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Probable Duration of the War.

The Spanish cabinet held a meeting
on Monday evening and discussed the
Manila disaster. 1t is said the min
iStry has determined to exhaust the
national resources in defense of the
national honor. If the national re-
sources were not already exhausted
ana the honor tarnishrd there might
be some justification for this bellicose
bluster. intimidation OF this preten-
rous character coming from country
Ehcn has just been beaten to her
Knees in the only engagement with
war shiue in which she has had the
courage, the temelity or the confidence
% face us is not only prepOsterous, but
deprives hcr Of the sympathy which
2 generous foe was ready to COncede
70 her in her deep and abjcct humilia-
tion. If Spain intends to pursue this
war to the bitter end we are not alone
prepared but anxious to meet hey on
whatever terms she imaGines herself
competent to do battle. She met us at
Manila, where a portion Of her ma
tional resources might be supposed TO
br ready in such a desperate cmerg-
encY as she must have foreseen for
months was impending; but when the
hour came 70 test these resources they
werc found to be as phantasmal as her
phyrric victories in CUBA have been
demonstrated to be,
Spain has no resources. Her treas
ury is bankrupt; the Bank of Spain,
which is a financial annex Of the treas-
ury. is within measurable distance of
it, Her Pacific fleet has been van
Cuished as irrctrevably a. the Spanish
Armada: her Atlantic squadron dare
not venture to meet us though the
Spanish ministry if not the Spanish
people, must have known that the only
hope of sustaining her troops or main
tanning her position in Cuba was a
quick and decisive descent on our
blockading squadron. We cannot de-
termine what this pronounciamento OF
the Sagasta ministry really means. 1t
cannot be that which it says The
ministry knows. of course, that cuba
is lost to her forever. Spain. it seems
10 us, has not Yet given up all hope
of European intervention. She believes
that the Powers viii, in some myster.
ious way come 10 the rescue. She
cannot believe that her invocations
her appeals, her diplomatic intrigue
will be absolutely futile Like Mr.
Micawber, she is helplessly "waiting
for something to turn up"
At all events our duty and our ma,
tional policy are unequivocal. We en-
tered this war with reluctance. TIL,
country is anxious for its immediat,
termination, or as soon as practicaDle
European cabinets are perfectly clea
on this point, however French or Ger
man newspapers may affect to ignor,
IT, They have their own axes to grind
and they are willing to see Spain ex
pire by the crank. We have under
taken 10 establish the independence o
Cuba and that object we shall ac
compllsh unfalterngly and uncom
promisingly. This policy consummated
we have no desire to trample the glim
n1er of national hfe that sustains Spaii
In her debilitated and anaemic exist
enoe as a European Power. No in
deunty from Spain or Cuba can re
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-04
A Final Stand.

The execution by Spain of it's gov
ernment's thpat to make one last
stand with les entire available fleet is
a probable development of the Cas-
tiiian character. he their sins what
they may the Spanish people possess
the one merit OF great personal brav-
cry. It is a kind of bravery closely
akin to folly because very largely dis
connected from discretion, yet. in a
way, it is sublime. Its existence saves
the race from utter detestation.
A last stand by Spain on the sea
would be merciful in it's consequences
if not in its intentions. 1t would en-
able us within a few hours to end a
contest which might otherwise be pro-
longed for many days, with uncer-
tainty in business. the international
nervousness inseparabie from war,
large expense in the maintenance Of
inactive forces. loss of life among the
starving reConcentrados and a con-
tinual and cumulative chaos in Cuba
II would he merciful because while it
would sweep the final vestige of Spains
l'uNtl Iltllil tllt std IL NOulu at the
same moment effect the liberation of
all those who have been held by that
power in medieval bondage under a
perversion of government which has
blOtted our modern civilization; and
thus free Spain itself of the dead
weight which has kept her in dry rot
three hundred years behind the times
Another sea battle with Spain, end
ing as it must and WILL in the elimina-
tion of the Spanish navy, would be
meraiful even to the American sailors
who should meet in il a sailors fate
for it would establish so clearly before
all the nations the Valor and the ef-
fectiveness OF the Yankee tar that
Maines would not in future be tam.
pered with nor the hand of any for
eigner in any port be hereafter lifted
at sight of the American uniform, save
in salutation of respect. The object is
worth the cost: and the welfare ot
humanity therefore lends emphasis &c
the hope that this promised meeting
may not be long delayed.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-04
0AMBL ERS VISIT CAMP.
officers VIII Not Allow Soldiers 10
He Fleecsd.

