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The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-14
THE ELEMENT OF LUCK

For the fiscal year ended June 80 last
there was an increase in internal revenue
receipts of $24, 249, 925 over the previous
year--or a trifle over $4,000, 600 month.
This item, of course, went toward reduc-
ing the deficit occasioned by the failure
enues equal to the ordinary expenditures
of the government on a peace basis. 1t
reduced the total deficit variously esti
mated at from $4,000, 600 to sec, 200, 900, by
Just that much, for in calculating the
probable income of the government for
a given period economists who are at all
careful of their regulations are not dis
posed to over-estimate. The increase
noted came from the two items of liquors
and tobacco, and it is not of record that
Mr. Dingley depended upon an increased
consumption exceeding $17,000,000 of the
one and $4,000 900 of the other. Nor is
there much in the fact to felicitate our
selves upon. Every last one of us will not
be prone to regard as a wholesome indi-
cation so large an increase in the con-
sumption of liquor as is indicated by the
enhanced revenue. But that is neither
here nor there. 1t is only noted to illus
trate the proverbial good luck of tho
Republican party, which takes credit for
bountiful crops at home, for famines in
other lands, and for the effects of bull
movements on the grain exchanges. 1t
was put in charge of the nations affairs
on it's promise to enact wise" laws, that
should provide ample revenues for all OF
the requirements of the government that
should restore confidence and set the
wheels of industry again in motion AT
the very moment when its utter failure
to accomplish any of these things was
most conspicuously accentuated, it en-
gagged reluctantly in war which quickly
and wholly diverted the attention of the
people from its colossal bunders, and
acted as stay of criticism and Of cen
sure. At the same time the hunger of the
multitudes in the famished lands abroad
was only equaled by the thirst of the
masses at home, and domestic corsump-
foreign absorption of our breadstuffs,
the one enrichng the national treasury
the other lifting the American farmer
out of the rut and placing him squarely
on the high road to prosperity. Ordin-
airy expenses are so intermixed with eX-
traordinary expenses on account of the
war, and customs receipts and income
from war revenue measures so punched,
that an exact measure of the defalcation
in Republican pledges may be taken only
with difficulty 1t will doubtless be i'm
possible for the statisticians of the treas
ury to separate and classify the figures
until-after the fall elections until
the weather Is cooler.
But there is always a day of settle
ment day for the final rendering of ac-
counts, and political parties, no more
than individuals, may not hope to escape
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-14
PATTON FOR CHAIRMAN

There is very little if any division of
sentiment among Southern California
delegates as to the propriety of selecting
George S. Patton for chairman of the
state convention. The north, by common
consent, comedies the position to this Sec
ton, and here it is felt that no one is
more deserving of the honor, and no one
more thoroughly equipped for the duties
and responsibilities of the place, than the
gentleman named. A skilled parliament
tartan, we'll poised, quick in discernment,
incisive in methods. sagacious and de-
liberate, the fines of such a selection is
scarcely debatable. 1t is sure to be
most acceptable to the probable nominee
for governor, who, in forecasting the
action of the coming convention at San
Francisco yesterday, said:
The Los Angeles legation has asked
for George S. Patton for chairman. He
is good Democratic friend of mine. and
his nomination by the Los Angeles dele
cation strikes me very favorably. l
have very high opinion of him.
The Herald hopes Mr.. Patton will COM
mand the united support. not alone of the
Los Angeles contingent but of the entire
delegation from Southern California. He
is a person capable of approaching a
compliment of that nature, and such sup
port will be an earnest of the harmony
that should characterize the delegation
as whole.
A caucus has been called for o'clock
Monday evening in the hall of the house
of representatives at Sacramento, and
to its DEGREES Mr.. Patton will, of course,
WELD with loyal obedience.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-14
LARGER THAN A MANS HAND

The protocol executed. the rest is de-
sorbing More attention will now be
given to the situation in China, fast TAX
ing on world concern. The indications
now point to secret treaty, the handi-
work of Lii Hung Chang, by which Rus
STA is to assist China in developing her
military and naval forces and in making
internal improvements. in consideration
of exclusive railroad franchises and pre-
ferential rates. Russia will, of course,
aid her ally in resisting all English de-
mands for open doors and free ports.
1t is not strange that the publication of
the draft of this treaty in the London pa
pers of Friday set the country afire. Its
existence might have been kept a secret
for some time yet, but for the pressure
upon the emperor to confirm the fran
chise of the Picking, Hankow and Men
Chwang railroad
Salisbury is again being roasted for
the insufficiency of his Chinese policy in
protecting the eastern markets for Brit
ish goods, but it is not clear how he could
prevent the willy Ii from making terms
with the power which he recognizes as
having preponderating influence on all
questions of commercial and internal
policies of his masters empire.
England has her remedy, of course, and
the report that every man in her power
full navy has been ordered to his post is
at least ominous. E. Benjamin Andrews
has been somewhat ridiculed for his re-
cent prophecy of universal war. But
prophets are usually not without honor
save in their own country.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-14
WAR WIT

