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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-07
No MESSAGE Until Monday.

The message Of President Mckinley
was not sent to Congress. yesterday, IS
it had been announced that it would be
Congress assembled in expectation of
receiving the message. and not only the
city of Washington, but the whole
country, if not the whole world, anX-
whose terms such momentous events
were depending. First came delay,
then hurried conferences of congress
sional leaders of both parties with the
President. then, in the middle of the
afternoon, the announcement that the
message would be held back until next
Monday. There was naturally much
disappointment both in Congress, and
before the bulletin boards that quickly
told the news in every city. But Con-
greSs Loyalty refrai nfd from action. and
will wait until the message is received
before taking any further steps in re-
gard to the Cuban situation.
Just why the programme of sending
in the message. yesterday, was not
carried out is not explained. 1t was
all prepared. and was said to be a
document OF about 5000 words. No in
timation of its nature was made public.
though many rumors We're atloat. Vt
was said the delay was decided upon in
order that Gen. Lee and the many
Americans in Cuba might have time to
leave the island in safety. Another
reason advanced was that more time
was wanted to get Congress in line 10
carry out the Presidents recommends
lions regarding Cuba. Still another re
port gave as the cause of the delay new
peace with honor.
Let us hope that the last reason is the
true enc, and that the delay of the
message for four days means that the
peace prospects are brighter. and that
we can win a greater victory than any
war could possibly bring. Spain must
a bandon Cuba, and to make her do this
by peaceful means would be a create
glory than TO drive her thence with our
army and navy. There is little doubt
that powerful influences for peace are
being brought to bear upon the Madrid
government by European nations and
the Pope If they can show Spain the
folly of her course, war can be avoided.
This country cannot back down from
its position. 1t has no compromise to
make; nothing to arbitrate. Cuba must
be free and PREPARATION must be made
for the destruction of the Maine and
her crew. That is the American posi-
ton. Both demands are just and
righteous. The whole world support $
our post ION Spain must yield. and if
she yields without war. 50 much the
better
For a few days longer, then, Con-
gress and the people must possess
themselves in patience, trusting the
President and keeping cool. When the
message comes it will be the right
document at the right time. and its
recommendations will be the right ones
to follow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-07

In looking for practical benefits of a
war scare. one Of the most prominent
is the necessity which the scare creates
of brushing up ones geography. Hun
dreds of people in the last few months
have confessed that they only recently
remembered" that Havana lay west of
Florida. Ii the Spanish torpedo fleet
we shall all know a good deal more
about the islands of the Atlantic ocean
as we'll as about our own gulf coast.
Meanwhile matters in the East are
teaching us much Asiatic geography
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-07

jbFBtG
The announcem. Mt that in case Il
war the services Of the 10000 well
drilled members Of the Uniform rank,
knights Of Pythias. would be offered 20
the government is of especial interest
10 Maine. This is a patriotic order
founded in Washington during the war.
and lis lodges always meet i'm a room
with the national flag unfurletl Brig
adler General Wesley G. Smith Of
Portland. who commands the Maine
brigade, has assured tho national com
n1ander that the Maine brigade would
hc true 70 the motto Of It's State. and
would he in the lead in Offering its ser
vices IN support of the flag. The Maine
brigade IL composed Of two regiments.
- companies. The first regiment il un-
der the command Of Col. Edwin &.
Millikcn of Portland, himself a veteran
IF the late war. The second regiment
is commanded hy Col. Harry u. Stewart
Of Bangor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-07

"on to Chickamaugua.' is again the
cry. Orders have been issued to the
United States regular army to hold it.
self i'll readiness to mobilize at Chicka-
manga, Tenn, where camp of 10000
regulars will he formed This is a most
desirable location for the concentration
OF our land forces. 1t is easy of access
from all parts of the country excellent
railroad facilities, and the health of the
troops will he far better than if they
were sent to Key West
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-07

The concern in Portland over the i'm
pending crisis is perhaps nowhere moro
apparent than in the vicinity Of the
Eastern promenade For I know, =
said one woman, that If those Spanish
devils ever come up into the harbOr
they'll send cannon bali straight
through that china closet out in the
dining room and Lord, what'll l ever
do with that big flower pot in the pa"-
lor?"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-07
Reflections OF a Bachelor.

