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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-24
No American Militancy.

American woman suffra gistS should lose
no further time in placing themselves
definitely on record as discountenancing
the militancy of that faction of the equal
suffrage party of England which is now
engaged in a campaign of arson and
violence If this is not done the belief
will obtain in the United States that the
American suffragists are at heart mill
tants and would in some circumstances
which may yet arise adopt similar
methods a means to the end OF coerc-
ing the federal or the state governments
The other day one of the suffragist lead
ers in New York said that in her belief
militant methods would be in vogue here
within two years. and there is no denying
that apprehension is felt now by con-
sentative members of this organization
lest the more radical ones may at any
time precipitate lawless proceedings in
the mistaken notion that such a course
will hasten the complete enfranchise-
ment of women in the United States.
The failure of the suffrage organization
in this country to condemn the militant
tactics employed in England has unques-
.ionabiy injured the cause here. 1t is
ascribed as factor in the recent result
In Michigan. 1t was argued in Massa-
chusetts that silence virtually approved
the militancy of the English radicals and
that this quasi Endorsement stamped the
American movement as potentially law
defiant. 1t is impossible to determine
just at present what percentage of Amer
lean suffragists advocate or condone the
criminal practices of the British militants,
but the fact that no vigorous action has
beer taken here in expression of disap-
prevail clearly suggests that the dominat-
ing influence Is at present welded by
those who are militants at heart and
would approve the beginning of a law
breaking crusade of agitation.
Enough progress has been made toward
the enfranchisement of women in the
United States to warrant the belief that
in a few years women will be enjoying
the vote in practically every state in the
Union. Advances are being scored con-
stantly. approval by the Pennsylvania
senate of the submission of an amend
rnent to the popular vote being the latest
step forward. Just now hearings are in
progress before a Senate committee on
the constitutional amendment proposed
for submission to the legislatures. 1t
would be a fatal mistake, setting back
the cause of suffrage perhaps a quarter
of a century, for any militant move to be
made along the lines of the English agi-
tation.
1t is not enough that this organiza ton
abstain from militancy. 1T should go
further and align itself definitely on the
side of law obedience and respect by de-
nouncing, in unequivocal terms, the win
dow-smashing. Misunderstanding, house
burning practices of the British radicals.
If an erdeavor to put the American or
ganization thus squarely on record causes
a split. the cause cannot be injured near
~ as much as though the impression is
permitted to continue in the public mind
that the entire membership, through it's
silence. is indorsing the lawlessness prac-
ticed in England.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-24
Montenegro.

VIII the major powers of Europe now
rob Montenegro of its hard Won conquest
of Scutari? Austria is demanding the
coercion of the little state for obviously
selfish purposes. The truth is Austria
has cast covetous eyes herself upon the
western portion of Turkeys dominion in
Europe and has from the outset of the
Balkan war been intensely jealous of the
minor states that have accomplished the
destruction of Turkey as European
power. Having herself taken Bosnia
Herzegovina at moment when Europe
was not looking and before the Balkan
states had formed their working alliance
Austria is now unwilling to see her lit
tie neighbors expand. A distinct threat
is uttered that if the powers do not CO.
operate in the checking of Montenegro
Austria will herself undertake the task
This may lead to Russian activity and
may precipitate the long dreaded gem
eral European war. There is sympathy
for Montenegro al several of the Euro
pean capitals, and il is to be hoped that
this gallant little state. which bore its
share of the campaign against Turkey
with hardihood and herosm will not
now be deprived of the fruits of its vic
tory
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-24
Mr.. Bryan's Mission to California.

