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The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1898-12-24

J. Adam Bede, of Pine City fame, "the
Tom Hood of the Northwest dips his
goose quill in gall and NORWOOD, and
pours out his sarcasm through the
columns of his Budget on the devoted
head Of the editor of the Minneapolis
Times, whom he stigmatizes as can
academic cross between a cocktail and
a calamity" The genial qualities that
once characterized Adam are evaporat-
ing rapidly in the balsamic atmosphere
of the pineries. He must not allow his
humor to degenerate into satire.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1898-12-24

maniaes, displayed the Union Jack and
the Stars and Stripes side by side the
other evening at a conventicle. This is
the first time the two ensigns have
waved together in the city.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1898-12-24

again does John Bull perform an act
of friendship for the United States" ex-
claims our imperial contemporary the
Pioneer Press. Would it be too much
to ask the p. P. to inform us when John
Bull performed any act Of friendship for
this country. John has an AK to grind
just now and needs close watching. The
act of friendship referred to by the
Anglo American sheet of st. Paul con-
sisted in suppressing filibusterlng ex-
petition in Hong Kong, which was or
ganized for Aguinaldo and his follow
ers in behalf of independence from for
eign rule in the Philippine islands.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1898-12-24

Thomas A. Mcintyre, the promoter of
flour trust, was thwarted in his scheme
when in Minneapolis by the opposition
of ex-Gov John S. Pillsbury
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1898-12-24

Harlan P. Halsey, the author of the
short stories for boys under the name
of "Old Sleuth," died in New York last
week. He wrote G35 stories in all and
realized from them fortune of half a
million dollars. He received salary of
100000 year from George Munroe, the
publisher. He was very rapid writer
and frequently turned out two stories in
a week.
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The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1898-12-24

John Hays assistant secretary, David
J. Hill, has kindly allowed himself to be
interviewed and has blown his "bazoo"
in favor of expansion. He does not like
the word imperialism" but says that
now or never is the time for the Ameri-
can eagle to spread his wings over all
parts Of the terrestrial sphere. We
wonder if Hill comes from Ohio. He
certainly is in touch with the policy Of
found opinion carries much weight with
it. The little upstart would refuse self
government to the American COLONIES"
and rule them with rod of iron, after
the fashion of dear Mother England"
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1898-12-24

One of the Protestant churches of Min
neapolis, with congregation OF Anglo
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1898-12-24

A merry Christmas to you!
For we serve the Lord with mirth
And carol forth glad tidings,
OF our Holy Saviors birth,
So we keep the olden greeting,
With it's meaning deep and true,
And wish a merry Christmas,
And a happy New Year to you.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1898-12-24
WITHOUT THE PEOPLES CONSENT

The United States declared war against
Spain, not because of the destruction of
the Maine, but in the cause of humanity
and to put an end to the atrocities COM
mitted on brave people fighting for
their liberty in little island adjacant to
Cubans were struggling for their inde-
pendence, the inhabitants of another but
larger island belonging to Spain in the
far east were waging war against their
oppressor and holding their own against
all the forces of the mother country.
While this warfare was in progress be-
tween Spain and her. colonists in the
eastern hemisphere one fine morning Ad-
miral Dewey entered Manila harbor and
destroyed the Spanish fleet. That act
was justiiable and legitimate. The Fill
pinos were glad that the Americans de-
molished Montejo's warships and fondly
imagined that aid had come to them
from the great republic of the west to
achieve their independence. The United
States hal! promised to free the Cubans
from Spanish domination why not help
them to throw off the same yoke? In
stead of rendering any aid as anticipat-
ed. the volunteers who enlisted to free
the Cubans were sent to the Philippines
to drive out the Spaniards and keep pos
session of the islands for the United
States.
After the cessation of hostilities the
president appointed five commissioners
to go to Paris to establish treaty of
peace between the conqueror and the
vanquished, and by peremptory orders
from Washington they compelled Spain
at the threat of renewal of the war,
to accept s20,000,O0 for the Philippine
Islands. The insurgents sent ENJOYS to
this country and France. thinking that
they had some rights TO be considered
but like the ambassadors of the Ameri-
can colonies to the court Of St. James
they were spurned with contempt by the
naughty Mckinley land, his myrmidons
Naturally, the accredited representa-
tives of the Filipinos felt aggrieved, but
there is no redress for them. A dispatch
from Washington says, that on his re-
turn from his Southern peregrinations
the president will order the American
generals in the Philippines to subdue
the insurgents by force Of arms if they
stand in the way Of territorial expan-
sion and aggrandizement The McKin-
ley administration believes that the
Filipinos have no rights that Americans
are bound to respect. 1t does not be-
lieve what the trainers of the Ameri-
can declaration of independence declared
in that immortal charter of freedom,
that governments derive their just
powers from the consent of the govern
ed" The new imperalists of Anglo
Saxon proclivities regard such state
ment of the fathers Of the republic as
"a glittering generality" These pro-
motors Of Anglo-American alliance as
.sert that the people of the Philippine Is
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1898-12-24

