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The herald., 1898-06-17
REPUBLICAN OPPOSITION

The Times does not approve the citi-
Gems non-partisan freeholders' ticket
That it would not was foregone conclu-
sion, for at least two reasons. One was
that the movement was non-partisan and
not distinctively Republican,; the other
was that the Times did not dictate this
makeup OF the ticket.
Commenting upon the list of freehold
ers selected by the representative political
and business organizations of the city the
Times says:
Men who have been failures in the I'M
dertakings of life will never be able to
prepare a charter for Los Angeles that
the citizens of this city will adopt; there
fore let us have board of freeholders
that aro possessed of public confidence
and are not mere theorists who desire
to try their governmental nostrums on
this community.
The innuendoes of our morning contem
porary may be dismissed as unworthy O
consideration. License to attack mer
who are named for public office does no
carry with it the weight of proof. Tht
men who are on the citizens ticket are
themselves the best answer to the un.
called-for attack of the Times The
people know these men; they have conf
dcnce in them and will elect them.
1t is worthy of especial note that the
Republicans land the organizations af-
fliated to a greater of less extent with
that party have held aIoof from the non
partisan movement, although they were
given the same invitation and the same
voice that were offered the other organi-
cations. Both the Times and the Express
the Republican organs of the city, have
given the citizens movement the cold
shoulder ever since it's inception. Both
now editorally oppose it. The reason is
plain. The Republicans want to dictate
first the makeup Of the freeholders COM
mittee, and later the terms and provisions
of the new charter itself, Disgusting their
CT business mems movement.
Such appears to be the program. Thus
is explained the fierce attack made by the
Times on the citizens ticket One thing
Is certain, and that is, the people do not
want charter framed in the interests OF
one political party, and they would bury
such an instrument at the polls. Our Re-
publican friends are undertaking large
contract in attempting to defeat the nom
partisan ticket now in the field.
The herald., 1898-06-17
Improbable Kind Of Citizen

The alien who acquires American citizen
ship without any desire or intention to be-
come a bona hde citizen of she United
States Is apt to go back to his native coun.
try, violate its laws, and when justice gets
a grip on him, appeal to the United States
for protection. When congress gets time
to consider such serious domestic affairs as
naturalization, we suggest that It might be
advisable to provide that, II an adopted cit.-
zen goes back to his native land 10 reside
there his American citizenship shall lapse
after stated number Of years We don't
desire or need citizens who are not, and dc
not, mean to be Americans.-Washin
Post
The herald., 1898-06-17
Our Greatest Need

To the Editor of The Los Angeles Herald
Patriotism does not consist principally in
going to war. All honor to those who go
to the front! We should support them III
every possible way. The problem Is how
to give them the most effective aid. The
solution is in cultivating our sense of pro-
portion in taking the most important action
now, deferring all less urgent, and in doing
all possible to attack the root of the great
est evils that afflict the army, the navy
and the nation.
Evidently our greatest need is a higher
and nobler patriotism that shall be dis
played not only at the front, but by all
in the rear.
spain's great strength three or four GEN.
turtles ago, when her soldiers were the first
on the continent, has been largely under
mined by misgovernment and the resulting
Generalization of her people.
We now see clearly In the history of
Spain and its colonies how the 'spoils
system" and Indifferent government hurts
worst of all the brave men In the army
and the navy. The same effects are seen
on our side, in less degree, but still too
largely, in the needless delay, in loss of
health and in the needless waste of life
among the nations choicest sons; for ex-
ample, at Guantanamo bay. Then, too,
there are the reconcentrados. We shall,
see more IL we keep eyes and ears open and
read between the lines in the papers. I'm
necessary delay caused by the neglect or
incapacity of the administration to do its
duty of making prompt and effective prep
aration for war will cause great and far
reaching suffering during the sickly, rainy
season. A secretary of war, appointed
"for political reasons" instead of on bust
ness principles, is a sad demonstration of
the spoils system.
The primary responsibility for this state
Of affairs rests with the people. and with
them reform must begin. We need real
statesmen and honest men at the head of
our administrative affairs. When the
causes of error and bad management are
removed those evils will cease to exist
We must begin at the primaries with the
minor elections on up to the highest po-
sitions in the gift of the people, Eternal
vigilance is the price of reform and good
government.
MILES N. ADVANCE.
Los Angeles. June 49,
The herald., 1898-06-17
RECIPROCITY TREATIES

