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Effort. Contained.

stu animated by the hope OF a peaceful
solution and obeying the dictates OF duty
no effort was relaxed 10 bring about
speedy ending OF the Cuba nstruggle, Ne
rotations to this object continued actively
with the government OF Spain, looking to
the immediate conclusion Of a six months
armisticc In Cuba with view 10 effect the
recognition OF her peoples right to inde-
pendence. Besides this, the instant revo-
cation of the order OF RECOMMENDATION was
asked, so that the sufferers, returning TO
thor homes and aided by united American
and Spanish effort might be put In "A way
10 support themselves and, by orderly re-
sumption OF the well-nigh destroyed pro-
ductiVc energies OF the Island, contribute
to the restoration OF It's tranquility and
well-helng.
negotiations continued for some little
time AZ Madrid. resulting In offers by the
Spanish government which could not but
be regarded az Inadequate II was pro-
posed To coniide the preparation OF peace
to the inSular parla ment. yet to be con-
vcncd under the autonomous DEGREES OF
November. 1897. but without impairment in
any wise OF the constitutional powers OF
the Madrid government, which, to that
end would grant an armistice, II solicited
general in chief might see tit to fix. How
and with what scope OF discretionary
powers the insular parliament was eX-
pected TO set about the preparation" OF
peace did not appear. If II were to be by
negotiation with the insurgents the issue
seemed TO rest on the one side with body
chosen by n fraction of the electors In the
the other with the insurgent population
holding the interior country, unrcpresented
in the So-called parliament, and defiant
at the suggestion OF suing for peace
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WAR Is DECLARED.
spain and other Countries Notified OF
beginning of HOstilities.

Spain having thus denied the demand of
the United States and Initiated that COM
pletc form OF rupture OF relations which
attends n state Of war, the executive pow
ers authorized by the resolution were at
once used by me to meet the enlarged con-
tngoncy OF actual war between Spain and
the United States. On April ~ pro-
claimed n blockade Of the northern coast OF
Cuba. Including ports on said coast be-
tween Cardenas and Bahia Honda and the
port OF Cienfucgos on the south coast OF
Cuba: and on the 23d I called for volun-
teers to execute the purpose OF the resolu-
ton. by my message OF April 25. the con-
gress was informed OF the situation and j
recommended formal declaration OF the
existence of n state of war between the
United States and Spain. The congress
accordingly voted on the same day the
act approved April 25. 1888. declaring the
existence OF such war. from and Including
the 2ist day Of April. and reenacted the
provision Of the resolution OF April 20. oil,
rectng the president to use all the armed
forces OF the nation to carry that act into
effect. Due notification of the existence or
war as aforesaid was given April 70 Dy
telegraph to all tho governments with
which the United States maintain relations,
In order that their neutrality might be as
surci during the war. The various gov,
| ernments responded with proclamations OF
| neutrality, each after its own methods.
| IL Is not among the least gratifying Incl
| dents Of the struggle that the obligations
OF neutrality were impartially discharged
| by all, often under delicate and difficult
| circumstances.
Response to Call for Volunteers.
Our country thus, after an interval OF
half a century OF peace with all nations,
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which had assembled at the Cape Verde
islands before the outbreak OF hostilities.
had crossed the ocean ana 10y us erratic
movements In the Caribbean sea delayed
our military operations while battling the
pursuit OF our fleets. For time fears were
felt lest the Oregon and Marietta, then
nearing home after their long voyage from
San Francisco of over 1900 miles, might
be surprised by Admiral Cervera's Meet
but their fortunate arrival dispeiied these
forcements. Not until Admiral Cervera
took refuge In the harbor OF santiago ue
Cuba about May was II praeticaple 10
plan n systematic military attack upon the
Antillean possessions or Spain. 49,
Several demonstrations occurred on tne
coasts OF Cuba and Porto Rico ~ prepare.
rion for the larger event. on May ~ the
North Atlantic squadron sheled san Juan
dc Porto Rico. on May 80 commodo.e
Schley's squadron bombarded the I S'pr
guarding the mouth OF Santiago harDor
Neither attack had any material result. II
was evident that well-ordered land opera
lions were Indispensable 10 achleVe d ue-
cis!ve advantage.
uobson's Dnnd of Heroes.
The next act in the war thrilled not alone
the hearts OF our countrymen Dut tne WORM
by it's exceptional heroism. ON the nlgnt
OF June Lieut.. Hobson. aided by seven
devoted volunteers, blocked the marrow
outlet from Santiago harbor by sinking the
collier Merrimac In the channel. uhuer
ise%i46st eir lives tns s as BY miracle but
falling into the hands of the Spaniards. IL
is a most gratifying incident OF me war
that the bravery of this little band or
heroes was cordially. .alpeccjjated by the
Spa niards. who sent flag OF truce to notify
Admiral Sampson of their safety and to
them on their daring act: Ihey
were subsequently exchanged July T.
Fail of Guantanamo.
nv June 7 the cutting of the last Cuban
cable isolated the island Thereafter the
INVASION was vigorously prosecuted. On
June 10, under n heavy protecting fire,
anding of 600 marines from the Oregon,
and Yankee was effected In
bay, where II had been deter
mined to establish a naval station. This
important and essential port was taken
rom the enemy after severe fighting by
he marines, who were the first organized
orce of the United States to land in Cuba.
The position so won was held, despite des-
,erate attempts to dislodge our forces BY
une 16 additional forces were landed and
trongly intrenched. On June 70 the adj
ance of the invading army under Maj
len. Shafter landed at Baiquiri, about Is
niles east of Santiago, This was accom-
lished under great difficulties, but with
dispatch.
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Discussion of Government of Our
New Possessions Deferred I'm
til Treaty Is Ratified.
He Gives Some General Ideas on the
Subject-Thc Annexation of
Sandwich Islands.
Need of Further Currency LegisIa-
lion Is Pointed Out-His views
on Many Other Topics.

