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The herald., 1898-03-15
A DEPLORABLE MLSFIT

The terms of any settlement Of our
contention with Spain, whether it be
reached before or after an exchange OF
shots, will be such as may be arranged
by the state departments Of the two gov
ernments. Unfortunately for the coun-
try, we are just now weaker in that de-
partment than in the military arm or
naval division. At the most critical
period in the history of the United States,
for two decades at least, we have a
lame duck holding down the chair OF
secretary of state, the post SO illus
triously occupied by Jefferson, Web
ster, Calhoun, an Everett, a Marcy, a
Cass and Black; by Seward, an
Evarts and a Blaine, a Frelinghuysen
and an Olney.
Never a trained diplomat, and at best
a statesman who has grown up in the
public service a one-sided man of no
great breadth of character, distinguished
for his possession, to a marked degree,
of those qualities which especially unfit
him for the position he occupies, John
Sherman is widely recognized, at this
particular juncture in the nations af-
fairs, as deplorable misfit. Nor has the
president himself made the slightest ef-
fort to conceal his want of confidence in
handle the momentous propositions
crowding upon the department for solu-
tion, sanctioning the recognition of his
first assistant as the real secretary, al
though that person was almost unknown
to public life and service before his ele-
walton to the position. Why the eXecu-
tive should want to continue such an
unfortunate condition of affairs, assum-
ing the responsibilities of the office him
self or entrusting them to the hands of
a person whose capacity is at best an
unknown quantity, is problem quite
difficult of solution, except upon the
hypothesis that he is helpless in the
premises; that the presence of Mr.. Sher-
man in the cabinet is in conformity
with ante election pledges that he
should, in consideration of the surrender
of his seat in the senate to the controll-
ing genius of the last national cam
paign, have place of equal honor and
responsibility, as the administration s
prime minister and chief adviser, and
that he cannot, if he would, escape the
obligation entered into with the man
but for whom he would not now be
president.
It is certain that there is no precedent
for the retention of man in such a
position who is manifestly untitled fol-
it in health and vigor, and who in his
extreme age and growing debility OF
body and mind is a positive menace tc
the peace of the nation and the dignity
of the government.
1t matters little how good a case VIZ
may have against Spain, we cannot ex.
pect that it will appeal with convincins
effect to either the Spanish ministry OF
to the courts of Europe unless it i.
clearly and cogently presented through
the medium of the state department
Such clearness and cogency may not b'
BOXED for while Mr.. Sherman is retained
The herald., 1898-03-15
A WAR WILL PROMOTE PEACE

European military and naval authori-
ties seem to have more faith in the ability
of the United States to wage successful
warfare on land or sea than have many
of our own people-a circumstance
quite natural, when 1t is considered that
1t is their duty to watch the progress OF
invention and the results Of tests OF
modern appliances in naval armament
and gunnery all over the world.
Popular interest in achievements In
this field is never aroused in the United
States. except when hostilities are
threatened, whereas they are constant
subject matter for observation with the
chiefs of the military and naval estab-
lishments of Europe.
In anticipation of war between the
United States and Spain, it Is said the
English admiralty is preparing to send
observation parties to the probable
scenes of conflict on the water, to watch
the results of the performance of the
new battleships in action, and to note the
results Of the application of new and un-
tried devices for the destruction OF an
enemy's ships, with which it is believed
the navy of this country is better
equipped than perhaps any other mari
time power
This conviction is strengthened by the
lessons of the last war in which the
United States engaged, lessons which
~, +ho ;rovho,,ctih1o rocouraeS of q
free and enlightened nation, ever char
acteristically progressive along all of
the lines of modern intellectual thought
and research.
a new engine of destruction, and to the
river gunboat, peculiarly adapted
to the conditions and environments of
the time, but neither Of which were
thought of until the exigencies Of the
occasion brought them into being.
Our war and navy departments have
ever been alert in the matter of new dis
coveries and inventions, giving vastly
more encouragement to genius in the de-
velopment Of engines of destruction, for
employment on land and sea, than per-
haps they have been credited with at
home, and it would be remarkable in
deed if, in this age of marvellous progress
in invention, we should not have in re-
serve some genuine surprises for the
professional warriors Of the old world
Indeed, it may we'll be questioned
whether naval war at this time would
not turn out to be the strongest possible
argument in favor Of the doctrine of
universal peace and universal arbitra-
ton. The destructive power of modern
instruments of war has been greatly in
creased in late years, and their cost null
tiplied to such degree that nations even
now hesitate in the face of the possible
consequences in the loss Of life and
treasure. When national bankruptcy be-
comes universally recognized as the
price that must be paid for the preser-
walton of the national honor, other means
of settling differences will be sought for
and found.
The herald., 1898-03-15
Forging to the Front

