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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-20
ADMIRAL DEWEY'S YOUTH.


Mrs. Greeley Tells OF the Early Days Of
Her Brother.
Mrs Greeley's face lighted up the
other day as she talked Of the early life
of her brother, Admiral Dewey, Of
whom she is now SO Justly proud and
of whom she can hardly speak without
tears of pride filling her eyes.
when George was ii years old, I"
said Mrs Greeley, "some one gave him
the story of Hannibal crossing the Alps.
He never tired Of reading this book, and
one morning, taking me for body
guard, he started on the snow crust to
climb the steep hill just back Of the
statehouse, imagining himself Hanni-
bal, and he never gave up until he
reached the summit
George was q great actor, said Mrs.
Greeley, land used to have q theater in
the carriage house at fathers barn. A
buffalo robe was the drop curtain, five
pins was charged for admission to tho
performance and peanut stand was in
evidence. I believe the plays were most
ly high tragedy, in which George al
ways took a prominent part.
81 remer at one time the star
actress, li...c girl my own ago, could
not appeaa, and George called on me to
take her place / was frightened and
told him could not think Of . thing to
say. He replied, We'll, make it up as
you go along, then. The performances
must go on And the performance did
go ON to the end. New York World
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-20


which they ait upon aud that the in
surgents occupy the remainder Of the
island. as has also been alleged, they
should have starved the Spanish soldiers
into submission, especially when the
United States feet Is blockading all
Cuban ports.
"The native Cubans who live on
ranches ON the outskirts of the towns /
do not believe capable, of performing
the functions Of government. They are
ignorant and not imbued by contact or
heredity with ideas of free government.
! would say that the educated Cubans
would be outvoted by the ignorant pop
ulation. The ignorant class would cre-
ate state Of affairs where stable and
established form of government would
be out of the question. believe that
the aim Of the educated Cubans and the
patriotic Cubans who are not interested
in the junta and the junta issue Of
bonds is in favor Of annexation to the
United States. am told that the resi-
dent Spaniards OF the island, about 800,-
600 in number, infinitely prefer annex
alton to an independent form Of govern
ment. rf3l rMttT'
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-20

% 'Rapid-fre,' or 'quick-fring gums are
frequently referred to AZ this time, but few
laymen really appreciate the slow fire.
breech loader" says the Engineering News
THE distinction is not one of size. for the
rapid fire system has extended from one
FOUNDER projectiles to 4-inch. 5-inch and
e-inch guns throwing 80. 20 and l00-pound
shot or she'll The essential difference Is In
the method OF loading. Instead of opening
the breach and inserting the projectile and
the powder separately. the latter In bunt-
ing bag. ammunition for rapid-fre guns 10
now prepared as for small arms: the ball.
powder and firing primer are united. the
powder In metallic case attached to the shot
and the primer in the centre Of the base OF
this cnse. There are number of types OF
rapid-fire guns, differing in the way this fixed
ammunition is fed TO tho gun and fired. The
6pounder (2-24-inch calibre) rapid-fre guns
OF the Hotchkiss. Driggs-Schroedcr, Mnxim-.
Nordenfeldt and sponsel types can discharge
100 shots in Am. 26s.. an. 51ss.. Am. <ls. md
Am. 5011s respectively, or 20 TO 20 shots per
minute with accuracy Of airA. Without at.
tempt at accuracy CT aim the rate can be
increased to 90 to IS shots per minute. With
5inch rspid-fre guns. or 20 Founders. o5 shots
have been fred in fivo minutes"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-20
A WhirIwind OF Patriotism

Sousa's 1.-THE Trooping OF the ColorS. th3
immense inferna;ionsl spectacle just lrs pared
bv John Philip Sousa. has areauy Gale out
n world Of jubilant comment by the Eastern
press, fs,d qrent results are realized. The
production L. one OF prodieicus proportions
IL includes hundreds OF soldiers. r'ilotss
marines, grenadiers, zeuavcs. sinSorss
PLAYERS. etc. all relating 10 and representing
the military forces OF America, Great friiaine
France and Germany. America Il represented
by both army ana navy, and con'inentnlss
appesr in marching columns. wvs ring ths
national colors OF their respective countries.
America salutes all. and r. saluted 10y nils
which Is the object OF the ceremony. Ino
Tremendous chorus led by sousa's b,rd OF
sixty musicians. In certain OF the anthems
slloists also bear part The manervcrs q
the music impsssioned. The. Tt3rflrr 81
the Colors" will be givsn In the . ef.dtnce
Opcrn House this evening
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-20
America Obeys.


