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The herald., 1898-07-23

him to leave, procured rope ana lashed
him securely to the rigging.
In an official report of the battle of Mo-
bile bay Farragut said that Lieutenant
Watson performed his duty thoroughly and
commended him TO the officials of the de-
partment, adding: HE is scion worthy
Of the noble stock he sprang from"
Commodore Watson was born at Frank
fort KY. August "a, 1912, the son of DR..
Edward H. Watson, a physician of that
state, and Sara Lee Crittenden Watson. a
daughter Of John J. Crittenden, at one time
governor of Kentucky and formerly attor-
ney general in the cabinet of President Will
liam Henry Harrison. Commodore Watson
entered the naval academy in September,
1856, and was graduated four years later
with high honors. His first service was
on the Susquehanna, tn which he made a
cruise to Europe. The civil war broke out
while he was abroad and he returned at
once to this country and served throughout
the entire struggle.
In January, 1862, while he held the rank Of
master, he was ordered to the Hartford,
Admiral Farragut's flagship, as navigating
officer, and served on that vessel in many
of the battles which have made her name
historic. He was then commissioned lieu
tenant in July, 1861, and in January. 1864.
he was made flag lieutenant to Admiral
Farragut, in which capacity he served in
the battles of New Orleans, Mobile bay,
vicksburg and Port Hudson.
Since the war Commodore Watson has
commanded number Of the best ships in
the navy and has held important commands
on shore. Before his recent assignment in
command of the blockading squadron on
the northern coast Of Cuba he was for sew
eral years in charge of the Naval home in
Philadelphia. He reached his present grade
of Commodore November Z, 1897, and by vir-
tue of his commission in that grade is senior
to both Acting Rear Admiral Sampson and
Commodore Schley. In 1873 Commodore
Watson married Miss Elizabeth Thornton,
daughter Of Judge Thornton of San Fran
cisco. Eight children were born to them,
seven Of whom are living. The eldest son,
John E. Watson is an ensign In the navy
and is now attached to the cruiser Detroit.
one of the vessels Of Admiral SIMPSONS
fleet.
The herald., 1898-07-23

The three powers" with which the ad-
aldo, Garcia and Lkliuofahni. The latter
wants the earth, or at beast that section
Of 1t comprehended in what is known as
the crown lands a trifiing matter OF 2OOO
square miles. or an area about twice the
size of Delaware. Insignificant as is this
holding, she gives 1t out cold and flat that
she Is going to yield only when all legal
resources are exhausted. She may not
become sufficiently beflicose to warrant
the calling out of the militia, but there
is an obvious opening for an army or
attorneys.
The herald., 1898-07-23
ROOT OF THE TROUBLE

The dissensions that have sprung up
between Federals and Cubans on the ISL
and are wholly a natural If not insepa-
rable. Incident Of an alliance Of two
markedly distinct nationalties in COM
mon cause. It should have been antici-
mated by the administration, as 1t doubt
less was to degree, and provided for
in advance by am agreement with the in
surgents as to their attitude toward the
United States forces and the position they
were to occupy in certaitdn contingencies
1t will be remembered that, upon the
and an officer of high rank in the Cuban
army visited Washington, and held nu-
merous consultations with the president
and his advisers with reference to the
plans for the proposed allied campaigns
and the fact will also be recalled that
the first step Of Admiral Sampson. upon
arriving In Cuban waters, was to seek and
obtain a conference with General Gomez
and his advisers. The two commanders
exchanged visits, and It was given out
that there was perfect harmony between
them as to cooperative action. General
Shafter also sought an early interview
with the Cuban commander, and the
entente remained most cordial UP to the
date of the fall of Santiago. Some of
Garcia,s followers were observed to take
more kindly and naturally to the eating
of Uncle Sans rations than to the build
ing of military roads, circumstance not
calculated to endear the dusky allies to
the rank and file of our troops, but 1t Is
not recorded that they were recreant to
any important trust, and the proportion
Of their killed and wounded to the total
number engaged Is conclusive that they
were in the vicinity of the severest fight
ing.
The real underlying cause fthe trouble
will, we think, be found to be the decls-
ion of General Shafter not to carry out
certain agreements with Garcia regard
ing the garrisoning of Santiago on ac-
count of the savagery dispayed by the
Cubans at Ell Caney, Siboney and upon
the occasion of the destruction Of Ger
vera . ucct, dltcI Lie INdu
been reached and before the final sur
render.
It Is probable that In the preliminaries
sufficient Importance was not attached
TO the necessity for a definite understand
ing as to details OF cooperation. Our
commanders, in the Revolutionary war
handled q parallel situation differently,
and met with greater success. Realizins
the discussions likely to arise between
the American troops and their French
allies, It was early agreed, in order ia
avoid such complications, that the French
army should be auxiliary to General
Washington's command, and IT was or.
dered that In all cases French office,
should be regarded as Junior to an Amerl.
can off1cer Of equal rank. This course
was approved by Lafayette himself and Il
was adopted by the ministry in sendins
out the army of 5000 men under Count
Hochambeau.
10 have placed the larger American
army, plus the navy Of the United States
{ nuder taae cemmsnd Of Comes q Garcia
The herald., 1898-07-23
The New Policy
Alternatives Of Annexation

