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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-02-25
GarwOOd's SarsapariIla-for the blood
guaranteed to cure. A. B. RAINS.
Pointed Paragraphs.
TChicago News.l

TChicago News.
In love algebra one and one make.
one.
Believing cattle are herd on the
ranch.
A colored philosopher says it Is
foolish to count your chickens be-
fore daybreak.
The purchasing power of a wo-
mans tear often surpasses that of a
500 gold piece.
The man who plays cards for fun
is sure to get it, but the other fellow
gets the money.
A man usually knows where he
got his hat, but when it comes to his
umbrella-well, that's another story.
Enjoyment is the sweet satisfac-
ton of knowing that your income is
more than you can possibly spend.
Some men who are always talking
about the treasures they are laying
up in heaven will come very near
losing them.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-02-25
IT NEVER PAYS.

1t never pays to fret and growl
When fortune seems our foe;
The better bred will push ahead
And strike the drawer blow;
For luck is work,
And those who shirk
Should not lament their doom,
But yield the play
And clear the way
That better men have room.
1t never pays to wreck the health
In drudging after gain;
And he is sold who thinks that gold
Is cheapest bought with pain.
A humble lot,
A cosy cot,
Has tempted even kings;
For station high,
That wealth will buy,
Naught of contentment brings.
Selected,
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-02-25
Arc You weakf

Weakness manifests itself in the loss Of
ambition and aching bones. The blood is
watery; the tissues are vasting-the door is
being opened for disease. A bottle Of Browns
Iron Bitters taken in time viii restore your
strength, soOthe your nerves, make your
blood rich and red. Do you more good
than an expensive special course Ofmedicine.
Browns Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-02-25
INDEPENDENT TELEPHONES.


They are Becoming Numerous all Over
aeg the Country.
An exchange contains the follow
ing:
THE prevailing notion that the
telephone is an absolute monopoly
has been dispensed by the active
work of the independent telephone
companies during the past year, as
a result of which many of the second
and even first-class cities have
built independent exchanges. De-
troit, Ft. Wayne, Mobile, Sacra-
mento, Cleveland, Baltimore,
Newark, Richmond, Norfolk, Grand
Rapids and other large cities have
demonstrated the fact that the
movement can be carried on in large
municipalities. st. Louis during
the coming year will open the
largest independent exchange in tn
United States. Similar enterprises
have been taken up in Chicago and
New York, and hundreds of ex-
changes throughout the Union are
now in process Of construction,
while toll lines and distance CON
nections are being made, and some
have extended their qualifications
in all directions.
More than $25,000,000 is already
invested in independent telephony.
There are about LOO exchanges in
operation and in process of con-
structiou. Besides these there are
about 600 franchises granted for
cities where exchanges have not yet
been built. In all there are now
over 10000 miles of toll lines COM
pleted owned by indepedent COM
panies, and many thousands of
miles in process of construction"
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-02-25
NAT F. CHEAIRS.

Maury County Boy TO Repres ent Van
derbilt at the S. 1. o. Contest.
In the oratOrical contest at the
Vanderbilt University Monday
night, to decide upon Vanderbilt's
representative in the Southern
intercollegiate oratorical contest
to take place in Nashville, May IS,
Nat f. Cheairs, of Spring Hill, was
victorious. There were four con-
testants, and the American in re-
porting Mr.. Cheairs' speech, says:
IN. f. Cheairs chose for his
Grafton The Dawn of New Era.
He spoke of the new era of the
twentieth century which would fol-
low the twilight glow of this dying
epoch with an upheavel and
revolution. He prophesied that the
coming period will be a, revolution
OF patriotism against tyranny and
oppressors' wrongs, and urged that
every true-born citizen lend hand
and play the part assigned. Mr..
Cheairs' efforts brought forth fire.
quent marks of approval from the
audience, and HIS clearness of
elocution and forensic powers az
fected all his hearers most favor
ably" % onH f-ahit ~ NH-nlUO
Mr.. Cheairs is the son of Mr.. Will
Cheairs, of Spring Hill. In 1894 he
won the oratOrical medal at Battle-
ground Academy, and in 1896 he
succeeded in winning the Founders
oratorical medal at Vanderbilt.
His friends congratulate him upon
his success in gaining this, one of
the highest honors attainable at
Vanderbilt. n1' uh filt
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-02-25
THE Paducah, KY, City Council
has adopted a curfew ordinance.

