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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-09
HAWAII No ELDORADO.
People Rushing There with Little
Money Are Quickly in Need.

HONOLULU, via San Francisco, Sept. S.
The Chinese of the Hawaiian islands have
presented memorial to the members OF the
congressional commission asking that all
the Chinese that have become naturalized
under the laws of Hawaii and all children
born in Hawaii be granted the right OF
transit TO and from all parts of the United
States that in laws affecting the mmigFaA
ton of Chinese labor especial provision be-
made for the Importation by the owners OF
rice plantations of a limited number OF
Chinese laborers TO work such plantationss
that the Chinese be permitted to bring into
this country their children from China and
also women of good character; that Chinese
merchants be permitted TO import clerks for
their business establishments; that Chinese
be given the same privileges as given to
other residents in the community: that the
system of pc nal labor contracts be abolished.
There is much distress here among a large
number of people who have rushed to the
Islands expecting TO engage in business.
They have come with but little money and
they find that there is nothing here for
them to do. Numerous applications are be-
ing received for free transportation back to
the United States on the part of the people
who have come here with a Misrepresentation
as to the conditions.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-09

It will be strange if the present violent
disturbance in Crete does not reopen the
questions which led to the Greco-Turksh
war of 1897, in which 1.-The powers" figured
very discreditably. That war was the nat
ural result of long-standing Turkish mis-
rule, of the refusal of the Sultan to carry
out promised reforms, and of repeated mas
sacres by Christians and Mussulmans of
each other in turn. Historically and geo.
graphically the Island of Crete belongs, or
should belong, to Greece. It's population of
about 10000 people is wholly of Greek ex-
traction, and 100000 of them are Christians,
against 10000 Moslems. If the powers had
permitted Greece to annex and hold the
island the present outbreak might have been
averted, but their refusal to do so, and their
Intervention practically in favor of Turkey
an extent that it was only a question of
time when another outbreak would occur
But, whether the annexation OF Crete by
Greece had resulted in the pacification of
the island or not, its condition could not
have been worse than it has been under the
hybrid protectorate established by the
powers and maintained by force. That their
action created an artificial and dangerous
situation is shown by the fact that it has
resulted in an outbreak in Gambia, in which
nearly one hundred British soldiers were
killed. the British consul killed and burned
in the consulate, the German consulate
burned and probably several hundred Chris
tan Greeks massacred. The moral response
bility for this result rests on the powers
which refused to permit the annexation of
Crete by Greece and united in a declaration
that "Crete is neutral territory under au-
tonomous government, but forming part of
the Turkish empire" Another provision of
the hybrid government established, or
sought to be established by the powers, was
for 1.-The appointment of a governor general
for term of five years. to whom taxes will
be paid, and who will pay tribute to the
Sultan. The Legislature will be elective
assembly, composed of Christians and Mo-
hammedans." AS the Christians and Mo-
hammedans in Crete have spent large part
of the time for many years past in killing
each other, 1t could hardly be expected that
a Legislature so composed would contribute
much to the pacihcation of the island To
maintain this condition a mixed force was
stationed in Crete of English, French, Ital-
ian. Russian. Austrian and German troops
in different proportions. numbering in all
about 1000. and war ships of the different
powers We're kept within convenient strik-
ing distance. 1t was only a question of
CHI rf lime
situation would result in the outbreak Of old
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-09

Recent advices from Honolulu state that
among the first subjects considered by the
Hawaiian commission was new name for
the islands. The matter is of some conse-
Quence and should not be decided without
due consideration. 1t involves two questions
first, whether the present name should be
changed. and, If so. what should be adopted.
The islands were originally and for long
time known to the outside world as the
Sandwich islands, that name having been
given them by Captain Cook, the discoverer,
in honor of the Earl of Sandwich, first lord
OF the British Admiralty at the time of the
discovery. In IT'S. Hawaii is the native name
OF the largest of the islands, which has been
extended to the whole group. Abstractly 1t
Is not bad name. being short. easily pro-
nounced and not unmusical. But Hawaii has
some unpleasant associations and is rather
suggestive Of the days of native idolatry
and cannibalism. IT might be said it is
no more so than some of our Indian names
which have become so thoroughly domesti-
Gated and Americanized that their origin
has been forgotten. No person thinks OF
Massachusetts. Minnesota. Nebraska. Ken
lucky. Tennessee. Michigan and Ohio as
pure Indian words, yet they are. Colorado
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-09