Washington. Dec. 5.--Following is the
.ext Of President McKinley's annual
message read at the opening Of the last
session of the Fifty-frst congress-:
TO the Senate and House Of Representa-.
Elves: Notwithstanding the added burdens
rendered necessary by the war. our people
rejoice In a very satisfactory and steadily
increasing degree OF prosperity evidenced
by tbs-iqrGcst volume of business ever re-
corded. zsManufacture has been productive,
agricultural pursuits have yielded album
dant returns labor In the fields of industry
is better rewarded, revenue legislation
passed by the present congress has in
creased the treasury's receipts TO the
amount estimated by its authors, the
finances of the government have been sue
ccssfully administered and its credit adj
yanced to the first rank, while its currency
has been maintained at the worlds highest
standard. Military service under a COM
mon flag and for a righteous cause has
strengthened the national spirit and served
20 cement more closely than ever the fra
ternal bonds between every section of the
country A review Of the relation OF the
United States to other powers, always APP
proprate, Is this year Of primary mpor-
lance In view of the momentous issues
which have arisen, demanding In one in
stance the ultimate determination by arms
and involving far-reaChing consequences
which Will require the earnest attention
of the congress-
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be my duty to continue the military gov
ernments which have existed since our oc-
cupation and guarantee the people Sc
curity In life and property and encourage
ment under just and benefcent rule. AS
soon as we are In possession OF Cuba and
have pacified the island. IL Will be necessary
to give aid I'd direction to its people to form
a government for themselves. This should
he undertaken at the earliest moment con-
sistent with safety and assured success. IL
IS important tnat our relations with these
people shall be of the most friendly char
acter and our commercial relations close
and reciprocal. 1t should be our duty to
assist in every proper way to build up the
waste places of the island, encourage the
industry OF the people and assist them TO
form a government which shall he free and
independent, thus realizing the best as
pirations of the Cuban people. Spanish
rule must be replaced by just. benevolent
ard humane government, created by the
people of Cuba, capable OF performing all
international obligations and which shall
encourage thrift, Industry and prosperity.
whatever may have been their will among
all of the inhabitants, whatever may have
been their relations in the past. Neither
revenge nor passion should have q place in
the new government. Until theraSis COM
plete tranquility In the island anda stable
government inaugurated military occupa-
ton viii be continued.
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MILES At PORTO RICO.
A Brief History of the Expedition
to That Island.