THERE are twice as many post
masters as enlisted soldiers in the
United States.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-02-25

A SEVERE blizzard swept over the
northwest Sunday. In some places
the snow was seven feet deep.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-02-25

BY the death of Bishop Quintard,
Bishop Gailor, coadjutor, succeeds
him as Bishop of Tennessee.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-02-25

MISS FRANCES e. WILLARD, presi-
dent of the Woman's Christian
Temperance Union of the world,
died last Friday morning in New
York City, after three weeks illness.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-02-25

Children and adults tortured by burns,
scalds, injuries, eczema or skin diseases
may secure instant relief by using sDe
Wits Witch Hazel Salve. 1t is the
great pile remedy. A. b. Rains. ly
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-02-25

ONE thousand employees of the
Wheeling Iron & Steel Company at
BenwoOd, West Virginia, refused to
stand cut of 10 to 20 per cent. in
wages, and are now out Of work.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-02-25

The people of Lewisburg held a
mass-meeting last Saturday even
ing, and expressed themselves as
ready to whip out Spain at any, time
their services may be needed.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-02-25

A BILL to increase the army by
the addition Of two regiments of
artillery of sos men each, passed the
Senate Tuesday.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-02-25

AMOS r. Emo, a multi-millionaire
of New York City, died Monday.
He left his fortune of $l5,000,OOO be-
hind him.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-02-25

MEssRs. Merritt and Ewing, pub
fishers of the Lewisburg Sentinel,
have dissolved partnership, Mr..
Horace Merritt assuming entire
control of the paper.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-02-25
NEWS AND COMMENT.

SAM JONES wants to be Governor
of Georgia.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-02-25

THE battleship Kentucky will be
ready for launching March "a.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-02-25

CHARLES w. BARsTow, dealer in
paints, oils, etc, at ST. Louis,
assigned last Saturday with 100000
liabilities. tta hs
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-02-25

INFIDEL Bob INGERsoLL lectured
in Nashville Monday night, and,
despite the snow and slush and Bit
ter cold, the Vendome was well
filed. Any freak can attract a
crowd.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-02-25

A MOVEMENT is on foot to have
the United States erect monument
to Gen. Lafayette in the city of
Paris, to be dedicated during the
Paris exposition. tuet
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-02-25

THE testimony has all been heard
in the trial of Sheriff Martin and his
deputies at Wilkesbarre, Pa, and
the argument has begun. - " s
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-02-25

PRosPECToRs who went to the
Klondike country last year are now
said to be returning by hundreds to
American soil, where they will try
their luck.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-02-25

JUDGE JOHN r. BOND has left
Memphis for tour of Tennessee in
the interest of his candidacy for
Governor. Gov. Taylor has opened
his senatorial campaign, and will
speak at Trenton March Z.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-02-25

WILLIE HUeGINs, the twelve
year. old son of G. L. Higgins, edi-
tor of "The Tobacco Weed" a trade
paper published in Louisville, shot
himself Monday because his mother
corrected him for disobedience.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-02-25

THE sundry Civil Bill, reported
in the House Monday, carries an APP
propria ton of $44, 749,S93. This is
$19 2S4, 54l less than the estimates
and IS, 1851, $3.50 less than the appro-
priation made for the current fiscal
wear. The bill carries $25O,OOO Tor
the Cumberland River, above Nash
Vile,
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-02-25

Poor old Dan Emmett, the author
Of "Dixie," is now SS years old and
withouta penny. A movement to
raise funds for his support has been
started by Atlanta Camps, Veter-
ans Association, the plan contem-
nlated being for every camp Of
veterans to contribute So to the
fund, and Gen. John B. Gordon VIII
he asked to head the movement.
Dan Emmett deserves a pension
from the South for the few remain
ing wears he has on earth and then
q monument should be erected to
his memory. es
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1898-02-25

BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, OF
Tuskegee, Ala, the colored leader
has written an open letter to the
Louisiana Constitutional Conven-
ton, commenting the restriction OF
the ballot as a protection against
the ignorant of both races, and urg-
inc that sin the degree that you
close the ballot box against the
ignorant you open the school-house."
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-02-11

Pictures make excellent well
ding presents. King Bros, lie
Hotel street. n
For a nice clean shave drop in
at the "Elite Barber Shop" King
street, near Alskea. =
Does your wife love your She
does. That's good; and 80 is
Rainier Beer. Loved not only by
your wife, but by every body else's
wife. Telephone 1888 for supply
at once.
City Carriage Co., j. s. And.
rade, manager. IL you want a
hack with good horse and care
full driver ring up Telephone lib,
corner of Fort and Merchant
streets. Hack at all hours. "
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-02-11
Just Like Gold Coin.

