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The herald., 1898-05-20

OF the un0pe0x4ole Iurk. we nave CTIt-
icixed his unwillingness to use his great
strength In protecting the helpless Ar
meuians. We have censured him for per-
mitting the Greeks to be crushed to
powder between the upper and the neither
milestone Of Mohammedan hate and
Christian greed. We talked very sassy
to him about that little land-grabbing
scheme In Venezuela. We only lately
gave him piece Of our mind touching
his apparent indifference to his obliga-
tions under the treaty Of Paris, his fail
ure to carry out his agreement concern
ing the policing of the Bering sea. and the
protection there of seal life. We threat
ened him with dire consequences should
he attempt his old game of changing the
boundary lines in Alaska, for the purpose
of Anglicixing the auriferous deposits Of
the Yukon. When we have been unable
to think Of anything else. we have pointed
to his grinding policy in India, and we
have proverbially ccnterded that he
should long ago have granted more
liberal form OF government to ireland.
But the awful consequences Of Wey-
ler's rule in Cuba have changed all this.
The destruction Of the Maine In the har-
Dor of Havana has metamorphosed John
Bull into very respectable parsonage.
He begins to look something like Brother
Jonathan. He is not so bad fellow.
after all. Besides. he Is our colAin, and
blood Is thicker than water. The diepo-
sition Is to accept Joe Chamberlain s.
apology, let by-gones be by-gones, and
permit the eagle to perch on the lions
cage. The Monroe doctrine was well
enough before the age Of steam and elec-
tricity, Of armor plate and rapid-fire
guns. 1t answered the purposes of the
weak and struggling colony, whose great
northwest was Ohio. But it has now
become lapsed reminiscence, Wash
ington's farewell address, with its omin-
Gus warnings, was not intended for fin
Colonization! Standing army! Battle
ships galore! Multiplying fleets! Why
should the sun ever set upon the insular
possessions of the United States? Neither
fear of entangling alliances, an expand
ing civil list, an enlarged pension roll,
nor ponderous war budgets, serve longer
to restrain the bounding American ambl-
tion. We must hitch up with Great Brit
ain, the greatest maritime power on
earth, and bid defiance to Latin, Teuton,
Slav and Greek. Yankee Doodle Dandy!
The herald., 1898-05-20
HuNr1NaroN's PET SCHEME

C. p. Huntinton in his recent examina.
ton before the master In chancery Of
the federal circuit court. said 1t had beer
one of the ambitions Of his life to organ
ize the railroads Of this country into ont
gigantic corporations; but he has given uI
the plan for the present. Il shall DE-
nothing more" he is reported having
stated, until the present race Of dem
agogues is dead" Mr.. Huntington is moi
classed as a demagogue himself. He Is
for Huntington and nobody else, and hs
doesn't care who knows 1t. But Mr.. Hunt
ington Is eighty years old, and the racs
he dislikes so heartily may survive him
The Southern Pacific magnate says
that If there were no competition in rail-
roading a general reduction of five pei
cent could be made in rates and still
allow the stockholders regular dividends
Very likely; but a five per cent reduc-
tion would be very poor compensation fol-
the infiiction of a gigantic railroad
monopoly upon the country. The CHIEF
argument advanced in favor Of the
Standard Oil monopoly is that oil Is
cheaper now than it was before competl-
ton was strangled; but that contention
has never satisfied the public.
The people form factor that does not
enter into Mr.. Huntington's selfish cal
culations. A railroad is not, with him.
a semi-public utility. The people have
no rights in the matter. Those who say
they have are "demagogues."
Californians can understand better
than anyone else what lone gigantic rail.
road corporation" would mean for the
people of the country. They have seen
the experiment tried on a smaller scale
in this state. The result has been very
satisfactory indeed-to Mr.. Huntington
but for the people the railroad monopoly
has been a curse that more than any
other thing has dwarfed and crushed
the development and growth of Cali
fornia.
The San Francisco Post, which is the
chief organ of the Huntington interests
in that city, says:
1t would be interesting to inquire,
however, what object the demagogues
have in opposing such a scheme of rail-
road consolidation as Mr.. Huntington
proposes. Do they imagine that such
consolidation would endanger the sta
bility of the government? Do they
think the laws would be less potent
when brought to bear upon such cor
poration than they are now when
brought to bear upon several corpora
tions having similar interests? Or do
they object to anybody making money
unless they get share Of 1t?
An affirmative answer may be given
the first two questions. The Post itself
answers yes to the third. 1t appears to
be in the position Of one who believes
that there are no honest men In the world,
which is very embarrassing attitude for
the one who takes 1t.
The herald., 1898-05-20
wYoKoFF AND THE WORKERS

