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The evening times., 1898-06-15
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10. 1895.
The Men mt Guantanamo,

1t was not until yesterday morning
that the last transports bsa,ing Shaft
ers expedition got unIer way and
steamed from Key Nes'. That means
that the troops will no: he able ta re-
liEye the little band of marines at
Guantanamo before Saturday. Without
re-enfCrceD.ents it Is not probable that
Hunt.nSton's men could hold cut much
longer. Continuous fighting day and
night has wrecked the command physi-
cally. With thousands of blue jackets
and other marines at his disposal it
has just occurred to the amazing
Sampson to send help from the fleet.
but he may yet decide to wait until he
hears officially from the Spanish fleet
at cadiz.
Navy officers generally are exaspsr-
ated over the senseless delay occasion
ed by the ghost fright of the War
Board. Shafter ought to have been
charging the works at Santiago last
Sunday. He will hardly be ready for
active operations before next Sunday,
and his contract will be more than
twice as difficult to fulfill
International conditions are of a
character to warn the Administration
that it cannot afford to burn any more
daylight. Every day that elapses be-
fore American occupation OF Cuba and
Porto Rico is complete is day full CT
dangerous possibilities. Neither dod-
dering war boards nor avaricious vessel
owners must be allowed to blCck the
progress of future military operations,
unless MIR. Mckinley wants to go thun-
dering down the ages as prototype of
the General Boum Of comic opera fame
Put On all your steam. Mr.. President
and, If necessary, send a colored vol
unteer aloft to sit on the safety valve.
There is much to do and atone for.
The evening times., 1898-06-15
Hot weather Reflections,

The first hot weather of the season
is upon us, and the people of this town
are being boiled, baked or steamed ac-
cording to their daily occupations. Few
people enjoy the cooking process, but
there are ways in which it may be
ameliorated. One way is by going out
of town fer the Summer. a thing which
those who can will hasten to do. But
for those who must stay here for
the greater part Of the hot season, life
may still be made endurable by the
application of few simple rules.
One of these rules is. go slow. 1t is
of no use to keep hurrying about when
thought it was at As. Work more hours,
if necessary, but do not hurry. 1t pays
to be calm and quiet. The man who
rushes about in hot weather, fuming
and fretting, scolding other people be-
cause they also do not rush. will some
day have a sunstroke. and it will not
be mysterious Providence, either.
There was once a laborer who was in
terviewed on the subject of digging
dirt, and the interviewer asked him
why all the men shoveied so slowly.
He said they had to; it was impossible
to keep at such work all day unless
cne worked with moderation. He said
that when he was new at his job he
worked furiously for about an hour,
and then he had to give up. He had
used up in that one hour strength
which should have lasted him for a
whole day.
Another rule is. have a good time If
people who cannot afford month at
the seaside, in the Summer. would try
to behave, as far as possible. as if they
were at the seaside. they would find
life much pleasanter. OF course, bath
room, with salt water tub bath. is not
like the ocean, but it is very good in its
way. and though a hammock on a We
randa is less attractive than 1t is under
the trees. 1t is still a good place to
spend ones leisure time. In short. II
people would clear all the Winter fur
The evening times., 1898-06-15
FIRING ON The FORTS.
Sampscn's Fleet Keeps SsntiaEO'n
Gunpcrs Busy.

Havana. June 14.-(From 4 spanish
| Source.)-The American feet list nigh.
| approached the channel of Santiago dc
which one of the ships returned with two
shots. when the Americans withdrew.
Again at daybreak today two cruisers Of
| the fleet opened fire on the battery. when
the other ships Joined in, firing fifty or
sixty shots. The MORO and Zocapa bat
teries returned the fire for some time.
when the ships withdrew. At the Zocapa
| battery three soldiers were slightly
wounded.
After burning several houses and pill
laging stores in the town of Camanyagua.
in Santa Clara province. insurgents un-
der the command of Roberto Bermudez
and Aguila attempted to enter Matanzas
province but ran into a column of Span
ish soldiers, who opened fire on the rebel
forces.
In the fight which followed the insur-
gents lost a captain and lieutenant. who
were killed and several wounded. togeth-
er with weapons. ammunition and horses.
Making a hasty retreat the rebels went
into Cienaga Zopata. where they were
again attacked by Spanish soldiers. under
command of Col Mijares. who soon de-
feated them, killing ten and seizing five
rifles. two thousand cartridges. horses,
provisions and clothing.
From Cienfuegos yesterday what was
supposed to be a merchantman was sis,nt-
ed about ten miles from shore. The Span
ish gunboat Diego Valesquez started out
to overhaul II.
When about five miles distant it was dis
covered that the supposed merchantmen
was an American cruiser. which started
toward the ValesQuez, at the same time
opening fire upon 1t. The Spanish gun
boat, supported by the gunboat Lince. re-
turned the fire. while 1t put back toward
shore
After running in a short distance. the
American cruiser veered Off and continued
on its way.
Marquis Apezteguia yesterday made a
speech in the Insular Congress. in which
he showed himself to 5e entirely in accord
with the new regime.
The evening times., 1898-06-15

