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The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-03
A DISCREDITED ASSET

SPANS monetary system is based upon
gold and silver, the ratio between the two
metals being 15ia to l. Silver having been
overvalued in the countrys laws, the
usual result has followed. Her total
holdings of silver are less than fifty
millions of dollars. But little silver is
mined in the peninsula, the coinage value
of last years output of her mines being
less than s1,5Oo.oOO. sum exceeded by
many single mines in the United States.
The paper issues of the Bank of Spain
are redeemable in silver and periodically
since the war began we have had accounts
of frenzied runs upon the bank holders
of the notes demanding silver for them.
The ministry early recognized the ne
cessity of increasing the silver reserves of
the bank, and the government minis have
been running night and day to supply the
deficiency. But the clamor increased to
such an extent that the government has
been compelled to purchase silver bull
its conversion into pesetas by the minis of
France. AS rapidly as the reserves are
reinforced the silver Is drawn out, and on
Monday and Tuesday last the run upon
the bank became the most alarming feat
ure of the war with which the ministry
has been confronted.
And while all this has been taking place
in country which produces no silver to
speak Of, and therefore is not called upon
to protect it as a domestic commodity,
SUPERFICIAL senators in the United States
the largest silver producing country in
the world-were bitterly antagonizing a
business-like proposition to convert fifty
millions of silver bullion into dollars, to
meet the current expenses of the govern
ment-bulion the people have paid for,
which is now lying idle in the vaults of
the treasury-bullion which the secretary
of the treasury is fully authorized by
existing laws to have converted into
money.
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A "DISLOYAL DEPARTURE"

1t is not a little singular that the first
genuine attempt to inject the silver ques-
ton into the debate upon the war revenue
bill should have been made by a Repub-
lican senator from a state that produces
not an ounce of the white metal, and
that is supposed to be the hot-bed Of
ultra gold monometallism. And now that
the ice has been broken, there would
seem to remain no reason why the dis
cussion should not be continued on the
broader lines indicated by Senator Chand-
Ter in his speech Of Wednesday.
With degree of candor altogether
characteristic, and a boldness quite re-
markabl under the circumstances, he
criticised the efforts of Secretary Gage
further to commit the administration ir-
revocably to the gold standard, and he
reminded his hearers that, foremost
among those who voted for the Mathews
resolution, twenty years ago, were Presi-
dent Mckinley and Senator Allison, the
present Republican leader in the senate.
He thought it remarkable, and the country
will be disposed to agree with him, that
what was true and honest twenty years
ago is true but dishonest now" He could
not see how free silver coinage would en-
danger the national honor, if the issue of
paper money would not endanger it.
And he accentuated the fact that the Re-
publican party, which now so bitterly
opposes an increase in the greenback cir
culation, did not hesitate to reorganize
the supreme court in order to establish
the right to issue irredeemable paper
money.
So much of virile truth has not been
uttered in debate upon the floor of the
senate for a long time. Better still, it
is unanswered and unanswerable. An adj
ministration Republican senator has
raised the issue, and the cry of dsloyalty,
and of desire to delay necessary war
measure, cannot be raised against him.
Let the debate proceed. The injection
of some wholesome truths into it cannot
but be helpful.
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LONG AND SHORT OF IT

A conservative estimate of the cost of
ending June 30, 1899, is eight hundred
millions of dollars. If the ten-year three
percent bond clause of the war revenue
bill shall be adopted thirty per cent must
be added to the estimate for interest,
bringing the aggregate amount up to
$1,040, 100000, a sum practically equal to
the present outstanding indebtedness of
the nation.
Administration leaders are prone to CAL
culate upon a prolongation of the war
and to exaggerate the probable cost of it,
In order to emphasize the claimed neces-
sity for a resort to loans upon interest
bearing bonds.
We think Senator Chandler, in his
speech on Wednesday, more nearly re-
f1ected popular sentiment upon this ques-
ton when he urged that it would be bet
ter to await the developments of the war
before making extensive provision for
It, His plan of providing the sinews
only as they are needed seems to compre-
bend the common sense view.
There is no wisdom in taking from the
pockets of the people single dollar be-
fore it is needed. The absolute need OF
the dollar is the only excuse for taking
it at all. And at time when the people
are able and willing to produce the dol
lar on demand, the government has nc
right to refuse it, and use instead their
credit in the money markets to borrow
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To Have a Foreign Policy

It has at last come to be realized that
the foreign policy of the United States
should not be made party issue, subject
to abrupt change. as it has been in the
past, by whichever party happens to ac-
quire power. 1t should not be a policy of
aggression, or of greed or of unreasonable
demands upon any other member of the
family of nations, but 1t should be a policy
always demanding that America should
be given what is her just due, that Ameri-
can opinion shall have just weight in all
matters that concern her, and that Ameri-
ca S rights shall never be ignored, trampled
upon or contemptuously cast aside by any
other power or combination Of powers
Cincinnati CommercialTribune.
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Misunderstood

