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Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-12-12
THE MESSAGE COMPLETE
CLENELAND'S VIEWS ON FOREIGN
AFFAIRS AND FINANCE.
Cnbans Have Only Government
I'aper and should Not Be
Recognized.


Washington, D. c., Dec T.-Presdent
c,evejan6's last annual message was pre-
con,a7 N, ,,,,,ara.. to,ia, ,T,Il,u-3,,g -
o'
tiie loli 'eAl u tiie oocuiiiehl'
10 the Congress o. the INlteQ o'ate9-
- REPRESENTATIVES, OF the people II e+e
legislative hIanch CT tAe2t governing II
!ol nave ssembied ~ q tiihe "heh 'he
strength ana excellence oi our ITee M
sIlulloAs ana tne Atness ~ gu III
~oIS 10 ENJOY EopulaI rule nave p@@A
aS&in made manifest. political contest,
lAVoIElns mOn4eAtCus consequences,
trIuSht with leverial. apprehension. AND
crtat tihg aseIcS@4veut - ~ it.Cpae az u
approach DI.telueas ana JdSsIon, mas been
Ws;SUu ..Nrous,tIJuI CUR tanu. ana ue.G.
nlI4tt4 US .It .,.t,tct 49, tlty ,t.-u ltue
ktaue.n ,UlI.as.y oI,.ly4, 4I@.u u ice Ut
OuI lran4uAI.y VI 1.l, .,a... --,. y. ....-..
A.aa Ia uu4 na.4yIl,p4 atructu Z.
" hen We cO4aIdeT tNtae l..rlueiIta .,..-t
rOltculHIl,t Ilt tt.IrpIu. tl.,,.,,i,..It4 ,lA-
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-12-12
THE CLOSING SESSION
CONGRESS ASSEMBLIES WITH UN.
USUAL INTEREST,",
IN: the House There Was LAUGHTER
Over the Presidents Opening
Observations.

Washington Dec, THE reassembling
Of the Fifty-fourth congress today for
the closing session was the occasion OF
unusual bl iiiistcy and interest because
OF the long. hard-fought political battle
WaSed during the recess. The weather
was perfect. The throngs who streamed
up the hill TO witness the opening cere-
monies formed an unorganzed civic pa
&eant. Cay equipages conveyed the diplo-
mats, faslionables and more prominent
aHdS moved up Pennsylvania avenue On
loot or in street cars. There were dem
ohstraions for conspicuously prominent
statesmen. AT II clock the regular GER
emonlcs opening the session and the re-
ceptlon of the presidents annual commu-
nication to congress began
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-12-12
TO A DAUGHTER OF BONAPARTE.
Approaching Wedding of Count de
MeIIe- HI uitfeldt.

Washington, D. c., Dec. s.-The festivities
incident to the marriage on Thursday of Miss
Louise Bonaparte, daughter of Jerome Bona
rarte and great granddaughter of Jerome Bo-
naparte. younger brother of Napoleon l.. and at
one time king of Westphalia to Count de
Moltke- Huitfedt, of Denmark, inaugur-
ated this afternoon with a brilliant reception
at the Bonaparte home on K street to the
members of the diplomatic corps and several
hundred friends of the brides family. Short
ly before the reception the marriage contract
was signed and Witnessed The wedding
Thursday will be one of the most brilliant that
the capital has witnessed. Cardinal Glib
bons is to officiate at the nuptial mass
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-12-12
BOLT IS PERMANENT I
SILVER SENATOR'S HAVE BROKER
WITH GOLD REPUBLICANS.
Their Refusal to Attend the Caucus
Taken as Evidence That They
Are in Earnest.

