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The herald., 1898-03-19
WAR AND THE MONEY ISSUE

While the Chicago Times-Herald is
Historically shrieking for declara-
tion of war, for the unconcealed
purpose of preventing the country
from being Swept like a cyclone"
by the Democracy, under the ban
ner of Free Cuba and Free Silver" "
the New York Evening Post, quite as
stanch an advocate of the gold stand
ard, takes the view that war will al
most certainly defeat the plans and pur-
poses of those who fought and won the
battle of the standards in 1896. It does
not say in terms-for that would be a
damaging, If not fatal, admission-that
force the government to reopen the mints
to the free coinage of silver, but it states
perfectly self-evident truths when it
says that the greatly enhanced expendi-
by war Of any magnitude, would COM
pei the issue of practically unlimited
quantities of irredeemable paper money;
that the public debt would be greatly
enhanced; that opposition to resump-
tion of specie payments, especially to
resumption upon a gold basis, would be
developed, and that settlement would
most likely be reached quite ininscal to
the money interest.
It points to the fact that whatever
progress had been made in the direction
of currency reform, and the completion
of the contract which the Republican
managers made with the bankers in
1896, it has all been lost by the war
scare and the preparations made for
the national defense; that so long as
war or the rumors Of war engross the
attention of the people and the legis-
lators, there will be no thought given to
currency reform, or to any other phase
of national finance.
And the Post is honest enough and
decent enough to declare that if the loss
of the lower house of congress to the
Republican party is to be the price of
peace, then will it hopefully face the
dangers of a free-coinage law.
Doubtless many friends of free silver
fear the consequences of foreign war
upon the determination Of the issue,
which many hope will be final in the
next national struggle, but this appre-
hension has not been permitted to infiu-
ence their attitude regarding the duty
of the hour, to cool their patriotic ardor,
or diminish their patriotism. Vital as
they regard the settlement of the money
question along correct lines, they rec
ognize the greater Importance of main
tanning the national honor. Country first
the details of it's governmental policy
afterward.
"Repudiationists" and anarchists" as
they have been denominated by the two
journals quoted, they are all Danes"
when 1t comes I'd defending the flag Not
one man in all this broad land of the
sixty-f1ve hundred thousand who voted
for Mr.. Bryan has been guilty of such
incendiary utterances as the Times
Herald, in declaring a destructive war
preferable to a return to the financial
policy under which the country grew
and prospered, as did no other before it
in history, for hundred years.
The herald., 1898-03-19

Independence or DEATH" IS the Oft
repeated answer Of the Cuban patriots
to any and every suggestion Of peace
based upon the recognition Of Spanish
sovereignty over the island. 1t is the
dictum Of the insurgent hosts, officially
proclaimed by the recognized repre-
sentatives in this country, the junta
headed by Thomas Estrada Palma.
When this authority declares there is
no way to compel acceptance Of auton-
omy except by force Of arms. 1t is full
time for this country to withdraw its
support of that policy, for, come what
may, the American people will never use
force to coerce the Cubans into hateful
peace.
The herald., 1898-03-19

The steady advance, during the past
few days, in the quotation of Spanish
As on the bourses of Madrid, London
and Paris is full of sinister suggestion
The value of these securities is largely
contingent upon the success of Spain's
maintaining her sovereignty over Cuba
the resources of which are depended
time to come, if not ultimately the prin-
cipal of the war debt. 1t is obvious that
the stock gamblers of the continent are
stalking their money upon such an out
come.
The herald., 1898-03-19
THE ISSUE DIRECT

The Wheeler Joint resolution, intro
duced on Thursday, falls little short of
voicing prevailing American sentiment
at this hour, touching the duty of the
government regarding Cuba. It is not
declaration of war, but rather pre-
amble to declaration and a formal
resolution would logically and necessa-
rily follow, were it to be adopted by the
Two houses. 1t is in the nature of an
hltimatum. which could not be with
The herald., 1898-03-19
CALIFORNIA OPINION
Perkins and Grant

U. S. Grant, jr. (why Junior at this time)
for the United States senate. Why? Be
cause he is the son Of his father, and for nc
other reason. Now, we do not deny that
Mr.. Grant is good, honorable gentleman
but the fact remains that he is about as
well fitted for the senate as is a wooden
man. What would be his strength or infiu-
ence in such body? Absolutely nothing
Even Perkins is giant compared with
Grant in such place. and certainly Per
kins is near enough to zero.-San Bernar-
dino Free Press.
The herald., 1898-03-19

