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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-08

houses possess all the information that
the president has and can act with equal
discretion. r, ~ &c.
AS to the facts.in the case, it is clear
that the insurgents in Cuba are stronger
and have shown more organization and
stability than did the South American in
surgents, whom we recognized so speed
lily, even before blow, was struck. AS
to the strength of the Cubans the New
Orleans Times Democrat well says:
There Is scarcely an example of in
surgency in the annals of warfare which
EQUALS the triumphant insurgency of the
CubanS They took the field in February,
1885, poor, undrilled, unequipped body
of fighters, much like Falstam's regiment
as it marched out of Coventry. They
have fought In hundreds of actions, some
greater, some less, in the course of the
twelve months that they have kept the
flag proudly floating over their ranks,
and in not one of those innumerable en-
gagements have they ever sustained
defeat that even temporarily checked
their progress. They have increased
from a beggarly 5000 or 1000 unframed
fighters to be a superb army of 10000 or
so, 900 gallant soldiers, upon whom their
commanders never call in vain; they
have marched from the east to the west
the whole length of the island and have
ing in the immediate vicinity of the cap
ital, with the armies of the Spaniards sur
rounding them on all sides. but unable
to strike them so much as the shadow OF
a blow. And, above and beyond all, for
revolutionaries they have been a worlds
wonder in that there has never been
misunderstanding between the provision
al government and the generals COM
mandipg, never been a quarrel between
any of the generals, nor, as far as we
have heard, has there ever been single
desertion from the insurgent ranks. Such
perfect conception and such unanimous
conduct of an insurrection have not pre-
vlously been chronicled; while the mutual
trust and loyalty to each other Of govern
ment, generals and soldiers, to say moth
ing of the marvellous strategy which has
marked the entire campaign are unpar-
alelled in history The insurgents are
ten times as strong as when they en-
barked on their course for liberty over
year ago; they have whipped out the best
general in the Spanish army, and If ru-
NOR speaks true Weyler Is already anx-
ious to follow Campos into private life"
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-08
GULF EXPORT TRADE.

The Manufacturing Age thus closes an
article as to the growing export trade
of the gulf ports:
1.-THE city New Orleans) has lately
shown some appreciation of the great in
crease of business which the plans of the
Illinois Central contemplate, by giving
that enterprising company free wharf
privileges on long frontage, where the
company will erect extensive warehouses
and a 1,000 000-bushel elevator.
with six great trunk lines bringing in
traffic from east, north and west; with
the Mississippi river, for whose con-
tinued Improvement generous govern
ment has planned to spend millions more,
and with channel to the ocean through
which the largest steamers can pass,
New Orleans has abundant facilities for
transportation, and should in time build
up an import trade which will compile
ment the immense export business of
which it is now assured A steamship
line to the principal ports of Venezuela
and Colombia, 1900 to 1900 miles to the
southeast, to carry out western flour,
meats, lard and other food, and bring
back hides, coffee India rubber, vanilla
beans and other South American pro-
ducts, is now being talked up and may
materialize. The great difficulty in the
way of developing New Orleans and 9TH
er southern ports is the lack of regular
lines of steamers, in place of the tramp
ships which now come In irregular1y in
ballast to load with cotton or corn, The
development of an import trade Is the
great problem now before these ambi-
tious gulf cities"
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-08
THE ITALIAN DISASTER.

1t is shocking to hear of such a catas-
trophee as that which befell the Italian
army in Abyssinia. 1t is almost as bad
as the defeat of the federal invading
forces at Bull Run by the Confederates.
AS Italy had no business to invade the
Abyssinian territories, we find no room
to sympathize in their defeat. We read
in history of invasions by Huns Goths
and Vandals, and our sympathy has al
ways been with the invaded Roman
PROVINCES and we see no reason why we
should not have kind spot in our heart
for the natives of east Africa a people
who are by no means barbarous, but who
fight with latest improved rifles and ar
tillery. Menelik ii, emperor of Shoa and
Abyssinia, king of kings in all Africa and
monarch of Ethiopia. is the man who is
causing all the trouble to Italy by not
allowing that country to protect him.
Menelik has an idea that he is thoroughly
capable of protecting himself. and pro-
poses to do it on his own ground rather
than trade off all his real estate for pro
lection" of the European kind This
great ruler is, perhaps. the most interest
ing monarch in all the world. He claims
to be a line descendant of the famous
Queen of Sheba, and that his realms are
the famous Ophir of the scriptures.
Whatever value may be in that claim, 1t
is true that Menelik has the old-time
idea of how to be king. He has been able
to teach a great European power lesson
which it will never forget. He has caus-
ed all the big ministers of state and po-
tentates in Europe to open their eyes very
wide and to realize that in him they have
a real king to play with. Menelik is GER
tainly a surprise to the King of Italy,
and 1t is said that he will be the most
important man in the game of chess
which the European powers are ever
playing. He was born in 1S4S in his ia
Tiers kingdom of Shoa. His mother was
beggar whom the king took fancy to
and married. He ruled in Shoa after
having spent his youth in all sorts of
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-08

