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The herald., 1898-07-08
Bonds-Labor

To the Editor of the Los Angeles Herald:
Occasions such as bond elections should
cause all citizens to compare the advan-
tages that the bond has over labor.
The bond at best is but a tax on present
wealth and future labor and wealth. The
expenditure of the proceeds of the bond
may be wise or otherwise.
At the last analysis labor must pay all
debts. Law fixes the fact of the existence
of the bond; fixes the length of its life;
fixes the rate of interest. Regardless OF
peace or war, prosperity or adversely. food
or famine. the bondholder's income is as
sured. Labor, which, in the words of the
immortal Lincoln, is anterior and superior
to capital, how is it treated by law? Does
legislation create labor? Does law fix the
conditions under which the laborer must
tell? Does law determine the price labor
receives for its investment? Does law
guarantee to the laborer remuneration dur
ing sickness or hard times? Does law rec
ognize or treat labor as even the equal of
capital?
If law can guarantee so much for the
bondholder, why can it not do at least
little for the producer of all wealth? Is
it fair, is 1t just, is 1t scientific to discrim-
mate against the laborers simply because
under this competitive system the indi-
vidual laborers are compelled to bid against
each other for the opportunity to exist?
In a spirit of justice, let us grant to both
labor and capital equality before the law.
Let us by law determine the minimum rate
of wages that shall be paid, as we'll as the
maximum number of hours that shall be
worked for days labor. No individual
can afford to ignore that which is just;
neither can a community.
s. E. FULTON.
Los Angeles Cal, July Z, 1898.
The herald., 1898-07-08

itself. as 1t Is now rapidly doing. to q
policy that already divides its member
ship, and upon which not nearly all of
its great newspapers are agreed?
Traversing the premature arraignment
Of the Democratic party by the New York
Times, the Springfield Republican peril
nently suggests:
The answerto talk like this which Is
very commonly directed against all who
oppose the permanent retention of the
Philippines, Is that it Is the business of
the opposition to oppose and the business
of the government to govern. The OPP
position show what ought not to be done.
and If they are right the government
should find way out consistent with
the best interests of the country.
The Herald is no less conscious of the
duty of the Democratic party than is
the New York Times, but it is disposed
to give the party reasonable time to de-
velop a plan to lead the country out of
the maze and back into safe paths.
In the meantime our esteemed New
York contemporary should remember that
criticism which is not helpful is worse
than wasted. In this instance it is
scarcely friendly. In the poverty Of its
own inventive. it should not call others
to account. 1t should first suggest "a
course with regard to those embarrass-
ing islands that men Of sense and sound
judgment will at once recognize as pre-
eminently wise and safe 1t should it.
self first make an, effort to take the wind
out of the sails of the Republicans by
proposing a solution of the. Philippine
problem that will leave our skirts clear:
that will "involve no reproach or dis
honor for u.s.; that will be mo unworthy
sequel to Dewey's victory; that will
free the people of the islands, from, the
misrule of Spain, and ourselves from the
necessity of abandoning our sacred ma
tional traditions"
The herald., 1898-07-08
STRUCTURES NOT WARRANTED