With the fall Of Santiago, the occupation
of Porto Rico became the next strategic
necessity. Gen. Miles had previously beer
assigned to organize an expedition for that
purpose. Fortunately he was already at
Santiago, where he had arrived on the 18th
of July. with requirements for Gen
Skaters army. With these troops, consist
ing of 3,4l5 infantry and artillery, two COM
panles of engineers and one company of
mo on July q. having nine transports con-
voyed by the fleet under Capt. Higginson,
with the Massachusetts (flagship), Dixie,
Gloucester, Columbia and Yale, the two
landed at Guanica July 25, which port was
entered with little opposition. Here the
fleet was Joined by the Annapolis and the
Wasp, while the Puritan and Amphitrite
leans, which was engaged in blockading
that port. The major general commanding
was subsequently Reinforced by Gen.
Schwann's brigade OF the Third army
division, and also by Gen. Brooke. with a
rart Of his corps. numbering In all 1878 of
iicers and men. On July "a he entered
Ponce, one OF the most important ports IN
the island. from which he thereafter di-
rected operations for the capture OF the
with the exception OF encounters with
the enemy at Guayama, Hermiguerez,
Coamo and Yauco, and an attack on force
landed at Cape San Juan. there was no Sc
rious resistance. The campaign was prose-
cuted with great vigor. and by the 18th of
August much of the island was In our pos
session and the acquisition of the remainder
was only a matter OF a short time. At
were enthusiastically welcomed. Protesta-
lions OF loyalty to the flag and gratitude for
delivery from Spanish rule met our COM
manders at every stage. As potent In
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BRIEF HISTORY Of THE WAR.
Leading engagements md Thrilling
Achievements RecOunted.

1t Is not within the province OF this mes
sage to narrate the history OF the ex-
traordinary war that followed the Spanish
declaration of April 81 but a brief recital
of its more salient features Is appropriate.
The first encounter of the war In point OF
date took place April q. when a detach-
ment of the blockading squadron made a
sheiied the harbor forts and demolished
several new works in construction.
Dewey's victory.
The next engagement was destined to
mark a memorable epoch in maritime war
fare. The Pacific fleet, under Commodore
George Dewey, had lain for some weeks at
Hong Kong. Upon the colonial proclama- :
customary "a hours notice being given. 1t
repaired to Mrs bay, near Hong Kong,
whence It proceeded to the Philippine tr rs
or destroy the formidable Spanish fleet then
assembled at Manila. At daybreak on the
LIST of May the American force entered Ma
ment effected the total destruction of the
Spanish fleet, consisting OF ten warships
aa1 saHn pSnd fofts at cavIte thus
initiating the Spanish power IN the Paclhc
ocean and completely controlling the Bay
al will Not life was lost on our ships,
the wounded only numbering seven, while
not vessel was materially injured. For
this gallant achievement the congress, up
on my recommendation, nt!y bestowed up
on theactors present permanent and sub
stantial reward.
The effect OF this remarkable victory
upon the spirit OF our people and upon the
fortunes of the war was instant. A pres
tige of invincibility thereby attached to
our arms, which continued throughout the
struggle. Reenforcements were hurried to
Manila under the command of Mai. Gen.
Merritt, and firmly established within sight
OF the capital, which lay helpless before
our guns On the seventh day OF May the
government was advised officially of the
victory of Manila, and at once inquired of
the commander of our fleet what troops
would be required. The information was
received on the 18th of May, and the first
army expedition sailed May 20, and ar
rived off Manila June 80. Other expeditions
soon followed, the total force consisting
OF 641 officers and 1868 men.
Following the comprehensive scheme OF
general attack powerful forces were as
sembled at various points on our coast to
Invade Cuba and Porto Rico. Meanwhile
naval demonstrations were made at several
exposed points. On May IL, the cruiser
Wilmington ard torpedo boat Wnslow
were unsuccessful In an attempt to silence
the batteries Mt Cardcnas. against Matan-
zas Worth Bagley and four seamen fall
ing. These grievous fatalities were strange
ly enough among the very few which oc-
Cured during our naval operations In this
extraordinary conflict
Advance of Cervcrn's Fleet.
Meanwhile the Spanish naval prepara-
tions had been pushed with greas vigor. A
powerful squadron under Admiral Cervera.
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Meanwhile the Spanish naval prepare
tions had been pushed with greas ylgor. A
powerful squadron under Admiral Cervera.
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OUR NEW POSSESSIONS.
Discussion of Their Future Govern
rncnt In Deferred

do not discuss at this time the govern
mert or the future of the new possessions
which will come to us as the result of the
war with Spain. Such discussion will be ep-
propriate after the treaty of peace shall he
ratified. IL the meantime and until the
congress has legislatcd otherwise. It will
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Tn. value of Happiness.