Third Assistant Secretary Oh S'a'e
CridIer has made a report in relation ~
his recent visit to France in connection
with the Paris Exposition Of 1890. when
the President sent to Congress yesterday.
Mr.. Cridler strongly urges that this coun-
try should take an active and liberal part
in the enterprise, in view of the opportu-
rify II will afford for the introduction OF
American manufactures to the attention
of Europe. As the French press has
mended its ways with regard to us. prop
ably Congress will not now refuse TO make
the appropriation originally intended.
The evening times., 1898-06-15

This afternoon the Newlands resolution
providing for the annexation of the Ha-
waiian Islands will be passed in the House
By a strictly non-partisan vote. All ef-
forts to array the Democratic minority
against II as a party have ridiculousiy
failed. The struggle will now be con-
tinued in the Senate. where there is a
comfortable and growing majority in
favor of the measure, and ready to stay
here until DECEMBER TO pass it.
The evening times., 1898-06-15

What is the reason that the Government
allows vessel owners in New York and
elsewhere to obstruct its military opera
tions by refusing TO charter their bottoms
for use as transports? There Is not the
least need to submit to such graspinS
Toryism. Mr.. Mckinley ought TO put a
stop to it by seizinS everything ne wants
and let the matter of compensation be
considered later and without much refer
ence TO the views of the Offenders.
The evening times., 1898-06-15

try assuredly would not stand 4 for q
moment. and, IN resisting such move
ment. would be pretty apt to precipitate
general war. 1t must be patent to
continental statesmen that the United
States has only to join hands with
Great Britain. and to commit itself to
support of British poNcy in the Far
East, to perfect a military alliance
which would not be an easy thing for
the whole European concert to butt
against.
The American people are not hunt
ing quarreis with anybody. They would
deplore conflict with the Teutonic en-
pire. with whose government and pOpu-
lation they have SO many reasons for
anIity. But they will not allow Ger
many or any other foreign nation to
meddle in matters which are cur con-
cern alone. When the Kaiser seized
Kiao Chou we had nothing to say.
Even when he threatened to lombard
teously silent. We have a right to eS.
pect that he will act in the same man
ner toward us in connection with the
Philippines. If he should fail to do SO.
and assume hostile attitude, We
should be sorry, but more for him and
for the interests of humanity generally
than for ourselves.
1t is not wfse to discount trouble. We
have heard plenty OF foreign interven
hcr stories during the past two months.
and none of them has had any danger
Gus foundation. This latest scare may
be like the rest. We have nothing to
fear. We have but to truss in Provi-
dence and keep our powder dry.
The evening times., 1898-06-15
.4~ I.T0,ISsT %.


Barring accidents. the second section of
the Manila expedition-about $500 men
will sail from San Francisco this after
noon. The first detachment should reach
Admiral Dewey on or about June 81 The
remainder of General Merritts command
will not be ready to move for three or
four weeks. owing to a scarcity of vessels
fit FOR transport service. It will be we'll
into August before the army of occupation
can be landed on Philippine soil.
The evening times., 1898-06-15
r.a Mor.o castle at santiago which was

The Morro Castle at Santiago which was
totally destroyed by Admiral Sampson
a few days ago was at work again yester-
day as active and fOrceful as ever. II WAS
the usual Sampsonian story. Two Ameri-
can cruisers and dispatch boat opened
fire and discharged sixty shells. ihe
Moro and Socapa batteries replied. Iheil
the American warships retired VI
course. As they have invariably In every
engagement in which Sampson has COM
manded.
The evening times., 1898-06-15

