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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-04-14
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HOW LONG WILL THE WAR LAST
NJ. NJ. MURDOCH. Editor.

HOW LONG WILL IHE w AN oaOA
A war will last longer than most
people imagine. It can not be ten
days or three months affair. Could
the United States start her fleets for
Cuba tomorrow, land fifty thousand
soldiers on the island the day after
and within a week force the capltu-
lation of Havana and the surrender
of the whole island, that would Tree
Cuba for the time being, but it would
not necessarily end the war. The ell
mate of Cuba, within three weeks
from now, becomes more fatal to the
Anglo-Saxon than Spanish bullets.
Naval warfare is one of delays and
CONTINGENCIES, such as George B. Nc
CleIIand never dreamed of in his tao
ties Of mastery inactivity. Neither
adversary has the power to force the
other to a decisive engagement IN
less under exceptional circumstances.
A feet must be within striking dis
lance. Scattered cruisers and privat-
GERS and moving men-of-war are any
thing but an encamped army. Torpedo
flotiIlas anchored within a bay and
guarded by submarine mines and
trains, must be approached within
shooting distance very cautiously
The Spanish navy is nearly as formid-
able as our own, at least on paper.
l. FF~vr1 gff-1v-
if not only, in backing and in coal
and other supplies. It can be so man
euvered as to give the Spaniards the
advantage of selecting the scenes of
conflict, save and except the ones
which Will naturally take place at the
ports of Cuba, in the event of the
United States taking the offensive,
which we must. We must force the
fight from start to finish, even If we
have to follow the Spanish ships to
the Canaries and Cape de Verdes.
We now have prepOnderance of
ships and guns in the waters of the
Gulf. We have the flying squadrons
within striking distance of any point
in the West India waters. The great
er number of the Spanish war vessels
are at home, at the Canaries, and at
the Philippines, in the far-away west
ern Pacific ocean. If war comes today
or next week, these Spanish vessels
must take the chances of interception
In ATTEMPTING to convoy the torpedo
flotilIa there would sure to be a battle
in the Atlantic ocean. If our fleet
could pick up these Spanish vessels !
one after another as they approach
this continent or hemisphere, the war
would soon luIl if not end. Spain,
however, is old, courageous and with
centuries Of experience in naval war
fare. Should congress pass the pend
ing resolutions no doubt the president
would promptly act and the naval !
commanders would surely attempt the |
interception of all Spanish vessels. |
SPANS first effort would be to pro-
tect the ports of Cuba, and her next
would be an attempt to lombard |
some one of our sea coast cities, |
probably Boston, New York, Charles |
ton or Galveston. But all these move |
ments and demonstrations would be !
but the initiatory steps of a war
which would stretch out from months !
into possible years.
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THE UNvARNIsHED TRUTH.

The editorial opinions of foreign pa
pers on the present situation make
very interesting reading. These opin-
ions give us the chance to see our
selves as others see US, and, for the
most rart, are impartial and disinter-
ested views. The expressions of the
London papers touching the character
of McKinIey's message are reliable
and quite conclusive. But no foreign
paper uttered a more profound truth
than the London Daily News when it
declared: eve do not care to detract
from the credit that justly belongs to
the pope. but neither the spiritual nor
temporal machinery of Europe would
have been put in motion to stop the
horror in Cuba except for the action
of the United States. A Weyler would
be invaluable in Armenia
There is nothing selfish in Amer
ica's resolve that Cuba shall be freed
from her butchers and tormentors. If
the pope really desires peace, he
should exert the whole Of his great
influence with Spain, who cannot, in
the long run, disobey him, while Spain
would not suffer humiliation in sub
hitting to the pontiff, who has no
physical force behind him."
Every word Of that is wisdom, the
truth supported by the facts. No tenn
poraI or spiritual power Of Europe
would ever have made a single move
toward -rescuing Cuba except for the
action of the United States. All Eu-
rope, her spiritual powers and polit-
ical potentates, never raised a hand
to hold the bloody Turk from his Ar
menian depredations and sIaughtering
of innocents. America sent her Red
Cross forces to the rescue of the starv-
ing, and would have interviewed with
arms had she been within reaching
distance.
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were president" and privately he says:
Thank heaven, I am not president"
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There is no discount on the courage of
the Spanish 1t is their queen, not the
Spanish people, who has made all the con-
cassiOns so far
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This country is simply doing in Cuba
what all Europe lacked the courage to do
in Armenia
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The present tAngie n Washington Is due
primarily % the contagious case q naouth
which ne cuban 59nta caught AcKialey
does TO- intend 20 elevate 20 the hezd q 2
government ne very nen Who came 20
America - e. rs &sa and started - b.
abusing hin
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The question: "Wnl It be short or long?"
is just as difficult to answer as all the
questions which have preceded it in this
trouble with Spain.
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The Harper Business college carries q
Ene rcaaing- 1t does ~hsg IL zcvertases
.i1.4 ss1ys,s,lses Ea41 Il Goz-
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Spain probably has a desire to make her
final departure from America at least
dramatic.
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The man who is slow to quarrel, puts
up an awful fight when he once begins.
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This nation has the reputation of being
hasty, hot-headed and windy. Mckinley
has changed that reputation simply by
delay and elaboration in this one in
stance.
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There will be war with Spain.