For more than fifty years
has p ERRY DAVIS PAIN
KILLER stood the test
against all remedies prepared
to eradicate pain, and today
stands at the head of the list
among the medicines that are
so essential to keep at hand in
the home.
lis not a new fangle remedy
nor do the proprletors lay
claim to any wonderful revela-
ton of the ingredients that en-
ter into the manufacture of
this ever popular remedy.
1t is perfectly harmless, you
need have no fear of becoming
habitually inclined to it's use.
For Collie, Cramps, Dyson
terry, Colds, and all painful
affections, a few doses will GER
ta,nly give relief. You cannot
afford to be without a bottle
in the house.
Your forefathers used it
and found it beneficial.
Why experiment with some
remedy that is new and It's effect
on the system unknown?
1t has many rivals but no
equal.
NJ The new 35c. size con-
tains over double the quantity
of the 25c. size.
HoI|ister -:-Druq
Company,
Sole Agents for the Islands.
I
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-02-11

p. F. Ryan still continues in
charge of the Anchor and is ably
assisted by William Carlyle. At
the Anchor, Seattle BEER on
draught can always be ha as
well as the best brands of whis
kirs, etc, including John Dewar's
Scotch whisky. A full stuck of
other liquors, wines, ETC., is kept
on hand also. -
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-02-11
THE FAR EAST TROUBLE
Report that Britain is Ready with
Three More SquadronS.
Excitement in England, Russia and United
States Not Justified Appeal May Be
Made for American Support.

According to the China Gazette,
Shanghai, the Indian, Australian
and Pacific squadrons have been
ordered to be ready to reinforce
the British fleet in the East.
In the meantime the British
claims in the Yang-'se- Kiang will
be supported by strong squad
ron stationed at Chusau, to which
place two other war ships are en-
route.
In the event of Russia hosting
her flag over the forts at Port
Arthur the British Admiral has
been ordered to raise the British
flag over Chusan and the Japan
ese will ascend the Yang-tse Ki
ang as soon MS the river rises
About 1900 Russian artillery
and cavalry and quantities Of
stores aud munitions have arrived
at KiriD, the capital of the Man
churlaD province Of Kirin.
1t is denied 10 London that the
Government has backed down gu
the question of opening Talieu-
wan to British commerce.. Great
Britain has never put her ire
regarding the question in tue
form of a demand, and the truth
is the matter is still under negoii
alton. 1t bears on the proposed
Chinese loan. Communications
from the Russian Government do
not display the heat cbar acteriz-
ing the utterances Of the Russian
press.
Though Russia has protested
and meaus to continue to protest
in the stoutest manner against
Talien-wan being opened by
Briti-h influence, she will not
carry her protest to the point OF
making it casus bplli. Further,
1t Is by no m a s Russia's iuteu-
ton to close Coma 10 other
nations in any concessions made
to Russia by China.
The irritation in Great Britain
and the disappointment iu the
United States over the so-called
'bac king down" of the MAJ quia OF
Sa isbury is, the efore, not yet
justi6. d. Great Britain is acting
strepuously in favor of free porls
IN China and hopes sincerely To
have the moral support of The
United States in this policy. II
events should push Great Britain
from this portion, at the prospect
OF defeat therein, she will ask for
the support of the Washington
Government.
1t is sser ted 10 St. Petersburg
that, although NJ. de WItte, the
Minister of Finance, has ordered
suspension of sales of stock on
the market as preliminary to an
issue of a Chinese loan, NJ thing
has as yet been decided upon
China, it is rumored, now refuses
the loan on the ground that japan
declines to evacuate Wei-hsi- " eli
before the stipulated time even if
the indemnity is paid.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-02-11

BY the return Australia the
newly opened Criterion Barber
Shop will have numbered shaving
cups to rent by the month, and
will be for the sole and exclusive
use of the patron.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-02-11
Also
Offer for Sale

Parsfine Paint Co.'S P & B Paints and
Papers; Lucol and Linseed oils, raw
and boiled.
Indurine IA cold water paint in white
and co.ors.
Filter Press Cloths, Cement, Lime and
Bricks.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-02-11
W. G. Irwin & Go.
Limited.
Agents for

