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The herald., 1898-03-31
INDEPENDENCE WITH AN IF

After the splendid exhibition of pat
riotism which both houses of congress
presented two weeks ago, when there
was unanimous and unquestioning
vote in favor of placing fifty millions of
dollars Internationally in the hands Of
a Republican president for the national
defense, it was hoped by all sincere pat
riots that politics would not be injected
into the proceedings, so far as the Cuban
question is, concerned. But the episode
in the house yesterday dispelled that
illusion, and sounded the keynote of the
congressional campaign, so far as the
majority is concerned. Cuban independ-
ence is to be secured by the action Of
congress, but it is not to be permitted
to come about through Democratic, Sill
yer Republican or Populist initiative.
This determination was evidenced by
the solid Republican vote sustaining
Speaker Reed in ruling out Of order the
Bailey resolution. This was a very SIM
pie, concise statement of the situation,
and its form could not be objected to-.
1t was in words following:
Resolved, by the senate and house Of
representatives, That the heroic strug-
gle of the Cuban people against the
force of arms and horrors of famine
have shown them to be worthy to be
free; and,
Second, The United States hereby rec
ogniZes the republic Of Cuba as an in
dependent state.
The objection to the consideration of
this resolution by house fully COM
in its phraseology, was purely technical.
That it was not in order, under the rules
of the house, was contended by the
speaker, who was sustained by the
majority, although it was clearly shown
that there was at least one precedent for
it since the incumbency of the speak
ership by Mr.. Reed.
Nothing, however, was to be gained
by the prolongation Of the debate In
congress, nor is there value in extended
argument here. A majority which, only
the night before, in a Republican caucus,
had practically decided to carry out the
will of the people, regardless of Reed or
Reed rules, showed how easy it was for
them to subordinate patriotism to par
tizanship, by promptly placing a gag
upon the first tangible resolution relating
to Cuba that came before it, for no other
reason than that it was offered by a
Democrat, and on no better ground than
that it may not have been in strict con-
formity with parliamentary rules, rig
idly construed.
The incident accentuates the fact that,
instead of a united government in the
exploitation of a common purpose, we
now have genuinely patriotic minority,
helpful but helpless; an arrogant parti-
san-bound majority, determined not to
recognize minority rights. and a presi-
dent who has measurably lost the con-
fidence and respect of both the elements
noted.
The herald., 1898-03-31
No Man Good Enough

No man can help admiring the immense
force and the immovable will of the speak
er. Just as no man can help admiring the
force of such tyrant as Frederick the
Great or such a ruler as Warren Hastings
But any man who has clear notion of the
ends of popular government and strong
attachment to the free institutions the
fathers founded must look with anger and
adherence upon the practical surrender OF
all the powers of the popular assembly into
the hands Of single autocrat. No man Is
good enough to trust with such authority
Stockton Mail.
The herald., 1898-03-31

a friendly nation would be rightly re-
garded as a menace. Torpedo vessels
are not constructed to engage in battles.
but to destroy navies. The success OF
their mission depends largely upon the
secrecy of their movements. upon the
darkness Of night, upon their ability to
strike under cover and when vigilance
is relaxed. OF all crafts afioat they are
the most insidious and dangerous. For
these and other reasons the movements
of the Spanish fiotilla, now on its way
from the Canary islands to western
waters, will be watched with interest.
Spain's declaration of war, some naval
authorities affect to believe, may be in
volved in this menacing fiotilla of battle
ship destroyers.
The herald., 1898-03-31
READY-IF NEEDED!

I'm on the coasts and hills of Maine,
where the spruce gum is source of gain
Where the ice crops in the rivers grow,
And the pine forests splendors hide
snow
Every man is ready!
Down in the solemn Everglades.
In the orange orchards pleasant snades
By the rivers, still and dark and deep,
where the lazy alligators sleep
Every man is ready!
on in the Texas cotton felds.
Where the earth her snowy fiber yields
Where the plains stretch out and far aw
From the dawn to the going down OF "a
Every man Is ready!
There in the big. strong Keystone STATE
Where muscle and Drawn nave maze !
WHARF the sturdy miner and millhand
~ T .abor the heart that makes 1t live
Every man is ready!
ont in the blizzardous, cold northwest
where the zero weather will stand
test;
Where the tops Of the mountains scrf
the skies,
And the wheat fields yield their gol'
prize
Every man is ready!
Out on the California strand,
Where the sun shines soft on Promf
Land, .,-,
Where the roses bloom and the hillsi
laugh
With the fruit whose blood the gods
quaff-
Every man is ready!
Still on, to the Puget country where
The mountains loom through the misty
Where the great primeval forests stan
As the sentinels who guard the land
Every man is ready!
TN in the fields where the daisies bio
Down in the citys dingiest room,
Out on the plains or in the hills.
Deem in the mines or in the Mills
From everywhere they're rising, the
Ten thousand regiments of men,
And every man Is readyl
Wv. J. L.. in New York 30
The herald., 1898-03-31

