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Philippines will not benefit American COM
merce, but will only rebound to the inter-
ests of the political bosses, who will fatten
off the patronage to be bestowed when the
Islands have been given government under
the American system.
The Pittsburg Dispatch Qnd) says:
In any course we should be governed 10y
loyalty to American principles. If the i'm
perialist disposition rules, to assert the
right of force and conquest and to treat
TIE islands a field of political plunder,
it will threaten the gravest difficulties, and
when the cost Of life and treas ire that 1t
involves is realized by the people, IL will
produce an almost certain political revul-
Sion'
The Portland Me-, Press (rep) concludes
that the acquisition Of the islands will be
solely of benefit to the nations Of Europe
which will profit by the free market which
this country is providing for them at a
cost of $4,000 ,00O.
The Utica Observer (dem.) combats the
idea of annexation on the ground that 1t is
already proposed that the islands shall be
held as a subject nation, which is antagon.
istic to the fundamental principles of this
republic.
lands should be governed by military agents
rather than by politicians. preferring the
former system to the evils which it seems as
certain to flow from the latter.
The Boston Advertiser (rep) summarizes
what it presents as the real facts. which are
being gradually revealed to the people who
formerly clamored for annexation:
They are perceiving that great MAJOR
ity of the people who live i'm the United
States would not be a cent the richer, but
would inevitably be many cents the poorer,
on account of increased taxation to MAIN
tain an enormous military, naval and police
force in the Philippines. in consequence of
annexing those islands: that calling the
archipelago American instead of Spanish
would not in the least degree change Ma
lays into Americans: that people are not
given their liberty by forcing them to sub
init to a foreign yoke, whether that yoke
be in the old world or in the new world;
that this country has already more race
problems than it Is capable OF dealing with
creditably, and that, for the blessings of
education and Christian religion. the mis-
sionary field is wide open in all the four
quarters of the globe already and is only
waiting for us to send missionaries who
can do their work of education and con-
version a thousand times better without be-
ing accompanied by American politicians to
hold offices contrary to the wishes OF the
natives, and by American Spectators to
get possession of the natives lands and
goods. and by American soldiers to shoot
the natives who are so perverse as to OBJ
ject 10 being annexed and converted"
Various Arguments.
The st. Louis Republic (dem) believes an
honest and consistent solution of the prob
lem would be to free the islands for all
time from Spain and then to open the way
to self-goyernment for the FYlipinos. which
would permit this country to secure perma-
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There are some papers which express
their appreciation of the grave difficulties
which now confront the United States In
it's assumed task of liberating and govern
ing these far-away territories. The Chicago
Times Herald (rep.) says that this task will
tax our highest craftsmanship. The Chi
cago Record Qnd) concludes that the colo
MES which gave such trouble to Spain will
present grave problems to us. The Worces-
ter Spy rep) thinks that much of this trou-
BILE can be avoided by keeping the islands
open" The Chicago Chronicle (demD says
that whatever the risks or chances this
country has taken the plunge" and must
endeavor to make the best of the new and
startling situation" The Philadelphia North
American (rep) states that 1t Is the moral
duty of the United States to extend the
blessings of civilization to other peoples. The
Boston Journal (rep.) combats the notion
that this government should append to the
peace treaty a declaration of purpose either
to annex the islands or to abandon them
1t beneves that the question as to the fu-
ture must be left wide open, that the re-
lease of the Philippines from Spanish rule.
secured for them by our arms and dlplc-
macy, cancels our moral obligations to
them ? ad to civilization and leaves us free
to choose our own course.
The Providence Journal Qnd), surveying
the new duties, concludes that there
is no reason to be frightened by them, or
to doubt our ability to perform the task
successfully in due time. Mentioning the
Inhabitants of the main islands Of the Phil
ippine group the Journal says:
'It was difficult to control them under
Spanish rule: it will be equally difficult
under our rule unless We have more pa
tience more kindness mingled with our
firmness, more honesty in dealing with
them and unless we can convince them
that they are incapable Of governing them
selves and that our purpose In assuming
the government Is to do them good. That
will surely take long time. but until it is
done our great task will not be fairly begun
and the first foundations of civil order will
not be laid
The Chicago Tribune rep) reviews the
governmental duties which Will require
early attention In the new dependencies.
noting the improved agencies for the pro-
duction of results which this country now
employs. and says:
with the introduction of these things the
improvement in the condition of the people
must necessarily be rapid. 1t behooves the
government to lose no time in getting them
started and in pushing them to The earliest
and fullest completion.
The Chicago Journal Gnd) says there are
no difficulties which American foresight and
capacity cannot surmount.
Negative Views.
Among the papers which do not accept
the doctrine that the Philippines should be
retained the Philadelphia North American
Gep.) believes that the acquisition OF the
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Paymn.ter. at Havana.

