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The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-17
A MISDIRECTED SHAFT

1t would not be easy to compute the
advantage to Southern California gen.
orally, and to the oil industry specifically,
Of the scientific exploitation of the min.
eral zone by experts sent out by the state
mining bureau. The investment Of cap
itaI Is proverbially along the lines indi-
Gated by geological research. In the alb
sence Of definite information regarding
the geology and mineralogy Of section
its stratification, faults, folds and min
eral occurrence-progress would neces-
sarily be very slow. In the case OF the
development of the oil fields. it would
be measured by city lots rather than by
broad acres, county lines and state divis-
ions. Capital is proverbially tlmiG, and
it is difficult to enlist 1t in the exploita-
ton of virgin ground not previously ex-
ported and officially pronounced reason
ably promising Of pay" This section
was singularly fortunate in having as
signed to 1t, some years ago, gentleman
of the highest scientific attachments
in the person of Prof W. l., Watts,
to whose technical equipment Is
added a devotion and fidelity to
his work altogether exceptional. His
reports upon operations In this field
have been most gratifying to all con-
cerned in the material development Of the
and helpful to those en-
gagged in the oil industry, the development
Of which has been constantly stimulated
by the thoroughness of his research and
the lucidness of his reports upon it. The
record this conscientious public servant
has made should be sufficient answer to
the unwarranted attack that recently
found its way into the columns Of the
Evening Record, journal that makes
little effort to vindicate the integrity Of
it's name.
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Git NV Gun

Git my gun, Mallnda, till polish UP the
stalk; the Spanish men are gainin' ground
and Mack has made balk. Too much
consideration will not make Cuba free;
git my gun. Malinda, an hand her down to
me,
Two hundred gallant sailors were mur-
dered on the Maine; the blood of every
one OF them Is on the hands of Spain. And
men who love their country should never
stop an lag. when needed by their coun-
try to help defend the flag.
Git my gun. Malinda; she's rusted many
day; carried her through Mexico-we
fought at Monterey. We faced the "Yanks''
| at Gettysbourg, we fought the fight with
Lee: so sit my gun, Malinda. an hand her
down to me.
Git my gun. Malinda; I'll be soldier
true, an jine hands with the Yankees,
who wore the coats of blue. An we'll
march out with our mpskets "a-gleamin'
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-17
A Newspaper Battleship

Now, while the newspapers are encourage
ing these schemes to purchase battleships,
why should not they contribute fund for
the same purpose? The average newspaper
Is not exactly a banking institution, yet If
every newspaper in the country would con-
tribute, sufficient fund for the purpose
could speedily be raised. A good name for
this ship would be 1.-The Battleship Intelli-
gencer," or, perhaps, 1.-THE American
Press" The newspapers would have tho
advantage over the other schemes, in that
they would not have to send out circulars,
but by means of their own publications the
matter could be speedily advertised from
one end of the country to the other What
say you. brethren of the press, shall we
not show our patriotism by furnishing the
United States navy with a battleshipf-
Cotton News.
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than we had In acquiring them. We may
have to hold them for long time. as Sc
curity for the bill Of expenses which we
shall ultimately present to Spain for pay
ment. And by that time a sentiment IN
favor OF forever holding the conquered
countries may have gained such hold
upon the people of the United States as to
be irresistible. Congress and the presi-
dent may be unable to resist 1t. 1t may
indeed become prominent, IL not par
amount, question in the next national
campaign. This will be assured unless 1t
is previously settled, and the political
parties in the country divide upon it.
The proposition, it must be confessed.
is alluring, notwithstanding 1t violates all
the traditions Of the country. 1t is preg-
nant with fascination for the American
trader, for the American manufacturer.
for the American financier, for the Amer
lean politician. In the. exploitation of
the new territory, vast In extent and
varied in resources. they see great pos
sibilitles in the multiplying of wealth.
They will urge II upon the ground that 1t
will be of vast advantage to the country
all the while they will be specializing
as to what there will be in it for them.
Only the wise statesman will see the
national peril involved in the undertake
ing. Only those who read history to some
purpose will be able to anticipate the
national cost. Only the thoughtful an
alyst will be able to gather helpful les
son in the unfortunate experience of
Spain. We have the testimony of no less
a parsonage than Premier Sagasta him
the past twenty-five years Spain has ex-
pended three billions of francs in the
construction of defensive works in her
insular colonies-upon works erected only
in the most important cities and points.
since they could not be erected every
where. To have made them at all points
as formidable as at Manila would have
cost 5000, 000, 900 francs, according to the
same authority. And yet we have seen
how the costly defenses at Manila crum-
bled in the face Of Dewey's 'fire-how
they yielded within an hour. We are not
prepared to say that considerations of
cost in dollars should stand in she way
of the United States occupying the place
prepared for it by destiny. Other con-
Of higher Importance are the
national peace, national prosperity. ma
tional conference.-the perpetuity of
American institutions. What of menace
to all these may be involved in the pro-
posed departure belongs wholly to the
Held of conjecture. 1t is not a problem
to be solved in a day. Time must b:
taken to weigh all of the factors enter
ing into the proposition. 1t involves
radical revision of many cherished con-
victions. It scatters to the winds the
traditions of a century. 1t means new
and an entirely different national life.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-17
Pic TURES OF THE NAVY

