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1915.

the Spanish feet intended to sail south
and intercept the battleship Oregon and
gunboat Marietta. They were last heard
from at Rio Janeiro. Many naval officers
were sanguine that the Oregon and Mari
eta would come out all right, even if they
encountered the whole Spanish feet.
The Spanish reported the port of Manila
as inpreCnable. They say the forts bristle
with l0-inch Krupp guns, and the feet has
been augmented by a large auxiliary
cruiser. capable of making 20 knots.
The British papers, with few exceptions.
are strongly in favor of the United States.
The Saturday Review, the organ of what
we should call the MuCwump class, leads
the opposition. Ii said last week:
American action unfortunately suggests
the attitude of a huge and beastful bully
attacking an effete, but gentlemanly, old
roue. with whom one cannot help sym
pathizing, especially when the bully, not
content with thrashing his feeble old op-
ponent and stripping him of his valuables,
bellows out with tears and protestationS
that he does it unwilhngly and with the
highest moral purpose.
In the Spanish Cortes Gen. Correa, the
Minister of War, speaking of the Smelling Of
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Matanzas, said that the United States
squadron fired 90 proiectiles and that the
only victim was a mule. a remark which
aroused laughter among the Spaniards.
The General next informed the House that
the American warships were injured bv
the fire Of the Spanish batteries. and CON
tinuing, he asserted that the insurgents
were acting ia conjunction with the United
States forces, as they advanced i'm the
direction OF Matanzas while the lombard
ment was proceeding. But" added the
Minister for Var, they were completely
routed"
la conclusion, Gen. Correa remarked:
1t was glorious day for the Spanish
arms"
Gen. Weyler then addressed the Senate.
IN clear voice and amid marked atten-
ton from the whole House and the gal
ler1es, apologized for pro!onging the de-
bate, pleading that he could not allow the
Opportunity 10 pass Of defending himself
against criticism. With much warmth
eno Sternness he defended his political
ana nh!ttaTy acts OF severity in Cuba
showing that he deemed them vitality neces-
sary, and that they were justified by the
results they produced. So much was this
the case, he declared, that had he been
allowed six months longer he would have
entirely crushed the insurrection. and
would have realized the promise he made
TO Senior Canoyas del Castillo. that by
April, 1888, he would be in a position 10
oiier hum $1,000 veterans to attack the
United States.
rumor was prevalent in Washington 20
the effect that the central powers OF Eu-
rope had requested the United States 10
explain the proposed demonstration AGAINST
the Phlhppine Islands, inasmuch as the
declaration of Congress regarding interven-
tiSn was confined TO Cuba. No confirma-
uon Of the rumor could be obtained. al
tfFgto- 4. Il
that Germany, which has large CONNER
clal interests at Manila, had entered a
diplomatic protest, and that the intention
OF France TO object TO the seizure of the
Philippines by the United States was the
feal cause OF the present activity in French
naval and military circles.
SATURDAY, APRIL 80.
The flagship New York was lying about
two miles on Cabanas, and the crew were a,
dinner, when a company of Spanish cav
airy, dIsmounted, opened fire from snoTe
None Of the shots came anywhere near
but a yolley was fired at them from the
]-inch guns. a little later a party Of cav.
airy, mounted, was seen, and two 4-incE
shots were fired into them, scattering then
In all directions.
1t Is stated by Cubans that Blanco is
burning the interior towns in the Island o
Cuba, and II is believed that the truth o
the statement is established by the grear
ot Sulbkc WHICH were nOllcGO us
Ing from the interior OF the island
Germany not having proclaimed neutral
tty, Germans are not prohibited from fur
nishing Spain with munitions Of war.
There is said 10 be no foundation Tor ths
rumors that Germany and France have pro
TESTED to the United States against any ag
gTessIve operations in the Pacific by thi.
Government. At the State Department 1
- insisted that no such representations
have been made by any of the foreign
powers. On the contrary, it is stated, it il
yell known that the United States has M
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1898-05-05
THE NAVY.
Items of General Interest Regarding It's
Doings.

