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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-13
A word of Advice.

Newspaper announcement TO the ef-
feet that the war department, in the
event of necessity arising for calling
out portions of the organized militia
would muster members of the National
Guard into service as individuals, pre-
serving regimental organizations only
i'm cases where regiments should Volun-
tecr substantially intact. has stirred up
a hornets nest. Last Friday night in
prooklyn. at melting of members OF
the Forty-seventh regiment, \. G. n.
Y, 500 men declared that as the Forty
seventh regiment they would go any
where the president might send them,
| hut that if they did not go as the
Forty. seventh regiment they would not
| go at all.
The Rochester Democrat and Chron-
| icle, in noting this action, says: In
| tent on utterly unimportant wiredraWn
! constitutional teChnicality, the war de-
! partment has failed to see that the
| value and availability of the National
Guard, in the present emergency, con-
sist in the fact that here is an organ
| lied military force, so drilled, armed
and equipped that it is measurably
| well prepared for immediate active
! duty. composed almost entirely of men
| perfectly ready, even eager, to vOlun-
teer for any service the government
may require of them, in any fashion
that pleases the government, subject
only to this one condition: Each or
ganization expects, as a matter of
course to volunteer as body to pre-
serve its identity and its good name
and to serve under its own officers.
Esprit du corps and soldierly readi-
| ness to go with the cOlors' anywhere
are enormously powerful factors in the
readiness Of the National Guard 10
| volunteer into the service Of the ma
tion. The war department has, appar-
emily, utterly failed TO appreciate these
facts. To meet a condition of its own
creation. about which the guardsmen
care nothing whatever, it has, unless
it is misrepresented, made the terrible
blunder of violating the one condition
that to the guardsman is all-import-
ant. 1t has wiped out esprit du
corps and devotion to the colors
as incentives TO volunteering.
II the war department pursues the plan
Of enlistment outlined in the press dis
patches it will get very few volunteers
out of the National Guard, and will
make that organization practically
yalueless to the government. If II does
as the war department did in 81, IL II
orders, however informally, unconsti,
tutionally and irregularly, the regi,
ments Of the guard TO be at certain
rendezvous at a certain time and there
and then musters each organization, a.
an organization, into the federal ser.
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SENATOR ELKINS' BLUNDER.
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle.

Rochester Democrat and Chronicle.
Senator Elkins says that the United
States cannot afford to fight for the IN
dependence of Cuba. Senator Elkins is
utterly mistaken. The truth is that the
United States cannot afford not to fight
for the independence of Cuba, if fighting
is necessary.
Senator Elkins says that a war for the
independence of Cuba will cost this
country a thousand millions of dollars.
If he had said ten thousand millions of
dollars he would not have altered the fact
that if this Lation turns traitor to the
cause of humanity and freedom for the
sake of saving a sum of money it will be
as base as If it had accepted n brlbe from
Spain to abandon the Cubans. a dollar
saved is a dollar gained
Peace, like gold, can be bought toe
dear. What this nation cannot afford is
to purchase peace NJ the valuation placed
upon it by the eXtraVagant and reckless
peaCe-at-any-p -pricers.
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Move Forward.

Public opinion will he satisfied il to.
day, as last evenings HdviCes fore
casted. congress shall direct and en-
power the - esident 10 intervene in
Cuba at once, with the armed force Of
the United states, Tor the joint purpUs,
of restoring Order and establishing i'm
that unhappy island government
firm. stable and independent, but it
viii! be satisfied with no policy short of
this.
Public opinion will iresistibly con-
denim faCtiOus effort to secure further
delay. The time for meditation, for
manipulation, for sOphsticatiOn, has
passed. The time for united action has
arrived There is room for honest diff
ference Of opinion as to the best means
to the demanded end but with thou
sands of human beings expiring while
decision is withheld it is no time for
splitting hairs. The policy of the re-
sponsible majority, by every rule Of
precedent and reason, should hence
forth be the accepted will of the people.
Let congress suppress its time wasting
haranguers and get down to business.
Pubic opinion demands Cuban inde-
perdcnCe but it is content to let this
come when Spain is eliminated. The
cart belongs behind the horse First
get Spain out and humanity in. All
good things will then come after. There
fore the commanding duty of the hour
is not to talk, not to play peanut poll
tics, not to hasgle or sputter or fume,
hut to act. The American people eX-
pect their representatives in congress
today To move forward.
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rule None has come. The Ions tale OF
bloodshed through fifty years must at last
be finished. The end has come. Without
malice or enmity toward the Spanish peo-
pie, without desire to despoil or acquire,
called to its appointed work by long
succession OF events and visibly guided
from step to step this Christian nation
steps forward to do its duty by the op-
pressor and for the oppressed in the sight
of men and that higher power by which
nations stand or fall and justice Is exc
Cuted on earth.
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THE WORDS or AN HISTORIAN.