The Herald 10 In receipt of another
eonsagnment Of those fine colorrd half
. tone views Of tho United states Navy.
During the past week, while these
vlews have been delayed cnroute from
the publishers, orders for them have ac-
eumulated from all over Southern Cali
fosnie and Arizona. These orders will
1eW beiaflsd.
Those who want . set OF tn Csc vie ws
should pay their subscription to The
Daily Herald now one month In advance
end get the views. Act promptly for the
supply will not last long, judging from
past experience.
UNCLE SANS NAVY
= new supply Of Portfolios Nos. I, 2, 8
end 4 Of Uncle Sans Navy 10 also re-
ceived, and al orders can be filed. Nns
3 and will be received rs soon as pos
oihse after they are issued from the press.
eeaa In your coupons and 10 cents.
With cents extra for postage whom they
are to be sent by mail. 1t Is the early bird
that catches the Portfolio under the
present program, and the man who hesi-
tates IL liable to get left.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-17
AT CROSS PURPOSES

The week in congress promises to pre-
sent some strange contrasts. While the
senate debates the proposition to issue
more reenbacks-increasing the circu-
lating medium by an issue of one hundred
and fifty million dollars-the house will
have under considera ton bill, reported
by its banking committee. providing for
the retirement of the greenbacks already
issued, which will be tantamount to q
gradual contraction of the currency.
This is the measure, but slightly mod
flied, which originated with the Indian
apolls hard money convention, ard which
is being promoted by the banking inter-
ests of the country. 1t provides for the
cancellation of greenbacks with the gold
in the treasury, and restricts the reissue
of greenbacks redeemed in any other way.
1t also provides for reduction of the tax
on national bank issues, and provides for
circulation up. to, the pars Of the bonds
deposited as security-in word, fer the
of the country from the government to
the banks.
Dangerous In time Of peace. it is de-
parture not to be seriously thought Of
in the presence Of foreign war. Nor
do we believe it is brought forward at
this time with any substantial hope that
it will succeed. 1t is morally certain to
fail in the senate, should it win out in the
house, and every days approach to the
November elections renders it's fate. more
uncertain.
A revival of the scheme, after lying
dormant for three months, maybe safely
regarded as little more than a per-
functory attempt at compliance with Re-
publican pledges TO the money interest,
made in the last campaign. to place the
opposition on record, and thus to show
that its hope of ultimate success is
bound up with the dominant party,
wholly dependent upon its ability to
maintain it's ascendency in the next
house of Representatives.
Granting the correctness Of this con-
ciusion, the movement need have little
terror to the Democrats of the country,
whose strength Is with the people rather
than with the bankers, and the more
strongly the purposes. Of the latter are
sccentuated, the more certain will be the
triumph of the masses in November.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-17
MY COUNTRY

