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AN IRRITATING CIRCUMSTANCE.

/ Tt is a trite saying that one should
not believe all one hears; neither
should one believe all the foreign news
, one sees in the dispatches. This being
So ali the news of how the German
! 1eet'sa Manila is behaving shouldn't
| be accepted without question. While
| this is so, it is also true that there
/ is some fire where there is so much
smoke.
The course of the German fleet at
Manila is becoming extremely irritat-
ing. and the press all over the country
is beginning TO ask why Germany finds
it necessary to have so much larger
fleet at Manila than the other powers
have. The American people and press
are beginning to think that the expla-
nation that it is so large merely to pro-
tect Germans and German interests is
not quite ingenious.
The latest annoyance to which the
Americans at Manila have been sub
jected was when the first relief expe-
dition for Admiral Dewey arrived. It
appears from Hongkong advices that
the Kaiserin Augusta trailed it so
closely as it went up the bay that all
who observed the incident gained the
impression that the purpose of the
warship was to ascertain the strength
of the expedition, and its composition
Whether or not the officers of the Kais-
erin Augusta satisfied themselves on
this point is not stated, and the strength
of the expedition is sufficient to en-
A
croachment by the first military nation
of the world, should it become neces-
sary to do so. Back of that expedi-
ton are the resources of a nation of
seventy millions of people.
1t is getting to be inexplicable why
Emperor William permits his admiral
to do such things, for it is inconceiv-
able that he should have the remotest
desire to force a quarrel upon the
United States. All his interests are
against such a course.
There is no doubt that the American
people are feeling considerably irritated
over the presence of so many German
warships at Manila. They do not know
whether to regard their presence there
as threat or an insult, a threat to
interfere and prevent the United
States from exercising full sway over
the islands, or an insult by assuming
that the United States are unable or
unwilling to protect all foreigners at
Manila. In the present temper of the
people the country would resent any
thing that looked like interference
from Germany quicker than from any
other nation, no matter what the con-
sequence of such resentment might be.
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IN THE CAVE OF MoNTEs1Nos.

All Spain seems to have been trans
formed. into cave of Montesinos, and
the people to have become jewellers
therein. To them there is no real world
all is enchantment
They are filed with gladness and ex-
ceeding great joy to think that Ger
vera's fleet has escaped from the har-
Dor Of Santiago. They are looking for
it to relieve Havana and capture lot
of American vessels. Admiral Ger
vera has cabled his wife that he is a
prisoner, but she and the people think
the cablegram is nothing but a for
gerry. Was there ever such infatua-
ton?
The Spaniards are our enemies, but
while this is so it is really pitiful that
such infamous deception should be
practiced upon them; it is more cruel
than the fortunes of war have been
to them, for this cruel deception is put
upon them by those who should be
their friends. The queen regent and
Sagasta know that Cervera's fleet has
been destroyed, and that he and his
brave men are prisoners in the hands
of the Americans. Even the Spanish
people cannot be fooled forever, and
some day they will learn the terrible
truth that is now so carefully kept
from them. What purpose does all this
deception serve? When it was an
nounced that an American fleet would
be sent to Spain the Spanish people
received the news with nonchalance, as
though it did not mean anything, even
if the fleet did appear off their coast.
The reason they did this was because
they have been stuffed with lies about
the United States and their fleet and
army.
There is rude awakening in store
for the Spanish people. When it comes
let the reigning dynasty beware.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-07-06
THE SAME OLD GAR.

1T ought not to be necessary for Sec
rotary Long to plead by personal letter
to Speaker Reed for an opportunity to
enable the house to vote on the navy
BILL whines the Boston Journal.
Yet, for years, it was one of those
Reed worshipers that applauded every
tyrannical ruling of the American car.
1t has fawned at his feet like a publ
can nodding an approval when a help
less minority tried in vain to obtain
justice in the body absolutely dominat-
ed by this arbitrary partisan despot
1t is long lane that has no turn,
and the Boston Journal and others of
its ilk are mourning now over the par
liamentary Frankenstein they aided in
creating.
How it writhes and murmurs at
tyranny whose existence it so long de-
MED. whose injustice it defended when
used to destroy minority rights and
promote majority jobs and wrongs.
After pitiable recital of its woes.
the Boston paper says: And yet it
has become necessary for the secretary
Of the navy to go out of his way to
ask, as a personal favor, for permission
for the representatives to vote upon a
measure which nine-tenths of them
would like to see adopted"
1t is too bad. But that sort of thing
has been going on for years. 1t has
been the chief feature of Mr.. Reeds
career as a speaker. AS long as it was
favorable to Republican skuIIdupeerv
it was all right; but when tthe Boston
Journal and other papers that have
been contentedly hanging to Reeds
coat-tails, accidentally drop, they do
not see why the car should keep right
ahead, going at the same gait and in
the same direction as before
The experience may do our Boston
contemporary and it's fellow sufferers
some good.
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IMPERIAL INCONSISTENCY.