The Presidents course in the California
matter is most praiseworthy. The treaty
involved is between the United States and
Japan and Mr.. Wilson is the President of
the United States. Naturally, therefore.
he is deeply concerned about the meas
ures now pending in the California legis-
lature to which Japan objects. He wants
nothing done that would give offense TO
a friendly power.
He was we'll advised. too. in arranging
for Secretary Bryan's visit to Sacrament
TO- The business is too complicated and
important to be left to the wires and the
mails The national aspect should be
thoroughly explained: and this can be
better done by word of mouth. face to
face.
For such mission Mr.. Bryan has full
qualifications He talks WELL and in Cali
fornia will be talking to those who have
long held him in esteem. He has often
visited the state. and always been we'll
received He will be we'll received now,
and every body should wish him sue
cessful journey.
Only the hysterical and the mischief
makers are talking war Grave as the
situation is it does not spell war. Con-
ditions are such that an armed conflict
between the United States and Japan,
while not entirely out of the question, is
not within range of practical speculation.
Japan is very much in earnest, but so
Far has taken no attitude which gives Of
Tense. She is simply contending for what
she thinks is her due under her treaty
with US and Mr.. Wilson, acting for US,
is DESTROYS that justice be done.
nj friend Ia =
our neighbor In the Philippines we talk
across the fence to her. She was among
the nations glad to see us take charge
Of the archipelago. and, so far as we
know. she is glad We are still there.
Now and then, to be sure, a wildeyed
yarn starts about a Japanese design
to seize the islands. but, beyond mo-
mentary entertainment. it serves no pur
pose. 1t has not caused us to distrust
her. or to take any steps as though dan
ger existed.
A friendship of such long standing and
undoubted value should not be cast aside.
4 nation. capable, ambitious and proud
of its achievements. which has sought
and obtained treaty rights at our hands
Is entitled to all proper treatment in the
Interpretation of that treaty. 1t was not
negotiated in the dark, and we did not
sign with any mental reservations.
OF politics there should not be vestige.
Democrats, progressives and republicans
should alike consider Mr.. Wilson's wishes
as expressed through Mr.. Bryan in
spirit of calmness. and with desire to
do justice to everybody in interest. There
will be no war. but the continuation Of
peace should be on terms strengthening
the confidence of the one nation in the
other
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-24
Mine Disasters.

The mine horror at Courtney, Pa
which it is estimated has cost upward
of a hundred lives, is shocking re-
minder that the explosion prevention
work of the government is far from com
piete Indeed. il is doubtful whether any
educational process will ever avail wholly
to eliminate the possibility OF these I'M
derground tragedies. They are not due
strictly to accidental causes. In practi-
caliy every case there is human careless
ness or violation of rule in conditions
making for danger. y large number of
the men working underground are for
eigners. who cannot read the rules. or
who will not observe the precautions
necessary to check disaster. They persist
in lighting matches In order to smoke
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-24
Making Travel Safer.
From the Chicago Inter Ocean.

From the Chicago Inter Ocean
Although accident insurance statistics
show that the safest place on land is
aboard a irst-class railway passenger
train. the fact remains that much can be
done to make travel safer. Conditions
of course, are by no means SO bad as the
professional agitators would have us be-
lieve. When confronted with such sta
tistics as those of 1912. showing 1885
persons killed and l69.53S injured by
railways, many jump to the conclusion
that all this death and injury resulted
from accidents to trains and was done to
passengers and train employees. The fact
is that the great majority of such deaths
and injuries were incident to railway
construction or happened in the case Of
trespassers who were violating the law.
However, every death or injury suf-
fered from accident during railway
travel is one too many, and too much
cannot be done to safeguard the travel
ing public.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-24
An American Resource

y new representative from Texas has
made a discovery. The bunch on Can
itol Hill is not so ALFRED superior. He
could match it. man for man. among his
fellow-citizens of the Lone Star state.
and also find there men as we'll qualified
for cabinet duties as those Mr.. Wilson
has called to his side.
Well what is this but compliment to
the country? 1t testifies TO the high grade
OF our citizenship. 1T is an assurance
against failure. a government support
ed by so many capable men out Of office
cannot go to pieces. Its reserve force
10 large and strong. II may have periods
NJ difficulty. but will be able to ride them
out
And we must not forget that Texas is
only one-a mighty good one-of many
states. She has no monopoly of good
men fitted for public business. Her sis
ter states are as fortunate as She. The
woods everywhere are full of statesmen
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-24
Sound an alarm

