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The o. R. & N. and Northern Pacific
railroad companies have followed the
example of John Wanamaker, and an
nounced that every man who leaves
their employ and enlists to fight
against Spain, will be given his posi-
tion back after the war is oyer. Such
an act is commendable and shows that
some corporations have not lost the
spirit of patriotism.
Somebody in authority over the
naval forces is certainly very generous
to Spain, or has. a desire to see our
fleet knocked into akingdom come"
1t is stated on what seems to be good
authority, that time will be given the
Spanish fleet to get ready to do battle
before decisive blow is struck. Since
war has been declared, it seems that
every advantage should be taken of
the enemy, and that Havana ought to
be captuaed at once. 80
: Congress is now confronted with the
serious question of supplying revenue
with which to prosecute the war with
Spain, and war revenue measure is
at present being considered. but this
meets with opposition from the DEM
ocrats. who irsist thaD an income tax
be levied and other revenue measures
be adopted so that the government
will not saddle debt on future gener-
ations.
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TWO SIDES TO 1T.

The union of the democratic, peoples
and silver republican parties In Ore
gon has caused considerable comment
from the republican press CT the state,
and much has been said about it being
surrender of principle, a swallowing
up of one party by another and a
scramble for Office, which on It's face
seems to have semblance of founda-
tion, and it must be conceded that
each of the parties to the union have
had to sacrifice something; they could
not hope to get all their tenents into
union platform; and it is scramble
for Office in certain degree, for the
reforms they demand could not be eff
fected without first securing the
offices.
But there are two sides to this mat
ter of union; in short, there is another
union, Ir will be before the campaign
is over, that is as great sacrifice as
has been made by either the democrats
populists or silver republicans. 1t is
the Union of the Cleveland democrats
and Mckinley republicans. They will
unite their forces between now and
the first Monday in June, and will vote
almost as a unit for the republican
nominees. The only excuse offered
for this union. is that 1t is a question
of ''principle;" that they are united on
the grounds of principle, to further
the interests of what they call "sound
money" which is in effect a further
ance of the interests trusts, tariff
barons, monopolies and bondholders.
This union is said to be made on
'principle," SO is the union of the
democrats, populists and silver repub-
licans. The principles they endorse
are an opposition to the gold standard,
or opposition to trusts, monopolies and
combines, an opposition to an issuance
of oterest-bearing bonds in the time
OF peach. Such unien appeals to the
producers and laboring classes, to the
common" people, those who produce
the wealth of the nation and maintain
the government in times of trouble,
such as are now lowering over the
nation. The other union appeals to
the bankers and bond holders, the men
who live off the labors of the masses,
the men who had control OF the last |
two administrations and have their
hands clasped firmly upon the throat
of the present.
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PortugaI's sympathies.

WASHINGTON, April 2S.-It is now
quite certain that Portugals sympa-
thies are with Spain, and that she will
likely become an ally of that govern
ment. The Portuguese authorities have
forbidden and information being given
out regarding the whereabouts of the
Spanish fleet that sailed from Cape
Verde Islands Monday morning. which
indicates that Portugal has sympathies
with the Spansards, and should it be
forced to take sides in the present con-
troversy twill be in opposition to the
United States. IL is generally believed,
however, that Portugal will remain
neutral as long as possible.
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LET WELL ENOUGH ALONE.

A gold standard paper asks "why it
is the silver people will at this time
persist in demanding a change in
financial systems now, while everyb body
is prosperous?" This same paper ia
sists that we should be content to let
well enough alone, and not attempt to
disturb business, by everlastingly
clamoring for the free coinage of sill
yer and the adoption of 50-cent
standard dollar.
To this we would say there is an
other party before the people that is
not content to "let-well enough alone"
but is proposing more radical and
dangerous change in finances than is
the silver party. though it is able to
more securely cover up its objects.
The party to which we refer is the one
masquerading as the currency reform
ers under the lead of Secretary Gage
and Speaker Reed. They are not
satisfied to let well enough alone.
They are not content with maintain
ing the present gold standard as
it exists, with the credit cur
rency of the country as co-or-
dinate money. They propose to
destroy some $500, 900, 900 of paper
money that is totally inexpensive to
maintain, and if it is substituted at all,
it shall be at the expense OF the is
suance of more Understanding bonds, |
and the circulating notes to be doled |
out at the will of a few national banks.
Are not these, instead of the silver
ties, the ones who are undertaking to
disturb business? They would give to
the national banks the right to initiate
or contract the currency at will, and
since contraction would be to their in
terest, that would be their method of
procedure. The most radical silver
man has no hope of getting free coin
age during the administration of
President Mckinley. but the silver
party does hope to prevent the enact
ment of any such vicious legislation
as the Gage bill:by, electing majority
of the lower house Of congress. They
are the ones who will 'letweH enough
alone" if placed in power, while the
so-called gold standard party will
create change if placed in charge of
both houses of congress.
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Activity in Portland.

