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The herald., 1898-03-30
WHAT Is BEFORE Us.

The situation is not without its per-
picking complications. Neither recog-
milton of belligerent rights, nor yet a
declaration of war with Spain, will serve
at once to point a solution. Even II
Spain-recognizing the futility of fur
ther efforts to suppress the rebellion,
reconciling herself to the loss of Cuba,
and acknowledging the unwisdom of en-
gaging in a costly war with the United
States-should withdraw her troops
from Cuba, many knotty questions would
still confront the United States. The
most important of these after the i'm
mediate distress upon the island is re-
1ieved would be to hold the patriots in
check, to reconcile the antagonisms and
the conflicting ambitions of the rival
gchieftains, to prevent ructions between
the various factions, to prevent excesses
upon the part of the victors, to impress
all elements Of the population with the
necessity for unity and harmony in the
preliminary organization of govern
ment, corresponding with their peculiar
needs, after three years of devastating
warfare. How to speedily rehabilitate
the island, how to readjust the civil
affairs of the various provinces, how to
replace the reconcentrados upon the
soil, help them to the utilities essential
to it's proper cultivation, establish a rev.
enue SYSTEM and create a credit in the
money markets of the world, are few of
the problems that will have to be met
and solved by the natives.
1t is hardly conceivable that the good
offices of the United States will be
spurned in all this work, in the event that
independence shall come as result of
mediation or intervention upon the part
of this government.
1t is quite as improbable that a well
adjusted, evenly balanced, decorous gov
ernment of the island would or could i'm
mediately be inaugurated by the natives,
once Spanish sovereignty were removed
A conflict of authority between Gomez
and Garcia would not surprise any we'll
informed person on the island or here in
the United States. Cuban citizenship
has not yet been shown to be model
The entire ability of the Cubans for
self government cannot be said to have
been demonstrated. In way they have
shown their valor and their devotion to
a cause, and their cohesiveness, under
all of the circumstances. has been phe-
nomenal. But the crucial test of their
patriotism, their composure, their pa
tience, and their adaptabiity generally
for the new conditions likely to obtain,
yet constitute an uncertain quantity.
History may be made slowly, and yet
there is the possibility Of events being
precipitated.
The Cuban question, at all events,
will monopolize public attention in this
country for a long time to come, and
the field for speculation is an expansive
one.
The herald., 1898-03-30

to the Wall street plan. and dovetailine
in with the latest alleged proposal from
Madrid-the assumption by the people
of the island of six hundred millions OF
the Spanish war debt.
That solution of the problem, providing
it prove to be lasting solution. might be
regarded with indifference by the peo-
pie Of the United States did it not COM
prehend, as it surely does. the guaran-
tee of bonds to that amount by this
country.
Spanish bonds, or Cuban bonds, or
Spanish Cuban bonds in the present
impoverished condition Of the Spanish
treasury and of the island, could
only be floated at q heavy dis
count, or at a high rate Of interest, but
with the resources of the United States
pledged to their ultimate payment, a
three per cent bond would be eagerly
snapped up by the money sharks OF
Wall or Lombard street, especially If
they were made payable in gold, as they
doubtless would be.
The publication Of the Gomez inter-
view, at the time and under the circum-
stances, warrants the assumption that
he was "seen" by some representa-
tive of the money marplots, and that he
fell willing victim to their blandish-
ments.
Gomez, however, is likely to lose his
identity, now that the question has al
ready lost its local significance.
The herald., 1898-03-30
COLLAPSE OF COWARDICE

