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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-03-12
LORD sALIsBURY's DIPLOMACY.
Russia and Germany PIacated Ovel
the Chinese lssue

the Chtncse Issue.
That German capital should have SUBJ
scribed so 10000 out OF $50. 900 0oo of the
new Chinese loan came as a complete sur
prise to the governments of both countries.
Lord Salisbury had from the beginning
OF the present loan negotiations sought TO
encourage English bankers TO advance the
money required by China, going so far as
10 even offer assurances that the British
government would Do responsible for the
fulfillment OF any promises made in con-
neetion with this loan by China, but
though China sortiy needed the money,
such was her dread Of Russia that she
could not accept 1t unless England offered
to shield her In case OF Russian aggression.
When all details We're arranged between
the English bank and the Chinese govern
nlent so that Russia could have no excuse
tor interfering openly. a cable was sent TO
the Deutsch Ostasiatischs bank. offering a
German colleague the option Of taking one
half, their answer TO be yes or no"
within twenty-four hours.
This was not done for fear there should
not be money enough In England. but from
an understanding between these two cor
porations dating back TO the time OF
previous loan fioated jointly, at which time
IT was agreed that henceforth each should
help the other
In this manner, when the cable offer
reached Berlin. a special cabinet meeting
was Immediately held and then ard there
Il was decided to accept; that Is TO say, the
German part OF the loan has been made
with the consent and presumably the en-
couragemeDt OF the kaiser's government.
How far England has committed herself
in the matter does not yet appear. but II
Is believed that whatever cautiousness
Salisbury may have shown. and he is a
cautious man, English public sentiment
will never allow that a German govern
ment should be able to furnish n better
guarantee In the far East than that Of the
queen.
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Col Lewis opinions OF the political sit
uation in Washington are not usually
valuable. because they are not entitled to
the credit Of being sincere: but 1t Is new
ertheless worthy of remark that. being
removed from local environment, and the
necessity OF being on his guard. he gave
a correct diagnosis OF the Seattle situa-
ton. There are suspicious that the as
tute colonel il not very unhappy over
the result. excep, as it may threaten the
prospects OF fusion In the fall. II is a
great concession for him to admit that
the fusion m jority Will be reduced from
1900 10 600. II will. however. be
found quite important first to secure flu
sion before indulging In predictions as TO
results
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II Is pertinent to ask how long # will
lake Spain 20 conquer the United States.
y. after the expenditure OF millions Of
Fneney. thousands q men ard several
years % time. ~ has no, been able 10 sub
due a handful % Starving Insurgents IN
Cubs. or course Spain knows THAI war
With fae Un'ted States mus, end in defea,
and loss q Cuba II il seriously con:er.-
plates aghtins. is reasons are based on
the political eject al some and on the hope
hat 81 may secure ,he a.d % some other
European power
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-03-12

i, Is entirely fitting that all churches
adept the re,oEurnenea,ion e ise Ameri-
can Peace Soc.ery that prayers ~ offered
n al tire churches throughout the nation
on next sabbath. that the God q t,eaee
may deter the aa;ian from the 6gre dilemma
u war. With its present s-8 future d5s.s.
troas consequences 70 ;hs people i. Is
also a:tlnS that We keep cur powder dry.
and have plenty al hand
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a<F7tAF+Is
II war comes TO the American peDpis
the level headed men VII have 70 fight
and win IT, The level headed men will
lead the armies: they Will supply the
money they will equip the armies ard
ships: they will do the fighting; they
will buy the bonds.
The level headed nan knows what war
means. He Is quite familiar with history
He is certain that var brings death. de-
ssrucIion 10 business. sorrow TO woFn~n
ard children and distress 10 all save the
s,..cula,o anf bounty suEnpers
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-03-12
HALF-MAST.

