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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-26

vention was preparing to make him its
nominee.
"In that moment Of confusion and ex-
citement Major Mckinley stood upon a
chair and confronted the vast assem-
blage His face was pale with emo
tion, but his voice was clear and un-
shaken as he announced that he was
the friend and supporter of John Sher-
man, and that any delegate who cast a
vote for him (Mckinleyp was not a
friend but an enemy who was placing
him in a false position before the coun-
try. The movement in favor Of making
him the national leader in that cam
paign was thus destroyed in its incipi-
ency, but the superb attitude of Will
liam Mckinley in that convention en-
deared him to all who admire honesty
and courage in politics. II was one of
the most dramatic scenes ever enacted
in a national convention, and one that
will remain in the memory Of all who
witnessed it.
After the convention Mr.. Sherman
thanked Major Mckinley for his loyal
ty, and said: Some day you will be
president of the United States IF I
do you will be my secretary of state,
was Major McKinley's reply one week
after the election of 1896 President-elect
Mckinley, true to his declaration of
eight years before, offered Mr.. Sherman
the position of secretary of state. Mr..
Sherman advised the president-elect to
name a younger man for the state de-
partment. but gave his promise to ac-
cept if the president failed to find an
other man to suit him"
Mr.. Sherman's retirement from Of
fetal life rounds out a career of uneX-
ampled usefulness covering every phase
of the national service save the mill
tary. He will be remembered as the
Grand Old Man of modern American
craftsmanship.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-26
War Formally Declared.

The declaration by congress that war
with Spain has existed since April 2l,
including that day, gives unquestion-
able legality to acts of hostility COM
mitted by our fleet since that date.
One of these, the capture by the Nash
Vile of the Spanish steamer Buena
Ventura, off Key West, on the morning
Of April 22 has been severely criti-
Cized, it having been effected before
the blockade of Havana harbor was
formally proclaimed and the Ventura
having on board at the time no arti-
Cles coming under the head of CONTRA
band of war. Since this time prizes to
the value of at least 81 900, 900 have
been captured in Cuban waters, and
a formal declaration of war; dated
back to cover them, will remove the
possibility of complications in the ad-
miralty court. 1t will also simplify
other matters of international law and
usage touching neutrality obligations,
and especially bear down upon Portu-
gal for permitting the Spanish fleet TO
rendezvous at the Cape Verde islands
More important still, it frees the
army and naval forces of the United
States from the restriction implied in
the joint resolution ordering Spain TO
evacuate Cuba, and opens the way for
their use in any part Of the globe
wherever necessary for the support of
American interests or honor. On any
sea where a warship carrying the flag
Of Spain meets one carrying the Red,
White and Blue, there can now be war,
without waiting for "by your leave. "
on any soil claimed by Spain an
American land force is now at liberty
10 aliGht for the purpose of invasion
and conflict. Cuba becomes by reason
Of it only one of many possible thea
t"rs Of action, and it will be to our
country's shame II, having gone into
this war, she shall not carry It forward
from every possible starting point to
the one inevitable and, we trust speedy
conclusion.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-26

Giant aggregate of Eations, glorious
whole. of glorious parts.
Unto endless generations live united
hands ana hearts!
Be it wintry or summer weather, peaceful
calm or battle jar,
Stand in beauteCus strength together, sis
ter states, as now yc are!
Every petty clg ss-dissersion, heal it up as
quick as thought;
Every paltry place-pretcuson, crush 1t
as a thing of nauEht;
Let no narrow private treason your great
onward progress bar,
But remain, in right and reason, sister
states, as now ye are!
Fling away absurd ambition! people
leave that toy TO kings;
Envy, jealousy, suspicion-be above such
groveling things;
In each others joys delighted, all your
hate be joys of war,
And by all means keep united, sister
states, as now ye are!
So a peerless constellation may those
stars forever blaze.
Five-and-ten times fourfOld nation, 40
ahead in power and praise!
Like the many-breasted goddess, throned
on her Ephesian car,
Be one heart, in many bodies! sister
states. as now ye are!
Court +. Wood, in Washington STAR
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-26
THE DUTY OF THE HOUR.
From the Philadelphia Record.