Items of General Interest Regarding It's
Doings.
The work on the torpedo-boat Mckee
has been completed at Baltimore, and In
two or three days she will be delivered at
the Government Navy yard In Norfolk,
where the tOrpedoes viii be adjusted.
The torpedO-bOat made two trips be-
tween Fort Carroll and Fort McHenry,
which showed the machinery to be in ex.
cellent condition.
Inventor Holland was in Baltimore max
ing arrangements for the trial trips of the
Plunger which will take place shortly.
Mr. Holland Witnessed dock trial of the
submarine boats engines last week.
It was stated last week that the Naval
Auxiliary Board will not inspect any more
vaSsels, as their share OF the S50, ,O0O 600
emergency appropriation is almost ex-
hausted. They have spent IS C0O,0o0. One
third OF the money has been used to pur-
chase yachts and tugs, and the remainder
in buying collierS, transports and steamers
1t is generally understood that the rea-
son of the objection OF the Massachusetts,
authorities for the naval militia OF that
State to- leave its borders was the appre-
hension of bCmbardment by one or many
of the numerous imaginary Spanish fleets
constantly on the point OF sailing to ravage
our coasts. The whole Massachusetts del
egation was. so much worked up that its
remonstrance as a body was added to that
of the sGovernor. But, after all, il is de-
cided that whatever forces Massachusetts
sends for land or sea service shall be SUBJ
ject to order from Washington.
There has been big rush by officers to
secure command of the fine new yachts
bought, and whenever it has been an
nounced that some vessel of this class has
been added to the Navy, a food Of applica-
tions has been presented from command
ers down to Lieutenants, but In almost
every instance the LieutenantS have been
fhe1 Y16S 9 rrIla IA
iliary cruisers and ''moskito" boats have
not been so much sought after, because
they are believed not to be destined foy
much fighting.
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thought best, will send message to

thought best, will send message to
Congress on the subject.
Pennsylvania National Guard went into
camp at Gretna Green, April %, 5000, and
had a rough day OF it In the rain, snow
and mud.
The Maryland National Guard is in
disturbed frame of mind. The call was for
one regiment of infantry, and four batter
given the first assignment because it's
Colonel is the senior, while the 4th-the
larger regiment-waS allowed to make up
the batteries. This it is not inclined to
do, but wants TO go as regiment.
The Tennessee National Guard want
Gov. Taylor for Brigadier-G General The
Governor SAYS that if he does not get this
appointment he will go in some other.
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THE PHILIPPINE ISLANDS.

In the strategy the the Philippine occupy
most important position They lie
IN the middle of important highways OF the controlling
much OF the Pacific Chinese Celebes
The about islands, which
inhabited Altogether they have f5 miles
about much New York. sylvana, and
land combined.
Their population about 900, than
OF Cuba The
have largely amaeamated with Spanards MaIays
ETC. oi them still wild,
reduced to the uasicivzaton Spain fairly
quantities
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coffee and indigo They hats
Until quite recently Spain has prohibited immigration from
civilized nations and also excluded all foreign ships The
try held monopoly for the rings at Madrid The
Spaniards have had and 1t
and most they the
loss of Mexico, and Peru.
Cayte fortified seaport the Island OF LuZon
which Manila the Capital OF the Philippine Islands is situated
IS IN le y OF Mania Inc town ol Savite mas popu
600 souls There Cave which is the Capital
the province of the The residence the Governor
situated there and the place is the chief naval depot OF the
Spanish pOssessOns OF that world.
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fend her honor heroically, hut it was in
cumbent on the Cortes to interfere when
the duel had gone far enough for honor to
be satisfied. @+H
Senior Silvela alluded to an impending
European Congress for settlement of the
dispute. ..,.,s,s ..-e..4, g.
The speech is interpreted that it be-
hoOved the Prime Minister to assume with.
out hesitation the responsibility of decid
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the unfriendly at
titude of the
French Govern
ment and press,
Congress will
probably refuse
10 make any ap-
prOpriation for
representation by
this Government
at the Paris Ex-
position of 1900.
Gen. Gree ely
has established
a C en- S or $ n in
over the New
York and Haiti
Cable Co.'S Offices
which will pre-
vent the sending
OF any message
except th 0 $ e
VIZ ii t G n in
French, German,
and L n gIis h
without cipher or
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TO coal and Tefit,
in case we are not
able to make an
immediate seiz-
ure in the Philip
pines.
The report of
DIR. w. i. Brun-
ner, for m c rly
Tn tied States
Sanitary Inspec-
tor at Havana,
showed that out
of 10, 900 Span
ish soldiers from
200 to $1,000
were constantly
in the hospitals.
On account OF
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I7OO.