On paper reciprocity looks well, and in
special cases it may be beneficial to the
parties to the convention, but as gen.
eral principle it is unwise, as it creates
discriminating trade conditions ard in
terferes with the application of natura
laws of commerce.
When the productions of two nations
are very dissimilar special terms may be
made between them to their mutual ad-
vantage.
What this country needs is markets
more especially for the products of ag-
riculture, and our interest is to make
concessions to those countries which are
deficient in such things as we largely
produce, and which are able to supply
what we need and do not produce for
our own consumption. No European
country produceavery much that we can
not, or even that we do not produce
France is not a large importer from this
country, and under ordinary circum-
stances never will be. No country util-
ICES her resources more thoroughly than
France. The chief thing to be accom-
plished by the reciprocity treaty recently
entered into with her is a larger exporta-
ton Of our cereals and meats. The re-
duction of duties on them is trifiing-not
enough to counterbalance the cost of
transportation. The French peasants will
see to it that their home markets are not
invaded to their detriment. The French
people never pay out more than they are
obliged to.
If, under the treaty we gain some adj
vantages in the way Of larger exporta-
lions of cereals and meats, on the other
hand the door is open to French COMPETE
ton in our home markets with some of
our most important productions.
The difficulty with reciprocity treaties
is they discriminate for or against par
ticular interests, a very apparent fact in
the new treaty with France. This coun-
try makes a reduction of duties on fewer
articles, but in larger percentage, than
is made by France, and hence the in
equality from which some of our indus
tries must suffer, while others will be
unaffected.
The better plan is to make laws that
are impartial and just-those which are
general in character and adaptability, and
leave nothing to the dickering Of diplo-
mats or commissions. They do not d.
rectly represent the people, and in the
weakness Of human nature they are La
BILE to be influenced by special interests.
Reciprocity treaties may encourage and
enlarge trade between two nations in
some lines, but they discourage and limit
| it in others and with nations with which
there is not reciprocity. AS general rule
concessions neither increase revenue MOI
enlarge the volume of trade. 1t will prob
ably be so under the new treaty with
France, though we may import more OF
French wines and liquors than if the
treaty had not been made.
The herald., 1898-06-17
Billville War Briefs

Secretary Alger calls for s53, s79.s5s. VIZ
believe Alger is good man, but we really
can't obllge him this time. We are shor
ourselves.
We wonder If the press censor will take {
holiday on the Fourth Of July and enable
US to get out enough extras to pay fol
fire crackers?
The Billville war chaplain writes that HI
Is doing a great work at the front He
breaches to 1000 men and takes UP collec
ton after each hymn.
We always said that our local boys would
be heard from In the army. They hadn't
been there a week before they drew on US
for all we could stand.
Thank the Lord, the government will owr
SO much property when the wars over tina
some Of us can run for governor where
Wen have more chance of getting there
Atlanta Constitution.
The herald., 1898-06-17
SHALL HE GO SCOT FREEp

Walter L. Webb, ex-boss and now ex-
member of the board of ton, con
siders the incident of his public career
in Los Angeles closed, and is preparing
so he says, to shake the dust Of this city
from his feet.
But is the incident closed? No valid
reason is apparent why Webb should not
now be convicted of the crime of per-
jury, or with attempting to obtain money
from the city under false pretenses.
The Herald has already told the story
of Webb's grossly excessive bill of ex-
pense incurred in attending the educa-
tional convention at Milwaukee, and oil
the inexplcable action of the board OF
education in passing the bill after re-
ducing it to some extent; this action being
taken after Webb's final exposure and
subsequent resignation.
Among the items Of this bill which were
allowed to stand was one of s45.3O for
transportation. In fact, Webb made thu
Journey on pass, buying one ticket fol-
his wife, who accompanied him. For the
latter he obtained receipt; and wher
accused of having charged the city 70,
his transportation after having secured
pass. Webb brazenly produced the re-
ceipt for his wlfe's ticket as evidence tina,
he had paid his own fare.
What are the authorities going to dc
about this matter? Will the city audito,
and treasurer allow and pay the claim
Will the district attorney take steps t.
have Webb arrested and tried for hii
ofkense? Or will political influence b,
exerted TO have the thing dropped? Ii
The herald., 1898-06-17