Land of my love, o land of mine!
Mine not by right of birth, but choice
A dearer sonship-let my voice
Lisp its allegiance in this line.
From where the purple islands rear
Their sunlit sides above the sea.
came. STRIPPING soul. to thee.
o motherland of mine. most dear!
Came-and beneath thy shelter found
Room for larger manhood; place
And opportunity to trace
Life's purpose to its utmost bound.
Found-not the wealth of miser-hoard.
But greater riches: Wife and child
Twin guerdon for desert most mild
And love and home and heaven outpoured
These were thy gifts, o motherland!
These are my gods, o land of mine!
consecrate them. consign
Them to the keeping Of his hand
Who keepeth thee. His purpose vast
Nor war nor peace alone fulfill,
But each and both. obedient, sttll
Masketh his love. as in the past.
The old Armada sailed afar
'Gainst kinsmen common to our race;
And with the same old dragon-face
new Armada sails anear!
So be it, then. The royal breed
That met the old will meet the new
And lay its sacrificial due
Upon the altar Of thy need.
o motherland Thy loyal sons.
Or native-born or born Of law,
With courage firm that knows no flaw,
serenely stand behind thy guns.
And wait thy summons to a fight
For justice and humanity.
Beneath thy nag. on land or sea,
May the Lord God defend the right!
--0eofge Hawthorne Smith in N. \. Timei
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-17
Teddy,s Terrors

To the Editor of the Los Angeles Herald;
In yours of the 10th is a statement that tho
company of cavalry recruited in Northern
Arizona for Capt. O'Neil, of ''Teddy's Ter
rors," was composed almost exclusively
of dashing cowboys. l cannot answer for
the whole company, but from this place we
sent ten as fine young men as any one
could wish. Each of them quit remunera-
tive employment; five of them were min
ers, one was blacksmith, etc. There was
not saloon loafer, tin-horn gambler OF
a staggering, clustering cowboy among
them. JUSTICE.
Kingman, Ariz.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-17

Some fault is being found with Gov
crnor Budd and the state administration
because the California volunteer soldiers
at the Preside have not been properly
provided for. The blame for whatever
shortcomings exist at present does not
lie with the state. So long as the soldiers
were members Of the National Guard
they were within the Jurisdiction Of the
governor. but they are in charge Of Uncle
Sam now, and the war department at
Washington is responsible for their COM
fort
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-17
Redland's Population

In Redlands there are 968 children Of
school age, or between 5 and II years Of age.
Taking the number of children reported as
q basis, and counting the number to the
family the same as in the school fund ap-
portionment-four and one-half to one-the
estimated population of this city is 4S5c.
This is probably very nearly correct ana
comedies. with the census taken by our
special agent nearly one year ago, allowing
for an increase for the year proportionate
tc Redlands' steady growth.-Redlands
Facts.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-17
in the SUM- an help to fight for freedom

in the sum-" an help to fight for freedom
Malinda, git my gun.
1 had hoped that sweet freedom through
all my life might reign, but Cuba's sons OF
liberty must lick the tyrant Spain. An
I'll foller up my sentiments with powder
an with lead; l believe in us that's Twin
avengin' them that's dead.
Git my gun, Maiinda; the dons have
give a shout, an I'm goin' ter jine the
army an hep ter swipe 'em out The
towards of Spain blowed up the Maine
an amt goin' to lag-just hand me dowr
my musket an I'll foller up the flag.-Mis-
stssippi Sawyer.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-17
His Colors