designs of conquest upon any territory,
and that the movement against the Philip
pines is merely for the purpose of establish
ing a station where the United States ships
can coal ard harbor, in order to protect
American commerce on the Pacific against
danger from the Spanish warships.
The delay of China in procIaiming neu-
trality is TO our advantage. as it keeps
Chinese ports open to our Asiatic Squadron
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warships Mindanao and Ulloa were slightly
damaged.
During this engagement the Cavite forts
maintained a steadier and stronger fire
upon the American squadron than in the
first engagement.
Admiral Bermejo, the Minister of Marine,
has expressed himself as highly pleased
with the heroism of the Spanish marines,
and has telegraphed congratulations to
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1898-08-11

With her sail ha. and military beii
the SIMMER girl seems determined 10 keep
on The good eide Of both br4sehea oi lss
service.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1898-08-11

The club sent out 1000 invitations.
The swsgger guests responded nobly.
The spacious halls and drawing rooms OF
the popular Bachelors hall were filled
With the elite OF New York and other large
cities. 1t was an event.
Ia one end OF the marble banqnetiDg
chamber 1t stood. Ten uniformed police
men we're lined mp on both sides oi IT,
A solid gold oenser swung incense above
1t. band OF string instruments hlled
the air with melody Of worship.
The shrine itself was OF solid gold. Dla
moLds and sspphires we're incrusted upon
It's TANKS, and over II a beyeled glass lid
fell on gold hinges
One by one the guests approached feyer
entity, paused before the gold oasket and
peered down through the Crystal lid.
What did they seer On bed OF soitest
down covered with white satin IL lay.
Had it been the newborn King Of empires
IL could not have worked up the people
to snch a pitch OF sdorstion.
At lssti la robes Of state the president
OF the club came forth. With q golden
KEY he unlocked the catkst The people
we're bushed in awe. TsEiog Ii from its
satin bed, the president reyereptly placed
Ii between his teeth then, amid the
breathless tilence, lighted a match aud
With . ceremonial sweep OF the arm toneb
ed the flame TO the end OF II.
Suddenly the great chamber was redoleat
Of the perfume OF heaven. One man drop
ped dead ~ be drunk IL In. aud four men
swtoned away. But the multitude scarce
IL needed little things Ike that. They
we're enrsptured. ebtranced. 10 ono ysst
chorus Of ecstasy they uttered. 'Ah-h-h.hi
and sank back. closing their eyes. dream
ing.
The prssiden. smoked !. clean down 10
the end, distributed the ashes ~ sacred
and anclioned of the butt to
the bighteet bidder. i. brought 'steen
thousard dollars far charity and was pre-
sented by The owLer 10 the Metropolitan
museum.
II was oil that remained u the last
Havana cigar
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The Judge had never taken Tnrkisb
morning, and /, suddenly occurred to bin
to test it's yiyiiyipg effects, 30 eathusisstie
ally descsDted upon by his young friends.
II seemed to the jndse that the rubbing
was terribly rough but, fearing TO expose
bis ipesperience aud subject himself to
ridicule by obiec,iug TO the regular ttoat
men', he patiently endured being punch
cd. pummeled, slapped spapked, whses
ed and poked until be oould not sand the
torture momen. longer,
ls--it- qui ie = necessary Ito make =
me - black and = blue : all -ov-erf pant
cd the Judge, as irregulsrly as the rubber
dug bis fists in more or less vigorously.
Never yen mind, I'm hiin' yon, respond
ed the rubber, redoubling his assaults aud
erinning diabolicslly at least 80 the
Judge thought.
VINO tslsp, groanl eie (thnd, gtosn)
your gssped the judee, horrible aus
picion dawning In his mind. Your tghack
eroan) face twhack gtoan) does Chimp
sroan) look (slsp grosOl ia (thud gtoap)
--milisr swish, groap),
Oh, you remember me do yonf growled
the rubber, sarcasticslly, Dash yer old
hide, mebbe yoc'd like to send me up Tor
six months again for prizshgbtinl
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Facts About POI to Rico.

