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Dewey's Lucky appointment.

IN a fashion, the element OF chance,
which is said to have been the de-
Gliding factor at the battle of Water
loo. figured at the battle of Manila. II
was by chance that Dewey came into
he command of the Asiatic squadron.
He didn't want IL. Neither did any Of
the other naval officers TO whom in
reason 1t might have been assigned.
They were all anxious to serve In the
Atlantic. At la time war with Spain
was regarded only as a remote posi-
bility. but all the officers were anxious
for Atlantic duty, reasoning that In
case war came to pass the fighting
would be confined TO Atlantic waters.
Dewey himself made an effort to get
an Atlantic appointment. When Com
modore McNair was detached from his
command, early In January, and or
dered elsewhere. IL was necessary to
have a flag officer relieve him at once.
The detail lay between Commodore
Howell and Rear Admiral Dewey,
then commodore. who stood just be-
low him. Both wanted the command
of the European station, where Ad-
miral Selfridge was due to be detached
early in February. Dewey was espe-
cially anxious for the command. but
Howell succeeded In securing the bill
let. The orders to both officers were
made out in December. Rear Admiral
Dewey leaving the United States at
once and hoisting his flag on the Diym-
pia January 3 last, Commodore Howell
hosting his on the San Francisco Feb
ruary Z following.
When Dewey went to the Chinese
station, he offered good positions to
half a dozen young officers. but they
all declined. Indeed, II is aid that
nearly every officer of the fleet under
Dewey had made application to be or
dered home so that he would be on
hand near the seat of war when the
time of fight came about. Now they
are all glad they were with Dewey,
for they will receive gold medals from
congress and thank and glory without
end. Glory has always been an elusive
quality and many there be who have
sought It most diligently only to find IL
taking up its habitation in another
mans quarters.
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the Reds. France Is self-suspicioas even
under its so-called republican sy.;tem.
Austria has recently been disgrssily itself
by unseemly riots in its aw-makinG to1y
and by race conflicts. Pcor old Turkey,
m~isruled. robbed. Impoverished, yet
shows a msnlier front to rhs worid b a
any of her neighbor powers. The little
states and pr~incipalities erected from Ler
ruins-Servis. Bosnia. Montenegro, hrI-
garia, Roumania-are bled almost to
death by taxes for the maintenance of ar
mics disproportionate TO their size end
consequence and the support OF princes
whose spectacular extravaganza aad fol-
lies have Seen shown for the gv.a. and
laughter OF the world. AMI not ~. o.
these nations or provinces lie a. or n
permanent base OF industry. strength,
wealth. liberty or public confidence. CIV
i~lization has advanced so far in this o.n-
fury that the outrages which prccIp.tsted
the French revolution are unlikely. Even
Russia has become enlightened. Bot CIVIL
ization has still a long way TO 90 bslore
II achieves its ultimate n tie reg &
lessness OF Europe is but a fresh sign
that its progress cannot long be .tsyed.
The race that falls behind it's fellows IN
progress is doomed.
1t Is the same story in all the mon
arches of the old world where the peo-
pie are heavily oppressed-it is the cry
OF the Individual for recognition as a
human being rather than as a human
machine; II is the reaching out after
liberty. fraternity. equality: 1t is "hu-
manity rising in behalf of itself" Wise
is that government that seeks to give
Its people through legislative reform
their full measure of life. liberty and
the pursuit OF happiness; doomed h
that government that seeks by force
of arms to repress its peoples higher
and nobler aspirations and convert
them into beasts of burden that princes
and politicians and ~aristocrats may fat
ten on their ceaseless toll.
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WITH SCHLEY.
The Flying Squadron Found no Signs Of
Spanish Vessels.

The Flying Squadron Found no Signs of
Spanish Vessels.
Charleston, 8. c., May 15.-On board
the flagship Brooklyn. of the flying
squadron, off Charleston: The four
vessels of war, composing the major
portion of the flying squadron, Com
modore Schley, arrived off Charleston
bar. nine miles from Charleston city,
at 4 o'clock this afternoon, after hav-
ing been at sea three days, and having
seen no sign of the Spanish cruisers or
torpedo boats. said to be in his To-
cality. The pilots were dropped at
Cape Henry or Friday night and the
squadron proceed to sea at a 10-knot
squadron speed. At sunset active bat
tie preparations were made Ports
were closed with steel covers, battle
matches covered. the main battleship
guns loaded and men sent to the guns
with instructions for a watch at night
to be kept. With all lights extin-
guished, the squadron proceeded in a
southeasterly direction. Toward morn
ing several heavy fog banks were run
into, and during one of these intervals
the collier Sterling became detached.
To wait for her was partly the reason
that anchorage was made, although
Commodore Schley communicated tt
once with Washington and the navy
department. When the collier arrives
all the ships will take coal and then
proceed to sea again.
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CREATED NO SURPRISE.
No Serious lmportapce Attached to the
Resignation of Ministers.

