The New York herald., 1873-11-27
JOURNALISTIC SENTIMENTS.

The Troy IN. " Times insists that, war or no
war, the honor OF our country and its nag shall be
maintained This is very nearly the universal
sentiment OF the nation.
The Albany city Item follows the lead OF the
Argus in condemning all war measures and prep
arations 1t says that war means debt and death,
and produces the Bible as evidence that peace
makers go to heaven.
The Augusta tGa.) Co1stitution0siSt does not want
war and does not want Cuba and says to take 1t
would be only TO appease the ire OF New York
rabble. 1t probably has not studied the sentiments
OF its Southern brethren.
The Fall River Mass Ne,cs says that war with
Spain of course is not to be thought of int can be
honorably avoided but If she cannot control the
restless elements in Cuba 1t would be wel to ap-
ply little outside discipline upon the banditti that
rule there
The Cincinnati Gazette is opposed to war because
it fears immediate taxation, the raising OF
an additional 5000, 600 900 year. the restoration
OF fve cents duty on tea and 25 cents on Coffee
the multiplication OF tax gatherers and the down.
fall Of public credit.
The Davenport uowal Democrat has its armor
on, and tells the haughty Spaniard that times
have altered since It's slaves could land upon these
shores and set up its standard. IL says the Cuban
waters must be occupied by an American feet. and
thousands OF volunteers are ready to rally round
the glorious old nag.
The Chicago inter ocean has either mounted the
white leather or is blinded by politics. IL says
that IAN appeal TO arms is only JusiifaDe when all
honorable means fail to maintain peace.n II thus
thruss out its partissnshp by stating that "a war
with Spain means the continued success OF the
republican party"
The Indianapolis tInd.l Journal is the republican
a +ha fa.a II nf v4r{or
possession OF Cuba would be very little desirable
even If the island free ana asking to be
annexed" and then asks, 'what woald we do with
Cuna ~ That question is easily answered-make
1t one OF the richest States Of the Union, and let
it send two Senators and ten Representatives 10
Congress
The Worcester 2ass.l Press takes a column to
prove that the virginius was pirate vessel and
that the United States has no right to complain OF
her capture ana promises IN future article to
show that there are many reasonable doubts as TO
whether spain owes any reparatlon or apology
for the Modoc massacre at Santiago de Cuoa.
The st. Louis Republican, democratic all over
says we have had enough "oi diplomatic apology
from Madrid and promises Of better behavior. j,
Our country, 1t says IN eject, is sernly inclined to
demand not only perfect guarantees for the future
but very substantial amends for the past which it
thinks cannot be obtained from Span hui must be
exacted from the Cuban government.
The Pittsburg IPa Gdzeue says the virginius
affair finds some OF its Importance In the fact that
IL is the latest OF series OF outrages pcrperated
on our citizens and nag; that the patience OF our
government Is weared; that weakness and diplo-
macy have had play long enough, and that while
war may be averted events drive toward IL, and
but little will be required TO precpitate II.