y5-aebina+on Da. i r-1,a si,,,<,,. r,,,,,l,
! ,,,..,-, ..,-,,7..,,.., ,..-....,
| ''l'1 II 80 f's s'eii'''-ie
'':'Fi' 'i!e Sl'"'l-%'li caucus eou1S s4l'
| iheif action has led to no little speculation
as % whether ihn. course pursued today j.
h. fyrgIuaner W. -hr ff17111+4 nr =ltht..a,4I
tneA ,sili lot al some lime resufu 10 m.
Uarly
silver St,l,,- 1-- -,f... ,-..,- ..h,ft. f7l.5
I..5.ussin- Intir mo iyrs gr lI.en ions
...e, ,5t.1,,... ID. I'll, nn h.. sghf.. t...
,ll sII,.s i0H NH. frni,i rsnl..fils .Il.,f, ..,
lae,I can he no GalE,; l,..- n-,Sffj..i- -,t..
y 5...t.- a;.,-.,"4 4...i. Is ,.r,AI;..,3
,ucus. 1Ecy ly. however. uil5.yuu q
gbtiyn. rIli. ia r.l>tns t44.. l,5.-t. ia;. W. !.
have .hex dc l.az Ioa.lf .,, .,rat .h. II.
selves iA th.. at.i.J;Ge oE 8D.Jl-iirs If 4
protective. tariff 5}0ll.y i}ur rather Thar
Gay aan acrnsr or r4I-rr .,f,- 5yyfff ,tr,,-
o-ilio.l l9resaii..l b1- their former. ls4j-
ci4te..
C:.us.us PROCEEDINGS.
The most noticeable feature Of the 1c-
publican senate caucus. rs seen from iht.
outside. was the absence of men who
boiled the nonina ion of Mckinley be
cause of tine cold standard blatforn1
Those absent on This account we're sen;l-
tors Dubois Pettierrw Mantle Cannon
SalIiIa and Teller All av,.nr senator.
Teller were in tn, citv ANA we're invited
10 attend the caucus Thai thnif, absence
was intentional was clearly shown Nv the
following letter read soon after the. ra,tcus
was called to order bv Senator Sharn1an.
WASHINGTON Dec S-To Hon 1ohn snnr-
man. Chailman-Sir: hereby resDect fi1l-
~ present nv resignation as secrat.lry- If
the caucus of republican senator's also
resign my position as y member an1 SEQ
retary of the reDublican advisory or
''steerine'' committee Of the senate ,-arv
truly yours. FIRED n DJrROJS
Senator Dubois re,ia-nation was received
without comment. ON motion of Senator
l. Lolce Senator Wilson of N,,shingfo,, WAS
chosen secretary Senator Sbo11n n-,s
placed on thn staa,.in.o c,,n,7,it+a. i'm tho
i,laen ,,,e.,+all bv his col1aao1In NM, .an,-
1nj.ran u,as ;,lsn nnl,raal H., +hn addition
of snnator I4ansf,,.ouo,b nf Eor+i, D,I,nt.,
ti.hn Di,1~1a,1 ta,iff hilI ,vos ,nfa,re,1 w.
Tho s4anri,oc co,nmir+aa- WIFI, in.t,r1,tions
10 il1yesrigatn the likelihood of .rntfino. he
hill through and te devise means 10 ,h1t
ana if Dnssibla II VA +hp ,ravaili17,r
pDinion that the best policy dpm3ndpd She
n1s;sasse of he bin hit tln oDiniOn searl-
ad To he unite s,,nr,1 hYt ti,is is, NOT with,
ii the nossibilitias
E4.a-isIuf;cn rronoseG
Senator Gear br0Eohl up tie Pacific.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-12-12
OTHER MINOR FOREIGN MATTERS
Venezuela No Longer in Controversy
Consular Appointments.