If we understand the Porto Ricans, they
would like the United States to take their
Island as sort of national picnic ground.
philadelphia Ledger.
With his gold breast-plate, collar and
whistle, Aguinaldo will see that the natives
have show If he can furnish it-Philadel.
phla Times.
There is going to be fierce competition
among the Porto Ricars when it comes to
determining who was the original Miles
man.-Indianapolis News.
The Spaniards' garrisons in East Cuba
seem to welcome a summons to surrender
as If 1t were the sound of bell announcing
that dinner is ready.-Boston Herald.
Don Carlos is reported to be worth ss0..
100000, and his desire to keep this wealth
is probably the reason why he is so tardy
about Selling the Spanish crown.-Chicago
Tribune.
The only thing Spain has secured from
the war thus far is complete verification
of the accuracy of General Sherman's
definition of war.-Chicago Times Herald.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-14
FOR THE CAMPAIGN

Tho Los Angeles Daily and Sunday
Herald will be mailed to any address In
South ern alifornia or Arizona for three
months for 81. 90, cash in advance. Are
you u Democrat? Now is your oppor-
tunity.
The Los Angeles Herald is the only
Democratic daily in Southern California
publishing full Associated Press re-
ports. Ifyou are already subscriber
induce your political brethren to sub
scribe to the best ID EN- ocratic exponent
in southern California.
Send In your subscription of $500 for
the campaign at once. Make all checks.
drafts and money orders payable to The
Herald Publishing Company. Los An
geles.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-14

esteemed contemporary also to be "agin
the government" when 1t lays violent
hands upon San Pedro harbor or tres
passes upon California beet fields. At
other times 1t is unwabblingly loyal and
Jealous. It should lose no time in ne
gotiating with the government a recip-
rocitY treaty..
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-14
Great Battery Work

One OF the Smith Center boys writes to
his home paper that when the news came
to the Chickamauga hospital Of the de-
struction of Cervera's fleet one of the
nurses commenced to read 1t out loud. He
had got as far as the statement that the
Brooklyn had been hit forty-f1ve times when
fever patient, little out Of his head.
shouted: Great God! Who pitched fox
Brooklyn ?"-Kansas City Journal.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-14
A Significant Reminder

Patriotism" calmly observes the Noda-
way (Mo.) Banner, SHOULD begin at home.
Any man in this community Is perfectly
willing to remember the Maine, but we
can't get many Of our citizens to remember
their printer. War, though terrible thing.
sometimes is necessary. We may have to
declare 1t yet."-Chicago Times-Herald.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-14
Even Then

Once, in a prehistoric bog,
There dwelt young and frisky frog;
And by his side, in mundane strife,
There lived and throve his buxom wife.
Said he, one day: lodge meets tonight,
And my duty cannot slight;
" A yearly meeting this will be,
New members mall that, you see
" So don't wait up for me. my dear,
For it will keep me late. fear"
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-14

A statement of the monthly disburse-
ments on war account will be found in
our news columns this morning. The
fact that less than s10O. 900, 900 has been
paid out thus far will doubtless surprise
most people.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-14

Now that the war is over Secretary
Long can pay up his back dues and re-
sumo the presidency of the International
Peace congress. Considering his rank in
as a knOcker
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-14

Only few more hours remain for
the people of Los Angeles to avail
themselves of the privileges of their
citizenship, if they have not already
registered.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-14
Discouraging Outlook

Mrs. Dewitt-An Italian scientist claims
to have produced diamonds artifcially by
firing a cannon.
Mr.. Dewitt-Most unfortunate. Peace
Will hereafter be mpossible.-JewelersA
Weekly.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-14

Ten o'clock Monday evening is the
hour that the registration lists close.
The duty of every American citizen
to himself, his party and his country
is to see that his name is enrolled.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-14

The Journals Paris correspondent
fears 1.-THE United States will not be rep
resented in the department of electrical
Of the exposition. The same
fear was expressed in SS. But there was
no other country in evidence at the expo
sition of that wear,
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-14

Shall we have one kind of government
for the Kanakas, another kind for the
Cubans. and another kind for the Porto
Ricans? There is quite difference in
the three races.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-14

Helen Gould pays daily visits to the
military hospitals And she never goes
empty handed. All honor to the Ameri-
can princesSi
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-14

If the attitude of the native Cubans
States shall be as patriotic, patient and
rational as Thomas Estrada Palma de-
clares it is now and will continue, the
Cuban question will find a ready solu-
finn
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-14

