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Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-09-02
COLONIES OWNED BY EUROPE.
Extent of the Possessions of the Various
Countries.

Extent of the Possessions of the Various
Countries.
Eight nations of Europe possess col
onies greater than themselves in extent
of territory and four of them-Great
Britain, France, Holland and Portu-
gal-haye more inhabitants IN their
outlying possessions than they have
at home. As a colOnizer, OF course,
England stands easily first both for ac-
quired land and for its population. Her
little fragment of Europe contains less
than 121,00O square miles and lodges
only 100000 people, but she governs
besides almost 100000 square miles
of good dry land-nobOdy could figure
out how much water she controls-and
makes laws for 322,000,000 persons.
Not quite all of these millions like the
laws, but that's chiefly because the
natural man is apt not TO know when
he is we'll off. France, too, has done
very well. at least as regards the ex-
tent of her colonies and the number OF
her inhabitants. To her own 204,00o
square miles and 3S.500,000 citizens she
has added 2,5O5, 600 square miles and
44.000,000 not too contented subjects.
Germany, slightly larger and consider
ably more populous than France, has
colonies that, including Kiau-Chou, ag-
gregate only 1,615,000 square miles, and
the 100000 people who live in them
suffer a good deal from loneliness, as
we'll as from several other things, es-
pecially red tape and lieutenants. Lit
tie Portugal holds a precarious title to
100000 square miles of alien land and
industriously teaches official corrup-
ton and industrial incOmpetency to
more than 10000, 900 inhabitants. Hol-
land has Joined 1880 square miles to
her own 1860 and has no trouble to
speak of in administering the affairs
and property-Of more than "a ,00O,-
900 thinly clad orientals. The colon
ial possessions of dear old Spain have
decreased to a poor 100000 square
miles and her pleasant rule is enjoyed
by nearly 100000 people. The sway
of Italy extends over 100000 square
miles of territory besides her own no.
600, but her colonies have only 1850
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-09-02

greater attraction for the public than
ahat event itself. If they lack the
Barbara spiendor of the cars coron
alton. they will make UP in orderlness
and artistic beauty. 1t is also prom
.sed that they will be free from the
vulgar decoration and other unpleas-
law 70 foster and uphold the national
ant features which marred the great
celebration of Queen Victoria's rec
ord reign. Everything possible will
De done TO make them successful by
the richest, the freest and the most
artistic country of its size in the world.
On the morning of the 7th the queen
will be serenaded by the Netherlands
Choral society. Later she will attend
n great popular festival in the famous
Ryx museum. After that she will wit
ness an allegorical and historical pro-
eession illustrating the history of Hol-
land from the great war of independ-
once down to the nineteenth century
The day will close with grand water
carnival on the harbor and canals,
particularly intended to please the chill
dren.
On the Sth the queen will see more
festivals, hear more music, visit more
museums.
On the 9th the burghers OF Amster-
dam will out do themselves in a final
effort to honor their queen when she
departs once more for her palace at
The Hague.
She will doubtless be glad that the
ceremonies are over. At The Hague
she leads charming family life, and
is loved and respected by all the
court.
She has been trained to possess all
the qualities of typical Dutch house
wife AS little girl she had little
house of her own, where she did all the
Homework herself. Her portrait il
the national costume of Dutch house
wife. with a linen Golf over her head
"a one of the most pleasing present
ments we have of her.
Queen With elmina is like Queen Vic
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-09-02
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Santiago. that he believed in Almighty
God. AS, however, you have seen fit
TO drag my name in your newspaper |
hope that you will publish this reply,
that those who had read the issue of
July 10 may also read what | have to
say about it.
Il have never considered it neces-
sary, and | am sure that q great ma
iority of officers in the navy do not
consider it necessary, TO announce to
their crews that they believe in AL
mighty God | think that goes with
out saying. We each of us have the
right to show by our acts how much We
are imbued with this belief. Capt.
Philip had perfect right to show this
to his men as he did; it was simply a
matter of taste.
Now, for myself: Shortly after the
Spanish cruiser Vizcaya had struck her
colors, and my crew had secured the
guns, the chaplain of the ship. an ex-
cellent man, came TO me and said:
Captain, shall l say few words of
thanks to Almighty God for our vic
tory?' | said, BY all means do so; | will
have the men sent aft for that pur-
pose and was on the point of doing 50
when it was reported to me that a
Spanish battleship was standing to-
ward us from the eastward.
"My first duty to God and my cOun-
try was to sink this Spanish battleshir
and l Immediately made preparations
to do so. When it was discovered that
this ship was an Austrian / found my
ship surrounded by boats carrying dy-
ing and wounded prisoners and other;
of the crew Of the ViZcaya to the mum
! Der OF $50.
ITO leave these men to suffer fol-
want OF food and clothing while
called my men aft to offer prayers was
not my idea of either Christianity OIL
religion. | preferred to clothe the
naked, feed the hungry and succor the
sick, and | am strongly Of the opin
ion that Almighty God has not put ;
black mark against me on account D
it, l do not know whether l shall
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-09-02
QUEEN VLREl|N||NA SOON 70 BE- CROWNED.
The Ceremony Will Be as Elaborate as the
Cars Coronation. Hollands
Girl Queen.