We've been the Roman army and we've
been the Paris mob,
We've marched with Dave Beasco's bows
in blue;
We've fought in shenandoah" and we've
often had the job
OF assisting in the flaming of the
Shrew."
blessed age,
damn"
But we've made our last appearance and
we're going to engage
For a season on the road with Uncle Sam
We've rushed across from R. to L., pur-
suing empty air.
We've done some noble slaughter in the
wings;
We've fired thousand volleys on a foe
that wasn't there,
And 1t seems to us we're fit for better
things.
We want to feel the fever of realistic fight,
And we want to storm fort that amt a
sham;
We're sick of being soldiers at half a
PUNK per night,
Sc we're going on the road with Uncle
Sam.
And it isn't for the glory and 1t isn't for
the pay,
For none Of us expect to be star
But it's just the human longing for the
madness of the fray,
It's the longing to be really what we are.
So we quit the Roman army, and we've
laid the props aside,
And the stage doors shuts behind us with
a slam,
And we amt afraid Of dying-for we've
very often died,
And will gladly die again for Uncle Sam.
Dramatic Mirror.
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special legislation will be raised, and 1t
goes without the saying that the lobby.
which they maintain at the capital. will
not be hampered for means with which
to combat the sacrilegious departure, to
prevent acquiescence in it by the house,
to defeat 1t in conference.
The Sugar trust especially, and Stand
ard Oil only in lesser degree, have been
enormously benefited by favorable tariff
legislation by the government Both have
grown opulent and powerful under its
fostering influences. 1t is but right they
should bear some Of the burdens of this
war. The law has certainly Disseminated
in their favor. Shall we be less scrupu
lous in discriminating against them in
the case of great national necessity?
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THE EXHIBIT AT OMAHA

The San Francisco Call has a we'll
earned reputation as a cheerful prevari
Gator with an over-weening propensity
to claim credit for all that is good, while
lending assistance to very many things
that are bad. The people of Los Angeles
need no further diagram of the Calls
characteristics. They know them from
experience.
Wednesdays Call seizes upon the open-
ing of the exposition at Omaha to say
EMBELLISHMENTS that is well
deserved. incidentally it refers to thu
California Exhibit" of which it says:
The display from California will not
be so good as it should have been, but
Omaha does not seem to notice the fact,
probably because she is unaware how
very grand that display could have been
made had we done our best. There will
be enough from California at any rate
to prove that we are in the Union and
that we have minerals and fruits, both
rich and rare. This will be sufficient to
save the show from our point of view,
and for The rest everything looks prom
ising
1.-THE display from California" indeed
There is no California display, officially
speaking. The only exhibits from this
state were sent by Los Angeles city and
county, after the rest of the state had
declined or neglected to take any inter-
est in the matter The display is cred
liable one, and it will save the state
from the disgrace of not being represented
at all. 1t is hardly to be believed that
the people from the northern and central
parts of the state approve Of the Calls
complacent attempt to appropriate the
credit for the work of Los Angeles county.
The ignorance of the Call regarding the
California exhibit is only equaled by its
assurance in approprating the credit
therefor. There is no state mineral ex-
hibit Here, it must be confessed, South
ern California, like Northern and Central
California. fs!led to do it's duty. There
should have been a characteristic and
complete mineral exhibit from California,
covering all sections of the state; and be-
cause there is not the interests of the
commonwealth are bound to suffer.
But let it be remembered that the Cali
fornia exhibit at the Omaha exposition
comes from Los Angeles county, and is
representative of this section alone. San
Francisco isn't in it.
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the funds, thus needlessly adding thirty
cents to every dollar expended for war
purposes.
That is the long and the short Of the
proposition. 1t is a business question,
that should be met in business-like way.
But administration Republicans regard it
as a political question, to be met as are
other political questions.
Isn't 1t full time to administer a rebuke
to this perversion of proper administra-
tive prerogatives?
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A NATION BORN AGAIN