PORTLAND, April 28.-There are
unmistakable evidences of war in the
city. Militiamen clad in uniform may
be seen on every street, and at head
quarters General Beebe and staff are
kept busy making preparations for the
m;litiamen who are expected to arrive
here Saturday. Orders were issued
last night to commanding officers
throughout the state to report with
their commands here ready for duty
on Saturday.
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Still Another Prize.

KEY WEST, April 25.-The monitor
Terror added new luster to its already
brilliant career cs prize capturer
this morning by running down the
Spanish steamer Guido, en- route from
Corronna to Havana, laden with a
cargo of money and Spanish troops.
The capture was made with but little
resistance, and the Guido fell an easy
victim to American arms. The prize
willie be brought to this port where
the Spanish troops will be held as
prisoners OF war.
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Mantanzas ROmbarded

KEY WEST, April 2S.-Captain
Sampson's feet bombarded Matanzas,
firing 25 S-inch shots into the fortress
and it is believed caused great destruc-
tion of life within the fort. The Span
iards returned spirited fire, but with
out effect upon the feet. A heavy
storfn-is raging on the Atlantic, which
caused the ships to drag the cable so
that communication is cut off.
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STILL FLOUNDERING.

The Oregonian, in its mad attempt
to mold public sentiment in favor of
the single gold standard, continues to
make some very wild assertions with
reference to silver and the possibility
of restoring its commercial value to
the coinage value by the opening of
the mints to free and unlimited coin
age. 1t founders like vessel at sea
without a rudder, and entirely loses
sight OF che inevitable law of supply
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Volunteer. Mobilize

ST. PAUL, April 29.-Three regi-
ments of Minnesota militiamen ar
rived here this morning and have gone
into camp. They will remain in camp.
here drilling until they are ordered
into regular service. The state militia
is now on war footing and prepared.
to reSpond to call on very short.
notica
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WIN Rendezvous at Portland.

PORTLAND, April 27.-Orders have
been issued from headquarters for all
companies of the Oregon National
Guard to rendezvouse in this city, and
trains tonight and tomorrow are ex-
pected to bring troops from all parts
of the state. The armory here has
been converted into temporary head.
quarters, and presents busy scene.
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Ordered South.

WASHINGTON, April 28-The yacht
Scorpion has been ordered to join the
flying squadron, ,and will sail tomorrow.
1t will be under the comm of Capt.
Mark, judge-advocate of the Maire
court of inquiry. The Scorpion is a
fleet vessel, ane will be active in case
of an engagement.
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Lee Called to Co Insulation.

WASHINGTON. April 30. = General
Fitzhugh Lee was in consultation with
the state department this morning,
giving information concerning the
situation in Cuba. General Lee is
considered as being best Informed man
in the nation on Cuban affairs, and his
advice has great weight with the ad
m 1 N ist t;nn
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YOUTH NO DISCREDIT.

1t is with rather poor grace the sup
porters of Mr.. Geer are attacking
Will IL. King, union nominee for gov
ernor, on account of his age. They
should bear in mind that many CT the
brightest men tho world has ever
known achieved their greatness before
they were 80 years of age. Mr.. King
is SO years ole, and possessing an ac-
tive mind and fine physical constitu-
tion, he is in every respect fully ma
turaa has the deliberation and
Dof many men who are
= q in years.
e. Mr.. King has already
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before the Spanish fleet can reach
there and lend assistance to the land
forces.
Havana, he maintains, is under pres
ent conditions defenseless against the
American fleet and would surrender
in IL hours if bonn mbarded. 1t is not
known if General Skaters recon-
mendations will be followed by the de-
partment.
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WILL LAND TROOPS IN CUBA.