If this nation Is powerless to relieve
suffering humanity along its shores, put
a stop to the massacre OF women ana
children, and protect the interests OF It's
citizens in lands Immediately contigu-
Gus, the sooner it's impotency is revealed
the better; for nation that may not
do these things should surrender its
charter. Interference with US by any
foreign state would be tantamount to
denial Of these rights. and that Will
never be tolerated by the American peo-
The herald., 1898-03-31
Municipal Issues Not National Issues

Sensible people are coming more and
more to perceive that municipal elections
have little bearing on national politics.
This is as It should be. Municipal issues
are not national issues. and the first set
can be considered without prejudice to the
second. Accordingly the old party sys-
tenn, during the reign Of which man would
hardly allow himself to be buried unless
the undertaken was Of his own national
political utilization, is happily giving way
to more sane conception Of public affairs.
Dies Moines Leader.
The herald., 1898-03-31
Vast Preparations for War

Not since the opening Of the century has
the earth been so far filled with the stern
threat and preparation for armed conflict,
and it Is where the commercial spirit runs
highest that the talk of war Is loucest.
The ornaments of the great commercial
powers have never been so large. either
relatively or absolutely, as today, but this
is not enough and to Englands special call
for 90,0O0, 900 for more warships France
echoes $lOO,OOO,OO0 Russia so, 900, Ger
many quite as much, and the United States
anywhere from $50,OO0,000 in special and
regular army and navy bills.-Springfield,
Mass, Republican.
The herald., 1898-03-31
Last Honors to a Former Foe

An ex-Confederate soldier died in Ne,
port, Neb., few days ago. The veteran
who wore blue in 1861 took charge of Il
remains of their old antagonist and CO
Quoted the funeral. The war Of the rebe
lion closed thirty-three years ago ever
where, except in the small-caliber brai,
of self-seeking politicians.-Omaha Worl
Herald
The herald., 1898-03-31
A PAWNBRoKING PROPOSITION

AIaTmeQ Dy luG UelllCOoC o|eAsUNS "a
congress on Tuesday, and the breaking
of the pledges made to him by various
members of both houses not to preclpl-
tate a discussion of the situation on the
floor. the president yesterday called to
the White House a number of the lead
ers of the several political divisions, and
gave renewed assurances of his conn-
dence that within forty-eight hours his
plan for the cessation of hostilities and
the independence of Cuba would be rat
flied by the Spanish government.
These leaders, while divulging no part
of their interview with the president are
said to have come away satisfied that
the additional time demanded for
peaceful settlement should be granted.
The belief was entertained in Wash
ington that both houses of congress
will, without prejudice, consent to ad-
journ over to Monday the understand
ing arrived at being that, should Spain
reject the ultimatum communicated to
it by Minister Woodford, the president
will then abandon all efforts to arrive at
a peaceful settlement along diplomatic
lines.
What the ultimatum comprehends is
not officially stated, but consensus OF
opinion at the capital yesterday, official
and otherwise, defines it thus:
Tristan armistice, of sufficient dura-
ton to enable Spain to withdraw her
troops from the island, and surrender
sovereignty over it,
Second-The reconcentrados to be al
lowed to return to their homes and re-
sumo their residence and occupations.
Thrd-The Cubans to assume a por-
ton of the Spanish war debt, not to ex
coed s2OOOOO,OOO, and pledge customs re-
ceipts to the extinguishment of the debt.
1t is asserted, and as stoutly denied
that the United States will have nothing
to do with the financial feature of the
settlement.
1t is asserted, and as stoutly denied
that the members of the Cuban junta will
agree to the terms.
1t is asserted. and as stoutly denied
that New York capitalists will finance
the scheme, taking the customs receipts
as security.
1t is asserted, and as stoutly denied
that the scheme comprehends guaran-
tee of the bonds by the United States.
For the truth of these conflicting state
ments we have but to wait While wait
ing we may remark, parenthetically:
That the proposed settlement will not
reflect honor upon the republic.
That it will not meet with the approval
of the great masses of patriotic people
of this country.
That it is miserable and disgraceful
resort to the methods of the pawn
brokers.
That it is compromise of principle for
pelf, that will reflect upon the manhood
of the Cubans and ourselves.
That it recognizes human life as the
cheapest commodity in the markets of
the world.
That it is confession that grave
wrongs and monstrous crimes can be
atoned for by the transfer of dollars
from one nation to another.
Congress may consent to adjourn, in
compliance with the presidential de-
mand--for it is tantamount to that
and many people may approve of its
course.
All the same it will be an exhibition of
weakness, adding to the humiliation
the country has already suffered.
1t viii be equivalent to an admission
that the representatives Of the sovereign,
people cannot be trusted with the safe.
The herald., 1898-03-31
What One Mouse Can Do