The Los Angeles Herald Is forging to the
front in manner that must be very graft
flying to the management. Since moving
into the new and larger quarters in the
Hellman block 1t has been improved in
many ways and that the people appreciate
it is shown by the fact that during the past
week more than 1000 names have been add
ed to the list of it's readers. The aim Of
The Herald is to give its readers all the
news all the time, presented in an un-
prejudiced and attractive manner. That it
is fulfilling its aim is evidenced by its stead
lily increasing patronage in both subscrip-
tions and advertising.-The Angeleno,
The herald., 1898-03-15

Minister Polo's reputation Of Senor
Ceballos and his alleged mission to this
country must be taken as conclusive that
the latter came only to talk about a
commercial treaty that will never be
ratified, if it should so much as be formu-
lated, and that was truthfully charac-
terized by the late unlamented De LONE,
in his private correspondence at least, as
a scheme to enable him to organize a
propaganda among senators in the inter-
est of delay and autonomy. terms that
have come to be properly regarded as
synonymous. Ceballos is doubtless quite
a harmless individual, both in respect to
his personality and official mission.
The herald., 1898-03-15

Senator Proctor has given expression
atty to flag and country which he wit
messed during his journey through the
south. He discovered that the war of
the rebellion has ended, and that the
Stars and Stripes have supplanted the
stars and bars in that region. This is
encouraging. 1t indicates the waning
potency of the bloody shirt in future
campaigns. 1t is pity more Yankees
of the Proctor school can't take day off
and learn something about that portion
Of the United States lying south of tn =
Potomac.
The herald., 1898-03-15
Charter Making

The making of new charters Is getting to
be rather epidemic. Los Angeles is the
latest city in which the complaint has
broken out, and there the Jeffersonian So
ciety has issued invitations calling meet
ing of representatives Of all political par
ties and all Of the commercial bodies. Some
of the newspapers indorse the claim that
Los Angeles is badly in need of new
charter, although, II our recollection Is cor
rect, that city's charter is not so old as
Oakland s.-Oakland Enquirer.
The herald., 1898-03-15
Easy for Some Papers

1t is easy to be decent; not difficult to
maintain self-respect and inspire regard
in others when newspaper sets out to do
1t, as the vast and overwhelming majority
of the press of California does. For, we re-
peat, the greatest good in journalism in
California is found in the country press. 1t
is from the metropolis mainly that the yell
low gush flows-Sacramento Record
Typi0n
The herald., 1898-03-15
A FoRcEFUL OBJECT LESSON

