The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1898-07-27

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sared Spanish soldiers to Spain as rap
idly as they are taken, and when the
war is over Spain should be required to
pay the bills. It is the best disposition
TO make OF the Spanish prisoners and
is as.eaded by the least tronblo. ex-
pepss and responsibility.
Gee. Miles nowsb the opportunity
10 win the promotion be has so long
desired, AID if bis management of the
campaign 10 Porto Rico entities him to
II, there will be no one to object 20 his
elevation to the rank of Lieutenant
General.
The German government makes
many professions Ct friendship toward
the United States sbrough its ambassa-
dor, but the action of The German
naval officers at Manila and in the
West Indies give she lie to these friend
IL professions. Germany is plainly hos.
siie to toe United States and unless the
commanders Of ber warships adopt tactics
different from those now being pursued,
there is going to be clash some day
that will end 10 6ght.
Aesing Rear Admiral Sampson's re
rors of the destruction Of Cervera's
feet viii be made public tomorrow.
IF lae report gives Commodore Schley
sae credit that is justly his, il will re-
move, in part, che bad impression made
~ the FIRST dispatoh sent BY Admiral
Sampson. II De undertakes to claim
the credit himself. however, bis name will
bs Dennis With the American people.
Fsr Sampson osn sake We trust be
will rise equal to the occasion aud be-
STOW praise where praise is due aud let
ehoss sho deserve the credit receive
shs. is justly theirs.
The belief that the United States
viii restore the Philippines 90 Spaio
1hen pence is concluded. is far-fetched
and likely 10 prove disappointing to
those sho entertain it. This war has
ccss this country 80 immense amount OF
neeey, lBaay lives and has disturbed
business 60 an extent that entails still
heavier rnooetary losses. Consequent.
ay, ali valnsbie possessions taken from
Spain will be retained to indemnify
the couotry Tor the loses OF
the var. We shalt hold fast to whs'
We have sakea by force Of arms sod
Earcps will not dare to interfere iu
Spaio's hehaif.
The race for the Gogerposship is uow
generally believed to be between ElieF-
be and Fea,bers,one Heretofore tie
#oebsr candidates have paid but scsnt
at,eption to the Prohibitions candidate,
and Feasherstooe has gooe along quiet
II, but steadily Winning friends every
day A. last the o,ber candidates bave
hegun TO rea,;z. that Elerbe is oot
the only uaa they have to hgb; aoo
they ara tcrning their guns 90 Feather
stone. Tue other ca didases are not
seriously considered t" be 10 the race
and i. is nov 6gb, between Feather
stone and E,lerbe. The first represents
prohibition aud political freedom sod
liberty, while E!lerbe stands as toe
champion of the dispeosary. aud if>be
is reelected it will be brought abcu'
bv the power of fhe political machine
that he has created aud controls as
Governor As close friend OF II
.lerbe said few days ago. The psopl-
are not takiog much interest lo poli-
ties this year aud the politicians al d
es6ee holders are ruou'og shiogs aod
vii, control the election Ellerbe will
certainly be elected" +"
The First South Csroliua Regiment
will go to Porto Rico within the osx'
veek uoless there is change 10 the
present plaos Of the Wa: Department
The Rsgimeus is composed OF eooo
material asd the ueD 10 it will tight
as well ss toe best. and If they are
thrown iuto the thickess of toe light
by the fortunes Of var we are sure that
.-:y, ..ror shou their hacks to the