Man proposes, woman seldom refuses.
Loves wings are made only to keen
the flies off with.
Every woman at times considers her
self tender gazelle pursued by lot
of stays.
AT TINS season of the year. married
men herd together because they know
they all smell equally of camphor balls.
The first thing the average girl says
after man has proposed to her is OH,
that she feels as if she must have loved
him all her life.
Housecleaning probably originated as
an excuse for the women to find lot
Of their husbands old clothes that they
put away last year.-New York Press
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-07
VOICES OF THE PRESS.
Lee and Old Glory
We

Jacksonville tFlal Times-U nson.)
Some paper has prophesied that Fitz-
hugh Lee will be made brigadier-gen-
eral III the event Of hostilities. The
whole South will rally to any standard
bearer. but would do so with glorious
eclat under Lee and what better chap
ter could be added to American history
than that the South should go to the
war under LIZ, and "Old CilnrN3'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-07

Mr.. Croker says Tammany will raise
over 80 regiments if necessary. should
war with Spain occur. Wonder if he is
as serious in this as in his proposition
that Tammany shall investigate the
work of the Strong administration of
New York city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-07
There arc

There arc
weeds in every
body's garden,
and no garden
was ever plant
ed in W hich
weeds did not
insolently pre-
. e mt the III
selves. They
come without
invitation and
without a wei
come. If you
recognize them
as weeds. and
if you have
sense enough
10 know that
weeds c hokc
fl ow ers, and
pull the weeds
up, root an d
b ra n C h, you
will save the
flowers.
7 ere are
weeds in the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-07

The argument is brought forward
that Spain is a poor. weak nation and
we are great and strong. and therefore
would acquire no glory in dofeatinr
her. 1t isn't glory this country is after
at the present time No nation is too
poor to be whipped into honorable bu
name dealing with her subjects, or to
be punished for pertidv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-07

1T is a little strange that the ami
Versary whose especial saying is Peace
on earth. good Will towards man
should be so near at hand" says the
Manchester Union. The editor of the
Manchester Union has evidently for
gotten his Sunday school lesson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-07
Luck on Their Side.
Chicago TimeS-Herald Z,

In certain respects. the Spaniards are
mighty lucky. Yellow journalism is rag
ing most virulently on both sides of the
Atlantic. and is per cent of the Dons can
NOT read n line
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-07

There are great many men who
share DR.. Richard S. Storrs' opinion
about President Mckinley. we elected
MIN because he was sound on the sill
Yer question. We builded better than
we knew. Let US thank God that we
have such man for our leader in such
days of peril" These words of the
Brooklyn clergyman voice the the feel
ings of 20. 600. 900 Americans at this time
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-07

A correspondent in the Bangor Com
mercaI argues against war with Spain
under any circumstances. He says
there is no reason for war unless our
country is invaded, and asserts that
"our flag has not been insulted." Here
is a type of patriotism and intelligence,
which fortunately for Maine, is seldom
found in this State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-07

A Calais correspondent reports that
sGme folks down his way are getting
comfort from the presence Of the
reservoir on Todds Mountain. Midtown.
n. -. hoping that Spanish invaders
would mistake it for q fertilization and
turn their guns on that, which would
bring Queen Nic's forces to the rescue
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-07

PtOmaine poisoning is now the popu-
lar fad in New York, since the death Of
the great Sedl 1t may soon be as
common as appendicitis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-07

Poor China. There is genuine pathos in
her statement that she will have no por;
left in which to receive the five war
ships now being built for her in foreign
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-07

craft for coast defence that the ext
gencies of the situation may require
W. recommend Il careful reading Of
this article. 1t certainly throws wei
come light upon a disputed subject.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-07
Unrecognized Ambition.
(Atchison Globe.)

1t Is very discouraging. An Atchison
girl has been an active member Of lit
erary society for seven years. and no de-
scription of her Vet given has stated that
her face lis fun of Intelligence"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-07

Portugal is Spain's nearest neighbour
and is the most emphatic of all Euro
pean countries in her refusal to enter
an alliance with Spain
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-07

England isn't so badly left after all
in the grab game in the far East To
balance Russian control of Port Arthur
proposes to get his full share if China
&c di,riI cd
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-07

June Il has been set as the day for
the trial Of the big guns just mounted
at Portland Head. If the Spanish feet
arrives before then it will be an act of
rank dscourtesy which Portland will
never forgive
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-07

Between the salmon and founders
which have arrived together, Penobscot
fishermen are in high glee and plan 10
get both rich and fat in the next few
weeks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-07

Let us hope it is true that the Pope
is giving Spain some good advice
Never country needed it more.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-07
A Question Of Growth.
Chicago NeWs.)

