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The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-24

the purchase thereof by the city. The
letter should be read by every citizen in
terested in the controversy. as it throws
light on important matters connected
with 1t.
But the main thing is that the COM
pany is willing to sell, willing to arbitrate
and, according to its own language, will
ing to abide by the terms of the contract
in every way. The city should be quick
to recognize this reasonable attitude on
the part of the company and meet it half
way on the common ground of the con-
tract.
There Is good deal to be done, and
only a short time in which to do it. The
city has thus far proceeded in a careful
and conservative manner, losing no
ground and making no mistakes. The
fair and business-like attitude assumed
by the company in its letter is the best
endorsement of the city's course that the
latter could possibly have. There is at
the present time reason to hope that the
matter may be settled in a manner sat-
isfactory to both sides.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-24
THE WATER coMPANY's REPLY

The Herald prints this morning long
letter. from the Los. Angeles Water COM
pany addressed to the city attorney in
answer to the request of the city council
for specific statement Of the improve
ments the city is expected to pay for at
the expiration Of Its contract with the
company.
The company says it will furnish the in
formation regarding pipe lines, ETC., as
soon as possible, and then proceeds to
define its position in the water contro-
versy. It reiterates its willingness to sell.
If an agreement is reached as to price the
company will agree to accept that price
and the city can proceed to raise the
money to make the purchase. If an agree
ment cannot be reached the company ex-
presses it's willingness to arbitrate in the
manner provided by the contract.
A large portion of the letter is devoted
to explaining the status and relation
Of the different properties and improve
ments owned by the company, and to
pointing out certain things involved In
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-24
American Isolation a Blessing

Do not listen to the man who sneers al
our Isolation" and says that the time has
come for America to occupy herself with
1.-The affairs of the world" Under the Nom
roe doctrine we have half world to occupy
US; is it not enough? The Isolation which
the two broad oceans have given us is a
blessing Nature has made us what we
are. and anture has helped mold the for
eign policy which claims the leadership for
America on two continents while isolating
us from the strife and complications Of tha
other three. This unique and powerful po-
sition should not be weakened by greedy
stretching of hands across the sea.-Bos-
ton Transcript.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-24
FILIBUsrERING Is PATRIOTISM

That political questions might not be in
jected into the consideration of war meas
ures, the administration leaders pru-
IDENTIFY waived their privilege of demand
ing the issue of gold bonds. They pro-
posed to be content with "coin" bonds
leaving the definition OF the word coin to
future congressional debate and action
They hoped by this temporary concession
to disarm and silence the opposition Of
the silver element in the senate. But
Senator Plat. 1t seems. Is not disposed
to thus subordinate political issues, and
threatens to precipitate debate, that
will have no reasonable limits, upon an
amendment to the finance committees
bill, which he has offered. providing for
the funding of all of the outstanding
greenbacks into interest-bearing bonds.
This, Of course, will open up the whole
economic question at issue between TIL:
political parties in this country, and de-
lay the passage Of the pending measure
for 1t is not for a moment to be supposed
that the Democrats, Silver Republicans
and Populists will permit such scheme
to make any Roadway, whatever the ex-
igency, real or fancied.
The funding of the greenbacks will fl
no war chests, buy no smokeless powder
purchase no transports, pay no soldiers
or sailors. 1t will only withdraw foul
hundred million dollars from the cir.
culation, and add that much to the inter
est-bearing debt Of the nation.
On top Of the Republican demand FOL
the issue of six hundred million dollar.
Of new bonds comes this proposition
to change a non-interest-bearing bur<el
to an interest-bearing load upon thu
shoulders of the people. It Is too prepos
ferrous suggestion for patient considera
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-24
Brain Ahead Of Drawn

Success in naval warfare has nothing OF
the hifalutin sensational aspect about it;
there is no waving of swords and cheering
to the men, no preparation for heading the
boarders and thus driving the enemy from
his ships. 1t is now question Of higher
mathematics as to how the guns shall b.
trained to strike the enemy's ship so far
distant that the men upon her are undis-
tinguishable even with marine glasses It
is, we say, the gray brain tissue highly de-
veloped and properly organized which wins
the victory.-Boston Herald.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-24
Los Angeles, May %, 1898.
From a Middle-of-the-Roader