T.
On every schoolhotse. ship and STAFF
From Frisco clear 70 GarAiehead
Let crcop the starry banner now
In sorrcw Fer our sailors dead.
Ha.f-ruasti Hah-mast' DER al the Land
TIE verdict vail. your wrath restrain
Ha5T-Iast for al that gallant band
The sailors OF TIRE Maine,
II.
Not till a treacbery - proved
His sword tae patrlot soldier draws:
War = me lest alternative
Be patient iill ye knew the cause
nwhsle-haif-msss DER an the lana,
Ins verdict wait. your wrath restrain
HAlf-Iasti for ali thai gallant land
The martyrs Of the Maine.
Lloyd Ainltn IL Philadelphia Inquirer.
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no,Np.nY LANE CONTROVERSY.


mute between Canada and the United
etates Is eminen,ly satisfactory. II IL
evident that the authorities on hotn
sides 10 whom the question was referred
have simply declared the terms OF the
treaty. Although the agreement is NOT
aligned, the report may be taken as sub
stantialiy correct.
The difference between the two coun-
tries was due To the definition OF the
shore line. The treaty said that the
boundary line should be the submits Of
n range Of mountains lying almost
uaraliei TO the coast, and where there
was no such monument. the line should
be one parallel to the line of coast at
distance OF ten marine leagues. The
British government maintained that the
coast line was line drawn on the out
aide OF the islands. the United states
authorities commended that 1t meant thu
shors line inside Of the islands. There
is no doubt that II was n subject open
o. debate. but IL il to the credit OF the
British government that 1t has waived
aside all controversy and conceded what
this country has claimed. evidently
sctuated rather by a sense OF Justice
than by a conviction that we were right
beyond all controversy. The loss to
Great Britain Is serious. because IL de-
prlves the Canadians Of two very inn
portant positions along the coast which
would have fallen within Canadian ter
rltory had the matter been decided the
other way.
OF course. when IL was decided not
to have any dispute over the matter.
but 10 give the broadcast construction
TO the terms OF the treaty IL became nee
essary for the United States 20 eonceds
that when the document declared that
the summit OF the mountains along the
coast should be the main base line for
calculation. II meant exactly that: and
II has necessitsted eenoeding that the
SUBMITS Of the Chilkoot and Skagway
passes are part OF the dividing line.
II Is as fair n decision as could be
made. az course. no nation likes %
canceds territory 10 another. any more
than one farmer likes 70 take hack his
fence three or four inches after he has
once set il up; So that the Canadians
may have among them some who viii
grumbis because the British gov
eminent did not insist upon retain
irs the outer coast line as a foundation
for ss claims. and there are some
Americans who viii ne dissatisfied be-
cause the United States govcf nnsent dld
uat insist upon keeping hold ~ the strip
between the head Of the pass and the
lakes which Ne have presumed belonged
g. as
This IL folly: the treaty speaks for It.
scif: the two nations have merely re-
fsrTea their differences - the treaty IL
self. and having read st. abide by IL.
What We like best about the whole mat
ter Is this nfmn~ss With which the Hrit
isa government 7as wiihstood the inn
parsuniiisS ~ few rabtd Canadians
ana willingly, ard without controversy.
Submitted 10 TIE jort demands u this
country.
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An old English watch barring the in
scrtptien. Given by Sir Walter Scott TO
his valet. John Baxter Nicholson who "a
mentioned in the introduction OF wa
verley." was sold in London recently for
f2s 5s.. together with letters Of identifica-
ton and lock OF Sir Walter SCOTS fatr.
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TIE prospect - that there ~lu De ma
iesIAl development % the Mount Baker
geld fields during the xpytnS and summer
P-ospecscgs ars already golzS IN from
waa'ecrn. equipped FER a many months
csrpSsS1. ard Il Is 20 Re expected thar
they VIII ascertain ,he extern. vs1,e ans
accessibility &c the as9osl;s A. any
rate II Is al inviting tsrrstogy ~ the
gssl ooAnw.
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signs of Nifety tnferesl.

New York Evening Journal.
PennywiseWhat makes you 50 sure
that KISS LoVelace will accept you when
you've not proposed to her?
Slydog-She's already beginning 10 erlti-
Cise my recbtgeS
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STATE PRESS.

