Evening Star Newspaper, December 2, 1898, Page 11

THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1898-16 PAGES. Open Tomorrow Evening Until 10 O’clock. A Special invitation is extended We're out-talked often—out-done never. tomorrow \ and girl in Washington to visit our Toy Department. We've got time even in the rush of ’ss to give pleasure to our patrons—and especially at this season, when every youthful heart is ing wonderment at what Santa Claus will bestow. There's a bit of pride agled with it all—for we have gathered this Toy stock with such care and completeness that we crave praise that you always speak of the well-done. We don’t want you to feel the least delicacy about coming—and if you want to chaperone the whole neighborhood of little folks, do it—and welcome. The music boxes will be playing—the bells will be ringing—the toys a-going—mingling with the laughter and big “Oh’s!" of hundreds of happy children. edontonteeerceatenteete ete eadenteeseete We'll be custodians = Se Ss i th ik SS is SiS Engraving Free. Boxes Free. | | | nitial se engrave: on Silver- of your purchases—making faithful de- We've provided mand ey ee livery at time and place specified. Thus CE CeCe UE Gi Ue enabling you to buy before the rush—and they'll be disteihated in couneetion with that vl engraved well, relieving you of the trouble incident yon purchases with Lavish hand | too: as well as stamped on Leather Goods. thereto, | Boys’ Reefers. 38 All-wool Fast Color Blue Reefers, with — brafd-trim med sailor collars; siz to 8 years. $2.50 kind, for. 9 ‘ Boys’ Clothing. There wouldn't be anything in our immense if it wasn’t for the quality. The superior quali Chinchilla $1.48 cock and low prices s make the quan- . 5 Blue and Brown Astrachan Reefers, tity necessary to meet the demand—and quantity lowers the cost. {rimmed with silk and military bratd: é es Z 2 < = E $ ined with Italian cloth; Its a chain of conditions. Those who buy tomorrow will have the all wool and fast color. 9 = Worth $5, for. 5 ° added advantage of some special lots— AlL-wool She is Suits, in plain and fancy colors; in Double- sles—to fit ag-s from 3 to 15 years. Suits breaste | Boys’ Overcoats. $ 1 A7 | ate Blue and Covert, Cloth Overcoata, Overcoats; guar- cut In latest 100 Brown Mixed All-wo a pair of Pants, and be cheap for such x 1 Pants Si each suit with would ‘$2.07 ts Ses selling at 36, ete seege $7, $7.50 and $8. $ nd ot over tw efizes. Sizes: * 3 piLeltieay esis rs. Worth $6.. 4.907 $ z 16 é | tion—4th Floor. sseeedetees es ee a a a | Boys’ Hats. = Boys’ Heavyewatelt Golf Caps, with double $ Two Special Lots of Young Men’s Suits. Toe. value—tomorrew tor, 48C. 3 Kf ‘eaies Rasa saa skate ; Boss’ Hlue Tam O'Shanters, sallor style, $ | muorscmi? ame, sairotters? 2 48c, Lot of Pt ae dozen Bi 8 Cs and Brown Fedoras— 4 $ sinate aoa Gualltyy forsee 89c, z Worth S10—t | Eastern z Wind-up of the Wilmarth sale—haif price. Tomorrow will he the last day. But unlike most ends of special sales the selections you can make will be quite as desirable as the first picking—without the variety, of course. We atone for that in the final cut we have given the prices. Tomorrow anything that's left of the Wilmarth stock goes to you at 50c. on the dollar. of his prices. | Jardinieres. We have touched the of variety. The Ii is simy mmense — some with pedestals and me without. BG shall make a special offering tomorrow They're ere ‘nt shape, and decorated in’ Pink, with clouded gold finish, handles, high-water ‘mark of American make Blue or Yellow, with and without 8-inch— 98&c. g$-inch—$1.25. 11-inch—$1r.98. 14-inch—$3.48. Western Seetion--3d Floor. ee Powerful Arguments in Men’s Furnishings —the arguments of extra qual- ity and very low prices—that we find it possible to offer tomor- row. of Cut Glass. A few dozen Blown Tumblers, Wine Glasses, and China Brie-a-Brac—and Havilan NF Dinner Services and Art Pleces, At Half mmnonest pottery. ‘There are a very few 1 the finest is cheap © than On the Third Ploor—Western Section. : | : : or Eats worth BO ED 4Q & : ts $ a With it we shall offer of our own— 15 Toilet Sets of 10 p and tall patterns, w Green decoration. sets for ees each, the low Dinner Services of 100 pieces; new patterns, with underglazed, filled-in designs and gold edging. $5 890 e' i | Porcela Regular price, $5.05. | 15 Royal Blue Dinner Services, real Indi- j " $1.49 ce Toflet Sets 10 ple ; fine underglazed designs, go Blue, underglazed with gold nes; very handsome 9.85 for cee etree 25 Tea Sets, with handsome flower and aga cenuaarcoameste hacen) 11.13) Men's Double-fleeced and Drawers; Worth $133.50, French ueck, reinforced seat, pearl 30) - OFC, of - effect ; Etrurian buttons—regalar 50c. value Men’s Cashmere Wool Shirts and Draw- ers, pearl buttons, ribbed bottom, rein. forced seat—regular $1.25 wear—for........ Just 60 dozen Fast Black Half Hose, with 4 fuuble goles, heels and toes—equal # @ .. LUC. to any 20. ‘hose. le of Men's Small lot of regular 20c. gradi Wool and Camel's Hair Halt 13c - . a pal Hose—offered for tr, 50 dozen Men's Mocha Gloves, that are silk lined; desirable shades, perfect $i | fitting—regular $1.25 gloves—for.... 100 Suits of Teasle Cloth Pajamas—wool for warmth and right cut for 1 comfort $1.75 everywhere clse.. -39 ‘The Saks Brand of 1c. Collars and 15e. Cus is stil the superior of them all. They've imitators by the score—but none that approach the quality of Hnen—or per- fection of fit—unless you pay Qe. or 25e. AS 4 convenience to our bachelor patrons, sha wit for. for A great Shoe offering. You've had bargains in Shoes ding-donged into your ears so often and from so many different sources in the last few months— we don’t blame you if you are skeptical. But this is largely a sale of our OWN making—and what loss is entailed is of our own losing— for what are we to do with the holiday Slippers demanding show- room—and none to give them? We've cut small lots of Men’s, Women’s and Children’s Shoes—for room's sake. The special sell- ing will begin tomorrow morning. Sregeneadectoatoageetenteesengeeteatoasen be baleasenseoseoteateeseaseesenfeatoaseacetSeoseateaseeseeseeseatoaseesooreaseasescenleaseesea gens we'll in uame or Initials on all s Willow Calf. Patent L and ace Line ain Leather, es: kid or pat Eastern section—Plrst floor, ¥4 tron, Lay a 3 : very pair is. And a 1d £6 footwear —for : “ D1D Ladies’ Wool Underwear. with _Sien's Musect and) Mox Calf. Enamel feeder oh _ Lot. of | Merino and Natural cesses ranean base Roar borat ‘this: lot Combination Suits; made upon él Hed =x seeceee one of the best principles—and tants, including § $2.48 Ui with an actual value of + $4.50—fo 75¢- at.. Women's Freneh Viei Kid, Patent Leather, and Willow Cett Lace sed Entton Misses’ and Chi Button and pairs of iren’s Frenet Special tomorrow 48 ae Co ‘ool Vests and Minited quan- 75 @ Int Foor. Ladies’ and Children’s Ladies’ Gloves. | Hosiery. 2-clasp French Kid Gloves, in all colors and 50 dozen Ladies’ Black Rich- 7K) | elieu Ribbed Lisle Thread Hose | —every pair guaran- 25¢ .. 98c. f teed—and they are a pair. Seeadeatoaseeseegenendeeteeseotoateateatees Sretenteate pairs Ladi perfect fitting—Gloves that bought in regular way must sell at $1.25. Come early in the day—then you'll be sure of getting a pair..... worth 39c.—for....... Gloves—the usual $1.29 kind po | Lot of Boys’ Extra Heavy School Hose, DATOoThoTea Tone eGMLHA LOR OPA DAD TOHITH NTH H TH BHINSIOHAL ON Hae Biea—requlst Se" Hose, for... LOC, Imported sample line of Ladies’ Feit Hats. Vee pene 8 pale, oe some that are worth $1.25—others $1.48—others $1.75 and $1.98 —running through the whole list of fashionable colors—Brown, Gray, Navy and Natural Blue, Fawn, Red and Plum —representing, of course, the newest shapes. There are about 175 of them—and we shall put them all on sale tomorrow for. . East osyoe ‘Men’s Derby’s and Feduras. | One of our Hatmakers con- 715¢ | cluded to accept our offer for ° | 100 dozen Derbys and Fedoras | he had “on the floor.” They are | $1.50, $1.75 and $2 Hats right enough---latest shapes and all shades. Such good qualities are they that we had him put our name in the crown—for we want : edit for givi y 1235 igo wt, gut sine, | Feit for giving you BOK Spe: | such value for........ | celal at . seeteeee $1.25 Eustern Seetion—1st Floor. a Sectlon—2d Floor. Blankets and Comforts. We don’t need anything more eloquent than these values at these prices to champion our favor with you. 150 pairs 11-4 California Rlankets, extra finiah. [with Red. Bine and Vink $2 48 Worth $5.25 pair, for... « pair. 100 pairs Extra Fine 11-¢ California Ban | kets, heavy finish; Red. Blue and Pink bore | silk bound.” This 115 Figure filled with pure fore LSD | Aprons. We shall have a lot to say about Aprous for the holidays a little further along_but these two lots have been singled out for tomorrow: 16 pairs of the mforts, with figured and All-weel Blan } kind ‘that sells at BQ shrunk; with Red, Bine See eee . aiibite Hawn, Aprons, with ace J “l with heavy, silk y weigh 31 insertion—19e. kind, for. * 5c. nds ‘sell everywhere at . : “ype $ 50 Down Comforts. for the baby White Lawn Aprons, egrimmed $2.50 —warmer than blankets. Special. ae with Jace and embroldery: a pair 3 a Western Sectlon—2d Floor. Saks and Company, Pennsylvania Avenue and Seventh Street. . V. Signal Corps; Lieut. Edward T. 3d_Connecticut Volunteer Infantr: John M Tobin, commissary of sub- , U.S. V.; Capt. James C. Simpson, . 