To the Editor of the Los Angeles Herald:
In The Herald of last Saturday you say, IN
reference to proposed "union of the free
silver forces for the coming campaign in
this state:
There is small contingent among
the Populists that seems determined to
dictate terms to all three parties (Sil-
yer Republicans, Democrats and Pop
ulists). This contingent, without con-
sulting the rank and file of the party,
or the other friends of silver, called
the state convention of the Peoples
Party for July 18th, at Sacramento, and
laid down rules which, it was declared,
must govern the action of the conven-
ton.
Allow me to say, modestly but with all
candor and earnestness, that as it seems
to me, you mis-state facts in the above
the result no doubt, of your limited knowl-
edge as to who constitute the small con-
tingent," and who "the rank and file of the
Peoples Party" The small contingent you
say, without consulting the rank and file, .
called the state convention, etc. The fact
Is, although think you failed to report it
In The Herald, that at meeting of the
Los Angeles County Populist committee,
called by it's chairman, Mr.. Fawsett and
largely attended for this purpose, the
question of "union," or fusion" rather.
(for they are not one and the same) was
considered, and committee appointed 70
confer with like committees as to the pro-
ject of fusion. That committee, the
small contingent" was fully posted as
to the wishes Of 1.-The rank and file" of the
party, and acted accordingly.
You further say: 'In the meantime the
friends of silver in the Democratic, Silver
Republican and Populist parties had be-
gun preparations for complete fusion OF
the three parties. Committees were ap
pointed to consult, etc.
But your friends of silver''-the real
small contingent not the official
representatives of the Peoples Party, and
| had no right to appoint a committee or con-
ference, or to begin preparations for q
complete fusion;" hence the failure of the
| scheme.
But, worse than all, you make the great.
| est mistakes in the following:
1.-THE great majority of the three parties
| undoubtedly favors a short campaign
| September conventions and fusion ticKe-
| Kut q small clique of selfish politicians
seems to have secured control of the ma
| chinery of the Peoples Party, with the In
| tention and determination to serve its owl
interests, regardless Of silver, and at thu
risk of wrecking its party organization"
1t il possible that 1.-The great majority O
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-24
Dollars and Gold Lace

The granting of gold lace in the volun-
teer service to such men as William Astor
Chanler and John Jacob Aston Is purely
and simply a bowling down to dollars.
Such a course cannot but disaffect many
who would make far better officers, and
the good of the service will suffer thereby.
Dollars and gold lace should be divorced.
The fitness of the man for the soldier and
his experience in military affairs should be
the only considerations involved in the Sc
lection of the leaders of our army.-Boston
Traveller,
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-24
A Larger Standing Army

Without going to the extreme presented
by most European powers, we shall have
to revise our ideas Of military defense.
and a good time to do that will be at the
close of the war, while the subject is fresh
in the minds of the people and prejudices
growing through long period Of peace
have been abated.-Seattle Post-Intelli-
gencer
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-24

England is charged with selfishenss in
suggesting an Anglo-Saxon alliance.
She will doubtless plead guilty and throw
herself upon the mercy of the court.
Nobody has so much as dreamed her am
bition was wholly phianthropic and dis
interested.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-24

the three parties as whole, "favors
short campaign and fusion ticket; but
by no means a majority of fle Populist
party. They want plenty Of time in which
to discuss the questions at issue in their
platform, while the other two parties
think the less said on those topics the
better.
Populists might retort that the large
CLIQUE of selfish politicians. of the Demo-
cratic persuasion, seems determined to use
the few Populists they can control to serve
its own interests, regardless of the moro
important planks in their platform. and
with the view of wrecking the young and
weak party.
If the editor of The Herald had access to
all the Populistic newspapers of the coun-
try, or time to read them, he would fnd
the great majority" on the other side, IN
regard to fusion. Take few illustrations
The Civic Review, Populist organ OF Los
Angeles, says:
It is said that the history of parties
shows that fusion is the death knell OF
any party that has tried 1t. If that is
even the usual result, it behooves us to
be very cautious. Suppose that by
uniting with others this year we should
gain the free coinage of silver, what
then? Having secured their desired
legislation, would Democrats and Free
Silver Republicans then fuse with
Populists to secure other greatly needed
reforms? We cannot forget what the
fusion did towards breaking up the
Populist party. Shall we not take
warning and be careful we do not sell
Of r,nff
At a meeting of the only Populist club in
San Bernardino county, a short time since,
a series of resolutions was adopted
which denounced fusion on any terms
and at any price, and intimated strongly
that those who favor it are Influenced
solely by desire for petty offices.
Industry" the Populist organ of North
ern California, is strongly opposed to flu
sion, and in it's last issue publishes the fol-
lowing from MADEIRA county:
The Democratic and Populist parties
of MADEIRA county met in joint conven-
ton today for the purpose of effecting
a fusion ticket If possible. After being
in session nearly the entire day, and
after carefully considering various
propositions made by representative
delegates, they were unable to agree,
and the convention was declared at an
end.
Industry" also contains the following:
So far as we have seen, every Populist
paper in Kansas opposes giving any
place on the ticket at the coming state
convention to any but straight Popu-
lists, and there is not one voice in favor
of anything but the straight st. Louis
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-24

