Evening Star Newspaper, December 15, 1898, Page 6

STAR, HINGTON. +..December 15, WAS THURSDAY 1898. CROSBY 5S. NOYE: THE EVENING STAR has a regular and permanent Family Circulation uch more than the combined cir- enlation of the other Waxhingto em. An a News and Advertising um it bas no competit C7In order to avoid delays, on ac- count of personal absence, letters to THE STAR shouid not be addressed to any individual office, but simply to THE STAR, or to the Editorial or fusiness Depart- Ments, according to tener or purp: The Spirit of the Union. ular idea s been that and and Fr: ed upon a of intervention in our civil war the ald have been a dissolution of the Ur the formation of a new govern- ment by the southern states. Those two powers were exercised only about our cot- ten. red nothing about the slavery question, and nothing about our republican form of government. But the blockading ef southern perts by the federal authorit cut off their supplies of raw cotton and put their mills on short commons. Hence the propositi pout interventic which, it was thought, would solve the difficulty. May we not, in the light of recent events, now revise that long accepted view of the matter? Might net foreign intervention, for a reason so palpably selfish, instead of Widening our differences have healed them? Mi net the two warring sections of the country hive been brought together as against the foreigner who did not re ither? Was It too late for them 1 difficulties and hold together ms of honor and advantage to both? war had been In prog! It had been begun wi care to adjust ont ss less than h reluct- the southern side we many loved the Union. General wee, erved so long in the old army, with regret. On the northern many men who loved the south. In never bored any bitter at time. He was provided the i guaranteed. any lways of the nal say, that foreign intervention, instead and in the end BLL nol have ap- the strong love of country and in every American bosom, and have a cessation of the domestic speculation. The for- we fought it ) ourselves. But the during the past eight that there never he U eigner cou was safely or n the fully thrust | S our mself into ov dom contentions some- $ against the outside we a er Doomed Yen still holds to silver, but in himself at th 1 of the anti sis he necess: assists in th om of the oc i Is he nether of his skillful maneu- a! life as a tariff ected to Congre ordance son with be tariff on, memt as promptly igned to the w © speech which him His i. He means w com: to him wa: th apport of the Wi d by the tariff f unusual excetien ns to distribute it all bill Gid not settle the t by any manner of means, nly to make it the fell far short of the It emocratic promise of more acute i nd it proved disastrous to many Ame industries. ‘The fight, it w plain « hb. must still go on. But Mr. Bry interest in the subject waned. He his attention to silver, retired from Congress, toured the south and west as a m free coinage appeared at tic national convention at Ch with < boon that subject tial n unin n still d ubordinated, was made t upon © natic a pres- cancer- Ww just now fs w th York har- at +02 Merchant Marine f rehat gs the Htat iew num- American flag which government's time of war. The Postma in his report. refers to the showing the need of more vessels » the St. Paul, the St. Louis, d Paris, both on the Atlantic The National By on in the city, olutions calling attention to the need of new Jaws which will strengthen the American merchant marine. or er the ul for the pur- in neral, matter. similar York a! the now in Board of ss cannot fail to ot erve the force of the arguments which words and events com te advance in behalf of the sh ping. © war showed that invaluable ser- vice can be rendered by the swift ships of the trans-oceantle lines, converted into cruis- ers for scouting and patrol purposes, and even, under some circumstances, for actual ting. Had there been a squadron of such ships on the Pacific side as well as on the Atlantic, it is not to be questioned that the military and naval problems presented by Hawaiian annexation and the occupa- tion of the Philippines would have been mech easier of treatment. The four ships onnected with the | THE. EVENING STAR, pressed into service from the American line were of great utility. Had thelr number been quadrupled the government