1t would be in strict accord with the
eternal decency of things If Colonel
Roosevelt should be invited to succeed
Run Away Alger
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-14

There isn't a word in the protocol about
capitulation or surrender. But the world
understands 1t as give away.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-14
At the End of the Run

Mr.. Wheelfend-Well, you are a horrible
sight!
Mrs. Wheelfiend-You cannot expect 4
woman's beauty to outlast a century.-In~
danapois Journal
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-14

Colonel du Patty de Clam has recently
been living up to his name. We trust
that he is thoroughly pacified.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-14

Schley is too old to change his political
convictions, however costly it has been
for him to maintain them.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-14

is sure to be a shortage of hustlers for the
q. 0. p. at the polls in November.
The merit system is claimed as a Re
publican inspiration, and it may seem
inconsistent and unphilosophical to give
1t body blow in the home of its friends,
but General Grosvenor exacts that it be
done, and Mr.. Hanna's entire army of
reconcentrados in Ohio are insisting
upon it, Now that the war is practically
over, the president can no longer pro-
crastinate without giving mortal offense.
Hostilities against the Spaniards have
ceased. The guns of the administration
must now be trained upon the Democrats
still in office. intrenchsd behind breast
works constructed by the Republicans
themselves.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-14
New National Names

Those who have breathed the air at San.
tiago say Garcia's only mistake was In
wanting to clean out the town the wrong
way-Philadelphia Times.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-14

The Herald is glad to correct an error
that crept into its remarks on Ygnacio
Bilderrain yesterday. The Democratic
party is to be congratulated that the
county central committeeman represent
Bilderrain, a gentleman Of an entirely
different character.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-14

"Faller vat senks battlesheeps don't
always get most cradet marks" observes
the Swede at our elbow,
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-14

The first duty of every citizen to-
morrow morning, if he has not yet
registered, will be trip to the court
house.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-14

The Cubans are now said to be wholly
reconciled to Uncle Sans method of
quieting titles.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-14

Don't write private and confidential
letters to Alger unless you want them
published.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-14

U. S. A. promises to be larger before
it Is smaller.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-14

Now for public baths for the childre
of the poor!
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-14

Russell Sage Is thrifty gentleman of
Sugars and millions.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-14
Abou Ben Alger

Russell A. Alger, may his tribe grow less,
Awoke one night and saw with great dis
tresS
A demon writing in the book of DOOM
And Alger shuddered at the fearsome
gloom.
" What writest thou?" And then the fiend
AYERS
" list-reconcentrado murderers."
Said Alger then, for he had lots Of gall:
" Is Alger one?" Eyes, your name leads
them ALL"
CLOUDESLEY JOHNS.
Harold, Cal
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-14

II not invincible in war, let us hope thai
Alger will be at least invisible in peace.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-14

The Maine Is still there, but we remem-
Der her all right.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-14

Sagasta an expansionist Not much
He Is the boss contractonst of the age.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-14

If you have not registered, remem-
Der that tomorrow is the last day to
save your vote.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-14

From seventy millions of people, more
or less, the president will select five peace
commissioners. So many newspaper
guesses have already been made as to
who they will be, the names of some
Of them are quite sure to come out of the
box. But it need not be assumed that
any newspaper has a direct vote.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-14


AT the Republican house warming Fri
day evening Mr.. w. A. Hola bird made
little speech, in which he said: Steve
White is respected in Washington, but no
one believes word he says on the floor"
What delicious paradox Let us re-
verse it: Perkins is not respected. al
though he was never known to tell lie
on the fioor!" OF what value is respect"
if the habitual liar can command it? Is
a premium paid on untruthfulness III
Washington? Respect for Mr.. Hola bird
will not be enhanced by such gibberish as
that. We do not believe lying and de-
ceitfulness command respect anywhere.
Perhaps Mr.. Holabrd didn't make use
of such an unfortunate expression. Yet
the Times so quotes him.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-14

vided for. Political contracts are in
violabe.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-14

General Wheeler has felt constrained
ligned by certain newspapers that have
become jealous of his well-earned fame,
and that have been apprehensive lest
some one of the military chieftians of the
war might become troublesome factors in
politics and upset slate calculations. 1t
is unfortunate that our heroes must twice
earn their fame.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-14

Neglect to register tomorrow and
you will have good reason to kick
yourself thereafter.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-14

Remember Clara Bartonl
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-14

The Cubans also rest their case.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-14

Sagasta appears to be as apprehensive
of the cortes as some presidents have
been of congress in this country, and he
is reported to be exceedingly grateful to
Mr.. Mckinley for not insisting upon the
convocation of the Spanish national as
sembly at once, to ratify the terms of
peace. Why should rulers be so afraid of
the people in their representative capa
city? Can't the people longer be trusted?
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-14

