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| too much the fashion among Americans of
Anglo-Saxon stock to decry the patriotism and
craftsmanship among the Latino Americans.
But let them read the complaints made by the
lllustrious Washington OF the lukewarmness
and want OF self-denial on the part of his
countrymen when he himself was struggling
and fighting for independence from domina-
ton by European King and Parliament. and
then compare the history of the United States
revolutionary war with the heroic deeds of
decades OF desperate combats against Spanish
tyranny in Mexico, Colomb bia, the Argentina,
Chile Peru and Cuba. think, mutatis mu-
tandis, the Ladinos need not be ashamed of
their Hidalgos. Bolivars, San Marins, etc.
After all, great political questions are not
solely decided by ejaculation. Large hearts
will comprehend the necessity of action at the
right moment by their own feelings as much
as by argument 1t is 70 be hoped that the ex-
ecutive OF the United States Government will
understand the expression of its own and, as it
is To be expected, of all other American ne.
tions' sentiment. The commission which the
President is to receive may leave him the de-
tail OF execution, but we may be sure that the
main object and purpose cannot be misunder-
stood. This is the time to show America and
the world what stuff the United States are
made Of. Frederick the. Great wrote: "Repub-
institution and hold out better, for good
Kings die, but wise laws are immortal.
There is unity in the end which republics
propose and in the means which they employ,
and they therefore almost never miss their
aim"
That stern old King refused to the Ger
man troops hired by the English for use against
their colonies in rebellion the march through
his territory, and though a neutral sent to
Washington's headquarters General Steuben as
drillmaster OF the colonials."
Nations as we'll as individuals ought to have
the courage of their convictions. Senator
Sherman has frankly confessed that he would
rather see an independent Cuba federated 10
Mexico than to the United States. l sympa-
thize with him, though / believe the trend of
events is more the other way. Anyhow, the
sublime question of Cubas freedom is not one
OF dollars but of ideas, as Bancroft III his
history OF the United States contends it was so
in the revolutionary war. Spain may take
lesson from this which would do her more good
than sanguinary reconquest OF the Pearl of
the Antilles. Respectfully, II. S.
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OVERsENSITIVE SPAIN.

There is something significant IN the
extreme sensitiveness with which Spain
resents American interference IN It's
struggle with Cuba. The resolution passed
by the Senate was most friendly and dig
nified. Nothing in the nature OF threat
or, an ultimatum was limited at in its
phraseology. It provided merely that the
President exercise his friendly Offices in
conferring with Spain over the situation,
with view to the establishment of Cuban
independence and the recognition OF Cuban
belligerency. That so grievous offense has
been taken may be regarded as evidence
that Spain's conscience has been pricked
in sore place. There was absolutely no
excuse for the violent demonstrations of
hostility toward the United States repre-
sentatives at Madrid and Barcelona. Spain
by those acts has given far greater offense
to the United States than the Senate
resolution could have given to Spain.
So far as the acts of the Cuban insurgents
are concerned, they have not shown any
departure from the methods OF civilized
warfare. The Cubans have destroyed
property, but only that of the enemy, and
for the purpose of crippling his fighting
efficiency. On the other hand, the Spanish
authorities on the island stand charged
with the commission of atrocities that have
reused the indignation of the world. Gen.
eral Campos was removed for the sole
reason that he was pursuing civilized
methods, and General Weyler was placed
IN command for the sole reason and with
the avowed intention of instituting a mer-
CHESS campaign of blood and iron. He has
begun well or that line, and it was not
until his acts of savagery were faunted
that the Senate of the United States saw
fit to interfere with suggestion of media
ton.
The Spaniards are a fighting race-there
is no doubt about that. History furnishes
nothing more wonderful than their throw
ing off Of the Moorish yoke after they had
worn it for half thousand years. Spain
lost no time in recognizing the belliger-
ency of the Confederate States after our
civil war had begun. We kept our hands
off entirely during the ten years war for
Cuban independence, and have waited
year in the present war before even max
ing suggestion. Spain is putting herself
in the wrong. This fact is important, for
it will likely exert an influence with those
European nations which otherwise might
be inclined to sympathize with her against
US. Sundays outbreak would rot have
been worthy of great notice had it not
been followed with a passionate demand
from the Prime Minister that the Presi-
dent of the United States compel the SEN
ate to eat its words. There is need for all
the more patience on our part in dealing
with people SO passionate and combative
but that does not imply any necessity for
neglecting our duty as civilized nation
and our regard for National dignity.
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PARAGRAPHS ABOUT PEOPLE.