The New York Times, which is Demo-
cratic at its convenience, has. taken, occa-
sion to criticise Democrats in congress
for the feebleness and impotence of their
opposition, to- the Republican policy of
colonial expansion, taking the ground
that they should not content themselves
with the mere negative policy of opposi
ton. 1t satirizes them for not attempt
ing to point out better and wiser course
than annexation for the disposition of
conquered territory. 1t declares that to
say we must not annex, and stop there
is not worthy Of the Democratic party.
We are not so sure of all that. And
we are far from convinced that the party
proposes to stop there-that it. has any
intention Of contenting itself with a
purely negative policy. We submit that
the problem is yet young, and that the
people of this country-Republican as
well as Democrats and Populists-are in
the gravest quandary as to what alter
native propositions should be offered to
the dangerous doctrine of territorial ex-
pansion and colonization. They have not
had time to digest scheme of such mag
nitude and reach satisfactory conclusions
in the premises. Their convictions are in
formative state. They are unable at
once to rise superior to the occasion, and
to point unerringly the course in which
alone lies peace and safety. They plead
for light, for information, for time to re-
fleet. And they content themselves only
for the time being with protest against
immediate action, against the taking of
a step which will be decisive, from COM
hitting the country to policy which it
may exploit to its sorrow, which it may
pursue at its peril, which it may deeply
deplore at its leisure.
Democrats in congress have eloquently
and forcefully and convincingly pointed
out the perils inseparable from such a
departure as is advocated by the admin
istration, and which, with the annexation
of Hawaii, has been actually entered
upon. They have bitterly antagonized
that step. not. only because it, Isl opposed
to the traditional policy of the United
States, but because it breaks down all
the barriers. that have been built up in
a century of isolated security that is as
yet but meagerly understood or appre-
ciated, against an expansion of territory
beyond continental broadness that will
be practically without limit.
With regard to Hawaii, they have ad-
vocated the only safe policy-let it alone
With regard. to, Cuba they have advo-
Gated the only honest policy-hand it over
to it's people-the policy clearly outlined
in the resolutions Of congress declaring
war against Spain.
With regard to Porto Rico, they have
prudently delayed suggesting a policy
until our flag shall be planted upon its
soil.
With regard to the Philippines and such
other insular possessions of the enemy
as may fall into our hands, is it not pru.
dent to delay a littley
Is it discreditable to the Democratic
party that it has not, as yet. decided
what is the best course to pursue?,
Is not its conservatism rather com.
mendable?
! Is the Republican party wise to commi
The herald., 1898-07-08
HISTORY REPEATING ITSELF

The jealousies that spraug ZIP between
the commanding generals OF the army,
In the early years of the civil war, had
the advantage which political intriguers
at the national capital took of the ever
changing situation cost President Lincoln
many bad night. A mercenary cabal
of scheming politicians, both in and out
Of congress, kept him I'M hot water for
a long time, nor hesitated to jeopardize
the honor or the success Of his admins
tration in prosecuting the war when prog
ress initiated against their partisan and
personal ends.
A true relation Of this phase of the re-
bellion comes down to, us only in frag-
mentary shape, but it's painful and anx-
lous details are recalled to survivors by
the intimations already coming up from
Ises to repeat itself. The anomalous po-
sltion which the commanding general Of
the army has occupied ever since, hos
tilities began has been widely noted and
commented upon. The somewhat re-
markable success of the administration
In quieting Fitzhugh Lee, upon, his re-
turn from Cuba, presumably by promises
Of preferment since fulfilled; the promi-
hence into which that fearless and faith
full official suddenly sprang after the close
Of his consular career, and the equal rap
ldity with, which he dropped out of sight
once the newspapers began to use his
name in connection with the presidential
succession-all point to the more or less
secret influences at work to make the
greatest possible use of the war to fur
Their the ambitious schemes of the pollti-
cal marplots with whom the president
has from the first been surrounded, and
from whose influence he seems unable to
escape. Doubtless much of the adverse
criticism that has been passed upon him
for burdening the volunteer army with
Incompetent sons of somebodies deserve
20 be distributed among his advisers, al
though the country may have difficulty
n recognizing his wisdom, in. accepting
Dad counsel. At all events his weakness
in not heroically resisting their importu-
mites has placed him in a compromising
position, and promises to constantly en-
)arrass' him in. the conduct of the war to
Is close.
Unfortunately for the country, the COM
,lica tions that have arisen promise te
3rolong this war unnecessarily. They
rave already prolonged it. General Miles
ias not only beee prevented from TAX
ng his rightful position at the head o.
The herald., 1898-07-08
ToDAY's CHARTER ELECTION

Fortunate people privileged to make
their own laws! With what painstak-
ing, discriminating care they should ap-
proach the task! How jealousy they
should guard the work at every stage
of Its progress!
The fundamental law Of Los Angeles
Is deemed no longer suited to the pres
ent dimensions and Importance Of the
city. Its makers builded well for the
period, but the municipality has out
grown 1t. A new charter is needed, to
meet the advanced requirements, to fit
the new conditions, to provide for future
expansion.
Fifteen freeholders are to be chosen
today by the qualified voters of the
city charged with the duty Of drafting
a new Instrument. Later the people will
have an opportunity of accepting or re-
jecting their work. Thoughtful consid-
Grafton of the qualifications Of the sew
eral gentlemen whose names will appear
on the official ballot will insure wise
selections. Fifteen of the best men named
should be able to build a charter Of fair
proportions-just, equitable and symmet-
rical-such charter as is required, such
a charter as the people will later heartily
approve.
The fourteen names on the Citizens
Non-Partisan ticket were chosen with
great care at public meeting, in which
all sections and all interests were rep
resented. 1t is the only list Of names so
chosen. No mistake will be made in rati-
flying the selections. 1t is easily done.
Simply place an x opposite the name Of
each, and you will have we'll performed
a duty you owe to yourself and to the
community.
The herald., 1898-07-08