A question daily asked is who is man
aging the war, or is it running itsclf?"
There are doubtless many wants to be
supplied, but the greatest is the want of
a head. 1t would be well for the country
If several heads were to fall into the bas-
ket. The truth of the old saying that
TOO many cooks spoil the broth Is
illustrated. The president, Alger, Miles
and a strategy board are all cooks, and
poor ones. if judged by results. No plan
Of comprehensive character has been
devised so far as the country Is able to
perceive. 1t is not difficult to find men Of
brains; there are plenty who have
experience, and whose natural endow-
ments render them competent to devise
an intelligent strategy. and to success
fully execute it. Our president may be
Napolconic in physical appearance, but
The herald., 1898-06-17
SORROWS OF GAGE AND D1Na1EY

Poor Gage and poor Dingley, the STA
ulation over the provision in the revenue
bill requiring the silver bullion in the
treasury to be coined into legal tender
dollars.
The necessity for larger circulating
volume to accommodate the wants Of the
country compelled Mr. Gage recently to
order the coinage of the gold bullion which
the government has on hand. 1t has been
held uncoined because enlargement of the
volume of metal money interferes with
national bank circulation, which is the
medium of exchange that Gage wants to
furnish to the country exclusively, and
with the Rothschilds and OTTER bank syn
dicates bullion is the favorite form in
which to hold gold.
1t Is not only humiliating to Gage to be
compelled to coin the white in connec-
lit sacrilegious to force them thus into
juxtaposition. Beyond this Gage had a
scheme to which Dingley was committed,
and which was to sell the silver bullion in
the open market for what it would bring,
and use the gold proceeds so far as they
would go, in redeemng the silver dol
lars and the outstanding silver certifi-
Gates.
This scheme the now law interferes
with, and the measures concerted to
commit the government more thorough
ly to the gold standard" will have to sleep
for time, and perhaps for all time.
1t was wise positively to require Gage
to coin not less than $1,5OOOOO silver dol
lars per month, but it would have been
better if no discretion whatever had been
conferred on him, on account of his known
restrictive views in regard to the public
interests. He is not in the cabinet to be
liberal toward the masses.
Though the step taken is slight, yet it
is sort of forcrunner of what is destined
to come, and 1t gives such pain to Gage
and Dingley as almost excites commits
Grafton.
The herald., 1898-06-17

named above. were by the famous Peace
Of Paris" u76s) returned to Spain, the
island of Martinique being. by the same
treaty, given to France.
Our own government, when the United
States flag shall float over Cuba and
the Philippine archipelago, should find in
the adverse opinion entertained by Eng
land now Of the Peace of Paris" new
adaptation of the truth Of the sentiment
that history is philosophy teaching by
example"
The herald., 1898-06-17
UNCLE SANS NAVY

The. Herald has just received another
consignment of Uncle Sans Navy, in
cluding Nos. to 9 inclusive. All orders
Tor these numbers can now be filed.
A number Of the cO1Ored half-tOne
views of the leading war vessels of the
United States Navy has also come to
hand.
Those who pay in advance for the
Daily Herald are entitled either to a set
Of the colored half tones OF to one port
folio for each month paid in advance.
Subscribers should state which they
want, and il portfolios. what numbers.
The herald., 1898-06-17
All Figured Out

Charley said young Mrs. Torkins, "the
more think of it, the more 1 am convinced
that this government is wonderfully long
headed"
Whats happening now?" he inquired
"You know what lot Of mules we are
ready to ship to Cuba"
Il have read something in that connec-
tion."
well, that's what shows our cleverness.
Well use the mules in Cuba till the war is
over, and then they'll be there, right handy.
to go to work as soon as the isthmian canal
is dug" -Washington Star.
The herald., 1898-06-17

perjury no longer crime In Los Angeles?
So far as the man Webb is concerned.
he never will be missed when the city
has seen the last of him; but 1t will be a
sad day for the people when the crimes
Of perjury and obtaining money under
false pretenses on the part Of public off,
cial can be condoned by his voluntary
removal from the scene of his crimes.
The herald., 1898-06-17
laundering War Management

The country is spending enough money
upon this war TO provide for the proper
maintenance Of the volunteer army. The
government undoubtedly was unprepared
for the handling of such large mass of new
troops, and certain amount of wasteful-
ness and ineffectiveness was expected. But
with practically unlimited resources pro.
v.ded It may at least be demanded that the
money shall be spent with reasonable regard
for results. With this picture Of incompe
tency at Tampa what can we expect wher
our volunteer troops are placed under the
same management in malarious Cuba? P
Boston Post.
The herald., 1898-06-17