Heard from the east to the west,
Heard from the south 20 the norSh.
rdke trumpet blown from the gseat Gods
throne,
His call to our sons goes forth:
Hol men who are free and brave,
Away TO the southern isle,
Where the death Aend stalks and the red MUIR
der walks
with n cold and cruel smile.
Hear ye the groans Of the starved,
Hear ye the walls of the reft
90 gaze on the dead in their thousands spread
Ger land that hope has leftr
The bones that bleach on the ground,
The tears dead mothers have shed,
Are the tongues that pray holy vengeance may
Be poured on the tyrant's head.
Away to fair Cubs's islei
Away with weapons OF wari
Americas sons, with God st the guns.
Shall triumph where foemen are.
Away to cleanse the foul spoti
Away 20 shed hopes lovelighti
Though our blood may now, we are proud TO
know
lis done in the cause Of right.
>william Allan. Member Of Parliament Foe
0steshesd. England. In New York World.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-20
Alliance
With
England



Some of the advantages to be.gained
from an Anglo American alliancewould
be these:
The harmonious action Of 400, 600, 600
people, constituting one-thirdy Of the
human race.
The absolute security of cur territory
from invasion by q land force, since
which such an invasion would be prao-
ticable.
The safety of Chicago. Buffalo, Cleve-
land, Detroit and all our other lake
ports from any possible attack, since
England holds the keys to their'only
gate.
The practical unity of tho North
American continent.
The assistance of the strongest navy
in the world, almost insuring our sea-
ports against bombardment or blockade
by the fleets Of any combination of pow
ers
The use Of coaling stations distribut-
ed at all the most desirable points ON
the globe.
The acceptance Of the Monroe doc
trine by the country that has the most
occasion and the most power to dispute
1t.
The assurance that in Whatever part
of the world an American heard his
own language spoken he would be
among friends
The probability that such combina-
tion, with its inexhaustible resources Ia
men, money and ships would disoour-
age attack End make for universal peace.
AGAINST.
Among the things we should haveto
take into account before consenting to
anything in the nature Of an alliance
with England are:
The chances that we might be in
volved in numberless quarrels not of our
seeking and not naturally affecting us
The danger that we might find our
selves obliged to depart from our tradi-
tional policy Of opposition to large
standing armieA
The risk of losing some Of the abso-
lutte Independence of action that has
hitherto been the chief feature Of our
foreign policy.
The disadvantage of admitting anoth-
or power into such intimate relations
that it might claim voice in the set
tlement of purely American matters.
The enormous expense in which we
might be ne involved for objects Of no
immediate interest to Americana
The probability that such an alliance
would embroil us with other powers
that were our friends when England
was not one and that might be expect
ed to continue so il we maintained our
isolation.
On the whole, it may be said that
while the discussion Of an alliance may
not be premature, its conclusion would
be In present conditions. We are en-
gagged just now in q little war with
Spain. We certainly need no assistance
for that. But if three or four Of the
great powers of Europe should form a
syndicate and undertake to gouge us out
Of our victory, as they did with Japan,
we might be glad to have England's
help.
On the other hand, we certainly have
no desire to accompany England around
the globe, standing guard over her with
q gun while she dumps such African,
Asiatic and Oceanic valuables as she
can lift into her bag. But IL any conti-
mental combination should set upon
Britannia and threaten to do her serious
harm we think it safe to say that such
a combination would have to reckon
with Uncle Sam. That Is as far as the
project of an alliance seems likely to go
at present. New York Journal.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-20

Twelve powerful searchlights intend
ed to be mounted ON coast fortifcations
were shipped from the quartermaster' .
department in the Army building re-
Gently to various points in the depart
ment Of the east. One of the lights Ii
to go to Gull island, but the destinations
of the remaining ii were not made
known. All the lights are Of the most
improved pattern, and 1t will be almost
impossible for ship TO get past them
when they are mounted and in use
without detection.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-20
A HoMERIc OPPORTUNITY.
Tho Manila Fight Oners Great Induce
ments to the Creative Imagination.