The famous painter, Franz Won Len bach, says
that Bismarck always treats him as one of the
family when he is at the chateau painting the
ex-Chancellor's portraits. "He always en-
braces me when 1 arrive or depart. and treats
me as a Bismarck" says Won Lenbach.
George Meredith, the novelist, affects a
somewhat extraordinary costume. Ordinarily
he wears a cream-colored flannel shirt with
Tapping collar, loose scarf OF black and white,
loose-itting corduroy coat of light mole color
and of uncertain age rough knickerbockers,
and plain, substantial boots
Mrs. Josephine Shaw Lowell, the phiIanthro-
plst, has been widow since her husband,
Charles Lowell, was killed in battle near the
close of the war. She keeps his sword hanging
always upon her bedroom wall, and is still par
sionately devoted to his memory. He was
nephew OF James Russell Lowell.
Greek papers say that the German Emperor
will attend the Olympic games this year. His
Majesty will go to Athens from the island of
Corfu. The news surprises some members OF
the court circle at Berlin, as it was known that
the Emperor for long time had not mani
tested great favor toward his relatives at the
Greek court.
Queen Taitou of Abyssinia is handsome
woman, the expression of whose eyes is benev-
olent or fiendish, as the mood moves her. Even
King Menelek himself is afraid of her. She
knows all the Kings secrets and is inclined to
domineer In state affairs. She is fond of Euro
pean liquors, especially of champagne 1t is
said that the Queen frequently drinks more
wine than good Queen should
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THE STANFORD DECISION.