The acquittal of Patrolman Hiriart
does not reflect credit upon the police
commissioner rather upon the majority
who whitewashed that individual. 1t is
obvious that Hiriart's "pulI' is the only
thing that keeps him on the force. The
people of Los Angeles are unfortunate
indeed that the retention Of policeman
is dependent upon the length and
strength of his pull" rather upon good
character and efficiency. But it is the
public money that pays the bills. What's
the odds?
The herald., 1898-03-19
Closer Relations with Kern

1t Is to be noticed that the Los Angeles
papers are taking much more interest in
news from this valley than formerly. That
will prove beneficial to both Los Angeles
and this valley. Closer relations between
these sections will be mutually beneficial.
We need people from the south and Los
Angeles needs trade from this valley-Ba-
kerSfield Echo.
The herald., 1898-03-19

What a strange medley of contradic-
tions the daily press report affords the
student of contemporaneous eventsl
Thus, in our last issue, were assembled
in parallel columns, in suggestive juxta-
position, the relation of Cuban sufferings
by United States senator, from per-
sonal observations on the ground; the
recital of the woes Of the patriots on
the island, and their heroic declaration
of independence or DEATH and the
boast of the Spanish General Blanco,
that the present generation will never
see another banner than that Of his
country at the entrance of the Gulf of
Mexico-"that banner representing civ
ilization, progress, liberty, humanity and
religion, eternal, like that Of the first
American nation" Discounting the sin
cerity of these several utterances as we
may, and making every possible allow
ance for "the point Of view." who is there
that is able to conceive of an honorable
settlement without conflict?
The herald., 1898-03-19

Southern Pacific earnings, first seven
months of the fiscal year, show net
increase of over 2.0OO, 900. compared with
the same period of 1897, mainly credited
to local traffic. Doesn't the fact warrant
the road in relaxing trife its rigid
through rate on perishable fruit, i'm the
interest Of great and growing in
dustry.
The herald., 1898-03-19

Mr.. F. Hopkinson Smith, literatteur
and author, has also fallen into the un-
pardonable error of supposing that cul-
ture is distinctively a New England
plant. He visited Kansas City the other
day, and expressed astonishment that
"Quo Vadis" had been in such demand
there, the book men advising him that
they had been unable to keep pace
with it
The herald., 1898-03-19

The powder industry in Colorado is
enjoying a veritable boom, the works
at Vera Cruz having this week received
orders for three and quarter million
pounds. But the Dingley law must share
the credit with the Spaniards for this
extraordinary activity.
The herald., 1898-03-19

The general deficiency bin will contain
an item deemed adequate for the con-
tinuance Of the federal fish stations in
this state. But should there not be some
thing also for extensions and better
ments?
The herald., 1898-03-19
The Bond Question

In case of war the United States would
be a large borrower of money. and Of
course would be compelled to issue bonds
Under those circumstances. would the free
silver men insist upon issuing the bonds
payable in coin or would they consent to
have them made payable in gold?-Oak-
land Enquirer.
The herald., 1898-03-19
A Loss to the State

The refusal Of Senator White to again
be candidate will be distinct loss to the
state. even though he is little off on the
Hawaiian matter. His determination Is a
one. though, for since the
eastern millionaires are buying seats in
it is no longer an honor to be a
United States senator.-Tehachapi Times.
The herald., 1898-03-19
War

War is cruel and terrible thing. But It
is a lofty thing also; very beautiful thing
when it is waged by free people thrice
armed by the justice of their quarrel
Stockton Mail.
The herald., 1898-03-19

The Chicago Times-H Herald h much
exercised lest this country shall fall into
the hands Of the. shylocks. Hints like
this from Mr.. Kohlsaat serve to relieve
the sombre aspect which national AFFAIRS
have lately taken on.
The herald., 1898-03-19

The rates which the Hawaiian Cable
company proposes to charge on press
dispatches, about $3.50 a column. will bar
all but the yellow journals. Most Of
the stun originating there is to them
cheap at any price.
The herald., 1898-03-19

East-bound rates on California COM
modities. by the Panama route. were
yesterday raised fully so per cent. being
in many cases prohibitive. And thus are
natures generous benefactions mini
r1tzad
The herald., 1898-03-19

Gates to the Klondike appear to open
both ways, and our dispatches this
morning foreshadow veritable stam-
pede from Dawson southwark in June
and July.
The herald., 1898-03-19
THE PUBLIC PULSE

CThs Herald under this heading printa
communication. but does not assume ~
sponsibility for the sentiments expreossd.
Correspondents are requested to cultivate
brevity - tar ~ b consistsnt with the
proper expression Of their views.)
The herald., 1898-03-19
Looks So