Consular Appointments.
The Venezuelan question has ceased to be a
matter of difference between Great Britain and
the United States, the respective governments
having agreed upon the substantial provisions
of treaty between Great Britain and Venez-
uela, submitting the whole controversy to ar
bitratlon. The provisions of the treaty so
eminently just and fair that the assent of
Venezuela thereto may confidently be antici
pated. Negotiations by a treaty of general
arbitration for all differences between Great
Britain and the United States are advanced and
promise to reach a successful consummation at
an early date.
Consular Civil Service.
The scheme of examining applicants for GER
tain consular positions to test their competency
ana htness adopted under an executive order
issued on September 20, 1895, has fully demon
strated the usefulness of this innovation. in
connection with this plan of examination. pro-
motions and transfers of deserving 1ncumbents
have been quite extensively made with ex-
cellent results
During the past year 50 appointments have
been made in the consular service, 27 Of which
We're made to fill vacancies caused by death or
resignation or to supply newly created posts
two to succeed incumbents removed for cause
two for the purpose of displacing alien consular
officials by American citizens and four merely
changing the official title of the incumbent
from commercial agent to consul. Twelve Of
these appointments We're transfers or promo
tions from other positions under the department
of state four of those appointed had rendered
previous service in the department. eight We're
made of persons who passed satisfactory ex-
animation, seven appointed to places not
included in the order of September 20, 1895, and
four appointments above stated, involved no
change of ncumbency.
The inspection of consular Offices provided
for by an appropriation for that purpose at the
last session of the congress, has been productive
of such wholesome effects that 1 hope this i'm
portant work will in future be continued. I
know Of nothing Lat can be Gone with the same
slight expense so improving the service.
/ desire to repeat the recommendation con-
n m M in fovo of
providing at public expense official residences
for our ambassadors and ministers at foreign
capitals. The reasons supporting this recon-
mendation are strongly stated in the report of
the secretary of state and the subject seems of
such Importance that I hope it may receive the
early attention of congress.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-12-12
BARON DHANlS REPORTED DEAD.
E9@fe:ttcd h. Der.iSi,es and Killed in
the Congo.

Brussels. Dec. SIT is reported that
Faron Dhanis who led the Anglo Belgium
movement against the MahClists at the
time of the Dongola expedition and who
was said to have arrived safely at Lado.
north of the territory of the Congo Free
State, in August last, has been killed IN
the Congo after having been defeated by
the Dervishes. Il is understood that lie
was preparing to move further northW&rd
when the Anglo Egyptian expedition push
ed on from Dongola in the direction Of
iN hartOum.
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COSTS LESS TO MAINTAIN THEM.
Report on the National Home for
Disabled Soldiers.

Washington. Dec. S.-W. 3. Franklin presi-
dent of the board of managers of the national
home for disabled volunteers, in his report to
congress said a graduated decrease is shown in
the cost of maintenance of both the state and
national homes. The whole number cared for
At all the homes iS,4iS. an increase of
2gG5 at an average cost of 111.60 per man.
Applications for admission, he said more
numerous than before. A greater num-
ber of persons apply for admission each year
and as they nearly all eligible, it will be
necessary for congress to make additional
rrCvision for their accommoda tion. 1t is esti-
mated that there l54, 500 soldiers, any one
of whom may become beneficiary of the
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-12-12
NATIONAL ANTI-SALOON LEAGUE.
flrst Annual Convention Has As
ScmhIed in Nashinatnn.

( Washington, d. c. Dec, S.--'rhe first an
nual national convention of the Washing
ton An;i-saloon LeaGue onened today at
/ Calvary Bapllsr cuurcn with a large a.
! tendance of delegates. The league is a
federation Of churches. temperance soci-
etles and other organizations opposed 10
lhe dflnklnS saloon without regard to
lafty lines or denomina,ional differen aes
ana has as its only motto THE Saloon
AtSt Go Delegates appointed by the
SeHelal conference Of the Methodist E.pis-
ctHa! church. the national convention of
tha Catholic Total Abstinence Union Of
America. ,he National keeley League. the
EiSh Tent Of the independent Order OF
FeIhabites of North America the El-
tlohal Womans Christian TenperIlst
mon ana some 30 other bodies were pros
en- at the opening session today. to4..,h
Nith representatives ot ;he various t9clI
allied leagues scattered throughout the
country.
Among the representative, dele-ga.e-
present We're CONGRESSMAN Elijah \.
\ orse, of Massachusetts: Rev DR. i. j.
\ hEnrit, OF Philadelphia. ;he eminent
u @thodisJ Enisc0pal divine: ana among
ta2 lady delegates. Mrs Afar&are, B.
LAT of The District of Columbia: MIS-.
= T. Morrow. OF Nesc Virginia: Mrs. f.
tt. Jones. Of Nir@inia Mrs Emma c.
tu9lhe- Of Delaware. and Mrs Mama c.
Hammer Of Pcnnsylvantt-au OF whom
are presidents Of their respective stat, cl.-
s~sniza,ions of the National Womau,s
Chris ian Temperance Union Arch
bishop ireland. Of Minnesota Who il vice.
president Of the orgHnization. is expected
here tcmorrow
The opening session was called ro ord,,
ny Hon. tiiraH Price. Of Iowa United
states commissioner Of edueation who is
president of the organization.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-12-12
ASSOCIATION OF UNDERWRITERS
Ninth annual Convention in Session
at Chicago.