Resignation of Ministers.
Washington, May l5.-News OF the
resignation OF the Spanish ministry
created no surprise in official circles
in Washington tonight. Fol several
days il has been rumored hat the dis
agreements among the members of the
Madrid cabinet were likely TO result in
open rupture. Indeed. II was semi
officially announced that the resigna-
tions of the ministers had been ten
dered. Beyond the fact hat the resig-
nation of the ministry now officially
announced indicates a feeling OF I'M
rest and dissatisfaction in Spain, no
serious Importance is attached TO II by
those in close touch with the admins
tration.
The change in ministry is not regard
ed as of great Importance to this coun-
Is to be formed by Premier Sagasta- IL
has been known that the other menu
bers of the Spanish ministry have diff
fered from the premier on many ma
terial questions affecting the conduct
of the war. That they should resign
Is but a natural sequence of this lack
of sympathy.
The fact that Sagasta will form the
new ministry is taken to mean that
for the present at least there Will be
no change IN Spain's war policy. II Is
pretty well assured hat Premier Sa-
gasta will serious difficulties
In the formation Of the new cabinet. He
will be forced by the conditions sur
rounding him to encounter the radical
element in Spain. or which Weyler is
one of the principal opponents. II is
egarded as seriously predetermined
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TWO AMERICANS CAPTURED.
They Assert That They Are Newspape
Correspondents.

They Assert That They Are Newspaper
Correspondents.
From a Spanish Correspondent.
Havana. May 1.-THE Spaniards re-
Gently captured two Americans. both
OF whom claim to be newspaper corre-
spondents, and one of whom saNe he is
an electrical engineer. They were TAX
en- at Salado. One carried a camera,
wore a small five-pointed star and had
a quantity of mail matter on his per-
son.
When captured they threw them
selves on Spanish generosity and
shouted "Vive Espana." 1t is reported
that a third member of the party
made his escape by swimming. The
two who were captured arrived here
to-day and were taken to Caballeria
wharf and from there were carried to
Cabanas fortress.
Al 2 o'clock this afternoon a news
paper dispatch boat was seen ap-
preaching the entrance Of the harbor
bearing a flag of truce. Mr.. Marengo,
the chief of staff on the naval station,
went to meet the boat in a launch. The
American vessel lowered a small boat
with two American officers, who in
formed Mr.. Marengo that their OBJ
ject was to effect an exchange of
Spanish prisoners for the American
correspondents captured at Salado. Mr..
Marengo then returned to lay the mat
ter before Governor General Blanco,
after which h launch went put again,
this time carrying also Colonel Gelpin,
of the general staff, and Mr.. Gollan,
the British consul general. A confer
ence was then held on board the Span
ish launch.
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- ~HICKAMAUGA, where the troops

~ HICKAMAUGA. where the troops
~ mobilize preparatory to moving
on Cuba, is about twelve miles
east of Chattanooga. Camp is pitched
upon the battlefield which is now
turned into a national park for the
purpose of affording a comprehensive
and extended military object lesson.
The park comprises all the grounds
about Chattanooga and Chickamauga
upon which engagements were fought.
The park extends into Georgia and
Tennessee, both states ceding the land
necessary to the purpose. The en-
campment is in the state of Georgia.
Thirty-three years ago when the tread
OF marching armies was last heard
there II was a dreary place. To-day
the great historic park of Chickamauga
Is an exceedingly attractive spot. while
Chattanooga Is a city of 40. 900 popula-
ton and suburbs with $1,000.
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TO TURN A TRICK
Continued from Page one.)

whipple spoke at the Tampa Heights
grounds tonight.
Two regiments OF infantry, the eth
and 18th. arrived from Chickamauga
to-day n went. into amp in West
Tampa. These two regiments made a
total Of 10 regiments, is of infantry and
three OF cavalry. now in camp ready for
the move on Cuba.
With the engineer and signal corps
there are about 1900 troops of the
United States army now here. The
carrying capacity of the transports at
Port Tampa Is altogether Inadequate
for such a large force. At the out
side. not more than 5000 troops and o.
900 horses and mules could be loaded
on the 10 boats gathered.
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~ ENERAL GREGG of PennsyI.