could readily have utilized them. With the extension of the territory of the United States come new demands for ships, ich must be met by means of govern- rental aids such as have already been ex- tended. Secretary Gage discusses the sub- sidy question as embodying several well- defined ne ties, including the extension of the existing laws and the enactment of mew ones which shall conform to the changed conditions growing out of the war. He proposes that the vessels which shall enjoy the government's grants shall in re- turn train men for the auxiliary navy. The war showed that there is serious need of seamen accustomed to service under mili- tary disciptine. If a merchantman can be utilized to train men in the handling of gurs, on ted occasions when the men all be told off for this purpose, the navy will find a valuable nucleus for a reserve force which will prove of value in a cam- Daign. The Postmaster General urges this mat- ter in his report, calling attention fo the services rendered by the four ships of the American line during the war, and he notes that whereas progr has already been made in the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mex- ico, nothing has been accomplished in the idies in the Pacific. It is lies the most serious ne- . in view of the annexation of ii and the occupation of the Philip- tee Closing the Breach. President McKinley's speech at Atlanta yesterday afternoon is destined to become historic in the record of the reunion of Aside from the ovation which out chief executive, the words which he spoke expressive of a desire for a truly national Memorial Day suggest that a long step has been taken toward the final closing of the breach between the sections which has been steadily narrowing year by year since the close of the war. The war with Spain did mo than any previous event to neater A new Americanism was born thriven and proved an element national strength, teaching Eu- bring the peoples ef the two sectio together. rop lesson which it will never forget, the lesson of the homogeneity of the American people. Now comes the President of the United States, a veteran of the civil war, a sol- dier of the north, a republican, represent- ing in his personai eapacity all the tradi- tions which were and are opposed to d union, he ys to the people of the south, in his executive capacity: “The time has now come when we should share with you in the ¢ of the graves of the onfederate seldicrs.” He spoke then from the northern point of view, as evidenced by his use of the pronoun It was the call of the new bi srhood of the Union. the voice of the patriotism engendered or reawakened by the war with Sr jot in, is little wonder that these words electrified his hearers and continue to startle the people of the whole south as they reali that a northerner and a union soldier, fill- office of President, has extended a of fellows’ 1 pro- nor the graves of the men who to disrupt the Union. y has evidently taken and hopefully. He aoubtl sclates fully t t that pite th of reunion for t ust two © memories of the war have been by the generation which person- the struggie and } asure passed to the gener ated in ve jon The rp line of demarka- veen the northern and the south- ern observances of Memorial Day has con- tinued to indicate the survival of undesir- able bitterne If now some advancement can be made toward a joint recognition of that event, the President evidently be- lieves, steps will have been taken to close the gap permanently. ‘The grand meaning of that day will not be lost by such an innovation. It will rather be accentuated. The day means union. What could be more significant of mion than the joining of ha © the graves of the men who diced in the struggle between th tions? President McKinley has shown his fellow- n of the ne ith whose ideals he thi 1e true way to vic- sry over prej While the south is ering his werds the north should be echoing them: — soe If Dewey finds it needft urn home he will leave his Manil afford no encou 2 such pe as to nt whatey im to Admiral Von Diederichs. —_—_ + «= Calm considerati st enable Cuba to apprec this to put the r before plant i >wners, be the car swery embar ns even by they ward an unde and Russia as a re blow al a very profitable busine — coe y is perfectly content to let elt , Without taking cf his from the grand