Chicago. Dec. S-The ninth annual con-
VI ntion of the International AsSocia ton
- Accident Underwriters. COMPOSED of
representatives of the mutual accident
associations of this country and Canada
opened today at the Palmer house. The
president, b. f. Dyer of Boston. died re-
Gently, and Vice President Bunker called
the meeting to order. Among the cities
represented besides Chicago were Mon
treal. Toronto, Boston. Westtield. Mass
Utica. n. Y. Philadelphia and Lincoln
Ncb.
Among the questions to be discussed is
one touching the proposition that the sc-
cident companies are improperly extend
ing the scope of indemnity. The dele
gates will compare notes as to what con-
stitutes voluntary exposure under the
stipuIa ton of policies.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-12-12
MEETING OF NEWSPAPER MAKERS
Secret Session to Consider Improve
n,ent of Trade.

New York Dec. S.-Meetings of the nlanufac-
t1rers of newspaper being held in secret
in this city. F. b. Fullerton of the Manufac
turers Paper Company said to a reporter of
the Associated Press:
their business in a bad condition, have
come together for consultation and adopting
some arrangement whereby the trade be
improved Several suggestions have been Of
fered but as yet plan has been adopted.
1t is probable that the outcome of these con-
situations will be the appointment of COM
'mittee which will consider all suggestions and
advise some definite plan of action. When a
definite plan is formulated l shall have no hes
itation in telling all about it,
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SEN ATE is DOWN 80 BUSINESS.
Eife:ti! 81 Notice Has Been Given OF
Sat

Washington, Dec. S.-The senate set
tied down to business today. When the
letter from the secretary of the treasury
was read, answering the senate inquiry
as to the number of aliens in the depart
h4ent OF the treasurer. Senator (iaIIingaI
OF New Hampshire remarked that lie
would be glad to observe that foreigners
whose services had been conspicuous II
the department had seen fiji as Il result
u the inquiry to take out naturalization
PAPERS.
AahN papers We're presented from m3n-
u turing Godies urging. the passage ut
a" itinsley bill.
senalor Cullom of Illinois gave no.i,a.
-1.tl Thursday next he " ouId address M
senate ON the Cuban question.
house Resolutions relative To the death
u. eX-SIea--er Crisp We're laid befoIu ~
+ehate. IS mark OF respect the seno-u
d. l2:25 adjourled
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-12-12
-&S> TiSs1 PACIFIC RAILROADS ssGl.!


hartman Powers Thinks 1T Is Pos
>!bte This Season.
Washington. Dec. S.-Mr. Powers of NeG-
mont. chairman Of the committee on Pa
ellie railroads, heartily approves that pof'
uon of C1eVelands message relating. to
Pacific railroads.
Something must be done'' said he
we will bring up a ~.u agreed upon b..
the commltiee in session at the earlir:st
possible moment
Judge Powers says the committee Of
rules will be asked to give the Pacific
railroads committee three or four days
Tor consideration of the bill, and seems
conhdent the time will be granted.
W neither the time will be given befor-. OF
after the holiday recess, he says. de
pend5 on circumstances.
DO you think the bill will pass?'
i do do. | do not see how the house
can reject it. 1t is simply Il question of
neither the government shall make ihA
best bargain it can for securing pay
mont of its debt or lose ALL
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-12-12
TWO WATER ROUTES TO SEATTLE.
One Through Flooded Valleys. the
Other ON the Sound.

