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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-07-14

strides Of progress, the other pilng up
useful strength by the calmer methods
uf conservatism
Ways and means lie invitingly in the
pathway of the party of progress, and
objections and difficulties create a for
mdable bulwark around the camp Of
the conservatives. Beyond the horizons
of both parties as now outlined stands
the great body of the people. Their at
tltude with respect to the principles in
Nolved in the solution of this new prob
lem is all important. In n democracy
The motto "NoX populi, VoX Del" is not
lfted up for ornament, but for use. 1t
means something-means that the peo-
>le are the final diplomats.
For generations the stock phrase of
'ulogizing our political system has been
hat ut is the best government under
.he sun" Even so calm and unemo-
iunal man as General Grant opened
lis report Of the battle of Shiloh by set
ling forth that idea. Constant reltera-
lon has done its work, and nowhere
outside OF socialist convention is the
contrary proposition ever entertained.
p TO few months ago he would have
o"cn rash adviser who would have
suggested that the nation go outside its
TEN of government. Call it the hand of
fate, the mendacity of Spain or the
ruling Of Divine proVidence-lt is one
md the same in effect--a bold step has
Jcen taken, one which the progressive
SITS say cannot be retraced without con-
LESSONS of weakness which strike at the
root of our national pride. The resolu
ton at the Fancuil hall meeting pro-
testing against the imperial movement
meets this very issue without evasion.
II says:
Resolved, That our first duty Is TO cure
me evils IN our own CountrY--tnc Disturbed
r".duuns between labor ana capital, our
iIsoGdered currency, our unjust ~ stem of
.tNJipn, TN dtbdSlHg influence Of money
at elections and on legislation and lhr IIs'.
o. offices as spuilS-and when We have
shown that We can protect the rights OF
men within our own borders, like Tho col.
cred race In the south and the Indians i'm
ne weat, and that We can govern great
cities like New York, Phladcluhia and
Chicago it will he time 20 consider whcth"r
we can wisely invite distant populations of
rhen race and language ana Of traditions
unlike our own either to become our sub
Jects and accept our rule or our fellow
citizens and to take part in governing US
In the course of its deliberations the
convention cited the wise policy of
nonintervention which Washington
preached and which until now we have
followed"
To the Washington policy so long rev.
erenced by all classes as an cmanation
of genius the extensionists make an
sWer that the situation has changed
since he spoke the words. "Why, by in
terWeavlng our destiny with any part
Of Europe, entangle our peace and pros
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-07-14
AS to Spies.

From time immemoral among all ma
tons it has been prescribed that the
punishment of the spy shall be death
\ spanish spy caught by either our
civil or military authorities would be
court martialed and put To death by
hanging, as that method of killing is
considered the most ignominious. Ac-
cording to military ethics, shooting is
too good for spy
The laws of war make no discriml-
nation on account of the sex Of spy or
traitor, woman being just as liable to
hanging as man.
IN interesting provision of the law
governing warfare is that successful
spy is not subject To punishment if cap
tured after having safely returned to
his own forces and given his informa-
ton. lie may, however, he held as II
dangerous prisoner of war; but tech
nically speaking, he ceases To he spy
as soon as he has dispatched his in
formation, and nations have agreed not
To- punish spies unless they he caught
in the very act Of spying or carrying
fresh news. The laws of this country
provide that If citizen obtains in
formation even in n legitimate manner
and bctrays it to the enemy he shall be
hanged whether he be military or civil
officer or private citizen
\ soldier in his prescribed uniform
accommodating or scouting in an enc
my's territory cannot he treated as a
spy, for the latter is essentially one
who is seeking information while in dis
guise or under false pretenses, Some
European officers have endeaVored to
include military balloonists in the cate
cory of spies. but 1t is now agreed
among nations that they he exempt
from such a class. since they perform
laSitimate military duties, While guer-
rillas are not looked upon as spies they
suffer the fate Of a spy when caught, as
do all ununiformed persons caught OBJ
structing transportation or committing
other deprcdations within the enemy's
country.
All spies are volunteers, FOR the law
forhids that an officer should ever COM
mand any one under Him to do this
work against his will or punish him for
refusing.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-07-14
The American Volunteer.