Already we have one of the most heter-
ogenous populations on the face of the
globe. In no other nation does the alien
element exert such influence or enjoy SO
many political privileges. One Of two
things, therefore, is certain II we enter on
territorial policy-either we must event.
ually surrender to the control of the mixed
races or we must maintain large possess
sions in state of political slavery, con-
trary to the genius of our institutions and
to our teachings.-Houston Post.
The herald., 1898-07-23
San Pedro's Victory

With the final letting of the contract fol-
the building of the San Pedro breakwatel
the victory won over Huntington is COM
plete. Even that tireless manipulation must
now despair of turning the millions Of the
government from the free harbor of Sar
Pedro to the Santa Monica roadstead, ir
which he has the exclusive ownership OF
the water front. The fight has been long
and bitter, and 1t has been won only be-
cause the people of Los Angeles have been
as persistent as Huntington himself, and
they have been backed by the rest Of the
people Of California.-San Francisco Elk
aminer.
The herald., 1898-07-23

would have been Illogical and absurd.
and when those commanders. afeer three
years Of aborted efforts to drive the
Spaniard out of Cuba, accepted the as
sistance of the United States. 1t must
have been with the understanding that
they and the forces under them were
to be auxiliary, and not superior, to the
Federal military authorities. And If there
has been a violation Of any express agree
merts, 1t Is reasonable to suppose that It
IL due to cause to which all elements
must yield. war necessity"
The herald., 1898-07-23
PATRIOTIC MUSIC

The Herald proposes . treat for It's
patriotic and musical constituency, in an
original song, which will be published,
with the notes, next Sunday. 1t Is =
song Of the navy. under the title "The
Maine Remem bered." There have been
many patriotic ditties commemorative
the achievements of Uncle Sans SOL
der boys on land, but few or none
sounding the praises of his gallant
Jack Tars. This ono meets the long
felt want, and - the words and music
are full OF the spirit Of the hour, the
song IL sure to be popular. and It will
DOUBTLESS achieve . national reputa-
tlOn.
The words are by Miss Grace Athsr-
ton Dsnnen Of this city. and the music
by Mrs. Harriet W. X. Strong of Whit
tier,
The herald., 1898-07-23

The Paris Temps is advised from Mad
rid that the British ambassador there is
daily pressing the government to permit
the English cabinet to bring about a
peace, represe ntfng that 1t alone Is capa-
BILE of securing honorable terms. But the
Sagasta ministry, It says, Is higgling over
the price. The extension of Gibraltar or
the island Of Tarifa Is deemed exorbi-
tant
The herald., 1898-07-23
The Logical Steps

Imperialist rule for our colonies implies
imperialist rule at home. Government IN
the United States cannot be left less strong,
centralized and energetic than our gov
eminent over subject provinces. Such are
the tendencies which needless and hys-
terical faction would set in motion against
the republic. Its movements should De
watched as closely and resisted as siren
uously as those of an invading army
Springfield Republican.
The herald., 1898-07-23
FlTZHU0H LEES BOOK

Patrons Of The Herald who have sent
in subscriptions to Gen. Fitzhugh Lees
book on Cuba are informed, on the au-
thority Of the publisher, that the work
will be issued about September LIST.
The publication has been somewhat
delayed by Gen. Lees military duties,
NJ his services were accepted by tho
government before the completion OF
the manuscript. The Herald bespeaks
the patience Of those who have sub
scribed through its agency, and feels
sure that, under the circumstances,
they are willing to wait.
The herald., 1898-07-23
Expense Already Begun