Seattle Wash, Dec. $50 high have the
waters risen that one can take boat
at South Seattle and by following the flooded
valleys intervening go from this city to Ia
coma, distance of 40 miles. the usual land
route. This afternoon the water in White
river at the railroad bridge to point six
inches higher than the November flood and it
is still rising. Miles and miles of the North
ern Pacific track inundated to depth of
several feet between Seattle and Tacoma and
to get the road in first class repair again will
be like rebuilding it for many long stretches.
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Says Such News Must Come From
NcE< inlcy Himself.

Washington, Dec. ST have nothing to do
with the selection of McKinleys cabinet and
amy news concerning it must from him."
This declaration made by Chairman Han
ma today when asked whether Senator Sher-
man was likely to become member of the
ca Hinet. From other sources of a high char
acter it is learned Mckinley will ask Sherman
to accept of the most important portfolios.
Whether the senator will accept is seriously
doubtful.
Hanna is in favor of having the inaugural
bail in the congressional library building
instead of the pension office but is meeting
with opposition from Senator Morrill, and 9TH
ORG
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-12-12
AN ATTEMPT TO WRECK A TRAIN.
iron Rails Laid Across the Track or
{; sharp Curve.

Kansas City. Dec S-A special to the
Star from Webster Cisy says an attempt
o wreck the passenger train Of the Iowa
Central railroad near La1ilnora WAS made
last night. iron rails were laid across the
track on the upper end Of a curve, whore
the obstruction could not be seen from the
engine until 100 near 10 stop. Engineer
swearngton. with an extra freight. was
Just ahead of the passenger. His engine
struck the obstruction. Robbery is sup
nosed 70 have been The motive.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-12-12
FATAL EXPLOSION OF GASOLINE
RepOrt That Twelve 1Een Were
turned in 1, Gniifornin Town.

Redding. Cal, Dec. . report comes
from keswick that there .yras an explo-
sion of gasoline there this evening. re
sulting in the burning Of L men. among
them Arthur Dean, who resides with MS
family in this city. Dean has charge o1
the electric plant, and it is presumed
that the explosion took place in the pow
er house. Two doctors We're summoned
from here, but how badly the men have
been injured is not known.
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MASSACRE IN THE PHILIPPINES.
t.9&urGent Prisoners Shot Down ia
the Streets of Cayite.

Madrid Dec. S.-OIicial dispatches from
Manila announce a terrible massacre of
insurgent prisoners on the island of Lu-
SON of the PHILIPPINE group. Il appears
that a number of prisoners escaped from
the fortress of Cavite. a fortified seaport.
The fugitiveS were pursued by troops.
who killed 50 in the streets. Others We're
rep3 blurred
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board binding in the pension office if any
pension should be allowed.
The amendment was ruled out on the
point of order. Without amendment the
bill was passed.
The notice given by Thomas E. Watson
OF contest against J. G.. Black of Georgia.
who was elected at a special election last
spring, was read in the house and re-
ferred to the committee on elections after
winch, at 4:23 p. M, the house adjourned
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-12-12

george Il. Nelson KNOCKS for Ass-
lMiSsiois 10 tla. uNissz.


Washington, Dec. S.-George II. Nelson
gold democrat, of Indian territory. is an
applicant for admission to the house
to represent that territory. He received
Il certificate OF election from the Indian
agent. who is the highest federal official.
re bases his claim to Il seat upon tha
broad ground that each territory is en-
titled under the constitution to Il deIegil te
in congress.
Representative Sherman. chairman OF
tie committee on Indian affairs, declined
[" call up the case. and other members
o. the committee also refused.
Nelson today endeavored to gain ad-
mission to the floor of the house. which
Is granted to contestants for seats but
failed.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-12-12

San Francisco Dec. S.-The sale was an
nounced today of five gold mining locations in
Beyeridga mining district. Inyo county. The
purchasers are H. S. Gillette and Calvin L.
Brown of Chicago and the price paid is $500
600 The new owners will erect a milling plant
and operate an improved system of reduc-
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DEFAULT JUDGMENT FOR S671 $40.
Claims of Brokers Against Harper.
WHO WAS Snort on Wheat.