From the Philadelphia Record.
There is room for no discussion now eX-
cept such as relates to the ways and
means for mCst quickly striking down the
public enemy and compelling him to sue
for peace. Whatever sacrifices may DC
required from us we should make cheer
fully. Mothers must be prepared to part
with their sons, wives with their hus-
bands, and children with their fathers.
The rich must be ready to give up from
their store without stint, and the poor 10
surrender still another fraction from their
pittance. However greatly we may have
differed in the past as TO the necessity or
wisdom of an appeal to the arbItrament
of arms, We must sink our differences
now. Divided couHsels would be unpa-
triotic, and opposition treason. Ameri-
cans to the fTcnt! Union and victory!
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-26

Ferdinand. During all OF that time al
most constant war was w6ged between
tho Moslems and the Christians; and
when the latter were not fighting the in
vaders, they found plenty of employ
ment in fighting among themselves. This
period was one of constant war, rapine
and slaughter; but amidst It all the Moors
established a high standard of civlizu-
tion, for that day, and made an impress
upon art and architecture which Is still
felt In the world while the Spanar1s
developed that vigor which finally enabled
them, when the Moslems got to quarrel
ing among themselves, to expel the In
Vader.
Then Spain entered upon what she re-
CARDS q S her era of glory. Queen Isabella
had faith in the cranky notions of Column
bus and pawncd her jewels to stake him
with an ocean-going OUTFIT. 1t was big
investment for Spain. She became In
short time the great explorer and colon
ICED Of the world, and her brilliant con-
quests were well calculated to turn the
heads of any people. Her adventurers
went forth and conquered and plundered
the simple people of the new world OF
untold treasure, which was poured into
the imperial treasury end into the pock-
cts of the people. They rayaged South
and Central America and Mexico with Il
cruelty and barbarity that almost sur
pass belief. Never were there hungrier
or more inhumap freebooters than these
which she sent forth to the western
world, and never did robbers and pirates
alight upon richer or easier prey Ready
to hand and to be had for the taking,
from the peaceful int ahitants, were such
treasure and wealth as the world had
never before dreamed of.
%
simultaneously with these cruelties
abroad came the inquisition at home and
the persecution of the Jews. Whoever
reads of them will find that the present
generation of Spaniards come by their
cruel instincts honestly. In this era Spain
annexed to the crown the major portion
of the western continent and seemed
likely for a time to add to 1t the best por
tions of Europe. At one time practically
the whole of South America, Central
America, Mexico and the whole Of the
present territory of the United States
west of the Mississippi together with the
peninsula of Florida, acknowledged her
sway. But this era did not last long. Her
European alliances began to fall off, tho
stream of wealth from the west did lot
last always, and she had not the wit nor
ability to make up for the gains Of rob
berry by those of industry At the time
Of the Napoleonic wars she fell a victim
to the ambition of the COrsican, who
placed his brother ON her throne; later a
Frenchman of the house of Bourbon
came to the succession, and within the
present century she lost all of her Ameri-
can possessions except Cuba and Porto
Rico, which she now holds by so slender
thread. She has only her pride left
and that is founded, not upon the pres
ent, but upon a very questionable past.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-26

DIR. Damaso r. Laine. OF Philadel-
phia, a native of Cuba and an expert
on the peculiar diseases of that island,
advises all prospective invaders to es-
chew the use Of alcohol. He admits
that quinine is an essential but says
it should not be washed down with
brandy, as the latter is too heating.
DIR. LANES advice will fit more local
tiles than Cuba.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-26

The commissioned officers in New
York state have been exceedingly
mixed as to their duties in the exigen-
cies Of preparations for war and have
been obliged to seek advice early and
often. The National Guard of Pennsyl-
vania labors under no such disadvant-
ages. Camp life and service in cases
of riot have not been play as has been
the meagre field experience in our sis
ter state, and the National Guard Off
cials from the least to the greatest.
thoroughly understand their work. The
difference may be appreciated by talk
ing TO guardsman of some OF the
swell companies OF New York, and also
by noting the degree Of excitement
which exists there as compared with
the calm and philosophical manner
with which our militia men receive the
intmation Of going to the front.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-26

A beneficial phase of the war. which
is little dwelt voon, contains much sig
nificance, and that is the influence
which the stand taken by the United
States will have on the opinions, preiu-
dices and future action of large class
within our own borders. Our country
contains elements in its conglomerate
population which every year grow to
be more and more a menace to the
safety of the Republic. 1t is a good
thing to set before the eyes of the
lawless and adventurous ones who
flock to our shores an object lesson
illustrating the power of our govern
ment-the hand Of steel beneath the
velvet glove of liberty and peace. The
present conflict outside our own lines
may act as mighty preventive to one
that at no distant day might have
shown its ugly head within our gates
and at our very firesides.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-26