Mai. George r. Smith. paymaster, and
Majs. b. F. Havens, j. S. Wilkins, C. II.
Carr, S. II. Tyler and John r. Lynch. ad-
ditional paymasters,- U. s. v, have been
relieved from duty In the Department OF
the Gulf and ordered to duty In Havana.
Mai. Smith will BE- chief paymaster at Ha-
vana and the others will be his assistants.
They will come first TO this city for in
structions, and will then embark al New
York on the first convenient steamer &c the
Cuban capital
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Volunteer omcer. Discharged.

The following named officers of the vol
unteer army have been honorably dis
charged: Maj. David Hensphill, chief quar-
termaster. u. s. W; Capt. J. NJ. Mcmillan.
BdJutant. I'd Missouri Volunteer Infantry:
First Lieut.. Edward T. Miller. u. s. ".
Signal Corps; Lieut.. Joseph d. Wood, U.
@. Y. Signal Corps; Capt. Chas. c. Clark,
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U. s. v Signal Corps: Lieut.. Edward T.
Drea, Sd Connecticut Volunteer Infantry;
Capt John Nj Tobin, commissary of sub
sistence. L. s. V; Capt James C. Simpson,
9th L. s. " Infantry
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Capt. OIm.tead retired.

Capt. Jerauld A. Olmstead, 9th L. S. Cav
airy, having been examined by board of
officers and found physically disqualified
for the duties of major of cavalry, by rea
son of disability incident to the service, has
been placed on the retired list
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Ordered to savannah.

Privates George S. Vanatta and Ernest
W. Stelnbuchei. Hospital Corps. now in this
city, have been ordered to Savannah, Ga.
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An Hypothetical Case.

An hypothetical case.
The Springfield Union (rep) supposes an
hypothesis, as follows:
Suppose the treaty of peace is rejected,
what happens? We will have disregarded
our obligations to Spain. We agreed,
through hd n the President, to pay Spain sco.-
Io.V0o for the Philippines. Spain, in ac-
cordance with her argument Withdraws
her troops from the Philippines and repa-
triates them. We, in the meantime will
nave taken possession of the islands, Iut
the treaty having been rejected we must
withdraw and leave the islands to disor-
der We will have disregarded our finan-
cial obligations to Spain, and have taken
the ISLANDS from her. We will simply nave
puncoed her. Is 1t right that we should
do that? This Is a side which the anti
imperialists must consider and for which
they must make provision
says says the Buffalo Commercial Crep):
Ihe treaty, SO far as Spain is concerned,
Is res adjudicata, but 1t may be disap-
proved and totally repudiated by the SEN
ate OF the United States. This outcome of
the Senate's revision of the commissions
work Is possible. but wholly improbable
The commissioners are able and trusted
representatives. !Fhe Commercial cannot
see how they could have done other or bet
ter than they have DONE"
several Journals note the fact that the
same chorus of protest which IS now heard
against the annexation. of the Philippines
was raised whens 1t. was proposed to ac-
quire the Louisiana purchase. Among
these are the New York Journal of Conn
merce dnd.). the SyracHse Herald dnd) and
the Louisville Post Gnd. dem-). and each
advances the opinion that when the fact
shall have been accomplished the presen.
opponents will turn about In acceptance and
even In praise of the course.
Says the New York Journal of Com
merce Qnd):
1T is absurd to pretend that the acquisi-
ton of the Philippine Islands presents any
greater constitutional difficulties than the
acquisition of the Gulf and Pacific coasts
The same direful predictions of disaster
that are now made have been made at
every previous addition to the national
area. The same constitutional objections
have been urged, the, same political dangers
have been announted. Nearly all the OPP
position on former occasions. as on the
present occasion, came from New England.
No one. even in New England, now regrets
the additions already made. We hardly
think that ten years hence any one in New
England will regret the addition now being
made. The nation that has enlarged its
area nearly 400 per cent. and added huge
blocks of foreign population, partly by
these territorial additions and partly by inn
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If you want work read the want columns
of The Star.
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Problems to he Solved.