Plans for Co-OperatIng With the Insur
gents.
WASHINGTON, April 28.-Prepara
| tions are going on for the landing of 8
force of regulars in Cuba as soon a:
possible. 1t is rumored that force may
be 1900 instead of 5000. The object
is to establish a base of operations,
open communication with Gomez and
feed as many of the reconcentradoes as
can be reached.
The daring act of Lieutenant John
G. Fremont and party from the tor.
pedoboat Porter in landing under the
guns of Matanzas Sunday was hailed
with much satisfaction. A report is
current that Lieutenant Fremont
landed pilot, who has conducted d
number of fllibustering expeditions,
and that this pilot was dispatched with
messages to Gomez.
1t is not pro obable the American land
force will engage in an aggressive
campaign against the Spaniards for
some time. 1t will be equipped, how
ever, to withstand siege in case the
blockade squadron should be called
away to meet the enemy'y feet, and to
that end doubtless threw up breast
works or construct Notifications of
some sort.
An official high in the war depart
ment is authority for the statement
that the volunteers called for will be
held in the state encampments indef-
nitely, to be organized and hardened.
A plan has been proposed to gather
them in great camps at Washington,
Richmond, Atlanta or Chickamauga,
but it was declared today that these
troops would not be moved Co such
camps for weeks. The volunteers can
be trained in their own states as we'll
as anywhere else, it was explained,
and thousands of mothers and wives
will be relieved of much anxiety. 1t
is argued there is no need of making
the service more trying than the situa-
tion demands. The United States is
on the defensive, and must await the
action of the enemies fleets, because
the American navy has not sufficient |
of strength to warrant
the taking of chances. 1t was inti- |
mated in the same quarter that the |
might not geo chance at |
Cuba until after the rainy season.
WASHINGTON, April 2s.-General
Shafter spent all forenoon today con-
,ulting with the officials of the war
and it was given out that
ne strongly favors the immediate tax
ng of Havana, in order to prevent the
Cuban insurgents in the province sur.
to the Spaniards. He is
confident that decisive blow can be
struck now and that Havana will fall
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PORTLAND, April 29.-Irvingtoa
Park has been selected as the rendez-
vous for the National Guard, and the
militiamen are pitching their tents
there. All the companies that arrive
tomorrow will be encamped at the
park. Governor Lord is here person.
ally supervising preparations for re-
ceiving the militia, and Is in close
consultation with the department.
Officera
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spain.s Fleet Moving.

SAN FRANCISCO, April "a special
to the Examiner says the Spanish
MANILA feet has sailed and will inter-
cept the American Asiatic squadron.
They are expected to meet either Sat-
urday or Sunday.
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made mark for himself that might
we'll be envied by an older man
While in the Oregon legislature,
though in the minority party, he was
soon recognized as leader OF that
minority party and was its nominee
for president of the senate. His asso-
cirtes in that body speak of him as an
able debator, as an earnest, consclen-
tious man, possessed of sound Judg-
ment, conservative in his views, hon.
est and industrious in his life, genial,
kind and courteousin his manner, gen.
erous and loyal in his friendship, firm
and determined in his purposes, pure
and untainted in both his private and
political life. He was the author OF
several important laws now upon the
statutes books of this state, notably
among which is the preseut irrigation
district law distributing the five per
cent fund among the various counties
of the state for road purposes. He In
UFOuuCGu LII bDo ScudGC UHO Ohiy ANSNAN
tion ever submitted to our state legis-
loture proposing an amendment to the
constitutional Oregon, providing for
direct legislation by the people. He
also introduced the first and only reso-
luton memorializing congress to rec
ognize the belligerent rights OF the
Cubans and asking for Intervention on
the part of the United States.
Should the people of Oregon elect
MIR. King governor, they will certain
ly have no cause to regret having put
a young man into the chair OF the
chief executive. While he is young
in years, he is mature in judgment,
and his every arc will be guarded by
cool deliberation and careful thought.
His candidacy certainly appeals to the
young men of the country, and should
appeal to the level-headed old men,
for in the young men of the state they
must recognize the future leaders,
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MADRID, April 29.-There was a
heavy run on the banks of the city
this morning, and Withdrawals have
been heavy. Confidence in Spanish
securities is shaky.
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Powderhouse Blown Up.

EAsToN, Pa, April 29.-The large
packing-houses of the Atlanta Powder
Co., near Dover, N. j., containing
high explosives for the United States
government were blown up yesterday.
Two men were known to have been
killed. Several are missing and mum
ber were injured. The explosion is
believed to have been tho work of
Spanish spies. Suspicious characters
have been seen around the buildings
for Savara1 dave
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Wants Thirty Million.