The rapdity with which an immense
volunteer army is being mobilized by
the government is the most striking
phase of the war to the officers of va
rlous European countries who have
come over to observe the progress of
the fight, 1t Ia matter verging ON the
incredible to them that on the 23d of
April the United states had an army of
only 26,500 men. Today there is an OFF,
cered and well equipped army, organ
lied and ready for the field, numbering
nearly 100000.
That these men responded to call
for volunteers is another cause for mar
vel to these foreigners. They are ac-
customed to bringing their troops into
the field only by means of conscriptions
and forced levies and cannot compre-
bend the Willingness of Americans to
enter the ranks,
The high character of our soldiers is
also impressive To the Europeans. The
editor of one of the foremost newspa-
pers in the east Ia IA common trooper
in one of the cavalry commands now at
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-07-14
IS Territorial Extension to Be
the Policy Of the United
States Government?

We annexed the immense Spanish and
French possessions along the gulf and
west of the Mississippi when the repub-
lie was young and weak and that with
out the cooperation of the aborigines
and European settlers in that domain.
1t was accomplished without national
disaster and with less friction than has
been caused in the adjustment of more
local difficulties. The peoples so an
neXcd We're not invited 70 take part in
governing us until they had been fitted
for the task by our system of territorial
government. We conquered from Mex
leo other peoples in the same state and
put them through the same process of
gradual assimilation.
IN the conquest OF Mexico we had the
same problem that will confront us
when we have driven from the Spanish
Islands the present rulers. The mill
tlry occupation of MeXco began in
1916 and was complete in September.
1877. The Mexican government was
overthrow, and there was no one to
treat with. let alone n power to rule.
For Il period of eight months the United
states occupied all Mexico as military
conquest. maintained order. executed
the laws and collected and distributed
the revenues. No scandal came of it,
and the plan was devised and executed
by the military commander on the
ground. General Scott.
In point Of fact the modern republic
Of Mexico was set on foot by the United
states under the auspices of military
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-07-14
The Moro Castles,

The constant mention and reitoration
of MORO and Moro Castle as the name
of fortiications at Havana. San Juan
porto Rico. Santiago de Cuba and in
many other ports of the West Indies, as
well as i'm the countries of Central and
South America, have caused the casual
reader to wonder why there are so many
of the same name and have confused the
location of certain embellishments and
dcfenses.
The simple explanation is that NOR
ro' Is the Spanish word for, cape. head
land or promontory, and whenever they
have built fortress upon an elevation,
the side of a mountain or the top of a
rock they have named it cape or head
land castle--that is. Moro Castle.
1t is evidence of sameness perhaps
and might indicate n limited vocabulary
or lack of inventive faculty in select
ing designation. but then the Ameri-
cans have Il similar weakness.
There is a Long island in Boston har-
Dor, New York bay, Charleston Is. ca
harbor and various other waters of tho
United States and n half dozen at least
along the coast of Maine and Massa-
chusetts, while both New York and
Boston harbors and Lake Eric have a
Governors island, upon which forts are
erected.
White points and Sandy points are
almost innumcrable along the Atlantic
coast and in Chesapeake bay. This is
also favorite Spanish appellation. and
Punta Arenas is to be found every
whore about the original Spanish Amer
lea, the extreme end Of Patagonia. a
penal settlement. for instance, bearing
that name. Hardly any state in the
Union but what has its Mount Pleasant.
and so we'll is that poetical appcllation
liked that some states have two or
three villages and towns of the name,
while Pennsylvania has eight.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-07-14