The Sixth Massachusetts regiment
ago on it's way to Florida. 1t was the
same regiment that marched through the
same city thirty-seven years and one
month before. on its way to Washington.
Then it was assailed with clubs and stones
and threats; men faced it with murder in
their hearts. Then the first blood Of the
rebellion was split.
How different was the scene presented
through the city for the second time.
Cheers rent the air, and the martial music
fired the northern and the southern heart
alike. Women waved their handkerchiefs
and little children scattered flowers along
the pathway. The rebel yell'' came as
a message of cheer to the boys in blue.
Some of the same men who stoned the
soldiers of 81 formed part of the escort
for the troops of '9S.
Baltimore did more than cheer"
Mayor Master presented Colonel Wood
ward, in behalf of the citizens, with a
set piece of roses bearing three streamers
in the patriotic colors, which were let
tered as follows:
Maryland honors Massa chusetts, May
q, 1895
God bless you, and bring you safely
home.
Baltimore welcomes Sixth Massachu-
sets regiment. Flowers not bullets.
1t is not surprising that Senator Lodge,
who was present. should have said
''This is one of the proudest days of my
life
Wednesday in the house of representa-
tives the bill removing all political disa-
bilities from ex-confederates was passed
unanimously. The event was dis
tinguished by imprisoned speeches by
Mr.. Grosvenor of Ohio, representing the
NORTH and Mr.. Settle of Kentucky, speak
ing for the south, in which the last YES
tige of animosities growing out of the
civil war was swept away.
One of the most valuable results of the
war with Spain is that it has given US
nation reunited in fact and in spirit, as
well as in name. 1t would perhaps be
more correct to say that the war has
made the fact of the reunion so clear that
1t can never more be questioned.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-03
UNCLE SANS NAVY
NO. a PORTFOLIO


Of that artistic series Of views Of the
United States Navy has been received at
the business Office of the
DAILY HERALD
and the complete set can now be had
Present coupon and 10 cents for each
Portfolio-6O cents for a complete set. If
to be sent by mail. cents extra on each
Portfolio for postage.
Those desiring complete sets should
call at once as the stock on hand of some
Of the numbers il very limited.
Portfolio No. comprises some Of the
most interesting and exciting views ever
taken by camera or sketched by pen, in
Guiding u double page illustration of
naval engagement between the fleets of
America and Spain, representing the
greatest battleships. torpedo boats, tor
pedoes, and torpedo boat destroyers of
both nations in furious combat.
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A Protest From Camp

To the Editor Of the The Los Angeles
Herald: Will you kindly inform the people
who are inclined to aid the boys in blue in
Company in financial way that If we
are to receive the benefit 1t should be sent
to some one besides our company COM
mander? He Is using his own Judgment as
to how the funds should be used and this
meets with the approval of no one else.
For instance, gifts Of $50 and $25 were sent
to him and he bought shoes. Because we
were barefooted? Nit! We all have new,
good shoes.
The Durham Tobacco company made
each man gift of one two-ounce package
of tobacco. Our captain proposes to sell
it at cents per package to those who wish
it and buy vegetables. Not a single man
has bought a single package.
A VOLUNTEER.
Camp Richmond. CAL, June 1.
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Knocks Coming to Us Later

We must not forget that while the VIC
tory was the occasion of great rejoicing in
America, 1t was educational in Spain, and
that the Spaniard is profting by the lesson.
Nothing could be surer than that losses
will come to our forces. 1t is the decree of
war that neither side shall escape unhurt
and we must make up our minds that all
battles are not to the strong, nor that the
largest battalions always sweep ahead 20
victory. We shall make grievous mis-
take if we school ourselves to believe the
Spaniards are too weak and vascillating to
withstand the shock of battle.-Kansas
City Times.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-03

ed that it was doubtful IL Patton could
control one vote in his own township ana
that it was a matter of speculation con-
corning his own. Even his hitherto
staunchest friends have gone back on
him." disguised at his mulish actions at
the late meeting of the state central COM
mittee. Pattons stock, indeed, Is very
low in this or any other market at present,
and as his record is raked over. his quota
lions continue to deteriorate. 1t IL now
rumored that Governor Budd will. in des-
peration, appoint a northern man.
BYSTANDER.
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have believed two months ago that San
tiago de Cuba was impregnable.

1t was yesterday thought at Washing
ton, that the absence of official Informal
ton from Schley might ''embarrass the
operations of the war board" That would
be awful. The war might then come to an
abrupt end.
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Misunderstood

Doctor-I just met your wife. That med
icine I sent her by you seems to have bene-
fitted her greatly.
Dumley-Sent her? Why, doctor, I
thought you said that was for me, and
was in the hospital a week after I took
Dispatch.
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American Patriotism Aroused

European nations are having their eyes
opened on the subject of American patriot
ism. The blue and the gray march Shout
der to shoulder, and the rich and the poor
meet on common level Among Roose-
velt's trough riders" may be found the
sons of Federal and Confederate soldiers.
and the sons Of mililonaires of the east
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The war board still considers Cervera's
fleet factor and renews its pledge not to
send soldier to Cuba until it is at the
and irreyocable-unless changed tomor-
ROW
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At the Country Grocery