Walla Walla Statesman: Spain's little
blufr for the recall OF Lee did not work
and In the future she will doubtless be
more careful how she approaches Uncle
Sam.
Olympian: When Dude Lewis said IN
congress yesterday that the state OF
Washington steps across the line of party
differences 10 present arms to the presi-
dent he had not heard what Seattle had
done. The state OF Washington no longer
holds party differences with the president
The people have shaken off the incubus Of
Populisn.
Everett Times: The example which the
farmers OF this country have set in utiliz-
ing their surplus money in paying off debts
Is being followed perhaps involuntsrily
by the great enterprises whose securities
were largely held abroad. The enormous
trade balances in our favor of the past
year are being largely settled by the re-
turn OF American securities for payment
instead OF sending gold TO settle the bal
ance. as has been formerly the custom.
This change on the part of European
money lenders is believed 10 be due to the
constant agitation Of the silver leaders and
the fear which this agitation creates lest
they obtain control and through inIudieious
legislation reduce the value OF American
sfcufstieS
Olympia Palladium Pop): II is safe 20
assume that the supreme court would not
object to an honest. manly criticism OF
any Of its actions. but when an editor OF
newspaper. in language most vile asxsifs
the integrity and personal character OF one
or its members. Il would seem that the
dignity OF the court demands that some
accounting should be made. The Palladium
does not question the right Of the editors
of the Tacoma Sun TO express their opin-
ion on what they consider the right or
wrong OF any public question. but Il does
maintain that the language used by them
In crticising the supreme court for It's de-
cision OF the Tacoma warrant case, was
beneath the dignity OF any gentleman 10
use on any occasion. II is not journalistic
The writer has known Judge Anders
against whom the criticism Tor abu-s was
mainly directed. since 1sso and during all
Of which time we have never heard a sin
gle word uttered 10 his discredit: but. on
the contrary. his private and public life
has been one worthy Of emulation.
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How tn Run the Government.

Washington Star
u would be unprecedented II IN crisis
sucA "a n.0w exists the president ala no,
experience a. embarrassment OF riches Ii
the matter Of advice.
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Circulation impeded.

why Is = we feel this March wea Their
more than real winter weather.
Because We lang around the shop win
aows looking a. the spring styles and
straw hats"
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~ u , 7 EtNN-
II things keep or there Will soon BE a
stampede % the entire Frenca population
for safety into the army
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William is crazy over that painting o,
yours
No. he isn't crazy. He hasn't offered 10
buy 10 yet"
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i~sfen Discipline.

Prusoand>st psnsnc~ 10 7. dear:
Ny sacrifice IL this.
y church ! ace you. sitting near.
And TANK 10. Of = Kiss.
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A custom tailor. doing business in Ithaca. N. Y,
relates the interesting Of sister of his who had
catah the head and of the stomach for years. and
had changed her place of residence number of times
trying and hoping get rid of it. She had tried some
of the best DOCTORS but without any help until finally
her brother sent her Ripans Tabues They bene,
fitted her from the first She has taken six boxes of them
in all. and is entirely cured
E Il
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Walla Walla Statesman: Spain's little
bluff for the recall OF Lee did not work.
and in the future she will doubtless be
more careful how she approaches Uncle
Sam.
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OFFICES:
SEATTLE. Second avenue and Cherry ~ 49,
New York. rooms "a "a. - Tribune SsSS.
Chicago. "a Chamber OF Conn<fce-
Tacoma. lSeg Pacific avenue
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j. Bull and L. Sam would certainly b
q whole team and a large dog under th'
wagon.
The Forrest City times., 1898-08-19
As the Matter Now Stands.

Now that the surrender is officially V reported, it can be stated that Manila is being held by virtue of the military occupation and surrender, and not by virtue ot the protocol. The difference is said to amount to little in practical results, yet, such as it is, all off, cials agree that the occupation is the result of the combined Ill illtary and naval operations. According to Admiral Dewey's dispatch, the surren- der occurred about , p. m. last Satur- day. The peace protocol was signed at 4:23 p. m. on Friday. It is said that the difference in time be- tween Manila and Washington is such that the surrender. reckoned on Washington time, would be about twelve hour ahead of the time at Ma nila, or about a. m., Saturday. In point of actual time, therefore the peace protocol preceded the actual sur render of Manila. by few hours But it is well established rule of military law, accepted the world over, that peace armistice or cessa- tion of hostihties, does not become binding upon commanding officers un- til they receive actual notice of it. This rule is expressed in the United States regulations governing armies in the field.
The Forrest City times., 1898-08-19
.OUR NAVY OF THE FUTURE.
Efforts to be Made to Secure the Construction of a Number
 of World BeaterS.
PLANS OF THE CONSTRUCTION DOAaD
They Contemplate Battleships O; Thirteen to Fourteen Thousand Tons. and Cruis- CTS of Twelve Thousand Tons. All ol Them to be of High Speed and De. signed to Whip Anything Ahoat.