Detroit Free Pl

Detroit Free Press.
When the boys in the blue strike town
and you crowd around them
Don't ask them if they didn't have an
awfully hard time of it.
Don't tell them that you feel just as sor-
ry as can be for them.
Don't require explanation of why the
fever was so bad.
Don't beg them to give you button off
their coats for hat pin.
Don't ask if the bareback was Wormy and
the canned beef spoilt.
Don't say you can't imagine how they
lived in such heavy uniforms
Don't ask them how many Spaniards they
killed.
Don't beg them to tell you how Mauser
bullet sounds when it strike-.
Don't ask them if they ever met John
Jones, of the Imply Umpth Regiment.
Don't inquire their opinion of division hos
pitfalls.
Don't ask what the temperature was in
the trenches.
Don't tell them you have worried so very
much about them.
Don't ask whether the, water was really
so lad in Cuba.
Don't ask how badly Bill Smith was
wounded.
Don't ask if it got hot on the cars.
Don't try to find out if the stories of the
insurgents are true.
Don't ask if they are glad they enlisted.
GIVE EN- SOMETHING TO EAT! 3!
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-09
THE lMMUNES SUCCUMB.
Six Cases of Yellow Fever In Colonel
Sargents Regiment.

SANTIAGO DE CUBA, Sept. S.-Six cases
of yellow fever have developed in Colonel
Sargent's Fifth Immune Regiment The
cases have been watched closely for sew
eral days and in the opinion Of Colonel
Hazard. chief surgeon of the military de-
partment of Santiago. the diagnosis is I'M
mstakably correct The victims have been
sent TO the yellow fever hospitals and a
strict quarantine has been established
against the regiment, which is encamped on
the hills along the MORO road about two
miles south of the city. There is a great
deal of sickness in this regiment but in
the opinion OF the surgeons no more yellow
fever. All the other regiments now doing
garrison duty are in fairly good health
No uneasiness is felt by General Lawton
or General Wood. The four members OF
the Fifth regular infantry who were sent
TO the yellow fever hospital Ten days ago
when they disembarked from the transport
Knickerbocker from Tampa are doing well.
The battalion is stu isolated, but no new
cases have developed.
The restitution among the Cubans is still
appalling. General Wood issued 81 900 free
rations yesterday. The capacity OF the free
supply depots Is rot great enough TO meet
the demand, and q new one Is 70 be estab~
lished shortly
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-09

New York Indenendent


AS the thoughtful citizens of America look
back from the peaceful days now at hand
upon this brief but memorable war with
Spain. the figure of the President and COM
mander-in-chief. who conducted it to a con-
clusion so successful and gratifying will
rise above all others. From Dewey and
Schey Miles and Wheeler, the regulars and
Rough Riders, and all the heroes who
fought at sea or in the field will never be
withheld the credit they so we'll Deserve
but the calm strength and wisdom of the
man in the White House, the man of
humane purpose and firm hand, will be seen
more, and more clearly as the years pass
We shall justly appreciate his self-restraint
his high sense of duty and responsibility
his loyalty to the win of the people. his
humanity and his common sense. His name
Will be associated inseparably with the ex-
pansion of the Nation in the Western and
eastern oceans, accomplished honorably and
naturally by a war waged not with agrees
sive or greedy purpose. but for the relief
Of the oppressed. And the American people
viii give him the highest credit not only
for the sagacious direction and control Of
the contest, and the honorable acquisition
OF the fruits of victory but also for the
new appreciation by old world powers of the
strength, dignity and promise of the new
worlds great republic
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-09
THE BODIES FOUND.
Gen. Joe WheeIer's Son and Lieut..
kirkpatrick Washed Ashore