and near-statesmen. Sound an alarm
and all are ready. 1t is inspiring. indeed.
how ready. Here and there Indifference
appears. but the rule is that when Uncle
Sam calls for servants he gets them of
excellent grade.
Why, just look about. Mr.. Wilson Won
at Baltimore and at the polls. and some
men were Summoned to public station
until then unknown to the. country at
large. and only little known at home. But
they are we'll vouched for, and will prob
ably meet the expectations.
Suppose Mr. Clark had won, or Mr..
Underwood. or Gov. Harmon. or as many
wished, Mr. Bryan. In any case men
not now in the public eye, but greatly
respected where known. would have been
called to the party colors, and have re-
sponded. and given fine account of
themselves.
The republic is opportunity. Every
man is sovereign Every man if he
likes may figure on exalted political Office,
even the presidency. National pride is
general and strong. The reading and
thinking world enIarges steadily AS
Denman Thompson used to say in his
barnyard. drama I'VE take the papers.
The. people as a class know what is go
ing on and follow the story with inter-
est and attachment.
We are constantly entertaining angels
unawares. Statesmen and heroes are all
about us. We jostle them every day, not
knowing their quality. Presto. an occa-
sion presents itself. and some nconspicu
Gus and unassuming person is disclosed in
light which glorifies him. We wonder
we had not marked him ior his real
worth before,
The bunch on Capitol Hill and that
at the cabinet table are no less meritori-
Gus because they could be easily dupli-
Gated i'm a population of ninety millions
of people
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-24
THE President Said
the Portland lOrcl Telegram.

FROM the Portland lOrc.l Telegram.
THE President said. We read that
now i'm the dispa tches from Washington.
instead of lone high in authority has
given 1t OUT or 1T is stated in admin
istration circles" or "a member of the
Presidents official family has indioa ted. :"
and much more to the same ambiguous
effect With reference to the California
Japanese tangle, the President said
In answer to question touching the
probable course OF the United States
government with respect to drafting an
other treaty with Russia, the President
said 1t does not matter SO much what
the President said. but the significant
fact is that he speaks for himself in
straightforward. American fashion; and
thereby one of the most moss-grown
traditions of the office has gone all to
smash To say the least, it is a refresh
ing innovation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-24

their pipes while at work. They ignore
the warning of gas which the more ex-
perienced miners Immediately detect. a
prime cause of most of the American
mine disasters is ignorance and stupidity
and unwillingness to learn. Then, again,
intelligent men who are in charge OF
sections of the work. contract miners
who are paid on the quantity basis, take
chances with their powder shots and thus
contribute occasionally to the death roll.
But the government is doing good work
Notwithstanding these handicaps and oc-
casional explosions. which serve only to
emphasize the need of persistent and
far-reaching educational efforts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-24
Revolutionary!
From thu New York Scu.

FROM The New York STU.
Secretary of the Navy Daniels is a most
revolutionary and disconcerting person.
Not content with Carnegifying the tlad-
tional language of the sea. he proceeds
to call In question the hallowed right of
naval cadets to maltreat and bully one
another. Henceforth he has decided, if
any embryo officer and gentleman likes
to behave himself like an East Side gang
ster he will be treated like one, and if
necessary sent to prison 1t is possible
that after examples have been made of
one or two of these amiable young gem
tiemen the fine old custom of haz.ng NAV
not appear quite the amusing sport that
II has been in the past.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-24

\ New Jersey town has instructed the
police to arrest people who borrow books
from the public library and do not return
them Even the umbrella may come to
have SOME moral obligation associated
with il in time.
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Dangers of Reform.

When they talk about reforming
Something which invites the storming
OF orators who strange opinions nurse.
There isn't any telling
That it won't recall the spelling
Which, when it got reformed, seemed
rather worse.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-24

GEIn order to avoid DELAYS on account oi
personal absence, letters to THE STAR should
not be addressed to any individual connected
with the ONCE. but simply TO THE STAR. or to
the Editorial or Business Department. according
TO tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-24

China may be able to borrow the
vast sums it needs from the Standard
Oil interests. If China could let Stand
ard Oil foreclose a mortgage and take
possession of the entire plant, it would
probably be success.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-24

Fortunately, the enormous sums in
volved in trust organizations do not have
to be counted by the promoters in actual
bills or coin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-24

To hear some of these ball players talk
ing TO an umpire no one would suspect
that even the power Of money could hold
them under Systematic coercion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-24
JOYOUS Confidence.