Mr.. Wyckoff, fresh from college,
Has found out a wondrous thing
That this world Is full Of trouble.
Poverty and suffering.
Men are working, others shirkings
Others find no work to do;
Some are lying, some are signing
For the loan Of one or two.
Some are fghting, some are writing. ,
Some are living high on hope;
Some are talking, some are waikinG
While some others mostly NOPE.
Some are doing, some pursuing
wondrous visionary schemes.
Such as flying kites and trying
Things they've thought Of In theil
dreams.
Some are crying, some are dying.
while some others just are born.
Some are boarding, some are boarding.
Some are glad and some forlorn.
Some are weeping, some are sleeping.
Some are sticking close to dad.
Seems SO funny, some have money,
And the others wish they had.
Mr.. Wyckoff, why remind US
OF our heritage Of woe?
IT'S the Oldest. saddest story
Adam knew 1t long ago. !.
When he lost earth's one position,
Were not all the jobs destroyed?
Think of his long. hopeless wanderings.
First of all the Unemployed!
H.. g. Barbour in the New York Sun.
The herald., 1898-05-20
chance to Show Patriotism

The way for the rich to display prac-
tical patriotism is not through individual
cash contributions to the public treasury.
which at best could be but drop in the
bucket beside the mighty volume coming
In from the penny by penny collections
among the millions Of loyal subjects, but
through a willingness, evinced as well in
times Of peace as war, to bear just share
in the burden ofaovernment and to accept
such reforms in taxation as may seem to
be called for in securing more reasonable
and equitable distribution of that burden,
according to the ability to bear 1t. The gift
Of Jay Gould's daughter will have served a
great purpose If it can be made to convey
this lesson.-Springfield (Mass.) Repub-
lican,
The herald., 1898-05-20
DIPLOMACY AT WORK

Every consideration of wisdom and
craftsmanship would seem to dictate to
Spain an early suspension Of hostilities.
Another disastrous encounter with the
sea power Of the United States will Ger
tainly leave her at our mercy. This can
only be averted by keeping her Cape
Verde fleet out Of reach Of our naval
arm in West Indian waters. To do this
will require the most skillful maneuver-
ing. 1t is policy that cannot long be
maintained. Sampson, Schley and Wat
son, with their combined fleets, will
sooner or later place Cervera in position
where he must give battle. 1t will be a
royal engagement, and in it will be in
VOWED the destiny Of Spain.
The gravity Of the situation is felt, not
only in Madrid, but as well throughout
Europe. 1t is not to be assumed that
the diplomats are idle. Diplomacy never
sleeps. 1t is perhaps more active at this
moment than at any time since hostili-
ties began. It is being directed to the
reconciliation Of Spain to the inevitable.
1t no longer menaces the United States
with armed intervention. The attitude
of Great Britain disclosed the impotency
CT that bluff. 1t is by no means i'm
probable that before long France and
Austria will succeed in inducing the new
Spanish ministry to sue for peace, upon
the basis Of independence for Cuba, with
the transfer Of some one or more Of her
insular possessions, by way of indemnity.
A current cable advice from Paris says
M. Hanatoux is preparing the way for
some such overture-the surrender to us
OF Porto Rico and the Philippines or pos
sibly only one Of them.
! We think we should prefer to hammer
The herald., 1898-05-20
PICTURES OF THE NAVY

me Herald ts in receipt Of another
censignmsnt Of those fine colored half
toae views Of the United states Navy.
During the past week, while these
Views have been delayed enroute from
The publishers, orders for them have &C.
ounulated from all over Southern Cali
Enrnia and ArisonA. Those orders will
now be nlled.
These who want . sct Of these views
should pay their subscription to The
Daily Herald now one month In advance
and get the views. Act promptly for tho
supply Will not last long. Judging from
past experience.
UNCLE SANS NAVY
4 new supply Of Portfolios Nos. I. 2,
aud 4 of Uncle Sans Navy IL also re-
oeaveA, snA III orders can be hlled. Nos.
5 anA & wil1sbe received - soon ~ pos
sibao after they are issued from the press.
Head,ia your coupons and 10 cents,
utth cents extra tor p ostsge whom they
are ~ be sent By mail. It 10 tho early bird
that catches tho Portfolio under the
present program. and the man who hesi-
tateS n liable to set left.
The herald., 1898-05-20
Victory Of Science