CAMP WIKOFF. Montauk Point. L. l..
Sept. S.-The bodies of Naval Cadet Thomas
II. Wheeler. the son of Maj. Gen. Joseph
Wheeler. and of Second Lieutenant Newton
d. Kirkpatrick, of the First United States
Cavalry. who were drowned while bathing
in the sea yesterday, came in with the tide
and were thrown on the beach about 2
o'clock this morning. The bodies were
found lying close together just below the
life-saving station. about quarter of a mile
from where the young men had gone IN
bathing A detail of sixty men from the
Second Cavalry had been patroIling the
beach with lanterns. The life savers who
knew the coast. had predicted that the
bodies would drift in where they did Two
rude biers were formed out OF planks taken
from near the life-saving station and the
bodies placed upon them. In the meantirne
the cayalrymen had gathered from up and
down the beach and followed the bodies 10
General Wheeler's HEADQUARTERS. With
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-09

VN NOI u III %
Washington Post.


at has been stated that the Spanish gov
eminent will insist on its right to remove
the bones of Christopher Columbus from
vana." said Mr.. John c. Aytoun, of New
Orleans, at ChamAerlain's.
AS Spain has nothing left but the ashes
OF its former glory, it might be said that
back the ashes of the man who gave to Cas-
tile and Leon a new world. But 1T Is all
great discoverer are still reposing in the
Cathedral of San Domingo, Haiti where
they we're inferred on being exhumed from
Columbus was buried at Valadolid origin
ally. but after his remains had reposed for
years in Spain. the bodies of both himself
to Hispaniola (San Domingo) and laid away
in the cathedral there
ION the cession of the island TO the French
in 17S5 ii was deemed proper 10 again take
up the august relics. and they We're trans
ferred TO The cathedral IN Havana. or at
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-09

The most of the serious distress occa-
stoned by the war has fallen upon those
regiments which were in the Santiago cam
paign The volunteer regiments which were
not under fire, but occupied the intrench-
ments for time, were almost as severely
stricken as were those which did the fight
ing. The regiments coming back from the
comparatively light campaign of Porto Rico
have long sick lists, while those on the ISL
and report much sickness under as favor
able circumstances as can be secured to
troops in the field. Those who have can
d,idly considered the conditions must arrive
at the conclusion that General Shafter pur-
sued the only course by which it was pos
sible to capture Santiago. Had he waited
to open roads and to organize the commits
sary and the medical departments his men
would have been stricken with disease be-
fore anything could have been done.
Thus far no evidence has been furnished
to prove that there was willful neglect on
the part of those in charge of the troops.
Nevertheless, the sensational papers have
been filled with reports showing that the
men were not cared for in camp and were
sent home in ships i'll suited and without
medicine or care. The privations and suf-
fering of those troops have furnished the
bulk Of the charges as to the conduct of the
war; Papers criticise the administration for
undertaking the Santiago campaign in the
rainy season, regardless of the fact that the
Spanish fleet in that port rendered the ex
petition imperative. Yet these were the
same papers which daily assailed the Presi-
dent for not sending all the troops in hand
in May to besiege Havana. A majority of
the Democratic papers in this State joined
in this clamor.
1t now transpires that General Miles con-
WINGED the President that a campaign
against Havana during the whole period
that this clamor was kept up would have
been fatal. Havana was a fortified city,
with an army of disciplined troops twice
as large as we could have landed in it's
vicinity any time before the expedition to
Santiago. We did not have half the army
necessary to capture Havana. To have
yielded to this insane demand would have
invited disaster so great that the loss of
men by reason of the Santiago campaign
would have been the nerest sxirmish. We
could not have taken Havana with the
army then in hand, and regiments van
pushed in battle and broken by disease
would have been withdrawn without accom-
plishing anything. Instead of bringing home
the broken but victorious fifteen regiments
which captured Santiago, we should have
brought back from Havana the remnants
of fifty or sixty regiments, defeated as we'll
as diseased.
The President, listening to General Miles
and others. refused to yield to this clamor,
in which the best part Of the people Joined.
What if he had yielded? That is the ques-
ton which it would be we'll for decent peo-
pie to consider while sensational newspa-
pers are holding the President indirectly
responsible for all the shortcomings of sub
ordinates and the complaints of homesick
men in regiments.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-09