The Supreme Court has acted with un-
usual promptness in the Stanford case
and by decision affirming the judgment
of the lower courts has decided that the
estate of Leland Stanford is not liable for
any portion of the debt due to the Gov
ernment by the Central Pacific Railroad
Company. This decision closes the case
and the Government has no further re-
course or appeal.
AS the result of the decision will be to
relieve the great university founded by
Leland Stanford and Mrs. Stanford from
any danger of losing so large portion of
its revenues as was sued for by the Gov
ernment, the news of the decision will be
received with complaisance by the great
majority of Californians. The university
was founded and endowed for the benefit
OF California and has already proven its
great usefulness in the cause of education.
The decision is virtually decree in favor
of the people although in express terms it
declares against them, and there is good
reason for general sympathy with the
rejoicing that prevails at PaIo Alto.
The Stanford estate has long since ceased
to be private property in anything more
tudu name. OHueT the management OF
the noble woman who now directs it all
its revenues pass to the service Of the uni
versity and through the influence of that
institution to the State at large. The adj
yancement at Palo Alto, which has been
somewhat checked by the suit brought bv
the Government, will now go forward
without further hindrance. That the uni
verSity is destined to become in the near
future one of the greatest seats of learning
in the world none can question, and in
contemplating the magnificent plan upon
which the foundations were laid, the
broad system of education designed to be
carried out and the potent influence it is
certain to exert in the upbuilding of the
true grandeur of the State, there will surely
come to all sense of qualification with
the knowledge that the estate is not to be
shorn of any part of its great proportions,
but will remain for all time as an endow-
ment to carry out the will of the munif-
cent founder
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of the world. With such an adjustment to
the higher conditions of civilization one
may expect to find an absence of those
perlls which attach TO new district.
Where mining is conducted as an earnest,
legitimate industry, as it is in California,
prospective investors run no risk of being
waylaid by sharpers and swindled out of
their money. The industry here is as
stable, dignified and clean as that of agri-
culture. Investors in mines have not only
the protection of efficient laws, but we'll
established settlements of refined and law
abiding persons, cherishing profound re-
spect for the rights OF persons and prop
erty.
Apart from all this is certain knowl-
edge of undeveloped resources and abund-
ant facilities already installed for prose-
cutting the business on the most scientific
and economical lines. 1t is this last-named
phase of mining in California that is par
ticularly valuable. The unlimited supply
of water in the Sierras is convertible into
all kinds of uses favorable to the industry
of mining and to the health and comfort
of those engaged in the business. 1t has
been only recently that the great utility
of this water supply has begun to be prop
erly employed, its best use being in the
generation of electricity for mining pur-
poses. The stranger has only to visit
Grass Valley to see the superior conditions
obtaining in mining for gold in California.
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had $36. 500 600, 900, or more than half OF the
entire wealth OF the country; in word, that
total wealth, which left II 500 900 families
with only 30 ler cent OF the total wealth. But
that is not all. He found that there were
$500 900 poor families, over half the total
wealth, that is to say, only $454 to each family.
in contrast With the 1000 millionaire families
who each had SIS, 100000. Compared in other
ways. one family out of everv 800 "owned"
So ,O0O, 900, and over half the families had but
$454 to each family.
In view of these facts-facts which we cannot
call unreliable-it is not hard to understand
why times are bad and growing worse. 1t Is
certain that more than half the people, with
an average of only $454 to family, must be
engaged III a ahaId-to-hand fight for existence,
and can lay up nothing, not dollar ayear.
In the meanwhile the increase in the wealth
of the rich families goes on continually, day
and night; and, as we have already seen, TINS
increase in the manufacturing industry during
thirty years has more than doubled III the
amount gained by. capitalists, while the
amount paid to producers. owing TO greater
use of machinery, has fallen to less than half;
that numerous great trusts have arisen ana
amassed great fortunes; that great corpora
tions are enthroned, ruling the people and ac-
cumulating untold millions, and we know tnat
strikes are numerous and murmurs are heard
everywhere. and that thoughtful men are
troubled.
Is it not clear that there must be change,
and that il must come soon Bllndly post
poning the evil day cannot be wise. 1t is Ger,
tain that the present order of production and
distribution is creating horde OF outlaws un-
able to employ themselves and forbidden &C
cess to the land on such terms as Will afford
them living, as all the land has passed into
private ownership except such inaccessible
and poor land as these Impoverished people
cannot cultivate.
Let US all honestly try to find the way out of
present conditions. The people must have q
chance. Great public utilities must be made
to serve the people instead of being monopo-
Ezed by corporations to create milltonaires.
Land monopoly must cease, for it is crime
against society unless we have made mistake
in thinking that the plain people who work
for living should be free. Money LORDS must
allow the Government to control the supply of
money and place it within the reach OF the
people practically without interest Work
must be found for those who are forced into
idleness. Good roads and needed public works
must be constructed at public expense, and
without the issue of interest bearing bonds.
JOSEPH ASBURY JOHNSON.
IL Essex street, San Francisco.
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times in Seoul, the Prince said he knew moth
ing more than had been published in the
papers.
''Up to the time / left Washington q week
ago. said he, 'the embassy had received no
messages from Seoul, and we were in the dark
as to what might have occurred save such in
formation as was sent to the papers.
81 do not know what will be the end OF the
trouble in Korea. AS for the attitude OF Rus
sia scarcely know what to think of it. l am
inclined to believe, though, thatit won't bother
Korea.
'In regard to the internal difficulties of Ko-
rea think it is better that she have them.
They will tend to unite the people in the end
Even If the country is torn by conflicting fac
tions for time, it will finally result in good.
The people will be educated and they will
emerge from their difficulties with higher and
better purposes and the people will establish a
frmer government"
The Prince, though only in America since
1893, speaks English with much ease. He will
sail for home on the Doric on the 9Th inst. 1t
will take month of steady travelling to get
there. for the Korean capital is far around on
the shoulder OF the globe. "I dread the trip"
he said, "for it is so long"
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THE BICYCLE GIRL.