The more closely Admiral Dewey's VIC
tory in Manila bay is studied. the clearer
becomes the evidence that 1t was due
not so much to the peculiar possession Of
courage as to high scientific and profess
sional training. An experienced English
naval officer recently said that the contest
at sea was less between ships than between
men, a comment strikingly borne out in
the battle OFF Cavite.-Boston Herald.
The herald., 1898-05-20
The Attitude Of France

Why should republican and progressive
France sympathize with monarchical and
decadent Spain simply because of being
her neighbor? The United
States, until there is better authority than
corrupt Partisan newspapers for thinking
otherwise. will continue to believe in the
friendship of its old ally.-Washington
Star.
The herald., 1898-05-20
May 18th,
An Example

The European squadrons, scowling al
each other all along the coast from HonH
Kong to Vladisvostock, have received an
other object lesson from the war feet OF
the United States. In spite Of our peace
able reputation, the ships, officers and men
of the American republic have done moro
hard sea fighting in the past forty years
than all the navies Of the old world cons
hined-Boston Journal.
The herald., 1898-05-20
Let Lee Loose

Now turn Fitzhugh Lee loose, Mr.. Press
ident, and let him march on Havana at the
head of an army Of invasion. Blanco
knows the stuff Lee is made Of, and the
spaniard will know what to expect II he
hears that Lee is headed for the palace
st. Louis Republic.
The herald., 1898-05-20

Spain little more, but possibly the sober
second thought-and the American peo-
pie are capable OF taking twill dictate
acceptance Of our main contention, the
independence Of Cuba, along with SUBJ
stantially secured indemnity.
The herald., 1898-05-20
John Bull Knew the 0ame

John Bull Is congratulating himself on
the handy manner in which he picked the
winner. However, John had great ad-
vantage. He has known for some time just
how hard the Americans can fight.-Wash-
ington Post. .
The herald., 1898-05-20

Journalistic enterprise in London is no
longer to be despised or even disparaged,
having earned place alongside the best
Of which we can boast in America. Upon
the occasion Of the death Of Mr.. Glad
stone all Of the city newspapers issued
extra editions, ninety minutes after the
event, containing exhaustive biographical
sketches and editorial comment, accom-
panied with extended descriptions Of the
death-bed scene.
The herald., 1898-05-20
Advice to young voluuteers

Let the volunteers remember this, that
in the war of the rebellion the men got
along best who stuck to army rations and
did not pamper their stomachs with sut-
lers' canned stuff. Another thing: Don't
wear narrow-soled or high-heeled shoes.
The army brogan is not handsome, but it
Is the easiest on the long march.-Boston
Transcript.
The herald., 1898-05-20
Why He Held Back

Hepworth-You have decided not to en-
list, eh?
Homegard-Yes, under the circum-
stances / do not see how 1 can do SO and
preserve the organization of my family
Philadelphia North American.
The herald., 1898-05-20

The voluntary labor arbitration bill
now lacks only the signature Of the presi-
dent. If single strike Is averted by 1t
the wisdom of Its passage will have been
vindicated.
The herald., 1898-05-20

The Shakespeare club Of the East Side
proposes to have a weekly lecture upon
the progress Of the war. 1t is a capital
idea. dependent for its success, however.
upon whether 1t progresses.
The herald., 1898-05-20

The TranscontinentalR Railway associa-
tion, in session at Milwaukee, seems dis
posed to recognize the Justice Of the de-
mand of California jobbers for a slight
differential in s-than-car-load rates
from the eastern seaboard, as protection
against the encroachments of Chicago
and Missouri river merchants upon their
legitimate field.
The herald., 1898-05-20

People might have forgotten the fact
that the secretary Of war was reported
as deserter during the civil war, had
he not taken advantage of his official po-
sition to get even with General Merritt
for having entered the charge against
him. He chose poor way Of vindicating
himself.
The herald., 1898-05-20

It is rumored in Madrid that Cervera's IS
fleet has arrived of Havana. But there
is nothing in the world so unreliable as
Madrid rumor. 1t hasn't sufficient
substance for use as Havana wrapper.
The herald., 1898-05-20

The war has interfered with the Gus.
tomary celebration Of the little kings
birthday. 1t is likely to interfere with
other plans for the pampered youngster
More amendments to the house reve-
nue. bill have been offered by Republic.
ans than by Democrats. But the Demo-
cratic tinkering stands for something.
The herald., 1898-05-20