may be trusted to do as we'll in
the future as it has in the past
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JeWelry, etc.

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Buckles, Crystal Neck Chains, Silk and Gauze
Fans. etc
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Boys and Girls.

G0, pair for the usual 2jc Black Stockings.
NV Sizes to for girls. s to IL for boys.
Heavy and medium weights. all with double
knees etc. Three instead OF two pairs for SOC.
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Well be custOdians

of your purchases making faithful de-
livery at time and place specified. Thus
enabling you TO buy before the rush-and
relieving you OF the trouble incident
thereto.
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Ladies' Hose.

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samples. representing all the French novelties
Of the season.
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Best Perfumery.
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We've provided thousands Of them-and
they'll bc distributed in connection with
your purchases with lavish hand.
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New Umbrellas.
Tell the 1en.

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choice of the best variety today in
Washington.
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ifIC I1VUISVlII6 COUf1tT-JOufnaI IUem. J.
states that If the Constitution does in fact
prohibit the acquisition of the Philippines
IL Will be changed to permit such expan-
sion, saying:
Ihe American people will not be blind
iy ana perpetually bound by limitations set
py the century-dead upon conditions they
could not foresee. If the Constitution they
ieit us Is inadequate, we shall make it
adeuuate''
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Engraving Free.

Initials will be engraved free on Silver
ware and Metal-mounted Umbrellas and
Canes that you selcct-and engraved well.
too: as well as stamped on Leather Goods.
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Fitted at Our Risk.
Underwear.

DE-, for choice of miscellaneous lot, some
SOS worth SOC. Ladies' Ribbed and Fleeced
Union Suits, separate Vests and Pants. Girls
and Boys Vests, rants and Drawers, in sizes
iG to "a.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-02
DEWEY'S DARING.
Our Commodore May Renew the Attack, II
He Has Not Already
Dome SO

London, May 2.-While it is quite
clear that the Spanish squadron at
Manila has suffered a crushing defeat
the dispatches leave unclear the in
tensely interesting question whether
the American squadron has suffered
material damage.
All news thus far comes from Span
ish sources, but it seems evident that
Commodore Dewey has not captured
Manila. Unless he is able to make an
other attack and capture the town,
he will be in an awkward position,
having no base upon which to retire
and to refit.
Commodore Dewey displayed great
pluck and daring in making for the
inner harbor. According to private
advices received from Madrid, United
States cruisers Olympia and Raleigh
and two other vessels, the names OF
which are not given, entered the har-
bor
1t appears to be incorrect that the
American ships finally anchored be-
hind the merchantmen on the east
side of the bay 1t should be the west
side.
Probabilities point in the direction OF
the second engagement having occur
red through the Spaniards trying to
prevent the landing of the American
wounded.
Reliable details cannot be had until
the commodore's squadron is able tC
communicate with Hong Kong. There
is, however, a suspicious frankness
about the Spanish dispatches that
savors of desire to break unpleasant
news to the Spaniards. 1t is not un-
likely, therefore, that Commodore
Dewey may be able to renew the at.
tack, if he has not already done So
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manila NOW BOMBARDED!
Commodore Dewey Turned His Guns on the Capital
of the Philippines and Will Capture Them
by Assistance of the insurgents.
REPORT OF OUR VICTORY IS CONFIRMED.