animosities, aggravated probably by new
ones The present situation is complicated
by the fact that the Turkish troops. who
were permitted by the powers to remain in
the island to assist them in pacifying it,
refused to aid in suppressing the recent out
break. and are even charged with sympa-
thizing with the Mohammedans. as no doubt
they did. In short. the outbreak shows that
the Cretan question, which has vexed Eu-
rope for years, is as far from settlement as
ever and the concert of the powers as little
worthy of respect
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-09
Is Sampson an Irishmnn.
sprinOfiald RenIrhlican


A correspondent of the Cork QrelanD Ex-
aminer claims that Admiral Sampson is an
Irishman who first saw the light almost
under the shadow of the Moore abbey (now
in ruins), just outside of the village of Gal
bally, County Lin erick and close to the
confines of the glen of Aherlow, which lat
ter glen is celebrated from not alone his.
toric point of view, but also on account of
It's magnificent scenery, and the fact that
the glen has given birth to more distin,
guished athletes than any part OF Ireland.
In more detail we learn that Admiral
Simpsons father was, a blacksmith at the
place above mentioned, andNat the present
day Traces of the forge are 10 be seen
where his brawny arm welded the ham
mer. He emigrated to the land OF the stars
and stripes to better his fortune while his
son Che admiraD was a mere child. For
further particulars we are ref Erred to
Simon Sampson, of Carrickaroehe, and
Michael Sampson, Of Mitchelstowndown.
near Knocklong. If this be true, the admi-
raj ought not to lack defenders among our
population of Irish descent in case an at
temut is made by Congress next winter to
deprive him of his rewards as naval COM
mander-in-chief.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-09
Ra,.ea the stars and Stripes.

LONDON, Sept. S.-The stars and stripes
were raised to-day with the British union
jack and the royal standard on the marquee
erected on Salisbury plain during the march
past of the troops at the end of the army
maneuvers, as compliment to Col. Alfred
H. Bates, the United States military at
tache Henry White, secretary of the
United States embassy, and Mrs. White,
Lord Wolseley. commander-in-chief of the
British forces, Prince Christian. the Duke
of Connaught and other notabilities The
prised at the sign of the American flag.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-09

From Sunday IdIh 10 TlOuSH hIueIS
Now here's a thing 1 want to warn you
against: Don't get gay and pose as heroes.
Don't go back and lie on your laurels ;
they'll wither. The world will be kind to
you for about ten days, and then it will
say: Hes spoiled by the fame of the regi-
ment in Cuba" Don't think you've got to
have the best of everything, and don't con-
slider yourselves as martyrs in the past
tense What [ want of all OF you is to get
right out and fight your battles in the
world as braVely as you fought the Nation )
battles in Cuba
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-09

said you would shed your hearts blood for
me!
He-said so, did I? More than that. did
so.
"When?"
when used to serenade you. The mos
quitoes used to settle on me by scores"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-09

The recent battle between the Anglo
have been one of the most remarkable on
record in respect of disparity of losses. The
first dispatch placed the British loss at
from sixty TO three hundred. and that of
the Dervishes from 1000 to 10000. Yester-
days dispatch stated that by actual count
of corpses on the field the loss of the Der
wishes was 10.SO0 which was probably in
creased by others not found to 1900. If the
British loss reached the maximum limit of
three hundred the disparity was remark
able.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-09

least that was what the Spanish intended to
do. AS matter of fact. they took what
was left of Diego but his illustrious sireS
remains were left behind. This was con-
clUsively proved some years ago by a most
thorough examination OF foreign consuls at
San Domingo, who, having obtained per-
mission to examine a certain tomb, found
within it incontrovertible proofs that it
really held the ashes of the admiral. The
body taken TO Havana was that of his son.
and if Spain wants 10 take ii back perhaps
our government VIII make no protest"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-09
SnealSinE English.
snr,npfeld Republican.