Tacoma. Wash. May 3.-The gamblers
from Seattle came over TO the camp
grounds Of the First regiment Of Wash
ington troops Sunday and attempted to
open UP nut shell and other fim fam
games. The commanding officer was
advised OF their presence and at once
sert detail to drive them off the prem
ises.
Two OF the gamblers drew revolVers
but they were overpowered before they
had time to use them, and placed in the
guardhouse by the soldiers until CIVIL
officers could be summoned. The pris-
oners We're taken to the county jail
where four of them gave bail in the
| sum of $500. Four others are still in
| iail,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-04

In another column today "Ophiucus. ."
the Dunmore astrologer, takes issue
with Prof. Coles of Storms and Signs,
and intimates that the predictions of
tho Kingston prophet. in which so
many persons have absolute faith, may
he designated as "superstitious nom
sense" When astrologers disagree It
is rather difficult for the public to steer
clear of the evils that may be averted
by looking out for dire planetary influ-
encas. The statements of "Ophiucus," >"
therefore, may serve to mystify the be-
levers about us. 1t will now be in or
der for the editor of Storms and Signs
To quote authorities to sustain his posi-
tion and vindicate his representations.
In the meantime the public is advised
to watch and wait.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-04
WHERE THE NATION is STRONG
From the Washington Post.

From the Washington Post.
The United States goes to war under
many faVoring auspices. 1t has practical
| ly illimttable resources of men, means,
| and material, and it is backed by popular
| enthusiasm of almost Unprecedented
| depth ana fervor. There is another re-
| spect, too, wherein the administration is
most Fortunate, and that is the cheerf ii
1 zeal with which the newspapers %
| certain class will low proceed to bestoH
| upon it the very ablest military advice
to be had at slj a week and upward.
| 1t Is true that Lieutenant General Scho-
| field has been called in as consulting au-
| thorty by the war department, and 'that
Secretary Long has for his councillor Rear
! Admiral Walker. of distinguished record
| and long experience and service one
| might even say--if he were rash and
| hasty, at least-that with such highly
qualified advisers the government should
| be able to proceed under reasonably IA
| vorahle circumstances. But the proper
| and successful conduct of the war is not
| to be left to accident, however improba-
| bic and remote. Truly modern journal
| ism has enlarged it's functions so as TO
| include Jurisprudence international law,
| European politics, the detection of crimi-
| mails, medicine. religion, moral philosophy,
governmental reform, the publication OF
| legislatures and hundred other objects
| of human activity and effort. II dictates
| tho policies Vt empires. it handles the
4 guilty secrets of courts and cabinets, II
props up tottering dynastics. and ii aDus-
| es dishonored crowns. Queen Victoria
| cannot eat her breakfast comfortably
| without having first consulted the Daily
New York Whangdoodle. Francis Joseph,
| William. HumbCrt, Faure, even little AL
| fonso in his knickerbCckers, all of these
| call loudly for the New York Popinjdy
| at the very crack OF dawn in order to be
| sure that the equilibrium of Europe has
| another day Of life. The movements Of
| armies and of fleets are directed from ths
| sanctum. Editors point the way to dis
| covering new consultations and order the
| adjustment of the universe. is 1t TO be
| ina gined for one moment that the admin
| istration will be left to srOpe its way
| through this bewidering emergency
without the guiding hand, the uplifting
| strength, the superhuman presCience
| which fairly slop the sides of modern
| journalism? Are Lieutenant General
Schoheld and Rear Admiral Walker to be
| aba ndoned in the hour of their bitter
need? No, no. Forbid the implOus
| thought.
| Within twenty-four hours we shall
know lust how to invest Havana and
oVerrun the Gem of the Antilles. We
| shall be furnished with every detail of an
inspired and an infalible scheme of vic
tory. Generals. admirals, statesmen may
pore over maps and charts and wrestle
feebly with figures, calculations, and eX-
| pedients. Modern journalism will airily
upiift its heaven-born pen and within five
minutes steep us in priceless information
Yea, verify, the government is more blest
than II magines.
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vessels are to be held as prizes. Near
ly all Of them are penniless and declare
that they are, and they seem to fear
that they cannot get money from Spain
or England TO pay their passage across
the Atlantic. Since their capture they
have been kept on their ships under
guard of deputy United states mar
shals.
Attorney General Griggs has issued
an order from Washington to have
them properly cared for but inasmuch
as they are not prisoners of war the
government win not likely provide for
their sustenance for any great length
OF time.
There has been some talk of remov-
ing them to the island, Key West, but
this is regarded by the authorities as
a dangerous thing to do. Key West
can provide no possible employment for
them, and besides the town being tllled
as 1t is with Cubans, there would no
doubt be serious trouble before the
Spanards had been on shore twenty
four hours
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-04
OVER MORRO CASTLE.