upon the pregnant sentence so often
cited. After discussing the separate ana
distinct interests Of Europe ana Amer
lea he said: If we remain one people,
Under our efficient government the pc
Rod Is not far Oft when we may defy
material injury from external annoy
an,e; when we take such attitude as
will cause the neutrality we may at any
time resolve upon to be sCrupuiously
respected; when belliGorent nations, UNI
der the impossibiity of making acdui-
sitions upon us, win not lightly hazard
the giving us provocation, when we
may choose peace or war as our inter-
est guided by justice, snail counsel"
Ms II in answer to his own question
about European entanSlements, he de-
cldred b"fur" dismlssng the subject.
Taking care always To keep ourselves
by suitable establishments on respect
able defensive posture, we may safely
trust TO temporary alliances for ex-
traordinary emergencies"
EXtcnsionists do not fail to draw an
up to date conclusion from the premise,
set forth by Washington and to declare
that neither as a bel!igerent nor neu-
trail can this republic exert influence
without footholds beyond the seas. They
point out that the position of isolation
50 long maintained has left us without
diplomatic training adequate for the
crises already forced upon us and that
i'm order to claim the respect and priv
NcGe5 due to our historical and COM
mercial greatness we should accept the
responsibilities which belong to power
and take our place among the family Of
nations. Mr. Olney says bluntly that It
Is time to quit posing ana proceed to
acting, How and in what direction we
shall act has been in measure decided
by Spain, Grave responsibilities have
already been assumed, and the eitua-
zion amply justifies the alarm in certain
directions.
Those who take the ground that we
should go The whole length and strip
Spain of her colonies say that it will be
time to discuss plans for governing our
acquisitions when we have them to deal
with, Their confidence that all win
come out for Che best Is founded, they
assert upon past experience in that line.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-07-14

After these deductions the remainder
of the prize money is distributed among
the officers and crew Of the vessel in
proportion to their pay and standing.
The commanding officer OF the fleet
receives one-tWentleth of all prize mon
ely awarded to any vessel under his inn
mediate control whether present or not.
When prize is taken, an officer and
prize crew are put aboard and she is
taken to the nearest port of her captor.
If a prize can be made useful in the
service of the government she Is APP
praised and the value distributed to
her captors under the foregoing rules.
The United States district court APP
points prize commission, composed of
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-07-14
The Arguments For and Against.
Several important Questions
Raised by the Hispano-
American War.
BY CAPTAIN GEORGE L. KILMER.

perity in the tolls OF European ambi.
ton rivalship, interest, humor or ca
price, They point out that two-thirds
of our present territory has been ac-
quircd since Washington's time from
Foreign governments and that without
consulting the people occupying the soil
annexed except in the case of Texas
Washngton's farewell address also
contained much upon the European
question. which has had little bearing
upon our affairs until this time In one
place he said There can be no greater
error than to expect or calculate upon
real favOrs from nation to nation. 1t is
an illusion which experience must cure
which Il Just pride ought To discard. ="
His suggestion as to Il European policy
was introduced and closed by two sig
nihcant declarations which throw liEht
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-07-14

less they are specially provided for in
It's stipulations.
Debts owing from the citizens of one
hclligerent power to those of another
are suspended during the war but i'm
peace.
In monarchies the right to declare war
and make peace resides in the king,
This is true even in England. Spain
Will negotiate through the commission
ers appointed by the regent.
A treaty of peace leaves everything
in the state in which it finds it unless
there be some express stipulations To
tho contrary. Thus If the United States
troops are in possession of Porto Rico
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-07-14
Theodore Roosevelt's Nerve.

When Theodore Roosevelt, who learn
ed to ride bronChos in the west, mount
ed one of the animals for the first time,
a lot of people gathered about to see
the "tenderfoot" discounted. Sure
enough, Mr.. Roosevelt went off ut the
first jump and fell heavily, To the sur
prise OF all he insisted on trying 1t
again. however, and this time staid on
until the animal was conquered. Then
when he dismounted he promptly faint
ed. 1t was found that his fall had bros
ken one of his ribs
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-07-14

government gets a share of the prize.
The fleet captain gets a hundredth part
of the award made to any vessel Of
the fleet in which he serves except when
his own vessel makes the capture in
which case he shares in proportion to
his pay with the other officers and men.
The commander of a single vesse re-
ceivcs one-tenth Of the money awarded
his vessel if it Is acting at the time of
The capture under the command of the
commanding officer of the fleet squad
ron or division and three twenticths
IL it If acting independently of them.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-07-14
PRIZES AND PEACE TREATIES.

