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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-04-29

Europe has concluded that it does
not want to interfere with the United
States. This view of the situation
has been brought about largely by the
action of England in taking the part
of the United States. Not only has
English sympathy been with this
country, but it is said that when some
of the continental powers suggested a
combination favoring Spain and
against the United States, on the
ground that America was successful
in wrestling Cuba it would mean the
pushing of American domination up.
on Europe, England broadly limited
that il any such move was
made she would openly side with the
United Stated. And so all Europe
can do is 20 drop back and growl over
the way things have turned
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-04-29
WAR AT LAST.

At last diplomatic relations have
been broken off with Spain and the
United States stands face to face with
war. A war for humanity against
barbarism. Spain declined to wait
for and consider the ultimatum, but
when she heard that it had been is
sued, she Immediately notified Min
lister Woodford that peaceful rela-
tions were severed and that diplo-
matte relations with the United
States no longer existed. There was
but one construction to be placed up
on SPANS action, and that was that
she absolutely refused. to evacuate
Cuba and would fight. This was the
Interpretation at Washington by the
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-04-29
A MAGNIFICENT ARGUMENT.
Owatonna Chronicles:

Owatonna Chronicle:
The magnificent argument for the
Intervention of the United States in
Cuba, made by Senator Davis as chair
man of the senate committee on for
eign affairs, has attracted widespread
attention throughout the coun-
try, and this, coupled with the fact
that it was practically Senator Davis
bodied in the resolutions finally
adopted by the senate and house, is a
matter for pride to every Minnesotan
of whatever party affiliations. Our
senior senator has proved himself an
honor to the state and of great value
to the nation at large. We cannot af-
ford to retire him from his place at
the head of the Minnesota delegation
until he has completed the entire
period of his usefulness to his country.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-04-29

A Washington dispatch says that
ten of the twelve Republican mem
bers of the house banking and cur
rency committee have reached an
agreement to support the McCleary
currency bill. The two objecting
members favor some of it's provisions
but object to others and think the
recommendation of the president
should have been more closely fellow
ed. 1t is not stated when the bill
will be reported to the house, but
the probabilities are that it will
soon be reported.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-04-29

Some of the Spaniards seem to be
possessed with most sanguine i'm.
aginations, in that they are predict
ing that they are predicting that the
in surgents will join with Spain in
lighting the United States. But in
this, if they actually believe it, they
are bound to bitter disappointment.
The insurgents shave been fighting
for liberty and are determined to
have it, and it is not to be obtained
by now turning around and joining
their oppressors.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-04-29
Don't Drink
Potash andMerCury.

1t wise precauton which great many people every
where take in the spring purify their blood and tone the
general system It absolute necessity assist
cleaning the system and getting rid the many impurities
which have accumulated This the enervatng
of the entire year, demands upon the system which
it can not unaided and the result is loss of energy
and general depressed feeling and in many break
down with spring weather To prepare for this try
ing season. it is emnently proper that good blood
remedy be taken to force out all impurities up and
strengthen the system But great
in selecting the remedy which to perform this important
work; would knowingly and willingly the risk
of medicine composed of the most injurious dan
gerou Ingredients This matter worth looking into
wishes to take chances harmful remedy 1t is
fact worth considering that
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-04-29
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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-04-29

If the Spanish fleet has left the
Cape Verde islands it ought to be
made the duty of Commodore Schley
to find it and destroy it. If he does
it his name will shine in history
alongside of those of Nelson, Dahl
gren, Perry, Farragut and Winslow.
1t is a chance he doubtless would not
object to.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-04-29

Senior Polo says that the press of
the United States is too blame for the
trouble now on between this country
and Spain. If this is true, the press
will doubtless take the blame, but we
b elieve the general opinion is that
Spanish blood thirstiness, greed and
cruelty is the real cause of the trouble.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-04-29

Some of the Democratic papers re-
mark that the popularity Of Gen. Lee
at Washington makes reasonably GER
tain that President Mckinley will
speedily find a way to get him some
where else. There is as much or more
of probability that the president
has never given the matter of Lees
popularity thought,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-04-29

Both of the living ex-presidents
have declined to criticise President
Mckinley in the least. They know
that his course has been wise and
statesmanlike, and both say that he
should have the solid support of the
people in the trouble with foreign
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-04-29

Spain is attempting to make out
that it is a much abused nation. A
little Cuban testimony might be a
good thing to measure up along side
of it's winnings.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-04-29

Gen. Blanco has declared that
state of war exists in Cuba. The
general ought to get on to some fresh
news. The Cubans could tell him
that a state of war has existed there
for three years
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-04-29

Spain has discovered that she has a
war on her hands and a short supply
Of coal. While playing diplomacy
she has been neglecting the es-
sentialS.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-04-29

Spain declines to observe the agree
ment against privateering and
greatly drops in the estimation of the
civilized world, that is if it is possible
for her to drop any. However Uncle
Sam will give her spanking that
will make her wish she had observed
the rules of decency.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-04-29

Now that war actually exists, those
fellows who have been wanting it so
so long and calling President Nc
Kinley coward because he did not
plunge the country into it before, will
doubtless turn to some other point to
find fault on
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-04-29

The Minneapolis Times has come
to the conclusion that it is time for
all men to stand by the government.
The Times ought to have thought OF
that when it was slandering the
administration.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-04-29
OUR GOLD HOLDINGS.

