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The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-05-05
IS THERE 1 METHOD
IN THE MADNESS ?
IMPATlENCE At MckiNLEY'S DILA.
TORY TACTICS IN PROSECUTING
THE WAR.-OuR FIRST NAVAL
VICTORY.

There is no Good Reason Why the War
Will be Decisive.-Commodore Dewey of
our Asiatic Squadron Wins a Complete
Victory Over the Spanish Squadron in
the Phillipines.-The Attempt of the
With Five Hundred Millions of Bonds.
Special to The CAUCASIAN.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Monday, May
End, 1898 The past Week has been
one of tension and suspense. There
has been considerable impatience
manifested at the dilatory tactics of
the Administration. Before this time
our fleet could have destroyed the
Notifications of the Spanlards in Cuba
and taken possession of that island.
But, strange to say, our feet has been
under Instructions from WASH
ingtOn to make a peaceful block
ade. Several times during the past
week when our war vessels got
too near the Spanish Notifications on
Cuba, the Spaniards have fred on Us.
1t has been considerable satisfaction
to our people that our warships were
permitted to fire back a few shots. In
short about all that has occurred dur
ing the past week has been the captur-
ing of few merchant vessels and the
firing of few shots at some batteries
and earthen Notifications after our
own fleet had been repeatedly fired on.
News of the first real battle of the
war has just reached Washington. 1t
occurred off the Philippine islands be-
tween our Asiatic squadron under
Commodore Dewey and Spanish fleet
stationed there. From the news just
received it seems that our ships COM
pletely routed the Spaniards, destroy
ing, sinking and burning about half
Of the Spanish fleet. If our war ves-
sells in the Atlantic had acted as
promptly the war would now be prac-
tically over. Is it the purpose of the Ad-
ministrati0n to delay matters to create
the impression that this is to be long
and desperately fought wsf in order to
get Congress to authorize the issue OF
hundreds of millions of interest-bear
ing bonds? 1t really looks that way
The House has already passed bill
authorizing the issue of five hundred
millions of Understanding bonds, but
the friends of the people will make
desperate fight against this Infamous
measure in the Senate this week. II
our American war vessels were allowed
to move vigorously against the Span.
iards they would drive them off the
sea before the Shylocks could succeed
in capturing Congress and putting
mortgage debt of millions of bonds up
on the country.
The coming week will probably ht
of more interest than the past.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-05-05

The letters of Mr.. Bryan and
Chairman Jones to prominent Demo-
Gratis in this State, which have been
published, urging all true silver
men to stand for cooperation, are
having q fine effect. The Pierpont
Morgan officials are much alarmed,
fearing the State convention may
pass resolutions denouncing the
"ninety-nine year lease and de-
manding slower fares aud freights
anc no free passes" This will be
prevented by them il possible.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-05-05

VIII the Democratic State Con.
vention be controlled by the Ran.
som machine, the railroad attorneys,
and the Cleveland gold bugs. or will
II be controlled by the friends and
supporters of Mr.. Bryan That is
the question.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-05-05

The Progressive Farmer declares
that it is against &C operation of all
who are opposed to the gold stand
ard aud monopoly rule. Does this
mean that the Progressive Farmer is
in favor Of middle-of-the road fight
or is it in favor Of a fusion with gold
bugs and monopolists
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-05-05

A child was cured of Group by q dose
or two of Ayers Cherry PectOral. A
neighbor's child died Of the same dread
disease, while the father was get
ingready to call the doctor. This shows
the necessity of having Ayers Cherry
PectOral always at hand.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-05-05

II the Populist party has an office
holder who would betray his party
into the hands of the goldbugs to
get re elected, then he is not fit for
the Office and not fit to stay with the
party. We regret to believe that
there may be such men in the Popu.
list party. But remember that
among Christ's twelve disciples there
was one who betrayed his master
and the Christian religion Cor pay.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-05-05

The other day the Wilmington
Messenger called attention to the
curious fact that while ninety per
cent Of the masses of the Democratic
party we're for free silver, yet at least
80 per cent of the Democratic papers
were opposed to it. In this con-
nection we might also call atten-
tion to the curious fact that while
over ninety per cent Of the masses OF
the Democratic party in favor of CO.
operation as advocated by Mr.. Bry.
an, yet at least half if not more than
half of the Democratic papers are
opposing the proposition. Not only
is every gold paper opposing Bryan
and co-operst tion, but every preten'
ded silver paper that is under the in
tiuence of some corporation and mo
nopo'y is also opposing it.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-05-05

II you will send us q list of names
Of your ueighbors who do not take
THE CAUCASIAN, we will mail them
for the next few weeks sample cop
los. Certainly many of them will
want the paper when they read it.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-05-05

Have you read Chairman Buffers
letter to county Commissioner Jones
Of Perder Countyf Do you endorse
his arguments If not. why not.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-05-05

Have you neighbor who docs not
take THE CAUCAsIANY If so lend
your paper this week or send US his
name and we will mail him a 50 pie
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-05-05
THE OKL0H0MA POPuLlSTS.