the invading army. but his usefulness
has been practically destroyed as the
nominal chief! of the military arm at
home. Orders to commanders in the field
have been sent direct. instead OF through
him. He has been kept on the move be-
tween Washington and Tampa, perform
ing rather the duties of an orderly than
the functions of high commanding OFF,
Ger. The adjutant-general of the army
has been Systematically lionized, to the
humiliation Of Miles. and administration
organs have boldly declared that in the
event of the revival by congress Of the
rank Of acknowledgement the place is
not to 60 to- him, but to the presidents
pet.
That the seeds of dlsaffection have been
successfully sown among the officers Of
the army and navy at the front is made
Apparent by a. significant dispatch from
Washington, published In our last issue,
which says:
Confidence is felt here that there will
be no friction between the army and
navy commanders, and that the confer
ence between them will result in an
agreement on joint plan for the prose-
cution of the campaign. In the event
that this belief should not be we'll
founded the president is prepared to act
himself.
This is the first hint which the country
has, had of a, lack of harmony between
Sampson and Schley and Shafter, but it
is not difficult to read between the lines
much more than is apparent on the sur
face. How much of the responsibility
for the delays Of the past, or the delays
of the future, may be traced to the
jeaousies and rivalries Of commanders,
nursed by the political marplots at the
capital may never be known. But we
shall have stronger intimations of 1t as
the war progresses. and the friction in
creases. Congress is already confronted
with the problem as to who is to be
credited with the destruction of Cerve-
ras fleet. Resolutions of thanks to
Schiey, obviously intended to. ignore and
belittle Sampson, his superior in COM
mand, have already been offered in con-
gress. and, in order to prevent acrimo
NOUS debate, referred to the committee
on naval affairs, where the wrangle will
proceed behind closed doors.
AS people we are prone to regard
with apprehension the exercise by the
chief magistrate of powers not especially
conferred by the constitution and laws.
We recall the autocratic rule of Stan
tons iron hand, and the fears it aroused.
We remember the fate of Andy John
SON. We do not forget that Grants
methods, at times, bordered upon dicta-
torship, and seemed to warrant the popu-
lar apprehensions of thei time that 1t
might lead up to imperialism. But, after
all, we are persuaded that greater dan
gers threaten from the lack of decision
upon the part Of President Mckinley,
from his complacency in the face of politi-
cal plots and intrigues menacing to the
national welfare, from his trucking sub
servency to gang of partisan conspira-
tors who would not scruple to excite
jealousies or to promote discord among
the commanders Of army and navy, in
order to further their own selfish schemes.
The herald., 1898-07-08
British Navy Statutes

A salute in the British navy between two
ships of equal rank is made by firing an
equal number of guns. If the vessels are of
unequal rank the superior fires the fewer
rounds. A royal salute consists of ~ in
firing twenty-one great guns; () in the
officers lowering their sword points, ana
(9 in dipping the colors.-San Francisco
Chronicle.
The herald., 1898-07-08
WhyP

Why isn't kissing the wrong girl blum
derbuss?
Why isn't an insane ball-tosser a cracked
pitcher?
Why not term the generals chart drawn
battle?
Why can't baby shed enough tears to
drown it's own noise?
Why shouldn't people who wear paste
jewels be stuck up?
Why are so few people content with their
own condition?
Why are so many men anxious to work
when sick and anxious to avoid 1t when
well?Exchange
The herald., 1898-07-08