wild adventures, and when King John
of Abyssnia died in 1889 Menelk marched
to Abyssinia, had himself crowned En-
peror of Abyssinia and Shoa and pro-
claimed himself king of kings. He was
enabled to do this with italian interior
ence, but he later flung aside this alliance
because, as he said, Italy desired to alb
sorb his kingdom. The country he rules
is very rich in gold, luxuriant in vegeta-
ton and in every way a desirable place.
It's population Is 100000.
- Abyssinia has about the population
which these colonies had when we re-
sisted Great Britain successfully. 1t is
to be hoped that King Menelik will be
able to protect his kingdom. But he will
probably have his trouble for nothing.
If Italy is not able to steal his country,
we will find Great Britain gobbling it up
after awhile. The wonder is that she
turned loose after Lord Napier captured
Mag dala some years ago.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-08
THE CUBAN QUESTION.

Senator Caffery of Louisiana was in
vited by the New York Herald, several
days after he recorded his vote in oppo-
sition to the Cuban resolutions to state
in brief in written communication the
motives and reasons which had induced
him to take that view of the action of
the senate, and the Louisiana senator re-
piled thus:
washington, d. c., March 3 1896.
ITO the Editor of the Herald:
II was compelled to vote against any
resolution looking, on the part of the con-
greSS of the United States, toward the
recognition of belligerency as did the
resolution reported to the senate, for two
reasons. First congress has no power to
make such a recognition. Second, the
facts do not warrant such a recognition,
even If we had the power.
1T was shown beyond question to my
mind that the legal attitude of the United
States in the matter must be governed
and controlled entirely by International
law, for however we may disdain that
law 1t Is the only code known among
civilized men to govern and control the
conduct of states in their relations. with
one another. Again. if there was any
right to recognize the insurgents as bel
lgerents, or If it became necessary so to
do. l hold that that is a function that be-
longs wholly to the executive with
The expression of the opinion of fbellig
erency by congress must be basedfon the
fact of belligerency itself, and admitting
our right to grant such rights-rwhich
deny-no fact has been proven that JUS
titles the step the senate has taken.
1.-The misleading and extravagant ex-
pressions that have been heard and the
erroneous reports as to the condition of
affairs in that island show that We do not
know what the facts are at all. Nothing
has been given us upon which We can,
under international law, justify the
granting of belligerent rights to the Gu
bans and we are estopped from denying,
in the case of Cuba especially, the appli-
cation of international law because UNI
der similar circumstances 1t was in
voked by President Grant when he re-
fused to recognize the belligereney of the
insurgents.
,''It is, as I said the other day in the
senate, because of the weakness of Spain
as compared with the power and strength
of the United States, that we ought to
move in this matter with more than ordi-
nary caution, lest we incur the imputa-
! ton of bullying an Anterior nation.
81 DONALDSON CAFFERY.
fT'Senator from Louisiana"
The. objections made by the senator do
not appear to be well founded. In the
first place, the constitution nowhere
makes 1t the, prerogative of the execu-
tive to declare neutrality. The prece-
dents of our history point to congress as
the mouth of the nation In that respect.
Surely the voice of our representatives
in congress should have equal IL not SUI
perior force to that of the president, The
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-08
THE STATE HERALD
To Issue a Special Art Edition May |.


For the encourag cement of members of
the Birmingham Art league, and in order
to stimulate local talent, the State Herald
management will, on May 1 next, pub
lish an illustrated art edition. The work
will be done under the auspices of the
Birmingham Art league, and the Illus
trations, which will be numerous, bright
and attractive, will all be the work of
members of the league. They will pre-
sent descriptive articles, street, court and
market scenes local news items, brief
stories, correspondence, etc, each of
which will be Illustrated Pictures of
prominent Birmingham people, male and
female, will embellish the pages; and
scenes in and around this city will add
to the interest and value of the publ
cation.
The supplemental business columns of
the paper will be the property of the Art
league, and from its membership a full
business, editorial and reportorial staff
will be selected
The art edition of the State Herald will
prove a notable success. 1t will be a
bright May day visitor
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-08
THE SUFFRAGE AMENDMENT