Western Sugar Refinery Co. of San
Francisco
Baldwin Locomotive Works of Phila-
delphia, Penn. U 8 A.
Newell Universal Mill Co. National
Cane Shredder), New York, U. s. A.
N.Ohlsndt q Cos Chemical Fertilizers.
Alex Cross Il Sons, high grade fertil
izers for Game and Coffee.
Reeds Steam Pipe Covering
Also
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1898-03-02
Frying toDeceivs tho Pee pie

Mr.. Gage, McKinley's Cley lar /
Democratic Secretary OF the the req
ury is either fool or a knave. ne
took advantage of an invitation TO
speak al one Of the DINERS given on
Lipcoln's birthday TO again expl lit his
inalci.l themes. The speecu was
de< ecIa.icn of the day, the occasion
and The memory OF Lircoln, because
Mr.. Gage epdeavored to shield his
nefacicus scheme o. birding his fell
low county men in cbsips TO the gold.
en CHAR OTIS Of The money kings, by
comparing the situation and his poll.
cy with the conditions under Lincoln
and tte policy OF that man Of the pep
ple, who believed il the people. Fae
Secretary Of tDe Treasury says OF the
war period:
..LookiDg backward nov 10 the
dark period, it is refreshing to remeno-
Der that at the first sale of government
bonds, occurring, as 1t did. after the
depressing fact OF the first battle of
Bull Run, ore hundred and fifty
millions of these securities were sub.
scribed for az par and paid for IN eoiG
by the associaied banks of New York,
Philadelphia, and Boston"
If this was true it would make
pretty good showing for the banks,
but it is net true. Turning to page
l52 of a book issued by the Treasury
which contains full history OF everv
loan from June 4 ITO, to July II,
1861. we 6nd law authorizing the
issue Of $3.50, 0O0,0 600 bonds and also OF
$50, 100000 Treasury notes, all OF
whicn latter were issued in 1862. On
page 153, We find this statement:
"The amount OF bonds OF this loar.
issued under the authority OF the tlrst
section OF the act OF July II, 1861,
was $50, 600, ,OOO. and the remainder,
amounting 10 Sl36, ,321,350 was issued
in exchange 1or 7-30's (tressury
notes., as authorized BY the act OF
August ), 1851"
So insreao OF $3.50, 600, GOO it was only
$50, 600, 600 that was subscribed for
1T par ana paid for in gold , as stated
BY the Secretary. Nov let us see
what me Treasury says about that
s'par' business. The same page tells
the story, ard it is neither creoitahle
TO the bankers nor to Secretary Gage.
Here it is s44 6S1. 231 81 is credited uo
as cash received ana S5,S3S ,768. O9 AS
discount. These associated bankers OF
New York, Philadelphia and Boston,
TO whom the Secretary points with
pride, charged the Z nited States nearly
eleven per cent discount to advance 1t
a piltancs while il vas in the throes
| OF revolution.
But what OF Secretary Cages Can
| it be conceived that be is SO ignorant,
as ban ker even, Of the facts? Is II
possible that the Secretary, after his
long career as money lender, did
not know these fscts2 The second
edition of the book, National Loans
of the United States" was issued IN
1882. AL the facts given above wsEe
rrlp:ed in the census OF 1880. No
| one can come to but one conclusion
which is that Secretary Gage in his
| blind zsal to serve his masters, deho'
erstely perverted the facts--in plain
Eaglish lied.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1898-03-02
ForifStug New TIrk.

The Brooklyn Eagle OF oatuTeay
publishes the tclIow!ug: AT WI.
lets Point, pjecaption Is being taken
to make ire East river euIIance "a
New Yo!k 1nvu!lerAcl,. A SO called
skItnlsa liz E # torpedces is proJ.c:eo
frrnI1ce Wi!leL.'s Poini snore scro' S
tae cbauLel 10 Fcrt Schuyler. Tee
tyrsecces will &c ancncreo Sc cits
t2-ether tlaI il will be msd7 lmpossl-
bic fyr hostile vesssl 30 cross lie
nne without heirg blown up. TIE
tocevdoes viii b coanect d Ni:h el5t-
/ ic wires and to make Gouoly sure
tha. Their pans cAnnoL be frustrated,
The engineers have arranged batteries
!,c2iel al e&co end q the line, SO
mat, n case an apparatus @ss used
o5 the ENEMY to sever TIE connt ctlng
Wires ard oreak the circuit the or s1e-
does could be exploded IRON elmer
enc OF the line. The channel IS al.
reacy protec5ed from WIlletts Point
shore o the c-n;re OF the channel by
Two groups OF submarine mines. Each
srcuo Of l.e mines consists Of ~ tor
pedoss containing 120 pou2dS OF giant
powcer each. A. Fott Scauyl=r, d.
rec ly opposite Whats Polat, con
sicsrab ( work has osen done. 4 tor
nsau megaZ.ce AID experluentlng
gallery wss recently completed II IS
coIsloered the strol get magazine on
auy United Sta tes f0runcaGon-
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1898-03-02
G.r,tns Rcadx ror War.