They Pass Resolutions in Convention En-
dorsing the Action of the National Com
mittee of the Peoples Party in it's Effort
to Secure Cooperation of tho Elements
Opposed to the Gold Standard and Mo-
nopoly Rule.
The chair appointed the follow
ing committee on resolutions:
Clark c. Hudson, w. H. French,
Geo. Wilson, J. W. Hadley and
r. E. Stafford. In the afternoon
they submitted the following re-
solutions which were adopted by
sections after some debate:
RESOLVED, That we endorse the
national committee of the Peoples
party and commend its patriotic
action in the efforts to secure pa
triotic cooperation of all the ele-
ments opposed to the single gold
standard and monopoly.
s.That we approve the address
recently issued by twenty-six Peo-
pies party members of congress,
urging such cooperation.
"That we endorse the principle
of union suggested in the recent
triple manifesto, and are ready to
conform to any honorable and i'm
partial cooperation that may be
devised having for its basis the
success of our paramount prin-
ciples. And that the executive
committee is authorized to canvas
the possibilities and methods, anC
consider any plans which may bt
suggested for the harmonious ane
united action of all reform forces
THAT we commend the faithful
services of our delegate to congress
and point to his energetic work a.
evidence of his superior ability ant
integrity"
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-05-05

The Republican gold organs are
copying from the Progressive Farmer
and endorsing its policy of oppos-
lns co operation of all who are op-
posed to gold and monopoly.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-05-05

What course should our State Con-
yept,on pursue? We will publish
short letters giving the views Of our
leaders, on this question.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-05-05

When fevers and other epidemict
ere around, safety lies in fortifylng the
person having thin and impure blood
Is in the most favorable condition *
"catch" whatever disease my be float
ing in the air. Be wise in time.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-05-05

Everybody knows that the South
ern railroad is trying to control
both the Democratic and Republican
parties. Is it not possible that gold
bug corporation is also trying to
control the Peoples Partyf The
"overseer' will employ any Pop
ulist who will go into his
service. Look around you and
see if there are any POpulis's s
advocating the very course that
the Southern railroad wants carried
out.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-05-05

3, the r,qus st OF some OF our sub
scrb,rs. W. send ont some more
.,up.e copies this week.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-05-05

The charlotte Observer is still
h,rplug home rule" Otho Wilson
and tho boilers chip in "me too"
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-05-05

Mr.. Wharton Barker, a recent ac-
cession to the Peoples party, who is
anxious for national conve ntion to
be held this year to nominate him as
the candidate for President for the
campaign of 1900, was the other day
candidate for chairman of the Peo-
ple's Party State Convention in Penn
sylvania. The Convention turned
him down and elected Mr.. w. M. Del
sher, a member OF the National Com
mittee, for Chairman; then Barker
and his followers bolted.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-05-05

The .dvisability Of having volunteer
troops break State camps o. coon Q
possible has been impressed upon %.
adrainistrstion. Greater efficiency oas
be reached and better disciplioe eo.
forced when the soldiers are away froo
home. Probably one-thisd only of the
Major and Brigadier Generals vsiI be
appointed st once. In order 20 provide
way 20 promotions TO those lover In
rank who render mesit0rious service.
where BsiRsdies Generals Of STATE
militia are appointed 20 the same rask.
the policy will be 90 assign them 70
new commands
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-05-05
BRIEFS

II You are going to cooperate, will
,,s operate with goldbugs or with
SILVER meuf
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-05-05

A few weeks ago OtEo Wilson and
several of his allies held q meeting
and declared that they must estab-
lish paper for their organ. 1t was
announced that they went to work
at once to raise money (Which they
could no doubt easily get) for such a
purpose. In fact they have evident
ly succeeded in raising the necessary
funds for the Hayseede has been re-
vived under the name of "Home
Rule
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-05-05
A. .itiss nss,is % s-sii,rr,....