Cincinnati. Dec. S.-Judge Buckwalter of the
court of common pleas gave a default judg-
ment to Irwin Green & Co., brokers of Chi
cago against z. L. Harper of the Fidelity
hank for s671S40 This sum represents the
claim of the brokers against Harper at the
his failure
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,AN MEET THE C. P. COMPETITION.
Permission Granted the NOrther.


Pacific and Great Northern.
Chicago. Dec. S.-The chairman of the
Western Passenger association today
granted permission to the Northern Pa
ctic and the Great Northern to meet the
competition of the Canadian Pacific and
of the 500 line on excursions from points
in the northwest to New England.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-12-12

Washington Dec. S.-Minster Hatch o
Hawaii today authorized denial of the repor
of negotiations for treaty of annexation be
tween Hawaii and the United States. The re
port alleged that Secretary Oney had such
treaty before him.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-12-12
THE WILL OF WILLIAM STEINWAY.
Members of the Immedinte Family

New York, Dec. s.-The will of the late
William Steinway bequeaths nearly the entire
fortune to members of the immediate family
There are some small requests of a public
character and the Liederkranz comes in for
small share, does of the German
schools, but charitable bequests few.
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-12-12

Philadelphia, Dec. S.-Mrs. Walter Castle of
San Francisco is a private patient at the Poly
clinic hospital in this city and the patient un-
derwent a surgical operation to prevent a rush
of blood to the head.
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PRESERVATION OF SEAL LIFE,

Report of Commissioner to Dering
Se;, Is Awaited
We have during the last year labored faith
fully and against unfavorable conditions to Sc
Red Lodge picket. [volume] (Red Lodge, Mont.) 1889-1907, 1896-12-12

Washington, D. c., Dec. 7.-President
CleveIands 5 last annual message was pre-
sented to congress today. Following is
the full text of the document:
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tates that right, and not might. should be
the rule Of its conduct.
Have Territory Enough.
Further, though the United States is
not a nation to which peace is a neces-
slty, 1T is in truth the most pacific of
powers, and desires nothing so much as
to live in amity with all the world. It's
oWp ample and diversified domains, salts
flying all possible longings for territory,
precludes all claims of conquest and pre-
vents any casting of covetous eyes upon
neighboring regions, however attractive.
That our conduct toward Spain and her
dominions has constituted no exception
to this national disposition is made man
ifest by the course of our government,
not only thus far during the present
insurrection, but during the 10 years that
followed the rising at Yara in 1868. No
other great power, it may safely be said,
under circumstances of similar perpleX-
lty, would have manifested the same re-
straint and the same patient endurance.
It may also be said that this persistent
attitude of the United States towards
Spain in connection with Cuba unques-
tionab1y evinces no slight respect and re-
gard for Spain on the part of the Amer-
can people. They, in truth, do not for
get her connection with the discovery Of
the western hemisphere, nor do they un-
der-estimate the great qualities of the
Spanish people, nor fail to fully recognize
their splendid patriotism and their Chi
valrouS devotion to the national honor.
They view with wonder and admiration
! the cheerful resolution with which large
bodies of men are sent across thousands
of miles of ocean and an enormous debt
accumulated by the country in posses
sion of the gem of the Antilles Cuba
may still hold it's place in the Spanish
crown, and yet neither the government
nor the people in the United States have
shut their eyes to the course of Spain N
Cuba, or have failed to realize the ex-
pense. The conceded grievances which
have led to the present revolt from the
authority of Spain, grievances admitted
by the queen regent and by the cortes