The commercial interests breathe easier
since 1t was determined there isn't a
Spaniard north Of Hampton Roads. ex-
cept Polo and Larry Godkin.
The herald., 1898-05-20

At last accounts the enemy was atsec-
ond base, trying to steal third. He will
eventually be forced to make a home
run.
The herald., 1898-05-20

The French holders Of Spanish bonds
will not benefit themselves by egging
Spain on In the war with us. Continuance
Of the war will only increase the Spanish
public debt. and impair the security.
Spain cannot now meet her obligations
The herald., 1898-05-20
That Is the Question

It Is intimated that the czar and the kais.
er are much disturbed over the occupation
of the Philippines by the United States. bur
what are they going to do about it7-Kans
sas City Star.
The herald., 1898-05-20
THE PUBLIC PULSE

communications, but does not assume re-
sponsibility for the sentiments expressed.
Correspondents are requested to cultivate
brevity az far as ID consistent with the
proper expression OF their views.)
The herald., 1898-05-20

The eAnglo-American fad has struck the
Dominion, and was in strong evidence in
the Canadian house of commons yester-
day.
The herald., 1898-05-20

On the question of choosing United
States senators by the people Hanna
votes no,
The herald., 1898-05-20

Bismarck voices a more or less solemn
Great Britain. believing that it will
force the United Statesto adopt an inter-
meddling policy. leading to unavoidable
frictlons, and forcing US to maintain a
large army and navy. which our geo.
graphical position now renders unneces-
sary. His animadversions are not
softened by any love for us| as a people,
but we are too great to take umbrage at
his display Of bias. Bigger men than
Bismarck have not liked US. He Is
a unique character. There are few like
him, and as few like him.
The herald., 1898-05-20

We will at least have to take down ou,
Keep of the grass" sign.
The herald., 1898-05-20

For the time being the autonomous gov
ernment Is strictly an urban affair.
The herald., 1898-05-20

Congress should adjourn-when Cubs
is free.
The herald., 1898-05-20

We must at least admire the genius of
the Hawaiian annexationists in keeping
their wares before the public. The latest
suggestion, and one that does not wholly
lack merit, is that the islands be used
temporarily for the massing of troops, for
drilling. disciplining and acclimating
them, preparatory to their trans-ship-
ment to the Philippines. 1t is not made
quite clear, by the advocates Of this
scheme. why 1t Would not be better to
take the awkward squads directly
through to Luzon. But, after all, 1t is
no less lucid than some of their other
contentious regarding Hawaii.
The herald., 1898-05-20

William Jennings Bryan has been COM
missioned a colonel, and will recruit a
regiment of Nebraska boys, to respond to
the next call. He Is now fair target for
the shafts Of the envenomed opposition
press. Those papers which fail to criti-
else him for not having sooner offered his
services will be privileged to censure
him for doing so now. There is no doubt
in the world that Mr.. Bryan is inspired
solely by his desire for notoriety. having
with great difficulty kept his name before
the public since '96. There is grave
doubt as to whether he is an American
citizen, anyway. And If he is, he should
The herald., 1898-05-20

Whether the war be short or long Spain
cannot retain Cuba, and II she could the
island Is so devastated and impover-
ished that any considerable revenue can
not nationally be expected from it for
many years. 1t will be a great burden
upon the Cuban people to provide the
means to defray the expenses OF the
local government. The best policy for
the holders of Spanish bonds would be
to urge Spain to accept the best terms she
can get, and to stop the war.
The distance from Liverpool to Los
Angeles is 1890 miles, the difference in
time hours. Hawarden castle is in
Wales, few miles beyond the English
border from Chester, England. Mr..
Gladstone died at o'clock a. M, Thurs
day, London time, which was p. m.
Los Angeles time. At 10 p. m. the an
rouncement was placed, on The Herald's
bulletin board, Just one hour after the
great man breathed his last. The mes
sage had to be relayed at Chester. Liv-
erpool, Halifax, New York, Chicago and
San Francisco. Peace hath its victories
no less than war. What a triumph over
the forces of nature by one of natures
forces does this not indicate?
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-12-15
HONOR GARCIA
Remains of the Cuban General and
Patriot to Be Taken Home
on a Warship,
Which This Government Will
Place at the Disposal Of the
IS Cubans.
This Arrangement Accords With
Wishes of His Family and
Comrades. " "
His Last Thoughts Were for the
Welfare of the Country He
Loved.

- WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-The funeral
of General Garcia, Cuban commander,
will be held at 10 o'clock at St. Patricks
church in this city. The body will be
placed in metallic casket and depos-
tied in vault at Arlington pending its
removal to Cuba. Date of removal has
not yet been fixed, but this government
will place warship at the disposal of
the Cubans for this purpose. This ar
rangement is said to be in accordap"e
with the wishes of General Garcia's
family and his comrades in arms.
The Dolphin will probably be desig-
mated by the navy as the vessel to carry
the remains of General Garcia to Cuba.
She is now lying at the Washington
navy yards in command of Captain
Lyon and having been fitted for accom-
mediation of the president she is well
suited for service of this character.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-12-15
BEFORE BABY Is BORN"
A Valuable Little Book of Interest
to All Women Sent Free.

Every woman looks forward with feel
ings of indescribable joy to the one mo-
mentous event of her life, compared with
which all others pale into insignifi-
canoe. How proud and happy she will
be when her precious babe nestles on
her breast - how sweet the name of
"Motherr' And yet her happy antici
patton of this event is clouded with
misgivings of the pain and danger of
the ordeal, so that it is impossible to
avoid the feeling of constant dread
which creeps over her. The danger
and suffering attendant upon being
mother can be entirely prevented, SO
that the coming of the little stranger
need not be looked forward to with
fear and trembling, as is SO often the
case Every woman who reads this
paper can obtain absolutely free val
liable and attractive little book enti-
tied Before Baby is Born" by sending
her name and address to the Bradfield
Regulator Co., Atlanta, Gaxs This book
contains priceless information to all
women, and no one should fail to send
for it. -.-
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-12-15
GAVE HIS LIFE FOR CUBA.
General Garcia Spent Much of His Tim,
Fighting for Cuban Liberty.

General Garcia Spent Much of His Time
H Fighting for Cuban Liberty.
General Garcia, whose name will be
ever linked with those of old patriots
who have fought against unequal odds
for the freedom of his country, has had
a most active and varied life, much of
which has been spent in fighting for the
cause or Cuban liberty which he had the
satisfaction of seeing accomplished SO
short a time before his death.
He was man of culture and refine
ment, of splendid education and came
from distinguished family of Jiguand,
Of Santiago de Cuba province. He was
born in sCogqain, Oct. IA, 1889, and was
therefore in the Goth year of his age.
General Garcia was educated in Havana
and in Spain. In 1854 he was married
to Isabel Veles. General Garcia was
the original conspiraIor in the uprising
of the Cubans against Spain in 1858, and
in that war, under Gomez, he attained
the rank Of a brigadier general. In 1875
he attempted another revolution but was
unsuccessful and was banished to Spain
in 1880, where he remained until 1895,
when he escaped and returned to Cuba.
His active participation in the last rev.
solntion is familiar to all newspaper
readers.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-12-15
IL Eonored in Death.

After General CO ,cia's death steps
were C. ~ HCti-. the government
officials mere and also the executive COM
mittee of the Cuban assembly, which
has it's headquarters at Marianao, Cuba.
Secretary Jose Villalon. Of the commits
sion, sent telegram to Mendez Capote,
the president of the Cuban assembly,
who is now III Havana. AS soon as the
death became known number of visit
ors. including many public men, came
to the hotelto express their condolences.
President Mckinley manifested his SYM
pathy by sending suitably worded let
Ter, and Vice President Hobart sent his
card Among those who called We're
Senator's Foraker, Money, Proctor and
Chandler and Generals Lawton and
Wheeler
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-12-15
A word to the wise Is Sufficient

Ely's Cream Balm has completely
cured me of catarrh wnen everything
else failed.-Alfred w. Stevens, Cald-
we'll, Ohio.
Ely's Cream Balm works like a
charm; it has cured me of the most
obstinate case of cold in the head; 1
would not be without it.-Fred X Fries,
2S3 Hart ST., Brooklyn. N. Y.
A 10c trial size or the soc size of
Ely's Cream Balm will be mailed.
Kept by druggists. Ely Brothers, Sc
Warren ST., N. Y.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1898-12-15
WIN Endow victoria College.

MONTREAL, Que. Dec. ll5.-At the3last
meeting of tie 5oard Of governors of
McG::.i University. Lord strathcoEa an,
Ec.rced h.s intention OF endowing the
rev Victoria College for women which
ae bsl.t at cost of $250.000. to the
amount OF $1,000 900. w c.. Melon.
a.d. TIE millionaire tobacco mar, who
mas given severa. millions tc the univer.
t.ty also announced that he intended
tEdowing the chair of history.