The country swaits tidinss from
Commodore Dewey and our Astselc
squadron. News Of decisive action in
the vicinity Of the Phillippine IsIsnas
10 momentarialy expected.
Disaster 10 spain In the Phiiiippi nee
the destruction Of her neet and IN,
seizure Of Manila or sospe Other povt
by the L nited state a. q bass Of sup-
piies--uouid, it 10 believed, hsss~s tie
erd Of the UaF. Psessare would doubt
less be brought % besr upon spain %
relinquish Cuba rather than inssts far
ther disaster. Havana is already in
destsess. In consequence of the block
ads, and the occupation of the isiaoa
by our forces 10 recognized % merely 4
matter Of time. The powers Of Euevoe
would probably Aid spain, In oass Of
surrender IN preventing the ovesthsou
OF the dynasty.
China has not Jet Issued Q neutssIi-
y proclamation. and the DELAY In this
case 10 received with sstisfsctioa by the
United states government, sinee ~
may permit the Asistic SQuadsoa in q
further supply of coal n Q Chiasss
port.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-05-05

1t is now only . question Of . few
DAYS whom the 6est dotaehneot Of
United States troops will sail fron
Tampa to be landed on Cuban soil.
Eight large steamers have been char
tered by the govegnnent % trans
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-05-05

Hickory Mercury.
We can see how little, selfish politi-
cal paper might allow its prejudices.
&c. to get the better OF it aud thus
drag 1t off into running counter to the
principles it processes to love; but
how an Alliance organ can OffOrd to
use its influence to prevent an CALI.
ance" Of forces to carry out "Aliance
principles, we can't zee to save US.
That is something that the great. good,
wise and patriotic Polk in his day
could not see, and he never allowed
himself dragged into such incOnsis-
tencies. That is the main reason why
his paper and influence took 50 rapid
ly among all the people. He put prin-
ciple above party, consistency above
selfshness. The Alliance needs such
an editor and such . paper today.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-05-05
Very Strong Proof.
Hickory Mercury

Hickory Mercury
The Enterprise IS opposed to Mr.
Bryan's plan Of getting the silver
forces together. This is one the strong
est proofs that Mr.. Bryan is right and
1t ought to be done.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-05-05
BonBARDneMr OF nATAMzAs.

The Fort Also fitted at the Wasships. bst
without Aneet-A Number 81 spaaiasds
are Believed 70 Have II en- kilisd-EH-
celisss MAJ askmssshsp DispisysA bp the
AmOrleaas.
The New York, the Puritan and
the Cincinnati bombarded the forts
at the mouth of Mantapzas harbor
this afternoon. There was NO casual
ties on our side, but it il believed
that the hail of iron which pounded
in the forts must have caused loss Of
life to the Spsniards, though moth
ing is known definitely.
Lasted ESghsssa Misstss.
The engagement commenced At
12:57 and ceased 1t 1:l5. The object
of the attack was to prevent the
completion of the earth works st Pun
ta Gorda.
A battery on the eastward arm ol
the bay opened fire on the flagship,
and this was also sheiled. About L.
eight inch shells were fired from the
eastern forts, bat all fell short.
About five or six light shells were
fred from the hals-completed bat
terry. Two of these Whizxed over the
New York and one fell short.
The ships left the bay for the oper
sea, the object Of discovering thu
whore abouts Of the bstteries having
been accomplished. Ia the neigh
borhood of three hundred shots wer,
put on land from the three ships at {
range Of from four thousand 70 sew
en- thousand yards.
Rear-Admiral Sampson, when aske,
IL be Was satiefied With the result
said: "Yes, Am; expected to be.
| Toe half-completed Spanish earth
works and battery we're appacentl
) all plouehed up by the shells.
Hxe.aa>.e SQarh~aaship.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-05-05
A VICTORIOUS sAvAL sAvrle.


Heavy Damage and 1ISss ky sss sss "A.
Americans suffer lIssis L,->.
NAT lsT.
Commodore Dewey's sqssdros has
won . decisive victory In the Philip
pine wsfers. The expected naval hat
tie Was fought of Manila BuoAay
morpIpg between s and = O'Clock. ~.
suitipg in the annihiiasioo Of sesrIy
oil the nGbting ships Of the spssish
fleet.
Spanish advices show that both oe
Admiral MOntejo's cruisers, the Coselt-
ID and Rsina Christioa, the latter ths
flagship. we're destroyed By Are; that 4
gunbosf, rrcSably the Doe Jaas Dc
Austria, was blown uc. and that too
other vesssls, the guntoas ClIea 40
the auxiliary cruiser Ais1ssso, Wsss
severely damaged. Capt. CsAasso. Of
the Reioa Christina. Vas KILLED. Goa.
siderable loss Of life 10 reported On
Spanish vessels. .--a-
There 10 no authentic iofoeoasioa -
to the injuries, II any, received by the
American fleet. the spanish Pepost
briefly referring TO "hesvy damage"
and "beavy loss" on our side. Our
wounded we're landed on the sboees II
| the bay. AT the conclusion Of the ea-
gsgement Commodore Dsvey's sh,ps
anchored In the bay. None Of sb~
American ships wss destroyed.
From the iofoemstion &C haol a. -
the composition of ths Spsoish Aese IL
| appears that but two saar0oeel Rus-
boats of about LOO toas each. soi toe
o. three gusboefs Of abous zoo tess
each escaped 6e>tssctios q ssvees
damage. As - tbese Spanish reposts
/ sav that seyeYn1 we're eunk sso sroSA
capture"
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-05-05