L
in speaking of our gold holdings says:
Zone of the remarkable facts Of the
situation is the increase Of the gold
resources Of the treasury, in spite
of war talk, and the seeming
superfluity of gold in New York.
The importations of the yellow
metal recently are extraordinary. In
the last six weeks the gold imports
and engagements for importation have
aggregated some S45, 900. 000-an un-
usual figure at this season of the year.
Gold which should have come to US
some time ago in settlement of trade
balances, but which remained in Lon
don because interest rates were higher
there than in New York, is now pour
ing in because discount rates have at
length altered and are higher in New
York than in London The English
debtor no longer borrows in New York,
or gets bis note extended, but finds it
cheaper to borrow in London to pay
his New York debts. Hence the ship
ment of gold. due in part, it is said, to
war talk, which puts up New York's
interest rates. Debts due US from
abroad are being collected.
"For the first time in four years
gold is being used to a considerable
extent in payment of customs duties.
In the early months of 1897 no gold
was received at the custom houses.
In September the receipts of gold
were nearly one per cent. of the en-
tire customs revenue, since which
time they have rapidly increased. In
October they were as much as 3 per
cent. in November per cent, in De-
cember 81 per cent, and in March
last 17.6 per cent. A certain amount
of gold has reached the treasury also
from the country banks, which have
been exchanging part Of their gold re-
serve for notes. On March 16, 1898,
the gold reservoir the United States
treasury was S169,973,SS1. Fifteen
d ayslater the amount was STA, 701,-
165-a gain of nearly S5,0OO,000. The
increase ic chiefly in bullion; the coin
held has, in fact, declined from $751;
12O,351 on March 16 to S147, ,91S on
March 81. Apprehensions of war and
consequent pinch in the money
market are supposed to underlie this
acquisition by the banks of current
money in lieu of bullion, The bullion
deposits recently have been almost
wholly from the mines.
"The combined gold holdings of the
banks and the treasure at the present
time are very considerable. Together
they hold about S4OO,OO0,OOO Of gold,
exclusive of gold held by the treasury
against gold certificates not owned by
the banks. In February the banks
held S222,OOO,OOO Of gold. Including
the gold in the State and private
banks, the total held by the country
is sufficient, according to some au-
thorities, to prevent suspension of
specie payments, even in the event of
war, unless congress commits the er
ror of issuing an additional volume of
greenbacks. This last error, unhap-
PLY, is one to which the more money
party is very much inclined. War is
urged by not few, it is believed, for
the reason that it will afford oppor
tunities to debase the currency in the
manner proposed in some recent plat
orms."
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-04-29

In a call for 100000 men Minnesota's
quota will be 1929, and Adjt. Gen.
Meuhlberg says 10000 could be fur
nished. Minnesota is all right.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-04-29
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

The following transfers were filed
today:
Adam Jefferson to John Eckstein,
lots and 10, block %, Mankato city,
for 5000.
VIM. Jones to John W. Roberts,
government lots 6, and, 8, sec. rs,
Judson, for $4,000
Kate orlando to Albert G.. Bier.
bauer, lot 6, block II, Waite and
Roelofson's ad., for 500.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-04-29

st. Paul is laboring hard to get up
a little local political excitement
while the war news with Spain is on,
but is having hard time of it. While
st. Paul is naturally a Democratic
city and under ordinary circumstances
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-04-29

Russia has contracted for two first
class battleships to be built in this
country. She knows where to go to
get good article.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-04-29

Attention has been called to the
fact that Mr.. Bryan is about the only
man with nothing to do,
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-04-29

The ultimatum seems to have been
loaded, at least Spain evidently
Thought so and did not want to
touch it.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-04-29

1t is doubtless that the presidents
call for 100000 men will be answered
by several times that many.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-04-29

Spain may get the wrong end of
some of those American mules she has
been buying.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-04-29
who has not offered to raise COM
pany and 60 to the 'front.'
Now let the eagle scream.