~ ENERAL GREGG of Pennsyl-
- vania. who has offered his serv-
ices to the government in any
capacity. Is a vigorous old warrior Of
S.. He was graduated from West
Point in 1885. and after taking part in
lively campaigns against the Indians
he entered the OWL war. with the rank
Of first lieutenant OF cavalry, and won
promotion so rapidly that on November
20. 1869, he was made brigadier general
of volunteers. and was breveted major
general on August 1. 1864. 1t was I'M
der General Gregg's gallant leadership
that the cavalry of the Sixth corps
turned the tide of battle at Gettysburg
on the third day of the fight, repulsing
a much superior force under General
Stuart. Throughout the battle the tall
form of General Gregg was n of the
most conspicuous figures on the field.
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IRON official Spanish sources

~ROM official Spanish sources IL
r has been learned that between
March I. 1895, and March /. 1897.
Spain sent TO Cuba ten generals. els
field and s.e22 subaltern officers and
is0. ABS soldiers. To these must be i'd
ed the l2.0O0 officers and men forming
the regular Cuban establishment at the
outbreak Of the ~insurrection. making a
total OF nearly 100000. OF these one
general. seven field and hfty-three sub-
altern officers and 1.134 men were killed
in battle: one general, six field and
hfty-hve subsltern officers and 7oi men
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The Rapid Fire Gun.

~HE battle of Manila, like the
battle of Yalu. was a convincing
test of the amazing efficiency Of
rapid-fire guns. The big eight-inch.
ten-inch, and thirteen-inch guns may
be compared to elephants In action. the
rapid-fire guns to tigers. The big Huns
are intended for attacking the armor
vital parts of their ships. They also
disable the ponderous turrets and bar
bettes so that they cannot he operated.
These guns are OF the slow-firing type.
They must be aimed with unusual are
and their effectiveness depends upon
manipulators. The rapid-ire guns are
OF lighter caliber and have quite = diff
ferent purpose. They are easily shift
ed and when in action they a send
shots in q perfect stream The gun
ners aim. not al the thick armor belt
and the turret sides. which would re-
sist their shots. but train for the port
holes and gunshields. behind which the
enemy's gunners are at work. If n
missile goes wide. h gunner can de-
tect his error of aim instantly and
make the necessary correction in his
next shot. In this way he a pepper
away at the least protected portions of
the vessel and score a large proportion
of hits. A whole broadside of such
guns raining shot and shell upon the
spapoy's pnrts will maEa ~ dffRrult IN
work any guns in reply.
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A Dimcult Problem.

London, May 16.-It is considered i'm
London hat the Washington board of
strategy has a difficult problem to
solve on account of the mysterious
movements of Admiral Cervera's
squadron. Every alleged detail is now
regarded with the utmost suspicion.
1t is recognized hat SPANS strategy
will do her no good in the end, but
also that the war will be more pro-
longed than was at first expected and
that the invasion of Cuba may prove
a difficult matter.
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A Spanish victory!

st. Thomas, ID. w. l., May 15.-The
British steamer Twickinham. from
Scotland, with a cargo of coal for Por-
to Rico, has called here for orders. The
captain general of Porto Rico tele-
graphed the Spanish consul here, say
ing: Eleven American w%arships have
bombarded the forts of the town. An
heroic defense was made. The soldiers
are prepared to fight to the death. The
Americans retreated. Several of their
ships were damaged n n was towed
from action. 1t was a Spanish vic
tory"
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Death of n Seaman.

Key West. May Is, HOS a. m.-Ern-
est Su~zenenech, one of the American
seamen wounded at Cienfuegos last
Thursday, died at the marine hospital
here Thursday evening and was buried
to-day. He was a first-class seaman
apprentice n belonged to the United
States cruiser M~arblehead. He was
shot through the left leg in a boat
while assisting in cutting the cable off
C~ienfuegos. He died after his limb had
been amputated. Deceased lived in
BROOKLYN.
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Still at

Curacao, May 15.-The Spanish cruis-
ers Maria Teresa, Vizcaya, Almirante
Oquendo and Cristobal Colon. and the
torpedo boat destroyers Pluton and
Terror, which arrived of the harbor
yesterday morning, are still here. Only
the Maria Teresa and the Vizcaya
were admitted to the port. They have
bought coal. provisions and medicines
and will remain in port. The other
warships are outside waiting.
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In Quarantine,

Charleston, S. c., May 15.-The Span
ish steamer Rita, brought here in
charge of a prize crew from the Yale,
is at quarantine. No communication
with the officers on board is allowed
and none of the people from the ship
can come ashore. After the five days
have elapsed, the crew will be SEN to
Fort Mcpherson and the Rita delivered
TO the federal authorities.
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Sam pson's Fleet.
light 1898 by Associated Press.

Copyright 1Sas by Associated Press.
Cape Haytien. Republic of Hayti.
May 1S.-The United States torpedo
boat Porter and the store ship Supply,
which have been here waiting for or
ders, have sailed to join Admiral Samp-
son's squadron. The squadron passed
Cape Haytien to-day. 1t is uncertain
whether il will turn southwark to meet
the Spanish feet or go first to Key
West.
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The report that the Yale was bottled
up was quickly upset. The American
Bottling Works at Havana harbor con-
tinue to enjoy a monopoly of the bot
thing. this war.
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lowed Away.

