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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-21
Mr.. Bryan at Baltimore.

Mr. BRYAN IL may be assumed, is not
going to Baltimore merely for parading
purposes He likes a parade well enough.
Indeed. il is likely that excitement has
become essential 10 his happiness, if not
his existence. This is the sixteenth year
since he attained eminence and dedicated
himself to his policies. In that long time
he has travelled widely, talked necessarily.
and converted many men to his point OF
view His reputation is worldwide. and
all his savings and doings are recorded.
and the news disseminated
No, Mr.. Bryan is going TO Baltimore
for business. and will insist on doing
business. He wants his party TO choose
the right way. His belief is that the
bright outlook for the democracy has
grown out of his teachings and exertions.
He has shown the course, and to the
extent that course has been followed
good has come to the party
While il is true that Organism in a
large measure now spells democracy. there
is opposition to the man and his teach
ings lurking in the organization. and keen
for an opportunity to assert itself He
is apprised of the fact. and knows by
name the men who mediate mischief
for him. Like clever politician charged
with leadership, and having many men
in his train, he keeps we'll informed about
whatever goes on in the opposition S
camp. The idest gossip even is reported
to him.
We may believe, then. that as delegate
to the Baltimore convention Mr.. Bryan
has a program and will fight for it. He
has black list, and will consult it. He
has lieutenants, and will give them their
assignments. His position, his talents.
and the stake he has in the game, all
assure him attention.
| His name has been mentioned in con-
nection with both the temporary chair
manship of the convention and the chair
manship of the platform committee 1t
| is an easy guess that he would prefer
the latter post. His solicitude about
| the platform must be great. He wants
| it to express the things he has taught
| his party, and which he.thnks the coun-
| try at last stands ready to accept; and
should he preside over the committees
deliberations, all suggestions from what
ever source about measures must come
under his glass.
Mr.. Bryan may not, rs in some quarters
is alleged be scheming to produce a
deadlock in the convention in the hope
of himself reaping the fruits of it. His
chief and present concern may be the
platform But if he presents to the con-
vention for its adoption a platform to his
liking. and bearing the marks of his
fashioning. he will have an opportunity to
address the convention just prior to its
taking UP the question of the candidate
A good Arrangement from the Bryanite
standpoint.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-21
Mr.. Roosevelt and Boiling.

lie must first be convinced there is
popular demand for him. These are
his own words: II shall have to see if
there is a popular demand for me to
ran.
Such was AIR Roosevelts attitude last
winter. Does he expect to be impressive
~ striking il again now?
We all know how he was convinced
then. The angels ever bright and fair
gathered at Oyster Bay. IN due time the
seven governors paid a visit Earnest
contradictions took place. All the visi-
tors reported a popular demand Mr..
Roosevelt had but to confess himself
willing 10 serve. and an impatient multi
tude would do the rest.
So hesieged. 30 assured, Mr.. Roosevelt
confessed willingness. and for brief
season relied upon the impatient multi
tude, But when it appeared that the
multitude was not as impatient as re-
ported Mr. Roosevelt found ii necessary
TO take the road and stir up the multi
tude. This he did and there was quite
circus. The angels had to come
across with great quantities of coin. and
the seven governors to hustle and help
create the demand they had described as
already existing.
In way that was easy for the
, angels and the governors. The former
being practical creatures with wings
saw a gamble in the situation. and in
vested their money in the hope of re-
ward. The latter being politicians in
office and ambitious to go higher thought
there was advantage in tying up
with a robust man shouting progress and
politics appraised matters from the bust
ness standpoint. while the governors be-
ing in politics were manuvering on stay
ing in.
But now. Mr.. Roosevelt as an indie
pendent candidate. boiler. would simply
be in the field for the purpose of de-
feating the regular republican candidate.
There would be no prospect for his cleo
ton. Would the angels put up for
such a candidacy? Would he look as
good TO them in that negative role as
he did last winter, and has since done,
as a positive quantity in presidential
calculations Probably not. And if they
should spread their wings and sadly fly
off .'over the hills and far anywhere
" 7uld the requisite coin come from
Resembling protestations Of purity by the
candidate would not pay the bills of a
campaign.
AS for the seven governors. and others.
they have acted so far as regular re-
publicans. Were they to support Mr..
Roosevelt as bolter they would them
selves become boilers. and what effect
would that have on their individual for
tunes? And as individuals they may be
fairly suspected of solicitude for number
one.
Mr.. Roosevelt has led his friends
angels and governors. up TO the point
where, for moment at least. hurrah
must give place TO the soberest OF
thoughts. Even the Rooseveltians cannot
henceforth count upon hurrah as large
Part Of the equation Politicians do not
.!Ve 10y hurrah alone.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-21
Teachers Salaries.