In the conditions that have obtained
we have useful object lesson touching
the added responsibility Of defending
Hawaii, in the event Of its annexation
to the United States. Already the
exigencies of the situation call for the
mobilization of almost our entire naval
force in the waters Of the Atlantic and
the gulf, and the meager naval de-
fenses of this coast will soon be drawn
upon to supply what Is now deemed to
be essential to the proper reinforcement
of the North Atlantic squadron. The
Oregon is under orders to depart at
once for the scene of the most probable
conflict, and it is not unlikely that the
other vessels belonging to the Pacific
station-the Monterey, Baltimore, Ben
withdrawn from the coast line which
withdrawn from the coastline which
they are expected to defend and sent to
far-away fields, from which they could
not be returned in time for quick emer-
gencies in this quarter.
1t is seen from these facts, and from
the urgency with which the government
is looking over foreign shipyards for
other war craft, that we have not YES
sci to spare, and the threatened conflict
is not to be with q first-class naval
power either.
The Hawaiian islands are more ex-
posed to attack, and far less easy to de-
fend, than is Cuba, and in the event OF
hostilities with Spain, or any other ma
ton, they would be at the mercy OF any
sea force sent against them. Many
years of time, and untold treasure, would
have to be expended in fortifying the
islands, otherwise half of our naval
strength might be exerted in vain at
tempt to keep them from falling into the
hands of the first power that cared to
move upon them.
The herald., 1898-03-15
Spain's Musical Queen

Among royalties Queen Christina of
Spain is an accomplished musician. Not
only is she a good pianist and a clever vio-
linist, but she composes as well. A lullaby
song of her own composition, written for
her son, is said to be very charming She
is the patroness of the young musicians
Of the capital. Her ambition is to popular
ize in Spain the music of the German COM
posers-and to this end she has ordered
that the Spanish military bands shall in
clude classical music in their repertoire.
The herald., 1898-03-15
No Female Voice in st. Peters

There is not single woman's voice in the
choir of st. Peters at Rome, and yet the
most difficult oratorios and sacred music
ever written are rendered there In such a
manner that one might imagine Adelina
PATHS high soprano to he leading. There
are sixty boys in the choir and they are
trained from the time they get control
over their vocal chords. Some of the best
singers are little boys of or years old.
At the age of II the boys leave the choir.
The herald., 1898-03-15

Mr.. Huntington has begun work upon
his big dry dock at Newport News. and
the dispatches tell us he will not accept
any government assistance in its con-
struction. This is probable. But II
Uncle Sam ever docks one of his vessels
there, he may as we'll give to the wizard
quit claim deed to it.
The herald., 1898-03-15

Mr.. Curzon's evasive replies to the in
terrogatories of Mr.. Davitt, in the house
of commons yesterday, will be construed
into an admission that Great Britain
has been in communication with this
government with reference to the for
nation Of an offensive and defensive al
lance in the settlement of the Chinese
and Cuban questions. His declination,
and the reason advanced for it, are at ali
events significant.
The herald., 1898-03-15
in the greatest dlstress-after them will
come the people Of the United States.

Japan's premier. as will be seen by our
dispatches this morning. has some de-
cided convictions regarding the Spanish
American imbroglio, and is quite fear
less in expressing them. He ID not right
sure his government is ready to part with
any Of the war ships building for 1t.
but he is solicitous that our people should
not misconstrue a refusal to trade.
The herald., 1898-03-15

A test vote on the annexation treatyis
expected this week. 1t is hoped to secure
this upon the Bacon piebicite. referring
the question back to the qualified voters
of the islands. If this carries. annexa-
ton will be defeated at home. It's defeat
will carry with it the failure Of the whole
scheme.
The herald., 1898-03-15

Spain may have to yield up the Phil
ippines to Japan for the seven seamen
of that nation lost on the Maine. The
United States will not demand that sort
of indemnity for her hundreds lost in
may, however. be even more humiliating
a surrender.
The herald., 1898-03-15
Poets Take Notice

To the Editor of the Los Angeles Herald:
The name, "De Lome," is Spanish and
does not rhyme with foam" or "home."
1t is pronounced DAY Lo-may," with the
accent on the "Lo." Build all future war
poetry in accordance Herewith.
SUPERINTENDENT OF WAR POETRY.
The herald., 1898-03-15