Madrid, May Is. 1850 p. m.-Further
dispatches from Havana descriptive of
h engagement at Porto Rico say that
while the fight was in progress a large
American warship suddenly banked her
fires and was towed away by a consort.
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A dispatch from Madrid announces
that the new cabinet will continue TO
prosecute the war with the full re-
sources of the government" The new
cabinet Is singing the old ong
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Admiral Cerveras evidently conceives
IL TO be more consistent with Spanish
honor to show his coat tails instead of
the white feather. but the two are prac-
tically
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1t is to be regretted that there are
some blocks In Butte and Anaconda
where the display OF the national colors
Is limited TO barber poles,
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For the present. at least. mail ad-
dressed TO Manila. Philippine Territory.
L. s. A. will reach it's destination
promptly on time.
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Besides Spanish cables. the Yankee
middies will be p~ardoned IL they occa-
sionally make the mistake OF cutting
Spanish threats.
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II the cruel war is over as soon as
anticipated what a lot OF kids will De
doing the old veteran act.
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Spain would be under obligations TO
her Havana harbor mining experts If
they would kindly come home and locate
a coal mine.
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Speaking Of submarine torpedo
boats, IL Spain will kindly give us a
chance at hers Wen fix them all that
sfNie-
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The Anaconda baseball club that wen
to Spokane last week seems to be un-
able TO hit anything but the trail home.
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All general business letters n CORE
opondence should be addressed TO the
STANDARD PUBLISHING COMPANY.
Anaconda. Mont
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Considered as a means OF thinning
the population. the war undeniably is
failure.
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New York Once-s Tribune Building.
Chicago Office-46s The Rookery.
The s. c. Beckwith Special Agency.
Sole Agents Foreign Advertising.
Washington Bureau-ll5 @ street.
n. ".
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Notwithstanding these copious rains
Camp Smith is not suffering from any
wet blankets.
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Sampson knows he has got to catch
up with Cerveras before he car hope
to catch up to Dewey.
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Al bottom the Spanish sailors are
doubtless pretty good fellows.
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1t may rain as much as 1t pleases but
the Montana boys are trusting in Bob
Smith and keeping their powder dry.
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II he gets the same kind of a chance
that Yankee Dewey got. he'll be called
Uncle Sampson.
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If dollar heat goes any higher han
two dollars. IL will be raising the deuce.
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whether he will be able to form q min
istry hat will rise to the present
emergency.
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At whatever point the Spanish squad
ron rs OF. its actions Indicate hat it's
Eighty.
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The most serious of SPANS losses up
10 h present time is her grip.
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All is quiet on the Caribbean.
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h Standard has branch onices at
Butte, Miseoula and Great Falls. where
Advertising rates will be furnished on APP
pltcation.
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To Admiral Cerveras-play powder
and ball.
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TO ADVERTISERS.

The Anaconda Standard guarantees its
advertisers q bona nde paid circulation
Daily and Sunday. three times greater
than that OF any other newspaper pub
lished in the state OF Montana. Advertis-
ing contracts will be made subject to
this guarantee.
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o 90 REWARD.

WIN be paid for the arrest and convic-
ton OF any person caught stealing the
Standard from subscribers.
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The Republican journal., 1898-06-02

TOR large vessels to approach the dock. and
steamers have to anchor mile from sbora
While waiting the coming of health ~
customs officials, those lordly gentleman
who are never given to undignfied hasta
you have ample time to admire the nros'
pect; and if the truth must be told vn,,
will do we'll to turn about without pc;nG
ashore, if you wish to retain the tirst
delightful impressions, for this old citv
of Spain's patron Saint is one of the MANI
to which distance lends encbantment
Red-roofed buildings of stone and adoha
entirely cover the hillside, with here and
there dome, a tower, a church steenla
shooting upward, or tall palm poking
its head above garden wall, the glitter
ing green contrasting well with the ruddv
tiles and the pink, gray, blue, and yellow
OF the painted walls. In the golden light
OF tropical morning, it looks like an
Oriental town, between sapphire sea and
turquoise mountains. Its low massive
buildings-whose walls surround open
courts, with pillared balconies and cor
ridors, the great open windows protected
by iron bars instead of glass, and roofs
covered with earthen tiles-are direct
Importation from southern Spain, if not
from the East. Tangier, in Africa is
built upon similar sloping hillside. and
that Capital of Morocco does not look hit
more Moorish than Santiago de Cuba.
On the narrow strip of land bordering the
eastern edge of the harbor, the Moro at
one end and the city at the other, are some
villas embowered in groves and gardens
which, we are told, belong mostly to Amer,
leans who are interested in the Cobre
mines. The great iron piers on the right
belong to the American mining companies,
built for loading ore upon their ships.
FANNIE BRIGHAM WARD.