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"THE RIGHT OF IT."

The Tribune is much worked UP over
the exposure of the fake character of
its special Washington dispatch, pub
lished in its issue of Wednesday last.
1t attempts to apologize for and explain
it, but makes a very sorry failure.
This is incontrovertible: The res
olution, which its special dispatch
said was signed and cabled TO
Madrid on Tuesday night, was not
signed and cabled until Wednesday.
1t is wonderfully strange thing
that cabinet officer should have given
out such a story when it was not true.
The Tribune's explanation is that the
cabinet meeting broke up with the
understanding that the ultimatum
would go that night, and that the state
department held it over until next
morning"
This does not explain. The resolution
was not signed until Wednesday morn
ing, While the Tribunes correspondent
sent it off Tuesday night. How could
the state department hold it over until
the next day. when it was not signed
until that day? Most likely the Trib-
une's correspondent got the story from
member of the kitchen cabinet.
The Tribune says the Philadelphia
Ledger printed the news of the signing
and sending of the resolution Tuesday
evening. This is very remarkable, in
deed, especially when it is remembered
that the Ledger is. according to it's own
announcement. published every morn
ing except Sunday"
1T looks like a clear case of enter
prise and trustworthy news for the
Tribune" 1t certainly does, the sole
defect in the enterprise and trust
worthy part being that it was totally
lacking in truth. 1t isn't a good thing
to have too exclusive" service
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-24
THE UNITY OF THE PEOPLE.

Of itself war is a thing to be de-
precated, but it is not all an evil by
any means, and when the cause is Just.
as is ours in determining that the
barbarous rule of the Soaniard in
Cuba shall cease and liberty take the
place of despotism, it becomes right
eous
When this country was last engaged
in war it was civil war, and the two
great sections of the north and south
were arrayed against each other. A
third Of century has passed since
that fratricidal struggle ceased, and
as each year since then has rolled by
the hatreds of that time have died out
and the memories of it have been soft
ened, and the two sections have been
drawn closer together and have be-
come more united. All have felt that
the people were one in sympathy and
aim, but there has been nothing to
demonstrate the real unity of feeling
that Dervades the country, nothing
that would be proof to the whole world
that the United States are union
one and inseparahle. The war with
Spain furnishes that proof. It shows
to the world that the American people
are a unit. that whatever their differ
ences on domestic policies they have
no differences among themselves when
it comes to facing a foreign foe. This
war with Spain cements them together
as nothing else could have done There
are no rivalries or jealousies of states
or parties or policies: in every state
and territory in the Union the people
feel that they are a nation, and that
the cause of one is the cause of all.
They all feel and know that this
country has not entered upon this war
with any sinister motive; that in
material and financial sense it has
nothing to gain but everything to lose.
Even when Spain shall be defeated,
as defeated she will be, it will be i'm
possible for her to indemnify this
country for the great expense to which
it will have gone. This country is
fighting for liberty, priceless lib
erty, rot for itself, but for Cuba.
Could there be a srander cause, one
more calculated to fire the hearts of
freemen, more calculated TO unite still
more closely an already closely united
people?
The war will be expensive and en-
tail many losses Of all kinds. but it
will arouse the patriotism of the peo-
pie as nothing else could. And what
is so valuable to country as patriot
ism in the people?
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-24

The Atlantic Monthly for May starts
off with ex-Secretary Olney's Inter
national Isolation of the United states
The article is an address which Mr..
Olney delivered in Sanders theatre,
Harvard college, March ,. 1885, 1t is an
excellent article. worthy or full ana
careful study Every enlightened ciu-
zen will agree with him when he says
that the foreign policy of the country
is one of the things citizen should
study and understand, and aim to nave
studied and understood by the commu-
nifty generally" John T. Morse. jr.,
has a most interesting and timely ar
ticle on THE Dreyfus and lola Trials.
He thinks all the facts known fall very
far short of proving the guilt of Drey-
fus though it does not follow. he says
that as an affirmative proposition he
is innocent. Mark H. LiddeH writes
about English Literature and the YER
nacular." Ellen Olney Kirk has
charming short story entitled, Her
Last Appearance" In the present
number Mr.. A. r. SpOfford ex-libra-
rian of the congressional library. has
the first installment of his Washing
ton "reminiscences" The subjects or
the present installment are William
Pitt Fessenden and Peter Force. Fhe
Evolution of Gentleman" is delight
full thing. The number throughout is
very interesting.
Houghton, Mifflin & Co., Boston,
Mass. Price, IS cents.
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Theodore Roosevelt's Mother