8. V. Infantry. —_——e——___ Ordered to Savannah, Privates Georg: S. Vanatta and Ernest W. Steinbuchel, Hospital Corps, now in this city, have been ordered to Savannah, Ga. wet 25c. Western Section—2d Flo NR I a aD ~ Volunteer Officers Discharged. The following-named officers of the vol- unteer army have been honorably dis- Maj. David Hemphill, chief quar- master, U. 8. V.; Capt. J. M. McMillan, edjutant, Missour! Volunteer Infantry; First Lieut. Edward T. Miller, U. S. V. Bignal Corps; Lieut. Josep D. Wood, U. &. V. Signal Corps; Capt. Chas. C. Clark, Capt. Olmstead Retired. Capt. Jerauld A. Olmstead, 9th U. S. Cav- alry, having been examined by a board of officers and found physically disqualified for the duties of major of cavalry, by rea- son of disability incident to the service, hag been placed on the retired lst. If you want work read the want columns of The Star. Sa 2 Oh a i St a sets DEBATING THE ISSUE Arguments For and Against Philip- pine Annexation. Se THE CONSTITUTION INVOKED ~—__ Chances of the Peace Treaty in the Senate. —— MANY VIEWS PRESENTED see eee ‘The discussion between the adherents of the opposing policies with regard to na- tional expansion now proceeding in the press of the country 48 steadily assuming a definite shape, with the issues well defined and the arguments fairly subject to classi- fication. The approaching close of the Paris negotiations suggests as the item of first consequence the probable fate of the Peace treaty, which has yet to be ratified y the Senate, and which is certain to ke attacked by anti-expansionists of both par- ties. The drift of opinion, as expressed in the newspapers of all sections and parties, secms today to be that the treaty will be ratified, those journals which represent the opposition sentiment expressing at most a hope that the conditions may favor a pro- longed fight with the possibility, rather than the probability, of its defeat. The Springfield Republican (ind.) this view in terms which follow: “The chances for and against the ratifica- tion of the peace treaty in the Senate are closely balanced. The important consid- eration in favor of its success is that it is a peace treaty, and not simply one of ter- ritorial acquisition, and no peace treaty vas ever yet rejected’ by the Senate. “hen, too, is to be taken into the reckoning the feeling among politicians cat the matter has gone so far that it is idle to think of turning back, and that the safest way is to fall in and drift with the current. “On the other hand may be placed these considerations: (1) Peace is assured in any event. Spain has bowed to the worst, and a rejection of the treaty on annexation grounds would leave Matters all che more peacefully right where they are at the ment. (2) ‘The treaty raises quesuons domestic policy before which that formal conclusion of peace sinks to a se ondary place entirely. (3) The same ques- tlons were presented In a far milder and less objectionable form in the Hawaiian treaty of annexation, and that treacy was rejected by the Senate, falling short »f the required two-thirds vote. “This last consideration, in connection with the others, affords solid ground for hope that the treaty may be rejec’ The Hawatian case was far the stronger of the two. “Tt Is reasonable-to suppose, therefore, that all of those who voted against the Ha- wailan treaty will vote against the peace treaty of more distant and dangerous an- nexations. If they should, the treaty would fail, unless the newly-elected republican senator from Oregon should suffice to turn the scale. But several senators who voted for the Hawalian treaty are outspoken in opposition to this one.” Constitutional! Arguments. On the other hand, the Philadelphia Press (rep.), which 1s equally representative of the affirmative side of this debate, ts posi- tive that the treaty will be ratified. The Press notes that certain of the opposition are quoling the Constitution to support the argument against, gnnexation. In reply it urges that while the Constitution does not specifically confer the ‘right of annexation it does not prohibit that act, and notes the acquisition of the Louisiana purchase as an offset to Mr. Hoar's argument that the furdamental law ‘frohfhits the purchasing of a sovereignty. ‘thé Press quotes Chief Justice Marshall's announcement as a “fun- damental principle’ that inasmuch as the Constitution confers on the government the powers of making war and making treatics the government, In consequence, must have the power to acaufte territory, either by conquest or by treaty. Quoting Mr. An- drew Carnegie's cttation of the Constitu- tion as supporting his contention that ihe tariff laws ofthe United States,anust cx- tend to the Philippines, if acquired, the Press cites an opinion by Chief Jusiice ‘Tawney’s decision that Florida was entitled to be regarded, as concerned the tariff, 23 foreign territory, even after annexation, unt a domestic tariff had been provided. The Press next quotes Mr. Coudert of New York and ex-Senator Edmunds as depre- cating the adoption of a savage race, who, under the Constitution, must be treated on an equality with the white population of the Union. It points to the treatment of the Indians in refutation of this charge. and declares that under the Constitution the natives of the new territories need not be regarded as equal unless the people of this country choose to do sv. The Press concludes: = “These quotations” from the Constitution and the decisions of the courts, as well as the practice of the government from its foundation, make it clear that there is not only the most ample power for the pur- chase of the Philippines, but for their gov ernment in any way Congress may det: mine. And until Congress has acted the same power rests with the President.” Th its faith that the treaty will be ratified the Press is joined by the Milwaukee Sen- tinel (rep.), the Atianta Constitution (dem.) and the Cincinnati Commercial Tribune (rep.). The Louisville Courier-Journal (dem.) states that if the Constitution does in fact prohibit the acquisition of the Philippines it will be changed to permit such expan- sion, saying: “The American people will not be blind- ly and perpetually bound by limitations set by the century-dead upon condittons they could not foresce. If the Constitution they left us is tnadequate, we shall make it adequat takes An Hypothetical Case. The Springfield Union (rep.) supposes an hypothesis, as follows: “Suppose the treaty of peace is rejected, what happens? We will have disregarded our obligations to Spain. We agreed, through the President, to pay Spain $20,- (00,000 for the Philippines. Spain, in ac- cordance with her argument, withdraws her troops from the Philippines and repa- triates them. We, in the meantime, will have taken possession of the islands, uut the treaty having been rejected we must withdraw and leave the islands to disor- der. We will have disregarded our finan- cial obligaticns to Spain, and have taxen the islands from her. We will stmpl; buncoed her. Is it right that we do that? This is a side which the anti- imperialists must consider and for which they must make provision.” Says the Buffalo Commercial (rep.): “The treaty, so far as Spain is concerned, is res adjudicata, but it may be disap- proved and totally repudiated by the Sen- ate of the United States. This outcome of the Senate's revision of the commission's work is possible,-but- wholly improbable. The commissioners are able and trusted representatives. he Commercial eannot see how they could have done other or bet- ter than they have done.” Several journaig.note the fact that the same chorus of pretest which 's now heard against the annexation, of the Philippines was raised when, jt. was proposed to ac- quire the Loulsiama, purchase. Among these are the New Yoxk Journal of Cam- merce (ind.), the 8 Herald (ind.) and the Louisville Pomt (ind. dem.), and each advances the opinion ghat when the fact shall have been accomplished the present opponents will turn about in acceptance and even in praise of the course. Says the New York Journal of Com- merce (ind.): “It is absurd to pretend that the acquisi- tion of the Philippine Islands presents any greater constitutional difficulties than the acquisition of the Gulf and Pacific coasts, The same direful predictions of disaster that are now made have been made at every previous addition to the national area. The same constitutional objections have been. urged, the, same political dangers have been announted. Nearly all the op- position on former occasions, as