Some OF the interesting things about
Porto Rico sre not generally known. In
size 1t ranks only - the fourth OF the
Greater Antilles. but in point OF density OF
population and general prosf erity it takes
the fret place. 1t is one OF the few coun
tries 10 tropical America where the whites
outnum ber the other rsoes. The best hsr
Dor in the island is Gusncia. the most
western port on the south coast, where
1000 OF our troops landed on Monday
evening. The largest city is Ponce.
which may already be in the possession Of
OF our forces. Yellow fever never scour
aes Porto Rico - II does parts OF Cubs,
and although most OF 1t 10 lov-lying and
may be said to be very billy than noun
tsipous, II is one Of the most heslthiul Of
tropical islands.
Though .be bsrbor OF Gusnios. where
our troops landed. is the best in the island
IL is not visited by much shipping. The
district Immediately around 1t 10 low and
swampy, and. unless improvements have
been made within the past two or three
years, the rosds are not equal 10 quality
10 the main roads marked on the msp.
Guspios 10 the outlet for tie produce oi
South Germsp. Ssbsna Gpnde, spd TO
some extent OF Ysuoo. which Is on the
railroad. Porto Ricsn "febels" have been
particularly numerous in the western and
soutb-vestern districts. and many thon
ssuds OF people there will welcome the
dsy OF General Miles coming as the great
est Ia their lives.
The largest city aud the commercial
capital OF the island 10 Ponce, which lies
three miles north OF The por. oi Ponce, on
. rich plain suuoopded by gardens AMI
plantations. There are ho. springs in the
neigh bortood, which are highly spprecisi
cd by inyslids Along the plsvs or beach
In iront Of the port are extensive depols,
iu which the produce OF the Interior. for
vsrded through Ponce. the trading center
/, stored for shipment. AT the lasl enn
uer.tiou Poscs bsd . population OF 81,
bl5 while Sac Jusp, The capital on the
north coast, had only 23.ili inhabitants.
Ponce has . nnmbes Of foe buildings
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Ways Of Keeping . Husband

1t has been tsid thst the first year oi
msrried life holds the responsibility for
the happiness or misery OF the the coming
years. becsuse it 10 tbs trial time OF two
whose faster, hsbits. ideas and peculiar
ties are brought to the test OF harmony.
But no womsn onght TO surrender her
individuality even TO mske peace 10 fsmi
". And she will not have TO do 30 II she
has love and tact sud patience. Many
husband has been led like little child
snd has n.t known that be was bosioR bis
will 10 the least, simply because bis vile
knew hos to Influence him. And inst
here let il be ssii that ith1eDcing 10 con
trsdisiioction from governing is the word
for ibst sometbiDg which makes II
possible inr 9 wife 10 become . comfort,
power sud blessing 10 the husband. The
woman Who cannot influence ber husband
must be I.ckipg 10 essential qualities for
. GOOD wife, or else she mnst deal With
hopeless case
Above alt things 10 q wousas purpose
should stand the desire TO hold love from
loss snd from spelling Influences. We
sometimes bear Of txo who have passed
,s.rs Of married life wi.bont once er
changing AZ angry OF even unpleasant
word. This may be possible TOT those
whose nstares srs snch that resscn and
emotion are very elastic, ba, II coald not
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1898-08-11

In our trips around the country we meet
with some original character, says the
Newport Express. One Of them is Ches
ter Allen OF Glover. Mr.. Allen lives on .
pleasantly situated farm, and when asked
II be were prcspering said:
Yes, prospering first-rste. Not word
OF fault to find. O1e horse dropped dead
the fret year. an tn second, one died
'ithout eny liver. Lost one eye, az you
kin see, Gu had three teeth knocked ont.
Besides, never he'd tn headache till ]
cum here. and now IL aches bali tn time.
Good Lord, should think you would
vent to move out?
What for?
Why, on account OF bad lack.
Bad luck2 Oh. no, this place Is good
enough for me. Why; didn't you know
oh was one OF tn wust sflictsd men on
airtb2
Yes, but you don't want to initiate job,
do yoni
Lok a here, friend, didnt ye ever read
in the Bible how in the end, 10 spite Of
oil his troubles. Job was blest2 Vol,
mister, I'm goin' { hang right here I'll
In bIest il 1t takes / bother eye,
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WAY We Have in Varmont.
The New York Press publishes the fol
loving latter to the EDITOR