! us ldnCe
! There will be war with Spain.
-
But it will not begin until the guns are
roaring.
| The man who is slow to quarrel, puts
| up an awful fight when he once begins.
| Spain probably has a desire to make her
final departure from America at least
dramatic.
This country is simply doing in Cuba
what all Europe lacked the courage to do
in Armenia
Publicly every American says: eff
were president" and privately he says:
Thank heaven, I am not president"
There is no discount on the courage of
the Spanish. 1t is their queen, not the
Spanish people. who has made all the con-
cessions so far.
The question: "Wir It be short or long?'
is just as difficult to answer as all the
questions which have preceded it in this
trouble with Spain.
This nation has the reputation of being
hasty, hot-headed and windy. Mckinley
has changed that reputation simply by
delay and elaboration in this one in
stance.
In studying the situation at Washington
it should be remembered that that city
never has furnished gallery audience in
sympathy with a Republican president or
congress.
The man who is responsible for the COM
ing war IS Madison or Clay or the man
responsible for the Monroe doctrine.
Whoever it was, he is dead. and will not
have to so.
Don't be afraid to say you are willing
to so to war. \ number of things may
come up to prevent you from going. A
cyclone this spring may come along and
twist the life out Of you.
We have no protectorate over Spanish
America We are not a country given 10
annexation. Probably Mckinley has the
right idea We are the policeman on the
Wesera Hemisphere beat.
There is Just a little Of the love of aris-
tocracy lingering in American blood. The
interest in and admiration for Consul
General Lee would not be 50 great If 1t
were not for the fame of his family.
In case Of war Secretary Long OF the
Navy should sit down and study up
scheme to make himself a little more
popular. He has never apoloEized for tax
ing the Spanish side in the Maine disaster.
The invention of the revolver made all
men OF the same size. It enlarged the
little man. \ naval war between two
nations comes mighty near making two
nations Of the same size, no matter what
their power.
There is a Eood deal Of hypocrisy about
our Cuban stand Any South American
republic could starve its citizens and we
would say never "A word. 1t Is because a
European monarchy is starving people
that We are hot.
The thinking people Of tr-s country.
along w5eh 1he &agoes. do not believe that
This country at this late day should seek
20 secure CaDada-like government for
Cuba, Or an Austria-Hungary scheme
We cannot afford 30 approve monarchy.
And TO think that two hundred years
hence history NIL dispose of 81 an rs
follows: In the sixteenth century Sras7
took possession OF the western hern.s-
phera But she occupied 81 .onty 4 Snort
time, being analiy expelled by the Aaglo-
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But it will not begin until the guns are
roaring.
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And 70 think that two hundred years
hence a history VII dispose Of 5t an Is
follows; In the sixteenth century spain
took possession Of the western hem.s-
phera But she occupied it onty q Snort
time, being analiy expelled by the Anglo
SaNons in the nineteenth century,.
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There is a sood deal OF hypocrisy about
our Cuban stand. Any South American
republic could starve its citizens ard we
would say never word. 1t Is because a
European monarchy is starving people
that We are hot
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The thinking people Of tr-s country.
along w5eh 'he @agoes. do not believe that
this country at 1hls iate day should seek
20 secure a CADada-like government for
Cuba or an Austria-Hungary scheme
We cannot afford 30 approve monarchy
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In studying the situation at Washington
it should he remembered that that city
never has furnished a gallery audience in
sympathy with a Republican president or
congress.
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ing war IS Madison or Clay or the man
responsible for the Monroe doctrine.
Whoever it was, he is dead, and viii not
have to so.
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Don't he afraid to say you are willing
to so to war. a number of things may
come up to prevent you from going. A
cyclone this spring may come along and
twist the life out Of yOu.
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The invention of the revolver made all
men OF the same size. 1t enlarged the
little man. \ naval war between two
nations comes mighty near making two
nations Of the same size, no matter what
their power.
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We have no protectorate over Spanish
America We are not country given to
annexation. Probably Mckinley has the
right idea We are the policeman on the
Weseru Hemisphere beat.
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There is Just n little Of the love Of aris-
tocracy lingering in American blood. The
interest in and admiration for Consul
General Lee would not be 50 great If 1t
were not for the fame of his family.
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TO JOIN MILES
General Brooke Receives Permis-
SiOn to Leave His Slow
Transports
And to Hurry With His Faster
Ones to Join Miles in
Porto Rico.
Action in Accordance With the
Resolve to Prosecute War
Vigorously,
Notwithstanding the Appeal OF
Spain---Miles Reports His
Landing.