CHICAGO, Aug 1s.-A special to the Chicago Record from Washington says;
 "The navy department will ask con. gress to authorize the construction of the largest and most formidable battle. ships and cruisers afioat, vessels with out equals in any foreign fleets and in. comparably superior in offensive power, speed and endurance to any of the magnificent ships which Few weeks ago destroyed Cervera's squadron.
 Decision Win be Urged Upon Congress.
 This decision, reached at a meeting of the naval board of construction, will be urged upon congress for prompt action, supported by arguments of the most convincing character. The sub- ject was taken up at the direction of Secretary Long, who desired to have a building programme thoroughly con- sidered and agreed upon by the high est technical experts in the service for presentation to the legislative branch of the government in December.
 The Board win Begin the Designs.
 The board practically agreed to be- gin the design of three battleships of between 13,o00 and IA, ,OoO tons displace, ment, with at least 19 knots main
The Forrest City times., 1898-08-19
Insurgents Attacked the Americans.
IN COMMAND OF CAMP WIKoFF
Gen. Wheeler Given Carte Blanche to Pro . vide Everything Necessary for the Com
 fort of the Sick and Wounded.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1s.-Gen. Wheel CT was at the war department and had an interview with the secretary. Gen. Wheeler received orders to as sume command at Camp Wi koff until the arrival of Gen. Shafter. Gen. Wheeler was told bv the secretary of war to purchase every thing that was necessary for the com fort of the men, and to spare nothing that would alleviate the sufferings of the sick and wounded. Gen. Wheeler will leave at once for New York, and thence to Montauk Point
The Forrest City times., 1898-08-19
 GERMAN EXPLANATION.
The Carrying Away of Capt. August was Not In Any Sense Breach
 of Neutrality.

BERLIN, Aug. Is. The Norddeutschs Allegmeine Zeitung explains that the kaiserein Augusta, which brought away Gen. Augusti from Manila. left the harbor after the sur render of the city, and as- serts that the Spanish officers were allowed to go free, so that Gen. August will be able to go whlther he pleased.
 When Admiral Von Diedrichs per. mitted him to go to Hong Kong on board the kaiserein Augusti," says the Norddeutsche Allgemeine Zei. tung, ''it was by agreement with the American commander-in. chief, If. indeed, the German admiral considered such an agreement still necessary. Moreover, it is also to be observed that the Spanish troops at Manila may, by mutual consent, pro. ceed to Spain or Hong Kong"
The Forrest City times., 1898-08-19

tained speed. It was also determined to recommend three frst-class cruisers of about i2,000 tons and of not less than 22 knots speed.
 In addition to these, class of pro- tected and partly armored cruisers of between 5000 and 6,O0O tons, as well as a new class of 2, ,500-ton cruisers.
 Calculated to Whip Anything Afoat.
 The battleships will be designed to whip any fighting vessels in the world, of whatever class, and the cruisers are to be more formidable than any vessels ot their speed up to this time in Flu. rope.
 The board made no reference to tor. pedo boats, and is not disposed to recommend any further increase of the 'l vessels of that type now built or authorized.
The Forrest City times., 1898-08-19

WASHINGTON, Aug. IT, Admiral Dewey's official announcement of the bombardment and surrender of Mani- la has been received as follows:
 MANILA, Aug 13.
 To SECRETARY NAVY, WASHINGTON Manila surrendered to-day to the American land and naval forces, after a combined attack. A division of the squadron shelled the forts and ia- trenchments at Malate, on the south side of the city, driving back the enemy, our army advancing from that side at the same time. The city surrendered about five o'clock, the American flag being hoisted by Lieut.. Brumby. About 1000 prisoners were taken. The squadron had no casualties, none of the vessels were in- jured.
 On August 2, Gen. Merritt and form ally demanded the surrender of the city, which the Spanish governor-gen- eral refused.
 Signed DEWEY.
 Lieut.. Brumby is Admiral Deweys flag lieutenant.
The Forrest City times., 1898-08-19
OTHERWISE UNNUTICED.