The California delegation yesterday
moved in force upon the White House
and urged immediate action on the con-
struction of the San Pedro harbor. The
president promised to- call, upon the at
torney-general for. an opinion" This is
about what Secretary Alger might have
promised to do. 1t is certainly not what
the delegation hoped the president would
do. We have had opinions and opinions.
We are weary of having the word Of
promise broken to- the. hope. We are
scarcely prepared to recognize the presi-
dent as an ally of his designing secre-
tary in this matter.
The herald., 1898-07-08
p5 ANGLES EhaRSM3Nq zf2 *zh H1s:i as
sCoTTY's ADDRESS TO SPAIN

ct Is stated that the real reason of tho
inactivity of the Spanish fleet at Cadiz was
the difficulty of replacing the Scotch en-
gineers, who resigned their posts, refusing
to fight against the Americans.-Press Dis
patch.)
Oh, aye, gar my engine shine,
An industry wi brains combine.
My wages-aye, they suit me fine
The jobs a richt
But, Master Spain, l draw the line
At wham 1 ficht!
All stay an dae hail-herted wark
'Gainst Roosian, Gearman, French or TURK
An nae stern duty wull a shirk
To gar Spain win;
But in my breist saft feelin's Turk
For my ain kin.
Ills true the Yankee mayna' be
A Presbyterian, Xix me,
Nor dir he speak so pearfeckly
Dor mither tongue;
But FIGHT wi him-I Gamma dee .,
A thing sac wrang!
There's maybe p'ints a. dinna lo'e
An ithers that fair gar me grue
ABBOTT his government, it's true
Things far frae guild;
But then, we KEN there's ithers, too.
That show his bluid.
His flag is no just like oor ain
A mean the Breetish, Master SPAIN
No just sac simple-like an plain,
WIZ It's stripes and stairs;
But wi DOR Jock, for RIGHTS o. Men,
The breeze it shares!
Ma, ma, a. see the days at han
When Saxons maun thegither stan
In Leebertys maist holy ban'
'Gainst banded foe;
An there, thegither in the van,
Thae flags maun flow!
Sac, Master Spain, all need tae gang
Frae this auld lam O. dance an sang,
An drop the job ave had sac lang.
Am greatly fearin';
Yer ain folk maun juist get the hang
O. engineerin.
j. w. Bengough, in Toronto Globe.
The herald., 1898-07-08

The pernciouS activity. of the Philip
pine insurgents promises greatly to en-
barrass the plans of the imperialists.
They are obviously not. frantic either for
annexation or prolonged occupation.
They propose to demand the most IA
vored rebel nation clause" They at least
want all the good things that have been
promised to the Cuban insurgents. Why
shouldn't they have them?
The herald., 1898-07-08
The Dreadful Prayer

The people uttered a prayer,
'Give us our daily bread"
Great plenty of bread was there.
But my heart stood still with dread.
There was plenty of bread and to spare,
But my heart stood still with dread
To hear the peoples prayer,
20 give us our daily bread"
lanes r. Townsend In Civic Review.
The herald., 1898-07-08

Yesterday the French chamber, by a
vote of $50 to 2, approved of a report
submitted by the minister Of war, show
ing conclusively, by documentary evil
dence, the guilt of Dreyfus. This prob
ably closes the incident
The herald., 1898-07-08

The identical flag hauled down from
the fire station at Honolulu, by Commits
sioner Blount is to be used in the forth
coming annexation ceremonies there.
That will be great victory over dead
ISSUE
The herald., 1898-07-08

In. the matter of taking Santiago the
Evening Express has finally decided to
defer to the judgment of General Shafter.
But has our esteemed contemporary a
right to shift the responsibility in that
unceremonious way, and without notice?
The herald., 1898-07-08
THE PUBLIC PULSE

(The Herald under this heading prints
communications, but does not assume re-
sponsibility for the sentiments expressed.
Correspondents are requested to cultivate
brevity, so far as is consistent with the
proper expression Of their views.)
The herald., 1898-07-08

Russia Is said to have notified China
that persistence in the execution of GER
land, will cost the empire the province
Of Iii Chill, which includes the city Of
Pelkin. That is pretty chilly PROPOSE
ton.
The herald., 1898-07-08
Can She Hold Her ClaimP

Chicago is thus early bidding for the next
national political conventions. Though
these events are two years off 1t is violating
no confidence to convey the information to
Chicago that st. Louis has first claim on
both conventions.-St. Louis Republic.
The herald., 1898-07-08

The information Is vouchsafed by the
Examiner that there are not enough YES
sells on this coast, subject to impressment,
to convey the remaining ten thousand
troops to the Philippines. But there are
a few British bottoms that may doubtless
be had for a consideration. In this emer-
gency let the union Jack come down.
The herald., 1898-07-08

Queen Liliuokalanis home at Honolulu
is being put in order, preparatory to her
return on the goth. She wants to be in
at the formal annex.
The herald., 1898-07-08