Spain's sagacious premier, sharing
with President Mckinley the fear of an
explosion in the American congress.
once it became possessed of the official
report upon the Maine disaster shrewdly
intimated that the Maine report be with
held until the two governments could
have time to consider it in connection
with the report of the Spanish board,
with the view to reconciling the inevita
BILE conflicts and of gaining time.
Audacious as was the proposition, it
was in a measure justified by the at.
titude of the administration from the
beginning of the trouble, and by the ap-
parent disposition of the president to
make every concession demanded by the
Spanish ministry to avoid friction and
postpone settlement.
And but for the growing intensity of
public sentiment in this country in oppo-
sition to further delay, which the Mad
rid government could not be expected to
comprehend or appreciate, the sugges-
ton might have received a more favor
able consideration.
The executive could not accede to the
audacious scheme, but he was prompt to
take the hint which it conveyed, and by
every means in his power he sought to
minimize the danger. The very guarded
nature of the report of the Sampson
board, reinforced by the shamefully con-
iotn &c
nying it, was counted upon to hold con-
gress in check for a few days longer,
and until the president could concen-
trate public thought upon his scheme
end he summoned to the White House
influential leaders of all divisions in
congress, and doubtless received from
them some assurances of acquiescence
in his plan. But the damning testimony
accompanying the report, which they
had not been permitted to see, coupled
with the prompt and offensive applica-
ton of the Reed gag, has defeated his
purpose and thwarted all of his designs.
He is shown to have less intelligent ap-
probation of American public senti-
ment, in congress and out, than had
Sagasta. The withholding of the vital
facts from senators and members of
congress frees them from any and every
obligation entered into with the execu-
tive to hold their peace while he con-
tinues exploiting his pusillanimous pol
icy. Congress had scarcely convened
before the collapse of the presidential
program was accentuated by the intro
duction, by Republican as we'll as Dem
ocratic senators and members, of resolu-
tions declaring the independence Of the
legislative over the executive branch of
the government, the freedom of the
Cuban patriots, and hestating not at
the actual declaration of war.
The result might have been foreseen
by a person of broader comprehension
than our executive. The voice of seventy
millions of people, heard at last from the
eminence of Capitol hill, could not but
drown the tremulous whisperings of the
Man Afraid Of Wall-Street at the other
end of the avenue.
The Colossus Of Amanda S prophesy has
at last asserted itself.
The herald., 1898-03-30
Tribute to Consul General Lee

volunteers, the whole people would be glad
to see Consul General Lee given a high
command. His abilities and experience
would warrant it; as for his loyalty and
patriotism. there isn't a person III all the
United States who doubts 1t for single
moment. Today he is as much honored in
the north as in the south; and today there
is no north and no SOUTH except for COM
mercial purposes and an exchange of the
products of each for those of the other
Salt Lake Herald.
The herald., 1898-03-30
THE TEACHERS MEETINGS

Even the exciting war news should
not make the people Of this city forget
that there are assembling in the city sew
eral hundred California educators, foi
the purpose Of attending the meeting OF
the Teachers association, which opens
tomorrow. In the meantime, we'll at
tended sessions of the city and county
institutes are being held to the profit Of
all concerned.
While the educational system Of the
country is admittedly imperfect. nobody
can deny that the tendency is toward a
higher standard in teaching, and an i'm
provement in the methods used. When
we shall have gotten out of some Of the
old ruts, much better results may be
looked for among both the teachers and
the taught.
The tendency in the system of teaching
is at the present time in the direction of
greater individuality. Just how far this
may be extended with profit remains to
be seen. In its simpler forms it is un-
doubtedly an advantage. Twenty-Five
years ago, for instance. the pupil in the
public schools took the prescribed rou-
tine course. He was allowed little power
of selection until his very latest school
years. The teacher heard the classes
recite, and that was the end of it. If a
pupil happened to be forward in math-
ematics and backward in history, or vice
versa IL was all the same: each pupil
took the same dose" just as the young
sters Of the previous generation were
made to stand in row and take their
spring spoonfuls Of sulphur and molas-
ses, regardless Of age or previous condi-
ton.
Nowadays 1t is different. The pupil
who is forward in mathematics and back
ward in history is required to devote
more time to the latter and less to the
former, in order to even up things. The
results are undoubtedly good.
The teachers learn these things, and
many more, at their institutes. 1t is a
we'll equipped man or woman, indeed,
who can learn nothing by associatine
with other people and comparing ideas
occasionally. A teachers institute is
work, and serious work. too, but it is
worth all the time and trouble 1t costs.
The Herald is glad of the opportunity to
welcome the city's educational visitors
and 1t hopes they will enjoy both pleas
ant and profitable season.
The herald., 1898-03-30
Los ANGELES HERALD. WEDNESDAY MORNING MARCH 80 1898

saw sailor lifted into q boat at the in
stance Of the captain. but time and place
are again not mentioned.
The Herald makes these observations
solely in the interest of accuracy, The
just responsibility. should not be al
lowed to set up false claims and reit-
crate them in order to make capital for
themselves.
The herald., 1898-03-30
An Anglo-American Sodality

