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The age-herald., 1898-07-05
THE VALUE OF THE VEsUvIUS
Her Work at Santiago Proves Her High
 Effectiveness

Some of those who have not believed in the value of the dynamite cruiser vesuv.us as an instrument of naval warfare, are now among her strongest advocates since her wonderfully effective work against the defenses of Santiago in the last two weeks. Admiral Sampson reported that the ship had thrown charges of guncotton ashore with the most satisfactory results, and that her value in operating against fertifi- cations has been of the highest character.
 For years, ever since the completion of the vessel, in fact, the navy has been d- vided as to her usefulness in war time, and until some practical experiments could be made it was argued that it would be foolish to build further ships of her type. Her one great defect is her inability to turn rapidly, but this. is owing to her ex- treme length and narrow beam. It is difh- cult for her to turn in radius of less than 400 yeards, although provided with twin screws.
 Officers have pointed out that another defect is the fact that her three tubes are stationary. and can be trained only by the rudder To train them, therefore, is some- times difficult matter in heavy seas. Down off the Cuan coast, though, the re- ports show that she has had apparently little trouble !n hitting her targets and backing out of range in short order.
 Several years ago an extended series of A-ials was conducted off Port Royal and elaborate reports were made to the Aavy department. and the conclusion reached was that the Vesuvius was not of much value to the navy. Now all her officers are willing to admit that she Is a wonder fully efficient boat for certain classes of work, and that her tubes have done more destruction to the outer harbor of Santiago than, a bombardment by the entire fleet could have accomplished in day.
 The tubes of the Vesuvius are of fifteen inches caliber. buL she has never yet fired the full charge they are capable of throw ing. Subcaliber charges of six, eight and ten-inch projectiles, containing from 200 to 300 pounds of guncotton, were used in the attacks on Santiago's defenses, and
The age-herald., 1898-07-05
WHITE AND MORGAN

From the San Francisco Examiner Oemo
 Senator White angrily protests that he is not filibustering. We do not know what Sena tor White calls his action in regard to the Newlands resolutions, but most peo- pie who are not employees of the Sugar trust characterize the policy of the senate minority, led by White, as filibustering of a very extreme type. Mir. Whites anger was due to a protest by Senator Morgan who said, among other things:
 By our delay in taking action we are placing enormous burdens upon the presi- dent Such conduct is absolutely indefen- sible. By endeavoring to consummate political trick unworthy of the senate, we are failing of patriotic duty. When you re- turn to your constituents, to the fathers whose sons are now in the Philippine Is- lands, they will know of this trick and they will spurn you"
 Senator White should reflect that nine out of ten people in California believe him to be mistaken in his course of opposition to the annexation of Hawaii. It should give him cause for thought that the only support he gets in California on this ques- tion comes from the organ of the sugar trust. His constituents do not impugn his motives. There is even no objection to the expression of his opinions in reason- able and moderate way, but there is a very strong and decided objection to his resort to the discreditable practice of fih- clustering, which aims to accomplish by indirection that which cannot be done di- rectly. If the charge made by Senator Morgan were not true MT. White would net be angry, but it is true and the whole world knows it. That is why MT. White feels hurt
 But when MT. White attacks the senator from Alabama he should remember that he is attacking one who has endeared him. self to the people of California by his stren- uous support of their cause against the funding bill schemes of MT. Huntington, and this was at a time when MT. Whites industry was not at all so conspicuous as it is at the present moment, when he is filibusterng to defeat the wishes of the vast majority of his constituents.
The age-herald., 1898-07-05
Thus .fao our fortune keeps an upaoard
 course, And iUe are grac'd acith a0reaths of uic-
 to7g. HENRY IT.
The CountrY's Foreign Wars.
Editor