/ believe II Is Mr. Stevenson who
says that the duty OF being happy ls
the most underratcd dufy In the world.
And IA spite OF all we may wish or
assert to the contrary. thcre Is indu-
bl,ablc evidence that happiness. up Ia
date. at least, has basis in physical
wcll-belng. ! suppose one OF the rca-
sons why the reforfncrs OF the earth
have not been notably delightful per
sons To live with i because they were
either too busy or too Hired TO be hap
by. And yet "A happy man, and cspc-
cialiy n happy woman. IL "A radiatlng
focus OF reform. for such n person pos
scsses that gentle and dffuscd per
suaslveness which leads Us into Will
ing good cndonyor. simply because II
displays TO us the good taste Of enjoy
Ing tiue behavior. Scribucr's.
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jay Could. riuc,y paush.er.

The courag geous manor In which Aigs
Helen Gould. the daughter OF the late
Jay Gould. the millionaire railroad or
organizer. hastened TO defend his good
name when II WAS attacked by women
who had conspircd not only to dcfaBic
his cha racter. hut also to obtain III
vision OF his money. does her great
credit No doubt she could have easily
settled the suit ont OF court and es-
capped all the unpleasant publicity and
notoriety which her appearance In
court occaSioned: but with the same
iirrnness and courage which character
lied her father. she refused from the
outset every offer OF compromise and
fought TO the end for the vindIca,ion
Of her fathers name. Her brother
George Gould. busy man as lie N with
the care OF many millions, gave his
sister his cordial support. No labor
and no money WAS spared In the ef
fort 10 clear the name OF Jay Gould,
In was charged that whe.s. he was a
young man Jay Gould had married a
country girl. whom he subsequently de
serted. II was shown that the chars
was the result Of conspiracy. and the
conspirniors themselves were compelled
To walk into court and confess their
guilt. If every attempt mt bla agAn1ail
were met as promptly and fought as
vigorously. respectable men and wo-
men generally would rejoice. I.esiie's
Weekly.
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ADVICE TO MINISTER'S.
Given by Minister.
Preachers who practise it will
preach better.

difficult to preach, and concluded TO Try
DR.. Ayers Cherry Pectorai- The 6rst bottle
gave me great relief, The second. which
am now taking. has relieved me almost
entirely of all unpleasant symptoms. TO
ministers suffering from throat troubles.
recommend Dir. Ayers Cherry PICTORIAL
Prevention ia better than cure"
bottle Of Or. Ayers Cherry rectoral kept
iu the house. will erectualiy prevent the
roofing OF a cold and its consequent devei-
opemeut tuto some dangerous maindy.
This remedy has equal in Bronchial
troubles. The most stubborn cases have
yielded to its usc- II - equally effective
for Asthma. Group. whooping Cough. aud
every dtsease that attacks the throat
lungs. For years Dr. Ayers Cherry Pee
toral has bccn put up only in large size
bottles, at a price OF Sieo. To meet an
increasing demand for smaller sired
package the remedy can now he obtained
in halisire bottles. at half pIiee--so cents.
send for DR.. Ayers curebook dreel aud
you will get a clearer idea Of the great
value OF DE-. Ayers Cherry FectoraL Ad-
dress ]. c. hyer Co, Lowell. Mass.
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, actual numher Is probably beyond ;hn
drcama cf ordinary people The geo
Eraphor Baldi enumerated $50 which
are entitled TO be considered "a distinct
lapgun gees aud 500 which may be re
graded IS dialects
Adulgrns. another modern writer on
this subjeci. reckons NJ 3.sI Ian
.unges and dialects existing and which
have existed. E-cn after we have al
lowed either OF these as the number OF
languages. we must acknowledge the
existence OF almost infinite minor dl-
yersItics: for almost every province
has a tongue more or less peculiar. and
this we may well believe TO be the
case throughout the world at inrge.
II Is said that there are little is-
lands lying close together in the South
seas. the inhabitants OF which do NOT
understand each other.
or the SEQ distinct languages emu
merated by BaIdi. 50 belong to Europe.
ia to Africa. f23 TO Asia, AZ to Amer
icn. III 10 Oceanlca-by which term he
distinguishes the vast number of Is
lands stretching between Iiindoosinn
and South America.-Tid-B!ts
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A LIBERAL OFFER.
Producers Of . Guaranteed Remedy Of
-. .. S.uA s>,,u,. p,x,,,,..