She glides like dream from my vision
In the morning all dewy and gray;
nymph from the gardens ElySian
She dashes and flashes away
Past meadows and groves, where the singing
OF birds all melOuiOus Swels,
My heart hears the silvery ringing
OF the beautiful bicycle bells.
She's a bicycle, bicycle girl
With hair of the lovelest curl:
She's fresher than clover,
My heart she rides over
She's bicycle bicycle girl.
Her cheeks with the crimson is glowing
With all that the rose could impart:
The breeze-the mad wanton.-is blowing
A kiss and curl to my heart,
Past meadows. where wild birds are winging
Their way. over velvety dels
She glides with ravishing ringing
OF the silvery bicycle bells.
She's bicycle bicycle girl,
With hair of the loveliest curl;
She's fresher than clover,
My heart she rides over
She's a bicycle, bicycle girl,
Philadelphia Times
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ever, stated that he was the Oldest Chinese in

ever, stated that he was the Oldest Chinese in
California and that was the reason he was be-
ing offered assistance. According to custom
the Oldest man in every Chinese community is
entitled to the greatest favors IL is possible to
,bestow.
Yang resides in the rear of a.. cigarshop on
dupont street, near Broadway. He is in very
feeble condition, and although he has lived in
this country about twenty-five years cannot
speak word Of English. His age Is matter
OF conjecture he has lost track OF it except to
know that he was born about the time certain
important events were taking place in China.
None OF those acquainted with Yang, however,
over 100 years ago.
The general appearance of Yang's face does
not indicate great age, but q closer exami-
scattered growth of gray beard. His eyebrows
have almost disappeared and his eyes are set
deep in his head. The growth OF hair has
entirely gone from the top OF his skull
and it is as smooth as a billiard ball.
Nothing is left of the queue but q few gray
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AROUND THE CORRIDORS.

Pax Yong Kim, q young nobleman OF Korea
is at the Occidental Hotel. He was the com
missioner from Korea to the Chicago EXPOSE
uon, and atterward was appointed secretary
OF the Korean legation at Washington.
Inc Whlrligg of time has brought aoout
changes in Korean affuirs. A few weeks ago
Pom K. Sob, who had for ten years been i'll ex-
lie, was, after having previously been called
nome and made Minister OF Justice, appointed
Minister to the United States. He went on to
washington, and now Prince Pax is going
home. He doesn't know whether he will ever
come back to the United States or not 1t all
depends, 1t would appear. on whether his
party gets back into power.
Talking about Korean affairs. and the dis
patch which said the King was at the Russian
legation for protection during the stormy
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Total Producers Capitalists