The revenue tax on tobacco will as
sist to large extent in paying the ex-
penses Of the present war; The quiet
man who has been forced to go out to
the barn every time he wants to smoke,
can now make a kick and show his
patriotism by burning the weed on his
front porch.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-26

The long vacation OF old "sol" has
caused sadness to pervade the Kodak
hends.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-26

The gathering of large army in the
vicinity of Chicamaugua will no doubt
cause boom in the Tennessee railroad
sandwich.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-26

The Spanish navy carries a regular
stock Of twenty-seven admirals. No
wonder Sagasta talks OF resigning.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-26

owners Of the cargo OF the Buena
Ventura should prove property and pay
charges at once, and hereafter float
under some other flag.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-26

The United States navy still heads
the percentage table in the matter of
taking prizes.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-26

Maybe Wilkes-Barre won't be jealous
when she learns it was Scranton man
who fired the first gun OF the war!
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-26

BY the time the war is over a search
ing party will no doubt be necessary to
find the Klondike region on the map.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-26

= Trout fishing stories have been very
modest this season up to date. 1t looks
as though the trout fishermen had all
turned war correspondents.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-26

Prize hunting in the Gulf Of Mexico
puts the Klondike in the shade.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-26

music furnished by Uncle Sam will be
a most pleasing entertainment for civil
ized nations.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-26

Spain can now sympathize with the
orators who raise the hue and cry in
reference to "coal barons."
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-26

The Spsniards never had much luck. II
they have oppressed other people they
have had plenty of the same medicine
themselves, The Carthagenians were the
first that brought the Spanish peninsula
to the attention of the world. They
founded colonies along the Mediterran-
can. When the Romans destroyed Car
thage they fell heir to II. II was then
part OF Gaul ana was called Hispania
They conquered it and gave IT the first
real start toward civilization. When the
Romans began TO decay IL was conquered
with the rest of the empire by the Gotns.
They grated their language on TO the
Latin and gave us Spanish; but the
amalgamation had scarcely taken place
when, in 1O9, the Moors or Saracens, from
Africa. began to pour in and eventually
reduced the whole country 20 subsection,
except the northern portions, These Mos
lens stayed for 700 years and the last ves-
tige of their authority did not vanish un-
I'll Just about the time OF the discovery OF
America by Columbus, when the keys OF
the Alhambra were surrendered to King
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-26
OUR FRIENDS, THE ENEMY.
From the Pittsburg Times.

Who are these people with whom VIC
are on the point of having a bloody quar-
rel? Ttey are one of the Oldest nations,
as we are enc of the youngest. Their his
tory runs back more than 1000 years,
while ours scarcely extends beyond the
time of our great grandfathers. Our time
Of greatest glory and prosperity is the
present; their glory and prosperity is all
in the past. We are new and shining
with fresh paint; they are old timewOyn,
musty and tempered and toned Oy lhe
traditions of ages. We live in the pres
ent; they live in the past. They foster
their pride in the conGuests of the sword
of the long ago; We brag and bluster over
the conquests of peace of the immediate
pl esent Their hills and valleys are tiled
with the shades of fabulous heroes and
demigods; ours bear the marKs of hard
knocks in the struggle for the almighty
dollar. They raise bulls, 10 be Killed for
public amusement by gaily dressed mata-
doris: We raised bulls to he killed by ma
chinery and the bull fighting is done on
the stock exchanges. What they call
Their glory was obtained by plunder, while
ours came from hard work. Their aris-
tocracy is founded largely on the butch
cry Of their fellow-Oeings; ours is found
ed on the butchery of hogs, on bargain
sales or the slaughter of lambs in the
stock market. They are waiting for mrr-
acles; we are performing miracles. They
are a dccaying nation; we are a growing
Cne, and one Of the liveliest in the uni
verse. They are playing a losing game,
with the cards running against them; we
are playing winning one with luck run
ming at high tide. They are a drag upon
| the progress of the world; we are leading
it at dizzy pace. They are an OK cart,
with no grease on the axles; we are a
| limited, Vesubule express train, electric.
| lighted, steam-heated, and running on a
| straightaway course LAID with IN. pound
steel rails.
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BEST THAT MONEY CAN BUY.