Harold Frederic says the day viii yet
come when Paris will repent her hasty con-
demnation of NJ. Zola and name street
for him. We suppose what Mr.. Frederic
really means to say is that Paris will rue
it.-Boston Herald.
The herald., 1898-03-19

Senator Gallinger cbaracterizes what
he saw in Cuba as "simply indescriba-
ble" A Victor Hugo would probably not
undertake it
The herald., 1898-03-19
Two to Avoid

Beware Of the man who smiles when
he's angry; he's dangerous. And beware
also of the man who looks grum when he's
glad; he probably a humorist. .-Chicago
News.
The herald., 1898-03-19

London 10 fairly stopping over with
the American brand Of patriotic enthu-
siasm, calculated to put New York and
Boston to the blush.
The herald., 1898-03-19
An Ant Comparison

There was no more need of sending the
Maine to Havana than there was Of send
ing the reindeer expedition to Alaska
Otay Press.
The herald., 1898-03-19
Uses Of Luggage

'Tsn't It possible to travel abroad with
less luggage?"
What would you do? You can't get
them to paste the labels In a scrapbook."-
Detroit Journal
The herald., 1898-03-19

Mr.. Harrison can't scold himself into
the presidency again, though he may
try ever SO hard. The tax-dodgers con-
stitute pretty large fraternity In
themselves, but there are others.
The herald., 1898-03-19
The Real Spring

Editor-What do you mean by this poem
beginning Mud and slush. rain and sleet, "
and calling 1t IAN Ode to Spring?"
Poet (humbly)-Well, that's what It's like
In New York, sir.-Harlem Life.
The herald., 1898-03-19
His Number

Little Willie Newriche Tin art gallery =
I say pa, why do they have all those num-
bers at the bottom of every picture? Look
at this one-"Byron, 404."
Mr.. Newriche-Oh ah-I guess that's mis-
telephone number.-Philadeiphia Call.
The herald., 1898-03-19

Eleveu-thousand-ou ore is pretty
fair, even for q Southern California
mine. It is claimed for the Good Hope.
in the Perris district.
The herald., 1898-03-19

Efforts to make the United States the
scapegoat for the failure Of the home
rule policy in Cuba will be abortive. The
thing was beaten before it started.
The herald., 1898-03-19
Getting Closer Together

The difference between the San Francisco
Call and the Police Gazette grows less ap-
preciable every day.-National City Rec
ord.
The herald., 1898-03-19
THE VICTOR

Three riders raced on the broad highway:
The devil. a woman. a man;
And squirting his wheel, laughed the devil
gay:
"Come follow me, ye who can't
Three riders raced, and the stakes were
sin,
Over the broad highway:
And the devil was second in coming In
For the woman led the way.
Tom Mason In Life.
The herald., 1898-03-19
Two Kinds Of Fighters

A bull fighter is to Spain what prize
fighter is to the United States.-San Diego
Tribune.
The herald., 1898-03-19

After all, shouldn't we reserve a little
sympathy for q Spanish minister resi-
dent in this country?
The herald., 1898-03-19

Old Glory now floats over the Anna
zonas. The Amazonas is big and the
flag glorious.
The herald., 1898-03-19
WELL DONE, BOYS

The national guard of California has
reason to feel proud and happy over the
report of Captain Darlington, U. s. A..
to the secretary of war, covering the
operations of the past year. Both Of
ficers and men are highly commended
by the inspector from the regular army.
Here are few excerpts from the report:
The encampments. were much better
than have ever seen in the California
National, Guard. The discipline was
good in all and excellent in at least two.
All companies have made great i'm
provement in close order drill, and with
the exception Of two or three are entire
ly proficient, many drilling quite as well
as companies Of regular troops. The
intelligent manner in which the field
maneuvers were executed and subse-
quently reported and discussed was
highly satisfactory and showed that
great interest was taken by officers
and men.
Captain Darlington recommends to
regimental commanders the practice of
guard duty while in barracks, and to
the secretary Of war that the old Spring.
field rifles now in the hands of the troops
be replaced by new model weapons; also
that the national appropriation be in
creased from 100000 to $1,0o0.OOo.
1t is safe to say that whenever the
national guard of the United States Is
called upon to render service to the coun-
try the California militia will not be
found wanting in anything that goes to
make good, efficient soldiers.
The herald., 1898-03-19
Too MANY of Them

Worthless men get along too well in this
country; they encourage eothers.-Atchison
Kan. Globe,
The herald., 1898-03-19

The report of the naval board will be
made in day or two, and then the
people 90 resume their judgment, re-
The herald., 1898-03-19