WASHINGTON. July 2s.-As q result
OF the ,elegraphic correspondence be-
tween General Brooke. commanding
the First army corps. at Newport
News. and the officials OF tho war de.
partmen,. General Brooke was author
lied by Secretary Alger TO push for.
ward with his fast ships a. once TO
Porto Rico. leaving the slower trans.
ports 10 follow when ready. This &C.
uon was based on General Brooke's re.
por, that the movement Of his troops
was being delayed by the difficulty OF
getting the troop equipment aboard
some Of the Transports He suggested
that he DC allowed TO sia-t at once
with such OF the transports as were
ready. aad AdJu,ani General Corbin
tclegraphcd him tina, the secretary OF
war had approved his proposition. and
authorized him to &C; accordingly.
The action IS in strict accord with
the policy O. the administration, as an.
nounoed by Secretary Algcr. to prose.
cute the war vigorously ia Porto Rico
and cIsew here, regardless u the span.
!sh negotiations for peace. Il Is be.
!ieved a, the war department; tha; Gen.
cral Brooke and a portion ot his expe-
d,iion viii leave New por; News during
the day and that they Wi. JOIN Gen.
cral Mile forces in Porto R.co by sun
day or Monday next,
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landing of y Cuban Expedition Pre-.
vented by u span sh Force.

Landing of Cuban Expedition Pre-.
vented by span sh Force.
KEY VEST, Fla. July =. News has
reached here Of the atiem pied landing
on Cutan shores Of a large expedition,
derer. which LETT Key West about a
week ago. Eanes. west OF Havana,
was the point selected for debarkation.
but arriving there the expedition was
confronted by body Of caya.ry mum.
ber .ng a thousand or more. and a sharp
engagement ensaed. The Wauderer
was 10 have teen met by party o.
Cubans, who had evidently been
driven ou by the Spanish forces before
the ARRIVAL Of the Wauderer.
The Wander.r. which was not under
convoy, drew up about 40 yards from
the shore. and began d.scharcing her
cargo 10y means o: small boats. AT
FIRST there was no sign Of resistance,
and portion Of the supplies had al.
ready been placed on the beach, when
vigorous rifle IRE va. opened
an tie members Of the expe.
di;ion from wooded growth
lining the beach aud force ot
Spanish cavalry burs, into sight. There
were about two score Of saarpshootcrs,
who evidently exrec,eded the expedi.
tion. and they attempted 10 cover the
retreat by lying tiat aud returning the
Spaniards' fire. They r.caed off a
number Of the cavalry men. and as the
opposing force hacked into the woods
tho Wanderers men got their boats
of, but not before William Davis,
mate. William Ross. seaman, Gabriel
Alvsrcz. Felix Lopez and Rololu Gar.
c,a had teen slightly wounded. After
the Wanderer S men had gotten away.
the Span.ards pushed down 10 the
beach and resumed their fire, pepper.
ing the hull. but succeeded in doing nc
further damage.
The gunboat Nicksturg returned
hero after being IS DAYS on the block.
ade. She reports that on Tuesday
last while two miles of shore west o!
Havana the Neda.o battery and a bat.
terry recently erected fred three shots
at her. The shells fell close TO the shiy
and she quickly 90, out Of range
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DIRECT FROM MILES.
War Department Omciaity Aasised Of
the Landing At 'uanica-

