Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-07-15
FIFTY YEARS AGO
In TH 3 STA

cast Win interest ana 0eSiro toward
the Islands Of Hawaii nifty
Hawaiian years ago 10 indicated by
tho following article In
ASiaAos. The Star OF July IL. 1867.
which is particularly interesting in
forecasting the acquisition OF the
group by this country over quarter
Of century before the first annexa-
ton treaty and thirty-two years before
tho actual entry of Hawaii into the
American system:
I'VE learn from tho most reliable
sources that a reciprocity treaty has
been negotiated between the United
States and his majesty the King Of the
Hawaiian Islands. This should be
great triumph for the commercial in
terests of the Pacific states. The trade
between them and the Sandwich Islands
is already quite large, and when this
give the United States considerable ad-
vantage over all other nations trading
with the islands. We understand that
provision is made for its ratificati ion
within ten months from the date when
its negotiation was concluded. It will
scarcely be sent to the Senate before
the next session OF Congress and on
this account ample time has been al
lowed.
The Importance of this successful
stroke Of diplomacy will be apprecia ted
by all who are familiar with the po-
sition of the Hawaiian Islands and their
peculiar relation to the United States.
Those who ought to know whereof they
speak assert that this Is the first step
toward the acquisition Of these islands
by our government. 1t has been long
United States would go far toward CIV
ing US the virtual control Of the vast
commerce Of the Pacific. Great Britain
has been active Of late in endeavoring
affairs OF the Hawaiian government,
and also in an attempt to monopolfze
the trade Of the islands. The people,
however. are warmly attached to our
government, and with proper manage
ment there Is reason to believe that we.
at no distant day. may peacefully add
to our possessions on the Pacific"
r
The plan for the impeachment Of
President johnson was held in abey-
ance at the special
Adjournment session in the summer
of 1857. but its advo-
aues11oA. Gates had distinctly in
mind pressing 1t at the regular session
or O special session after a recess. In
The Star of July II. 1867. is the fol-
lowing:
Congress Is likely to take place on the
second Wednesday Of November next.
Those of tho House favoring the i'm
parchment of the President urge some
time in October as the date to which
Congress shall adjourn. A majority of
tho Senate are disposed to adjourn to
meet on the first Monday of December.
the regular time. 1t appears well nigh
certain just now that the second We'd
nesday of November will be agreed on
in conference. When they come to-
gether at that time the general BUSH
ness will be taken up. including any
reports the House judiciary committee
may make upon the subject OF fmpeach
ment, the consideration of which is
likely to occupy their attention imme-
diately after assembling: Such appears
to be the present disposition Of large
number of members"
Although professional base ball was
not being played fifty years ago in the
sense Of the present
Base Ball Teams practices. touring
base ball teams
Western Trip. were by no means
unknown The Nationals of Washing
ton were one of the most famous ball
teams in the country. and in The Star
of July -, 1867, Is the following item
about the departure Of the club for a
western trip:
THE first nine of the National Base
Eal Club of this city left Washington
yesterday afternoon in the 4:3O train
for their western trip, having accepted
challenges to play the crack clubs in
reach Columbus this evening and to-
morrow will have a game with the
Capital club of that city. The players
are: Wright. Williams. Fletcher. Par
I-x, Cv,,jfh
Mclean, Norton, Hodges. Robinson.
Jones. Patterson and James. with Mr..
Munson scorer. They are accom-
panied by Mr.. Henry Chadwick. re-
day Mercury
Gone are the old Soldier companies
that used to parade with bright uni
forms on Wash
A Move to Revive ington's birthday
and Independence
Light Infantry. day. Among the
most famous of Washington's old or
Eanizations of this kind was the Wash
iugton Light Infantry, and fifty years
ago a movement was under way for
its revival, it being then in a state Of
suspension. The following in The Star
of July 10, 1867. tells Of this effort:
Many of the members of the old
Washington Light Infantry organiza-
ton are making an effort at revival.
and there is every prospect that soon
the Light Infantry will be again seen
upon the streets as in days Of yore.
4. preliminary meeting. was held on
Thursday evening at which Capt. Fish
cr presided and a number OF the OLD
members We're present. anxious TO re-
sumo their places. The infantry, we
believe, was originally formed in 1885,
and was the leading military organiza-
ton in this part of the country. 1t had
among its members many of our lead
ing citizens. and in its time was COM
manded by Capts. Blake. France. TAFT.
Darlington, Davis and others. A few