The invasion of Mexico by Taylor and Scott in 1S46 and 1si7 does not by any means embrace all the work of American soldiers on foreign soil. The flag has in two other instances been planted by force in other countries. but these two instances of in- vasion of foreign territory are not often recalled
 President Thomas Jefferson conducted the first foreign war that this country was ever engaged in, and its conduct was as brilliant as it was brief. Gen. William Eaton, soldier of the revolution was the heio of that war. He was consul at -Tunis, and in that city he organized a force of American marines and artillerists and Greeks and Arabs. At the head of this force he marched across the Libyan desert to Derne, one of Tripolis richest towns, stormed and captured it. and raised Old Glory for the first time on foreign soil This occurred in 1895 in the spring months. It was brilliant event in the war waged against the pirates of Tripoli, but for some reason it is scarcely mentioned in the his tories of that period Nevertheless, Eaton was the forerunner of Shafter and Dewey.
 It might puzzle the schoolboy, bright as he may be, to name the second invasion, although it is fully recorded. It occurred as an incident of the war of 1912 in the neighborhood of Niagara Falls. It was a short invasion of British territory, and a small battle or two was fought in Canada the American forces being led by Hull, Harrison and others. There was nothing especially brilliant in the land battles of the war of 1872, and the Canadian invasion was like the rest of the land operations of that war Hull won no glory for himself or his country.
 Eaton, however, deserves to be remem- bered,as well as Scott and Taylor. The work of all three was full of dash and boldness. Each was well planned and well executed. Each was successful from start to finish. All three of the foreign wars of the eountry-that with the pirates of Trip ol, that with Great Britain and the later one with Mexico-were conducted by dem- ocratic presidents; and it was reserved to the present year to usher in a foreign war under anti-democratic auspices. The pres eflt war promises to be the most memora- ble of the country's foreign wars, bringing the country in closer touch with the outside world and having a broader and more varied field. It will scarcely be, however, c1 1Tra i'm 1fc.o tIo was, for that added. first and last, an em- pire stretching from the Gulf to the Gold en Gate.
The age-herald., 1898-07-05
CApIz, TIE KEY To SLAIN.
From Collier's Weekly.

From CQlhefS weekly
 Cadiz has been considered the key to Spain. It is one of three cities which Charles V. recommended Philip to keep an eye on. Once upon a time the latter pre- pared a fleet there. It's destination was England. Its object was to punish Eliza beth for her wicked refusal to marry But the lady was highly strategic. She knew a trick worth two of that. Raleigh, Essex other little dears, gentlemen adventurers and choice persons were sent in advance to argu They took with them over seven thousand pil5emen, more than six thousand cannoneers and hundred and fifty sail. On Essex was enjoined the duty of not ex- posing himself to danger. For the rest there were common prayers twice daily and general inhibition against swearing, die ing and brawling likewise against picking and stealing. When the fleet reached Cadz the harbor was found fully furnished with men, -ofTar, galleys, gaffeons, merchantmen and caraeks. Then the historic fight was pulled off. There was the punching of the galleys, the hulling of the men-of-war, the scurryng. the scutt1ng, the attack by land and sea, the storming of the citadelS, fall which followed a sack which ensued and the reduction of Cadiz to heap of cinders on a wreck-strewn shore. Many choice persons were knighted on the spot. 9th for all they were worth Those were the good old days. But not for Philip. His part cssShe entertainment cost him 20 000, 900 ducats and a great deal of his desire to pun ish the contumacious queen. If Cadiz is to be besieged again, there are tactics which the war board may profitably con- slider.
The age-herald., 1898-07-05
Another Great July Event.