stand. —_—_—_+0+«—- Chinese goverrment would be im- interested any peace confer- es between Anglo-Saxons and the Rus- sians. - +e New York prides itself on the « ment it can offer and its system of building in- ction does much te ify such a senti- nt. 208 In this era of geographic revision Pre nt MeKiz zcceed in obliterating a few im a es from the American map. ——— +02 Mrs. Botkin of San Francisco is still too much absorbed in her tnal to make the usual preparatio: on the stage. Pres peace 1400 and bring t hopes that the cor urn to Paris in The be in sh government would probably. {a peace jubilee if Don Carlos would consent to participate = ss President McKinley app: to be en- gaged upon a very effectual and dignified peace pilgrimage. - nr ater is likely to improve a or Ars: A Havana th more sanguinary institution than a bull fight. ee ne gees Is Roberts a Citizen? From the St. Paul Pioneer Press, ‘The Salt Tribune takes the ground t Roberts of Utah is not a United States e he ceased to be one under the aw, Which disfranchised polyg- and he has never been restored enship by accepting the new condi- it is a point worth testing for those who are making an active campaign against the would-be congressman. + ee ——__.. Lay the Pacific Cable at Once, From the New York Journal. Edmunds It makes no difference whether Hawali and the Philippines are three thousand, eight thousand or ten thousand miles away if we can keep in hour.y touch with them by cable. The telegraph annihilates dis- tance. Let us have a Pacific cable at once, and let the government lay it and own it. SHOOTING STARS. A Missing Ceremony. . “Do you ‘think this here Philippine que: tion is in the way to get straightened out?’ said Mrs. Corntossel. ‘I dunn answered her husband, “but Ith afeard not. I haven't heard of any banquets bein’ got up so’s to have after dinner speeches on it.” A Precarious Claim. “What keeps Liliuokalani in this coun- try so much?” asked the author. “I don’t know,” answered the inventor, “but I assume that she is still trying to collect that royalty she talks of so much.” Territorial Comptications. There's a symptom of strife in the air. It may start in some heathentsh lair; In a Chinese pagoda, In Swat or Fashoda, And wind up, the mischief knows where! Otherwise Occupied. “What is Aguinaldo’s idea of a constitu- tion for his independent government?” ask- ed one of the Philippine insurgents. He hasn't got started on a constitution yet,” answered the other. ‘He has been too busy fixing up a cash book and a ledger. Disqualified. “Poor Motherdere!” exclaimed Mr. Meckton’s wife. “What has happened to her?” “She had to decline our invitation to read a paper on the proper management of chil- dren because she was too busy looking after her family irecting. Merry Christmas, Johnny Bull! Tis a feeling rather new To have hearts so very full Of affection, stout and true. It is pleasant to forget us things that vexed of yore; Leaving tempers quite upset; Things that rankled sharp and sore. Somewhere on the distant sky Clouds, of course, may form anew; Treaties drawn n days gone by, Boundaries drawn somewhat askew, Some time may obscure the plan Which of joy seems now so full. But, be jolly while we can. Merry Christ: as, Johnny Bull! ee Our Protectorate Over the Weak, m Case and Comment. A white mob terrorizing black men with arson and murder in North Caroiina; a pri- F vate war between desperate miners and reckless employers in Lilinois, while thew governor makes an infamous threat to meet workmen from another state with Gatiing guns; the long list of Turk-like out by our own people on Chinamen, Ital nd other defenseless foreigners: th tising of Indians against the oppre nd corruption of government agents titution, suftering and partial exter- mination of Al n communities because of the unfitnes of our government over a sardonic comment on much buncombe about extending the ir civilization over far-distant rous people. A duty toward thrown into our hands by sof war must not be shirked, nded with the gravest re them—make of the .ofty bh ings of nd semi-ba helpless peo the forta but it is 2 biliti If the official positions in the government of these new dependencies, with all th opportunities for oppression and ted as prizes or spoils o! hall have the we Alaskan rue and of the 1 our Indian relations rep: 1 magnified, to our unsp: ple disgrace ong the nations. The operation of such a feudal system of politics would make our protectorate of weaker nations in the name of civilization result in a scandal abro: and a new source of corruption at home. To id this it is imperatively necessary to have some bureau or department for ter- ritorial government with a system that ut- repudiates the of politic job-bunters, and makes unquestione ness for a position the sole test of appd ment. A law to take this branch of our government out of the reach of intrigue, “pu.ls” and illicit influence would be the best that any American statesman render to his nation. eee Ambassadorships. tim: je New From the iy me Ro: lic Mexican Herald. » government is to -d for promoting the H ero, so long the minister of thi at Washington, to the rank of Pople timely recognition be hed rtily com- of the growing importance of Washington. as a diplomatic center of influen an indica- tion that Mexico is aware of the appear- ance of a new d power, and it also a pr assertion of the dignity 5 the premier Latin American nation, the verous of ail the Li countris w world, and the one enjoying the t credit in the money markets of the representative at wil rank with the am- s of the powers, and the new honors conferred on the of Mexico will be ied states- man who by his int nd friendli- won the good will of people. Minister Mar riant act, displayed z s of things and has sei psychological moment for it. sound sense are characteristic of the ministration of Mexico's cn affairs And it is most sz to find t United States mn ing on intention of ra the rank*of the i tion here to th an embass graceful return of Mexico's c 1 the place will be filled in manner by Ministe om, Whose coné of Americ affairs here been eminent! v Roberts Contest, the Salt Herald, ker is not in mpathy with the { movi ans: ah re- Rob- nent inaugu against Congres ted by U man-ele The contest is cerned. The preac their work which th such splendid } unde got but they will h to go it alone the reformers who can find nothing in New York or Washington to engage } present. iblican meressmen m: into line and rit tow er. They hav ed 3 s the discipline of the czar’s imperial guard, and it isn’t likely will be any chewing or ex the orde Spx matter ove the republic shall they lie ince that is what they ther they go to bed or < Washington newsps informs a local contemporary that. “the are many men in Congress and molder: of public opinton in the east who declare that no polygamist should be seated upon the floor of either house. Any man, bachelor or singular or plural, who eniers Coneress and persist In sitting upon the floor ought to be ejected, Chairs are provided for the members. Prop: er decorum should be insisted upon by the sergeant-at-arms. ——_+ +e —___ Our Consular Service, From the Rochester Hereld. Senator Lodge of Massachusetts, while earnestly advocating a permanent consular service, strikes a very important objection to such a system when he calis attention to the inadequacy of the pay of our ‘higher diplomatic officers. There seems no satis- factory reason why, if Congress is’ dis- posed to make suitable provision for the beceming support of our embassies, we should not have a diplomatic service as free from politics as our army and navy. The prospect of a life-long career of honor and emolument would attract numbers of our brightest and most ambitious youths, A Reflection on the People, From the New York Herald. The telephone is as much a n of modern life as the railway is, and it is a reflection upon the intelligence and the public spirit of the people of this city that they have permitted and still permit them- selves to be mulcted by the ‘“combige” which monopolizes this indispensable means of communication, ing in the ranks when thought concluding that, h made their bed An unnec the 50 ary conclusion expected to do stay up all nicht. er “correspondent - THURSDAY. » DECEMBER 15, 1898-16 PAGES. *a CROCKER, ~~ Shoes shined free, + 939 Pa. ave. “GIFT” SLIPPERS REDUCED Too many of these high-grade, easy, comforfeble Slippers for men and women, as Xmas is but elght selling days away! ‘These are the kind that will comfort the feet and warm the heart of those to whom you give them. We fit them after the holidays if you. shouldn't happen to know the exact size! MEN'S. Men’s Soft, Fine Vici Kid