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Show f S. KOREA AWAKING? From the beginning of tho Japanese UNEXPECTED DISPLAY OF A NA. occupation tho emperor stood resoluteTIONAL SPIRIT. ly hostile. He yielded to force, and accepted the Japanese power because it was backed by a military coercion Evidence of the Pretence of a Courage with which ho could not cope, but he Which Would Dare to Revolt never yielded his opinion that the subjugation of his country was 'an outAgainst Her Japanese rage. Rulers. Therefore, Japan took the first Is the national spirit of the Koreans chance, to get rid of him. Ho was givcoming to the surface at last and are en his choice of abdicating in favor of they preparing to give trouble to their his son, or of having Japan appoint a Japanese overseers? Such question U regent. When it became known to the peobeing asked because of late there has been manifested a courage on the part ple that their ruler faced this choice of the 'Hermit Kingdom" which hints they gathered around the palace to at revolt against the government of beseech him not to yield to Japan. the mikado. This was really the first step in for an from Is and It said that suddenly unexpected source there has arisen a most determined resistance, and that ihe people are calling on their leaders to repel the aggressions of the Japs, promising to lend their support even to the last sacrifice of life Itself to save the country from losing Its national identity. In genuine concern over the condition that has arisen, the Japanese government has had diplomatic exchanges with the Russian and Chinese governments, and they have promised that the Korean Insurgents shall not be allowed to cross their borders. Close observers of the situation predict that the military occupation of Korea by Japan Is going to be a stormy and difficult one. The Koreans never before had an issue that aroused their national spirit. For centuries, hidden from the remainder of the world, they lived their tranquil, peaceful life, happy, content, asking nothing more. Suddenly Korea became the focal point of a great game of world politics. Whispers of outbreak, of dissatis- faction permeating the country warned the Jap that he must make his occupation more stringent if he would escape trouble. Feeling that in order to escape censure from the rest of the world, a man must be put in charge of Korean affairs, whose name was known univer-sallfor honesty, justice and ability, Japan picked out Marquis Ito to go to Korea as a guarantee of a wise and human administration. When Ito went to Seoul the military was in full control. A less powerful man would have yielded, but the marquis informed Tokyo that unless he could have full authority he would decline to stay in charge. His wishes in the matter were honored, but though outwardly defeated, the military party is still powerful, and has not hesitated to annoy Ito, and block his plans of fair treatment to the Koreans whenever it has had an , Boast about your gardens wide Mines a window sill. Prate about your roomy steps, Porches and all that; None of those Is on my dish, I dwell in a flat. Laugh at me and snicker Every time you see Just how very small the rooms to The rumor ran, not long ago, That he had coin to b my beau. The groups thook thHr hnuJ and talked If on a Sabbath out we walked And through the parkway ambled elow. Propinquity, I kn- - w that AnJ though they said, you know. he'd go. at the goidpf mocked. If he heard I The rurnor run. for no Fo now I nil alone, Spoiled Chlfd You get out! If you Tobacco rruoke 1 enu-- below; forth he rocked-Thsay another word Ill Ill tell the No creak of chair whendoor la locked; la room the bare, minister what you said about his wifes lout my rent, my money's low. I've new dress. The roomer ran! Fond Mother (some years after) Aurelia l. Howells, In Judge. My dear, It seems to me this engagePUNISHED. ment to Mr. Goodsoul Is very sudden. Spoiled Daughter There you go! I knew you would. Always coming between me and my happiness. You can yell your old head off If you want to, but Ill marry him all the same. Fond Mother Rut, my dear, It may be that your dispositions Spoiled Daughter Huh! If I can get along with such an unreasonable creature as you, I can get along with any one. Now, just stop your chatter, and see about supper. Hell be to-nigh- t. Fond Mother (two years afterward, Yes, it Is too true, too to visitor) Consulate true. Visitor And so your daughter and her husband have really separated? Fond Mother Yes, poor stricken at Seoul. mulating the new policy of nationalism. Fearing