The annexation by act Of congress Of
1928 Americans in the Sandwich islands,
with ss,272 Mongolians. Kanakas. Portu-
euese and other foreigners--all to make
up an American state one Of these days
when partisan needs require-has been fol-
lowed by the diversion of one Of our cruis-
ers and regiment Of soldiers to take pos
session and hoist the flag. That shows
how Hawaii adds to our strength In time
of war.-Pittsburg Post.
The herald., 1898-07-23
LITTLE WAR DITTIEs

Camara's fleet, the last Of three,
VIII be the next to vanish; -
30 all the mermaids In the sea =
Arc brushing up their Spanish.
Philadelphia Record
Where are you going, Camara, dear?''
Asked a woman in Port Said.
Down to the bottom" he sadly replied.
And she nodded her pretty head.
Austin Statesman.
There's smokeless powder on her cheek:
Shed made Of me her prize.
Now heaven defend me all the week
From the battery Of her eyes.
st. Louis Post-Dispatch.
In looking for castles :
Be not so inane
Just now as to have them
Located in Spain.
Philadelphia Bulletin.
You may praise the proud commander
But when all Is said and done
The man who wins tn battles
II tn man behind tn gun.
- ~.s-.~ Cleveland Plain DSeleeL
The herald., 1898-07-23
NAVAL ANECDOTES

"When the Spanish flagship sank at Ma
nila." writes b. F. Richards of the Boston,
our admiral could not see us on account Of
the smoke. but when he heard us cheer he
turned to an officer on the bridge and made
this exclamation: Hear that - Boston!
They would cheer If they were blown
to -w
The herald., 1898-07-23

The mobilization Of Portuguese army
on the Spanish frontier will not strike the
neighborly act But the fact is coming to
be universally understood that a high
board fence Is sometimes conducive to
peace
The herald., 1898-07-23

The statement that California has been
tardy in responding to the call for volun-
teers comes with poor grace from war
department officials, who have not yet
awaited themselves of the second regiment
to report for duty. ten weeks ago. All
of the facts, however, refute the charge.
The herald., 1898-07-23
He Is No Judge

1.-THE war began the very day we were
married." said Honeymoon at the club.
IT guess that every married couple can
truthfully say the same thing" snapped
the crusty old bachelor who thinks that
woman was put upon the earth as judg-
ment,-Detroit Free Press.
The herald., 1898-07-23

Before the national educators come, let
US hope every street corner will be pro-
vided with a name plate. All Of our
streets are attractive, but our visitors
will all the time nurse laudable de-
sire to know where they are at
The herald., 1898-07-23
Problem For Protectionists

Widely scattered territorial possessions
will work out the problems of free trade.
No argument is necessary to prove this
premise. Great Britain furnishes all the
proof required. What are the protection
lists going to do about It? Let us not for
get their foolish. but historical, conten-
ton that protection is for the laborer and
not the capitalist. How are they going to
protect the labor of the country from the
pauper labor they are now annexing?-
Pittsburg Post.
The herald., 1898-07-23

Admiral Cervera, 1t Is said, will go out
Of the navy business, and locate perma-
nently In Boston. after release. We would
suppose his preference would be for some
civilized section of the country.
The herald., 1898-07-23

1t Is obvious that II we are to expect
any salvage from the enemy's sunken
vessels we must change the character
of our ordnance, and gunnery as well.
Cervera's ships were literally torn to
pieces. The wreckers fear they may not
be able to save the anchor chains.
The herald., 1898-07-23
shakespare's Limitations

"It beats me-" unused the modern theater
manager. "This here William Shakes
peare wrote the play of Hamlet in which
Ophelia gets drowned, yet he leaves the
drowning scene out"
ut does seem queer" observed the stage
carpenter, with a touch of vanity; but
maybe he didn't know how to make o
tank New York Weekly.
The herald., 1898-07-23

Spread eagleism is expensive. The
threats to strip Spain of everything cam
have but one effect upon the enemy, and
that we now see I'm his determination to
fight to the last ditch. Advised that all
is staked upon the die, desperation usurps
reason and common sense.
The herald., 1898-07-23

A member of the Porto Rican junta
In this country confesses that majority
of hts colleagues are now in favor Of the
annexation Of the island to- the United
States, although Independence has here
tofore been the one object In view. As
ISOLATION seems to have corrupted their
loyalty to a defined mission.
The herald., 1898-07-23
Not as Bad as It Sounds