The panorama swiftly turns,
The missions fade, the padres die,
A race is doomed, a new faith burns,
A new flag Is unfurled on high
Ger California.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-14

The rod of empire hold its sway
Westward, until there's no more west
And takes its stand beside the bay
That knows the broad Pacific's breast,
By California.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-14

But To- where'er the Saxon race
Hath carried freedom, note change,
A change for veal, in natures face,
BY sea COAST desert, mountain range,
All California.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-08-14

can princess!
Colonel du Patty de Clam has recently
been living up to his name. We trust
that he is thoroughly pacified.
-
There isn't word in the protocol about
capitulation or surrender. But the world
understands 1t as a give away.
->>
Schley is too old to change his political
convictions, however costly it has been
for him to maintain them.
"Faller vat senks battlesheeps don't
always get most cradet marks" observes
the Swede at our elbow.
>>
The CUbanS are now said to be wholly
reconciled to Uncle Sans method of
quieting titles.
~
Don't write private and confidential
letters to Alger unless you want them
published.
If not invincible in war, let us hope that
Alger will be at least invisible in peace.
~
Sagasta an expansionist? Not much.
he Is the boss contractionst of the age.
Russell Sage Is a thrifty gentleman of
Sugars and millions.
-~~
The Maine is still there, but we remem
Der her all right
U. S. A. promises to be larger before
it Is smaller.
Now for public baths for the children
of the poor!
The Cubans also rest their case,
Remember Clara Bartonl
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-08-18
THE PEACE COMMISSION.
Two United states Senator's May
Serve with Secretary Day.

Two United States Senator's May
Serve with Secretary Day.
Washington, Aug. 13.-The near APP
proach to the signing of the protocol
has required the discussion of the
personnel Of the peace commission.
There is good authority for the state
ment that Secretary Day will be at
the head Of the commission and that
two United States senators will be
members Of ii. Senator Allison of
Iowa and Senator German Of Mary
land have been prominently mentioned
for places ON the commission, and ii is
known they have been under consider
alton by the president. 1t is not be-
lieved by members of the administra-
ton that the commission can complete
its work In time to require an extra
session Of congress to consider its la
bcrs, as would be the case II a treaty
Of peace was negotiated, though it is
possible an extra session may be called
early in November to consider the
treaty OF peace.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-08-18

Madrid. Aug. 13. - The government
has received the protocol and the cabi-
net council rose at 9:40 p. m, having
approved II. The government Will
wire NJ. Cambon at once, empowering
him to sign the preliminaries of peace.
The day has been automatically one
OF the busiest since the outbreak OF
the war. There have been no fewer
than three cabinet councils, i naddition
to various diplomatic conferences.
Though the text of the protocol was
not received until the evening was
well advanced, the government had
been made fully acquainted with its
contents through Paris. The matter
was practically settled at the cabinet
meeting in the afternoon, and the re-
ceipt of the actual document, there
fore only required a meeting OF the
cabinet for n formal acceptance. Min
listers adhere to the statement that the
protocol contains no notifications OF
the original propositions, but only new
suggestions. They expect it will be
signed at Washington today and that
q suspension of hostilities will be an
nounced. The minister Of foreign af-
fairs assured the correspondent OF the
Associated Press that the negotiations
for the peace treaty will take place in
Paris, but he says the commissioners
have not yet been appointed. The
terms of the protocol will not be pub
lished until the instrument has been
signed.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1898-08-18
NEW GOLD FIELD.
Prospectors Rushing to the Pine
Creek District.

1reek D1strtct.
jul eau, Alaska. Aug. 10. via Seattle,
Wash. Aug. 16.-What is regarded as
a most important discovery of rich
placer diggings is reported TO have
been made On Pine creek, a small
stream emptying into Atlin lake, n
feeder of Lake Tagish. The discovery
is located in the Northwest Territory.
The news of the discovery has caused
a great stampede from Juneau and
other Southeastern Alaska points, and
it is estimated that at least 1000 pros
pectors have started for the locality.
AS reported here the find was made
two years ago by George Miller OF
this city, about the time the Klondike
was made. Miller allowed his dis
covery to lie dormant and went TO the
Klondike. Last month he returned,
and, taking a few friends into conf
dence, visited the place and staked out
their claims. Walter Carter, who has
just returned here from the diggings,
says: II saw four men shovel In
twenty ounces in two days, one pan
from bed rock containing "a. The
news has caused great excitement in
Juneau. and every boat leaving here
is crowded with p~rospectors. The
gold brought in from the new diggings
is like that from the Klondike, very
coarse, but it Is said to be worth 81 an
ounce more.