toria in that she inherits the throne
after a monarch notorious for his de-
pravity. Victoria's accession was sep
arated by only few years from the
death of George ", the worst de-
bauchee in Europe.
Wilhelmina's father. King William
ILL.,, who died in 1889. left an unsavory
reputation behind him as the Dutch
Don Juan. His intrigues were the
talk of the world He had his favor
ties, like Louis XIV. He was proud OF
the scandals to which he and they gave
birth. He frequented the concert
halls. where obscene jokes were made
about his adventures. He laughed as
heartily and applauded as vigorously
as any one. He had no sense of shame,
no conscience. no scruples, no domestic
affections. He was a standing satire
upon monarchy.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-09-02

Hollands girl queen will be crowned
en Sept. 6 and she Will then really
reign over all Holland. The cere-
monies attending the event will be as
elaborate as the coronation of the ear.
Queen Wilhelmina will celebrate her
18Th birthday. which comes on Aug.
g. in Z quiet way with her mother at
The Hague. On Sept. ) they will pro-
ceed to Amsterdam. the capital of Hol-
land. where they will be met by the
high officers OF state and a great mill
tary escort. The streets will be dec
Grated in a splendid manner character
istic Of Dutch art.
From the hour of Z o'clock on the
morning of Sept. 6 church music will be
played from all the steeples of Amster-
dam.
At II o'clock will take place the
great ceremony which will make Will
helmina reigning queen of Holland.
The scene Will be the Nieuwe Kerk
which is the nearest approach to a
cathedral provided by the Calvinist
Dutch church.
The Dutch government has ordered
home from Java all the jewels in the
treasury, which have been taken from
che rajahs and native rulers of that
vast island, in order to make for the
young queen a crown, scepter and an
orb. Among them are some of the
most splendid jewels in the world
The following is the oath which the
queen will take: II swear to the Dutch
people that l will observe and always
maintain the constitution. l swear
that l will defend and guard with all
my power the independence and the
territory Of the empire, that I will pro-
teot public and private liberty and the
fights OF my subjects, and that l will
uss every means confided in me by the
md individual well-being, as a good
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-09-02
FIGHTING BOB'S" DEFENSE
Letter from Capt. Evans About His Re-
| Iigious Views and Practices.

Letter from Capt. Evans About His Re-
Iigious Views and Practices.
Capt. Robley ID. Evans of the battle
ship Iowa has sent the following let
ter to the editor of the Index of Will
Transport, Pa, says the New York
Times. 1t is in reply TO an article puo-
lished by the Index praising Capt
Philip of the Texas for his after
action prayer" and contrasting Capt.
Philips action with what is referred
to by the paper as the frequently pub
lished profanity" of Capt. Evans. The
letter is dated at Guantanamo bay,
Cuba, July %:
II beg to acknowledge the receipt to-
day of copy of your paper which you
have been good enough to send to me-
| am somewhat at loss to know
whether you sent it for the purpose
Of calling my attention to the 'cuss'
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-09-02

A few weeks ago ali the country was
startled by the rumor that Miss Jessie
Schley, niece OF Commodore Winfield
Scott Schley. had gone to Madrid TO
try TO persuade the queen regent %
bring the war with this country TO a
close. Miss Schley is a member of
Society for the Promotion of Peace,
and at one of its meetings she was
selected as the person TO call on Presi-,
dent Mckinley and Queen Christina to
ask them to put an end to hostilities.
The queen told her that she was
unable to do anything without the aid
of her ministers. and that Miss Schley
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-09-02
CAR WANTS PEACE.
invites Other Powers to General Con-
sultation.

BY order of Emperor Nicholas Count
MuTayieff, the Russian foreign minis
ter, on the 24th inst handed to the
foreign diplomats at st. Petersburg a
note declaring that the maintenance
of peace and the reduction Of the ex-
cessive ornaments now crushing all
nations is the ideal for which all gov
ernmentS ought to strive.
The car considers the present mo-
ment favorable for the Inauguration
of a movement looking 10 this eni.
and invites the powers 10 take part in
an International conference as means
Of thus insuring real and lasting peace
and terminating the progressive in
crease Of armament
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-09-02
Report Fighting in Cube.

A dispatch from Madrid says there
has been serious fighting between the
Spaniards and insurgents in Cuba. in
which the insurgents lost 500 killed
and wounded. The report cannot be
confirmed.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-09-02
Declare for Gold Standard.

