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The times., 1898-03-03

The dissolution of the Cortes. the or
dering of the new elections and the story
of the negotiations with the foreign pow
ers, which is being circulated here to-
night. have all one and the same object
that is to say. to induce the people to
hold their hands from against the crown
and the government until the United
States comes to the rescue of both one
and the other by proclaiming war or pre-
sentng an ultimatum which practically
amounts to the same thing.
This will be found to be the true eXpla-
nation of the otherwise incomprehensible
attitude of the Spanish government at the
present moment. 1t is well TO bear in
mind that a war with the United States
is the only issue politically, economically
and dynastically of the present morass of
trouble in which the Spanish cabinet now
findSitself. There is no other solution
which would not entail a revolution as in
furious to the national honor of Spain.
The cabinet, the treasury, navy, the very
crown, have all been banking on this
war with the United States as the sole
way out of their difficulties and have
been each of them shaping their respect
i've course with that in view. Only they
would like Uncle Sam TO take upon him.
self the odium of commencing the strug-
gle, and they fret under the delay, long
ing for him to begin at once.
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knowing beforehand that Spain will be
beaten, he is endeavoring by every means
in his power to avoid forfeiting any of the
good will of Europe to Spain and her dis
asters by opening the war. The difficulty,
however, with which Sagasta is confront
ed IS popular sentiment, which, without
any exception, demands an immediate
declaration of war, even old Marshal
Martinez Campos, the most pacific of
Spanish military leaders, and the most
temporizing of men, having publicly de-
clared that war is inevitable i'll the imme-
diate future.
The people moreover realize that every
day OF delay enables the United States
to place herself in better state OF prep
aration and readiness for the struggle,
and, not being in position to appreciate
the motives which Sagasta has in view.
grow indignant at his apparent apathy
and hesitation, and are more than likely
to sweep his cabinet. himself and. posi-
bly,, even the very dynasty from power
unless he yields TO popular demand for
an immediate declaration of war, or
President Mckinley helps 10 extricate
him from his predicament by inaugural
ing the hostilities and accepting the re-
sponSibility.
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A delegation Of Kansas people were at
the Capitol yesterday for the purpose Of
urging the House judiciary Committee to
report favorabFy tho hill creating two jul
dicial districts in the State. They de-
clared that they dfd not care who was
appointed judge .of,the new district, If he
were a capable man, but urged that the
size of the State and the amount of busi-
ness done made it necessary to have more
than one judge!
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Sagasta realizes that in the struggle
into which Spain is about-to embark with
the United States the good will of the
great powers of Europe is a matter of
considerable Importance, even If it only
take the form of moral support. On this
account he does not desire, in their eyes.
to bear the odium of taking the first step
and beginning the war. since there is
always tendency to withhold sympathy
from the one of the combatants who has
begun the fight if he happens to be
beaten.
Sagasta is anxious above everything
else that the United States should COM
rnence the conflict, and thus confirm his
oft-repeated assurances to the powers to
the effect that all the provocation had
come from that nation. and that the lat
ter has throughout subjected Spain
to the most shameful and intolerable
treatment. Sagasta recalls the fact that
much of the sympathy which France
would otherwise have received after her
defeat in 1870 was withheld solely be-
cause she had been imprudent enough to
begin the struggle, the public in those
days not being aware of the clever man
ner in which Prince Bismarck had en-
gineered matters so that the response
biIity of commencing the conflict would
rest with France.
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CAPITOL GOSSIP.

Tom Johnson. the warm friend of the
late Henry George has a double and
the counterpart is a member Of Congress.
The member is John J. LentZ- of Colum-
bus, Ohio, and in looks. action and speech
he is remarkably like the famous single
tax campaign manager. The likeness 10
each other does not extend any farther
than this, and in money matters it tops
altogether. for Tom Johnson is a multi
millionaire, and Mr.. LentZ is not.
During the debate on the Loud bill yes
terday Mr.. Bromwell produced an armfui
of books and pamphlets which Under the
law were considered as second-class mat
ter. and which he declared were obscene
and unfit for Transmission through the
mails. AS soon as Mr.. Bromwell had an
nounced the character of the books he
was surrounded by2about dozen of the
older members, who examined them with
much interest and evident satisfaction, to
the amusement of the galleries, which
Caught on -f
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ECHOES FROM ABROAD.