There's a flag today, g. 3
Over Moro castle. i
That hasn't long 10 stay }
over Moro castle! -
Keep a lookout for the flash,
There is going to be a smash.
Something hot's about to crash
Into Moro castle.
There are remnants of the Maine
Down near Moro castle:
We will pick a bone with Spain
Down by Moro castle!
When we've ended this affair,
When the smoke clears from the air
You may see Old Glory there,
over Moro castle!
Cleveland Leader.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-04
PRISONERS ON
PRIZE VESSELS
Spanish Ssameu % the Captured Ships
Live Like Princes.

USE THE FINEST WINES AND
CIGARS AND TREAT UNITED
STATES OFFICIALS LIKE PETTED
FRIENDS INSTEAD OF DREADED
cAPToRs-cAPTA1N Bills P1RAT-
ICAL CREW.
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pay us for our sacrifice In blood and
none. We know how to be generous as
well as magnaminous to a conquered
enemy though that enemy has been
the baneful, pestiferous and evil des-
tiny of this continent since the day OF
its discovery We shall deal with no
Intermediates, Austrian, German,
Russian or British. We have no de-
sire to court the ill-will of Europe. on
the contrary our policy should be to
cultivate IL i'm a spirit Of amity, of in
ternational comfy. This we will do
on terms of equality.
The unexpected may arise toconfound
us. but we do not see, humanity speak
ing. how active hostilities can be main
tanned beyond the unset limits OF a
month or six weeks. War is a ter
rible affliction from whatever point Of
view we observe it. Two great wars
in less than half of the years of the
nineteenth century history will place
to our credit. There they Will receive
their indelble imprimatur as being the
most unselfish and altruistic, humane
and human'3ing, that ever have been
waged on behalf of national integra-
tion and humanity, unalloyed by a
sentiment of selflshness, If indeed they
have not been the only ones confirmed
by these characteristics discoverable
in the pantheon of history. With us
patriotism has never been a synonyme
for national selhshness and universal
injustice, and never will be.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-04

While some Of the dyspeptic members
OF the faculty OF Harvard are talking
treason it is enCOUra gng to note that
the trustees Of Princeton have just
granted leaves of absence with full pay
TO members Of the Princeton faculty
who desire 20 enlist.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-04
CUBANs BEt.LIGERBNT.

That the Cubans would almost cer-
tainly make violent trouble for the
Spaniards is proved by one condition
which has existed here for several
days. Since the Spanish vessels were
captured and brought here the water
front has been nightly fr1nged with
Cubans cursing and muttering all
kinds of vengeance upon the impris-
ened seamcn out on the ships were
the Spaniards actually on shore 1t may
easily be imagined what would happen
TO them
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-04

Notice of the good work done by the
Newark society for the prevention of
Cruelty to animals prompts feeling OF
regret that the interests of the Scran-
ton saociety have declined since the
death Of DR.. Throop and other enthu-
sastic advocates Of humanity in the
treatment of dumb brutes. There is
probably no place on the face of the
civilized portion of the globe that is in
greater need Of an active society FOR
the prevention OF cruelty to animals
than is Scranton And If work enough
cannot be found within the city limits
field can no doubt be discovered in
the suburbs, where the highly scientific
farmer attempts 10 improve upon ma
ture in the mutilation of cattle by saw
ing off their horns.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-04

Inquisitivoncs@ on the Part of members
OF the British parliment indicates that
it may be necessary to put a trocha
around SenoT Polo Dernabes bureau OF
information at Toronto.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-04

II looks as if within the next fort
night Spain would have to fish or cut
bait.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-04

Don Carlos seems to be unable t"
secure other than transforming en-
gAgenentS.
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THE CAPTAINS FAREWELL.