The people of Louisiana are tackling a
proposed amendment to their state con-
stitution regulating suffrage, and there is
a good deal of discussion over the merits
of the question. We allude to it to show
the trend of opinion in a sister state
where condition is not very dissimilar to
our own here in Alabama. The Lake
Charles Commercial of Louisiana gives
the following reasons why the suffrage
amendment should prevail:
81. Because it will purify election
methods, abolish forever ballot box
stuffing. bribery and intimidation from
the polls and will restore the sanctity of
the ballot in Louisiana.
"2. Because it will render forever i'm
possible any recurrence of race disturb
ances.
49, Bee ause it will insure an honest
economical and intelligent administration
of public affairs.
"A. Because, removing. as it WILL all
danger of negro domination, 1t will leave
the intelligent citizenship of the state
free to study, from an unprejudiced
standpoint the great economic questions
ever pressing for solution in a republic
and will enable them to fearlessly vote
their convictions.
way for the white man legally and right
eously to maintain control of govern
mental affairs, and thus insure the pres
ervation of white civilization.
sc. Because it will elevate the negro
race in the scale of civilization. AS they
gradually win the qualifications neces-
sary to entite them to the ballot, they
will secure the respect and esteem of all
good citizens, being no longer like dumb
driven CATTLE to be purchased at so much
per head at the polls.
y. Because 1t is opposed by every
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-08

That was strong, manful speech of
Congressman Bankhead's at Erswell's
hall-a masterful vindication of the wis
dom and democracy of the doctrine of BIZ
metallism. Captain Bankhead might be
converted some of these changeful times,
but he will have to make a marvelously
powerful retracement and retraction to
meet the argument he made for the white
metal last night.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-08
Agree With Us2

A good piece of furniture is worth your
while purchasing. We can sell you some
thing nice at the price paid elsewhere
for ordinary goods. Besides, you have
an immense stock of the latest goods to
select from. Our large trade keeps it
moving, and you are in no danger of get
ting shop-worn and stale goods. If you
are not a customer give us a trial.
BEN NJ JACOBS & BROS.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-08

1t was gratifying to the State Herald
to be able to wire the Advertiser last
night, on receipt of a telegram from 1t
that Railroad Bill had been captured in
south Alabama, that Railroad Dave, alias
David Brown, had been captured by the
Johnston forces in the Louisville and
Nashville shops at New Decatur, in north
Alabama.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-08

Alabama In 1895 planted 2,79O,974 acres
in corn, producing 44,377,487 bushels, val
ued at SIG, 419, 300. The acreage In corn
for 1896 should be larger than last year.
as the fact is manifest that when our
people have corn they are independent
Montgomery at 32 cents, cheaper than it
has been in twenty years. But it may ba
at so cents one year from today. Plant
plenty of corn.-Southern Agriculturist.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-08

Kentucky republican members of the
legislature yesterday tried to elect Sec
rotary Carlisle to the United States SEN
ate. but they lacked democratic votes to
help them out. If the opposition to
democracy in Kentucky can't win with
John G. Carlisle they might as well quit
trying
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-08

Keep him in the field. AT Lawrence
Cove Colonel Bankhead and H. H. Brown
had a. joint debate. At that box Johnston
received so votes and Clarke nothing.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-08

The public generally in Alabama will
pegln today to wonder whether or not
the Louisville and Nashville railroad has
determined to enter permanently into
Alabama politics.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-08

But for the interference of the Louis
Vile and Nashville railroad Johnston
would have carried the New Decatur box
yesterday by 100 majority.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-08

The state Herald Is authorized 10 an
nounce the name of j. X. p. Laird as Il
candidate for County Commissioner First
district subject to action of the demo-
cratic primary election.
W. c. McTyere of beat SO is candidate
for Commissioner from the First District
of jefferson county, subject to action of
the democratic primary election.
The State Herald is authorized to an
nounce the name of Gen. George l.. Thomas
onH %h r9 th ds qse
subject to the Jefferson county democratic
primary.
The State Herald is authorized to an
nounce William S. Morrow as a candidate
subject to action of the Jefferson county
democratic primary election.
The state Herald is authorized to an
nounce the name of Col. ]. +. b. Jackson
as a candidate for County Commissioner,
the democratic primary election.
The State Herald Is authorized to an
nounce the name of Capt. C. r. Hartman
as a candidate for County Commissioner
Third district, Jefferson county subject to
action of the democratic primary election
-~~ George w. West is candidate for County
ferson county, subject to the action of the
democratic primaries.
The State Herald is authorized to an
nounce the name of j. L. Garretson as n
candidate for County commissioner Third
district, subject to action of the Democratic
primary election.
w. W. Perkins of Trussvlle is q candj
date for County Commissioner from the
Fourth district, subject to the action of the
democratic party.
The State Herald is authorized to an
nounce the name of George l.. Young as n
candidate for reelection to the office of
County Commissioner. Fourth district SUBJ
ject to the democratic primary election of
Jefferson county.
r. w Taylor is a candidate for County
Commissioner for the Fourth district OF
Jefferson county, subject to the action of
the democratic primaries
The State Herald is authorized to an
nounce the name of Felix Montgomery as
a candidate for County Commissioner for
the Fourth district subject to the action of
the jefferson county democratic primary
election.
FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
I hereby announce myself as a candidate
for the office of Justice of the Peace in pre-
cinct No. 81, subject to the action of the
democratic primary. l. II. BENNERS
FOR CONSTABLE.
The friends of c. W. Austin announce
him as candidate for Constable, Beat No.
81, subject to action of the democratic pr-
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-08