First Villager-Where's Colonel Boaster?
don't see him around here lately.
Second villager-Oh, he's been sick in
bed with the asthma ever since the war
broke out.-Boston Courier.
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The League of Republican clubs neg
lected to reaffirm the platform of the last
Republican state convention. Was it an
oversight, or could it have been from fear
of the silver brick it conceals?
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-03

Mrs. L. q. Letter, wife of the Chicago
dry goods prince, has bought and pre-
scented to the government, for hospital
purposes, the Chickamauga Park hotel
BY such generous acts Of loyalty as this
the Letter family may hope in time to get
a fair average for deccncy.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-03

Lord Wolseley thinks the United States
will win ''in the long rum" even with
first-class power. He doesn't seem to
realize this is it.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-03

The constitutionality of an income tax
may be debatable But the right Of the
people to change the constitution is not.
Stubborn resistance will eventually re-
suit in a removal of the basis of it.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-03

Yesterdays war news in epitome lex
clusive)-The tug Leyden fired shot at
three Spanish gunboats, and then put to
sea. The gunboats will recover.
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Heirloons

Isabel wants to sell her grandfather's
clock"
as she in reduced circumstances"
mo; she has bought an older one."-De-
troit Free Press.
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It Will Not Save His Head

Another authentic report from Madrid
brings the news that the boy king has had
his hair cut; but the censor does not per-
nit us to learn whether the scheme is to
At his crown or save his hair.-Milwaukee
Sentinel.
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The withdrawal of President Angel
from the Turkish mission was to have
been expected. Presbyterianism and
Paganism scarcely consist. Bob Inger-
soil is the man for the job.
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Braviug a Risk

1T told you I would not marry you; why
do you keep on asking me?'
IT want you to understand that am
not afraid Of your changing your mind."-
Chicago Record.
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CASTELAR, has quit abusing the Yankees
long enough to express his opinion of the
queen. And it is far more complimentary.
Besides, he intimates that her tenure Of
office may be limited.
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Not at Present

The Philippine Islands cannot be ex-
pected to consider any "armistice' propo-
sition with great favor at present.-Wash-
ington Star.
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ride side by side with the cowboy of the
western plains. The solution to themystery
is that we are nation of patriots, ans
that love of country is common to all Sec
lions and classes.--St. Louis Republic.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-03

Fifteen warships are at Admiral Samp-
sons disposal to pit against the six YES
sells of Cerveras fleet. Then why not
begin the smash? Is it wise to wait until
the Spaniards are reinforced by Camara?
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-03

The insurgents are said to be attack
ing Santiago on the land side. We trust
this information is correct. 1t is about
time for them to "ante."
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-03

Flour dropped seventyflve points on the
exchanges the other day. But the bakers
were too busy to bother their heads about
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-03

Hawaii, by failing to declare or observe
neutrality, and by permitting our vessels.
to coal and repair at her ports at will,
believes that she has established claim
for protection against the wrath of Spain
which the United States will be unable
to resist. And there is some merit in the
proposition. We could certainly not COM
placently submit to the infliction upon
Hawaii, by Spain. of any punishment
for having assisted US in carrying on the
war.
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We trust the distribution Of medals will
and the members of his strategy board
are certainly entitled to some considera-
ton.
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The Spaniards will soon begin to think
we have a paper navy.
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The queen has commissioned Castillo
to patch up a peace. But she neglected
to authorize him to pull down the flag.
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We Want II Badly

We want to deprive Gomez Of none of his
laurels; but we do want Havana.-Phila-
delphia North American.
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SPARE THE TROUT

The board of supervisors has forbidden
all trout fishing in Los Angeles county
for the period of one year. Every true
sportsman will heartily approve this ac
ton on the part of the supervisors. The
trout were rapidly becoming extinct in
this section, the ordinary close season
not being adequate for their proper pro-
lection. A years safety will do much to
replenish the trout streams Of the county.
The law, however, will not enforce it.
self. There are always INSCRIPTIONS per-
sons ready to violate the game laws,
regardless Of the conditions or the re-
suits. The Supervisors should take all
steps possible to enforce their new rul-
ing relative to trout, and their efforts
should have the active support of all citi-
zens. Good trout fishing is valuable
asset to any community, one that, once
lost, is extremely difficult to regain.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-06-03

About the only way to keep Bryan out
Of the White House is to sentence him to
the Philippines for life.
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If the United States is to have a brand
new destiny California will come in for
liberal slice of it .
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Schley makes good bottle holder. But
was he cut out for that sort of mission ?
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Will He Waltz

When Lee is governor-general Of Ha-
vana, we have no doubt Blanco will have
full leisure to return that call.-Philadel-
phia Press.