Free Cuba will be splendid and
lasting monument for the Maine.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-04-29

Write and address postal card send to Geo Best
Tribune New the
Weekly TRBUNE will be mailed
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1898-04-29
BIDS OPENED.

Bids on DR.. James barn have been
The herald., 1898-07-10
GUARDING HARBORS
NONE OF THE MINES PLANTED
WILL BE REMOVED
On the Contrary Other Mines Will Be
Added-The Merchant Marine
Inconvenience by Them

WASHINGTON, July 9.-The authorities
are now concerning themselves seriously
with the great problem of feeding the des-
titute population of Santiago as soon as |,
capitulates, as well as the Spanish pris-
oners Of war who may surrender. 1t has
been extremely difficult. as shown by Gen
eral Skaters reports, to supply the Amer
lean troops with what they need. and, of
course, the difficulty will be increased
enormously by this large addition of hungry
mouths, and, moreover, 1t is expected that
when the news of the fall of Santiago sits
through the country large part Of the
destitute population of the interior will
make its way to that town to secure food.
Yellow fever also is to be taken into con-
sideration as factor that may greatly
complicate the situation. Ex-senator Don
aid Cameron, who is now in London, has
cabled to Secretary Long offering the gov
eminent the free useifor hospital purposes
Of his magnificent estate on st. Helena
island, opposite Port Royal. S. c. The sec
rotary has acknowledged ''your very
patriotic offer" and has notified Mr.. Cam
eron that the propriety Of acceptance has
been left I'd the surgeon general Of the
navy. The property is admirably situated
and is convenient to the Port Royal naval
station.
The reported appearance of Spanish
privateer off the northwestern coast has af-
forded an opportunity to the engineer Off
GERS to justify themselves for insisting
upon the maintenance Of the mines which
now guard all our navigable harbors. While
it is realized that these mines are seri-
Gus interference with trade and public con-
The herald., 1898-07-10
A BRILLIANT DASH
THE LITTLE HAWKS CREW COM
POSED OF HEROES
Details of the Sinking Of the Great
Liner Alfonso XIII.-A Daring
Piece of Work

KEY WEST, July 8, $50 p. m.-There is
little doubt now that the Spanish steamer
des troyed by the Hawk, Prairie and Cas-
tine at Mariet on Wednesday last was the
Transatlantic liner Alfonso XIII of nearly
5000 tons. The destruction of the ship was
daring piece of work. The credit does not
all belong to the Prairie, whose big guns
finally encompassed the Spaniard's ruin
and left her q mass Of blazing wreckage on
the beach. The work of the little converted
yacht Hawk was heroic to degree. 1t was
she who first discovered the enemy, and
alone gave chase running back a distance
when the Spaniard drew in under the Ma
riet batteries and close to two Spanish
gunboats lying in the harbor.
Before seeking aid, however, the Hawk
lowered a small boat manned by Ensign
Schofield and crew of six men. In the
bright light of the tropical moon they
the Spaniard after she had gone aground,
their mission being to learn her name.
From the time they left the Hawk until
their return, the small boat and her crew
made a brilliant target for the machine
guns and small arms aboard the steamer,
and an incessant fire was directed at them.
NOtnlnS OauHteu, tney OTeW cloSe enough
to hear spoken orders on the enemy's deck
Shots were flying all around them, but
none struck and they were eventually COM
PEELED to return to their ship without hav-
ing fulfilled their purpose.
The fire, not only from the Spaniards,
but also from the Mariet tower, sand bat
terry, and Spanish gunboats, continued un-
til the Castine and Prairie came up and
silenced them and destroyed the Alfonso
XIII.
The herald., 1898-07-10
EDUCATIONAL CONVENTION
Numerous Papers Of Interest Read
Officers Elected

WARRINGTON July 9.-The feature of
today's session of the National Educational
session was the election Of officers for the
ensuing year. The ticket presented by the
committee on nominations was elected by a
unanimous vote. The following were
chosen: President, E. Dram Lyle of Mil
lersville, Pa; secretary, Irwin Shepard of
Winona, Mimi; treasurer, L. c. Mcneil
Of West Superior, Wis; first vice president,
James M. Greenwood of Kansas City, Mo.
Directors wera elected for the western
division as follows: Montana, ]. B. Hend-
rioks; Wyoming, Estelle Reel; Colorado,
c. G. Greenlee; New Mexico, Mrs. E. r.
Jackson: Arizona, E. s. Hafford; Oregon,
J. H. Ackerman; Washington, o. C. Whit
ney; Utah. J. M Tanner; California, E. E.
Brown; Nevada. J. F. Stubs; Idaho ]. C..
Black.
The two general meetings held this morn
ing were well attended.
The features at the grand opera house
were an address by Prof Jacques W. Red
way Of Mount Vernon, N. Y, upon 1.-THE
influences of Topography and Climate on
National Development" and a discourse
by Prof. W. J. MCGEE Of Washington, vice
president Of the National Geographic So
oiety. who spoke upon "Geospheres." Cen
eral discussion upon these addresses fol-
lowed.
The herald., 1898-07-10
THE COMMISSION
THE PRESIDENT APPOINTS THE
MEMBERS FOR HAWAII
Senator Cullom Says No Time Will Be
Lost in Getting to Work-Expect
to Find Their Work Easy