The South Dakota republican state
convention nominated Kirk Phillips
for governor The platform declares
unequivocally for the gold standard OF
money and cOmmendS the presidents
course in war and diplomacy
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-09-02
For Governor of California.

The California state republican con-
yention nominated Henry Gage, a Los
Angeles attorney. for governor. The
platform reaffirms adherence to the
national platform adopted in st. Louis
in 1896
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-09-02

would have to consult them. The next
day the niece of our commodore saw
a member of the cortes. but her mis-
sion seemed to be almost Ruthless and,
besides, the news reached the residents
of her presence in Madrid, and she
had TO be secretly taken from the city
under a strict guard for fear of a raid
upon the convent Miss Schley is a
beautiful young woman and her line
of ancestry is a long and famous one.
She has a soft. sweet voice. charming
manners, and is person of great YER
satility.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-09-02
More Troops at Manila.

The transports Pennsylvania ana
Rio Jareiro arrived at Manila with
more American troops. No deaths &C
Cured on The voyage from San Fran
cisco, and the health of those on board
is good.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-09-02
Invite Their Old Enemies.

The officers of the old Seventh Ohio
cavalry sent an invitation TO the sur
viving officers and soldiers of Gen.
John Morgan's Kentucky division OF
Confederate cavalry" to meet them as
their guests at their reunion in Gin
eibnati, Sept. z.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-09-02
The Presidents Western Trim.

The presidents western trip Will be
made the latter part of September Mr.
Mckinley having already made ar
rangementS 10 visit the Omaha expo
sition. He may conclude TO extend his
trip on that occasion to the Pacific
coast
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-09-02
Panic During Electric Storm.

In mad rush from grove near Co
lumbus. Ind. where the county fair
was being held. TO an open field dur
ing a severe electric storm, two per
sons were killed, and several more oy
less injured.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-09-02
CLAUDE NAT HEWS DEAD.
Stroke of Paralysis l. Fatal to Indianat
Ex-Governor.

Claude Matthews. ex-governor Of In
diana and the leading candidate Of the
Indiana democracy for the United
States senate. died at the country man-
sion of Isaac NJ Mebarry. at Craw-
louisville. Ind. 10 which he was taken
Immediately after receiving a stroke OF
paralysis while addressing the old sea
tiers meeting at Meharry's Grove.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-09-02

people in them. Last comes Denmark,
stretching the word colony" all over
Greenland, but if everybody whom she
rules went home it would only add
1900 to her population.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-09-02

stand with Capt Philip among the first
chosen in the hereafter. but ! have this
to say in conclusion, that every drop
of blood in my body on the afternoon
of July was singing thanks and praise
to Almighty God for the victory We
had won.''
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-09-02
To Increase Our Army.

One OF the important matters which
will occupy the attention of congress at
its next session will be legislation TO
increase the strength of the perma-
nent military establishment
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-09-02
Three Regiments Coming Home.

1t has been decided TO send the
Fourth Pennsylvania, the Third Wis
consin and the Third Illinois volun-
teers home from Porto Rico without
delay. There are 600 men now in nos
pital quarters
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-09-02
THE PEACE COMMISSION.
Strong Men Appointed by President ne.
KinIey.

The peace commission appointed by
the president is as follows: William r.
Day. present secretary Of state. chair
man; Senator Cushman x Davis Of
Minnesota. chairman of the foreign re-
lations committee of the senate; Sen
atOr William p. Frye Of Maine. senior
member of the committee or foreign
relations of the senate: Associate JUS
tice f. D. White of the United States
supreme court; Whitelaw Reid, editor
of the New York Tribune and former
minister tn France
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-09-02
Three Soldiers Were Killed.

A train on the Louisville & Nashville
road bearing the battalion of the Six
ty-ninth New York regiment was
wrecked near Newcastle. ten miles
from Birmingham. Ala. Three soldiers
were killed and eight injured.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-09-02
Pythians Elect Supreme Omcers.

The supreme lodge Knights of Pyth-
las elected Thomas G.. Sample of Allie
gheny. Pa. supreme chancellor, and
Ogden H. Feathers of GAINESVILLE, Wis.
supreme yice-chancellor
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-09-02
II SE

words attributed to ne in
the newspapers CT 20 Capt.
Philips official show Of
Christian spirit in an
nouncing to his men or
the quarterback of the
Texas, after the battle Of
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-09-02
Ireland to BE Cardinal.

Archbishop Ireland is to be raised
to the cardinalate. In this way Pope
Leo intends to express publicly his ap-
probation of Archbishop lrelands eff
forts for the prevention of war be-
tween Spain ard the United States.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-09-02
Alleged Bank Robber Arrested.