Negotiations for the exchange of Lieu
tenant Hobson and his men are in prog
ress, but slowly. To request for action
in the matter, General Blarco has replied
that he can do o'nothing in advance of spe-
cihc instructions from Madrid. We are
afraid that the Merrimae heroes may not
get free in hurry. 1t would be normally
Spanish to keep them for spite.
The evening times., 1898-06-15
Lost Both Of En-

From the Atlanta Constitntion.)
The boy had enlisted In the Army-had slipped
away from home and 'j'ined the regiment" and
the old couple worried over 1t until the mother
decided that the old man should go after him
and bring him home.
After weary journeys the old man reached the
camp and saw his hoy on dress parade, and
heard the band play '.Dixie.''. as of old, and Re
got enthueed. and "hurrahed' louder than any
one else. and pstted his 10y on the shoulder.
and telegraphed home:
"Maria: The durn thing lco.;s 20 m,ch like old
times that think I'll Pine her myrcif! Send n,e
my old rine an canteen by express. Hooroar! All
we'll"
The evening times., 1898-06-15
Before the war.
(From the Chicago Record. }

Before the war. when two friends m.t.l cne
would say. "Hcllo. there. Atkinson.'' and the
other would respond, How arc you Thomp-
sln?" Now, they simply come TO 4 halt and
exchange the military salute.
Before the war. when a flag shown in
front OF house. everyone asked: WHATS up?'
Now, there genrai expressions of surprise
that anyone should neglect to hang cut hig-
Before tine war, orchestra or brass band
which wished to win the applause OF the public
had to play something difficult and do it well.
Now. the pce pie will stand up and shout them
ever "Hail Columbia" ''The Star Spangled
Banner and "Dixie." even il the pccolo is two
bars behind the alto and the b-fat cornet is
committing murder.
The evening times., 1898-06-15
His Only RePsOn.

(From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.)
Az East End clergyman who sees much that is
good for the eye and outside Of his church
doors. was asked at a dinner table last week
whether he could anticipate and name the Ave
reasons of DR.. Banks why the theater should not
be visited.
..No," said he. with great solemnity, ''but
know Of one reason which keeps me away from
the tbeater.'
"And that, no doubt. is the loss Of valuabl.
timcg' suggested IN elderly lady, sympathet-
ically. -. -
NO" replied the young divine; 'My reason is
that ! can't sIkare the money"
And then III young folks looked relieved.
The evening times., 1898-06-15
Break, Break. Broke.
Dedicated to the Commissioner of Pension.

Dedicated to the Commissioner of Pensions.
Break, break. brook
On thy cold. gray stones, O Sea.
It's your business to break,
But you're not as broke IS me.
o well for the hucksterman's bog
.--sa Who shouts en- tho street all day:
o. well for the l0,id-mouthed lad,
He docs his shouting FIR pay.
And the street cars go on. -.
While the nickels drop in the till.
O. for the cash that is gone,
o, for a ten-dollar bill.
Break. breaf. bronk
Z. the Il OF Of thy trsgs. o. Sea!
o. for that lost job Of mine;
Will it ever come beck to mef
ONE OF THE %.
The evening times., 1898-06-15
Once Upon n Time.
{From the Chicago Post. }

(FrOm the ChfciRO FUst.J
'I.adies and gentlemen, said the saedy-,ook-
ing individual. when he had been prevailed upon
to come to the platform, 81 will confess that
WAS once addicted to strong drink, but now"
"How leng ago was that?' called out somebody
from tho audience.
'.The seedy individual gave one look at the
man who had interrupted him. and satisfied him
self that he had been recognized.
Il should judge he said. with the air Of a
man who was trying to stimulate his memory,
chat it was between fifteen and twenty minutes
ago."
The evening times., 1898-06-15
He Believed In Il.
fFrom the Chicago Newsl

FTom the Chicago News.)
81 suppose said the farm hand, who was lcok-
ing for job, that you believe in the eight
hour systemf"
That's what I do" replied the farmer. 81
work eight hours in the forenoon and eight in
the afternoon, but along about hayin' ard har-
vest time ! occasionally put in two or three
hours extra"
The evening times., 1898-06-15
Talking 1t Over.