on the present occasion, came from New England. No one, even in New England, now regrets the additions already made. We hardly think that ten years hence any one in New Eugland will regret the addition now being made. The nation that has its Blocks “of forelgn ‘population, “nactiye Sy “population, partly by these territorial and partly by im- SA OR kA ACER EC AE AC ae a ce aad er dart sleeves. Sonconlontorontonton Patats Rovan (Saturday Program °3.99 For $5 Garments. HOICE of the well-known best $5 garments—The illustrations are of but seven styles of twenty. The jackets come in kersey and mixed cloths, black, tan and blue—various style: Some of the capes are trimmed with bands of cloth. and with cords, black and colors. The dress skirts are of all-wool cheviot, some in Redfern glove-fitting style; others with deep Spanish flounce. Some of the Taffeta Silk Pet The fur garments include electric seal collarettes, with yoke of krimmer or astrachan fur, and neck- scarfs with ornaments of tails. Tea gowns of French cashmere, with dainty ribbon trimmings. of $5 garments at $3.99 for a day-tomorrow. all with new The silk waists come tucked ticoats have deep corded flounce. Best ondontostert coe |OMORROW bons for Fancy T here, in. forty Warranted all silk. ins the annual sale of Rib Work. — 1,850 pieces newly lovely art shades, Worth 25¢ to 75c—at only. . INAL reductions tomorrow in Millinery Department—to cr goods to be located here. $2.50 for trimmed hats up to $7.50. Only $1 for best $1.50 French felt walking, military and bicycling hats. 75c for those heretofore retailed feather plumes at 75¢, instead of $1, $1.25 and $1.50. Jet, steel, gold and jewel buckles and ornamenis. RIBBONS. ate room yard for the No. 2 SC FSthon wt whiths from 1 to 5 inches, Every thread warranted pure silk. on Monday for holiday at Sr. Black ostrich Fitted at Our Risk. The holiday rush will commence Those who call tomorrow with Ss: Monday. will be satisfactorily fitted gloves. And these price inducement > $1.35 te, th, 81-5 “Palais Royal” * Kid Gloves with three antom: clasps. eeeees 50c Mittens, 75 pair for those lined. Forty-two shades, including the new tans, modes, browns, reds, blues, greens, yellows, white, pearl and black. Self, black and two-tone stitching. pair for the new Winter-weight Black Sil a 96c } Eve the season's latest effects SQ pair tor choice of miscellaneous lot of $1 At Least Prices. Dent's, Reynie nd Adler's famous Gloves for ladies, isses, men and boys. Perrin’s, Fownes’ Best variety ed with least prices. fen, Kid ( oves for Lad pair warranted — fit Kid Gloves. but will not be fiteed, Underwear. QSc 1 choice of miscellaneovs lot. some worth 50c, Ladies’ Ribbed and Fleeced Union Suits, separate Vests and Pants. Girls’ and. Boys’ Vests, Pauts and Drawers, In sizes 16 to 34 NEL ANAL NEE LENNIE EES. AAA AN AAALAC eeoeeee Ladies’ Hose. 49 {0 Te to 98 French Lisle and Spun Silk Stockings. Importer’s “drummer's” samples, representing all the French novelties of the season, eerteene Boys and Girls. [8c pre fer the usnat Black Stockings. Sizes 5 to 9 for girls, § to 11 for boys. Heavy and medium weights, all with double Inees, ete. Three instead of two pairs for 5c. ese eee Jewelry, etc. BDc fF last of many Ge tot Broock Pins, Shirt Walst § Shirt Studs and Cuff Buttons, Loi Chains, Black Satin and Fane; Hat and ts, Men's mette and Fan Belts, Jewel Buckles, Crystal Neck Chains, Silk and Gauze [ Fans, ete. Palais Royal, Neckwear. O8c tt the very latest, the “Heal.” with extra deep velvet stock, very full bow of Sherty satin, and ribbon edge attached by re- vere stitching. The stock is black velvet only at the top, the lower portion and the bow are of color—and cholce is offered of very many newly beautiful shades, The “Ideal” is ap ideally lovely neckptece. eee eee Handkerchiefs. 35c for S0e value—as long as this little lot of 20 dozen are here. Sheer and pure linen, fairylike embroidery—they'll be snapped up Iike nuggets tn the Klondyke. eee cee | New Umbrellas. | $2:98 fo 0 aa handles—of tinted ivory in new platter shapes. Sterling silver or- namentation, which inftials will be engraved, free of chi for choice of two dozen Teli the Men. tomerrow for their S0c kwear—and ae Seae p ereet “sae eauuy as Vashington. A. Lisner, G an eines New Books. ] Instes of $1.25 for most ‘talked-of copy- | 39c right Books Th Masserenes, aes ~ ‘Two Sieges of Paris, by Henty, Deflant Hearte by Hetmburg. The $1.25 edition, ith cloth Minding, Superior paper, print, ete, For the Boys. Z3Bc tthe “Story of the Union in Rhyme." 