IL
the frontiers. and that British suprem-
acy on the sea cannot alter the fact that
Russia will draip the whole trade of
Asia through her mighty railway sys-
TEN. which is far, beyond the reach of
British warships, .
1t is this tremendous fact that impels
British craftsmanship to seek to allen
late the United States from Russia and
to convert Russia into an enemy rather
than friend. British spies are watch
ing every foot Of, railway construction
along the Asiatic, frontier. Salisbury
cannot dispute Russia's right to peace
fully develop hey railways within her
own borders, and so she seeks to force
the "open door" issue and to drag the
United States into the quarrel.
1t is said in Europe that Secretary of
State John Hay is pro-British and anti
Russian, and that he has privately said
that he knew as Lincoln's private Sec
rotary, that the popular story of Rus
STA having prevented Great Britain from
openly interfering in our civil war was
a myth. However, the indications are
that unless the American people awaken
to the true significance of the British
side of the Anglo-American movement,
Russia and the United States will soon
be upon terms of bitter enmity.
The Russians point out that it would
be- fatal mistake for Americans to fall
into this British diplomatic trap. Rus
STA wants to buy from the United States,
Great Britain wants to sell. However,
Salisbury will soon have chance to
show how much disinterested friendship
toward the United States there is in the
British policy of the foreign office. He
has received private limitations from
the highest source in Washington that
Mckinley has decided to bring up the
Clayton-Bulwer treaty for discussion be-
tween the two governments, and that the
United States will insist upon it's right
to build and exclusively control the
Nicaraguan canal, with the consent of
the Nicaraguan government This is
the first intmation that the abrogation
of the Clayton-Bulwer treaty is about to
leave the sphere of academies and enter
upon a final practical stage of settle
ment
A friend of Joseph Chamberlain says
that Lord Salisbury will consent to the
American control of the canal provided
the United States will give quid pro
quo, but man has only to talk to high
British officials, whether in the army or
navy or in the civil service, to know
that the "quid' in IT,, this case means that
the United States shall join in a move
ment to cripple, and, if possible, to
crush our old friend Russia. That is
to say, England will permit the Amer
lean government. to build and control
the Nicaraguan canal without any more
than formal protest provided the
United States engages to support Brit
ish war upon her rival in Asia. Incl
dentally the fact is mentioned that the
Anglo-American League in London has
formally asked consent to place statue
of George Washington in Westminster
Abbey and that ;5D[ea Dean Bradley has de-
clined to consent, except upon conditions
which the league considers impossible.
The George Washington monument
scheme has been temporarily abandoned
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1898-12-24

The senior organ of spoliation and
conquest in Minneapolis-the Tribune
asks what will Uncle Sam do with the
so Catholic churches and religious build
ings in Porto Rico which have come into
the possession of this government by the
seizure of the island? Why not turn
them over to the Protestants as the
Mother Country" did with them in Ire
land and then send missionaries to the
benighted inhabitants to teach them the
commandment, "Thou shalt not steal"
Uncle Sam has the same title to the
Catholic churches and religious edifces
as he has to the island-the title of a
robber and marauder. The land of the
country and all the personal property
belong to the subjugated inhabitants
thereof. Does the Tribune recommend the
Napoleon of Canton and his imperial
dynasty to confiscate all the church
property in the newly-acquired Span
ish islands for state purposes, as Henry
VIII. did in England and Ireland in the
Sixteenth century? We pause for re-
ply.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1898-12-24

A most impressive and appropriate
discourse was delivered in this city last
Sunday from the pulpit of the Immacu-
late Conception church by its esteemed
and eloquent pastor, Very Rev. ]. J.
Keane. He spoke in tone of sorrow
rather than of indignation, and had the
sympathy of the entire congregation in
condemning the folly, If not the crimi-
nality, of young Catholic women en-
ployed in offices and stores in accom-
panying married men Of pagan ideas as
their guests to restaurants. He de-
plored the economic conditions that ne
cessitate the superseding Of young men
in the marts of trade by young women,
who are losing the amiable qualities
that have been characteristic of their
sex in all Christian ages by their en-
vironment, and are gradually growing
pert, bold and brazen-faced. Though he
believed the young Catholic ladies re-
ferred to are acting thoughtlessly and
inconsiderately, yet he intimated quite
strongly that If they continue to tread
the dangerous path on which they have
entered, and go to public resorts with
paganized married men. the church may
find it necessary to adopt some severe
discipline to break them of tho unbe-
coming habit.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-11