July has been from the birth of the re- public a Hateful month. The first battle of Manassas was fought in July; Vicksburg fel on Fourth day of July; Jefferson, Madison and Monroe died on the Fourth day of the eventful month. On the eve of a dreadful Fourth day of July 5664 men lay dead on the Gettysburg battlefield, and 27,206 were tortured with wounds. It was one of the greatest and most momentous battles of all history.
 July has added another victory to the list that will live as long as the language itself survives. The best of Spain's naval tion that boasted at the outset it's desire to cope with this country at sea stands today helpless and shorn of effective sea power The ships that Admiral Camara has at Port Said are not worthy of consideration as force with which to meet what this country possesses, and will certainly dis patch to Spain unless the war Is speedily ended.
 It ds scarcely credible that Spain will fight on after she sees and digests the events of this July; for common sense and reason still have place in warfare. Spain's best friends in Europe-the Pope, or the Austrian Emperor, or the French holders of Spanish bonds. will see that Spain is not in condition to wage successful war against this country. She will soon be without a ship. She is unable to borrow money. Her troops are unpaid. She is standing out when any other people would yield. It must be that Spain will do like wise. It must be that the fall of Santiago will be conceded to be the fall of Spanish power in the West Indies; and if Spain con- tinues to cherish illusions at home, Watson must be dispatched at the head of an in- vincibIe flying squadron to beat sense by means of great guns into the heads of her people.
 The dispatches today render intellible sev- eral things. Shafter sent his rather "blue" dispatch of Sunday before he knew Cervera had fled, and had been overtaken and de- eliminated from the contest altogether, he immediately demanded the surrender of the city itself. The surrender of the city, un- der penalty of bombardment, became then a consideration of the women and children in 1t.
The age-herald., 1898-07-05
Gov. J0hnst0n's ChaIIenue.

The strength of the democratic partv in the pending canvass rests upon the good government that it has brought to the state and the head of the ticket can say, -as he does say whenever his administra- tion is assailed, that no one can find "one single specific act of the administration to assail," the democratic party is on solid ground. If one dollar of the peoples money has been wasted, if any useless approprf- ation has been made, if single law has been violated, or single duty been neg bia, let it be specified, giving time and place and circumstance.
 No such specification has appeared, or will appear. Candidate Deans spoke two the administration with one single spe- cfic act of omission or commission. He nearly exhausted the vocabulary in the construction of denuncatory phrases but he did not put together few plain words naming a particular wrongful act or a particular neglect of duty. Candidate Warner and his black cohorts did not do any better, and the government wing of the republican party were too busy look ing after federal appointments to give state subjects consideration.
 After two years service Governor John- ston comes before the people with a rec- ord of clean, efficient government that Is simply unassailable-that has not been as- sailed except in the most vague and gen. eral way-that will not be specifically as- sailed, we may be sure, because what op- .ponents have not found in the past they cannot find in the future. They are eager to find, but the material they want does not exist and cannot be. found 'T take it, said Governor Johnston at Tus- cumbia, with all modesty, "that no higher
The age-herald., 1898-07-05
ATLANTA's IMMUNE NONSENSE
the Chattanooga Times.

From the Chattanooga Times.
 It is a curious rivalry that some of At lantas newspapers and people have been getting up for some years-that of being a yellow fever immune, as it were. And now the proposition, coming from Atlanta, to make the town a dumping and camping ground for Bronze Johns army, savers of the ghoulish. Of course Atlanta will be promptly bottled up, if such thing shall be attempted. The whole country would join in giving that city such a dose of ex- clusion as would take the tommyrot inn mune nonsense out of its press and people, once for all. If they banker for yellow fever, so that must import it wholesale, they should surely be not only allowed to, but made to, enjoy its possession to the full, and have it all to themselves.
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testimony can be had of the faithfulness with which your laws have been adminis- tered, and the jealousy with which your treasury has been guarded, than the fact that when the leader of the opposition had devoted hours and hours to the writing of a speech, he did not find one single spe- eific act of the administration to assail, and contented himself with dealing in unworthy insinuations. The democracy is fortunate in possessing a leader who can issue a challenge so broad and bold.
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1t Is not regarded as probable that higher charges will be hereafter used by the ship.
 It is regarded now as practically settled that the Vesuvius will play important a part in completing the destruction of Morro Castle at Havana as she has done in knocking down large sections of the defenses at Santiago. Her range of effect iveness is from one mile to one mile and q half for smaller charges and confidence is expressed by the torpedo experts here that she will be able to run. up at night close under Morro and let go her projecties and back away before being caught by the fire of the rapid firing machine guns.
The age-herald., 1898-07-05
JOE wHEELER's GRIT