The Cow of the Future is the title of
an article in a leading agricultural paper.
1t is probably based on the calf of TODAY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-07

Portland Sunday Telegram. That a
talking too much. but as a matter Of
fact thpnw Qrst gossip in Portland is Il
man
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-07

1t is feared that the message from
Andree will likewise be subject to de-
lay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-07

Still wait, keep cool, trust the Presi-
dent, and hope for the best.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-07
FASTING AND PRAYER.

1t is fitting that this time honored Gus
tom should still be respected, and l earn
estly request all the people OF our State
to properly observe the day in their
homes and churches, and to refrain from
all unnecessary labor, remembering, rev.
erently, the source from which so many
favorS have come to us.
GIVEN at the Executive Chamber in
Augusta, this twent y-fourth day of
March. in the year of our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and ninety
eight, and of the Independence of the
United States of America the one
hundred and twenty-second.
LLEWELLYN POWERS.
By the Governor.
BYRON BOYD, Secretary of State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-07

Here's hoping that each delay makes
peace with honor more certain.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-07

No delay can keep the American pee
pie from remembering the Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-07

Yesterday was a historic day in
Washington. message or no message.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-07
HYOrlEI"
CURES BY INHALATION

Hvomei' Outfit, 81 90. Extra bottles,
SOC. "Hyomei" Balm Ia wonderful heal
err, 25c Sold by all druggists or sent by
mail. Send for the Story Of 'Hyomei."
Mailed free.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-07

Rich historical material is accumu
lating every day and hour.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-07

Now we will proceed to hold our
breath till Monday
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-07

The decks are not yet cleared for
congressional action.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-07

Rhode Island found time. Yesterday
in spite of the war excitement to do ITS
duty at the polls.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-07

The war with Spain isn't in it with
the war now being waged by house
wives on dirt and buffalo bugs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-07
A FAST DAY
PROCLAMATION.

In Difference to the practice of the early
settlers of New England, and following a
precedent that has obtained ever since
Maine was admitted into the Union of
States. and also with the advice and con-
sent of the Executive Council, l do APP
point
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-07
The sleigh bells iingled. yesterday.

The sleigh bells jingled. yesterday.
The early bird isn't catching many
worms just now.
Perhaps. after all. it would have been
better if March hadn't been quite so
lamhlike.
The war with Spain isn't in it with
the war now being waged by house
wives on dirt and buffalo bugs.
The last OF the Maine strikers will be
starved into submission before long.
unless all signs fail
journal correspondent writes that
bear ground is seen on the hills" He
lives in the game region.
Perham hasn't had a death for six
months. which isn't a bad death rate
for a town of 400 people
But at Paris Hill, usually so healthy
and happy, three young people, general
favortes in the neighborhood, have
died within a week of the same dread
disease, consumption
Pines Of the old fashioned kind are
still found in Andover. A pine tree
was recently hauled to mill in that
town that made four logs which aver
aged 16S feet. The largest was 10 feet
long and scaled 9S7 feet and was over
four feet in the stump.
The fishermen on the penobScot are
particularly ANXIOUS for a good salmon
season to offset the dismal failure of
the smelt fishing during the winter.
The little fish have run only in small
and scattering schools and the catchers
have made hardly enough to pay for the
wear and tear of their outfits. to say
nothing of day and night work in the
Severest of many winters
Blddcford is organizing a company
composed entirely of French residents,
which will seek admission to the Y.
G. s. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-07

Uo 1otioo whatever will b taken of
unsigned communications.
(Ao JouRnal cannot be held respon-
saSle for the preservation or return Of
ro3ooteA communications.
Address all communications relating
- subscriptions ana Advertisements to
BUNkEI0H 4 FLYNT. Publishers, Au-
G0Gta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-07

The last Of the Maine strikers will be
starved into submission before long.
unless all signs fail.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-07
r. r. BOOTH CO.,

l3l fremont St, Room 81, Boston, Mass
Home Office, % East Goth St, n. Y.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-07

Perhaps. after all. it would have been
better if March hadn't been quite so
lamhlke.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-07

y Journal correspondent writes that
bear ground is seen on the hills He
lives in the game region.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-07

Biddcford is organizing a company
composed entirely of French residents,
which will seek admission to the Y.
G. S. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-07

The early bird isn't catching many
worms just now.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-07

But at Paris Hill, usually so healthy
faVorites in the neighborhood have
died within a week of the same dread
disease, consumption.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-07

BY the GOVerDOf.
BYRON BOYD, Secretary of State.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-07

Perham hasn't had a death for six
months. which isn't bad death rate
for a town of 400 people
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-04-07

never forgive.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-06-15
Pay of u. S. Soldiers.