A little girl in a New York school
at the sight of a mouse. The
children became pantc-strcken and rushed
screaming out of the room, the teachers
ordered a fire-dril, fire alarm was rung
in, distracted parents fought to enter the
building and save their children from the
supposed flames. And all for one small
mouse. Rash is the man that dares to
laugh at the feminine fear of mouse!-
Lewiston, Me-, Journal
The herald., 1898-03-31
An Office for Each Member

The desire Of every woman for official dis
tinction is the rock on which women's or
CARNATIONS usually split. The Daughters
of the American Revolution seem to be ap-
preaching that rock. Every woman of them
wants an office in the order, and there
aren't enough offices to meet the aspira-
tons of one in ten. 1t ought to- be funda-
mental rule in all women's organizations
that the number of offices shall always
equal the number of members.-New York
World.
The herald., 1898-03-31

The assassination of the president Of
the Transvaal republic, briefly chron-
icled in our dispatches this morning,
makes a strong draft upon our credulity.
Kruger is much beloved by his people.
and the domestic affairs Of the country
he rules over with so much of sagacity
have been exceedingly pacific of late.
1t will doubtless be shown that if he has
been slain, it was the work of fanatic.
The herald., 1898-03-31
Encroachment on Public Rights

1t is doubtful if the people generally real
ize the stealthy attack that is being made
from one end of the country to the other
upon the public rights. 1t does not take a
practiced eye to see that in almost every
city the street car companies are making
extraordinary efforts to invade the rights
of the citizens; to fasten themselves for
long periods upon the taxpayers.-Peoria
Herald.
The herald., 1898-03-31

Who cannot see that Cuba, Porto
Rico and the Philippines are source Of
weakness rather than Of strength to
Spain, just as Hawaii would be to the
United States in case of foreign war?
Insular possessions have been an en-
barrassment, and very costly embar-
rassment, to every nation on earth save
England, and there is not wanting feel
ing there that the British colonies are
pretty expensive luxury
The herald., 1898-03-31
Scared Of the Wrong Disease

Surgeon General Weyman has statistics
to prove that typhoid fever causes the
death Of As 900 persons in this country every
year. Yet the people. while calmly ignor-
ing the dreadful ravages of this battling
disease. are frightened into cold perspira-
ton at the mere mention Of cholera or yell
low fever.-New York Mail and Express.
The herald., 1898-03-31
Following the Lead of "Tummy"

We are all looking eagerly for the bo
Bostonian who will be the first swell to dc
the green hat with gray feather. whio
the prince of Wales made smart" last al
tumn, after his return from the continen
1t Is now time to meet that fashion hei
in the streets, as it takes about six monti
fer London style to navigate the Atlant
ocean.-Boston Herald.
The herald., 1898-03-31

The members of the Cuban junta in
New York, more familiar with the DRIFT
Of public sentiment in the United States
than the patriots in the field. are unal-
terably opposed to the purchase of free
dom, to autonomy in any form In which
it may be presented, and to an armistice
of any duration. They have no difficulty
in recognizing the cunning Of Sagasta
in the proposition to suspend hostilities
until October, covering the rainy period
and wholly in the interest of the Spanish
army.
The herald., 1898-03-31
Cattle Men Obtain Relief

The cattlemen of California have OBJ
tanned relief from the gloomy prospects
that have been staring them in the face
this season on account of the lack OF feed.
The action of the government In allowing
the stock to be driven across the reserva-
lions into the Sierras means that there
will be no further difficulty as to grass
and that the beef will not be fried up to
famine prices this season.-Oakland Tri-
hume
The herald., 1898-03-31
Mining Industry in California