The Minnesota middle-Of-the-road
Populists, led by Ignatius Donnelly, have
bolted the fusion ticket recently put up
by the Democrats and Populists When
Donnelly's not leading bolt he is apt to
think the time has come for him to de.
He has been a member of all parties, has
been kicked out by all, and he now stands
a political dog in the manager with no
power and small influence. He is an able
man and an eloquent man, but his bal
ance wheel could not manage the inside
of Waterbury watch.
The herald., 1898-06-17
Whitewash for Mark Hanna

Hanna butted everything off the track as
he went along until he came in collision with
the war sentiment. Since then he has
been little heard of. He is again receiving
passing notice on account of the charges
of bribery which are being prosecuted
against him in the senate. He Will doubt
less be whitewashed, but not until his guilt
has been confirmed in the minds Of those
who have followed the course of the boss in
his race for the senate.-ChattanoogaN News.
The herald., 1898-06-17
Usual Result

"well," asked the motorman. "did you
manage to collect your little bill from tina:
conductors"
mo-" answered the disguised passenger.
II got tired trying to collect 1t at his house
and the other day caught him on his car. !"
What did he DOR
1.-THE same thing as usual-put me on
Philadelphia Call.
The herald., 1898-06-17

There are different forms of newspaper
enterprise. The Denver Times prints a
three-column interview with noted
woman of the half world who has just
returned from Skaguay.
The herald., 1898-06-17

The secretary of the treasury estimates
that he can raise 0O0,O00000 for war
purposes between now and the first of
January, next. That would be large
indemnity for Spain to pay, and Spanish
honor ought to be satisfied at lower
price.
The herald., 1898-06-17

1t Is semi officially announced that
Emperor william will not abandon his
present attitude of strict neutrality.
Germany probably feels relieved.
The herald., 1898-06-17

1t is now the Spaniards' turn to worry
and any number of torpedo boats may be
seen off the Cadiz coast any night, in the
minds eye of the squeamy Dons.
The herald., 1898-06-17
THE PUBLIC PULSE

(The Herald under this heading prints
communications, but does not assume re-
sponsibility for the sentiments expressed.
Correspondents are requested to cultivate
brevity, so far as Is consistent with the
proper expression Of their views.)
The herald., 1898-06-17

Fred w. Perkins of California has been
appointed assistant paymaster in the
navy. Perkins, Perkins, let's zee; haven't
we a United States senator by that name
The herald., 1898-06-17

Those eastern people who have held
that Southern Californians are unduly
Alger arc beginning to revise their ideas
regarding the matter. Alger is q danger
ous'incompetent, and that is all there is
to it.
The herald., 1898-06-17

The Times thinks the citizens non-par-
tisan freeholders' ticket is not a good
ticket. That may be because it was moi
named by the Times.
The herald., 1898-06-17

Advices from Manila say that the Span
iards are holding out in order to sur
render to the Americans when the ships
with reinforcements arrive. The Span
iards always did have a reputation for
politeness. Everything that possess
is yours, senor''
The herald., 1898-06-17

Any scheme of European interference
in the Philippines Is certain to defeat it.
self. And Uncle Sam is a pretty good
bluffer himself.
The herald., 1898-06-17
Reminded Him

What is the matter. Riley?" asked the
orderly sergeant.
Nothing" replied the young soldier, with
the quivering chin, who was struggling with
a bakeshop custard pie that some friend had
smuggled in to him. "only this is SO unlike
the p-ples m-mother used to make!''-Chi-
cago Tribune.
The herald., 1898-06-17
His Own Pocket

cts all very WE'LL" said Carper, ITO say
that Spain will have to pay the cost of the
war; but what want to know is this
"What?"
IF she does do get return of the war
taxes I pay?"-Philadelphi North Ameri-
can.
The herald., 1898-06-17

Way down upon the Suwanee gunboat,
Far far away;
There's where they make 1t mighty hot for
Dons in Guantanamo bay.
The herald., 1898-06-17

there the similitudc seems to end. The
French Napoleon never failed to call men
about him who were capable of doing the
work assigned them. Our Napoleon has
not been success in that respect.
The herald., 1898-06-17