0 y hyme. © ise pean, full-page illustration | Artistte cloth oor Black Benut 200 pages and ted ‘ke “Chatterbox.” peters Best Perfumery. f T5e for S-ounce bottle Paris- White House Extract, th ‘iginal Eastman’s 50c bottles Viola Orris Perfuus +-10¢ for sample bottles “Scotch Heather | and Violets of Sietly Tomorrow Only. BSc tt newly lovely Ops patent spray, Violet perfume. d Lith Sts. a ee izers, with arlborougli”? migration, may be trusted to do as well in the future as it has in the past.” Problems to Be Solved. ‘There are some papers which express their appreciation of the grave difficulties which now confront the United States In its assumed task of liberating and govern- ing these far-away territories. The Chicago Tmes-Herald (rep.) says that this task will tax our highest statesmanship. The Chi- cago Record (ind.) concludes that the colo- nies which gave such trouble to Spain will present grave problems to us. The Worces- ter Spy (rep.) thinks that much of this trou- ble can be avoided by keeping the islands “open.” ‘The Chicago Chronicle (dem.) says that whatever the risks or chances this country has “taken the plunge” and must endeavor to “make the best of the new and startling situation.” The Philadelphia North American (rep.) states that it 1s the moral duty of the United States to cxtend the blessings of civilization to other peoples. The Boston Journal (rep.) combats the notion that this government should append to the peace treaty a declaration of purpose either to annex the Islands or to abandon them. |.It beueves that the question as to the fu- ture must be left wide open, that the re- lease of the Philippines from Spanish rule, se-ured for them by our arms and diple- macy, cancels our moral obligations to them ? ad to civilization and leaves us free to choose our own course. "Nhe Providence Journal (ind.), surveying the new duties, concludes that there is no reason to be frightened by them, or to doubt our ability to perform the task successfully in due time. Mentioning the Inhabitants of the main islands of the Pril- ippine group, the Journal says: “Tt was difficult to control them under Spanish rule; it will be equally difficult under our rule unless we have more pa- tlence, more kindness mingled with our firmness, more honesty in dealing with them ,and unless we can convince them that they are incapable of governing them- selves and that our purpose in assuming the government is to do them good. That will surely take a long time, but until it is done our great task will not be fairly begun and the first foundations of civil order will not be laid.” The Chicago Tribune (rep.) reviews the governmental duties which will require early attention in the new dependencies. noting the improved agencies for the pro- duction of results which this country now employs, and says: 4 w tin the introduction of these things the improvement in the condition of tne people must necessari'y bg rapid. It behooves the govel mt to lose no time in getting them started and in pushing them to ihe earliest and fullest el pemsanes ee Chicego Journal (ind.’ 's there are o ait = American foresight and no difficulties w1 al capacity cannot surmount. Negative Views. Ainong the papers which do not accept the doctrine that the Philippines should be retained, the Philadelphia North American Philippines will not benefit American com- mere, but will only redound to the inter- ests of the political bosses, who will fatten off the patronage to be bestowed when the islands have been given government under the American system. ‘The Pittsburg Dispatch (ind.) nm any course we should be go loyalty to American principles. If the im- perialist disposition rules, to assert the right of force and conquest, and to treat the islands as a fleld of political plunder, it will threaten the gravest difficulties, and, when the cost of life and treasire that it involves is realized by the peonie, it will = an almost certain political revul- sion.” ‘The Portland, Me., Press (rep.) concludes that the acquisition of the islands will be solely of benefit to the nations of Europe which will profit by the free market which this country is providing for them at a cost of $20,000,000. The Utica Observer (dem.) combats the idea of annexation on the ground that it ts already proposed that the islands shall be held as a subject nation, which is antagon- istic to the fundamental principles of this republic. The Hartford Times (dem.) believes