All the ships engaged showed ex-
cellent markmanship throughout the
engagement, and when they we're 6r-
ing 1t the shortest range nearly ev-
ery she'll took effect.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-05-05
should DE Read and Quoted Every Day
Progressive Age.

Progressive Age.
Senator Butler has written an ad-
mirable article on "Trust" which ap-
pears in the March number of the
Arena. Our readers should have the
benefit OF this article, and we have
concluded to publish it in our next is.
sue. IL you can use extra copies of
The Progressive Age among your
neighbors who yet are OF as we think
politically emsncipated, send to US
and we will try to fill your order.
This article OF Mr.. Buffers is a splendid
one and should be read and quoted
every day.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-05-05

4ADRIc, Nay is p. 0.-Tbe fol-
LOVING is the text Of the oflicisl die
patch from the Govesooe Geoeeal Of
she Phii:ppioes 20 the AiossteY os
War, LieuteDant Gesesal COerea, o %
the eDGaesment Oh Msoils:
"Lsst nigbt, April 20. the hestesies
at the entsancs 20 the fort soooao oco1
the Arrival Of the eae0y's squs1eoo,
forcing . passage uo1es IL 0AsoueSey
Of night. A. daybeeak ths eee0y took
up positions. opssieg With Q soroag
0re against Fort Cavits and tie ss.
senal.
-Osr neet engaged the sesoy % Q
brilliant com6ot, protested by IL
Cavits and Manila fosts. 1hey e6lieol
the enemy, With heavy loss. % aacss-
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-05-05
PUBLIC OPINION.
Whist Our Exchange. are saying on Cur
rent Events.

why .'sy Sacrifice the lntsJest Of the
People.
Com =; Nation.
Pt list National Chairman Butler
wan ii the friends Of silver to unite
IN II and thereby oust the shylocks.
Of rse, this plan does not please
the ghty MiltOniO0s Park. the SUP.
pie. ed Harry Tracey, the Windy
Jay I'd Chenauit, Of Kansas, aud
0the u that little eoteFie Of political
perverts who are striving to peTpetuate Q
the republican party in power, hence
they are lifting up their discordant
voices in vigorous protest against this
so-called betrayal Of the principles of
poDulism. In size, activity and locat-
ion these raucous "Middle-of.the-
Readers" suggest the tuft of hair on
the b0b-tail OF an unwashed billy. goat:
They are . set of ambitious blather.
sixties, who are willing to sacrifice the
interest OF the people to keep their
own incOnsequential names in the pub
lie press. Park criticisiDg Butler were
much like big blue b0ttiefy passing
judgment on the ParthenOn.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-05-05

TINE MONEY LENDERS ARE FIGHTING
AND scHEniMs 70 EnslAvE
TINE uASsEs.

The itisr~ti"n "f Cab.ns PROM spAsi
Rai~ may terminate ia Bsssi.xs q. the
Money Rai~rs the Humble Teller s,f both
United states and Caba-L~t the People
Watch the Shy RspuiI.s~ Them
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1898-05-05

The Queer Conduct Of the Progressiv ve
Farmer.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-26
COTTON MARKETS.