Commodore George Dewey, in command of the Asiatic
SQUADRON the hero Of the hour He achieved Grand and
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# the result was expressed, there was
a deep concern in the heart of every
official.
Navy and army circles after mani
Testing throughout the day the great
est eagerness for news from the Philip
pines, received with intense joy the
advices telling of the victory of Ad-
miral Dewey's fleet. Their satisfaction
that the defeat of the Spanish had been
overwhelming was strengthened by
reason of the news coming first almost
wholly from Madrid
The absence Of any statement of
specific injury to the American ves-
sells, in the Madrid advices, was con-
strued as convincing indication that
they had not suffered appreciable in
jury, and this was especially pleasing
TO the naval students of the news. 1t
was pointed out as little less than
marvellous that the American squad
ron escaped without severe injury, be-
cause, Notwithstanding the disparity
in the naval forces, the Spanish feet,
assisted by the shore batteries, should
have been able to inflict severe dam
age to its foe before itself being de-
stroyed. It's failure to do so was ex-
plicable only upon the hypothesis of
perfect and swift work by the Amer
leans.
An opinion freely expressed by naval
officers is that the very decisive vic
tory of Admiral Dewey's fleet will
mean probably an early end to the war,
without further naval battles Of i'm
portance. The American fleet, 1t is
suggested is now supreme in the
waters of Spain's Pacific possession
and indications were strongly towards
the slipping of the Philippines from
her control. From whatever point OF
view considered, the policy of more
fighting upon the part of Spain prom
ised nothing but more Spanish mis-
fortune. Navy officers think this view
must prevail with the Spanish govern
ment and believe an end of the war
upon the basis of Cuban independence
is to follow soon, and that, too, with.
out further notable opportunity for the
American navy to prove it's power and
distinguish itself.
! Admiral Dewey's Twofold Purpose.
1t was suggested in official circles
that Admiral Dewey's landing had {
twofold purpose. It was not only tha
the wounded might have better car'
than they could receive on shipboard
in the face of other probable engage
ments, but also to carry out what wa
known to be Admiral Dewey's purpos
to effect a junction with the insurgent
as soon as possible. The insurgent
practically surround Manila on tn,
land sides of the city, and with thu
intention Of securing control of Manila
as soon as possible Admiral Dewey wal
to obtain footing on the island at tn,
earliest practicable moment. A de
mand is likely to be made for the sur
render of the city, and in the even
of a refusal a combined attack woulc
be made upon it.
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DEWEY'S GRAND VICTORY
The People of Washington and the Coun-
try Believe This is the Beginning
of the End OF the Conflict.
Special to EVENING HERALD.

Washington, May 2.-Not since the
dark days of the great civil conflict
of a third of a century have the people
of this city been so profoundly moved
by war news as they were last even
ing The first battle of the Hispano-
American war has been fought, and
victory lies with Admiral Dewey's
squadron, under the Stars and Stripes.
That was enough to set the people
of Washington almost in a frenzy Of
enthusiastic rejoicing. For days they.
in common with the people throughout
the country, have been awaiting news
from the Philippine Islands, as every
thing pointed to a battle at Manila
that might be a decisive conflict Of the
war. When the news came indicating
a great victory for the American
squadron the enthusiasm of the peo-
pie was let loose, and the streets of the
city rung with cheers throughout the
night.
The first news of the battle received
in Washington came in brief cable
gram from Madrid about o'clock last
evening" AS the night wore on the
cable continued to sing the news of
victory for the squadron of Admiral
Dewey, and the interest grew into tre-
mendous excitement.
While victory had been expected, the
news of it-coming as it did come
from Spanish sources-gave vent to
the patriotism of the people which has
been pent up for days. 1t was a spon-
taneous outburst of patriotic feeling
that scarcely knew bounds. Admiral
Dewey's name was on every lip and his
praises were sung in the rejoicings Of
the people.
Thus far no official advices have
been received by the government, but
the press dispatches were transmitted
| to the president and officials of the ad-
ministration as rapidly as they were
received. The president, in company
with several of his advisers, read the
bulletins In the library at the White
House early in the evening, but later
in the night he went to his office on the
second floor of the executive mansion,
where, until late hour, he continued
to peruse every dispatch with deepest
interest. The news was evidently of
the most gratifying character to him,
but no statement could be obtained at
the executive mansion concerning the
battle or it's possible consequences.
Navy Department Omclals RetIcent.
Officials of the navy department were
reticent in discussing the conflict, in
the absence of official information, but
they made no pretense of concealing
their qualification. Secretary Long
declined to comment upon the subject
but 1t was evident that he felt relieved
1t has been known for days at the navy
department that a conflict at Manila
was inevitable, and while no great fear
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REPORT VERIFIED.
the Spaniards In "a Two Hours
Engagement.
Special to EVENING HERALD.