No; 1t isn't thunder, nor yet new sort Of
Fourth Of July celebration that reverbe-
rates through the summer hotel corridors
between and 6 o'clock In the afternoon
these days. It's merely the dear girls
coming down stairs in their freshly
starched white pique skirts.-New York
Evening Sun.
The herald., 1898-07-23

The Figaro suggests an obviously
wrong course to prevent the United States
from Securing foothold in Europe"
Let a foreigner intimate to an American
that he shall not do a certain thing, and
he straightway sets about doing it.
The herald., 1898-07-23

When the Oregon returned to Sam Fran
cisco from it's speed trial in Santa Bar
bara roads, it bore banner with the
strange device: california HASN'T the
Cramps" Future battleships need only
be labeled made on the Pacific Coast
to indicate their rating on all essential
no xnfS
The herald., 1898-07-23

Senior Gomazo says that peace terms
satisfactory to the army" will be con-
cluded in few days. If the real senti-
ments Of the SpaniEh soldiery could pre-
VAIL there would be little difficulty ir
reaching basis Of settlement; but 1.-THE
in this case. means the war party
i'm pOlitiCs
The herald., 1898-07-23
Andorra,s Law Court

The ancient republic of Andorra has Jus,
remodeled its law court. This changes the
character Of one of the most ancient legal
institutions in the world. The court was
established by royal charter under Louis
the Pious, son Of Charlemagne, in the ninth
century. Since then there has been no
change in It's rules, formulas and privi-
ieuea.
The herald., 1898-07-23

Dried fruit In storehouses is far supe-
rior to checks on fictitious bank accounts.
Riverside producers are Illuminating the
fact. Others should profit by their ex-
perence.
The herald., 1898-07-23

The Cuban revolt againet the United
States isn't marker to the trouble that
may be expected form Aguinafdo in the
Philippines. He is rapidly developing
into the whole thing.
The herald., 1898-07-23

The Seventh will sail for Manila next
as a political necessity. Senator Perkins
ultimatum seems to have been received
at the White House.
The herald., 1898-07-23

When the Spanish prisoners boarded the
St. Louis, all with the exception of Ger
vera) were asked to sign an agreement that
they would do their utmost during the voy-
age to quiet disturbances, and would under
no circumstances be tempted to tamper
with the machinery Of the ship. One man
refused. saying that the word of Spaniard
was enough. He was put under guard and
refused the special comforts given to the
others. At the end of the first day at sea
he offered to sign anything which he was
asked to sign; but Captain Goodrich re-
piled that the good offlces of tho United
States were rendered only oncA
The herald., 1898-07-23

The Cuban insurgents are Just now
giving a good deal of comfort to the COM
mon enemy. They are In fact, giving him
an added reason for holding out.
The herald., 1898-07-23

Camara, with his fleet. Us said to be
waiting at Ceuta, opposite Gibraltar. for
Watson. He has probably heard he IL
not coming.
The herald., 1898-07-23

The rumor that the insurgents have
made overtures to Blanco Is quite be-
yond belief. And vet the Latin is mighty
onsarttn."
The herald., 1898-07-23

The president should be a trifle more
considerable Of Sampson. His own pro-
crastination almost threw the country
into mysteries in the early stages Of the
The herald., 1898-07-23
Preliminary Charge

Doctor-I have concluded to go to the war
as a surgeon, and as a consequence need
all the money can collect
Patient( examining bill)-If you charge
the enemy as you have me they will certain
ly retire In Decentralization Courier.
The herald., 1898-07-23
Proof Positive

"Why. Of course they have chills and fe-
yer down in Cuby," said old Mr. Squee.
hawkett. "They wouldn't have named that
place Sanity Ague If they hadn't."-Har-
per's Bazaar.
The herald., 1898-07-23

Palma declares that Garcia is neither
dead nor dksloyal. He's Just trifie hot
in the place the collar ought to be.
The herald., 1898-07-23

The administration has at last discov.
cred that the quickest way to secure
peace is to talk war and push forward.
The herald., 1898-07-23

Captain Eulate talked effusively to Sher-
man Hoar at Portsmouth. He spoke in
glowing terms of Captain Evans of the
Iowa. II offered him my sword" said Eu-
late, in his broken English, but he refused
1t, saying that he was entitled only to one
fourth of 1t, as 1t had taken four American
ships to destroy the Vizcaya."
The herald., 1898-07-23
Durability Of Plate Glass

1t has been ascertained that plate glass
will make more durable monument than
the hardest granite. -
The herald., 1898-07-23

Our army Is now confronted with CHI.
mate, disease and Cuban cussedness-a
most despised combination
The herald., 1898-07-23

grievances and wash their linen, but they
must finish the job speedily, and be pre-
pared for the later orders to get to-
gether" and to rally ON the commander"
The herald., 1898-07-23

The Soldiers Rations
&E Observation-Disclosures E.