Expense during war time will be n
secondary consideration with The
Tribune. 1t proposes to lead the pro-
cession. Its motto is "1he news, and
all the news, regardless of price"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-26

The silence OF General Jacob Coxey
Is oppressive. 1t is possible that the
general sees no silver lining to the war
ClOud
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The festive evening paper makes its
appearance soon after sunrise these
days.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-26

Prospects for a large hay crop thii
season are fair.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-26

The Tribune's telegraphic news
is from three to five hours fresher
than that OF any Philadelphia or
New York paper circulated in its
field. Those papers go TO press at
midnight; The Tribune receives
news up to 3 a. m. and sometimes
later. All the news in The Trib-
une while it is new.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-26

A Spanish Fandango" danced to
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The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-12
MADISON NOTES.

The wheelbarrow bet made between was wheeled off last evening headed by the band and witnessed by large speeches were made by MT. Meigs, Rep resentative-eleet Frank T. Lee and others.
 The election of Samuel H. Cnittenden as senator from this district is very friends in town, who have perfect faith in his ability to perform the duties lature.
 P. J. Cronan's family are still on the shore. Mrs. Cronan's health is improv- ing. and she is enjoying this quiet re- sort.
 J. Myron Hall, the new owner of the Hammonnassett house property is put ting the place in shape for MT Howes, who has taken lease of the property for a term of years.
 The ladies of the M. F. church gave one of their fifteen cent suppers on Wednesday at Mrs. Lee LippincottS on Boston street. These suppers are being well patronized, and are suc- cess In every way. The next one will be held at the residence of Charles H. Redfield's.
 The election on Tuesday was all that Lo Lxr ho p;t es ticket, and their candidate for repre- sentative, John H. Meigs, was elected by S3 votes over the regular candidate, Walter Cruttenden. l Many of the republican party are in doubt about the result of the new tick ct. But as this ground was taken only to test the strength of what is called a packed caucus, the result has shown | that such a caucus has not the sane I tion or approval of the majority. MT. Cruttenden is a young man, and his many friends will be glad to recognize and endorse his nomination at some | future date.
 The game supper which was held at | Richard Willard's last evening was l quite lively time, about twenty five l attending. The supper was all that could be asked for and full justice was done by all present. The score stood AGO to 1,240 in favor of Wallace Will Hams.
 Henry Griswold has moved his fam fly into the Shaler house near the green, as his late residence has been 1 sold to Frederick Field of New Haven,
 Arthur Munger, who received a full | carload of young cattle last week, has disposed of them and expects to bring in another load soon. Good prices were | realized.
 l William Bishop, who was seriously injured at the railroad bridge near his house the past week is able to be out But his head is still bandaged and very sore.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-12

$10 and costs of SECS. The cases against John O, Nero and Michael Campbell were continued until November 12.
 In the Burnham case a hearing is set for November +, in the city court, civil side,
 The cases against Salvatore Gemino, James Arnone and Pauline Gemlno, who were charged with conspiracy in attempting to defraud Mrs. Elizabeth Blenner out of $14S,79 were continued until November IA.
 The cases of Michael Dixon, charged with violation of the liquor law, was continued until November IS.
 Patrick Reynolds, charged with ob- structing the sidewalk, was allowed a continuance until to-day to settle by paying a fine of $2 or by appealing,
 Nettie Harris was fined $25 on a charge of keeping a house of ill fame and $5 for improper conduct The costs in her case were $11,S0 Cora Clare, charged with improper conduct, was fined $5 and costs and S56o. The cases against William Greenleaf and Harry King, for the same otfense were continued until November IA. In the cases of Albert G. Roberts and Della Byers, Roberts, who was charg- with breach of the peace and drunk enness judgment was suspended The woman was fined $10 and costs of $777 for drunkenness and discharged on the count of breach of the peace.
 John Healy was fined $25.4 for drunkenness and resisting an officer.
 Annie Parker was fined s1 and costs of $14.06 for theft.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1898-11-12
NEW HAVEN AUXILIARY
Of the McAIl Association.


 The ladies of the New Haven auxil- iary of the McAll association are an- ticipating much pleasure in the com- ing hither of Mrs. Tyng of New Jersey to address them at their quarterly meeting on Wednesday at the chapel of the United church at D. m. Mrs Tyng has just returned from an ex- tended tour in France. having been sent by the board of managers at Phil adelphia in order to glean information for the benefit of auxiliaries. She was expressly chosen for the work because of her pre- eminent fitness-her knowl- edge of French, her former residence in Paris, and the fact that she is no novice in public speaking having been a lecturer on art heretofore. Her long acquaintance with the McAll work is the chief claim also and it is believed that all who hear her on Wednesday will be gratified at enjoying so unusual an opportunity. All members and their friends or friends of the mission are welcome.