Producers Of . Guaranteed Remedy Of
fer to send sample bottles.
Five Drops" is the name OF SIM
pie but effective remedy for rheuma-
tism. neuralgia. asthma. and kindred
ailments. The trade mark. .'5 Drops"
is seif-explanatory. as five drops Is one
dose. The manufacturers Of .'5
Drops" have thousands OF letters from
reliable people. who have been re-
stored to health by the use Of their
remedy. Many of these letters have
been published. and many more will
be gladly sent upon application. Some
weeks ago the producers OF - Drops"
offered to send sample bottle. pre-
paid. for 25 cents. They know even a
sample bottle will convince any one OF
its merits. They were so encouraged by
the numerous responses TO their Arst
offer that they have decided to renew
1t for another 80 days. II you are q
sufferer send this small amount. 15
cents. without fail today. to the Swan
son Rheumatic Cure Co. 167-16e Dear
born ST.. Chicago. H.. and receive pre-
paid a sample bottle of "5 Drops"
Also. large bottle. 800 doses. for $1.0o
and for the next thirty days. three bot
ties for $3.50.
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OSOREKS DAQGH
BY CHARLOTTE N. BRAEnE.
CHAPTER III.-tContinued.) }

, CHAPTER III-tContinucd.)
| Arley Ransome had decided upon
telling his daughter OF the future that
| awaited her. He was no; quite sure
of her. He had studied law In all its
branches. money making in all Its
forms. bn, he had not studied charac-
ter-his daughter was almost a strang-
er to him. She had been educated
abroad. Her mother died soon after
her birth. ard he. devoted TO business.
had not cared to have child to dis
tract his attention. He lived then Al
his cham bers. But when HIldred was
seventeen he went over to Germany TO
see her, and was charmed with her. He
found her highly educated. brilliantly
accomplished and intelligent. and In his
opinion. she gave great promise OF a
beautiful ~omanhood.
He decided at once on taking house
in the outskirts of London and INSTALL
ing his daughter Us mistress there.
IL was done at once. and then Mr.. Ran
some began to put his scheme into
action. He knew tina, the young earl
had come to the end OF his resources.
now.
But there was one person he had
not taken Into account. and that was
his daughter. He had never dreamed
OF anything except blind submission
Now he began TO ask himself. win
she objeci?" She had plenty OF char
acter, plenty OF spirit. life. activity.
energy. Would she submit TO his bar
ter and exchangeg Would she blush
and smile after the fashion of girls
who are delighted7 Would she bc
pleased to he countess. or would she
draw herself up in disdaln, and tell
him she was to be neither bought nor
sold7 He was doubtful as to which 1t
would be. and he therefore approached
the subject with some little hesitation
That same evcning-for II was rule
OF Ariey Ransome's to do quickly what
required doing at all-he told her. He
remembered 1t long years afterwari---
as did she.
grounds down to the banks OF the
river; she sat there watching the
color OF the water change as the twi-
iigh; deepcned. A tall beech tree with
superb spreading branches grew near;
the grass was studded with white and
golden flowers. Arley Ransome founi
her, the daughter on whom he had
built all his hopes CT fame and fortune.
her dark eyes hxed on the tranquil
stream. her white hands lying listlessly
on her knees.
''Hildred." said Arley Ransome. Il
have something very particular to say
to you. l will sit down by your side.
How gloriously beautiful the river
looks tonight
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He tried the best physicians but wishou.
being benefited and he used sew OF al specific
rheumatic cnrcs, but WAS not helped About
one year mi six months ago he read in
this paper OF n ease somewhat similar TO
his which was cured by DIR. Williams Pink
Pills and Concluded TO try this remedy.
After taking the first box he felt sni;e
what better. and after using three boxes.
the pains cEtirely disappeared, the di.xi-
ness left him, aud he has row for over a
year been gu uilreiy free from all his former
trouble nnd crioys better health thsn he
has had since his boyhood
He is lond In bis praises OF DIR. Williams
Pink Phi, for Pale People Hnd will gladly
rorroborb,c the above statements. His post
office address Is Lorenzo Seelcy, Horton,
jackson County. Michigan.
al the elements necessary TO give new
life and richness to the Blood and restore
shattered nerves arc contained, in a con
dcnzed form in DIR. Williams Pink Pills :or
Pale People Az druggists sell them.