The blockade of Porto Rico has been raised.
 Natural gas has been struck at High Island, Tex.
 Gen. Lawton has been ordered to see that the Cubans observe strictly to the armistice.
 Democrats of Nebraska celebrated al Omaha, Tuesday night, the fusion oi democrats, populists and silver republi- cans.
 Two young women, names unknown, !, jumped from ferryboat into the Della. ware river at Philadelphia, and were drowned.
 The August meeting of the Inter- state Merchants association at St. Louis promises to be the most largely attended in it's history.
 Friends and relatives of George A. kimmel, who disappeared from Kan. sas City, July 30, are unable to in any way account for his absence
 At the conclusion of the Spanish cab inet council, Tuesday, Admiral Cervera was instructed to take the first shii home. independent of nationaiity.
 Accounts of the final battle ut Mani la, which resulted in the equalization of that city, show that the American assault by land and sea was irresisti- ble.
 George M. Pullman, Jr., was married in New York city to Mrs. Lynne Fer. nald, of Chicago, who was at one time engaged to young Pullman's brother, Sanger.
 Reports of Spanish cruelty toward natives in the northern part of Porto Rico may lead to protest from the powers, Gen. Miles being powerless to intervene.
 Milton J. Berry, St. Louis machin- ist, who had become jealous, fired three shots at his sweetheart, Mary Sanders, one of which took effect in her head. She will probably die.
 Postmaster Baumhoff of St. Louis and the employees in the city distribu. tion department of the post office pre- sented handsome testimonial to retir. ing Postmaster Carlisle.
 "Kid' Mccoy was greatly shocked when he learned of the tragic death of Corbett's father and mother in San Francisco. He sent a message of sym- pathy to Corbett at once. It is said that the aim of the Ameri- cans in bombarding Manila's fortilca- tions was so careful and accurate that the city was not damaged much, while the defenses practically were demol- ished.
 The New York municipal council has decided to give Admiral Sampson and his fleet a great reception. The mayor has been requested to name co mmit. tee of 100 citizens to assume charge of the affair.
The Forrest City times., 1898-08-19
10000 MILES FROM TIP TO TIP

told Augusti that if he had a good chance to run away he had no obiec- tions. August requested the Germans to carry him to Hong Kong.
 All the More Mysterious.
 If the August story is true, it makes 1t all the more mysterious why the German consul denied to Consul Gen. eral Wildman all knowledge that Au- gusti was in Hong Kong He also de- nied that the Kaiserein Augusta brought him.
 The Philippine junta is delighted with the news, and delegation after delegation is crowding the American consulate tenderlng allegiance.
The Forrest City times., 1898-08-19
EPIGRAMS OF THE WAR.

"War is not picnic. ic."-Hamiltol Fish.
 suspend judgment."-Sigbee's mes sage to Washington.
 'Remember the Maine" Schley's signal to his fleet.
 Don't swear. shoot!''-Col. Wood ta the rough riders.
 Don't cheer just now. those poor dev. ills are dying. Capt. Philip.
 ITO - with breakfast; let's finish 'em now. "A Yanke c gunner 10 Dewey.
 ''Shafter is fighting. not writing."- Gen. Corbin to Secretary of War Alger.
 "Who would not gamble for new star in the flag ?"-Buckey O'Nein, rough rider.
 Afraid I'll strain my guns at long range; I'll close in."-Lieut. Vain. wright.
 Don't get beween my guns and the enemy" ."-Dewey to Prince Henry oi Germany.
 I've got them now; they'll never get home. ."-Schley on guard at Santiago harbor.
 There must be no more recalls. Iron will break at last. ."-Hobson to Admiral Sampson.
 Don't mind me. boys. go on fight. ing."-Capt. Allen K. Capron, of the rough riders.
 Take that for the ."-Capt Sigsbee, as he fired shot through the Terror.
 We will make Spanish the court Ian. grage of Hades. sighting Bob Evans when war was declared
 Excuse me. sir. have to report tha, the ship has been blown up and is sink. ing."-iiill Anthony. of the Maine.
 T want to make public acknowledg ment here that l believe in God, tho Father Almighty."-Capt. Philip.
 Expect 10 take the place as soon as can move. Reenforcements will not reach me."-Gen. Shafter before San. tiago.
 Don't hamper me with instructions I'm not afraid of the entire Spanish fleet with my ship.'-Capt. Clark, of the Oregon, to the board of stategy.