Tho Manila Fight Oners Great Induce
ments to the Creative Imagination.
If any young American writer hap
pens to possess little bit of genius, the
Manila fight offers him great subject.
Nothing in history Is more picturesque,
nothing more heroic. There is nothing
that offers greater inducements to the
creative imagination.
Dewey's carefully acquired fore
knowledge of the waters Of Manila bay,
illustrating an important feature Of
modern war; his silent entrance to the
harbor under cover of darkness, in he
roio contempt of mines and torpedoes;
the coming dawn converting his phan-
tomlike feet into powerful squadron; (;
his resolute attack upon both ships and
shore batteries; his splendid mastery Of
the engines Of destruction under his
control-all these things should fire the
imagination immeasurably. Then the
dauntless courage Of the overmatched
Spaniards, their heroic self sacrifice in
deliberately going down rather than
surrender or desert their simpson that
side, too, there Is material for Walter
Scott
Brownell made himself famous by
his two rude poetic descriptions Of Far
ragut's River Fight" and "Bay
Fight the one written from descrip-
tion, the other from personal observa-
tion, but both great in that both depict
ed with splendid vigor the work Of he
roes. Who will make himself famous
by adequately recording the Manila
fight? It is theme worthy of old
Homer himself. York World
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-20
NEW PNEUMATIC GUNS.


w. 9. simms Claims They Are the IGost
Destructive Of All Weapons.
Each day the residents of Glen Cove,
N. ", and neighborhood hear the re-
port Of heavy firing. They are due to
the tests of the new pneumatic guns Of
the Simms- Dudley Defense company at
Matinnecock point, which is near by.
They are similar to those which have
done such effective work in Cuba, slight
ly improved and up to date. The Cue
bans have six Of the guns. with which
they have caused great destruction in
the Spanish ranks Each Cuban gun has
two parallel barrels one Of which fur
nishes the propelling force for the shell,
which is projected from the other bar
rel. The new gun, however, has only
one barrel, Of brass, 10 feet long. On
the top Is a chamber for the storage os
compressed air. From this the breech Of
the gun is rushed and the necessary inn
petus to the projectile supplied. Each
shell is loaded with nitrogelatin, and is
sent from three to five miles. The she'll
has a cap which screws over percussion
caps in such way that the outer cap is
unscrewed and thrown off in the air, and
the shell explodes as soon as it strikes.
The tests at Matinnecock point are
conducted by w. s. Simms, who claims
that the new gun is one Of the most de-
structive Of all weapons, an exploding
shell killing all human beings within
an acre of where it strikes. Ten of the
guns, he estimates, would be enough to
wipe out all of the Spaniards in Cuba.
The government has not as yet placed
an order, but has inquired the cost Of
100 guns Speculation is rife as to why
30 many should be required. New
York Journal.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-20
RuIesFor
Camp
Weepers