A Kansas soldier writes home: "And I
want to say another thing. Uncle Sam
feeds us lot better than the farmers of
Kansas feed their hands. and on the aver
age we are getting better grub than we
were used to at home. This may not fit the
town dudes, but 1t fits our fellows. who
come from the working classes. guess the
kickers are kicking because they want
to make somebody believe they were pluto
Gratis at home and had pie all the time"
The mountaneers In Captain Shelley's
company at Lexington, KY, objected to
the rations given them. but instead of an ap-
peal for pies and cake asked for corn bread
and bacon.
DR.. r. E. Hambrough, surgeon of an ILL
nois regiment, and L. Hamilton of Spring.
field. ILL.,. have just finished round trip
from Springfield. ILL.,. to Lexington, KY,
undertaken for the purpose of making a
test of the use of bareback and the extract
of the kola nut for sustenance during long
journey.
A correspondent writing from Jackson
Vile says that the sensibilities of the Flor
Ida cracker are often shocked by the
reckless disregard Of the soldiers in their
selection of animal food. Gophers are
dressed and make a delicious stew for the
. lighters. They are found in large numbers
In the pine woods. Catfish Is labeled lux
ury and eaten with relish. Bullfrog potpie
causes exceeding happiness in the company
at whose mess 1t is to be served. When a
cracker Is questioned as to the best plan
ito hnd these animals and is told why thew
seek them he forgets his mis- sion to sell
corn and fresh pork and beats q hasty ro-
treat, with his mind puzzled as to what
species or the human genus he has been
dealing with. The boys are studying the
saurian, and If they decide he eats the
proper food they will proceed to fill their
smokehouses full of alligator bacons and
hams.
A veteran OF the rebellion says that he
Learned to appreciate bareback In q forced
march from Southern Tennessee to Louis
Vile In 1862. Regular rations ran out and
flour was issued instead Of crackers. This
didn't seem Objectionable at first, but when
we had to march ali day and got our rations
OF flour at midnight with orders to move
at 3 a. m. the heavy swearers came into
action. There was no time to cook even
f1apjacks or sinkers. and IL you attempted
to carry flour in the rain you came out at
night with bag OF paste. A castiron stom-
ach could not stand such messes as the
soldiers made Of the -four. They made
dough and baked or haif-baked 1t in ashes
or on dirty hot stones, and ate so-called
biscuits with the soft unbaked centers burn
ing lips and threats and, after they
were swallowed, resting. like Jumps of lead
in not over strong stomachs. The whole
division cheered like wildumen when W.
struck the cracker line at West Point. on
the Ohio"
The herald., 1898-07-23
Population Of New Zealand

New Zealand contains at present 1000
natives (Maoris) and $4,000 whites.
The herald., 1898-07-23

The mountaineers in Captain Shelley's
company at Lexington, KY, objected Ia
the rations given them. but instead of an ap-
peal for pies and cake asked for corn bread
and bacon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1898-01-31
PRAWNS IN TAMPA BAY.
The Discovery is Made by q. s. Fish
Commissioners Men.

Tampa Bay Hotel, Tampa, Fla, Jan.
31.-The national fishery congress has
adjourned.
An international fishery association
was organized by selecting DR.. Alexan-
der AgaZziz of the United States, pres
ident; a. Nelson Cheney, of New York,
second vice president; Hugh n. Smith,
United States fish commissioner, sec
rotary and treasurer.
An executive committee of forty
members, representing every country,
was named. The place and time of the
next meeting have not yet been deter
mined upon.
A resolution was passed accepting the
invitation of the American Fisheries so
ciety for cooperation in the work Of
protecting fish.
One of the most interesting results Of
the work of the congress has been the
discovery that praWnS exist in large
quantities in the waters of Tampa bay.
While deep sea dredging was being done
by the fish commissioner steamer Fish
hawk, this discovery was made, al
though the preparations for such work
were very imperfect. Prawns are the
greatest of shellfish delicacieS and the
discovery of their existence in waters
tributary to the gulf will add largely to
the revenues from the water products
of these states.