WASHINGTON, July s.-The President
has appointed Senator Cullom of Illinois,
Senator Morgan of Alabama, Representa-
tive Hit of Illinois, President Dole Of the
Hawaiian Republic and w. F. Frear of
Hawaii to be commissioners under the Ha-
waiian annexation resolution.
Senator Cullom, after a conference today
with President Mckinley, stated that the
Hawaiian commission would probably or
ganize here early next week, SO they would
probably sail from San Francisco for Homo
lulu during the following week. He thought
the commission would not remain in Ha-
wall more than two months.
SAN FRANCISCO. July s.-Judge W. E.
Frear, who has been appointed member
of the Hawaiian commission by President
Mckinley, is one Of the Supreme Court
Judges of Hawaii. He Is about thirty-five
years old and was born in the United States.
He went to Honolulu when child with his
father, Rev. Walter Frear, who was for
many years pastor Of the Congregational
Church in Honolulu. Judge Frear was APP
pointed to the Supreme Bench by President
Dole about three years ago. Before that
time he practiced law in Honolulu. Judge
Frear was a prominent annexationist, and
is regarded as a lawyer Of great ability.
His father, Rev. Walter Frear, is at pres
emit in charge of the Congregational Board
of Foreign Missions, with headquarters In
this city.
CHICAGO, July Reconnaissance Thurs
ton of Hawaii passed through here today on
his way to Honolulu, where he will report to
his government, and, according to his own
statements, retire from public life, outside
his own community.
Speaking of the new situation created by
the annexation resolution just passed, he
said:
II do not know what the commission will
do but we hope for a territorial form of gov
eminent with delegate in congress. We
realize that we are untitled for statehood,
and do not expect to see 1t in my time. al
though I hope it will come some day. The
people of this country may never feel any
uneasiness on that score. The territorial
government will answer all purposes. and be
sufficient for our needs.
"Our laws are modelled on those Of the
United States, and the commission will find
but little to do locally. Our contract labor
system, of course, will be overthrown, and
most of us are glad of it, but otherwise all
the commission will find to do will be to
make technical changes and provide for the
extension of the general government to the
islands.
1--WE hope to see Honolulu great naval
station. especially If the Philippines are re-
strained, and for our own sake we hope
they will be. We have 500 troops of our
own. and they are amply able to handle any
local need that may arise. The country is
extremely prosperous now. and I believe
there is an excellent chance for men with
money to embark in business there. The
Americans will now have an immense ad-
vantage"
The herald., 1898-07-10

Prof. William stryksr. state superintsnd-
ent Of public instruction at Topeka. Kan.
presented illustrations to show the weight
of the earth. Prof Lucky Of Pittsburg ad-
dpessed the association upon tho import
ance of She Spanish language in American
schools as an aid to commerce and inter-
course with the South American countries.
Biology and philosophy In the relations to
the methods Of education occupied the
attention Of the delegates at the National
theater. DR.. w. o. Krohm, psychologist,
of the Eastern Illinois hospital for the in
sane at Kankakee, ILL.,, read paper upon
minor Mental Abnormalities Among
Children"
An interesting discussion upon the late
practical discoveries in biological science
and their bearing on education was pre-
sented by Prof. N. A. Harvey Of the state
normal school at West Superior, Wis. and
L. C. Greenlee, superintendent of schools
at Denver, Col, talked upon"The Mental
Disintegration Of Children"
The herald., 1898-07-10
A Walk-Over for Golf

NEW YORK, July 9.-The principal event
at the Pelican Athletic club tonight was the
go between Charles Goff of California, Billy
Madden's aspirant for middleweight honors,
and Billy Hennessey of Boston. 1t resulted
in a walk-over for Goff 1t was the west
erner's first appearance in the east, and he
won the admiration of every one. In the
first two rounds neither went at it very
hard. In the third Goff landed frequently
on his opponent. He planted three left jabs
on Hennessey's face, and when the gong
sounded the latter was not anxious to con-
tinue. When time was called for the next
round he refused to go on. This action on
the part of Hennessey increased the admira-
ton of his opponent. who never lost his tenn
per during the bout, and showed himself to
be q born fighter.