Among the friends and closest follow
ers of Premier Sagasta a story is circu-
lating to the effect that the reason why
the Spanish government has not already
presented an ultimatum to the United
States demanding an official denunciation
of the Cuban insurgents and undertaking
TO abstain from Intervention in the An
TILES. and the abandonment of war prep
arations avowedly organized against
Spain, is because the cabinet is stiIl en-
gagged in negotiations with France on the
one hand and the triple alliance on the
other playing them off one against an
other, in the hope of securing the sup
port of either.
1t is doubtful whether even those who
tell the story believe for one moment that
either France or the triple alliance would
go to war with the United States for the
sake OF Spain. But still. at the same
time. they seem to think that if diplo-
matte pressure We're to be brought by
either the F'ranco-Russian combination or
else by the triple alliance to bear strong
" upon President Mckinley, he might
make such concessions as would satisfy
Spanish sentiment There is reason to
believe. however, that this tale. while it
may contain some element of truth in so
far that negotiations of this kind are in
passage is being mainly circulated for
the purpose of explaining away the ap-
parent hesitation of the premier to re-
pond to the wishes of the entire nation,
and TO declare war.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-28
THE BOND ISSUE.

The advocates Of free silver must look
with some alarm updn the greediness
with which the plain people" are sub
scribing for government bonds. These
bonds will be scattered broadcast over
the United States and Will be in tho
hands not Of the rich syndicates and
mllionaircs, but in the hands OF the peo-
pie, i'm the hands of mechanics and clerks
and farmers is it possible that any man
who purchases one Of these bonds will
be in favor OF adopting the silver stan
dard hereafter? VIII nc be willing that
the government shall depreciate its cur
rency and redeem in silver a bond which
he has purchased on a gold basis?
Another question. 1t has been the con-
tention of the free silver advocates that
the bonds Of the United States ought TO
be paid in silver because many Of them
were purchased at a discount and again
because many more were purchased un-
der Mr.. Cleveland at less than their mar
ket value because they were made pay
able "in coin" rather than in gold. But
how will il be now These bonds were
issued for the purpose OF raising funds
TO carry on the war, and. as we have
said. they are being purchased by the
plain people, VIII the silverites dare
hereafter to dcpreciate the value Of these
bonds
The people who are purchasing the
bonds are satisfied that they viii be paid
in gold. else they would not touch them.
And so these purchases show that the
people OF the United States are fully
convinced that the gold standard IN this
country is established. Perhaps it was
I'm anticipation OF this very thing that
the silverites in Congress were 50 vlo-
lentiy opposed to a bond issue.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-28
THE RICH IN THE WAR.

Those Populis who In the beginning
were insisting that the rich should pay
the expenses OF the war because the poor
man would have to do all the fighting
are not so blatant as they were. The hrst
land engagement in cuba OF any conse-
ouence was between the Spaniards and
Roosevers men ond one OF the first to
fam was Sergeent Hamilton Fish, OF New
York.
Colonel Roosevelt Is a representative OF
the rich class and so was young Fish.
lie was. as a New York paper puts It,
born 20 wealth." but when he went 10
the front. ne turned a deaf ear to the en-
treaties Of his mother TO take with him
certain little luxuries that he had been
accustomed to. He declared that he
would take his chances with the men and
would share their lot. without affecting
riches which might make the others dis
contented.
lie went to the war as a plain soldier.
no did his duty like man and he fell
facing the foe.
stop this SHY twaddle about "a rich
mans war ana poor mans fight" The
ricn man has shown that he is Just as
patriotic as the poor man. There are no
CLASSES in this country save I'm the
Imagination Of the Populists.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-28
AFTER MAIIi.