the is- lands should be governed by military agents rather than by politicians, preferring the former system to the evils which it seems as certain to flow from the latter. ‘The Bosten Advertiser (rep.) summarizes what it presents as the real facts, which are being gradually revealed to the people who formerly clamored for annexation: “They are perceiving that a great major- ity of the people who live in the United States would not be a cent the richer, but would inevitably be many cents the poorer, on account of increased taxation to main- tain an enormous military, naval and police force in the Philippines, in consequence of annexing those islands; that calling the archipelago American instead of Spanish would not in the least degree change Ma- lays into Americans; that people are not given their liberty by forcing them to sub- mit to a foreign yoke, whether that yoke be tn the old world or in the new world; that this country has already more race problems than it is capable of dealing with creditably, and that, as for the blessings of education and Christian religion, the mis- sionary field is wide open in all the four quarters of the globe already and is only waiting for us to send missionaries who can do their work of education and con- version a thousand times better without be- ing accompanied by American politicians to hold offices contrary to the wishes of the ngtives, and by American speculators to get possession of the natives’ lands and and by American soldiers to shoot the natives, who are so perverse as to ob- ject to being annexed and converted.” Various Arguments. ‘The St. Louis Republic (dem.) believes an honest and consistent solution of the prob- lem would be to free the islands for all time from Spain and then to open the way to self-government for the Filipinos, which would permit this country to secure perma- ys: erned by nent advantages which would enable it to preserve the American prestige and protect American interest without involving it in any European intrigues, The St. Paul Pioneer Press (rep.) con- demns as a libel upon the American people the assumption that they cannot give to the Philippines as wise, just and beneficent government as England has given to her colonies. The Puffalo News (rep.) says that the is- lands are of far greater value than the money to be paid for them. ‘The Memphis Commercial-Appeal (dem.), urging annexation as the only truly logical course, says: “Democracy fought for expan- sion until the present time, and democracy Was victorious. Democracy, in part, is op- posing {Xansion at the present time, and on this issue it must go down in defeat.” The New York Journal (dem.) takes sub- stantially the same ground: “The govs ernment of our new possessions lies next before us. There can be no divisions among democrats on this. Democrats may differ about the advisability of acquiring new ter- ritory, but when the territory has been ac- quired they must all agree that it should have a free government. The man who dis- putes that is not a democrat. Here is the democracy’s common ground. Let the party stand as a unit for liberty in our new pos- sessions, and against their exploitation for. the benefit of syndicates and trusts, and it will have an issue upon which it can appeal with confidence to the heart and brain of the American people.” $$$ —___ CONFERENCE GOES TO CHICAGO. Methodists Pre: © Windy City te ™ ea polis. The Methodist general conference of 1900 wil be held at Chicago. The conference committee having in charge the location of the next, quadriennial Methodist con- vention held a meeting in Chicago yester- day, with representatives of Minneapolis and Chicago Methodists, and after a pro- tracted discussion of the inducements of- fered by both cities, Chicago was decided upon. Chicago Methodists give $25,000 for the expenses of entertaining the great body of distinguished churchmen, who will attend the conference, and also will raise 359,000 as 4 guarantee that all expenses of the con- ference will be met. ++ —___ Paymasters at Havana. Maj. George R. Smith, paymaster, aad Majs. B, F. Havens, J. 8. Wilkins, C, M. Carr, 8. H. Tyler ana@ John R. Lynch, ad- ditional paymasters, U. 8. V., have been relieved from duty in the Department of the Gulf and ordered to duty in Havana. Maj. Smith will b> chief paymaster at Ha- vana and the others will be his assistants. They wili come first to this city for in- structions, and will then enfbark at New York on the first convenient steamer to the