"You may be true blue" said Rivers,
"but you're too green for a soldier. Be-
sides, it would be just your luck to catch
the yellow fever.
"Well," hotly retorted Brown, 'fs that
any reason why 1 should show the white
feather?"
And he turned red with indignation.-Chi-
cago Tribune.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-17
SHALL THE NATION BE BORN
AGAINp

the Spaniards from Cuba, to the end
that conditions which had come to be in
tolerable might be changed; that a
menace to the peace of this hemisphere
might be removed: that brave people
might be given liberty to govern them
selves. Intelligent as are the American
people few, we take it, regarded; this as
an Undertaking difficult Of accomplish
mcnt, or as comprehending much beyond
localized struggle for mastery in West
Indian waters, and having declared 1t to
be our purpose to hand Cuba over to its
people and leave the government in their
hands, 1t was naturally expected that &C:
would close the incident
The most thoughtful scarcely antici-
pated the far-reachng consequences of
our declaration Of a war upon Spain
The possibility Of direct interference upon
the part of European nations, either in
the prosecution of thefwar or in the set
Element Of the terms of peace, were in
deed considered and, discounted. But no
one counted upon radical and strained
misconception abroad Of the design of
the United States. Our declaration was
plain and ingenious. 1t was candid and
without ambiguity. Honest and sincere
in our purpose, we expected to be judged
been disappointed. Our candor has been
taken as simulated. We are believed to
have dissembled. Our real designs are
thought to be cloaked under an alleged
philanthropic purpose. The conviction
abroad Is almost universal that terri
torial acquisition is the inspiration; that
we propose to fortify ourselves against
future European interference in the
Affairs Of the west&&aa i3isphere, and
later, when we shall become stronger,
interfere in the affairs of the eastern
hemisphere. Not few believe:in the ex-
istence of secret understanding at this
time with Great Britain--an understand
ing tantamourt to an Anglo-Saxon al
lance, and this naturally alarms both
the Latin and the Teutonic races.
Unfortunately for the integrity of our
purpose. the necessities of the war have
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The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-17
Averted by Vigilance

THAT" exclaimed the Spanish general,
as he mopped the perspiration from his
brow, us one Of the narrowest escapes I
have had for some time
what is the matter?" inquired his aide.
"See this typewriter page? said in die
tation that was Seeking light" and the
amanuensis got it seeking fight!"'-Wash-
ington Star.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-17
Getting Excited

With the Philippine and Hawaiian islands
in our possession and the Nicaragua canal
completed and under control Of the United
States. San Francisco will become a second
New York, and California will have such
boom as she never dreamed Of. Let lis
annex everything in sight on this sidell-
Ventura Free Press.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-17
The "standard's'' Platform

The Standard is Democratic silver pa.
per and is for Bryan for president in 1900.
We also stand for the referendum, or direct
legislation; for government savings banks
and for government ownership of railroads
and other public enterprises. As fast az
labor saving machinery displaces work.
men, we believe the general, and state, and
county, and city governments should pro-
vide employment on public works forthe
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Ana Standard. ~
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-17

To the original proposition to send
5000 troops to the relief Of Dewey this
journal filed demurrer, on the ground OF
tnadequacy. At the hazard of being de-
dominated disloyal for criticising the
conduct of the war, 1t suggested that
three times that number would not be
a man too many. Later the government
decided to send 10000. and now the num-
Der to be dispatched has been. definitely
liked at $4,000, and another call for vol
unteers Is being seriously considered. We
still contend that bloodless war is an
:mpossibility, and that the more vlgor-
have an ending.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-17
Spain's Bravery

The battle of Manila has exploded the
theory held by many that the Spaniards
were towards and would not fight. 1t was
not lack of bravery but lack Of efficiency
that defeated them. The Spanish admiral
showed his pluck, and the Americans dem-
onstrated that they are generous enough
to admire valor even in an enemy by re-
training from firing on him while transfer
ring his flag from one vessel to another
Oceanside Blade.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-17
S ANGELES HERALD, TUESDAY MORNING, MAY ~ s,

fulness bit. SIMPSONS orders for Porto
Rico, prepared presumably by the STRAIT
egg board. were ridiculous so far as any
real effect was concerned.
We have competent commanders on
both sea and land, and their judgment
and courage may be relied upon.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-17
Take Him for All in All