Public sentiment appears to have tri-
umphed at last over the halting policy
Of the administration. But why should
it have to? Why should not the govern
ing power at all times he in full sympathy
with the views of the people, when there
is no longer doubt as to what they are :?
The herald., 1898-03-15

The Separatists Of Zoar propose to live
UP to their name and separate once and
for all time. Their decision, recorded in
portant failure Of effort along the lines
more successfully exploited by the
Oneida community.
The herald., 1898-03-15
still in Doubt

Now that we see Mr.. Budds announce
ment in print that he purposes running for
the United States senate, we are inclined to
doubt it.-San Francisco Post.
The herald., 1898-03-15
THE PUBLIC PULSE

(The Herald under this heading prints
communications. but does not assume re-
sponslbility for the sentiments expressed.
Correspondents are requested to cultivate
brevity a. far as ID consistent with the
proper expression OF their vlews.)
The herald., 1898-03-15

The country scarcely expected the
Cramps and the Carnegies to approve of
the plan for the purchaseof war vessels
in foreign shlpyards. They don't see
how we can have a war with honor in
any such way.
The herald., 1898-03-15
Tested

"What is his reputation for truth and
veracity?"
"Pretty fair. He failed to pass an ex-
animation for position as weather prog
ator."-Chicago Post.
The herald., 1898-03-15
Skaters in Norway's Army

The Norwegian corps of skaters, force
peculiar to the army of that country, is
body of soldiers armed with rifles who
can be Unanswered upon ice or over snow
fields of the mountains with a rapidity
equal to that of the best trained cavalry.
The herald., 1898-03-15

1t Is hoped that no effort will be made
to reconcile the reports of the Spanish
and American boards of inquiry into the
causes Of the Maine disaster. Differ
ences in conclusion so fundamental may
not be harmonized.
The herald., 1898-03-15
miss aofford Is a Butcher

Upton, Ind.-Miss Edith Gofford, aged
10, of this city, Is the only woman In this
state actively engaged in the butchers
trade. She has slaughtered 50 hogs and .
large number of cattle in the last few
own. -
The herald., 1898-03-15

The more far-seeing of the Republican
leaders begin to recognize that the party
is deeper in the mud than the hull of
the Maine, and that not even success
full foreign war is likely to save it from
defeat in the next election. Any issue
Of such a war that does not eventuate
in the independence of Cuba--independ-
ence from Wall street as well as from
Spain-wil surely be fatal to the sue
cess of the party in its next appeal to
the people.
The herald., 1898-03-15

Free silver is for the nonce subordi-
plished in good time. Freedom from ev-
cry manner of oppression is in the air.
But the people are patient and long suf-
fering, and will be content to accom-
plish one great thing at a time. The
people Of Cuba first, because they are
The herald., 1898-03-15
He Can Answer Questions

A curious character In Paris is man
who makes a living by strolling along the
boulevards and making wagers at the
cafes that he can answer correctly any
question that relates to the history Of
France. He always wins the bet.
The herald., 1898-03-15

Fitzhugh Lee. Jr.. is a chip off the
cid block. He has evidently inherited a
goodly store of intelligence and patriot
ism from his father, and in the interview
with him, published this morning. he
voices the almost universal conviction
that a scrap with Spain is inevitable.
The herald., 1898-03-15
Beyond Reproacb

Now that New York man has been suc-
cessfully "buhcoed" in Philadelphia,
Gotham can no longer sneer at the Quaker
city as an overgrown village.-Scranton
Truth.
The herald., 1898-03-15
Out Of the Frying Pan

A 76-year-old lover at Coventry, England,
finding as the wedding day drew near that
he had not enough money to pay the
expenses. drowned himself In pond.
The herald., 1898-03-15
A Wise Precaution

"Why do I live?" the poet wrote,
And the editor made reply:
.'You sent your poem through the mails. /.
That is the reason why"
Chicago News.
The herald., 1898-03-15

Sullivan has not been heard from
lately, but it is presumed he is preparing
to challenge the winner.
The herald., 1898-03-15