Lows cut Slippers, black and russet, SECEDE GEER OOOO 5 EGE PDK FES EEE EEEEE EES ECT ER OF _ Weather Permittin g, The Palais Royal Will Be OPEN TONIGHT. ; 3 3 3 : ; T’S to be a night for fathers, mothers Chay and content: § 1 39 and especially the children. Thegreat Reduced to ll building, ablaze with electric lights Men's Soft, Fine High-cut or ee oo and attractive displays, will be fairyland to cara a a | ¢ the little ones and an object lesson to their cnet s guardians, proving enjoyabie and profit- LADIES’. |; ate. mre tit tS 42° duced to iam deviance (2 The Giant Xmas Tree ore oot cS § 17 73 ; Eee 2 To Be Dressed by CROCKER,|: : Shoes shined free, 3 Santa Claus Himself, 939 Pa. Av. |: Order what you Will for Xmas, > wish for. varieties 6: A living Santa Claus with the cheery smile and quaint cos- tume that picture books have made so familiar. He’s to be on the third floor, from 7 to 9:30 o'clock. Six feet high and big in proportion he will look small in comparison to the size of the Christmas Tree. This happiness for the children shall be unalloyed Children —none will be admitted without responsible guardians. and boys unaccompanied will find sturdy men at the store entrances AGHT ¥ IBis city doover, rs and Cigars, UE, dels. to enforce this rule. 3 W. bB. Groes vey . Other Attractions Worth Seeing. Basement floor:—Alladin’s Cave of Toys. First floor:—Church Beliry with Christmas Bells a-ringing, composed entirely of Hand- kerchief: ’ Doll House, 25 feet high, made of bright color ~ Ribbons. Second floor:—Glittering display of Alladin Lamps in Mirrored Room. Third floor:—Apron Bazaar, Christmas Tree and anta Claus. Fourth floor:—The Old Arm Chair and other home brightening influences. GOLD EYE GOLD SP 7 All gnaranieed the very finest goods. tS “Ang. Opticians, 1311 F St. HOW window on G street filled with seven monster electric lighted Christmas Trees and countless Toys. Another, filled with Handkerchiefs, representing a Christmas eve scene, with Santa Claus, his sleigh and six reindeers, the country church and home of village blacksmith, Another, ablaze with jewels and beau- tiful articles of gold and silver. Still other windows, all breathing the Christmas spirit in a way more or less unique. So much for the poetry of this festive night. a - ‘ ¢ “ OAS Families thrive § on bread made 2 é ——__—_— from ABS *|- The Practical Lesson Taught. eres #) § ISITORS with eyes to see and ears to hear cannot but be ra impressed. The great floors with 140x100 feet of unob- (a) 3% structed view, the loftiest ceilings and widest aisles all lessen e@PrPCS £ the discomforts of holiday shopping to the minimum. The © mighty glass roofed rotunda floods the building with light during 4 the day and the electric plant creates a brilliant scene at night. The § balcony parlor and bureau of information anticipates and _ fills OU Y {©} -> one’s every need. The comfort of the Christmas present seeker is %| = thought of, to the “Shopper’s Lunch” at the nominal price of roc. gle And, while now general, the Palais Royal asks credit for inaugu- Fs , eoner Rr Fi : Ss lour > tating the free engraving of initials and boxing of goods for pre- «» sentation. Fs = CERES ELOUR 2 possesses more health- 4 5 giving qualities than any ° Many Stores Under One Roof. other brand ever sold. = Ground from largest OST complete stores, filled with none but reliable goods. and most carefully se- Twenty years of reputation indorse this statement that is lected Dakota wheat, echoed in every home in Washington—“The Palais Royal which accounts for its never offers inferior goods in order to create a low price.” This fineness, whiteness and lightness. Try itdn your Christ- mas pastry and be con- vinced of its superiority. Insist Gn ybur grocer supplying — you — with CERES FLOUR, and accept nolsubstitute. $ Wm. M. Galt & Co., ’ WHOLESALERS, 1ST-AND IND. AVE, oe = G i ive-Furs, Nothing else will please feminin Uke rich, stylish FURS. And such gifts, ‘have the additional a! veness of use as well as of beauty. Our display of Xmas Furs em- braces everything that is new and elegant ‘0 Collarettes, Jackets, Caps, Mutts, etc. ices are far lower than ever gold for before. see Pee COR. 13TH & Saks Fur Co. ,oe.7%: Only exclusively fur store in D.C. de15-th,s,t,20 Y,4 Price for Xmas “Gift” Furniture! Our prices guaranteed 60 | it less than pri Per cen! the furniture stores! All handsome pieces of Furalters-Mockerse Chet, esis, Sideboards, Hat Racks, &. Don’t fail to Baum’s, 93.