At the suggestion of some of my friends
l announce that L Will be candidate at the
coming democratic primary for nomination
as one of the candidates to represent JEFF
ferson county in the Lower House of the
Legislature subject of course to the action
of said primary. Respectfully,
JOHN j. ALTMAN.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-08

If Fl. H. Brown could have accompa-
MED Clarke to Falkvile beat it is posi-
BILE the result would have been different.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-08

The gentlemen who went up from JEFF
ferson to carry Morgan for Clarke can
now see how easily they can fool the
people.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-08

1t is said that the Carnegie hall Pres
byterian meeting. at which the president
presided, was not a success financially.
The government can well sympathize
with the Carnegie hall Presbyterian
meeting
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-08

The blue-eyed boy of destiny spoke in
Falkville beat, and at that box he re-
ceived votes out of &c. Who will now
dare say his speeches are not vote
makers?
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-08

Only the badly informed talk of Car
Isle for president. He couldn't carry a
county in Kentucky. There are a good
many whisky gaugers there. but the 9TH
er voters are very largely in the majority.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-08
FOR TAX ASSESSOR.

The State Herald Is authorized to an
nounce the name of Samuel L. Robertson
as a candidate for reelection to the office
of Tax Assessor of Jefferson county, sub
ject to the democratic primary election
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-08

The State Herald is authorized to an
nounce the name of DR.. r. NJ. Cunning
ham as a candidate for the State senate
from jefferson county, subject to the ac-
ton of the democratic primary.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-08
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Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-08

President Cleveland may have been
pretty rough on the wild and woolly west,
but he hasn't said anything to hurt
SPANS feelings.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-08

l hereby announce myself a candidate for
the office of Sheriff of Jefferson county,
subject to the action of the democratic pr-
mary b. A. THOMPSON.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-08

Out of the five newspapers published
in the city of Mobile, the home of Candi-
date Clarke, three are against the blue
eyed candidate and for Captain john
StOn.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-08

l hereby announce myself candidate
for the Legislature before the democratic
primaries to be held April II, 1896.
W. Ii. WADE.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-08

The State Herald is authorized to an
nounce the name of Andrew w. Burgin as
a candidate for Sheriff of jefferson county,
subject to the action of the democratic
primary election.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-08

The State Herald is authorized to an
nounce Mr.. John Mcqueen as d candidate
for the Legislature, subject to action OF
the democratic primary
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-08
For SHERIFF..

The State Herald Is authorized to an
nounce the name of Frank L. O'Brien as a
candidate for Sheriff of Jefferson county.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-08

The State Herald is authorized to an
nounce the name of r. S. Smith as candi-
to action of the democratic primary cleo
ton.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-08

The State Herald is authorized to an
nounce Col. Sam Will John as candidate
for the lower house of the General AS
sembly of Alabama from Jefferson county,
subject to the action of the democratic ana
conservative party.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-08
FOR COUNTY TREASURER.

The State Herald is authorized to an
nounce the name of j. T. Mcknight as n
candidate for County Treasurer, subject to
action of the Jefferson county democratic
primary election
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-08
FOR TAX COLLECTOR.

The State Herald is authorized to an
nounce the name of Mr.. James b. Francis
as a candidate for Tax Collector of Jeffer-
son county, subject to action of the demo-
cratic primary election.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-08
FOR REPRESENTATTVE.

/ hereby announce myself as a candidate
for the Legislature, subject to the demo-
cratic primary. - ,,,>-,,
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-08

j. Felix Mclaughlin is candidate for Tax
Assessor of Jefferson county, subject to the
action of the democratic primaries, April
H. 1896.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-08
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

FOR THE STATE SENATE.
The State Herald is authorized to an
pounce Mr. NJ A Porter as candidate for
the State Senate from Jefferson county,
subject to the action of the democratic ana
conservative party.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-03-08

The State Herald is authorized to an
nounce the candidacy of Mr. A. j. Oheefc
for the Lower House of the General Assem-
bly, of Alabama from jefferson county, sub
iect to the action of the democratic pri-