From an Article by Professor John Fiske.
For the sake of Cuba's best interests, it
Is to be hoped that she will win her in
dependence without receiving from any
quarter, and especially from the United
States any such favors as might here
after put her in a position of tutelage OF
in any wise hamper her freedom OF ac-
tion. All people liberated from the blight
Of Spanish dominion need to learn the al
phabet of free government. Cuba will
have to learn il, is all the rest of Span
ish America has had TO learn 1t, and the
fewer the impediments in her way the
better. Undue influence on the part OF
powerful neighbors is sure to be such an
| impediment.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-13

That the heart of the American peo-
pie is in the right place is shown in the
continuous ovation which has been ac-
corded General Fitzhugh Lee since he
landed Sunday at Key West The spirit
of admiring congratulation which has
welcomed this successful official home
after his trying ordeal at Havana has
naturally been most conspcuously and
enthusiastically manifested along the
route of his journey through the lines
of his neighbOrs of the South. In a
certain peculiar sense, born OF old sec
tional associations. he is their especial
hero and pride. But in the broadest
sense the spirit of this unprecedented
demonstration is shared by Americans
everywhere.
For Lee at Havana stood for the
broadest Americanism, with an intrep-
idity that the public AT large is only
just beginning to realize. His sojourn
there involved more than diplomatic
perils: every moment of 1t was at
tended with positive personal danger
danger acccntuated by his very bold
ness in the performance Of duty and
his resolution in keeping, as he sug-
gestiNely expressed it, lin the middle
Of the road" 1t is clear from his offic-
ial reports, even in the mutilated form
in which they have been placed before
public perusal that there were times
when his sturdy blood boiled with in
dignation at the atrocities committed
by Spain without effective protest by
the United states. We may easily be-
lieve that if he had had his way the
flag of Spain would have been hauled
down in Cuba long age.
Nevertheless, he stuck Loyalty to his
post, recognizing it to he, though a
post Of trial yet also a post of duty,
ana information from independent
sources leaves no doubt as to how well
that duty was performed Watched by
thousand treacherous eyes eagerly
hoping for the slightest chance to trip
him i'm an indiscretion or administer 10
him a dose of Spanish assassination, he
held himself under control with the
trmness of a Spartan and opened no
chance for successful attack. Horatius
at the bridge fought enemies in the
open and won by the surprising valor
of his stout right arm but Lee at Ha.
vana was encircled by the incarnate
1iends of hell yet held the fort" unit
the last jeoparded fellow-citizen haC
fled.
As the American nation has honored
Captain Sigsbee for one discreet act
which conferred enduring I,star an thf
American name so it does we'll 70 honol
with equal enthusiasm and unanimitS
the gallant ana heroic Lee, whose tria
covered not moments merely bu
months. vet found him equal to II a
every point i'm the game. May he speed
lily have granted his wish 10 head tn,
advance column Of the projected in
vasion of Havana!
The Madril paDCp which save a. ~.
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Ihe Enrelyn Powers.