Prior to the declaration Of war Spanish
soldiers were seldom in evidence be-
yond the Notifications of Havana. Now
their presence in any of the provinces
creates little surprise. Is this legiti-
mate outcome Of the bloodless block
AIDE?
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-24

The women of st. Joe, Missouri, have
resolved to buy no more French lotions
or lingerie. They should except novel;
ties manufactured in this country and
sold under a French label. 1t would
doubtless surprise them to learn how
often they are victimized in this way.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-24

The president Of the senate has not
yet found time to present to that body
the formal charges preferred by the Ohio
legislature against one of its distin-
guished members. In time of war we
presume a senatorial censor is neces-
Stv
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-24

Richard Harding Davis has declined a
commission in the army, for the inconse-
quential and absurd reason that he
doesn't feel capable of performing the
duties. He doesn't seem to understand
what kind of war this is.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-24

Dom Paul is out with another declara-
tion Of independence Of British suzer-
a:nty. He doesn't seem able to forget
Cecil Rhodes. The tribute which Lord
Salisbury recently paid that distinguish
ed person, at a meeting of the Prim-
rose club, doesn't appear to set we'll on the
Transvaal stomach.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-24
Numerous as washington's Nurses

Men and women who had the good for
tune to be schoolmates of George Dewey
are making the fact known wherever a
newspaper is printed in the English Lam
guage. That old Vermont schoolhouss
must have been an immense structure. or
else young Dewey spent the first twenty
five years of his life in accommodating
schoolmates.-St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-24

There is spice Of humor, grim. though
it be, in the action of the autonomous
government Of Cuba in decreeing that
"importations Of food. are to be free Of
duty"
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-24

U. s. Grant rose from captain to gen.
after he had accomplished something.
His son Fred starts out with a brigadier
commission.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-24
Beware of dift-Bearing Greeks

Those foreigners who are urging us to
hold the Philippine islands permanently
as our own would be the first to gleefully
shout that the Monroe doctrine. so long
annoying to them, had been wiped out by
our own voluntary acknowledgements IN.
HI Union.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-24
THE PUBLIC PULSE

communications, but does not assume re-
sponsibility for the sentiments expressed.
Correspondents are requested to cultivate
brevity as far as Is consistent with the
proper expression OF their views.)
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-24

During the Mexican war 1t became
necessary to land troops at Vera Cruz.
and they were landed. But they were not
sent in ferryboats.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-24
One Of Them

The man who undertakes to write con-
temporaneous political history il sure to
get himself jostled by the has-besns.-
waukee Sentinel
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-24

The only indications of war at San
Diego are in the extinguishment of the
lights at Point Iona and the noise in
the council chamber.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-24

We trust the French exhibit at the
Paris exposition will include few Span
ish As. They will constitute valuable
object lesson.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-24

If bread increases one cent loaf in
thirty days of war, who can afford the
indulgence next winter?
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-24

There are twelve hundred islands in thu
Philippine archipelago, and each one O.
them will want postoffice.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-24

If American political methods are to
be extended to the Philippines the
troubles of the natives will have only just
begun.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-24
Jonah Wasn't a Marker

Orchard Harding Davis had narrow
escape from being swallowed by a shark
is the way 1t reads; but think of the sharks
close call.-Cincinnati Commercial Tri-
bune.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-24

The administration has at last over
come the newspaper correspondents.
But the enemy is still unsquelched. Los
Angeles is long way from Washington,
and that may be one reason why John
Sherman ia coming here. We should not
criticise him We're he to decide to con-
tinue his journey to Catalina.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-24

Soldiers ordered to Manila will be paid
a months salary in advance. 1t will be
pretty difficult for Spain to maintain the
parity.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-24