From the Washington Times.
 As a slight addition to European sur prise at the way Americans make war, we commend military critics and the press on the other side of the Atlantic to the picture of Major-General "Joe" Wheeler going into action with his command, borne on litter. We do not believe that there are many Old World generals who would undertake charge of a division in a hard fight when so i'll as to be unable to sit up. The incident is a good illustration of American grit.
The age-herald., 1898-07-05
GEN. WHEELER AT HOME

From the Sheffield Reaper.
 While Gen. Joseph Wheeler is at the front sustaining the honor and integrity of the lag-his flag, every American's fag-the pot hunters are trying to defeat his chances for reelection to congress. The people patriotic people-will sustain him to man. Joe Wheeler has a stronger hold upon the affections of his constituency than ever be- fore, and the man who uses present con- ditions in an attempt to defeat him is mon- keying with a veritable buzz saw. See # he Is not.
The age-herald., 1898-07-05
THE "OHIor OF ALABAMA

From the Talladega News-Reporter
 And now Jefferson county comes forward with two claims for the United States sen ate. If there is anything Jefferson doesn't ask for-and get-we haven't heard of it. The name should be changed to Ohio county to be appropriate But there is one good thing about her-she gives us good material generally.
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TaEY REnIEMBER HIM

From the Nashville American
 General Joe Wheeler will hardly attend the. confederate reunion at Atlanta, but he will be held in happy remembrance by his old comrades who assemble theres
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Anxous to ObIige Her

From the Chicago Post.
 They've taken to embalming pet dogs in the east" he said.
 "Oh, isn't that just too lovely!'' she ex- claimed. "That's what I'll have done to Fido."
 "Just the tfdng!" he returned suddenly growing enthusiastic himself Give him to me and I'll have 1t done today.r
The age-herald., 1898-07-05
THE GEORGIA DEMOCRATS

From the Brunswick (Ga.) Advertiser.
 The Georgia democracy now stands pledged to "Old Glory a fight to the finish with Spain, and the completion of the Nicaragua canal. There are no cockle- burrs on the Georgia democracy this year.
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Exports of manufactured articles rose to s27 OO0,OOO in June. The Dingley tariff is all that stands in the way of a great American manufacturers balance.
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The incompetency of Alger is particu- larly manifest at Santiago, and the incom- potency of the whole outfit has long been plain in Manila bay. The monkey work
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When the Alabama boys go to the front their proper address will be Cuba, via Tampa, Fla" The government will attend to the rest This is official information.
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Colonel William J. Bryans regiment, now in camp at Omaha, will be mustered in soon and it is to be assigned to General Fitzhugh Lees command. Colonel Bryan's 5 regiment will probably be a part of the expeditionary force against Havana.
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In 1892 the banner wheat crop of this country was grown, 612, ,OoOO 600 bushels. E'x- perts say the present crop will be at least 10 per cent larger.
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The lack of artillery and men at Santiago is somebody's fault. Ther are three men who must share the blame, Miles, Mckinley and Alger.
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Canadians assisted all along the frontier in the celebration of the Fourth of July The festive cannon cracker was also heard throughout the south.
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Cannon crackers and noisy demonstra tions are out of place on Christmas day. They should be transferred as they were yesterday. to the Fourth of July.
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GOV. JonNsToN's SPEECH