(FrOm the Chicago News)
Miss Macfall-I wouldn't marry a man who was
less than thirty years old.
Miss Kittish-Selfsh to the last see.
Miss Macfall-What is there selfish about that !?
Miss Kittish-Why, you wouldn't want whea
you died of cid age, to leave your husband in
his prime to have Il chance to get some young
girl and be happy.
The evening times., 1898-06-15
Inviting Trouble.
fH-a, A., Ct,;~~~ ~

VIUW tIe ChIcdgO NeWs.J
Aanager-No, Ican't accept this play unless
It's rewritten.
Author-what's the trouble? Aren't the cli-
makes well worked out? Isn't there enough
action in III aia- 1850
Manager--r.,e ,iimlxes al: lirb: ard there's
plenty Of action, but you make the hero marry
the daughter Of the Spanish goyemr. II viii '.e
years before m American audience will stand
that.
The evening times., 1898-06-15
Labor Lost.

(From the Atchissn Globc.)
The people waste terrible portion CT their
lives in trying to bc prettier than the Lord ever
intended them to be.
The evening times., 1898-06-15
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Communications intended for publication in
The Tines should be terscly and plainly written.
end mus: in all be accompanied by the
name ard address of the writer Rejected CON-
munications will not be preserved, and only Inan-
Iscrirts CT obvious importance will be returned
to taeir authors
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-03
STAINS TORPEDO FLoTILLA.

I the administration has made any mistake in its | conduct of the diplomatic controversy precipitated \ by the blowing up of the batte-shp Maine in Ha- vana harbor 1t has been in permitting the Spanish torpedo fotla to start for the West India Islands.
 The arrival of the torpedo hotilla at the probable seat of battle would place Spain upon footing this side of the Atlantic. Although Spain did nothing but send her of-war into her waters, the dispatch of these boats from the home country was distinctly hostile act. The purpose of Spain may not have been to irritate the people of the United States but her action in transferring for midable fleet at time when relations were so strained can be considered from no other standpoint than that she has been determined from the start to precipitate conflict Certainly the presence of this torpedo fotilla near Cuba could do nothing toward promoting peace. The American people are too numerous and their resources too great for such a presence righten them In other words, the Span ish Government bunders when it thinks that the Americans be buldozed.
 The dispatch of the hota may, however, prove that President Mckinley has all along made mis- take in attempting to reach peaceful conclusions with the 'Dons" If war shall now come, as seems ex- tremely probable, these torpedo boats will infict a great deal of damage upon the American fleets. It is the opinion of naval experts that Spain is as strong in Cuban waters as we are. IL that be the case the impending conflict will be simply test of fighting qualities If the Spanish throw much vgor into the management of their ships they have thrown into their diplomacy they will be likely put up a rather strong fight.
 But of course there can be no question as to the final result An eete and bankrupt nation like Spain cannot continue naval struggle against nation like the United States any great lengthSof time.
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-03
THE INTERSTATE CONVENTION.

E ROM the readiness with which Governors O various States of the Great West have agreed to cooperate in the project, and from the cor dial approval with which 1t has been almost univer- sally received in all parts of this State it is evident the proposed celebration of the sem-centennial oi the admission of California to statehood will be car ried to splendid success if the right impulse is given to the before the present ardor fails and the sanguine hopes of the people are weakened by postponements and delays.
 The enterprise, having been virtually launched, should be kept moving from this time on The sooner definite plans are adopted the better The project will gain i'll strength by acquiring we'll defined form and purpose There will be greater readiness on the part of of energy and influence to assist in the undertaking when they can see clearly the good that IS to be accomplished by and wherein they aid 1t. For all these reasons action in the direction of formulating programme for the enterprise should be prepared for at once and adopted possible
 The first definite step to be taken is necessarily that of calling the proposed interstate convention to consider the project Nothing in the way of plans can be permanently decided upon until that ton meets, for the convention will have the deciding voice to the place of holding the exposition and the time when it shall be opened It is therefore a
 