Atlanta Journal: 1t is not generally
known that Theodore Roosevelt, the as
sistant secretary of the navy, who has
applied fo- place on the staff of Cen
eral Fitzhugh Lee, is the son of a Geor-
gia woman.
The announcement in yesterdays Jour
nal that Mr.. Roosevelt desired to follow
the distinguished confederate leader in
case of war with Spain recalled TO the
mind of Mr.. Charles Pratt of Atlanta the
fact that the assistant secretary of the
navy is by Inheritance southerner and
Georgian. Mr.. Pratt, when small boy.
attended the marriage of Theodore Roose-
Welt, ST., to Miss Mittie Bulloch. The we'd
ding took place in the little town of Ros-
well, in Cobb county, Georgia.
Mr.. Pratt's father performed the cere-
mony.
Miss BullOch was a member of the dis
tinguished family of that name. Her
father was one of the leading men of his
DAY. One of her brothers was Captain
James Bulloch of the confederate navy.
and another was Erwin Bulloch. who was
rescued from the Alabama as she was
sinking, by the Deerhound. Erwin Bull
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speaker. through Congressman Sullivan
of Mississippi, demanding satisfaction
or an apology. The supsiiot Of the bust
ness was that the speaker wrote. a let
ter to MIR. Bailey disclalning any in
tention to convey an insult to him, and
declaring that the remark which had
been taken as an offense was intended
to be jocular. This, of course, ends
the matter.
But we are very glad that Mr.. Bal
ley called Speaker Reed down, for he
has become so domineering and inso-
lent that he has got to ignoring menu
bers' personal rights to be treated as
gentlemen. Mr.. Bailey has done a sig
nal service to the house and the whole
country will approve of his course. He
has taught the speaker of the house
that members of the house have some
rights that even he is bound TO respect.
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ration is very advanced, the Marcy
amendment was still more so, and it
was the rejection of that amendment
which caused this. government to refuse
to sign the declaration
Privateering today would be almost
an impossihility, owing to the fact that
it would have to be done in steam YES
sells to amount tosanything; ard steam
vessels have to have coal, which is to-
day contraband of war. In the good
old days, in the days of Drake, whom
the Spanish termed a pirate (they
spelled his name Draque) and later Of
Paul Jones, whom the English called a
pirate, priqateerins was common and
a great thing, and built up many a pri-
vate fortune. Then a good stout YES
sci and a gallant crew (the more nom
descript and devil-may-car it was, the
more gallant it was) were all that was
necessary. Provisions fer a year or
two could be carried and when the
ships bottom got foul she could be run
into safe bay in q little known island
be careened, have her bottom scraped
and start afresh upon her career of
conquest. But we have changed all
that The world is very much smaller
today than it was then and little occurs
in one part of it that is not soon known
in all parts. Like the feudh system
ard buccaneering, and all the other
good old ways. privateering is a thing
of the past. If Spain attempts to re-
vive it if will be because she lives in
the past.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-24
REED APOLOGIES.

Last Monday, when the house had the
senate Cuban resolution under consid-
Grafton, Speaker Reed not only acted
in his usual tyrannical way towards
Mr.. Bailey. the Democratic leader, but
ne was deliberately insulting to him.
The incident was this: Mr.. Johnson of
Indiana asked unanimous consent to
submit some remarks. Thereupon Mr..
Pearson of North Carolina demanded
the regular order. Mr. Bailey asked
the speaker if a demand for the regu-
lar order constituted an objection to
the request made by Mr.. Johnson. To
this perfectly proper question Speaker
Reed insultingly replied that If Mr..
Bailey would continue TO notice he
would gradually lear parliamentary
procedure.
Mr.. Bailey took this reply as de-
liberate insult, and sent a note to the
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-24
PRIVATEERING.

In the present war with Spain the
United States have determined to grant
no letters of margue, and it is a wise
and civilized decision. Privateering is
Just a step in advance of buccaneering
and belongs to a past age. 1t is true
that this country is not protected by
the declaration of Paris, but it's de-
termination not to permit privateer-
ing will have the effect to give it the
benefit of that declaration, for that rep
resents the moral and civilized senti-
ment of the world. 1t is likewise true
that Spain is not bound by that dec
laration, never having signed it. That
declaration, of which so much is heard
these days. is as follows:
l. Privateering is and remains abol-
ished.
2. The neutral flag covers enemy S
goods, with the exception of contra
band of war.
8. NeutrM goods, with the exception
of contraband of war, are not liable to
capture under an enemy's flag.
a. Blockades. in order to be binding,
must be effective-that is to say main
tanned by force sufficient really to
prevent access to the coast.
This declaration was nothing but a
formal ratification of the declaration
made by the parties to the Crimean
war This government did not sub
scribe to it, because of its dependence
upon privsteering owing to the small
ness Of its navy. But Mr.. Marcy, sec
rotary of state. offered to give up pri-
watering in return for the exemption
of all innocent private property from
capture, even an enemy's, and to ac-
cept all the other articles. This offer
was declined. While the Paris decla-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-24