war Department Onciaiiy Advised Of
tho Landing at '.uanica-
WASHINGTON. July =. The war dc.
pa,,meni at 1880 posted the following
from General Miles:
"S,. Thomas. July Secretary o:
War. Washington. u, G.: Circum.
stances were such tina. deemed IL ad.
y,sable TO take tho harb Of Guanica
first. IS miles west q Ponce, which
was successfully accomplished between
daylight and II o'clock. Spaniards
surprised. Tho Gloucester, Comman.
der Wainwright. first entered the har.
Dor. me, with slight resistance and
fired few shots All the transports
are now IN the harbor and infantry and
artillery rapidly going ashore. This Is
n well protected harbor. Water suiii.
c,ently deep for all transports and
heavy vessels 10 anchor within 20
yards Of shore The Spanish flag Wa.
lowered and the American fia2 raised
at ii o clock. Captain Higginson with
his f!cc, has rendered able and earnest
assistance. Troops in good health AND
bes, of spirits. No casualties
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TOLD BY HIGGlNSON.

Naval Department roata . Cable From
Com IN andev Of tho Porto Rico Fleet
WASHINGTON. July 2S.-The navy
department has posted the following
dispatch from Captain HiEginson. in
command Of tho naval expedition which
went to Porto REQ with General
Miles:
.'St. Thomas. July 26.-Secretary OF
the Navy, Washington: Arrived here
with General Miles and the United
States troops today at 9:i5 a. m. Land.
cd them safely. There are no batteries
outside. Gloucester entered the harbor.
landed company Of sailors under com.
mand OF Lieutenant Harry r. Ruse. u.
8. N. and Lieutenant Wood. Dis.
pcrscd small company Of Spanish sol.
diers and hoisted flag. Commend
Lieutenant Commander Richard Vain.
wright aud officers for gallantry cap.
turing Guanica. Transports discharged
without any opposition, assisted by
bon,s Of Massachusetts,
II have telegraphed Admiral Samp.
son.
fSignedl "HIGGINSON.
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NAY BE EXPECTED.
spanish Denials VIII he Promulg ted
for Home C0nsum ption.

Spanish Denia,s viii BE Prom uIg ated
for Home Consumption.
AoNDoS, July 2S.-The unequivocal
oenia!s from Madrid recently. when
inquiries were made Oh the subject of
reported peace negotiations were seem.
ingiy gwen out in the Spanish capital
prior to Spain's formal application at
Washington Tor peace. Many similar
communications, intended for home
consumption may lie expected during
the negotiations, tut the only purpose
OF sach deniais is to allay Castillian
suscep'lDillties. and they will not at.
tect the real point at issue.
The live.ieat satisfaction is expressed
IN a.! quarters and In the newspapers
throughout Europe at the fac, that
Spain has at last done the right thing
Tor the first time during the war, and
peace Is looked upon as being within
measurable distance.
1t Is taken for granted that the open.
ing Of negotiations will cause cessa.
0on Of hostilities, aud il is believed
here that the United States was first
unoiiicially approached and gave gen.
oral idea Of the conditions she would
insist upon, before III. Cambon, the
French am bas sador' at Washington,
presented his note. and that the for.
NAL negotiations will consis, chiefly Of
the formulation Of terms already prac.
0ca!ly settled.
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namely. absolute ind depen denc CO of Crn.
Win the provision that the island shaIi
DC aosolved from responsibility for an,
debt heretofore charged against !, w.
spain. The last clause. it is expec,ed
wiii cause some friction, inasmuch ma
II Is certain tn arouse desperate re.
sistance by certain European holders ~
spanish bonds based on the revennos
Of Cuba.
ilc ABSOLUTE cession OF Porto R;co ,o
the United States, hkowis. pronon,
oered OF liability for indebted ness, 1,
Is thought that Spain has prac,,c,llv
made up her mind 70 these condition.
before insutnting the oyertures To-,
peace,
Want Few Coai,ng Station.
Another point upon which the Unit.
cd States. II IS lelicved, will ,ns,s, -
the eesa'en OF certain coaling stations
In 'he SAdrones aud Carolines. nroha.
bly, Guam island In the former and
Zap island IN the latter. and perhaps
Que other IN different quarter OF tho
world. not yet designated. These ter.
FNor'nl concessions, It Is expected. ar.
regarded ~ sufficient by our govern.
mcnt as compensation for the expcnd,.
lures made by this country w,,hou, n
specific demand for money indemnity
The last consideration Is tho one
which promises to givo more troubl.
than any other. namely. the sc,ilcmen,
OF the future Of the Pn,l,pn,nes
There - reason 10 believe that tho
trcs.den, himself has no, yet deter.
mined how this subject shall be treated
a coal!ns station Is wanted there. bu,
beyond tia. i; may 10 ina, We vii! no,
caro- 10 80. An cni,st.Y j Gc-cn. At.
ntudc might havo b~en assumed bv
our government bu; for tho .niepend.
ens course adopted ty tho !asur,cni.
under Agu,nHlio. which. /, Is asserted.
leaves tho Cn.;cl States under 10
Obligation TO care for his people
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WAS \ DIRECT APPEAL.
TsAce Negotiations Not Opened Through
Any OF the sreat lowers oS Iuvop~