According TO William II. Curtis, there
is reverse side to the memorandum
that was recently presented to Presi-
dent Mckinley by the ambassadors.
while they thus recognize the Monroe
doctrine and acknowledge the supre-
macy of the United states in American
affairs, one of the chief objects of the
representation was" says Mr.. Curtis,
"to unite the European powers on a
proposition that the United States must
not interfere in European affairs; must
recognize Il Monroe dictrine over there.
This proposition is particularly perti-
nent just now in anticipation Of a war
with Spain. which might tempt our
fleets to attack or blockade Barcelona,
MALAGA. Cadiz or Santandcr. This
would seriously interfere with the COM
merce of Europe. and it is believed that
an understanding that our fleets VIII
not cross the Atlantic has been reached
between the president and the Euro
pean powers"
If the president has entered into any
such agreement with the powers of En-"
rupe ii is a mistake. We do not he-
leve that he has done So While 1t is
not the desire of the American people
at this time to execute further punish
ment upon spain than that involved in
the unconditional liberation OF cuba
and in adequate reparation fol the per-
fdious destruction of the Maine. get
! circumstances might easily arise in the
! course Of the fultilment of this purpose
which would justify additional action
| I'm such contingency i'nCle SAN
would act. regardless of the wishes OF
! The European powers This nation owes
nothing TO any government In CONT
| mental Europe. 1t does not recognize
| the claim OF those governm antS, sinSlS
or in conjunction to set limit beyond
! which we dare not venture in execution
! of Justice OF IN vindicatiOn of oul
rights.
The president has been badly advised
of late and sadly misreprcsented pN
| those who should have been solicitou'
! for his good fame. 1t is time for hi'
true friends 10 cease to credit and It
nut an end to these stories IN ctrcu
Iation concerning him which represen
! him as afraid to stand for American
ISM, whatever the opposing odds.
| rho bnpor of the American peOpl,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-13

vice, it will get the whole National
Guard and never hear a question as to
the presidents constitutional power to
do whatever he pleases with the guard
from any guardsman. And it may be
remarked that thereafter the war de-
partment can do with these United
States troops whatever 1t deems neces-
sary for the best interests of the SER
vice"
If our esteemed Rochester contem-
porary will permit us to offer a sug-
gestion we would recommend that be-
fore disorganization and ill-feeling be
excited among members of the Guard 1t
be first ascertained beyond peradven-
ture that the war department has
reached any such decision or has ever
contemplated the disintegration of eX-
listing Guard organizations. In mat
ter of such importance it is well, as
Captain Slgsbee remarked, mot to
guess but to know"
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Fcnrs spnIu Has nn Advantage.

From the Philadelphia Ledger.
The president wished to avoid the dan
ger of war, but 1t has been said that the
brave makes danger opportunity; the
waverer paltering with the chance sub
lime. dwnrfs it 10 Peril" In this case
there is, at least, some reason Tor the fear
that the previous wavering policy OF the
administration has given Spain, not
the United States, certain vantage Of the
ground.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-13
FITZIiUGH LEE.
from the Times-Herald.

from the Times Herald
Discussion has been frequent as TO the
type of American citizen the United
States would ultimately produce. Two
presidents of differing political faiths
have agreed upon the selection and re-
tention of Consul General Lee as the rep
resentative of this government I'm a posi-
ton where the interest of the entire world
centered With infinite discretion, un-
wavering courtesy and the highest cour-
age Consul General Lee discharged the
difficult duties of his post. In this Official
whose wisdom and bravery need no COM
mendation, the nations have seen a typ
ical American citizen of the United
States
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Mckinley Nav BE Trusted. .

From the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Hot-heads in congress may advocate an
Immediate declaration of war, aud il must
be said that the contruversy over the
question of the recognition of CUBAN in
dependence is heated, but if congress ~
wise 1t will follow President Mckinley.
He has led us thus far safely through the
wilderness Of dispute and he should be
trusted to the ef.d.
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THOUGHTS ON THE MESSAGE.
Caution Is DesIfnbIe.

From the Utica Press.
It is one thing TO admire the good fight
the insurgents have made and wish them
well and another to permit that enthusi-
asm to bring about official action which
might return to plague the government.
Caution should accompany courage In In
ternational as in other affairs.
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Independence by Elimination.