The auditor of the Spanish navy will
not again take stock" until he hears
again from Admiral Camara.
The herald., 1898-07-08

Honolulu, U. S. A., is to be made
half way port for troops en- route for the
Philippines. The Ladrones, U. S. A.. will
answer for three-Quarters port.
The herald., 1898-07-08

In the disposition of postoffices in the
Sandwich islands, U. S. A., the claims of
Mr.. Dole should not be overlooked. He
has been very active at the polls and else
where.
The herald., 1898-07-08

Watson's fleet has not yet sailed for
Spain. But the bluff is repeated.
The herald., 1898-07-08

But one American vessel has been sunk
since the war began. and an American
sunk it. 'Rah for Hobson!
The herald., 1898-07-08
Knows What a "shootine Stick" Is

Gen. Merritt used to be printer and
ought to realize the Importance of sending
the forms down on time.-St. Louis Globe
Democrat.
The herald., 1898-07-08
Not Good Things to Tie To

If dynamite kites prove their utility the
ordinary line of battle may in time become
a kind of string.-Philadelphia Times.
The herald., 1898-07-08

Hobsons choice would be to sink a
Spanish vessel, were there one in sight.
The herald., 1898-07-08

Cervera hopes no such ill luck as a
speedy exchange will befall him.
The herald., 1898-07-08

Poor Tailor White is lying very, Ill with
typhoid fever at the county jail. White is
true to his name, though he does not like
to give out story to a reporter little
bit. There is only one queer trait about him
and that is his mania for new hats. He
seems to have an uncomfortable passion
for purchasing new chapeaux of all kinds
and shapes. He comes out one day in a lit
tie dinky derby and the next with black
sombrero so wide that he has to turn side
ways to get through a door. In moments
when he has thought himself unobserved
he has gone to the extreme of sticking a
silk tile on his head, and he has caps and
fedoras and SLOUGH hats by the half dozen.
If any of his friends wish to hasten his con-
valescence they should send him new hat,
the odder the shape the better. 1t will do
him more good than all the pills and pow
ders the doctors could make for him in
week.
The herald., 1898-07-08

Manager John Fisher Of the Burbank is
one of the few ex-San Diegans who have
any use for the City of Grief after they
have succeeded in getting away from It,
He thinks so much of his former stamping
ground that he has arranged to have Mod
jeska and her company do all their rehears-
ing there for their winter tour, which will
commence in September. He will put the
company up at the Coronado. and, as he
says. there is no better place to rest In thar
San Diego. There Is absolutely nothing to
disturb one.
The herald., 1898-07-08

1t seems plain, to me at least, that both
Mr.. Grant and Mr.. Bulla will have to re-
strain their senatorial ambitions until they
can convince people of this state that
they are equal to the task Of toting Steve
Whites toga around on their not sturdy
shoulders; but the feeling of the people
towards any man in whose veins flown the
blood of Gen. Grant must be kindly and
willing to see him obtain any honor which
he could bear with credit to himself.
The herald., 1898-07-08

The Hawaiian debt is now gilt-edged
proposition.
The herald., 1898-07-08

1t is odd to observe how inseparable Tom
Gibbon and Gen. Sherman have become.
Whenever Gibbon shows up in Pasadena
Sherman comes out on the next car and one
of them cannot be in San Francisco for a
day until the other is seen down on Mont
gomery street in the same offices that his
friend has been visiting. This unanimity
of action is so remarkable that it has been
noticed by many, because 1t is of such sud-
den growth. BYSTANDER.
The herald., 1898-07-08

I learned yesterday that Perie Kewen is
a captain at the Whittier state reform
school, Do you remember Perie? Time
was when he was the most prominent
youth in the state. He was adjutant gen.
eral and held a number of other offices.
And then, when his father, Col.
Kewen, lived at Ell Moline ronch,
now owned by Col. E. L. May
berry, he was the head of the gilded
youth Of this part of the state. Col. Kew
en- came very near ruling Los Angeles, and
made money so rapidly from law practice
which wa- almost a monopoly that he
spent 1t as If it would never cease coming
into his Golfers. But it did, and the family
fortune was melting away when the colonel
died. There are, however, great number
of men in California who owe all they are
and have to Col. Kewen, and these men
could at least from their gratitude to the
father see that the son was given better
place than that of looking after the youth
of the Whittier school,