"Tell them l thank them for the kind
ness they have shown us. We are their
prisoners but they have treated US as
gentlemen, and a Spaniard knows how
To appreciate such consideration. Say
to them that the SpaEiard in Spain is
one man and the Spaniard in Cuba
quite another man. We are sorry for
this war. We are not to blame for il,
nor are these American gentlemen we
have met. 1t is the fault of our unwise
leaders in Cuba and we deplOre it. If
we lose our snip we will give it up like
men. Ask the men of the press to
send a message TO Barcelona telling
our families that we are all right and
in the hands of Christian gentlemen"
With moist eyes and trembling lips
the old captain bowed TO mis- guests and
disappeared within the cabin.
A PERPLEXING QUESTION.
1t Is a very perplexing question with
the United States authorities what to
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Published Daily. Except Sunday, by tho
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A PERPLEXING QUESTION,

1t Is a very perplexing question with
the United States authorities what to
do With the Spanish sailors in case the
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-05-04
A FLOATING PALACE.

Next to the Panama she Is the most
valuable prize and is estimated to be
worth 100000. BY far, she is the best
equipped vessel in the captive fleet,
and the elegance and richness of her
cabin and officers quarters can scarce"
ly be eKceled by any merchant ship
anoat.
Her cabin is finished in italian mar
BILE. with the finest OF mahogany furni-
ture, beautiful and expensive carpets
and draperies, elaborate electric light
fixtures, a piano. and, in brief, the
best of everything
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New York oftlce: $50 Nassau Sc.
=. s. VRBEBAND,
Sole Agent for Foreign Advertising.
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DoINGs OF DEMOCRATS.
Holly Contested Primaries Held in
Monterey County.

SALINAS, Sept. 4.-Democratic primar-
les were held in Monterey County yes
terday. Besides the regular ticket
there was a determined opposition by a
faction opposed to the methods of the
leaders of the Democratic committee in
county politics and the Court House off,
Gals. The heaviest vote ever cast at a
primary in Salinas was polled, being near
ly one-half the full vote. The regulars
carried the day by an overwhelming ma
jority. The principal fight was centered
on candidates for the domination for
County Assessor. From outside precincts
the reports are that the delegates are
evenly divided. Those elected here are
for fusion with the Populsts, but the
delegates of that party say they will OPP
pose all attempts at fusion. and will nom
mate a middle-of-the-road ticket.
SUSANVILLE, Sept. 4.-The Democrat
ic convention of Lassen County yes
terday made the following nominations:
For Sheriff. J. s. Church; Clerk. w. 7.
Masten; District Attorney, J. 7. Boyd Jr. ;
Assessor. Leonard Grass; Treasurer, W.
H Sifford; Auditor and Recorder. George
N Mellow; Superintendent of Schools, r.
M. Rankin, Coroner and Public Admins
TRAITOR Thomas Shirley; Surveyor, F. NJ
Smith; Supervisor, Third District, w. b.
Dewitt; Supervisor, Fifth District, j. w.
Fritter.
PLACERvILLE, Sept. 4.-The Demo-
cratic county convention nominated
mour Hill; Sheriff. A. S. Bosquit; Clerk,
Skinner; Public Administrator. NJ.
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TICKETS PLACED
IN NOM|NAT ton
Conventions in Various
Counties.
HONORS FOR A VOLUNTEER
HoNoRS FOR A VOLUNTEER
VENTURA REPUBLICANS NAME
CANDIDATES.
Captain Browne Of the Seventh Cali
fornia Given a flace-Solano
Delegates at Vacaville
Name Officers.
Special Dispatch to The Call.