The New York Commercial Adver-
tfser says that Great Britain has lately
shown her friendship toward the Unit
ed States in an unmistakable manner.
and this feeling should not he damp
ened by any semblance of reluctance
to settle a trifiing debtslike the Behri1g
sea claims. There is force in the say
ing that he who gives quickly gives
doubly Punctual payment of the
Behring sea award would be analogous
in principle. It will be promptly paid.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-24

1.-THE colored regulars who have been
sent to Kew West deserve a more cor
dial reception than they have had.
They are seasoned and gallant fighters
and better patriots by far than the
supersensitive Caucasians who show an
antipathy to then.s''. says the Boston
Journal. In this city there was no an
tipathy to the colored regulars. and
when they left they we're given as great
a 'send-off'' as it was in the power
of the people to give.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-24

A New York police magistrate lee
tured a wife-beater after this manner:
IF this woman We're my sister L be-
heve that 1 would break every bone in
your body, even if 1 went to state
prison for it. You're miserable brute,
that's what you are. and all wife-beat-
ers along with you. You coward, you
cur. Did you ever fight a man in your
life? You ought to have some man
thrash you three times a week" That
was a good lecture.
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CHI. Mr.. Pratt says. is still alive. and

lOch. Mr.. Pratt says is still alive, and
now resides in Liverpool.
II do not remember the exact year of
the marriage" said Mr.. Pratt, but 1t
was some time in the fifties. / remember
the Bulloch family removed from Roswell
TO Philadelphia about the year 1886. | was
very small boy at the time, but 1 can
distinctly recall the marriage.
When l read in the Journal yesterday
afternoon that Theodore Roosevelt want
ed to 90 TO war on General Fitzhugh Lee s
staff / said he was all right. for he had
GOOD southern blood in his veins. He is
the son of the couple whose wedding l at
tended
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-24
A Missouri Romancs.

Indianapolis News: The parents of a
Bethany MOI girl objected TO her sutton.
and to keep her from running away
locked her in her room. Her dearly be-
loved was not to be outwitted and. re-
membaring that she had. a few weeks be-
fore. taken scarfpin or ring belonging
TO him. he had a warrant isued for her
arrest and sent the paper. While the
officer was taking her to town the young
lover met her on the road having all
preparations made. went on her bond and
drove with her Immediately to the preach
/ er's house, where they were made one.
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We cannot believe that Spain will
only make a feint at fighting. We be-
lieve she will fight with a desperation
born of despair. A few successes at
first would so elate her that she would
get the notion that she was going to
conquer the United States. Then would
come a beautiful illustration of the
saying that pride goes before a fall.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-24

A Boston bank clerk was charged
with profanity and found guilty If
everyone who is charged or surcharged
with profanity were found guilty
what fine" thing it would be fer
the country.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-24

Governor Hastings says Pennsylvania
is ready to furnish her quota of troops
the moment he is rotified. The Quaker
spirit Of '76 isn't dominant in Pennsyl-
Va0ia
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-24

Richard Mansfield has a new play.
1t is Decentralization of Jessie Fother-
gill's THE First VIOLIN" 1t is need
less to say that Richard doesn't play
second fiddle.
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During the ciyil war Spain recog-
nized the beIligereney of the south. Be
fore the war is over she will recognize
the belligerency of the south again; 1t
will be forced upon her.
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If this fine April weather could only
be bottled up and sent along with the
boys who are going to Cuba, it would
be a perfect insurance against ILL
health.
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In ifs list of things proper for an Of
ficer to take into the field, the Army
and Navy Journal names tape, black
and white" It doesn't recommend red
tape for the field.
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Theosophists who go to the war will
go in their astral bodies. AS they pass
through the air they should keep a
sharp lookout for flying missiles
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~ me- :este1Hay
brought on the war.
well. some of the companies l have
seen in the play were quite sufficient to
provoke hostilitiesi"
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It would cost $4,000 to furnish sim
gle round of powder and projectiles for
the guns that protect New York City.
War comes high, but we must have it.
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Talk about bombarding cities, Fair
Cadiz, rising Ger the dark blue sea, -
offers one of the finest opportunities in
the world for such work.
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Fliegende Batter: Wife-The doctor or
ders me TIC the mineral baths at Carlsbad.
and you refuse me the means to go; that
shows how little you value me.
Husband-On the contrary. l do not
wish 10 lose a pound of you.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-24