While not indorsing Senator White S
Cuban policy, we cannot help commencing
his honorable and industrious career in the
United States senate. In the words of the
Immortal Shakespeare, take him for all ir
all, California will never look upon his like
again.-San Bernardino Transcript.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-17

Two World correspondents have beer
snatched from the jaws Of death through
the intercession Of the federal authori-
ties, and they will be brought out OF
the Cuban capital today. The reports
If their death by shooting seem to have
been exaggerated.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-17

The queen regent In France, Don Car
los in Belgium and Polo in Canada, these
three arms of the Spanish service may
now with perfect security urge all OF
their relatives to go to the front and die
for their country and Spanish honor.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-17

Intervention in behalf of Spain is to
have a string tied to it. Spaniards mus:
agree to remain loyal to the boy king
whose mother has abandoned him. This
is the gossip Of Berlin. 1t Is wholly in
dependent of the fact that there will be
no Intervention. with or without attach
ments, tow or otherwise.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-17

The landing of large force of men or
Cuban soil. under strong naval protec.
ton, should not be difficult feat. The
attempt to land small parties, without
adequate naval protection, looks like fly
ing in the face Of fate. The attempts
Of this character already made are well
calculated to disgust the country and
provoke the derision Of the enemy.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-17
Never Ending

"How long do you think this war will
Iast?"
THAT depends. You know a lot of peo-
pie are still fighting the last war."-Phila-
delphia North American.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-17

ment for Cuba. after the spaniards have
been expelled. This is quite conces'
sion, and one the patriot chieftain is likely
to appreciate. Having devoted a lifetime
to the mission Of freeing his people
having fought thirteen years in the field
and suffered hardships and privations
hardly within the conception Of the pie
maker Of the Times Herald. the assur-
ance vouchsafed by the personal organ OF
the president of the United States. tina;
he may be accorded a voice in the forma-
ton Of a government for his ransomed
people, must be comforting to him at this
particular juncture. Some people have
to fight without hope.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-17
Shocking

Eighty per cent of the electrical april
ances In England are Of American manu-.
facture, and this is not the only line in
which our workmen have obtained safe
lead.-St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-17
Makes Even a Republican Gag

General Grosvenor was right in his de-
Tense of the president and his denunciation
of the yellow demagogues of the house,
but he went too far when he said that 1t
would be Republican war.-Indianapolis
Journal
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-17
Emergency Call

Black-Suppose we celebrate our silver
wedding next week.
Mrs. Black-But we have been married
only twelve years.
Black-I know that but we need the
silver.-Cincinnati Enquirer. U
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-17

The president is reported to have aban-
doned another of his pet hobbies-the
peaceful blockade in Cuba-and naval
commanders, 1t is said, have been directed
to cease firing blank cartridges.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-17

The New York Evening Post, protest.
ing that the banking interest is not anx-
ious for another issue Of interest-b bearing
bonds, declares that those issued during
the Cleveland administration were
forced upon the bankers" His head In
a sling, his stomach in open revolt, that
tired feeling" in decided evidence, Pat
turned to his faithful and sympathetic
spouse with an expression of submission
altogether foreign to his nature. and re-
marked: "Biddy, Ohm sick, and Ohm goin'
to bed to see If OF can get bit ofshlape.
And in the mornin', Biddy. bring me a
bowl Of toddy; and. Biddy, II OF doap't
want it, make me take It'll"
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-17
spain's Altered Position

Spain is now in rafting good position
to perceive the yawning gulf that stretches
between wanting to fight when you don't
have to and having to fight when you
don't want to.-New York Press.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-17

In their defense Of Cardenas and Ma
.anzas and Porto Rico, and in the forlorn
hope they led at Manila, the Spaniards
aSundantly proved one roposltion-they
know how to die.
The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1898-05-17

The Monroe doctrine is trembling in
the balance. The question is, shall 1t be
placed on the bargain counter-shall it
be snapped for insular possessions in the
Atlantic and Pacific?