Joyous Confidence.
Times are not
Like what they were.
What lot
OF things occur
AS years go
A-rolling by
And we know
Not how or why.
Once we failed
To cheer ct all
AS they rallied
At our base ball.
Once we'd save
Our wounded pride
And be brave
Our grief to hide.
Sadly rose
That old refrain,
II suppose
We're beat again.
Now we hear
A mighty roar.
Fraught with cheer
Hey. What's the score?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-24
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Empty Assumptions.

That man says he has the political
situation in the hollow of his hand
He's mixed replied Senator Sorghum.
He should have said the hollow of his
head
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-24
Cynical.

why don't novelsts use the phrase
gentle reader any more?''
II suppose they realize that it is use
less to expect a man who has been read
ing modern novels to go on trying to be
gentle"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-24

The duties OF the Department of
Agriculture would be lighter if they
did not include supervision of the
laboratory well as of the farm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-24

dinner that does not include wine is
liable to be marked by lack of the Gus
tomary enthusiasm on the part of some
of the old reliable speechmakers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-24

The country's greatest talent in the way
of argument and oratory is none too good
to be utilized in the rela tions of California
and Japan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-24

If the income tax payers are limited to
so comparatively small number as 400
600 or 100000. they may be expected to
organize at any moment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-24

Sir Thomas Upton is doing all he can
to persuade some of our yachtsmen that
if racing is not a pleasure it should be
regarded as duty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-24

Some of those German gun manufacture
ers are suspected of employing concealed
weapons more dangerous than firearms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-24

Japan claims that its present mikado
has inaugurated an era of great right
eousness. but California does not believe
il
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PAYABLE In advance-by mail. postage prepaid.
Daily Sunday included one month, 60 cents.
Daily. Sunday excepted. one month. 40 cents.
Saturday Star. 81 year; Sunday Star. 81. 40 year.
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Gov. Suiaer is expected to appear in
person at a legislative hearing That
Albany legislature may not be as fierce
as it has been represented.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-24
Spring Gardening.

From the Toledo Blade.
The amateur gardener can't expect
everything in the seed catalogue to come
true.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-24

In spite of the fact that DR.. Cook il
not in hiding. nobody knows where he is
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-24
Slippery.

From the Omaha Bee
Many a man began to slip by placinf
bis foot on the brass rail.
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The Evening Star, with the SUNDAY morning
edition Is delivered by carriers within the city
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Collection Is made by carrier at the end OF each
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Appreciation.

What has Congress done for u.s.
"A heap replied Farmer Corntossel.
For years it has provided men we sent
them with place to do their talkin
where it wouldn't disturb us folks at our
regular work"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-24

Business ONCE. 18th ST. and Pennsylvania Avenue.
New York ONCE: Tribune Building.
Chicago Once: First National Bank Building.
European Once: Regent ST.. London. England
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-24

There are times when Boston's base ball
pennant looks like a cold wave flag.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-24
Unintentional Suggestion.

Worrying again?'
Yes. So many people are telling me
not to worry that 1 can't help thinking
about my troubles
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Entered as second class mail matter at the post
ONCE at Washington. D. C.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-24

A practical joker is usually a man
whose idea of humor is entirely theo-
retical.
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Large. Front-icing Refrigerator.
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SUNDAY SCHOOL WORK
TOPIC OF DISCUSSION
Opening Session Today Of Annual
Convention at the McKendree
III. e. Church.

The first session of the Sunday School
Institute OF Washington District of the
Baltimore Conference of the Methodist
Episcopal Church convened this afternoon
at the McKendree, M. E. Church, Massa-
chusetts avenue near 9Th street north
west The institute will continue to-
morrow.
Delegates from each OF the branches
of the Washington district were In at
tendance when Rev. Ia o. Hartman of
Chicago delivered the opening address.
His subject was "A Standard Sunday
School"
Rev. NJ. ]. rrenery OF Chicago is to de-
liver an address on Organisation and
Equipment" Other speakers will be Miss
Josephine Baldwin of New York, The
Elementary Period. and Rev. E. s.
Lewis. ''The Intermedite Period"
A session Is to be held this evening
at 7:46 o'clock, at which Rev. Dir. Hart