Whatever may be the official European
view of a possible British-American en-
tente, Unofficial Europe seems very much
agitated over the suggestion of a combi-
nation between the two nations for the
protection of their mutual interests and
the assertion of their common rights. The
apprehensions inspired by the mere discus
sion of a British-Amercan sodality is
an indication of the strength that would
reside in such union.-Philadelphi
Record.
The herald., 1898-03-30
Politeness and Preparation

With due and proper formality the new
Spanish minister told President Mckinley
how sincerely Spain withed this country
all kinds of good health, peace and pros
perity. Arising to the occasion, President
Mckinley said the same thing right back
at him, and then ordered another carload
of powder.-Minneapoli Times.
The herald., 1898-03-30
GOMEZ CANNOT DECIDE IT

1t is not little suggestive that at the
very moment when unconditional inde-
pendence should be written across Cuba 8
rainbow of promise, the leader of the
patriots in the field should be made to
all of the papers of the country-in q
scheme for settlement nicely adjusted
The herald., 1898-03-30

Imparcial thinks conditions will i'm
prove when the Spanish torpedo fleet
reaches Havana harbor." This is the
first intimation that San Juan, five hun
dred miles distant from Havana, is not
the destination of the fleet. impartial
doubtless speaks advisedly. In view of
yesterdays proceedings in congress,
however, there is scarcely room for doubt
that the course Of the fleet will be de-
flected as soon as it can be communi-
Gated with.
The herald., 1898-03-30

The Pail Mall Gazette truthfully says,
regarding the presidents message. that
at does not contain word that need
ruffie feather of Castilian punctilio." F"
More's the pity. But the proceedings in
congress yesterday-how will they set
upon the Castilian stomach?
The herald., 1898-03-30
Hanna
| Wall Street
Standard Oil Company
J. Pierpont Morgan
Secretary Gage
Steve EIkins
The New York Evening PO!
Are for
peace at
any price
Where He Draws the Line

Where He Draws the Line
He wears the ties she buys him,
Although his bliss 1t mars;
He smokes, although it tries him, ~
Her bargain-sale cigars.
He wears the pants she made him,
Although his pride it hurts;
To wear her homemade shirts.
Yet-nothing could persuade him
Edward Jeidell, in N. Y. Journal.
The herald., 1898-03-30

A massacre of Americans in Havana
need surprise no one. And yet the fate
of the Spanish dynasty may depend
upon the vigor which it may display in
safeguarding American life on the
island.
The herald., 1898-03-30

Commenting upon the message. Sec
retary Alger asks: "f3ow could the
president have said more?" That is not
debatable. He should have said less,
and the fact that the message was unan-
imously approved by the presidents cab
met doesn't make his utterances any
more palatable.
The herald., 1898-03-30

Spain is said to be willing that the
United States should send food and
clothing to the reconcentrados. so long
as war ships are not employed in trans
porting the contributions. We greatly
mistake the temper Of congress if it
votes money for the relief Of Cubans in
any other way. Guns must go with the
grub,
The herald., 1898-03-30

Chauncey Depew has reversed his ac-
cident theory, but declares that the truth
was shock to him. He is evidently not
so susceptible to shocks as the other
seventy millions of American people.
The herald., 1898-03-30
Sort of Center Exhibit

tion will be one of the strong features Of
the great show.-Omaha World-Herald.
The herald., 1898-03-30
DARE TO DO OUR DUTY

Let us have faith that right makes
might; and in that faith let us dare to
do our duty, as We understand it.
Abraham Lincoln, February 81, 1859.
The herald., 1898-03-30

The house should devote one day to
the patriotic duty of smashing Reeds
rules. Then seventy millions of people
will take day off for thanksgiving and
praise.
The herald., 1898-03-30
Giving Tick

His watch case was made water-tight,
Which turned out to be a good joke.
Since every little while he puts
His ticker into soak"
From Puck.
The herald., 1898-03-30
THE STOCK BAROMETER

Upon the strength of the presidents
message Spanish securities took big
Jump on the London stock board, Ameri
cans scarcely holding their own. The
The herald., 1898-03-30
Now Name for a Head

Mr.. Wanamaker has reluctantly decided
to place the Pennsylvania gubernatorial
bonnet on his bargain counter.-Detroit
journal
The herald., 1898-03-30

