingham's indifference to things
calculated to generate emotion waves
has been spoken of. But no enemy has
ever before said Birmingham is the only
Southern city where Dixie" cannot
bring a cheer.
1t perhaps was an exceptional occa-
sion. The audience was extraordinarily
worn after a strenuous days work, may
be. 1t is unnecessary. therefore, to say
that that kind Of languor leads to de-
cadence.
Certain 1t is that Birmingham's cfti-
zenry will not tolerate such sluggish
ness. All must do better.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-26
TAFT TO TAKE UP
PASSPORTQUESTION
President May Send Special
Message to Congress.
PROMINENT JEWS CONSULTED
AbrOEation of Treaty of 1892 De-
mRnded Because of RussiR's Al
legged Failure to Comply with
Terms-AmerIcan Peace Society
Meets December 8.

President Taft is gathering data upon
the alleged failure of Russia to recognize
the passports of Jewish citizens of this
country, in accordance with the conven-
ton of 1882, between the two countries.
Mr.. Taft probably will use this infor-
nation as the basis for message TO
Congress upon the subject He, has re-
ceived a memorandum from the State
Department outlining the diplomatic and
historical phases of the question.
In addition, he has had personal con-
ferences with prominent Jews, among
them DR.. Stephen S. Wise, rabbi of the
Free Synagogue Of New York, who had
luncheon with Mr.. Taft Friday. Most OF
the prominent Jews OF the, country are
demanding the abrogation of the conVen-
ton OF 1882, with which, they contend, the
Russian government has failed to com
ply. While President Taft has the. au-
thority. upon his own responsibility to
terminate this convention, there is long
line Of presidents against such action.
Congress May Act.
The usual method is for the President
to lay the matter before Congress, which
indicates Its views by resolution. In the
present case 1t is probable that the
Jewish-R Russian passport question will be
brought to the attention Of Congress
shortly after the beginning of the coming
session.
President Taft has accepted an invita-
ton to: deliver an address before mass
meeting to De held in the Pan-American
Building in Washington on the evening
Of December S under the auspices of the
American Peace Society. The meeting
will be in the interest Of promoting world
peace. Senator Theodore E. Burton, of
Ohio, president OF the society, will pre-
side and make a speech. Senator John
Sharp Williams. of Mississippi, will also
be one Of the speakers.
The mass meeting will follow the days
session of the directors and the execu-
tive committee of the American Peace
Society. which will meet in Washington
to transact routine business.
Wool Growers Visit Taft.
A delegation of the National Wool
Growers Association, headed by Frank
Gooding. the Democratic governor of
Idaho, and including the State delega-
tons OF Wyoming and Utah Is making
the rounds among Senators and Repre-
sentatives here to plead protection for
upon President Taft yesterday and ask
ed him to bear them in mind when he
made his recommendations for the re-
vision of Schedule X.
George W. Perkins was in conference
with the President for half an hour yes
terday. and while the matter under con-
was not stated positively, II
Is suspected the trust regulation fea-
lures of the coming message were taken
up. Following the interview with Mr..
Taft. Mr.. Perkins said he would appear
before the Senate Committee on Inter-
state Commerce and give that body the
benefit OF his views upon such measures
as may be considered for amending the
Sherman antitrust law.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-26
AVIATION AS OBESITY CURE.
Go Up to Altitude of $500 Feet
and Run Into Thunderstorm.

Go Up to Altitude of $500 Feet
and Run Into Thunderstorm.
From the New York Mail.
II you are heavier than you would
like to be do not grieve. A new cure
for obesity has been discovered which
might produce the desired result in
your case.
This remedy might be called the bal
loon treatment. All you have to do 10
60 UP In a balloon TO an altitude Of
900 feet and run into Q thunderstorm.
For every hour that you remain In the
storm zone with the thunder and light
ming playing around the basket Of the
balloon you will lose twenty pounds In
weight
At least that II what happened To
Mr.. william webb. OF Topeka, who
made q fine ascent from Kansas City
q few days RGo. Half an hour before
starting Mr.. Webb weighed 40 pounds
when his balloon reached the height of
$50 feet u encountered . terrific ihun-
derstorm. which ragged Cor an hour.
Descending a the end % that time Ne
welshsd himself again and found lhaa
he weight had fallen 70 iss pounds
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-26
MORSE IS VERY WEAK.
Prison Omeers Fear 60 Move Former
banker On the Cold.

Atlanta, Ga. Nov. B.-Charies W.
Morse viii be moved 20 Fort Mcpherson
tomorrow. lie In very weak. and on
elals believe the intense cold to-day will
have a had effect on him.
Preparations are being made 10 receive
him Al the army post, where q comfort.
abio hospital room II ready for him.
u vas Intended 10 move Morse this
afternoon but about Z o'clock he took
turn Tor tho worst and his condition
IL said 10 be critical a consultation be-
tween ne Calvin Weaver and ~, A, T.
FpWier former pFisen phGHiclah, VII be
held. q Il Hald, hsfoFs NJ. Marna h ~.
moVed % tha hospital a faft hefhet nah.
ID h understood that Morse u suasFlnn
fFom lneipienl tFlahts disease and essn'
ulIfafinna. bet TIE rhf alriann o. not
nHFe8 about be roHalilnn
Faa trained aufsea ere - their vaY
ffam washington, and Will ~ n aitsna'
arse ~ Ne ath Hsn a Ne Fell Where
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egtta him.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-26

matter of education and popular ae-
ceptation. The work of educating the
people to the point where they will ac-
cept the mountain laurel as the national
flower, however, will be a somewhat
difficult task -
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-26
HAS TRIUMPHANT DEBUT.
PeIIcIa LyRs GIV~R Brilliant Re
reptIoa IN LSadoR Opera.