Gently susptnded BY request Of tie presl-
dents cabinet, who wanted monopoly
Of the judging business.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1898-05-25

take notice of the issue from this
time on. 1t is an issue that Will
not down at any mans bidding.
On one side is arrayed the most
powerful and best organized syn
dicate of money on the globe, and
on the other side tho sunburnt
masses of productive industry.
The end of the struggle l may not
live to see, but I haze not doubt
of the result"
Greenbacks were the money
used SV the North to oyernower
the South in our late war, and
il be good enough with which
20 whip the Spaniard.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1898-05-25

deal OF weather il you will keep
them "setting mp" in the field.
Hy all means set ready TO SOW
your grain a,uhA,e in peas. If
you don't need the hay you need
TO recuperate Your land, and peas
arc the cheapcst thing you can do
it with,
Don't wait until il rains 10 get
your potato ground ready for
your sweet potato slips. Fix it
now, and the first rain get them
our. Keep your potato bed wa
tered with all tho soap suds you
have; supplement with enough
water to keep il well watered,
so as the slips will be removed
rapidly. You want 30 get your
entire patch out IS soon as possi-
sihIe.
l' Won wish any information
about harvesting miohin6ry
write to your state Exchange for
circular. aul a,I4 date.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1898-05-25
DD go ssryana.

Washington, May Military
experts believe Americans VIII be
in liavans in q week. It is be-
lieved troops have already started.
1t is known the government could
transport twenty. five thousand
soldiers from Tampa in thirty six
hours, north Of the fleets of Samp.
son, Schley and Cervea.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1898-05-25

William Barbee was killed in
a railroad collision Monday morn
ing on the F, G d l.. road, and j.
NJ. Colcough was fatally injured.
Both were privates in company
G from Durham, n. G..
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1898-05-25
Farm Topics.
d. z. D. N COTTON PLANT.

Crops Of al kinds Will com
mence 80 grow rapi3'yuow. Guilt
walton Of them must be pushed If
YOU are 10 succeed. Try to stir
the ground as often as possible.
h'lI the May grass 1t is the
o.e that does the damage. We
"@'lN E2Ns"0 "h"f we nave SO
"'''A urge" Jou 10 oo' d'" Won"
..'"' .' 2. -.N!' ''' i.55 SONG
.''E' ''' "ii'" "aE chAF@n2
''' "'''''''''S'
II the "i"ol 'siI'or' could only
get these lazy fellows who won't
commences ro work ha'' crop
because -sE TOO -.. 80 work,
'.'HE u't aa account . ,'.
N".. .- ' i' ."""."#" next
.E @. Tune. ,.. aa
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1898-05-25
Better Cotton RaliEg.

nressman Ie,1 II ln,nt, w..
weak adonta3 resolutions ror
eo,n ,,.ri,,, = ,,.,.;,1 ,.. ,..-r
,o,. +,,a ,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,, q,
South millions Of dollar.
The resolutions dncra,, forum.
forynify in the s,z, of COTTON
and better COVERING for ca.son
when sent ,l..r,
II js pa..f,u s,..ne. r,.. we
sncuI5 bavo cort;ruar rr,. Slim
shod methods of hlIiru cotton s.,
long a0ar il h.+ tega demo-.
stratad tina Il costs rs lcar,
large part O. the possible profit.
Lancaster enterprise. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1891-1905, 1898-05-25

zone Minute Cough Cure is tile best
preparation have ever sold or used
and can't say too much in lis praise"
L. VI. k"nnon, Merchant, Odell. Ga.
Crawford Bros.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-06-24
THREE ouEEs ciTiKs.
al nuni on Island. Connected by Man,
uridEes