° x7 912 Pa.Av. de15-164 fact is the foundation stone that holds the Palais Royal’s ever in- creasing army of patrons. ig ¥ 4 2 o $ And Prices Are Least Here. This statement, seemingly paradoxical, is perfectly logical— because the Palais Royal is the one great department store in Washington where goods are BOUGHT and SOLD on a cash basis. Least prices are the logical outcome. The laws of trade say so. Husband or son will explain to wife, mother or sister. 9 % : ¥ . 9 APACACAQAES. .__Toys, Games, Bric-a-Brac, Cut Glass Pieces, Parlor Clocks, Lamps and Tables, Basement an china, Hiouseturnishings of every description, in copper, brass, itn, tin, china, glass, willow, etc. 5 «__Jewelry, Silverware, Fans, Leather Goods, Pictures and Photo. Frames, First Floor :—ifgnaerchtets. Umbrelias, Neckwear, ‘ollet Articles, Underwear and To: ves, Cutlery, Hibbons, Rooks, Calendars, Stationery Engraving, Dolls, Notions, Serr, Qhowork. and countless’ Fancy Goods stitable for Christmas Presents. ‘ Dress Goods, Silks, Linings, Trimmings, Laces, V. . Table Li Second Floor:— tii"heaweat, Millinery, Art Lampe mai Brate’ Tublen Gamers Tame for Toys, Games, Pictures, ete. Furs, Suits, Wraps, Wrappers, Silk Petticoats, Wool and Cotton Under- Third Floor:— Wear, ‘Corsets, Infants" and Children's Goods: Aprons of all kinds, Brass Beds and Bedding, ‘Tables, ete.; Bros Chairs, Desks, ete.; Table Covers, Fourth Floor:— Curtains, Screens and Upholstery Goods of every de- scription. Palais Royal, A. Lisner. oe G&i ith. Or « « ~ PRODDED MG Dd HOH DEDEDE OG OEEOEL OED FOOO™ =] ii { | | That's one time in the year jj when folk DO expect a host of good things. And if the family reunion is to |) be at your home—you want |} a Xmas dinner that you'll be proud to serve. | Cream Blend Hl | It makes the whitest, light est, most nutritious Bread —the most delicious Cake || and) Pastry —the most |!) toothsome Pies—that ever | graced a table. If you want | your baking to be a COM- | PLETE SUCCESS insist jf | | | | | 3800 14d. loaves te the barre ‘You Want ithe Best for ‘Xmas Dinner. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ee HH ee eH on having “Cream Blend.” Y our grocer will get it for you if he hasn't it. # ee * »* * |B. B.Earnshaw& Bi Hl yy seatere MOS-107-1109 tt | Wholesalers, ies woot “Cornwell's on the ave XPIAS BOXES Packed and Shipped Without Extra Charge. Those who desire to send a box of “good things” to out- town friends—will find in this big store everything in the FANCY GROCERY line that the heart could wish for—at the LOWEST PRICES, consist ent with finest goods. EP Orders carefully packed ané Mail « fers i G. G. Cornwell & Son, Wholesale and Retail Grocers, 1412-1414-1418 Penn. Avenue. i F. 8 WILLIAMS & Co. (Children are not 5 * the only ones benefited ” By Our Emulsion’ i »* * Any man or woman who 2’ ** is pale and thin—whose { * * blood is poor—whose sys- tem is “run down’—will )) * * derive the utmost benefit (( * * by taking it. This Emul- )) PR * sion of Cod Liver Oil is 2 \ * * better than any tonic—be- )) * * cause it supplies an abund- ¢ * * ance of wholesome nour- ) * * ishment to enrich the blood ) ;. * * and build up the system. ((* * It’s palatable, too—and _)) <* * readily digeste Full pint ( * * bottles, 60c. ) WILLIAMS’ ‘ Temple Drug Store, @ os Cur. 9th and F Sts. —EESaeEeaeEeaeeEOeeeEOeeOeee JAS. F. OYSTER, ‘or. oth & ve. and ail Markets. de15-th,s, 1.2: ¢ At ‘Attractive ‘ Xmas Gifts. )) Boxes conta ning bot- (( tle of Periume—cake of ) 4 Soap and package of (¢ Sachet Powder — well ) S$ worth 50ce.—for 25C. ; a Fancy boxes contain- ing 2 large bottles of Pop- | ular Extracts—for only 75C. (( = é C37Finest IMPORTED EXTRACTS, in fancy boxes, prepared especiully for Ninas \ gifts. )) STEVENS’ (\ « (( Pharmacy, gth and Pa. Ave if 0cl-3m-56 ra OY POLLEN BR RARARAAARARARAA A, OUR HUGE ELECTRIC s Let Us Fix Up 2 Your Furniture. : We'll transform the Chairs, Loup, that are 2 bit wor or shabby me, stylish pieces. tering and recovering Finest work. Wagons call 3 ws, 2 Farniture. for and deliver orders. Drop postal or * "phone 425, Fd Mattresses Remade good as new. 3 ‘ Stumph Bedding Co. £ 7th & K Streets. Empire Carpet Cleaning Works. 3 PRAIA ACCA, 7 it Se SSS SSE HO Ee