Senator Fletcher in his address before
the graduating class of Normal School
No. the other day said that it is cry
ing shame that the men and women who
are to train the minds of the boys and
girls of this country are paid the small
salaries that prevail today. He takes
the view that is entertained by most citi-
Zens who have examined the school paw
rolls and appropriation acts and measured
the compensations alongside of the serv-
ices rendered by the public school in
structors. There is no disposition on the
part of the people to be parsimonious in
the matter of teachers salaries On the
contrary. Washingtonians would like to
see the school salary list considerably in
creased. for il is generally recognized
that the teachers are engaged il a vitally
important work, which calls for high
qualities and upon which depends in great
measure the character of the rising gem
Grafton. But the District peorfe are not
allowed TO express their wishes in the
premises. even the recommendations of
the board of education and the District
Commissioners looking to the increase of
salaries being negatived by Congress-
Owing to the manner in which District
appropriations have been made during
the past few years, without the separa-
ton OF items OF current maintenance
from those of permanent improvements
there have been shortages of funds avail
able for such purposes. and the conse-
quence is that the District is now consid-
erably in arrears in the maintenance Of
adequate public school pay scales. This
is only one of many items in which
tho YpunirinaI orraniz ation has suffered
in consequence Of faulty system Of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-21
The Treasury Surplus.
the Boston Transcript.

I TOM Inc BCSton Iranscrlpt.
1t looks as If the Treasury would close
its books at the end of the fiscal year on
the Both instant, with a very comfortable
surplus to its credit. 1t may have SIS. 900, :
$50 left over after all the bills have been
paid. The public ought to make note of
this fact, for there is little likelihood of
its seeing another Treasury surplus for
some time TO come. The democrats be-
gan their control of the House with loud
declarations of their intention to be eco
nomical. As they have threatened the
revenues for the coming year and author
lied pretty liberal expenditures it is more
than probable that June 30, 1918, will
witness deficit. and deficit for which
there will be comparatively little to show.
A naval appropriation bill, for instance,
that calls for sl2oOOO.OO and does not
provide for any new capital ship. is not
measure in which the farminded can
see economy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-21
Jefferson and Hamilton.

\ proposition has been made TO honor
two eminent American statesmen by Civ
ing their names TO the House and Senate
Office buildings. the wife OF 4 member of
the House having formally suggested this
means OF paving tribute to them. IL this
plan is carried into effect the House
building will be known as Jefferson Hall
and the Senate building as Hamilton
Hall, There is no particular reason for
thus assigning the two names, the legis-
lative services OF both Jefferson and
Hamilton having been confined to the
Continental Congress. which preceded the
present lawmaking organization. How
ever. apart from any such consideration
OF speci1c appropriateness, the question
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-21
Summer Starts Today.