a decision IS said 10 have been rem
dered by Attorney-General ". c. Fits
of Alabama, declaring the seat III NVh-
gress OF General Wheeler. represeh1ins
the Eighth Alabama District. vacant
Eenorai wheeler is now major-general in
Skaters army in Cuba, and the decision
is based ON his appointment In the army
The reunion Of the United Confederate
Veterans at Atlanta will this year be held
upon historic oates. July %, p. p and ..
OF these the first three Will be anniVer-
saries OF the battles OF Peach Tree Creek
Manassas and Atlanta, respectively
The rumor that Paderewski IS 70 be
married is denied by his friends.
A Fourth Of July present in the form
of a promotion. vii be given by the Presi-
dent to Acting Rear-Admiral william T.
Sampson. commander-in-chief OF the
United states naval forces in the At
lantic. says the New York Sun. Admi-
raj Sampson Is now a flag officer only
by brevet Ills actual grade Is that OF
captain. and the acting rank was given
him only because Of his assignment as
naval commander-in-chief. When Rear
Admiral kirkland is retired for age on
July 3D. Captain Sampson Will, I'm the
ordinary process Of advancement. become
a commodore. the lower OF the flag
grades. and N tho Senate + I'm session on
the following day. the Fourth OF July.
his name Wiz be sent 10 that body for
confirmation In the grade OF commodore.
Street sprinkl'ng by a trolley car water
ing cart is an innovation IN Boston's
streets Interesting experiments I'm
street watering are now going on over the
tracks Of the Boston Elevated Railroad
Company in the Back Bay and at the
South End An electrically propelled
street sprinkler has been in operation
for a week, AMI persons who have Wit
messed the trials have been impressed
with the success and practicahility or
the apparatus under certain favorable
condition. and in the streets whore traffic
IS not congestcd.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-28
WHAT SHALL WE DO WITH OUR
CONQUESTS?

IT Is perfectly agreed amongst all Amer
scans that neither the Philippine ISLANDS
nor Porto Rico is TO be restored TO Spain.
we are lighting a war Of freedom and
though the Inhabitants Of the Philippines
are little better than savages. yet as We
have wrested the islands from spanish
tyranny. they will never. under any cir
eumstances whatever. be restored to that
tyranny. That may be set down as a
a.ed fact The inhabitants OF Porto
Rico are not as far behind in civilization
As those OF the Philippines, but the great
body OF them are but little civilized
cuba, OF course. has her status establish
ga. we are committed to freeing her and
allowing her to rule herself
Nevertheless, when the war is over
there is going to be large party In IA
vor of annexing Cuba, as well as'the
otner two places TO this country. Our
solemn pledges are not going to count
for much with these annexationists. But
there are some considerations which
ought to count and count Tor d great deal
with them.
Cuba has about million and half OF
population. Porto Rico has abou; mill
lion and the Philippines are thought TO
have about ten millions. Virginia has
about "a little more) the saiae population
as Cuba, and Virginia has ten Represen-
taslves in Congress. After this scale. II
We annex Cuba and the others and make
them into States OF the Union, Cuba
would have about ten Representatives,
Porto Rico would have about six or seven.
and tho Philippines would hayo about
sixty. Iltrs would be In cur House OF
Representative some seveniy-hve Repre-
sentatives OF whstg savsges? what sort
OF jobs would the House OF Representa-
slyes become the scene OF with seventy
ays members to DO bought ana sold at
will ana cast. en- foe. for or against
measure?
rhs POSSIBILITIES are too hsrrihla for
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-28
our Splendid National Credit.

The government IS borrowing S2OOOW,WO
with which TO prosecute the war
This means an interest charge or only
6OOO O0g a year-a mere bagatelle 10 a
nation so rich as this republic IS
All this money H. offered TO the gov
eminent five times over The people Of
fer practically ali Of 1t IN small subscrip-
tions OF $500 or less Banks offer 1t on
practically any terms that the govern
ment may make and one New York
hanks has offered TO take the whole loan
and distribute It among the people with
out any fee or charge or reward OF any
kind.
There was never a more splendid ma
tional credit than this. And when We
ask why. the answer is ready AT the
end OF the civil war the nation owed
nearly 5000 0oO and 1t had a terribly
depreclate1 currency. II has since enor-
mously beduced taxation, and yet'lt has
made it's currency sound and has so rap
idly paid Off It's obligauones mat It's
bonded debt on November ], 1897 was only
yg41. 365.5 New York World
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-28
TUESDAY. JUNE q, 1898.
.CARRYING THE WAR Nlo
AFRICA"