In 1890 the total wealth of the Nation was
nearly four times greater than III 1850 while
the producers got only II per cent of it in
talists got S3 per cent instead of 561s per cent
in 1860. In 1860 the producers got well on to
hall the wealth they created a and in
1890 they got less than one-fifth. The In
creased use OF machinery, which is always
owned by the capitalists gave them the greater
part OF the advantage by greatly reducing the
number of persons employed.
But this does not tell half the story. In
trade circles the change has been even peril
Gus. BY the formation OF great corporations in
the form OF trusts and combines, such as the
Standard Oil trust the meat trust, the flour
trust, the leather trust, the lumber trust and
the coal trust and a hundred other powerful
trusts, including the great department stores,
small dealers have been crushed and vast for
tunes OF many millions have been concen-
trated in the vaults of these corporations. AS
these trusts all comprise prime articles of
daily consumption by the plain people, and
the people are helpless and wholly in the
power OF the trusts they simply have to pay
whatever tribute these trust barons see fit to
levy.
Thus, for example, the Standard Oil trust
recently raised the price of oil 5 cents per gal
Ion, and it has to be paid by the 60,OOO,0 900
people who use it for light and fuel, the other
TO- 600 900 well-to-do and rich people using
gas and electric light. These O,OO0, 900 plain
people represent IL, 900, 600 families averaging
five members each, who each use about a five
gallon can OF oil a month, making the con-
sumption of oil 100000 cans q month.
The increase of cents O gallon is 25 cents on
ive-gallon can, and on $4,000, 900 cans used
in month the increased income of the Stand
ard Oil Trust is SIS ,OOO, 900 month or $780,
600 900 @ year. The intelligent reader can
easily figure out the tribute paid by the people
TO the other trust barons, tribute which no
one can refuse to pay until the people unite
and set up system of doing business which
will eliminate the trust and render such cor
porate combinations OF capital absolutely
futile.
II we now add to the trust corporations Just
considered, the banking telegraph, telephone
railroad, street-car electric power and kindred
corporations, with their enormous wealth and
their unlimited power to levy and col
realize how it is possible for George K. Holmes,
Special Census Agent, to show from census
tables that we had in 1890 1000 millionaire
families who "owned'' 81 200 ,OOO, 900, or one
fifth cf the entire wealth of the country
that there were 100000 rich families who
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AN AGED CELESTIAL.

A few days ago most unusual sight was wit
messed in Chinatown. 1t was that OF two young
Chinese helping very old one to walk along
the street Even the residents of that part Of
the City stopped to look, and many went up
and spoke to the old man. What was said was
said in Chinese, and inquiry developed the
fact that they were Offering their congratula-
tions.
Those who were engaged in helping the old
man could not be induced to say more than
that his name was Yang" Bystanders, how
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CALIFORNIANS IN NEW YORK.

NEW YORK, March 2.-Among recent ar
rivals are: II. Dernham, Murray Hill B. F.
Lymonsville, Holland; J. E. Hanson. Sinclair;
w. l.. Hughson, st. Denis: w. Laird, Metropole; ;
J. F. Mackay, New Amsterdam l.. Robinson,
Westminster; C. T. Wendal1, st. james; R.
Williams, Sturtevant; j. NJ. Greaves, Imperial.
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LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE.
SAN FRANCISCO, March .. 1896

SAN FRANCISCO, March 9, 1896.
To the Editor of the Cdlt-SIR: AS THE CALL has
warmly championed the cause of struggling
Cuba from the first rising against Spanish op-
preston, / hope you will allow me space to say
few words in favor of that cause at this criti-
cal juncture when the manly stand which the
United States Senate and all its leading men,
bers have taken for freedom and humanity on
this continent will soon find ready response
in the legislative bodies of all other independ-
ent American peoples 1t has, believe, been
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Where Perkins Stands.

Senator Perkins INDUCES in no bubbles as
to his attitude toward the funding bill. II do
not see, he says, chow any member of the
California deega ton can support the bill The
people OF the State are solid against it, and it
is the duty of every Senator and Representa-
tive to vote against it.n
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May the Good Work Go On.
Shasta Courier.

Last week another great ten-inch rifle can
non was added to the force of steel sentinels
whose black muzzles guard the Golden Gate of
the metropolis OF the West. May this good
work go on in spite of the opposition OF cranks,
politicians and reformers who infest the great
land which they argue is not worth defending.
Self-protection is the first law OF nature and Of
nations, and it has been too long neglected by
the United States.
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Even II 1t Means War.

Both houses of Congress have practically de-
cided to show in some manner the sympathy
of this country with Cuba in its gallant strug-
cided on this course after having fully consid-
cred the matter in all its bearings and with
full understanding of the probable outcome OF
their proDOs ed action.