At 200 pm. today summer began Of
ficially. that is to say, astronomically.
The almanac says so. therefore the fact
is to be accepted. There have been some
blistering hot days already, days of the
summer sort. days. indeed. perhaps warm
er than the majority of those to come
during the next Two or three months.
Nevertheless they have been spring days
and now the summer is here. VIII it be
mild or severe? So hard was last winter
that many forecasters hold that the sum-
mer will be exceptionally hot. while 9TH
ers contend that, on the contrary, it will
be unusually cool. Representation is not
an exact science and anybody's guess on
the subject of annual compensations is
good.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-21
The Distraction.

Just few short days ago and the
average Washingtonian took but pallid
interest in political affairs. for his atten-
tor was riveted firmly upon the per-
iormances or the base ball team that rep
resents this city in the big league. On
the day that the convention at Chicago
convened game was played here that
brought local base ball interest up to
the highest point known in many years.
Then the team went away for strenuous
series elsewhere. and alas the tale that
has since been told il one of sadness.
Now those who early in the week could
NOT bring themselves TO the point of re-
gardinS the proceedings in Chicago as of
Any consequence whatsoever are comm e
TO realize that perhaps there is something
dong out that way after all Indeed. il
Is rather a blessing that the Chicago
shindy IS in progress. 1t gives some
thing else TO think about during these
doleful DAYS OF defeat, these double head
~ days OF desolation II is comforting
10 turn 10 the Windy city and reflect that
there are hearts out there even heavier
than those here. that defeat has been the
portion Of others than tiA young men who
wear the Washington base ball uniform
that somebody else has been frazzled un-
mercifully these past few DAYS. that the
Philadelphia Steam roller is not the only
one that has been in commission And
there is some comfort. TOO. in the knowl-
edge that next week. il the jinx still
putsues our heroes of the diamond field
Baltimore will offer a distraction. But
there = good reason to hope for bet
ter things than that and to expect that
when the gavei falls in the Monumental
city for the great democratic confabula-
ton the Washington team will have
swung once more into it, stride and will
be making mince-meat OF the Bostonians
now 50 proudly leading the van.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-21
Changing the Subject

How'd you like to pick your way
Down tumbling stream?
How'd you like to spend the day
Looking for the CLEAN
OF flashing finny prize
Tossed into the air?
How'd you like to shut your eyes
On the world of care?
Give three cheers and then three more
While the votes are cast.
Hold your post amid the roar,
Faithful TO the last.
Stay by what you have to do.
Check the wandering wish.
Though it may be tough on you,
It's lucky for the fish.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-21
Politics and Posters.
IN the Chicago Journal.

Was any voter ever influenced to sup
port candidate IN primary or regular
election because that candidates likeness
stares at him from every possible and
conceivable public posting place? Is sue
cess in any political campaign ever de-
cded by the comparative number of can
didates' posters displayed? What pos
sible benefit accrues to any party, fac
tion clique or individual by the system
of disfiguring buildings. fences, telephone
poles, entrances to elevated stations and
myriads of other places with portraits
and big-lettered. famboyant claims and
appeals?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-21
Senseless Proposition.
he Springfield Republican.

The notion that none but delega ties
whose seats were not contested should
vote on the question of the temporary
organization of the convention was pre-
posterouS for the simple reason that II
such a rule prevailed each side could
start contests against every delegate or
the other side and thus a convention
would be reduced to an absurdity Nc
such rule could ever prevail, unless an.
archy were deliberately sought
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-21
A Roosevelt Party i?
From the Philadelphia Ledger.

rom Inc FhlIautIphIa Ltugtf.
Col. Roosevelt seems to have issued
his long-expected call for new party
though the late news from Chicago indi-
Gates that the promptings of his tickle
opportunism may induce him at any mo-
ment to recall it. The only appropriate
name for the party. if there shall be one
is the Roosevelt party. for never has
there been any political movement more
surely founded upon and animated by the
purely selfish ambitions and personal de-
sireS of one man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-21
The Moving Pictures.