Our soldiers have yet something to
learn about guerrilla warfare. Here is
where the insurgents will come in right
handy.
The herald., 1898-06-17
Spain continues to proudly decline to

Spain continues to proudly decline to
sue for peace, while manifestly hoping
indeed, almost imploring-that the
powers will get in and by force" COM
pei her to do so.-San Francisco Bull
letin.
"And whispering 7 will ne'er consent,
consented"
The herald., 1898-06-17

Lieutenant Hobscn has been recon-
mended for promotion. Better get him
exchanged first and then promote him.
The herald., 1898-06-17

tered by Spain with view to working upon
the fears of the great powers, and thus in
Gucing them to interfere on SPANS behalf.
But Great Britain, France, Russia. Ger
many, Italy and Austria perceive clearly
enough that the peace of the world is not
endangered, and that therefore there is no
call for them to meddle.-Boston Advertiser.
The herald., 1898-06-17
MO General war Iikelv

The idea that this present war is liable to
lead to a world war has been sedulously fos-
The herald., 1898-06-17

Provide the insurgent with square
meal, put gun and ammunition In his
hands-he will provide the mackete him
self-and he will fight as long as there is
anything to fight. The battle at Guam
tanamo shows that. A little American
discipline will make a splendid soldier of
him. In the meantime he can beat the
Spaniard at his own game of bushwhack-
ing.
The herald., 1898-06-17

Mayor Phelan of San Francisco .. -: -se
long and gratefully remembered for his
gift of $4,000 library and library build
ing for the use of the inmates of the county
almshouse. Those who ''go over the hills
to the poorhouse' are not often SO fittingly
and so generously remembered.
The herald., 1898-06-17

Piper Findlater is not the only hero on
the beach.
The herald., 1898-06-17
The Editor Has a Dream

The Fourth Of July IL creeping rapidly
upon US while We sleep.-santa Monica
Outlook.
The herald., 1898-06-17

The state university has raised the
standard of requirements in English for
high schools seeking to be accredited,
and for students taking examinations.
This step will be generally approved.
Most of our high schools and colleges
have taught everything except the Eng
fish language, and it is high time to give
the mother tongue a chance. College
graduates who can neither write nor spell
correctly are like an otherwise web
dressed man wearing a shocking bad hat.
The herald., 1898-06-17

want to make an even exchange of fieets:"
by no means" signalled Commodore
Schley in response. IT expect to throw In
few bombs. Chicago Tribune.
The herald., 1898-06-17
Printers Errors

Los Angeles, June 16.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-07-07

was, but 1t Is believed to have been
very heayy, as the prisoners in custo-
dy report their decks strewn with
uead and wounded in great numbers;
besides there is story that many
bodies could be seen tied TO the pieces
or wreckage after the fight was over
A large number of Spanish wounded
We're removed to the American ships.
There can be no doubt that Admiral
Cervera's plan to escape from Santi-
ago harbor was entirely unexpected
by Admiral Sampson. and the best
evidence OF this is the fact that when
the Spanish vessels were seen coming
out OF the harbor the flagship New
York was seven miles away steaming
to the eastward toward Juragua, the
military base, nine miles east of MORO.
The New York was out Of the fight al.
together ut every stage. but she i'm
mediately put about and followed the
others.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-07-07
THEIR BUSY DAY.
Washington Officials Kept Busy by
the Thrilling Events Of the Day.

Washington, July G.-The complete an
initiation of the Spanish squadron at
Santiago and the capture of the Spanish
admiral, Cervera. with 100 prisoners;
the demand by Shafter for the surrender
of Santiago by II O'clock to-day, OIL pain
of bombardment: word from Admiral
Dewey that the Ladrone islands had been
captured, that Suanish gunboat had
surrendered. that hundred or more
Spanish officers and men were taken and
that our first Philippine expedition had
landed-this is, in part, the thrilling rec
ord of such a Fourth of July as has not
been known since the bells of Independ-
epce bail rang out the tidings of Amer
lean freedom. 1t was day when one
momentous event followed another in
constant and rapid succession. each hour
bringing forth some new feature more
startling than that which had gone be.
fore. The climax came at l o'clock,
when. amidst the widest cheering. which
fairly shook the great war, state and
navy building To it's foundation, Admiral
SIMPSONS dispatch announcing his Clo-
rious victory aud the entire destruction
of the Spanish fleet was given to the
public