The city Of Client. In Belgium. Is
built ON tweniy-slx Islands. These
Islands are connected with each other
by eighty bridges. Tho city has 800
streets and thirty public aanarcs IL
n noted for being the birthplace OF
Charles V. and OF John Of Oaunt. whom
Shakespeare called "timo.honorod Ian
caster" and aa the scene OF the pacl-
fcntlon OF Client, Nov. \. 1876. ana Of
several Instructions. alcgos. ana exc
cutlona OF well-known pernonnros. IL
IA associated with American history BY
the treaty made thoro Dee. q. 1914.
terminating the second war between
England and the United statoB. known
a. the war Of 1912 Amsterdam. In
Holland, u built ON piles driven FAR be-
low the water into the earth. The city
IL lntoraccied by many canals. which
are spanned by nearly 800 bridges. ana
resembles Venice In the mlngllng OF
land and water, though II Is consider
ably larger than that city. The canals
divide the city. which Is about ten
miles In circumference. into ninety 10.
lands. The city OF Venice IN built on
eighty lalots which are connected by
nearly 400 bridges Canals serve for
streets In Venice and boats called gons
dolas for carriages. The bridges are.
ns a rule. very steep, rising consldora-
bly, In the middle. but have easy stepa
The circumference OF the city 10 about
eighty miles. The Yenotlans Joined
the Lombard league against the Ger
man emperor, and. In III. gained a
great victory. IN defense OF Pope Alex
ander H.. over the feet OF war vessels
headed by otto. son of Frederick Bar
barosaa. In gratitude for this Victory
the pope gave the Dogo Zlnnl a ring.
and instituted the world-famous eere-
mony Of Venice Marrying the Adrlat-
ie Sea-" In this ceremony the doge.
as the chief ruler Of Venice used 10 be
termed with appropriate ceremonies.
dropped a ring into the sea every year.
In recognition OF the wealth and trade
carried 20 Venice by the Adrlatlc.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-06-24
VEIL cAlMLY no prArH.

i'nrlcs'nsss Of onc ~ the O'Donnoil
hr"ihers Who nccstno Famou. In spain.
iH ihc early part OF this century
'lIu brothers named ODonnell left
90 native country. Ireland. and went
TO I've TO spaiu where they an had cx-
uaord'nary careers. one died In 1861.
AFTER hc had become the Duke Of To-
Wnn though he was better known as
"en ub1unoll. hc was one of the
most brilliant military men OF his
TIME The youngest brother was cut
on 100 bis youth. but nothing In the
n'es OF the others is so strange ~
The story OF his death. In iS32 there
was war ln Spain regarding the Sue
'oasIon 20 the throne and young ODon.
hel declared himself for Isabella. who
was soon Proclaimed queen; but before
lhai time ODounoll fell a prisoner to
Gen lumalacarrcquy leader Of the
V1rlis' forces The YOUNG Irishman
looked upon this az almost piece Of
good luck for the Carllst leader was
an old achoolmate. The two friends
celebrated this meeting after scpara-
Ton OF years as "a festive occasion.
and as they ate supper together and
drank toasts to old times. Zumaia-
carroquy said "Your captivity will
be brief my friend. am just about to
send on a nag OF truce TO your general
to negotiate an exchange Of prisoners.
80 that you may be- free tomorrow"
The nag Of truce was sent. but tho
result was terribly unexpected. Tho
general Of the Christanos (that was tho
name given to lsabclla's party an
swercd the Carllst envoy by saying;
u viii show you how treat rebels"
and forthwith he had all hia Carllst
prisoners brought out and shot down
before the eyes OF the Chrlstanos. and
the officer had no better news than
The story Of their death 10 take back
to his chief The next morning yuma
lacarroquy came into hia tent. where
his prisoner was broakfasting. Ito
sat down In silence. what IA the
natter" asked ODonncli. Have you
slept badly, or was your chocolate
puIhti am Immensely disturbed"
was the answer. and he told how the
Carlist prisoners had been shot. and
added. ~ must mako roprlnais. Ny
friend. In one hours time you must be
shot, no matter how feel about H."
O'Donnoll set down his cup after I'm
ishlng his chocolate. and said. yes.
that " matter OF course: YOU must
not distress yourself about Il: ! would
act In the same way myself. Now. give
me couple Of cignrcta and writing
materials. for must write letter
which ! viii trouble you to take care
OF after my execution. AZ he was in-
iahlng the letter the guard came to
take out the prisoners o'Donnell got
up At once, shook hands with the man
who was both his friend and his enemy.
III another ciEaret. and walked out
20 be ahot.-New York sun.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-06-24

his wife, the greatest question wai
decided that was ever debated In Amer.
lea; and greater. perhaps. never was OF
viii be decided among men. A reso'
luton was passed without one dissent.
Ing colony that these united colonies
are. and OF right ought 10 be, free and
independent The day Is passed, The
Fourth OF July. l77G. viii be a memoir.
able epoch In the history Of America. J
am apt 10 believe II will be celebrated
by succeeding generations as the great
anniversary festival. Il ought 10 be
cnnimemorated as the day OF deliver.
'nce by solemn acts OF devotion 10 Al
mighty God. Il ought 20 be solemnized
with pomp, shows, games, sports, guns.
BELLS bonfires and Examinations from
one END OF the continent 10 the other
from this time forward forever"
by strange coincidence John
Adams died on July 4, 1926, The hftieth
anniversary OF the declaration OF In
dependence, His last words were JEFF
ferson still survives" But At O'Clock
on the same day Jefier>oa ~ 1850
away.