Marking up prices is an infant in
dustry that is flourishing without pro-
lection all over this country.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-24

George. Gladstone, Bellamy-all within
six months-each a world loss.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-24

Cervera's vessels are admirably adapt
ed to the purpose for which they are being
used. They are all first-class protected
dodgers.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-24

The naval strategy board, which for
a week has not been able to locate Ger
vera's fleet, yet assumes to know how
near to exhaustion its coal supply has
reached. And the conclusion is that this
fleet will soon have to yl<id for want Of
fuel. So, after all, the destiny of the
nation turns upon the energy Of the
Spanish stokers.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-24

Who would have thought that Spain
would be stronger on the island Of Cuba
May 21st than on April 21st?
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-24

Nations seldom seek allies until the
need of them is felt. The United States
is not likely to be precipitate.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-24

The blockade Is rapidly completing
Weyler's unfinished mission.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-24

If we are going into world politics the
position Of secretary of state will have
to be revived.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-24

ton. And yet it will find plenty Of sup
porters in the senate, and will have to be
combated by the united forces of the
opposition, and buried too deep for resur-
rection. Nor should there be any SCRIP
pies as to the means employed to compass
this end. AS once remarked by an in
spired congressman, when some such OBJ
noxious legislation was proposed. when
fraud is law, filibustering is patriotism. :"
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-24

The sports are giving odds that Hawai-
will be captured before Cuba.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-24

II the United States doesn't speedily
lick Spain 1t will indeed have a new des-
tinY.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-24

1t begins to look like another case Of
zones afraid and the other dassent."
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-24

Spain is proverbially hard up, but she
draws the line on ultimatums.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-24

The country is wearying of Key West
It wants little more Key east.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-24

The latest alliance announced is Anglo
Japanese. 1t may survive till tomorrow
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-24

The only sinecure I'M the Spanish mill
tary service IL paymaster.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-24
QE3YH3;XrIl!ls 2!4rII47S2IEY2S5

get none of the offices, or secure desirable
legislation for years to come.
ELIAS LONGLEY.
South Pasadena, Cal.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-09
Beethoven, Wellington, Bismarck,

Kings and Queens innumerable,
nearly all the minds that have
changed the ourseof affairs in
theworld for centuries have been
toCarlsbadforbodilyaid Every
body can have the benefits of
Carlsbad at small cost at home
in the Carlsbad Sprudel Salt,
which is evaporated from the
Sprudel spring. Best results OBJ
tained when outdoor exercise
can be had. Obtain the genuine
article, which has the signature
of "EIsNER & MENDELsoN Co,
Agts., NewYork, "oneverybo bottle.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-09

probation. The boy has expressed a de-
sire to be sert away, as he has no home.
His case was continued to the 18th
John Cross, 13 years old, Patrick
Foran H. and James Roam, 10, We're
charged with the larceny Of a quart of
whiskey from one of Bowler Bros wag-
ons They pleaded guilty. Boan took the
liquor and gave it to the other boys. He
was sent to the Lyman school during
his minority. The other boys were taken
on probation.
William Knowlton was fined So for fast
driving.
Charles Cahill, for assaulting an Off
Ger, was fined $40
| William Aiken and John j. Mahagen
We're fined S. each for disturbing the
peace They were fighting on Millbury
street Monday night when arrested by
officers of station 2.
William lockwood charged with lar
ceny, had his case continued until Fri
day
The drunk cases were disposed of as
| follows: James Gillick, four months in
the house of correction, appealed; Han
nah Kiley, womans prison, one year
Sarah Heating, four months in the
house of correction; John Courtney and
| George Burning, taken on probation.
Worcester morning daily spy., 1898-03-09
cAMELs FOR THE EKLoNDIKE
An Enterprislng Genius Says 40 Will Be
Put in Service.

Coupled with the news of the arrival of
the Manitoba, with it's cargo of reindeer
and Norwegian, Lap and Finn attendants,
comes the announcement that forty cam
els will be put in service on the trail be-
tween Wrangel Narrows and Dawson
City However, the practicability of the
idea is doubted. The promoter OF the
camel theory bases his argum5eaat men tba IN fae0r e
during animals have proven success IN
Thibet and northern Siberia
From the peninsula OF Florida 10 Gasco
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sound-north south, east and West-the IN
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continues to centre on the valley of the
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of Alaska and Northwest Territory, now
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Part of the series acquaints the reader
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