,rhe announcement that an American
roe, e 10 he sent TO the coast OF SPAN
will probably help to develop the pei
sentiment in that land which seems 10 NC
IN the ma scent stage. II is hard Tor inc
voan,aras 10 realize that we arc tn earn
eat hut their eyes are heinz opened
we commend the aggressive policy OF
,,a administration. The Spanish are not
. oeooio IN be tcmporized with. Nothing
but shot and shell makes any impression
upon them.
bur suppose Spain shall sue for peace
,r what spirit will she be met by the
american people? one Of the ultra i'm
,sr,al,st papers at the North says that
.American public opinion would insist
mon the acquisition OF Porto Rico as wei
as the retention of tho Philippines ana
aaas mat since Spain can procure no
money a further indemnify may take the
form ~ such warships as remain at her
disposal"
Tint is not only unreasonable, but al
most brutal. and we cannot believe that
n Represents the sentiment Of the Amer
Iran peopie. When this war was begun
We set out with the distinct declaration
that II was to DC waged in the name OF
humanity. ana that we did not intend
10 take possession of Cuba hut simply
20 establish good government on that
ISLAND. Why should We not then he con-
tent 10 adhere to this original purpose
and. # Spain be willing, eId the war on
that basis. Why should We do more than
secure the freedom Of the Philippines ana
undertake a responsibility that must
give Ms no end of trouble at home and
abroad?
II Spain should make US an offer OF
peace. agreeing to retire forever from
Cuba. The opportunity would be present
ca 10 US to set an example which would
inruence the entire civilized world. *
~oula DO a great and a noble thing for
the United states thus 10 take a stand
against wars OF conquest and TO make
good its original declaration that It took
Nd arms simply and solely to relieve dis
tress and to break the shackles OF our
oppressed neighbors. Such an act on the
part OF this government would do more
than has ever been done in the history
AZ the world to promote peace, and es-
tabnsh the American principle.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-28
semi inthe Last Word.

professor" said an acquaintance, ac-
cordlng to the Chicago Tribune. you IN
derstand Latin, DO you not?'
well" replied the Professor II may
be said 10 have a fair knowledge OF LAIN;
yes"
.T know everybody says you have. 7
wish YOU would tell me what 'voliX
means. Nobody that I have asked seems
ever TO have heard the word"
IF there is any such word as Nolx
madam-of which have serious doubts
I certainly do not know what II means"
you surprise me. Professor man o.
your attachments ought 10 know that
volix means Vol N
The Professor devoted n moment TO call
ing up his reserves and bringing his light
artillery into action.
1T Is no wonder. madam he said.
that I did not see the point or your
Joke. You left the point out OF IT.
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contemplation. Already the negro has. In
great part. debauched the suffrage of the
South, and her representation In Con-
gress is little more now than what Sc,
OF baloi-box stnfreis choose 10 make II.
What is TO be the state OF things when
this process OF Generalization IS acceler-
ated by the addition OF seventy-hve such
Representatives as would come from Gu
ba. Porto Rico and the philippines9
Nor can we have annexation without
Congressional Representatives. II we an
mex Cuba and Porto Rico. they will have
al the elements OF FUN pledged States.
and we will be compelled TO admit them
to an equal position in the Union as
States. The Philippines consist OF
great number OF islands. but we should
have TO divide them UP into groups and
make OF them some eight or ten States
We cannot hold them IN subsection as ter
ritorics. II equal States are the RICH, OF
one part Of our population, we must ap-
ply the principle to every part OF 1t as
fast as community acquires people and
resources to warrant It.
This. then. is the prospect before US II
we give up our Constitution and theory of
union and adopt the imperial system OF
colonization.
Our duty in respect 70 these islands Is
very plain. We are. OF course, not TO
think for a moment OF permitting Spain
TO re-establish her rule there, any moro
than We should think OF annexng them
to ourselves. But we should occupy all
OF them with Il military force which We
should keep there until the people Of
each island are capable OF ruling them
selves. We should. in the meantime.
show them how TO establish a republican
form OF government. and we should care
fully nurture and instruct them in the
methods Of such a government Mean
time. our troops would preserve order and
prevent them from cutting each others
throats while the period OF tutelage was
being passed through. and when they
had demonstrated that they had learned
enough of government 10 rule themselves.
our troops should be withdrawn and they
should be left to manage their own af-
fairs. but with the distinct understanding
that II they showed themselves Incapable
OF self-govornment we would occupy their
territory with our soldiers again. and put
them through another period OF tutelage
until they learned TO submit to the re-
straints OF an orderly government. It
may be said that We might have to occu-
py these Islands hfty years. What if We
did?
This method OF procedure will leave us
our old and Invaluable institutions and
will also secure us every advantage that
annexation could possible bring. Before
the period of tutclage was ended. each OF
these islands would he filled up with
Americans and would practically become
American communities. When that was
effected. we would probably effect some
such arrangement as England has with
her colonies, and we should get every ad-
vantage that they could give us without
stepping one inch over the line of our
traditional policy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-28
Ballad Of Two Boys.