Some objection has been made to the
admission of Arizona and New Mexico
into the Union of states. 1t is alleged
by goldbug imperialists of the east that
the west is composed of rotten bor-
oughs;" that some Of the states already
in should be cast out, and that the
Mexican populate in the two states
named constitutes an undesirable rle-
ment.
The same goldbugs who advance
these arguments against the west are
calling for Philippine, Ladrone and
Caroline annexation.
A reference to the roll of honor in
the present war. the reports of Shafter
and Young concerning the volunteers
from the great southwest, the name s
of Mexican patriots who fell at Guam
tanamo and Santiago, fighting Under
the stars and stripes, should nil w III
shame these defamers of the west.
1t will not be easy for adn;nis tration
followers to explain why Kew Mexico
and Arizona are not read for admis-
sion, if the natives of C'ceanica are
worthy to become our seI.ow citizens.
There is always somathin@ incon-
sistent in the attitude of the yoblbug.
He is so prone TO abuse his own cnuh-
trymen and take up with strangers:
so apt to assail his coln:.y and its
volunteers, while reaching out his arms
to embrace others far less worthy.
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is THE TRIBUNE "IMPERIAL-
ISTIC?n


A colonial policy for the United
States is going to become a party
question, and when it finally becomes
such a question it will dwarf all others
for the time being. The indications
now are that the Republican party will
be transfor1ned into the party of i'm
perialisrn. Already the Republican
papers are dreaming dreams of impe-
rialism and seeing visions of pro-con-
sulships. Our morning contemporary
appears to be coming out as a full
blown imperialist, trying to make its
readers believe an imperialistic policy
is nothing more than natural growth.
Yesterday it said:
1t is one hundred and twenty-five
years since the Declaration of indie
pendence was signed. Since then few
settlements along the Atlantic coast
have stretched all the way between the
seas. Indeed, they have gone so far be-
yond the western oceans boundary.
that the central point from east to
west Of our country is found outside
the Golden Gate in the Pacific ocean.
Under our institutions one-fourth of
the worlds wealth has graVitated to
US; our people have increased from
100000 to 100000 of inhabitants, and
II has been a perfectly natural eXpan-
sion. There has suddenly, however,
sprung up a great fear that if we do
not now stop within the circumscribed
limits OF our present possessions, we
shall be lost. A great class of so-called
statesmen, and n strong array of So
called wise editors are just now churn-
ing the air with words to prove that if
we permit little group Of islands out
III the western ocean to be annexed,
there VIII come, so to speak, q chemical
change in the constituents of our gov
eminent; that we shall never again be
as we were before; that there will be
strychnine in our political coffee. and
thenceforth we may look for convul-
sions at any moment. Some Of these
people are honest just as the brake on
a wagon to hold it back is as honest as
the wheels on which it is propelled:
some have no positive opinions of their
own, but indQrse the theory Just as
caucus bound slave votes with his par
". The master spirits in the movement
are doing their work for pay, and they
are the ones whose chief argument is
that they are seeking to defeat an in
famous conspiracy
Without discussing that question di
rectly 1t is proper, now that the nation
has passed another mile post in its life.
10 look back a little and see what the
nation has passed through, what its
dangers have been, and TO try to reach |
z conclusion as TO where we now stand. |
Then follows a short sketch as to |
what the financial result of the civil
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war was; how it became the policy to
have a great national debt and to go
on paying interest on it forever; how
to accomplish this half the money of
the country was destroyed, and then
the article ends with this:
The lesson taught by all this is that
il is contraction of business and con-
centration of wealth in q few hands
that is to be dreaded, and not expan-
sion and a broadening of opportunities
for labor The finances of our govern
ment and country are governed by
rules prescribed by men who all their
lives have studied only the creditor
side of life's ledger, and hence the rules
are as pitiless as a bankers protest,
and this fact has grown out OF the
harsh experience, that as all wealth
comes from labor, the true theory Oh
government is to keep open an unllm-
tied field for labor to operate ana eX-
pand in, and the only peril that threat
ems us now, is that the arm OF labor
may be paralyzed and its rewards be
cut off until, turning back upon ma
tive land It may, in its despair. become
a Sampson to tear down the pillars or
the temple of the republic to mingle
with its own the death struggle of our
country.
If all this be So then it would seem
that the more unlimited the field for
labor becomes, the more unlimited be-
comes the opportunity of capital to
plumber labor of its reward.
But this phase OF the question is not
so interesting as whether our contem-
porary is an imperialist in the bud,
soon to come out full blown, or not.
When it speaks OF "a great class OF So
called statesmen, and a strong array
of so-called wise editors" who ARE
just now churning the air with words"
does it refer simply to those who are
opposing the annexation of Hawaii, or
does it include those who oppose the
permanent retention of the Philip
pines and a colonial policy as Well?
Our contemporary article is ambigu-
Gus and seems capable of either con-
struction indicated in our question.
There is a difference between Hawaiian
annexation and a colonial policy that
would mean the permanent retention Of
the Philippines.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-07-06
COWBOYS BATTLE HYMN.