When a Spanish vessel Is captured by
an American man-of-War, the vessel
ard cargo are condemned and sold.
If tho prize court decides that the
prize is of equal or superior force to the
vessel making the capture, the entire net
proceeds go to the captors; If Of in
ferior force, one half goes to the cap
tors and one half to the government.
The commanding officer of a division
or squadron under the command of a
commander in chief obtains one-hftieth
of the amount. his share To come out OF
that awarded the government when the
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-07-14

three members, one of whom must be
retired naval officer, whose duty il is
to take testimony and protect the inter-
ests of the captors and government.
All vessels within signaling distance
OF the vessel making the capture share
in the prize.
The Cuban republic can have no rep
reSentative among the negotiators OF
peace because II is not recognized as
government, but recognition may be
accorded her in the treaty.
y treaty of peace puts an end to all
claims for indemnity for wrongful acts
committed during the war under the
authority Of enc government against
the citizens or subjects Of another I'M
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-07-14
Edouard Remenyi a Patriot

Edouard Remenyi had an episode in
his life which well deserves recalling.
He Joined the patriot army of Hungary
in the revolution of 1910 and was ac-
tive under Goergei in the campaign
against Austria, He was one of those
who were included in the first amnesty
of Austria in 1850.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-07-14

and the Philippines and nothing he said
in the treaty about those islands they
pass to the United States by right OF
conquest, and the title cannot be after
ward called in question
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-07-14

1t is stated that there are so military
posts in the country and that 80 OF them
are without chaplains A committee OF
ministers has put this matter before the
secretary of war in the hope that it will
receive immediate attention.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-07-14

although always declared TO be of a tenn
p9rary nature and and to involve no nngrp,2Ss use
highest benefit to the Egyptian people. Our
occupation of the Philippines should, to
Enghni's bcnedcent services i'm The land
of the Nile. President Mckinley in good
conscience both in his message to con-
gross and in his ultmatum to Spain, made
States toward cuba was to secure the cs-
ta6shmgnt Of just Jesponhsi,hE nnd , m2d
TO our providential lot f. drive the cruel
spaniards out Of the PhillpPihnleass, as Wyeil
kinlcy win undoubtedly take the true po-
sition that 1t is our task to provide n Just
system Of administration for the natives
and Il wholly unwonted freedom for the
worlds commerce in the Philippines.
we need not trouble our minds with
either the metaphysical or the practical
aspects of the relation Of this military oc-
cupation of the Philippines to our cunsti-
ttional system 1t VII not hurt thg cor o.
smacs1 decree @ ,hG wn Sian s eneT Whou
hesitation upon the duty of IMPROVING TIE
condition of the Philippines. As for max,
do G ,pif n lf ho sense IN Which, our msa ha
been added TO the United States that is q
very different affair. If the question of
gnnexing the PHILIPPINES were one which
had to be answered Immediately with a.
yes or a no. there could be- only one an
swcr and that most emphatic negative.
ate answer The president OF the United
States has already determined M N Il mill
tary occupation. That OF necessity must
mean throughout tn Philippines an Amer
lean administration to succeed the admin
istration now carried on under the Spanish
governor general. who Is at once Il civil
and a military authority.
With all forms of annexation tho
New York Evening Post takes issue
in the strongest terms. In an editorial
of June l6 it says:
Hawaiian annexation Is now admitted
by both its friends ANA foes to he but Il
letting out of the waters. II We take lla-
wall We tlke the Philippines. Once hoist.
81 over those, our flag is then to fiy over
the Caroline islands, ana of cours" the very
ndmo OF the Iudruu@S trphber islands wi
mpcl Us TO take Them next. That may
content MS Tor Il time. rs far as the p.
Cic IL concerned. but in the Atlantic. as
Mr. Dullivcr frankly aNuwcd in tho debate.
we are to seize and keep Porto Eico ard
!uh' and 1t Will b. strange indeed if jEd'
badly governed ard inviting island lytn':
between the two. SInto Domingo ami Han.
ii. docs not follow them under our n1L.
rs a writer IN Tho Contemporary as. rts
th1t II will. Those. then. arc the pioser:
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1898-07-14