May wheat fell off two cents on the
Chicago board yesterday. The Dingley
law will have to be appealed to again
to sustain the market.
The herald., 1898-03-30
Two Points Of View

Minnie (admiring her new ring)-Isn't u
a dear little thing?
Jack (who bought it)-Indeed, It is!-The
jewelers. Weekly.
The herald., 1898-03-30
THE PUBLIC PULSE

Crhe Herald under this heading prints
communications, but does not assume re.
sponsibility for the sentiments expressed.
Correspondents are requested to cultivate
brevity as far as ID consistent with the
proper expression Of their views.)
The herald., 1898-03-30
Greatest Of All

The next great man to be honored BY
celebrating his birthday as a national holi.,
day is Uncle SAM Chicago Tribune :}l
The herald., 1898-03-30

nature that man cannot become recon-
ciled to, and they are the brayins of an
ass and the tongue of scolding woman"
Atlanta Constitution.
The evening times., 1898-05-20
ENGlAND's WARM FRIENDSHIP
Consul Parker Says 1t Is Manifested
by All Glasses.

by All Glasses.
New York. May 20.-George F. Parker.
who represented this country as consul
in birmingham, England. for five years.
was a passenger on the White Star liner
Germanie. arriving last night rom Liver
pool.
He was shown clipping containing
Joseph Chamberlain's recent speech in
Birmingham. counting an alliance between
this country and England. Mr.. Parker
declared that Mr.. Chamberlain's utter
ances were thoroughly representative of
the sentiments of political England, but
he expressed surprise that the secretary
should have been so courageous as to
voice the sentiments
Nothing could be more gratifying to
an American living for time in England
than the strong feeling of sympathy
shown for our country and the cause it
represents in the war with SPAIN" Mr..
Parker said. ''It is not limited to one
class. nor. to those who come into close
personal relations with our people in a
business and social way, but 1t is found
moving like thread through all sorts
and conditions. regardless of political or
religious creeds, nor did II wait in order
to find expression until success had come
to our efforts.
For many years there has been feel
ing that 1t would be better for Europe
and the world if the United States could
be induced to depart somewhat from its
policy of Isolation and take its place with
all its duties and responsibilities in the
councils of the world.
with whatever horror a great naval
conflict is viewed, and however great the
sacrifice necessary to assert authority in
Cuba, nothing during our whole history
has done so much to show the substan-
tial agreement of the American and Eng
lish peoples when it comes to a matter of
principle. The manifestation of this feel
ing in the United States when England
insisted that no port of China should be
closed TO the trade of the world was i'm
mediate and very positive.
Il am convinced that the business rela-
tfons of the United States and England
will be greatly benefited when the war is
over
The evening times., 1898-05-20
BONDS FOE PEOPLE TO BUY.
ConEressnan Bartholdt in Great
Favor of . Popular Loan.


ConEfessman Bartholdt in Great
favor Of . Popular Loan.
ST think an issue OF bonds good thing
whether we need all the money to carry
on the war or not" said Congressman
Bartholdt Of Missouri, this morning. "1f
we sell the bonds to the people. thus
making the issue a great popular loan 1t
will make every man who buys $50 or
$100 worth more ardent earnest and hard
working supporter Of the Government
than he ever was before. He will have
a material interest in the success of the
Government and his patriotism will be
invulnerable. The popular loan will also
induce many to save money that would
otherwise spend 1t foolishly and so be
large gamers I'd the end.
THE issue will ,be necessary In my
opinion, because we are not going to get
near as much revenue from the tax on
commodities as the fathers of the revenue
bill think they ae- They expect $2s,OoO.0 .0OC
a year In beer alone III wager my life
that they'll not get $50, OOH, 900 from that
source. and SO on all down the line. The
extra tax is going to curtail the consump-
tion and therefore 1.-THE production. and
the revenue the hopeful ones expect to
get will not be Forthcoming"
The evening times., 1898-05-20
HONOR ENSIGN BAG1EY.
Popular lSubscription for . Monu
ment to His Memory.