OF course Col. Fife will take along his
drum.
It VIII be Col. LIS. turn to do lot OF ex-
planning next fall
-. -. ,.
Speaking OF fake news, Hongkong Is rap
idly becoming the Key West OF the ORR
ent.
~ ~ y.
It has been left to the army surgeons to
point out what defective race the Amer
leans are.
Spain is beginning to see its finish. but
It is apparently not yet ready to whistle
down brakes.
We also have our own domestic troubles
The orbett-FftzsImmons hostfiities have
broken out again.
-. -. r.
The Eastern Washington farmer rises to
remark that there are no bread riots In
that neck Of the woods.
~ y. -
Someway the Populist newspapers man.
age TO overlook young Joe Letter in their
bombardment OF the trusts.
- r. ~
The grapevine newspaper correspondents
are just trife at sea as to the location Of
the latest great naval battle.
- y. -
In the midst Of wars and rumors OF
wars, and of fakes and rumors of fakes.
the circulation liar keeps gaily pegging
away.
-. - -
The sons Of their fathers appear to be
unanimous in the opinion thai they are en-
titled to a long handicap over the man
at the bottom Of the ladder.
p. y. ~
The great disappearing Cape Verde feet
might make a hit by sneaking over to
Manila, slipping into the harbor in the
dark OF the moon and trying TO Dewey
Dewey.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-11

Thomas o. seasrfdge. who retired Feb
rasry {, 1858. but who has been recalled
for special service in an advisory ca
paclty.
I-nta lately George Dewey was pres
sdent Of the board 81 Inspection and sur
vey, with the rank Of commodore, which
he held unta his appointment by the
president TO the higher rank He had
onIy four more years TO serve. being 81
years Of aga. His promotion gives him
two advantages. Ills salary VIII be i'm
creased from 5000 10 1909 a year. but
having also received the thanks Of con-
gress his time OF retirement 10 extended
The reason for passing special act Of
congress promoting him to the office Ii
that there are several other conrDodores
ahead Of him In the line OF promotion.
and he could not be promoted over their
heads.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-11

The itinerary laid out for the Prince Of
Flanders serves as reminder that those
who plan TO show off the city do not go
about 1t In the best way. A visitor Is
usually taken out on the Madison street
car line. put aboard smart little steamer
and landed at Leseh.. This necessitates
bringing a visitor down through the lower
end OF jackson street, which Is not the
most picturesque place in Seattle. The
better pan Is to go out by Yesler way
and return by Madison. Even this Is
far from sufficient A conception OF the
beauties OF Lake Washington can best be
had from Madrona heights, a site which
affords a sweep OF the lake from Mount
Rainier on the south and on up TO Mount
Baker In Whatcom county. Then no
visitor should be allowed TO depart with
out making trip to the end OF the Front
street cable line and for . walk along
Highland drive. On clear day there is
scarcely any scene more beautiful than
the view OF the Sound and OF the city,
which there looks like a crescent. 1t
might be too much TO ask a visitor to go
10 the top OF tho courthouse tower, but
IL be were taken there he would get
view be would never forget for the re-
malnder OF his life.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-11

The members OF the national guard
who have been rejected by the army
surgeon may well feel hurt. We do not
know exactly what the army regulations
are. but We know that among those who
have been rejected are some excellent
members and strapping fellows. II Is
necessary to have rules by which ex-
aiming officers are governed, but Il
would seem that some discretion should
be allowed in case Of men who have had
training In the militia. 1t Is not always
size. weight and proportion that deter
mines the capacity OF man for endur-
ance. There IL ratio which forms a
standard, but common observation viii
satisfy anybody that there were a large
number Of men engaged In the civil war
who did not come up 20 the usual stand
ards Of height. breadth or symmetry.
Some q The Instances upon which Oh
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-11

tecsions were based are exasperating IN
their apparent Injustice II - bad
enough for the men 90 have had TO
leave their employment and 70 lose their
positions, without having the expense of
going TO the camp for an examina-
ton which should hare been made
before they were accepted here They
proba bly, would have been had the men
been In doubt Of their qualifications. 1t
was impossible for them to have sns-
p-rtea :heir ineisgibility. because among
the rejected were several men who were
known TO be most efficient guardsmen-
The probability II that with the next
call there win be modification OF the
regulation tests 50 that men who have
failed now may be enabled to pass II
they prove that while wanting in some
OF the attributes called for by the regu-
Iatioua, they are likely to prove good
soldiers In action or on the march
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-11
Senior sagasta was very near the r.