Now up and cinch your saddles. bows.
Now buckle on your gun,
And when you touch your stirrups
Let your horse be on the run,
For they tell us down in Cuba
That we boys will have some fun.
Wnlle we go riding with TOrrey.
CHORUS:
Hurrah, Hurrah the chorus we will swell
Hurrah! Hurrah. it's the cowboys turn
to yell
There's a gun for every puncher
And we know our leader well
While we go riding with Torrey.
Uncle Sam will make a roundup
On the range acros the bay,
he wants thousand reps to go
=. with Iorrey. SO they say,
To handle u. S. irons
In a systematic way
While we go riding with Torrey.
Now, when it comes to riding, boys.
Our Droncos are the best
They'll find the western COWBOYS
Are equal to the test,
It's cartridges and guns we want
And we will do the rest
While we go riding with Torrey.
So boys, We'll make a roundup.
OF the dons who fired the Maine.
Wen burn the L. S. brand so deep
Twill not be held by Spain:
And on our native soil well meet.
AT the home ranch once again
Whlie we go riding with Torrey
Denver News.
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Robbed the Grave.

A startling incident, Of which Mr.
John Oliver CT Philadelphia was the
subject, is narrated by him as follows:
Il was in a most dreadful condition
Ny skin was almost yellow, eyes
sunken, tongue coated, pain continually
in back and sides, nc aDpetite-gradu-
ally growing weaker day by day. Three
physicians had given me up. Fortu-
nately, friend advised trying Electric
Bitters'; and to my great joy and sur
prise, the first bottle made decided
Improvement. / continued their use for
three weeks, and am now a well man.
I know they saved my life, and robbed
the grave of another victim" No one
should fail to try them. Only soc per
bottle, at z. c. NJ. I. drug store.
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How camara Saved the Elect.

Cleveland Plain Dealer: The mighty
ships of the Camara fiotilla fioated slowly
through the great artificial waterway.
trackless desert on either side Stretched
away IN the illimitable distance
The admiral paced nervously 'up and
down on the bridge of the Pelayo Pres
Lieutenant Zanora
''Zanora." he said, ARE you positive
that all my orders were thoroughly com
prehended?"
Il am positive, admiral
They understand at Port Said then
that at exactly 4:30 they are to explode
the buried dynamite at the mouth OF the
canal, ana In this way force up an i'm
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-07-06
TALES OF THE DAY.
The Awkward Others

An Irish woman went out to Camu
Ramsay, in Minnesota. to see her boy
who had enlisted for the war; SAYS the
Philadelphia Call. borrowing a Scotch
story: Denny was raw recruit, and he
was being given a good deal of exercise
by way of getting him in line with what
was to be expected of him. He was out
with the awkward squad, and the SER
geant was drilling them up and down as
though life depended on the result He
formed then into a double column. and
the old woman watched with her heart in
her eyes as they started off
Aw, wisha. look at thim," said she;
iviry mothers son Of them out OF. step
but me boy, Denny'if
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-07-06
COURAGE of the Soldier.

AT military encampment at Alder
shot says the London Telegraph, a gall
liant on-commissioned officer took his
most fervent attachment for a stroll
through camp, when. passing sentry,
lenge was fiercely given, Halt Who
goes there?' Urbane. because victorious,
the reply came condescendingly AN en-
gineer and lady friend" For moment
the silence was too deep for words, then
the sentry had a happy thought Pass
sapDer ard servant girl he said, gent
ally. And they passed.
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movable wall of earth across the enter
ance?'
They do. admiral"
And they also understand at the other
end of the canal that the same operation
will be carried out?'
Yes, admiral -
Then | see no reason why my plan
should not prove inagnificently effective.
With both ends of the canal stopped up
and the flotilla carefully anchored in tae
very middle of the waterway, | can con-
fdently assume that my beloved ships
will be safe from the accursed Yankees
for many weeks to come"
The eyes of the brave commander
glared with the fire of conscious victory.
~ ass me WORD TO drop the anchors;
telegraphed the queen that Camara mas
saved the Spanish fieeti"
Yes. admiral" said the lieutenant.
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All grocers sell U. S. Baking Pow
der at the following prices: Bounce
cans, IOc; S-ounce cans, 15c; 1-pound
cans, Csc. Every can guaranteed to
give perfect satisfaction or money re-
funded. Why, not give it trialp
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Sampson was president of the board
of inquiry into the destruction of the
Maine. He was also president of the
board of inquiry that destroyed Ger
vera's fleet.
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COMMENTS OF THE PRESS.