Putting the portraits of great men on
our paper currency Is proper and de-
served tribute
gets to hold on to, a piece Of paper
money long enough to look at the pic
tures?''
The dark horse frequently gets a large
prize simply because he refused to at
tract attention by kicking.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-21
Preparation.

What books would you advise me to
read?" asked the young man who is
studying politics.
well" replied Senator Sorghum, IF
you want to hold your own in spirited
contest I'd advise you to start in with
a dictionary of slang.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-21

local appropriations II the current
maintenance and permanent improve
ment accounts were separated there
would be enough District money every
year to permit liberal increases in the
public school rolls, bringing them up to
the mark demanded by the importance of
the work performed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-21

Oln order TO avoid delays account OF
personal absence. letters to THE STAR should
not he addressed to any individual connected
with the ONCE. but simply to THE STAR. or to
tn Editorial Business Department. according
To tenor purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-21
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Holding Him in Place.

What are your objections to me
candidate" asked the patriot.
you're an all right candidate replied
Farmer Corntossel. 4 don't think you
be near so entertaining as an officehold-
err"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-21

Prospects for the cause of woman's suf-
frase are being rapidly improved through
an instructive recognition of the fact that
il is easy to get man to make promises
when he Is cornered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-21

Some of the plain citizens who voted at
the primaries are now wondering whether
there ought not to be some system pro-
viding for the recall of delegates.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-21
Vocalization.

Unto the prima donna when she sings
The generous public oft fortune filings.
But orators, alas, we oft forget,
Because their words are not to music set.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-21

Thoughtless admirers always try to
compel a man who is having the fight OF
mis- life to waste an immense amount of
precious time shaking hands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-21
Mental Arithmetic.

How do you figure the claims of your
candidate:'
Find out how many delegates the other
man has, take that number and add as
many more as we happen to need
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-21

The ease with which Eugene Debs gets
nominated creates suspicion that the
socialist party is developing steam roller
tendencies
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-21
Willingness.
From the. Pittsburgh Dispatch.

From the. Pittsburgh Dispatch.
It may be interesting to recall Mr..
Roosevelts explanation that he was not
a candidate. but was. simply willing to re-
spond to the overwhelming popular de-
mand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-21

Applications for membership in the
'Wish-lHadn't'' Club will be ready soon
for delivery to applicants.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-21

bull moose on rampage is indeed
an awe-inspiring creature.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-21

Good base ball players. like good poll
ticians, now look forward to residence
in Washington as a reward.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-21

There i no use of hoping for perma-
nent elimination of that word siren
uous from the popular vocabulary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-21

The betting odds for the past few weeks
have been shifting in a way that makes
a convention look like sporting event.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-21

A man who undertakes to support Col.
Roosevelt must be agile in keeping on the
dark side of the spotlight machine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-21

Some of the colored delegates appear to
know things about the ways of the world
that they never learned at Tuskegee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-21

Jerome seems ready to accept the task
of keeping Harry Thaw under restraint
as his life work. if necessary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-21
The Evening Star Newspaper Company.

New York Office: Tribune Building.
Chicago Office: First National Bank Building.
European Once: Regent St.. London. England
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-21

democratic convention enjoys at least
an immunity from anxiety about what the
colored delegates may do.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-21

That custom OF using the editorial we
Is having a struggle 10 hold its own in
the Outlook office,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-21

r,vahle IN advance-bv mail. postage prepaid:
Daily Sunday included ono month en- cents.
Daily. Sunday excepted. one month. 40 cents.
Saturday Star. 81 year Sunday Star. 81. 40 year.
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The Evening star with the Sunday morning
pditfon Is delivered nv carriers within the city
at IS cents per month daily only. 25 cents per
month: Sunday only. 20 cents per month. Orders
may be sent ny mail or telephone Main 2440
Collection ,s made by carrier At the end Of each
month
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Entered as second-class rail matter at the post
ONCE at Washington. d. c.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1912-01-01