Old Mason rad boy went wrong.
An Nelghbor Beers. he ups an SEE:
ITS but a bad streak som ers. pison
strong,
Fer parents earlier sins, oh yes
From mother er from sire, guess"
Then Beers son in few short years,
Why. he turned out about as BAD
But faint heridity." this time' SEE
Beers; e.
"'Tain't this at all at ais tho lad
It's the bad company he had.
Chicago Times-Herald.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-28
Cervcra's PRAYER.

Backward, turn backward,
O, Time in thy flight
Put me outside again,
Just for tonight
Out where the sea stretches far' Tar
away
out OF the bottle they've made Oh thiS
bay
Put me outside again,
out on the sea,
And the record. you bet
VIII be captured by me.
Cleveland Leader.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-28
liberia NEXT.

The affairs OF Liberia. on the western
coast OF Africa. are said TO have reached
q crisis 1t IL rumored that Secretary
Gibson OF the republic is daily expected
10 arrive In England on his way TO
America TO see what he can do towards
placing his country under the protection
OF the United States.
lie will no doubt get an attentive audi
ence from tho Imperislists. IL we are
70 take Ci,hs. Ha~-h and thu Philip
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-28
W0MAN'S CLUBS.
The Federal Convention Elects It's Of
ficers for tho Next Year.

DENVER. COLO. June H.-At to-day s
session Of the Federal convention Of Wo-
mans Clubs, Mrs. William b. Lowe, OF
Atlanta, Ca, was elected president The
vote was:
Mrs. Lowe. 429; Mrs Alice Ives Breed,
23l: Mrs. G. T. Burns, 10; Mrs. William
Tod Helmuth. 2
Crher officers were: Nice-Presldent,
Mrs Sarah 5. Plat. Of Denver Colo.
Recording Secretary, Mrs. Charles 70.
Fox. of Michigan.
Corresponding Secretary, Mrs. G. W,
Kendrick, Jr., OF Pennsylvania.
Treasurer, Mrs. Philip y. Moore. OF
MISSOURI.
Auditor, Mrs. c. p. Burns, OF Ken
lucky. J.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-28
4 Test Too Severe.

IAN army nurse has TO be at least
twenty-five years old"
The brave girl quailed.
"They must think we're dead anxious
10 be nurses" she exclaimed, much per-
turbed
Moreover. It was doubtful n the ma
tons peril was as great as It was cracked
I'D to be.-Detroit Journal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-28
SPANISH LAND GRANT.
Forms the Basis OF a Law Suit at Pen
sacola. Florida.

Richard H. Fries, the well-known attor-
nev Of this city. says the birmingham
Age-IIerald. has returned from Pensa-
cola. Fla. whore he went on proieaslohal
business IN connection with q SUIT that Is
especially interesting at this time, involv-
ing the ownership Of valuable property IN
that city. the title 10 which Is alleged 70
date back 10 grants from the spanish
Government. The suit was filed TN the
United states court. and was brought oy
Theodore Lavaletta. Of Mobile, against
the nresont claimants OF a tract OF land
i'm the city OF Pensacola. which is known
as the "Gabrlal Rivas Tract including
the Frasoau Park. In addition to The
claim for possession, the PLAINTIFF sues
for $4,000 for rents, which Is alleged 10
be Justly due.
Theodore Lavalet;a. the plaintiff In tho
cause claims 10 be the original heir and
direct descendant OF Gabrial Rivas,
spaniard who held q grant from the
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-28
NuttycomlD-pattOn.

CHARLOTTESVILLE VA June ~
Special Mr. Herbert William Nutty-
comb and Miss Laura Patton were mar
rled this afternoon near Rio, Aibemarle
county the Rev. G. l.. Petrie. officiating
The groom Is a prominent employee or
the Chesapeake and ohio railway.
After the marriage Mr.. and Mrs. Nutty-
comb left for Clifton Forge. where they
will make thar permanent homo
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-06-28
Time TO Trine.

Widdles must have paid up. Have you
noticed how ne has been sassing the land
lady lately7
No. Widdles has not paid up. >ut he
owes more than his trunk is worth.-ln-
dlanaDolis Journal.