The Washington correspondent OF
the Atlanta Journal says there is now
no: the shgEtest doubt that the prssi-
dent, tn secretary Of the navy and the
other members OF the cabinet believe
that the Maine was blown up by
treachery, if soG by actual design and
contrivance OF junior Spanish officers.
The examinations now being con
Quoted may fnailg reveal circrm
stances that nay change their opiu
ions, but the TACT tn&I they do rot
Think that aov accident occurred on
the Mime, is beyond QUESTION. Pci
vaie letters are coming 10 Cfi2arS IN
the navy oepartueGtfiom their fellow
otic~rs Of the Maine, and these sub
stauuate the theory held here from
the fcsi that the Mime was blown out
of the water oy Spanish officers. War
preparations continue to Dc in active
progress here. The experts N the
Stale department no longer attem ot 10
conceal the fact that they are blsily
engaged n figuring up au indemnify.
The president feels tnat tne American
peop.e cannot be helG IL restraint any
longer than the Investigation requires,
and thaE The goyernmen. must oe pre-.
pared to Nuke instant demands on the
Spanish government as soon Us IL Is
conclusiveIy shown that tbs Main vas
act blown up by accident. This in
demnity viii be ix7d, I learn today,
al about S13, ,000, 000. This viii 5s fol
loved up by demand for instant
payment, which demand it is believed
here viii be ruiased By Spain. Ii is in
anticipation OF this conClngency that
this government is kesping pace WITH
tee Spanish government II preparing
for Har.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1898-03-02
R,c.nt New York Election.
he Poiladelphis Record, q gold.

The Philadelphia Record, a gold.
bug organ. says:
Much political speculation has been
caused by the unfaVoraole result OF me
New York town elections to the BE.
puolicans, These elections have long
been regarded as a baron eter 10 gauge
the prevailing popular sentiment nos
merely IN New York, but n other
parts OF tae country. But the D7mo-
Gratis will derive little genuine comfort
from these Indications Of pubic opln-
ion so long as me silver spectre shall
haunt their path way. Il the Demo
erats persist in bringing tbs Calcago
platform again TO Toe foreground all
the other olsconIent vita lne R-puo-
Iican party and all the nost!lIly 10 the
Repu bljcan machine, whether In New
York, Pennsylvania or . O1Io. Will oe
suppressed ana tue victory Will re-
main WIN the party L1a. stands ior
sou4d Douey-
The r rd is talking nonsense.
We would ike 10 know II the chicago
platform a1o lhe silver question has
not oeen as nucn Of an lssle during
Une last SIX months as II ever was.
We would Hke to know when they
have not heen al issue siDce they were
adopted IN 1895 at Chicago as the
watchWorGs Of the tiue Democracy.
Il IS very plain therefore that the
re7erses 10 LIE Republicans, Of which
the Record spesks, come with tae iuil
knowIedge on Inc part CT the peopIe
OF New York that the Democracy was,
is and will continue to oe Ene cham
oions Of free silver. l IS al non
sense then 10 be prallng about lns
silver spectre Il may haunt Inc vls-
ion aDo disturb the repcss OF SUCH
gold bugs as Ghe Record, bat lhe
masses Of the people are ready 10 EN-
brac. the suecrre and make IL reality.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1898-03-02
Tho spantacd. tor war.

According to Sr'cal dispatch
from Madrid, reports received from
the United States to the effect that pub
Lie opinion in this country ~ecomiGg
more excited owing to the m )ression
that the loss of the Maine Is rot due
to an accident, are ''restirring popular
feeling there and the convection sln
creasiDg in ministerial c'rc es tcS' 'ne
worst must be expected. 4 - u-og
the special dispatch says: Toe gov
eminent has no choice if the United
Ststes adopts ,hreatning atutuoe'
for the prospect Of war IS popu!ar
wits all parties, and the more exc!I2,
BILE newspapers are already urging the
goyernmeat to lake measures tc en-
able Spain to strike the first and de-
cisive blow"