TsAce Negotiations Not Opened Through
Any OF the Great tow~rs os Europe
ABINGDON. July a,-The SInn.-h
nrpca! Tor peace was made direct -
Fscs.dcn, Nick .n.cy. and no, through
any of the 1rca, powers os Europe.
The French am hassaaor. who has tccn
practically in charge q Spanish inter
eats In 'his country. representing Spain.
was tho messenger After tho confer.
,no" a, The White House tho following
sia:o rseni WAS made.
he French attn nhassador on behalf
OF tho Sovcrn,nen, Q! Spain and by
direction o! tho Spanish minister of
Foreign Affairs presented io the rrcss
dcni durin. tho afternoon a; tn" White
House a message from tho Spanish
government, looking 10 tho termination
of tho war an! tho settlement o! terms
os peace,
The. WAS tho Only official statement;
mae.o public
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DpaS m masler Ht Santiago.

WASHINGTON. July aa-Louis KEN.
per has been recommended TO the gov.
ernMent as postmaster at Santiago.
This action was taken because Majo,
Clark. who had been selected. desired
TO remain with the army. Instruc.
t,ons were issued to Mr.. kemper to ad.
minister the postal affairs at Santiago
under the supervision Of the military
authorities.
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An OFFICIAL NOTE.

Ce -, aiessiaa 81 NJ. Cambon Wss Made
In the Name of spain.
PARis. July 2, Tho following OF.
dcial note has tecu issued here:
'As tho request Of tho Spanish GOV.
crnmcn,. tho French ambassador a:
Washington has been authorized by
tho French government TO prcscn; n
note from the cabinet ut Madrid. 20
tho president of the United States. IL
- In tho name Of Spain that NJ. Cam.
bon. who Is charged to watch Spanish
interests IN tho United States, made
this communication 10 President Mc-
ktulcy n, IN. White House, III tho
presence Of Secretary Day.
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Chicago Union Stock Yards.

CHICAGO. July 81.
HOGS-Market slow. Lower loo than
yesterday average.
Sales ranged at $3.65@3.ao for light;
&..o@4o25s tor mixed; si.7oG+oal. for
heavy: s. uIa 50 for rough.
CATTLE-Market steady.
Sales ranged at S2.4OG4.5 for cows
and heifers; S36oGi15 for Texas steers;
t3l5@465 for stockers and feeders; 81. ~
W5dO for beeves.
SHEEP Market strong.
Sales ranged at Si.OoI4.75 for natives:
$500 AGO Tor westerns; S3.7oG6.S5 for
lambs.
Receipts: Hogs $4,000; cattle 10, 5oo
sheep, la,0Oo.
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HiamArca's Health Again Had.

HAMBURG. July .S.-The health OF
p rince Bismarck is again causing hi.
friends uneasiness. He has been con
tined to his bed for three days. and suf'
iers from insomnia. Besides his ply
sician. DR.. Schweininger. Counts Her
bert and William Bismarck. with theil
wives, are now at Ereidrichsruhe.
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st. Pau, Union stock Yarns.

SOUTH ST PAUL. July -.
HOGS Market active and strong.
Range OF price Si.13 sss4O5.
CAITLE-Butcher cattle strong and
active; common dull.
sales ranged at g. - a 4 So for stoc kers;
$266aa. 10 for cows; 81 iovs j. 80 for heif-
ers: s. 10 az 81 for steers.
SHEEP-Market lo@Sabc lower
Muttons, $3.7oVl4.oo; lambs, Is. 5.oO95 S.