soldiers are buried exclaims Senator
Teller, of Colorado, there the American
flag will be planted TO remain, and we will
questions involved" There are American
soldiers buried in Mexico, Canada and
Cuba Which of these does the senator
from Colorado wish to annex first?
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The Times Union and Citizen will wager
the brownest ginger cake to be found that
regiment of Florida natives can be
raised within week. and that within an
other week it can land in Cuba, march
under the hot sun from one END of the ISL
and 10 the other. require less for food
than any other regiment, and whip any
two regiments that Spain may place be-
fore them.
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For Over Fifty Years

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for children teething. II
soothes the child. softens the gums. al
LAYS all pain. cures wind colo. and
is the best remedy for Diarrhoea-
Twenty-Five cents bottle
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-07-06

At recent auction sale in Baltimore
a lock of Henry Clay's hair sold for
twenty-five cents. And pictures of
Henry do not show that he belonged
to the tribe of Esau. either
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-07-06

1t is just quarter of century ago
since the members of the Virginius ex-
petition were executed at Santiago de
Cuba. Things are being reversed there
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Spain should thank her lucky stars
Gf she has any that she was not able
to buy the O'Higgins. It would have
had to be charged to profit and loss.
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ACCIDENTALLY. the mining congress
might discuss the best methods Of OBJ
tanning coal for warships when far
from a home port
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It makes man feel as though he
were carrying the financial burden of
the war when he goes and buys fifty
cents worth Of I. r. postage stamps.
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The United States will not recognize
the doctrine of squatter sovereignty in
the Philippines no matter what nation
may attempt TO squat.
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Chicago Times-H Herald: Admiral Dewey
S.n, L. utpiolnaGy idtiS VEL tnailh
commanding the German ships in Manila
harbor that he was highly pleased to
see so many Germans on hand but ''sug-
gested that they keep out of range, in or
der TO prevent unpleasant accidents.
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Sagasta says Spain will go ahead, but
he seems 10 overlook the important
fact that Spain viii go right ahead to
certain destruction.
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"Soon after man passes forty, he
begins 10 lose interest in the Fourth
Of July noise" says the Atchison Globe.
Not if he is a genuine American.
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Seaside resorts will no longer be able
to offer Spanish fleets as an attrac-
ton; they will be compelled to fall
back on the time honored sea serpent.
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Simpsons losses were very much
heavier than Dewey's. Sampson lost
one man killed and two wounded, while
Dewey didn't lose a man.
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from the Pacific and the Atlantic. Now
sweep It from the Mediterranean.
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The solicitude of. Emperor William
for the safety and welfare of his sub
jects in the Philippine Islands passes
all understanding. 4r
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Spanish generals still cling to the
helmet Of Mambrino for war purposes.
And just as long as they do they win
be dished.
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The Spaniards like their bull fights
on Sunday. The Americans like their
sea fights on Sunday.
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Kansas City Times: The Democratic
party is as much opposed to Imperialism
as 1t is to those twin economic monstros-
ities-tho Dingley tariff and the gold
standard.
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party purified of the faint of fusion
Fusion taints all things that it touches.
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The United States did not take the
Philippines from Spain that Emperor
William might take his choice of them.
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Hetty Green has loaned New York
City cool million. But the tempera-
tuTe is as hot as ever
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What is the difference between the
bachelor girl, the childless mother and
the old maid?
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If the war ends now all the babies
born during the next decade will be
called Sampson or "Schley."
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Admiral Dewey has told Admiral Won
Deiderichs TO keep off the grass. And
Dewey will enforce the order.
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The brilliant work of the army at
Santiago doesn't relieve the war de-
partmert Of its slowness and incom-
potency.
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Cervera's feet fused; and look at the
result today.
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The colonial policy of the United
states has been definitely settled 10
this extent-that Spain will be deprived
Of ner Caribbean and Pacific colonies.
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The best fruits OF the present war
viii grow on the tree of liberty.
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Dor it viii be a case of new wine in an
old bottle.
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The naval fight off Santiago was
truly moving sight.
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In resolving to continue the war
Spain has evidently reached the con-
clusion that suicide is not a sin.
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The University of Michigan has made
Secretary of State Day an NJ. A.-mas-
ter of the art of statecraft.
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If the Americans are pigs, they are
pigs in clover; and Spain is furnishing
the clover.
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Camara is thankful that he was at
Port Said instead of at Santiago.