With all forms of annexation tho
New York Evening Post takes issue
in the strongest terms. In an editorial
of June l6 it says:
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-10-12
tOCIAL JOTTINGS
d. and PERSONALS
= Meiange Of Interesting Notes Picked
Here and There Of Whining 0nians
and their Many Friends.
FIRST ANNIVERSARY.

= w meta Council, No. g. Degree Of Poca-
hontas, Improved Order Of Red Men, cele-
brnted its first anniversary last night.
Good cheer, enthusiasm, music, song,
pretty faces and refreshments pervaded the
assemblage. Patriotic decorations In pro-
fusion impaired most lively tone to the
occasion. CongrAtulatory and inspiriting
addresses were made and tho nrst ami
versary Ct this council would Indicate
numerous others Of like character. This
council. composed Of tie women relat yes
and friends OF Rcd Men, has had phenom..
email success since Its institution and
PROMISES much substantial and practical
good In tho future The following partici.
pated in the ceremonies: p. G. Sachem,
William H. Taylor. introductory; singing
Miss Ruth A. loft: recitation, Miss Emma
NcIntire; colo, Miss Broomall; reading,
Mrs, Clara b. Moor; banjo quartette,
Messrs. Garrett and lhomp.on; reading,
Mrs Ida Vandersloot; singing, Miss Emma
McIntire; music, Garrett and Thompson;
singing, Ruth A. loft address of Tho
evening was made by James Hargi', IN
which the speaker pic ured to the audience
the grand beauties OF Redmanship and
complimented Waneta Council OF the De.
gree of Pocahontas for having closed tho
Hrst great Sun of Its existence with such
1aurels Of success as the entertainment
testified. The speaker held the attention
Of the audience for many minutes and re-
ceived numerous bursts of applause.
1.-The council is only one year old and has
m .m bsrship of sixty-ssvsn. all Of whom
are Intelligent ana good Christian repre-
sentativcs Of Wilmington.
Ice cream and cake was served to those
who were assembled In the council cham
her and many friends on the outside Of tho
Wigwam were remembered.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1898-10-12
A SURPRISE VISIT.

A very agreeable surprise was given Mrs
Martha j. Leathem, ut her home, No lll0
East Thirteenth street. on the occasion of
her eighty third birthday In addition to
tho largo number of relatives and friends,
sixteen grand children, ten great grand
children, two great great children paid
their respects to her. Many useful pres
onss were received. Refreshments were
served and u very enjoyable evening was
spont. Among those present were: Mr..
and Mrs. James Leathem, Mrs. Hattie
Leathem, Mrs, Annie KurtZ, Mrs Sue
Lowe. Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Stringfellow,
Mrs. Samuel Lysingcr, Mrs. Walter Noik,
MT. and Mrs. Charles Ashley, Mr. and
Mrs. Robert Squire, Mr. and Mrs John
Wolf, Misses jennie L,athen, Martha
6tringfellow. Hattie Lowe. Mary String
fellow. Stella L.atheii, Jennie Farrell,
Rose Farrell, Nellie kurtz, Mary Farrell,
Lena Kurtz Mildred A. Bonnet, Martha
Lsinger, Alva Vok, Mildred Ashley,
William Leathsn, VIII and Harry Lowe,
Willard Volt ri ner Ashley, Willie and
Russell Squire, Samuel Lyslnger, Harvey
Lsathem, Mrs. Stiles Mrs. Farrell Mrs.
McBlaine, Mrs Blckhus. Mrs. Wagner,
Mrs. Cloud.