From the Washington Star.
The president makes no mention tf
forms of government for the island after
peace has been restored. lie shows the
incapacity of Spain to govern the island.
He shows likewise that the autonomy
proposal has failed. This elimination
leaves only independence.
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No Business with That Game.

From the Philadelphia Ledger,
In the matter of diplomacy Spain is
past master; the United States is mer'
prentice hard.
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Al Must ObCy.

From the New York Sun.
When the moment for action arrives
the commander who will not lead is like
the man in the ranks who will not follow
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-13

If Lee tells congress what he thinks
our warships will soon be in notion
and frank speaking Is one Of Lees
strong characteristics.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-13
Odds Against Him.

Customer-"Say, that perfume slot ma
chine is rank fraud
Drugslst-"Nhy, what's wrong with
it?"
Customer-"I dropped nickel in il and
only got a scent in return."-Chcago
News.
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For once Spain deserves an apology.
When she said Mckinley had never
mentioned Cuban independence she an-
parently told the truth.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-13

Little Alfonso's crown will probo-
hi lock- more dilapidated than last
years Derby hat before the youthful
monarch gets old enough to wear it.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-13

The Whole Thing in a Nutshell.
From the Troy Times.
It must be a united America for a free
Cuba.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-13

responsibility to congress he put it
whore it will not he shirked
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-13

Lee leading an attack on Havana
would complete the disintcgration Of
the unreconstructed South.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-13

from the American hemisphere, and at
once.
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Russia evidently has no desire to- in
vest in expensive real estate on this
side Of the water
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Senator Quay must be voted the
model speech maker When he has said
a thing he stops.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-13

We must say that General Gomez
can fight better than he can write.
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American sentiment from the New
York Evening Post.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-13

The powers respect grit quite as much
as palaVer.
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General Lee.

Planco's armistice does not fcaze the
Iclli"erent insurgents
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-13

The Madrid paper which says II we
viii apologize Spain win forgive us
has perhaps drawn its knowledge OF
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-13

Calling Quays speech a gallery-play
doesn't alter the fact that it had the
ripht ring,
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General Lee says the present it not
time 20 talk hut to act. Garry the
advice 10 congress.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-04-13

The honor of the American people
will not suffer in the custody OF the
senate committee on foreign relations.
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BRASS BEDSTEADS.

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FIN LIE Y s
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The United States seeks no conquest. It
desires no territory, 1t wishes no war,
Its ambitions and its aims are all for
peace, Through long years, with a mod
Grafton unknown in the history of ma
tions, II has praCticed fOrbearance, faith
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Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-09-07

Kiowa Review: Dave McAdoo, one
of the old boys, returned to K;owa yes
terday. from Missouri, where he moved
after the election. Dave is looking
well and says he is doing well "down
there with them pnkes. Last Sun
day about rs friends Of g. D. Newkirk
gathered at his home to assist him in
celebrating his 5Oth birthday. 1t was
q complete surprise to Charlie, but his
excellent wife had notice Of the visit
ors' coming and prepared one OF the
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The guests who surprised Charlie say
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G. D. Newkirk and all who know hin
are his friends.
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PROGRAMME.

The first Barber County Teachers
Association will be held at the school
house in Medicine Lodge, on Saturday,
September nth. The meeting begins
promptly at p. m. Parents, pupils
and patrons of the schools of the coun-
t. are kindly invited to meet with us
and take part In the meeting:
loo Z. M.-Song.
Reading Circle Work 40 pages-John
M. Doan.
Discussion-G. r. Cecil, DoIlie Nc
Nelis, Anna Hahn.
Recitation-Jetta Arrowsmith.
Qualifications of a Teacher-Frank
Mccoy.
Discussion-Emily Mounsey, HiIda
Stevens.
Report of Nature and Culture Studies
Edna V. Eek.
Discussion-Helen Burton, Della
Burner.
Dull Boys and what becomes of them
-Abbie Lockwood.
Discussion-E. l.. Howard, Roscoe
Robinson.
Recitation-Mary McGregor.
First Day of School-Prof. Shepard
son.
Discussion-Ada L. Wheat, F. NJ.
Shell.
Song.
Miscellaneous.
Adjournment.
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