Popular rlSubscrfptfOn for . MOnu.
ment to His Memory.
The following is addressed to North
Caroiinians in Washington, D. c.:
"a popular subscription in amounts of
81 and less, was stated in North Caro-
lima few days ago for the purpose OF
erecting a monument in Raleigh to En-
sign Worth Bagley. This move met with
hearty approval from all sections. and
contributions are already being made in
many different cities throughout the un-
ion. and with the large number of North
Carolinians In Washington. D. c., there
should be prompt and earnest action here
TO aid in this worthy cause.
''In compliance with a suggestion in a
communication from Mrs. Ellen Hale
and forwarding donations, and quite a
number of contributions have already
been received. As this matter would
seem to be an appropriate subject for the
consideration of the North Carolina So
ciety. l will ask 1t. Friday night, to as
sumo control or TO take such action as
may be deemed advisable in the premises.
This cause should specially interest
every member of the North Carolina So
ciety and every other resident citizen of
the State, and / Will urge that each in
dividuai act as committee and secure all
contributions possible and report the
same to the society. May 20. or 10 me a;
No. 1888 Eleventh Street northwest Each
contribution received will be acknowledge
ed by myself or some other person desig
mated by the society.
with a united effor; among the North
carolinians in the city. together with the
great interest manifest by other citizens,
a credEable sum can be collected in a
few days. This should be labor of love
and patriotic sympathy. In this We pay
grateful tribute to the first officer to
fall before the enemy in the present war
with Spain. and at the same time assist
IN perpetuating the memory of a brave
and heroic son of the Old North State,
who laid down his life for the Union.
Respectfully,
u. S. TOMLINSON,
''No 1898 Eleventh Street northwest"
The evening times., 1898-05-20
HART WANTS TO GO TO CUBA.
He Offers the Hermuda ms Trans-
mort Steamer.

PHILADELPHIA. May 20-Three men sat in
a cell of the Eastern Penitentiary yester-
day afternoon waiting for a pardon for
a man who has probably done more 10
serve the cause of Cuba than any man
alive. OF the three the most notable was
Capt. w. W. Ker He was the counsel
for Capt. John d Hart. the convicted
flibuster. and he had heard news from
Washington that inspired him with the
belief that the gallant captain would be
released before nightfan The all-impor-
tant document did not arrive, however,
and the attorney had to wait. just as the
newspaper men did They sat together
with an overseer listening TO their talk.
Hart chatted pleasantly with his old at
torney and spoke highly of Warden Cas-
sidy who had granted him such favors as
allowing him facilities for geeting the
norws of the Cuban war and at times see
ing visitors. A recent visitor, ne said.
was a Navy officer. by whom, with the
warden's permission. he forwarded she
allowing him facilities for getting the
of Delaware:
Eastern State Penitentiary, Philadelphia, Pa,
Nay 10, 1s9S.
Senator George Gray.
the steamship Bermuda - orr Govern
ment for as transport "r IN
any other way they may fit TO 'ise her, IN
assisting to free the island of Cuba ] viii give
the use of her, free of charge until Cuba IS free
She is now in Jamaica. In case they accept her
it would be necessary for me TO ccme on 10
Washington. which doubt could be done, II
was in charge Of an officer Then l could meet
the British minister and others from New York
to prove my ownership, she is detained in ia
maica by the British government, waiting Tor
an owner 10 appear in person.
That is the only charge against her, and am
unable 10 appear because OF my Imprisonment.
There may be small amount due the British
government. which is all | would ask our people
to attend to. After all this was done they could
hand her back to me- at the end of the war.
with an American flag and register. She can he
made ready for service in fifteen days from the
time her commander joins her. She
into the Try do.k 10 have her
bottom painted She would make in the end
a very valuable boat she Is fast and has
the latest triple expansion engines She has two
new Scotch boilers. light draught, carries l,2JO
tons and is well ventilated for traps, as she was
specially fitted for the green fruit trade.
II accepted wire me and arrange time for IN
tcrvic7r. / will lie glad TO give ycu any other
particulars you may require. The Bermuda has
away from many Spanish gunboats. Our
Government easily man her and il ! am re-
leased l can call back the old at the Gov
ernment's expense and option.
Hart told Captain Ker that he was real
ly anxious to gain his liberty and get away
to Cuba in the service of the Government.
He has lost a little flesh, and is now wear
ing something he never had before-a big
black beard. A private dispatch from
Washington late last night said the Pres
idert was ready to sign the necessary
pardon papers.