Reports from all mining sections in Cali
fornia indicate that more assessments
have been completed and with a less per-
centage Of lapses than for many previous
seasons. This is indicative of the great in
terest being taken in mining matters and
of the restored confidence in the industry
Redlands Record.
The herald., 1898-03-31
Anv Change Would Be Relief

It would be no trick at all to organize
whole regiment of fighting chaplains in
Kansas. There is hardly a preacher In
that state who would not rather take a
crack at Spain than to keep UP the dreary
old war on the rum power.-Kansas City
Star
The herald., 1898-03-31

The determined policy of the admins
tration in the matter of annexing Hawaii
warrants the Spaniards in believing that
the Interior purpose Of the United States
in provoking war Is territorial acqui-
citiop
The herald., 1898-03-31
Ia. Aneeles Leads as Usual

The street cars in Los Angeles will soon
be operated by electricity generated In the
mountains seventy miles away, by water
power. This method of supplying power to
cities and towns is the cheapest known, and
within few years nearly all the cities and
large towns in the state will be thus sup
plied.-San Jose Mercury.
The herald., 1898-03-31
Argument for Division

Even the unequal distribution Of rain Is
a strong argument for state division. The
north has taken nearly all Of 1t this win
ter,-Santa Monica Outlook.
The herald., 1898-03-31

We have all along had the assurance
that the president desires to share the
responsibility with congress" Inter
preted by recent events. this means that
he has been extremely DESTROYS OF shar-
ing any failures with congress, while
iealously endeavoring to corner any
prestige for his administration that
might come from successful issue OF
his exclusive schemes Of diplomacy-in
other words, to kill 1t il it be bear and
miss it If a calf.
The herald., 1898-03-31
Ambassador Polo Set Right

Mr.. Polo, the Spanish minister. wants to
know, on behalf of Spain. why the United
States is buying w!arships. Spain is Woe
fully ignorant. Anyone else would know
that what we want with warships is to pre-
vent anybody from stealing our reindeer,
which we went to so much trouble to OBJ
charlottesville Courier-Journal.
The herald., 1898-03-31
Los Angeles, March 10Th.

The first question has never arisen in this
city. A case was tried in San Francisco,
and the company lost. In Los Angeles the
deposit is required, not for the meter, but
as a guaranty that the lighting bills will
be paid. House-owners are not required
to pay any deposit. A positive answer can
not be given to the last question, because
the first has never been tested and settled
hare
The herald., 1898-03-31
Two More Idols Shattered

Anthony Hope disapproves of Americi
women, Nansen of American railways al
hotels. There will soon be nothing left
us to brag about, unless 1t be the piles
gold we pay foreign celebrities who re
and lecture for us.--New York World.
The herald., 1898-03-31

The president begins to feel the prick
of public censure, but still maintains
the attitude of the twelfth juryman who
comprehend the stubbornness
Of the other eleven. He will eventually
have to come down from his perch.
The herald., 1898-03-31
Gas Meters

To the Editor of the Los Angeles Herald:
Be kind enough to inform me through your
columns, IL it is legal for gas companies
to demand deposit for a meter? II said
companies canot be made to pay interest
on such deposits? Also. what rate OF In
terest should be paid on same?
SUBSCRIBER.
The herald., 1898-03-31
Long on Horse Sense

"Fighting Bob" Evans may not be much
on diplomacy, but his remarks will strike
the average citizen as good horse sense
San Bernardino Sun.
The herald., 1898-03-31
THE PUBLIC PULSE

(The Herald under this heading prints
but does not assume re-
sponsibility for the sentiments expressed.
are requested to cultivate
brevNy az far as IL consistent with the
proper expression of their views.)
The herald., 1898-03-31
2 congress acuuiesces in the pre-!