A Major General receives $500;
a Brigadier-G General, $500; Colo
mel, 50, 500; a Lieutenant Colonel,
$1,000; Major, ST. 500; Captain,
81 300, or ST. 900 if mounted; First
Lieutenant, $500, or $1,000 if
mounted; Chaplain, $1,000; Ad-
jutant, $4,000; Battalion Adjutant,
81 900 per annum.
Company non-comS. and priVateS
are paid as follows: First Sergeant,
S25; Sergeants, SI8; Corporals,
SIS; PrivateS, SI3 per month, to
which 20 per cent. is added when in
active service.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-06-15
The Mile in rlany Countries.

The English mile, used also in
this country, measures 100 yards
or $3.50 feet. But the mile of for
eign countries varies almost as much
as the language, so that travelling a
mile is one thing in France, and
quite another thing, either shorter
or longer, in other countries. The
French system of the "kilometer,"
or 1000 metres, is also used in Bel
GUM and Holland. To cyclerS and
others travelling in those countries
the kilometer-equal to 1904 yards
is used as a mile measure. The
Spanish mile is 1922 yards, and the
Russian only 10y yards. But the
Chinese have the easiest time of all
in making a mile record, their mile
being only 600 yards. In Norway
and Sweden the mile is 1860
yards, and in Germany it equals
three English miles. Other differ
enceS are: Italian, 2o25 yards;
Portuguese, 225o; Austria, 82o7,
and Denmark, 8238.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-06-15
Net Receipts Of Ball.

The British Benevolent Society
has received $369.15 from L. M.
Swanzy, chairman of finance com.
mittee of the ball held on the
Queens birthday. This amount
represents the net proceeds of
that event. There were 1872 tickets
-old for $3.50 and contribu ion
of $40 was received. The expenses
footed up S470.85, a moderate
amount attesting good manage.
ment.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-06-15
PASSPORT MATTER.
Chinaman Under Six Months Permit
Has to Pay Taxes.

Chinaman Under Six Months Permit
Has TO Pay Taxes.
A Chinaman arrived in Homo
lulu last April from Oakland, Ca
lifornis. He came to work for
Mr.. Dodge, commercial and in
surance man, among the Chinese
inhabitants. This Chinaman was
admitted under six months resi-.
dence permit. Intending to return
to the Coast by the steamer Peru,
he is refused passport because
he has not paid personal taxes in
this country.
The Chinaman thus blockaded
here claims that as he was not
here on January l, when personal
taxes are assessable and assessed,
he is not liable for such taxes. He
pulls receipt of Oakland out of
his bosom, but without affecting
the rigorous aspect of the Hawai-
ian receivers of tribute money.
He is made to feel his case still
harder because the officials de-
mand the penalty of fifty cents for
not having paid the taxes on or
before the fifteenth of January
when he was domicilrd 10 the
United States and perhaps had
not begun to dream of ever being
in this paradise.
+. b. McStocker, Collector Gen
eral of Customs, was seen about
the case. He said there was a
permanent order posted up in the
Custom House, that no pa,spo,t
be issued without the showing of
tax receipt. They waived all
discretion in the matter
Jonathan Shaw, Tax Collector
in. Chief, said his bureau was not
writing letters to the Customs.
In the case of a sick or in
digent Chinese or japanese,
who wanted to return home,
they issued exemption ce tii-
Gates, as they did in the case of
men over 10 years of age. He
would not make the dangerous
precedent Of issuing a certificate
that a Chinaman, or anyone else,
was not liable to taxes owing to
the time he entered.
The queer thing about this
Chinsman's case is that he is
under a heavy bond with surety
to get out of the country at the
end of six months. If other ma
chinery of our laws block his 90 =
ing, where is be ? In the present
case, however, the Chinaman il
not going to law about the $3.50
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-06-15
Established 1855
RTSEoP 81 Co.
BANKERS.

Transact a General Banking
and Exchange Business.
Commercial and Travellers
Letters of Credit issued, avail
able in all the principal cities
of the world.
Interest allowed after July
1, 1898, on fixed deposits 8
months 3 per cent, 6 months
81 per cent, II months 4
per cent.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-06-15
LRAvKs HONOLULU.
ARRIVES HONOLULU.

Returning, will leave Hilo at o'olocl
2. M, touching at Laupahoehoe, MANU-
kona and Kawaihae same day; Makena,
Maalaea Bay and Lahaina the following
day; arriving at Honolulu the afternoons
of tuesday and Fridays.
Will call at Pohoiki, Puma;
" No Freight will be received afte,
"a. M. on day Of sailing.