Tit-Rits: A Quaker once. hearing per-
sen tell how much he felt for a friend who
needed assistance, dryly observed:
Friend, hast thou felt in thy pocket for
him?'
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The people of Utah are unit on the
Cuban question. And they are for war
until Spain shall have been humbled
in the dust le,Sscsa-;
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1t is easy to see the front end of the
war, but no one can say when or where
the other end viii be seen.
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Spain can outwit and defeat the
United States if she is so minded. Let
her recognize Cuban independence and
withdraw from Cuba.
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It is rumored that Secretary Sher-
man will resign in day or so. This
is one of the rumors that are too good
to be true.
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COMMENTS BY THE PRESS.

St Louis GIobe-Democrat: The crews
of the Spanish squadron at Cadiz made a
public vow that they would never return
to Spain unless victorious. They may
contemplate settling in Cuba and growing
up with the young republic.
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Washington Star: rs hyohd it said
dat folks is only chillun grown remark
ed Uncle Eben. IAN it do seem dat a
heap oh EN- hab de habit oh hollerin lots
wifout sayin' nuf1in.''
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-04-24

New Orleans Picayune: A man in New
the wooden figure of a Spaniard in front
of a cigar store Those junta heroes,
who can do such terrible demolishing. are
wanted Immediately in Cuba. where they
can run against something that Is alive
that needs demolishing.
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This is the day when Spain INDUCES
in bull fights. She may possibly have
another kind before the day is done.
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Detroit Free Press: Another Chance
Going to the shore this season. Miss
Elderiy?'
Yes. Now that the coast defenses are
to be improved. ( suppose that there Will
be some men there -
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Don't belittle the spaniards or de-
ride their courage. Just lick them to a
standstilI.
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This country has formulated an in
dictment against Spain. What it now
wants is information about her fleet.
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Tom Plat SCOTS at the idea that he
is going to resign. He did that once,
and was scoffed at for doing it.
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The Spaniards will yet find that the
Yankee pig is a full match for the wild
boar of the Pyrenees.
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The Sixteenth infantry has come and
gone Salt Lake was like the old
homestead to the officers and men.
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Spain stands on the order of going.
The longer she stands the harder she
will be kicked.
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Up to u o'clock noon yesterday Spain
had not got out of Cuba.
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The Sagasta ministry has resigned. 1t
was case where it had to resign or
die.
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Send the football brigade to Cuba
They would very soon kick the Span
iards out of Cuba.
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Rumors of war are thicker than
leaves in Vallambrosa.
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The president had the call yesterday,
and it was for 125, O0O volunteers.
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The torpedo electors inject great I'M
certainty into the war
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They will hear the liberty bell in Ha-
vana before they hear the curfew.
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Let us hope that Havana viii fall in
the spring and not in the fall.
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All is fair in love and war. Just now
it is war; the love will come after
wards
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Rally round the flag, boys, rally
once again, shouting the battle cry of
freedomi"
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Mt. Pleasant Pyramid: If any one
doubts the fate of the nation in a future
time of trial, he should hear the talk
of the children about the present trouble.
Even sex does not debar from patriotic
talk. Bulletins are read and discussed
with the ardoi and fire Of maturity.
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More men are driven to drink by
cabmen than by anything else.
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Very naturally there is a good deal of
blowing before the first blow is struck
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Uncle Sans guns are all in prime
condition.
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Boston Transcript: Jones-FUnny about
Deacon Pratt. Awfully absent-minded,
you know.
Brown-What's he been doing now?
Jones-At the prayer meeting last even
ing Elder Goode asked him to lead in
prayer. and before he knew what he was
saying, the deacon replied: 1T isn't my
lead: dealt"
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Detroit Free Press: She-Love is like
sea sickness.
He-Why?
She-Because YOU can have it awfulIy,
and yet can't describe it.
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WIT AND HUMoR.

Judge: Another -"Papa?''
''Well?"
How tall is the man who is above crit
icism?"
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Albany IN. " Argus: Since when has
the Republican party become so scrupul-
Gus in the matter of recognizing govern
long since Republican president prompt
~ recognized a mushroom republic set
up over the heads of the great majority
reference of the American cruiser Bos-
ton.
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1t is peace on earth, but not on the
sea.
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STATE PRESS COMMENT.

Provo Enquirer: Young Utah's LOYALTY
to its country viii soon be tested. There
will be just as hearty 2 response now
as when our fathers volunteered to fight
81 the Mexican war The spirit of the
Mormon battalion still lives among the
people.