Special to EVENING HERALD.
London, May 2, $500 p. m.-The Brit
iSh Governor of the Straits Settlements,
differs materially from the reports sent
out from Madrid as to the result of the
naval battle at Manila. He says 1t was
one Of the grandest battles ever fought
on the seas, and that the American fleet
annihiliated the Spanish fleet in an
engagement of but two hours duration.
The bombardment of Manila by Dewey's
fleet is supposed TO be now proceeding.
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glorious victory at tfe Philip
pines on Sunday. 1t is true
we have only the Spanish ac-
count, no doubt mild as posi-
bic, but even that account
shows that the Spanish squad
ron was decisively beaten, two
of their cruisers being burned ;
another ship, supposed to be
the Don Juan of Austria,
blown up, and several others
were sunk to save them from
being captured. The others
withdrew.
The significance of the Span
iSh version is that it does not
mention the loss of a single
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American ship There doubt that the brave American
commander and his noble sailors have completely demolished
the Spanish squadron.
The HERAIDs latest advce the
commanding the Spanish fleet acknowledges ships
pe demolished; that the United blockadng
Manila, and expect to lombard the city to-day.
1t is admitted all sides Madrid that Spain suffered
humilang defeat the government being Rotng
imminent and marshal law will be declared.
All honor to Commodore Dewey his
have fought only Americans know how fight the
eagle scream
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Spain Admits Defeat
BOMBARDMENT BEGINS.

Dewey's Squadron Opened on the Forts at
Manila To-day.
Special to EVENING HERALD.
Hong Kong, May 2, $50 p. MA
cable despatch just received here from
Manila says that Commodore Dewey, of
the American fleet, has begun the bonn
bardment of that city. No particulars
are given.
There Is much excitement here caused
by receipt of news of the conflict and
the success of the Americans.
The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1898-05-02
Four Hundred KiIIed.

Special to EVENING HERALD
Paris, May IA despatch Just received
from Madrid states that the Spanish Admir-
ality estimates the loss to the Spanish in the
naval fight at the Philippines yesterday at
four hundred men killed.
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SPAIN ADMITS DEFEAT.

Special to EVENING HERALD
Madrid, May 2, 1910 a m.-The Admiral
at the Philippine Islands to-day acknowledges that his
been completely demolished s wiped as a
defense of the islands, which rely upon the
Manila and vicinity
The United States fleet blockadng Manila
blockade effective The population Manila fleeing
the city, and the excitement is intense.
Commodore Dewey advices from Manila through Spanish
sources, is to lombard Manila to-day
Spain Admits Defeat.
nadrid, May II:45 NIT admitted all sides,
Spain's officials Spanish
pey destroyed Manila yesterday This
given after prolonged meeting morning.
Spanish officers little hope retaining
the capital of the Philippines.
The feeling OF hopefuIness Madrid produced first
spatche has changed bitter Ministry The
Disaster roting among popuace
imminent The feeling stage
tiaI law is likely to be proclaimed to-day.
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SPANS HAD ENOUGH.
Dewey's Big Guns WIN Probably Hasten
This Conviction.
special to EvENINo HERALD.

Special to EVENING HERALD.
Madrid, May 2.-The speech made by
Senior Silvea in the Cortes on Saturday is
widely discussed. He said he thought that
war with the United States was solely a
question of honor
Spain, by granting autonomy, had relin-
quished all her rights in Cuba that were
worth anything. She no longer had any
material interests in the island, but anxious