On the flap of o tent OF company In
one of tho military camps near NswY York
is pinned q card on which is written;
TO VISITORS.
Glad to see yous alwaya
We are not afraid; not yet
We know We are liable to DO shot.
We don't know how we viii feel until
We get hit.
We are liable to be sick.
We might be sick II we stayed at home.
We ara not dying to get into tie
hospital.
We may die after we get th. 70.
YES III We have q chance We suall shoot
Would we kill Spaniard? Ask Dewey.
We don't know whether we shall bo
glad when IL Is ell over. Most likely.
We are sorry He are going to leave our
wives ana our children and our sweet
hearts.
II you are our wives and children
please do not weep and make scene in
camp. We went through that mt the
house. Besides 1t unnerves the boys IN
the other tent.
II you are our swsethearts you know
what to do. but be careful. The officer Of
the day may re bachelor.
We were never In the other war. II We
had been We wouldn't be In this one-on
account OF our age, and for some other
reasons.
The tent leaks when there is rain. We
have had some leaks.
Yes. 1t Is oeld here when II rains.
Are we warm enough at nights Not az
warm as we expect to be.
We are fond OF war pictures. These
that represent ua as facing bursting
shells aud walking over the mangled r.
mains Of our comrades and dead horses,
ano that have vuitures In the air are ese
peoially fascinating to young soldier In
camp.
II you have tears to shed please notify
the guard so tbnt he may show you
where the shed is.
Always Glad to SEQ you.-The Sun.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-20

A special correspondent was walking
about the camp 10 as not to disturb the
sleepers on the night before Sir Herbert
Kitchener's fight at the Atbara when
he overheard q sentimental Seaforth
highlander say to comrade. "Ah,
Tam, how many thousands there are at
hAme across the sea thinking o. us the
nicht" Right Sandy" replied his
chum, "and how many millions there
arc that don't care d-n. Go to sleep,
you fool" And silence again fell upon
that corner Of the square ST. James
Gazette.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-20

The loss of life in the Cardenas en-
gagement was our first sacrifice Of the
sort in this war. Let us not forget that
the first American officer to die for his
country was from the south. In view Of
the great and tragic past, this fact pos
sesses an interest that touches the
hearts Of all Americans. In the red
blood of the young Carolinian the north
and south have sealed their perpetual
reconciliation. Springfield Republican.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-20

President Mckinley has received from
Providence an interesting watch charm
"A miniature anchor made from bronze
metal taken from the wreck of the
Maine. A chunk Of bronze was brought
over from Havana by one Of the sailors
Of tho wrecking company that was at
work down there and forwarded to q
friend in Attleboro, Mass, Who con-
ceived the idea of turning it into watch
charms. Chicago Record
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-20

The ambulance ship Solace has been
bountifully supplied by the women Of
the United States with many comforts
that, as rule, are lacking at sea. This
ship has been fitted ont in such COM
plete manner that she resembles mod
ern hospital. Around her white sides
runs dark stripe, and her Red Gross
flag marks her to friend and foe as being,
on. mission Of peace. New York
Tribune.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-20
YOUNG MEN FOR MANILA.

A Feature cf the Western Army IL Its
Youthfulness.
The Pacific coast guardsmen are mass
ing at the Preside in San Francisco.
Their destination is the Philippines.
Perhaps the most striking feature OF
the camp is the youth Of the soldiers.
There are few men over So; many are
under %. Still they are healthy, wiry
lot. They look as though they could
stand long days march without COM
planning.
Another noticeable feature Of the
camp is the lack Of tall men. The vol
unteers are, few Of them, over the aver
age height, and the big, husky man is
q rarity.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-20

The Spanish premier reports that in
20 years Spain has spent $3.50, 900, 900
ON Notifications He fails to mention
that at least three-fourths Of the amount
was stolen by corrupt officials.-St
Louis Globe- Democrat.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-20

The victory Of Admiral Dewey was
never matched in history. He destroyed
IL ships and silenced many batteries,
and he never lost q man in the engage
ment. 1t was thought that the Japanese
had an easy time defeating the drum
beating, tamtam playing Chinese. but
no such achievement as this can be
placed to the glory Of their ships
BROOKLYN Times.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-20

Up to the present season the hand
bills and posters advertising tho base
ball game Of the Orange Athletic club
have always been printed in red ink on
yellow paper. When the present season
opened, however, it was decided that
as these two colors were those Of Spain
q change should be made in favor Of
colors more agreeable to the sentiment
of the people. Accordingly blue ink and
white paper were selected, and the
Spanish oolors are not Haunted in the
faces Of patrons Of the oval New York
Suu
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-20
True Reconciliation.