The success of our government in its
negotiations for the monster Brazilian
battleships, Amazonas and Admiral
Abreuall, just nearing completion in
British shipyards, will be hailed with
delight by our readers this morning. not
so much because of the imminence of
our need as that Spain has been hot
after them. The decrepit old monarchy
is liable to discover our potency in the
markets as we'll as on the wave. We are
strictly in it all along the line.
The herald., 1898-03-15

The fifty million dollars for defense
already voted may be found to be ade-
quate, unless the services Of the plumbers
are called into reQuisition.
The herald., 1898-03-15

All Hanna wants is to be let alone. 1t
begins to look as If he were to be allowed
to enjoy undisturbed his dearly bought
prize.
The herald., 1898-03-15

The latest Washington fad is the
Prince Albert. Everybody in the swell
set is trying him on.
The herald., 1898-03-15
Voice Pictures

Making voice pictures is late fad. The
voices of some people would make the pic
ture of a jackass.-Pasadena Star
The herald., 1898-03-15

When a woman tells you she will be
ready in a minute she doesn't say which
minute
The herald., 1898-03-15
Desertion and Non-support

To Art alone welded was,
But Kate. with Loves sweet forces
Has won me. and now Art has cause
To sne for divorce!
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El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-11-03

W. w. Kitchen who came to Ell Paso
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-11-03

Receipts of sheep and lambs at ST.
Louis, for the week were 1850. The
demand was strong on all best kinds
and the market was active at the open
ing and as the week advanced prices
moved up 10 to 20 cents per cwt. on all
good killing grades. The demand for
best feeders was also active and that
class met with ready sale at strong
values while the commoner kinds and
culls were slow sale at the recent heavy
decline. Fat lambs ranged from 81 IS
| to $3.50; generally IS to 1925. Feed
ing lambs, $50 to S4.75; stock and
buck lambs, 81. SO to SO. IS. Some good
fed sheep sold at $40 to $3.50, but
most of that class is not finished and is
being shipped too early and selling at
unsatisfactory prices. Western range
sheep sold at 81 to 1870 to the packers,
| while feeders went at SO. so to S4.lO.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-11-03
Discovered By A Woman.

made, and that too, by a lady, in this
country. 'Disease fastened its clutches
upon her and for seven years she with
stood it's severest tests. but her vital
organs were undermined and death
seemed imminent. For three months
she coughed necessarily, and could not
sleep. She finally discovered a way to
recovery, by purchasing of us bottle
of DIR. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption, and was so much relieved
on taking first dose, that she slept all
night; and with two bottles, has been
absolutely cured. Her name is Mrs.
Luther Lutz." Thus writes w. G.
Hamnick & Co., of Shelby, N. G. Trial
bottles free at w. A. Irwin & Co.,
Wholesale & Retail Drug Store.
Regular size SOC and S1.00. Every
bottle guaranteed.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-11-03
CARMEN SHELTER SHUT DOWN
OWING to Scarcity of Ldborer

The Carmen smelter has shut down,
having no hands to warrant the run
ming of their business.
It is reported that Superintendent J
L. Wells and Charles Stewart, assayer ,
will make trip to the interior of Mex,
leo with q view to obtaining a plentiful
supply of labor.
much for the ordinary Mexican labor.
err.
CARMEN.
Oct. 81.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-11-03

Robson, Hawley, and Baird, three
congressional candidates in the Tenth
Texas district, recently met on one
platform before over $500 constituents,
fired questions at one another, and
then in turn doomed each his own
candidacy. It was an all-day affair,
with big barbecue and q general
picnic.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1898-11-03

The ex-Queen Isabella of Spain is
living in comparative seclusion under
the name of the Countess of Toledo, at
the villa Duranty, close to Fontaine-
bleau. The victories of the United
States have saddened the queen, who
| had been looking forward to a visit
early next year from her grandson,
King Alfonso.