The New York Press publishes the fol
loving letter to the EDITOR
Sir--I was up 10 Vermont recently and
found the folk full OF Dewey and patriot
ism. Every village has . proiuse display
OF the National colors.
The stage driver and mail carrier be
tween Ely end Post Mills had nailed a
number OF small American flags on the
trees by the roadside. One day be saw .
resident Of . Dsighboring village sitting
in q wagon lsshing one OF the Asgs with .
whip. Just s the mail carrier reschsd
him the h.g fell. and the vrecker sppar
emily sstisfed, started bis horse The
stage driver called OUT
Say. there. you'd better pick them col
ors OF Uncle Sam outer that there dirt and
hang EN- where they was. by Jimmy
Well, won't nutherl was the reply.
Well, yer will, il the Sheriff hss ter
make yer do it-now.
The Sheriff. he3 said the \despoilsr.
He can't make me do nuth'. be cant. BY
hemlook.
Well, ws'll see il be can't. sor I'm goin'
for him spyhow.
As the men separated ss the fork OF the
road the Flsg-destroyer colled out:-
Say, you tell the Sheriff il he comes fer
me to fetch bis shotgun. that's ell
The mail carrier swore out . warrant
against the destroyer Of the flag. charging
destruction Of private property. violation
Of state laws and disrespect to the United
St.tes, The Sheriff Of Orange county
served the warrant, and didn'nt csrry .
shotgun either. The despoiler was sr
rsig ned before before Justice Of the
peace and received from him N fine .
tongue lsshing - an old fashioned tag
lover ever formulated. He was fined the
ms1imum sum, s26.70.
There's Hsg in the identical spot sgsiu
aud any one who b" s26 70 more than be
knows how spend, and who wants TO hear
an address on the American flag irom IN
old time American is invited 10 90 there
and knock il down.
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e' said Of ibe maiority q wcdi,d people.
An snsry woman ls noi The thing 20 he
mosi dreaded, bul that sraAaal gfawih 81
Indifference lhs, Ioads 10 slrophy ot con
iussl love
There are wsys OF keeping true o,
baDd 10 lover.lise spirit slsays ba, the
vile mnst preserve those feelings and
their expression that marked lhosc oharm
ed hours when she wss The eveelbsatt.
Loving thoashi tor the comlof, and happi
ness Of the lover iound expression natural
ly IN words and 10 acts II must be the
same 30 the vile that woeli htld The bus
bands affection, Thea those little words
that are prompted by love and received Ia
its spirit have wsrli oi significance.
these should no, be lett behind alter The
home liie together ie begup.
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Some good men are naturally such
teachers, and 80 full OF benevolence. %
pecislly toward the young. that they can
not help spreading wisdom wherever they
20. That the seed may fall on stony
ground is proved by story which .
gentleman who vent hunting far into the
interior OF Nova Scotia, tells in letter.
The hunter WAS carried sixteen miles Ut
night by . boy sixteen years old and
horse fifteen years old. The ride was
tedious. and the boy driver Was inclined
TO fall ssleep. The hunter. therefore,
tried to interest bim 10 something.
see we are going due west, be said.
How do you know thst' asked the boy.
Were you ever here beiorep
No, but there 10 the North SlN.
How do you know it is the North Sisr'
Why. there are the pointers.
What pointersa
The hunter explained, and told the boy
how to find the North Star. Then be
pointed out two Of the planets. The boy
seemed wide swske now, and the hunter
went on 10 give him his FIRST lesson 10 %
tronomy, telling him now Jupiter WAS
1900 times as large ss the earth, and how
Mars showed changes OF seasons-how 1t
had bays and sppsrent canals. aud SO
forth, and how it was supposed by
many to have intelligent Inhabitants.
When, after his hunting, the stranger re
turned to the town where be had hired
the conveyance and the boy. he found that
the people seemed to have a certain
humorous interest in him. II was 30 evi
dent that be was the object OF some
curiosity or joke, that he made inquiries,
and finally found 9 man who could tell
him.
Why, said his informant, you've made
. great reputation for yourself around
here.
In what wsy2
Oh. the kid that drove you over To-
the other night came back the next day
and told oil the ''setters" st the hotel that
OF oil the liars he ever heard, you were the
stickest.
What lie did tell himi
The boy said that you pretended to
know the number OF miles to the sun, and
that you pointed to star that you said
was called "Jumpter,' and that you said
il was 800 times bigger than this world
and that you pointed to another star that
you said was one where folks lived.
Oh, says that boy, you just ought to
hesr biml He's . peach. Old Hsskins
aint in it With that ieIler fer lyin'. l tell
you he's the biggest liar in Nova Scolis.
III point him out TO you when he comes
back.
The boy had pointed him out, and he
wss at that moment enjoying the reputa
tion OF the champion OF oil the liars who
bad ever come to Nsva Scotia.