Ex-C Confederate Generals Lee and
Wheeler dressed up in the uniforms Of
q major general Of the United States
army in active service means more to
this country than could be told in any
number Of words. Kansas City Times
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-20
Energy Going to Waste.

General Blanco is doubtless regret
ting that some Of the vigorous lighting
material that is coming TO the front In
Spanish riots could not have been util-
lied in his campaign in Cuba. --Wash-
ington Star.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-20

Uttering scream which was heard
around the world, the eagle bird swoop-
ed down upon the Spanish lion and
with one mighty blow Of her powerful
beak rent In twain his backbone --Jas-
per News
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-20

Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the mut won
lerful medical discovery of the age, pleas
sbt and refreshing to the taste, act gcptly
ss nNsysy on emily, lansy liver s1..l and pSwS SU:
cure head dache, fever, habitual cpnstipntiou
sn9 bllidbsness. Pletse buy and try q. box
'sasssels{d 3 sary y "a q 9rassisis
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-05-20

Spain will not be obliged to organize
. court of inquiry to consider the explo-
sion at Matanzaa -Washington Star.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-08

Copyright. 1898. The Associated Press.)
Maj. Gen. Skaters headquarters. be-
fore Santiago de Cuba, July Z, by the
Associated Press dispatch boat Daunt-
less, via Port Antonio, ia, by way Of
Kingston, ia, July s, 9 a. m.-The ar
mistice has been extended until noon
on Saturday in order to allow Gen.
Linares to communicate with Capt.
Gen. Blanco and with Madrid.
Gen. Linares informed Gen. Shafter
that he had not a telegraph operator
and one was sent into the city accom-
panied by the British Consul. F. w.
Ramsden, under the British flag.
Not a shot had been fired recently on
either side. but work is being pushed
on the batteries and entrenchments.
Our position has been greatly strength
ened during the last AS hours. the
American lines advancing to within
400 yards of the enemy's, and our hill
side batteries overlook and command
the CITY
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-08
LAYTON MAKES
AN ADVANCE

Last night Gen. Lawton's division
advanced 500 yards, to the enemy's
great surprise.
The dynamite gun in charge Of Hal
lett Alsop Borrowe has been beauti-
fully placed. hidden in a snug pit.
The streams have been bridged over,
allowing the transportation of heavy
artillery with facility. The roads have
been greatly improved. The general
health of the soldiers is good.
The armistice is affording a long
needed rest for our men. and they are
now in good shape to resume fighting.
Gen. Linares is evidently weakening,
and the mediation Of the bishop of San
tiago and the consular corps may per-
suade him to surrender.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1898-07-08
LOOKING FOR
PEACE OVERTURES

st. Petersburg. July s.-The Russian
officials and the general public here are
strongly in favor OF speedy peace as
the only salvation for Spain, and the
newspapers recommend the interven-
tion OF Europe to compel cessation of
hostilities. II is asserted that IL any
power directly interested I'm the fate OF
Spain or the United States proposed
mediation or initiated Intervention, she
would certainly have Russia's approval.
Washington, July Sit can be posi-
lively stated authoritatively that no
overtures toward peace had reached
the government up to the time OF the
cabinet meeting to-day. At the same
time. cabinet members look upon the
situation as having more factors con-
ducive TO peace than at any time here
tofore.
IL would be no surprise II peace over
lures came TO the government any mo-
ment. either directly from Spain or
through some intermediary.
This is not only the official statement
OF our government authorities, but the
same view is taken Mt the British,
French, German and other foreign em-
bassies and legations, where IL Is stated
that the peace movement has not as
sumed definite form, but that all COM
munications look TO a desire on the part
OF Spain 20 terminate the conflict.
None of the foreign representatives
has yet received instructions TO act.
At the British embassy specific in
auiry was made concerning a published
report that Sir Julian Pauncefote had
made indirect overtures TO the presi-
dent looking TO peace, and that the
president. while declining intermedia-
tion, had said he would agree TO peace
II Spain applied direct on certain stated
terms. The embassy authorized full
explicit and complete denial OF the re-
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