London, Nov. G-As Gilda In "Risp-
letta," the young American prtma donna.
Fellrin Lyne, made triumphant London
debut az HammeTatein's opera House To-
night A bis audience reUsiled her RGRia
anaiiy retired loaded down wiih ausufa
THE performances aH Whale Was q
great success
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-26

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Ths mililnefF labeefa ~ that. the -.
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salsamsn's trunks ean - ealafeea enEg
~ FsaaQiAe tha slsa - uumeaa hais.
Vhs le,lla ~ failIesa Geaalatlen aster
kass talH pee - tha ahsl lesl, haf
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eve aahls MAJ pal iha InieTalslR Calas
saaTrg IsmuIlgslsa u fsal
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-26

Gambling has been prohibited at Hot
Springs, Va. The regular expenses Of
fashionable resorts generally furnish
sufficient opportunities for getting rid of
money.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-26

For nearly a hundred years there has
been no war between nations which
speak the English language. Naturally,
people who speak the same language un-
derstand each other better
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-26

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asHt ewes 20 health, giauas Wa.si :
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Fani pTupfieinfi fnlunutira nHifiIif 81
tsslna = aosH ~ aiFFrbnins Faf sas -.
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HifHi'Hla N iag fainlif the
uniI laain4
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-26

Mr.. Bryan's predictions OF Democratic
success. though not so enthusiastic, are
probably better founded than those he
used to make when he was running for
the Presidency.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-26

II Col. Roosevelt were allowed to for
mulate the opinions of The Hague peace
tribunal, there would at least be one
court whose decisions he would approve.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-26

]. Pierpont Morgan has presented the
Mount Vernon Ladies' Association with
George Washingtons umbrella; yet it is
believed he still has something laid by
for a rainy day.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-26

The assassins Of President Caceres have
already been beheaded. Not even the
most ardent advocate of swift justice
can complain of delay in this instance.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-26

Nobody would object so much to the
disappearance Of Castro il he would only
make ii permanent.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-26

A professor expresses the opinion that
colleges are old maid factories. However,
statistics show they do not turn out many
grass widows
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-26

The coast-to-coast aviator who crosses
Texas has finished good portion of the
journey.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-26

II Jack johnson really broke up prize
fighting in England, his European trip
was not altogether fruitless.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-26

1t has developed that the Democrats
carried New Jersey at the recent cleo
ton. though the Republicans got q ma
jority OF the off1ces.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-26

Perhaps the most gratifying act Of a
governors administration is to commits
sion himself to sit in the United States
Senate.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-26

The trouble with those Chinese ballots
Is that sonerof our own trick ballot
adopts will be tempted to use them as
models.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-26

We take it for granted the invitation
extended to John d. Rockefeller to ap-
pear before the steel inquiry committee
will be an R S. " P
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-26

The question In. How can q $50 90. 900
combination to maintain the high price
OF cotton be maintained without re-
straIning trade IN cotton?
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-26

Very few hunters would attract SO
much attention il they only killed the
deer.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-26

u may be that John u, Rockefeller
doesn't generally shake hands cordially:
but Mr. Merritt says the old man save
him a squeese.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-26

When Yale students broke loose in that
New Haven theater. Gaby Deslys prob
ably thought she had started another in
surrectlon.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-26

While the Western governors are din
ing at the White House they might as
well avoid all reference to the judicial
recall
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-26

There was a time when it was not con-
sidered a creditable accomplishment for
soldier to fly.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-26

That New York couple who have been
divorced from each other twice and mar
ried to each other three times must be
afflicted with intermittent matrimony
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-26

Washington has the advantage of other
cities in that 1t is sure to be the meet
ing place Of at least one Congress every
year.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-26

No woman's tongue should be as long
and as sharp as her hat pin
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-26

A murderer doesn't mind seeing people
lose the reward so long as he can escape
punishment
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-26
FIREMAN LOSES LIFE.

Several Others Seriously Injured in
-BirmInEhRm, Ala.
- Birmingham, Ala, Nov. 25-One fire
man was killed and several others seri-
ously injured at a fire which destroyed
the plant of Roberts & Sons Printing
Company, in Third avenue, to-day. The
damage is estimated at 100000. The
dead fireman was on the roof when 1t
crashed In. The fire ragged for several
hours, threatening nearby structures,
before it was finally controlled.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-26

New York is going to bridge He'll Gate
The road thereto is said TO be a Broad
way.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-26

The music % the hand wagon doesn't
always follow the tune Of the party whe
toota his oWn horn
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-26

We are glaa 10 report that e. Ger m
ladies' have sought pefmlssian 10 chew
tal'aera n pubic.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-26

Some of those French editors must GER
talnly have dual personalities.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1911-11-26

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