Judging by the enthusiasm with
which many people are talking about
the possibilities of the Panama Canal
as mall route, they must think that
this is something new. But it is not
for away back in 1866 a mail service
to Great Britain from Australia and
New Zealand by way of the lsthmus
OF Panama was tried and conducted
for two years.
For many years before 1866 the Aus
trallan government had beer having
the mails brought by the Penlnsular
a Oriental Co., via the Red Sea For
some reason or another the steamship
officials were rather tax, and the colo.
nists began 10 agitate for a better SER
vice. The route via Panama was sug
gested. After awhile a trial was made
OF this way
Ia 1856 the new route was started
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1912-01-01
BRAVE MEN SAVE
M'CANDLESS' LIFE

Only for the brave act of Japan
ese named Togo, and the quick work
of Police officer Swift, Alec McCand-
less would have been drowned this
morning. The Japanese jumped into
the Nuuanu stream and held up the
head of McCandless, who in some
manner had fallen into the water.
When Officer Swift heard the cries of
the crowd that had congregated on
the bank of the stream, he ran down
and also jumped into the water.
How McCandless got into the water
is not known. The Japanese who
went in after him only happened to
see the man struggling in the stream.
Without waiting to remove his cloth
ing, Togo dived into the water and
grabbed McCandless head. He had
hard work to keep the man from
drowning, and was very exhausted
when Swift appeared on the scene,
Swift lost no time about getting
into the water, when he and Togo
managed to keep McCandless up tin
a roDe was thrown them and the trio
were hauled to land. McCandless
soon recovered and departed for his
home. Swift and the Japanese
changed their clothing and resumed
their ordinary occupations in life.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1912-01-01
HONOLULU WILL Be A WAREHOUSE
PORT BEFORE THE YEAR 1915

Honolulu is bound to become the
great distributing point for goods
shipped from the mainland to the
Orient and from the Orient to the
mainland OF America, according to
the opinion expressed by John r.
O'Connor OF the Hawaiian Trust Com
pauy, last Saturday.
81 am fully assured" he said that
there viii be FIVE or SIX great bonded
warehouses in Honolulu before the
year 1915 This is hound TO become
the great distributing point for an
goods shipped between American ard
China. China Is going 10 become a
great commercial nation, and that
very soon. aud the volume of business
that VIII be transacted between the
United ana that country rs almost ur
helioyuble
"rhe merchants IN the East and
iho steamship les are going TO FIN.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1912-01-01
LONG AGO TRIED
AS AUSTRALIAN MAIL ROUTE

from Sydney, ~ S. W., via Weling-
tor, New Zealand The mails We're
taken overland at the Isthmus. This
was carried on for two years, and then
allowed to drop In 1869 the trans
continental railway was opened from
San Francisco TO New York This
was the end Of the Panama route, for
It was discovered that it was quicker
by this way than via Panama
Whether the distance was shorter,
or whether the facilities were better
Is not stated but it brings back the
old saying that history repeats itself,
and while people are telling Austria
liaus what possibilities the Panama
Canal is going TO open up for them
they little dream that Australia has
already tried a.
Australia rs long way from the
CONTINUED on Page Eight)
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1912-01-01
FOLKS
FEELING HAPT

Down az the Territorial lmmierat
station there was a joyous time am
the immigrants this morning
child seemed to have a trumpe,
the men had number of accOr
that they played old-world waltzes
other airs on.
Dr. clark and his assist-hts y
busy as the proverbial bees, aud eN
thing appeared TO be running smC
ly with the newly arrived Spanis
The good food and comfortable q
ters are telling their tale as reg,
the immigrants, and they look a he
and contented lot The town S
iards stand outside all day, conVf
with their couutrymen, and the ag
given would be interesting to IA
/ This morning DR. Clark receive
cable from Special Agent Campi
who is in London at present
cable was mutilated, however, ana
missing word made all he difleg,
IN the world A repeat has beeg
] CONTINUED on Pas Eighf