 vention assemble at early dae and to this object the committee having the enterprise in charge should direct their attention without delay
 One reason why the convention should assemble as speedily as is consistent with good attendance from all the Western States is the desirabilty of getting the enterprise we'll under way before next winter that appropriations may be obtained for it at that time from the Legislature and from Con- gress. For the purpose of getting Congressional appropriation it indeed that prompt action is imperative Philadelphia has already asked for an appropriation for exposition in 1899, and move ment has been started in New York to ask for a grant of money to that city for one in 1ooI If we delay in putting forward claims some other city may precede in asking appropriation for 1ooo and then our chances of obtaining grant will be greatly diminished
 While it is by no means certain that the proposed convention will select San Francisco as the place for holding the exposition is to this city that the whole West looks for leadership in the movement It is here the convention should assemble The con- mittee appointed by Mayor Phelan should therefore arrange for 1t and hasten its coming far as pos sble. The whole enterprise, in fact, is now waiting on the convention, and delay if prolonged.oto ex- cess, will impair the enthusiasm upon which the movement largely depends for success
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-03
MRr LACEY'S FRANK FRIEND.

Q CONSTITUENT of Representative Lacey oi / \ Iowa has sent to him for copy of every obituary to be found among the archives of the House. "I do so love to read about dead Con- gressmen, explains the person making the request. Perhaps this is a specimen of irony she irons in Iowa, or it may be that Mir. Laceys frank friend has a touch of that morbid trait which leads certain na- lures to the place of mourning there find pleas such another would seek at the play.
 To the ordinary intelligence the privilege of read ing about dead Congressman does actively ap- peal. In fact when member dies there is apt to be more said concerning him than his importance in the world would justify, and the habit of skipping the long euogies has been acquired by the most en- thusastc devourers of the Congressional Record But there few Congressmen who might i'm prove the public service by dropping of 1t and getting into condition to be embamed in epitaph. Yet these eptaphs would be read without the reader manifesting signs of jubilation than a se- content. Lacey could not be blamed for declin- ing to be purveyor of funeral sweets to a crank
The San Francisco call., 1898-04-03
THE FIGHTING RICE.
Joseph I. c. Clarke in New York Sur

Joseph | c. Clarke in New York Sun Read out the namesY' and Burke sat back And Kelly dropped his head While Shea-they call him Scholar Jack-
 Went down the list of the dead. Officers. seamen, gunners, marines, Ths crews of the gig and yawl. The bearded man and the lad in his teens, Carpenters coal-passers-al
 Said Burke in an offhand way: Were all in that dead nen's list, by cripe!
 Kelly and Burke and Shea. Well, heres to the Maine. and Pm sorry fos
 Spain, wherever there's Kellys there's trouble" Wherever dghtings the game. s,,. uort ,. And do dove we fail short" said Burke. getting
 When it's touch and go for life2 Said Shea. 'Its thirty odd years. bedad,
 Since charged to drum and fife Up Maryes Heights, and my old canteen
 Stopped rebel ball on it's way. There were blossoms of blood on our sprigs oa And the dead didn't brag." well. here's to Said Kelly and Burke and Shea. T wish twas in Ireland, for there's the place." Said Burke, that we'd die by right, In the cradle of our soldier race.
 After good stand-up fight: My grandfather fell on Vinegar Hil
 And fighting not his trade; With HessaR Hessx biood n on t me Blade Aye, aye" said Kelly, 'the bikes were greae When the word was clear the wayP We were thick the roll in ninety eight
 Kelly and Burke and Snea- Well. here's to the pike and the sword and
 the liker'
 Said Kelly and Burke and Shea And Shea. the scholar. with rising joy,
 Said: We were at Families, We left our bones at Fontenoy
 And up in the Pyrenees Before Dunkirk, Landens plain,
 Cremona, Lille and Ghent, We're all over Austria, France and Spain.
 Wherever they pitched tent. We've died for England rom Waterloo
 To Egypt and Dhargai And still there's enough for corps crew Kelly and Burke and Shea" ''Well, here Is to good honest fighting blood.' Said Kelly and Burke and Shea "Oh, the fighting races don't die out.
 If they seldom die in bed. For love Is first in their hearts, no doubt Said Burke; then Kelly said: 'FWhen Michael, the Irish Archangel, stands The angel with the sword And the batte-dead from hundred lands Are ranged in big horde. Our line that for Gabriels trumpet waits. Will stretch three deep that day From Jehosaphat to the Golden Gates
 Kelly and Burke and Shea' Well. here's thank tod for the race and the
 sodr'
 Said Kelly and Burke and Shea