that the mikado would name a Japanese regent, the emperor finally abdicated In favor of the crown prince, who is little more than an idiot in matters of statecraft and Is entirely the tool of the Japanese plotters In his country. Public anger blazed out when the deposition of the Emperor was completed, and a number of clashes between Japanese soldiery and the people took place in the streets, though the military superiority of the Invad ers made it easy for them to suppress the outbreaks. Immediately an order was issued for the dismissal of the Korean army, Mournfully the troops yielded, though in some cases they refused, and ono colonel, after reading the order of dismissal fell upon his sword and committed suicide rather than obey it. Cashiered out of the army, the sob diers have joined the ranks of the insurgents, and the force that will continue to harass the Japanese is constantly being augmented. The demand for Independence is growing throughout the land, and the troops of the Mikado have many weary months of work, perhaps years, before the Korean demand for freedom child, she came home last night Oh, that she should ever have married such a brute! She was always so tenMrs. Green Did you ever catch your Poor husband flirting? der, so affectionate, so timid. angel! He must have abused her terMrs. Rrown Yes; once. ribly. New York Weekly. Mrs. Green What did you do to him? POOR FELLOW. What is a kiss? What is It, sweetheart mine, That thrills and blends my ecstasy with thine? Two lips with bloom and fragrance of a rose, A blossom from the soul of love that grows Around our hearts, and hopes and dreams entwine. . Mrs. Rrown go News. You Married him. Chica- History. dont seem to care what his- tory may say of you?" Yes, I do, answered Senator SorBut the judgment of history ghum. is not always convincing. History usually compromises by saying a man wasnt as bad as represented by his enemies nor as good as advertised bj his friends. Washington Star. Too Tall.' She Is that friend of yours whom you are expecting a tall man? He About six feet two inches. Why do you ask? She Because in that case I shall have to dust the ornaments on the top shelf. Royal Magazine. A DILEMMA. He She feel? WHAT IS A KISS? FLAT DWELLER. You who dwell In houses. Bra g now If you will; RONDEAU. CASE. Fond Mother Why, my pet, you should not strike your little brother that way. Spoiled Child I will! If he touches my doll again Ill break another chair over his head, so there! Fond Mother Rut, my dear, you know It Isnt ladylike for little girls here is crushed. THE SATISFIED A SAD Im saddest when I sing. Well, how do you suppose I The Disuse of the Classics. Classical quotations are not as much employed by great orators as they used to be. No, answered Senator Sorghum. Its hard enough to get a stenographer who will keep your English grammar straight, without expecting Latin and Greek." Washington Star. Not Too Loud. You Mother should have given an Are that comfort me. alarm when that bold young Staylate Giggle, aye, and chuckle, Sneer and laugh again, kissed you last night. For the rules compel me to Daughter (demurely) I did give Be in bed by ten. Friend You find your work so coa one. fusing, do you? The nectar of the gods, the precious wino Have your fun, my brothers, Brother Humph! It must have Big Weather Forecaster Yes; when my Pressed from the grapes of life, thud been a still alarm. Baltimore I can chuckle, too; scientific souls refine; While you rise to mow the lawn calculations denote fine The fragrant healing balm of all oui I may sleep, and do. weather at a time when my corns tell woes, Nows the time to put up screens. me it is going to rain. The lark song of the spirit that oer-Hustle and go to it; Philadelphia . A Point Worth Considering. Press. flows I will rest while youre at work. Would you live with a man who And steeps the dawn of love: sweet valWeve a man to do it. struck you with his fist and knocked Detroit Free Press. entine, Her- Father. What is a kiss? ' down? What you did father say when you in Life. Emma Seabury, Playter I to be a asked him for me? I didnt see you at the Hardy wedmight if he happened man who would keep still when I He didnt say anything. He fell on German Proverb. ding last week. to talk. wanted to Is . neck and wept, know turn I was I It the my didnt. Chicago back, though No, you unpleasant Chicago Record-Heral- d. ' - to be Free Detroit take the Press. it groom." right way. It is the current subtle and divine Flashed from the Infinite, the outward sign That telegraphs Its consciousness to mine; What is a kiss? ; |