New York, Jan. 25.-The cotton mar
ket advanced four to five points this
morning on light buying by the local
contingent, following more iavora bic
cables than had been looked for. Sellers
pecame cautious as the movement of
cotton at the ports pointed TO moderate
1lgures and further information as to
the cotton acreage was more bullish.
II was also current that q decreu Sc d
demand Tor fertilizers and a small de-
mana lor mules justified apprenensions
OF smaller cotton acreage. On this
mere was some investment buying as
wei as covering by shorts. The Eng
lish cotton market news was the more
satisfactory. In the afternoon the mar
ket was quic; but firm with prices at
the best point of the day on light COW
ering, inspired by predictions for smaller
receipts ut interior points and the ports
tomorrow.
The market closed steady at net
gain of i@7 points Total sales futures.
$500 bales.
Now York, Jan. 25.-Cotton firm.
middling. sac. Net receipts, $50 bales
gross $40 bales; exports to the Con
tlnent. l.6G4 bales: forwarded. Sil
naies; sales, 200 bales; stock. 163,o2S
Total to-day: Net receipts. 43,7so
bales; exports to Great Britain, $50
bales: to France. 1900 bales; to the
Continent. l2,7i3 bales; stock. 1908, 239
bales.
Consolidated: Net receipts. 1l7,46,
haleS; exports to Great Britain, 81. 5O7
bales: to France, 27,266 bales; to the
Continent. 52,72S bales.
Total since September LIST: Net re-
cclpts. 6,%22. 007 bales; exports to Great
britain, 2l26.3i9 bales; to France 57i
9'6 bales; to the Continent 1,744, 924
bales.
Now I7Srk Jan. 25.-Cotton futures
opened steady; sales, 5000 bales; Janu-
airy, 5.6S; February. SOB; March, 5.66:
April. 6.GS; May. 5.73; June, SIG; July,
$40; August, $50; Septemhr, 5.S1; Oc-
tobsT. 5.S5.
liverpool. Jan. 25.-4 p. motion.
spot quiet and prices unchanged:
American middling, 3 3-16d. The sales
of the day were 5000 bales, OF which
800 We're for speculation and export.
and included 1900 American. Receipts,
1000 bales including $1,000 American n.
Futures opened quiet, with n p5or
demand. and closed steady.
New Orleans. Jan. 25.-Cotton futures
steady: sales, 1920 bales. January,
5.22@5.24: February, 5.23@524; March.
5.32Gl5.33; April. 5.35@5.37; May. 5000
5il; June. 5,+5M5.46: July, 5.5oGH5. 81 .
August, 5.5505.56: September, $3.50
$50; October. 5G0Q562.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-26
Ka,ss> Old Dominion Steam
\ ship Co. S Lines.

FOR NEW YORk.-Passeuger ships are
appointed 70 sail from Norfolk daily ut
FROM NEW IoItK.~0n Monday,
Tuesday, Wednesday,, Thursday and Fri.
PASSENGER recommendations unsurpassed.
Fare, including meals ana state
Round trip. limited to 80 idays..... .$i3.co
For tickets ana reservation OF state
rooms, apply at ticket Office. Main street.
FOR RICIIMoND~S leave New
port News every Sunday evening, arriv-
Ships leave Old Point FOR Norfoik sun
,,TiMM sc ii or STEAMERS
Accomack and EnoIa. sailing daily. ex-
Sept Sunday. Leave company's wharf.
FOR oLD roINT,-At sac and HE q.
~1a l1o NGrf m and sG 9oP md Bay al Line
NJ and $3.50 p. m. sunduys-lcavo Bay
line at 1000 q: m; and 400 p. Ill.
I SoR AM1 ortsmo,,5 1 ,o a. M ana AND
sos p. m; Bay Line wharf at 1880 a. m.
FOR NEEwTocRT NEWS AND sM1TH-
TIEl.D,-At $50 p, m: Portsmouth. 2;45
p ,! m ray hR Rlne A yh5r f SSq p: IL N
A'i T6R = No X Fl nrvER.-Monday. We'd
HcSuiS anu fTluaN NJ O:tSu Il. III. iOrtS-
mouth, $40 Il. m; BAY Line. ZOO a. nj.
FOR SEVERN VIIR.-Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday ut $50 Il. m;
Portsmouth. Gao a. m; Bay Line. 700 a.
FOR BACK. poQuosoN AND YORK
Point. leaving compuny's wharf Monday,
Portsmouth. t:so a. m: Bay Line wharf.
N FUR Hif NNN s + RIVER AND ND s GHS
FOLK.-At 800 p. m; Portsmouth, 2:l0
p. m, connecting at Suffolk with s. & c.
r. II. NJ.
notice.
Freight for Mathews. Back. Poquoson,
Severn. Ware North, York river and
Nansemond rivers must be prepaid.
Freight for Washington, NJ c.. and
landings on Tar, Pamlico and Pungo riv-
crs received ut and delivered from N. & S.
II. X. depot. ~TtL. -
y. & S. X. r. depot. ~ - ~ ~
Freight received daily. except Sunday,
untii 500 p. IN. s.ao 'z'i-a AZ
NJ u. CROMWELL, Agent.