From the Mobile News.
 The opening shot in the gubernatorial fight was Governor Johnston's speech at Tuscumbia yesterday It was magnificent defense of the democratic administration, which had been assaied at every point.
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If Camara tarries muc.. longer at Port Said he will be able to hear that the big guns of the Monterey and -Monadnonk are in position.
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light summer suits-the brown uniforms will be ready about Christmas time In the meanwhile the boys at the front swell ter under Cuban suns A Michigan lum- herman is out of place In the war office
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With Hobson inside and Wheeler outside of Santiago, says the Springfield eRpubli- can, Alabama is well represented at the front.
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The observance of the Fourth of July will hereafter be in the south as much a matter of course as the observance of Christmas.
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The subscriptions to the government loan in amounts of $500 or less aggregate Ao- 000,000 They may be largely increased.
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People went wild. The throng in front of The Age-Herald office yelled while scores of hats were thrown high in the air as bulletin after bulletin was pasted, the last each time more glorious than the first The news spread at the numerous picnics and hundreds of glasses tipped to the health of Sampson, while words of sympa- thy flowed as freely for the families of the Yankee dead in trenches before Santiago. When the extra giving full details of the naval battle issued the pent up en- thusiasm burst with all its fury and the crash of fire works arose above the shouts of the enthusiastic.
 Not more fitting way to end the day than that observed by party of patriots who gathered, drank and made speeches until late in the morning. One enthusiast offered a toast to Dewey for opening the pot and raising the Dons, to Sampson and Shafter for sweeping the stakes From the table.
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German protection of Germans at Man fla will not do, MT. Mckinley, after Gen eral Wesley Merritt arrives on the ground.
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Admiral Cervera put up the best fight he knew how. but the Americans proved themselves the greatest gunners in naval history.
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After Camara heard that Watson is going to Spain, he became convinced that it was his duty to go through the Suez canal.
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Admiral George Dewey showed the popu- lation of the United tSates up to S5.OOO,OOO in two hours.
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Was there ever a more glorious Fourth than yesterday?
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Yesterdays glorious celebration shows that we are a nation yet.
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Camara will not be asked to pay round- trip tolls. MT. Dewey will attend to the business of the return voyage.
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The country would be willing to see Sec retary Alger promoted out of the war of flee Send him to the senate.
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of Germany was induced by the hesitation of the. administration in reinforcing Dewey. .l-@
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The nations anniversary has been fully accepted by the people of the south.
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INDEPENDENCE DAYS
 A CENTURY APART

One hundred and twenty-two years ago struggling people declared their inde- pendence. July 4, 1898, we are told these same people with feeling of brotherly love established the freedom of another nation of downtrodden people. The old negro who held General George Washing tons horse and still preserves the coin presented for this service is not entirely extinct. The people with revolutionary ancestors are still on the stage. but old methods, and especially in newspapers and the spreading of news have gone out of date since that glorious fourth in 1776.
 Then it took weeks to spread the bit of information that thirteen weak colonies had broken the chain binding them to a powerful nation. It took months for this deadening news to reach England. How different now The glorious news from Santiago was carried by corps of corre- spondents and given to the cable operators in few hours. Only few moments for it to flash across Greater America to be given to people as patriotic they are brave. Imagine an excited populace now waiting months for the news of victory The supense would grow unbearable. /
 
 a paper yesterday, but the news was too glorious to lay cold in the office. The reportoriaI force celebrated by giving it to the people and while the typographical force was observing the nations birthday they heard the news of Sampsens victory which other days would have required their services.
 The news was at times as narrowing as it was inspiring. When the first dispatch came from General Shafuer that he needed reinforcemnts to capture Santiago the pulse went down only to be thrown into spasms by the destruction of the Spanish fleet. Within half an hour after this news was confirmed hundreds of newsboys were busy selling The Age-Herald's extra ed- tion. Again last night amid the boom of fireworks and other patriotic demonstra- tions The Age-Herald gave full details of how ship by ship of the Spanish squadron was swept from the sea and Cervera made prisoner.
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The incompetent Alger should retire to a pine forest, and stay there until the war is ended.
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The country now has an uniform bank ruptcy law. State laws are displaced.
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There are heroes at the front, and hero- ines at home.
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The other nations know that the United States is world power" even if our own people do not.
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The news from Cuba made it a glorious Fourth.