WASHINGTON, April 29.-Secretary
of War Alger today submitted re-
port to congress asking an appro-
priation of $34, 100000 to meet the
present deficiency in the war depart
ment. A bill providing for the appro-
priation will be prepared at once.
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guns.
General Merriam is confident that
the men and guns now in position
here are ample to repel any force that
the enemy could bring to this point.
Governor Budd has sent the follow
ing to Secretary Alger:
california desires to tender to the
United States an additional battalion
to complets three regiments OF In
fantry, in addition to the four COM
panies of heavy artillery. Would you
accept a fourth regiment in addition
to the above if raised and rendered?
No answer has yet been received.
The governor says:
81 am waiting for my instructions
from Washington. When / receive
them 1 shall be prepared to act, and
two hours from the time they are re-
ceived orders will be issued and the
National Guard will be in notion"
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SAILED FOR HAVANA
Two Regiments Sent There to
Be Held in Reserve

MOBILE, April 29.-Two regiments
of the regular army embarked from
here today for Havana. They will be
held in reserve on board ship to oc-
cupy Havana as 5000 as it shall be
reduced
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Governor Atkinson Volunteer.

ATLANTA, Ca, April 29.-Governor
Atkinson has rendered President Nc
Kinley his services as volunteer.
The Georgia delegation in congress
will ask that he De made "a brigadier-
general. II the appointment is made
Atkinson will resign as governor.
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FIRST BLOOD FOR SPAIN.
American Torpedo Boat Retires From
Scrimage Disabled.

KEY WEST, April q. $3.50 P. M.-The
Spanish gunboat Yigera is said to
have engaged the American torpedo
boat Destroyer near Mantanzas, and
got the best of the fight. The De-
stroyer however was able to retreat
but considerably disabled. No partic-
ulars of the encounter have been re-
ceived.
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Refugees From the Philippine,

LONDON, April 29.-Three ship
loads of refugees from the PHILIPPINES
arrived here this morning. They are
those who got away from the islands
to escape Spanish tyranny and perse-
cution. They will remain in London
indefinitely.
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WILL FIGHT SATURDAY.
Big Guns Will be Booming on the Pa

cific.
WASHINGTON, April 27.-Orders
have been issued to Comodore Dewy to
destroy the Spanish fleet at the Philla-
pine Islands, where Secretary Long
says the first battle will be fought,
probably next Saturday. All eyes are
now turned toward the Pacific ocean
as the seat of war, however activity on
the Atlantic will not cease. Every
move of the Spanish feet will be
watched, and all communication be.
tween the Island and the feet will be
shut off if possible.
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TOOK ANOTHER PRIZE.
The Monitor Terror Captures
a Spanish Merchantmen.
LOST THE FIRST FIGHT
The Destroyer at Yigera Exchange
Shots and the American Boat
is Disabled.
The First Real Battle Will Probably
Be Fought at PHILIPPINE Islands
.=i~N Next Saturday-One Coal Ves-
sci Captured.

- KEY WEST, April 27.-To the Amer
ican monitor Terror belongs the
honor of having captured big prize
today. The Spanish steamer Ambros
B. Boliver was sighted off the Cuban
coast at an early hour this morning
and the Terror Immediately gave
chase. The little monitor soon over
hauled the big steamer, and took it
captive. a prize crew was put on
board, and the ship will be held to-
gether with its crew and cargo. 1t
proved to be rich prize, having
$50, 600 in coin on board. The treasure
is considered a legitimate prize of war.
Mrs. Stark, Pleasant Ridge, O., says
"After two doctors gave up my boy to
die, saved him from Group by using
One Minute Cough Cure" 1t is the
quickest and most certain remedy fer
coughs, colds and all throat and lung
troubles. Snipes, Kinersly Drug Co.
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CALIFoaNTa COAST DEFENSE.
1t Is Ample to Repel Any Force That
May Come.

SAN FRANCISCO, April 29.-Before
many days pass there will be tented
field near the Fort Point fortifications.
The Angel island battery, commanded
by Lieutenant B. 81. Randolph, will
take station at the point. Captaia
Sedgwick Pratt's battery, from Fort
Mason, will also go out to the modern
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KEY VEST, April 2s.-The blockade
at Havana has proved Intellectual, a
Spanish vessel haYing got past the
Amer lean fleet last night and to the
harbor.
For ehapped hands and rough skin
use Floral Lotion, manufactured by
the Postofice Pharmacyx
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Plans for Cooperating With the Insur
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SILVER CITY NEWS.

From the Independent.
The condition Of j. l.. Welty
familiarIy known as Wes, shows
little or 20 improvement, lie AT
Fiction seems more Of mental
nature than anything else 90
Saturday be became 80 vinlet'
that it was necessary to lodge him
IN the iaIl to prevent hlm from do
ing himself and others irJury.
His friends are arranging to have
him committed to!an asylum where
he can have proper treatment and
attention.
1t is understood that a deal is
on by which the Hearst estate,
which is now operating extensively y
at Pinos Altos, this county, viii
shortly own aud lease the n
claims patented and unpa,ented, in
Santa Rita Copper and Iron Com
pany. These are copper claims