If congress acquiesces in the presi.
dents desire for an adjournment to Mon
day, the Spaniards will at least have had
the advantage of four days more in
which to prepare for the inevitable.
Their torpedo fleet will, in the meantime.
continue on it's course.
The herald., 1898-03-31

Congress should not adjourn to Mon
day, whatever the presidents wishes. A
recess from session to session would be
wiser and more polite.
The herald., 1898-03-31
Evervthine Goes at Pasadena

The small boys Of Los Angeles are al
ready beginning to poster their parents to
move over to Pasadena. An ordinance pro-
hibiting kite-flying and ball-playing on the
streets is the cause of all the trouble.-Pas-
adena Star.
The herald., 1898-03-31

The Cuban resolution agreed upon at
a joint caucus Of Silver Republicans and
Populists and presented in the two
houses by Senator Allen and Mr.. Bell,
more completely covers the anticipated
demands of the president than does that
Of Senator Frye, since the latter provides
for no appropriation for the relief Of the
the real foundation stone
of the executive scheme. But 1t would
never do for a Republican house to
vote for resolution offered by Silver
Republicans and Populists. 1t will
rather prefer to patch up the Frye bill,
and save the prestige for the party.
There will be an election next November,
and it will be we'll for Republicans to
save all of the exceptions possible.
The herald., 1898-03-31
Iucendiary

A fire was discovered burning briskly In
New York letter box the other night.
When New York girls write love letters
they are too ardent!-Boston Globe.
The herald., 1898-03-31

Should congress adjourn, and the pres
ident's ultimatum be rejected, there will
be large sized explosion-internal, ex-
ternal and eternal.
The herald., 1898-03-31

| From April Is, 1861. to the close OF the
war the several union states and terri
tories furnished q total of 2.77S SA men.
The herald., 1898-03-31
An Interrupted Proposal

IT have no store Of wealth. he sighed,
"Rut I've something better, far
"Well, keep it for yourself" she cried,
"And stay right where you are"
Chicago News.
The herald., 1898-03-31
No Minority Report

1t is worthy of mention that there was no
minority report" in the findings of the
Maine board of inquiry.-San Francisco
Post.
The herald., 1898-03-31
The Red Badge Of Courage

One of the horrors of war is war, the
other is Stephen Crane.-Minneapolis
Times.
The herald., 1898-03-31

Students and writers Of international
law point out the distinction between
tilla, and do not hesitate to say that
the dispatch of the latter to the port Of
The herald., 1898-03-31
Enlisted Mem and Pensioners

To the Editor OF the Los Angeles Herald
What proportion do the 976,014 pensioners
hold to the total number Of soldiers en-
gagged in the union army? EVE.
Monrovia, March goth.
The herald., 1898-03-31
Rag-Time Melody

Piccaninny's in de crib,
Cryin' like de dickens;
Mammy's bakin' hoecakes.
Daddy's huntin' chickens.
Chicago News.
The herald., 1898-03-31
Too sillv to Be Dangerous
often a Rent in It

Yellow journalism would be more danger
GUS IL 1t had more sense.-St. Louis Star.
The herald., 1898-03-31

The Republican party should of right
share the abuse that is just now beinS
heaped upon Tom Reed and his rules.
The party is responsible for both. 1t
made the rules which he enforces with
such imperial authority, and cannot es-
cape the responsibility should their ap-
plication now obstruct the will of the
nation. Thus clothed with autocratic
power, he is a formidable factor in the
solution of the problem. but, after all,
not greater than the source from which
that power emanates. 1t remains to be
seen whether there is sufficient manly
independence left in the party to set him
aside and repudiate his methods.
The herald., 1898-03-31

The man in frst-class sweater has q
well-kuit frame.-Philadelphi Bulletin.
The herald., 1898-03-31
Long-Headed Samuel J. Tilden

The wisdom of Samuel ]. Tilden's power
full letter on the subject of coast defenses
was as obvious in 1885 as it is today, though
perhaps it is just now more generally ap-
preciated.-Quincy Herald.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1898-12-31
New Idaho Railroad.

Some month ago there was consider
able talk in railroad circles concerning
the building of branch line from Mar
ket Lake, Idaho, up the valley of the
Snake river to Teton Basin. The mat
ter has been allowed to rest during the
changes of the directorate Of the Short
Line, but the News now learns from
reliable sources that it has again been
taken up and that it will be quickly
acted upon. Aside from the fact that
Market Lake is the Quitting point for
the many tourists that yearly visit the
Yellowstone National Park, the Snake
River valley is constantly growing in
Importance, and in few years Is des-
tined to be great fruit and grain pro-
ducing region.
The mines OF the mountains sur
rounding Teton are of great import
ance. Recently coal OF a fine quality
and vast quantity WAS discovered there,
as we'll as fine prospects for both gold,
silver and lead. The branch will doubt
less add to the many that will be
built in the West during the near flu
ture.-Dcseret News, Dec. 9th.