Senior Sagasta was very near the truth
when be talked so bitterly 10 the CORE
spondent of London newspaper aud ad-
United that Spain is desolatei and ruined
by internal troubles Those troubles ara
deeply rooted, and although the Efforts of
the people TO bring about better con-
dillon are brutal, Illogical and mistaken
in Their means. they have much reason
for dtsc;outeat. 1t would be a blessing
for Spain IL she shall lose her colonies,
by concentrating her attention upon
much-neede1 reforms for tae home coun-
try
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-11

The Spaniards are again showing their
patriotism by smashing their town halls.
setting fire 10 theaters. stealing all that
they can lay their hands on and denolish-
Ing everything in sight. An the damage
is being done TO the property of their own
people. Much as we Dislike Spanish au-
,horities. there Is nothing In the char
acter OF the lower orders OF the people
TO arouse our sympathy. There Is reason
IN ;he spirit which prompts an attack
upon i national foe and something 10
justify injury TO the interests of an
enemy. even though represented by peace
able residents belonging 10 the alien race.
The outbreak in the Spanish cities q
nothing but display OF innate vicious
ness without the least suggestion OF a
worthy motive beneath 1t.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-11

THE CHANCES OF GOLD FINDING.
The story told OF the stampede to
Walsh creek has familiar sound about
IL. 1t is one Of the incidents OF every
rush to geld fields that men shall be
fooled by visionary or interested persons
easily excited or who viii benefit by the
temporary gathering.
There was stampede TO the Klondike
from every part Of the Yukon river
when the reports reached the miners at
other points, and many OF them aban-
doned their claims and took the hazards
of a long journey upon little more
knowledge than the men who lost three
weeks valuable time by turning aside
from the avenue OF travel and seeking
out new field.
1t Is unfortunate that the men should
have lost their time. but the whole OF
Alaska is supposed to be underlaid with
gold. and at any part discovery may
be made. 1t Is certain that those who
only follow where others have led must
in time find themselves crowded out to
dig In untried soils. 1t is only by pros
pecting and experimenting In new terri
tory that new bonanzas are to be dis
covered.
The description given by our CORE
spondent Of the work done by the pros
pectors indicates that. unless by some
lucky chance, gold Is NOT to be found in
Alaska except by hard work. Gold does
not lie like blanket at a uniform dis
lance below the surface of the earth. 1t
has been scattered by an indiscriminate
hand, and has fallen thickly and richly
in some places, while in others there
is only a stray grain in a wide field
of barrenness.
All this was equally true Of the placer
diggings In California: but constant
repetition OF the story did not deter men
from making the venture and digging
deeply and often vainly in long buried
river beds.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-11

The people Of this state who grumnle
because 1t ID wet sometimes In winter
need q little Of the experience OF South
ern California now and again TO make
them appreciate the blessings showered
upon them As a result OF the rainfall.
the croos Of all kinds. OF orchard and OF
field. are in splendid condition. while the
lack OF that rain has made OF Southern
California . desert, and IL causing enor-
nous losses to the owners OF live stock
Winter is usually disagreeab.e every
where. and we have as little Of the dis
Agreeable a.. any place in the country.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-05-11
REAR ADMIRAL pEWEY.

Dewey IL new rear admiral. holding
the highest office in the American navy,
although he Is not the ranking officer Of
his grade, The rank ~ rear admiral In
the same as that Of major general IN the
army. There is no hsxher office In either
branch Of the service. The office OF add
mirai and that OF vfce~admiral. which
corresponds To that OF general ana lieu
tenant general. Is one especially created.
The last u hold the principal office was
Admiral Porter and the last - held that
Of yiee-aimlral was Rowan, after whom
the torpedo boat building en Puget
sound Is named.
We believe that the ranking officer Of
the navy Is Rear Admiral ". A. Kirk
land, now commandment of the navy yard
at Mare island, Cal The date of his re-
s'remsnt Is July ). 1895. There can never
be ander the present law more than six
rear admlrals. except by special act az
congress, such as that PASSED elevating
Dewey 70 thar position. Within two
years FIVE rear adsnsgals have retired
John c. Walker. Francis III. Ramsay.
Ges<xs Brown Lester A. Beasasiee and