The amusement which English papers
found in George Remnants remark that an
English attache in Cuba had only slight
English accent" recalls a story which
George Grossmith, the English musical hui
morist, likes to tell at his own expense, "A
New York gentleman" he says, was once
chatting me about my pronunciation of GER
tain words and I was very much amused
at il. So l said to him: It's our language,
YOU know. We invented 1t before you We're
discovered He was bit abashed at first.
Then he said: That's so. Well. think 1t S
ahnut time YOU learned to speak it, :"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-09

The veterans at Cincinnati were too hasty
in kissing Governor Pingree. but they indi-
Gated very decidedly their unwillingness to
tolerate any attack on the secretary of war
for the alleged mismanagement of cam
paign which was crowned with complete
salccesa
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-09

General Wheeler were three of his daugh-
tiers who were in camp nursing the sick.
The uniform of an infantry private with
the shoes hat and underwear, were found
on the beach this morning few hundred
yards TO the westward of where Cadet
Wheeler and Lieutenant Kirkpatrick were
drowned.
1t is inferred that a third man was
drowned last night name is on the in
side band of the trousers. but It is Nlegihle.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-09

Ii Hung, the famous Chinese premier, has
been dismissed as a concession to Great
Britain. He had attached himself to the
fortunes of Russia. The British seem to be
holding their own in the Orient.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-09

It is encouraging to hear that the Presi-
dent will not listen to the complaints of
regiments which he has designated to re-
main In the service. The intimation that
the feeling of the men would be consulted
was a great blunder Whatever there is
elsewhere, to the army there must be
head whose orders must be obeyed without
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-09

Colonel Sexton, of Chicago. the COM
Observation-Disclosures of the Grand Army.
IS a man of high character and a soldier of
long service and honorable record. Pima
delphia is the first of the larger cities to
invite and get the National Encampment.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-09
His Reasons.
Washington Star.

NO" said Senator Sorghum. with empha
sis, Il can't talk for publication to-day"
But senator, in all the years of ac-
uuaintance this is the first time you ever de-
clined to let me quote you. Il don't want
you not TO quote me. / want you to say
j decline to be interviewed. This is confi-
Dental; I've concluded it's time for 10
act as If I'd got TO be so important that 1
dasnt talk for fear of giving something big
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-09

hospitals until they recover, instead of be-
ing sent home while i'll, there will be fewer
deaths. About the worst thing that can be
done with a fevered soldier is to send him
where he viii be fed pies. preserves and
v,icax1aa
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-09

The report of the proceedings of the
Northwest Indiana Conference. published
yesterday, was incorrect. 1t is the State
Board of Education. not the superintendent
of public instruction, that they want
elected by the Legislature, and they ask
that no member of it shall be connected
with any educational institution. 1t would
appear from this that the nonstate schools
are getting at work early.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-09

The $22s.OOO,OCO of gold in the United
States treasury may be said to steady
affairs.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-09

The First Missouri, which went to Chick
amauga with 1,275 men. lost but seven by
disease The percentage of sick is but 365
Such facts ais this will give a quietus to
the sick soldier as a campaign issue.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-09

OIeNeIanu IedueF.
Stephen Crane is in Havana. But then II
Is quite possible that General Blanco doesn't
consider him a correspondent.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-09
BUBBLES IN THE AIR.


"a thing of beauty" said the Cornfed
Philosopher. lis a joy until the fashion
changes
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Kitchener's Privilege.
Washington Times.

WdSIINSIOH IIIIIts.
General Kitchener will have the privilege
OF kicking London cabman without being
subject to arrest when he returns. That is
about the chief value of the freedom of
ne ci
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-09-09

In camp of yellow correspondents there
is more JOY over one soldier who dies than
over ninety and nine who recover.