VENTURA, Sept 4.-The Republican
County Convention was held in Armory
Hall yesterday and the following
ticket nominated: Sheriff, w. L..
Lewis: Clerk. A. s. Kenagy; Superin-
tendent of Schools, George L. Sackett;
Treasurer, Henry Clark; Tax Collector,
Andy ]. Bell; District Attorney, L. w.
Andrews; Surveyor, ]. B. Waud. Cap
tain A. w. Browne, who is at
present with Company H, Seventh
Regiment, at Camp Merritt, was
unanimously nominated for Auditor
and Recorder amid great cheering.
Charles B. Greenwich Of Hueneme was
nominated for the Assembly in the
Sixty-ninth District. e. S. Hall was
elected chairman of the County Central
VACAVILLE, Sept. 4.-The Republi-
VACAVILLE, Sept. 3.-The Republi-
can County Convention yester-
day was provocative of excitement. A
combination between Vallejo, Benicia
and a part Of the Suisun delegation was
supposed to have programmed the
ticket to the exclusion of the upper
part of the county. The political guess
ing proved correct, and early in the af-
ternoon it looked as if there would be a
egates. The threat to bolt made by a
section assessed for So, 000, 900, and COM
prising over a third of the population,
unless a fair proportion of the offices
were allowed it, simmered down to a
threatening disregard for what was
going on in the convention and a
studied lack Of participation in the
business.
Nominations followed, each being rat
flied by the total vote of the convention
without a rollcall in the following or
der: Sheriff, George Savage of Vallejo;
County Clerk, G. G. Halliday, Vallejo;
Recorder, Charles Dunner, Benicia:
Assessor. E. E. Long, Suisun; Auditor.
C. F. Wooderson, Vacaville; District
Attorney, Frank r. Devlin, Vallejo;
superintendent of Schools. A. P. San
born, Benicia; Treasurer, w. J. Emigh,
Rio Vista; Assemblyman, Allen Ander-
son, Suisun; Coroner, Mat Stewart, Rio
Vista; Surveyor, F. A. Steiger, Vaca-
Vile; Supervisor, Third District, w L.
Crooks; Fourth District, T. c. Buck
ingham, Vacaville.
YUBA CITY, Sept 3.-The Republi-
can delegates of the Eighth Assembly
District, comprising Suffer and Yuba
counties. met yesterday afteroon and
nominated c. G. zRaub of Meridian,
Suffer County, by acclamation
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SANTA ROSA RATIFES.
General Barnes Addresses a Gather
ing of Republicans.

SANTA ROSA, Sept. 3.-The Republi-
cans Of this city assembled at the
Athenaeum in large numbers last even
ing to ratify the nominations of the
State convention and fire the first gun
of the county campaign. The principal
speaker of the evening was General w.
H L. Barnes of San Francisco.
The meeting was called to order by
L. V. Hitchcock chairman Of the Re-
publican County Central Committee.
who stated the object of the gathering
and introduced a double quartet con-
sisting of Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Gill, Mr..
and Mrs. r. l.. Thompson, Mrs. e. w.
Deveraux, w. s. Hosmer and C. F.
French, who sang THE Star Spangled
Banner in splendid style, the audience
joining in the chorus.
Short but appropriate speeches were
made by Joseph P. Berry, Frank j.
Murphy, candidate for Sheriff, Sheridan
Peterson, nominee for Assemblyman, e.
p Colgan, State Controller and Con-
gresham John A. Barham. Then the
orator of the evening was introduced.
General Barnes was in happy frame
of mind and held the audience spell
bound for over an hour. He confined
himself principally to discussion of
the successful conduct of the war by
the Republican administration and the
disastrous effect to interests of this
State likely to follow the election of
Mcguire to be Governor. The speech
was a mastery effort and we'll received
During the early part of the evening
Frank j. Murphy referred to Mr.
Barnes as the probable next United
States Senator, and enthusiastic APP
plause that continued several moments
interrupted the speaker.
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COON Neutrality-suspicious. Time.)

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. a. p m.
The following are the maximum temperatures
reported to-day from regular Weather Bureau
stations in California:
Eureka, IS; Fresno, "a; Los Angeles, 50; Red
Bluff. go: San Luis Obispo, u; San Diego ~;
Sacramento so; Independence, S6 Yuma, 102.
San Francisco data: Maximum temperature
so: minimum, So; mean. SO.
WEATHER CONDITIONS AND GENERAL
FORECAST.
The highest pressure is reported off the
washington coast while the pressure is lowest
in Southwestern Arizona. The pressure has
fallen slightly over the entire Pacific Slope
The temperature has risen slightly in West
ern Oregon and remained stationary in all
other districts. 1t is about normal in CaIifor-
MIA
The weather is clear In all districts except
along the central coast of California, where
it is cloudy and foggy.
Forecast made at San Francisco for thirty
hours ending midnight September 5. 1898.
Northern California-Fair Monday except
cloudy and foggy along the coast in the morn
ing; cooler in the Sacramento Valley; brisk
Southern Caiifornia-Fair Monday; fresh west
wind.
Nevada-Fair Monday
Arizona--Fair Monday,
San Francisco and vicinity-Partiy cloudy
Monday, except foggy in the morning; brisk
to high west wind.
Special from Mount Tamalpais-Clear: wind
southwest, miles; temperature, rs; maximum
temperature 76 @. H. WILSON,
Local Forecast Official.