George Whitney, an eX-cOnvict and
a skillful safe blower. was arrested by
Chicago detectives charged with hav-
ing participated in the robbery of the
bank Of Richland, Mich. Aug. 5.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-09-02

James L. C'Connor, eX-attorney- gen
eral, announces that he is not a can
didate for the Wisconsin gubernatorial
nomination.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-09-02
No Ultimatum Was Sent.

The editors-in-chief of the leading
London newspapers declare there is
no truth in the story that an ultima
tum has been sent to Russia.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-09-02
Will Not BE Scattered.

The navy department has decided
that the North Atlantic squadron, un-
der Admiral Sampson. will no; be
scattered until peace has formally been
declared
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-09-02
steamer Sunk in Alaska.

The stern wheeler Stikine Chief was
sunk in Alaska. and the crew and pas
sengers, numbering forty-three per-
sons. were undoubtedly lost.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-09-02
Fleet to BE strengthened.

Admiral Dewey's squadron at Ma
Mia is TO be REINFORCED by at least
three or four of the crack vessels Of
the North Atlantic fleet.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-09-02
A Natural EXCLAMATION.

Little Barbara on seeing dish OF
lemon jelly placed on the table, ex.
claimed: ooh. mamma. see how nerN
Gus that jelly is,"-Modern Society.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-09-02
French Cruiser is safe.

The report that the French armored
cruiser Bruixhead foundered in the
Indian ocean was without foundation.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-09-02
Not Ali Editors.

What's a civilian" "A civilian il
a man who stays at home and thinks
ND ways for the army commanders II
run the war. Chicago Record.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-09-02
Movement Is Progressing Slowly.

The movement from Camp Thorn
as is progressing much more slowly
than Gen. Breckenridge and his Off
GERS expected, and much complaint is
expressed on all sides.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-09-02

On her wedding day every woman
thinks life will be one grand sweet
song. but later. when she has to sing
10 noisy pair OF twins-well, it's
different tune.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-09-02

Michigan Regiments Coming Home
The Thirty-third and Thirty-fourth
Michigan will be sent home as soon
40 they are out of detention camp and
can safely be moved.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-09-02

queen should DO.
And may God help
Ee.
Then VIII come
Che differentiation
IT the hands of the
atat g s general,
whose oath, taken
6rst Dy the presi-
dent. ard then by
tie meldbers inA-
yiduauv. will close
ahe ceremony.
The pageants and
ceremonies follow
ang the coronation
will be an even
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-09-02
Not Difficult.

He Indignantly hope l know my
own mind! She (sweetly)-Yes! You
surely ought to know as much az
that!-Pick-Me-
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1897-1902, 1898-09-02

No person in Norway may spend
more than threepence at one visit to .
public house.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-09-01

A Toxic dispatch to the Ce
leslial Empire (Hongkong) says
that the epitome of Secretary
Days reply to japan regarding
our local emigration affair is: eff
the demands of the japan, Sc gov
ernment are justifable, the United
Stat will discharge whatever oh
legations are due japan from Ha.
wall" This gives some assistance
in interpreting the request of
the United States Government.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-09-01
ORGANIZE IMuEDIATELY,

That President Mckinley he's
taken the position that new Ha-
waiian laws shall not be formed
with view to statehood in the
near future, is an indication thai
the President has not been pro
perry informed as to the politlca
Conditions 10 the Hawaiian Isl
ands. Ga the face of it, it fore
casts a District of Columbia gov
ernment with more or less free
do n in local municipal rule.
The question of the hour is
what to do about it ? The only
thing to be done is for the Re-
publican party forces of this coun
try to organize and organize i'm
mediately. Don't stand around
like defeated dummies, hopelessly
considering that the Zig is up
Having an organization to head
them, all the political forces of
the territory can be combined to
work for liberal territorial form
of government. They may not
accomplish their desires at the
outset, but nothing is ever gained
by waiting for blessings to fal'
unaded by organized political
means. The Zig is not up" and
never will be until Hawaii obtains
the freedom of government which
is desires.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-09-01

Some of the New York regi-
ment boys have lessons in cour-
tesy and common decency to
learn. While the officers are in
duty bound to take serious notice
Of the outrages committed by
some of the men, there ought to
be display of power among the
soldiers themselves. There ought
to be, and believe there is,
enough of the spirit of respect
able manhood among the major
portion of the boys to put a
damper upon he tendency OF any
small lot of men to commit ex
cesses. The people of this town
have shown particularly kindly
interest in the boys in blue, and
the men should see to it that the
reward for this kindness is some
thing more manly and decent that
hoodlumism. The depredations
OF the past few days have cast
more or less of a shadow over the
good name of the entire regiment.
Are the "boys i'll the ranks" going
to allow this? We believe there
are too many men in the ranks
representing good homes to let the
matter slip by quietly. The New
York boys must also learn that
property rights must be sp cted
In this ter tory, though it is
"only a Chinamau" WHO suffers.